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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.
D-day for SAFTU national strike
SAFTU is today leading a nationwide shutdown - calling on workers to down tools in support of a higher minimum wage - among other things. SAFTU says it wants to make a statement today but has promised that today's events will be peaceful. Spokesperson Patrick Craven…
Moses Mabhida chaos: Members of public coming forward, says police
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Thorough investigation into Moses Mabhida pitch violence
The Premier Soccer League says it's shocked and extremely concerned by the violence that broke out at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday during a cup semifinal between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars. Chairperson Irvin Khoza said action was being taken.
Moses Mabhida violence: Two suspects face charges of malicious damage to property
Two suspectsace charges of public violence and malicious damage to property fafter supporters stormed the field following Kaizer Chiefs’ Nedbank Cup semi-final clash with Free State Stars.
KZN farm attacks - DA calls for police units in rural areas
A 72-year-old uMhlali farmer who was attacked with his wife on their property this week is being released from hospital. The DA's spokesperson for Community Safety, Rishigen Viranna says they're calling on the department's portfolio committee to address the issues of farm attacks and land invasion.
Cash-strapped customers affected by vat increase
A local NGO's calling for food prices to be regulated. It says the VAT increase from 14 to 15% this month has dealt a blow to already cash-strapped consumers. The Pietermaritzburg Agency for Community Social Action has been reflecting on its research into how much low-income earners pay for a…
Search for two suspected murderers in northern KZN
Two suspected murderers are on the run with another suspect who escaped from police custody in Ekombe, in northern KZN. Officers are still investigating exactly how the men broke out of their holding cells on Wednesday.