Wanted man killed in shoot-out with police
A man believed to be the leader of a notorious hijack gang was killed by police after a car chase and shoot-out. ||| Durban - A man believed to be the leader of a notorious gang that has been...
View Article80-year-old hurt in Westville robbery
A Westville woman who mistook a vehicle belonging to armed robbers for a pharmacy delivery van was attacked by four men at her home. ||| Durban - A Westville woman who mistook a vehicle belonging to...
View ArticleRise in KZN poll fraud
The IEC has raised concerns about reports of rising instances of electoral fraud, especially in KwaZulu-Natal. ||| Durban - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has raised concerns about reports...
View ArticleDeadline for Ulundi municipal manager
Ulundi’s municipal manager has a week to respond to a R2 million lawsuit. ||| Durban - Ulundi’s municipal manager has until next Friday next week to respond to a R2 million lawsuit by the mother of a...
View ArticleNewcastle hospital bosses suspended
The chief executive and medical manager at a Newcastle Hospital have been suspended after the hospital allegedly refused to help a stabbing victim. ||| Durban - The chief executive and medical manager...
View ArticleUnion wants health chief axed
Hundreds of Nehawu members marched in Durban, demanding the dismissal of the provincial health chief. ||| Durban - Hundreds of National Education Health and Allied Workers' Unions (Nehawu) members...
View ArticleAbused baby on way to recovery
The mom of the KZN baby who was allegedly assaulted by his father has thanked Daily News readers for their generosity. ||| Durban - The mother of the Newlands baby boy who was allegedly assaulted and...
View ArticleDurban residents in service delivery protest
Hundreds of informal settlement residents blocked one of Durban's busiest roads for several hours in demand of better services. ||| Durban - Hundreds of informal settlement residents blocked one of...
View ArticleLearn from Mandela, says KZN premier
The nation should learn from former president Nelson Mandela, who believed in young people, KwaZulu-Natal premier Zweli Mkhize said. ||| Durban - The nation should learn from former president Nelson...
View ArticleDurban’s blue flags to fly again
Five years after pulling out of the international Blue Flag beach excellence scheme, Durban has rejoined the programme. ||| Durban - Five years after pulling out of the international Blue Flag beach...
View ArticleDeath of criminal a relief for residents
The death of a dangerous hijacker and robber drew no sympathy from Durban residents who praised the policeman who shot him. ||| Durban - The death of a man believed to have been a dangerous hijacker...
View ArticleTaxi drivers strike peaceful - police
A strike by taxi drivers in Durban was reported to be peaceful, eThekwini metro police said. ||| Durban - A strike by taxi drivers in Durban on Friday was reported to be peaceful, eThekwini metro...
View ArticleLet’s not import food, says King Goodwill
King Goodwill Zwelithini has slammed international suppliers for using KZN as a dumping ground for sub-standard food. ||| Durban - Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini has called on the people of...
View ArticleCasino conwoman gets 15 years
A KZN woman who stole from casino patrons while performing good luck rituals has been jailed for 15 years. ||| Durban - A woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud and theft by the Durban...
View ArticleMove to enforce airport lease resolution
Virginia Airport operators will approach the Durban High Court to enforce a council resolution renewing tenants' leases by 10 years. ||| Durban - Lawyers representing the Virginia Airport operators...
View ArticleNine ATM bombing accused seek bail
Nine men charged with the murder of a policeman and several ATM bombings in the KZN Midlands have applied for bail. ||| Durban - Nine men charged with the murder of a policeman and several ATM bombings...
View Article‘Amigos’ whistle-blower tells of humiliation
Kantha Padayachee said at the time she was escorted out of the department building she felt "totally worthless". ||| Durban - The Health Department legal adviser who says she was suspended because she...
View ArticleOncology machines on after months
“The machines are back on, but there is still no secure and permanent arrangement to assure patients’ treatment will continue uninterrupted.” ||| Durban - The uncertainty over the future of Addington...
View ArticleWounded robber dies at hospital
One of the men involved in an attempted robbery, was dropped off at St Augustine’s Hospital, where he died of gunshot wounds. ||| Durban - One of the men involved in an attempted robbery at a Parlock...
View ArticleKZN ATM bombers’ bail bid postponed
Ten men accused of being part of an ATM bombing syndicate which caused three deaths will remain behind bars until their next court appearance. ||| Pietermaritzburg - Ten men accused of being part of an...
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