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An accused person attempting to escape from custody at court was gunned down by an orderly
A suspect was fatally shot during a dramatic escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court, leading to an urgent investigation and calls for enhanced security measures.
Fatal shooting during escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court
A suspect was fatally shot during a dramatic escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court, leading to an urgent investigation and calls for enhanced security measures.
Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli's death: Mashatile speaks out
Deputy President Paul Mashatile discusses the recent departure of Afrikaners to the US and the reopening of the inquest into the mysterious death of anti-apartheid leader Chief Albert Luthuli.
Expert said previous inquest into Albert Luthuli's death were fed a 'tall story'
In a recent sitting of the inquest, a steam train expert, Lesley Labuschagne disputes the official account of Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Luthuli's death, suggesting a possible cover-up byapartheid forces.
The untold story of a young operative in the liberation Struggle: Nozizwe Mabaso-Mhlongo's testimony
Nozizwe Mabaso-Mhlongo shares her extraordinary childhood experiences as a covert operative in the liberation struggle, revealing her connection to the late Albert Luthuli during a recent court inquest.
Glenwood High School pupil collapses and dies on sports field in Durban
Grade 10 pupil at Glenwood High School in Durban has tragically passed away after collapsing during a sports warm-up. The community and school officials express their condolences and support for the grieving family.
Families of anti-apartheid activists celebrate reopening of inquests for justice
In a significant development, the families of anti-apartheid activists Nicholas Ramatua 'Boiki' Tlhapi and Matthews Mabelane welcome the reopening of inquests into their tragic deaths, yet express frustration over the absence of scheduled hearing dates.
Tragic death of Eastern Cape boy after drinking unknown liquid found in bin
An Eastern Cape boy died after he drank a liquid from bottle he found while rummaging in bins looking for food.
Investigation launched after mother falls to her death at Kimberley hospital
An investigation is underway following the tragic death of a 22-year-old mother who fell from a hospital balcony shortly after giving birth.
Help needed: Police seek to identify victim of Limpopo bakkie fire
The unknown victim was found in a double cab Isuzu bakkie at Tarentaal, near the airport, in Limpopo.
Tragedy at pool: 14-year-old boy drowns
Tragedy struck the community as a 14-year-old boy drowned at the Merewent Pool, prompting investigations and calls for safety awareness.
Shoot-out in Durban: five unlicensed firearms recovered, three suspects dead, two arrested after pursuit
Five unlicensed firearms were recovered after a shoot-out between law enforcement and suspected house robbers in Durban, leaving three suspects dead and two arrested.
Chemical explosion at Durban factory leaves one dead, two seriously injured
A man, believed to be around 35, died following a chemical explosion at a factory in Durban on Monday at midday.
Newborn boy found dead in bush, foetus found in bin in less than 24 hours in KZN
People rummaging through the bin on JB Marks Road in Glenwood in Durban made a horrifying discovery of a foetus.
Search for missing man presumed drowned at Margate beach, KZN
A woman drowned on Saturday at Margate beach while the search for a man who disappeared at sea is ongoing.
Inquest launched after man drowns at Durban beach
Police have opened an inquest into the drowning of a 48-year-old man at Promenade Beach in Durban.
Newborn baby boy found dead on the side of the road in KZN
The body of a newborn baby with the umbilical cord still attached was discovered in Waterloo, north of Durban.
Inquest reveals woman was trampled to death by cows while walking her dog
An inquest into a British woman's death has revealed that she was trampled to death in a field of cows while walking her dog.
Tributes pour in for teacher who slipped and fell in the bathroom and died
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has paid tribute to one of their teachers who died after she fell in the bathroom.
Missing Johannesburg woman found dead on a Durban beach
The family of Janine Chetty, who was reported missing, are devastated after she was identified as someone who drowned.
Thai bus carrying school children, teachers on excursion catches fire, claims 23 lives
Devastating images have surfaced following a deadly bus fire that claimed 23 lives in Thailand. The bus had been transporting pupils and teachers on an excursion when it burst into flames.
No need to fear lack of judges in TRC-related cases, NPA tells MPs
Briefing the justice and portfolio committee, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock said the majority of the matters would be dealt with in the high courts.
Traveller dies after falling from parking level 5 at OR Tambo International Airport
The Airports Company South Africa confirmed that two people died in two separate incidents, one at King Shaka International Airport in Durban and the second OR Tambo International in Joburg.
Paddlers find body of 20-year-old man floating in Victoria Bay, Western Cape
Almost two weeks after two friends drowned in Victoria Bay near George, the body of the 20-year-old man was recovered.
British tourist fatally drowns at remote beach in the Cape Vidal nature reserve
A tour ended in tragedy for a British tourist who drowned at a remote beach in the Cape Vidal Nature Reserve, the NSRI said.