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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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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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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