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Rape accused Nicholas Ninow pleads guilty
Ninow has pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, the possession of drugs and defeating the ends of justice. State prosecutor, Dorah Ngobeni explained the charges in court earlier.
Family confirms Natasha Conabeer's death in hospital
University of KwaZulu-Natal student, Natasha Conabeer, who was found this weekend after missing for weeks, has died in hospital.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says men must take responsibility for their actions
Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation saying South African men must take responsibility for their actions.
#ZandileGumede fully behind eThekwini leadership
Former eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede says she is fully behind the candidates set to take over as the municipality's new leaders.
Mother of murdered Wyebank children heartbroken
The aunt of the four Wyebank children found murdered, allegedly by their father, says no parent deserves to go through what her sister is experiencing right now. Four-year-old Kuhlekonke, six-year-old Khwezi, 10 year-old Spesihle Mpungose, and their 16-year-old sister Ayakha Jiyane, were found dead yesterday.
ANC KZN chairperson Sihle Zikalala promises residents and businesses a better eThekwini
With eThekwini's new Mayor taking charge tomorrow, the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has promised the municipality's residents and businesses a better city.
DA calls on Ramaphosa to address violence in SA
As South Africans make pleas and express outrage under #DearMrPresident today, DA leader Mmusi Maimane is calling on Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation amid the violent events that have enveloped the country.
South Africa's economy expands during Q2
South Africa's economy expands during Q2
ANC to meet over #ZandileGumede debacle
Senior ANC members from Luthuli House will meet the party's KwaZulu-Natal's leadership today to discuss Zandile Gumede's refusal to go. The embattled eThekwini Mayor withdrew her resignation last week, on the eve of a council meeting to elect and swear in the City's new leadership.
Newswatch @ 4pm
News just in from the Pinetown Magistrate's Curt - The man dubbed the Durban highway rapist has been sentenced to 32 life terms.
Hate speech: Adam Catzavelos and SAHRC reach settlement
Adam Catzavelos and the South African Human Rights Commission have reached a settlement in the businessman's hate speech case.
Transport commits to getting all illegal and unroadworthy vehicles off the roads
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says illegal and unroadworthy vehicles must be taken off the road. He was speaking in Gauteng at the launch of a revised taxi recapitalisation programme.
ANC suspends ill-disciplined members over eThekwini, Msunduzi protests
The ANC's Mdumiseni Ntuli says the party has suspended members behind mass protests in eThekwini and uMsunduzi.
Nine due in court following violent protests in Richards Bay
Nine people are due to appear in court today facing charges of public violence after dramatic protests in the Richard Bay CBD yesterday. Police say a man was detained for allegedly carrying a dangerous weapon.
Umgeni Water says tap water from extracted from Inanda dam remains safe
Umgeni Water says it's monitoring the river system following Dusi spill. Umgeni Water has confirmed oil and caustic soda that flowed into the Umsunduzi River has reached a point of the Inanda dam.
Umgeni Water: Tap water remains safe to drink following Dusi spill
Umgeni Water has confirmed oil and caustic soda that flowed into the Umsunduzi River has reached a point of the Inanda dam.
Jiba wanted me gone: Former prosecutions boss, Mxolisi Nxasana
Former prosecutions boss, Mxolisi Nxasana says the reason he was removed from his position was because former deputy NPA head, Nomgcobo Jiba wanted him gone.
SAPS signs new contract for rape kits
The SAPS says the three-year contract it has signed with a new supplier for rape kits will see 13 types of these forensic exam tools being rolled out to police stations countrywide.
Resident complains of Mobeni chemical smell
Management at Safripol Durban says, while investigations are under way to establish the cause of Friday’s incident at the resin and fibre factory, it wants to reassure communities that all operations at the plant are under control.
Call made for Public Protector to step down
Several organisations are marching to the Office of the Public Protector today to call for her to step down. Busisiwe Mkhwebane has lost a number of legal battles recently, with some judgements delivered with cost orders against her.