Two suspected hitmen killed in police shootout in northern KZN

Bullets seen at a crime scene. 2 minutes Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with police at Mahlabathini in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says police acted on intelligence that the suspects were on their way to assassinate a taxi owner. Police recovered three firearms and ammunition. Netshiunda says preliminary investigations…

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KZN residents urged to attend Tobacco Bill public hearings

File Image: Counterfeit cigarettes are sold on a street corner. 1 minute KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) citizens will have an opportunity to add their contributions to the Tobacco Bill when the Portfolio Committee on Health resumes public hearings on the Bill tomorrow. The KZN public hearings are the last provincial hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery…

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Magudumana’s lawyer argues her arrest in Tanzania was unlawful

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s legal representative Anton Katz arguing in court. 1 minute Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s legal representative, Advocate Anton Katz, has argued that his client was unlawfully arrested in Tanzania as South African authorities failed to wait for the extradition process. Magudumana is seeking a declaration order from the Supreme Court of Appeal that her arrest…

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29 learners in Bloem hospital after consuming expired chocolates

Hospital ward. 1 minute Twenty nine learners from Ihobe Primary School in Bloemfontein have been taken to Pelonomi Hospital after they consumed expired chocolates. Free State Education Department spokesperson Howard Ndaba says the learners allegedly bought the chocolates from vendors near the school during break time. They started vomiting and complaining about abdominal pain. Ndaba…

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King Shaka statue a symbol of unity: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa and other dignitaries at unveiling of King Shaka statue 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says the statue of AmaZulu King Shaka at the Durban International Airport, is a symbol of unity, integrity and leadership for all South Africans. The R4.5 million statue was unveiled by Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini today. Ramaphosa…

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SCA reserves judgment in Magudumana extradition matter

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s legal representative Anton Katz arguing in court. 1 minute The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has reserved judgment in the appeal matter by Dr Nandipha Magudumana to have her arrest in Tanzania declared unlawful. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is confident that the SCA will rule in their favour by…

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