KwaZulu-Natal

NPA Confirms IDAC Investigator Dylan Perumal Is Hospitalised After Suicide Allegations

The authority confirmed that the IDAC investigator is in hospital after falling ill, dismissing social media claims that he attempted to take his own life.

Cat Matlala Claims IDAC Wanted Him To Implicate Top Police Officials

The alleged criminal mastermind has disputed claims in an affidavit linked to his failed plea agreement, alleging investigators wanted him to implicate senior police figures.

MK Party Rules Out Coalition Preconditions As Dali Mpofu Opens Door To Negotiations

The party’s coalition negotiator says discussions should focus on improving local government and ensuring residents receive services.

Cat Matlala Expected To Testify As Madlanga Commission Resumes Public Hearings

The commission is also preparing to hear testimony from suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officials in the coming weeks.

ANC Remains South Africa’s Biggest Party As DA Leads In Five Metros After 2026 Elections

The election results point to difficult coalition negotiations, with ActionSA emerging as a potential kingmaker in Gauteng and the MK Party strengthening its position in KwaZulu-Natal.

Ramaphosa Reportedly Considered Resigning As ANC Reels From Election Defeat

Sources claim the ANC president was prepared to step down after the party's electoral support plunged, while senior leaders urged caution and called for reflection.

IEC Delays 2026 Local Government Election Results Announcement To Sunday As Five Ward Recounts Ordered

With 99% of national votes counted, the Electoral Commission is working through 197 objections and five ward recounts before announcing the final election results on Sunday.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Loses Bid To Have July 2021 Unrest Charges Dropped

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has lost her Section 174 bid to have charges linked to the July 2021 unrest dropped. Her case will continue in 2027.

Neighbour Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Three Young Girls In Amaoti, KZN

A 37-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by members of the public after three girls, aged four, four and seven, reportedly told their mothers they had been sexually abused.

Duduzane Zuma Predicts ‘All-Out Win’ For MK Party As He Casts His Vote In Durban

The party’s deputy president expressed confidence in the MK Party’s first local government election, with eThekwini emerging as a major battleground.

MK Party Accuses DA Of Hypocrisy Over KZN Coalition And Indian Voters

MKP eThekwini chairperson Mkhanka Zuma claims the DA applies different standards to political parties working with the ANC, while an expert says the criticism must be viewed in the context of the upcoming local government elections.

MK Party Appoints Five New Whips In Latest Parliamentary Shake-Up

Sihle Ngubane returns to a whip position as the party removes four members from its parliamentary leadership structure.

Eshowe Triple Murder: Nzuzo Mthombeni Still On The Run

Police say there are no new developments in the killing of three women at a Boxer store, while social media users debate the case and call for accountability.

Waterloo Man Arrested After Allegedly Selling Mother’s R6,000 Weaves For R700

The 34-year-old was found sleeping beneath a bakkie after his mother reported repeated thefts from her home dating back to July.

Ntshavheni Warns Against Speculation Over Jacob Zuma’s Health

The minister says only Zuma’s medical team can comment on his condition with his consent, as the MK Party urges supporters to rely on official updates.

EThekwini Man Arrested After 11-Year-Old Stepdaughter Reports Alleged Sexual Abuse

Reaction Unit South Africa officers arrested the suspect after the child disclosed allegations of repeated abuse to responders in north Durban.

Pinetown N3 Crash Leaves Motorist Dead As Truck Driver Rescued From Wreckage

A man in his 40s died after his vehicle was struck by a car carrier on the N3, while the truck driver had to be cut from the wreckage.

KwaZulu-Natal Businessman Arrested For Human Trafficking And Kidnapping

He is facing charges relating to human trafficking and kidnapping. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the allegations against him at this stage.

ANC Praises EThekwini Municipality Financial Recovery As Mayor Cyril Xaba Earns Recognition

Fikile Mbalula says eThekwini's financial position has improved, defends National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, and confirms mayoral candidates will be announced ahead of local elections.