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.

Former Umzimkhulu municipal manager Zweliphansi Skhosana denied bail in high-profile murder case of Sindiso Magaqa

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Zweliphansi Stanley Skhosana has been denied bail as he faces serious charges, including murder and conspiracy, linked to the assassination of ANC Youth League Secretary ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testifies at Madlanga Commission

IOL Reporter|Published

KZN Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission could unveil deep-rooted corruption within SAPS and the implications ...

eThekwini Municipality extends sludge treatment project deadline to December 2026

Zainul Dawood|Published

eThekwini Municipality has extended its Memorandum of Agreement with the Water Research Commission, ensuring the completion of vital sludge treatment projects aimed ...

Copies of political killings dockets secured for Madlanga Commission as originals remain with KZN task team

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has taken decisive action by returning original dockets linked to political killings in KwaZulu-Natal to the disbanded task ...

KZN Education Department condemns alleged racial attack at Glenover Secondary School

Mthembeni Vuma|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education condemns a violent racial incident at Glenover Secondary School, highlighting urgent safety concerns and the need for community ...

Zulu royal council defends King Misuzulu's proposed R10 monthly contribution for his independence

Willem Phungula|Published

The Zulu royal council, led by inkosi Zuzifa Buthelezi, defends a proposed voluntary R10 monthly contribution aimed at ensuring the financial independence of King ...

'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, ...

Shailen Singh murder: Indictment to be served on Govender brothers

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The Govender brothers are expected back in rhe Durban High Court on Friday morning.

Life sentence for Northern Natal wife-murderer

Chevon Booysen|Published

A KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whom he strangled during a domestic quarrel.

Search for missing pilot after tragic crash at Durban North airshow

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A light aircraft crashed into the ocean during an airshow in Durban, prompting a large-scale search for the missing pilot. Authorities are investigating the incident ...

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appears in court wearing ‘Modern Day Terrorist’ shirt amid terrorism charges

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, faces serious allegations in court related to her social media activity during the July 2021 unrest. ...

Wife murderer sentenced to life in prison for July 2024 killing in KwaZulu-Natal

Chevon Booysen|Published

A KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whom he strangled during a domestic quarrel.

Watch VideoLIVE: Committee to finalise terms of reference to probe Mkhwanazi’s explosive SAPS claims

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by ANC’s Molapi Lekganyane, will adopt its Terms of Reference to investigate allegations by KZN Commissioner Lt-General Nhlanhla ...

State prioritises witness protection in AKA and Tibz murder case

Nomonde Zondi|Published

Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions advocate Lawrence Gcaba told the court that the State made it clear from the onset that they were not going to give the defence ...

Ramokgopa defends Eskom’s R5 billion diesel spend to prevent load shedding

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addresses Eskom's controversial R5 billion diesel expenditure, emphasising its necessity to prevent load shedding during peak demand this winter ...

KZN MEC considers drastic measures for municipalities facing financial mismanagement

Zainul Dawood|Published

KZN Finance MEC Francois Rodgers is contemplating recommending the invocation of constitutional measures against municipalities failing to manage finances.

R820 million tender awards spark concerns in eThekwini Municipality

Zainul Dawood|Published

Concerns mount at an eThekwini Municipal council meeting over R820 million in public tender awards for June 2025, as councillors question the transparency and fairness ...

After 13 years and R9 billion, Go! Durban still lacks buses

Zainul Dawood|Published

After 13 years and R9 billion, what’s next for the stalled Go!Durban project?

KZN service providers to expose ‘tender rigging’ in National School Nutrition Programme

Thami Magubane|Published

Suppliers of the National School Nutrition Programme will hold a media briefing to discuss allegations of tender rigging and corruption in KwaZulu-Natal, revealing ...