Schoolgirl fight video: pupils suspended, face disciplinary
‘Come on, slap her. We want to go home’
Closed murder case: family of Chatsworth torture victim calls for justice
Kumarasen Trevino Naidoo, 27, was allegedly kidnapped from Road 721 in Montford on November 5, 2023, and taken to Silverglen, where he was brutally beaten with a cricket bat and spade.
Closed murder case: family of Chatsworth torture victim calls for justice
Kumarasen Trevino Naidoo, 27, was allegedly kidnapped from Road 721 in Montford on November 5, 2023, and taken to Silverglen, where he was brutally beaten with a cricket bat and spade.
Elderly victims' bank accounts hacked by man masquerading as a ‘pastor’ from India
It is alleged the pastor sent links to prayer services on WhatsApp, and ended up hacking into his victims’ banking apps.
Two Chatsworth men arrested in alleged Montford drug lab operation, granted bail
The accused were arrested by Hawks members from the Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime Investigation, KwaZulu-Natal Counter Narcotics, and the Durban Metro Police Drug Team.
Closure for Chatsworth family: funerals set after house fire tragedy
Maya, 91, a retired teacher and musician, Kogie, 89, who was bedridden, and their ill son Niren, 54, died when a fire ripped through their home in Silverglen on December 22 last year.
New monument commemorates Indian indentured labourers
Located in the garden of the Howick Museum, the construction of the monument was spearheaded by the 1860 Legacy Foundation, chaired by Dr Isri Bedassi.
Brutal bar attack: ‘drunken’ cop, pool player in court
“There needs to be justice for Brandon, who has worked tirelessly in the community and assists the local police. ”
Venomous cobra that protected chickens removed from Chatsworth farm
When the snake posed a risk to Lee Pather’s his employees, had to take action.
Municipal employee arrested for siphoning diesel from water tanker
A quick-thinking resident reported the incident to the relevant authorities. The employee had allegedly been stealing the diesel for the past two years at R13 a litre.
DUT and UCT shift to virtual learning as campus protests escalate
Lectures at DUT will continue online until further notice, while UCT staff have been advised to liaise with their line managers for specific work arrangements relating to their departments.
Day 17: search continues for missing Chatsworth teenager Amaan Khan after drowning incident
‘These past few weeks have been like a nightmare for us. We are praying that we will find Amaan’s body soon. ’
Two Chatsworth men arrested for cooking crack-cocaine in a makeshift lab
In a separate incident, a couple was arrested for wholesaling crack cocaine to smaller dealers.
Child neglect and abuse cases by mothers and their partners surge
Experts to call for urgent reforms and stricter penalties to protect vulnerable children
Pensioners in Chatsworth praise Sassa for smooth transition to Postbank black cards
Calls for extension as February 28 deadline looms
Tragic wall collapse claims life of young boy outside Pietermaritzburg school
Survivor friend is ‘lucky to be alive’
Urgent strategies proposed by Mayor Xaba to address water crisis in eThekwini
Calls for immediate action and effective management of water resources.
Hospitals are ticking time bombs for health catastrophes as taps run dry
“Recent reports that there is little to no water at some of KZN’s largest hospitals are extremely disturbing. These hospitals cater to thousands of KZN residents – and are literally left to run dry. ”
Pinetown father shot dead while confronting car thieves
The man happened to be awake when he spotted the robbers stealing his car.
Rising concerns: sexting and online predators among South African children
Shocking statistics have revealed that sexting occurs most among children in the 10 to 13 age group and that there was an increase in six to 10 year olds creating child pornography.
Teen swims Midmar Mile in tribute to drowning victim Amaan Khan
When Sohail Khan saw posts on social media about Amaan’s drowning, and that his body had still not been found, he said he was overwhelmed.
Childline KZN launches Family FunFest 2025 to combat financial woes
“We are on a mission to raise vital funds to continue providing critical support and services to children in need across the region. ”
Silverglen community calls emergency meeting after deadly home invasion
Crime and gun violence had escalated in the area and sparked the call for an emergency meeting
Bail granted to Chatsworth pastor accused of raping 15-year-old in church
Chatsworth Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum said bail should have been denied
Brother shares tale of survival following drowning tragedy at Umzumbe Beach
Day five: Amaan Khan, 13, is still missing at sea