Lifestyle
Westown Square: Development of R1.4 billion mega-mall in high gear
Westown Square, a R1.4bn high-street retail marvel in Shongweni, Durban, is expected to open its doors in early 2025.
Crime
Watch: Ethekwini taxi rams into Metro Police officer after defying orders [video]
A taxi driver was caught on CCTV the moment he rammed into an Ethekwini Metro Police officer outside Moorton Shopping Centre, on Tuesday.
![Watch: Ethekwini taxi rams into Metro Police officer after defying orders [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/swisherpost-ethekwini-taxi-metro-police-officer-768x512.jpg)
News
Cliffdale car accident leaves multiple schoolchildren injured
Multiple schoolchildren from Cliffdale were rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries from a collision.
News
Phoenix shutdown: All roads in and out of Durban suburb blocked [video]
Motorists not partaking in the Phoenix shutdown should avoid these routes.
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Crime
Watch: Aftermath of Katlehong cash-in-transit heist caught on camera [video]
Katlehong was rocked by a cash-in-transit heist, on Monday morning, around the same time similar events unfolded in Durban CBD.
![Watch: Aftermath of Katlehong cash-in-transit heist caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/swisherpost-katlehong-cash-in-transit-heist-durban-cbd-768x512.jpg)
Viral News
Margate CBD on edge as rival taxi groups take war to its second day
Escalating taxi violence in Margate CBD continues into the second day.
Viral News
Watch: Margate CBD disintegrates into a taxi warzone [video]
Margate CBD was gripped by a wave of taxi violence, on Thursday, with motorists warned to avoid the area until further notice.
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News
Verulam protests: Durban motorists warned to avoid these routes [video]
Verulam's ongoing protests over water shortages has led to significant road closures.
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Crime
Watch: Umgeni hijacking caught on camera [video]
Durban police are in search of three men involved in the Umgeni hijacking, which took place outside Waste Centre Fabrics.
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Crime
Three suspects behind Coin-It Trading arrested: Here’s everything we know
Three suspects associated with Coin-It Trading, a controversial investment firm, have been apprehended by the Hawks.
Crime
Security guard killed in shooting near Umlazi mall
A security guard tragically lost his life in a shooting incident near a popular mall in Umlazi, Durban, with another guard critically injured.
News
Watch: Verulam residents block R102 Durban route over water crisis [video]
Frustrated Verulam residents take to the streets, blocking the R102 route to Durban in protest over persistent water shortages.
![Watch: Verulam residents block R102 Durban route over water crisis [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/swisherpost-verulam-protests-r102-durban-route-768x512.jpg)
Viral News
Little Lindokuhle reunited with family after Sydenham Primary School mishap
Lindokuhle, a young pupil from Sydenham Primary School, returned home safely after a harrowing experience.
News
Durban M7 accident: SAPS woman killed after truck collides into pile-on [photo]
A SAPS officer was tragically killed in a collision on Durban's M7 amid level 5 weather warning for disruptive rains in KZN.
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Crime
Watch: Newlands West woman daringly fights off hijackers [video]
A Newlands West woman was lauded for fending off four hijackers from attempting to steal her Volkswagen Polo.
![Watch: Newlands West woman daringly fights off hijackers [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/swisherpost-newlands-west-woman-hijackers-video-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Body of man washes ashore Zimbali Beach
The discovery of an unidentified man's body found at Zimbali Beach, Ballito, has rocked the community. Here's everything we know.
Crime
Pinetown police on the hunt for SANDF soldier accused of killing wife
Pinetown police intensify their manhunt for a man accused of killing his wife in Padfield Park. Here's everything we know.
News
Reduced lanes on N3 northbound between M13 interchange
Concrete barriers will be used to separate public traffic from the construction areas where the works will take place.
News
N3 Van Reenen’s Pass cautiously reopens after horror crash [video]
After a tragic crash involving eight vehicles at Van Reenen’s Pass, the N3 highway has cautiously reopened.
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Crime
Two women injured in brazen Springfield Park drive-by shooting
A drive-by shooting in Springfield Park, Durban, has left two women seriously injured. Here's everything we know.
News
Phoenix industrial park fire: Here’s everything we know [video]
The Phoenix Industrial Park fire in Durban, coinciding with a separate blaze at Springfield Park China Mall, is under investigation with no reported injuries.
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News
Watch: China Mall fire leaves trail of destruction at Springfield Park [video]
A major fire at Springfield Park China Mall was contained by firefighters, with no serious injuries reported and security measures in place to prevent looting.
![Watch: China Mall fire leaves trail of destruction at Springfield Park [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-springfield-park-china-mall-fire-video-768x512.jpg)
Lifestyle
Beyond CVs: The Expertise of Recruitment Agencies in Durban
For a recruitment agency that understands the Durban job market inside out, look no further than Measured Ability South Africa.
News
Multiple injuries in M1 Higginson Highway taxi crash involving schoolchildren
The M1 Higginson Highway has become a focal point for traffic safety concerns following multiple recent accidents, including today's taxi crash involving schoolchildren.
News
Major truck crash at M7/N2 North interchange causes traffic chaos
Traffic ground to a halt at the M7/N2 North interchange after a catastrophic truck crash this Sunday.
News
Over 100 grannies march in Durban to demand better healthcare and housing
This follows a three-day conference that brought together grandmothers from across the country
Crime
KwaMashu mass shooting leaves seven dead: Here are the latest updates
Seven people have been killed in a tragic mass shooting in KwaMashu, Durban.
Crime
Durban woman arrested for running ingenious R1.4 million licence fee scam
The suspect was employed in the Melmoth office and according to investigations, between the years 2016 and 2020, the suspect is alleged to have manipulated the department's Enatis system.
Crime
Durban police lauded for neutralising Inanda serial murder syndicate
The apprehended suspects will face charges of attempted murder and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
News
Durban beaches closed following damage to shark nets
The municipality said the decision to close the beaches follows advice from the Natal Sharks Board.
