Local news
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Minister applauds Siza Water during Ballito treatment plant visit
Local newsSolar upgrade at Frasers Water Plant to save about R120 000 a month.
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From cancer diagnosis to centenarian: Nelson Gavin’s remarkable journey
Local newsBorn in between the wars, Gavin was one of few South Africans of that generation not to experience military service.
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Baby crocodile discovered in Sheffield swimming pool
Local newsThe tiny reptile disappeared as fast as it arrived last week.
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St Luke’s residents plead to stay as KZN Health Department axes funding
Local newsMany of the residents have lived at St Luke's for years and view the volunteers and staff as family.
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Deadly blaze reignites Shaka’s Head informal settlement relocation debate
Local newsFive people between the ages of 1 and 19 were killed in the fire on Saturday morning.
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CANSA reignites HPV vaccination drive ahead of world awareness day
Local newsHPV is one of the leading causes of cervical cancer.
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Community appeal launched after five children die in Shaka’s Head fire
Local newsUpdateSensitive ContentThe grieving family has lost everything and is appealing for urgent support.
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Five children killed in early-morning shack fire in Shaka’s Head
Local newsA Saps forensic team has taken the remains of the five deceased children for further investigation.
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Ballito Photo Club sets creative tone for 2026 at Simbithi exhibition
Local newsThe monthly competition brings the best out of the North Coast's photographic community.
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Christmas Fair Fund transforms classrooms, kitchens and children’s lives
Local newsFunds raised over various initiatives in 2025 have now been funnelled into worthwhile causes.
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Chess takes over Salt Rock cocktail bar for good cause
Local newsThe North Coast Chess Club hopes to spread the sport to local underprivileged communities.
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Zinkwazi Beach lifeguard gives back through free swim training for underprivileged kids
Local newsJanet Dlamini has trained many current KwaDukuza lifeguards and the group recently completed the Midmar Mile.











