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Police raid methamphetamine lab near Swartruggens tied to Sinaloa cartel

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International drug syndicates led by the Mexican Sinaloa cartel are establishing industrial-scale crystal methamphetamine laboratories across southern Africa to supply lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand, according to law enforcement officials. South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau head Brigadier Devon Naicker told Agence France-Presse that investigators are tracing shipments seized abroad back to local labs … Read more

Historic Delphi Restaurant in Durban Destroyed by Major Fire

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Emergency services responded rapidly to a major building fire that broke out at the historic Delphi Restaurant, located at the busy intersection of Lilian Ngoyi and Livingstone roads in Durban. Firefighters and disaster management teams worked quickly to contain the flames and secure the structure following the incident. Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedics arrived swiftly … Read more

Durban Businessman Denied Bail in Human Trafficking Case

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Two Durban businessmen, including a prominent figure facing human trafficking charges alongside 48-year-old co-accused Rangasamy Naidoo, submitted bail affidavits in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, according to court reports. Charges and Recruitment Allegations The case stems from a 2022 incident where three young women from Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, were lured to Durban with false … Read more

Durban Man Hijacked and Shot Dead in Reservoir Hills Garage

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A Durban man succumbed to his injuries after being shot during a hijacking in Reservoir Hills on Wednesday night, highlighting ongoing concerns over violent crime in the area. According to a source, the victim drove into his property and was followed into his garage by another vehicle before neighbours heard a single gunshot. When neighbours … Read more

Witness P Requests Closed-Door Testimony at Madlanga Commission on Drug Gangs

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Fearing for personal security, informant safety, and the integrity of sensitive counter-intelligence methods, an anonymous South African Police Service member set to appear before the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry has formally requested to testify in private. According to the founding affidavit, the witness—identified only as Witness P—is scheduled to appear before the commission on … Read more

Cam Roigard Excluded from All Blacks Squad to Face Sharks

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The All Blacks removed star halfback Cam Roigard from their upcoming match against the Sharks as a precautionary measure due to a tight calf, according to team statements reported by RugbyPass. Roigard, who missed the opening match of the tour, was originally named on the bench but has now been replaced in the No. 21 … Read more

Ma’a Nonu’s Sharks Selection Raises All Blacks Selection Questions

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According to rugby writer Gregor Paul, the selection adds a tangible layer of drama and intrigue to the fixture at King’s Park in Durban, yet risks reducing a once-in-a-lifetime sporting opportunity into a manufactured sideshow. Commercial Pressures and the Reality of Global Tours The fixture forms part of a broader four-test and four-match tour package … Read more

Chad le Clos Reflects on His Life-Changing Week

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South African swimmer Chad le Clos lost his Sea Point flat to a destructive fire while competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, an incident that claimed the life of his 93-year-old neighbour, Sam Strime. According to city fire and rescue services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse, the blaze erupted at approximately 3:30 p.m. on the top … Read more

Businessman Jailed 20 Years for Social Media Threats and Intimidation

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A Durban man who threatened judicial officials and law enforcement officers with violence, death, and bloodshed through social media was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment in the Durban Regional Court on Tuesday, according to court records. Avinash Ramkistan, 40, of Glen Ashley, was arrested and charged in March 2024 with multiple counts of intimidation, crimen … Read more

Home Affairs Ordered to Grant Refugee Interview Despite Flawed Papers

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The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban ordered the Department of Home Affairs to give a Nigerian woman an opportunity to attend a “good cause” interview to pursue her refugee claim, while sharply criticising her legal representatives for submitting what the court described as a deeply flawed application riddled with factual errors, inconsistencies, and poor drafting. … Read more

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