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Reward offered in Ugu water disruptions
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The Ugu District Municipality is offering a reward to anyone who comes forward with information on the culprits who have been tampering with its water infrastructure. Mondli Ngcobo says pipes are being affected due to changes to the water pressure, as pipes are being repaired.
Avoca man recounts hijacking ordeal
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A Durban North family is thankful they were not harmed during a hijacking outside their home in Avoca. A woman had been reversing out of the property, with her daughter-in-law and 11-month-old granddaughter in the car, when the hijackers pulled up behind them last night.
No racism involved in Ashwin Willemse 'walk-out': SuperSport
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Supersport says racism did not play a role in former Springbok, Ashwin Willemse's studio walk-out last month. It has released a report into the matter after appointing Advocate Vincent Maleka to review the the incident, which also involved rugby analysts Naas Botha and Nick Mallet.
Pilot gives aerial update on N2 protest at Mtubatuba
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Alpha Security's Pierre Conradie has been assisting police from the air. He has given Newswatch an aerial account of what transpired on the freeway below. Around 250 people have been protesting on the freeway near Mtubatuba since 5.30am.
Truck-owners left heartbroken after vehicle torched in Mtubatuba protest
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The owners of one of the trucks torched during this morning's violent protest near Mtubatuba on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast say they have been left heartbroken.
Motorist unable to get to work due to N2 Mtubatuba protests
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Angry protestors have shutdown the N2 in the vicinity of Mtubatuba on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Police have confirmed that demonstrators have been looting trucks and stoning vehicles near Zamimpilo since early this morning.
Motorist forced to make U-turn on N2 due to violent protest
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Angry protestors have shutdown the N2 in the vicinity of Mtubatuba on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Police have confirmed that demonstrators have been looting trucks and stoning vehicles near Zamimpilo since early this morning.
KwaZulu-Natal man shot dead moments before his wedding
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Police are looking for the killers of a man who was shot dead in Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, the day of his wedding.
Environmental Dept mentions KZN's role in climate change
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Durban mother killed in roof collapse was the life of the party: Family
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The sisters of Nompumelelo Chili say the 27-year-old was a bubbly, free spirit. She and her 1-year-old daughter, Sibahle were killed when the roof of their Ngena Road home, near Shallcross caved in on them early this morning.
Durban family in shock following fatal roof collapse.
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The sisters of Nompumelelo Chili say the 27-year-old was a bubbly, free spirit. She and her 1-year-old daughter, Sibahle were killed when the roof of their Ngena Road home, near Shallcross caved in on them early this morning.
Some Ugu residents still without water
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Some south coast residents are still battling without water, a week after KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu stepped in to resolve the crisis.
Verulam alleged rape: 'Community will take action if justice system fails'
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More protection support needed for elderly
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On the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, hundreds of TAFTA residents marched through the Durban CBD yesterday to raise awareness on a number of issues.
Elder abuse takes centre stage in Durban march
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Hundreds of senior citizens have today taken part in the Durban march - on the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The elders say its important for them to come out and march…
Western Cape attack 'a copycat' of Durban Mosque attack
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ANC provincial secretary, Faiz Jacobs has visited the Malmesbury mosque that came under attack in the early hours of the morning. He says it looks like a copycat killing following the attack on a Durban mosque several weeks ago.
Alleged domestic dispute behind South Coast fatal stabbing attack
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The body of a woman has been found with multiple stab wounds on the south coast. The police's Thembeka Mbhele information received suggests the 24-year-old woman was stabbed during a domestic dispute.
Muslim Judicial Council reacts to Malmesbury mosque attack
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The Muslim Judicial Council's Mischka Daries says they're shocked after two worshippers were killed in a mosque attack in Malmesbury - north of Cape Town.
Three accused in UK couple's murder due back in court in August
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The body of missing UK-born botanist Rachel Saunders has been found. Four people have been arrested. Mthunzini teen - Themba Xulu pleaded guilty to being in possession of stolen property and was given a suspended sentence last month. Hawks spokesperson, Lloyd Ramahova says the remaining suspects - including two suspected…
Support pours in for 10-year-old Verulam girl
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Neighbours of the 10-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by her stepfather at their home in Verulam - north of Durban say they will stand by her - as they do not know if she has any family. These residents say they do not want the man to be granted…