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13/02/2026

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13/02/2026

11/02/2026

PREMIER NTULI SPREADS LOVE AND DIGNITY TO INKANDLA SCHOOLS WITH UNIFORM HANDOVER.

As we mark the month of love in February, the spirit of compassion and giving was evident as the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, visited four schools under the iNkandla Municipality.

Premier Ntuli began his programme at Senzela Secondary School, before proceeding to Umzikazi Primary School, Vulanhlamvu Secondary School and iNkandla High School. During the visits, he donated school uniforms, including school shoes, to a number of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Premier was warmly received by Mayors, Councillors, School Governing Bodies, senior officials from the Department of Education, and educators

Addressing learners, Premier Ntuli encouraged them to remain focused and committed to their studies.

“I want you to focus on your studies and work harder than ever before so that you improve your results and increase your school’s pass rate. In you, I see future leaders. I want you to become greater than any of us standing here today. Many of us also come from disadvantaged backgrounds, but we never allowed our circumstances to define or limit our future,” said Premier Ntuli.

The Principal of Senzela Secondary School, Mr Sfiso Ngobese, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Premier for his generosity and for ensuring that learners are able to attend school with dignity, looking equal in their full school uniform

10/02/2026

PREMIER NTULI TO UNDERTAKE BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAMME IN NKANDLA

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, will, on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, undertake a monitoring visit to Senzela High School, Mzikazi High School, Vumanhlavu Full Service Primary School and Nkandla High School, as part of the Premier’s Schools Monitoring Programme.

The visit forms part of the Provincial Government’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of education, strengthening school governance, and ensuring that teaching and learning take place in a safe, conducive, and well-resourced environment. Through this programme, the Premier engages directly with educators, learners, school management teams, and education officials to assess progress, identify challenges, and support targeted interventions aimed at improving learner outcomes.

During the visit, the Premier will inspect school infrastructure, including classrooms, sanitation facilities, and learner support resources. He will also receive briefings from school principals on learner performance, educator capacity, and the implementation of key education programmes, including curriculum delivery, learner nutrition, and school safety initiatives.

The visit to Nkandla underscores the Premier’s continued focus on improving service delivery and advancing inclusive development in KwaZulu-Natal, in line with the priorities of the Provincial Government and the broader objectives of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the events.

School visit 1
Date Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Time 07h00am
Venue Senzela Secondary School.

School visit 2
Date Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Time 09h00am
Venue Umzikazi Secondary School.

School visit 3
Date Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Time10h00am
Venue Vumanhlavu Full Service Primary School.

School visit 4
Date*l Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Time 11h00am
VenueNkandla High School

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10/02/2026

Fighting the scourge of foot and mouth disease is a collective Responsibility.

The honorable Premier of KwaZulu Natal Thamsanqa Ntuli together with MEC for Agriculture Ms KaMadlopha-Mthethwa today held a Stakeholders Engagement on the foot and mouth disease in the area of kwaXimba in ward2 under eThekwini Metro. This engagement comes as a result of the outbreak of this disease in many parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

In his remarks, the Premier stated that about 1,5 million vaccines have been procured and they will be spread across Gauteng, Free state and the majority being KZN. He further stated that he has requested the Minister of Agriculture to declare KZN as the disaster province.

Ntuli pleaded with the community of kwaXimba to make use of government services in the fight against this disease. ‘the government will be providing free vaccination and the community must report those who will be selling these vaccines. Fighting the scourge of this disease is a collective Responsibility ' remarked the Premier.

The Premier also requested the community of kwaXimba to report all forms of crime including gender based violence and Femicide affecting the area.

10/02/2026

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, kicked off his busy day by officially handing over working equipment to GospeTech PTY/LTD which includes a vehicle, printing machines and consumables. A company owned by a black female entrepreneur Ms Sindi Mthiyane, a 26-year-old from Pietermaritzburg.

The Premier then proceeded to Nkosi Msinga Mlaba Sports Comomex in KwaXimba for a stakeholder engagement on Foot and Mouth Disease, before travelling to eMpangeni to handover of material to youth fund beneficiary.

05/02/2026

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04/02/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT
TO ALL JOURNALISTS AND EDITORS
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KWAZULU-NATAL PREMIER CONDEMNS THE MURDER OF THREE CHILDREN IN MANGUZI.

04 February 2026, Wednesday.

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, has expressed profound shock, sorrow, and outrage following the tragic killing of three minor children in the Lulwane (Sikhemelele) area of Manguzi, within the uMkhanyakude District.

According to reports from the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident occurred on the night of 30 January 2026 and resulted in the untimely deaths of Kwanele Gumede (15), Amanda Khumalo (9), and Ayabonga Khumalo (7). It is alleged that the children were killed by their father.
Premier Ntuli described the incident as deeply disturbing, senseless, and an unforgivable violation of the sanctity of life, particularly of children who depend on adults for love, safety, and protection. The killing of innocent children, especially within the family environment that should serve as their safest space, has left the province devastated and in mourning.

The Premier has conveyed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the affected community, and all those traumatised by this horrific loss. He acknowledged the immense emotional pain experienced by the community and assured them that the provincial government stands with them during this difficult time.
Premier Ntuli has called for a thorough and expedited investigation to ensure that justice is served and that the perpetrator is held fully accountable. He further urged communities to remain vigilant and to report early warning signs of domestic violence, abuse, or severe emotional distress within households, emphasising that silence can have tragic and irreversible consequences.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, through the relevant departments, including Social Development and Community Safety and Liaison, will work closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that psychosocial support and trauma counselling are provided to the affected family and community.

Reaffirming the province’s commitment to the protection of children, Premier Ntuli has called on families, communities, faith-based organisations, and civil society to work together in safeguarding children and confronting all forms of violence.
The Premier reiterated that the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of children remain a top priority for the provincial government, and that decisive action will continue to be taken to combat violence in all its forms.

Issued by:
Office of the Premier, KwaZulu-Natal.

30/01/2026

HONOURABLE PREMIER CONDUCTS SCHOOL FUNCTIONALITY PROGRAMME.

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Hon. Thamsanqa Ntuli, conducts School Functionality Oversight Programme at Ningizimu Special School in Montclair and St' Raphael School as part of the Government and Legislature’s commitment to ensuring effective teaching and learning, particularly at the beginning of the academic year.

The oversight visit was attended by Members of the Legislature, senior government officials, and the School Governing Body (SGB). The programme seeks to assess school readiness, identify challenges, and strengthen support to ensure that schools function optimally in delivering quality education.

During the engagement, the Ningizimu School Principal Mr Mchunu, reported that the school admitted 115 new learners at the start of the year. Ningizimu Special School caters for learners between the ages of 5 and 18, including learners on the autism spectrum and those with profound intellectual and physical disabilities. In addition to academic support, the school offers a range of professional and vocational skills programmes aimed at promoting independence and self-reliance among learners. These include hair and beauty therapy, sewing, upholstery, ancillary health care, food production, computer skills, and other practical life skills.

The school also runs a Scouts programme as part of its holistic development approach, which plays an important role in instilling discipline, positive values, and good behaviour among learners.
However, the school highlighted several challenges that continue to affect its operations. These include difficulties with scholar transport, high electricity costs, a shortage of staff, and ageing infrastructure that is costly to maintain. The school further indicated that food provision is currently limited to primary school learners, leaving a gap in nutritional support for older learners.

The Honourable Premier noted these challenges and reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with relevant departments to find sustainable solutions that will improve conditions at special schools and ensure that learners with disabilities receive the care, support, and quality education they deserve. He further confirmed that a task team has already been established to oversee and address the challenges faced by Special Schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

Following the visit to Ningizimu Special School, the delegation will proceed to St Raphael School to conduct a similar school functionality oversight exercise.

27/01/2026

SAPS DAY: On this day, we honour the South African Police Service for standing on the frontlines of safety, justice, and peace.

Thank you for your courage, resilience, and dedication to serving our nation.

23/01/2026

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli delivered a keynote address during the Menzi High School Matric Awards ceremony at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban on Friday 23 January 2026.

The awards ceremony was made possible by the Solwazi Zulu Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by Prince Qedukwazi Zulu, who also attended the glittering event.

Menzi High from Umlazi Township has consistently achieved 100% pass rate since 2011, making it one of the best performing schools in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.

During his address, Premier Ntuli praised teachers, parents, learners, school governing body members, teacher unions and the community for creating a conducive environment for the school to produce sterling results.

The awards ceremony also celebrated the life of the late Principal of Menzi High School, Mr Mshololo, who was the visionary and the brains behind the current awards.