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Orange Level 6 weather warning: eThekwini, Ugu, iLembe brace for heavy rainfall
Flooding, infrastructure damage and hazardous travel conditions are expected across several coastal municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal. SA Weather Service forecaster, Ayanda Nsele has shared more details on the Yellow Level 2 alert that remains in place for the central and southern parts.
SAWS explains: All you need to know about KZN's severe weather warnings
KwaZulu-Natal is on high alert as snow, heavy rain and flooding threaten parts of the province. The South African Weather Service has issued Level 2 and Level 4 weather warnings and disaster response teams on standby. Forecaster Nhlanhla Sithole shares more information on the weather systems expected to bring disruptive…
EXCLUSIVE: "It's not only for the rich"-Dr Suran Ramphal
The Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital is preparing to open the facility within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department in October.
Errol Ogle case: Wife says she feels both shock and peace after cop killers sentenced
Justice has finally been served nearly three years after the murder of Durban metro police officer Errol Ogle. The Durban High Court has sentenced hijacking mastermind Mlungisi Mpanza to life behind bars. Ogle's grieving widow, Faith has told reporter Lauren Hendricks she never expected such a lengthy sentence.
CEO LHL Attorneys Zain Lundell on a potential class action lawsuit involving a batch of incorrectly packaged Yaz Plus.
A law firm says more than 300 women have come forward to inquire about joining a potential class action lawsuit involving a batch of incorrectly packaged birth control pills.
Geordin Hill-Lewis urges young South Africans to stay engaged, vote and help build a better future despite challenges.
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis is encouraging young people not to give up on South Africa. "Undoubtedly the biggest challenge is the unemployment crisis in our country, behind that is the crime crisis and those are the two biggest thing that have to change if we are going top have a…
Early KZN sardine run sightings spark excitement ahead of school holidays
KwaZulu-Natal’s iconic sardine run could be just weeks away. Angling Times’ Vinesh Soogreem unpacks the latest sardine sightings near Port Edward, what ocean conditions are signalling, and why fishermen and spectators are already preparing for one of South Africa’s biggest marine events. He also shares important safety tips for beachgoers…
Could real-time data speed up disaster response and service delivery in KZN?
KwaZulu-Natal is rolling out a new Geospatial Information Management Strategy aimed at improving planning, disaster response and municipal service delivery. In this podcast, Newswatch’s Lauren Hendricks explores how real-time spatial data could help cities respond more quickly to floods, sewage spills and infrastructure failures. The story also focuses on why…
World Bee Day: KZN beekeepers warn habitat loss threatens food security
On World Bee Day, KZN beekeepers warn that shrinking habitats and forage loss are threatening pollinators critical to food security. Listen to why protecting bees matters for the future of farming and survival.
Running for change: Princess Nandi Zulu on purpose, pain and the Cape Town Marathon
Princess Nandi Zulu shares why she is running marathons for charity, the discipline behind her training, and her mission to support vulnerable communities. Newswatch’s Lauren Hendricks caught up with the Zulu royal on her preparation for the Cape Town Marathon.
Hantavirus explained: Rare virus, real risks and why South Africa faces low threat
South African epidemiologist, Dr Jo Barnes says the virus was first isolated and identified in the 1950s. She says there are about 10 000 cases a year, mainly in Europe and Asia and in South and North America.
Python rescued off Durban beach is 'active and recovering nicely'
Snake rescuer Nick Evans says a python rescued some 2km off the Durban coast could have slithered out of a boat taking part in the Durban Ski Boat Club Festival. Evan has told Newswatch Senior Reporter, Nushera Soodyal that the African Rock Python is recovering well…
Monswamy family massacre: Slain Newtown husband supported community through business
Relative Vimalessan Pillay says through his engineering and construction business, Alan Monswamy created jobs for the local residents. He says he went out of this way to help the community and shared a close relationship with his workers and their families. Newswatch reporter, Lauren Hendricks attended Friday afternoon's media briefing…
Trauma and tragedy: Inside the Pietermaritzburg nurse murder case
The husband of a murdered Pietermaritzburg nurse says her young daughter, who witnessed the attack, is battling severe trauma. Aleyka Shaik was stabbed to death in Northdale last month. Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks spoke to Shaik's husband Tristen Arjuna…
New history curriculum: 1860 Heritage Centre raises concerns over inclusivity
Questions are still being raised about whether the proposed new school History curriculum is truly inclusive. Selvan Naidoo from the 1860 Heritage Centre spoke to Senior Reporter, Nushera Soodyal. He has given a grade-by-grade breakdown of their concerns facing high school pupils.
Fuel Shock Ahead: Petrol and diesel prices set to surge again in May
Motorists could be in for another major blow as early data points to steep fuel price hikes in May, with diesel potentially rising by up to R8 a litre and petrol by as much as R6. Economist Dawie Roodt says global oil prices remain the key driver, despite a temporary…
Sibusiso Dyonase hopes to broaden DA appeal among young voters
Sedibeng caucus leader, Sibusiso Dyonase says if elected, his priority will be to attract younger voters and broaden the party’s appeal to marginalised communities. Dyonase spoke to Newswatch Senior Reporter, Nushera Soodyal ahead of the party’s national elective conference this weekend.
Geordin Hill-Lewis wants to turn the DA into South Africa’s biggest political force
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, says he believes he has what it takes to make the DA the biggest political movement in South Africa. Hill-Lewis spoke to Newswatch Senior Reporter, Nushera Soodyal ahead of the party’s national elective conference this weekend.
Early flu season hits South Africa: Expert urges calm and action
With South Africa having already entered flu season, a health expert is urging the public not to panic - but to act. The flu season typically peaks between June and August, but this year it began earlier than usual in March. According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Influenza…
Durban family’s Camino de Santiago trip cancelled amid war and rising costs
A Durban couple's long-awaited trip to Spain fell apart overnight as tensions in the Middle East escalated, leaving them facing rebooking costs that doubled in just a few days. Jacintha Lambert says she and her husband had been planning their Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trip since November last year.