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Two elderly brothers, including a wheelchair-bound pensioner, were rescued from dire conditions in a shack in Malengezi, south of Durban, South Africa, following an anonymous tip-off about neglect and financial exploitation. 5 (1)

The brothers were moved to safer accommodation. Upon arrival, they reportedly collapsed onto their beds…

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Go! Durban is eThekwini Municipality’s long-planned Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN), centered on a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system designed to transform public transport in the Durban metropolitan area. The recent headline signals meaningful progress after over a decade of delays, primarily due to negotiations with the powerful minibus taxi industry. 5 (1)

Go! Durban aims to create a safer, more reliable, efficient, and accessible public transport system.…

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Fishing

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Cave Rock was a prominent natural sandstone landmark on Durban’s Bluff headland that was deliberately destroyed (dynamited) by the South African War Department during World War II in the 1940s. 0 (0)

The recent coverage stems from a July 8, 2026, social media post by the Sodurba…

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The family of 28-year-old Nomvula Ndlela, who was fatally mauled by a pack of dogs in Woodlands, south of Durban, has rejected an offer of financial compensation and is instead demanding accountability and justice. 0 (0)

Nomvula Ndlela, originally from KwaMakhutha, had recently moved to the Woodlands area after securing employment…

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Rossburgh Railway Station 5 (1)

Rossburgh Railway Station, located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, originated as South Coast Junction and…

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Pinetown’s 1st Town Hall – 1883 0 (0)

Pinetown’s first Town Hall, built in 1883, was a modest wood-and-iron (or corrugated iron) structure…

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Events Beats Working Waxy o Conners

Beats working @ Conners 0 (0)

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Events BAM Taps on Twenty

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Events Motorcycle events Reborn Riders MCC

Reborn Riders MCC 1st Day Jol at Dookes Lifestyle on Saturday, 11 July 2026. 0 (0)

What to Expect This fits right into the busy Durban July weekend period, with plenty…

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Events Fynnlands sports club Just Julie

Just Julie @ Fynnlands 0 (0)

Just Julie (solo female vocalist) is performing live at Fynnlands Combined Sports Club on Sunday,…

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Events Sandy Elle Woodcutters

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Sandy Elle (with Bryan Rowe) is performing live at Woodcutters in Westville on Sunday, 12…

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As part of its ongoing quest of ensuring adherence to City by-laws and compliance with the Municipal Regulations, the Metro Police in Isiphingo Precinct conducted various operations, which included business compliance inspections, traffic control and stop and searches. 0 (0)

They achieved the following successes: 3 × Illegal structures demolished 51 × Pallets crushed and…

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Snakes

A pair of puff adders (Bitis arietans) was safely relocated from beneath a cabin in the Dargle area of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Midlands, South Africa, in early July 2026. 0 (0)

Durban-based snake rescuer Nick Evans and Dr. Carla Goede (a veterinarian with expertise in reptile…

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eThekwini Municipality (Durban) is actively positioning itself to host matches for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. 0 (0)

This development, announced in early July 2026, involves submitting a non-committal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…

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A 46-year-old Durban businessman, Butholezwe Prosper Mhlanga, was arrested by the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) on 6 or 7 July 2026 for an alleged customs fraud scheme that potentially cost the South African Revenue Service (SARS) around R36.97 million (often rounded to R37 million) in unpaid duties and taxes. 0 (0)

This is a classic example of under-declaration in customs fraud, where misrepresenting goods lowers the…

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AARTO (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) is South Africa’s long-delayed national system for handling traffic fines and introducing a demerit points system. 0 (0)

AARTO (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) is South Africa’s long-delayed national system for handling…

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A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday, 4 July 2026 (around 4 a.m.), at the Malacca Road Informal Settlement (also referred to as Malacca Informal Settlement) in Ward 110, near Red Hill Cemetery in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 5 (1)

eThekwini Municipality’s emergency and disaster management teams responded swiftly and contained the blaze, preventing it…

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The March and March movement is an active South African civic group focused on illegal/undocumented immigration. 0 (0)

It has been organizing ongoing protests, including weekly Thursday marches, to pressure the government for…

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Events

Sunday, 12 July 2026: Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is a major mass-participation 10km road running event in Durban, South Africa, part of the Absa Run Your City Series. It has been a highlight since 2017, known for its fast, scenic coastal route, vibrant atmosphere with live entertainment, and strong elite field. 0 (0)

Normal entries are sold out, but voucher holders may still enter. Check the official site…

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Huge crowds have gathered in Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city and a major Shia holy site (home to the Imam Reza Shrine), for the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who served as Iran’s Supreme Leader for decades. 5 (1)

Khamenei was killed on February 28, 2026, during the early stages of escalated conflict involving…

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