A twist in the ‘baby broker’ case
An alleged baby broker who was expected to appear in court on charges of facilitating illegal adoptions, now faces new charges. ||| Durban - An alleged baby broker who was expected to appear in the...
View ArticleUmgeni croc’s time runs out
A crocodile living in the Umgeni River in KwaZulu-Natal for several years was shot and killed. ||| Durban - A crocodile living in the Umgeni River in KwaZulu-Natal for several years was shot and killed...
View ArticleMpisane witness tells of forged invoices
Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane first tried to fight a tax penalty before seeking to reduce the tax payable using forged invoices, the Durban Regional Court was told. ||| Durban - Durban...
View ArticleDonkeys laden with tons of dagga
1 890kg of dagga, worth an estimated R3.8 million, was seized from donkey trains travelling over the Ntonjelane Pass between South Africa and Lesotho. ||| Durban - Nearly two tons of dagga were seized...
View ArticleMpisane’s Sars woes escalate
Businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane allegedly manipulated her company's profit, reducing it by R28m, to pay less tax. ||| Durban - Businesswoman and millionaire Shauwn Mpisane, who is on trial for tax fraud...
View ArticleuMngeni River croc killed
The elusive 3m uMngeni River Croc has been shot dead by wildlife officials after evading capture for almost four years. ||| Durban - The elusive 3m uMngeni River Croc has been shot dead by wildlife...
View ArticleSuspended Hawks boss comes out fighting
An investigation involving allegations of corruption is the real reason why Johan Booysen is facing criminal charges, he believes. ||| Durban - A “sensitive investigation” involving allegations of...
View ArticleBoy (3) killed by dad
A father has been arrested in connection with the murder of his three-year-old son, who was stabbed while sleeping. ||| Durban - A father has been arrested in connection with the murder of his...
View ArticleEvidence of tax claim for cars
A Sars official testified that businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane lodged claims on luxury cars on behalf of her company. ||| Durban - Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane claimed for VAT on a Lamborghini, a...
View ArticleTeachers don’t know subjects
The fundamental problem with schooling is that most teachers have limited knowledge of their subjects, according to a report. ||| Durban - The fundamental problem with the schooling system was that...
View ArticleShocking state of camp exposed
Residents at an Inanda transit camp have been without water, proper toilets and electricity for more than five years. ||| Durban - Contrary to assurances by a top eThekwini housing official that an...
View ArticleAuditor tells of Mpisane tax bill
A Sars auditor was instructed to reduce Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane's tax bill, a Durban court heard. ||| Durban - A SA Revenue Service (Sars) tax auditor was instructed to reduce Durban...
View ArticleIFP murder accused wait for trial date
Five men accused of killing an IFP supporter will have to wait almost two weeks before finding out when they will stand trial. ||| Durban - Five men accused of killing an IFP supporter will have to...
View ArticleANC member shot in KZN
A member of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal was shot and wounded in Wembezi township, Umtshezi. ||| Durban - A member of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal was shot and wounded in Wembezi township, Umtshezi, the party...
View ArticleWhen child’s play becomes deadly
It's a deadly game played by young thrill seekers. The father of a teen who lost his life to the "choking game" speaks out ||| On a Tuesday afternoon in June 2004, Gavin and Wanda Cocks found their...
View Article‘I did everything to get gay boyfriend back’
Jilted woman speaks out about marriage proposal and her lover's recent traditional wedding with a Tswana man ||| Durban - A woman who claims to have been in a romantic relationship with a man who...
View ArticleA love affair and two murders
A mistress allegedly hires a hit man to kill her lover’s wife, but the wrong woman is killed. Then her cousin dies... ||| Durban - It could be the plot of a torrid crime story. A mistress allegedly...
View ArticleRDP housing list does not exist
The 400 000 or so people living in squatter settlements in and around Durban have no hope of getting an RDP house. ||| Durban - The Sunday Tribune can today reveal that the 400 000 or so people living...
View ArticleDurban 10111 calls not being recorded
Thousands of calls have not been logged or recorded at the Durban 10111 call centre, which means vital clues are lost. ||| Durban - Thousands of 10111 emergency calls have not been logged or recorded...
View ArticleCele robbery spurs police into action
All it took for cops to declare the northern Durban suburbs under siege by criminals was a call from Bheki Cele. ||| Durban - All it took for police to declare the affluent northern Durban suburbs...
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