Cyril Xaba
South AfricapoliticianMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Cyril Xaba has been appointed to lead the ANC’s organizing and membership committee, focusing on strengthening the party's grassroots engagement.
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Cyril Xaba, the mayor of eThekwini metro, had to be whisked away by a strong contingent of police after a group of anti-immigrant demonstrators bayed for his blood.
EThekwini mayor on the firing line as anti illegal immigrants threaten bloodshedSouth Africa· 2026-09-10
eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba faced boos from the crowd when he approached the podium during the protests.
30 June demonstrations conclude relatively peacefullySouth Africa· 2026-06-30
Mayor Cyril Xaba announced a 72-hour intervention plan to deal with the estimated 10,000 Malawian nationals facing xenophobia.
South Africa cannot deport its way out of regional crisisSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
Cyril Xaba is the Mayor who has supported the statue project for the indentured labourers.
Indians Under the African Sun — But No Statue to Show for It – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-11
Cyril Xaba, mayor of the eThekwini municipality, warned that the conference was taking place against the backdrop of unprecedented retrenchment in aid spending.
‘Turn crisis into opportunity,’ say African health leaders – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-27
Cyril Xaba, the eThekwini Mayor, highlighted the economic impact of the Durban July event.
Saturday’s Durban July set to boost local economy by R700m – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-04
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba expressed gratitude for the choice of the city for the annual showpiece.
India’s ancient art of yoga captures Durban – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-24
Cyril Xaba is the mayor of eThekwini who announced a 50% cut in arrears debt owed to the city under certain conditions.
Joburg and Durban residents fume over municipal hikes – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-21
Cyril Xaba is the eThekwini mayor who addressed the challenges of urbanization and its impact on agriculture.
SA seeks solutions to hunger at G20 meeting – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-27
Cyril Xaba is the mayor of eThekwini who faced criticism for holding a strategy session at a luxury hotel.
Ratepayers outraged as eThekwini officials enjoy luxury of Drakensberg hotel – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-13
eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba will lead the organising and membership committee.
Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03
