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Adam Catzavelos case: Magistrate recuses himself over concerns of bias
The magistrate who was meant to preside over the discrimination and hate speech case between the South African Human Rights Commission and Adam Catzavelos has recused himself over concerns of bias.
SAPS deployed after protests erupt near Ladysmith
Ladysmith police are currently monitoring the situation on the R103 in the Roosboom area in northern KwaZulu-Natal, where protest action erupted this morning.
Internal probe into kidnapping case involving Inanda police officers
The four SAPS officers and a security guard who were arrested on charges of kidnapping this week will remain behind bars until their next court appearance. Spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says an internal investigation will be conducted.
' 417 investigations into KZN departments, public entities and municipalities'
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'We could see a coiled puff adder sticking out," says Nick Evans
Local reptile expert - Nick Evans has described his shock after finding three puff adders at a home in Richmond. Evans says he initially thought there were only two of the highly venomous serpents in the pile.
'We will follow-up on a way forward': Ward 18 councillor, Melanie Brauteseth
Ward 18 councillor, Melanie Brauteseth who was also on scene of a blaze just off Anderson Street, says they will be working closely with police investigators.
'Black Musselcrackers are one of the slowest growing reed fish'
A senior scientist at the Oceanographic Research Institute in Durban - says black musselcrackers are slow-growing and can live up to a ripe age of between 40 and 50-years-old.
Lawyers for former KZN Hawks boss, Johan Booysen proceed with civil suit against State
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'The Public Protector Report has many inaccuracies' - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will be taking the Public Protector's BOSASA donation report on judicial review.
What Mandela Day means to KZN locals
KZN residents has today spoken to Newswatch on why Mandela Day in important to celebrate as South Africans.
'Principal had to jump over the school gates'
The police's Thulani Zwane has spoken to Newswatch about the horrific events of an attempted robbery at a school in eThekwini's Mpumalanga Township. Two security guards were killed and one was wounded when they were attacked by three men.
More Westville prison wardens fingered for alleged misconduct
Correctional Services says a probe at Durban's Westville Prison will be intensified, after more wardens were fingered for alleged misconduct. The department's Singabakho Nxumalo…
Zuma denies insisting Gama should be appointed to Transnet
Former president, Jacob Zuma has today told the Zondo Commission that while he did meet with Barbara Hogan following her appointment in 2010 - he didn't demand that Siyabonga Gama be given the job.
Booysen says they're targeted due to probe into Thoshan Panday, Edward Zuma
Speaking outside the Durban High Court, Johan Booysen said they were targeted because of who they were investigating. All charges against former KZN Hawks head, General Johan Booysen and his 26 co-accused have been formally withdrawn.
Safety concerns for Ngwelezana staff and patients
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'Mr. Pretorius is being cross-examining Zuma', says defence lawyer
Advocate Thabani Masuku has risen to address the Chairperson Raymond Zondo saying Jacob Zuma was being cross-examined. Zuma is spending his second day in the witness stand at the State Capture Inquiry.
'I did not break the law with the Guptas'
President Jacob Zuma says his involvement with the Gupta family was all above board. Zuma is giving evident at the state capture inquiry. He's addressed the claims that he cleared the Gupta wedding plane to land at the Waterkloof Airforce base in 2013.
One treated for minor smoke inhalation injuries in Umdloti fire
Crisis Medical's Kyle Van Reenen says a manager's been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire - at a Kwikspar, in Umdloti north of Durban.
Report being complied into EFF's behaviour in Parliament
Parliament says a report is being compiled into some EFF members’ disruptive behaviour in the National Assembly. Parliament's spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says EFF members have broken house rules. He says after the report’s finalised, appropriate action will be taken against the party.
Duduzane Zuma has been found not guilty of culpable homicide
The judge ruled that the State could not prove Duduzane Zuma's guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a crash on a wet road in Johannesburg five years ago.