‘ANC member gunned down by a comrade’

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Court heard how one of the killers of an ANC member had relcoated to the Verulam area, on a mission to kill politicians.

On trial former mayor Zandile Gumede draws from pension for legal bills

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“One of the accused told the court he is having financial constraints, but it is a problem that we are all facing. Mine is worse because the other portion of my ...

Businessman arrested for illicitly trading in a cannabis compound giving users ‘highs’

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State prosecutor Zukisa Dyas said Rory Goldin and his associates were involved in a coordinated and deliberate scheme designed to illicitly sell and distribute ...

Star witnesses in murder matter, living in constant fear

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The investigating officer told the court that the witnesses said the area that they lived in was not safe and that they could be harmed at any time.

Ferrel Govender’s bail denial is cold comfort for deceased’s family

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Pradeep Singh, father of the deceased (Shailen), said they were pleased with the court’s decision, however, they were not coping. “It’s a loss that’s unbearable,” ...

A tale of two brothers: one gets bail, the others doesn’t

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In denying Ferrel Govender bail, Magistrate K Broughton said: “Someone who believes he is above the law is likely to undermine or jeopardise the proper functioning ...

Govender brothers' bail application, defence calls for fairness in court

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Lawyers for Ferrel and Darren Govender have urged the Durban Magistrates Court to not gloss over issues they have raised regarding the identification parade.

Govender brothers bail hearing: Court boots out ID parade argument again

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“Was someone else identified, was more than one person identified,” asked advocate Christo Van Schalkwyk, acting for Darren Govender,

Court refuses bail for AKA and Tibz murder accused

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Magistrate Vincent Hlatshwayo said the accused should not have been permitted various bail attempts.

Stay safe and avoid road rage during the holidays, police plead

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Motorists have been urged to exercise patience and caution on the roads this festive season.

Wrap up of 2024 top stories

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This year has been full of surprises, laughter and conflict. Independent on Saturday covered a range of stories. Here are some of those that made headlines.

Pre-trial for the murder of KwaXimba chief set for 2025

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Three men accused of killing ANC veteran and former chief of KwaXimba to go for pre-trial conference next year.

Police officers shot ANC councillor multiple times in front of his girlfriend, court told

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Eyewitness tells Durban Regional Court that ANC councillor was told to kneel and raise his hands before police officers shot him in the head.

Public outcry over recruitment process of Durban Metro Police graduates

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The Durban Metro police have faced backlash over their recruitment process.

Defence plans to submit report on ‘unlawful’ forensic company appointment in Zandile Gumede fraud case

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In the ongoing corruption trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede, the Defence seeks to introduce new documents, including a whistleblower's report on the ...

Four shack dwellers guilty of horror murders

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Four members of Abahlali baseMjondolo were found guilty by the Durban High court for burning people alive in January 2022

SAA strike: options for affected passengers

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South African Airways is offering refunds and rebooking options for passengers affected by a pilot strike over salary disputes

Last minute bookings expected in KZN during festive season

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500 new Metro police and 471 Constables from the SAPS to be deployed and enhance police visibility this festive season in KwaZulu-Natal.

Wife handed life sentence for killing hubby, family plans to report her to ancestors

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The Ntombela family has welcomed the sentencing of Faith Nongcebo Ntombela who killed her husband Captain Ntombela in May last year.

Experts calls for enhanced crime intelligence in KZN

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Crime experts have called for enhanced crime intelligence in KwaZulu-Natal as local townships rank highest for murders and rape in SA.

Family of murdered friends heartbroken as suspect applies for bail

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The family of two friends tragically murdered in Durban expresses their heartbreak as one of the accused seeks bail.

Coalition against ‘construction mafia’

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National coalition of forces agree to end “construction mafia”.

KwaMashu mother warns parents after daughter finds pill in a snack

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A KwaMashu mother warns parents about the dangers of buying snacks from spaza shops owned by foreign nationals ...

Wife, who plotted with lover to kill hubby, begs for lenient sentence

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The wife of a slain Durban Metro cop who conspired with an inmate to kill her husband has asked the Durban High court to be lenient in its sentence.

Vouching for a cleaner, greener community

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Teaching communities about recycling has yielded good results for the Big Start Buy-back Centre, which has recently been given a trailer by Packa-Ching to collect ...