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Transnet declares force majeure at Richards Bay terminal after port fire
South Africa’s monopoly port operator Transnet late Friday declared a force majeure at its Richards Bay Bulk Terminal, it said…
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Residents & businesses demand powership to stave off load shedding in NMB
The Integrated Coastal Energy Alliance (ICEA), Nelson Mandela Bay residents, and local businesses being represented in the Maritime Business Chamber…
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Questions over Karpowership’s power generation licenses
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse is demanding to know why the Karpowership generation licenses were approved. Nersa on Tuesday approved…
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Nersa approves generation licenses for Karpowership SA
The National Energy Regulator has approved three-generation licenses for Karpowership South Africa. The floating power ship provider has been granted…
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KZN cash guard accused of stealing R2 million arrested after 4 years on the run
A cash-in-transit guard, accused of stealing millions of Rands during a routine drop off in 2017, has been arrested. Four…
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Power disruptions force Transnet to delay offloading trains
Power disruptions have forced Transnet to delay offloading from trains for 10 hours, at the country’s main coal export terminal…
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Richards Bay Minerals & Sokhulu community agree on the way forward
Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) would soon be fully operational as affected parties signed agreements this week to address community issues.…
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SAPS investigating 151 murder cases in KZN and 16 in Gauteng after violence
Government on Wednesday said the South African Police Service (SAPS) was currently investigating 151 cases of murder in KwaZulu-Natal and…
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SA violence: Transnet dealing with bottlenecks as supply routes reopen
Heavy bottlenecks are among the challenges being dealt with at the ports of Durban and Richards Bay as Transnet rushes…
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Ex-KZN premier Ben Ngubane dies from Covid-19
Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Ben Ngubane has died after contracting Covid-19. Melomed in Richards Bay confirmed that Ngubane, 79, passed…
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KZN traffic police officer dies after being run over while manning speed trap
A KwaZulu-Natal traffic officer died while manning a speed camera operation on the N2 in eMpangeni, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, after…
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KwaZulu-Natal Housewife wins R56 million Powerball jackpot with a R7.50 ticket
Well of late it seems as if KwaZulu-Natal has the plug when it comes to Powerball jackpots. In recent weeks…
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DA calls on President Ramaphosa to approve SIU probe into powerships deal
The DA on Sunday said its leader John Steenhuisen will write to President Cyril Ramaphosa requesting him to authorise the…
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Tragedy as elderly KZN woman mauled by her own pitbulls
It was a busy weekend for South Africa’s emergency services as multiple incidents were reported across the country. In KwaZulu-Natal…
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Woman serious after being mauled by pet dogs
KwaZulu-Natal: At 16H30 Sunday afternoon Netcare 911 responded to a dog bite at a residence in Meerensee Richards Bay. Reports…
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Richards Bay’s Mhlathuze Water hailed as one of the leading SOEs
Municipalities that do not pay their water bills were crippling infrastructure to sustain water delivery services to residents and businesses…
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Traffic expected to pick up on N3 as holidaymakers return
High traffic volumes are expected on the N3 highway on Monday, as holidaymakers return to Johannesburg after the long weekend.…
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Former SA President Jacob Zuma and his Wife hospitalised
Former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma is reportedly admitted to hospital after he tested positive for Covid-19. According to…
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Man drowns while swimming with brother in Richards Bay
A 32-year-old man drowned at Alkantstrand in Richards Bay on Sunday evening while swimming with his brother. According to the…
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7th suspect arrested in asbestos corruption case
A seventh suspect has been arrested in connection with the R255-million Free State asbestos corruption case. The suspect handed himself…
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3 appear in court after drug busts in KZN
Three suspects were arrested in two separate incidents and appeared in court on Wednesday after police officials in the KwaZulu-Natal…
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Video: Man shot dead at Lakeside Mall parking lot
The motive of the incident is unknown at this stage. A man was shot dead in what seems to be…
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Two left fighting for their life after being shot multiple times
KwaZulu-Natal: At 11H45 Tuesday morning Netcare 911 responded to reports of a shooting opposite a shopping center on Kruger Rand…
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Man survives multiple gunshots in Richards Bay taxi-related shooting
The non-fatal shooting occurred at around midday on Tuesday. A man was rushed to the hospital after he sustained multiple…
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Probe under way after two Tanzanian nationals thrown off ship in KZN
Police and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) are investigating after two Tanzanian nationals were thrown off a Panamanian…
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Zanele Mbokazi involved in a horrific Car accident – Pictures
Just a few weeks ago another local celeb, Vusi Nova was involved in a car accident after his car he…
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Mediator appointed in Richards Bay Minerals violence
The KwaZulu-Natal government has appointed a mediator to help resolve a deadly succession battle in Richards Bay. Mining giant, Richards…
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Six-year-old girl drowns at Richards Bay beach
A six-year-old girl has drowned in the sea at Richards Bay in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)…
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KZN’s Naval Island closed to the public with immediate effect
The decision was taken by Transnet National Authority, after numerous cases of littering, unruly behaviour and general inappropriate use of…
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Police officer arrested for murder of two brothers after argument over too much noise
A KwaZulu-Natal police officer is facing two charges of murder after he allegedly shot and killed two brothers in Nseleni,…
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KZN beachgoers warned of high tides, rough seas ahead of long weekend
High tides and rough seas are expected along Durban beaches on Thursday and Friday. Durban beachgoers have been cautioned to…
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Father allegedly kidnaps newborn baby in Durban
A six-day-old baby was allegedly abducted from her home close to Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal during the early morning hours on…
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Transnet eyes Richards Bay port for new liquefied gas hub
Transnet on Tuesday signed a multi-million rand cost-sharing agreement with International Finance Corporation to fund a feasibility study for the…
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Courier driver critical after being shot in hijacking
Due to the nature of the man’s injuries, a medical helicopter was called to the scene to airlift him to…
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Interesting things to do in Richards Bay
You may be forgiven for having Richards Bay off your radar when it comes to domestic travel but rest assured…
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