Local news
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Lowdown on North Coast’s weekend entertainment
Local newsMarkets, live music and a wedding expo among the many activities available.
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Holidaymakers not to blame for power failures, says KDM
Local newsBallito and surrounding areas endured relentless power outages over December and January.
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Beachgoers flush with frustration over poor North Coast toilets
Local newsDespite promises of maintenance, unhygienic and vandalized beach facilities leave visitors unimpressed.
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Tragic end for stranded dolphin calf rescued on Christmas Eve
Local newsRisso’s dolphins are closely related to pilot whales, pygmy killer whales, melon-headed whales, and false killer whales.
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Barracouta and dorado dominate early 2025 fishing reports
Local newsAnglers do well, in spite of the heat, bluebottles and jellyfish.
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Young man (22) man drowns at Zinkwazi lagoon
Local newsCircumstances surrounding the drowning not yet determined.
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North Coast residents urged to prepare for disruptive rainfall until Wednesday
Local newsiLembe District is among the districts expected to be significantly affected by adverse weather.
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Bus crash on route to funeral in Ndwedwe, 57 injured and 1 dead
Local newsThe bus was carrying 90 passengers when it lost control on the P100 this afternoon.
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Man accused of murder and attempted murder of two children appeared in court on Monday
CrimeFarm worker allegedly strangled three-year-old stepson to death after assaulting the boy's mother and nine-year-old brother during a domestic dispute.
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Vehicle plunges off bridge onto train tracks in Shakaskraal – one dead
Local newsThe driver is believed to have fled the accident scene.
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New Year’s firework bylaws you need to know
Local newsResidents are campaigning for a firework free New Year's in Ballito.
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Spring tide safety alert for New Year’s beachgoers
Local newsThe spring tide, caused by the sun, moon, and earth aligning, raises coastal risks as new year celebrations begin.
