Police have acted with remarkable speed, arresting five armed robbery suspects less than 12 hours after a brazen jewellery store heist at Gateway Shopping Centre in Durban.Authorities confirmed that nearly R2-million worth of stolen jewellery has been successfully recovered following an intensive overnight operation. The robbery, which unfolded at approximately 4pm yesterday, left two security […]
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KwaZulu-Natal’s political landscape has been shaken after Mbali Shinga, Chairperson of the National Freedom Party (NFP) in the province and MEC for Social Development, was found guilty on all charges brought against her by her own party.The ruling follows a disciplinary process stemming from Shinga’s refusal to comply with party instructions during a crucial vote […]
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Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new provincial leader of the Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape, marking a pivotal shift in the party’s regional leadership.Hill-Lewis, who currently serves as the Mayor of Cape Town, takes on the influential role at a time when the DA is aiming to consolidate and expand its political […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng Police have provided an update following a widely circulated video showing a woman being carried by two men in Durban’s city centre.The incident occurred on Saturday night along Broad Street. According to investigators, the matter involved a couple whose argument reportedly began at a nearby flat before continuing inside a vehicle […]
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By Ursula Wesenaar | Kaizer Chiefs delivered a strong performance to beat TS Galaxy 2-0 in an exciting PSL Betway Premiership clash, securing all three points and climbing to third place on the table.The victory marks Chiefs’ second consecutive win after last week’s 3-1 triumph over Orbit College, giving supporters renewed hope for a strong […]
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By Ursula Wesenaar | As Christians across the country mark the first Sunday after Passover, a day widely associated with hope and spiritual renewal, questions are also being raised about how deeply this message translates into everyday life beyond the church walls. Traditionally linked to the period following the resurrection of Jesus Christ, this Sunday […]
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For years, Ithala has been more than just a financial institution to many in KwaZulu-Natal — it has been a lifeline. From small business owners to pensioners and stokvel members, thousands have relied on it to safeguard their savings and support their dreams. Now, the KwaZulu-Natal government says it is taking decisive steps to restore […]
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A man believed to be in his forties was shot dead on the M1 Higginson Highway in the Marianhill area, just outside Pinetown, on Saturday afternoon.According to emergency responders, the victim was found inside a luxury vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. He was the sole occupant of the car at the time of the incident. […]
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Story By Ursula Wesenaar Dozens of people experiencing homelessness in Durban have been left stranded with nowhere to go, forcing many to seek refuge at King Dinuzulu Botha Park amid growing tensions with authorities.The group, made up of men, women and children, say they have been pushed out from under bridges and other informal shelters […]
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Brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande briefly appeared in court as proceedings continue in the high-profile murder case of rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, and his friend Tebello Motsoane.The Ndimande brothers are among seven accused linked to the 2023 killings that shocked the nation. The pair were extradited from Eswatini last year to face […]
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