By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng Eldorado Park has been plagued by increasing violence for a long time. Gangs dominated the area,leaving residents in fear. However, a change took place on Wednesday. Armored vehicles entered thecommunity as soldiers from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) arrived. Their goal: tohelp reduce the crime wave that has affected […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng Big Brother Mzansi season six participant Ashay Sewlall has gained continental recognition after being nominated for a prestigious Africa Golden Awards (AGA) honor. The 25-year-old reality TV star from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, has been nominated in the Top African Reality TV Personality category for the 11th edition of the Africa Golden […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng The team at Independent Online (IOL) is grieving the loss of the esteemed journalist Jonisayi Maromo,who died in Zimbabwe on Wednesday during a visit to see his unwell mother. Maromo was well-known as a committed and courageous reporter, with a career that included several leading South African news organizations. Prior to […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng After nearly two years away from the public eye, Prince Africa Zulu has returned to the inner workings ofthe Zulu monarchy, having been appointed as Deputy Royal Chancellor within the leadership frameworkestablished by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Zulu Prime Minister Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, who confirmed […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng The launch of the inaugural Durban Indian Film Festival has been hailed as a milestone for cultural exchange, but industry insiders say the initiative also raises questions about how much it will benefit South Africa’s struggling local film sector. The three-day festival, scheduled for March 26 to 28 at Suncoast CineCentre, […]
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by Motshwari Mo Mofokeng The ongoing dispute between businessman Calvin Mathibeli and KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, escalated this week as police conducted another raid on Mathibeli’s residence in connection with a continuing investigation into an alleged tender fraud case in Johannesburg. Authorities confirmed that they secured search warrants to carry out coordinated raids […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng The brutal killing of Pietermaritzburg e-hailing driver Thembelani Nxumalo (30) has once again exposed the dangers and hardships faced by drivers working in South Africa’s fast-growing ride-hailing industry. Nxumalo, from KwaMpumuza, was found dead inside the boot of his burnt vehicle in the Gubeshe area of Taylor’s Halt on Saturday morning […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng Former president Jacob Zuma is facing increasing pressure to step in regarding internal conflicts within the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) after unhappy members in KwaZulu-Natal called for immediate action against the party’s provincial leadership. A group of unhappy members has given Zuma a week-long ultimatum to suspend the party’s provincial and […]
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By Linda Ximba KwaZulu-Natal will go head-to-head with Mpumalanga in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals after the latest draw set up two exciting fixtures. Durban City have been drawn to host Casric Stars, while TS Galaxy will welcome Milford FC in the other semi-final encounter. Casric Stars, who are based in Mpumalanga, and Milford FC from […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng The number of fatalities from the tragic flood event in Msinga, located in northern KwaZulu-Natal, has increased to five after rescuers found another body on Sunday, as confirmed by authorities. The most recent victim, a man, was discovered in the eNhlonga area within Ward 13 of the Msinga Local Municipality. One […]
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