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KZN Human Settlements MEC, Ravi Pillay on land expropriation without compensation
KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements MEC, Ravi Pillay says land expropriation without compensation should not cause panic among communities.
Abahlali besemJondolo on land expropriation without compensation
Shack dwellers movement, Abahlali basemJondolo believes the talk around land expropriation without compensation is just a ploy by government to attract more votes during next year's election.
UPDATE: Phoenix assault victim takes first steps in hospital
The Phoenix girl at the centre of a brutal assault video that shocked KwaZulu-Natal has taken her first steps since being admitted to a Durban hospital. The 4-year-old was left unconscious after being assaulted, allegedly by her mother and her partner last month.
KZN weather forecast for Saturday, 24 March 2018
East Coasters can expect a break from the heavy rain that has been falling across KwaZulu-Natal for the last few days. The South African Weather Service says most areas can expect partly cloudy conditions today.
Justice served in Durban animal cruelty case - SPCA
A Mariannhill woman has been slapped with a fine of R4 000, after leaving her ailing 11-year-old dog to suffer without veterinary care for months. The Kloof and Highway SPCA, Inspector Petros Simamane says their teams stumbled upon the elderly Dobermann Cross - named Donna - while doing routine inspections…
KZN police probe death of elderly man
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Two accused in couple's kidnapping case to apply for bail
The two co-accused - Sayfydeen del Vecchio and Fatima Patel - in the kidnapping case of an elderly UK-born couple in northern KZN will make a formal bail application next month.
Heavy rainfall expected across KwaZulu-Natal, SAWS issues weather warning
The rainy conditions being experienced across most of the KwaZulu-Natal appear to have set in for the next few days. The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for heavy rainfall that could lead to localised flooding today and tomorrow.
Motorist speaks of delays in Newlands East traffic
Durban motorist, Sizile Dimba says she had to make U-turns this morning as Dumisani Makhaye Drive, Newlands West Drive and Fosa Road were closed to traffic. Community members in Newlands East blocked roads early this morning.
'We feel our rights being violated'
Workers have been making their way through the streets of Durban - calling for government to help put an end to mass job losses. These workers say they feel their rights are being violated. More local and international news with Newswatch at 3pm.
Satawu says employer wants to take negotiations forward
Trade union, SATAWU's Zanele Sabela says they are working closely with police after property was damaged during this morning's protest at the Umvoti Toll Plaza.
Former Health MEC, and HOD committed perjury - Moseneke
Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke has found that former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and former Health HOD - Dr Barney Selebano lied about why the Life Esidimeni contract was cancelled.
Govt. officials in breach of Constitution
Justice Dikgang Moseneke said the officials who were involved in the transfer were in breach of the Constitution. More than 140 mentally-ill died after hundreds of psychiatric patients were unlawfully moved from Life Esidimeni care facilities after the Gauteng Health Department terminated the service level contract - citing cost-cutting measures.
Two killed in latest Glebelands hostel attack
Authorities are investigating the latest murders at Durban's Glebelands Hostel. Two men were killed at the hostel over the weekend. Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele says no arrests have been made yet.
SAHRC appalled by some of government's education failings
The SAHRC's Andre Guam says they are appalled by some of government's education failings
SAHRC to investigate Eastern Cape pit latrine death
The South African Human Rights Commission says it will investigate the death of a 5-year-old child who fell into a pit toilet at a school in Bizana in the Eastern Cape.
KZN Agriculture says torching of farms not justified
KZN Agriculture's Khaye Nkwanyana says the torching of property cannot be justified. Nkwanyana has been commenting after community members set alight a farmhouse, and sugarcane field in eShowe.
Reinstating charges againt Zuma sets legal precedent: Analyst
A political analyst feels the decision to reinstate charges against former President Jacob Zuma is long overdue. Sanusha Naidoo believes there is a possibility that Zuma could face more charges than those outlined by the NPA yesterday.
Calm restored for now in eShowe following violent protests
An early morning downpour in eShowe in northern KZN appears to be soothing tensions there. Newswatch's Bernadette Wolhuter reports…
Woman killed in Westville home invasion
A woman's been shot dead, while her son-in-law's fighting for his life in hospital - after a home invasion in Westville. Asad Patel who's with the Westville CPF says the incident on Duncan Road happened just before half-past-9 last night.