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Durban motorists react to rising fuel prices
Motorists are today facing record high fuel prices. Petrol went up by 99 and 1-Rand a litre at midnight. Diesel increased by a whopping R1,24.
SADTU addresses issue of violence in KZN schools
SADTU in KZN says the Education Department's budgetary cuts are partly to blame for the increasing violence at schools. There have been fatal stabbings at two KZN schools recently while in the North West, a teacher was killed allegedly by a 17-year-old school boy. The teacher union's Nomarashiya Caluza…
Sasco clarifies KZN universities' election loss
The South African Students Congress says the media has blown its recent SRC losses in KZN universities out of proportion. Sasco's Lusanda Zwane has however admitted to problems which have contributed to their losses.
Another cold front to hit KZN - extremely cold weather expected
Another cold front is expected to begin sweeping across the province later this afternoon. The South African Weather Service has issued a warning, saying cold conditions and snowfall in the southern and central parts of the Drakensberg can be expected.
KZN Premier Willies Mchunu accused of making racially divisive comments
The DA in the province wants an apology from Premier Willies Mchunu following comment he made in the legislature - which the party believes are divisive. Mchunu had been responding to a Heritage Day debate. Listen to the alleged divisive comments here.
Transport Month to focus on three key areas
Transport Month starts today and provincial authorities say there are three focus areas. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's Mluleki Mntungwa says they will look to reduce road deaths, as well as acts of violence and the sabotage of public transport.
PAPPPI's Visvin Reddy distances himself to violence on the M4
PAPPPI's Visvin Reddy has explained why they didn't feel the need to apply for permission for today's demonstration. Members of People Against Petrol and Paraffin Increases gathered on the M4 highway, near Umhlanga this morning protesting against the increasing fuel prices.
Family still in shock as domestic worker implicated in Musgrave home robbery
The State argued yesterday that the domestic worker in the fatal robbery at a Musgrave home took advantage of the victim's trust. Shakila Singh's sister, Jayshree Maharaj says they are still in shock over Mteki's role in the plot.
State capture inquiry's legal head, Paul Pretorius want Gupta Leaks to be part of evidence
Advocate, Paul Pretorius says the thousands of emails known to the public as the "Gupta Leaks" must be submitted as evidence in the State Capture Inquiry.
Nedbank CEO tells state capture inquiry of 'veiled threats'
Nedbank CEO, Michael Brown has told the State Capture Commission of Inquiry of what he has described as veiled threats when he met with former minister Mosebenzi Zwane over the closure of Gupta-linked bank accounts. Brown says they closed the accounts as there were reputational and business risks involved.
New Germany hijacking: "I was worried about my daughter who was left in the car'
A Durban father has described the panic and fear he felt as hijackers pushed him out of his vehicle and sped off with his four-year-old daughter over the weekend. Thokozane Dlamini says he was returning to his Morningside flat in the early hours of Saturday morning - when he was…
Witness recalls horrifying encounter during UniZulu knife attack
A friend of a murdered University of Zululand student says he had rushed to the scene of a stabbing attack at a room is still in disbelief about what he witnessed yesterday.
Rippon Primary School to hold memorial for #MiguelLouw
Staff at Rippon Primary School is Sydenham say pupils are also in need of counselling following the death of Miguel Louw. The school will hold a memorial for the 10-year-old boy today.
What does the Ladysmith Black Mambazo mobile academy entail?
Ladysmith Black Mambazo manager, Xolani Majozi says the mobile academy was founder, Joseph Tshabalala's long-time dream. Majozi further explains the elements of the programme.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation on damaging effects of smoking, tobacco use
The Heart and Stroke Foundation's CEO, Professor Pamela Naidoo says 16,5% of South Africans are smokers. Naidoo has also explained how tobacco affects the normal functioning of the body.
Miss SA, Tamaryn Green's hopes to take TB campaign abroad
Miss SA, Tamaryn Green intends to take her recently launched #breakthestigma campaign, bringing awareness to TB and the stigma surrounding the disease, abroad.
Yamkelo Mdewuka's mother says 'everyone is devastated'
The family of a 17-year-old school boy who was knocked over by a vehicle in a hit an run are devastated by his death. Yamkelo's mother, Nana Mdewuka says at first police thought he'd fallen off his skateboard but later ascertained that he'd been hit by a car. She says…
Naptosa proposes child safety in school curricula
Naptosa's Thirona Moodley says it's important to teach children how to stay safe. The union wants to approach the Basic Education Department to look at the possibility of working in practical safety precautions into the curriculum.
PMB mother growing worry over missing daughter's safety
The mother of a missing #Pietermaritzburg teen says she's worried about what might have happened to her child. The search for Naledi Zondo has entered its third day.
Preventing heart disease - Where to start
The Heart and Stroke Foundation's Dana Govendar says it's never too late to start making changes to your lifestyle habits. This as the foundation marks s Heart Awareness Month in South Africa.