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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.’
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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.
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Pietermaritzburg blood bath: Two suspects arrested in family mass shooting
Two suspects have since been arrested, and one of them was shot, Police Minister Bheki Cele confirmed to media reporters during an oversight visit to the crime scene, on Friday.
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Nzuzo Njilo manhunt: KZN police zero in on Faith Nketsi’s husband
KZN police say the walls are closing in on a ‘homeless’ Nzuzo Njilo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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M41 car crash: KZN authorities investigating possible driver fault
Part of the probe into the M41 car crash will look at the allegations of a total failure of the truck’s braking system, KZN authorities said.
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Who is Dr Qwabe? – Viral doctor causes stir over ‘eccentric’ behaviour [video]
Dr Qwabe was subjected to the worst kind of classist attacks, but what exactly do we know about the eccentric doctor?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bheki Cele orders ‘full-scale’ response to Port Edward cop killers
The Police ministry urged detectives to pursue all available avenues to find the killers of a Port Edward warrant officer and his family.
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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.
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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.
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KZN pastor charged with 13 counts of child rape
It is alleged that the 56-year-old reverend has been luring young girls and boys, aged between five and 17 years to watch cartoons and later play pornographic videos to watch with them.
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Pongola car crash: Report confirms truck driver was at fault
‘The report concludes that driver error is the major contributing factor to the root cause of the road crash,’ Mbalula revealed.
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Pongola car crash: Death toll, road closures, latest updates
The death toll includes eight children.
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Demmy Mushrooms plant fire: Arson not ruled out [video]
It’s believed disgruntled workers seeking a pay raise are responsible for the fire that burned down their source of income.
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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.
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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.