Durban in the News:
‘Arrest brings little comfort’ says Wentworth family after woman is partially burnt and buried in shallow grave: Melissa Charlene Dedericks’s partially burnt body was found buried in a shallow grave in her grandmother’s Wentworth yard almost three weeks since she was last seen.
Govt praises Prof Salim Abdool Karim for his work MAC co-chair: The acclaimed scientist also heads the Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The government described him as focused, level-headed, calm and …
Takeover offer may breathe life into struggling KZN’s iconic Zimbali Resort: A proposed takeover bid by The Capital Hotels and Apartments has thrown KwaZulu-Natal’s iconic Zimbali Resort a lifeline. The Capital Hotels and Apartments is in pole position to snap up the iconic …
11 education staff face suspension or being fired: Durban – ELEVEN employees of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, including staff and teachers, have been found guilty of misconduct. This month, 12 appeals were finalised, with 11 being upheld …
Sandile Zungu: On a mission to deepen black participation in the economy: A foundation has been established to help with awareness around cancer and education in honour of his late wife Zodwa.
Alleged drug dealer to appear in court: A 26-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today following his arrest for possession of drugs and possession of suspected stolen property in Durban yesterday. A joint …
Covid-19: Infections increase by 1 048 and confirmed new deaths by 121 in South Africa: South Africa recorded 1 048 new Covid-19 infections by Wednesday along with 121 new Covid-19-related deaths, taking the confirmed death toll to 52 372. According to a statement by Health Minister …
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Quick Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fact: Ties with India – Durban has a strong association with India. In fact, it was here that Indian leader Mahatma Ghandi first embarked on his career as a political and social activist. First bought here as indentured labourers in the late 19th century, people of Indian descent now make up 40% of the city’s population. The Indian influence can be seen and felt throughout the city, from some architecture – the many mosques and temples and the Victoria Street Market – to cuisine. The city is famous for Durban Curry and Bunny Chow, a dish which originated in 1940s Durban.
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