Armstrong Avenue in La Lucia closed after murder
A man believed to be in his 40s was gunned down on Armstrong Avenue, in La Lucia, Durban, on Tuesday morning.
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Max’s Lifestyle remains open after owner attempted hit
Max’s Lifestyle Village remains open amid investigations into Mqadi’s assassination attempt.
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Siyabonga Mkhize: ANC councillor gunned down near Durban primary school
Coincidentally, Siyabonga Mkhize was registered as deceased by the Department of Home Affairs in August. On Friday, he was gunned down.
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Max’s Lifestyle owner survives planned assassination
The owner of Max’s Lifestyle, Max Mqadi, is believed to be receiving life-saving treatment after he was ambushed on Thursday evening.
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Ladysmith bus crash: 10 victims killed in horror crash
A bus carrying passengers lost control and crashed on the N3 highway in Ladysmith, KZN. Here’s what we know.
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DA draws ire over ‘Phoenix heroes’ campaign poster
The DA is accused of being ‘out of touch’ for its racially-charged campaign posters in Phoenix, KZN.
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Garth Simpson: KZN farmer accused of killing teen could get bail
Garth Simpson faces murder for allegedly killing 17-year-old Qiniso Dlamini and on Wednesday, he could walk out of court on bail.
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Watch: Thuso Mbedu surprises her SA family in epic fashion [video]
Thuso Mbedu pulled off the perfect surprise on her family.
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KwaDukuza cash van heist claims innocent lives: Here’s the latest
Two innocent bystanders were gunned down during a brazen robbery in KwaDukuza.
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Phoenix massacre: Families of mass-killing suspects demand bail
Many residents of Phoenix regard the suspects arrested for the massacre as ‘heroes’.
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Watch: Man violently beats woman in taxi [video]
It’s believed the taxi was on its way to Durban.
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Watch: Westmeath daylight hijacking caught on camera [video]
A man was hijacked in broad daylight in Westmeath, KZN. The incident was caught on camera.
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National shutdown: Areas where protests may break out on Monday 23 August
Police say they are well-prepared to meet any violence with brute force.
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EFF protest in Phoenix: Racial tensions on edge in anti-Indian march
The EFF protest in Phoenix kicks off this morning and here is what’s been planned thus far:
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EFF Phoenix protest: DA launches bid to prevent ‘race baiting’ march
The DA’s John Steenhuisen has accused the EFF of spreading anti-Indian sentiments after word got out that Malema’s party is planning a protest in Phoenix.
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Phoenix murders: Police release update on investigation
Minister Bheki Cele confirmed that the role of private security firms in the Phoenix murders that left 36 victims killed, is being investigated.
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Shutdown riots: SA govt announced these interventions
The government is redirecting more than R1.2 billion to assist businesses affected by the shutdown riots. Here’s how business can apply for funding:
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Phoenix mass murderers still not charged, here’s what Cele said
A team of investigators is probing the Phoenix massacre but to this day, no suspects have been arrested.
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Phoenix massacre: DA’s Dean Macpherson supports armed civilians
DA leader Dean Macpherson believes armed residents in Phoenix should not stand down.
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Watch: Sihle Zikalala caught on film assaulting a civilian [video]
Premier Sihle Zikalala appeared to be visibly flustered when he lost his cool and started beating up a suspected looter on live television.
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Afrox in flames: Explosion linked to shutdown riots [video]
The Afrox facility has been torched. Early indications suggest that this may be linked to the shutdown riots.
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Phoenix massacre: Dead bodies flood streets in civilian war [video]
Racial lines have been drawn in Phoenix where an unconfirmed number of deaths were reported after Wednesday’s clashes.
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KZN Game warehouse looted – Here are the latest updates [video]
Looters are wiping out stock at the Game warehouse in Newlands East, KZN, without a single law enforcement official or SANDF soldier in sight.
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Umzinto prison chaos: Inmate dies in escape attempt [video]
An inmate is believed to have died attempting to escape during the Umzinto prison riots. Here’s what we know.
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Watch: Durban Metro police accused of looting will be probed [video]
Durban Metro police say the video showing three officers loading looted goods into a minivan may have been misinterpreted.
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Watch: SA shutdown videos of all the looting and destruction [video]
South Africa is engulfed in an inferno set off by protesters who want Jacob Zuma out of jail.
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SANDF officially deployed to contain SA shutdown in Gauteng, KZN [video]
Calls are growing for Ramaphosa to declare a state of emergency and deploy the SANDF to Gauteng and KZN.
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Watch: KZN shutdown rioters loot KwaMashu supermarket [video]
A Boxer supermarket was looted. Sources say this is linked to the KZN shutdown.
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KZN shutdown: Zuma protesters demand his release from prison [video]
Parts of KZN could be rendered inoperable by supporters who want Jacob Zuma out of prison by tomorrow.
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Pietermaritzburg High Court dismisses Jacob Zuma arrest challenge
Scenes in KZN are expected to turn for the worst after the Pietermaritzburg High Court dismissed Zuma’s application.