Security guard killed in shooting near Umlazi mall
A security guard tragically lost his life in a shooting incident near a popular mall in Umlazi, Durban, with another guard critically injured.
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Three drowning incidents recorded in KZN this past weekend
A weekend in KZN turned tragic as three separate drowning incidents were reported. Here’s what you must know.
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Watch: Verulam residents block R102 Durban route over water crisis [video]
Frustrated Verulam residents take to the streets, blocking the R102 route to Durban in protest over persistent water shortages.
Crime
Tongaat officer disarmed in brazen business robbery
A daring robbery in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, saw an on-duty police officer disarmed by a group of criminals impersonating police officers.
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Inanda shootout ends with police neutralising six suspects
During an intense police operation in Inanda, SAPS officers engaged in a shootout, successfully neutralising six suspects and arresting three others.
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Little Lindokuhle reunited with family after Sydenham Primary School mishap
Lindokuhle, a young pupil from Sydenham Primary School, returned home safely after a harrowing experience.
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Durban M7 accident: SAPS woman killed after truck collides into pile-on [photo]
A SAPS officer was tragically killed in a collision on Durban’s M7 amid level 5 weather warning for disruptive rains in KZN.
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Watch: Newlands West woman daringly fights off hijackers [video]
A Newlands West woman was lauded for fending off four hijackers from attempting to steal her Volkswagen Polo.
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Watch: 2.7-metre Black Mamba spotted at Canelands farm
In Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal, a 2.7-meter Black Mamba was discovered entangled in a farm net
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Search continues for teen who drowned at Mtwalume Beach
The search for a 16-year-old boy suspected of drowning at Mtwalume Beach continues, with emergency teams resuming their efforts under challenging conditions.
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Body of man washes ashore Zimbali Beach
The discovery of an unidentified man’s body found at Zimbali Beach, Ballito, has rocked the community. Here’s everything we know.
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Family denounces Mbongeni Ngema funeral in fiery statement
Mbongeni Ngema’s funeral proceeded on Friday, despite raucous opposition from his family.
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Watch: Cabana Beach Resort fight goes viral [video]
Try not to cringe at the sight of grown men using their fists to iron out their differences: This happened at the upscale Cabana Beach Resort.
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Pinetown police on the hunt for SANDF soldier accused of killing wife
Pinetown police intensify their manhunt for a man accused of killing his wife in Padfield Park. Here’s everything we know.
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Reduced lanes on N3 northbound between M13 interchange
Concrete barriers will be used to separate public traffic from the construction areas where the works will take place.
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N3 Van Reenen’s Pass cautiously reopens after horror crash [video]
After a tragic crash involving eight vehicles at Van Reenen’s Pass, the N3 highway has cautiously reopened.
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Two women injured in brazen Springfield Park drive-by shooting
A drive-by shooting in Springfield Park, Durban, has left two women seriously injured. Here’s everything we know.
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Illovo man in custody after allegedly ditching mom’s decapitated head in pit latrine
A man in Mid-Illovo, KZN, is in custody after allegedly murdering and decapitating his mother and sister, throwing their remains into a pit latrine.
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Sea Cow Lake factory swallowed by raging fire: Here’s the latest [video]
A fire engulfed a factory in Sea Cow Lake, KZN, on Monday, with emergency services on the scene. Here’s everything we know.
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Motorists warned to be wary of increase in traffic bribes this festive season
In a pre-festive season crackdown, nine traffic officers in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal were arrested for soliciting bribes.
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Calls for Prince Simakade Zulu ascension to the thrown grow louder after Misuzulu ruling
Supporters of Prince Simakade Zulu are celebrating the Misuzulu court ruling, seeing it as a step towards his ascension to the throne.
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Durban Harbour intercepts yet another multi-million-rand cocaine shipment from Brazil
Durban Harbour police seize cocaine worth R151 million from Brazil, marking the third major drug bust in two months at the South African port.
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Watch: Torrential weather brings hailstorm to Pietermaritzburg [video]
A significant hailstorm fell in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas, with isolated thundershowers expected across KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape this week.
Crime
Police make breakthrough in brazen kidnapping of a Northdale woman [video]
After a young woman was kidnapped from her Northdale home, police, aided by security footage and a local security company, arrested two suspects linked to her abusive ex-boyfriend.
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Mdumiseni Zuma sentenced to 12 years in the slammer for inciting 2021 July riots
Mdumiseni Zuma receives a 12-year sentence for inciting the July 2021 riots in South Africa, marking a significant judicial response to the unrest.
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Werner de Jager: Husband of slain Liezel de Jager makes first court appearance
Werner de Jager, accused in the murder of his wife Liezel de Jager, appeared in court, marking a new phase in this high-profile case.
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Watch: Brazen Southridge home invasion caught on CCTV [video]
A Southridge home invasion, involving four armed suspects and caught on CCTV, has left the community in KZN on high alert.
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Nzimande to open new uMgungundlovu TVET college campus
During the launch, Nzimande will lead the Education and Science Imbizo in which the SETAs and the Department of Science and Innovation entities will share with the public the opportunities that are available in their sectors.
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Legal Aid attorneys brazenly robbed outside Verulam CBD office
Two Legal Aid attorneys were violently robbed by armed suspects in Verulam CBD, in broad daylight. Here’s everything we know.
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Phoenix industrial park fire: Here’s everything we know [video]
The Phoenix Industrial Park fire in Durban, coinciding with a separate blaze at Springfield Park China Mall, is under investigation with no reported injuries.