New witness to take stand in Meyiwa trial

FILE | A man holds Senzo Meyiwa’s picture during his memorial at the Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban. A new witness is expected to be called in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. This is after Absolom Zungu the second witness that the defence had called, concluded his…

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KwaZulu-Natal education department facing dire financial crisis

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarub attends a meeting to discuss issues faced by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education on 29 September 2025. The KwaZulu-Natal government has revealed that its Department of Education is in a dire financial situation and urgently needs about R3,4 billion. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube held an urgent meeting in Durban with provincial authorities….

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Frustrated parents queue at Gauteng Education offices in Joburg

Hundreds of frustrated parents and guardians have started queuing outside the district office of the Gauteng Education Department in Morningside, Johannesburg. Hundreds of frustrated parents and guardians have started queuing outside the district office of the Gauteng Education Department in Morningside, Johannesburg. They are seeking school placements for their children. The parents and guardians say…

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KZN extortionist arrested in Gauteng

Image of man in handcuffs. 2 minutes A man wanted by KwaZulu-Natal police in connection with a string of extortion cases in the Mariannhill and Durban areas has been arrested in Midrand, Gauteng. Linda Hlongwa has also been allegedly linked to the murder of his girlfriend and her mother that took place in Pinetown, west of…

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Queen Mosima Mayonnaise: local brand growing and creating jobs

Khutšišo Chuene’s mayonnaise is a unique blend of flavours. A 35-year-old rural entrepreneur from Moletlane in Zebediela, Limpopo, has amazed food lovers by producing his own mayonnaise, called Queen Mosima Mayonnaise. Khutšišo Chuene’s idea to produce mayonnaise originated in his grandmother’s kitchen, who taught him the craft. The young entrepreneur also employs fellow villagers. He…

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Protesters rally behind KZN police chief Mkhwanazi amid corruption

[File photo] KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi briefing councillors, traditional leaders, Community Police Forum (CPF) members and station commanders on August 23, 2024. Organisations, including civic group Umnotho Wabantu Abansundu, will march on Tuesday in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The march follows Mkhwanazi’s allegations that senior police officials, including Minister Senzo Mchunu,…

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