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  <title><![CDATA[Durban Coastal News]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za</link>
  <description><![CDATA[The KwaZulu-Natal coast's daily briefing]]></description>
  <lastBuildDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:02:04 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Joburg's Coalition Tightrope: A Power Struggle with National Echoes]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/joburg-s-coalition-tightrope-a-power-struggle-with-national-echoes</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:43:44 GMT</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[Johannesburg's post-election coalition talks are gripped by tension and public spats. Discover why this political drama has crucial implications for Durban and ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[Literary Crossroads: How a UK Supply Halt Ignited a Sally Rooney Sales Boom]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/literary-crossroads-how-a-uk-supply-halt-ignited-a-sally-rooney-sales-boom</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[Sally Rooney's books face UK supply issues over a political donation, but Irish booksellers are defying restrictions, leading to an unexpected sales boom and gl]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[Ballot Box Security Breached: Two KZN Voting Stations Shut Amid Theft Concerns]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/ballot-box-security-breached-two-kzn-voting-stations-shut-amid-theft-concerns</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:07:04 GMT</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[Two voting stations in KwaZulu-Natal were closed after ballot papers were stolen, prompting an urgent response from the IEC. Durban Coastal News reports on the implications for local elections.]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[KZN's Local Power Shift: MK Party Secures Four Municipalities]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/kzn-s-local-power-shift-mk-party-secures-four-municipalities</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:27:33 GMT</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[MK Party secures four KZN municipalities, marking a major political shift. Explore the impending governance test and what these changes could mean for service delivery, business, and tourism along the]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[MK Party's KZN Landslide: Zuma Declares Victory Amidst Provincial Political Shake-Up]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/mk-party-s-kzn-landslide-zuma-declares-victory-amidst-provincial-political-shake-up</link>
  <guid>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/mk-party-s-kzn-landslide-zuma-declares-victory-amidst-provincial-political-shake-up</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:28:15 GMT</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[Jacob Zuma celebrates the MK Party's significant election surge in KwaZulu-Natal, shaking up the provincial political landscape. Discover the local impact for Durban and KZN.]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[Golden Mile Glow-Up: Durban Bets Big on Beachfront Bounce Back]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/golden-mile-glow-up-durban-bets-big-on-beachfront-bounce-back</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[Durban's iconic Golden Mile is undergoing a significant transformation with major renovations and safety upgrades, aiming to attract families for the upcoming summer season. Discover the revitalised b]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[Durban Port Gears Up: Efficiency Soars Under New Private Partnership]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/durban-port-gears-up-efficiency-soars-under-new-private-partnership</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[Durban Container Terminal sees significant efficiency gains under a new private partnership, promising smoother trade and economic benefits for KZN ahead of festive season.]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[Durban's Path Forward: eThekwini Council Greenlights Crucial Recovery Budget]]></title>
  <link>https://durbancoastalnews.co.za/articles/durban-s-path-forward-ethekwini-council-greenlights-crucial-recovery-budget</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[After months of political friction, eThekwini Council approves a critical recovery budget aimed at stabilising services, fixing water infrastructure, and attracting investment in Durban.]]></description>
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