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Taariqa Archary reacts to the sentnece handed down to drunk driver, Stephan Bothma
A 30-year-old woman who has been confined to a wheelchair after a drunk driver smashed into her in Durban last year hopes the sentence meted out to Stephan Bothma will send a strong message to others.
Ndwedwe officials say repairing water infrastructure - a process
Residents in Ndwedwe Local Municipality, on the north coast, can expect their water supply to be restored today. More local and international news with Newswatch at 10am.
Alert for Durban beachgoers after shark gear removed
The KZN Sharks Board is urging beachgoers to check the status of the beach you want to visit - with the lifeguards on-duty. The sharks board's Mike Anderson-Reade…
Warning for motorists in N2 Mtubatuba protest
Authorities in Mtubatuba says they are now aware of the grievances raised by residents who've been protesting are now clear. Mayor Velangenkosi Gumede is warning motorists travelling on the N2, in the evenings.
'Information on private funding of political parties must be made accessible' - Concourt
The Constitutional Court has upheld a ruling by the Western Cape High Court which declared the Promotion of Access to Information Act unconstitutional. Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng sais the Act needs to be amended by Parliament so that people can access information on political parties' private funding.
Alpha Security on scene of N2 protest, near Mtubatuba
Alpha SecurityPierre Conradie, who's with Alpha Security, is on scene on the N2 near Mtubatuba. They've been assisting the RTI and the police to keep a close watch on the situation there.
KZN Transport still in talks with trucking companies
After an almost 24-hour shutdown by angry truckers, the congestion at Van Reenen's Pass has now started to ease. KZN Transport's Mluleki Mntungwa says they're surprised about the protest as they are still in talks with trucking companies.
Siam Lee case: Tearful mother reacts to court's bail ruling
Siam Lee's mother says while she's disappointed the man accused of killing her daughter has been released on bail - she respects the court's ruling. The 30-year-old businessman was granted bail of R40 000 by the Durban Magistrate's Court today.
Motorists in Van Reenen's Pass chaos speak
Motorists who managed to avoid the traffic backlog on the N3 at Van Reenan's Pass have described what they've seen.
Reward offered in Ugu water disruptions
The Ugu District Municipality is offering a reward to anyone who comes forward with information on the culprits who have been tampering with its water infrastructure. Mondli Ngcobo says pipes are being affected due to changes to the water pressure, as pipes are being repaired.
Avoca man recounts hijacking ordeal
A Durban North family is thankful they were not harmed during a hijacking outside their home in Avoca. A woman had been reversing out of the property, with her daughter-in-law and 11-month-old granddaughter in the car, when the hijackers pulled up behind them last night.
No racism involved in Ashwin Willemse 'walk-out': SuperSport
Supersport says racism did not play a role in former Springbok, Ashwin Willemse's studio walk-out last month. It has released a report into the matter after appointing Advocate Vincent Maleka to review the the incident, which also involved rugby analysts Naas Botha and Nick Mallet.
Pilot gives aerial update on N2 protest at Mtubatuba
Alpha Security's Pierre Conradie has been assisting police from the air. He has given Newswatch an aerial account of what transpired on the freeway below. Around 250 people have been protesting on the freeway near Mtubatuba since 5.30am.
Truck-owners left heartbroken after vehicle torched in Mtubatuba protest
The owners of one of the trucks torched during this morning's violent protest near Mtubatuba on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast say they have been left heartbroken.
Motorist unable to get to work due to N2 Mtubatuba protests
Angry protestors have shutdown the N2 in the vicinity of Mtubatuba on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Police have confirmed that demonstrators have been looting trucks and stoning vehicles near Zamimpilo since early this morning.
Motorist forced to make U-turn on N2 due to violent protest
Angry protestors have shutdown the N2 in the vicinity of Mtubatuba on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Police have confirmed that demonstrators have been looting trucks and stoning vehicles near Zamimpilo since early this morning.
KwaZulu-Natal man shot dead moments before his wedding
Police are looking for the killers of a man who was shot dead in Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, the day of his wedding.
Environmental Dept mentions KZN's role in climate change
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Durban mother killed in roof collapse was the life of the party: Family
The sisters of Nompumelelo Chili say the 27-year-old was a bubbly, free spirit. She and her 1-year-old daughter, Sibahle were killed when the roof of their Ngena Road home, near Shallcross caved in on them early this morning.
Durban family in shock following fatal roof collapse.
The sisters of Nompumelelo Chili say the 27-year-old was a bubbly, free spirit. She and her 1-year-old daughter, Sibahle were killed when the roof of their Ngena Road home, near Shallcross caved in on them early this morning.