Phoenix doctor and mortuary owners ‘help fraudsters who stole a body to claim insurance’
An unidentified body that the suspects claimed was Phindile Lukhozi, 36, from Port Shepstone, was buried in an unmarked grave at an unregistered cemetery in Inanda.
Hamba kahle Bongani
THOSE who knew and worked with Bongani Mbatha, the Independent Media photojournalist who was shot dead at his home in Hammarsdale on Tuesday evening, are still mourning his death, while his killers remain at large. Mbatha has been described by his family, colleagues and friends as a kind-hearted, gentle person who avoided arguments at all costs.
EFF KZN gunning for one million votes in 2024
Twenty-five thousand EFF KZN supporters will be headed to Johannesburg this week in self-funded buses to be part of the festivities planned for next Saturday.
Safety of Richards Bay funfair equipment a concern
A boy allegedly slipped under a restraining bar of an unsupervised fast-moving , roundabout swing falling face first into the ground at the funfair.
Allegations of mismanagement, bullying within Netball SA
Netball South Africa President Cecilia Molokwane is being accused of bullying coaches and of being in the game for individual power. Photo: Netball SA. As the countdown to the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup begins, aspersions have been cast on the president of Netball South Africa, alleging that she is a bully, racist and mismanaging the sporting body.
The community of Woodlands has its own guardian angel
Joyce Phakathi is the unsung hero of Woodlands in Pietermaritzburg.
Young KZN chiefs require support, resources for effective leadership
Chiefs under the age of 35 gathered in Durban North to voice their concerns to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and to find lasting solutions that would benefit their rural communities.
South African teams fighting wildfires in Canada
At least 30 000 people have been evacuated from their homes, and smoke emitted from the wildfires has caused air quality alerts and evacuations in the US and Europe.
Family of slain gospel singer glad husband denied bail
Her music lives on as husband faces trial
Catholic church dismisses priest who had an affair with a married woman
The church is praying for Reverend Alexius Lindani Madela to accept and adjust to his new life as an ordinary man.
Obituary of former Bafana coach Clive “The Dog” Barker
Barker was described as a pioneer in post-apartheid South African football whose coaching achievements would be remembered for generations to come
Murdered Tongaat woman would have testified against police officers on Tuesday
Phumelele Ndlovu, 38, was scheduled to give evidence in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on June 13 against Durban Point officers who had allegedly extorted money from her after illegally arresting her fiancé in 2020.
Human strength and camaraderie on display at the Comrades
Since 1921 at least 300 000 runners have answered the call to be part of the ultimate human race to experience the camaraderie and the tough hills in between.
Walking to restore the dignity of the less privileged
Ndiswa Ndaba started her great walk at the Mandela Bridge, and she will finish in Durban in a few weeks.
KZN Athletics tries to ‘extort’ ECR Big Walk
East Coast Radio’s Big Walk will go ahead despite KZN Athletics saying it’s illegal
Durban institute dedicated to correcting use of Zulu
The institute is under the management of Zulu Princess Nonhlanhla Zulu-Dindi, who will be working closely with former member of parliament and scholar, Dr Makhosi Khoza.
Love and prayer help Mandela to keep up her fight with cancer
The granddaughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela extended her gratitude to the masses, saying she had felt the love and protection during a difficult and unbearable time in her life.
Home Affairs whistle-blower gunned down
Police were allegedly extorting her after illegal arrest
Victims’ families call on police minister to assist, but citizens want him gone
Thousands of South Africans have signed a petition wanting Minister of Police Bheki Cele to vacate his post for “incompetence, lack of executive accountability and continued mismanagement of police needs”.
Durban’s e-hailing taxi riders usually forget valuable items on Tuesdays
Cape Town women are said to have lost the most handbags and some of the items found in the Mother City include wedding rings.
Africans in the UK are struggling to make ends meet
Even with the hardships, Africans are continuing to flock to the UK.
Outcry over ‘discriminatory and unconstitutional’ equity targets
In KwaZulu-Natal, preference must be given to African men and women
Dr Nandipha Magudumana dolled up for virtual court hearing
Magudumana smiled and responded softly while being addressed by Magistrate Mohlolo Khabisi
Msunduzi residents refuse to be put under pressure by new billing cycle
Msunduzi residents are compelled to pay their municipal accounts on Monday or face having their services cut off.
MaMkhize’s memoir tells the tale behind her success
Durban businesswoman, socialite, TV personality, and soccer club owner Shauwn Mkhize will launch her book titled “MaMkhize: My World, My Rules” on Friday.