N3 traffic: Crash on Van Reenen’s Pass leaves three critically injured [video]
A single-vehicle crash on the N3 at Van Reenan’s Pass critically injures three during the busy, wet conditions of the Easter traffic surge.
News
Crime
Who is Mfundo Gcaba? – The alleged R800,000 link in AKA’s murder case
Taxi boss Mfundo Gcaba is at the centre of an R800,000 payment allegedly made to an account linked to the murder of rapper AKA.
Crime
Elias Mkhize: Durban man sentenced to two life terms for beheading mom and sister
Elias Mkhize was sentenced to two life terms plus ten years for the murder and dismemberment of his mother and sister in December 2023.
News
Jacob Zuma arms deal case goes to pretrial: Here’s what you must know
A Durban court rejected Jacob Zuma’s attempt to remove prosecutor Billy Downer from the arms deal case, moving it to pretrial.
Viral
Crocodile Creek handler pokes a gator and finds out [video]
A handler at Crocodile Creek in Greylands, KZN, was seriously injured after a crocodile attacked him during a live show. This video captures the shocking moment.
News
N2 accident today: Two killed, several injured, in pile-on near Gingindlovu
Two dead, several injured in an N2 accident near Gingindlovu today.
News
Phoenix shutdown: Roads to avoid on Wednesday, 13 March 2024
On Wednesday, several routes in Phoenix, Durban, were considered no-go zones, with high protest activity.
Crime
Berea McDonald’s hostage situation contained after woman surrenders
Berea McDonald’s hostage situation ended with the peaceful surrender of a disgruntled female employee who had taken managers hostage over workplace grievances.
Crime
Who is Paul Jorgensen? – Here’s what we know about KZN’s go-to criminal defence attorney
Discover who Advocate Paul Jorgensen is, the KZN go-to criminal defence attorney taking on the AKA murder case.
Crime
Suspects in AKA and Tibz murder unmasked at first court appearance
Five of the seven suspects accused of the murders of AKA and his former manager Tibz were officially unmasked in court, on Thursday.
Crime
Six suspects arrested in AKA murder case – Here’s everything you must know
Six suspects have been arrested in the AKA murder case, KZN police confirmed during Tuesday’s media briefing. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Noxolo Anele Ntuli missing case ends in bizarre twist
Noxolo Anele Ntuli’s mother surfaced in a dimly lit video, more than three weeks later, to downplay claims her daughter was missing.
News
Driver who caused ANC bus crash fell asleep at the wheel, Bheki Cele reveals
Police Minister Bheki Cele claims passengers had urged the driver to continue the journey despite his admissions of fatigue.
News
Durban motorists advised to avoid N3 Toll route at these times this weekend
Prepare for increased traffic on the N3 Toll route this weekend due to the ANC manifesto launch at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Crime
Davenport shooting: Victim fights back in fiery encounter with robbers
Durban authorities are investigating a Davenport shooting, where the victim valiantly fought back against a group of robbers.
Viral
Palmview Primary bomb scare forces school evacuation
KZN authorities reacted swiftly to a hoax bomb scare at Palmview Primary School.
Crime
Watch: BMW motorist robbery and hijacking at Montclair petrol station [video]
A BMW motorist survived a horrifying encounter with armed hijackers at a petrol station in Montclair and it was all caught on camera.
Crime
Two of SA’s most-wanted cash-in-transit kingpins killed in Verulam shootout
The manhunt is on for a third suspect after Durban police killed two of South Africa’s most-wanted cash-in-transit kingpins in a shootout in Verulam, this past weekend.
Crime
Dundee serial rapist, Mbutho Zondi, sentenced to three life terms
The Pietermaritzburg High Court handed down a landmark sentence to Mbutho Zondi, convicting him of a series of violent crimes against women.
Lifestyle
Westown Square: Development of R1.4 billion mega-mall in high gear
Westown Square, a R1.4bn high-street retail marvel in Shongweni, Durban, is expected to open its doors in early 2025.
Crime
Watch: Ethekwini taxi rams into Metro Police officer after defying orders [video]
A taxi driver was caught on CCTV the moment he rammed into an Ethekwini Metro Police officer outside Moorton Shopping Centre, on Tuesday.
News
Cliffdale car accident leaves multiple schoolchildren injured
Multiple schoolchildren from Cliffdale were rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries from a collision.
News
Phoenix shutdown: All roads in and out of Durban suburb blocked [video]
Motorists not partaking in the Phoenix shutdown should avoid these routes.
Crime
Watch: Aftermath of Katlehong cash-in-transit heist caught on camera [video]
Katlehong was rocked by a cash-in-transit heist, on Monday morning, around the same time similar events unfolded in Durban CBD.
Viral
Margate CBD on edge as rival taxi groups take war to its second day
Escalating taxi violence in Margate CBD continues into the second day.
Viral
Watch: Margate CBD disintegrates into a taxi warzone [video]
Margate CBD was gripped by a wave of taxi violence, on Thursday, with motorists warned to avoid the area until further notice.
News
Verulam protests: Durban motorists warned to avoid these routes [video]
Verulam’s ongoing protests over water shortages has led to significant road closures.
Crime
Watch: Umgeni hijacking caught on camera [video]
Durban police are in search of three men involved in the Umgeni hijacking, which took place outside Waste Centre Fabrics.
Crime
Three suspects behind Coin-It Trading arrested: Here’s everything we know
Three suspects associated with Coin-It Trading, a controversial investment firm, have been apprehended by the Hawks.
Crime
Security guard killed in shooting near Umlazi mall
A security guard tragically lost his life in a shooting incident near a popular mall in Umlazi, Durban, with another guard critically injured.