Metro police in bad shape
The eThekwini Municipality has called for a probe into a to deal with “deep-seated problems” in the city’s metro police. ||| Durban - The eThekwini Municipality has called for a wide-ranging...
View ArticleTraffic cop hopeful ‘was fat and drank’
One man who died after a test to become a traffic cop had a drinking problem, the provincial transport department said. ||| Durban - One of the young men who died after a fitness test to become a...
View ArticleSharks feel the bite of licence woes
Big-spending up-country fans aren’t travelling to Durban for rugby matches at Kings Park because of the Sharks’ liquor licence woes. ||| Durban - The Sharks’ liquor licence woes have now reached beyond...
View ArticleDead recruit had kidney problems
A man who died after taking part in a KZN recruitment test had bladder and kidney problems, a commission of inquiry heard. ||| Pietermaritzburg - A man who died after taking part in a KwaZulu-Natal...
View ArticlePopulation drops in five provinces
Five provinces have recorded a drop in their share of the country's population in the past 12 years, the SA Institute of Race Relations said. ||| Johannesburg - Five provinces have recorded a drop in...
View Article‘My daughter was victim of trafficking’
A teen who fell to her death from the 16th floor of a block of flats may have been a victim of trafficking, her dad believes. ||| Durban - A teenager who plunged to her death from the 16th floor of an...
View ArticleRunner takes the Mickey, steals the muffs
Tshokela Maphori is in trouble again - for allegedly snatching ear muffs from a girl's head during the Comrades. ||| Durban - Controversial Comrades runner, Tshokela Maphori, is in hot water again -...
View ArticleLover’s tiff cuts short student’s life
An argument with her on-off boyfriend has allegedly resulted in the death of a 17-year-old hairdressing student. ||| Pietermaritzburg - An elderly woman sat weeping in the corner unable to accept that...
View ArticleMeter taxi murder accused in court
Two men accused of shooting dead three KZN metered taxi drivers and stealing their cars to sell for parts have appeared in court. ||| Pietermaritzburg - Two men accused of shooting dead three metered...
View ArticleMaritime School of Excellence for Durban
The terminal buildings of the old Durban International Airport, which will become home to Transnet’s new Maritime School of Excellence. ||| The terminal buildings of the old Durban International...
View ArticleMore than 30 injured in crash
Twenty-five children were among those injured in an accident involving two taxis in Marianhill, according to paramedics. ||| Durban - More than 30 people, most of them children, have been injured in an...
View ArticleKings Park five due in court
Lawyers for five men charged with the murder of Brett Williams at Kings Park expect Friday’s court appearance to be quick. ||| Durban - Lawyers acting for the “Kings Park five” charged with the murder...
View ArticleCall to act against police bullies
KZN MPLs have called for an investigation into the alleged abuses by police from a number of stations in Durban. ||| Durban - KwaZulu-Natal MPLs have called for an investigation into the alleged abuses...
View ArticleNaidoo unfazed by Manase claims
Derek Naidoo is “proud” of his conduct while employed by the eThekwini Municipality despite accusations contained in the Manase Report. ||| Durban - Former eThekwini Municipality deputy city manager...
View ArticleKidnap accused: I felt sorry for him
A man and his girlfriend have appeared in court on charges of kidnapping four street kids, rape and exposing their genitals. ||| Durban - A Malvern man and his girlfriend appeared in the Durban...
View ArticleMan in court for hospital killing
A man accused of shooting dead a fellow worker at King Edward VIII hospital appeared briefly in the Durban Magistrate's Court. ||| Durban - A man accused of shooting dead a fellow worker at King Edward...
View ArticleDurban hit by diarrhoea outbreak
Two children have died, and at least 151 people have been admitted to hospital in the past three months suffering fron diarrhoea. ||| Durban - At least 151 people have been admitted to Durban hospitals...
View ArticleCop recording’s authenticity challenged
A recording of a conversation between former police station boss Hariram Badul and a gardener is now a bone of contention in Badul's trial. ||| Durban - A surreptious Scorpions recording of a...
View ArticleTeen in dock for killing girlfriend
The teen accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death at a FET college showed little emotion as he stood in the dock for the first time. ||| Durban - The teen accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death...
View ArticleHole lot of rage over Durban roads
Durban motorist are spending thousands of rand to repair cars damaged by unprotected holes in city roads. ||| Durban - Durban motorist are spending tens of thousands of rand to repair cars damaged by...
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