Murder is a feature of hostel life
Tension and political unrest still linger in KwaMashu Hostel after a spate of killings. ||| While the spectre of death looms all around him, Mantende Mthethwa is philosophical about life at KwaMashu...
View ArticleMurdered IFP councillor trusted no one
People close to the him maintain that he was sceptical of outsiders, afraid to let anyone he didn’t trust into his world ||| Slain IFP councillor Themba Xulu’s first name in full was Thembokwakhe,...
View ArticleCops: Overweight, unlicensed and aimless
In response to parliamentary questions regarding the police, shocking statistics about the long arm of the law have been revealed. ||| Durban - They can’t run, they can’t drive and some can’t shoot...
View ArticlePolice probe man’s hijacking account
Police are continuing their investigations into the alleged kidnapping and hijacking of Durban man, Leon van Rensburg. ||| Durban - Police are continuing their investigations into the alleged...
View ArticleScores arrested for speeding
A KZN man was clocked driving at 205km/h, in a several arrests made throughout the country, for speeding. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - A KZN motorist and a Moroka Swallows player were among scores of motorists...
View ArticleBid to halt mall construction
With heavy rains expected in the next few weeks, Metrorail wants work on a Durban shopping centre to cease. ||| Durban - With heavy rains expected in the next few weeks, Metrorail went to the high...
View ArticlePoliceman jailed for murder of fellow cop
The family of a slain Durban policeman have welcomed the life sentence handed down to his killer – a police detective. ||| Durban - The family of a slain Durban policeman have welcomed the life...
View ArticleChurch collects coins, drug tip-offs
Churches in Wentworth have come up with an innovative way to curb drug abuse in the community. ||| Durban - Churches in Wentworth have come up with an innovative way to encourage the community to come...
View ArticleCop vests raise fears
A failure to replace bulletproof vests after their expiry date is putting the lives of members of the police force on the line. ||| Durban - A failure to replace bulletproof vests after their expiry...
View ArticleIFP man shot in front of cops, TV crew
An Inkatha Freedom Party member was shot and killed outside a Durban court, in full view of police and television cameras. ||| Durban - An Inkatha Freedom Party member was shot outside the Ntuzuma...
View ArticleBlack rhinos on the move
Endangered black rhinos have been moved from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves to a new location to boost the species’ growth. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - Black rhinos have been moved from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife...
View ArticleHolidaymaker drowns in Durban
An elderly Pretoria holidaymaker drowned on a Durban beach, sparking warnings from officials to take precautions. ||| Durban - Beachgoers have been urged to swim at protected beaches within sight of...
View ArticleTeen guilty of culpable homicide
A teenager has been convicted of culpable homicide after a robbery left a man’s son dead. ||| Durban - A teenaged thief has been convicted of culpable homicide by the Durban Magistrate’s Court after a...
View ArticleArms cache found at home
A KZN man and his son have allegedly been caught with arms and explosivesin their family home. ||| Durban - A Durban man and his son was expected to appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Monday...
View ArticleFive in court for NFP murders
Five people accused of killing two National Freedom Party members have appeared in court. ||| Durban - Five people accused of killing two National Freedom Party members appeared in the Tugela Ferry...
View ArticleSpeedsters get steep fines
Two men were fined R20 000 each for speeding in KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend. ||| Durban - Two men were fined R20 000 each for speeding in KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend, transport MEC Willies Mchunu...
View ArticleCourthouse killing condemned
Political parties have condemned the shooting of an Inkatha Freedom Party member in front of police and television cameras. ||| Durban - An Inkatha Freedom Party member was shot dead outside the...
View ArticleOnlookers shocked by killing at court
Bongani Hans had just finished interviewing NFP councillor Mzonjani Zulu when he pulled out a gun and fired two shots. ||| Durban - It was always going to be a tense situation. But nothing could have...
View ArticleSpeedsters fined R20 000 each
KZN’s MEC for transport has cracked the whip over two drivers who trapped traveling at speeds in excess of 200km/h. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - Two men were fined R20 000 each for speeding in KwaZulu-Natal at...
View ArticleBulls wade into school of Sharks
Sixteen thousands tickets; two superb rugby teams; one humdinger of a Curri Cup semi-final between the Bulls and the Sharks. ||| Durban - Sixteen thousands tickets; Two superb rugby teams; One...
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