10/09/2024
Expert warns more education needed on dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy
Experts are warning that there is an urgent need for education and intervention around the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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10/09/2024
Seven police officers in Durban court on corruption charges
Seven police officers and a civilian are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on corruption charges.
10/09/2024
20 pupils injured in Verulam taxi crash
Twenty schoolchildren are receiving treatment after the minibus that taking them to school overturned in Verulam, north of Durban.
10/09/2024
Kodwa, MacKay graft case suffers another delay
The case against former minister Z**i Kodwa and his co-accused, former EOH director Jehan MacKay, has been postponed until October for the outcome of representations.
10/09/2024
A public inquiry examining the wider circumstances around the case of Lucy Letby, the most prolific child serial killer in modern British history, opened its first public hearings Tuesday.
10/09/2024
The man who attacked Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when he poured petrol over the Olympic athlete, the Kenyan hospital treating him said Tuesday.
10/09/2024
Several by-elections to be held in KZN on Wednesday
It's all systems go as nine municipal by-elections are set to be held in KwaZulu Natal on Wednesday.
10/09/2024
Israel lobbying US Congress to force SA to drop ICJ case – report
Israel is reportedly lobbying members of the US Congress to press South Africa to drop its legal proceedings in the International Court of Justice over the war in Gaza.
10/09/2024
Catherine, Princess of Wales announced Monday that she was cancer-free but on a long road to "full recovery", in a highly emotional video message following a shock cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
10/09/2024
Court hears Panday tax evasion case ready for trial
The Durban Magistrate’s Court has heard that the tax evasion matter against Durban businessman Thoshan Panday is ready to go to trial.
10/09/2024
KZN police hunting for 15 CIT suspects
Detectives are trying to track down a gang involved in an attempted cash-in-transit robbery in Sawoti on the KZN south coast
10/09/2024
Woman killed in hail of bullets at Sydenham petrol station
A woman has been killed in a shooting incident in Sydenham in Durban.
10/09/2024
EU announces R600m green hydrogen support grant
The European Union has announced an R628 million support grant for South Africa's green hydrogen agenda.
10/09/2024
ActionSA calls for probe into eThekwini water shortages
ActionSA has asked the Departments of Water and Environmental Affairs to investigate the algae problem that's led to water shortages in communities in Durban's northern parts
10/09/2024
Apple on Monday unveiled new iPhones built for generative artificial intelligence as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technology race.
10/09/2024
Man handed 22-year sentence for killing Umbumbulu woman
A convicted murderer has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the killing of a woman from Umbumbulu.
10/09/2024
Dolphins all-rounder Andile Simelane has received his first national call-up as the Proteas prepare for a white ball series against Afghanistan and Ireland in the UAE in September and October.
10/09/2024
Stars of the screen are mourning the death of James Earl Jones, the voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, on Monday at the age of 93.
09/09/2024
White powder to blanket parts of KZN
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for snow in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.
09/09/2024
Durban businessman Panday denied bail in tax case
Thoshan Panday has been denied bail by the Durban Magistrate's Court.
09/09/2024
Thoshan Panday in court for bail application
The Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday heard arguments on whether Durban businessman Thoshan Panday would evade his corruption and fraud matters if granted bail in a new case
09/09/2024
ANC will fight to regain majority in KZN, says Mbalula
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the party will fight to regain its majority in KwaZulu-Natal.
09/09/2024
Finance specialist: Cost of living changing how people pursue higher education
An investment expert says there has been a noticeable shift in how young people are pursuing tertiary studies because of rising costs.
09/09/2024
Santaco: Motive for KZN taxi boss killing not known
The South African National Taxi Council says it’s too early to link the killing of a prominent taxi boss in KwaMashu to industry violence.
09/09/2024
Sentencing expected in murder case of Umbumbulu mom
A six-year-old murder case of an Umbumbulu mother will wrap up on Monday.
09/09/2024
US soccer icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to football on Sunday as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement.
09/09/2024
A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria's Niger State killing at least 52 people, a rescue agency said on Monday.
09/09/2024
SAHRC approaches ConCourt over extent of powers
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has filed papers at the Constitutional Court to seek clarity on the extent of its powers.
09/09/2024
Call for thorough probe into sexual misconduct at schools
The KZN Parents Association wants allegations of sexual misconduct in schools to be thoroughly investigated.
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BREAKING: President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8pm tonight.
BREAKING: There's been a robbery at a jewellery store at the Gateway Mall in Umhlanga. Read here: bit.ly/2WlUj6G Video: Supplied
The mass looting and destruction of property continued in and around Durban on Wednesday. Cars, possibly hijacked, have also been looted and left abandoned. Read more: bit.ly/2UGEXZo
Active looting happening at a Bidvest warehouse near Lamontville, Durban south. Read more: bit.ly/3wGt17l
Scenes of fresh mass looting taking place near the Lamontville township, Durban south. Newswatch’s Steve Bhengu reports. Read more: bit.ly/3wGt17l
WATCH: Chaotic scenes in Springfield in Durban this afternoon as Makro is completely ransacked. Read more: bit.ly/3wDf0r5
WATCH: Newswatch's Steve Bhengu is in Phoenix, where there has been protest action and looting. Read more: bit.ly/36AaYVy
WATCH: ECR traffic reporter Jayshree Parasuramen is reporting from the Pro Secure helicopter in Chesteville, where looting is taking place. Read more here: bit.ly/3yRksb1
ECR traffic reporter Jayshree Parasuramen is in the air providing live coverage of the roads affected by the KZN shutdown. Live updates here: bit.ly/3k545nn
BREAKING: WATCH: Suspended uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association (MKMVA) spokesperson Carl Niehaus has been arrested outside the Estcourt Correctional Centre for contravention of lockdown regulations. Read more: bit.ly/3wpj5is
BREAKING: The ANC membership of the spokesperson of the disbanded uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association (MKMVA) Carl Niehaus has been temporarily suspended with immediate effect.
WATCH: A very hostile gathering of uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association (MKMVA) force a police vehicle carrying officers to turn back on Wednesday afternoon, which had attempted to enter the Nkandla homestead of former president Jacob Zuma. Read more: bit.ly/2SSjKuW
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