Pietermaritzburg High Court voids #ANCKZN provincial conference

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The judgment was handed down on Tuesday morning

Drunk driver gets 8 year jail sentence

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In a strong warning to motorists, KZN magistrate hands down lengthy term to driver who caused fatal crash.

Team SA’s baggy tracksuits a fashion fail

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South African sports fans have slammed Team South Africa’s Olympic tracksuits for being unfashionable, baggy and ugly.

‘Comrades’ rally in support of Gordhan

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Prominent intellectuals, doctors and former judges have banded together to voice their “disgust” at what they have labelled “vicious and unsubstantiated attacks” ...

Ruling shows it’s best to snitch on colleagues

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There is no protection in remaining silent while others commit violent acts during strikes, and snitching on your colleagues may be the best policy to keep your ...

Victory for homeowner in arrears

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A DECISION by the Constitutional Court has provided a lifeline for homeowners to stop their homes from being sold when they fall behind with their bond repayments. ...

Spotlight on spike in SAPS torture cases in KZN

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The staggering escalation of KwaZulu-Natal police torture cases, which rose by 137 percent in the past financial year, was as a result of a culture of “brutality ...

Pupil blames education system after ‘rape’

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A Durban schoolboy who was allegedly raped by his teacher is suing the national and provincial education ministers for damages, saying they had a duty to ensure ...

MaNtuli lays charge of intimidation

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President Jacob Zuma’s wife Nompumelelo Ntuli has laid a charge of intimidation against a Tanzanian national.

Illegal raid blows brothel case, court told

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A defence attorney says evidence obtained during a police raid on an alleged brothel should be ruled inadmissable.

Brothel raid was authorised - State

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The prosecution in a brothel case say police took “every possible step” to protect the rights of the accused.

Drug house accused granted bail

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Eleven of the 12 people held in connection with a R5m drug-packaging operation claim they were visiting relatives, looking for a job or had other innocent reasons ...

Durban cops in hunt for drug kingpin

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Police are searching for a man they believe is the kingpin of a heroin and mandrax drug-dealing syndicate which was operating from a rented house.

Bungling may deny us justice, say family

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Three men were arrested for the murder of John Naidoo during a robbery in 2012, but only one is expected to go on trial.

Municipality wants mall developer jailed

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The eThekwini Municipality wants property developer Ravi Jagadasan to be jailed for contempt of court.

Fraudster’s assets can’t be seized

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The State cannot confiscate a cent from a Richards Bay businessman who has been convicted of fraud and corruption.

Department fails to pay damages

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Simphiwe Shange was partially blinded by a deputy school principal, and despite court orders he is still waiting on a payout.

Crash taxi driver a convicted rapist

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A taxi driver, who has been charged with culpable homicide in connection with a crash, is a convicted rapist.

Bid to have Tongaat mall demolished

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The eThekwini Municipality is going after the developers of the Tongaat mall, and wants the property demolished.

‘Fallen angel’ to pay for crooked tenders

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A Richards Bay businessman was slapped with a R500 000 fine for submitting false information to win contracts worth R52m.

N3 guards won't be punished - victim

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A senior Pinetown prosecutor is to decide whether to prosecute two VIP mayoral bodyguards for attempted murder.

McBride’s ANC connection might cost him

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The Institute for Accountability says McBride's connection to the ANC should disqualify him from the Ipid boss race.

Top KZN school sues parents over fees

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A top Durban school is attempting to bar three pupils from studying further as their parents collectively owe almost R200 000.

Duxbury shot ‘at close range’

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A forensic expert has painted a grim picture of Margate resident Richard Duxbury’s final moments.

Patel rejects clerk’s claim

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KZN judge president Chiman Patel has denied allegations that he defamed a court clerk.