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KwaDukuza stresses importance of railway safety
The KwaDukuza Municipality says it's intensifying its campaigns around railway safety. It comes after three pedestrians were struck by trains while trying to cross the railway at Shakaskraal in three separate incidents within one week. One of the accidents resulted in a fatality.
Top officials hold talks over Australia's cricket cheating scandal
Australia's Channel Nine Producer, Will Dempsey, says Australian fans and sponsors are irate following a cheating scandal involving Australia's cricket coach, Darren Lehmann and skipper Steve Smith.
KZN Education probes misuse of funds at Durban school
A team of investigators are heading to a Durban high school to look into claims that irregular payments of almost a million rand were made to some teachers. The department's Enoch Nzama…
Family desperately searching for missing KZN officer, wife
The family and friends of an officer - who went missing in Dundee - along with his wife and a friend - say they will not lose hope of finding the three. Juggan's son, Ramil has spoken to Newswatch, listen here.
UPDATE - Fatal Mtwalume crash
KZN RTI has released the details on the crash this morning where a taxi ploughed into a group of people killing four including two school children on the R103 near Mtwalume - on the South Coast
COGTA in KZN says lightning conductors are being installed, urges communities to help speed up process
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The IFP in KZN wants lightning conductors to be installed in rural areas
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DUT inaugurates new Chancellor
The Durban University of Technology has appointed its new Chancellor. Nonkululeko Nyembezi was inaugurated at the university's Fred Crookes Sports Centre last night.
KZN Human Settlements MEC, Ravi Pillay on land expropriation without compensation
KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements MEC, Ravi Pillay says land expropriation without compensation should not cause panic among communities.
Abahlali besemJondolo on land expropriation without compensation
Shack dwellers movement, Abahlali basemJondolo believes the talk around land expropriation without compensation is just a ploy by government to attract more votes during next year's election.
UPDATE: Phoenix assault victim takes first steps in hospital
The Phoenix girl at the centre of a brutal assault video that shocked KwaZulu-Natal has taken her first steps since being admitted to a Durban hospital. The 4-year-old was left unconscious after being assaulted, allegedly by her mother and her partner last month.
KZN weather forecast for Saturday, 24 March 2018
East Coasters can expect a break from the heavy rain that has been falling across KwaZulu-Natal for the last few days. The South African Weather Service says most areas can expect partly cloudy conditions today.
Justice served in Durban animal cruelty case - SPCA
A Mariannhill woman has been slapped with a fine of R4 000, after leaving her ailing 11-year-old dog to suffer without veterinary care for months. The Kloof and Highway SPCA, Inspector Petros Simamane says their teams stumbled upon the elderly Dobermann Cross - named Donna - while doing routine inspections…
KZN police probe death of elderly man
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Two accused in couple's kidnapping case to apply for bail
The two co-accused - Sayfydeen del Vecchio and Fatima Patel - in the kidnapping case of an elderly UK-born couple in northern KZN will make a formal bail application next month.
Heavy rainfall expected across KwaZulu-Natal, SAWS issues weather warning
The rainy conditions being experienced across most of the KwaZulu-Natal appear to have set in for the next few days. The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for heavy rainfall that could lead to localised flooding today and tomorrow.
Motorist speaks of delays in Newlands East traffic
Durban motorist, Sizile Dimba says she had to make U-turns this morning as Dumisani Makhaye Drive, Newlands West Drive and Fosa Road were closed to traffic. Community members in Newlands East blocked roads early this morning.
'We feel our rights being violated'
Workers have been making their way through the streets of Durban - calling for government to help put an end to mass job losses. These workers say they feel their rights are being violated. More local and international news with Newswatch at 3pm.
Satawu says employer wants to take negotiations forward
Trade union, SATAWU's Zanele Sabela says they are working closely with police after property was damaged during this morning's protest at the Umvoti Toll Plaza.
Former Health MEC, and HOD committed perjury - Moseneke
Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke has found that former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and former Health HOD - Dr Barney Selebano lied about why the Life Esidimeni contract was cancelled.