Ghost Posts. Patronage. Protection: A Conversation About Governance in KDM with the ANC Youth League Chairperson

More and more council business in KwaDukuza is being handled in-committee, behind closed doors. Information that should be public is instead being leaked. Uncensored asks: why is transparency being treated like a privilege, not a right?

This week on Uncensored, we look at KDM’s proposal to reinstall shark-safety gear off Tinley Manor. The plan includes seasonal nets and drumlines as part of efforts to improve coastal safety amid new developments like the Club Med resort. Environmental consultant and marine-protected-area specialist Peter Kowalski joins me to discuss…

Across South Africa and right here on the North Coast the question of land ownership is becoming harder to ignore. Private farms, open spaces, and development sites are being illegally occupied at a growing rate, while the laws meant to protect property rights are increasingly being tested. This week on…

A leaked internal council report has revealed how councillors and officials in KwaDukuza are benefiting from unregulated security perks, including beachfront “safe housing” and hand-picked bodyguards. With no adopted policy, no SAPS threat assessments, and little transparency, what began as protection has evolved into a system of privilege and patronage…

Half a billion in energy losses, understaffed teams, and glaring maintenance failures - NERSA’s 75-page audit exposes serious issues in KwaDukuza’s electrical engineering department. We speak to DOCRRA’s Brian Pottinger and Flip Helberg about the findings, the risks of administration, and what comes next. 🎧 A conversation not to be…