First published Oct 19, 2026, 1:57:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 1:57:15 PM UTC

Ntuli pledges stronger law enforcement to protect KZN investment

At the 2026 KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference in Durban, Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli pledged stronger law enforcement and security coordination. The province reported R124.5 billion in investment commitments, exceeding its R95 billion target, with more than 330,000 jobs expected.

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Illustrative image: Rev Keith Musa Zondi with US Consul General Josie Ratcliffe and KZN Premier Thami Ntuli — US Embassy South Africa/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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