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Special Report: Graceful send-off for Zulu Queen marred by legal battles and family disputes
Newswatch Steve Bhengu has filed this report from the royal palace of KwaKhangela, detailing the chaos boiling over what is meant to be a graceful sendoff for the Zulu queen regent, Mantombi Dlamini-Zulu.
Nongoma mourners pay respect to Zulu Queen
More details are expected to emerge from Nongoma today, on how the Zulu royal family will decide to bid farewell to their late Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu.
KZN political parties pay tribute to Zulu Queen
Political parties in KZN have been reacting to the death of the Regent of the Zulu nation - Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu.
Ramaphosa returns to Zondo Commission giving evidence as ANC leader
Advocate Paul Pretorious explains why he needs to explore the affidavits submitted by two senior diplomats with regards to contributions party members are allegedly expected to pay
Mother of murdered teen recalls last moments with daughter
The grieving mother of a 17-year-old girl from Demat, murdered in Lamontville, recalls the last time saw her child alive.
Durban diver pulls shark tooth out of his head
A Durban spear fisherman got more than he bargained for when he emerged from the ocean with a baby shark tooth lodged in his head. Listen to his account of his close encounter.
‘She went the extra mile to make me happy' says Anele Tembe's father
Moses Tembe, father of late Anele Tembe speaks at her funeral. She is being laid to rest days after she tragically died in Cape Town.
Gale force winds batter KZN's coastal areas
Gale force winds that are blowing along KZN's coastal areas - are expected to last throughout the day.
DA demands justice for murdered wheelchair-bound farmer
DA's Alf Lees talks about the murder of a 46-year-old wheelchair-bound farmer in Winterton, this past weekend.
Protesting MUT students clash with police
Newswatch's Steve Bhengu goes into detail on the student unrest outside Mangosuthu University of Technology in Umlazi.
Agricultural economist warns of possible food price hikes
Agricultural economist at FNB, Paul Makube warns of possible food price hikes
Chaos breaks out at DUT, protesters scattered by stun grenades
Newswatch's Steve Bhengu describes the chaotic scenes of police and protesters clashing at DUT's Steve Biko campus. This follows morning demonstrations after being unable to register at the university.
Snake rescuer Nick Evans saves Python from being eaten
Nick Evans explains how a resident who had learned of a cattle herder who captured a python and had intended to eat it - talked him out of it and convinced him to hand it over to the snake rescuer.
Emergency services will have a sleepless Easter Weekend
Jayshree Parasuramen spoke with Senior Superintendent, Parbhoo Sewpersad to give you and all visitors to our province some advice ahead of this festive weekend.
Travel Tricks when travelling with babies with Andi James
Are you travelling with little ones to spend the Easter Weekend with us in KZN?
Booze sales for off-site consumption banned as Ramaphosa confirms adjusted regulations
South Africa’s lockdown alert will remain at level one but there will be adjustments to regulations effective from Friday, 2 April.
LISTEN: Mozambique attacks robs KZN father of seeing kids grow up
A heartbroken KwaZulu-Natal mother says her son, who tried to escape from armed fighters in northern Mozambique, suffered a violent and unnecessary death.
LOOK: Access to Izingolweni restricted after night of looting
The situation in Izingolweni in southern KZN is said to be volatile.
Water outages for parts of Msunduzi to last until 5pm
Some infrastructure in the city is being refurbished.
Tributes for 'unsung hero', Charm Govender
Anti-apartheid activist, Charm Govender has been described as a true soldier of the struggle. He was laid to rest yesterday in Durban after passing away on Monday.