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Warning as Higginson Highway hit by protests
If you're travelling towards Higginson Highway in Chatsworth, south of Durban, police are advising motorists to be extra cautious. More local and international news with Newswatch at 10am.
KZN Education officially opens Hibiscus Primary School
KZN Education HOD, Enoch Nzama has today officially opened Hibiscus Primary School in Margate on the south coast. It’s expected to ease the pressure on neighbouring districts, as it attracts pupils from nearby communities.
'We are in charge of everything', Mcebisi Jonas told during Gupta meeting
Former deputy minister, Mcebisi Jonas has made explosive revelations before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture about the day he was taken to meet with one of the Gupta brothers in 2015.
'Why are you shocked?' - Malema reacts to Trump's SA land comments
At a press briefing, EFF's Julius Malema says US President Trump is sharing the sentiments of white South Africans.
#AdamCatzavelos: Social Media law expert, Emma Sadlier says privacy of family members should be considered
Social media law expert, Emma Sadlier says racist comments made by #AdamCatzavelos in South Africa's latest online racism case has inadvertently affected those closest to the instigator.
Witnesses react after whale beaches in KZN
Some Durban residents gathered at Pipeline yesterday after news of the beached whale began to spread. Beaches in the vicinity of Toti - south of Durban remain off-limits to bathers after a juvenile humpback whale beached at Pipeline yesterday morning.
Hundreds flock to Durban beach after humback whale beaches at Pipeline
Hundreds of concerned Durban residents have been flocking to Pipeline beach in Amanzimtoti, south of the city after a baby whale beached this morning.
State Capture: Audio recordings of Zuma to be submitted as evidence
Bundles and bundles of evidence are to be rolled out before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry. Advocate Thandi Norman says they will be submitting audio recordings of former President Jacob Zuma, former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan as well EFF leader Julius Malema as evidence.
Eskom and Estina Dairy Farm project to come under the spotlight at State Capture commission
Eskom's tender contracts and the controversial Estina Dairy Farm project are set to come under the spotlight at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry.
Calls for support for specialist schools
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Wild Coast Sun Golf Course vandalised ahead of Sunshine Tour event
The Sunshine Tour says the Sun Wild Coast Sun Challenge will go ahead as planned, despite some holes on the Wild Coast Sun Golf Course being vandalised at the weekend. The tour's Selwyn Nathan says the motives behind the vandalism, and who is behind it, are still unknown. Several greens…
KZN Sharks Board Chair says Richard Bay tragedy shouldn't happen again.
KZN Sharks Board Chair, Sipho Mkhize says they want to make sure there isn't a repeat of last week's tragedy in Richards Bay. Five Sharks Board members were on board when their boat capsized off Newark Beach.
Sharks Board member says safety issues 'have been discussed before'
Striking workers from the KZN Sharks Board have raised the issue of the safety of employees. Mxolisi Cekwana, who's with workers union SALIPSWU…
Miguel Louw's mother wants boy safely returned home
Miguel Louw's mother, Raylene says there will be no questions asked if her child is returned unharmed.
KZN Weather: Disaster teams on alert as localized flooding expected
Co-operative Governance spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela there have been no serious incidents following inclement weather conditions in KZN.
Producer, Dr Sipho Sithole, on discovering Linda "Pro Kid" Mkhize
Producer, Dr Sipho Sithole, who helped Linda "Pro Kid" Mkhize release his debut album, says Mkhize made a difference to the local rap scene. The 37-year-old died after suffering a severe seizure in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Now south of Mozambique, female Lesser Flamingo, Kucki's movement is still being tracked
The flight of a female Lesser flamingo, known as Kucki, has covered a distance of 927km between Madagascar and Mozambique. She'd spent two years on the island, before making her return. The Endangered Wildlife Trust's Lourens Leeuwner…
Gumede says bribe allegations are false
The ANC's chairperson in the eThekwini Region - Zandile Gumede has denied taking bribes from a local businessman. Gumede says there's documentations that company all transactions and donations.
NSFAS to speed up old applications
Higher Education's Lunga Ngqengelele says they're concerned because many poor students have had to put their studies on hold. He's explained the measures they've introduced to help speed things up. NSFAS is still sitting with applications from last year.
Low temperatures along KZN coast from Thursday - SAWS
Strong winds and low temperatures is what's expected in KZN this week. Weather forecasters are issuing an alert for strong winds from this evening, beginning on the south coast and heading north towards Durban. SAWS' Wisani Dlamini…