KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane welcoming newborn babies KwaZulu-Natal had at midday, welcomed 144 New Year’s babies at its public health facilities across the province. While the arrival of the babies brought joy to many families, the provincial Department of Health raised concern over teen pregnancies. Provincial Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane visited mothers and their…
Algeria players celebrate after Zineddine Belaid scores their first goal. Algeria kept up their winning run at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, making it three out of three in Group E as they beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 on Wednesday to affirm their status among the tournament favourites. Goals in the first half from Zineddine…
Graphic depicting an arrest A police constable is among a group of suspected business robbers who were arrested after making off with cellphones from a shop in the Durban CBD on New Year’s Eve. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the constable had his appointment certificate and service pistol with him when the group was…
Border Management Authority officials The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it is anticipating a high number of people to be processed through the Beitbridge Border Post during the return phase of their travels for the festive season. The BMA, working with several stakeholders including the SANDF, has also successfully intercepted just over 7 000 people…
Dog laying on a carpet The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says it has registered a large number of stray and injured animals at their branches across the country. This is as a result of New Year’s fireworks. The National Council of SPCAs spokesperson Jacques Peacock has appealed to anyone who…
Heavy rain in an area The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is predicting scattered showers and severe thunderstorms on Thursday in KwaZulu-Natal. SAWS says several impact-based warnings can be expected. Rain can also be expected in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. “We see a few thunderstorms developing over KwaZulu-Natal, although those conditions for…
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane is briefing the media on New Year’s Day babies. KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has urged residents to prioritise healthy lifestyles, noting a steady increase in non-communicable diseases. Simelane was speaking during a media briefing on New Year’s Day about babies born in the province. She indicated that the rising…
Graphic of a shotting scene Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for four armed men who shot and killed four members of a family at their home near Mdweshule, near Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. Police say an eyewitness said the men, armed with firearms and a bush knife, broke down the…
Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain on November 2, 2025. Manchester City midfielder Rodri is fit to return following a hamstring injury as they look to keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal at Sunderland on Thursday, manager Pep Guardiola said. Winger Jeremy Doku, out for nearly three weeks…
Three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions, Nigeria, completed the group stage of the 2025 edition of the tournament in Morocco with the perfect record. The Super Eagles beat Uganda 3-1 in Fes for their third win from as many matches. Nigeria, who last won Africa’s football showpiece in 2013, showed intent from the start. They…
