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Top stories of the week

From a spinal surgery breakthrough to another animal caught in a snare, last week's top stories were read by 43 615 people! Here are our top trending stories.

Swift justice for Upper Tongaat farm murder

The family of 70-year-old Virathapushanam Govender who was killed during an Upper Tongaat farm attack, have breathed a sigh of relief after the men responsible for her death were sentenced to 40 years behind bars last week.

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Duiker falls prey to snare in Sheffield

Desperate cries for help from a distraught animal stopped two local cyclists dead in their tracks while riding in Sheffield this morning.

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Sashni to return home!

After fighting for her life in hospital for more than three months, Sashni Daniel is fully responsive, laughing and cannot wait to return to the comfort of her own home.

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12 million visit new Ballito Junction mall

Twelve million people visited the Ballito Junction Regional Mall during its first year, becoming a firm favourite destination for locals as well as shoppers from Durban and beyond.

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Spinal surgery breakthrough for KZN

Nurses and doctors applauded in awe as they watched the first endoscopic spinal surgery patient get out of bed and walk mere hours post-surgery in KZN last week.

Read the full story HERE.


WATCH: Whale carcass washes up at Zinkwazi Beach

A juvenile humpback whale’s carcass landed at Zinkwazi Beach over the course of last night (Sunday) and was discovered by beachgoers early this morning.

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