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Latest update on KZN's Olive Ridley, Pemba
KZN's beloved Olive Ridley turtle, Pemba, has travelled almost 6000 kilometres since her release. The marine animal was released almost three months ago from Mabibi, off the Elephant Coast, after spending four years under rehabilitation. Aquarist, Malini Pather…
Motorists stranded, frustrated after Shallcross protest
Residents heading to work and school say it was a nightmare to get out of Shallcross this morning. Meena Govender who works in Pietermaritzburg says many have been affected by the protest.
Turn-around strategy for KZN poor-performing municipalities
Local government says Msunduzi, Langalibalele and Mooi Mpofana are the three KZN municipalities that will be taken through its rigorous turnaround strategy. COGTA's Msawakhe Mayisela…
Durban's Career Expo 'the first of many'
Spokesperson for the Mayor's Office, Mthunzi Gumede says they're hoping to host the KZN Youth Employability Indaba and Career Expo on an annual basis.
Employability Indaba and Career Expo will be solutions based - Durban ICC's Asimbonge Mkhize
Young job seekers will get a glimpse of their future job space in Durban's first Youth Employability Indaba and Career Expo. DUrban ICC's Asimbonge Mkhize…
Abahlali leader from Mariannhill, outside Durban gunned down in apparent 'assassination'
A leader from Abahlali basemJondolo has been gunned down in what the shack dwellers' movement believes is an assassination. S'fiso Ngcobo, Abahlali's chairperson in eKukhayeni, near Mariannhill outside Durban, was shot by unknown gunmen last night.
Newcastle hijacking: Family relieved after children found
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Family's frantic search for three Newscastle children
A search is under way for three Newscastle children - who were taken by armed men during an alleged hijacking this morning. Nazia and Naseem's older sister - Farida says family members are also looking for the girls. Police say the three girls were being driven to school - along…
Durban sand pumping operations continue
Sand pumping operations are continuing at beaches in and around Durban. eThekwini Municipality says parts of Dairy Beach, Country Club and Battery Beach remain closed to allow for the replenishment of sand.
Ashwin Willemse walks off set during live TV
Former Springbok, Ashwin Willemse walk off the set claiming unfair treatment at the hands of the pair - following the Lions-Brumbies game.
Chairperson of the Imam Hussain Mosque near Verulam, north of Durban calls for peace
The chairperson of the Imam Hussain Mosque in Ottawa, near Verulam north of Durban is calling for peace. The place of worship was attacked twice last week. Azad Seedat addressed religious leaders and the media in Durban yesterday.
Man dies in crash involving truck on the N2 before Tugela
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Carl Niehaus denies MK Vets involved in any illegal activity
Former President Jacob Zuma is grabbing headlines again. This time after the DA made explosive allegations in Parliament that a hit had been taken out on the life of former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss, Johan Booysen.
Economic Development dismisses allegations that MEC in on alleged Booysen assassination plot
Former President Jacob Zuma is grabbing headlines again. This time after the DA made explosive allegations in Parliament that a hit had been taken out on the life of former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss, Johan Booysen.
DA makes explosive allegations of a plot to take out Johan Booysen
Former President Jacob Zuma is grabbing headlines again. This time after the DA made explosive allegations in Parliament that a hit had been taken out on the life of former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss, Johan Booysen.
Police hunt for suspect in Nongoma woman's murder
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Fire risk increases as we head into Winter
The KZN Fire Protection Association's Simon Thomas has alerted farming communities of what is commonly referred to as 'the fire season'.
Verulam residents unsettled after 'bomb' found in mosque
Tensions among Verulam residents are high - after a device believed to be a bomb was found at the Imam Hussain Mosque last night. Community members had to be evacuated from their homes for almost five hours as the Explosives Unit worked to secure the area.
Mosque attack: "They definitely had a religious motive" - Survivor
An imam who survived yesterday's attack on a Verulam mosque says he believes it was an act of terror.
Zolile Khumalo was 'hope for the family'
The family of murdered MUT student, Zolile Khumalo say they had high hopes for her.