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Taxi operations halted in KZN amid ongoing violence
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) confirmed that its taxi services will not operate in KwaZulu-Natal over safety fears amid the civil unrest.
Court throws out Magashule suspension challenge
Ace Magashule has lost his bid to have his suspension by the African National Congress (ANC) declared unlawful.
Suspended ANC member Carl Niehaus arrested
Suspended uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association (MKMVA) spokesperson Carl Niehaus has been arrested outside the Estcourt Correctional Centre for contravention of lockdown regulations.
LISTEN: Dramatic scenes moments before Zuma surrenders to police
Former president Jacob Zuma has spent his first night inside Estcourt Correctional Centre.
Mpofu tells Pietermaritzburg High Court it can make ruling on Zuma arrest
Jacob Zuma's lawyer has told the Pietermaritzburg High Court it does have jurisdiction to make a ruling on the former president's application to have his arrest order stayed pending his Constitutional Court appeal.
Legal expert weighs in on Zuma's application to avoid arrest
A legal expert says one of two things could happen when former president Jacob Zuma's urgent application to avoid arrest is heard in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday.
Zuma challenges ConCourt verdict, plan to address SA on Sunday
Former president Jacob Zuma's launched a legal fightback to stay out of jail.
ConCourt slaps Zuma with 15-month prison sentence for contempt
Zuma has five days to hand himself over to the police in order to start serving his jail sentence.
At least 21 773 KZN teachers jabbed so far
The Education Department says it's encouraged by the thousands of teachers who came forward to take the Covid-19 vaccine.
Ladysmith gems 'not diamonds' – experts
Geological experts say the gemstones that sparked a diamond rush in Ladysmith have turned out to be quartz crystals.
Family hopes unedited Lindani Myeni footage ‘will reveal the truth’
New camera footage of Lindani Myeni's last moments has been released.
Motorists tell of massive 11-hour traffic jam in Ashburton
Scores of motorists stuck in a massive traffic jam in their cars and trucks have had to brave icy rain and a cold spell in Ashburton on Wednesday evening.
LISTEN: KZN warned of 'disruptive' showers on Tuesday
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive scattered showers and thundershowers throughout KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.
No salary increase for judges, magistrates and public protector
Judges, magistrates, the public protector and commissioners of the human rights commission will not be getting a salary increase for 2020/2021.
Jacob Zuma pleads not guilty in corruption trial
Former president Jacob Zuma has pleaded not guilty to over a dozen charges, including fraud, corruption and money laundering.
Phase Two rollout in Durban well underway
The second week of Phase Two of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is well under way.
Norma tells Zondo commission of 'orchestrated arrests', confiscated gadgets and Malusi's explicit tape
Norma Gigaba says she wants to clarify the personal affairs between her and her estranged husband, Malusi Gigaba, that played out in the public eye.
LISTEN: Over 11 000 people jabbed on Day 1 of Phase 2
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says at least 11 000 people were vaccinated on Monday at the start of Phase Two of the coronavirus vaccine rollout.
Magashule, Zikalala among those at Zuma's corruption trial today
It's moments before the start of Jacob Zuma's corruption trial, and the former president's supporters are trickling in slowly into the Pietermaritzburg court precinct.
Public Works to issue tender for border security
The Department of Public Works will issue out tenders as part of its long term solution to secure the country's borders.