Lotter siblings coping in prison
The men who defended the trio sentenced for their plot to end the lives of Johan and Riekie Lotter shed some light on their well-being. ||| Durban - The men who defended the trio sentenced a year ago...
View ArticleSA student in China death plunge
A Durban medical student studying in China has plunged seven storeys to his death. ||| Duban - A 19-year-old Durban medical student studying in China has plunged seven storeys to his death after...
View ArticleMan dies in KZN crash
A man died in an accident in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, paramedics said. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - A man died on Wednesday morning in an accident in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, paramedics said.His car...
View ArticleStudents shocked by ‘eviction’ notices
UKZN students face the prospect of being put out into the street again, after they were issued with “check-out reminders”. ||| Durban - University of KwaZulu Natal students face the prospect of being...
View ArticleGangs unleash terror in Durban suburbs
Four fearless gangs of robbers are unleashing terror in quiet, upmarket suburbs of Durban at a rate of four attacks a week. ||| Durban - Four fearless gangs of robbers – two of them extremely violent –...
View ArticleRabid dog bites boy
A four-year-old Durban boy has been put on a rabies injection course after being attacked by a rabid dog at a park. ||| Durban - A four-year-old Durban North boy has been put on a rabies injection...
View ArticleIllegal adoption accused frustrates magistrate
The former owner of a Durban North children’s shelter, on charges of facilitating illegal adoptions, had the justice system “over a barrel”, a magistrate remarked yesterday ||| Durban - The former...
View ArticleDouble life sentence for child rapist
A man was given two life sentences in the Pongola High Court for raping and murdering a 13-year-old girl. ||| Durban - A man was given two life sentences in the Pongola High Court on Wednesday for...
View ArticleMan jailed for killing wife with spear
A man was jailed for life by the Ezinqoleni Regional Court for killing his wife with a spear. ||| Durban - A man was jailed for life by the Ezinqoleni Regional Court on Wednesday for killing his wife...
View ArticleKZN woman jailed for murder
A woman who stabbed another woman to death was sentenced to fifteen years behind bars by the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court. ||| Pietermaritzburg - A woman who stabbed another woman to death was...
View ArticleBritish drug smuggler jailed for 10 years
The kingpin of a multi-million rand international drug smuggling syndicate has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. ||| Durban - After more than three years as an awaiting-trial prisoner, the kingpin...
View ArticleToddler, man bitten by rabid dogs
A homeless man and a toddler from Amanzimtoti are the latest people to be attacked by rabid animals in KwaZulu-Natal, The Citizen reported. ||| Durban - A homeless man and a toddler from Amanzimtoti...
View ArticleProtesting students escorted home
Two medical students on the government's skills development programme in Cuba have been sent home in disgrace. ||| Durban - Two medical students on the government’s skills development programme in Cuba...
View ArticleHolidaymaker dies during South Coast dive
A Joburg holidaymaker died during a deep-sea dive off eMkhomazi on the South Coast. ||| Durban - A Joburg holidaymaker died during a deep-sea dive off eMkhomazi on the South Coast on Thursday.The man,...
View ArticleDA MP calls for ‘jihad’ against rapists
A DA MP has called for a jihad against rapists, saying there is “no greater evil” than the violation of women and children. ||| Durban - DA MP Rafeek Shah has called for a jihad against rapists, saying...
View ArticleiPad app leads cops to gang hideout
Using the latest technology, a couple led police to where a gang of burglars was hiding out with their stolen goods. ||| Durban - Using the latest cellphone and Apple iPad technology, a Durban North...
View ArticleTenants sought after city bungle
Durban city bosses have admitted bungling the the process of putting the buildings that were erected as part of the 2010 soccer World Cup to their intended use. ||| Durban - WANTED: Tenants for 12...
View ArticleTeacher held for indecent assault
A teacher from a school in Melmoth will appear in court for indecently assaulting five pupils, KwaZulu-Natal police said. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - A teacher from a school in Melmoth will appear in court on...
View ArticleBrics summit important for SA
Without doubt, next week’s Brics summit in Durban is the high point on our government’s foreign policy calendar. ||| Johannesburg - Without doubt, next week’s Brics summit in Durban is the high point...
View ArticleGirl placed in ‘lion’s den’ to bond with mom
A seven-year-old girl will spend Easter with her mom, even though the mother’s ex-boyfriend had allegedly raped her. ||| Durban - A seven-year-old girl will spend the Easter holidays with her mother...
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