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Your go-to roundup for what’s happening in the City of Durban and surrounding eThekwini areas
Durban has seen a mix of dramatic weather events, infrastructure challenges, crime updates, and community stories in recent weeks. Here’s the latest on the biggest headlines affecting residents.
eThekwini Municipality executes a massive, multi-departmental enforcement blitz
EThekwini by-law enforcement completely took over Craigieburn, Umkomaas today, as the eThekwini Municipality executes a…
anti-tuberculosis drugs
THE South African government continues to receive anti-tuberculosis drugs, having recently received another 3.5 million…
A lucky player in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) won the PowerBall jackpot of R128,593,394.50
The winning ticket was bought in KZN, but the winner hasn’t come forward to claim…
KwaZulu-Natal police have warned residents to be careful about posting and distributing messages or images on social media that incite violence and property damage.
KwaZulu-Natal police have warned residents to be careful about posting and distributing messages or images…
Eight men in Durban fell victim to a sextortion (nude blackmail) scam on Facebook
Eight men in Durban fell victim to a sextortion (nude blackmail) scam on Facebook. The…
Nigerian man was found in Lamontville, allegedly with cocaine.
Police have arrested a foreign national and recovered over R440 000 in drugs and other…
Concerns over Congella Sports Club
Background and Causes Recent Developments Local residents, former club officials, and councillors have repeatedly called…
Drama at the Ogle’s
The family drama escalated after Desiree went live on Facebook (around late May 2026) and…
Congratulations to DUT Team “Rapid Reach”!
A fantastic achievement for Durban University of Technology. Their team triumphed in the Pacer 27…
Geely Driver Goes Hands-Free On Durban Roads
Geely has been expanding in South Africa with affordable electric and hybrid models (E2 starting…
The Tongaat Early Morning Market (also known as the oThongathi Early Morning Market) in Durban is undergoing major refurbishment.
This popular Saturday market on Durban’s North Coast (KwaZulu-Natal) is a key community trading spot,…
Manqoba Mhlongo was sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Nompumelelo Gumede, in Durban, South Africa.
This is a tragic case of domestic violence and murder that was only uncovered due…
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is actively recruiting artists, musicians, actors
Context The ANC in KZN has been in “renewal mode” — reconstituting provincial leadership, auditing…
The R320 million Durban Solid Waste (DSW) tender fraud trial involving former eThekwini (Durban) mayor Zandile Gumede and 21 co-accused was recently halted due to ill health and a traditional cleansing ritual.
The trial, which has been running for over five years, involves allegations of corruption, fraud,…
Florida state lawsuit filed by Attorney General James Uthmeier against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.
OpenAI has responded to the family lawsuit by stating ChatGPT provided factual information available publicly…
Suspended KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Hawks head, Major General Lesetja Senona, is set to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Friday, June 6, 2026
In 2021, 541 kilograms of cocaine (valued at around R200 million) was stolen from a…
Four high-profile candidates are front-runners for the ANC’s Msunduzi mayoral nomination ahead of the November 2026 local government elections.
ANC’s Moses Mabhida Region (covering Pietermaritzburg/Msunduzi) has submitted the following names to the party’s KwaZulu-Natal…
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is currently the epicentre of South Africa’s national response to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen addressed a media briefing in Parliament, highlighting that KZN leads the…
New Zealand soul singer TEEKS (real name Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi) has announced a three-city South Africa tour for August 2026
Tour Dates: He’s known for smooth, emotional tracks like “First Time”, “Something To Feel”, “Oil…
A “probe” to weed out ghost teachers
The Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) is leading a nationwide physical verification exercise across ~22,000…
