SAHRC activities in KZN to proceed tomorrow despite ‘national shutdown’
The commission will be doing activations in Newcastle and Charlestown tomorrow, when they will be visiting schools, clinics, police stations, the Department of Social Development and taxi ranks in the Amajuba District.
Business as usual, say SAPS, SANDF
Security forces assure nation the EFF will not bring the country to a standstill
Cele defends Masemola for not being cleared, shifts blame to state security
Masemola was suppose to undergo security clearance which includes criminal and financial records before taking over the top cop position
SA, Russia, China naval drills drown SA in geopolitical mess with the US
Another sore point for the naysayers was the fact that the drills coincided with the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022.
Unsung hero: Doctor still serving community at age 90
Dr Ian Macleod is among the founders of the Kathleen Voysey Clinic, at the Umbilo Methodist Church, Berea.
Busy week of activity ahead for Umhlathuze festivities
The event is hosted by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and different activities are set to officially begin on Wednesday and continue until February 21, when the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to be present.
Northern parts of the province flooded after heavy rains
Residents, especially in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, were urged to remain indoors and for motorists to be extra cautious as heavy rains were expected throughout the week.
Ballito Reddam House’s first matric cohort excels
The group of 16 were the first lot of pupils enrolled in 2019 to begin Grade 9 when the school opened its doors that year.
‘Late’ results release slammed
The Congress of South African Students (Cosas) said it had noted with concern the continuing distance between the departments of basic and higher education
Jobs: Apply to join SANDF military skills development system in 2024
Matriculants below the age of 26 can apply at the SANDF to be part of the next intake for the military skills programme starting in 2024
KwaZulu-Natal’s legislature laments disruption at Nkandla schools
Legislature committee has condemned disruptions at schools
KZN mops up after widespread flooding
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level nine weather warning on Wednesday as steady rain began to fall, but its intensity increased over the next two days and left a trail of destruction, which mainly includes damage to roads and infrastructure.
‘Zulu King’ boxing tournament cancelled, boxers emotionally affected
Mayweather’s legal representatives distanced themselves from the tournament organised by the promotion company J4Joy, saying in a letter that the company had reneged on its agreement and had not paid the fees it owed.
Damning allegations against KZN prison warders
Sifiso Gcaba, 32, who is out on parole, said he had promised other inmates – who are still serving time at Ebongweni Maximum Correctional Centre and Westville, where he had been jailed – that he would expose the “rot” that warders were getting away with
‘Zulu King’ boxing tournament set to continue despite legal allegations involving Floyd Mayweather
Prince Thulani has confirmed that King Misuzulu was ready to attend boxing tournament at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Thursday.
R50 000 for boxing ringside seat next to King Misuzulu and Mayweather
Dubbed ‘The King Misuzulu International Boxing Tournament’, the match features six title bouts.
Ballito hospital to shut down its maternity wards
Sara Nayager, regional manager of Netcare’s KZN hospital division, said an 80-bed mental health service for adolescents and adults would be created in the space that the current maternity, neonatal and paediatric units occupied
Unisa students ‘alleged’ exam cheating may actually be a hoax
All exams require students to show integrity but when offered 90% pass marks, the temptation is very real.
Detective recognised for her work
A few police officers stood out as they collected their awards and certificates for excellent work done throughout the yea
eThekwini Municipality re-opens 17 swimming pools ahead of festive season
For the longest time the majority of Durban’s pools have been closed, but now 17 are ready for use.
Thousands show allegiance to King Misuzulu
Many were in their finest Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swati traditional clothing in an array of colours, textures and beads.
Dressing King Misuzulu
King Misuzulu has maintained a good fashion sense since he took over the throne, his designers are optimistic that he will outshine his guests at his coronation ceremony on Saturday.
Rally for awareness of visually impaired
Organisations for the deaf and blind took part in a march to raise awareness for safe movement and independence of people living with visual impairments
More KZN hospitals will soon be exempt from load shedding
Health Minister Joe Phaahla, says the persistent power outages had reduced the lifespan of critical medical machinery and equipment, including back-up generators.
Deadline looms for 2023 minimum wage representation
The Department of Employment and Labour has encouraged stakeholders who wish to make representation for the 2023 minimum wage to do so by October 1, 2022.