Crime
Durban Harbour: Police operation yields breakthrough R70 million cocaine bust
A coordinated police operation at Durban Harbour led to a significant R70 million cocaine bust, revealing sophisticated smuggling methods.
News
Durban beaches closed due to murky substance: Here’s everything you must know
The temporary closure of Durban's beaches is due to unsafe water conditions following recent heavy rains.
Sports
Durban to host official BRICS Games 2023 opening ceremony this afternoon
The ceremony will take place at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban.
Crime
Mangosuthu Highway shooting: Two male victims gunned down in coordinated hit
The victims, both males believed to be in their twenties, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds while seated in their vehicle at a stop street.
Crime
Suspects linked to KwaMashu cash-in-transit heists killed in police shootout
This police action follows an attempted robbery on Thursday evening, where an armoured cash vehicle was set ablaze on the N2 between KwaMashu and Nandi Drive in Durban.
News
Rescue officials on ‘high alert’ after Duban CBD building fire [video]
It is gathered from sources on the ground that the fire ignited on the fourth floor in the electrical room.
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Crime
KwaMashu cash-in-transit robbery caught on camera [video]
Three individuals were treated for moderate injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for further medical attention.
![KwaMashu cash-in-transit robbery caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/swisherpost-kwamashu-cash-in-transit-robbery-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Folweni cash-in-transit robbery leaves one guard dead, suspects still at large
The aftermath of the robbery was dire, with the cash transit vehicle overturned and resting against a property.
Viral News
Brighton Beach Tazz motorist lauded for delivering instant karma to robbers [video]
The Toyota Tazz motorist, blinded by rage, rammed her foot on the accelerator and dashed toward the fleeing suspect who had her handbag.
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Viral News
Watch: Heavily Armed Taxi Drivers Cause Shutdown in uMhlanga [Video]
Onlookers took these videos of the tense shutdown, showing several taxi drivers patrolling the roads with heavy artillery.
![Watch: Heavily Armed Taxi Drivers Cause Shutdown in uMhlanga [Video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/swisherpost-umhlanga-taxi-shutdown-768x512.jpg)
Travel
King Shaka Airport Faces Flight Delays as System Shutdown Disrupts Operations
While departure flights were able to take off on time, the airport anticipates possible delays for ongoing operations.
Crime
Watch: Horror Durban cash-in-transit caught on camera [video]
Durban onlookers watched on in horror as armed suspects pulled off a daring cash-in-transit heist near Russell and Victoria Street.
![Watch: Horror Durban cash-in-transit caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-durban-cash-in-transit-heist-caught-on-camera-video-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Watch: Brazen Durban cellphone snatcher caught on CCTV [video]
A Durban cellphone snatcher was caught on CCTV targeting an unsuspecting woman on Musgrave Road. Here's the footage of the robbery.
![Watch: Brazen Durban cellphone snatcher caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-durban-cellphone-snatcher-video-768x512.jpg)
Crime
WATCH: Durban church robbery caught on live stream [video]
A Durban church was the scene of a brazen robbery that was caught on live stream, on Thursday evening.
![WATCH: Durban church robbery caught on live stream [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/swisherpost-durban-church-robbery-caught-on-live-stream-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Suspect meets instant karma in botched Tongaat toll hijacking [photo]
The Tongaat toll gate hosted a gory crime scene after a suspect was killed in a botched hijacking incident.
![Suspect meets instant karma in botched Tongaat toll hijacking [photo]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/swisherpost-tongaat-toll-suspect-hijacking-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Mbuso Moloi: ‘Woolworths looter’ sentenced to three years – Here’s what you must know
Mbuso Moloi, the infamous 'Woolworths looter' from Durban's 2021 July unrest, was sentenced to three years on Friday. Here's what you must know.
Events
2023 Durban July: Roads to avoid on Saturday, 1 July 2023
The 2023 Durban July takes place on Saturday, 1 July 2023 and motorists have been warned to avoid these roads.
Local
L’vovo pulls out of 2023 Cotton Fest DBN lineup
Durban music veteran L'vovo has withdrawn from 2023 Cotton Fest DBN, a week after fans boycotted his inclusion in the lineup.
News
Deadly Durban floods: Rescuers on high alert as torrential weather wreaks havoc [video]
Rescuers remain on high alert as Durban floods continue to wreak havoc on Wednesday, 28 June 2023. Here's everything you must know.
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Crime
Chatsworth Centre jewellery store robbery caught on camera [video]
The Chatsworth Centre jewellery story robbery was caught on camera by gob-smacked eyewitnesses. Check it out right here.
![Chatsworth Centre jewellery store robbery caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/swisherpost-chatsworth-centre-robbery-jewellery-768x512.jpg)
Crime
KZN police reportedly make breakthrough in AKA murder investigation
KZN police have reportedly made a crucial breakthrough in the murder investigation of AKA and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane.
News
Glebelands Hostel mass shooting claims seven lives – Here’s everything we know
The mass shooting that took place in the notorious Glebelands Hostel claimed seven lives. Here's everything we know.
Crime
Durban taxi war looms as prominent boss gunned down outside her home
A violent taxi war brews in Durban, a day after a prominent boss was gunned down outside her home in broad daylight.
Crime
Ruth Lawrence: Alleged friend killer extradited back to Ireland
Ruth Lawrence was extradited back to Ireland, where she faces charges related to the double murder of her friends.
Crime
Sicelo Zindela: Tongaat cash-in-transit bigwig handed 20 years imprisonment
Sicelo Zindela was sentenced to a concurrent sentence of 20 years for his role in the deadly 2020 Tongaat cash-in-transit heist.
Crime
Durban courier van robbery ends in deadly shooting: Here’s everything we know
Two suspects were killed moments after they robbed a courier van in Newlands East, Durban, on Wednesday morning.
Crime
AKA murder update: Durban police respond to ‘smoking gun’ reports
Durban police blasted the media for 'formulating uncorroborated allegations for the sole reason of triggering a reaction or solicit commentary from the police.'
Crime
Durban harbour authorities confiscate R400 million worth of fake luxury goods
R400 million worth of fake luxury goods bound for South Africa's black market hotspots were seized by Durban port authorities on Wednesday.
Viral News
‘Freedom Day is for rich people.’ – Shack dwellers protest in Durban
Durban shack dwellers led a Freedom Day march to the eThekwini city hall, calling for the resignation of Minister of Police Bheki Cele.
Crime
Who is Thoshan Panday? – Durban businessman’s R165m assets seized amid SAPS tender fraud case
The NPA believes Thoshan Panday is the mastermind behind the syndicate that defrauded millions from SAPS during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
