MK president Jacob Zuma visited his friend Ajay Gupta to pray at Haridwar temple in India
this event occurred in late June 2026. Former South African President and current uMkhonto weSizwe…
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Looting in Kokstad
Yes, there are reports of a truck looting incident today (July 3, 2026) on the…
Residents in Phoenix, eThekwini Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), are actively opposing the proposed sale and development of Centenary Par
Background and Context Phoenix is a densely populated suburb north of Durban in the eThekwini…
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
This reflects broader challenges in South African local government, where many municipalities struggle with debt,…
As of late June 2026, the official death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 400.
Latest figures (as of ~June 30, 2026): This is DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976.…
The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX)—a traditionalist/conservative Catholic group founded by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre—in a state of schism after it consecrated four new bishops on July 1, 2026, at its seminary in Écône, Switzerland. This directly defied a personal appeal from Pope Leo XIV (elected in 2025, the first American pope, born Robert Francis Prevost).
This is described as the first major crisis for Pope Leo XIV, who had previously…
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.
1. Anti-Immigration Protests and Xenophobic Tensions Peak on June 30 Large marches organized by groups…
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.
This replaces the previous voluntary pilot phase and modernises customs processes through the South African…
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.
ntral, well-located area. Key Court History Today’s ConCourt Judgment (2 July 2026) The Constitutional Court…
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).
He was hit in the abdomen (reports mention one or two bullets, with 9mm cartridge…
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.
Broader Context This is part of a larger response to anti-immigrant protests and violence in…
Construction has officially started on the R6-billion upgrade of the N3 between Mariannhill Toll Plaza and Key Ridge in KwaZulu-Natal.
What to Expect Major traffic disruptions are anticipated during construction, so motorists and freight operators…
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.
KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli described it as a “water emergency,” citing high water losses, fiscal…
police backtrack and say march in durban is allowed now on june 30th
Durban Metro Police have now confirmed the protest will go ahead, starting from King Dinuzulu…
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.
The situation remains fluid — the group is defiant, and authorities are preparing for potential…
Venezuela (June 24, 2026): A magnitude 7.2 foreshock struck near Yumare/Yaracuy (around 18:04 local time), followed 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 mainshock (shallower depth ~10 km
As of June 25, 2026, the most significant recent earthquakes include powerful twin quakes in…
KZN court rules that killing children in womb is murder
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) High Court in South Africa has ruled on this in a sentencing judgment.…
A shooting occurred shortly after 13:30 involving armed hijacking suspects and a Tracker Connect security officer.
This appears to be a response to an active hijacking, with the Tracker officer praised…
MTN South Africa is advancing a significant solar renewable energy project at its headquarters on 14th Avenue in Roodepoort (Fairlands area), Johannesburg.
The project aligns with MTN’s sustainability strategy across its operations in South Africa. As of…
Revolut bank is targeting a full launch in South Africa by 2028, marking its first major expansion into Africa.
This aligns with Revolut’s broader international expansion strategy (e.g., in the US, Middle East, and…
Crack down on drug cartels as two young men arrested
Police in Durban, South Africa (Wentworth area), arrested two young men on drug-related charges as…