KZN's Msunduzi Municipality cuts off water and electricity supply to 23 schools due to R32 million in unpaid bills

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The Msunduzi Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal has cut off water and electricity to 23 schools due to unpaid bills totaling over R32 million owed by the provincial education department. This action, which comes just two weeks before the Grade 12 trial exams, is part of a broader crackdown by the municipality on overdue municipal services and rates. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mzimkhulu Thebolla, the mayor of uMsunduzi Municipality....