The 1949 Durban Riots (also known as the Durban Pogrom or Anti-Indian Riots) were a violent anti-Indian outbreak that erupted in Durban
primarily between 13 and 15 January 1949. Black South Africans (largely Zulu) targeted Indian South…
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The 1949 Durban Riots (also known as the Durban Pogrom or Anti-Indian Riots) were a violent anti-Indian outbreak that erupted in Durban
primarily between 13 and 15 January 1949. Black South Africans (largely Zulu) targeted Indian South Africans, resulting in significant loss…
South African businessman Robert Gumede (born in Nelspruit, now Mbombela), through his Vision Group (sometimes referenced via consortia like Vision Sugar or Terris Consortium), has played a central role in rescuing the historic sugar producer Tongaat Hulett
The company, founded over 130 years ago, faced severe financial distress, entering business rescue in 2022 amid high debt (over…
A fire in the Quarry West informal settlement in Reservoir Hills, Durban (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), displaced over 60 people on Friday morning (June 19, 2026).
Approximately 35 shacks were destroyed by the blaze. Response: eThekwini Fire crews responded quickly to reports of the fire near…
Attempted hijacking in Newlands Durban
There was a recent attempted hijacking in Newlands West, Durban (Fosdale Road area), on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026. According…
South African businessman Robert Gumede (born in Nelspruit, now Mbombela), through his Vision Group (sometimes referenced via consortia like Vision Sugar or Terris Consortium), has played a central role in rescuing the historic sugar producer Tongaat Hulett
The company, founded over 130 years ago, faced severe financial distress, entering business rescue in…
A fire in the Quarry West informal settlement in Reservoir Hills, Durban (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), displaced over 60 people on Friday morning (June 19, 2026).
This is a common challenge in informal settlements, where closely packed structures and limited infrastructure…
Attempted hijacking in Newlands Durban
There was a recent attempted hijacking in Newlands West, Durban (Fosdale Road area), on Thursday…
North Beach
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Taxi ranks in durban
Durban (eThekwini) has a large network of minibus taxi ranks, serving as the primary public…
Angie @ the 3 monkeys
The venue has posted about it directly, and Angie promotes her gigs via her Facebook…
Durban (eThekwini) tourism is not in overall decline over the last 5 years (roughly 2020–2025); it experienced a severe COVID-19-induced drop followed by a strong recovery, with recent years (especially 2024–2025) showing significant growth in visitor numbers and spending, though full pre-pandemic recovery varies by metric.
National context (relevant since Durban is a key KZN destination): SA international tourist arrivals in…
Durban Metro Police (eThekwini Municipality) have intensified enforcement actions against non-compliant businesses in the Durban CBD.
Metro Police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu noted that the action addressed community concerns about illegal…
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has lost over R250 million worth of heavy construction machinery and transport vehicles to a criminal syndicate since 2024. This is severely disrupting road construction and maintenance projects across the province
KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma highlighted the issue and appealed to the public for help…
The eThekwini Municipality in Durban has activated the old Durban Drive-In site as a temporary relocation and processing area to manage overcrowding and tensions at the Sherwood Hall/Park camp.
Key Developments The Drive-In Site Measure The Drive-In site was activated specifically to ease pressure…
The chances of Ebola (Bundibugyo strain) reaching Durban (or South Africa more broadly) are currently very low.
Why the Risk Is Low How It Could Happen (Low-Probability Scenarios) Ebola spreads via direct…
Facebook monetization ban for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma.
What we know: Broader context South Africa has ongoing, severe challenges with illegal immigration, strained…
Meet KZN’s Next Generation of Ocean Guardians!
A new Aliwal Shoal Leadership Programme is empowering young adults on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast…
Headline CPI inflation rose to 4.5% year-on-year in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April. This is the highest since July 2024 but below market expectations of around 4.7%.
Core inflation (excluding volatile items like food and fuel) also ticked up to 3.8% from…
Three security guards from KwaNdengezi who were seen harassing an Uber
Three security guards from KwaNdengezi who were seen harassing an Uber driver who was carrying…
Best wishes to Mr. Rob Ambler!
Director of Aquatics at Glenwood High School, Mr. Rob Ambler, is heading off this week…
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Looking for something a little different this Father’s Day? Join us at Taps on Twenty…
Durban city hall
Durban City Hall (also known as eThekwini City Hall) is a historic landmark in the…