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eThekwini assures service delivery won't be affected following arrest of top official
Sipho Nzuza was taken into custody this morning in connection with the multi-million rand Durban Solid Waste tender scandal.
Presidency welcomes High Court ruling on #CR17
The presidency has welcomed the decision by the High Court in Pretoria to set aside Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s campaign to be African National Congress (ANC) leader.
What is the difference between quarantine and isolation?
The health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize differs between quarantine and isolation during a media briefing today.
Health minister Zweli Mkhize updates nation on coronavirus
Health minister Zweli Mkhize announces that four other South Africans has tested positive for COVID-19
KZN Edu set to meet Durban school amid coronavirus fears
South Africans are again being told there's no need to panic over the coronavirus cases in the country.
Ninow influenced by drugs, court hears in appeal bid
The High Court in Pretoria reserved judgment on Friday in the application by convicted child rapist Nicholas Ninow for leave to appeal parts of his conviction and sentence.
Health officials meet Hilton residents following COVID-19 case
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has stressed South Africa still only has one confirmed case of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Second man part of Italy travel group isolated in Mt Edgecombe home
In an exclusive interview with Newswatch, Mt Edgecombe Estate's management talks about measures they have put in place after a resident who was part of the same travelling group as the Hilton man who tested for COVID 19 returned home. The resident is believed to be in self-quarantine.
Coronavirus: Planning a trip? Here's what you need to know
Government says it won't be imposing any travel bans yet, following South Africa's first confirmed coronavirus case here in KZN.
Coronavirus: How to protect yourself
The Department of Health is urging South Africans to remain calm following widespread panic after confirmation of the country's first COVID-19 case.
SOPA 2020: KZN shows employment growth, says Zikalala
Premier Sihle Zikalala says KwaZulu-Natal is among the provinces creating jobs.
Mkhize: Africa has recorded 7 confirmed cases of coronavirus
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says there are currently seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the African continent.
LISTEN: Ladysmith protests disrupt water supply
The Ladysmith shutdown has left thousands of residents without water supply.
Health Dept. to meet with Gender Equality Commission following forced sterilisation report
The United Nations has welcomed the Health Department's decision to meet with the Commission for Gender Equality - over its report on forced sterilisations.
Health Dept. to meet with Gender Equality Commission following forced sterilisation report
The United Nations has welcomed the Health Department's decision to meet with the Commission for Gender Equality - over its report on forced sterilisations.
Budget 2020: Old age pension 'increase is absolutely nothing'
The AA's Layton Beard says, this coupled with the planned spending reduction of R13.2 billion over the next three years for public transportation doesn't translate to good news for citizens.
Verulam man accused of murder, rape cross-examined
A Verulam man accused of raping and murdering a 7-year-old girl has faced cross-examination at the Durban High Court.
Budget 2020: Moody's likely to downgrade SA, says economist
While many taxpayers are no doubt welcoming the news they'll be paying less income tax - an economist feels the Finance Minister's budget won't do any favours for our crediting rating.
NRCS: Tinned fish deficiency picked up nine months after production
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications says the problem with the tinned fish that is being recalled was only picked up nine months after production.
Budget speech 2020: Opposition parties call for working solutions
IFP Deputy President, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi has appealed to Mboweni to consider other ways of raising money and not taxes.