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Storm water drains in Ward 64 not faulty - Gumede
eThekwini mayor, Zandile Gumede has responded to claims that poorly maintained stormwater drains in the city are what caused the collapse of roads and homes during this week's storm.
Minister Zweli Mkhize says departments ensuring resources are available for storm-hit families
Minister Zweli Mkhize says they want to make sure that people have access to recovery resources. Together with other delegates, the minister was on the ground, visiting families in Durban affected in the KZN storms.
Ramaphosa inspects Rockview Road home devastation
An Amanzimtoti homeowner has told President Cyril Ramaphosa about the moment he lost everything in the severe KwaZulu-Natal floods. Johan Fourie told Ramaphosa how he had been sitting in his Rockview Road home, south of Durban when water started gushing in on Monday night. A massive sink hole developed, swallowing…
KwaNdengezi not out of the woods yet: KZN medics
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#KZNFloods: Elderly couple unharmed after lawn collapses in landslide
As the wet weather continues to sweep across KwaZulu Natal - in Durban, an Asherville resident is thankful both her parents are alive. Waseela Kachbal says she managed to carry her elderly mum to safety when their backyard sank in torrential rain.
Pinetown Neighborhood Watch kept busy in #KZNfloods
Lisa Hayes, who is part of the Hatton Estate Neighbourhood Watch in Pinetown, says they've been out and about since 11pm last night. Heavy rains have battered the roads and homes in KZN.
"My house is flooding," says Bluff resident
Bluff resident, Mikayla Deysel says she can't keep the water out of her home. Durban, and the greater KZN, has been hit by heavy rains.
Temperatures continue to drop, possible snow for KZN - says forecaster
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Residents describe devastating KZN storm
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Collen Dlamini discusses the potential impact of the Copyright Amendment Bill on local content creators
A group of media companies, content producers and creatives say they will head to court if the Copyright Amendment Bill is signed into law in its current form.
Millions lost due to drawn-out protests - Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce's Andy Horton says while they acknowledge people's right to protest - they believe some service delivery demonstrations are being used as a political tool.
Booysen describes business deals between businessman, Toshan Panday and police force
Johan Booysen has told the State Capture Commission former KZN police commissioner, Mmamonye Ngobeni was adamant to stop an investigation into national police officials and politically linked businessman, Toshan Panday. This is the same investigation McBride said the NPA failed to prosecute during his time at IPID.
Vote out inefficient leaders, says DA
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"Because of the youth, EFF will surprise many"
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Four Paws South Africa's Fiona Miles speaks of how Mota, and Pisa are settling in at LIONSROCK
Motan and Pisa - named by rescuers, animal welfare group Four Paws South Africa - landed at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday - to be transfered to their forever home at Lionsrock, Free State. Four Paws South Africa's Fiona Miles has described the cats' first reactions to…
Rights group, Embrace Dignity speak of justice for Siam Lee
A rights group says it's disappointed with another case postponement in the matter surrounding the kidnapping and murder of Durban North woman, Siam Lee. Embrace Dignity's Mickey Meji joined picketers yesterday who demanded justice for Lee at court.
Siam Lee case: Women gathered outside court appeal for justice
Members of the sex-trade survivor group - Kwanele have gathered to call for an end to the exploitation of women and girls. The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Siam Lee is making another appearance in the dock.
Durban North doctor recalls dramatic rescue at Glen Ashley beach
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Dr. Lampen explains relocation of Lesser Flamingos from Durban
Veterinarian, Dr Francois Lampen has explained how 50 of the almost 10-week-old Lesser Flamingos - being rehabilitated in Durban will be flown back to Kimberley. Listen to Newswatch journalist, Portia Cele's full interview Dr. Lampen here.
Council at Msunduzi Municipality renderd dysfunctional
The Auditor-General has previously found there was irregular expenditure as well as wasteful expenditure at Msunduzi Municipality - among other things. Spokesperson, Lennox Mabaso says an administrator has been appointed to implement a recovery plan.