Suspect meets instant karma in botched Tongaat toll hijacking [photo]
The Tongaat toll gate hosted a gory crime scene after a suspect was killed in a botched hijacking incident.
Crime
Crime
Mbuso Moloi: ‘Woolworths looter’ sentenced to three years – Here’s what you must know
Mbuso Moloi, the infamous ‘Woolworths looter’ from Durban’s 2021 July unrest, was sentenced to three years on Friday. Here’s what you must know.
Events
2023 Durban July: Roads to avoid on Saturday, 1 July 2023
The 2023 Durban July takes place on Saturday, 1 July 2023 and motorists have been warned to avoid these roads.
Local
L’vovo pulls out of 2023 Cotton Fest DBN lineup
Durban music veteran L’vovo has withdrawn from 2023 Cotton Fest DBN, a week after fans boycotted his inclusion in the lineup.
News
Deadly Durban floods: Rescuers on high alert as torrential weather wreaks havoc [video]
Rescuers remain on high alert as Durban floods continue to wreak havoc on Wednesday, 28 June 2023. Here’s everything you must know.
Crime
Chatsworth Centre jewellery store robbery caught on camera [video]
The Chatsworth Centre jewellery story robbery was caught on camera by gob-smacked eyewitnesses. Check it out right here.
Crime
KZN police reportedly make breakthrough in AKA murder investigation
KZN police have reportedly made a crucial breakthrough in the murder investigation of AKA and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane.
News
Glebelands Hostel mass shooting claims seven lives – Here’s everything we know
The mass shooting that took place in the notorious Glebelands Hostel claimed seven lives. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Durban taxi war looms as prominent boss gunned down outside her home
A violent taxi war brews in Durban, a day after a prominent boss was gunned down outside her home in broad daylight.
Crime
Ruth Lawrence: Alleged friend killer extradited back to Ireland
Ruth Lawrence was extradited back to Ireland, where she faces charges related to the double murder of her friends.
Crime
Sicelo Zindela: Tongaat cash-in-transit bigwig handed 20 years imprisonment
Sicelo Zindela was sentenced to a concurrent sentence of 20 years for his role in the deadly 2020 Tongaat cash-in-transit heist.
Crime
Durban courier van robbery ends in deadly shooting: Here’s everything we know
Two suspects were killed moments after they robbed a courier van in Newlands East, Durban, on Wednesday morning.
Crime
AKA murder update: Durban police respond to ‘smoking gun’ reports
Durban police blasted the media for ‘formulating uncorroborated allegations for the sole reason of triggering a reaction or solicit commentary from the police.’
Crime
Durban harbour authorities confiscate R400 million worth of fake luxury goods
R400 million worth of fake luxury goods bound for South Africa’s black market hotspots were seized by Durban port authorities on Wednesday.
Viral
‘Freedom Day is for rich people.’ – Shack dwellers protest in Durban
Durban shack dwellers led a Freedom Day march to the eThekwini city hall, calling for the resignation of Minister of Police Bheki Cele.
Crime
Who is Thoshan Panday? – Durban businessman’s R165m assets seized amid SAPS tender fraud case
The NPA believes Thoshan Panday is the mastermind behind the syndicate that defrauded millions from SAPS during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Crime
Tongaat double drive-by shooting claims five lives [photo]
Five victims were viciously killed in two shooting incidents that took place four kilometres apart along the R102 in Tongaat, Durban, on Thursday.
Crime
Brandon ‘Puff’ Kalicharan: Chatsworth druglord death sparks fears of retaliation [video]
Brandon ‘Puff’ Kalicharan’s death has sparked fears of imminent retaliation in Durban’s underworld.
Crime
Luyanda Cele: Body of Durban intern found mutilated
Luyanda Cele’s body was found near a popular lodge in South Beach, Durban, with her lower lip and tongue missing.
Viral
Durban school transport overturns with 27 pupils on board
When the bakkie skidded off-road and toppled over, the driver ignored the injured children and fled the scene on foot.
Crime
Watch: AKA’s last moments before the murder [video]
Four days into the investigation, AKA’s murder suspects have yet to be located and arrested. Here’s a look at his last moments alive on that fateful Friday.
News
Two alleged AKA killers identified in leaked CCTV
The two hitmen who allegedly gunned down AKA and Tebello ‘Tibz’ in cold blood were captured on CCTV but police are nowhere close to tracking them down.
News
Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
AKA was leaving a popular eatery on Florida Road in Durban when two gunmen opened fire on him and another male victim.
Viral
Marianhill fatal crash: Here’s what we know about the driver [video]
The driver responsible for the fatal Marianhill crash is said to be a foreign national who may have entered the country illegally.
Viral
Klaarwater substation explosion: Power restored in some Durban areas [video]
A mixture of bad weather and exposed combustible material may have caused the Klaarwater substation explosion.
Crime
Ndengetho High School pupils react to SAPS seizure by torching classrooms
Ndengetho High School pupils torched and vandalised classes in response to SAPS’ search and seizure operation.
Crime
Durban magistrate’s court shooting leaves three injured
The Durban Magistrate’s Court has been closed off following a shooting that left three victims injured.
Viral
2022 Comrades Marathon claims another life – Phakamile Ntshiza
Phakamile Ntshiza collapsed to his death halfway into the 2022 Comrades Marathon.
Viral
Watch: Durban yobs surf Metro bus, act reckless on camera [video]
The Durban Metro bus driver’s failure to stop these surfers was harshly judged.
Fashion
2022 Durban July: Celebrities that pulled off the best looks
Celebrities were buzzing in their respective interpretations of this year’s Durban July theme.