A wildfire at the Effingham informal settlement in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, that broke out on Sunday night, 18 May, has left a family mourning after claiming the life of a 29-year-old and leaving over 20 people homeless. The deceased was burnt beyond recognition and has been identified as Ayanda Ziqethu, who is originally from Port St… Continue reading One Person Dies, Dozens Left Homeless as Fire Guts Effingham Informal Settlement in Durban
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Intern Doctor at Prince Mshiyeni Hospital Dies Under Power-abusing Supervisor
A male medical intern doctor at the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, died on duty on 12 May 2025 after his supervisor denied him sick leave. Reports indicate that the supervisor denied him leave because the intern had allegedly exceeded allocated leave days, forcing him to work while unwell. The young doctor had… Continue reading Intern Doctor at Prince Mshiyeni Hospital Dies Under Power-abusing Supervisor
State of the Art Computers Belonging to Howick School Stolen Few Weeks After They Were Donated
Parents, learners and teachers at Sibongumbomvu Combined School in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, are reeling after its entire batch of computers was stolen weeks after being donated. The incident occurred in the early hours of 13 May 2025, just weeks after the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies handed over a brand-new cyberlab to the school.… Continue reading State of the Art Computers Belonging to Howick School Stolen Few Weeks After They Were Donated
Ex-Police Officer Found Guilty of Plotting the Assassination of Umzinyathi District Commissioner
Former police detective, Captain Roshanel Banawo, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after being found guilty of conspiring to assassinate Umzinyathi District Commissioner Major General Francis Slambert. The Newcastle Regional Court confirmed on 14 May 2025 that Banawo had conspired to kill Slambert, not only once but on three separate occasions. The court referred… Continue reading Ex-Police Officer Found Guilty of Plotting the Assassination of Umzinyathi District Commissioner
High Court Rules in Favour of Current National Freedom Party Leadership in Dispute Over 2023
The current leadership of the National Freedom Party (NFP), led by Ivan Barnes, is breathing a sigh of relief after the Pietermaritzburg High Court today ruled that it was correctly elected during the December 2023 conference in Durban. The court’s ruling comes after a group of five party members led by Mceleleni Mlangeni and Sithembile… Continue reading High Court Rules in Favour of Current National Freedom Party Leadership in Dispute Over 2023
EThekwini Employees Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Diesel from Municipal Water Tankers
Two employees of the eThekwini municipality have been arrested for allegedly stealing 300 litres of diesel from municipal water tankers at eKukhanyeni near Verulam. According to a statement from the municipality, the two were arrested last week following a tip-off that prompted investigators to tail them. The investigators were driving around eKukhanyeni when they saw… Continue reading EThekwini Employees Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Diesel from Municipal Water Tankers
Pietermaritzburg High Court Rules Ithala Bank Can Operate Pending SCA Appeal
The Pietermaritzburg High Court in KwaZulu-Natal has ruled that Ithala SOC Ltd (the bank) can continue operating pending an appeal in the Supreme Court of Appeal by the administrator, providing temporary relief for the bank’s customers and employees. In a court ruling handed down today, 9 May 2025, the court ruled in favour of Ithala… Continue reading Pietermaritzburg High Court Rules Ithala Bank Can Operate Pending SCA Appeal
Encouraging Future for South African Youth as New Board of NSA Is Appointed
The Minister of Higher Education, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has officially officiated the induction of the 6th Board of the National Skills Authority (NSA) on 6 May 2025. The newly appointed board is chaired by Asanda Luwaca, a leader with experience in skills development and youth empowerment. In an interview with African Times, Luwaca said the 6th board, appointed by Nkabane, is the result of… Continue reading Encouraging Future for South African Youth as New Board of NSA Is Appointed
NSFAS Sets the Record Straight on Budget Constraints
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has cleared its name following claims circulating on social media, allegedly originating from the Durban University of Technology (DUT), that it was facing budget constraints. The message in question further claimed that NSFAS had closed its 2025 registration portal due to these purported financial challenges. NSFAS has dismissed… Continue reading NSFAS Sets the Record Straight on Budget Constraints
Devastated Chatsworth Community Threatens City Water Distribution Officer
Members of the Chatsworth community and surrounding areas in KwaZulu Natal who rely on the Chatsworth Reservoir 4 are facing delays in the restoration of water supply after an unfortunate incident on Monday, May 5. The eThekwini Municipality reported that the city’s water distribution officer was threatened and prevented by a group of community members… Continue reading Devastated Chatsworth Community Threatens City Water Distribution Officer