Plan to recycle graves challenged
An eThekwini plan to recycle graves is threatening a Margate woman’s quest to trace her genealogy. ||| Durban - An eThekwini plan to recycle graves is threatening a Margate woman’s quest to trace her...
View ArticleKZN sees spike in leprosy cases
KwaZulu-Natal had 13 new cases of leprosy last year while more than 100 patients are under post-treatment surveillance. ||| Durban - KwaZulu-Natal had 13 new cases of leprosy last year while more than...
View ArticleLotto-winning cop charged with theft
A former policeman, who won R10 million on the lotto in 2009, appeared in a KZN court charged with theft of R250. ||| Pietermaritzburg - A former policeman, who won R10 million on the lotto in 2009,...
View ArticlePanday gets early release from prison
Fraudster Visham Panday has been released early from jail because the remainder of his sentence has been converted to correctional supervision. ||| Durban - After serving nine months of an effective...
View ArticleEthekwini nabs 40 000 water thieves
The eThekwini Municipality is cracking the whip on water losses across the city and was aggressively targeting water thieves. ||| Durban - The eThekwini Municipality was cracking the whip on water...
View ArticleOur son died a hero: family
A young man rushing to save his father from robbers who invaded their home died a hero, his devastated family said. ||| Durban - A young man rushing to save his father from robbers who invaded their...
View ArticleZuma blackmail accused in court
A Tanzanian man threatened President Zuma's wife with a claim that she had a love child, the court has heard. ||| Durban - A Tanzanian man threatened one of President Jacob Zuma's wives with a claim...
View ArticleTen hurt in Durban crash
Ten people were injured when two taxis and a car collided in Durban. ||| Durban - Ten people were injured when two taxis and a car collided in Durban on Wednesday, said paramedics.Rescue Care spokesman...
View ArticleMa Ntuli threatened me, says accused
A Tanzanian man claims he was arrested because he complained about one of President Jacob Zuma's wives threatening him. ||| Durban - A Tanzanian man was arrested because he complained about one of...
View ArticleParents force school closure
Parents have brought all teaching to a halt at Umkhumbane Secondary School – protesting against the reinstatement of 13 staff. ||| Durban - Parents at controversial Umkhumbane Secondary School in...
View ArticleFraud is costing student funding scheme
Student financial aid has become a free-for-all, with ineligible students applying for funding at the cost of others. ||| Durban - Student financial aid in KwaZulu-Natal has become a free-for-all,...
View ArticleMazibuko: DA not embarrassed over Agang
Lindiwe Mazibuko has said that the saga between the DA and Mamphela Ramphele had lefther party disappointed rather than embarrassed. ||| Durban - The DA’s parliamentary leader, Lindiwe Mazibuko, told...
View ArticleMEC in row with official over tender
Sibongiseni Dhlomo allegedly told a top official a day before he was suspended that he "had no respect for the ANC". ||| Durban - Kwazulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo told a senior official a...
View ArticleThieves’ gem haul at Shaik home
A safe with diamonds, precious gemstones and cash has been stolen from mining boss "Chippy" Shaik's Durban home. ||| Durban - Mining boss, Shamin “Chippy” Shaik, returned to his Durban home earlier...
View Article‘Why didn’t rhino attack a poacher instead?’
A field ranger who was gored by a rhino has recovered enough to talk - and joke - about his ordeal. ||| Durban - A field ranger who was gored by a rhino at a northern KwaZulu-Natal game reserve is keen...
View ArticleNo bail for Zuma blackmail accused
A Tanzanian national accused of threatening one of President Jacob Zuma's wives has been denied bail. ||| Camperdown - A Tanzanian national accused of threatening one of Jacob Zuma's wives was denied...
View ArticleSacked Mr Magic prepares to fight
Axed radio personality Linda "Mr Magic" Sibiya says proper labour procedures were not followed in sacking him. ||| Durban - Axed radio personality Linda “Mr Magic” Sibiya has accused his former...
View Article40 years for ‘Gumtree Gang’ leader
A KZN man has been sentenced to 40 years for kidnapping and robbing people who advertised items for sale online. ||| Durban - The leader of the so-called “Gumtree Gang” has been sentenced to 40 years...
View ArticleHostage taking accused clings to life
A man who allegedly took his family hostage and wounded four in a jealous rage before shooting himself is fighting for his life. ||| Pietermaritzburg - The Pietermaritzburg man, 29, who allegedly took...
View ArticleProblems plague smart ID card roll-out
Home Affairs says the public’s “excitement” is to blame for long queues that have plagued the roll-out of the new smart ID cards. ||| Durban - Long queues have plagued the roll-out of the new smart ID...
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