Nivashni Nair

Journalist

Mount Edgecombe to unveil monument for slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran

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A MONUMENT honouring slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran will be unveiled in Mount Edgecombe on August 9, nearly five years after her murder shocked the country ...

Northdale Hospital faces forensic investigation over R12 million arrears

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Northdale Hospital is under scrutiny as Msunduzi Municipality investigates its R12 million arrears, with forensic checks underway to verify payment records.

Nunu the pig relocates for safety following brutal attack and shooting in Phoenix

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After a brutal attack and a gunshot wound, Nunu the pig is alive and recovering, dispelling false reports of her death.

Authorities issue warning against cycling on M4, M17, M7, N3 and N2 following hit-and-run

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WHILE the KwaZulu-Natal cycling community has called for cyclists and motorists to share the road responsibly, authorities have warned that it is illegal to cycle ...

Durban hit and run: Authorities warn that it is illegal to cycle on the M4, M17, M7, N3 and N2

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WHILE the KwaZulu-Natal cycling community has called for cyclists and motorists to share the road responsibly, authorities have warned that it is illegal to cycle ...

30 years of South Africa's Constitution: Lessons on power and justice

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Reflecting on 30 years since its adoption, South Africa's Constitution serves as a critical framework for governance, cautioning against the abuse of power while ...

Study: Fake police vehicles and corrupt cops used by Durban crime syndicates to rob and terrorise motorists

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Fake police vehicles, hacked key fobs and corrupt cops are being used by Durban vehicle crime syndicates to trap, rob and terrorise motorists, a new doctoral study ...

The silent struggle: Mental health challenges faced by Durban Central SAPS members

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AT ONE of South Africa’s busiest police stations, those expected to keep communities safe are breaking down behind the scenes.

Demands for capital punishment surge following horrific killing of Newark family

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Dr Suhayfa Bhamjee said the Constitution prevented the death penalty from being brought back through ordinary legislation.

Monswamy murders reignite death penalty debate

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Calls for the reinstatement of the death penalty in South Africa grew louder following the brutal murder of the Monswamy family on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. ...

Drive-by shootings in Durban are no longer isolated incidents but part of a growing pattern

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Murder for hire is on the increase. Turf wars, silencing of witnesses, business disputes, eliminating political competition, and even stopping investigators from ...

Illegal fertiliser operation causes stink, fly infestation in Stanger

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An illegal fertilizer operation in Stanger has led to a severe odour and fly infestation, prompting local authorities to take action against the responsible parties. ...

'Let us remember the victims of the April 2022 floods not as numbers, but as lives that mattered'

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Long after the floodwaters receded and the cameras moved on, families were left without a return to normal. Some never found the missing pieces of their lives.