A two-year-old girl has tragically died in Esikhawini, northern KwaZulu-Natal, after allegedly consuming chips believed to have been purchased from a local tuck shop.According to reports, the child fell ill shortly after eating the snack and was rushed for medical attention. Despite efforts to save her, she sadly passed away. Authorities have launched an investigation […]
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Residents, commuters, and business owners in Durban’s city centre can look forward to smoother and safer roads as major rehabilitation projects continue to make progress.On Thursday evening, the Chairperson of the Human Settlements, Engineering and Transport Committee, Councillor Themba Mvubu, conducted an oversight visit to inspect the start of rehabilitation works on Dr Pixley kaIsaka […]
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The Competition Commission has referred a case against Adcock Ingram Critical Care (AICC) to the Competition Tribunal over allegations that the company charged excessive prices for critical dialysis products used in the treatment of kidney failure.According to the Commission, the alleged conduct occurred between July 2019 and June 2024 and may constitute a violation of […]
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Award-winning American singer Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75.Bryson, who was best known for his powerful ballads and memorable duets, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, surrounded by family members. Reports indicate that his death came just days after he suffered a stroke. The singer achieved worldwide success in 1991 with “Beauty […]
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The body of a 54-year-old man who went missing at Hazelmere Dam has been found after a thorough five-day search operation that involved various emergency and law enforcement agencies.Tony Govender’s body was discovered on Tuesday morning after a detailed search led by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Metro Police Search and […]
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A dramatic early morning police operation in KwaZulu-Natal took an unexpected turn when a suspected armed robber believed to be dead suddenly regained consciousness while forensic investigators were processing the crime scene.According to preliminary reports, police officers engaged three suspected armed robbers in a shootout after tracking the suspects during an intelligence-driven operation. Two of […]
Continue ReadingThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially launched a new digital Traveller Declaration System (TDS), requiring all foreign-registered motor vehicles crossing South Africa’s borders to be declared and registered daily, including vehicles used by regular cross-border traders.The new system, introduced on 1 June 2026, forms part of SARS’ efforts to modernise border management and […]
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Residents and businesses in Verulam have now endured four days without water as a dispute over access to a municipal servitude continues to delay urgent repairs to a burst pipeline.According to eThekwini Municipality, a 375mm asbestos cement water pipe on Ireland Street burst, disrupting supply to Verulam CBD, Rydiah Township, Tampe Valley and parts of […]
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Search and rescue teams have resumed operations at Hazelmere Dam following the presumed drowning of 54-year-old Umhlanga businessman Tony Govender on Friday. According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), Govender, a former navy officer, disappeared while attempting to retrieve a jet-ski that had been blown away by strong winds during his birthday celebration at the […]
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The upcoming Youth Month Launch and Africa Day celebration on 11 June 2026 is expected to place young people at the centre of conversations around innovation, employment, technology and sustainable living in eThekwini Municipality.Speaking during programme briefings, Youth Desk representative Nokuthula Siziba Hlophe said the municipality had taken a bold step to redesign its youth […]
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