DNA tests launched to trace origin of dead Nile croc on KZN coast

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DNA testing will be conducted on a Nile crocodile found wedged between rocks on Pennington Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast to determine where it came from.

The freshwater reptile was discovered on Friday and taken to the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), where it received treatment.

4 Mar 3AM English South Africa News · Daily News

EXCLUSIVE: "It's not only for tyhe rich"-Dr Suran Ramphal

The Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital is preparing to open the facility within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department in October. 

21 Jul 11AM 3 min

Errol Ogle case: Wife says she feels both shock and peace after cop killers sentenced

Justice has finally been served nearly three years after the murder of Durban metro police officer Errol Ogle. The Durban High Court has sentenced hijacking mastermind Mlungisi Mpanza to life behind bars. Ogle's grieving widow, Faith has told reporter Lauren Hendricks she never expected such a lengthy sentence.

16 Jul 6AM 4 min

CEO LHL Attorneys Zain Lundell on a potential class action lawsuit involving a batch of incorrectly packaged Yaz Plus.

A law firm says more than 300 women have come forward to inquire about joining a potential class action lawsuit involving a batch of incorrectly packaged birth control pills.

10 Jul 11AM 3 min

Geordin Hill-Lewis urges young South Africans to stay engaged, vote and help build a better future despite challenges.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis is encouraging young people not to give up on South Africa. "Undoubtedly the biggest challenge is the unemployment crisis in our country, behind that is the crime crisis and those are the two biggest thing that have to change if we are going top have a…

16 Jun 7AM 1 min

Early KZN sardine run sightings spark excitement ahead of school holidays

KwaZulu-Natal’s iconic sardine run could be just weeks away. Angling Times’ Vinesh Soogreem unpacks the latest sardine sightings near Port Edward, what ocean conditions are signalling, and why fishermen and spectators are already preparing for one of South Africa’s biggest marine events. He also shares important safety tips for beachgoers…

22 May 8AM 3 min