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The MK Party’s KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provincial offices in Durban were reportedly locked by the landlord on Thursday, 7 July 2026 (or around that date), due to alleged unpaid rent. 0 (0)

The MK Party’s KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provincial offices in Durban were reportedly locked by the landlord…

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According to recent reports, the skeletal remains of a person suspected to have committed suicide…

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Three individuals—Saffydeen Aslam del Vecchio (46), his wife Fatima Patel (35), and Malawian national Ahmad Mussa (also referred to as Ahmad Musa or Mussa Ahmad Jackson)—were each sentenced to two life terms for the double murder of British-South African botanists Rodney Saunders (aged around 73–74) and his wife Rachel Saunders (aged around 63–64) in February 2018. 0 (0)

The sentencing occurred on Thursday (July 2 or 3, 2026, depending on reporting) in the…

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A Chatsworth mother contacted Verulam-based security company Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) in May 2026 to report her female partner from Phoenix. 0 (0)

RUSA’s Vinod Singh noted ongoing communication with police and hopes the children might disclose the…

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Chris Pappas, the incumbent Democratic Alliance (DA) mayor of uMngeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), is being positioned for a second term ahead of South Africa’s upcoming 2026 local government elections 0 (0)

uMngeni (which includes areas like Howick) had faced challenges such as financial distress, debt, and…

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KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Thamsanqa (Thami) Ntuli has announced an escalation of workplace inspections and enforcement actions against employers hiring undocumented foreign nationals. 0 (0)

This initiative operates under the provincial programme “Operation Engangeni Ngesango Iyafohla” (sometimes referred to simply…

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Zozibini Tunzi delivered a memorable fashion statement at the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July, wearing a striking custom red gown that perfectly captured the event’s “Country Allure” theme while emphasizing confidence, local craftsmanship, and bold self-expression 0 (0)

Tunzi, the 2019 Miss Universe and a longstanding South African style icon, collaborated with designer…

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A devastating house fire in Reservoir Hills, Durban, on Thursday night (July 2, 2026) left a single mother and her seven children homeless, but the local community responded with remarkable speed and compassion. 0 (0)

The fire destroyed the family’s home on Middlemiss Crescent in Reservoir Hills, a residential suburb…

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Club Med’s new resort in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, has partnered with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to create approximately 40 lifeguard positions, prioritizing local hires from surrounding communities. 0 (0)

This initiative supports the resort’s opening (Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari on the…

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Dr. Nonkululeko Dlamini has opened a self-funded container clinic (Dr NF Dlamini Medical Centre) in Embedwini, Wartburg, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, using savings from her private practice in Durban. 5 (1)

This initiative directly addresses longstanding gaps in rural healthcare access. It is a personal story…

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On Tuesday, July 2, 2026, in Mampiyampiya village near Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), 64-year-old Thandi Shozi was allegedly burned to death inside a hut by her 35-year-old son 0 (0)

According to family accounts, the son asked a relative to fetch goats, then set the…

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MK president Jacob Zuma visited his friend Ajay Gupta to pray at Haridwar temple in India 0 (0)

this event occurred in late June 2026. Former South African President and current uMkhonto weSizwe…

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Residents in Phoenix, eThekwini Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), are actively opposing the proposed sale and development of Centenary Par 0 (0)

Background and Context Phoenix is a densely populated suburb north of Durban in the eThekwini…

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KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Provincial Treasury, under Finance MEC Francois Rodgers, has issued warnings and outlined potential actions against municipalities failing to meet financial management, governance, and compliance standards 0 (0)

This reflects broader challenges in South African local government, where many municipalities struggle with debt,…

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Top Durban/KZN news stories from the last ~24 hours (as of July 2, 2026), focused on the aftermath of June 30 anti-immigration protests. 0 (0)

1. Anti-Immigration Protests and Xenophobic Tensions Peak on June 30 Large marches organized by groups…

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From 1 July 2026, it is now mandatory for all travellers (including South African citizens, residents, and foreigners) entering or leaving South Africa by air, land, sea, or rail to submit an online Traveller Declaration before travelling. 0 (0)

This replaces the previous voluntary pilot phase and modernises customs processes through the South African…

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The South African Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has ruled that the Western Cape government’s 2015 sale of the Tafelberg site in Sea Point, Cape Town, was unlawful. 0 (0)

ntral, well-located area. Key Court History Today’s ConCourt Judgment (2 July 2026) The Constitutional Court…

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On the night of Sunday, 28 June 2026 (around 11pm), Maj-Gen. Feroz Khan was shot in a suspected targeted/ambush attack while driving in Houghton, Johannesburg (Third Avenue area). 0 (0)

He was hit in the abdomen (reports mention one or two bullets, with 9mm cartridge…

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As of late June 2026, the main Malawian repatriation site in Durban (at the Old Durban Drive-In / North Beach area) is being decommissioned, with occupants relocated to a new processing centre in Musina, Limpopo. 0 (0)

Broader Context This is part of a larger response to anti-immigrant protests and violence in…

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Locals are seen chasing away Bangladesh, Pakistani and Somalian spaza shop owners. It’s not even thw 30th of June 0 (0)

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Construction has officially started on the R6-billion upgrade of the N3 between Mariannhill Toll Plaza and Key Ridge in KwaZulu-Natal. 0 (0)

What to Expect Major traffic disruptions are anticipated during construction, so motorists and freight operators…

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KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is facing a severe water crisis, with 13 out of its 14 water service authorities (WSAs, i.e., municipalities responsible for water delivery) struggling to provide safe and reliable water. 0 (0)

KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli described it as a “water emergency,” citing high water losses, fiscal…

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police backtrack and say march in durban is allowed now on june 30th 0 (0)

Durban Metro Police have now confirmed the protest will go ahead, starting from King Dinuzulu…

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The March and March Movement (an anti-illegal immigration group) planned a protest/march in Durban on 30 June 2026, but the eThekwini Municipality has reportedly denied permission, citing security concerns and inadequate compliance with processes like the Municipal Section 4 requirements. 0 (0)

The situation remains fluid — the group is defiant, and authorities are preparing for potential…

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