Ntuli Calls for Harsh Sentences as Monswamy Family Murder Case Heads to Court
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has called for severe punishment for three suspects accused of murdering seven members of the Monswamy family in Newark.
Mkhwanazi and Lerutla Granted R30,000 Bail in Boksburg Court
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla have each been granted bail of R30,000 by the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court.
Hundreds Gather at KwaDukuza Court as Community Demands No Bail for Monswamy Family Murder Suspects
Hundreds of residents from northern KwaZulu-Natal, alongside supporters of various political parties, gathered outside the KwaDukuza Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday as three suspects linked to the murder of the Monswamy family made their first court appearance.
Godongwana to Decide on Fuel Levy Relief as DA Warns of Sharp Price Hikes
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to announce whether government will extend the temporary fuel levy relief, as pressure mounts over rising fuel costs and renewed global oil price volatility.
Task Team Deployed After Double Murder and Business Robbery in Mahikeng
Acting North West police commissioner Ryno Naidoo has deployed a specialised task team to investigate a double murder and business robbery in Mahikeng.
Suspects in Newark Family Killings to Appear in KwaDukuza Court
A grieving Newark family is preparing to face three suspects accused of carrying out the mass killing of seven relatives, as the case heads to court on Tuesday. Members of the Monswamy family were found dead in Melmoth last Wednesday, a day after they were kidnapped from their home. The brutal incident has sent shockwaves across the country.
Gauteng Grapples with Severe School Overcrowding Crisis
Gauteng is facing a deepening crisis of overcrowding in public schools, with the average pupil-to-teacher ratio reaching an alarming 70 to one.
Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as War Continues to Rattle Global Oil Markets
US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s latest proposal to resolve the ongoing two-month conflict, dampening hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in a war that has disrupted global energy supplies, driven inflation, and claimed thousands of lives.
UN Chief Raises Alarm Over Reported Xenophobic Attacks in KwaZulu-Natal
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has voiced concern over reports of xenophobic violence in KwaZulu-Natal, warning against rising tensions targeting foreign nationals.
Police Probe Triple Murder at Johannesburg CBD Fast Food Outlet
Gauteng police have launched an investigation into a triple murder at a fast food outlet in the Johannesburg Central Business District, where three men were shot and killed on Monday morning.
KwaDukuza Mourns Newark Family as Loved Ones Urge Focus on Lives, Not Tragedy
Grieving relatives of the Newark family murdered last week have appealed to the public to remember the victims for the lives they lived, rather than the manner of their deaths.
Court appearance delayed for suspects in Newark family mass murder case
The case against three suspects accused of the mass murder of a Newark family on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast did not proceed as expected on Friday, with the accused now set to appear in court early next week.
Water supply disruptions hit high-lying areas in northern eThekwini
Residents and businesses in several northern parts of eThekwini are experiencing water shortages following an interruption to supply linked to low storage levels at a key treatment facility.
Authorities ramp up safety measures on N3 ahead of long weekends
Authorities have announced increased safety measures along the busy N3 Toll Route in anticipation of heightened traffic volumes over the upcoming Freedom Day and Workers’ Day long weekends.
KZN traffic authorities deploy new number plate technology ahead of long weekend crackdown
The Department of Transport in KwaZulu-Natal has issued a stern warning to motorists ahead of the long weekend, urging road users to obey traffic laws as enforcement efforts are intensified across the province.
Two suspects killed in shootout with police in Kennedy Road informal settlement
Two suspects have been shot and killed during a confrontation with police in the Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Armed protest erupts on Queen Nandi Drive, police maintain heavy security presence
A volatile protest broke out on Friday along Durban’s Queen Nandi Drive, prompting a large-scale security response from law enforcement and private security units.
Three suspects to appear in court over murder of seven Mandeni family members
Three suspects are expected to appear in the KwaDukuza Magistrates' Court on Friday in connection with the brutal killing of seven members of a Mandeni family.
DBE confirms schools remain open, dismisses false shutdown claims
The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that public schools will remain open from 28 to 30 April, urging parents and learners to disregard false claims circulating on social media suggesting a nationwide shutdown.
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump signals cautious approach to Iran talks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following talks held at the White House, in a deal brokered by United States President Donald Trump.
Teenager killed, two injured in stabbing incident in Umlazi
A 19-year-old boy has been stabbed to death and two others injured during a violent confrontation on Maponya Road in Umlazi, south of Durban.
Family seeks justice after Cape Town woman allegedly killed by ex-husband
The family of Sharon Kayster is calling for justice following her alleged murder by her ex-husband in a suspected act of jealousy in Cape Town.
Health experts urge early flu prevention as season starts sooner than expected
Health experts are calling on South Africans to prioritise flu prevention after the National Institute for Communicable Diseases confirmed an earlier-than-usual start to the influenza season.
Mugabe and co-accused return to court in attempted murder case
Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, have returned to court in connection with an attempted murder case.