KwaZulu-Natal

Authorities have warned motorists of major road closures on the route of the 99th Comrades Marathon, which starts on Sunday morning.

19. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The parents of Shivaan Cumberledge, a 12-year-old boy who died last week in Verulam, have rejected claims that he was neglected. Neighbours alleged the child was left alone with his four-year-old sibling while his parents were away.

The leader of the Ekhaya Labafundi bakaJehova religious group in KwaMaphumulo, Vusumuzi Sibiya, has been ordered to vacate the land by local traditional authority leader Nkosi Makhosini Qwabe.

17. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Department of Public Works has handed over a new forensic laboratory to the South African Police Service in KwaZulu-Natal, aimed at reducing a backlog of over 27,000 exhibits. The facility is expected to fast-track forensic analysis and strengthen investigative capacity. Officials note it requires additional equipment and staff to become fully operational.

Residents of Mangidini Village in Nkandla's Ward 7 express frustration over inadequate service delivery during Human Rights Month. Elderly resident Gabisile Biyela struggles to access medical care due to poor roads and distance to the clinic. Community leaders highlight ongoing challenges with water, electricity, and transportation.

9. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Authorities in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, express optimism about locating the final body from a flooding incident that swept a bakkie off a bridge. The accident involved ten workers, with five bodies recovered so far and two still missing. Search efforts continue with support from local departments and the community.