Urban myths and tall tales?
A picture doing the rounds of a python with a human body inside it is raising questions of its authenticity. ||| Durban - The tragedy of two Canadian boys killed by an African rock python is not the...
View ArticleGalloway refuses lie detector test
An "abducted" man refused to take a lie detector test which would quell suspicion that disappearance was a ruse. ||| Durban - Bruce Galloway, the “abducted” businessman, on Staurday refused to take a...
View ArticleTwo in KZN smashes
Two people were killed and 16 injured in three separate accidents in KwaZulu-Natal over the past two days, paramedics said. ||| Durban - Two people were killed and 16 injured in three separate...
View ArticleLira still in tune after robbery
Lira put behind her a burglary where her most prized possessions were stolen just hours before she was to support R Kelly's. ||| Durban - Songbird Lira put behind her a burglary where her most prized...
View ArticleLawyer helps cops arrest her alleged kidnapper, rapist
A lawyer helped arrest a man who had allegedly hijacked, raped and held her hostage by tipping off police when he asked to meet her to “apologise”. ||| Durban - A Durban lawyer helped arrest a man who...
View ArticleFour held for murder in PMB
KZN police have arrested four people for allegedly killing a suspected burglar in Panorama Gardens, Pietermaritzburg. ||| Durban - Four people have been arrested for allegedly killing a suspected...
View ArticleZuma’s nephew ready for Swazi nuptials
Khulubuse Zuma is one step closer to becoming Swazi king Mswati III’s brother in-law, following the delivery of umbondo (pre-wedding gifts exchange ceremony). ||| Durban - Controversial businessman...
View ArticleWatchdog group highlights school corruption
Corruption Watch has seen a “dramatic” increase in the number of complaints about wrongdoing at schools. ||| Durban - The anti-graft organisation Corruption Watch said the number of complaints it had...
View ArticleBid to stop brothel trial fails
Alleged brothel owners Genchen and Ravina Rugnath’s appeal, to have their prosecution permanently stopped, has been refused. ||| Durban - Alleged brothel owners Genchen and Ravina Rugnath’s appeal, to...
View ArticleDA councillor arrested in row over fine
A DA district councillor is facing charges of interference with police work after allegedly refusing a parking ticket. ||| Durban - A DA district councillor is facing charges of interference with...
View ArticleNo warning signs, says sinking horse cop
The Durban cop whose horse was rescued from sinking sand on the beach, said he did not see any warning signs. ||| Durban - The Durban metro policeman whose horse was rescued from sinking sand on the...
View ArticleMan attacked with brick, friend shot dead
One man has been shot dead while another was severely assaulted with a brick in the Lynnfield Park area just outside Pietermaritzburg. ||| Pietermaritzburg - One man has been shot dead and another...
View ArticleTaxi men reject Durban transport plan
Bus and taxi operators have rejected an eThekwini municipality plan to tender for advisers to implement the city’s planned public transport network. ||| Durban - Bus and taxi operators have rejected an...
View ArticleDouble murder linked to eMatheni feud
Community Safety MEC Willies Mchunu has condemned the brutal killing of two men in KwaNongoma. ||| Durban - Community Safety MEC Willies Mchunu has condemned the brutal killing of two men in KwaNongoma...
View ArticleEMRS man tried to stop fitness test
An Emergency Medical Rescue Services manager tried to stop a deadly KZN Road Traffic Inspectorate fitness test, an inquiry heard. ||| Pietermaritzburg - An Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS)...
View ArticleAuditor-general praises two Durban entities
Auditor-general Terence Nombembe has given bouquets to Durban Marine Theme Park and the International Convention Centre. ||| Durban - Auditor-general Terence Nombembe has given bouquets to Durban...
View ArticleProtector checks out Edendale Hospital
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela paid an unannounced visit to Edendale Hospital and found patients generally satisfied. ||| Durban - Public Protector Thuli Madonsela paid an unannounced visit to...
View ArticlePolice van almost crashes into gran
A gatepost may have spared the life of an elderly woman when a speeding police van crashed into the yard of her Umlazi home. ||| Durban - A gatepost may have spared the life of an elderly woman when a...
View ArticleDeath threats after sexual assault
A Durban schoolgirl who was allegedly fondled by her teacher is terrified after receiving death threats from his wife. ||| Durban - A Durban schoolgirl who was allegedly fondled by her teacher is...
View ArticleMore charges likely in Mpisane case
Further charges could be added to the long list Shauwn Mpisane is facing in the Durban Commercial Crime Court. ||| Durban - Further charges could be added to the already long list businesswoman Shauwn...
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