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Sports and Recreation to challenge Arbitration court ruling
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The department and Athletics SA are planning to lodge an appeal at the Switzerland Federal Tribunal against a court ruling - ruling in favour of the IAAF which had argued that female athletes such as Semenya must be forced to regulate their testosterone levels.
40 cases opened on election day: JCPS Cluster
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40 cases have been opened on election day. That's according to provincial commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Speaking at the IEC's results centre at the weekend, Mkhwanazi says many of the cases were linked directly to service delivery protests.
#SAElections2019 - 'Protests are a subversion of democracy'
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#KZNPremier Willies Mchunu has made an appeal as violent protests continue to grip parts of KZN - disrupting voting today. The Premier was speaking shortly after casting his ballot at Brettonwood High School in Umbilo in Durban.
'Protest action must be exercised in accordance to rule of law'
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IEC keeping close check on areas affected by service delivery protests
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Several areas in KZN have been affected by service delivery protests. Ntombifuthi Masinga of the IEC says incidents have since been resolved and operations are continuing.
eThekwini says more disruptions will not be tolerated
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KZN police confirm municipal workers strike in and around Durban
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Ugu Deputy Mayor, Pumlile Mthiyane says district in need of disaster relief
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Ugu's Deputy Mayor, Pumlile Mthiyane says they'll be submitting a request for the region to be declared a disaster area. Six confirmed deaths following last week's floods, teams are still working to recover more victims in the region.
"Elections must be free from fear"
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The IFP is calling on police to move with speed in investigating the murder of one of its councillors in Maphumulo. Ward councillor, Mfanza Nzuza was shot and killed at his home in KwaMambulu on Friday night after returning from campaigning for the elections. Police say they are still trying…
KZN Premier gives update on KZN Floods
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Premier Willies Mchunu has given an update in Durban on the impact of the floods and relief efforts. He says the death toll from last week's storms has risen to 70, following the recovery of another flood victim in Mariannhill yesterday.
Storm water drains in Ward 64 not faulty - Gumede
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eThekwini mayor, Zandile Gumede has responded to claims that poorly maintained stormwater drains in the city are what caused the collapse of roads and homes during this week's storm.
Minister Zweli Mkhize says departments ensuring resources are available for storm-hit families
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Minister Zweli Mkhize says they want to make sure that people have access to recovery resources. Together with other delegates, the minister was on the ground, visiting families in Durban affected in the KZN storms.
Ramaphosa inspects Rockview Road home devastation
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An Amanzimtoti homeowner has told President Cyril Ramaphosa about the moment he lost everything in the severe KwaZulu-Natal floods. Johan Fourie told Ramaphosa how he had been sitting in his Rockview Road home, south of Durban when water started gushing in on Monday night. A massive sink hole developed, swallowing…
KwaNdengezi not out of the woods yet: KZN medics
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#KZNFloods: Elderly couple unharmed after lawn collapses in landslide
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As the wet weather continues to sweep across KwaZulu Natal - in Durban, an Asherville resident is thankful both her parents are alive. Waseela Kachbal says she managed to carry her elderly mum to safety when their backyard sank in torrential rain.
Pinetown Neighborhood Watch kept busy in #KZNfloods
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Lisa Hayes, who is part of the Hatton Estate Neighbourhood Watch in Pinetown, says they've been out and about since 11pm last night. Heavy rains have battered the roads and homes in KZN.
"My house is flooding," says Bluff resident
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Bluff resident, Mikayla Deysel says she can't keep the water out of her home. Durban, and the greater KZN, has been hit by heavy rains.
Temperatures continue to drop, possible snow for KZN - says forecaster
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Residents describe devastating KZN storm
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Collen Dlamini discusses the potential impact of the Copyright Amendment Bill on local content creators
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A group of media companies, content producers and creatives say they will head to court if the Copyright Amendment Bill is signed into law in its current form.