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MEC Duma wants the driver of the bus that veered off a Tongaat bridge, killing three, probed for murder

Three people died and others were injured after a bus veered off a bridge in Tongaat. The driver, who survived, is under police guard as investigations into the incident begin.

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Thobeka Ngema|Published

Investigation launched after bus veers off bridge, killing three in Tongaat

Three people have died and others were injured after a bus veered off a bridge in Tongaat. The driver, who survived, is under police guard as investigations into the incident begin.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Progress in combating foot-and-mouth disease in KZN

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reports progress in managing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, with over 500,000 cattle vaccinated and ongoing awareness campaigns for livestock farmers.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Two separate crashes in KZN left three dead and many injured

Three people lost their lives and many others were injured in two separate crashes in KwaZulu-Natal, prompting calls for stricter enforcement against reckless driving.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Van Reenen’s Pass tragedy: 17 dead, one survivor as investigation begins

An investigation is under way following a devastating crash at Van Reenen’s Pass that claimed 17 lives, leaving one survivor. Authorities are seeking answers as the community mourns.

News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Long distance taxi strike: KZN taxi associations dispute claims of permit issues

KwaZulu-Natal taxi associations dispute claims of permit issues as a strike leaves thousands of commuters stranded, prompting a government intervention.

Daily News News
Willem Phungula|Published

KZN aims for 5% fewer road deaths

KwaZulu-Natal’s Transport MEC Siboniso Duma announces a festive road safety campaign, deploying 2 745 officers and 808 vehicles to reduce road fatalities by 5% during the holiday season.

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Willem Phungula|Published

KZN families reeling as weekend crashes claim 21 lives

KwaZulu-Natal is reeling following multiple mass casualty crashes which left at least 21 people dead.

Daily News News
Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Chaos as taxis block highways

The strike action was an angry retaliation by taxi bosses following the raid at the taxi rank (opposite the Durban Station) by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Traffic Police unit, commonly known as Shanela.

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Willem Phungula and Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published