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Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says loadshedding has been reduced by 600 hours over the past year. Website

KwaZulu-Natal's police chief says there is no truth to reports the hitmen behind the murders of rapper AKA and Tebello Motsoane have been arrested in eSwatini. Website

Four of the victims of a fatal bus crash in northern KZN remain in hospital. Website

Special votes and home visits for this year's general elections will take place 27 and 28 May. Website

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party Youth League is calling for the scrapping of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. Website

A woman is making her first appearance in a Durban court in connection with the murder of her cop fiance. Website

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says they are seeing improvement in the performance of generation units. Website

The police ministry's hit back at claims of state resource misuse levelled against Minister Bheki Cele. Website

Three foreign nationals are due line up in court today in connection with the murder of a German tourist in Limpopo: Website

Police in KZN are seeking assistance in locating a suspect linked to the murder of three family members in Eshowe north of the province. Website

Hawks officials in KZN say they're working on tracking down more suspects following the murder of a police officer in Estcourt. Website

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The following story carries details of child abuse and will upset some readers. A Tongaat mother has been arrested after her six-year-old son was severely beaten. Website

A Durban man whose car was stolen at gunpoint says he told himself in that moment to stay calm and not be a hero. Website

The 29th of May has been proclaimed as voting day. Website

As the ANC gears up for the launch of its election manifesto in Durban tomorrow, KZN youth say they want workable action plans instead of just another list of promises. Website

The decision to deny bail to the husband of slain Amanzimtoti pastor Liezel de Jager has been hailed as a win for justice. Website

A court in the Eastern Cape's sentenced the Enyobeni tavern owners to a fine of R5 000 each or 100 days behind bars. Website

The IFP in KZN's urging investigators to build a solid case against those responsible for the murder of its Estcourt leader, Mthokozisi Sithole. Website

eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says he cannot confirm if sabotage is the main issue behind Durban's water woes - adding that the matter's been handed over to authorities for investigation. Website

The N3 Toll Concession says traffic volumes into Durban are picking up. Website

Msunduzi's Municipal Manager says he's seeking legal advice after he was given an ultimatum by a council probing financial misconduct allegations against him. Website

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Fikile Mbalula says former ANC president Jacob Zuma is strengthening the hand of the party's opponents Website

Frustration is growing in the Amanzimtoti Magistrate’s Court as the handing down of the bail decision for the man accused of murdering his pastor wife has been hit with more delays. Website

Investment and building wealth have taken a back seat as South African consumers focus on trying to get by. Website

The President has urged male traditional leaders to open up dialogues with other men to help stop gender-based violence. Website

A manhunt is on for two suspected cash-in-transit robbers whose alleged accomplices were killed during a gun battle with police in the south of Durban. Website

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KZN's north-western parts, including Ladysmith and Newcastle, are on alert for a severe thunderstorm heading their way. Website

The husband of slain Amanzimtoti pastor Liezel de Jager will hear the outcome of his bail application this morning. Website

Trade union giant SAFTU's has criticised Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's annual budget speech saying it wasn't a win for employment. Website

An eThekwini Municipal employee linked to the theft of CCTV cameras has been charged with breaching cybercrime laws and theft. Website

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The Independent Electoral Commission says it'll be pulling out all the stops for the General Election. Website

Two eThekwini municipal employees have been arrested for allegedly stealing diesel. Website

The DA's application to have the ANC's cadre deployment policy declared unconstitutional has failed in the High Court in Pretoria. Website

Annual consumer inflation has climbed for the first time in two months. Website

The Zululand District Municipality has appealed to the Education Department to intervene, after 16 schools were damaged during a storm in Nongoma. Website

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa says it's alarmed by the rise in the country's unemployment rate. Website

The eThekwini Municipality says it's just getting started with catching dodgy employees involved in criminality. Website

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver his 2024 budget speech today. Website

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The South African Human Rights Commission says it will meet water experts early next month to help solve the water supply problems in eThekwini. Website

South Africa's Ambassador to the Netherlands has told the International Court of Justice that Israel is applying an even more extreme version of apartheid in Palestine than South Africa experienced before 1994. Website

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has spoken of the threat the energy crisis poses to investment in the country. Website

The Automobile Association's urging the Finance Minister not to increase the fuel levies when he tables the budget on Wednesday. Website

Unemployment in South Africa has gone up. Website

Parents at a Pietermaritzburg school are demanding that disciplinary matters involving three senior staff be speedily resolved. Website

Police are probing the death of a man whose body was found floating in a stream in Pietermaritzburg. Website

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Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of over R17 million from a fund at the Department of Justice's Pietermartizburg office. Website

A Durban couple has spent part of their weekend behind bars after a pregnant woman was assaulted at a shopping centre, west of the city. Website

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A Reservoir Hills councillor has been addressing residents from the Umgudulu Informal Settlement who took part in protest action along the M19 this morning. Website

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Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan believes SAA can turn its financial life around. Website

KZN Cogta officials say the heavy storm that lashed the province's northern areas, over the weekend, brought down some communication lines. Website

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The KZN Liquor Authority says trading in illicit alcohol has escalated in the province. Website

Former president Jacob Zuma has been sacked as the KZN chair of the South African National Civic Organisation. Website

A 13-year-old Gauteng primary school pupil has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting his principal. Website

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says AmaZulu King Misuzulu is entitled to appoint himself chair of the Ingonyama Trust. Website

More than 7 700 people were murdered in South Africa between October and December. Website

eThekwini's northern water pipeline is going to be shut down for 24 hours from Tuesday evening. Website

One political analyst believes the ANC currently does not have anyone to replace President Cyril Ramaphosa. Website

The family of a Cowies Hill man, reported missing a week ago,says they're battling to come to terms with his death. Website

eThekwini's warning residents in Durban's central and southern parts of possible water restrictions today. Website

Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube's dismissed claims by the local government association that not enough is being done to stem the scourge of political killings in KZN. Website

President Cyril Ramaphosa's acknowledged that access to clean, running water has been one of the most challenging issues facing people across the country. Website

Striking uShaka Marine World staff members are gearing up for a protest march in Durban. Website

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The South African National Defence Union is calling for a thorough probe into the killing of two South African peacekeeping soldiers in the DRC. Website

EFF leader Julius Malema has accused eThekwini's city manager of incompetence - and says Musa Mbhele is behind the City's service delivery failures. Website

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The recent killing of an elderly man in Durban's Morningside suburb highlights the endless battle against crime in the area, according to Ward 27 councillor, Ernest Smith. Website

A woman has pleaded for the safe return of her sister who went missing in the south of Durban over the weekend. Website

A Durban centre for the homeless says the scorching heat in KZN today will be particularly hazardous for those on the streets. Some parts of the province are expected to reach highs of nearly 40 degrees. Website

Two South African soldiers have been killed in the DRC. Website

Fuel prices are about to hit the accelerator, again. Website

You've been asked to keep hydrated and limit your exposure to the sun today. Website

SALGA in KZN's called for random police raids as a dedicated task team works to crack politically-motivated murder cases. Website

The DA in KZN says it's disappointed by its failed attempt to have the eThekwini council dissolved. Website

If you're quenching your thirst with water from home spare a thought for the residents in Durban's northern areas still battling with dry taps. Website

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A study by the South African Medical Association says doctors in this country are underpaid. Website

Some of the debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament this afternoon has focussed on Israel's war against Hamas. Website

The KZN chair of the South African Local Government Association has taken issue with an ANC MP's comments about the electricity crisis. Website

Investigations are under way after the discovery of the bodies of a mother and a child in Pietermaritzburg. Website

The head of eThekwini's Water and Sanitation Unit insists there's transparency around the City's water tanker operations. Website

A German financial services provider is warning that South Africa could experience another bout of social unrest in the run-up to this year’s elections. Website

The South African Local Government Association has described as unjustified the decision to place the Abaqulusi Municipality under administration. Website

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Nine people are due to line up in a Gauteng court tomorrow after the discovery of what police are describing as a 'super' drug lab in Krugersdorp. Website

The eThekwini Metro Police Department says the driver taxi who ran over one of its officers in Chatsworth had been issued a traffic summons. Website

IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says the ANC did not solely rule South Africa between 1994 and 2004, and so cannot claim credit for the progress of the country during that time. Website

Police are working to track down a gang that killed a man in a drive-by shooting in Richards Bay. Website

The leader of the DA has vowed the party will expose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s alleged role in state capture. Website

A metro police officer has been hospitalised with serious injuries after he was mowed down by a minibus taxi in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Website

Doctors in Maritzburg have given KZN Health SEVEN days to respond to a list of working conditions grievances. Website

The National School Nutrition Programme's called on KZN Education to speed up its recruitment drive for new programme monitors. Website

The family of a Cowies Hill man who went missing last week is appealing for any information that would assist the police in their investigation into his disappearance. Website

Quality assurance bodies say they're still receiving reports of parents and prospective students falling prey to bogus tertiary institutions: Website

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There's a manhunt for a gunman who shot two people at a funeral in Ladysmith. Website

KZN Childline says its Durban offices were stripped almost bare by robbers over the weekend. Website

Police in KZN have confirmed the arrest of the father of a 14-year-old Umhlali girl who was reported kidnapped last week. Website

The ANC in KZN says it will send party representatives to Umzumbe Local Municipality - on the south coast following the decision to suspend seven of its councillors. Website

Mango could soon take to the skies again. Website

"We've been told go open private practices of which doesn't serve our communities or so we were told to go overseas which again doesn't serve our communities. Website

The Basic Education Minister says functioning school governing bodies play a pivotal role in how schools perform. Website

A political analyst has described the EFF's election manifesto as ambitious. Website

Medical doctors have marched to the offices of KZN Health in Maritzburg today to raise several concerns. The protest began outside UNISA on Langalibalele Street this morning. Website

uShaka Marine World is shutting its doors today until further notice. Website

The father of a teenage girl who was kidnapped in Umhlali says he's relieved his daughter has been found. Website

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The contentious Bill that proposes several changes to the Schools Act has received mixed reaction at a public hearing in Pongola. Website

KwaZulu-Natal police have nabbed a suspected hitman linked to the murder of five people on a Tongaat road last year. Website

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The ANC's National Executive Committee of the Women's League has welcomed the Durban High Court's decision to nullify the elective results of the KZN conference. Website

Despite the country having been plunged into Stage 4 loadshedding overnight, the electricity minister is adamant they are making headway in resolving the country's energy crisis. Website

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya is asking for help to fund her legal battle against regulations which have restricted her from competing internationally. Website

The Health Minister says there's still a long way to go before the National Health Insurance Bill comes into effect. Website

A conservation group in Bisely in Martizburg says giraffe poaching has increased over the past three months. Website

Some KZN residents say they've been left somewhat disappointed by the president's State of the Nation Address. Website

KZN transport officials are appealing to witnesses who have information about a deadly shooting in Mtubatuba to please come forward. Website

A State of the Nation Address far removed from the reality of many South Africans. Website

President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised South Africans that HIS government has set out a clear plan to end the rolling blackouts. Website

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The former mayor of KZN's Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality has been sent to jail for five years after being convicted of fraud. Website

The youth want jobs while other South Africans are desperate for basic services like reliable water supply. They are some of the issues they want the President Cyril Ramaphosa to address in his speech on the state of the nation. Website

The eThekwini mayor says he's confident they'll meet the deadline to restore water supply in the northern areas of Durban. Website

Opposition parties say they aren’t expecting any fireworks from President Cyril Ramaphosa when he takes to the podium this evening to deliver the State of the Nation Address. Website

President Cyril Ramaphosa won't be seeing red when he delivers his State of the Nation Address this evening. Website

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala says the President is likely to announce more interventions to deal with construction mafias when he delivers his State of the Nation Address this evening. Website

KZN police have made another copper cable bust the second this week. Website

A truck safety programme has been launched in an effort to reduce crashes caused by driver fatigue. Website

A manhunt has been launched after an IFP councillor and a child were gunned down in Mtubatuba. Website

South Africans will be looking to President Cyril Ramaphosa this evening to provide solutions to the country’s sluggish economic growth and unemployment crisis. Website

Two suspected copper cable thieves nabbed at a scrapyard in Queensmead are out on bail. Website

A political analyst says plans to urgently address the challenges around the provision of basic services to communities should be top of mind for the president when he delivers the State of the Nation Address. Website

East Coasters have heaped praise on Bafana Bafana for their stellar performance at the Africa Cup of Nations. Website

The South African Medical Association Union is accusing the government of failing to show any urgency in dealing with the unemployment of health professionals, particularly doctors. Website

According to DebtBusters, 2023 was among the most difficult financial years that South African consumers have endured since democracy. Website

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Two senior KZN officials implicated in the blankets and PPE procurement scandal have been reinstated by the provincial Department of Social Development. Website

The eThekwini Municipality says teams are on the ground assessing the damage caused to a pump station in Amanzimtoti's in Athlone Park. Website

The Competition Commission will approach the Constitutional Court as it seeks to appeal the decision by the Competition Appeal Court in the currency manipulation scandal. Website

Activists at Operation Bobbi Bear say they hope the family of a slain pastor receives justice as soon as possible. Website

There's a heavy security presence in the Cape Town CBD, in preparation for tomorrow night's State of the Nation Address. Website

Some Durban motorists say they're worried about future fuel price shocks. Website

Disaster management teams are assessing the damage caused by severe thunderstorms in Escort, Ulundu and Abaqulusi. Website

KZN police say two suspects had a hard time explaining how R2.7-million in Eskom and PRASA copper cables landed in their hands. Website

Parliament has introduced some new rules ahead of tomorrow's State of the Nation Address. Website

KZN Education says it's launched an investigation into claims a teenage girl took her own life in the south of Durban after being bullied by a teacher. Website

The Independent Electoral Commission says there are now over 27 million registered voters on the roll after the past weekend's registration drive. Website

The Amanzimtoti man accused of the murder of his pastor wife will find out in two weeks' time whether or not he's been given bail. Website

A pupil has died and two others have been injured after being struck by lightning in Dannhauser in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Website

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of being all talk and no action. Website

The commission of inquiry into the deadly Johannesburg CBD fire has heard that government officials visited a hijacked building to canvass for votes. Website

The construction of a new Oxford Freshmarket in Amanzimtoti has been given the go-ahead by the KZN MEC of Environmental Affairs. Website

We start with news just in, you're going to have to fork out more for fuel. Website

eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says they are exploring ways to supplement its current water supply. Website

We have got a few hours left to fill up before February's hefty fuel price hikes kick in. Predictions are that we could be paying 60c more for a litre of both petrol and diesel. Website

Civil action group OUTA says it is not backing down despite an order to pull its damning Nsfas report from its site. Website

The Health Minister has acknowledged the need for more employment opportunities in public health care. Website

Residents in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been warned to brace themselves for more severe thunderstorms and possible heavy rain tonight. Website

Athlone Park residents in Amanzimtoti are the latest community to demand action over water supply shortages. Website

KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating two separate weekend incidents in which women and young children were killed. Website

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Cosatu says the latest national minimum wage will help boost the economy. Website

Young people registering to vote for the first time say they want to make their voices count in this year's elections. Website

KZN police have launched an investigation into a double murder in Phoenix, north of Durban. Website

If you have bought peanut butter from Pick n Pay, you have been asked to please check if your jar is affected by a product recall. Website

The IEC says its final voter registration weekend got off to a solid start. Website

South Africans are in high spirits after Bafana Bafana defeated Cape Verde to advance to the semi-finals at AFCON. Website

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says there is no secret to South Africa's success at the AFCON tournament. Website

A political analyst says there is no need to question the credibility of the IEC. Website

A police manhunt is under way for the gunmen who killed two women in their home in Hluhluwe. Website

The DA in KZN says it wants to take legal action to have eThekwini's water licence removed. Website

Thousands of voting stations across the country have opened for the IEC's final voter registration drive. Website

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An undisclosed amount of cash has been stolen from the offices of the Endumeni Municipality in Dundee. Website

NPOs in KwaZulu-Natal say while there are still some gaps, they welcome what they see as an improvement in the government's tranche payment system. Website

KZN police say a man has confessed to killing his girlfriend in the south of Durban. Website

The Jacob Zuma endorsed new political kid on the block is on a drive to recruit members in Durban. Website

uMhlathuze's mayor says the City's hoping to soon implement its plan to start charging trucks carrying coal into the Port of Richards Bay. Website

An elderly woman is being treated for critical injuries in hospital after being run over by her car in Hillcrest, west of Durban. Website

Maintenance work in Howick by Eskom technicians has knocked out power and water to several areas. Website

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New global cancer cases will rise to more than 35 million in 2050. Website

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says South Africa's latest global corruption index ranking is not an accurate reflection of the situation in the country. Website

The eleven parties in the Multi-Party Charter For South Africa have encouraged South Africans to vote in this year's general elections. Website

The State is yet to verify the personal details of the man charged with the deadly Johannesburg CBD fire that left scores of people dead. Website

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor has questioned the perceived delay by the International Criminal Court in issuing an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Website

With the government struggling to ensure reliable supply of two of the most essential services, opposition parties have been critical and sharing how they believe the problems can be solved. Website

The NSFAS application period for 2024 has been extended by another two weeks. Website

Water challenges in eThekwini have put a damper on student registrations at Umlazi's Mangosuthu University of Technology. Website

Motorists on the south coast are being asked to plan their trips around a total road closure on the CH Mitchell Bridge. Website

Drugs seized during major police busts in Durban recently have been destroyed. Website

The Electoral Commission says it's set up temporary facilities in areas where voting stations were damaged during recent storms in KZN and Gauteng. Website

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Cyril Ramaphosa says the sole intention of the new break-away parties is to erode the ANC's support. Website

A crime expert says South Africa's crime intelligence agencies do not have the capacity to fish out those who masterminded the July 2021 unrest. Website

As South Africans continue to feel the water shortage pinch, the ANC Commission on Basic Services says loss of water due to ageing infrastructure is adding to the supply problems. Website

The case against 65 people accused of instigating the July 2021 unrest in KZN has been postponed to April. Website

The City of Umhlathuze says it will approach the private sector to help fund the relocation of its airport. Website

The National Consumer Commission says by law, consumers cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to their property once it is signed over to a service provider. Website

South Africa's corruption perception index has dropped to its lowest in 12 years. Website

Taxi council Santaco has condemned the actions of some operators in Maritzburg, who downed keys in protest yesterday. Website

Police divers have recovered the body of a man who drowned at a lagoon [Glenmore Lagoon] in Port Edward, on the south coast. Website

A non-profit representing business community member is seeking a contempt of court order against the Cooperative Governance Minister. Website

A giant sinkhole has partially swallowed a car in Malvern, south of Durban. Website

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The ANC has confirmed Jacob Zuma's immediate suspension from the party. Website

Rights commission, the CRL has released its findings into the racial tensions that boiled over in Phoenix, north of Durban, during the civil unrest in July 2021. Website

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa's criticism of Israeli military offensive in Gaza should not be seen as antisemitism. Website

A security officer who was wounded during this morning’s cash heist in the Durban CBD has died in hospital. Website

The SA Human Rights Commission says it's found no evidence linking the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma to the 2021 July Unrest. Website

A compulsory module on gender-based violence racism [xenophobia] and homophobia is being piloted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Website

One person's been killed, and two others wounded in what's appears to have been a cash heist in the Durban CBD this morning. Website

The 2021 July unrest that brought parts of KZN and Gauteng to their knees is back under the spotlight. Website

KZN detectives are probing three separate murder cases after attacks in Durban over the weekend. Website

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President Cyril Ramaphosa believes the International Court of Justice's ruling on Israel's war in Gaza has vindicated South Africa, while Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says the State's commitment to international law is unwavering. Website

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa's case against Israel in The Hague was about ensuring that international bodies carry out their responsibility to protect citizens. Website

The International Court of Justice has made several orders in relation to Israel's war in Gaza. Website

The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide in Gaza. Website

The AmaZulu throne battle is headed for the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. Website

The government is being urged to regulate the usage of hubbly bubbly and vaping products amid health concerns. Website

Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor says South Africa is hopeful the International Court of Justice will rule in favour of justice. Website

We start on the KZN south coast where disruptions on some roads in Margate have been linked to a taxi feud. Website

eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda says the death-toll from the recent heavy rains and floods that hit eThekwini stands at nine. Website

An economist says one message was clear...during the Reserve Bank's Repo rate announcement yesterday: Website

The bail application of Werner de Jager the husband of slain Amanzimtoti pastor Liezel de Jager is to continue today. Website

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The eThekwini mayor has this afternoon spoken about the latest round of water outages that have hit various parts of Durban. Website

The repo rate has been left unchanged at 8.25%. Website

Two eThekwini groups fighting for access to water for their communities say their meeting with the SA Human Rights Commission this week was a step in the right direction. Website

Health Minister Joe Phaahla has welcomed a donation of health equipment meant to help strengthen the public health system. Website

There has been a delay in the Labour and Employment Minister's efforts to set aside a multi-million-rand jobs contract. Website

R90 million worth of drugs have been destroyed in Cape Town. Website

The Automobile Association says tougher action's needed to reduce the number of deadly crashes on our roads. Website

There's been a shooting near Pinetown this morning. Website

A non-profit fighting gender-based violence says the country needs to introduce MORE regulations targeting child abuse abuse online. Website

If you're hoping for some interest rate relief it's coming but not today: Website

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eThekwini Municipality says it will need an estimated R1.4 billion to cover the costs of the damage to municipal infrastructure following the recent heavy rains. Website

Three people have been killed in a multiple vehicle crash on the N3 at Town Hill near Pietermaritzburg. Website

The mental health of the Amanzimtoti man accused of the murder of his wife has come under scrutiny in court. Website

Fuel stations in KZN have now also been implicated in the mixed fuel scandal. Website

The ANC in KZN says several members who've been participating in the activities of other political parties have been suspended. Website

1 427 people were killed on the country's roads during the latest festive season. Website

The husband of slain Amanzimtoti pastor Liezel de Jager is back in court today for his bail application. Website

eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda has urged residents in Durban's northern parts to disconnect their static water tanks from the city's reticulation system. Website

A suspect linked to the murder of a police officer's son in KwaMashu is due back in court on Friday. Website

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The South African Human Rights Commission has this afternoon been meeting with officials from eThekwini Municipality and Verulam residents over prolonged water outages. Website

It's emerged scores of fuel stations in South Africa have been selling dodgy diesel. Website

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says universities and NSFAS must pay outstanding 2023 allowances to students. Website

Three people linked to a northern KZN company alleged to have been running a pyramid scheme have been given bail. Website

Residents of Verulam's Trenance Park have been promised they will have running water in their taps before the end of the day. Website

One person has died and three others hurt in a collision on the M7 near Pinetown. Website

Police in KZN are trying to establish the motive for the killing of a senior official at Alfred Duma local municipality. Website

Basic Education's appealed to matrics who didn't make it last year to consider enrolling for the department's Second Chance Matric Programme. Website

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As the 2024 academic year kicks off, UKZN says it's there's already a rise in registration and placement scams targeting prospective students. Website

The men accused of hacking five family members to death have lined up in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court. Website

The community of Verulam is threatening to intensify their protests if the eThekwini Mayor does not meet with them soon to discuss water outages. Website

Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has confirmed the hijacked building that’s become the scene of the latest CBD fire does not have an official owner Website

There's been another taxi rank shooting in Durban this time in Umlazi. Website

Police are trying to piece together the events that led to a car veering off a bridge and plunging into a river in Kokstad. Website

KZN municipalities are being warned to start preparing for possible drought brought by the El Niño system. Website

The R102 protests are continuing, which means the busy route between Phoenix's J G Champion Drive and Verulam remains a no-go zone for motorists. Website

A local councillor's calling for an investigation into the unstable water supply in communities in and around Reservoir Hills. Website

There's growing pressure on law enforcement teams to track down those responsible for the murder of the Gumede family in Maritzburg. Website

An education expert says government needs to dissect the matric results, focusing on the quality of the marks achieved by the class of 2023. Website

The Minister of Cooperative Governance says discussions are under way on whether to declare KZN's flood-affected municipalities disaster zones. Website

Sanral's urging N3 road users to exercise caution, saying its interchange construction project, will take a few years to complete: Website

News just in from Eskom. Website

South Africans are celebrating another major win for the country. Website

An investigation's been launched after a man was gunned down in Durban's Clairwood. Website

Police Minister, Bheki Cele has instructed law enforcement officers to continue cracking down on criminals who believe the world belongs to them. Website

Police Minister, Bheki Cele has instructed law enforcement officers to continue cracking down on criminals who believe the world belongs to them. Website

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KZN's top performing matric learner has urged his fellow high achievers to give back to their schools by helping current pupils with the subjects they excelled in. Website

A North West woman suspected of killing her family members in order to claim from insurance policies has been denied bail. Website

Two suspected rhino poachers arrested in northern KZN have been remanded in custody. Website

A teacher at a Durban school that was torched this week says morale among fellow educators and learners is incredibly low. Website

KZN's Education MEC says the quality of the matric results in the province has improved. Website

There's been another fatal shooting in Inanda involving police officers and suspected criminals. Website

One of the coal export lines at Eubana outside Richards Bay has been cleared after two trains collided on Sunday. Website

KZN Cogta says it hopes the sentences handed down in the murder case of a traditional leader will help bring closure to the man's family. Website

As matric celebrations ring out countrywide education officials in KZN are marking the success of the province's top achievers in Durban this morning. Website

The murder of a family of five in Pietermaritzburg has left the Mgodini community reeling with grief. The bodies of three children were among those found at a home on Tuesday. Website

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A student from Ulundi says he still can't believe that he is one of KZN's top matric achievers. Website

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The Minister of Basic Education is announcing the official matric results this hour. Website

Water Minister Senzo Mchunu says municipalities' failure to deliver clean water to residents is inexcusable. And he's warning there'll be serious consequences for officials. Website

We're just over two hours away from finding out how the class of 2023 that wrote the National Senior Certificate exams did. Website

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the gang that was killed in the shootout with police in the north of Durban were dangerous criminals. Website

The family of slain KZN Afro-pop musician and teacher Zenzele Zibonele Gumbi - says they are shattered by his death. Website

DA MP Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned from the party. Website

There's been another accident on the M7 near Belville in Durban. Website

The Ladysmith Civic Association says residents in the flood-hit town will be taking to the streets to highlight ongoing concerns over poor service delivery. Website

Six suspects have been killed and three others arrested after a shootout with police in Inanda. Website

There's been another dog attack in Durban. Website

Education MEC Mbali Frazer's been clarifying uMalusi's explanation about the matric cheating scandal involving pupils in KZN. Website

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The search for two men who got swept away in the Mvoti River on the north coast has been suspended due to the heavy downpours. Website

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says she'll be in KwaZulu-Natal later this week to check on flood-hit schools. Website

While the rain may have put a damper on the first day of the new school year, it didn't quell the excitement of pupils and the pride of parents and guardians who saw off their little ones to big school today. Website

The family of a northern KZN woman who was stabbed to death in an apparent murder-suicide will be provided with the necessary support. Website

Tongaat residents are threatening protest action over the latest water outages. Website

Schools across KZN have been instructed to send pupils home early today due to the heavy rains. Website

A police officer has been killed in an accident on the M7 in Durban. Website

Search and Rescue officials have begun looking for two men, believed to have drowned in Groutville, on the north coast. Website

A number of children have been injured in a collision while on their way to school in Phoenix, north of Durban. Website

Teachers union, Sadtu in KZN has appealed to parents and guardians who haven't managed to enroll their children in schools yet, to approach institutions or the education department immediately. Website

Classes have begun for thousands of learners who've braved the wet weather to get to schools across KZN this morning. Website

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Police are still searching for at least four men who gunned down a traditional leader, her son and two others near Newcastle. Website

The price of fuel might go up next month. Website

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies says the decision by Cricket South Africa to relieve U-19 player David Teeger of his captaincy is anti-Semitic. Website

The matter of the driver of one of the vehicles involved in a crash that claimed the lives of six of Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga's relatives has been pushed back to next month. Website

A murder case is being investigated after a 25-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in KwaMbonambi, in northern KZN Website

Former President Thabo Mbeki has added his voice to those calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Website

Both coastal and inland schools will reopen tomorrow unlike previous years. Website

A Criminal expert has weighed in on the case of slain Amazimtoti pastor, Liezel de Jager. Website

The SA Human Rights Commission says the provincial government must act with speed in it's response to the extreme weather affecting KwaZulu Natal. Website

Transnet Freight Rail says recovery efforts are continuing at the scene of a train collision in Richards Bay in northern KZN. Website

A Criminal expert has weighed in on the case of slain Amazimtoti pastor, Liezel de Jager. Website

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We're being told to brace ourselves for more wet weather conditions as thunderstorms are expected for the rest of the week in KwaZulu-Natal. Website

A young Durban man who lost his mother and nephew during Saturday night's storm says he's been traumatised by the loss. Website

A court has heard an Amanzimtoti man accused of the murder of his wife is now facing a more serious charge and additional counts. Website

Exam quality assurer Umalusi has put its stamp of approval on last year’s matric final exams. Website

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Four suspects including a 14-year-old are appearing in the Durban Magistrate's Court today in connection with the killing of a woman in Newlands. Website

Since October, 11 people have been arrested for allegedly selling fake matric certificates. Website

A ward councillor for Umhlanga and La Lucia says residents are picking up the pieces after their homes sustained extensive damage in this weekend's storm. Website

Search and Rescue officials are on their second day of looking for a man who's believed to have drowned at a beach on the south coast. Website

A member of SA's legal team representing the country at the International Court of Justice, against Israel says the world is now looking at the conflict in Gaza, through a legal lens. Website

A Durban man will make his first appearance in court this morning in connection with the murder of his grandfather and attempted murder of his father. Website

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There have been mixed reactions to Israel's arguments at the International Court of Justice. Website

The Alfred Duma Municipality says officials are still attempting to restore power to homes in Ladysmith. Website

Fed-up Phoenix residents will take to the streets today over water issues affecting the area in the north of Durban. Website

A political analys says the African National Congress needs to address pressing issues like it's plans to improve service deliver and end load shedding, in it's January 8th Statement. Website

One of the four fintech companies contracted to NSFAS says it's considering legal action following claims of corruption in a recent report by OUTA. Website

The International Court of Justice says it will announce its decision on the South Africa vs Israel matter in the coming days. Website

Teams on the KZN south coast are still searching for a teenage boy who disappeared in the surf while swimming at Mtwalume Beach. Website

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Israel has begun its response to the genocide accusations levelled against it by telling a UN court that it's been defending itself over the last three months... Website

Israel insists it's not seeking to destroy the people of Palestine. Website

The eThekwini Municipality has warned business owners to be cautious of an emerging scam in the city. Website

A Durban police officer is in hot water after he was caught on camera using a state vehicle for his own personal shopping. Website

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The family of a Durban woman who was killed in a car accident on the M4 freeway a day before her 32nd birthday says her death has left a void in the family. Website

The South African National Taxi Council says it's launched an investigation into a mass shooting at a Durban rank- which left three people dead. Website

The state of Palestine says South Africa took a bold and proactive step on behalf of humanity when it approached the International Court of Justice against Israel. Website

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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has denied South Africa is the legal arm of Hamas. Website

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola believes South Africa presented a compelling case against Israel at the International Court of Justice today. Website

Three people have been gunned down at a taxi rank in the north of Durban. Website

Amnesty International South Africa says the the case against Israel before the International Court of Justice is a vital step for the protection of Palestinian lives. Website

The Organization Undoing Tax Abuse says NSFAS board chair Ernest Khosa's leave of absence is a step in the right direction. Website

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has told the International Court of Justice that Hamas' deadly October attack in Israel cannot justify what South Africa believes is Israel's 'breach' of the Genocide Convention. Website

A legal advisor at the Jerusalem-based organisation ‘NGO Monitor’, believes the Israeli government will unlikely comply with any court judgment ordering it to halt hostilities against Hamas. Website

An International Relations expert says it's unlikely that South Africa's decision to challenge Israel at the International Court of Justice will affect our trade relations with the US. Website

The head of the Hawks, Godfrey Lebeya has called for speedy arrests in the murder case of a Durban based detective. Website

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Over 150-thousand South African grant beneficiaries have not been paid their social grants for January. Website

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the media as the nation’s conscience. Website

The DA in KZN has questioned the safety measures put in place for municipal officials delivering services following an attack on a Durban Solid Waste driver. Website

Motorists will have to fork out cash at the N2 oThongathi Toll Plaza from next week Monday. Website

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Three people have been killed during a shooting at a spaza shop in KwaMashu-north of Durban last night. Website

The Competition Commission says it's still studying a judgment handed down by the Competition Appeals Court. Website

A man has escaped unharmed after he lost control of his truck and ploughed into a block of flats in Durban's Cato Manor. Website

The US secretary of state has described SA's case against Israel as unhelpful in efforts to reach a peace agreement between the country and Hamas. Website

The DA in KZN says it's roped in an expert team-to investigate the murder of uMngeni Municipality Chief Whip, Nhlalayenza Ndlovu. Website

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has labelled South Africa's lawsuit filed in the International Court of Justice as atrocious and absurd. Website

The husband of slain Amanzimtoti reverend Liezl de Jager is back in the dock today. Website

A body of a man has been found along the Zimbali Beach in Ballito. Website

Loadshedding is not a thing of the past yet. Website

The DA has expressed concern over what it calls a tendency to promote English as the only language used in the country’s courts for operations and records. Website

Disaster Management teams have descended on the northern KZN town of Ladysmith after heavy rains last night left parts of the area under water. Website

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The festive season may be over but the police say their crackdown on crime will intensify. Website

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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says it's happy to meet with Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande to discuss its damning claims against him. Website

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As parts of KZN braces itself for more rain and severe thunderstorms tonight the Department of Cogta says its activated its disaster management teams. Website

Several roads in the Ladysmith city centre are waterlogged following last night’s heavy downpours in the KZN Midlands. Website

The Democratic Alliance says it will lay criminal charges against Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande amid allegations of corruption related to NSFAS tenders. Website

President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted reports that he had to be rushed to the hospital due to a medical emergency. Website

Three suspects linked to a spate of hijackings in northern KZN will appear before court on Monday. Website

Police are in Umlazi, south of Durban- where a Durban Solid Waste truck has been set on fire. Website

The Democratic Alliance in KZN has called for an urgent meeting with the eThekwini Municipality for the recent adjustment of water bills affecting thousands of residents. Website

A woman has been found dead in a car at a sports ground in Newlands East, north of Durban. Website

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Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

East Coast Radio Newswatch is the independent Durban-based radio station's news team. We are KwaZulu-Natal’s trusted news source with a focus on local, breaking news. Our bulletins run from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends and public holidays you can catch our news updates from 7am until 1pm. © East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

East Coast Radio Newswatch is the independent Durban-based radio station's news team. We are KwaZulu-Natal’s trusted news source with a focus on local, breaking news. Our bulletins run from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends and public holidays you can catch our news updates from 7am until 1pm. © East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

East Coast Radio Newswatch is the independent Durban-based radio station's news team. We are KwaZulu-Natal’s trusted news source with a focus on local, breaking news. Our bulletins run from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends and public holidays you can catch our news updates from 7am until 1pm. © East Coast Radio. Website

East Coast Radio Newswatch is the independent Durban-based radio station's news team. We are KwaZulu-Natal’s trusted news source with a focus on local, breaking news. Our bulletins run from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends and public holidays you can catch our news updates from 7am until 1pm. © East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website