AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini 2 minutes The advocate representing AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has handed their papers in the Pietermaritzburg High Court to oppose an application for an interdict against him taking another wife. Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela Zulu is asking the court to halt the king’s customary marriage to Nomzamo Myeni, which is scheduled to…
Enyobeni Tavern in the Eastern Cape. The East London Regional Court sitting in Mdantsane is expected to hear closing arguments in the Enyobeni inquest investigating the death of the 21 young people who died at a tavern in June 2022. The inquest, which started in 2023, concluded listening to the evidence in August this year,…
Court Gavel 1 minute The East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape has sentenced a 59-year-old man to five years direct imprisonment for lodging a false Road Accident Fund claim. In January 2016, Solomzi Ndika-Ndika submitted a claim stipulating he was involved in a motor vehicle accident while he was travelling from Elliot towards…
Reigning ICC World Test champions, South Africa, have a fight on their hands in the second and final cricket test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the hosts scored 259 for the loss of five wickets on day one. Saud Shakeel was unbeaten on 42 at stumps. Day one…
Empty bed inside of a healthcare facility. South African Human Rights and Social Justice Activist, Mark Heywood says the country’s healthcare system has reached a crisis point and requires immediate government intervention. This comes as the country’s public health system faces a worsening crisis with staff shortages, shrinking budgets and mounting debt. Heywood has outlined…
A crime scene seen cordoned-off. 1 minute A 15-year-old male learner fatally shot a 13-year-old female learner at the Benson Senior Primary School in Libode, Eastern Cape, on Wednesday. It is alleged that the victim was coming from the local school grounds when she was shot. She was then rushed to hospital where she succumbed…
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) in action against the New York Red Bulls during the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, USA on July 19, 2025. Lionel Messi recorded a brace, Telasco Sevogia scored the tie-breaking goal in the 85th minute and assisted on two others and Inter Miami…
Rural KZN can now receive hypertension care in their homes. A clinical trial conducted in the rural setting of KwaZulu-Natal has shown that Hypertension patients can safely and effectively manage this chronic condition in their own homes, when supported through technology and home-based care. #PODCAST World Hypertension Day: Unpacking the risks of high blood pressure…
[File image] KwaZulu-Natal Violence Monitor Mary de Haas says the time President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the judicial commission of inquiry into law enforcement agencies to complete its work is too long. The commission must provide interim and final reports after three and six months, respectively. It will investigate allegations related to criminal syndicates’ infiltration…
A doctor at a hospital 1 minute Medical Ombudsman Professor Taole Mokoena has launched an investigation into the death of a medical intern at Durban’s Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital last week. It’s alleged that the 25-year-old Dr. Alulutho Mazwi collapsed at work after being denied sick leave by his manager. Several trade unions and associations…
