R380,000 property lost over R13,914 levy arrears: Judge scrutinises magistrate's ruling

Zelda Venter|Published

Once the homeowner secured another job, she offered to pay the arrears in levies back to the homeowner's association. This was denied and instead, she lost her home. ...

Case against three suspects accused of killing a Newark family of seven to be heard next week

Nadia Khan|Published

Family member were allegedly kidnapped from their home in Newtown, Newark, on Tuesday night.

Court dismisses R17 million damages claim from exonerated man who served two years in jail

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Despite his acquittal, the court found that the police and prosecutors acted lawfully and reasonably based on the evidence available at the time.

Three suspects to appear in court over the brutal murders of a Newark family of seven

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Three people are expected to appear in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court on the KZN North Coast on Friday in connection with the brutal murders of seven people.

Chatsworth family disappointed as murder charge against their son's alleged killer is provisionally withdrawn

Nadia Khan|Published

A Chatsworth family was left disappointed after the charge against their son’s alleged killer was provisionally withdrawn.

Urgent: Postbank announces deadline for SASSA Gold Card migration to Black Cards

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Postbank urges SASSA Gold Card beneficiaries to switch to new Black Cards by August 31, 2026, to avoid disruption of grant payments. The transition is free and offers ...

Shamila Batohi withdraws from Nkabinde Inquiry, citing procedural fairness concerns

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Shamila Batohi, the former National Director of Public Prosecutions, has officially declined to continue her testimony at the Nkabinde Inquiry.

Meet the new acting National Police Commissioner Major General Puleng Dimpane

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Major General Puleng Dimpane as the acting National Police Commissioner following the precautionary suspension of General ...

Five high-ranking SAPS officers suspended as Madlanga Commission investigates corruption

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has unveiled shocking allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service, leading to multiple high-ranking suspensions ...

Govender brothers murder trial set for July: 24 witnesses to testify

Nadia Khan|Published

Twenty-four witnesses are set to testify in the murder trial of Durban security boss Ferrel Govender and his brother Darren, accused of killing businessman Shailen ...

Watch Video‘Money was the motive’: How a cellphone and suspicious ATM activity led to police to the ‘killers’

Monishka Govender|Published

Seven members of a Newark family were tragically kidnapped and murdered, with police tracking suspects through cellphone data. Relatives share their heartbreak and ...

Watch VideoWatch: The home from where the Newark family were forcibly taken

Monishka Govender|Updated

The home of seven victims of the Newark family tragedy.

Watch VideoWATCH: Devasted relatives said they celebrated their nephew’s proposal in Newark, on Sunday

Monishka Govender|Published

After a joyful engagement celebration, Kraidon Monswamy and six family members were tragically kidnapped and murdered, leaving the community in shock and seeking ...

Drug lab: Hawks seize R32 million Newlands property

IOL Reporter|Published

A Durban commercial property used as a secret drug laboratory has been forfeited to the state, with plans for an upcoming auction.

Public Protector reveals governance failures at Unisa in security appointment scandal

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Public Protector reveals governance failures at Unisa in security appointment scandal

IN PICS: The seven victims of the Newark family tragedy have been identified

Monishka Govender|Published

The family were allegedly kidnapped from their home on Tuesday night and their bodies were discovered in Eshowe on Wednesday.

Mechanics Gang members receive six life sentences for brutal murders

Xolile Mtembu|Published

TWO men linked to the notorious Mechanics Gang have been sentenced to six life sentences for their roles in a drive-by shooting that claimed three lives

Constitutional Court rules SAHRC cannot issue binding directives

Zelda Venter|Published

THE Constitutional Court has unanimously ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) lacks the authority to issue binding directives, requiring ...

Kidnapped Monswamy family of seven found murdered in Eshowe

POST REPORTER|Published

THREE suspects, who allegedly kidnapped, robbed, and killed seven family members aged from 20 to 83, from a house in Newtown, in Newark, on Tuesday night, have been ...