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The notorious Durban-based business forum, Amadelangokubona, claims that politicians are behind the so-called construction mafias. The group has been linked to disruptions and attacks on workers at major construction sites, using mafia-style tactics to demand contracts from construction

KwaZulu-Natal police have recovered stolen copper cables worth about R20-million at a scrapyard in Queensburgh, Durban. In a statement, police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says police gathered intelligence about illegal activities at the scrapyard. The operation also involved

A multi-million-rand construction project in KwaXimba in Durban is set to benefit about 3 000 residents, following a partnership between developers and traditional leaders. The Inkosi Simingaye Mlaba Shopping center is expected to be opened in September next year. Developer Stu

KwaZulu-Natal Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says they are investigating the possibility that six suspects, killed in a police shootout in Durban last night, may be connected to murders related gang rivalry in the city. The suspects were killed when they opened fire on the police

Six suspects who were wanted in connection with a number of murders and extortion have been killed in a shootout with police at a flat on the Durban South Beach late last night. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the suspects allegedly shot five men execution-style

This years Aircraft Aviation Show in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal drew hundreds of people from in and around Durban. The show lined up of South Africas best aviation pilots. Young and old described the show as a platform for bringing together different racial groups. Pilots had to use

A man suspected of being involved in a cash-in-transit robbery in KwaZulu-Natal two weeks ago has been arrested at a routine police roadblock. KZN police spokesperson, Col Robert Netshiunda says the man was found in possession of an AK-47 assault rifle, two handguns and cash in a backpa

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) has embarked on a pivotal partnership with the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to advance green hydrogen research . This collaboration focuses on producing green hydrogen from borehole water and aims to propel South

Five alleged gang members who were seen in a video randomly firing gunshots into the air at the KwaMashu hostel in Durban are expected to appear in the Ntuzuma Magistrates Court today. The video went viral on social media. The suspects were arrested last week when police respon

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is leading a raid on hijacked buildings and undocumented immigrants in the Durban CBD. Officers have arrested more than 120 illegal immigrants. Provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says, This is

Senior management of Ithala Bank has called for calm following the decision by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) to suspend its license to trade as a financial service provider. This means that the institution will no longer offer insurance policies to new clients until the matter ha

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation believes that one day Africa will manufacture vaccines. The Departments Acting Director-General Daan Du Toit says it is not out of Africas reach to manufacture the bulk of the vaccines it most needs. He was addressing the Bio Afr

A 57-year-old Durban soccer coach and spiritual leader who was arrested for allegedly raping young boys in the Waterloo area in North Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to appear in the Verulam Regional Court tomorrow on Monday following his first appearance on August 19. This comes aft

The Sharks have beaten Western Province 31-23 in round 8 of the Currie Cup in Cape Town keeping the Durban sides chances of a semi-final spot alive. And while 2 of the 10 rounds remain for Western Province, the loss effectively knocked the team out of contention for a last 4 spot.

The Chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the eThekwini Region, Bhekithemba Mvubu says there is hope that the EFF will regain its support base in KwaZulu-Natal. Mvubu is amongst the branch leaders who have met with the EFF leader Julius Malema in Durban. The meeting gave

An Umlazi woman in the Durban area whose son was shot and killed says the ease of getting illegal firearms is exacerbating the crime levels in communities. Zombuso Ngcobos son Mongameli was shot dead by unknown suspects at their home. In recent weeks, KwaZulu-Natal has suffered

Criminals are becoming more brazen and better-equipped with automatic rifles, commercial explosives and high-speed vehicles. These are some of the concerns raised by crime experts following the increase in violent criminal gang activity in KwaZulu-Natal. The accessibility of fi

The case of five men believed to be linked to a series of murders, carjacking and robberies in and around Durban, has been postponed to next week by the Ntuzuma Magistrates Court. A video of the accused firing gunshots randomly in the air at the KwaMashu hostel has gone viral.

A Durban based infectious disease specialist says African countries need to come together to strengthen the continents response and to prevent the spread of mpox . Thats according to Doctor Richard Lessels from the Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform at the University of KwaZulu

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has called for urgent intervention to address food insecurity in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The institution released its finding of a survey in Durban on the current food and nutrition status. The report revealed that the province faces a severe prob

Learning has been disrupted at the Verulam Secondary in Durban as parents embark on a protest action. They are calling for the expulsion of a learner accused of bullying pupils at the school. The protest comes after videos surfaced on social media showing a girl learner assault

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 44-year-old foreign national in connection with drug dealing in Umbilo, Durban. The arrest took place during a search and seizure operation at a flat on Melbourne Road, following intelligence gathered on suspected illegal activities in the area. <

Two suspects have been shot dead in a shootout with police at Thembeni in KwaDukuza, north of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police say the suspects were wanted for cases of murder and robbery. It is alleged that when their vehicle was intercepted by an intelligence driven police operat

IFP councillor in eThekwini Dr. Jonathan Annipen has called for the deployment of a special task team to investigate the alleged drug trade in Phoenix, North of Durban. This follows several drive-by shootings that have taken place in the area, allegedly due to drug turf wars. Last week

African National Congress (ANC) General Secretary Fikile Mbalula has refuted claims that the ANCs national working committee intends to disband the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) in KwaZulu-Natal. This comes after the partys national working committee concluded its visit to KwaZul