Midmar Mile swimmer still missing
The loved ones of missing Midmar Mile swimmer Herman van Straten are struggling to come to terms with his disappearance. ||| Durban - The loved ones of missing Midmar Mile swimmer, Herman “Thabo” van...
View ArticleDud contractors cost Durban millions
Ratepayers have forked out millions on tenders to dud contractors who don’t finish the job but then manage to land more work. ||| Durban - Durban’s ratepayers have forked out millions on tenders to dud...
View ArticleSorry, says top SA mountaineer
Alard “Big Al” Hufner has been forced to apologise for illegally building a cable climbing route in a World Heritage Site. ||| Durban - Top South African mountain climber Alard “Big Al” Hufner has been...
View ArticleNPA denies probe over ‘dumping of files’
The National Prosecuting Authority says the KZN head of the authority, advocate Moipone Noko, is not under investigation. ||| Durban - The National Prosecuting Authority says the KwaZulu-Natal head of...
View ArticleTwo bust with drugs at airport
In less than 24 hours, two South Africans – both travelling from Brazil – were caught trying to smuggle drugs into the country. ||| Durban - In less than 24 hours, two South Africans – both travelling...
View ArticleMom tells of impaled boy’s bravery
The mother of a 10-year-old boy, who was impaled on a steel reinforcing bar, said her brave son did not cry while he waited for help. ||| Durban - The mother of a 10-year-old boy who was impaled on a...
View ArticleKZN cops intercept R4 million dagga
Police in Port Shepstone have made two huge hauls of dagga valued at more than R4 million over the past two days. ||| Durban - Police in Port Shepstone have made two huge hauls of dagga valued at more...
View ArticleConflicts stall mall collapse probe
A commission of inquiry into the collapse of Tongaat mall, north of Durban, was postponed hours after it began. ||| Durban - A commission of inquiry into the collapse of Tongaat mall, north of Durban,...
View ArticleMan survives 80m KZN gorge fall
A man survived plunging 80m down a cliff at the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, in what appears to have been a suicide attempt. ||| Durban - A Gauteng man fell 80m down a cliff at the Krantzkloof Nature...
View ArticleWife escapes jail for shooting hubby
A teacher received a suspended sentence for attempting to murder of her husband, who is more than 20 years her junior. ||| Durban - A part-time teacher has received a suspended sentence for the...
View ArticleStudents held for UKZN violence
FOUR students were arrested at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Westville campus in connection with violent protests. ||| Durban - FOUR students were arrested at the University of KwaZulu-Natal...
View ArticleBrothel search warrant was invalid
A search warrant that led to the discovery of several women and underage girls, working at a brothel run from a Point area lodge has been ruled invalid. ||| Durban - A search warrant that led to the...
View ArticleKZN athlete chases after car thief
Durban marathon runner Aldon Pretorius was determined not to let the man who had tried to steal his car get away. ||| Durban - After completing the Hillcrest Marathon on Sunday, the last thing Durban...
View ArticleRobbers used old man to spot victims
An elderly man was used to spot potential victims in parking lots and crowds for a robbery syndicate, the Pietermaritzburg High Court heard. ||| Pietermaritzburg - An elderly man was used to spot...
View ArticleMidmar Mile swimmer still missing
Rescue teams are still searching for a man who went missing during the weekend's Midmar Mile swim in KwaZulu-Natal. ||| Durban - Rescue teams were still searching on Tuesday for a man who went missing...
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