Berea McDonald’s hostage situation contained after woman surrenders
Berea McDonald’s hostage situation ended with the peaceful surrender of a disgruntled female employee who had taken managers hostage over workplace grievances.
Crime
Crime
Kranskop cash-in-transit heist causes road closures on R74 route
Early reports suggest a Fidelity truck holding an undisclosed amount of cash-in-transit was taken down by a group of armed robbers.
Crime
Who is Paul Jorgensen? – Here’s what we know about KZN’s go-to criminal defence attorney
Discover who Advocate Paul Jorgensen is, the KZN go-to criminal defence attorney taking on the AKA murder case.
Crime
Suspects in AKA and Tibz murder unmasked at first court appearance
Five of the seven suspects accused of the murders of AKA and his former manager Tibz were officially unmasked in court, on Thursday.
Crime
Six suspects arrested in AKA murder case – Here’s everything you must know
Six suspects have been arrested in the AKA murder case, KZN police confirmed during Tuesday’s media briefing. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Noxolo Anele Ntuli missing case ends in bizarre twist
Noxolo Anele Ntuli’s mother surfaced in a dimly lit video, more than three weeks later, to downplay claims her daughter was missing.
News
Driver who caused ANC bus crash fell asleep at the wheel, Bheki Cele reveals
Police Minister Bheki Cele claims passengers had urged the driver to continue the journey despite his admissions of fatigue.
Crime
Werner de Jager deemed a danger to his kids, court denies bail
Werner de Jager remains in custody following the rejection of his bail application by the Amanzimtoti Magistrate’s Court.
News
Durban motorists advised to avoid N3 Toll route at these times this weekend
Prepare for increased traffic on the N3 Toll route this weekend due to the ANC manifesto launch at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Crime
Davenport shooting: Victim fights back in fiery encounter with robbers
Durban authorities are investigating a Davenport shooting, where the victim valiantly fought back against a group of robbers.
Viral
Palmview Primary bomb scare forces school evacuation
KZN authorities reacted swiftly to a hoax bomb scare at Palmview Primary School.
Crime
Noxolo Anele Ntuli: KZN police escalate efforts to find missing school girl
Seven-year-old Noxolo Anele Ntuli has been missing since 2 February 2024.
Crime
Watch: BMW motorist robbery and hijacking at Montclair petrol station [video]
A BMW motorist survived a horrifying encounter with armed hijackers at a petrol station in Montclair and it was all caught on camera.
Crime
Two KZN officials arrested for R18 million Guardian’s Fund fraud
Two KZN officials are due in court over the theft of R18 million from the Guardian’ Fund, a charity designed to hold and manage money on behalf of individuals who are legally incapable of managing their own affairs, such as minors.
Crime
Two of SA’s most-wanted cash-in-transit kingpins killed in Verulam shootout
The manhunt is on for a third suspect after Durban police killed two of South Africa’s most-wanted cash-in-transit kingpins in a shootout in Verulam, this past weekend.
Crime
Dundee serial rapist, Mbutho Zondi, sentenced to three life terms
The Pietermaritzburg High Court handed down a landmark sentence to Mbutho Zondi, convicting him of a series of violent crimes against women.
Lifestyle
Westown Square: Development of R1.4 billion mega-mall in high gear
Westown Square, a R1.4bn high-street retail marvel in Shongweni, Durban, is expected to open its doors in early 2025.
Crime
Richards Bay procurement executive killed in drive-by shooting
A man in his 50s, believed to be a prominent Richards Bay procurement executive, was viciously killed in a drive-by shooting, on Monday.
Crime
Watch: Ethekwini taxi rams into Metro Police officer after defying orders [video]
A taxi driver was caught on CCTV the moment he rammed into an Ethekwini Metro Police officer outside Moorton Shopping Centre, on Tuesday.
News
Cliffdale car accident leaves multiple schoolchildren injured
Multiple schoolchildren from Cliffdale were rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries from a collision.
Crime
Werner de Jager could be charged with two more murders
Werner de Jager, previously charged with the murder of his spouse, is now implicated in a separate incident—a fatal car accident on the N1 highway near Kroonsta
News
Phoenix Highway car crash leaves one dead, multiple injured
A tragic car crash on the Phoenix Highway, near Industrial Park Drive, claimed one life and left several victims injured.
News
Phoenix shutdown: All roads in and out of Durban suburb blocked [video]
Motorists not partaking in the Phoenix shutdown should avoid these routes.
Crime
Watch: Aftermath of Katlehong cash-in-transit heist caught on camera [video]
Katlehong was rocked by a cash-in-transit heist, on Monday morning, around the same time similar events unfolded in Durban CBD.
News
Who is Thulasizwe Buthelezi? – Here’s what you must know about the new Zulu nation Prime Minister
Thulasizwe Buthelezi steps into the role of Zulu nation Prime Minister. Here’s everything we know about the former Zululand mayor.
Viral
Margate CBD on edge as rival taxi groups take war to its second day
Escalating taxi violence in Margate CBD continues into the second day.
Viral
Watch: Margate CBD disintegrates into a taxi warzone [video]
Margate CBD was gripped by a wave of taxi violence, on Thursday, with motorists warned to avoid the area until further notice.
News
Verulam protests: Durban motorists warned to avoid these routes [video]
Verulam’s ongoing protests over water shortages has led to significant road closures.
Crime
Watch: Umgeni hijacking caught on camera [video]
Durban police are in search of three men involved in the Umgeni hijacking, which took place outside Waste Centre Fabrics.
Crime
Three suspects behind Coin-It Trading arrested: Here’s everything we know
Three suspects associated with Coin-It Trading, a controversial investment firm, have been apprehended by the Hawks.