Nomvula Dlamini
Nomvula Dlamini is City Affairs Correspondent for Mzansi Urban Report in Johannesburg. She covers municipal governance, housing, transport and service delivery across South African metros, tracking council politics, budget battles and grassroots protests. She reports on how policy affects daily urban life and holds officials to account for the city's infrastructure and social services.
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Time Out South Africa Taps Award-Winning Comedian to Build Sports Content Pipeline
Comedian joins platform to develop sports storytelling rooted in South African culture
South Africa readies vaccine rollout infrastructure as TB trial nears completion
Government prepares vaccine distribution and electricity infrastructure as operational gains accelerate
Spinning Driver Builds Case for Motorsport Recognition; Infrastructure Still Lacking
Driver pursues international recognition for South African motorsport discipline
UN Pressure Mounts as South Africa Faces Migrant Deaths, Mass Displacement Crisis
International committee demands South Africa strengthen enforcement against vigilante violence targeting migrants.
Teen Driver Breaks Through South Africa's Motorsport Gender Barrier
Young racer pushes for integrated competition structure across African motorsport series
Crime Intelligence Officials Face Fraud Cases as Inquiry Examines Police Interference
Inquiry scrutinizes MP's rapid filing of cases against police officials and alleged coordination networks.
South Africa Hosts All Blacks for First Test Series in 30 Years; Ellis Park Braces for Rug
Johannesburg venue prepares to host first Springboks-All Blacks Test series since 1996.
Spain's Recovery Blueprint: How Old-Economy Gains Sidestep AI Hype for Patient Investors
Spanish exporters and renewable energy drive returns without AI-driven market trends.
All Blacks Begin High-Stakes South Africa Tour; Rugby's Rarest Format Returns
New Zealand and South Africa stage high-stakes tour amid economic pressures reshaping international rugby.
Regulatory Bottleneck Stalls Safety Reviews for Complementary Medicine Products in South A
Interim licensing framework masks years of stalled safety assessments across the sector.
Manufacturing Sector Bleeds 100,000 Jobs as South Africa's Employment Crisis Accelerates
Joblessness deepens as productive sector shrinks and discouraged workers exit the labor force
South Africa's Infrastructure Gap: Planning Exists, Delivery Machinery Stalls
Institutional capacity, not planning, determines whether South Africa can execute its development strategy.
Eskom Corruption Convictions Expose Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Power Generation Proje
Convictions expose procurement gaps in Eskom's power generation operations.
AUSSOM faces logistics collapse as UN support ends; troop contributors left to fend for th
UN logistics withdrawal forces AUSSOM troop contributors to plan independent contingencies.
Gold Rally Lifts Rand as Traders Brace for US Jobs Report
South African currency gains ground as gold prices surge ahead of US employment data release.
Deaths of Two St Stithians Students Spark Murder Investigation at Mpumalanga Lodge
Police transition to murder investigation after forensic findings at Mpumalanga lodge.
Young Artists Stage Original Musical on AI and Influencer Pressures at Joburg Theatre
Students stage original musical exploring AI and influencer culture at Joburg Theatre venue
China's Infrastructure Push Reshapes Africa's Digital Backbone, Raising Control Questions
Chinese financing and technology reshape continental connectivity while raising questions about long-term operational autonomy.
South Africa braces for El Nino surge; water reserves and grain stocks tested through 2027
South Africa's grain reserves and water systems face stress from predicted El Nino weather patterns through 2027.
Model Advances to Top 20 in Miss Supranational Influencer Challenge; Poland Finals Set for
South African model advances in international pageant competition with Poland finale scheduled.
Retirement Crisis Widens: 91% of Young South Africans Fall Short on Savings
Structural economic pressure forces young workers to raid savings for daily expenses.
Water Crisis Rooted in Broken Institutions, Not Pipes, South Africa Finds
South Africa's water crisis stems from institutional failures and weak maintenance, not infrastructure alone.
Soccer defender escapes gunfire in Johannesburg; police investigate attempted murder
Police investigate shooting incident targeting Zimbabwe international footballer in Johannesburg
Kenya Takes AU Reform Leadership as Kagame Steps Down After 8 Years
Ruto assumes continental reform leadership as AU prioritizes institutional restructuring for development delivery.
Court Clears Path for Rhino Horn Exports from South African Reserve
Private reserve wins legal battle to export captive-bred rhino horns despite international trade ban.
Cape Town secures Africa's inaugural GCUC event; infrastructure push for flexible workspac
City of Cape Town partners to host inaugural African coworking conference in 2026
South Africa's obesity crisis strains health systems; clinical care, not shame, needed now
Misconceptions about obesity block access to clinical care in an overburdened health system.
Judge Blocks Negotiated Deal in R228m Police Fraud Case; Imposes Harsher Sentence
Court rejects eight-year plea deal, imposes harsher sentence in major police tender fraud case.
Law Enforcement Maps High-Risk Zones Before Major Anti-Immigration Rally
Police coordinate multi-agency response to prevent violence during planned demonstrations.
Johannesburg Kidnapping Surge Overwhelms Police Response Capacity
Law enforcement capacity struggles to contain organized kidnapping networks across Gauteng's urban centers
Viral Lion Close-Call Video Sparks Global Safari Tourism Surge in South Africa
Authentic wildlife footage drives unprecedented interest in South African safari experiences
Cape Town Surges as Europe's Top Winter Escape Choice for 2026
South African destination attracts record winter bookings from global travelers seeking mild climate and diverse experiences.
Precious Metals and Digital Assets Surge as South African Savers Flee Traditional Banking
South Africans increasingly turn to gold and cryptocurrency amid economic uncertainty.