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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.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

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.

Daily News News
Bongani Hans and Daily News Reporter|Published

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.

News Politics
Bongani Hans|Published

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.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

Weekend Argus News
Staff Reporter|Published

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.

News South Africa Eastern Cape
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

News South Africa
Se-Anne Rall|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

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.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

News World
Se-Anne Rall|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

News World
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

Cape Times News
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published