Umhlanga businessman granted bail after alleged attempted murder of brother-in-law

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Sandesh Moothee Ram, an uMhlanga businessman, has been granted bail after being charged with the attempted murder of his brother-in-law, Reshaan Haripershad, following ...

Suspects crash car after failed hijacking spree in Phoenix

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Five alleged hijackers fled on foot after they crashed their vehicle in Phoenix.

Historic milestone: community, unity and progress

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The vibrant community of Phoenix is gearing up to celebrate a historic milestone in 2026, marking 50 years of resilience, unity, and growth.

Fifty years on: First teacher shares history of Phoenix Pioneer Primary School

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As one of the first teachers of Pioneer Primary School in Phoenix, Srinivasan Moonsamy Munien, said he was left feeling proud and happy to see the school celebrate ...

A life dedicated to community: Pioneer resident Saminathan Yettian’s legacy in Phoenix

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For the past five decades, Saminathan Yettian, a pioneer resident of Phoenix, has significantly contributed to community upliftment, including by providing first ...

More than 400 jobs saved as Gledhow Mill reopens

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Ahead of the sugar cane crushing season, Zuko Godlimpi, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, attended the reopening of the Gledhow Mill in KwaDukuza ...

Attempted murder: Umhlanga man allegedly doused brother-in-law with petrol and threatened to 'burn him alive'

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UMHLANGA businessman, Sandesh Moothee Ram, has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly assaulted his sister’s husband with a hockey stick before pouring ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Merebank residents object to “toxic” bitumen plant

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Residents of Merebank are voicing strong objections to a proposed bitumen plant, citing serious health and safety concerns.

'She finally thought she was safe and stopped running, but he found her and killed her'

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A Gauteng mother who was “on the run” from her allegedly abusive partner, was shot dead in front of her two young daughters, last Tuesday morning.

Clare Estate residents remain resilient despite poor service delivery and 'toxic stench'

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Residents of Clare Estate express growing frustration over inadequate service delivery, highlighting critical infrastructure issues and calling for urgent municipal ...

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman receives honorary doctorate from UCT for humanitarian efforts

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In recognition of his ongoing humanitarian efforts, the University of Cape Town (UCT) bestowed an honorary doctorate on Dr Imtiaz Sooliman during their autumn graduation ...

UKZN student receives Vice-Chancellor's Circle of Excellence Award for 2025 NSC results

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Muhammad Naasir Sheriff received the Vice-Chancellor's Circle of Excellence Award from UKZN for his exceptional achievement in the 2025 National Senior Certificate ...

Pathmavathi Moodley has dedicated her life to justice and women's rights in South Africa

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For almost three decades, Pathmavathi Moodley, former head of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in KwaZulu-Natal, has exemplified a life dedicated ...

Frustration mounts in Clare Estate over poor service delivery and infrastructure issues

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Residents of Clare Estate express growing frustration over inadequate service delivery, highlighting critical infrastructure issues and calling for urgent municipal ...

Mother 'killed by abusive partner’ in front of her daughters

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A Gauteng mother who was “on the run” from her allegedly abusive partner, was shot dead in front of her two young daughters, last Tuesday morning.

UCT honours humanitarian leader Dr Imtiaz Sooliman with honorary doctorate

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In recognition of his ongoing humanitarian efforts, the University of Cape Town (UCT) bestowed an honorary doctorate on Dr Imtiaz Sooliman during their autumn graduation ...

CRL Rights Commission engages Hindu community amid regulatory concerns

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In an effort to strengthen dialogue and address concerns regarding the proposed Section 22 Committee, the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights ...

Magic couch: transport department says it has a calming effect on drunk motorists

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In a turn of events that has intrigued the public, a peculiar couch apparently designated for intoxicated motorists has become a talking point on social media.

Yellowwood Park man nabbed with R1.3 million cannabis and vapes granted R10,000 bail

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A 40-year-old man from Yellowwood Park was granted bail of R10,000 in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday following a drug bust that netted an estimated R1.3 ...

Daughters, aged 10 and 7, witness their mom being shot in the head

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There has been for justice and that bail be denied after the man accused of assaulting and shooting a Centurion mother in the back of her head - in front of her ...

Debut author Aradhana Naidu explores relationships through gripping narrative

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Debut author Aradhana Naidu aims to empower and inspire readers through her novel, Devotion in the Dust of Bone, which focuses on various aspects of relationships, ...

Prosecutor charged with sexual assault and intimidation

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A prosecutor accused of sexual assault and sexual intimidation appeared briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Traumatised family tell how gunmen hijacked them while delivering Eid parcels in Phoenix

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A joyous Eid celebration for a Phoenix family turned into a nightmare when they are hijacked at gunpoint while delivering gifts.

R1.3 million cannabis bust: Durban man granted R10,000 bail

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A Yellowwood Park man, nabbed with an estimated R1.3 million worth of cannabis, cannabis infused edibles and vapes, was granted R10,000 bail in the Durban Magistrate’s ...

Health hazard: Clare Estate residents find 16 portable toilets outside their homes for informal settlement

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Residents of Kennedy Road, in Clare Estate are voicing their concerns over the sudden placement of portable toilets outside their homes, citing health hazards and ...