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Gift of the Givers details aftermath of Cyclone Idai
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When Cyclone Idai made landfall last Thursday - many people sought refuge in trees or on rooftops but they've now become trapped there. Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says the situation is dire.
'We aim to place creative industries at centre of city's development' - eThekwini
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The city's second instalment of the Articulate Africa Book and Art Fair, kicks off at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 10 - 13 April. eThekwini's Thembinkosi Ngcobo says going forward, they're hopeful the festival will attract investors who are interested in visual arts.
IEC announces procedure for special voting
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Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says all voting material has been delivered to provincial storage facilities for safekeeping until voting day. He says all other preparations are done - except for special votes.
Hawks arrest renowned actor and playwright in Durban
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Renowned actor, Welcome Msomi was arrested in Durban at the weekend by the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Unit. Hawks spokesperson, Lloyd Ramovha says Msomi is due back in court in two weeks' time.
No immediate solution to load shedding - Gordhan
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Minister Pravin Gordhan has told South Africans he can't at this stage say how long the load shedding will last as they are still getting a better grasp of the problems they are facing.
"The whole town is underwater"
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Operations director at Rescue Care, Garrith Jamieson has described the effects of Cycloe Idai, since it made landfall in Mozambique.
'The family is very hurt'
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The mother of Brody Lee Bezuidenhout believes her baby would still be alive if their pleas for urgent help had been taken seriously.
Baby Brody's mother recounts being sent from pillar to post
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Baby Brody Lee Bezuidenhout was rushed to hospital with an extremely high fever just over a week ago.His distraught mother, Linda Bezuidenhout says at first she thought the child may have been the teething that was causing a fever. She says she grew concerned when his lips turned blue…
'The outlook is not good': Eskom COO
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South African households and businesses will be experiencing more of Stage Four blackouts. Chief operating officer, Jan Oberholzer explains the power outlook for the coming days.
Sooliman explains what's expected as cyclone Idai hits
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Founder and chairman of Gift of the Givers, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says when working in areas affected by cyclones - they expect the accompanying volumes of water to wreak havoc.
Cyclone Idai: Gift of the Givers on alert
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Pietermaritzburg-based NGO Gift of the Givers is on high alert as cyclone Idai makes landfall in Mozambique. The group's Imtiaz Sooliman says his offices have already engaged the Mozambican Government and the head of Disaster Management and offered their services if necessary.
Rural households consume hundreds of litres a day - Umgeni Water
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Umgeni Water's Thami Hlongwa says the rural the growing number of homes in rural areas are putting further strain on the local water supply.
New project will ensure uninterrupted water supply to Mooi River residents
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Umgeni Water Chief executive, Thami Hlongwa says a nearly completed project to improve supply to the Mooi River area in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands will help put an end to service delivery protests there.
Snake handler, Nick Evans says difficult decision made in relocating Southern African python, and eggs
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Family of Umlazi woman head to the Bahamas
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The Bhengu family's spokesperson, Muzi Hlengwe says they have hit a wall in the fight to get Buhle's body back home. He says they are currently trying to get the family visas so that they can leave for the Bahamas.
Comair removes Boeing 737 MAX 8 from its flight schedule
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South African airline, Comair has made a decision to temporarily remove its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from its flight schedule. The CAA's Kabelo Ledwaba explains what the decision by Comair means…
#KZNstorm: Cogta assessing, measuring damage to greater Durban areas
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Local government's Lennox Mabaso says teams are assisting those affected by yesterday's storm in the greater Durban area. Areas including KwaMashu and Verulam were severely affected by the deluge.
Women must uplift each other: Dlamini-Zuma
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Minister in the Presidency and former African Union Chairperson, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says women need to uplift each other and ensure no one is left behind.
#InternationalWomensDay: More still needs to be done
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It is International Women's Day today, and many women in KwaZulu-Natal say, while the country has made huge strides towards empowering women, more needs to be done to deal with their everyday challenges.
#Montclairshooting: "We didn't see or hear anything"
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The neighbours of a Montclair family say they were close-knit. A family of five was found dead in a home on Isleworth Avenue.