KZN top cop arrested in connection with Chatsworth man's killing
Major General Kevin James handed himself over to law enforcement in connection with investigations into the killing of Regan Naidoo while in police custody.
Motorists attacked, killed at Durban's Spaghetti Junction
Spaghetti Junction was supposed to make it easier for people living in different parts of the city and province to connect. But it has now become a junction of death. In recent years there have been a growing number of attacks in the vicinity.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched three R27 million SA-made satellites
The Transporter-3 mission from Elon Musk’s SpaceX lifted off on Thursday with three nanosatellites locally produced with enhanced monitoring capabilities at the US space force station in Cape Canaveral.
Durban beaches closed twice over the past week over foul uMgeni River water
Durban beaches have been closed twice this week, first for a murky substance in the uMgeni River and now for E. coli levels but the eThekwini municipality remained unfettered about losing its blue flag status.
SA’s first new monkey hybrid discovered in KZN
The country’s first rare hybridization of two Samango and Vervet monkeys were discovered in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal with the research already being peer-reviewed and published.
Covid-19 vaccination of children 'not a priority’ – top government adviser
As the caseload of Covid-19 positive children continues to grow during the fourth wave, questions are being asked about why they appear more susceptible to Omicron, and whether vaccinations should open to those younger than 12.
Cybercrimes on the up, with SA annually losing about R2. 2 billion
About 31. 5 million cyberthreats targeting users were recorded by cybersecurity during first half of this year
International work on HIV and Aids has helped in fight against the Covid-19 pandemic
Data from their Coronavirus Research Centre’s dashboard revealed that since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019, there have been about 264 million cases and 5 237 087 deaths.
It’s KZN’s snake mating season so be vigilant and call an expert
The snakes of KwaZulu-Natal are currently in heat and on the hunt for mates this time of the year but local reptilian rescuers are on call like Nick Evans as well as Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillett the stars of Snakes in the City.
Police must turn the heat on the abductors of Moti siblings
Kidnappers targeting the rich, not new, but frequency is worrying
Spate of kidnappings should give police ’sleepless nights’
A SURGE in kidnapping across the country should give police “sleepless nights”, security experts warn as the number of people taken rose to 15 in the space of 48 hours. The kidnapping and rescue mission on Friday of 11 Ethiopians and the kidnapping of five children this week has brought the issue into sharp focus.
Moti brothers kidnapped over greed
It has been four days since Polokwane business mogul Nazim Moti’s four sons were snatched while they were en route to their private school Curro Heuwelkruin.
Sailors who sacrificed their lives still shunned
It has been four years since promises were made to posthumously honour three sailors who sacrificed themselves to save the lives of fellow naval officers in a gas-leak.
Children over 12 now eligible to receive Covid vaccine
The South African Product Health Regulatory Authority (Saphra) on Friday approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for the children but experts said the focus should be on the older population rather than children.
Covid-19 herd immunity not likely viable as virus is expected to survive vaccinations
Experts are still predicting a fourth wave will hit during December and herd immunity was no longer an option and was likely here to stay.
LOOK: Cold front turns KZN into winter wonderland
Social media became abuzz as snow lovers took to Twitter and Facebook.
Vaccinations are the only hope for a return to ‘normal’
As more citizens receive their Covid-19 vaccinations the hope is that lockdown regulations would ease, allowing restaurants, sports teams and the hospitality industry to recoup their losses.
Having seen the horrors of Covid-19, health workers urging all to get vaccinated
With the fourth wave predicted for December, healthcare workers are urging those eligible for the jab to join the queues which could save their lives.
Chemical threat still unclear after Durban fire
The full impact of a warehouse arson attack during the civil unrest remains unclear and a thorough report into the incident was ordered by the parliamentary environmental committee.
KZN protests: Ramaphosa calls on communities to stop undermining rule of law
Ramaphosa’s call comes after sporadic violence and destruction ravaged the province by protesters who are calling for the release of former president Jacob Zuma from the Estcourt Correctional Centre.
Lockdown and alcohol ban extension expected
The country is expected to remain in lockdown level 4 with an alcohol ban extension in the new week.
Malema’s anti-lockdown comments potentially life-threatening
The call made by Julius Malema, the EFF’s leader, at a June 16 gathering in Pretoria, to defy Covid-19 protocols, was labelled “reckless” and “jeopardising” people’s lives by some.
Keep schools open, vaccinate teachers - Teachers union
Schools are to remain open and all teachers will be vaccinated by July 8, but stakeholders in the sector will be keeping an eagle eye on the department to ensure they remain on the straight and narrow.
After teachers, police, prisons and SANDF next in line for Covid-19 vaccines
Police officers, the military and prison warders are the next group of essential workers set to receive the Covid-19 vaccinations in July following teachers who could expect the jabs in the coming week.
’One-in-a-billion chance’ diamonds can be found on the ground in KZN - geologist
Experts say a diamond find in KwaZulu-Natal is implausible because of its geological composition.