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EFF MPs removed from National Assembly during Ramaphosa Q&A
Some EFF MPs have been physically removed from the National Assembly after disrupting the start of President Cyril Ramaphosa's questions and answer sitting.
SA’s power crisis biggest impediment to growth – OECD
A new survey of South Africa has found that even though the country's economy rebounded strong last year from the effects of Covid-19, the recovery has been interrupted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Dube-Ncube makes history as KZN’s first woman premier
Nomusa Dube-Ncube has been elected as KZN's new premier and has made history as the province's first woman premier.
Sihle Zikalala confirms resignation as KZN premier
Outgoing KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala says members of the ANC must help the organisation to move forward and not become the centre of debate. Speaking at a media briefing on Friday afternoon, he's confirmed he's stepping down from the top job. He says it was a 'conscious' decision.
Police comb scene of deadly shootout near King Shaka
Officials were on Wednesday afternoon still busy at the scene of a fatal shootout on the N2 near King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Call for tougher laws to curb underage drinking
The SA Alcohol Policy Alliance says stricter laws are needed to regulate the activities of liquor outlets and licence holders.
Sharp taxi fare increase from Friday
KwaZulu-Natal taxi commuters are urged to put more money aside as taxi fares will go up from Friday.
Ramaphosa farm theft saga takes centre stage at Presidency's budget
The tabling of the Presidency's budget in the National Assembly started off as a shouty affair amid the theft saga surrounding President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Kelly Khumalo' ready for her day in court' amid renewed Meyiwa claims
Award-winning songstress Kelly Khumalo is eagerly waiting for her day in court to dispel allegations she killed her boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa.
South Africans fear knock-effect of massive fuel price hike
Queues were starting to form at filling stations on Tuesday with a massive jump in fuel prices expected at midnight.
Cancer claims life of well-known economist Mike Schussler
Renowned economist and energy expert Mike Schussler has passed away.
'Pull it!' - Ramaphosa tells Mthethwa to cancel R22m flag project
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he gave the Arts and Culture Minister advice over the phone, telling Nathi Mthethwa to cancel the controversial flag project.
History-making deaf graduate at UKZN 'an example to community'
A student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Westville campus has made history by becoming the institution's first deaf graduate.
5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Durban
Durban Metro Police spokesperson Parboo Sewpersad says there are a number of road closures you need to be aware of around the ICC, where the conference is taking place.
Rescue teams vow not to give up search for missing people
Rescue personnel who travelled from Newcastle to assist in Durban's flood-recovery operations say they won't give up on the search for the dozens of people still missing.
LISTEN: A month since KZN floods and search for bodies continues
Thursday marks a month since horror floods invaded parts of KZN.
Search continues for body of Durban North domestic helper
Efforts to get to the body a woman underneath a collapsed wall at a home in Durban North are continuing.
Sundumbili hostage drama: KZN police searching for 6 armed suspects
A search continues for six armed suspects who targeted at a store in Sundumbili, in northern KZN. They held staff at the Boxer cash-and-carry hostage early this morning.
Zandile Gumede supporters accuse NPA of delay tactics, as trial set for July
But ANC KZN spokesperson Nhlakanipho Ntombela says no deductions can be made until the conference.
Russia-Ukraine war 'will hit our pockets'
EFF Chief Whip Floyd Shivambu says Russia and South Africa's relationship should continue.