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Brown Mogotsi tells of role as SAPS informant
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, who is at the centre of interference claims in the criminal justice system, began testifying at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday morning. Mogotsi is the first to testify on phase two of the commission's proceedings.
SADTU SCHOOLS REPORT 2025 PODCAST
A teacher's union says challenges faced by schools across the province are systemic and will not be fixed overnight.
Specialist says Chinese centipede ‘unlikely’ to have bitten KZN man
A snake bite expert says it’s highly unlikely that a Chinese centipede could make its way to South Africa. This follows reports that a 36-year-old Mhlasini man was taken to Osindisweni Hospital, north of Durban, after being bitten by what paramedics from Reaction Unit South Africa believe was a venomous…
KZN to mark the arrival of first boats from India
The director of a local history museum has encouraged all South Africans to share in commemorations marking the arrival of Indian indentured labourers. Sunday marks 165 years since the first boats arrived on KZN's shores from India, aboard the SS Truro.
'Diabetes is scary, you are not that thing': Holly Rey on her diagnosis and journey
Singer Holly Rey says using her voice in diabetes advocacy is incredibly important to her. She has told reporter, Tamasha Khanyi it has given her both the opportunity and responsibility to create change.
'I suddenly realised I’m good enough’: KZN woman elected as mayor of US town
A former Wentworth woman, who has been elected mayor of a US city, says her journey has been shaped by displacement and resilience. Benita Cotton-Orr will be sworn in as mayor of Sky Valley, Georgia, in January. She says her family, who once belonged to the fishing community in Simon's…
The effects of rising heat on children's lungs: KZN schools chosen for global study
The UKZN's Professor Rajen Naidoo explains why the CHI² Project focuses on Grade 3 and 4 pupils, planned interventions after the study, working with government, global warming and rising African heat. Tsakane Mhlongo reports…
Around the world in about 365 days: Racing seafarers dock in Durban
They began their voyage in the Caribbean and have cruised to the KwaZulu-Natal coast. A group of sailors on a year-long mission to circumnavigate the globe arrived in Durban this week. The international crew of 11 set sail from Antigua in February on an ocean adventure that will see them…
LISTEN: eThekwini deploys 500 lifeguards at beaches over festive season
At least 500 lifeguards will be manning the shores of eThekwini this festive season. The city's head of parks, Simphiwe Ndlovu, the Head of eThekwini Parks, Recreation and Culture, says both permanent and seasonal lifeguards are gearing up for the holidays.
Proteas Women have what it takes to 'get over the line'
South Africa and India face off in the Women's World Cup final in Mumbai. Sports reporter Faheedah Crouch spoke to KZN coastal and Dolphins Cricket CEO Heinrich Strydom about the team's achievements ahead of the thriller on Sunday.
Durban family sues HOMii for R4m over fatal 2023 lift fall
A Durban mother and her son are suing HOMii Lifestyle for more than R4 million. This follows the death of 22-year-old Andiswa Mantshongo, who fell down a lift shaft at the building in 2023. It’s the same building where the Dlamini twins recently plunged four floors down another lift shaft.
HOMii hands over lift fall footage to police
The company that manages the Durban building where twin siblings fell down the shaft of a broken lift has handed over CCTV footage of the incident to the police. The tragedy happened over a week ago at the HOMii flats in the CBD. Eight-year-old Aphelele Dlamini died. His sister Aphile…
Weight of the world’: Durban duo go the distance for mental health
Two Durban men recently put their emotional weight on their backs. Last week, Wentworth residents Brian Fell and Kurtis Kinley walked 42 kilometres from Umhlanga to their area, carrying bags weighing up to 30 kilograms on their backs.
LISTEN: Durban photo making waves as sailing shot earns global recognition
A Durban photographer is making waves internationally for a striking image he captured during a sailing competition off the city’s coast. The photo, taken during the Mirror World Championships hosted by the Point Yacht Club in April, shows two small red-sailed boats climbing a massive four-metre wave.
Large crowd protests lift tragedy at Durban building
Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside a block of flats where two children plunged four floors down a lift shaft. The tragedy happened last Saturday, while twins Aphelele and Aphile Dlamini played with friends. Eight-year-old Aphelele lost his life, while his sister Aphile remains in the hospital.
Durban family seeks answers after child killed in lift shaft
A Durban family is grieving after their eight-year-old twins fell into a lift shaft. One child died, while the other is in the hospital fighting for her life. Their father, Khaya Dlamini, says the tragedy happened on Saturday night while the twins were playing in the building’s play area with…
KZN lights up for Diwali
Many homes and temples in KZN and various parts of South Africa are glowing with Diwali lights. The annual Hindu festival is being observed on Monday and Tuesday around the world.
Diabetes Alliance pushes for glucose monitors for children in public hospitals
The Diabetes Alliance says children with Type 1 diabetes in public hospitals urgently need life-saving glucose monitors. It says the devices are unavailable in the public health system.
Anti-bullying NPA programme launched
The NPA in KZN has launched a province-wide anti-bullying ambassador programme. The initiative, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Education and NPO TruLife, was launched in Durban on Friday.
Child protection group warns making baby savers illegal 'will cost lives'
A Durban-based child protection group is urging the public to share their views on a government proposal that could make baby savers illegal. Baby savers are secure boxes where mothers can safely and anonymously leave newborns, triggering an alert for rescuers to respond.