Durban

Hawks seize 90kg cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour

The Hawks seized 90kg of suspected cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour on Saturday, 6 June 2026, hidden inside an excavator shipped from Santos, Brazil.

By Andile Sicetsha · 7 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Durban live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of

This live Durban traffic update shows real-time data on incidents, road closures and other important alerts.

By Swisher Post · 4 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla quits MK Party amid Russia war and terrorism trial scandals

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns from Parliament and the MK Party as she faces a terrorism trial and a Russia war recruitment scandal.

By Andile Sicetsha · 28 Nov 2025 · 3 min read

WATCH LIVE: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial resumes today as court examines deleted video evidence

The Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial resumes today with the court expected to continue hearing evidence about a deleted video tweet linked to the July 2021 unrest.

By Andile Sicetsha · 20 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

LIVE NOW: Duduzile Zuma Sambudla trial resumes today as digital evidence expert returns to the stand

The Duduzile Zuma Sambudla trial resumes today with expert witness Emma Sadleir continuing her evidence on how tweets were shared across unrest coordination groups.

By Andile Sicetsha · 19 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

WATCH LIVE: Duduzile Zuma Sambudla trial resumes today – 18 November 2025 [video]

The Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial resumes today as the State continues its case on her alleged role in the July 2021 unrest.

By Andile Sicetsha · 18 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

Streaming live today: Judgment in the inquest into Albert Luthuli’s death [video]

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg is expected to deliver judgment today in the reopened inquest into the death of Albert Luthuli, nearly six decades after the apartheid government ruled his death accidental.

By Andile Sicetsha · 30 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

Death of Dlamini twins sparks protests in Durban

The tragic death of one of the Dlamini twins after a lift shaft fall at a Durban apartment building has sparked widespread protests demanding accountability from the property management company.

By Andile Sicetsha · 27 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

Nottingham Road plane crash: KZN authorities confirm second aircraft has been found

KwaZulu-Natal Transport officials have confirmed that the second aircraft involved in the Nottingham Road plane crash has been located following a large-scale search operation.

By Andile Sicetsha · 16 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

Search operations escalated after plane crashes near Nottingham Road

Authorities have confirmed a Nottingham Road plane crash in KwaZulu-Natal, with rescue teams still searching for the missing aircraft in heavy mist.

By Andile Sicetsha · 15 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Phoenix man killed in suspected targeted hit

A man was shot and killed in what appears to be a targeted Phoenix shooting in Westham, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday evening.

By Andile Sicetsha · 6 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

Sports

Springboks vs Australia: Team news, how to watch, score prediction

With just two rounds left in the Rugby Championship, the Springboks vs Australia clash in Durban this weekend is set to play a major role in deciding who lifts the trophy.

By Andile Sicetsha · 27 Sep 2025 · 2 min read

Three children killed in Imbali taxi accident

Three children have died and nine others were injured in an Imbali taxi accident after a minibus ploughed into a daycare centre in Pietermaritzburg.

By Andile Sicetsha · 11 Sep 2025 · 2 min read

Several injured after viral Umhlanga mall brawl [video]

A violent Umhlanga mall fight broke out on Saturday evening after a music event, leaving several people with minor injuries.

By Andile Sicetsha · 8 Sep 2025 · 1 min read

Andrew Blackwood-Murray: Week one yields no trace of missing pilot

Search teams are still looking for Andrew Blackwood-Murray, the 61-year-old pilot who crashed into the sea off Durban, using advanced sonar equipment but finding no trace after a week.

By Andile Sicetsha · 20 Aug 2025 · 3 min read

Police probe circumstances of DUT student death

A DUT student died after falling from the Steve Biko campus building in Durban, with police now investigating the circumstances of his death.

By Andile Sicetsha · 20 Aug 2025 · 3 min read

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla 2021 July unrest trial date set

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will stand trial in November 2025 for her alleged role in the deadly 2021 July unrest, after the Durban High Court confirmed the case is ready to proceed.

By Andile Sicetsha · 14 Aug 2025 · 2 min read

KZN police neutralise two suspects in Inanda shootout

Two men wanted for serious crimes were killed during an Inanda shootout with police, raising further concerns about the rising number of suspects shot dead by officers in KwaZulu-Natal.

By Andile Sicetsha · 13 Aug 2025 · 2 min read

AKA murder trial: Pretrial proceedings resume in Durban High Court

Pretrial proceedings in the AKA murder trial resumed at the Durban High Court as the State and defence continue preparations for the full trial.

By Andile Sicetsha · 24 Jul 2025 · 3 min read

Suspect allegedly involved in 2024 Umlazi mass murder identified as foreign national

A 28-year-old foreign national arrested in connection with the 2024 Umlazi mass shooting has been formally identified and charged with multiple counts of murder.

By Andile Sicetsha · 8 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Events

Durban July 2025: Theme, what to expect, roads you must avoid

Durban July 2025 is set for Saturday with cultural showcases and major traffic adjustments expected near Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.

By Avuya Walters · 2 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

R378 million secured for water security in eThekwini

This stride coincides with a 30% reduction in sewer and water repair backlogs in the city.

By SA News · 26 Jun 2025 · 1 min read