Vandalism crisis: uMhlathuze Municipality's electricity substations under attack

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Rising vandalism at uMhlathuze Municipality's Grantham and Aquila substations has led to significant power outages, sparking community outrage and urgent calls for ...

150,000 apply for 200 jobs - chaos as process put on hold due to security concerns

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has postponed an employment process due to security threats.

KZN transport boss seeks peace amid tension between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers in Durban

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma aims to mediate tension between traditional taxi operators and e-hailing drivers in Phoenix, following a violent incident. ...

10,000 labour inspectors to enforce workplace laws nationwide

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

The Department of Employment and Labour clarifies the difference between President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of 10,000 new labour inspectors and the existing ...

Mayor Pappas launches moves to establish uMngeni Municipality's own fire and rescue services

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

The uMngeni Local Municipality will establish its own fire and rescue services to enhance public safety and improve emergency response.

Usethubeni Youth School achieves 100% pass rate in KZN's 2025 Correctional Services matric results

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

KwaZulu-Natal celebrates a remarkable achievement in correctional education as Usethubeni Youth School leads with a perfect 100% pass rate in the 2025 Correctional ...

KwaZulu-Natal police arrest suspect for attempted murder after Phoenix shootout

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a suspect following a shootout in Phoenix, Durban, where officers exchanged gunfire after pursuing a vehicle.

Festive season crackdown: KZN police arrest thousands, seize firearms, drugs and 64,000 litres of alcohol

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Deputy Police Commissioner Major General Phumelele Makoba presented a detailed report on law enforcement activities in KZN during the festive season.

Disaster management teams respond to devastating storms in uThukela District

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Severe thunderstorms have wreaked havoc across the uThukela District Municipality, displacing numerous residents and prompting rapid-response teams to mobilise for ...

Correctional Services intensifies contraband searches at Empangeni facility

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Prison officials are ramping up efforts to combat contraband in correctional facilities, following a recent operation that uncovered illegal items.

Remembering Vick Panday: A heartfelt tribute from his wife following the Redcliffe temple tragedy

Thobeka Ngema|Published

In a poignant tribute, Helena Panday shares her love for her late husband, Vick, while the community of Verulam mourns the tragic loss of lives in the temple collapse. ...

Search-and-rescue operation called off after collapse at Verulam temple

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Following the tragic collapse of the New Ahobilam Temple in Verulam, search-and-rescue teams have concluded their operations, recovering five bodies and ensuring ...

Shocking rise in child sexual assault cases reported in KwaZulu-Natal

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

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

Tembisa Hospital corruption: A call for ethical leadership in healthcare

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Dr Fatima Hendricks addresses the moral decay in South African healthcare, using the Tembisa Hospital scandal as a case study, and calls for greater political engagement ...

Suspect arrested following stabbing and robbery incident in uMhlanga

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Following a violent robbery and stabbing on the M41 pedestrian bridge in uMhlanga, a suspect was apprehended.

More than 100 illegal immigrants arrested, businesses fined in labour blitz in KZN

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

A recent enforcement operation in KwaZulu-Natal has revealed shocking labour law violations, with over 100 illegal immigrants arrested and businesses penalised for ...

SA Medical Association and KZN Department of Health join forces to enhance healthcare

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and the South African Medical Association’s new provincial branch are set to revolutionise healthcare in the province through ...

Despite machine's repairs, close to 700 000 driving licence cards remain unprinted

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Despite the Department of Transport's repair of the driving licence card printing machine, motorists face a daunting backlog of over 700,000 unprinted cards, leaving ...

UN chief Guterres warns of escalating conflict in DRC at African Union session

Thobeka Ngema and Genevieve Serra|Published

At the African Union session, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that ongoing fighting in the DRC threatens regional stability and called for dialogue ...

Political parties call for Motshekga to resign, say SANDF were ‘ill-equipped’ for DRC conflict

Thobeka Ngema and Mercury Reporter|Published

The DA said the president and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga must be held accountable for failing to prioritise the safety and effectiveness of South African troops. ...

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

Level 6 warning for disruptive rain on Monday in KZN

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Rainfall amounts in excess of 120mm are expected in places over eastern KZN on Monday, the South African Weather Service said

Turtle goes back into the ocean after 16 years of rehab

Thobeka Ngema|Published

After two years at the Two Oceans Aquarium and 14 years in the care of uShaka Sea World staff, Wasabi was released into the ocean just north of Blythdale at Nonoti ...

Chatsworth resident graduates cum laude for the second time

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Marrisa Naidoo, 22, was happy when she graduated cum laude for the second time for her Advanced Diploma in Business and Information Management during the Durban ...

Teamwork helps save people trapped in burning building

Thobeka Ngema|Published

ET Rapid Response control room operators were instrumental in guiding reaction officers inside a building on fire to rescue two people trapped inside.