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IFP confident that power-sharing agreement in KZN will be a success
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says that he has full confidence that the power-sharing agreement reached between political…
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SA authorities making inroads in crackdown on cross-border vehicle smuggling syndicate in KZN
A notorious cross-border vehicle smuggler and hijacker has been sentenced to 53 years in prison in northern Kwazulu-Natal (KZN). Sipho…
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Mixed reactions on freshly-announced provincial government in KZN
Political parties in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have expressed conflicting views on the newly-elected provincial government. This follows the appointment of a…
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KZN police launch manhunt for gunmen linked to murder of 6 women, 2 children
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police have launched a manhunt for gunmen linked to the murder of six women including a five and…
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New KZN Premier Thami Ntuli prioritizes fighting crime
Six women have been killed in a shooting in Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Newly-sworn in KZN Premier Thami Ntuli revealed…
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‘Coalitions are not a new phenomenon in KZN’
As political parties prepare to go into coalition in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), we take a step back into…
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Fikile Mbalula says Jacob Zuma will face ANC’s disciplinary hearing
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that even with their “40% elections results” the disciplinary hearing against “defiant” former President…
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KZN police say they’re ready amid post-elections unrest threats
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police said that alarming social media messages warning of possible unrest post-elections were not particularly concerning as the…
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Ace Magashule’s ACT has more to worry about than lack of votes
It’s not all roses and sunshine for Ace Magashule’s African Congress for Transformation (ACT) party. By late Friday, a small…
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MK party continues to take significant lead in KZN as election results roll in
The 2024 general election results for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) continued to come in on Thursday afternoon. By late Thursday afternoon, former…
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2024 elections: IFP rallies supporters at finally election rally ahead of Wednesday’s polls
The stage is set in Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal (KZN), where thousands of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters will gather for…
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‘There was nothing suspicious about group’ – Neighbors of 4 suspected criminals killed by KZN police speak
Neighbours of the four suspected criminals shot and killed by police in Kwaximba, in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) say there was nothing…
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Three suspects arrested in connection with murder of Rand Water exec Teboho Joala
Police have arrested three men in connection with the assassination of a Rand Water executive and his bodyguard in January.…
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Heavy rains cause significant damage on KZN’s south coast
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) authorities say flooding on the south coast has caused significant damage in the town of Margate. Emergency teams…
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Dr Ismail Vadi: Rise of MK party phenomenal, but its personality politics
With the national and provincial elections looming, former Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Dr Ismail Vadi said while the…
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Prof Seepe: Jacob Zuma is a magnet that pulls crowd, ANC should be worried about him being on ballot paper
According to political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe, there is concern within the ANC regarding the presence of former President Jacob…
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Police pay last respects to KZN colleague slain in the line of duty
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police gathered in Tongaat on Saturday to bid their final farewell to their slain colleague, Sergeant Sibongiseni Khoza.…
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KZN police & community policing groups equipped with tools to quell rampant crime
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police have welcomed the crime-fighting tools from the provincial government. The KZN government on Friday handed over 85…
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4 life terms for a man who gunned down 3 Mkhize family members in KZN
A 35-year-old man who gunned down three members of the Mkhize family in an ambush in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has been…
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Court hears payment dispute arose after suspects ‘killed’ Senzo Meyiwa on Kelly Khumalo’s order
There was an alleged payment dispute between the five men accused of killing former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa after…
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eThekwini Municipality: Workers’ strike severely impacting daily operations
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provincial government says a protest by Durban Solid Waste Workers is taking a toll on the City…
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Rhino poaching crisis worsens with 62% of deaths recorded in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Environmental Minister Barbara Creecy disclosed distressing statistics which paint a grim picture of the ongoing rhino poaching crisis in KwaZulu-Natal.…
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KZN constable who allegedly raped colleague released on bail
A 26-year-old student constable from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has been arrested for the alleged rape of his colleague. The incident allegedly…
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Two suspects awaiting extradition from Eswatini not connected to AKA murder
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police have dismissed allegations that two suspects awaiting extradition from Eswatini have been arrested in connection with the…
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Storms leave parts of Tshwane in the dark, while several houses in KZN destroyed
City of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink has called on residents to be patient as the city works to restore power…
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Disaster teams on high alert after SAWS issues thunderstorm & heavy rain warning for KZN
Residents in central parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are warned to brace themselves for severe weather likely to cause damage on…
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Protests over water woes continue in parts of Durban
Thursday marked day three of ongoing protests over rampant service delivery issues in suburbs north of Durban. The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)…
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All beaches in the north closed until further notice, says eThekwini municipality
The eThekwini municipality in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has said all beaches are closed in the north, with Umgababa Beach being the…
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3 more lives lost as heavy rains continue to batter parts of KZN
The inclement weather in parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has claimed three more lives as the province continues to be battered…
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Search for missing 15-year-old swept away on KZN’s south coast continues
The search for a 15-year-old who went missing while swimming on the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) south coast entered its second day…
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President Ramaphosa hails SA legal team as it argues case at International Court of Justice
African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the South African legal team for representing the country well in…
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KZN COGTA MEC’s visit expected to yield solution following Ladysmith floods
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Cooperative Governance MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi is expected to visit Ladysmith on Wednesday following more devastating floods. Ladysmith was…
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KZN woman who was shot dead at her Pinetown home laid to rest
A woman from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) who was shot and killed at her home in Pinetown was laid to rest on…
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KZN’s adverse weather conditions leave 40 dead & many displaced since December
Since the start of the festive season, inclement weather in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has resulted in the deaths of 40 people…
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Julius Malema decries KZN murder rate
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has raised concern over what he’s called a lack of breakthroughs in murder…
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RIP: eThekwini mayor hails Mbongeni Ngema as a trailblazer in entertainment
Mayor of eThekwini, Mxolisi Kaunda has hailed legendary playwright Mbongeni Ngema as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. The 68-year-old…
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KZN govt concerned about persistent harsh weather conditions in the province
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government has raised concern over persistent harsh weather conditions in the province. This week alone, four people…
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N3TC: Reckless driving primary contributor to road accidents this festive season
The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) said reckless driving has contributed towards the alarming number of serious and fatal road crashes…
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Baby born to 14-year-old KZN girl fuels concerns over scourge of underage pregnancies
The youngest mother to give birth to a new year’s baby in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) was a 14-year-old girl, which has…
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Gauteng Health MEC to welcome babies born on New Year’s day
With the dawn of 2024, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will welcome the new babies born in…
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Dube-Ncube appeals to community to report missing members following Ladysmith floods
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has urged Ladysmith community members to come forward and report people who may have gone…
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Calls for a special official funeral for Mbongeni Ngema
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) has written to the Presidency requesting that late musician and playwright…
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KZN floods: Victim presumed to have possibly drowned found alive at home
As disastrous weather wreaks havoc across the country, one person believed to have drowned in devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)…
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Man accused of decapitating mother & sister to represent himself in court
The court appearance of a man accused of killing his mother and sister has been postponed due to outstanding DNA…
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Manhunt underway after mother & daughter injured in Durban drive-by shooting
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police are investigating double counts of attempted murder following the shooting of two women in Durban’s Springfield Park.…
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ANC KZN says Elias Mkhize accused of double murder should not be granted bail
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) says double murder accused Elias Mkhize should not be granted bail. Mkhize,…
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Heavy rains in Dundee cause extensive damage leaving over 1 000 people displaced
Severe weather conditions left some KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) residents stranded in the Dundee area, in the northern part of the province.…
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KZN officials condemn murder of ex-TV anchor & spokesperson Jeffrey Zikhali
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police have confirmed the death of former television sports presenter Jeffrey Zikhali, who was shot dead in Empangeni.…
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Velenkosini Hlabisa of IFP praises political tolerance level at KZN’s registration stations
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) president Velenkosini Hlabisa has praised the level of political tolerance shown by parties as they canvassed…
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IFP urges KZN premier to release investigation report into R2.1 billion doomed school nutrition tender
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has called on KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube to release the investigation report into the…
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