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LISTEN | KZN lights up for Diwali

Many homes and temples in KZN and various parts of South Africa are glowing with Diwali lights. The annual Hindu festival is being observed on Monday and Tuesday around the world.
20 Oct 1PM 2 min

Anti-bullying NPA programme launched

The NPA in KZN has launched a province-wide anti-bullying ambassador programme. The initiative, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Education and NPO TruLife, was launched in Durban on Friday.
18 Oct 5AM 1 min

Mchunu in Parliament: 'I wrote the letter’ disbanding PKTT

Senzo Mchunu has been further questioned about his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team and who wrote the letter ordering its disbandment.   Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, testified for a second day on Friday before Parliament's ad hoc committee.   He's been implicated in…
17 Oct 6AM 1 min

Remains recovered of two pilots involved in Midlands crashes

The remains of the two pilots who were involved in a double plane crash in the KZN Midlands have been recovered. It has emerged that one of the victims is a foreign national. One light aircraft sent a distress call on Wednesday afternoon before disappearing in misty conditions.
16 Oct 12PM 3 min

Residents shocked by foul-smelling foam from Palmiet River

Westville residents were met with an alarming sight as thick, white foam drifted from the Palmiet River onto nearby properties, filling the air with a strong chemical stench. Many believe it signals serious pollution flowing into the waterway. Local resident Sharlene Versveld says the smell was so intense it was…
16 Oct 11AM 1 min

Foam clouds spark alarm along the Palmiet River

Westville residents woke up to a bizarre sight: thick, foul-smelling foam floating through streets and collecting on properties near the Palmiet River. Many say the stench was chemical and overpowering, raising fears of pollution in the water. Local resident and photographer Rorke Shirley captured striking images of the foam clouds…
16 Oct 10AM 3 min

Palmiet River foam under investigation

Local ward councillor Melanie Brauteseth says urgent action is being taken after Westville residents woke up to thick, foul-smelling foam covering parts of the Palmiet River and nearby properties. Residents reported large, airborne “clouds” of white foam with a strong chemical odour, believed to be caused by pollutants entering the…
16 Oct 10AM 3 min

BREAKING NEWS: Second missing plane found near Howick after KZN search

Search and rescue teams in the Midlands have found the wreckage of a second small aircraft that went missing in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday. Both planes were each carrying only the pilot, and flying to Margate on the KZN south coast. Nushera Soodyal has been speaking to Gregory Critchley from the…
16 Oct 4AM 1 min

Mkhwanazi told Sibiya over Cele’s AKA involvement

Parliament has heard that Shadrack Sibiya had a good working relationship with KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi until there were arrests in the murder of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes.
13 Oct 10AM 2 min

Bluff residents drag Transnet to court  

A group of Bluff residents has taken legal action against Transnet over what they say is a failure to stop an ongoing land invasion on property owned by the company in the Durban South area.
9 Oct 9AM 5 min

Comedian Barry Hilton Talks Depression, ADHD, and Life Lessons

As the UN kicks off it's first official meeting on mental health, comedian-turned-advocate Barry Hilton shares his experiences with depression, ADHD, and dyslexia. Reflecting on childhood challenges, imposter syndrome, and life after COVID-19, Hilton urges those struggling to seek help and encourages everyone to listen without judgment.
26 Sep 9AM 6 min
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