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6 men charged with human trafficking 2 woman from India to SA expected in court
Six suspects linked to the human trafficking of two Indian nationals are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court…
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University of KZN student raped allegedly by 3 men while returning to her residence
A student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Pietermaritzburg campus was allegedly raped in the early hours of Friday morning. The…
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University of KZN sets up GBV Investigations Unit
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has ramped up its efforts to fight gender-based violence. On Thursday, the university launched a specialized…
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5 arrested after students go on rampage at UKZN’s Pietermaritzburg campus
Five suspects have been following protests at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Pietermaritzburg campus. There were also disruptions at Howard campus…
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University of KZN issues notice for students to vacate residences by end of June
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has issued a notice to students to vacate residence by the end of the month. The…
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UKZN to step up safety measures after armed gunmen storm bus, rob students of cellphones & laptops
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has vowed to step up security measures following an armed robbery aboard a bus this week.…
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UKZN students to appear in court
Two University of KwaZulu-Natal students are expected to appear in court on Monday. They were arrested on Thursday during a…
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KZN Education Dept concerned over lack of improvement in matric maths results
The unsolvable maths question in last year’s matric exams may have contributed to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education failing to…
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Pali Lehohla: Current ANC not what veterans envisioned
Former Statistician-General Dr. Pali Lehohla said the current African National Congress (ANC) is not what the party’s veterans would have…
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Next week’s national strike by public sector unions could worsen the economy, Economists warn
The planned nationwide strike by public sector unions that are at odds with the government over salary increments has been…
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Diep City actress Luyanda Shezi opens up on how she rejected R5 000 per week to be a tlof tlof worker
25-year-old Diep City actress Luyanda Shezi has detailed how she escaped being a s.e.x slave. It happened between 2017 and…
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Update: Dumisani Ngobesi offered permanent job and funding for studies
Dumisani Ngobese, a University of KwaZulu-Natal graduate has had a happy ending after his graduation photos went viral on Friday…
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Heartbreaking scenes: UKZN student Dumisani Ngobese could not afford to buy suit for his graduation
People on social media have been left teary-eyed by the heartbreaking story of a University of KwaZulu-Natal student Dumisani Ngobese…
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ActionSA announces Makhosi Khoza replacement for eThekwini council slot
Two days after announcing the axing of Dr Makhosi Khoza as their member and councillor, ActionSA has confirmed that Busi…
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Corruption leading to a loss of trust & confidence in public institutions, says Deputy PP
Deputy Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka says unethical behaviour in the form of maladministration, including indifference and corruption, were key…
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University of KZN closes its Howard Campus until further notice
The University of KwaZulu-Natal had decided to shut its Howard College campus and urged students to remain at home. Normah…
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University of KZN condemns violent demonstration & destruction of property at Westville campus
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has condemned the violent demonstration and destruction of property which occurred at its Westville Campus on…
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Parliament fire suspect to appear in court
A man will appear in court on Tuesday in connection with the fire that engulfed Parliament on Sunday. The 49-year-old…
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Enoch Godongwana appoints 3 black women to key positions in finance ministry
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has appointed three black women to key positions in the finance ministry. Godongwana’s appointments of Thabi…
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Trio sentenced for robbery and murder of former UKZN professor
The three men who pleaded guilty for robbing and murdering a retired University of KwaZulu-Natal professor have been sentenced to…
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COVID-19: Experts warn against easing of restrictions
President Cyril Ramaphosa is widely expected to relax lockdown restrictions. But, some medical experts warn it may be too soon.…
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Education Department’s plans to cancel school holidays met with outrage
The department of basic education’s proposal to cancel October school holidays has outraged parents, teachers, and unions while experts advise…
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University of KZN professor says Ivermectin has a positive impact on COVID patients
The debate over the use of Ivermectin is continuing. A healthcare researcher said that COVID-19 vaccines were the only way…
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University of KZN in dire need of human body donations for studying
The University of KwaZulu-Natal says it is faced with a critical shortage of human body donations for the use of…
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Blade Nzimande calls on university vice-chancellors to curb destruction of property
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has called on university vice-chancellors to tighten security measures at higher learning institutions. The minster…
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University of KZN suspends classes for a week amid national shutdown of universities
As the country braces for the planned shutdown of all the universities by students fighting for free education, the University…
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University of KZN suspends several medical school staffers over irregular student admissions
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) said that it had suspended several staff members at its medical school after being singled…
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Traditional leaders express concern over body swopping at KZN funeral parlours
Traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal have raised concerns over incidents of bodies being swopped at funeral parlours, which has led to…
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UKZN suspends re-opening of campuses
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has suspended its re-opening on January 4. In a statement issued at the weekend, a spokesperson…
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Durban University of Technology ranked among Top 5 universities in SA
After an annual global survey a Durban university made it into the top five in the country for the first…
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Cops launch search for missing UKZN medical student
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of a University of KwaZulu-Natal medical student who has been missing for more than three weeks.…
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University of KwaZulu-Natal has received an ultra-fast Covid-19 test kit
The College of Health Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has received an ultra-fast Covid-19 testing kit. According to…
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Blade Nzimande condemns violent university protests
Violence and the destruction of property will not be tolerated at tertiary institutions, according to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande…
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UKZN workers demand salary increase, improved safety
Amid violent student protests at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, workers are now also demonstrating. The employees are demanding a 10…
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UKZN staff vow to bring university to stand still
Classes were meant to resume today, but students and staff were a no-show at lecture halls. Staff at the University…
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UKZN management, staff & SRC at odds over the resumption of classes
In a statement, UKZN registrar Dr. K Cleland said that negotiations between the SRC and management would resume, along with…
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UKZN obtain court interdict stopping student protests
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has obtained a court interdict, stopping students from protesting at the institution. Students have been demonstrating…
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UKZN suspends academic activity for the week
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has suspended all academic activity for the rest of the week. Students have been protesting against…
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Jacob Zuma calls in sick for court appearance
Former President Jacob Zuma is set to miss his court appearance on Tuesday. Three sources close to Zuma say the…
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Police out in force at UKZN after another morning of violence
Police armed with anti-riot gear are out in force at the University of KwaZulu-Natal after around 100 students burnt bins…
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