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the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has confirmed it is fully prepared for the National Voter Registration Weekend on 20–21 June 2026. 0 (0)

How to Participate: The IEC, along with partners like Home Affairs, has been running awareness…

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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). 0 (0)

This is a common challenge in informal settlements, where closely packed structures and limited infrastructure…

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Attempted hijacking in Newlands Durban 5 (1)

There was a recent attempted hijacking in Newlands West, Durban (Fosdale Road area), on Thursday…

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Durban Metro Police (eThekwini Municipality) have intensified enforcement actions against non-compliant businesses in the Durban CBD. 0 (0)

Metro Police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu noted that the action addressed community concerns about illegal…

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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. 0 (0)

Key Developments The Drive-In Site Measure The Drive-In site was activated specifically to ease pressure…

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The chances of Ebola (Bundibugyo strain) reaching Durban (or South Africa more broadly) are currently very low. 0 (0)

Why the Risk Is Low How It Could Happen (Low-Probability Scenarios) Ebola spreads via direct…

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Facebook monetization ban for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma. 0 (0)

What we know: Broader context South Africa has ongoing, severe challenges with illegal immigration, strained…

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Three security guards from KwaNdengezi who were seen harassing an Uber 5 (1)

Three security guards from KwaNdengezi who were seen harassing an Uber driver who was carrying…

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Groups, often linked to traditional African spiritual or cleansing rituals performed by sangomas (traditional healers), slaughter chickens on the beach. The remains (carcasses, feathers, blood) are sometimes left behind or thrown into the sea 0 (0)

Resident and community response Legal and official side This is a clash between traditional practices…

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Sardines are jumping at Ramsgate 0 (0)

Yes, the sardine run is active at Ramsgate (KZN South Coast, South Africa) right now!…

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Hundreds to thousands of Malawian nationals have gathered at Sherwood Hall 0 (0)

Three shops (reportedly foreign-owned) in the Cornubia Housing area of Verulam were looted. 0 (0)

Social media posts from the same evening confirm similar details, with security teams active in…

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KZN has a distinct political culture shaped by strong Zulu identity, traditional leadership (especially the Zulu monarchy under King Misuzulu kaZwelithini), historical memory, and collective rather than purely individual notions of dignity and belonging. Politics here often intersects with ethnicity, chieftaincy, the Ingonyama Trust (communal land), and emotional appeals to pride and grievance 0 (0)

The DA’s Recent Moves The DA has been actively courting broader appeal: This fits the…

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In June 2026, a couple from the Durban area (specifically linked to Chatsworth/Welbedacht East) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Durban Regional Court. They were convicted on charges including attempted murder of a minor, child neglect, child abuse, and intimidation. 0 (0)

Key Details from Reports: This is a deeply disturbing case highlighting failures in safeguarding a…

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One of the accused in the high-profile 2020 contract killings of two Durban Metro Police officers and an ANC Youth League secretary is facing legal representation challenges 0 (0)

Case Background The case involves the murders of: The killings occurred in Mpumalanga township, Hammarsdale,…

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Cape Town is now ranked the world’s worst port by the World Bank – a position held by Durban last year. 5 (1)

The World Bank and S&P Global publish the CPPI annually, which ranks container ports based…

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George Kusche (men) and Gerda Steyn (women) won the 2026 Comrades Marathon (99th edition, an “Up Run” from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on June 14). 0 (0)

George Kusche (men) and Gerda Steyn (women) won the 2026 Comrades Marathon (99th edition, an…

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DURBAN METRO POLICE DRUG TEAM STRIKES AGAIN IN DURBAN CBD 0 (0)

An intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Durban Metro Police Drug Team, Durban Metro Police EITT,…

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16 DRUNK DRIVERS ARRESTED DURING HILLCREST ROADBLOCK 0 (0)

A joint roadblock operation was conducted by members of Hillcrest SAPS on Friday, 12 June…

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Suspects involved in the murder of rapper Kiernan in Court 0 (0)

Seven suspects involved in the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello…

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Thousands of Malawian nationals (estimates range from over 1,000 to around 2,500) have fled informal settlements in areas like Burnwood, Clare Estate, and Sydenham in Durban. 5 (1)

Response and Current Situation The situation is fluid, with efforts focused on safe repatriation rather…

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RTMC is planning to phase out physical vehicle licence discs in South Africa 0 (0)

According to recent reports (as of June 2026), the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has…

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