In case you missed it: Top stories of the week
From taxi rank terror, to ‘airport city’ Aerotropolis. Here are our top stories of the week!
Charges dropped in rock throwing murder case
Selvan Govender (46), his son Nathan Govender (27) and employee Qiniso Bhekithemba Gumbi (20) were charged with causing the deaths of 16-year-old Amina Haffajee and her seven-year-old brother, Abdur, late last year when they were alleged to have thrown a large rock from the bridge over the N2 highway between Tongaat and Ballito, striking the car.
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N2 murder suspects released on bail #TaxiViolence
Three men who had been arrested in connection with the shooting on the N2 near Prince’s Grant yesterday, were each released on R3000 bail at the KwaDukuza Magistrate Court last week.
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Taxis deny threatening Ballito Uber drivers
Uber drivers were instructed to join the Dolphin Coast Taxi Association and pay a R12 000 joining fee last week.
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Car hit by brick on N2 – Salt Rock
A car’s windscreen was smashed by a brick on the N2 on Sunday, raising fears that the threat of rock throwers on the Dolphin Coast has not yet passed.
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Mushroom seller thrown from moving vehicle as customer allegedly speeds off without paying
In an attempt to stop a motorist from stealing his merchandise, a young boy was badly injured after being thrown from a moving vehicle last week.
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Taxi rank terror for Ballito couple
A young couple’s trip to the Ballito taxi rank last week took a terrifying turn when they ended up at the point of a gun – and are now asking who is in charge, police or the taxi bosses.
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‘Airport city’ Aerotropolis set to boost KZN
The King Shaka International Airport is forecast to become the heartbeat of the planned 32 000 hectare Durban Aerotropolis with an investment potential of a staggering R1 trillion.
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Shaka’s Head protest victim hopes to walk before Christmas
After fighting for her life in hospital for more than three months, Sashni Daniel has undergone yet another surgery – this time to help her walk again.
Read the full story HERE.
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