KZN Public Works commits to resolving stalled projects

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Dr Vish Govender, head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works, announces a new strategy to address stalled infrastructure projects and ensure compliance ...

Stanger teen ‘vanished’ two months ago: mother pleads for help

Monishka Govender|Published

A Glenhills mother is pleading for help after her 13-year-old daughter vanished while on a routine trip to the store, facing challenges with local authorities in ...

Divorce: Chatsworth father loses parental rights and financial benefits after abuse findings

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has ruled against a father in a divorce case marked by abuse, awarding full custody to the mother and terminating the father's parental ...

Judge criticises wealthy husband for neglecting wife's maintenance needs

Chevon Booysen|Published

THE Western Cape High Court has ruled that a wealthy husband must provide maintenance for his wife and child, criticising his attempts to shift financial responsibility ...

Over 3,000 ‘no-nonsense’ officers deployed for Easter road safety in KZN

Thobeka Ngema|Published

KwaZulu-Natal has initiated a comprehensive road safety campaign for the Easter holidays, deploying over 3,483 “no-nonsense” law enforcement officers to reduce fatalities ...

Lecturer faces racism allegations after 'monkeys' remark, prompting calls for action

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Students who attended the session claimed confusion arose when some believed the lecture had ended and began talking among themselves.

COURT: MK Party seeks to block pension payments to former NDPP Shamila Batohi

Simon Majadibodu|Published

THE MK Party has filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court to block pension payments to former NDPP Shamila Batohi, citing concerns over her conduct ...

eThekwini residents to face significant tariff increases for water, electricity, and waste services

ZAINUL DAWOOD|Published

THE eThekwini municipality plans to implement significant tariff increases for water, electricity, sewage, and refuse removal in the upcoming financial year (2027/2027), ...

Bands to unite in Chatsworth for free tribute concert honouring late musicians

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The performing bands are Upbeat, Andrew Bros, The Alan Family Band, Evil Eye, The Magnets, Abraxas, Open Invitation, Naked Truth, Mike and the Mechanics, and Pitch ...

Find out why individual suppliers are setting their own diesel prices

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The clarification comes amid growing concern over record-high fuel costs, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Prosecutor charged with sexual assault and intimidation

Nadia Khan|Published

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

‘Divorce was the trigger’: businessman kills wife before taking his own life

Monishka Govender|Published

“We love and miss you, Mummy, and we know you are in a better place …”

Six women on trial for alleged R3.2 million jewellery theft at Gateway store

Yoshini Perumal|Updated

SIX women, including managers and sales representatives from Premjis Jewellers in Gateway, face trial for allegedly stealing over R3.2 million worth of jewellery ...

Clare Estate family terrorised: son dies defending mother from home invasion

Yoshini Perumal|Published

This was allegedly the third time that intruders had targeted the family in the last month.

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

Nadia Khan|Published

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

Two men sentenced to life plus 15 years for murder of businessman in Umhlanga

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Following their conviction, both accused refused to enter the dock for sentencing proceedings.

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

Nadia Khan|Updated

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 ...

Gas shortages push India's poor back to wood and coal, and biogas from cow dung

AFP|Published

Soaring black-market prices of cooking gas in India's capital are pushing poorer families back to wood and coal, raising health risks and worsening air quality in ...

India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs

AFP|Published

INDIA'S health ministry warned Tuesday of the risks of unregulated use of weight-loss drugs, as low‑cost generic versions hit the market, stepping up inspections ...