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.
Articles by this author
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.