Watch: Brazen Durban cellphone snatcher caught on CCTV [video]
A Durban cellphone snatcher was caught on CCTV targeting an unsuspecting woman on Musgrave Road. Here’s the footage of the robbery.
Crime
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KZN traffic clerk sentenced to six years for selling learners licences for R1 000
Xolani Simelane, a disgraced KZN traffic clerk, sold learners’ licences for R1 000 each, unaware that he had attracted the Hawks’ attention.
Travel
KwaZulu-Natal travel guide: When to visit, Places to visit, Safety suggestions
Here’s a comprehensive KwaZulu-Natal travel guide, including information on when to visit, places to visit and safety suggestions.
Crime
Verulam passenger due in court for fabricated ‘horror’ kidnapping
An unidentified man from Verulam, KZN, Is due in court for fabricating a hijacking and kidnapping incident that wasted emergency resources.
Crime
WATCH: Durban church robbery caught on live stream [video]
A Durban church was the scene of a brazen robbery that was caught on live stream, on Thursday evening.
Crime
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
Nzuzo Njilo fraud case gets new court date: Here’s everything we know
The fraud case agaisnt Nzuzo Njilo and his co-accused Kwanda Ntshangase, was postponed to October 2023. Here’s everything we know.
News
KZN Midlands weather: Residents warned to brace for cold front
The department also warned residents, particularly in the Midlands areas of an incoming snowfall expected to impact the south-western part of the province.
News
R1bn disbursed to KZN businesses post-July civil unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures to ensure that peace and stability are maintained throughout the country and that there are no further incidents of violence.
News
Public Protector probes government’s 2022 flood relief efforts
Auditor-General recently revealed that KwaZulu-Natal only spent R251-million of the R5.8-billion budget allocated in the aftermath of the 2022 floods
News
KZN health department fires hospital security company
Guards downed tools because they have not yet been paid for June
Viral
KZN motorists warned to practice caution as Van Reenen’s Pass reopens
Southbound lanes on Van Reenen’s Pass have now been reopened, allowing for traffic in both directions through the use of contraflow measures.
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.
Viral
Was Misuzulu KaZwelithini poisoned? – Here’s what the Zulu King revealed [video]
Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini shot down rumours he was in Eswatini to receive treatment for an alleged poisoning.
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.
Viral
Was it a cyclone or tornado? – Here’s an explainer of what happened in Inanda [video]
Was it a cyclone or tornado that struck Inanda, KZN, on Tuesday, 27 June 2023? Here’s a detailed explainer.
Crime
Witchcraft-related murders on the rise in KZN, govt warns
Witchcraft-related violence is a deeply rooted issue that requires immediate attention, the KZN government said.
Crime
Marianhill shootout ends in horror for five suspects
Five alleged suspects were fatally gunned down in a fiery shootout with police in Marianhill, KZN, on Thursday.
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Karyn Maughan, Billy Downer defeat Zuma in court: Here’s a breakdown of the ruling
Zuma will be responsible for covering the attorneys’ and advocates’ fees for both Billy Downer and Karyn Maughan, totalling four counsels.
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.
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N3 protests: Motorists warned to avoid Van Reenen’s Pass
Motorists have been warned to avoid the N3 route along Van Reenen’s Pass due to violent protests. Here’s what you must know.
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.’