Shooting at Larch Road traffic circle leaves one dead
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Man shot multiple times in Pietermaritzburg
Residents have been urged to avoid the area and allow emergency services to operate safely.
Live traffic updates: PMB, Midlands and KZN (August 21, 2026)
There are currently no incidents disrupting the flow of traffic along the N3 toll route from Cedara interchange 96 to the Heidelberg interchange 59.
UKZN concludes law exam rewrites, warns paper leak offenders could lose qualifications
Msibi said anyone found to have been implicated in the leak would be held accountable through the applicable disciplinary processes.
Sunny Naidoo dismisses fake IFP defection poster as ‘dirty tricks’
Naidoo also pointed out that the IFP had not claimed responsibility for the poster and said he expected the party to distance itself from it.
Hygiene outreach brings dignity to homeless people
The programme also sought to restore a sense of dignity among beneficiaries by ensuring they had access to basic necessities
Young UKZN scientist recognised for drug discovery work
With an NRF C1 rating, she has authored more than 130 peer-reviewed publications, one patent and three book chapters.
New rescue vessel Spirit of Ubuntu arrives at NSRI Hout Bay
The Spirit of Ubuntu is the eighth and final vessel delivered through the NSRI’s ORC fleet modernisation programme.
Msunduzi strike will not be suspended, SAMWU warns
Among the workers’ demands is the implementation of the job evaluation process by an independent third party (Deloitte).
Meet the KZN police officer turning science into justice
Her career journey reflects the different paths available within law enforcement, from working directly with communities and young people
WATCH | MK Party revolt erupts over ‘imposed’ councillor candidates
In the party’s Moses Mabhida region, disgruntled MK Party members on Thursday picketed outside the Pietermaritzburg City Hall.
WATCH | Pietermaritzburg streets trashed as Samwu strike continues
The South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) resumed strike action this week after previously suspending its protected strike in June.
WATCH | Tanker fire extinguished on N3, recovery operation begins
Msunduzi and Howick fire departments were called to the scene, with firefighters using large quantities of foam to bring the blaze under control.
Apollo’s long journey home ends with emotional reunion
Reece Pillay said he received a call after work from a woman who had noticed a dog in the area and started feeding it.
Family wins bid to keep R826,000 judgment over allegedly fraudulent will
According to court papers, documents including a will, death certificate and inventory were submitted to the Master’s office on January 20, 2021.
WATCH | Tanker driver rescued as N3 remains closed
Sindi Msimang confirmed that the tanker driver has since been rescued by good Samaritans who stopped in the traffic affected by the closure.
WATCH | Women take centre stage in KZN liquor industry
KZNERA communications manager Clarissa Naidoo said women licence holders had demonstrated strong levels of compliance compared with their male counterparts.
Sassa confirms August 2026 SRD grant payment dates
According to Sassa , COVID-19 SRD payments for August will take place from Monday, August 24, to Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
N3 closed after fuel tanker crashes
Sindi Msimang, spokesperson for KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), said RTI are already on scene.
Preliminary findings of Parliament’s ad hoc committee show no corrupt links to Mchunu
The separate Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing to hear evidence and has not yet completed its work.