UPDATE | Fadiel Adams' bail application set to continue on Friday

Thobeka Ngema|Published

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams faces legal challenges as the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court hears allegations of fraud and defiance of court orders. ...

'Cyril Must Fall': MK Party demands Ramaphosa's resignation at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Thobeka Ngema|Published

MK Party members protested outside Africa’s Travel Indaba, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign following a recent Constitutional Court ruling.

'Cyril Must Fall': MK Party demands Ramaphosa's resignation at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Thobeka Ngema|Published

MK Party members protested outside Africa’s Travel Indaba, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign following a recent Constitutional Court ruling.

Powerful Berg winds cause destruction and injury in KZN communities

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Severe Berg wind conditions in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday resulted in gusts of up to 116km/h, causing extensive damage and injuries.

Severe Berg winds cause damage and injury in KZN communities

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Severe Berg wind conditions in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday resulted in gusts of up to 116km/h, causing extensive damage and injuries.

Durban CBD Wall Collapse Leaves Worker Trapped Under Rubble as Labour Department Launches Probe

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Following a structural collapse in Durban that injured five contractors, an investigation is underway to uncover the cause.

Five suspected rhino poachers killed in shootout with police

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Despite a significant decline in rhino poaching statistics in KZN, a recent deadly shootout reveals that armed syndicates continue to pose a serious threat to wildlife. ...

Nehawu Slams Wentworth Hospital Conditions as MEC Nomagugu Simelane Confronts Staff Shortages and Overcrowding

Thobeka Ngema|Published

After an unexpected late-night inspection at Wentworth Hospital, KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane faces backlash from healthcare unions over critical understaffing ...

Bhambayi Bloodshed: 3 Community Patrollers Killed in Shoot-Out as Illegal Guns Fuel KZN Crime Crisis

Thobeka Ngema|Published

A deadly Bhambayi, Inanda, shoot-out claimed the lives of three community patrollers and one suspected criminal, underscoring the extreme risks for volunteer crime ...

'A direct assault on the state' Popcru says on KZN police killings

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Following the killings of two police officers in KZN, a community safety structure and police union Popcru are calling for urgent action against rising crime and ...

Off-duty policeman gunned-down while investigating gunfire at a Richmond tavern

Thobeka Ngema|Published

An off-duty police constable was shot and killed while responding to gunfire at a Richmond tavern.

KZN Public Works slashes stalled projects - Grey’s Hospital to get priority

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The northern region of KwaZulu-Natal, including King Cetshwayo, Zululand, and uMkhanyakude districts, has made strides in reducing stalled public projects.

Business licence leasing scam: Locals assisting undocumented foreign nationals to trade

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Concerns emerge over South Africans allegedly obtaining business licences for spaza shops and small businesses, only to lease them to undocumented foreign nationals. ...

Public Works department's tough reforms to counter EPWP abuse

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The Expanded Public Works Programme faces an integrity crisis due to abuse. Minister Dean Macpherson proposes urgent reforms to modernise the programme.

KZN EPWP Scandal: “Sex for Jobs” Abuse, Political Interference and Corruption Exposed by MEC

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The KZN Department of Public Works reveals shocking allegations of sexual exploitation within the Expanded Public Works Programme.

For 10 million South African kids, school is where they get their only meal

Thobeka Ngema|Published

UNICEF South Africa found that the National School Nutrition Programme is vital in fighting child malnutrition, providing millions of pupils with nutritious meals. ...

uMngeni Municipality faces aftermath of severe storm in Mpophomeni

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Following a severe storm that caused extensive damage in Mpophomeni, the uMngeni Local Municipality is mobilising resources and community support to assist affected ...

KZN's emergency medical services limps along with ambulance shortages and 'disgraceful' working conditions for staff

Thobeka Ngema|Published

An assessment of KZN’s emergency medical services reveals severe operational pressures, including an ageing ambulance fleet and critical staffing shortages, prompting ...

Durban Chop Shop Uncovered After Stolen Toyota Fortuner Tracking Leads to Newlands Property

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

A stolen Toyota Fortuner has led to the discovery of a suspected chop shop in Newlands, Durban, where multiple stolen vehicles and parts were found.

Premier calls for the use of technology to deal with Durban's N2 cash-in-transit heist crisis

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Following a Provincial Council Against Crime meeting, KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli stressed the necessity of digital policing and a performance dashboard for improved ...

Msinga Flood Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to Five After Bakkie Swept Off Bridge in KwaZulu-Natal, One Person Still Missing

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Tragedy strikes as the death toll from the Msinga flood rises to five, with ongoing search efforts to recover the remaining missing person.

Lucky to be alive: Employee tells of his near-fatal electrocution

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Jimmy Msimang, a municipal employee, narrowly escaped death after being electrocuted by live power lines at a water supply scheme.

KZN Education Investigates Foreign National Educators Following SIU Report Exposing Fraudulent Permits

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The KZN Department of Education is investigating the employment of foreign national teachers after SIU findings flagged fraudulent legal statuses.

How firearms stolen from police custody pose a risk to the public

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Gun Free South Africa is alarmed by the firearm theft at the Ulundi K9 Unit, citing public safety risks and the necessity for stricter legal gun control.

Msunduzi Municipality uncovers shocking electricity theft tactics

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Msunduzi Municipality is cracking down on sophisticated electricity theft, revealed by meter audits, and pushing for smart meter rollouts.