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Teachers took to the streets of Durban on Friday as SADTU in KwaZulu-Natal protested over education challenges, includin...
16/10/2026

Teachers took to the streets of Durban on Friday as SADTU in KwaZulu-Natal protested over education challenges, including teacher shortages, delayed school funding and unpaid allowances.

The union handed a memorandum of demands to the government.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/5yumsfpp

Life sentences in decade-old r**e caseTwo men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the r**e of a woman in July 2...
16/10/2026

Life sentences in decade-old r**e case

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the r**e of a woman in July 2016. The Madadeni Regional Court also ordered that both men be entered into the National Register for S*x Offenders.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/ys23n6y7

Good news for pensioners! South Africans aged 60 and older qualify to replace their green barcoded ID books with Smart I...
16/10/2026

Good news for pensioners!

South Africans aged 60 and older qualify to replace their green barcoded ID books with Smart ID cards free of charge, according to Home Affairs. Eligible seniors are encouraged to check the latest requirements before applying.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/4r5cf4az

“Put your health first.”KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane is encouraging men to attend regular check-ups, know their HIV ...
16/10/2026

“Put your health first.”

KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane is encouraging men to attend regular check-ups, know their HIV status and seek medical care early.

Speaking at an Isibhedlela Kubantu programme in eTafuleni, she also highlighted cancer screening and the importance of mental wellbeing.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/447bmvtz

A woman was rescued from a burning church in Umbilo on Wednesday evening after flames engulfed a double-storey building....
15/10/2026

A woman was rescued from a burning church in Umbilo on Wednesday evening after flames engulfed a double-storey building.

She was treated for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital. The cause remains under investigation, with a possible incendiary device mentioned in preliminary information but not yet confirmed.

Report emergencies to 031 361 0000.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/muprc2tv

Durban schools bring home three titles!Hartley Road Primary School, Al Falaah College and Orient Islamic School celebrat...
15/10/2026

Durban schools bring home three titles!

Hartley Road Primary School, Al Falaah College and Orient Islamic School celebrated division victories at the AMS National Soccer Tournament in Cape Town.

More than 700 players from 20 schools competed, with the Durban teams also showing that unity and sportsmanship matter beyond the final score.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/26cr656f

DUT to Springboks A!DUT student Elami Zonele has earned a Springboks A training camp call-up just 18 months after taking...
15/10/2026

DUT to Springboks A!

DUT student Elami Zonele has earned a Springboks A training camp call-up just 18 months after taking up rugby. Her rapid progress reflects her dedication to the sport while balancing her academic commitments.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/675mec49

15/10/2026

The court battle over the DA’s water tanker billboard has been postponed, with no ruling yet on whether the billboard was defamatory.

DA mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen called the development a first step towards victory, while outgoing Mayor Cyril Xaba maintains that the billboard harmed the reputations of the officials featured.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/bdz64uhb

Durban celebrates Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize winFrom her roots in Clairwood to the international stage, Durban-born...
15/10/2026

Durban celebrates Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize win

From her roots in Clairwood to the international stage, Durban-born Dr Navi Pillay’s lifelong commitment to human rights and justice has earned her the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Her achievement is a proud moment for the city and South Africa.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/396axxpc

Durban is counting the cost of violent anti-immigration protests that left at least 14 vehicles torched and businesses d...
15/10/2026

Durban is counting the cost of violent anti-immigration protests that left at least 14 vehicles torched and businesses damaged.

Twenty-four accused faced court proceedings following the unrest, with two of three men arrested in connection with incidents linked to the demonstrations granted bail of R1,000 each, while the third was remanded in custody.

Authorities continue investigating incidents of violence and property damage as concerns grow over public safety and the impact on local businesses.

Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/3sp6unuv

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