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Mthwalume murders: Suspect 'believes there are more people that he murdered', says Cele
The suspect who died on Monday morning following his arrest in connection with the murders of five women in Mthwalume told police he believed he killed more women.
Ntuli challenges Steenhuis to a series of public debates
The Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership candidate, Mbali Ntuli, has challenged the party's interim Leader, John Steenhuisen, to four public debates.
South Africa moves to Level 2 lockdown, alcohol and tobacco ban lifts
South Africa will move to Level 2 of the national lockdown on midnight Monday, 17 August, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Saturday, following meetings with the National Coronavirus Command Council and Cabinet.
KZN police boss warns against politicising farm attacks
KwaZulu-Natal's police commissioner has warned against politicising farm attacks, saying this doesn't help efforts to win the fight.
Police Minister Bheki Cele on Mthwalume murders
Minister Cele is heading to Mthwalume tomorrow - along with KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala, and Community Safety MEC, Bheki Ntuli.
UKZN's Dr Bronwynne Anderson on lockdown policing
She was speaking during a webinar on policing during the lockdown - UKZN's Dr Bronwynne Anderson said women were being let down by the system.
Senior government officials set for Mthwalume visit
Senior officials from the provincial and national government are heading to Mthwalume this weekend - following the discovery of at least five bodies there in the last four months.
R640 million project to boost emerging sugarcane farming community
A R640 million investment is being made into the sugarcane industry to help give emerging small scale farmers a leg up.
Police comb scene of Mthwalume murders
Search and Rescue members and the K-9 unit on Thursday returned to a sugarcane plantation where the body of a woman was found in Mthwalume on the south coast.
Mthwalume community fears serial killer at large as fifth body discovered
Detectives and other officials are at a field in Mthwalume on the south coast where another body has been found.
Zondo unhappy with Gordhan no-show at commission
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo slammed Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan for ditching his appearance before the commission of inquiry into state capture on Wednesday.
Fifth body found in Mthwalume field
Another body has been found in a field in Mthwalume on the south coast.
Van Rooyen accuses ANC of colluding with private sector
Former Finance Minister, Des Van Rooyen has accused the ANC of colluding with the private sector to capture the state.
Rand takes another beating in early morning trade
The Rand has been trading at R17,70 to the Dollar on Tuesday morning, continuing its slide against other major currencies.
Durban woman defies odds to help fellow cancer survivors
A Pinetown woman has continued to defy the odds, after a devastating breast cancer diagnosis six years ago. Gisele Houpe will walk 5kms to raise funds for NGO the Pink Drive.
Mkhize: KZN's COVID-19 cases will overtake WC within weeks
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says KwaZulu-Natal is on track to surpass the Western Cape in coronavirus cases in the next few weeks.
Smokers risk severe form of COVID-19, court hears
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has told the Western Cape High Court that the smoking of tobacco products increases the risk of contracting a severe form of COVID-19.
Durban port improves measures to alleviate congestion
Transnet says it's pulled out all the stops to alleviate congestion at the Port of Durban.
Mboweni to meet finance MECs to discuss COVID-19 corruption
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says he will be meeting with the various provincial finance MEC's on Thursday to discuss the allegations of corruption link to contracts and tenders for the provision of personal protective equipment.
Tobacco ban violates smokers' right to dignity, court hears
British American Tobacco South Africa believes the ban on the sale of tobacco products not only violates the right to dignity of smokers but the right to trade.