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KZN Premier Ntuli condemns Tongaat toddler’s murder, says it reflects deeper societal issues
KZN Premier Ntuli condemns Tongaat toddler’s murder, says it reflects deeper societal issues! KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has called for…
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Stepfather accused of beating 7-year-old boy with panga, arrested after missing brother’s body found
Stepfather accused of beating 7-year-old boy with panga, arrested after missing brother’s body found! KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a man…
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Another deadly weekend on KwaZulu-Natal roads
Three people have died in separate road crashes on KwaZulu-Natal roads this weekend. Garrith Jamieson of ALS Paramedics said in…
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Man assaults young couple for kissing in the park
A young couple’s moment of affection turned sour when an elderly man confronted and assaulted them for kissing in a…
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Drugged teen boy stabs suspected serial rapist in KZN
A teenager from Tongaat, in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), showed valiance when he stabbed his rapist on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was…
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Gift of the Givers inundated with calls for help amid inclement weather conditions
Gift of the Givers says it’s been inundated with calls for help amidst inclement weather conditions. Heavy rains and damaging…
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Singer Thandeka Zulu’s hometown destroyed by tornado in KZN
Famous South African star, AfroSoul singer Thandeka Zulu‘s community members are among the people left destitute after their houses were…
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KZN Health says over 120 Tongaat residents treated for injuries
Over 100 people were injured following the devastating storm and tornado that struck Tongaat on Monday afternoon. Speaking from the…
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Relief efforts continue for tornado-stricken Tongaat community as death toll climbs to 5
Relief efforts are continuing in the KwaZulu-Natal town of uThongathi, commonly known as Tongaat, after a tornado ripped through parts…
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Tongaat tornado: Woman killed after wall falls on her, 16-month-old found dead in structural collapse
A 39-year-old woman was killed in a structural collapse during a storm that swept through oThongathi, commonly known as Tongaat,…
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KZN’s Tongaat hit by strong winds, causing damage to homes and infrastructure
A tornado has ruined many parts of Tongaat, in northern Durban, as extreme conditions continue in KwaZulu-Natal. The Cooperative Governance…
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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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Tongaat man dies in hospital after allegedly shooting his wife in presence of their 10-year-old daughter
A Tongaat man who allegedly shot his wife in the presence of their young daughter has died. KwaZulu Natal police…
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Firefighters battled to extinguish fatal factory fire because Verulam had no water
Firefighters struggled to extinguish a fire at a furniture factory in Verulam, north of Durban, because of a lack of…
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Police arrest suspected hitman linked to murder of taxi boss guards & 2 others
Nearly a year after a gunman killed five people and injured two others, police have made a breakthrough. Among the…
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Minister Mchunu to visit Durban north residents to solve their water woes
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu is expected to meet with Durban north residents over ongoing water availability woes this…
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Fake police officers rob on-duty cop
On Thursday a policeman on duty was robbed of his gun and cellphone during a business robbery on Ramiah Drive…
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Man buried in sand as tip-truck overturns
In a fatal accident in Emona, KwaZulu-Natal, an allegedly drunk tip-truck driver tipped over his truck causing serious injuries to…
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Tongaat Sugar saved from financial distress
Ailing sugar manufacturer Tongaat has been saved from financial distress by consortium, Vision, led by businessman of Gijima-fame, Robert Gumede.…
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KZN floods: Search & rescue teams combing Tongaat for couple swept away
While the official death toll now stands at six, search and rescue teams in KwaZulu-Natal are combing through Tongaat looking…
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eThekwini Municipality rivers could be root cause of E. coli problem
Since the beginning of the year, the quality of rivers in the eThekwini Municipality has consistently dropped with subsequent increases…
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3 die after car bursts into flames after crash on N2 near Ballito
Three people have died following a crash on the N2 between Ballito and Tongaat on Saturday morning. It’s reported that…
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Woman arrested for her grandmother’s murder 8 years after her death
Eight years after Govindamah Vengetsamy was found dead in her Tongaat home, her granddaughter has been charged for her brutal…
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Fire engulfs eleven vehicles near Tongaat, KZN
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that set 11 vehicles ablaze near Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday afternoon. IPSS…
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Bouncer & security guard killed in Durban on Heritage Day
A bouncer and a security guard were killed on Sunday night in two separate incidents in Durban, one in the…
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Man shot during N2 highway hijacking, suspect fatally wounded
A man, thought to be in his 60s, was shot in the leg during a hijacking incident on the Tongaat…
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Several recent mass shootings in KZN
Kwazulu-Natal has seen numerous violent crimes and mass shootings in the past few months. Last week, eight people were killed…
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Bodies of 2 KZN men found dumped with gunshot wounds to the head
The bodies of two men were found on a gravel road in Water Reid Road in Maidstone, Tongaat, on Tuesday…
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Santaco on attempted hit on Tongaat taxi boss
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) suspects people who were removed from a northern KwaZulu-Natal taxi association of being…
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Police confirm Tongaat shootings are linked to taxi violence
More details emerged about two shootings that left five people dead, and three others wounded in Tongaat. They were killed…
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5 killed in Tongaat shootings
Five people have been killed and three wounded in two shooting incidents in Tongaat, KwaZulu Natal. Police are investigating the…
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Man drowns at KZN beach, another fighting for his life
One man died and another is fighting for his life following two drowning incidents at KZN beaches on Friday. According…
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More water tankers for Tongaat
The Tongaat community met with Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu and the KZN government over the ongoing water crisis…
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Residents protest over water crisis in Hambanathi
Residents of Hambanathi in KwaZulu-Natal are blaming the death of a toddler on an ongoing water crisis in the area.…
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Tongaat residents vow to continue protesting over water
Tongaat residents have threatened to continue protesting until their demands are met. The Durban community has been without water for…
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Tongaat residents protest over water
Tongaat residents in KwaZulu-Natal took their frustrations to the streets on Monday. They are protesting over continuing poor service delivery.…
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Rescue teams scramble to evacuate KwaZulu-Natal residents affected by floods
The KwaZulu-Natal government says its resources have been stretched thin as it tries to limit the impact of the floods…
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Authorities monitoring high-risk areas in KZN
Authorities are on high alert amid heavy rains in parts of eThekwini. The South African Weather Service has issued a…
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SAHRC will investigate Tongaat’s water shortages
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will investigate water shortages in Tongaat and surrounding areas as residents scramble for…
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KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala addresses Tongaat residents
KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala said its taking time to get all the water tankers in Tongaat. Residents have been complaining…
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Tongaat residents plan protests over water shortages
Tongaat residents are planning to take to the streets on Thursday, in protest over water supply disruptions lasting over two…
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Gift of the Givers: Lack of clean drinking water a major concern
Relief workers in flood-hit KwaZulu-Natal are raising the alarm over water shortages. Different organizations have been working around the clock…
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Home Affairs offices reopen in KZN after flood disruptions
Home Affairs offices that were disrupted have been opened and services have been restored. The department said the Tongaat and…
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One arrested following Tongaat Capitec burglary
One person has been arrested following a burglary at Capitec Bank on Gopalall Hurbans Road in Tongaat on Friday night.…
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Man gunned down at tavern in Tongaat, KZN
KZN police are investigating a case of murder after a man was shot dead at a tavern on Friday night.…
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Citizens urged to be on alert in the wake of several drownings
There are renewed appeals for caution while swimming following several drownings and near-drownings in recent days despite lifeguards being stationed…
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Pensioner’s throat slit during home invasion in Tongaat
A 76-year-old man was found dead in a pool of blood at his Tongaat home on Tuesday evening. Prem Balram,…
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Christmas in jail for Tongaat businessman following 2011 fatal road crash that claimed 3 lives
Shalan Sewshanker, the Tongaat businessman who caused the deaths of three carpool companions, will serve 30 months in jail. The…
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KZN man fighting for his life after robbers stabbed him & attempted to steal his shoes
A 42-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition on Monday evening after he was stabbed during a robbery.…
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Taxi boss shot dead at rank in KZN
A taxi boss has been killed after being shot multiple times in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal. High-calibre rifles The 43-year-old man was…
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