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MTN and Vodacom must reduce data prices: Competition Commission
The Competition Commission has recommended a reduction in data prices by cellphone operators MTN and Vodacom.
Court dismisses Jacob Zuma, Thales' appeal
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma and French Arms Company, Thales' appeal to have their corruption case permanently stayed on Friday.
Durban woman opens up about being a domestic violence survivor
A Durban mother who had undergone years of abuse, at the hands of her husband, says it took a single incident on one Christmas day for her to say Enough is Enough.
Durban cops praised after Westville robbery response
A Westville resident whose video of a shootout between a police officer and robbery suspects on Wednesday morning went viral, says the incident left him with nothing but respect for the police.
Durban prisoner hopes for future as engineer
An inmate serving a sentence at Westville Prison says he hopes to play a significant role in the fourth industrial revolution when he gets out.
#16DaysOfActivism: Natasha Conabeer family still searching for answers
The best friend of the late Natasha Conabeer says they are still patiently waiting for information on who was responsible for the 23-year-old's death in September.
IPID launches probe into death of Addelaid Ferreira-Watt
Police watchdog, IPID says they have launched an investigation into the death of Senior State prosecutor, Addelaid Ferreira Watt.
Nurse suspended after verbal attack on patient
A nurse from Prince Mshiyeni Hospital in the south of Durban is in hot water after she was filmed hurling verbal abuse at a patient lying in a hospital bed.
Education spokesperson unpacks Comprehensive Sex Education
Basic Education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga has dismissed media reports that Minister Angie Motshekga said parents would be allowed to opt out of the Comprehensive Sex Education education programme for their children.
Forecaster at the South Africa Weather Service, Wayne Venter
Venter says rain accompanied by strong damaging winds will continue for the next two days
Dr Alistair Clulow from the Department of Agrometeorology at UKZN
Clulow says the province can expect to see more of this sort of weather, especially inland.
Residents from New Hanover react to tornado
Residents ran for their lives as the twister bore down on the Midlands town.
New policy for children entering SA
Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has changed the policy around foreign national children entering the country.
Senzo Meyiwa's murder cover-up report is 'misleading': Police
The South African Police Service has dismissed 'misleading' claims that senior officers have tried to cover-up Senzo Meyiwa's murder.
Rescue Care spokesperson Garrith Jameison weather accident report
Thunderstorms pummelled parts of the province, bringing with it strong winds, hail and lightning.
Fans in Durban happy to have been a part of the Bok celebrations
Rugby's new world champs brought the Webb Ellis Cup to the Durban City Hall.
Allister Govender confused by Springboks no-show
While some Springbok fans were smiling from ear to ear after seeing the Rugby World Cup Champions in Durban, many more had disappointment written on their faces when the Bok victory tour bus failed to arrive on their routes which had appeared on the official tour plan.
Durban came out to cheer the Springboks but some fans were left stranded
Local resident, Michelle Stanley says she and the crowd that had gathered on Queen Nandi Drive had to turn back after the no-show.
No load shedding expected today, for now
Eskom says its emergency response command centre is meeting on Friday afternoon to determine whether or not there will be load shedding today.
The Springboks arrive in Durban
The Sprinbok tour bus has just arrived in the Durban CBD after leaving Umhlanga this morning. The boks are taking the Webb Ellis Cup on a victory parade across some cities.