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Carl Niehaus denies ANC axing
Suspended ANC member Carl Niehaus has denied reports that the governing party fired him on Thursday.
KZN residents urged to report damage following heavy rains
The South African Weather Service forecaster Thandiwe Gumede says they expect the systems to start moving east onwards.
CPFs in Durban, surrounds remain on alert amid shutdown threats
Community policing forums in and around eThekwini have pledged to continue protecting their communities themselves until rumours of a national shutdown die down.
CRL hearings underway into deadly KZN, Gauteng riots
Hearings into last month's unrest are underway behind closed doors in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Zuma case postponed to determine fitness to stand trial
The court heard the state wants it's own medical practitioner to examine Zuma on his fitness to be present in court and stand trial.
EFF supporters gather for march in Phoenix against racism
Hundreds of EFF supporters have started arriving by bus in Phoenix, north of Durban, ahead of what the party is calling a march against racism towards Africans.
Phoenix unrest killings have risen to 36, Cele confirms
Police Minister Bheki Cele says the number of people killed in Phoenix during the unrest has risen to 36.
SAHRC probes claims of people forced to get jabbed
University of Cape Town law expert Cathleen Powell says legally, government can impose restrictions on unvaccinated people.
Durban mom recounts moment she threw daughter from burning building during unrest
A Durban mother who threw her toddler into the arms of strangers to flee their burning building says while they are thankful to have survived the incident, they are still traumatised.
Phoenix murder, unrest suspects must face wrath of the law: Community leader
Peace Committee convener Chris Biyela says the suspects need to answer for the crimes that were committed.
Cornubia chemical factory blaze extinguished, cleanup underway
Environmental Affairs officials say the fire at a chemical factory in Cornubia, north of Durban, was still burning by Thursday afternoon.
Wear a mask and stay indoors, says toxicologist amid acrid smell in Cornubia
A toxicologist has given residents in Durban's northern areas, like Cornubia and Umhlanga, some crucial health advice.
Fifth suspected unrest instigator arrested in KZN
A fifth alleged instigator of last week’s violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng has been arrested.
Long queues at some pharmacies, supermarkets in KZN
Scores of people in Durban also flocked to the few supermarkets that were open – and provided some relief to residents who’ve been desperate for basic food items. This man says he also queued for several hours.
Long queues at some pharmacies, supermarkets in KZN
Scores of people in Durban also flocked to the few supermarkets that were open and provided some relief to residents who’ve been desperate for basic food items.This 21-year-old woman says she and her mum had stood in a queue that stretched around a block from 8 am but didn’t make…
Stun grenades, rubber bullets fired on Queen Nandi Drive
Stun grenades and rubber bullets have been fired at hundreds of people looting warehouses on Queen Nandi Drive in Durban.
Looters pounce on Bidvest warehouse in Durban
Newswatch was on the scene in Lamontville, where looters appeared to be mostly interested in food stuffs.
Update: Looting at Makro in Springfield
The Makro store in Durban’s Springfield area is being stripped as some looters move beyond helping themselves to just items on the store shelves.
Makro in Springfield ransacked
The Makro store in Durban’s Springfield area has been stripped as some looters move beyond helping themselves to just items on the store shelves.
Roads in Phoenix remain barricaded as violence continues
Locals of Phoenix, north of Durban, have barricaded the busy main road in the area.