KZN gran gets vaccinated at 101 years old. after beating Covid-19
By Vernon Mchunu
Durban - At 101 years Chithekile Hlabisa has survived a lot, including Covid-19.
This week, Hlabisa was possibly among the oldest people in the country to be vaccinated against Coving-19 which has claimed many lives, including that of her daughterâs.
Hlabisa and her daughter Nelisiwe were both struck by the illness. Nelisiwe succumbed to the disease but Hlabisa pulled through after spending a month in Empangeniâs Ngwelezane Hospital.
Yesterday, she took the opportunity to get vaccinated during a short programme that took place in the Mzingazi area.
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uMhlathuze approves pro-poor budget
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DURBAN - UMHLATHUZE Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal has approved a R4.7 billion budget that will be centred on the needs of the poor.
The council began by effecting rebates on rates, refuse removal, and water and sewer charges as per its earlier resolutions, in February 2021, to ease the burden on property owners caused by the negative effects of the global pandemic on the economy.
âThe 10% Covid-19 relief is a benefit to City of uMhlathuze residential customers only, who pay for rates, refuse, sewer and water. Any other service not mentioned does not qualify for a rebate,â said uMhlathuze mayor Mduduzi Mhlongo.