Mercilessly violent robbers strike again
The spate of violent robberies in Durban has continued despite security alarms and telephone calls to the police. ||| Durban - The spate of violent robberies that has shocked communities around Durban...
View ArticleSnell Parade reopened to public
A stretch of Durban’s promenade, which was closed to the public for most of this year, is open again, but only in part. ||| Durban - A stretch of Durban’s promenade, which was closed to the public for...
View ArticleuShaka New Year party to go ahead
A massive New Year party at Durban’s uShaka Marine World, which had animal lovers up in arms, has been given the green light. ||| Durban - Massive New Year parties at Durban’s uShaka Marine World,...
View ArticleBail for NFP murder accused
National Freedom Party (NFP) councillor Mgezeni Gwala, who is a suspect in the murder of an IFP member, is out on bail. ||| Durban - National Freedom Party (NFP) councillor Mgezeni Gwala, arrested...
View ArticleMan guilty of execution-style murders
A 20-year-old man was convicted of the murder of his girlfriend and two men whom he suspected of having an affair. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - There were mixed emotions in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on...
View ArticleSA-born coach jailed for teen sex
An Olympic coach from Durban has been jailed for almost three years for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in Germany. ||| Durban - An Olympic coach from Durban has been jailed for almost three years...
View ArticleDesperate applicants swamp Unisa
Hundreds of aspirant students stood, sat and slept in queues at Unisa in Durban, waiting to be registered for next year. ||| Durban - Hundreds of aspirant students stood, sat and slept in queues which...
View ArticleKZN tornado hits inland
For five minutes on Wednesday evening, some residents of Mooi River and Estcourt feared the the end of the world. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - For five minutes on Wednesday afternoon, some residents of Mooi...
View ArticleBail for murder accused bouncer
The nightclub bouncer who says he shot a patron in self defence has been granted bail. ||| Durban - The nightclub bouncer who says he shot a patron in self-defence has been granted bail.Denzel “Jaluka”...
View ArticleDurban’s deadly city clashes
One man has been killed and another is fighting for his life after violent clashes erupted in a Tanzanian community ||| Durban - One man has been killed and another is fighting for his life in hospital...
View ArticleRampage as foreigners demand money
Violence erupted in a part of Durban known to host several homeless Tanzanians, with reports that a child was amongst the injured. ||| Durban - Bands of homeless Tanzanians went on the rampage in...
View ArticleThree killed in Durban shootout
Three men were shot dead in a gunfight with police in Durban. ||| Durban - Three men were shot dead in a gunfight with police in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal police said on Friday.Police were patrolling the...
View ArticleTwo Durban tour boats collide
Three people were injured when two tour boats collided in Durban harbour. ||| Durban - Three people were injured when two tour boats collided in Durban harbour, paramedics said on Saturday.Th accident...
View ArticleBlue light lock-up
Cars of Durban mayor and West Pondoland king impounded until lights removed. ||| Durban - A plucky South Coast traffic cop has locked horns with speeding VIPs in a move that has seen him impound a pair...
View ArticleTwo held for corpse fraud
A funeral parlour owner and woman have been arrested after the two used a corpse to fraudulently claim life insurance ||| Durban - A funeral parlour owner and woman were arrested near Umbilo, Durban,...
View ArticleBomb hoax man wanted to impress boss
A Durban security guard has admitted to making three hoax bomb threats at a mall in an attempt to get a promotion. ||| Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - A Bluff security guard, whose hoax bomb threats caused a...
View ArticleNew cruise terminal for Durban
A world-class cruise liner terminal that is part of the Durban Point Waterfront development is being planned for the city. ||| Durban - A world-class cruise ship terminal that is part of the Durban...
View ArticleDurban beaches ‘safe’ after sewage spill
If you go down to a Durban beach today you could be in for a big surprise… ||| Durban - If you go down to the beach today you could be in for a big surprise… especially if you rely on the eThekwini...
View ArticleMom, baby die after lightning strikes home
An Eshowe mother and her 11-month-old baby were killed when lightning struck their home on Christmas Day. ||| Durban - An Eshowe mother and her 11-month-old baby were killed when lightning struck their...
View ArticleUpmarket suburban ‘brothel’ raided
Durban cops swooped on an escort agency, seizing cocaine, condoms and 50 books containing clients' names. ||| Durban - The wealthy owner of an upmarket escort agency and massage parlour in a Durban...
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