Job hope for thousands in eThekwini
Durban mayor Mxolisi Kaunda details projects amounting to billions of rand at an event to celebrate the 170th birthday of The Mercury and the relaunch of its business supplement, KZN Network on Friday.
Concern over increase in fires after man dies in latest Cato Manor informal settlement blaze
Durban ward councillor Mzi Ngiba has expressed concern over the number of fires the Cato Manor informal dwellers have experienced this year after another fire broke out on Thursday.
Pietermaritzburg High Court voids #ANCKZN provincial conference
The judgment was handed down on Tuesday morning
Billing ‘system not to blame’
The eThekwini municipality said there were challenges when the city migrated to the new revenue management system but the system is not at fault.
Drunk driver gets 8 year jail sentence
In a strong warning to motorists, KZN magistrate hands down lengthy term to driver who caused fatal crash.
Kriel to plead guilty in racist facebook trial
Durban man David Kriel who made racist comments about Indians during Diwali wants to plead guilty.
Court rules in favour of workers
Workers who lost their jobs six years ago when production was reduced at the co-operative at which they were employed got an early Christmas present .
Fight harder for your rights, says consumer expert
Acting Executive Chairperson of the National Consumer Tribunal, Bonke Dumisa, said people are not vigilant enough about fighting for their rights.
KZN student recovering well after Bagalore attack
Abishek Bunwarie, who was attacked in India, is recovering well and writing his exams with the assistance of a scribe.
Nurse honoured for helping to save baby
KZN Nurse Primrose Goge has been honoured for her work after being the first to pick up a problem with baby Smangaliso’s heartbeat.
Study shows most homeless want jobs
A study aimed to understand homelessness in Durban has found that many people in the group of 3 933 came to the city searching for jobs.
Teen denies part in muti killing of prostitute
A teen, implicated in the murder of a prostitute, told the court that he was not there when the crime was committed and was only told to carry a backpack from the scene.
Judge blasts Shahiel’s killers
Callous and merciless is how a court described the women who were convicted of the murder of 9-year-old Shahiel Sewpujun.
Court gives clarity on Ponzi funds
The Supreme Court of Appeal has clarified the powers of investigators appointed to investigate Ponzi schemes.
Zuma’s wife fights to clear name
Nompumelelo Ntuli, aka MaNtuli, is still regarded as a “suspect” in the attempted murder of her husband, President Jacob Zuma.
KZN student attacked in India
A KZN student based in Bangalore, who bravely stepped in to help his friends, was badly injured when their attackers turned on him.
Manners maketh not the lawsuit
A man’s damages lawsuit against the eThekwini Municipality has hit a stumbling block because his attorney's letter of demand was “too respectful”.
Small businesses battling in KZN
The number of SMMEs in KwaZulu-Natal declined by 11 percent from 2008 to 2015, according to a study.
Drunk driving cases hit corruption wobble
Damning findings of missing reports and incorrect statements in Ipid probe into corruption in drunk driving cases in Durban.
Get social media insurance. . . just in case
Social media Liability Insurance Policy (SLip uP) which covers expenses for claims of defamation on social media is now available.
Conviction of murder set aside in Longano trial
Gross irregularities which resulted in a “failure of justice” have seen appeal judges set aside Nick Longano's conviction and jail sentence for the murder of his former girlfriend.
Don’t cheat, matric pupils warned
As Grade 12 pupils sit for their first major exam, teachers’ unions have cautioned pupils not to be tempted to cheat.
Cops think we lie and steal, study finds
Policemen with over 10 years of service believe that most people lie when questioned and would steal if they knew they would not get caught, a study has found.
At what age can kids be criminals?
Child rights activists believe the minimum age of criminal capacity of children in SA, which is 10 years old, is far too low.
The fight goes on, says Mduduzi Shembe’s lawyer
Followers of Mduduzi Shembe say that a court ruling will not affect their spiritual belief that he is the leader of the Nazareth Baptist Church.