By Mamello Nhlapo A major boost to crime-fighting efforts in KwaZulu-Natal was marked on Friday with the official handover of a new forensic science laboratory in Mayville.Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson formally handed over the state-of-the-art facility to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, signalling a renewed commitment to strengthening criminal investigations across […]
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By Sibongile Nyamo | For countless families across KwaZulu-Natal, justice in cases of gender-based violence has long felt painfully out of reach — delayed, denied, and at times, completely lost in a system weighed down by forensic backlogs. Now, a new chapter may be unfolding.The official handover of a state-of-the-art forensic science laboratory in Mayville, […]
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By Mamello Nhlapo | A major boost to crime-fighting efforts in KwaZulu-Natal was marked on Friday with the official handover of a new forensic science laboratory in Mayville. Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson formally handed over the state-of-the-art facility to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, signalling a renewed commitment to strengthening criminal […]
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In a bid to inspire informed career choices among young people, eThekwini Municipality recently hosted a “Take a Child to Work” initiative, welcoming learners from 11 high schools and one school for learners with disabilities across Durban.The programme, led by Nkosenhle Madlala, Chairperson of the Governance and Human Capital Committee, grouped pupils into teams of 20 to shadow professionals […]
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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has expressed deep sorrow following the death of senior Zulu royal, uMntwana Gibizizwe kaQadulana kaSolomon, who passed away on 11 April at the age of 67.In a statement released on Thursday, Ntuli described the late prince as a devoted servant of the Zulu Monarchy who served with distinction and humility under […]
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Julius Malema has been granted leave to appeal his five-year prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while the legal process unfolds. The decision was handed down on April 16, 2026, by the KuGompo City Magistrate’s Court, shortly after sentencing him for unlawful possession of a firearm linked to a 2018 incident. The court’s ruling means Malema […]
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KUGOMPO CITY – In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s political landscape, Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years of direct imprisonment for unlawful firearm possession and discharge. The high-profile case reached its conclusion on Thursday at the East London Regional Court, where Malema appeared for […]
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Story by Sibongile Nyamo | KwaZulu-Natal was awash in red on Tuesday night as supporters of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) took to the streets in a show of solidarity with party leader Julius Malema, who appeared in court earlier in the day. Under the glow of streetlights and the steady hum of passing traffic, […]
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Story by Nyiko Moloi | A sombre mood settled over Durban on Wednesday as South Africans gathered to honour the life and legacy of Albert Mazibuko, the revered co-founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The memorial service, hosted by the group, took place at the Covenant Fellowship Church International, drawing family members, friends, colleagues, and cultural […]
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By Mamello Nhlapo | Excitement is building in Durban as the Ntenga Foundation officially launched its 12th annual race at the iconic Durban Botanic Gardens on Tuesday, promising an event that blends athletic energy with meaningful community impact.The vibrant launch drew athletes, officials and supporters eager to hear what organisers described as their most ambitious […]
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