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State Capture Inquiry hears Guptas confirmed Mbalula's Cabinet appointment
Former Minister, Trevor Manuel has told the commission that Fikile Mbalula was the first to confirm that he'd been called to the Gupta compound in Saxonwold and told he would be the new Sports Minister.
M19 serial rapist would lure his victims - police
Durban police are appealing to victims of a man dubbed the M19 serial rapist to come forward. Police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele explains how the suspect would lure his victims.
Local business handed 12-year sentence in KZN corruption case
A court has found that he was the mastermind behind the plan to drain the department of R7.5-million of public funds - via two employees from the department four years ago.
Murder, robbery probe after man, son killed in PMB
A 52 year-old father and his 26-year-old son were shot multiple times on Sunday night at their Willowfontein home in Pietermaritzburg. The police's Thembeka Mbele says the vehicle was found the next day.
KZN Health MEC shares update on Mchunu collapse
KZN Health MEC, Dhlomo has updated reporters at the Royal Showgrounds - on KZN Premier, Willies Mchunu's condition. Mchunu was a couple of minutes into his speech when he suddenly appeared weak.
High Court prohibits BLF from inciting land grabs
Independent business group, Saaker-Ligha was granted an interdict in the Pretoria High Court prohibiting BLF and its leaders from inciting land grabs.
117 drunk drivers nabbed
Metro spokesperson Parboo Sewpersad says officers have picked up on a worrying trend in which city car washes often double as watering holes.
Agreement signed between DUT management, SRC
DUT Vice Chancellor, Thandwa Mthembu says management and student leaders are finally on the same page now. He says he's confident the academic programme will resume without a hitch.
Nine people still not accounted for following Mpumalanga mine blast
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Leonard Hlathi says the recovery mission at Gloria mine took place this morning. It's believed a group of about 20 people became trapped underground after going into the disused shaft - allegedly to steal copper cables.
Missing Ndwedwe man found dead
The search for a missing Ndwedwe man has ended in tragedy - with the grisly discovery of his body. The 37-year-old man had been missing since last weekend. Police's Nqobile Gwala…
CEO, Gerhard Botha details likely reasons for children's removal
KZN Christian Social Services CEO, Gerhard Botha believes the allegations stem from a video of an employee filmed in 2017 that has been doing the rounds again. He says the employee faced disciplinary action then - and has since been suspended again.
KZN Christian Social Services CEO says children callously removed from homes
The CEO of KZN Christian Social Services speaks about how the children were moved from children's homes in Newcastle and Ladysmith. Officials removed the children out of three homes over the weekend over allegations of racism and abuse.
"The cost of enforcement has increased"
The Acting Deputy City Manager for the Community and Emergency Services Cluster Noluthando Magewu, says criminals have often proven to be one step ahead of law enforcement.
#Budget2019: Sin taxes set to increase
If you are a drinker or smoker - you'll also be paying more. Minister Tito Mboweni has been tabling the budget in the National Assembly.
KZN woman bitten by snake recovering from home
A #KZN Midlands woman - who was bitten by a snake on her farm in the Dargle Valley area - has been discharged from hospital and is continuing to recover at home. More local and international news with Newswatch at 11am.
'Cane growing industry threatened by sugar tax'
The South African Canegrowers Association's Thomas Funke says the industry could stand to lose some 6500 jobs if the sugar tax is not shelved.
Resident spots ISS in Phoenix, north of Durban
Durban residents have spoken to Newswatch after spotting the International Space Station over the city - on Monday night.
Toti resident, Sbusisiwe Malinga describes ISS sighting
Durban residents have spoken to Newswatch after spotting the International Space Station over the city - on Monday night.
Durban resident describes horror sight of finding murdered elderly woman
A Durban man has described finding the body of an elderly woman who was stabbed to death at a beach on the South Coast over the weekend - as shocking and terrible.
KwaDukuza residents affected by water cuts
Residents and businesses in the Town View and Glen Hills areas of KwaDukuza on the north coast are being asked to be patient, while their water flow and pressure are being restored.