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NFP expels Mbali Shinga over defiance of party orders

Willem Phungula|Updated

The National Freedom Party has expelled its' KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Mbali Shinga after her conviction for gross misconduct.

Goodbye spam calls: SA tightens rules on direct marketing

Zelda Venter|Updated

South Africa has introduced amended regulations establishing a National Consumer Commission opt-out registry, empowering consumers to block unwanted direct marketing ...

Two dead in Chatsworth tow truck shooting on M1 highway

Mercury Reporter|Published

Two men tragically lost their lives in a shooting incident on the M1 Higginson Highway in Chatsworth. ALS Paramedics responded to the scene, where police are now ...

Doubts emerge over ANC’s reworked KZN task team as MKP gains ground

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

Amid the rise of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, the ANC’s reconfigured KZN task team faces a tough fight to regain support, with analysts questioning its effectiveness ...

Iran says its reviewing 'new proposals' from US, but no date set for new round of talks

AFP|Updated

Iran is currently reviewing new proposals from the US, but warns that its negotiators will not make any compromises. With no date set for the next round of talks, ...

Why Msunduzi ratepayers are objecting tariff hikes

Zainul Dawood|Published

Msunduzi Municipality's proposed tariff increases for the 2026/2027 financial year have been met with strong opposition from ratepayer associations

Ratepayers voice strong opposition to Msunduzi Municipality's tariff hikes amid financial turmoil

Zainul Dawood|Updated

Msunduzi Municipality's proposed tariff increases for the 2026/2027 financial year have been met with strong opposition from ratepayer associations

KZN's new forensic lab aims to resolve 13,000 DNA evidence backlog cases

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

KwaZulu-Natal's newly inaugurated Mayville Forensic Science Laboratory aims to eliminate the province's dependence on external DNA processing, addressing a staggering ...

KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to lead national organised crime fight

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Mkhwanazi's dual role as KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner and national overseer is a game-changer in the fight against organised crime. Learn about the strategies ...

Newcastle woman jailed for life for rape of 8-year-old brother

Mercury Reporter|Published

A Newcastle woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the horrific crime of repeatedly raping her eight-year-old brother, highlighting the urgent need for ...

Tongaat Hulett liquidation: IDC funding boost buys time, but no final plan yet

Thami Magubane|Published

Amidst the looming threat of liquidation, the farming community calls for a permanent solution for Tongaat Hulett, a key player in South Africa's sugar industry, ...

Why eThekwini’s electricity revenue is crashing: Solar, theft, and slow growth

Thami Magubane|Published

eThekwini Municipality's electricity unit is grappling with declining revenue due to low economic growth, vandalism, and a shift towards alternative energy sources, ...

Shakaskraal farm murder suspect among six nabbed for crime spree

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Umhlali police have made a significant breakthrough in the brutal murder of farmer Aman Giyanshwar Roopsingh, arresting six suspects linked to a violent crime spree ...

Possible impeachment: JSC finds Judge President Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces serious consequences as the JSC finds him guilty of gross misconduct, revealing ethical breaches and a troubling power imbalance. ...

Shackled by faith: The KZN commune trading life-saving meds for 'holy' isolation

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

In the heart of KZN, a radical commune challenges the boundaries of faith and medicine, leading to a constitutional crisis as children are forced to abandon life-saving ...

Durban, prepare to question reality: Museum of Illusions opens at Gateway

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Discover the fascinating world of the Museum of Illusions as it makes its way to Durban, offering a unique experience at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping from 25 ...

Millionaire Mind Intensive Empowers South Africans to Transform Their Financial Futures

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Join T. Harv Eker's Millionaire Mind Intensive in Durban and Johannesburg this April to transform your financial mindset and learn effective wealth-building strategies. ...

‘Higher calling’ in KZN sees student ditch opportunity to study medicine in Cuba

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

19-year-old Mpho Jongani shares her transformative journey from aspiring medical student in Cuba to a devoted disciple at a KwaZulu-Natal mission, revealing the ...

Unions warn of mass protests against GEMS 9.5% hike

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Unions Cosatu and Fedusa are gearing up for mass protests against a steep 9.5% increase in GEMS medical aid contributions, warning that this hike exacerbates the ...

Three arrested in Pretoria for alleged cross-border smuggling operation

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Updated

Three men, including a father-and-son duo, have been arrested in Pretoria for allegedly facilitating illegal movement into Zimbabwe, with extradition processes underway. ...