Rise in armed robberies reported since lockdown level has eased

Lorna Charles|Published

Institute for Security Studies (ISS) consultant Dr Johan Burger said criminals were exploiting the current Covid-19 regulations including mask wearing.

Covid keeps immigrating families apart

Lorna Charles|Published

When the families started the immigration process, the Covid-19 pandemic had not yet affected South Africa or New Zealand.

Large number of Pietermaritzburg hijacked prison truck escapees back in custody

Lorna Charles|Published

Police are still searching for the remainder of the Pietermaritzburg hijacked prison truck escapees.

Crowdfunding drive for missing Wild Coast surfer’s family

Lorna Charles|Published

The tooth marks in surfer Robert Frauenstein body board, which was recovered later, were confirmed to be those of a large a great white shark.

Vaccine injury fund: call for ‘more clarity’

Lorna Charles|Published

The purpose of the Covid-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme is to compensate people who suffer injury ...

Call to boost social cohesion in KZN

Lorna Charles|Published

The discussions focused on finding peaceful solutions to bring an end to xenophobic attacks on foreign street traders in the past few months and re-evaluating intolerance ...

Elderly hit hard by sharp rise in food prices

Lorna Charles|Published

The price rose from R3 800. 59 in September 2020 to R4 078. 48 in March 2021.

Search continues for missing E Cape body boarder

Lorna Charles|Published

Robert Frauenstein’s bodyboard, which appeared to have bite marks on it, was found washed up on the beach last week.

New crocodile welcomed at Crocworld

Lorna Charles|Published

It is hoped the West African crocodile will form a breeding pair with the centre’s resident male of the same species.

Mixed reactions to fraud allegations levelled against Pietermaritzburg NGO

Lorna Charles|Published

Pietermaritzburg Agency for Community Social Action (Pacsa) council members resign after misappropriation of funds.

Don’t be caught out by these 5 common online scams

Lorna Charles|Published

Scam artists have become more sophisticated with their online schemes to get consumers to part with their hard-earned cash.

I just felt like I got zapped: Hiker describes lucky escape after puff adder bite

Lorna Charles|Published

An uMhlanga marketing executive had a lucky escape after he was bitten by a puff adder during a hike in the Drakensberg at the weekend.

Durban's foreign street vendors ’warned’ not to return to work face financial plight

Lorna Charles|Published

Six weeks after xenophobic attacks in the Durban CBD, hundreds of foreigners say they are no closer to finding a solution to their financial plight.

All eyes on SADC Mozambique talks

Vernon Mchunu and Lorna Charles|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to join his counterparts in the Southern African Development Community extraordinary talks in the wake of the ongoing violence ...

KZN teen recovering after being bitten by puff adder in Drakensberg

Lorna Charles|Published

Jude was with family at a holiday resort in the Drakensberg for the Easter long weekend when he was bitten.

Religious leaders welcome easing of restrictions

Vernon Mchunu , Lorna Charles and Sakhiseni Nxumalo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last night that after seeking the advice of experts and consultations with representatives of provincial and local government ...

KZN mother describes ‘nightmare’ as son is killed in Mozambique

Lorna Charles|Published

Meryl Knox told The Mercury that her son, Adrian Nel, would have turned 41 on April 1, but instead of a celebration, she was awaiting the return of her elder son’s ...

Durban mothers share lockdown memories as babies celebrate turning 1

Lorna Charles|Published

As their celebrate their first birthdays, two Durban mothers, whose children were born as the Covid-19 lockdown began a year ago, described how they’d had to adjust ...

President’s plans to keep the lights on

Lorna Charles|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa says solving the country’s energy challenges and ensuring that power utility Eskom produces enough electricity to meet the demand is fundamental ...

Paramedics ’should be under police guard’

Lorna Charles|Published

A paramedic was injured last week in an alleged hijacking when an ambulance crew were picking up a patient at Baker Road, uMlazi

Cato Crest shacks razed, residents left homeless

Lorna Charles|Published

More than 20 people were left homeless after their structures were destroyed in a shack fire that broke out at the Cato Crest informal settlement yesterday.

Rise in illegal hunting incidents in KZN

Lorna Charles|Published

Upper Highway residents have reported an increase in illegal hunting in the area near the Kloof gorge.

Parties on Durban’s beachfront no fun for residents

Lorna Charles|Published

Durban residents have raised concerns about revellers partying at all hours on the city’s beachfront and the amount of litter, including alcohol bottles that are ...

eThekwini mayor to probe cause of CBD attacks

Lorna Charles|Published

Foreigners attacked by purported MKMVA members

SA Human Rights Commission calls for immediate action following attacks on foreign traders

Lorna Charles|Published

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and civil society organisations in Durban have called for immediate action to end violent attacks on foreign traders. ...