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Two killed in Umhlanga accident

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Two people have died after the car they were travelling in caught alight in an accident in Umhlanga. Emergency services say the car overturned at a traffic circle at Umhlanga Rocks Drive and Douglas Saunders Road last night and burst into flames. Netcare 911 paramedics…
29 Apr 2018 3AM 1 min

Durban beaches opened as sand pumping operations continue

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The eThekwini Municipality's reminding beachgoers that portions of Durban's beaches remain closed over the long weekend. That's because of sand replenishment operations - which are expected to continue for the next four weeks. The municipality's Mandla Nsele…
28 Apr 2018 7AM 1 min

Repairs get underway at Moses Mabhida Stadium

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Moses Mabhida Stadium is reviewing its security measures to help prevent future incidents of violence from occurring.
26 Apr 2018 5AM 1 min

Laws being used to exploit workers - FAWU

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Saftu members have handed over a memorandum of grievances has been handed over to officials. Union FAWU's Artwel Nazo says the current proposed minimum wage of R3 500 and other factors leave workers exposed.
25 Apr 2018 11AM 1 min

Durban small enterprises close during #Saftustrike

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Businesses in the Durban CBD have closed today as workers march to reject the proposed minimum wage. A woman who works for one of the shops in the city centre says they decided to suspend trade in solidarity with the striking workers.
25 Apr 2018 7AM 1 min

#Saftustrike: Hotel worker says they want equal pay

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Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
25 Apr 2018 5AM 1 min

#Saftustrike: Truck driver says they don't get paid for entire shift

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A truck driver - who travels long distances - says they want government to know that they can't live like this. He says he never knows how much he's going to get at the end of every month.
25 Apr 2018 4AM 1 min

Number of rhinos poached have decreased - Ezemvelo

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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife says at least 42 rhinos have been poached so far this year. The conservancy's Musa Mntambo says it's a decrease compared to previous years.
25 Apr 2018 3AM 1 min

D-day for SAFTU national strike

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SAFTU is today leading a nationwide shutdown - calling on workers to down tools in support of a higher minimum wage - among other things. SAFTU says it wants to make a statement today but has promised that today's events will be peaceful. Spokesperson Patrick Craven…
25 Apr 2018 1AM 1 min

Thorough investigation into Moses Mabhida pitch violence

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The Premier Soccer League says it's shocked and extremely concerned by the violence that broke out at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday during a cup semifinal between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars. Chairperson Irvin Khoza said action was being taken.
23 Apr 2018 8AM 1 min

KZN farm attacks - DA calls for police units in rural areas

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A 72-year-old uMhlali farmer who was attacked with his wife on their property this week is being released from hospital. The DA's spokesperson for Community Safety, Rishigen Viranna says they're calling on the department's portfolio committee to address the issues of farm attacks and land invasion.
20 Apr 2018 10AM 1 min

Cash-strapped customers affected by vat increase

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A local NGO's calling for food prices to be regulated. It says the VAT increase from 14 to 15% this month has dealt a blow to already cash-strapped consumers. The Pietermaritzburg Agency for Community Social Action has been reflecting on its research into how much low-income earners pay for a…
20 Apr 2018 6AM 1 min

Search for two suspected murderers in northern KZN

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Two suspected murderers are on the run with another suspect who escaped from police custody in Ekombe, in northern KZN. Officers are still investigating exactly how the men broke out of their holding cells on Wednesday.
20 Apr 2018 4AM 1 min

Family devastated after fatal Umhlali home attack

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The loved ones of an elderly woman who was attacked & killed in her north coast home - say words can't describe what they're feeling right now. 70-year-old Vee Govender and her husband Maduray had returned home, after their weekly trip to the market on Wednesday, when they were attacked…
20 Apr 2018 1AM 1 min

Owner says protest at Umhlanga development is unfortunate

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Durban businessman Vivian Reddy says work was suspended yesterday after a hundred protestors gathered at the site - demanding a piece of the construction pie. He says they won't bow to pressure to shut the project down.
19 Apr 2018 1AM 1 min
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