SAMWU Strike Halts Services in KwaDukuza

In this episode of Uncensored we unpack something that shapes power, service delivery, and your daily life, but rarely makes the headlines: WARD DELIMITATION. Joining me is Warwick Chapman, political analyst , chairman of the Kwdukuza Residents Forum and long-time watcher of local government mechanics. Who Draws The Lines that…

In this week’s episode of Uncensored, I’m joined by Deon Viljoen, Chairman of the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association (DOCRRA).We unpack what happens when political power goes unchecked and how organized, active civil society can push back, hold leaders accountable, and drive real change where it’s needed most.

This week on Uncensored, we expose the cracks in the official story. Thami Chiliza was detained by the mayor’s personal bodyguards, in KDM 2, one of three executive vehicles the municipality claimed were out of service. That very car was used to justify spending nearly R1 million on luxury vehicle…

Public Funds, Private Protection - Millions are being spent to shield the political elite from the very communities they were elected to serve. This week on Uncensored, we delve into the growing tension between municipal spending and grassroots service delivery — and what it reveals about the current state of…

In a high-stakes meeting with the National Energy Regulator (NERSA), the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association (DOCRRA) called for immediate intervention to address KwaDukuza Municipality’s crumbling electricity infrastructure and soaring financial losses—now exceeding R400 million in the current financial year. In this episode of Uncensored, we break down what…