KwaMashu high school wins a share of R1m Gwijo challenge

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Isibonelo Secondary School in KwaMashu entered the MTN Gwijo Challenge and won a share of R1 million. Drama pupils, together with teachers, created a Gwijo song ...

Armed man shot dead after attacking pupil on the high school’s premises in uMlazi

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Two suspects, one a former pupil at the school, forced their way inside the school premises to attack a male pupil with whom they had an “ongoing beef”.

Call for police to look into root causes of KZN mass shootings

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Crime analyst and senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, Dr Johan Burger, said such incidents of vigilantism really raise questions of unlawfulness ...

Political parties welcome Samas’ cancellation

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This comes after ActionSA and the DA in KZN accused Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Edtea) MEC Siboniso Duma of planning to spend R28 million ...

‘MOU signing with US a unique opportunity for empowerment’

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The US Consulate General in Durban deemed this is a unique opportunity to empower communities.

Call to fix rain damaged infrastructure before exams start

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KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube issued the call during a recent oversight visit joined by Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, ...

Du Plooy and Van de Winkel win Amashova Durban Classic

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The weather did not deter the cyclists’ enthusiasm, and riders crossed the finish line with beaming smiles and high spirits.

DUT addresses crime around its campuses, including car thefts

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The Durban University of Technology (DUT) activated its first Crime Awareness Week programme aimed at raising awareness about crime prevention and safety measures ...

‘Police must hunt down criminals like rats’

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Warrant Officer Sthembiso Mazibuko, 40, a member of the National Intervention Unit (NIU), died during a shootout with suspects at a house in C Section in Ntuzuma ...

Proud moment as captain wins his first DUT Chess Championship

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Thabani Mathe, who is also the DUT Chess Club captain and an information communications and technologies student, said that hard work, dedication, and learning from ...

Vote for your favourite taxi drivers

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The passengers will vote by sending an SMS. Drivers are allowed to vote for themselves.

Free online water safety programme to reduce drownings in SA launched

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This programme seeks to address the problem of drowning in South Africa by teaching learners about the various dangers water poses, empowering them to better manage ...

No major impact after heavy rainfall

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This comes after the South African Weather Service issued a Level 6 weather warning in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal, including eThekwini.

Young Durban chefs dish it out at RCL Chef and Baker Challenge

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Amaara Sulaiman from Greenwood Park and Lalana Santana from Verulam, both students at Capsicum Culinary Studio in Durban, secured second position and won R20 000. ...

DUT karate coach aims to kick high in Japan competition

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The upcoming 13th World Tournament Championships in Japan, which take place every four years, will be held over five days, from November 15 to 19.

Durban ICC crowned at the World Travel Awards

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The World Travel Awards aim to honour travel excellence and industry leadership has, for three decades, been recognising organisations that consistently elevate ...

Durban Metro Police fitness tests postponed due to bad weather

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Only the fitness test process will be affected; the rest of the intake processes, including the aptitude test and interview processes, will continue as usual.

Teen, 18, in court over rape of 7-year-old girl

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The teenager, 18, who cannot be named, is also alleged to be the uncle of the victims. He is in Grade 11. He was remanded until his next court appearance.

Durban surfer wins big after returning from a career-threatening injury

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Ntokozo “Surprise” Maphumulo surprised many as he won the Junior QF Seal Point Pro after he broke his leg while playing indoor soccer in February.

Durban marches against Israel

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Hundreds of people waved flags, held placards and punched the air chanting “Free Palestine”.

R10 million donation to KZN Children’s Hospital for mental health ward

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The money will be used for the creation of a state-of-the-art,15-bed mental health ward for adolescent girls with neurological conditions. The ward will offer a ...

Corpse stolen from mortuary found buried in cemetery

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It is alleged an individual, who has been identified as being from uMlazi unit U, came with a hearse on September 29 to claim Siyabonga Mbanjwa’s body, pretending ...

uMlazi young man on mission to reduce plastic waste in townships

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Minenhle Simelane makes mats out of plastic waste dumped in townships using his own hands and then sells them.

Dream of young Durban rugby star to play abroad uncertain

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Sandile Nkosingiphile Mbatha, 16, a Grade 10 pupil at Amanzimtoti High, was selected in April to participate in the Uhuru Rugby Tournament.

Durban-born star dreams to inspire disabled artists

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Pinky “Pinky-1st lady” Khotsolo 34, started Drumroll Entertainment, which aims to empower artists living with disabilities and instil confidence in them. Khotsolo ...

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