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More heads roll following SIU Digital Vibes probe
Six more health department officials are being placed on precautionary suspension after being implicated in the Digital Vibes tender scandal.
Mthethwa vows to act against those implicated in NAC probe
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says a forensic investigation has found individuals who were not eligible for funding from a package meant for artists received it.
[LISTEN] Graham Dikason: I have forgiven my wife, pray for her
A night vigil was held for little Liane, Carla and Maya on Thursday night in Timaru, New Zealand.
Court hears Downer didn't leak info on Zuma corruption case
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has been taken through a transcript, apparently of a conversation between lead prosecutor in the Jacob Zuma corruption matter, Advocate Billy Downer, and an investigative journalist about the case.
UK decision to keep SA on red list illogical: Sama
The South African Medical Association (Sama) says the UK’s decision to keep South Africa on its red list for Covid travel restrictions doesn't make sense.
IEC uncertain how pandemic will affect November polls
Only one monetary contribution of R2 000 was made towards the Multi-Party Democracy Fund.
Carl Niehaus denies ANC axing
Suspended ANC member Carl Niehaus has denied reports that the governing party fired him on Thursday.
KZN residents urged to report damage following heavy rains
The South African Weather Service forecaster Thandiwe Gumede says they expect the systems to start moving east onwards.
CPFs in Durban, surrounds remain on alert amid shutdown threats
Community policing forums in and around eThekwini have pledged to continue protecting their communities themselves until rumours of a national shutdown die down.
CRL hearings underway into deadly KZN, Gauteng riots
Hearings into last month's unrest are underway behind closed doors in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Zuma case postponed to determine fitness to stand trial
The court heard the state wants it's own medical practitioner to examine Zuma on his fitness to be present in court and stand trial.
EFF supporters gather for march in Phoenix against racism
Hundreds of EFF supporters have started arriving by bus in Phoenix, north of Durban, ahead of what the party is calling a march against racism towards Africans.
Phoenix unrest killings have risen to 36, Cele confirms
Police Minister Bheki Cele says the number of people killed in Phoenix during the unrest has risen to 36.
SAHRC probes claims of people forced to get jabbed
University of Cape Town law expert Cathleen Powell says legally, government can impose restrictions on unvaccinated people.
Durban mom recounts moment she threw daughter from burning building during unrest
A Durban mother who threw her toddler into the arms of strangers to flee their burning building says while they are thankful to have survived the incident, they are still traumatised.
Phoenix murder, unrest suspects must face wrath of the law: Community leader
Peace Committee convener Chris Biyela says the suspects need to answer for the crimes that were committed.
Cornubia chemical factory blaze extinguished, cleanup underway
Environmental Affairs officials say the fire at a chemical factory in Cornubia, north of Durban, was still burning by Thursday afternoon.
Wear a mask and stay indoors, says toxicologist amid acrid smell in Cornubia
A toxicologist has given residents in Durban's northern areas, like Cornubia and Umhlanga, some crucial health advice.
Fifth suspected unrest instigator arrested in KZN
A fifth alleged instigator of last week’s violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng has been arrested.
Long queues at some pharmacies, supermarkets in KZN
Scores of people in Durban also flocked to the few supermarkets that were open – and provided some relief to residents who’ve been desperate for basic food items. This man says he also queued for several hours.