nairn@arena.africa (Nivashni Nair) A Metro Police officer was shot dead on the M7 motorway bound for Durban in the Hans Dittmann ramp Thursday morning. ALS paramedics were called to the scene just after 7 am. “After evaluation it was found that the officer had a fatal gunshot wound. Unfortunately, there was nothing the paramedics could do for the … Read more
In a separate case, Mluli Ndlovu, 31, was sentenced to life in prison by Verulam Regional Court for the rape of a relative. On the night of 23 July 2022, Ndlovu took the victim to Ndwengo District, where he raped her. He also drove to Mahalabthini, where he continued to rape her. In both cases … Read more
Nobody can get out of it depressionThe South African Association of Psychiatrists (SASOP) said on Friday. Sassoup member d Jago Matsibula He said there is a misconception that depression is a condition that can be easily overcome just by “getting out of it”. “No one chooses to become depressed. Depression is not a sign of … Read more
Good Samaritan rescued two drowning teens with the help of a National Maritime Rescue Institute (NSRI) pink lifebuoy that was stationed ashore by Emberton Way in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. NSRI Ballito station captain Mike Bishop said four teens were on boards in the surf when they may have been threatened by rip currents. Three teens got … Read more
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has paid out R21.8 million to more than 6,000 workers affected by the July 2021 unrest that gripped KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping said on Wednesday that the Temporary Financial Relief Program for Workers Affected by the Unrest (Wabu) was set up to help those whose workplaces have … Read more
The body of a five-year-old girl from KwaZulu-Natal who went missing while her parents were helping to put out a fire in an informal settlement was found on Sunday. Minhil Kumalo disappeared from her home in Shaka Head on the North Coast on July 2 while her parents went to help put out a fire … Read more