2 Howick farm murderers sentenced to life imprisonment

2 Howick farm murderers sentenced to life imprisonment

On 27 October 2022, the Pietermaritzburg High Court convicted and sentenced two men to life imprisonment for murder, housebreaking, robbery and unlawful possession of...
Two Avoca armed robbers shot dead, KwaMashu shootout

Two Avoca armed robbers shot dead, KwaMashu shootout

At 06.30 this morning, 1 June 2018, police officers who were on the trail of armed robbers responsible for robberies at Avoca yesterday were...
Wanted armed robber busted by response officer after stabbing victim

Wanted armed robber busted by response officer after stabbing victim

Excellent observation skills by a Blue Security armed response officer resulted in the successful apprehension of a suspect who was wanted for armed robbery...
Dogs rescued in house fire, Verulam. Photo: RUSA

Dogs rescued in house fire, Verulam

Two dogs were rescued during a fire at a home on Deepdale Place in the Chubbies Garage area in Verulam. At approximately 12:24 on 9...

Woodlands shop owner stabbed in face after confronting shoplifters

Shoplifters allegedly spotted in the act of stealing assaulted a shop owner in Woodlands, leaving him with stab wounds to his face on Saturday...
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Mxolisi Kaunda inspects KwaMashu protest area

Following his media briefing on the recent unfortunate incidents of protests in KwaMashu, Richmond Farm and Inanda, MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison,...
Manhunt launched for suspects who shot and killed four people in Umlazi

Manhunt launched for suspects who shot and killed four people in...

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed four people at the Uganda informal settlement in Umlazi...
Man critical after a number of shots fired at his vehicle, Pietermaritzburg

Man critical after a number of shots fired at his vehicle,...

A 48-year-old man was left seriously injured on the morning of 20 March 2020, following a shooting incident on Chapel Street in Pietermaritzburg CBD. ER24...

Concerns over Kwazulu-Natal matric exams

Fears are looming that KwaZulu-Natal could see yet another disastrous matric examination. The South African Democratic Teachers Union in KwaZulu-Natal said that pupils had been...
Rape of girl (11), uncle sentenced to life imprisonment

Rape of girl (11), uncle sentenced to life imprisonment

On 16 May 2022, the Nquthu Regional Court sentenced a 35-year-old uncle to life imprisonment for rape. His sentence came after the court heard...
Police officer arrested for assaulting his girlfriend

Police officer arrested for assaulting his girlfriend

The Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has reiterated that no one is above the law, including police officers. This comes after...
Kidnapping and rape of girl (18), Greytown sheriff sentenced

Kidnapping and rape of girl (18), Greytown sheriff sentenced

On 22 August 2022, the Greytown Regional Court convicted and sentenced Zakhele Ndlovu (57) for rape, sexual assault and kidnapping after the court heard...