Residents in Durban townships, including Chesterville and KwaMashu, report significant price hikes for essential goods following the transition of spaza shops from foreign to local ownership. Price Disparities and Operational Changes The shift in shop ownership has led to immediate economic strain for many households. Zandile, a 37-year-old mother from Chesterville, stated that the price … Read more
The “March and March” protest is set to proceed in Durban on 30 June, despite ongoing disagreements between organizers and city officials regarding the route. While Durban Metro Police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu confirmed that agreement was reached to start the march at King Dinuzulu Park, the final destination remains contested. City officials have proposed … Read more
Police have located a woman who abandoned her six-month-old baby girl at Gandhi Park in Verulam on Thursday. According to the woman’s sister, the woman was found by police on Thursday night and has since returned home, though KZN police have not yet confirmed if criminal charges have been filed. How the incident unfolded The … Read more
Animal rights activists have expressed significant outrage following the decision to grant bail to a 58-year-old Chatsworth man arrested on charges of bestiality. Joseph Driman was released on R500 bail after a district surgeon determined he was fit to stand trial, a conclusion reached following a court-ordered mental evaluation. Case Background and Legal Status The … Read more
A young boy was found dead in his Neptune Drive home, where his four-year-old brother was also discovered by a neighbour. The neighbour alerted other residents after finding the boy’s body. Emergency Response and Discovery Prem Balram, head of Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa), stated that the organization was alerted to the tragedy by frantic … Read more