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DA's James Selfe cites de Lille's recent remarks as reason for termination
The DA's leadership has confirmed it's terminated de Lille's party membership. Federal executive chair, James Selfe, says according to the DA's constitution, if a member publicly declares their intention to resign from the party, their membership ceases.
Arson case opened after fatal Khayelitsha fire
Eight people have been killed in an overnight shack fire at an informal settlement in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Suspect in Ballito Junction Mall robbery nabbed
The suspect in store robbery at a Ballito Mall fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash, jewellery and cellphones and one of the employees managed to trigger the panic button and alert security. The store's David Pearce…
SADTU's Bheki Shandu explains Grade R stipend increase
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MUT SRC president reacts to Zolile Khumalo's murder
MUT SRC president Sandile Dlamini says they are shocked by the behaviour the 23-year-old accused of killing first year quantity surveying student, Zolile Khumalo displayed at court today.
Melanie Meiring says her mother, Marcelle saved their lives during a violent home invasion
The daughter of a Durban woman who is fighting for her life in hospital after being shot says her mother tried to fight off the four men who broke into their Malvern home. The intruders entered Marcelle Meiring's home last night.
COGTA MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube briefs media on 2018/2019 budget
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has tabled its budget for the 2018 / 2019 financial year.
SA legal expert criticises new IAAF ruling
A University of Pretoria professor - who has stepped down from the disciplinary tribunal at the IAAF - says the federation's recent ruling infringes on athletes' right to human dignity.
MUT students in shock following res murder
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Bus strike: Unions, employers discussing way forward
Trade union, SATAWU's Zanele Sabela says employers and unions are discussing a way forward in today's meeting as wage negotiations continue.
N3 violent protest - Motorist says 'flames were pretty high'
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Two killed in Umhlanga accident
Two people have died after the car they were travelling in caught alight in an accident in Umhlanga. Emergency services say the car overturned at a traffic circle at Umhlanga Rocks Drive and Douglas Saunders Road last night and burst into flames. Netcare 911 paramedics…
Durban beaches opened as sand pumping operations continue
The eThekwini Municipality's reminding beachgoers that portions of Durban's beaches remain closed over the long weekend. That's because of sand replenishment operations - which are expected to continue for the next four weeks. The municipality's Mandla Nsele…
Repairs get underway at Moses Mabhida Stadium
Moses Mabhida Stadium is reviewing its security measures to help prevent future incidents of violence from occurring.
Laws being used to exploit workers - FAWU
Saftu members have handed over a memorandum of grievances has been handed over to officials. Union FAWU's Artwel Nazo says the current proposed minimum wage of R3 500 and other factors leave workers exposed.
Body of UK botanist, Rodney Saunders found near Tugela
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Durban small enterprises close during #Saftustrike
Businesses in the Durban CBD have closed today as workers march to reject the proposed minimum wage. A woman who works for one of the shops in the city centre says they decided to suspend trade in solidarity with the striking workers.
#Saftustrike: Hotel worker says they want equal pay
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#Saftustrike: Truck driver says they don't get paid for entire shift
A truck driver - who travels long distances - says they want government to know that they can't live like this. He says he never knows how much he's going to get at the end of every month.
Number of rhinos poached have decreased - Ezemvelo
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife says at least 42 rhinos have been poached so far this year. The conservancy's Musa Mntambo says it's a decrease compared to previous years.