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Rescuers use hoist system to reach man who crashed off the Maidstone bridge, near Tongaat north of Durban.
A man whose car plunged 30 metres from a bridge in Tongaat, north of Durban only had one person on his mind while waiting to be rescued from the chilly waters.
Motorist plunges 30 metres off a bridge in Tongaat, calls out for daughter from vehicle wreckage.
A man whose car plunged 30 metres from a bridge in Tongaat, north of Durban only had one person on his mind while waiting to be rescued from the chilly waters.
'Land should be returned to rightful owners'
Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema has told supporters outside the Bloemfontein Magistrate court that the Freedom Charter should be upheld, and land in South Africa returned to its rightful owners.
Supporters throw their weight behind Zuma
These people meanwhile have explained why they've left their homes to support Jacob Zuma today. The former president's been addressing hundreds demonstrators outside the Durban High Court this morning, where his corruption case on 16 charges has been postponed until June.
Man shot and killed outside La Lucia home
A man has been shot dead outside his home in La Lucia, north of Durban. He was attacked by a number of unknown suspects as he drove to the front gate of his property in Saxon Crescent at about 7.30pm yesterday. A Crisis Medical's Kyle van Reenen says the man,…
Durban fatal pedestrian crash: Family hopes accused gets jail time
A woman who ran a red robot near Musgrave Centre before crashing her car into a metro police officer has been found guilty of culpable homicide. The officer's brother, S'thembiso Phewa, says he feels underwhelmed with the judgement so far.
Jacob Zuma sends condolences to Madikizela-Mandela's family
Former president Jacob Zuma has personally sent his condolences to the family of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela following her death on Monday. Zuma spoke to the media outside Madikizela-Mandela's Soweto home after spending some time with her family.
MK Vets march outside Durban City Hall becomes disruptive
MK veterans in KZN have denied that employees at Durban's City Hall were prevented from leaving the venue - during a protest by its members yesterday.The association's Langa Dube…
'Madikizela-Mandela was close to people of KZN'
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'Madikizela-Mandela was a people's person'
Deputy National Assembly speaker, Lechesa Tsnoli says Winnie Madikizela-Mandela always preferred to be amongst the people. She died at the Netcare Milpark Hospital, in Johannesburg - at the age of 81.
Ramaphosa's last meal with Madikizela-Mandela
President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's home in Soweto last night, where mourners gathered to pay their respects. Ramaphosa says an official memorial will be held for the 81-year-old struggle icon on the 11th of this morning followed by a state funeral on the 14th. The president remembers the…
Consumers bracing for April fuel price increase
The Energy Department announced this week that April’s petrol prices will increase by 59 and 62-cents a litre - that’s for 93 and 95 octane respectively. Motorists and consumers will feel the pinch as of next week with the price of fuel going up on Wednesday.
Consumers bracing for April fuel price increase
The Energy Department announced this week that April’s petrol prices will increase by 59 and 62-cents a litre - that’s for 93 and 95 octane respectively. Motorists and consumers will feel the pinch as of next week with the price of fuel going up on Wednesday.
Probe launched into Durban hotel fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that gutted part of a Durban hotel on the city’s beachfront. Division commander – Melvin Ramlall says firefighters managed to contain the fire to the kitchen. Ramlall says hotel guests were safely evacuated.
Explore harmless options to bird repellant gels - CROW
CROW says Durban property and business owners should steer clear of using deadly repellent gels - saying they are threatening indigenous bird life. Director, Paul Hoyte says there are harmless options of preventing birds from nesting on properties - like bird spikes and netting.
Issues pertaining to lack of KZN police resources taken to national level
The DA says it will work to get KZN police stations better resourced to accommodate sexual assault victims. The party’s Shadow Minister of Police, Zakhele Mbhele says there are vehicle and personnel shortages.