Murder, rape accused defends himself
A man accused of killing his girlfriend and raping a child took over his defence in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. ||| Johannesburg - A man accused of killing his girlfriend and raping a child took...
View ArticleInterviews for eThekwini posts start
The process of filling senior critical posts in the eThekwini municipality is under way, say officials. ||| Durban - The process of filling senior critical posts in the eThekwini municipality is under...
View ArticleDurban’s worst traffic offender owes R195K
As Durban reels from being owed millions in unpaid fines, it’s the taxi industry that tops the worst offenders list. ||| Durban - Ten Durban minibus taxis owe the city R1.6 million in unpaid fines and...
View ArticleKilling by Shaka ‘fascinated’ axe accused
Joseph Ntshongwana was reportedly enthralled by the legend of King Shaka’s murder of a pregnant woman. ||| Durban - Alleged serial killer Joseph Ntshongwana had a fascination for King Shaka because of...
View ArticleHusband’s poisoning appeal fails
The man convicted for conspiring to murder his “naggy” wife, has been denied leave to appeal the judgment and sentence. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - The Pietermaritzburg man convicted and jailed for seven years...
View ArticleEzemvelo staff sworn to secrecy
All employees of the provincial conservation agency Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife have been ordered to sign a Declaration of Secrecy. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - All employees of the provincial conservation agency...
View Article8 arrested after hostel violence
Police have arrested eight people after violence erupted in KwaMashu, Durban leaving a journalist’s car in flames. ||| Durban - Police have arrested eight people for public violence and malicious...
View ArticleKhoza eyes return to politics
Former Albert Park councillor Vusi Khoza, who was convicted of public violence, could be angling for a return to politics. ||| Durban - Former Albert Park councillor Vusi Khoza, who was given a...
View ArticleAccused bank spotter granted bail
A municipal internal auditor, alleged to have been in a gang that robbed people carrying large sums of money, is out on bail. ||| Durban - An eThekwini municipal internal auditor who is alleged to have...
View ArticleKZN players ready for blind cricket cup
Armed with their bats and South African flags, three members of the KZN Blind and Deaf Society jetted off to India. ||| India - Armed with bats and South African flags, three members of the...
View ArticleAgency meant to help farmers, sinks
A government agency set up to rescue struggling black emerging farmers is itself sinking in debt. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - A government agency set up to rescue struggling black emerging farmers is itself...
View ArticleMan survives savage attack
A father of two is recovering after four armed men beat him with a hammer, suffocated him and tried to saw off his finger. ||| Durban - A Hillcrest father of two is counting his blessings after...
View ArticleR10bn coastal resort building halted
A land claim headed by a fraud accused has halted development of a billion-rand resort which offered claimants free houses. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - A billion-rand resort at Blythedale on the North Coast...
View ArticleSutcliffe turns up heat in R10m lawsuit
Former eThekwini municipal manager Michael Sutcliffe has given Durban city officials one last chance to plea before proceeding. ||| Durban - Former municipal manager Michael Sutcliffe is turning up the...
View ArticleRe(a)ddy to trawl for Diwali comments
A businessman has received flak from some Hindus for refusing to let the matter of derogatory comments on Diwali rest. ||| Durban - Two more people have been charged with crimen injuria and a hospital...
View ArticleHelderberg: Victim’s sister still wants answers
After 25 years of waiting Jenny Baldwin, whose brother died in the Helderberg plane crash, wants answers. ||| Durban - After 25 years of waiting, Jenny Baldwin, whose brother, Geoffrey Birchall, died...
View Article2012 could see 600 rhino poached
With an average of 49 rhino poached per month, SA could end up with the unenviable figure of 600 – or more – poached. ||| KwaZulu-Natal - With an average of 49 rhino poached a month, and with just over...
View ArticleTwo held after matric papers stolen
A Department of Education employee who allegedly sold eight matric exam papers to a number of pupils in KZN has been arrested. ||| Durban - A Department of Education employee who allegedly stole eight...
View ArticleAxe murder accused ‘appeared possessed’
A woman allegedly kidnapped and raped by a former Blue Bulls player recounts her ordeal. ||| Former Blue Bulls' rugby player Phindile Joseph Ntshongwana appeared to be possessed by satan, the Durban...
View ArticleRape accused wants to query victim
A man accused of raping a six-year-old girl in 2006 wants to cross-examine her during his trial. ||| A man accused of raping a six-year-old girl in 2006 wants to cross-examine her during his trial, the...
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