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SACP brings no value to the ANC – ANCYL KZN: Public mudslinging continued between the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday with the latter launching a fresh salvo …
The new KZN cabinet – Senzo Mchunu: Inauguration Speech by the Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal Honourable Senzo Mchunu at Harry Gwala Stadium First Lady Mrs Thembeka Mchunu and Mchunu Family Distinguished guests; Fellow …
Man arrested as son, 3, found with nail through skull: His mutilated body was found by family members in Thembalihle, near Estcourt, South Africa, and his dad has been arrested …
Nearly half of SA’s live music workers may quit the industry for good: For people working in South Africa’s live music sector, 2020 has been ‘devastating’. You will be redirected to a checkout page. To view all features and options, click here. For people working in …
SA records 8 319 new COVID-19 cases, 205 deaths: New coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the past 24-hours, bringing the total number of cases to 845 083. The country has also recorded 205 new COVID-1 …
More than 200 Covid-19 deaths and 8,300 new cases in 24 hours: SA recorded more than 200 Covid-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the national death toll close to 23,000.
Threat of thunderstorms sees Sharks v Bulls clash rescheduled: Currie Cup clash between the Sharks and Bulls at Kings Park has been rescheduled because of the threat of thunderstormsThe ma …
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Quick Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fact: The Story of Huberta – Huberta was a hippopotamus and one of the most famous animals in South African history. In November 1928, Huberta left her waterhole in the St. Lucia Estuary, in Zululand and set off on the 1600km journey to the Eastern Cape, a journey which would take her three years. In that time Huberta became a minor celebrity in South Africa and attracted crowds wherever she went. She was initially thought to be a male and was nicknamed Hubert by the press. She stopped for a while at the mouth of the Mhlanga River in Natal and a failed attempt was made to capture her and put her in Johannesburg Zoo. After this, she headed south to Durban, where she visited a beach and a country club. Moving on to the Umgeni River, she became revered by Zulus and Xhosas alike. Finally she arrived in East London in March 1931. Despite her having been declared Royal Game (and thus protected) by the Natal Provincial Council, she was shot by hunters a month later. After a public outcry, the hunters were arrested and fined £25. Huberta’s body was recovered and sent to a taxidermist in London. Upon her return to South Africa in 1932, she was greeted by 20,000 people and can now be seen in the Amathole Museum, in King William’s Town.
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