Uncensored With Penny Fourie
Investigative journalist, Penny Fourie, tackles burning issues in the greater Ballito region.
9 Episodes
Penny Fourie unpacks the KDM financial crisis.
Financial mismanagement, an over-reliance on debt, and poor planning have all contributed to KwaDukuza's current financial crisis. The big question remains: Will KDM take accountability and implement real change, or will residents once again bear the burden?
Land Battles and Looted Millions: Unpacking the Pietermaritzburg High Court Ruling and the KDM Heist Saga
Join us on another episode of Uncensored as we analyse and unpack the latest Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling on the ongoing land eviction in Ballito. We’ll break down the biased narratives, the real impact on communities and landowners, and what this ruling potentially means for the future of urban development…
KwaDukuza in Crisis: Will the SIU Investigation Bring Real Change?
KwaDukuza has been described as a municipality in crisis. The signs of misgovernance in our region aren’t just small cracks; they’ve become gaping holes. Will the current SIU investigation lead to concrete results?
System Failure in Public Infrastructure: Unqualified Companies Winning Tenders
There is a clear breakdown in our public infrastructure system, as we repeatedly witness tenders being awarded to companies that lack both the technical expertise and the capacity to execute the required work effectively. This ongoing issue raises serious concerns about procurement processes, accountability, and the overall efficiency of infrastructure…
Why has the municipality failed to maintain the electricity grid despite having an operational budget?
This Thursday at 9:30 AM, we dive deeper into KwaDukuza’s ongoing electricity crisis. The municipality is losing nearly 40% of its electricity, amounting to over R300 million going down the drain. Why has the municipality failed to maintain the electricity grid despite having an operational budget? Is enough being done…
Power, Politics & Corruption: The Battle for KwaDukuza Ward 28
KwaDukuza heads into a high-stakes by-election in Ward 28 on April 2, marking the first time the MK Party will contest a seat previously held by the ANC. Tensions are high, with accusations of voter rigging already surfacing. The IEC has confirmed the date and wrapped up voter registration—but is…
The Regional Electricity Crisis: A Conversation with VP of the Ilembe Chamber of Commerce, Andy Horton
We are discussing the electricity crisis in the region with Andy Horton, Vice President of the Ilembe Chamber of Commerce.
R35.7 Million Fraud Scandal - What Really Happened?
Investigative journalist, Penny Fourie, tackles burning issues in the greater Ballito region.
Penny Fourie in conversation with Entrepreneur and MK Activist, Thobani Msimang
Investigative journalist, Penny Fourie, tackles burning issues in the greater Ballito region.