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Community wants bail revoked in Phoenix assault case
Concerned community members want bail to be revoked in the case against a Phoenix mother and her partner accused of brutally assaulting her four-year-old daughter. The 25-year-old woman and 20-year-old man made a brief appearance in the Verulam Magistrates Court yesterday.
Africa Travel Indaba places KZN on global map
Other billion-rand developments such as the Point Waterfront precinct, Ocean's uMhlanga and the Beachwood Resort are putting KZN on the international map. Ezemvelo's Teboho Mokoena says the province's natural attractions are known to bring in lots of business for KZN.
Durban's international flights now increase to more than 20 a week
Preparations are underway at the King Shaka International to launch British Airways's direct flights between Durban and London. The direct flights are expected to take off on the 29th of October. Airports Company SA's Colin Naidoo says this will increase the number of international flights out of the airport to…
KZN tragic drownings - LifeSaving SA's water safety tips
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Ian Neilson set to take over from Patricia de Lille
The DA has terminated Patricia de Lille's membership, and as a result, she is no longer the Mayor of Cape Town. Ian Nielson is set to take over in an acting capacity.
DA's James Selfe cites de Lille's recent remarks as reason for termination
The DA's leadership has confirmed it's terminated de Lille's party membership. Federal executive chair, James Selfe, says according to the DA's constitution, if a member publicly declares their intention to resign from the party, their membership ceases.
Arson case opened after fatal Khayelitsha fire
Eight people have been killed in an overnight shack fire at an informal settlement in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Suspect in Ballito Junction Mall robbery nabbed
The suspect in store robbery at a Ballito Mall fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash, jewellery and cellphones and one of the employees managed to trigger the panic button and alert security. The store's David Pearce…
SADTU's Bheki Shandu explains Grade R stipend increase
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MUT SRC president reacts to Zolile Khumalo's murder
MUT SRC president Sandile Dlamini says they are shocked by the behaviour the 23-year-old accused of killing first year quantity surveying student, Zolile Khumalo displayed at court today.
Melanie Meiring says her mother, Marcelle saved their lives during a violent home invasion
The daughter of a Durban woman who is fighting for her life in hospital after being shot says her mother tried to fight off the four men who broke into their Malvern home. The intruders entered Marcelle Meiring's home last night.
COGTA MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube briefs media on 2018/2019 budget
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has tabled its budget for the 2018 / 2019 financial year.
SA legal expert criticises new IAAF ruling
A University of Pretoria professor - who has stepped down from the disciplinary tribunal at the IAAF - says the federation's recent ruling infringes on athletes' right to human dignity.
MUT students in shock following res murder
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Bus strike: Unions, employers discussing way forward
Trade union, SATAWU's Zanele Sabela says employers and unions are discussing a way forward in today's meeting as wage negotiations continue.
N3 violent protest - Motorist says 'flames were pretty high'
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Two killed in Umhlanga accident
Two people have died after the car they were travelling in caught alight in an accident in Umhlanga. Emergency services say the car overturned at a traffic circle at Umhlanga Rocks Drive and Douglas Saunders Road last night and burst into flames. Netcare 911 paramedics…
Durban beaches opened as sand pumping operations continue
The eThekwini Municipality's reminding beachgoers that portions of Durban's beaches remain closed over the long weekend. That's because of sand replenishment operations - which are expected to continue for the next four weeks. The municipality's Mandla Nsele…
Repairs get underway at Moses Mabhida Stadium
Moses Mabhida Stadium is reviewing its security measures to help prevent future incidents of violence from occurring.
Laws being used to exploit workers - FAWU
Saftu members have handed over a memorandum of grievances has been handed over to officials. Union FAWU's Artwel Nazo says the current proposed minimum wage of R3 500 and other factors leave workers exposed.