KZN man saves parents from thugs
Morne Potgieter grabbed a baseball bat and sprang into action when he saw his mother being throttled by an intruder. ||| Durban - A startled son came to the rescue of his parents in the family’s...
View ArticleMurder accused says he was with police
National Freedom Party councillor Mgezeni Gwala, his son and a security guard are on trial for murder and attempted murder. ||| Durban - National Freedom Party councillor Mgezeni Gwala, his son and a...
View ArticleANC-NFP alliance ‘on the skids’
The relationship between the ANC and the NFP has almost reached breaking point after a statement labelled the NFP the “soon-to-die party”. ||| Durban - The relationship between the ANC and the National...
View ArticleKZN man appears over cop killing
A KwaZulu-Natal man accused of killing a police officer appeared in the Msinga Magistrate's Court, police said. ||| Johannesburg - A KwaZulu-Natal man accused of killing a police officer appeared in...
View ArticleReward for details of 2010 murder
A reward of up to R15 000 is being offered for any information that will lead to the arrest of the person who killed a KZN mother in front of her son. ||| Durban - Police are offering a reward of up to...
View ArticleDrug mule’s mom desperate for contact
The mother of a South African drug mule is desperate to watch the video clip of her daughter that was recently featured on Carte Blanche. ||| Durban - The mother of a South African drug mule has spent...
View ArticleRape accused blames muti
A KwaZulu-Natal man accused of raping three women says he was "influenced" by muti. ||| Durban - A man accused of raping three women, whom he allegedly dragged into a bush near Umbilo Park and bound...
View ArticleCall to probe roadside sale of exam papers
A magistrate has called on police to find out how two men came to be allegedly selling exam scripts at the side of the road. ||| Durban - A magistrate has called on police to find out how two men came...
View Article‘Bullied pupil will walk again’
Bullying victim Zhane Abubakr is over the moon after being told the surgery to repair his broken neck vertebrae was successful. ||| Durban - Bullying victim Zhane Abubakr is over the moon after being...
View ArticleRow over school lock-out escalates
The owner of the property on which a KZN school is located has locked the gate, with armed guards keeping watch. ||| Durban - Pupils passed the time playing games on Monday as they sat with their...
View ArticleDog killed, man stabbed in KZN robbery
“Material things can be replaced but my husband and son cannot. I am grateful that I was not touched and that they are all okay.” ||| Durban - Police are hunting for three knife-wielding men who broke...
View ArticleDog unit trial link to ‘Amigo’ defence
The Durban Regional Court was expected to rule on whether to suspend the trial of five Durban dog unit police officers who are facing charges of racketeering, extortion, theft and assault. ||| Durban -...
View ArticleFive in court for vigilante murder
Five men - including a former policeman - are on trial for the killing of an Inanda man who was burnt to death during an alleged mob attack. ||| Durban - Five men - including a former policeman - are...
View ArticleMEC’s worsssst nightmare
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, coming face to face with his greatest fear - snakes. ||| Durban - It could easily have been a scene from the Fear Factor - only this time it was...
View ArticleSuspected poacher nabbed after shootout
A man has been arrested in connection with rhino poaching near Mtubatuba in KwaZulu Natal, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife said. ||| Durban - A man has been arrested in connection with rhino poaching near...
View ArticleContainer thief fined
A 37-year-old man was fined R30 000 for his role in stealing shipping containers worth millions from Durban's port. ||| Durban - A 37-year-old man was fined R30 000 on Tuesday for his role in stealing...
View ArticleHeat stroke testimony disputed
People treated at Edendale Hospital after taking part in a job recruitment fitness test did not suffer from heat stroke, an inquiry heard. ||| Pietermaritzburg - People treated at Edendale Hospital...
View ArticleWitness fears IFP murder accused
A witness to the shooting of an IFP supporter told the Durban Regional Court she feared the man accused of the murder. ||| Durban - A witness to the shooting of an IFP supporter told the Durban...
View ArticleConCourt postpones Vryheid by-election
The Constitutional Court has ordered the Independent Electoral Commission to postpone a by-election in the KwaZulu-Natal town. ||| Durban - The Constitutional Court has ordered the Independent...
View ArticleSix killed in Pongola bus crash
Six people were killed in a bus accident near Pongola, northern KwaZulu-Natal. ||| Durban - Six people were killed in a bus accident near Pongola, northern KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday, the province's...
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