Australia built on their massive first-innings lead as they reached 91 for one at lunch on the third day of the second Test against South Africa.
Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis had to go to hospital as fiery Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson caused havoc on the second day of the second Test.
Mitchell Johnson took three wickets in his first over and forced South Africans Smith and Kallis to retire hurt on a dramatic second day.
Australia lost three wickets in six balls as South Africa fought back on the second day of the second Test at Kingsmead on Saturday.
Phil Hughes hit a thrilling maiden Test century as Australia put South Africa’s bowlers to the sword on the first day of the second Test at Kingsmead.
Proteas captain Graeme Smith said on Thursday his team would put video analysis to good use when they try to level the series against Australia.
South Africa’s bowlers will be under the spotlight in the second Test against Australia, which starts at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday.
Transnet’s proposed tariff increase to cover the cost of a new oil pipeline from Durban to Gauteng will hurt motorists, BP Africa said on Wednesday.
Schabir Shaik is not under house arrest but is confined to his magisterial district, a report on his parole conditions said on Wednesday.
At least four women and two children were carried out of Durban’s Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday after being injured at an ANC rally.
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/ 25 February 2009
The police are making up stories about Durban businessman Prince Sifiso Zulu, his attorney Wandile Mahlungulu said on Wednesday.
City manager’s attempts at self-deprecation do little to endear him, writes Niren Tolsi.
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/ 17 February 2009
Lotter murder accused Mathew Naidoo was on Tuesday released on R20 000 bail by a Pinetown regional magistrate.
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/ 16 February 2009
Durban’s Moses Mabhida stadium’s 350m-long arch was unveiled at a vibrant celebration on Saturday night in Durban.
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/ 16 February 2009
Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says the pressure will be all on South Africa when the teams play for No. 1 Test team status.
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/ 3 February 2009
Durban dock workers are expected to refuse to offload an Israeli ship as part of a week of action against Israel, Cosatu said on Tuesday.
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/ 2 February 2009
Five people, including a ward councillor, have been charged with the murder of two foreigners forced to jump off a high-rise building by an armed mob.
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/ 2 February 2009
The case against Durban businessman Prince Sifiso Zulu was remanded to the end of February as he had engaged a new legal representative.
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/ 29 January 2009
Five men accused of gunning down three Durban pub patrons during an argument over the size of their penises are expected to go on trial in July.
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/ 28 January 2009
Airtime Airlines, reported to be planning a service between Durban and Johannesburg, has been warned not to start until it gets its permits in order.
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/ 22 January 2009
A fire destroyed about 200 imported Japanese cars in Durban on Wednesday, the city’s fire department said.
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/ 21 January 2009
Firefighters were on Wednesday afternoon trying to contain a fire that engulfed a building full of second-hand cars in Durban.
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/ 14 January 2009
”Blue light” VIP escort Hlanganani Nxumalo was on Wednesday ordered to appear in the Camperdown Regional Court on February 13.
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/ 12 January 2009
KwaZulu-Natal voters were warned on Sunday by the ANC not to be duped by political parties who would use any stunt to secure votes.
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/ 11 January 2009
Raymond Zowa has the vacant stare of someone who cannot bear to see the present any more.
People with humility, dedication and efficiency is what the ANC needs to lead the party to victory, the party’s KZN chairperson said on Friday.
Action must be taken to avoid a repeat of last year’s xenophobic attacks, the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa said on Wednesday.
A mass meeting will be held on Tuesday evening in Durban’s Albert Park to discuss recent vicious attacks on foreigners in the area.
Jacob Zuma’s plans to marry a fifth wife are under way, a media report said on Monday. Zuma has already paid lobolo for his fiancée, Thobeka Mabhija.
All major crimes in KwaZulu-Natal decreased over the festive season except for house and business robberies, said Nathi Mthethwa on Thursday.
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/ 31 December 2008
Numerous weapons and suspected stolen property were seized during a festive-season clampdown in Durban’s KwaDabeka area, police said on Wednesday.
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/ 30 December 2008
At least 200 members of the Inkatha Freedom Party and Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal have joined the African National Congress.