Watch: Umhlanga suspects caught on camera stealing copper water pipe [video]
Eyewitnesses in Umhlanga captured video footage of two men stealing a copper water pipe in broad daylight before fleeing the scene.
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KZN involved in yet another fatal shootout with an alleged suspect
A murder suspect was shot and killed by police in Umlazi after allegedly opening fire during an attempted arrest.
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KZN police neutralise three suspects in Msinga intelligence operation
Three armed suspects were shot and killed by KZN police in Msinga after allegedly opening fire during an intelligence-led operation.
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More than 25 shell casings recovered from scene of Inanda businessman assassination
A businessman was shot and killed outside his shop in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, with 25 shell casings recovered from the scene, as police investigate the brutal assassination.
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Explosive cash-in-transit heist on Durban N2 caught on camera [video]
A cash-in-transit heist on Durban’s N2 near the Cement Factory left one person dead and multiple others injured. Footage shows motorists fleeing as gunmen opened fire during peak traffic.
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KZN police kill most-feared Inanda gang leader in shootout
The suspect, wanted for multiple murders and violent crimes, opened fire on officers before being gunned down.
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Nongoma residents caught on camera skinning elephant
The elephant was one of six that had escaped from the nearby Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) on Tuesday.
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Musgrave Centre targeted in jewellery heist
The incident occurred around 11:40, with the suspects allegedly armed and leaving one store employee injured during the ordeal.
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Inanda mass murder: Five hacked bodies found near Newtown Comprehensive High School
Police have launched a manhunt after five men were hacked to death in Inanda. Here’s what we know so far about this horrific crime.
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One-year-old tragically killed in mysterious Umlazi shooting
The incident has left police with more questions than answers as they work to unravel the details surrounding the shooting.
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Ayabonga Mjilo latest news: Badly bruised Mfanafuthi Kunene abandons bail.
The proceedings were brief, as Kunene informed the court he would not be applying for bail.
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Ayabonga Mjilo murder suspect due in court: Here are the latest updates
The murder suspect in the Ayabonga Mjilo case is expected to make his first appearance in court today.
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Vukani Khumalo: Durban court blunder sees notorious killer walk free on bail
Khumalo, who is facing charges for a series of brutal murders, was mistakenly swapped with another suspect, Khulekani Khumalo, who was due to appear for a lesser crime—vehicle theft.
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Murder of Nontobeko Cele was Sibusiso Lawrence’s second attempt, family reveals
A relative recounted an incident in May 2024 where Ntaka allegedly rammed his car into Cele and another individual, named Xolile, during a heated altercation.
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KZN police shaken by Hammersdale killings
According to preliminary reports, at approximately 19:30 on Saturday, three police officers from the Hammarsdale Police Station responded to the murder of a woman in the Cliffdale area.
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Watch live: Jacob Zuma speech at the MK Party first anniversary rally [video]
The event, marking the party’s rise since its formation last year, has drawn thousands of supporters and political observers.
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No booze, weapons allowed at MK Party first anniversary rally
The MK Party prepares for its first anniversary rally in Durban on 15 December 2024. Highlights include Jacob Zuma’s address, logistical challenges, and unsold gala packages.
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KZN police vow action on Day Five of Durban taxi strike
Police have launched a manhunt for drivers and vehicle owners implicated in blocking roads and stopping trucks on the N3 towards Durban, creating significant traffic delays.
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KZN announces bold interventions to tackle food poisoning, spaza shop safety
Recent food poisoning incidents have highlighted systemic challenges in the informal food sector, where regulation and enforcement have been uneven.
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Is the Mexican cartel in South Africa? – KZN police intercept millions worth cocaine at harbour
Law enforcement is working to establish the total value of the drugs, with further details expected in an official statement from the Durban SAPS.
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Durban long-distance taxi strike continues on Monday, 2 December 2024
The strike is led by taxi association members who claim that their vehicles are being unfairly impounded.
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Amaoti e-hailing driver shot in brazen hijacking
An e-hailing driver was shot during a hijacking in Amaoti, KZN. The suspects fled with the driver’s vehicle.
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Gateway Mall a no-go zone after cash-in-transit robbery
A money truck was targeted in a brazen heist at Gateway Mall this morning. Here’s the latest.
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Expired antibiotics among dated items found in Bluff spaza warehouse
Police also discovered hazardous chemicals stored next to consumables, including the pesticide “Sniper,” a systemic termite control insecticide that contains the active ingredient fipronil 5%.
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eThekwini Municipality clears the air on M19 pipe burst
In addition to addressing the pipeline break, eThekwini’s emergency team is evaluating the impact on nearby informal settlements, which bore the brunt of the flooding.
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KZN police make breakthrough in Groutville traffic cop murder case
KZN police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a Groutville traffic officer, Desmond Arumugam.
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Riet River pensioner robbery case: Here are the latest updates
Two women have been arrested in connection with the drugging and robbery of a Riet River pensioner.
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President Ramaphosa notes progress by the Presidential eThekwini Working Group
The PeWG operates across three spheres of government and includes representatives from the private sector and labour.
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KZN Transport clears the air on collapsing Ezimbokodweni River Bridge
Despite the urgency, no timeline has been provided for the bridge’s repair, sparking frustration among commuters who rely on this key route.
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Mooi River police shootout ends with four suspects killed
In a high-stakes police shootout near Mooi River, four suspects, including a most-wanted hitman linked to taxi-related murders, were killed.