Etete woman killed in random road rage shooting
On Tuesday, a road rage incident near Etete ended in a tragic shooting of a female motorist. Here’s what we know.
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Estcourt mass shooting: KZN police make crucial arrests
According to police, six masked suspects, armed with rifles and handguns, entered the homestead during the ceremony and opened fire on attendees.
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Estcourt mass shooting: KZN police make breakthrough with crucial arrest
KZN police have arrested a suspect following the Estcourt mass shooting, which claimed four lives during a traditional ceremony.
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Jerimiah Xolo: Zwelisha toddler killed in suspected hit
A four-year-old child, Jerimiah Xolo, was shot in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal, in what appears to be a calculated and silent attack.
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Woman sets herself on fire at Clairwood Hospital: Here are the latest updates
A 41-year-old woman set herself on fire inside an isolation ward at Durban’s Clairwood Hospital, tragically losing her life.
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Watch: Massive black mamba found in Canelands home [video]
Bodycam footage shows how a 1.8 metre-long black mamba was safely captured from a Canelands home by RUSA officers.
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Ngaqa Primary pupils reportedly rushed to hospital over mass food poisoning
Reports of a mass food poisoning incident at Ngaqa Primary in KZN have surfaced, allegedly linked to snacks bought from a vendor.
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Phoenix woman viciously killed in brazen robbery
A Phoenix woman was shot and killed in full view of her children while waiting for transport outside her home.
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KZN police make significant breakthrough in Bergville mass stabbing
A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the Bergville mass stabbing that left five relatives dead, including two young children.
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KZN SAPS officers arrested for alleged business robbery
According to witnesses, one of the suspects was recognised as a well-known police officer who frequented the area, leading to their swift identification.
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N2 Mandeni horror crash kills eight: Here are the latest updates
A crash on the N2 near Mandeni, KZN, has left eight people dead. The road is closed, and these traffic diversions are in place.
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N2 bridge near Empangeni reopens after head-on collision
A head-on collision on the N2 bridge near Empangeni left five people injured. The road has since been cleared, and investigations are underway.
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Durban CBD horror crash kills two: Here’s the latest
Two people died in a crash involving a bus and a bakkie in Durban’s CBD. Twenty others were injured and taken to hospitals as investigations continue.
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Snow in KZN: Roads to avoid as inclement weather intensifies
Snowfall in KZN has caused road closures and dangerous driving conditions. Here’s a list of routes affected by the weather and areas to avoid.
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Heavy snow expected in KZN on Saturday: Here’s what you must know
Heavy snow has already covered parts of KZN, with more snowfall expected on Saturday. Residents are urged to take precautions as the cold weather continues.
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Watch: Hot air balloon crashes in Camperdown [video]
A hot air balloon crashed in Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal, with no injuries reported.
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Richards Bay teen wanted for murder captured after hitching ride from police officer
A 19-year-old suspect wanted for the murder of Khanya Mthembu was arrested in Richards Bay after hitching a ride from an undercover police officer.
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Seven KZN officers charged with extortion unmasked in court
Eight suspects, seven of whom are SAPS officers, appeared in a Durban court on extortion charges after allegedly demanding R100,000 from a Phoenix shop owner.
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‘Another one bites the dust’: Wanted murder suspect killed in shootout with KZN police
A wanted murder suspect was killed in a shootout with KZN police in Mariannhill. Police recovered a rifle during the operation.
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KZN police lauded for neutralising wanted murder suspects in South Beach shootout
KZN police killed six wanted murder suspects in a South Beach shootout, marking another victory in the fight against criminal syndicates.
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Michaelhouse reopens after death of Grade 8 pupil: Here’s what we know
A Michaelhouse Grade 8 pupil and his parents died in a tragic car accident, prompting an outpouring of support from the school community.
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Convicted mobster escapes from Durban prison
Mthethwa, who was serving a 15-year sentence for robbery with aggravating circumstances, fled while assigned to work in the facility’s garden.
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Fake US dollars worth R4 million, drugs, and more found in massive Durban CBD raid
During the raids, authorities discovered counterfeit US dollar bills amounting to over R4 million, along with a stash of drugs and other illicit goods.
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Umlazi SAPS van involved in crash, several injuries reported
A SAPS van was involved in a crash with a taxi on Mangosuthu Highway in Umlazi, resulting in several injuries.
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KwaMashu thugs from viral shooting video arrested, KZN police confirm
The footage showed the men brazenly discharging firearms at the KwaMashu hostel, an act that sparked fears of escalating gang violence in the region.
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Verulam man killed in his home in suspected assassination
On Tuesday morning, a 42-year-old man was found dead in his room in an outbuilding in Trenance Park, Verulam.
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Presidential protection unit officer takes his own life after hit-and-run
Following the accident, the sergeant attempted to cover up the crime by reporting the state vehicle as stolen. The vehicle was later found abandoned in a sugarcane field.
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Taxi war looms in Durban after driver is gunned down in alleged hit
The fatal shooting occurred around 08:46, on Monday, 19 August 2024, when the driver was approached by three armed men as he stood outside his home.
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Shelly Beach traffic chaos ends with several injured in two crashe
Shelly Beach experienced significant traffic chaos on Monday due to two separate crashes that left several people injured.
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Truck crash causes significant delays in Hammarsdale
The incident, which happened earlier today, has led to significant delays, with only the left lane currently open to traffic.