Frustrated passengers face delays at King Shaka and O. R. Tambo due to air traffic control issues

Karen Singh|Updated

Passengers at King Shaka and O. R. Tambo International Airports are experiencing significant flight delays due to constraints from Air Traffic and Navigation Services ...

Community Policing Forums call for more resources as KZN premier hosts imbizo on escalating crime

Karen Singh and Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Community Policing Forums in KwaZulu-Natal seek increased support and resources as Premier Thami Ntuli addresses the province's rising crime rate

Details emerge on Van Reenen’s Pass crash: 17 confirmed dead, one survivor

Karen Singh and Thobeka Ngema|Published

The KZN Transport Department provides details on Van Reenen’s Pass crash, confirming 17 fatalities and one survivor

Water woes: Verulam residents seek Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s help

Karen Singh|Published

The Verulam Water Crisis Committee (VWCC) said some residents in the Trenance Park area have been without water for a week while the City contends that the issue ...

Truck jackknifes in Overport, causing power outage

Karen Singh|Published

A truck jackknifed in Overport, knocking down light poles and causing a power outage, with no reported injuries.

Disaster management teams respond to KZN areas devastated by heavy rain and hail

Karen Singh|Published

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) said Friday’s storms brought heavy rains, hail and strong winds, partially destroying over ...

Tragic panga attack in KZN: Premier calls for justice for 3-year-old murder victim

Karen Singh|Published

A seven-year-old boy was attacked, and his three-year-old brother was murdered in a tragic incident in KwaZulu-Natal, prompting calls for justice from Premier Thami ...

KZN fighters shine at WAKO African Continental Kickboxing Championship

Karen Singh|Published

Three KwaZulu-Natal fighters represented South Africa at the WAKO African Continental Kickboxing Championship, achieving remarkable success with gold, silver and ...

Heavy rain forecast for Christmas Eve in parts of KZN, disaster teams on alert

Karen Singh|Published

Disaster management teams are on high alert in KZN as heavy rains lead to a tragic wall collapse, resulting in two fatalities. The municipality urges residents to ...

Cellphones, cash found during raid at Pietermaritzburg Correctional Centre

Karen Singh|Published

A recent raid at the Pietermaritzburg Correctional Centre has uncovered prohibited items, prompting an investigation by the Department of Correctional Services. ...

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife faces backlash over 'poorly' managed and ‘maintained’ facilities at the Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Karen Singh|Published

A long-time visitor to Hluhluwe Game Reserve, expresses deep concerns over the deteriorating state of facilities and management, calling for accountability from ...

Heavy rain causes retaining wall collapse, resulting in two deaths in Cato Manor

Karen Singh|Published

Two people tragically lost their lives when a retaining wall collapsed in Cato Manor during heavy rainfall, prompting a swift response from eThekwini emergency services. ...

Fatal stabbing in Howick: Midlands EMS K9 Unit's quick action prevents further chaos

Karen Singh|Published

A man was fatally stabbed outside a drinking establishment in Howick CBD, prompting a swift response from the Midlands EMS K9 Unit, which helped prevent further ...

Experts predict positive outlook in 2025 for South Africa's property market

Karen Singh|Published

Experts predict a positive outlook for South Africa's property market in 2025, driven by expected interest rate cuts and increased buyer demand

KZN records second highest road accident fatalities since start of festive season

Karen Singh|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals alarming statistics on road fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal during the festive season, highlighting the need for enhanced safety ...

Tackling Crime: the interplay of socio-economic factors and community values

Karen Singh|Published

Exploring the complex relationship between socio-economic inequality and crime, Professor Nirmala Gopal highlights the importance of societal values in addressing ...

oThongathi residents demand better water supply and communication from eThekwini Municipality

Karen Singh|Published

Residents of oThongathi express their frustrations over ongoing water supply issues and inadequate communication from City officials during a community meeting. ...

KwaZulu-Natal Premier addresses crime drivers in the province amid socio-economic challenges

Karen Singh|Published

Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said a lot of crimes were being orchestrated in prisons

Government inspections reveal unsafe food practices in spaza shops -Premier Thami Ntuli

Karen Singh|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli highlights alarming food safety violations in spaza shops, following inspections.

Tragic Eastern Cape collision claims 14 lives

Karen Singh|Published

Fourteen people lost their lives in a tragic collision in the Eastern Cape, prompting an investigation by the Road Traffic Management Corporation. Authorities urge ...

Parents urged to report KZN schools for illegally withholding report cards over unpaid fees

Karen Singh|Published

Parents in KZN are facing challenges as schools illegally withhold report cards due to unpaid fees, prompting calls for action from education officials.

Two men sentenced to life for murdering Durban taxi driver

Karen Singh|Published

Two men were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Nkosikhona Ngcobo, a taxi driver, in Durban in July 2022

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife faces dilemma over roaming Mawana Game Reserve elephants

Karen Singh|Published

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is grappling with the challenge of managing over 30 elephants from Mawana Game Reserve that pose a threat to local communities. As they await ...

Tragic discovery: Twin foetuses found in a Durban toilet

Karen Singh|Published

Paramedics responded to a scene in Durban, where twin foetuses were discovered in a toilet, prompting calls for community awareness and support.

Focus on foundational teaching needed to improve maths results

Karen Singh|Published

Education experts in South Africa are calling for a focus on foundational teaching methods to address the decline in mathematics performance among Grade 5 and 9 ...