President Donald Trump announced this as part of a US-Iran peace deal completed around June 14, 2026.
Key Details from Reports Context The strait had been affected by tensions, blockades, and reported…
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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
The DA’s Recent Moves The DA has been actively courting broader appeal: This fits the…
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.
Key Details from Reports: This is a deeply disturbing case highlighting failures in safeguarding a…
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
Case Background The case involves the murders of: The killings occurred in Mpumalanga township, Hammarsdale,…
Cape Town is now ranked the world’s worst port by the World Bank – a position held by Durban last year.
The World Bank and S&P Global publish the CPPI annually, which ranks container ports based…
George Kusche (men) and Gerda Steyn (women) won the 2026 Comrades Marathon (99th edition, an “Up Run” from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on June 14).
George Kusche (men) and Gerda Steyn (women) won the 2026 Comrades Marathon (99th edition, an…
UK marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that he directed the military to intercept the ship, describing…
2026 sardine run has landed
The 2026 Sardine Run (also known as “the greatest shoal on Earth”) is South Africa’s…
President Trump is hosting UFC Freedom 250—a major cage fight event on the White House South Lawn tomorrow (June 14, 2026), coinciding with his 80th birthday, Flag Day, and celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary.
The Octagon (“the cage”) is already set up, along with a massive structure nicknamed “the…
DURBAN METRO POLICE DRUG TEAM STRIKES AGAIN IN DURBAN CBD
An intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Durban Metro Police Drug Team, Durban Metro Police EITT,…
16 DRUNK DRIVERS ARRESTED DURING HILLCREST ROADBLOCK
A joint roadblock operation was conducted by members of Hillcrest SAPS on Friday, 12 June…
Suspects involved in the murder of rapper Kiernan in Court
Seven suspects involved in the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello…
Please do not ever use my music in relation to this barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense. Fck ice.
This fits a broader pattern of artists (across genres) objecting to politicians or campaigns using…
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.
Response and Current Situation The situation is fluid, with efforts focused on safe repatriation rather…
RTMC is planning to phase out physical vehicle licence discs in South Africa
According to recent reports (as of June 2026), the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has…
The locals in the Democratic Republic of Congo have had enough of the Ebola Hoax and are chasing the WHO doctors out of town.
Reports confirm incidents matching the viral videos/posts: crowds attacking or burning sections of Ebola treatment…
Peaceful March in progress in Durban
There appear to be ongoing or recent marches/protests in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) involving tensions…
Protesters in Belfast are going house to house looking for migrants and evicting them.
Yes, reports confirm this is happening amid violent anti-immigration unrest in Belfast. Context This matches…
Australian authorities seized more than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, New South Wales, in what officials described as the country’s largest-ever bust of illegal exotic invertebrates.
The operation was carried out by Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water.…
The Magoo’s Bar (or Durban beach-front) bombing occurred on 14 June 1986
The bombing was one of the more controversial MK operations because it primarily harmed civilians…
Cannabis Club Systems (a platform used by cannabis social clubs/dispensaries for member management) exposed personal records of over 88,000 South Africans. This is part of a much larger global exposure affecting around 1.08 million members from over 40 countries.
What was exposed? The data was publicly accessible online (not necessarily on the dark web…
The PIC’s Isibaya Fund (a developmental/unlisted investment vehicle) put R4.45 billion into 15 companies/projects that have now delivered a -100% Internal Rate of Return (IRR). This means the entire investment is effectively wiped out — zero proceeds and zero residual/market value.
These were part of broader unlisted/developmental investments (around R88 billion committed/invested in the portfolio) aimed…