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KZN pupil to appear in court for setting principal’s car on fire
A KwaZulu-Natal pupil is expected to appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court after allegedly setting the principal’s car on fire.…
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Principal killed while intervening in alleged domestic dispute at school in KZN
A KwaZulu-Natal principal has been fatally shot, allegedly when he tried to intervene in a dispute between a gunman and…
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Its OVER as Uzalo’s Simphiwe Majozi (Sbu) seriously cheats & abuses his politician Girlfriend
Uzalo actor Simphiwe Majozi, has been exposed by his girlfriend, now ex, for allegedly abusing her both physically and emotionally.…
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Alleged July unrest instigator Mdumiseni Zuma’s trial delayed, once again
The trial of one of the alleged July unrest instigators in KwaZulu-Natal, Mdumiseni Zuma, has been delayed yet again. Zuma’s…
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Jacob Zuma Foundation to study ruling on R6.5 million VBS Mutual Bank loan
The Jacob Zuma Foundation said that it would study a judgment by the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, which has ruled…
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VBS can seize Jacob Zuma’s assets to repay Nkandla loan
The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has ruled that VBS Mutual Bank can seize Jacob Zuma’s moveable assets to repay his…
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SA’s Tete Dijana wins 95th Comrades Marathon
Tete Dijana from South Africa has won the 95th Comrades Marathon. Edward Mothibi secured second place and Dan Moselakwe third…
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Rich should form a party, says Moeletsi Mbeki
South Africa’s economic woes characterized by a lack of investment will not be addressed until the business elite find a…
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Video: Hailstorm hits parts of KZN
Residents in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, were hit by a surprise hailstorm on Monday afternoon, as the South African Weather Service (SAWS)…
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Pupils protest against school’s broken toilets, rotten food & corporal punishment in KZN
Sukuma Secondary School parents in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, have vowed to continue with protest action until their demands are met. The…
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No evidence of terrorism in SA, says Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele says there is no evidence of terrorism in South Africa. This comes after a string of…
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Unclaimed bodies piling up at KwaZulu-Natal mortuaries
Unidentified bodies are piling up and the smell is getting worse. These are the issues that employees at the Fort…
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Court battle over Nelson Mandela marathon in KZN
The Nelson Mandela Marathon, held to trace Mandela’s last footsteps before he was arrested in 1962 and sent to Robben…
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Triple murder convict gets life in prison
Convicted rapist and killer Njabulo Ndlovu was cruel in the manner in which he carried out his crime against three…
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PMB tavern shooting suspects to apply for bail next week
Four men linked to the deadly shooting at the Samkelisiwe Tavern, in Pietermaritzburg, which left four people dead appeared in…
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4 arrested for Pietermaritzburg tavern shooting
Four people have been arrested in connection with the Sweet Waters tavern shooting in Pietermaritzburg. All four will appear in…
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NFP calls for referendum on death penalty following mass shootings
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has called for a referendum on death penalty following a series of mass murders in…
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Sindiso Magaqa murder trial postponed
The Sindiso Magaqa murder trial at the Pietermaritzburg High Court was postponed to Tuesday after one of the suspects didn’t…
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Tavern shootings: Incidents are a reflection of culture of violence
The recent tavern shootings in Mamelodi, Orlando and Pietermaritzburg have thrust violence in South Africa into the spotlight once again.…
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Pietermaritzburg tavern barred from operating
The KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Authority is suspending the license for a Pietermaritzburg tavern. It was the scene of a shooting over…
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KZN man pleads guilty to PMB triple murder and rape
Njabulo Ndlovu (29), has pleaded guilty for three counts of murder and two counts of rape which he committed in…
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South Africa’s tavern shootings thrust under the spotlight
At least four establishments have been the target of mass shootings since last Friday. Questions have arisen about why taverns…
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VIDEO: Man shot at Monaco tavern in Mamelodi
A man was shot in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on Monday in yet another tavern shooting. This comes after several other tavern…
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Ex-KZN councillor survives attempted assassination – Photos
A former ward 17 councillor in Msunduzi, Pietermaritzburg, is lucky to be alive after he survived an assassination attempt on…
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2 linked to Pietermaritzburg tavern shooting arrested
Two people have been arrested in connection with the deadly Pietermaritzburg tavern shooting. Four people were killed over the weekend…
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Photos: Singer Nokwazi gets married to the love of her life in a beautiful wedding
South African House music singer and songwriter Nokwazi Dlamini has married the love of her life. Nokwazi and her long-time…
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4 dead and 8 injured in Pietermaritzburg tavern shooting
Another four people are dead after a shooting at a Pietermaritzburg tavern in KwaZulu-Natal. Eight others were rushed to the…
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WATCH: Tamia Mpisane slaps haters in the face amid Sithelo’s claims against her husband
Mzansi influencer, Tamia Mpisane decided to silence trolls on her Instagram, who flooded her Instagram comments section with nasty words…
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21-year-old man pleads guilty to raping 4 children in Pietermaritzburg
A 20-year-old man from Pietermaritzburg has pleaded guilty to raping four children at his home on May 14, 2021. The…
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VIDEO: Brave man jumps onto the back of a truck traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on N3
A driver captured a video of a pedestrian hanging onto the back of a truck travelling on the N3. In…
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N3 near Pietermaritzburg closed after another deadly truck crash
Another accident on the N3 near Pietermaritzburg has claimed a life. The crash took place on Thursday night, and according…
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7 men sentenced for Transnet infrastructure damage
A court in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) sentenced seven men to ten years imprisonment each, with three suspended for damaging and destroying…
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PICS: SANDF fatally shoot man, recover 4 stolen vehicle near Mozambique border
The SA Defence Force (SANDF) shot dead a man when occupants of a vehicle fired at them near the Mozambique…
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Zandile Gumede and co-accused to go on trial in July
The corruption trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and her co-accused is set to start next month. Only two…
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2 arrested for alleged attack on cash-in-transit vehicle in KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested two people in connection with the bombing of a cash-in-transit vehicle and robbing guards of their…
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Operation Dudula members go all out in Pietermaritzburg
Members of Operation Dudula conducted a “blitz” in the Pietermaritzburg city centre to identify illegal and undocumented foreign nationals on…
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Probe underway into fatal N3 crash in KZN
The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department is investigating the cause of a crash in which 16 people died in the Pietermaritzburg area.…
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Horror: At least 16 killed in Pietermaritzburg crash
At least 16 people were killed in a horror crash on the N3 south in Pietermaritzburg early on Saturday morning.…
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7-year-old boy survives horror Pietermaritzburg crash
A 7-year-old boy has been rushed to the hospital after a horror multi-vehicle crash on the N3 in Pietermaritzburg. He’s…
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Update: Authorities still clearing the scene of horrific N3 accident
Emergency authorities have shared harrowing details about a multi-vehicle accident that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning…
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DA calls on SIU to investigate criminality in Umsunduzi Municipality
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal wants the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to look into unresolved forensic investigations and wrongdoing…
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One dead in truck vs bakkie collision
KwaZulu-Natal: At 06H33 Tuesday morning, Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the N3 near Liberty Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg.…
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One dead in bus vs bakkie collision
KwaZulu-Natal: At 06H33 Tuesday morning, Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the N3 near Liberty Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg.…
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Touching scenes: Mdlalose family in serious pain as they bury 6 members, 4 others still missing after KZN floods
A family of 10 members affected by the deadly floods said their wish was to bury all of them together.…
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Sihle Zikalala: Floods revealed government’s lacklustre approach in providing housing
KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala said the deadly floodwaters which ravaged the province last month have revealed the government’s lacklustre approach…
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KZN Premier Zikalala promises to find missing Mdlalose family members
Kwazulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has promised the Mdlalose family in Pietermaritzburg that four of their missing relatives will be found…
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KZN residents displaced by deadly floods seek shelter after homes swept away
Thousands of KwaZulu-Natal residents have been displaced by the torrential floods earlier this month and are now being housed in…
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Suspected killer of off-duty KZN cop expected in court today
The Hawks said a man was arrested on Wednesday for the killing of Constable Mxolisi Zuma, 29, who was stationed…
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Jacob Zuma appeal to remove Advocate Downer dismissed
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma’s request to have Advocate Billy Downer removed. The court…
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Zandile Gumede’s trial date set for 18 July
Former eThekwini mayor, Zandile Gumede’s trial date has been set. Gumede will appear in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg on…
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