KwaZulu-Natal's child sexual assault crisis: Over 3,000 cases reported

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The chilling surge of reported cases of sexual assaults against children in KwaZulu-Natal raises urgent questions about community safety, reflecting a crisis that ...

Premier Ntuli discusses crime prevention strategies for KwaZulu-Natal

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Discover how Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is revolutionising community safety in KwaZulu-Natal through innovative crime prevention strategies and active citizen engagement. ...

Oversight visits reveal concerns at KwaZulu-Natal forensic mortuaries

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Health uncovers significant operational challenges at forensic mortuaries.

uShaka Sea World lands a rare opportunity to study the oceanic movement of male green sea turtles

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Two green sea turtles were rescued from the uMzimkulu River, allowing uShaka Sea World to study their oceanic movements, a rare opportunity for marine research. ...

Hitting the right notes in celebrating South Africa’s rich heritage through music

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Musician Kerolin Govender advocates for the celebration of South Africa’s rich cultural diversity through music, highlighting the importance of unity and heritage ...

A small consignment of unlicensed guns with links to KZN were seized by police in Cape Town

Robin-Lee Francke and Thobeka Ngema|Published

Eight suspects have been arrested in a significant police operation in Bellville, where firearms transported from KwaZulu-Natal were seized.

KZN Health MEC: 'use proper channels to raise grievances at Inkosi Albert Luthuli hospital'

Thobeka Ngema|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane addresses concerns raised by the MK Labour Desk regarding the treatment of nurses at Inkosi Albert Luthuli central hospital. ...

7-year-old Avukile overcomes leukaemia after a stem cell transplant

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Seven-year-old Avukile from KwaZulu-Natal triumphed over acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, reaching a significant milestone after a stem cell transplant.

Islamic State of Africa bid to register as a political party, dismissed by IEC

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The Islamic State of Africa faces rejection from the Electoral Commission of South Africa in its bid to register as a political party.

Snake catcher and daughter heartbroken after rescuing beaten Burmese python

Thobeka Ngema|Published

A snake catcher and his daughter were devastated after discovering a Burmese python that had been brutally beaten to death by local children.

Sobering questions about law enforcement integrity in KwaZulu-Natal raised after drunk driving arrests

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Yusuf Abramjee raises alarm over the integrity of law enforcement after police officers and a public prosecutor are arrested for drunk driving in KwaZulu-Natal. ...

Search for Durban plane crash pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray remains an ongoing mission

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The National Sea Rescue Institute remains dedicated to the ongoing search for missing pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray, whose aircraft crashed off Battery Beach in ...

14-year-old in court over the stabbing of a fellow pupil who was left with knife lodged in his neck

Thobeka Ngema|Published

A 14-year-old has been arrested following the violent stabbing of a 17-year-old pupil at a secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving the victim with a knife embedded ...

'We cannot turn sick people away from facilities' says KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane

Thobeka Ngema|Published

At the launch of the SAMA KwaZulu-Natal provincial branch, Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane discusses the contentious issue of illegal foreign nationals accessing healthcare, ...

Two Durban pupils in contention for Stockholm Junior Water Prize with their AI-powered robot to combat plastic pollution

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Two innovative pupils from Adams College in KZN have developed the AquaCrusader, an AI-powered robot designed to collect microplastics from aquatic environments, ...

Killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza receives widespread condemnation

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Five Al Jazeera journalists and a freelance reporter were killed in Gaza, prompting widespread condemnation from media organisations and human rights advocates. ...

CoGTA's new strategies to combat flood risks and save lives

Thobeka Ngema|Published

CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa details proposed reforms aimed at reducing fatalities and infrastructure damage during future flood events.

eThekwini Municipality reports second fatal explosion due to suspected vandalism

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed a second fatal explosion linked to suspected electrical infrastructure theft, raising concerns over public safety and the ...

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

Thobeka Ngema|Published

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 ...

An accused person attempting to escape from custody at court was gunned down by an orderly

Thobeka Ngema|Published

A suspect was fatally shot during a dramatic escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court, leading to an urgent investigation and calls for enhanced security measures. ...

No more freeloading from the RAF, it's not a lottery, warns the Deputy Transport Minister Hlengwa

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa addresses the issue of fraud within the Road Accident Fund during the launch of the UN Global Road Safety Week campaign, ...

Quick action leads to arrest of suspect stripping stolen vehicle in KwaMashu

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The Marshall Security Special Operations Team was activated by Tracker SA in response to a report of a white VW Polo stolen from Pinetown, prompting a swift operation ...

Backlash halts KZN housing development for flood victims in Shallcross

Thobeka Ngema|Published

MEC Siboniso Duma has reported a disruption in the construction of houses after objections were raised by the community.

Trio nabbed for transporting corpse in wheelbarrow

Thobeka Ngema|Published

This incident happened in Malabar Hills on Saturday morning when PT Alarms members spotted the trio, sparking immediate concern and intervention.

Nick Evans: ‘Handle snakes at your peril’

Thobeka Ngema|Published

“Even if you intend helping them, depending on the species, it will likely bite you. It does not know if you are a human that likes or dislikes snakes. It will be ...