Thornville farmer attacked in robbery
A 62-year-old farmer has survived a brutal attack by three robbers who broke into her Thornville farm home. ||| Durban - A 62-year-old farmer has survived a brutal attack by three robbers who broke...
View ArticleRobbers invade Glenwood home
A pregnant woman was kicked on her back and a relative pistol whipped during a home invasion in KZN. ||| Durban - A pregnant woman was kicked on her back and a relative pistol whipped during a home...
View ArticleBan on liquor sales near KZN schools, churches
The KZN legislature passed the Liquor Licensing Amendment Bill, which prohibits the sale of liquor near schools and churches. ||| Durban - The KwaZulu-Natal legislature on Thursday passed the Liquor...
View ArticleUnion bid to rescue McCord
The National Education Health and Allied Workers Union is flying in its lawyers to prevent the closure of McCord Hospital. ||| Durban - The National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu)...
View ArticleNarandas in court battle over pooch
Durban bodybuilder Rajiv Narandas, on bail in a murder case, has gone back to court this time to fight for his dog Pookie. ||| Durban - Durban bodybuilder Rajiv Narandas, on bail in a murder case, has...
View ArticleMurder accused on new charge
A traditional healer, on bail for the alleged murder of his fiancée, was rearrested on a further charge as he stepped out of court. ||| Durban - An oThongati traditional healer, on bail for the alleged...
View ArticleFitness test inquiry delays slammed
Delays in an inquiry into fatalities during a KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) fitness test was sharply criticised. ||| Pietermaritzburg - Delays in an inquiry into fatalities during a...
View ArticleKZN double murder case postponed
A 24-year-old man accused of stabbing two family members to death and injuring three others appeared in the Nongoma District Court. ||| Durban - A 24-year-old man accused of stabbing two family members...
View ArticleRapist pastor jailed
A pastor has been jailed for 18 years by the Pietrmaritzburg Regional Court for the rape of a teenage girl. ||| Pietermaritzburg - A pastor has been jailed for 18 years by the Pietrmaritzburg Regional...
View ArticleMan nabbed for girlfriend’s murder
"We found that the boyfriend was with her throughout the night... She was brutally beaten, she had bruises all over her body." ||| Johannesburg - A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly beating...
View ArticleNkandla excluded from R902m SIU probe
The SIU has not been asked to investigate the R206m security upgrade at President Zuma's Nkandla home. ||| Durban - The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has identified projects under the KwaZulu-Natal...
View ArticleBike that gives best of both worlds
Are people using the Elliptigo for running or cycling? Arthi Sanpath finds out... ||| Durban - You may have seen one of the odd-looking machines at the Durban beachfront in recent weeks. Are people...
View ArticleCheap housing for council elite
eThekwini councillors earning R28K a month are living in subsidised flats because they claim they have received death threats. ||| Durban - The eThekwini Municipality has put well-paid councillors in...
View ArticleWomen held for possession of drugs
Two women have been arrested after they were found in possession of large quantities of drugs, KwaZulu-Natal police said ||| Durban - Two women have been arrested after they were found in possession of...
View ArticleS&M, strippers (and the Salvation Army)
The teachings of Jesus will make it to the Sexpo when the Salvation Army teams up with the show's organisers. ||| Durban - The teachings of Jesus will make it to this year’s Sexpo when the...
View ArticleAll the president’s men
President Zuma has unflinchingly stuck to his guns in promoting "his own" into key positions. Nathi Olifant reports. ||| Durban - Since taking over the government, President Jacob Zuma has been accused...
View Article‘I don’t know how she died’
The mom of Tamlyn Smith, who was found dead in her home almost a year ago, claims the cops have not told her what happened. ||| Durban - Georgie Smith is a broken woman. A year after finding her...
View ArticleBrit steals the show
Ella Pill, a 20-year-old British student, stole the show when she joined a group of singing maidens taking reeds to the king. ||| Durban - The annual Umkhosi Womhlanga (Reed Dance) was nearly plunged...
View ArticleForensic experts ‘don’t have basic tools for job’
Some top forensic experts in KwaZulu-Natal say police management has failed to provide them with the basic tools for their job. ||| Durban - Some top forensic experts in KwaZulu-Natal say police...
View ArticleBig money for drivers of new parking project
A parking meter system intended to create employment is short-changing operators. Amanda Khoza and Jeff Wicks report ||| Durban - Controversial Pietermaritzburg tenderpreneur Paris Dlamini has scored...
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