Life terms for gang rape robbers
Two men who used toy guns to rob a house and gang rape a woman were jailed for life by the Pietermaritzburg High Court. ||| Pietermaritzburg - Two men who used toy guns to rob a house and gang rape a...
View ArticleGrenade launcher lands man in hot water
A used anti-tank grenade launcher, allegedly kept as a souvenir in a KwaZulu-Natal man's bedroom, has landed him in trouble. ||| Durban - A used anti-tank grenade launcher, allegedly kept as a souvenir...
View ArticleSecurity firm boss denies murders
A man accused of murdering two men on racehorse farms pleaded not guilty in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. ||| Pietermaritzburg - A man accused of murdering two men on racehorse farms, and of...
View ArticleForum becomes prison gang menace
A prisoners' forum, set up to work with warders to eradicate gangs at Westville Prison, has become a violent gang. ||| Durban - A prisoners’ forum that was set up to work with warders to eradicate...
View ArticleMan jumps from pole to avoid snake
A Durban maintenance worker was serious injured when he jumped from an electrical pole to the ground to avoid a snake. ||| Durban - A Durban maintenance worker was serious injured when he jumped from...
View ArticleZulu chiefs to learn Chinese
Traditional leaders in KZN would soon speak Mandarin, King Goodwill Zwelithini said after a meeting with Chinese academics. ||| Durban - Traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal would soon speak Mandarin,...
View ArticleTwo held for housebreaking
Durban police have arrested two men in Phoenix for housebreaking and attempted murder. ||| Durban - Two men were arrested in Phoenix, Durban, for housebreaking and attempted murder, KwaZulu-Natal...
View ArticleMore time for bridge crash lawyer
Bridge crash lawyer Bashan Naicker has been given seven more months to prepare for his murder trial. ||| Durban - Bridge crash lawyer Bashan Naicker has been given seven more months to prepare for his...
View ArticleJuju lookalike his biggest fan
He bears such an uncanny likeness to his idol that he often draws curious stares – and the odd request for help with tenders. ||| Durban - Pinetown deliveryman Felix Mncwango bears such an uncanny...
View ArticlePupil poisons lunch bullies
A bullied high school pupil laced a chocolate cake with laxatives and rat poison and offered it to her tormentors. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - As payback for being bullied and having her lunch stolen every...
View ArticleNaidoo threatens legal action
Former deputy city manager in the eThekwini Municipality, Derek Naidoo, has launched a campaign to clear his name. ||| Durban - Former deputy city manager in the eThekwini Municipality, Derek Naidoo,...
View ArticleWoman chases domestic worker’s ‘attacker’
A Hillcrest woman chased her domestic worker's attacker for more than half an hour until police arrived. ||| Durban - A Hillcrest businesswoman chased her domestic worker’s attacker for more than half...
View ArticleSecurity boss denies giving death orders
A security company boss denied he gave orders for the murders of two stud farm employees in the Midlands. ||| Durban - A security company boss yesterday denied that he gave orders for the murders of...
View Article‘Malicious, spiteful’ rape pair jailed for life
Two gang-rapists have been described as “spiteful and malicious” by the judge who sentenced them to life in prison. ||| Durban - Two gang-rapists have been described as “spiteful and malicious” by the...
View ArticleMedical cost hikes targeted
The Competition Commission has placed the ever-increasing cost of South Africa’s private health-care industry in its crosshairs. ||| Durban - The Competition Commission has placed the ever-increasing...
View Article‘Satanic panic’ grips schools
KZN Education MEC Senzo Mchunu repeatedly called on churches and others to help address Satanic incidents in schools. ||| Durban - The KZN Department of Education was aware of Satanic incidents and MEC...
View ArticleProvince sued over botched circumcision
His parents say he was once a happy and carefree boy, but is now depressed and disfigured. ||| Durban - His parents say he was once a happy and carefree child, but is now depressed and disfigured, the...
View ArticleStudent raped, murdered in her room
A final-year UKZN student - just weeks away from completing her medical degree - was found raped and murdered in her room. ||| Durban - A final-year UKZN Medical School student - just weeks away from...
View ArticleAssassin testifies in security boss’s trial
The owner of a security company ordered the killing of two “troublesome” farm workers, a confessed assassin testified. ||| Pietermaritzburg -The owner of security company Mapogo A Mathamaga ordered the...
View ArticleUK man killed after Durban rugby match
A United Kingdom citizen was killed during an argument after the match between the Sharks and the Melbourne Rebels. ||| Durban -A United Kingdom citizen was killed during an argument after a rugby...
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