Councillor Candidate Arrested
DURBAN – Police in Mariannhill have arrested a 49-year-old man after he was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Dassenhoek on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
Police received information that there was a man who was in …
Level 4 Warning For Severe Thunderstorms
EThekwini Municipality’s Disaster Management and Emergency Services teams are on standby following a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), valid from 12h00 until 22h59 today.
Heavy …
Launch Of The Cornubia Integrated Human Settlements Project
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 29 October 2026, officiate the launch of the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlements Project in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal.
The launch highlights government’s commitment to providing dignified housing and …
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
DURBAN – A multidisciplinary operation conducted by uMkhanyakude District police on Monday, 26 October 2026, led to the recovery of a vehicle that was stolen in Durban North.
A Nissan Navara double cab was reported stolen at Durban North SAPS …
Fish Moths in the Cupboard? True Clean Looks for Moisture
Gqeberha – Finding fish moths in a kitchen cupboard can lead to a wider inspection than the homeowner expects. At True Clean, Diederik Visser starts with where the insects are being seen and checks for damp areas as well as activity elsewhere …
Sold-Out KZN AI Summit Outlines Risks and Opportunities of Future Tech for the Province
Industry leaders, academics, technology specialists, and entrepreneurs converged at Alpvest Conference Centre at the Royal Palm Hotel in Umhlanga on Thursday (22 October 2026) for the KZN AI Summit, where they unpacked the future of AI across the …
Court orders Gauteng Human Settlements to pay R68,3 m after decade-long battle
The court ordered the provincial authorities to pay R68 303 234,15, jointly and severally, along with legal costs. Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Facebook (Opens in new …
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Footage showing AKA shooting puts accused to sleep in court
One of the men accused of the “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane fell asleep in court at the time the footage of the shooting of the pair was played in court. During questioning after …
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Three glaring questions in Smith’s return to Cape Town as kryptonite laid bare
As one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Smith joined Ricky Ponting and Allan Border as the only Australian to surpass 11,000 Test runs last week in Gqeberha. His legend is beyond dispute.
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OMODA X makes global debut, previewing the next generation of OMODA design
The OMODA X made its global debut in Wuhu, China, previewing the next evolution of OMODA’s Cyber Mecha design language.
The X builds on the design direction introduced by the C4, which is due to launch and later enter production in South Africa in …
OMODA & JAECOO Officially Launch J5 SHS and J5 BEV, Expanding Its Electrified Line-up in South Africa
OMODA & JAECOO officially launch J5 SHS and J5 BEV, expanding its electrified line-up in South Africa
OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has expanded the local J5 line-up with the J5 SHS and J5 BEV, giving customers a choice of petrol, hybrid and …
Retired isiZulu expert takes stand in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial as Mpofu challenges evidence
An isiZulu language expert testified in the Durban High Court to interpret social media posts in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s incitement trial, drawing …
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More CCTV footage to be presented when AKA, Tibz murder trial resumes
More CCTV footage is expected to be presented at the murder trial of Kienan “AKA” Forbes and his celebrity chef friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane when it resumes on Monday in …
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Cape Town Event Ablution Project Shows How One Custom Trailer Can Serve Multiple Needs
Absolute Ablutions completes a flexible two-cubicle VIP trailer with wheelchair access, baby changing facilities and interchangeable entry options.
Absolute Ablutions has completed a custom-designed event ablution trailer for a large events company …
Bulls, Sharks, and Stormers Remain in Top Eight
The Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers were forced to dig deep in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship round four matches over the weekend to register vital bonus-point victories which kept all three sides in the top five on the …
Attempted Murder and Carjacking in Pinetown
DURBAN – On Sunday, 25 October 2026, police in Pinetown arrested a 35-year-old suspect at KwaDabeka for attempted carjacking, attempted murder as well as possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Pinetown detectives were investigating …
CCTV footage takes centre stage in AKA and Tibz murder trial
The Durban High Court has examined surveillance footage from across 17 locations as the state reconstructs the final hours of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and …
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Numsa strips Irvin Jim of powers; Ramaphosa’s 6 out of 10 rating: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
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CHIEFS FOCUS ON CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP
The Carling Knockout competition offers Amakhosi a fresh opportunity to bounce back, with a lucrative R6.85 million cheque awaiting the eventual champions. Chiefs’ round of 16 clash will be against TS …
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eThekwini Municipality opens two Durban beaches, but closes another
The eThekwini Municipality has updated the status of Durban’s open beaches, and while two beaches have now opened, another has closed.
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Level 2 Severe Thunderstorms Expected
EThekwini Municipality urges residents to take immediate precautions following a Level 2 thunderstorm warning issued by the South African Weather Service for yesterday, 25 October, until this evening, Monday, 26 October.
Forecasts indicate widespread …
R9 Million Infrastructure And Water Projects In Engonyameni
EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba and Deputy Minister for Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo unveiled R9 million infrastructure and water projects in eNgonyameni, south of Durban on Friday, 23 October.
These projects included a …
Election Posters: Key Rules For Political Parties And Candidates
The eThekwini Municipality reminds political parties, candidates and campaign teams to follow the approved conditions when putting up election and voter-registration posters for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
The conditions, adopted by Council …
Local Businesses Positioned For Global Opportunities
Durban is positioning local businesses for greater access to international markets, investment and trade as the third reSURGEnce Durban Conference gets underway. The conference builds on the R127 million economic contribution generated by its two …
WATCH | Pinetown hijacking caught on dashcam: Suspect arrested
Dashcam footage of the incident circulated widely on social media, showing the father shielding his daughter before opening fire on the suspects.
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WATCH LIVE | Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s July 2021 unrest trial resumes
The July 2021 unrests trial against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of MK Party leader Jacob Zuma, is expected to resume in the Durban high court on Monday.
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Battle for eThekwini: Can MK Party turn former ANC strongholds into a council majority? | LGE 2026
The MK Party is seeking control of eThekwini in the November 4 local government elections, but polling differences, internal tensions and coalition uncertainty raise questions about whether it can …
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Level 2 severe weather warning for South Africa – including thunderstorms, lightning, and hail
SAWS issued a severe weather warning for residents in KZN to be on the alert for thunderstorms, excessive lightning and hail.
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Orlando Pirates and Durban City progress to CAF group stages
With Chiefs and Sundowns out of the running, Pirates and Durban City will now carry South Africa’s hopes in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, respectively.
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Fantasy football Week 7 inactives: Puka Nacua uncertain, DeVonta Smith out
DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles (hamstring): The Eagles’ WR1 has been ruled out for Week 7, as has his teammate WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle). That leaves Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown and Darius Cooper as the …
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Live traffic updates: PMB, Midlands and KZN (October 26, 2026)
According to reports, there is a horse galloping around on Alexandra Road, Pietermaritzburg. Motorists are advised to approach with caution. There have also been reports of crash scenes on the N2 …
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ADEKEYE ADEBAJO | ‘Poor people’s lawyer’ deserves her global recognition
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to 85-year-old South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is a clear signal by the sometimes erratic Norwegian Nobel Committee of the need to return to a rules …
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid player ratings as Kylian Mbappé sinks out-of-sorts hosts
A brace from Kylian Mbappé– the latter his 100th goal for the club — claimed a famous victory for Real Madrid over Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou. Having won every game so far in LaLiga, …
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