Local news
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WATCH: KwaDukuza residents clean the streets
Local newsClean-up operations create unity in the wake of a week of violent protests.
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Attempt to remove Ballito barricades halted
Local newsKwaDukuza municipality tried to shut down the four-day-old civilian barricade protecting the town from looters but the situation has since…
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Retailers in Ballito, Salt Rock and Sheffield to reopen tomorrow with strict limitations
Local newsAll major grocery stores, pharmacies and stores selling essential pet items will open from 9am - 4pm, with some retailers…
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Stanger SuperSpar to reopen on Friday
Local newsVehicle and pedestrian access into the shopping centre will be carefully controlled.
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WATCH: Tongaat stores reduced to rubble
Local newsShoprite was still on fire when the Courier visited at 8am yesterday morning while isolated looters continued to try and take what…
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Watch: Firefighters battle chemical plant fire as contaminated water spews out to sea
Local newsAt Umdloti, a number of fish and crayfish have washed up dead - beachgoers and surfers are warned to stay…
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Day 8: Roads are calm and quiet, shops remain closed in Ballito
Local newsToday, July 15 reports have been received that a number of key roadways are clear throughout the North Coast and…
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Ballito shops prepare to reopen on Friday
Local newsCommunity leaders met today to create the Greater Ballito Operations Centre (GBOC) who are forming an emergency plan for the…
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Mandeni mayor calls for peace to ‘save jobs, and the livelihoods of our people’
Local newsMandeni municipality starts clean-up operations following days' of looting and rioting
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Army restores order in Isithebe Industrial Park – Mandeni
Local newsThe area has faced several days of violent looting and rioting in the wake of what started as a protest…
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Ballito mall working on a plan to reopen safely for sale of essentials
Local newsAll shops in Ballito remain closed for now.
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Day 7: Rioting and looting continues to hamper roads
Local newsAs of 9am there were no reports of obstructions locally on the R102 or M4.
