Nkandla Residents in Fear as Alleged Serial Rapist Escapes Police Custody

Nkandla Residents in Fear as Alleged Serial Rapist Escapes Police Custody

The community of Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal is living in terror after a suspected serial rapist, arrested just yesterday, managed to escape police custody. Residents...
Outrage Over Death of Medical Intern Sparks Protests at KZN Hospital

Outrage Over Death of Medical Intern Sparks Protests at KZN Hospital

Medical staff at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are set to hold a picket following the death of Dr. Alulutho Mazwi,...
Mathonsi Community Receives Title Deeds to Land

Mathonsi Community Receives Title Deeds to Land

In a landmark moment for justice and redress, the Mathonsi community in KwaZulu-Natal, "forcibly removed" during apartheid to make way for sugarcane plantations, has...
ANC Mourns the Passing of Women’s League Deputy President Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe

ANC Mourns the Passing of Women’s League Deputy President Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe

The African National Congress (ANC) is in mourning following the passing of its Women’s League (ANCWL) deputy president, Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, who died this past...
1 Person dies as fire destroys 22 shacks in Effingham Informal Settlements

1 Person dies as fire destroys 22 shacks in Effingham Informal...

Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim of the fire that broke out in Effingham Informal...
Deadly Shack Fire Claims One Life, Displaces Dozens in Durban Informal Settlement

Deadly Shack Fire Claims One Life, Displaces Dozens in Durban Informal...

A devastating overnight shack fire at the Effingham informal settlement in Durban North has left one man dead and more than 20 families homeless,...
The Ministry of Police strongly condemns the senseless and brutal killing of eight people in Umlazi

The Ministry of Police strongly condemns the senseless and brutal killing...

The Ministry of Police strongly condemns the senseless and brutal killing of eight people—six men and two women in Umlazi, KZN last night. It is...
Man Shot Multiple Times Outside Tuck Shop: Amouti - KZN

Man Shot Multiple Times Outside Tuck Shop: Amouti – KZN

A 24-year-old man was killed outside his father’s tuck shop in Amaoti - KZN this afternoon (Saturday). Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were...
Post-Traumatic stress for children and traffic officers, who witnessed decapitated bodies from Empangeni horrific road accident

Post-Traumatic stress for children and traffic officers, who witnessed decapitated bodies...

Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: We have reached the final stage of our week of mourning as we lay to rest nine church members who...
Rising Violence in KwaZulu-Natal: Are Police Losing the Battle Against Crime?

Rising Violence in KwaZulu-Natal: Are Police Losing the Battle Against Crime?

The province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is grappling with a surge in violent crimes, particularly mass shootings, raising concerns over law enforcement’s ability to curb...
ARTsolar obtained a court order in March against a journalist and whistleblowers gagging them from making allegations against the company. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Local solar panel manufacturer imports 99% of its product, court told

ARTsolar obtained an interim court order in March gagging businessman Brett Latimer and others. At issue is the extent to which ARTsolar can...
Hawks Arrest Suspect for Drug Dealing in Pietermaritzburg Bust

Hawks Arrest Suspect for Drug Dealing in Pietermaritzburg Bust

Hawks Arrest Suspect for Drug Dealing in Pietermaritzburg Bust Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal – 16 May 2025 – Members of the Pietermaritzburg Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit (Hawks) arrested a 29-year-old...