Thuthukani Mthembu

Multimedia Intern Journalist

One dead in Verulam church shooting: Security firm RUSA urges congregants to stay vigilant

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Following a tragic shooting at Christ Ministry Church of Miracles in Verulam, where one person died and two were injured, RUSA urges congregants to remain vigilant ...

Armed robbers storm church in Durban, three congregants shot

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Three injured in Durban church shooting as armed suspects attempt robbery during prayer meeting.

Tragic Umzinto stabbing spree leaves five families mourning

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

In a tragic stabbing spree in Umzinto, on the KZN South Coast five lives were lost. The Umdoni Municipality has committed to assisting the grief-stricken families. ...

Chiefs and Galaxy seek vital points in last Premiership match of the year

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy meet in a pivotal DStv Premiership clash on 7 December, as both teams aim to secure vital points before the AFCON break. With recent ...

Security officer injured in dramatic cash-in-transit heist on M35 in south Durban

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

One security officer was injured during a dramatic cash-in-transit robbery on Durban's M35, prompting a police investigation into the explosive heist.

NSFAS fraud: Former SRC member at North West TVET college arrested for defrauding students

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

A 24-year-old former SRC member at Rustenburg TVET College has been arrested for allegedly defrauding first-year students of their NSFAS allowances, misappropriating ...

Daring cash heist on R617 as suspects flee with money and firearms

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are on the hunt for armed suspects following a brazen cash-in-transit robbery on the R617 road, where security guards were overpowered and ...

Police recover SAPS firearm lost in 2009 after deadly shootout with suspects in KwaZulu-Natal

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

An internal investigation is underway after a police-issued firearm, lost over a decade ago, resurfaces in a deadly shootout in Emanguzi, raising serious accountability ...

KZN Premier Ntuli urges intensified crime-fighting efforts amid rising attacks against police, community safety activists ...

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Following a rise in attacks on police officers, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli pledges to enhance crime-fighting operations and engage communities in safety ...

Orlando Pirates eye top spot in clash against Durban City

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Orlando Pirates look to climb to the top of the Betway Premiership with a win over Durban City, who aim to prove their mettle against the league's giants.

Durban authorities launch raid in Umlazi amid spike in hijackings, firearms and signal jammers seized

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Durban Metro Police and SAPS Provincial Crime Intelligence conduct a successful operation in Umlazi, recovering firearms and signal jammers linked to a surge in ...

Brazen daylight robbery at Pinetown shopping centre prompts police investigation

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Police are investigating a brazen daylight robbery at Pinecrest centre in Pinetown, where armed suspects ambushed a courier vehicle, raising alarms about safety ...

MK Party demands justice following tragic shooting in Soweto: one member killed, two injured

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

The MK Party has expressed outrage over a shooting incident at Dube Hostel in Soweto, resulting in one death and two injuries. The party calls for a thorough investigation ...

High stakes in the KZN derby as Richards Bay battle Durban City for momentum

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Experience the thrill of the KZN derby as Richards Bay hosts Durban City in a match that could define their seasons. With local pride and crucial league points at ...

KZN Human Settlements MEC Duma announces new housing projects for Mandeni residents

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Mandeni Local Municipality and the Department of Human Settlements announce new housing projects aimed at addressing the housing backlog and improving living conditions ...

Security officer injured in dramatic Midway Mall cash heist in Newlands West, Durban

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

An armed cash-in-transit heist outside Midway Mall left a security officer seriously injured, prompting a swift response from emergency teams and an ongoing investigation. ...

KZN Premier Ntuli condemns rising trend of GBV cases being withdrawn

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli condemns the alarming trend of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide case withdrawals, urging community involvement in crime prevention ...

AFCON test awaits revitalised Bafana Bafana

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Bafana Bafana aim to prove their resurgence is real as they prepare for a challenging AFCON 2025 campaign in Morocco, facing formidable opponents Egypt, Angola, ...

Crackdown on counterfeit alcohol: Illegal liquor manufacturing site found in uMlazi

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

An intelligence-driven operation in Umlazi has uncovered an illegal liquor manufacturing site, where counterfeit Smirnoff vodka was produced and being sold to the ...

No further assessments for RTI trainee inspectors, says KZN Transport MEC Duma

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

MEC Siboniso Duma has confirmed that the assessment process for RTI trainee inspectors has concluded, following confusion and traffic chaos in Pietermaritzburg as ...