Van Reenen’s Pass crash: Trucker who caused deadly collision on the run
The truck driver involved in the Van Reenen’s Pass crash that claimed 18 lives is on the run.
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KZN rescuers on high alert amid Level 8 torrential weather
Level 8 weather warnings in KZN prompt emergency response as torrential rain causes N3 crashes and risks of flooding.
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Ayabonga Mjilo latest news: Badly bruised Mfanafuthi Kunene abandons bail.
The proceedings were brief, as Kunene informed the court he would not be applying for bail.
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Ayabonga Mjilo murder suspect due in court: Here are the latest updates
The murder suspect in the Ayabonga Mjilo case is expected to make his first appearance in court today.
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Vukani Khumalo: Durban court blunder sees notorious killer walk free on bail
Khumalo, who is facing charges for a series of brutal murders, was mistakenly swapped with another suspect, Khulekani Khumalo, who was due to appear for a lesser crime—vehicle theft.
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Murder of Nontobeko Cele was Sibusiso Lawrence’s second attempt, family reveals
A relative recounted an incident in May 2024 where Ntaka allegedly rammed his car into Cele and another individual, named Xolile, during a heated altercation.
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KZN rescue teams on high alert amid Orange Level 5 flood warnings for Wednesday
This weather event, expected on Wednesday, 18 December, could lead to flooding of roads and settlements, damage to infrastructure, and the displacement of affected communities.
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Sibusiso Lawrence: KZN man reveals motive for killing his child’s mother in viral video
Sibusiso Lawrence killed his ex-girlfriend and posted pictures of her lifeless body on his page. Chillingly, he took this video shortly before the brutal murder.
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KZN police shaken by Hammersdale killings
According to preliminary reports, at approximately 19:30 on Saturday, three police officers from the Hammarsdale Police Station responded to the murder of a woman in the Cliffdale area.
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Watch live: Jacob Zuma speech at the MK Party first anniversary rally [video]
The event, marking the party’s rise since its formation last year, has drawn thousands of supporters and political observers.
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No booze, weapons allowed at MK Party first anniversary rally
The MK Party prepares for its first anniversary rally in Durban on 15 December 2024. Highlights include Jacob Zuma’s address, logistical challenges, and unsold gala packages.
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KZN police vow action on Day Five of Durban taxi strike
Police have launched a manhunt for drivers and vehicle owners implicated in blocking roads and stopping trucks on the N3 towards Durban, creating significant traffic delays.
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KZN announces bold interventions to tackle food poisoning, spaza shop safety
Recent food poisoning incidents have highlighted systemic challenges in the informal food sector, where regulation and enforcement have been uneven.
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Is the Mexican cartel in South Africa? – KZN police intercept millions worth cocaine at harbour
Law enforcement is working to establish the total value of the drugs, with further details expected in an official statement from the Durban SAPS.
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Durban long-distance taxi strike continues on Monday, 2 December 2024
The strike is led by taxi association members who claim that their vehicles are being unfairly impounded.
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Amaoti e-hailing driver shot in brazen hijacking
An e-hailing driver was shot during a hijacking in Amaoti, KZN. The suspects fled with the driver’s vehicle.
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Gateway Mall a no-go zone after cash-in-transit robbery
A money truck was targeted in a brazen heist at Gateway Mall this morning. Here’s the latest.
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Glenwood mom and son killed in home invasion
Coincidentally, the husband had left the house to open his informal trading store six minutes away in Panorama Gardens shortly before the incident.
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Expired antibiotics among dated items found in Bluff spaza warehouse
Police also discovered hazardous chemicals stored next to consumables, including the pesticide “Sniper,” a systemic termite control insecticide that contains the active ingredient fipronil 5%.
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Empangeni shootout ends in instant karma for robbery suspects
Two robbery suspects were killed in a shootout with Empangeni police, while four others were arrested in a separate house robbery sting.
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eThekwini Municipality clears the air on M19 pipe burst
In addition to addressing the pipeline break, eThekwini’s emergency team is evaluating the impact on nearby informal settlements, which bore the brunt of the flooding.
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KZN police make breakthrough in Groutville traffic cop murder case
KZN police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a Groutville traffic officer, Desmond Arumugam.
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Riet River pensioner robbery case: Here are the latest updates
Two women have been arrested in connection with the drugging and robbery of a Riet River pensioner.
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Riet River duo wanted for drugging and robbing pensioner
Police are searching for two women who allegedly drugged and robbed a pensioner in Riet River after using details about his late wife to gain his trust.
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President Ramaphosa notes progress by the Presidential eThekwini Working Group
The PeWG operates across three spheres of government and includes representatives from the private sector and labour.
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KwaZulu-Natal lauded for its resilience and determination to recover
The President was delivering opening remarks at the meeting between the National Executive and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial Executive Council at the Coastlands Musgrave Hotel in Durban, on Thursday.
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Watch: Woman attacks Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu at Shaka statue unveiling
A shocking incident unfolded at the unveiling of a statue of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona on Thursday, 7 November, when a woman, believed to be a guest, attempted to attack President Cyril Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Story Summary: Watch: Woman intercepted before she attacks Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu The statue, located at King Shaka International Airport near Durban, honours the famed Zulu king, and the event was attended by high-profile guests, including the current Zulu monarch and South Africa’s president. Eyewitnesses recount that the woman disembarked from a shuttle transporting attendees from the airport to the ceremony site. She approached the stage where Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu were seated, then climbed the steps and
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Towering Shaka Zulu statue unveiled at KZN airport
The statue, situated prominently outside the airport named after King Shaka, aims to better represent the historic king’s fierce warrior legacy.
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Mahlabathini police shootout ends in instant karma for alleged hitmen
Two suspected hitmen met their end in a shootout with police in Mahlabathini, where firearms and ammunition were recovered.
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Battle over land in KwaZulu-Natal
Since 2022, people have been trying to occupy land in Rocky Ridge in KwaDukuza.