Police have restored calm in Estcourt following the looting of six foreign-owned shops on Friday afternoon.According to reports, no injuries were recorded during the incident, while police remain in the area monitoring the situation. Authorities have also launched an investigation into the attacks as tensions continue to rise within the community.It is believed the unrest […]
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More than 1,100 pupils at Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School in Groutville, Stanger, received meals, care and encouragement on World Hunger Day as employees from SASKO and PepsiCo South Africa spent the morning preparing and serving sandwiches, cold drinks and snacks to learners. The initiative formed part of the companies’ corporate social investment programme aimed […]
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By: Malcolm Hlongwane | UMkhanyakude District Municipality Mayor, Mdaka, is expected to confront the escalating crisis of gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy and substance abuse during a high-level men’s imbizo in Lulwane, Ward 20 under uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality on Friday.The intervention comes months after the brutal killing of three siblings from the Khumalo family shocked residents […]
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Tensions over undocumented foreign nationals in KwaZulu-Natal have intensified after foreign business owners, supported by an organisation advocating for migrants, took Nkosi Langalibalele Municipality Mayor, Mduduzi Myeza, to court on allegations of discrimination and the closure of foreign-owned shops in Estcourt. Myeza has been leading a controversial campaign targeting undocumented immigrants operating businesses in the […]
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Residents of Chatsworth in Durban have been left shocked and traumatised after armed criminals allegedly used mysterious substances and smoke before stealing a vehicle from a family home during the night. The incident reportedly happened at a house on Plumbago Street in Chatsworth, south of Durban, where the family of vehicle owner Zikhona Nyirenda was […]
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The farewell tribute, book launch and legacy foundation ceremony of The Silence Steward: The Sipho Magwaza Story brought together educators, community leaders and former colleagues to celebrate the life and contribution of former John Dube School principal, Sipho Magwaza. The event highlighted Magwaza’s dedication to education and community development during his years at the KwaMashu […]
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Day two of the SAFPA International Conference 2026 brought together funeral practitioners, insurers and industry leaders under one roof, with discussions centred on improving customer protection, transparency and cooperation within the funeral sector.Beyond the formal presentations and policy discussions, the conference highlighted the human side of the industry — the families who rely on funeral […]
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By Malcolm Hlongwane | The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal officially kicked off its 2026 local government election campaign trail in the uMdoni area under the uMngeni Municipality on Monday, with provincial leaders outlining the party’s vision for governance, service delivery and economic growth. DA provincial leadership members addressed supporters, community members and party activists […]
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South Africa’s National Lottery is about to undergo a significant transformation as Sizekhaya Holdings takes over operations starting June 1 under a new eight-year license agreement. The company assures lottery players that they can look forward to an improved system designed to enhance accessibility, transparency, and the overall user experience. In a statement before the […]
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By Malcolm Hlongwane | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is leading the province’s Africa Day celebrations in Durban today, with hundreds of people gathering to honour African unity, culture and shared heritage.The day’s activities began with a colourful cultural parade from King Dinuzulu Park to the Durban Playhouse, where participants dressed in traditional attire sang, danced […]
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