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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cliffdale car accident leaves multiple schoolchildren injured
Multiple schoolchildren from Cliffdale were rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries from a collision.
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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.
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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.
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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.
News
Watch: Verulam residents block R102 Durban route over water crisis [video]
Frustrated Verulam residents take to the streets, blocking the R102 route to Durban in protest over persistent water shortages.
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Little Lindokuhle reunited with family after Sydenham Primary School mishap
Lindokuhle, a young pupil from Sydenham Primary School, returned home safely after a harrowing experience.
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Durban M7 accident: SAPS woman killed after truck collides into pile-on [photo]
A SAPS officer was tragically killed in a collision on Durban’s M7 amid level 5 weather warning for disruptive rains in KZN.
Crime
Watch: Newlands West woman daringly fights off hijackers [video]
A Newlands West woman was lauded for fending off four hijackers from attempting to steal her Volkswagen Polo.
Crime
Body of man washes ashore Zimbali Beach
The discovery of an unidentified man’s body found at Zimbali Beach, Ballito, has rocked the community. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Pinetown police on the hunt for SANDF soldier accused of killing wife
Pinetown police intensify their manhunt for a man accused of killing his wife in Padfield Park. Here’s everything we know.