Illegal adoption accused frustrates magistrate
The former owner of a Durban North children’s shelter, on charges of facilitating illegal adoptions, had the justice system “over a barrel”, a magistrate remarked yesterday ||| Durban - The former...
View ArticleDouble life sentence for child rapist, murderer
A man was given two life sentences in the Pongola High Court for raping and murdering a 13-year-old girl. ||| Durban - A man was given two life sentences in the Pongola High Court on Wednesday for...
View ArticleMan jailed for killing wife with spear
A man was jailed for life by the Ezinqoleni Regional Court for killing his wife with a spear. ||| Durban - A man was jailed for life by the Ezinqoleni Regional Court on Wednesday for killing his wife...
View ArticleKZN woman jailed for murder
A woman who stabbed another woman to death was sentenced to fifteen years behind bars by the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court. ||| Pietermaritzburg - A woman who stabbed another woman to death was...
View ArticleBritish drug smuggler jailed for 10 years
The kingpin of a multi-million rand international drug smuggling syndicate has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. ||| Durban - After more than three years as an awaiting-trial prisoner, the kingpin...
View ArticleToddler, man bitten by rabid dogs
A homeless man and a toddler from Amanzimtoti are the latest people to be attacked by rabid animals in KwaZulu-Natal, The Citizen reported. ||| Durban - A homeless man and a toddler from Amanzimtoti...
View ArticleProtesting students escorted home
Two medical students on the government's skills development programme in Cuba have been sent home in disgrace. ||| Durban - Two medical students on the government’s skills development programme in Cuba...
View ArticleHolidaymaker dies during South Coast dive
A Joburg holidaymaker died during a deep-sea dive off eMkhomazi on the South Coast. ||| Durban - A Joburg holidaymaker died during a deep-sea dive off eMkhomazi on the South Coast on Thursday.The man,...
View ArticleDA MP calls for ‘jihad’ against rapists
A DA MP has called for a jihad against rapists, saying there is “no greater evil” than the violation of women and children. ||| Durban - DA MP Rafeek Shah has called for a jihad against rapists, saying...
View ArticleiPad app leads cops to gang hideout
Using the latest technology, a couple led police to where a gang of burglars was hiding out with their stolen goods. ||| Durban - Using the latest cellphone and Apple iPad technology, a Durban North...
View ArticleTenants sought after city bungle
Durban city bosses have admitted bungling the the process of putting the buildings that were erected as part of the 2010 soccer World Cup to their intended use. ||| Durban - WANTED: Tenants for 12...
View ArticleTeacher held for indecent assault
A teacher from a school in Melmoth will appear in court for indecently assaulting five pupils, KwaZulu-Natal police said. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - A teacher from a school in Melmoth will appear in court on...
View ArticleBrics summit important for SA
Without doubt, next week’s Brics summit in Durban is the high point on our government’s foreign policy calendar. ||| Johannesburg - Without doubt, next week’s Brics summit in Durban is the high point...
View ArticleGirl placed in ‘lion’s den’ to bond with mom
A seven-year-old girl will spend Easter with her mom, even though the mother’s ex-boyfriend had allegedly raped her. ||| Durban - A seven-year-old girl will spend the Easter holidays with her mother...
View ArticleSoldiers for Brics summit
As Durban gears up for the high-profile Brics Summit, President Jacob Zuma has sent 113 soldiers to the city to beef up security. ||| Durban - As Durban gears up for next week’s high-profile Brics...
View ArticleKZN murderer gets 60 year sentence
A young man has been jailed for 60 years for murder and robbery in Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal. ||| Durban - A young man has been jailed for 60 years for murder and robbery in Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal...
View ArticleDriver in court for Burry Stander death
A minibus taxi driver in a crash that killed mountain bike ace Burry Stander appeared in the Port Shepstone Magistrate's Court. ||| Port Shepstone - A minibus taxi driver in a crash that killed...
View ArticleTwo hurt in Durban store robbery
Two people were shot and wounded when a convenience store was robbed on Inanda Road in Durban. ||| Durban - Two people were shot and wounded on Friday when a convenience store was robbed on Inanda Road...
View ArticleHibberdene escapees re-arrested
The last two of the five awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from the Hibberdene Magistrate's Court have been re-arrested. ||| Durban - The last two of the five awaiting trial prisoners who escaped...
View ArticleMan fingers brother in dragging case
A man implicated his brother in the death of an Ethiopian salesman who was dragged behind a car, while testifying in court. ||| Pietermaritzburg - A man implicated his brother in the death of an...
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