Disaster teams on standby for Irina
KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams have been placed on standby. ||| KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams have been placed on standby for the severe weather expected to hit the northern part of...
View ArticleFunds shock in drive for kidnap couple
There was no “Ayoba” this week as Facebook users expressed their disgust over cellphone giant MTN taking nearly half the proceeds raised on the SMS line set up to raise funds to free Durban yachties,...
View ArticleTwo arrested for heroin dealing
Two men were arrested for possession of 1.5kg of pure heroin in Durban. ||| Two men were arrested for possession of 1.5kg of pure heroin in Durban on Friday, KwaZulu-Natal police said.The narcotics...
View ArticleEye to eye with Irina
Possible evacuation plans have been discussed for residents who may be caught in the destructive path of tropical Cyclone Irina. ||| Government officials called emergency meetings in Durban and...
View Article‘Birthday rapist’ arrested
A 28-year-old man awaiting trial for a string of crimes relating to the rape of 12 women has been re-arrested. ||| A 28-year-old man awaiting trial for a string of crimes relating to the rape of 12...
View ArticleHouse collapses on woman in storm
A house collapsed on a woman breaking both her legs after floods hit northern KwaZulu-Natal. ||| A house collapsed on a woman breaking both her legs in Jozini in the Nyawushadi area on Sunday morning,...
View ArticleSwinging in Durban's suburbs
Invitations to swingers’ partiesare plentiful, as are blandishments to join them for some good, low down, dirty fun. ||| Type in the word “swinging” on a Google search and you enter a titillating...
View Article‘Dad’s girl’ to fight on in hospital
She might be back home after her ordeal in Uganda, but Kathryne Fuller’s journey isn’t over, writes Matthew Savides. ||| Just moments after landing in her home town, Kathryne Fuller was rushed from the...
View ArticleLotter trial resumes with Nicolette testifying
“I am scared. I have learnt the hard way how to bottle up my emotions… In here if you cry or show weakness, you are seen as weak and targeted by the other women.” ||| On Monday Nicolette Lotter, 29,...
View ArticleCops and rumours
New stories are being told about the Cato Manor Organised Crime Unit, writes Niyanta Singh. ||| Investigations into the SAPS Cato Manor Organised Crime Unit and its members continued this week as more...
View ArticleReserves shun rhino
The fate of rhinos will be determined by the resolve of private reserve owners. But do they have what it takes to challenge the illegal horn trade syndicates? Masood Boomgaard reports. ||| In one of...
View ArticleSchool head admits to drug smuggling
Annabella Momplé, 46, the former headmistress of Carrington Heights Primary School in Durban, has confessed in a British court to drug smuggling. ||| Annabella Momplé, 46, the former headmistress of...
View Article‘Criminals will kill if you fight back’
Many South Africans believe they will be raped or murdered, but a criminologist says threats and assault are more likely in such situations. ||| Many South Africans believe they will be raped or...
View ArticleKZN cyclone still a threat - police
“A combination of very rough seas, as well as gale-force winds are likely to threaten the coastline during this time.” ||| Cyclone Irina remains a threat to the KwaZulu-Natal coast, police and...
View ArticleKZN braces for the effects of Irina
Weather experts are monitoring the path of Cyclone Irina amid rough seas and gale-force winds in KwaZulu-Natal. ||| Johannesburg - Cyclone Irina remains a threat to the KwaZulu-Natal coast, police and...
View ArticleNabbing ‘Birthday Rapist’ a piece of cake
It took Captain Joyce Buthelezi 3 months to catch him initially. This time round, she nabbed him after just 4 days. ||| It took Captain Joyce Buthelezi three months to catch the alleged “Birthday...
View ArticleIrina wreaks havoc in KZN
Durban is recovering after being battered by Cyclone Irina. ||| Calm seemed to have returned to Durban on Monday after both a wet and wild weekend as tropical storm Irina passed near the coastal city...
View ArticleANC promises to root out bribery
ANC delegates say bribing members to lobby for posts is a tendency that is “alien” to the party. ||| The ANC in the Ukhahlamba region, which includes Bergville and Ladysmith, has committed itself to...
View ArticleNewlywed’s dream comes true
Romance, expectation and excitement took centre stage at the Durban Exhibition Centre NWJ Bridal Show on Sunday. ||| Romance, expectation and excitement took centre stage at the Durban Exhibition...
View ArticleBrothel accused wants daughter back
A Durban man, accused of running a brothel, has launched an urgent high court application against police and social workers. ||| A Durban father who is charged with operating a brothel has launched an...
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