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eThekwini plumbers celebrating a pay agreement outside a municipal building after a long dispute over deductions.
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eThekwini plumbers secure pay agreement, 15% deduction ends

After months of deadlock, former contract plumbers for eThekwini Municipality will no longer face a 15% deduction from their hourly rates, marking a significant victory in their pay dispute.

Olivia Hart·August 24, 2026
Contractor's van parked on a street with a glitching Apple Maps logo on a billboard, symbolizing the impact of the advertising ban on home service businesses.
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Apple Maps ban on home service ads impacts contractors

Effective July 14, 2026, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians will no longer advertise on Apple Maps.

Olivia Hart·July 19, 2026