Matric pass rate warning
KZN education head Nkosinathi Sishi has vowed to throw “a big party” if matric pass rates improve, but says that’s unlikely. ||| Durban - Should Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announce on...
View ArticleFamily massacre suspect released
A man taken in for questioning in connection with the murders of a mom and her five children has been released. ||| Durban - A man taken in for questioning in connection with the murders of a tuck shop...
View ArticleHunt for suspected serial rapist
A suspected serial rapist is believed to be on the run in KZN and a R50 000 reward has been put up by police. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - Police have launched a manhunt for a suspected serial rapist in the...
View ArticleFireworks takes toll on people, animals
The new year literally began with a bang for revellers and animals who experienced the darker side of fireworks. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - The new year literally began with a bang for thousands of Durban...
View ArticleLightning kills two in KZN
The new year began on a sad note for two Bergville families who each lost a son after being struck by lightning. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - The new year began on a sad note for two Bergville families who each...
View Article‘Small victory’ for uShaka rave activists
Depite the controversial New Year’s Eve rave at uShaka Marine World going ahead, advocacy groups say they’ve made their point. ||| Durban - Despite the controversial New Year’s Eve rave at uShaka...
View Article15 people ring in 2013 in jail
Whilst some were busy with New Year’s Eve celebrations, 15 motorists were arrested for drink driving during a roadblock. ||| Durban - While people were busy with New Year’s Eve celebrations, 15...
View ArticleMan arrested for family massacre
A man has been arrested in Lesotho in connection with the murders of an Inanda tuck shop owner and her five children. ||| Durban - A man has been arrested in Lesotho in connection with the murders of a...
View ArticleShock at death of SA cycling star
Top SA cyclist Burry Stander died after he was struck by a taxi while returning home from a ride. ||| Durban - Top South African cyclist Burry Stander was killed on Thursday while returning home from a...
View ArticleWhole families lost as death toll rises
The Road Traffic Management Corporation has put the total of people who have died in road crashes at 1 279 in 1 067 accidents. ||| Durban - KwaZulu-Natal’s Transport MEC Willies Mchunu has expressed...
View ArticleFour held in KZN drug busts
Four people were arrested and R1.6 million in cash was seized in drug busts in Chatsworth, police said. ||| Durban - Four people were arrested and R1.6 million in cash was seized in drug busts in...
View ArticleSpending reined in over Christmas
Durban - After a tough financial 2012, Durban businesses are celebrating a buoyant festive season with more people visiting the province who, they say, “spent more sensibly”. ||| Durban - After a tough...
View ArticleFrightened animals flood into SPCA
The Durban and Coast SPCA says nearly 300 frightened animals have been brought to them over the festive season. ||| Durban - Animal shelters around Durban are appealing to pet owners whose dogs and...
View ArticleMatric maths and science add up
KwaZulu-Natal has bettered its Grade 12 maths pass rate by 8.6 percentage points and science by 6.4 percentage points. ||| Durban - KwaZulu-Natal has improved its matric maths pass rate by 8.6...
View ArticleMother Nature sinks ski boat
The Durban harbour may seem safer for fishing than the high seas, but for two local fishermen, the bay proved the opposite. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - Durban harbour may seem safer for fishing than the high...
View ArticleCyclist’s wife ‘cradled him at scene’
Rage and shock has spurred SA cyclists to make Burry Stander’s death the “Arab Spring” of cycling. ||| Durban - Durban cyclists will dedicate their moonlight mass ride on Saturday to two-time Olympic...
View ArticleCall to ban publishing of matrics’ names
The Congress of South African Students has called for an end to publishing the names of matriculants in newspapers. ||| Durban - The Congress of South African Students (Cosas) has added its voice to...
View ArticleUndercover sting nets four
An initiative by POST newspaper whereby alleged drug dealers are anonymously outed, has proved to be a huge success. ||| Durban - Four men were arrested for dealing in drugs after a police sting on...
View ArticleThinking beyond the bars produces results
He is one of the Class of 2012 who passed matric, but unlike his born-free peers, S’bonelo Dzanibe is anything but. ||| Durban - He is one of the Class of 2012 who passed matric yesterday, but unlike...
View ArticleANC councillors nomination scam
An internal ANC investigation has revealed irregularities in the party’s process of nominating candidate councillors. ||| Durban - An internal ANC investigation has revealed serious irregularities in...
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