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#16DaysofActivism: NGO urges parents to stop buying toy guns for kids
An NGO that advocates for gender justice have urged parents during the 16 Days of Activism campaign to think carefully about the toys and electronic devices they buy their children.
#16DaysofActivism: Friend of slain Ayanda Ngcobo - 'I feel like I let her down'
Months after an Umlazi woman was killed, her family and friends are still searching for answers.
#16DaysofActivism: Uyinene Mrwetyana's family - "No amount of court justice can console us"
On 24 August, the 19-year-old University of Cape Town student visited a Claremont Post Office to collect a parcel and never returned home.
#16Daysof Activism: Durban abuse survivor shares story
A local dentist, beauty queen and international model who was granted a protection order against an ex-boyfriend and colleague who assaulted her in her work parking lot, says she turned to the law for help, and now she has her power back.
#16DaysofActivism: KZN journalists open up on effects of reporting on violence against women and children
Two local journalists say daily reports on violent stories have taken a toll on their personal well being.
MTN and Vodacom must reduce data prices: Competition Commission
The Competition Commission has recommended a reduction in data prices by cellphone operators MTN and Vodacom.
Court dismisses Jacob Zuma, Thales' appeal
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma and French Arms Company, Thales' appeal to have their corruption case permanently stayed on Friday.
Durban woman opens up about being a domestic violence survivor
A Durban mother who had undergone years of abuse, at the hands of her husband, says it took a single incident on one Christmas day for her to say Enough is Enough.
Durban cops praised after Westville robbery response
A Westville resident whose video of a shootout between a police officer and robbery suspects on Wednesday morning went viral, says the incident left him with nothing but respect for the police.
Durban prisoner hopes for future as engineer
An inmate serving a sentence at Westville Prison says he hopes to play a significant role in the fourth industrial revolution when he gets out.
#16DaysOfActivism: Natasha Conabeer family still searching for answers
The best friend of the late Natasha Conabeer says they are still patiently waiting for information on who was responsible for the 23-year-old's death in September.
IPID launches probe into death of Addelaid Ferreira-Watt
Police watchdog, IPID says they have launched an investigation into the death of Senior State prosecutor, Addelaid Ferreira Watt.
Nurse suspended after verbal attack on patient
A nurse from Prince Mshiyeni Hospital in the south of Durban is in hot water after she was filmed hurling verbal abuse at a patient lying in a hospital bed.
Education spokesperson unpacks Comprehensive Sex Education
Basic Education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga has dismissed media reports that Minister Angie Motshekga said parents would be allowed to opt out of the Comprehensive Sex Education education programme for their children.
Forecaster at the South Africa Weather Service, Wayne Venter
Venter says rain accompanied by strong damaging winds will continue for the next two days
Dr Alistair Clulow from the Department of Agrometeorology at UKZN
Clulow says the province can expect to see more of this sort of weather, especially inland.
Residents from New Hanover react to tornado
Residents ran for their lives as the twister bore down on the Midlands town.
New policy for children entering SA
Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has changed the policy around foreign national children entering the country.
Senzo Meyiwa's murder cover-up report is 'misleading': Police
The South African Police Service has dismissed 'misleading' claims that senior officers have tried to cover-up Senzo Meyiwa's murder.
Rescue Care spokesperson Garrith Jameison weather accident report
Thunderstorms pummelled parts of the province, bringing with it strong winds, hail and lightning.