Crime
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Taxis accused of extortion on the R102 – Umhlali
CrimeThe taxi driver reportedly claimed he was carrying five litres of petrol and threatened to set the victim's bakkie alight.
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Decomposed “sangoma” found on Upper Tongaat farm
CrimeThe middle-aged woman is believed to have been murdered in early January.
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Homeowners attacked in Salt Rock burglary
CrimeThe robbers used a crowbar to open the sliding door.
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Heated debate over KwaDukuza conviction rate
CrimeDA member of parliament Dean Macpherson last year slammed KwaDukuza SAPS for what he called a "dismal performance".
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Grandmother shot for her car – Shakaskraal
CrimeThe thieves ran off after shooting the woman in her arm.
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Vigilantes burn men alive – Tongaat and Melville
CrimeTownship residents are increasingly taking the law into their own hands.
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Ethiopian tuck shop owner brutally murdered – Shayamoya
CrimeTwo men using cellphone lights to light their way were seen leaving the premises.
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Man killed in gun fight outside Gateway
CrimeSeveral store front windows on Palm Boulevard were damaged in the shootout.
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Upper Tongaat lift club driver killed outside high school
CrimeThe shooting is suspected to be linked to tensions between taxis and private lift operations.
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UPDATE: Taxi Council condemns Tongaat taxi boss murder
CrimeSANTACO treasurer Bongani Mkhwanazi said violence against taxi owners needed to come to an end.
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Primary school staff held at gunpoint – Darnall
CrimeTwo men escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.
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Taxi boss riddled with bullets in Tongaat street
CrimeA high caliber rifle reportedly opened fire on the man's car earlier this evening.
