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Inkosi Malusi Zondi, the new man at the helm of turning around the fortunes of hostels and townships across KwaZulu-Natal, believes there is massive untapped potential in the areas.

King MisuZulu’s right-hand man embarks on a new economic trajectory for hostels and townships

‘I was assigned a mammoth task by his Majesty the King. All hands are on deck and we are determined to transform the economy of the townships and hostels. We must transform these…

Brother’s keeper: Lesetja Senona, KZN head of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (the Hawks), at
the Madlanga inquiry. Photo: Screenshot

Hawks boss Senona to face Madlanga commission over Port Shepstone cocaine theft

Madlanga commission to focus on Port Shepstone cocaine theft as Hawks boss Senona prepares to testify

Nduduzo Makhathini
is not playing alone

Nduduzo Makhathini is not playing alone

From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music

DA eThekwini mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen

DA asks Public Protector to probe eThekwini ‘R2 500 bag of samp’ scandal

The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg…

Tensions escalated on Tuesday morning when the group refused to vacate the police station precinct, forcing police to use teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. (Screenshot)

Foreigners seek UN intervention after Durban police station standoff

About 200 foreigners who say they are fleeing attacks linked to anti-immigrant groups have called for United Nations intervention after spending two days outside Durban Central…

Small player: Magaqa’s family demands justice for Sindiso. Photo:  CrimeWatch_RSA/X

Fadiel Adams arrest a “sideshow”, says Sindiso Magaqa family

The family of slain ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa says the arrest of National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is a distraction from the real masterminds behind the…

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams. (X/ @JustSecuCluster)

State opposes bail for MP and president of the National Coloured Congress Fadiel Adams

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams remains in custody after the state opposed bail, alleging he interfered in the investigation into the assassination of Sindiso Magaqa

Africa’s lithium boom won’t last forever.  Photo: Dianah Chiyangwa

KZN coastal communities demand withdrawal of SA Lithium mine expansion over legal, environmental concerns

A coalition of KwaZulu-Natal coastal organisations is calling for the withdrawal of SA Lithium’s Highbury Mine expansion near Umzumbe, citing alleged legal flaws, water risks,…

Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema

New DA KZN leader targets ANC and MKP support 

Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema says the party is ready to expand aggressively ahead of crucial municipal elections.

NCC leader Fadiel Adams.  (@CrimeWatch_RSA/X)

MP Fadiel Adams remanded in custody as state opposes bail over ‘fugitive’ remarks

The state accused the National Cape Congress leader of abusing his parliamentary status and interfering with witnesses linked to the Sindiso Magaqa assassination case

Malaria is caused by a very complex organism (parasite) which was found in mosquitoes trapped in resin from 30 million years ago

Throwing basket of diagnostics, drugs, vaccines and mozzie stoppers at malaria has not stopped the disease

The disease we know as Malaria was thought to be caused by breathing “bad air” (mal aria) that emanates from swamps. This was not “fake news” but a lack of understanding and…

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams. (X/ @JustSecuCluster)

MP Fadiel Adams fails to surface as an arrest warrant is issued in the Sindiso Magaqa case

The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

Mosotho Moepya, chairperson of IEC South Africa. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

IEC warns it will prosecute voters who use fake addresses

IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya has emphasised that the commission will investigate registration irregularities

Royal stamp: As part of its KwaZulu-Natal outreach before the local government elections, the Electoral
Commission of South Africa official also engaged King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Photos: IEC

Democracy doubts deepen in KZN

Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote…

The name of Tokyo Sexwale has emerged as a possible contender to succeed ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa. File Photo

Tokyo Sexwale’s name enters ANC succession debate ahead of 2027 elective conference

The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby…

Cynthia Shange a Lifetime Achievement Award at the South African Film and Television Awards in 2024. Photo: Supplied

Cynthia Shange, trailblazing actress and beauty queen, dies at 76

From Miss World contestant to celebrated actress, Cynthia Shange’s life traced the evolution of South African entertainment across generations

Government delegation together with saps officials during the official the opening of a SAPS  forensic laboratory in Durban. Photo: Supplied.

New forensic science laboratory unveiled in KZN as SAPS grapples with severe DNA backlogs

The privately owned facility was presented in Durban on Friday by Dean Macpherson, the minister of public works and infrastructure.

Dr Vish Govender laments of struggling to attract structural engineers with only four serving the entire province. Photo: Supplied

Only four structural engineers cover entire province as KZN struggles to attract qualified professionals

South Africa is said to have one engineer for every 3 000 people, compared with about one engineer for every 300 people in a developed country

Embattled KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development Mbali Shinga has been thrown a lifeline after the National Freedom Party made a dramatic U-turn on her expulsion from the party.
Photo: Facebook

NFP expels KZN MEC for social development Mbali Shinga 

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for social development has been removed from the National Freedom Party with immediate effect

The M&G understands that the IDC has spent over R54 million in the last three years on various law firms just on ER matters alone.

Exclusive: Club Med deal exposes IDC governance failures

Allegations of governance failures have emerged over the IDC’s involvement in a R2.1bn Club Med Tinley leisure development