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Verulam community wants #DurbanBombs suspects off the streets
Verulam community members who have gathered outside the local magistrate’s court, north of Durban say KwaZulu-Natal has no place for extremism. They are calling the bomb scare suspects appearing in court today to be denied bail.
Dr. Hardcastle on expertise offered by National Snakebite Advisory Group
A team of doctors will now be offering their services, on an advisory pro bono basis, to other practitioners and hospitals when dealing with cases of snake bites. Dr. Hardcastle says the group of professionals will be consulting on a voluntary basis.
Acting boss, Mark Kingon apologises on behalf of SARS leadership
Acting Sars Commissioner, Mark Kingon has apologised unreservedly before the Nugent Commission of Inquiry for the failing leadership at the revenue service. The Inquiry is investigating allegations of misconduct at SARS.
KZN COGTA preparing for severe weather this summer
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal says its Disaster Management Teams and programmes will be enhanced in the coming months to deal with the effects of climate change. The department says it is preparing for possible increases in flooding, severe thunderstorms and lightning this summer.
What to expect at this year's UKZN Mechanical Engineering Open Day
Final-year mechanical engineering students will unveil their engineering designs at UKZN's Open Day tomorrow. Dean of the School of Engineering on what to expect…
Shannon Purchase on fundraising initiative for Brad
Brad Pruchase's sister, Shannon has told Newswatch the efforts that have gone into raising funds for his surgery.
Witness talks details moments of fear in case against Durban-based pastor
State witness, Cheryl Zondi has told the Port Elizabeth High Court of many moments that she felt afraid - during the case against a Durban-based Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso.
Booysen on case against former NPA boss, Shaun Abrahams
Former head of the KZN Hawks, Johan Booysen says while the criminal case against him and his former colleagues of the Cato Manor Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is still before the courts, he's confident an application they've launched against former NPA boss Shaun Abrahams - challenging his 2016 decision…
Motorists stuck in traffic for hours in Cosatu-led fuel protest on on N3
Motorists have been left frustrated after being stuck for hours on the N3 near the Mariannhill Toll Plaza. Hundreds of people have been protesting against the rising fuel prices in a Cosatu-led march.
Phoenix community wants an end to crime
Phoenix residents gathered outside the Verulam Magistrate's Court - north of Durban say they're tired of crime in the area.
Newborn baby found in pit toilet on north coast
IPSS Medical Rescue's Paul Herbst explains incident after baby found in pit toilet on north coast.
'Suspect was selling body parts for at least 4000 Rand'
The police's Thembeka Mbhele says a man's due to appear in the Margate Magistrates Court soon on charges of being in illegal possession of human body parts.
19 suspects in Durban bomb threats in court
Some 19 people - arrested in connection with the series of bomb threats in and around Durban over the last few months - will make their first appearance before a Verulam magistrate today. National Hawks spokesperson, Hangwani Mulaudzi
'Stakeholder engagement crucial in positioning IsiMangaliso'
Newly elected CEO at IsiMangaliso Wetland Park, Sbusiso Bukhosini says they want to ensure that they continue to build relationships with their stakeholders.
Family dissapointed Miguel Louw case bail outcome
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Nene tells Commission of first encounter with Guptas
Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene, has told the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture that although he'd met the Guptas - it was only on a greeting basis. Nene told the Commission that he'd met the members of the controversial family - after a state dinner.
Phoenix residents want bail denied for Durban triple murder accused
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Durban motorists react to rising fuel prices
Motorists are today facing record high fuel prices. Petrol went up by 99 and 1-Rand a litre at midnight. Diesel increased by a whopping R1,24.
SADTU addresses issue of violence in KZN schools
SADTU in KZN says the Education Department's budgetary cuts are partly to blame for the increasing violence at schools. There have been fatal stabbings at two KZN schools recently while in the North West, a teacher was killed allegedly by a 17-year-old school boy. The teacher union's Nomarashiya Caluza…
Sasco clarifies KZN universities' election loss
The South African Students Congress says the media has blown its recent SRC losses in KZN universities out of proportion. Sasco's Lusanda Zwane has however admitted to problems which have contributed to their losses.