Durban in the News:
South Africa’s top court agrees to hear ex-President Zuma’s challenge to jail sentence in corruption case: South Africa’s highest court has agreed to hear former president Jacob Zuma’s challenge against his 15-month jail term for failing to attend an inquiry into alleged corruption during his tenure, …
MKMVA calls on better COVID-19 adherence for Zuma supporters outside his home: The Mkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association has called on supporters for former President Jacob Zuma outside his Nkandla home to ensure COVID-19 health protocols are properly followed.
Why I won’t go protect a rural palace and a has-been president: OPINION: At peace time, nobody should ask me to put on an outdated uniform and go into the countryside in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal to man the gates and entrance to a rural palace that was built on …
Record Covid-19 infections in South Africa, as cases surge in Gauteng and the Western Cape: The number of daily Covid-19 cases in South Africa climbed to a record 26,485 on Saturday, with a total of 96,896 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, representing a 27.3% positivity rate.
A Diamond Rush in South Africa, Born of Desperation and Distrust: When rumors of a diamond find hit social media, thousands of jobless South Africans rushed to a sleepy village. The government’s claim that the discovery was actually quartz was met with suspicion.
Estcourt hospital | COVID-19 patient alleges neglect: More allegations of mistreatment at the Estcourt District Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal after a patient dies from COVID-19 complications.
WATCH | Zuma marches with amabutho, son criticises ANC outside Nkandla compound: Struggle songs echoed across Nkandla’s valleys as amabutho warriors descended on former president Jacob Zuma’s home on Saturday.
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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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