King Shaka Airport set for transformation, driven by ACSA's R21.7 billion growth ambition

Updated

King Shaka International Airport is poised for a major transformation with ACSA's R21.7 billion investment plan, promising to create jobs and stimulate the local ...

Durban Metro Police recover hijacked municipal vehicle, signal jammers, firearms in Folweni

Mercury Reporter|Published

Durban Metro police, in collaboration with the SAPS, successfully recovered a hijacked municipal vehicle in Folweni, uncovering a cache of stolen goods and raising ...

KZN South Coast poised for major property growth, new outlook reveals

Mercury Reporter|Published

The latest South Coast Property Outlook Report (2026–2030) reveals unprecedented market confidence in the KZN South Coast, driven by lifestyle migration and demand ...

KZN COGTA deadline: Impendle Local Municipality elects new mayor

Mercury Reporter|Published

KZN's Impendle Local Municipality has elected a new mayor, Cllr Kho Dlamini, following a leadership vacuum of several months. The municipality is facing a precarious ...

DUT warns public that it has no links to entity called KwaZulu Natal Matric Excellence

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

DUT has issued a warning regarding the misleading claims of an organisation called KwaZulu Natal Matric Excellence, emphasising that it has no affiliation with them ...

SAPS launches disciplinary investigations into members implicated at Madlanga Commission

Anita Nkonki|Updated

Task team investigates police officers named at Madlanga Commission and Ad Hoc Committee

Madlanga Commission | Matjeng says she stepped in to stop SAPS bleeding millions to her ‘lover’ Cat Matlala

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

While she did not disclose the total amount received, Matjeng acknowledged that money did change hands, a concession that drew sharp attention from commissioners. ...

KZN foot-and-mouth crisis: Disaster classification sought to save farmers

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

As KwaZulu-Natal faces a devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the province seeks disaster classification to mitigate economic losses and protect food security. ...

Alert: Heatwave hits Durban water supply; these areas are affected

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Durban residents are facing water shortages as a heatwave increases demand and disrupts supply across eThekwini suburbs.

NHFC stands poised to solve South Africa's housing crisis amid climate reality and devastating floods

Jabulani Fakazi|Published

In January 2026, South Africa faced devastating floods that claimed hundreds of lives and displaced thousands, exposing the vulnerabilities of informal settlements ...

She is Jesus, I am Archangel Michael — 'Driftwood Killer' abandons bail in court shocker

Xolile Mtembu|Published

'In flesh, I am standing as Archangel Michael while Nicky van Heerden is Jesus Christ herself.'

Extreme heat alert: ALS Paramedics warn of dehydration as Durban temperature soars

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

With Durban facing extreme heat and humidity, residents must take immediate precautions to protect their health. ALS paramedics report alarming cases of dehydration ...

Labour blitz: Two Chinese nationals arrested in Newcastle textile factory inspections

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A recent inspection blitz in Newcastle's textile industry has led to the arrest of two Chinese employers and the discovery of 34 undocumented workers, raising serious ...

DSTV drops Winter Olympics coverage

Michael Sherman|Updated

DSTV’s SuperSport will not broadcast the Winter Olympics in South Africa due to the absence of an official media rights holder, despite the country sending its largest-ever ...

SA draft cannabis rules: 750g possession and 5-plant limits explained

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has published draft regulations on personal cannabis use. With a proposed limit of 750 grams and new cultivation ...

Call to repay NSFAS: SIU targets parents and students who didn't qualify but received funding

Mercury Reporter|Published

Parents and students who improperly received funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are urged to come forward as investigations reveal over ...

Isipingo crash: Heartbreaking stories of loss from memorial for 11 victims

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Families and community members gathered at King Zwelithini Stadium for a poignant memorial service honouring the 11 victims of the tragic R102 crash in Isipingo. ...

UMngeni-uThukela Water invests R50 million to combat alarming water leaks in eThekwini

Thami Magubane|Published

UMngeni-uTthukela Water board has announced a R50 million investment to tackle the alarming water loss in eThekwini municipality, where nearly 50% of treated water ...

FirstRand Bank loses R108,000 claim against Durban man after failing to count R114,000 repayment

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Durban homeowner triumphs in court as the KwaZulu-Natal High Court dismisses FirstRand Bank's R108,000 claim after the bank failed to account for a substantial payment ...