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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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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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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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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