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DUT suspends academic programme following security concerns
Durban University of Technology management has suspended academic activities at the institution following student protests today over campus security.
Former Public Protector heading to the courts
Lawyers for Thuli Madonsela are gearing up for a fight in court. Madonsela says being called a "spy" has hurt her reputation and she is not taking the accusation sitting down.
South Africans are not xenophobic: Mogoeng
South Africans are not xenophobic: Mogoeng
#CrimeStats appear low: Expert
Security expert, Johan Burger says the reliability of the country's crime stats is debatable.
Using a car seat correctly can save your child's life
Many road users do not understand the importance of strapping children securely into car seats, even of travelling for a short trip.
Paracetamol found in Natasha Conabeer's system: Family
The aunt of Durban woman, Natasha Conabeer who died in ICU yesterday says doctors found a large amount of paracetamol in her niece's system.
I was told I'm so talented I never needed a matric: Motsoeneng
Former SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng has lashed out at those who have accused him of lying about having a matric certificate.
Rape accused Nicholas Ninow pleads guilty
Ninow has pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, the possession of drugs and defeating the ends of justice. State prosecutor, Dorah Ngobeni explained the charges in court earlier.
Family confirms Natasha Conabeer's death in hospital
University of KwaZulu-Natal student, Natasha Conabeer, who was found this weekend after missing for weeks, has died in hospital.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says men must take responsibility for their actions
Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation saying South African men must take responsibility for their actions.
#ZandileGumede fully behind eThekwini leadership
Former eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede says she is fully behind the candidates set to take over as the municipality's new leaders.
Mother of murdered Wyebank children heartbroken
The aunt of the four Wyebank children found murdered, allegedly by their father, says no parent deserves to go through what her sister is experiencing right now. Four-year-old Kuhlekonke, six-year-old Khwezi, 10 year-old Spesihle Mpungose, and their 16-year-old sister Ayakha Jiyane, were found dead yesterday.
ANC KZN chairperson Sihle Zikalala promises residents and businesses a better eThekwini
With eThekwini's new Mayor taking charge tomorrow, the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has promised the municipality's residents and businesses a better city.
DA calls on Ramaphosa to address violence in SA
As South Africans make pleas and express outrage under #DearMrPresident today, DA leader Mmusi Maimane is calling on Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation amid the violent events that have enveloped the country.
South Africa's economy expands during Q2
South Africa's economy expands during Q2
ANC to meet over #ZandileGumede debacle
Senior ANC members from Luthuli House will meet the party's KwaZulu-Natal's leadership today to discuss Zandile Gumede's refusal to go. The embattled eThekwini Mayor withdrew her resignation last week, on the eve of a council meeting to elect and swear in the City's new leadership.
Newswatch @ 4pm
News just in from the Pinetown Magistrate's Curt - The man dubbed the Durban highway rapist has been sentenced to 32 life terms.
Hate speech: Adam Catzavelos and SAHRC reach settlement
Adam Catzavelos and the South African Human Rights Commission have reached a settlement in the businessman's hate speech case.
Transport commits to getting all illegal and unroadworthy vehicles off the roads
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says illegal and unroadworthy vehicles must be taken off the road. He was speaking in Gauteng at the launch of a revised taxi recapitalisation programme.
ANC suspends ill-disciplined members over eThekwini, Msunduzi protests
The ANC's Mdumiseni Ntuli says the party has suspended members behind mass protests in eThekwini and uMsunduzi.