The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has dismissed an application by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to have terrorism-related charges against her withdrawn. Judge Mbuzeni Mathenjwa delivered the ruling on Friday, November 6, 2026, allowing the state’s case to proceed after the defense failed to secure a discharge under section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act. Charges from … Read more
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
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
A 35-year-old French resort manager accused of raping an 18-year-old tourist at a KwaZulu-Natal beach resort was granted R5 000 bail on Tuesday after an application heard over three days in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court, according to court documents and legal proceedings. The case centers on an encounter between the resort manager and the teenage … Read more
Cultural expert Professor Sihawu Ngubane and the Zulu royal family have moved to defuse confusion regarding the status of King Misuzulu’s new wife, Queen Sihle Mdluli, and her acquisition of “mother of the nation” status. Did You Know? Queen Sihle Mdluli is referred to as Queen Mawewe within the royal family because she comes from … Read more
A vervet monkey in Nelson Mandela Bay has been found covered from head to tail in blue paint, an act that animal welfare advocates identify as a form of illegal cruelty. Monkey Matters Eastern Cape, which spotted the primate in Deer Park on Sunday, reports that the animal is currently struggling as it attempts to … Read more
Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba, a 44-year-old former Newcastle mayor and senior African National Congress (ANC) leader, died on Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle while jogging in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The ANC has confirmed his passing, describing the loss as a significant blow to the liberation movement and the medical community. Did You Know? Dr. … Read more
A court has dismissed a claim by Rachel Nkhwatshirema against Transnet Freight Rail, ruling that the company did not unfairly deny her a horticultural assistant position in Vryheid. Nkhwatshirema had resigned from her job and prepared to relocate to KwaZulu-Natal after allegedly being told she would receive “good news” regarding her application. Why did the … Read more
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, currently a fugitive in Malawi, has announced he is funding the transport of Malawian nationals returning home from South Africa. This intervention follows a June 30 deadline imposed by the anti-illegal immigration movement March and March, as thousands of Malawians seek assistance amidst a mounting repatriation crisis. Did You Know? An … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 18h00 on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Presidency has confirmed the address will outline the government’s management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in anti-foreigner protests. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of a comprehensive migration strategy, including … Read more