Man beaten up after granny’s rape
BATTERED and bruised after being assaulted by residents, a 23-year-old has admitted to raping a 91-year-old woman. ||| Durban - BATTERED and bruised after being assaulted by residents of KwaDinidi in...
View ArticleClasses cancelled as DUT staff strike
The Durban University of Technology has warned of further disruptions at its seven campuses after staff went on strike. ||| Durban - The Durban University of Technology has warned of further...
View ArticleIFP welcomes King’s address
The Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu Natal welcomed King Goodwill Zwelithini's address at the opening of the provincial legislature. ||| Durban - The Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu Natal welcomed...
View ArticleFive bust with drugs in KZN
Five people were arrested in Port Shepstone after they were found in possession of dagga, heroin and Mandrax. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - Five people were arrested in Port Shepstone after they were found in...
View ArticleMan jailed for raping elderly woman
A man accused of raping and robbing a 91-year-old woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Pietermaritzurg court. ||| Pietermaritzurg - A man accused of raping and robbing an elderly woman was...
View ArticleBody found in shallow grave
Two men were arrested after the body of a woman was found in a shallow grave, KwaZulu-Natal police said. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - Two men were arrested after the body of a woman was found in a shallow grave...
View ArticleDive master in dramatic rescue
A KZN dive master is lucky to be alive after drifting at sea for seven hours while a full-scale search for him was under way. ||| Durban - A KwaZulu-Natal dive master is lucky to be alive after...
View ArticleMayor wants iPads for councillors
Durban ratepayers could soon foot the bill for eThekwini councillors to get their hands on pricey Apple iPads. ||| Durban - In an attempt to keep up with technological advances, Durban ratepayers could...
View ArticleDoctor 'may not have known about prostitutes'
An Umhlanga doctor, accused of running a brothel, might not have known the “girls” staying there were involved in prostitution. ||| Durban - An Umhlanga doctor, accused of keeping a brothel in Durban’s...
View ArticleParly official’s body dumped in cemetery
His car, phone and wallet had been stolen and acid was poured over his face, allegedly by three men said to be his friends. ||| Durban - A senior parliamentary staff member visiting his parents in...
View ArticleExtra time for young cancer sufferer
Nine-year-old Rose-Leigh Usher has been given an extra week to find the funds for her life-saving transplant. ||| Durban - Rose-Leigh Usher, the Durban girl whose family and friends have been...
View ArticleKwaito star released on warning
Kwaito star Mkhonzeni “Professor” Langa, arrested for impersonating a policeman, has been released on warning. ||| Durban - Kwaito star Mkhonzeni “Professor” Langa, arrested on Tuesday for...
View ArticleDA calls for funding for hospital
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has called on the department of health to continue funding the Pongola hospital in the Zululand district. ||| Durban - The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has called on the department of...
View ArticleKillers will stop at nothing, says councillor
The IFP KwaMashu councillor who has survived two attempts on his life in 3 days fears that his attackers will stop at nothing to kill him. ||| Durban - The IFP KwaMashu councillor who has survived two...
View ArticlePolela hunt probe to be completed soon
A probe into allegations that suspended Hawks spokesman, McIntosh Polela, had poached protected species without a permit nears completion. ||| Durban - A probe into allegations that suspended Hawks...
View ArticleTeen in ICU after being shot by reservists
A Phoenix teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after two police reservists allegedly fired five shots at him. ||| Durban - A Phoenix teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after two...
View ArticleKwaito star’s cop uniform probed
More investigations would be done on Mkhonzeni “Professor” Langa decision to wear a metro police uniform to a music awards ceremony, the NPA said. ||| Durban - More investigations would be done on a...
View ArticleBrazen criminals rule in suburbs
House robberies and break-ins, hijackings and aggressive hold-ups are still rocking Durban suburbs. ||| Durban - House robberies and break-ins, hijackings and aggressive hold-ups are still rocking...
View ArticleState says Mabaso had a right to load prices
The State has made an about-turn saying that businessman Jabulani Mabaso was allowed to make a profit on the stationery he supplied. ||| Durban - The State has made an about-turn by conceding that...
View ArticleeThekwini mayor criticised over iPad call - report
Opposition parties have criticised Mayor James Nxumalo after he called for iPads to be issued to councillors because he was the only mayor without the device. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - Opposition parties in...
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