In case you missed it – Top stories of the week
From a woman being murdered in the Ballito Junction mall, to billions of plastic pellets washing up on our shores. Here is a wrap up of this week's top stories.
Woman’s throat cut by ex in Ballito Junction

A woman was killed in the Ballito Junction regional mall this afternoon when her ex boyfriend attacked her with a knife and cut her throat.
Eyewitness account: Ballito pastor arrests and then prays for alleged Junction murderer

A Ballito pastor first arrested a man he had seen slit the throat of a woman – then prayed for him.
The pastor was shopping for a radio controlled car for his son on Wednesday afternoon when he heard screams coming from the ladies bathroom on the top floor of the Ballito Junction shopping centre.
UPDATE: Support rallies for dog victim

The horrific death of a security guard who was killed by three Rottweilers recently sent shockwaves through the Dolphin Coast community, with many wondering what they could do to help.
Paid parking comes to KwaDukuza

A new paid parking tariff system that will come into effect as of November 1 is set to boost local employment, creating more than 50 jobs in KwaDukuza, according to the municipality.
The KwaDukuza municipality will be putting in place a paid parking management system within the KwaDukuza CBD urban areas, including Ballito, Stanger and Shakaskraal, charging a rate of R6 an hour.
Plastic catastrophe on Dolphin Coast beaches: how can you help?

Beaches from Durban all the way north to Mtunzini have been covered in plastic beads, posing a serious threat to the ecology and marine life of the KZN coastline.
>> Ready to say ‘I Do’ on the Dolphin Coast? Meet the team ready to advise, help and deliver on your big day.
>> Visit our Education feature for a collection of all the best schools, tutoring systems, and even some colleges and training facilities on the North Coast.

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