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Family feud postpones KwaDukuza councillor's funeral

Sebenzile Sibiya, née Mthembu, died on May 16 after falling ill. She was a proportional representative councillor of Lindelani, KwaDukuza, in the North Coast. The postponement was caused by a disagreement between the Mthembu family and the Sibiyas.

Sunday Tribune News
Zimbili Vilakazi|Published

Teen allegedly attempted to set mother and KZN home alight over a spending money dispute

Youngster couldn't contain his fury when his mother denied him extra spending money, he attempted to set her and their home alight.

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

Daughter challenges stepfather after he inherits majority from her mother's R7. 9 million death benefit

A daughter contests her stepfather's claim to a significant portion of her late mother's R7. 9 million death benefit, igniting a legal battle that reveals complex family relationships and financial struggles.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

GWM South Africa responds after Haval computer system crashed during repairs

GWM South Africa responds to customer concerns after a Haval vehicle's computer system crashed shortly after purchase, assuring that all cars undergo rigorous quality checks.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Wife aggrieved after she's excluded from husband's death benefit while girlfriend secures 65% of the funds

The wife argued that the girlfriend was 60 years and eligible for pension, and it was fundamentally unfair for her to receive the bulk of the benefit as none of the other dependants qualified for state support.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Dealership ordered to pay back man over R680,000 after his new Haval computer system crashed during repairs

The man took the car for repairs within four months of buying it. While at the dealership, the car was connected to the computerised diagnostic programme and its computer system crashed, rendering the car inoperable.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

High Court overturns commission's findings on Bakgatla Ba Kgafela leadership dispute

The North West High Court has overturned findings from a commission of inquiry into traditional leadership disputes affecting four communities, including the wealthy Bakgatla Ba Kgafela tribe. Judge Andrew Reddy ruled the commission's recommendations regarding Kgosi Nyalala Pilane's leadership as 'irrational and unconstitutional,' marking a significant victory in a lengthy battle over authority and control of billions in community assets.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Joburg neighbours' battle over cheese factory noise reaches high court

A dispute between Lenasia neighbours over a cheese manufacturing business has reached a new turning point as the South Gauteng High Court has overturned a previous ruling on noise complaints and building alterations.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published