Durban schoolboy still fighting for his life after stabbing incident at West Ridge High School

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An aspiring pupil's dreams have been interrupted as he fights for his life in a Durban hospital after being allegedly attacked by an assailant armed with a weapon ...

All eyes on premier Ntuli's SOPA amid rising challenges

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Ntuli is under heavy scrutiny to account for the promises he made during his first SOPA last year, following his unanticipated ascension to the plumb Premier’s position ...

Grieving mother calls for urgent relocation after deadly floods in Durban

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Now, as the destitute residents of the transit camp in Lamontville, who warned of a looming disaster last year, live to tell the harrowing tale following the death ...

Grieving mother calls for urgent relocation after deadly floods in Durban

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Now, as the destitute residents of the transit camp in Lamontville, who warned of a looming disaster last year, live to tell the harrowing tale following the death ...

Probe launched into death of five-year-old boy allegedly struck by scholar transport

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The chilling incident happened outside Phiwokuhle Qophelo Nzuza’s school, Orissa Primary School, in Isipingo, south of Durban, leaving fellow pupils and teachers ...

Tragedy strikes Lamontville as heavy rains claim lives amid previous community warnings

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They warned that disaster loomed, as many homes, made of corrugated iron, sat less than ten metres from the banks of the uMlazi River, where the five people met ...

The Pencil Club shuts its doors amid financial difficulties

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The Pencil Club, an exclusive networking club in Durban, has closed its doors leaving employees in financial distress

Closure of the Durban’s Pencil Club leaves workers in financial turmoil

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On Tuesday, the workers, which included waitresses, bartenders, cleaners and chefs, were up in arms after their February salaries, which they expected on 25 February, ...

Brazen suspect arrested after robbing an elderly man

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A joint effort by the private security company Ensure Security and other law-enforcement authorities led to the arrest of the suspect, who was later handed over ...

IFP leads powerful march to save Ithala Bank from potential liquidation

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Ithala Bank is locked in a legal brawl with Prudential Authority, which is an entity of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

IFP members march through Durban to protect Ithala Bank

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The Prudential Authority, an entity of the South African Reserve Bank, is behind the application of the liquidation of Ithala Bank.

AfriForum accused of sabotaging Ithala Bank as community rallies against liquidation

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Mfeka claims that the group is conspiring to facilitate the bank's impending liquidation through its ties with the repayment administrator, Johan Kruger, appointed ...

Phumlani Mfeka's resignation shakes MKP amid internal turmoil

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In his resignation letter, Mfeka, the founding member of the MKP, claimed that the party had veered off from its founding principles and values.

Public support grows for Ithala Bank amid liquidation case

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This has ignited a fervent mobilisation effort among political parties, traditional leaders, and community activists aiming to prevent what many believe would be ...

Trump’s divisive rhetoric threatens unity in South Africa - analyst

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The group of Afrikaners chanted the banned old national anthem, Die Stem, with some of them hoisting the old national flag as they marched to the US Embassy.

Parties welcome ‘long overdue’ SIU probe of eThekwini's water and sanitation unit

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The municipality, which is the only metro in KwaZulu-Natal, is governed by the ANC-IFP and EFF coalition and boasts a cool budget of R67. 2 billion for the 2024/2025 ...

Water crisis leaves Ndwedwe villagers sharing rivers and ponds with livestock

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As the situation escalates, community leaders and residents are calling for urgent government intervention.

IFP claims victory in uMhlabuyalinga Ward 15 by-elections, ousting the ANC

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The IFP staged an impressive comeback, winning 48% of the votes in Ward 15, a significant increase from their disappointing 29% in the May general elections.

Manhunt launched for hijacking suspects after dramatic shootout in Inanda

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According to reports from Empire Protection Services, the alarm was raised by Netstar Tracker, which allowed security teams to pinpoint the last coordinates of the ...

Taps run dry for three weeks at Prince Mshiyeni Hospital

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Aggrieved employees downed tools on Monday morning, calling on the provincial Department of Health, led by MEC Nomagugu Simelane, to remedy the situation.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns from EFF due to strained relations with Julius Malema

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As the dust settles from this resignation, all eyes will be on Ndlozi as he navigates his next steps amidst a continually changing political landscape.

Trump's funding freeze raises concerns over climate initiatives in disaster-prone KZN province

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US President Donald Trump's drastic aid cuts pose severe risks to South Africa's climate change initiatives. As KwaZulu-Natal grapples with the fallout from this ...

UKZN’s Professor Bhimma receives international recognition for paediatric nephrology contributions

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This award recognises his exceptional professional career and significant contributions to paediatric nephrology.

Ithala Bank's battle for survival draws champions from all corners

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The legal bout initially scheduled for late last month, has been postponed to next month, increasing the tension and stakes involved for Ithala.

Disappointment for elderly pensioners as Ithala bank struggles with cash withdrawals

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Its clients came from all walks of life, including small business owners, young families, farmers, and elderly people who had relied on Ithala to help secure their ...