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Nine due in court following violent protests in Richards Bay
Nine people are due to appear in court today facing charges of public violence after dramatic protests in the Richard Bay CBD yesterday. Police say a man was detained for allegedly carrying a dangerous weapon.
Umgeni Water says tap water from extracted from Inanda dam remains safe
Umgeni Water says it's monitoring the river system following Dusi spill. Umgeni Water has confirmed oil and caustic soda that flowed into the Umsunduzi River has reached a point of the Inanda dam.
Umgeni Water: Tap water remains safe to drink following Dusi spill
Umgeni Water has confirmed oil and caustic soda that flowed into the Umsunduzi River has reached a point of the Inanda dam.
Jiba wanted me gone: Former prosecutions boss, Mxolisi Nxasana
Former prosecutions boss, Mxolisi Nxasana says the reason he was removed from his position was because former deputy NPA head, Nomgcobo Jiba wanted him gone.
SAPS signs new contract for rape kits
The SAPS says the three-year contract it has signed with a new supplier for rape kits will see 13 types of these forensic exam tools being rolled out to police stations countrywide.
Resident complains of Mobeni chemical smell
Management at Safripol Durban says, while investigations are under way to establish the cause of Friday’s incident at the resin and fibre factory, it wants to reassure communities that all operations at the plant are under control.
Call made for Public Protector to step down
Several organisations are marching to the Office of the Public Protector today to call for her to step down. Busisiwe Mkhwebane has lost a number of legal battles recently, with some judgements delivered with cost orders against her.
Police activated following Soweto looting
Gauteng police have been deployed to parts of Soweto this morning, where incidents of looting were reported last night.
KZN needs to be a step ahead in reducing impact of climate change: Zikalala
KZN needs to be a step ahead in reducing impact of climate change: Zikalala
LISTEN: Durban residents welcome redeployment of eThekwini mayor
The ongoing political developments in eThekwini and Msunduzi have KwaZulu-Natal residents and communities talking.
EFF hopes ANC developments will usher in better service delivery
The EFF's Mlebuka Hlengwa says they are happy the ANC has finally seen the light. He hopes the new ANC EXCO members will be more community-focused.
DA says it's concerned by Zandile Gumede 'redeployment'
DA eThekwini caucus leader, Nicole Graham says while the party welcomes the decision on Gumede, her being redeployed is an issue.
IFP reacts to Zandile Gumede sacking as eThekwini mayor
IFP KZN leader, Velenkosini Hlabisa says the removal of Gumede and Njilo are long overdue.
Court rules in favour of Ramaphosa against Public Protector
The Public Protector has received another blow in the courts, with another ruling going against her today.
Truck drivers condemn Ladysmith protests
A truck drivers' union says it condemns the disruptive protests that blocked a route between Ladysmith and Newcastle in northern KwaZulu-Natal this week.
Massive python returns to Waterfall gardens
KwaZulu-Natal snake catcher, Nick Evans has been in the thick of it again this weekend. Evans caught and removed a massive python from a home in Waterfall last night.
Massive python wrestled out of Waterfall home
KwaZulu-Natal snake catcher, Nick Evans has been in the thick of it again this weekend. Evans caught and removed a massive python from a home in Waterfall last night.
Adam Catzavelos case: Magistrate recuses himself over concerns of bias
The magistrate who was meant to preside over the discrimination and hate speech case between the South African Human Rights Commission and Adam Catzavelos has recused himself over concerns of bias.
SAPS deployed after protests erupt near Ladysmith
Ladysmith police are currently monitoring the situation on the R103 in the Roosboom area in northern KwaZulu-Natal, where protest action erupted this morning.
Internal probe into kidnapping case involving Inanda police officers
The four SAPS officers and a security guard who were arrested on charges of kidnapping this week will remain behind bars until their next court appearance. Spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says an internal investigation will be conducted.