NxumaloS@sundaytimes.co.za (Sakhiseni Nxumalo) Four people have been killed and several others seriously injured following allegations of taxi violence at Shepstone Port on KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast. The incident occurred in a taxi rank between Ryder Street and Nelson Mandela Drive, where a group of armed men allegedly opened fire on an occupied car. Colin David, a spokesman for the … Read more
A 23-year-old woman who survived after being kidnapped, stabbed multiple times and left in the bush to die has been found in Gladys Manzi Road, in PietermaritzburgTwo days after her horrific ordeal. The woman, who was allegedly sexually assaulted, was found Monday afternoon in the Paisley area. According to the armed response and emergency medical … Read more
The department has activated disaster management teams in the affected municipalities. “Since families will use fire to keep warm during this freezing weather, we urge extra care when handling fire. During this period, there has been an increase in fire disasters, often resulting in loss of life. “We are appealing to residents, especially those living … Read more
One person was killed and two others were injured in a Crash on N2 Heading south near Westwood Mall in Durban on Thursday. According to ALS medics, the accident occurred just before 6 am when a car collided with the back of a truck. One person, a man believed to be in his fifties, was … Read more
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly operating the R10m Soil lab On a farm at Fountains Head in Umkomaas, south of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police said the suspects, aged between 30 and 33, were arrested on Sunday afternoon and appeared at Scottburgh Magistrates Court on Monday. Police were routinely patrolling the area when they found … Read more
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife says it cannot confirm or deny the existence of two lions It was reported to have been seen in Nembe district of uMlalazi municipality in North KwaZulu-Natal. On Sunday, Izimvelo said there have been reports that three different families have seen two lions, one male and one female. They immediately deployed field … Read more
Residents who illegally occupied a stalled R300m housing development in Kwadukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, after waiting more than 13 years for its completion, have been asked to vacate the flats immediately or face eviction. Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, KZN Prime Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube said this would allow human settlements Department to complete the project … Read more
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has confirmed that all schools in the province will receive food items when schools reopen on Monday. The province said all systems are in line with the National School Feeding Program as the Ministry of Education has put in place appropriate birth control systems. Prime Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube said on Thursday … Read more
Nine people linked to truck arson along national highways in KwaZulu-Natal have been identified and taken in for questioning. This was disclosed by KZN Prime Minister Nomosa Dube-Ncube, who said it was unclear whether the nine were part of a group of 12 mentioned by Police Minister Biki Sele. Seely told reporters on Wednesday that … Read more
It was sixteen people He was shot While scavenging for food, plastic, cardboard and scrap metal at a landfill site in Bovelsdray, north of Durban, on Wednesday morning. The South African Reaction Unit (ROSA), which responded to the scene of the accident, said they were contacted by paramedics from the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) … Read more