Political parties positive South Africans can rebuild following days of looting

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Members of political parties in KZN believe South Africans can rebuild following days of looting and violent unrest in KZN.

Good samaritan starts sandwich challenge

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

What started off as a sandwich challenge to residents to feed poor and destitute families, has turned into a bigger project for a Chatsworth resident.

No arrests after Durban businessman shot dead at his car wash

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

KZN police have confirmed that no arrests have been made in the murder of Kevin Naidoo who was shot dead at his car wash business in Mariannhill.

Two arrested after missing man’s body found in a shallow grave

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The body of a factory cutter, who was allegedly beaten with a hammer and stabbed, was found in a shallow grave 15 minutes away from his home.

FBI roped in after five arrested with 6 050 rounds of ammunition and an AK47 in Durban

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Law enforcement officials intend to meet the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to discuss the case involving the five suspects nabbed with ammunition, an ...

Durban mom remains in wood and iron home 20 years after applying for an RDP house

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Durban mother Naseema Latiff said she had applied an RDP house with the KZN Department of Human Settlements in 1999.

Durban radio presenter pleads for help on air during armed robbery

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Management and staff at Megazone FM were left shaken after they were robbed at gunpoint at the station's premises in uMhlanga.

Family mourn the loss of brave police dog killed in the line duty

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The handler and partner of a police dog that was shot while hunting down suspects said his canine was the best in the country.

Seven-year-old boy dies after wall collapses on him

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

A Pietermaritzburg family is still coming to terms with their son's death after a retaining wall fell on him.

Community confront alleged drug runners in Wentworth

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Wentworth residents, angered by random shootings and drug dealings in the area, confronted alleged drug runners in their homes.

South Africans not allowed to travel for Hajj again

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

For the second consecutive year South African Muslims will not be able to attend Hajj.

Brothers shot dead in Durban CBD ’gave their absolute best to help others’

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

The family of the victims who were killed in a shooting incident in the Durban CBD said the brothers were pillars of strength to a community in dire need of assistance. ...

Durban mom appointed first female chairperson of the Chatsworth Small Claims Court

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

A Durban mother of two has been named the first female chairperson of the Chatsworth Small Claims Court.

Spice Emporium co-owner remembered for ’putting others first’

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Friends of Durban-born Vinod Hari say they will miss seeing him whenever they walk into the Spice Emporium store.

R100k reward for information on suspect allegedly linked to uMhlanga Rocks Drive shooting

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

A reward of R100 000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest of Strini Chetty who is alllegedly linked to the murder of two people in 2019.

Concern as six Durban Hindu temples robbed in one week

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Six temples, from areas including Isipingo, Phoenix, and some on the north coast, were targeted last week.

Ipid investigates death of alleged drug dealer in police cells

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Authorities are investigating the death of a Chatsworth man who died just hours after he was arrested and allegedly beaten by police.

As Omi Nair is laid to rest, the community remembers her for her uplifting projects

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Chatsworth community activist, Omitha Nair, who was instrumental in stopping the land invasion in Crossmoor, will be cremated today.

Durban Professors continue to make mark on global stage

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Professor Salim Abdool Karim and his wife Quarraisha Abdool Karim have been chosen to be part of the World Health Organization and the United Nations, respectively. ...

Son accused of fatally stabbing his mom 26 times, denied bail

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Uveer Jaganath with Detective Sergeant Ebrahim Sheik in the Durban Magistrate’s Court

PICS: Covid-19 spreader fears as Indian stars jet into SA

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A group of Indian celebrities arrived in Cape Town late last week, apparently oblivious to the dangers of Covid-19

Attorney Theasen Pillay’s ’tragic death’ leaves a void for many

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Theasan Pillay will always be remembered for his humanitarian work and the lives he touched.

Pensioners celebrate as Ombudsman denies rental increase at old age home

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Tears of joy were shed when the residents of Stranraer House in Sydenham found out they did not have to vacate the private old age home.

School-based churches remain closed, pastors hand over memorandum to Education Department

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Pastors who leased rooms from schools for church services in Chatsworth, Phoenix, Isipingo, Merebank and Tongaat met and handed over a memorandum to the Department ...

Horror crash claims the lives of three family members returning home from mosque

Chanelle Lutchman|Published

Three generations from one family in Richmond were killed in an accident after performing taraweeh in a mosque during Ramadaan.