Human trafficking thrives as economy slows
As the economy declined SA is going to see an increase in human trafficking as criminals see it as an easy way to make money, an expert has warned. ||| Durban - As the economy declined, the country was...
View ArticleCalls for proposals for Cape’s unfinished highways
Mayor Patricia de Lille has challenged prospective investors and developers to come up with a solution for Cape Town’s unfinished highways. ||| Cape Town - Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille has...
View ArticleDidiza's 'poisoned chalice'
The ANC has put a “poisoned chalice” in the hands of mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza, says a political analyst. ||| Johannesburg - The ANC has put a “poisoned chalice” in the hands of mayoral candidate...
View ArticleDA lambastes ‘missing ANC leadership’ in Tshwane
The situation across Tshwane would have been calmer if the ANC top leadership had moved swiftly to meet protesting party supporters, the DA said. ||| Pretoria - The situation across Tshwane would have...
View ArticleFormalin trial: anaesthetist admits fault
The anaesthetist who gave a Pietermaritzburg pensioner Formalin to drink instead of water has conceded it was negligent. ||| Durban - The anaesthetist who gave a Pietermaritzburg pensioner Formalin to...
View ArticleAssegaai accused claims victim was having an affair
The man accused of killing his former lover with an assegaai, allegedly reacted after discovering that she was having an affair, a court has heard. ||| Kimberley - The man accused of killing his former...
View ArticleAlleged Limpopo child killer denied bail
The man alleged to have killed his ex-girlfriend’s nine-year-old son in Mokopane, Limpopo, was denied bail. ||| Mokopane - The man alleged to have killed his ex-girlfriend’s nine-year-old son in...
View ArticleTwo arrested for possession of stolen property
Two men were arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods in Tlhabane near Rustenburg, North West police said on Tuesday. ||| Rustenburg - Two men were arrested for possession of suspected stolen...
View ArticleTwo arrested for attempted murder in Potch
Two men were arrested for attempted murder and the illegal possession of a firearm in Potchefstroom. ||| Rustenburg - Two men were arrested for attempted murder and the illegal possession of a firearm...
View ArticleIFP calls for action against Tshwane protesters
The IFP called for strong action to be taken against those caught damaging state and private property in Pretoria. ||| Durban - The Inkatha Freedom Party on Tuesday called for strong action to be taken...
View ArticlePlea to PMB residents to reduce water usage
As the water crisis deepens, the Msunduzi Municipality has appealed to Pietermaritzburg residents to conserve water in the dry winter months. ||| Durban - As the water crisis deepens, the Msunduzi...
View ArticlePublic asked for input on combating racism
Developing an action plan to formalise how to deal with the racially-based incidents is more crucial than ever, Deputy Justice Minister John Jeffery has said. ||| Pretoria - Input for policy aimed at...
View ArticleArmy not being deployed to Pretoria, says minister
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says there is no need to deploy the army to SA’s strife-torn capital city. ||| Cape Town - There was no need to deploy the South African army to the country’s...
View ArticleIncomplete highway must ease traffic, create housing
The City of Cape Town says the tender for the completion of the landmark bridge must be aimed at easing traffic congestion and providing affordable housing. ||| Cape Town - The City of Cape Town will...
View Article102-year-old granny gets gift of sight
A 102-year-old Chatsworth woman’s eyesight has been restored after she went blind just before Mother’s Day. ||| Durban - A 102-year-old Chatsworth woman’s eyesight has been restored after she went...
View ArticleUmgeni Water ‘extremely’ worried about KZN dams
Umgeni Water has warned it is ‘extremely’ concerned by levels at the Midmar and Albert Falls dams, which feed Durban and Pietermaritzburg. ||| Durban - The taps have run dry in Greytown in the...
View ArticleRow over demolition of historic Cape manor house
A bitter row is raging between local residents and the Athlone School for the Blind over the demolition of a 60-year-old manor house to make way for a social housing development. ||| Cape Town - A...
View ArticleKZN Health MEC faces new lawsuit
A KwaZulu-Natal woman is suing two provincial hospitals and the MEC for Health for R10 million after several medical procedures left her a paraplegic. ||| Durban - A KwaZulu-Natal woman is suing two...
View ArticleOffending KFC ad removed from Durban building
The removal of a giant advertisement enveloping a city building was a victory for the tenants ‘who had given up all hope’, said an advocacy group on Monday. ||| Durban - The removal of a giant...
View ArticleDurban set to welcome #AIDS2016 delegates
Sir Elton John and Britain's Prince Harry are among the 18 000 to descend on Durban for the 21st International AIDS Conference. ||| Durban - Sixteen years after Nelson Mandela galvanised the world to...
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