WATCH: Alleged unrest instigator and former #FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile has been granted bail

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Khanyile has been granted conditional bail and ordered to suspend the usage of his Twitter account.

Acid-throwing woman in ’love triangle’ jailed for 15 years

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The accused threw acid on a woman she suspected was having an affair with her husband.

Recovered looted goods to be donated, says Cele

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“People just come with lies, I don’t know why they do that because there is no food stuff that is going to be destroyed. ”

KZN on high alert amid new threat to shut down province

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After threats that parts of the province may expect unrest on Monday, the Road Freight Association said the freight industry would pull out their trucks and employees ...

62 arrested during violent protests in KZN and Gauteng

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Police spokesperson Major-General Mathapelo Peters said in KZN, where incidents of violent protests started on Friday, the number of arrests has increased to 37. ...

Two KZN cops arrested for theft of Telkom cables with an estimated street value of over R260,000

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Two police officers and a tow truck driver were due to appear in the Umlazi Magistrates’ Court on copper theft charges on Monday morning.

Over 60,000 submissions received on gun law proposal, says Cele

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The Police Minister has defended the draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill which seeks to remove self-defence as a valid reason to own a firearm.

Cele issues stern warning to organisers of large gatherings

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Concerns have been raised about the large gathering of former president Jacob Zuma’s supporters outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court.

Gun self-defence move triggers debate

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Parliament revival of the Draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove self-defence as a valid reason to own a firearm, has been greeted with mixed ...

NC Education dept ready for second term, while national dept mulls ‘full return’ of primary school pupils

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While some schools have been allowed to have 100% attendance after they made submissions to the department, others, particularly disadvantaged schools, still have ...

Expect another petrol hike in May; diesel price set to decrease

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Stability on international petroleum markets and a stronger exchange rate are set to give fuel prices a breather

Plan for 'full return' of primary school pupils sparks debate

Sakhiseni Nxumalo and Zodidi Dano|Published

While some schools have been allowed to have 100% attendance after they made submissions to the department, others, particularly disadvantaged schools, still have ...

Religious leaders welcome easing of restrictions

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President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last night that after seeking the advice of experts and consultations with representatives of provincial and local government ...

First years left hanging as NSFAS yet to confirm funding for 2021

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This is due to the scheme’s financial shortfalls for the 2021 academic year.

KZN teen arrested after assault video goes viral

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Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the abuse of an 8-year-old girl after footage showing the girl’s scars went viral.

Congestion concerns as SA opens 20 land borders

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Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, together with other senior managers of the department, will be visiting several key land border posts to monitor the implementation ...

KZN govt considers shutting down Durban beaches, tourism sector warns of job losses

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Tourism stakeholders warned that if the decision to close KZN beaches during the peak holiday period was approved, it would be devastating for the tourism industry ...

Serious concern over future of road freight industry

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According to the Road Freight Association, more than 30 trucks were torched across the country between Thursday and Sunday morning.

Durban teen dies in train surfing ‘game’

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Train surfing is a “game” mostly played by teenagers, in which they ride on top of a moving train

Cele calls for peace as farm tensions mount

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Police Minister Bheki Cele urged farmers and workers to fix their relationship as he called for peace

KZN education department slams brutal bullying attack

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“Gruesome and disturbing” is how the video, which went viral, of the attack was described.

Elderly KZN farmer assaulted for refusing to offer man a job

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It is alleged the young man attacked the farmer with a stick.

Prepare yourself: Loadshedding could last for rest of the week

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Eskom has warned loadshedding could last for the rest of the week as a result of more constraints on the generation system.

Good news for motorists: Price of petrol set to drop

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This will be the first time in three months.

Fitness industry flexes its muscles

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The peaceful demonstrations led by FitSA, the association of health and fitness clubs in the country, saw gym owners, workers and members with their banners at the ...