KwaZulu-Natal

Two people have been killed following a mudslide in KwaMakhuta south west of Durban

Two Dead in Durban Mudslide as Storm Batters South Africa

Deadly mudslides and widespread flooding have sparked emergency responses across multiple South African provinces, with authorities warning of more severe weather to come. DURBAN, South Africa – Two people died when a mudslide crashed into a house in KwaMakhuta, southwest of Durban,
February 20, 2025
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Zulu Queen fights to block king’s second marriage

First wife of King Misuzulu challenges planned royal wedding through civil court action. Queen Ntokozo Mayisela has filed a court interdict to prevent King Misuzulu kaZwelithini from marrying his second bride, despite the monarch’s announcement canceling the wedding. The legal challenge, filed
January 20, 2025
African National Congress ANC investigation into the reasons behind its dismal electoral performance in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng is now complete 2

ANC weighs options for KZN, Gauteng after election losses

Ruling party’s leadership meets to decide future of provincial structures following historic decline in support. The African National Congress (ANC) is deliberating the fate of its provincial leadership in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng following an investigation into the party’s poor electoral performance in
January 18, 2025
Secretary general of uMkhonto weSizwe Floyd Shivambu confirms the EFF is invited to the party s anniversary celebrations

MK Party Invites Opposition to First Anniversary Rally in Durban

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has invited members of South Africa’s progressive caucus, including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), to celebrate its first anniversary at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium this weekend, party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu announced Wednesday. The celebration in KwaZulu-Natal marks
December 12, 2024
Police seize R80m cocaine haul at Durban port

Police seize R80m cocaine haul at Durban port

DURBAN – Police discovered cocaine worth R80 million hidden in a shipping container at Durban Harbour on Saturday, following a surveillance operation that tracked the vessel from Brazil. The drugs, disguised as kidney beans, were uncovered after authorities moved the suspicious container
December 2, 2024
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South Africa grapples with unclaimed bodies crisis in mortuaries

South Africa is facing a growing crisis of unclaimed bodies in government mortuaries, with over 3,000 remains currently awaiting collection. This alarming situation was revealed during a briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Health in parliament on Wednesday. KwaZulu-Natal province reported the
September 20, 2024
Search for 21 year old in Tugela River

Search continues for missing man in South African river

Rescue teams in South Africa are continuing their search for a 21-year-old man who went missing in the Tugela River over the weekend. The man was last seen entering the river on Sunday, prompting a multi-agency response. IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha
September 2, 2024