Police have launched a major operation at a property in Umhlanga, north of Durban, where an alleged illegal call centre linked to a sophisticated banking scam is being dismantled. The raid follows a months-long crime intelligence investigation into a syndicate believed to have defrauded victims of millions of rand through telephonic scams. Authorities say the […]
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MTHWALUME – Local talent will be in the spotlight as Mzumbe artists are celebrated at the first Mzumbe Maskandi Music Festival on June 16 at the Sibanini Sports Complex in Mthwalume. The festival organizer, Amanda Eve Mseleku, made the announcement during the official media launch. She shared that the festival will honor renowned maskandi artist […]
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The Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of Julius Malema in a high-profile defamation case against social media commentator Musa Khawula, marking a significant legal victory for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader. In its judgment delivered on Tuesday, the court found that Khawula had published defamatory, false and unlawful statements concerning Malema and […]
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Questions are mounting over the growing financial backing behind anti-illegal immigration activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba after a high-value vehicle donation linked to an anonymous businessman surfaced this week. On 12 April 2026, controversial figure Ngizwe Mchunu delivered a grey Ford Ranger, estimated to be worth more than R700,000, to Ndabandaba. The bakkie, according to Mchunu, was […]
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Authorities have foiled a major smuggling attempt at the Beitbridge Port of Entry, intercepting explosives valued at over R1 million. The Border Management Authority discovered mining explosives and detonators hidden in a secret compartment inside a trailer during a routine inspection. The driver allegedly attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended by officials on site. […]
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A 55-year-old school principal who was abducted from her home in KwaMakhutha has been safely rescued following a swift police operation in KwaZulu-Natal.The woman was taken late last night after five armed men allegedly followed her to her residence in a Toyota Avanza. While the suspects failed to steal her vehicle, they ransacked the home, […]
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A dramatic bail hearing unfolded in court as Sergeant Nkosi argued that he could only afford to pay R10 000 bail, citing his monthly salary of R16 500 as proof of his financial limitations. Nkosi’s claim raised eyebrows after the court heard that he was allegedly found in possession of large sums of cash, including […]
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Residents across eThekwini are being urged to exercise caution as severe thunderstorms are expected to batter the region following a Level 2 weather warning.The alert, issued by the South African Weather Service, came into effect on Sunday and is set to remain until Monday evening. Authorities warn that the storms could bring heavy rainfall, damaging […]
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Two vehicles stolen in the Berea area — a Toyota Corolla Cross and a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — have been recovered following a dramatic high-speed chase and shootout in Amanzimtoti.According to Arrive Alive, three suspects were arrested after the stolen vehicles lost control and collided during the pursuit. The suspects, who sustained injuries in […]
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Suleiman Carrim, a businessman from North West, was taken to the hospital after a suspected heart attack, raising concerns about his health and postponing his expected return to the prominent Madlanga Commission.Carrim was set to continue his testimony but reportedly became ill just before he was due to appear. His sudden hospitalization has led to […]
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