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Elder abuse takes centre stage in Durban march
Hundreds of senior citizens have today taken part in the Durban march - on the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The elders say its important for them to come out and march…
Western Cape attack 'a copycat' of Durban Mosque attack
ANC provincial secretary, Faiz Jacobs has visited the Malmesbury mosque that came under attack in the early hours of the morning. He says it looks like a copycat killing following the attack on a Durban mosque several weeks ago.
Alleged domestic dispute behind South Coast fatal stabbing attack
The body of a woman has been found with multiple stab wounds on the south coast. The police's Thembeka Mbhele information received suggests the 24-year-old woman was stabbed during a domestic dispute.
Muslim Judicial Council reacts to Malmesbury mosque attack
The Muslim Judicial Council's Mischka Daries says they're shocked after two worshippers were killed in a mosque attack in Malmesbury - north of Cape Town.
Three accused in UK couple's murder due back in court in August
The body of missing UK-born botanist Rachel Saunders has been found. Four people have been arrested. Mthunzini teen - Themba Xulu pleaded guilty to being in possession of stolen property and was given a suspended sentence last month. Hawks spokesperson, Lloyd Ramahova says the remaining suspects - including two suspected…
Support pours in for 10-year-old Verulam girl
Neighbours of the 10-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by her stepfather at their home in Verulam - north of Durban say they will stand by her - as they do not know if she has any family. These residents say they do not want the man to be granted…
I/O in Verulam rape case replaced
KZN police have confirmed the investigating officer who was assigned to the Verulam child rape case is facing disciplinary action. Provincial police spokesperson, Jay Naicker…
Infrastructure upgrade to ensure sufficient supply to Ndwedwe
Officials say Ndwedwe Local Municipality residents and businesses, who've had to deal with disruptions to their water supply, should have running water soon. The supply to most parts slowly being restored today. District's water services manager, Elias Bhengu…
KwaZulu-Natal police deny allegations that a Verulam rape suspect escaped from custody.
The man accused of raping his 10-year-old step-daughter in Verulam, north of Durban is back in police custody. Private security company, Reaction Unit SA claims the man managed to escape from hospital. SAPS says the man was only formally arrested today.
NUMSA says unions will picket outside Megawatt Park on Thursday.
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NUMSA says unions will follow the law in terms of their pay dispute with Eskom.
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First time local contributors at ISEA2018 - coming to Durban
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Trump describes Kim Jong Un as 'very talented'
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Security guards march in Durban CBD
Durban cash-in-transit guards are marching through the city centre to demand increased protection. The Motor Transport Workers Union's Zodwa Zama…
Motorist injured in Shakas Head protest, Sashni Daniel finally returns home
A KZN woman who sustained severe head injuries after being hit with a brick during a protest in Shaka's Head is home after spending three months in hospital. Her father, Kovi Daniel says the community has come out to help the family renovate their home as Daniel is wheelchair bound…
KZN Education, Durban school authorities meet over alleged rape
Education officials are currently in contact with the parents of an autistic boy who was allegedly raped at a #DurbanNorth school. The principal of the special needs school, where the incident allegedly occurred, has also filed a full report. KZN Education's, Muzi Mahlambi…
Search for KZN pilot enters day 5
A KZN family is praying an experienced pilot, whose light aircraft disappeared after taking off in Newcastle last week, will return home safely. A massive search was launched last week. Family spokesperson, Hennie Koertzen…
Ugu water shortage - Residents say they've little confidence in authorities
Water is slowly being restored to communities in the Ugu District after a two-week long stand-off between municipal officials & workers. Taps ran dry in several areas on the south coast, with the municipality claiming workers were on an illegal strike. But workers union, SAMWU, maintains its members weren't behind…
Ugu water woes: SAMWU maintains members not behind sabotage
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Ugu water woes: Tankers needed while supply restored
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