By Nomcebo Hlongwane | Community voices rise amid ongoing struggles with basic services and safety In New Guelderland, Stanger frustration is no longer whispered behind closed doors — it is spoken openly in the streets, at homes, and within school grounds, as residents unite in their call for change. For many families, daily life has […]
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KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, says the ISUKILE Programme is transforming communities by combining service delivery with talent identification across the province. Speaking at the ISUKILE Eastern Cluster event held at Tobi & Sizakala open space, Khawula described the initiative as a “basket of services” that reaches communities directly. The programme […]
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Durban – South Africa’s biggest music celebration reached new heights as the 20th METRO FM Music Awards (MMAs) lit up the Durban ICC on Saturday night, honouring the country’s finest musical talent in a glittering ceremony. Hosted by Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka, the awards coincided with the 40th anniversary of METRO FM, adding a […]
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KwaZulu-Natal will bid farewell this Sunday to legendary actress Cynthia Shange (76), who passed away earlier this week at a Durban hospital.Family spokesperson Lolo Morapeli confirmed that funeral arrangements are underway, with the service expected to be held in the province. She said the ceremony will follow the traditions of the Nazareth Baptist Church, also […]
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Story by Ursula Wesenaar | Foreign shop owners in Durban say they are living in fear despite having valid documents, as tensions rise following the March-and-March movement led by Jacinta Zuma. The movement, which calls for the removal of undocumented immigrants and stricter border controls, has created uncertainty for many lawful business owners. Some say […]
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Two foreign nationals were arrested during a coordinated compliance operation in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, as authorities intensified efforts to enforce immigration laws. The operation, led by Thamsanqa Ntuli alongside Community Safety and Liaison Head Nokuthula G Khanyile, formed part of the provincial initiative dubbed Operation Engangeni Ngesango Iyafohla. Conducted on 24 April 2026, the operation […]
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KwaZulu-Natal’s democratic health is under intense scrutiny after a week-long intervention by the Electoral Commission revealed a province grappling with deep voter disillusionment and waning trust in institutions. The high-level engagement, which concluded on Friday, brought together political parties, civil society, faith leaders and traditional authorities in a bid to stabilise confidence ahead of the […]
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In a deeply emotional visit, Thamsanqa Ntuli, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, spent time with the Monswamy family following the brutal killing of seven of their relatives — a tragedy that has shaken communities across the province. Arriving at the family home, Ntuli was met with an atmosphere of sorrow, as relatives, neighbours, and friends gathered to […]
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Story by Malcom Hlongwane | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a safety recall of 40 Audi e-tron GT vehicles sold across South Africa, citing a potential braking defect that could pose serious safety risks. According to the NCC, Audi South Africa confirmed that the affected vehicles were sold between 2 November 2021 and […]
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Two suspected criminals were shot and killed during a gunfight with police at the Kennedy Road informal settlement in the early hours of Friday morning. Members of the Sydenham SAPS Trio Task Team had been tracking the pair in connection with a string of house and business robberies, as well as alleged extortion activities. The […]
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