#MatricResults2017: Twins rake in 30 distinctions

Kamcilla Pillay|Published

Three sets of twins at Durban Girls? High School drew on their friendships to pull out all the stops.

#MatricResults2017: Memory loss can’t hold back all rounder Jodie

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Matric pupil scored seven distinctions despite a crippling illness in 2015 that caused her two years? memory loss.

Reward for information on tragic N2 rock-throwing incident rises to R250k

Kamcilla Pillay|Published

No arrests were made over a fatal bridge rock-throwing incident despite the reward for any information growing to R250 000.

KZN workers follow the money to Joburg

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New research reinforces the belief that KZN?s workforce must often migrate to earn the salaries they desire.

Business robbery warning

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Durban businesses have been alerted to a spike in robberies at businesses in the Durban area in recent weeks.

Producers crack over demand for eggs

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The avian flu outbreak - which struck farms and led to the culling of millions of chickens and other birds - has left KZN egg producers unable to meet the demand. ...

Lawyer accused of raiding clients' funds and faking his own death

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Vryheid attorney Jan Adriaan Venter allegedly faked his death after being investigated for misappropriating funds.

Durban: calls for stricter water rationing

Kamcilla Pillay|Published

With the key Albert Falls Dam at a desperate 19. 3%, the eThekwini Municipality says stricter water saving measures are crucial.

Questions about domestic flights changes

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SAA, Mango to adjust numbers of flights, which could affect passengers, depending on their airline preferences.

Bid to improve safety on N3 highway

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N3TC promises various road safety interventions to enhance safety along the route this December holiday.

Heavy rains expected in parts of KZN

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The South African Weather Service has warned of wet conditions over parts of KwaZulu-Natal and its coast this week

Durban scientist joins international development body

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An accomplished Durban-based researcher has joined the board of trustees at health and development organisation Population Council

Paid and solicited bribes up by 40% – survey

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A recent study into South Africans’ perceptions of corruption has noted a 40% increase in the number of bribes solicited and paid since the study was first commissioned ...

Ragers to descend on north coast

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Technology to help keep school leavers safe during end of year festive bash.

Albert Falls Dam levels a concern for authorities

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Critically low water levels at the Albert Falls Dam – which is decreasing at the rate of 1% per fortnight – could worsen if above-average rainfall does not fall ...

'South Africans travelling to Bali must exercise extreme caution’

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South Africans travelling to Bali are urged to check the status of their flights and should consider travel insurance.

New tuna quotas could jeopardise conservation efforts, say environmental groups

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The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna, following the advice of its scientific committee, for 2018 would be 28 200 tons ...

The cop teaching kids to grow food

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Estcourt policewoman Sergeant Sibongiseni ?Angel? Mkhize is growing vegetables at her police station to help feed the community.

Four men appear on poaching charges

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Four men appeared in a South Coast court on Monday on charges related to poaching in Oribi Gorge, said authorities

Durban medical researcher named UNAIDS Special Ambassador

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Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim has been appointed UNAIDS Special Ambassador for Adolescents and HIV.

#WATCH: Two lionesses relocated to KZN park

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Two lionesses have been relocated to a KwaZulu-Natal game park in an effort to foster genetic diversity within the area

Nurdle clean-up: Teams work from first light

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Contractors, via their boat patrols, divers and beach-based clean-up teams, continue to remove the small plastic pellets from the coastline.

SA set for a cold snap this week

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South Africans can expect a cold snap to affect most parts of the country from Tuesday until Thursday

Windy, wet conditions expected in parts of SA

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Wet and windy conditions are expected to lash areas across the country this week

Researchers appeal to anglers to handle sharks, skates carefully

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By simply improving handling practices these injuries can be minimised and will improve the overall survival rate of released animals