Crime
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KwaDukuza a national crime hotspot
CrimeSexual offences are again the most damning statistic, where 45 cases registered put KwaDukuza 24th nationally and fifth in KZN.
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Murders bleed into North Coast towns
CrimeIn a disturbing trend, a rising number of daytime shootings have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals…
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Burglars steal files and laptop from KwaDukuza finance office
CrimeCouncillors were furious that such an important building of the municipality could be broken into, particularly considering the recent renewal…
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Tongaat Home Affairs official gunned down in street
CrimeThe woman is believed to have been on her way home at the time of her murder.
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Rise in gun violence in KwaDukuza sparks urgent call for action
CrimeIn the wake of the shootings, KwaDukuza CPF chairperson Dr. Mfuneni Zungu spoke out about the urgent need for action…
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School pupil murdered in Ntshawini believed to have been witness in mother’s murder
CrimeKwaDukuza CPF chairperson Dr Mfuneni Zungu raised concerns over why the murdered teen, if she was a witness to a…
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Ntshawini schoolgirl murdered while walking home
CrimeThe Chief Albert Luthuli school pupil was shot and killed while walking with a friend.
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Esenembe sugar cane farmer severely burned while protecting his truck from loadshedding protesters
CrimePolice are investigating the incident, and the farming community warns that any criminal elements taking advantage of the situation will…
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Chatsworth businessman killed in suspected hit at Sheffield
CrimeElvis Padayachee survived an earlier suspected hit just over a month ago before being killed today.
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Cane truck torched by angry Shayamoya protesters [Watch]
CrimeUmhlali police spokesperson Captain Vinny Pillay said they are investigating a case of malicious damage to property.
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Umhlali Saps warn against scammer posing as police captain
CrimeThe man has sought donations for the needy, while promising an expedited firearms application.
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Illegal gun ownership rife in KwaDukuza townships
CrimeUpdateRandom gunfire within townships, police say, is out of control.
