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Police say suspicious Wentworth parcel not a bomb.
Police have confirmed that a suspicious parcel found in Wentworth, south of Durban was not an explosive device. Officers were called to a supermarket in the area yesterday afternoon.
Duduzane Zuma released on R100,000 bail
Former President Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma has made his first appearance in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg. Zuma was charged with conspiracy to commit corruption this morning.
Give authorities time and space to investigate Durban 'bombs': Expert
A counter-terrorism expert says it is important that authorities are given the time and space to thoroughly investigate the discovery of multiple suspicious bomb-like devices in Durban recently. Police have removed three devices from two Woolworths stores, one at The Pavilion and two at Gateway since Thursday. Another two devices…
Sardines netted on KZN south coast
Sardine activity has picked up again on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board's Greg Thompson says netting has been taking place at several beaches, including Sezela this morning.
Police police bust suspected drug dealer on the Berea
A 36-year-old man is due to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court today on charges of manufacturing and dealing in drugs. KwaZulu-Natal police, along with the Provincial Drug Unit, swooped on his operation on the Berea last night after receiving a tip-off.
Bumper Vodacom Durban July expected this weekend
Organisers of the Vodacom Durban July expect a full house at this weekend's horse racing extravaganza. Some 55,000 people are expected make their way to Greyville Racecourse on Saturday.
KZN Treasury provides drought assistance to three uMkhanyakude schools
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury has provided three schools in the uMkhanyakude District with water systems to assist during drought periods. Pupils and staff at the northern KwaZulu-Natal schools will benefit from storage systems and infrastructure with a combined volume of more than 22,000 litres.
Motorists react to fuel price hike: July 2018
Motorists will be digging deeper into their pockets from tomorrow. July's fuel price adjustments kick in at midnight. Petrol increases by 26 cents a litre for 93 octane. A litre of 95 octane will cost 23 cents more. Diesel goes up by 24 or 26 cents a litre - depending…
eThekwini to consider including church leaders in council meetings
eThekwini says it will consider the inclusion of church leaders in future council meetings. The eThekwini Community Church handed over a memorandum to the municipality at the weekend after marching through the Durban CBD.
East Coasters brace for a chilly week ahead.
KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for a chilly week ahead. The South African Weather Service expects temperatures to decrease as a cold front sweeps across the province. Some light snowfall has been forecast for the Drakensberg.
Bali volcano: Durban holidaymakers waiting for further travel info
A Durban woman who is on holiday in Bali says they are waiting for further travel updates from authorities there after a volcanic eruption shut the Indonesian island's international airport. Officials at Ngurah Rai Airport say nearly 280 flights in and out of Bali have bee cancelled, affecting nearly 16,000…
DA admits it has made mistakes on own internal matters
The DA has admitted that it has made some mistakes with the handling of its own internal matters. The comment comes after the Western Cape High Court ruled that Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille remains a DA member.
NHI just another State-owned enterprise: DA
The DA sees government's National Health Insurance plan as the creation of another State-owned enterprise.
Julius Malema address supporters outside the Newcastle Magistrate's Court
EFF leader, Julius Malema appears to be standing by the contentious remarks he made at a Youth Day rally earlier this month, that the majority of Indians are racist.
Hamresin Archary reacts to the sentence handed down to Stephan Bothma
The husband of a 30-year-old woman who has been confined to a wheelchair after a drunk driver smashed into her in Durban hopes the sentence meted out to Stephan Bothma will send a strong message to others.
Taariqa Archary reacts to the sentnece handed down to drunk driver, Stephan Bothma
A 30-year-old woman who has been confined to a wheelchair after a drunk driver smashed into her in Durban last year hopes the sentence meted out to Stephan Bothma will send a strong message to others.
Ndwedwe officials say repairing water infrastructure - a process
Residents in Ndwedwe Local Municipality, on the north coast, can expect their water supply to be restored today. More local and international news with Newswatch at 10am.
Alert for Durban beachgoers after shark gear removed
The KZN Sharks Board is urging beachgoers to check the status of the beach you want to visit - with the lifeguards on-duty. The sharks board's Mike Anderson-Reade…
Warning for motorists in N2 Mtubatuba protest
Authorities in Mtubatuba says they are now aware of the grievances raised by residents who've been protesting are now clear. Mayor Velangenkosi Gumede is warning motorists travelling on the N2, in the evenings.
'Information on private funding of political parties must be made accessible' - Concourt
The Constitutional Court has upheld a ruling by the Western Cape High Court which declared the Promotion of Access to Information Act unconstitutional. Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng sais the Act needs to be amended by Parliament so that people can access information on political parties' private funding.