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  • Eskom confirms no load shedding planned for September and October

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    While no load shedding is expected over summer, the risk however remains as the system is still tight and vulnerable…

  • Think you got what it takes to design R2 coin?

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    'It’s not an average competition, it is an invitation to make history,' said Gerda Janse van Vuuren, acting managing director…

  • Durbanite Mandy Maritz is a world class flags specialist and will be a key part of the South African open team chosen for the International Surf Rescue Challenge at North Beach in Durban. PHOTO: Graham TopFoto (Gameplan Media)

    SA lifesavers ready for International Surf Rescue Challenge

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    Featuring some of the best male and female lifesavers in the world, the competition started in 1999 as a trans-Tasman…

  • Fiona Langry, Victor Azevedo and Roland Smith with two rescue dogs that benefited from the work of Project Dog.

    Move to break cycle of dog abuse

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    Project Dog volunteers go into underprivileged areas and educate people about responsible dog ownership and care.

  • The Constitutional Court has ruled that it is illegal to spank a child.

    Spanking a child, ruled illegal by ConCourt

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    Delivering judgement, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng said: 'Children can be effectively disciplined without resorting to moderate and reasonable chastisement which…

  • Three suspects were arrested by police earlier this week facing charges for dealing and possession of drugs. They were arrested during operations help by various police units in the province. These operations are aimed at reducing the use and dealing of drugs in the province.

    Pushing new frontiers to curb illegal drug trade

    Crime

    The increase in drug use and drug trafficking continues to affect every region globally, says SA government.

  • Grant Melville will attempt a non-stop hike from Zinkwazi main beach to uMhlanga beach, covering a total of 70 kilometres in 24 hours this coming weekend.

    uMhlanga man to walk for rhinos

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    Grant Melville will be taking on the 'OLLI Zink Rox Non Stop 24 hour rhino awareness beach challenge' this weekend.

  • Mikayla Dutton, Mangiliso Sotobe and Sifiso Mngoma enjoyed the shark dissection where they had the chance to look at various shark jaws.

    Sharks Board shows ‘fin-tastic’ work

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    The Sharks Board was established in 1964 to ensure bathers are protected from shark attacks along the coastline.

  • Parliament to focus on gender-based violence

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    Ramaphosa recently engaged with protesters at Parliament, where he gave women the assurance that government will intensify action against men…

  • North Durban Honorary officer, Brian High, urges Durbanites to support the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve open day which begins with a bird walk at 8am.

    Take a hike at Beachwood Mangroves this weekend

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    The North Durban Honorary Officers are hoping to raise awareness and celebrate the diversity of the 76-hectare reserve at its…

  • While the crime rate has dropped considerably in Durban North, Constable Faheem Cassim of the Durban North SAPS and the station spokesman Capt Raymond Deokaran, are still urging pedestrians to be vigilant as there has been a spike in pedestrian muggings.

    Crime rate drops in Durban North

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    The spokesman for the Durban North SAPS said the successes have down to crime trends awareness and crime fighting strategies.

  • Greenwood Park SAPS is urging residents to attend their Imbizo

    Man shot dead inside bank on Chris Hani Road

    Crime

    The victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest.

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