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Kwazulu Natal

​Court throws out fracking application for KZN
Article
/ 8 May 2017

​Court throws out fracking application for KZN

A procedural failure on the part of government has meant a further delay for attempts to get gas out from under 15 000 farms in KwaZulu-Natal.

By Sipho Kings
Cyril Ramaphosa’s KZN invasion could split ANC in presidential race
Article
/ 5 May 2017

Cyril Ramaphosa’s KZN invasion could split ANC in presidential race

Branches in half of Jacob Zuma’s heartland seem to be turning on him, backing his deputy instead.

By Govan Whittles and Given Sigauqwe
‘​We need national buy-in to provide sanitary pads to poor women and girl learners’
Article
/ 1 February 2017

‘​We need national buy-in to provide sanitary pads to poor women and girl learners’

The Kwazulu-Natal education department has set aside R50-million to fund the distribution of pads to schools in the four lowest quintiles.

By Shaazia Ebrahim
​Why Vela Shembe won’t be king
Article
/ 22 December 2016

​Why Vela Shembe won’t be king

The court has ruled on the Nazarene church succession battle, yet bitter divisions remain.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Youth league split over party leader
Article
/ 18 November 2016

Youth league split over party leader

And the branches and provinces are also divided over who should lead the ANC’s young lions

By Dineo Bendile
The ANC feels the heat in KwaZulu Natal with the number of independents having grown
Article
/ 5 August 2016

The ANC feels the heat in KwaZulu Natal with the number of independents having grown

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is under attack from all sides, including from those who once vehemently supported the party.

By Athandiwe Saba
A KZN taxi boss and ward councillor is being probed for a political assassination
Article
/ 29 July 2016

A KZN taxi boss and ward councillor is being probed for a political assassination

Links between the taxi industry and political killings in KZN are being investigated.

By Athandiwe Saba and Govan Whittles
NFP’s demise ‘should help IFP’ in KwaZulu-Natal
Article
/ 8 July 2016

NFP’s demise ‘should help IFP’ in KwaZulu-Natal

Being barred from contesting the poll may see the breakaway party’s support filter back to its source.

By Staff Reporter
War of words between IFP and NFP on the brink of real bloodshedding
Article
/ 6 July 2016

War of words between IFP and NFP on the brink of real bloodshedding

Threats between the sorely disappointed NFP, who can’t partake in the elections, and the IFP are increasing dangerously.

By News 24
Ingonyama Trust: it could be 20 years before KZN residents get title deeds
Article
/ 23 June 2016

Ingonyama Trust: it could be 20 years before KZN residents get title deeds

King Goodwill Zwelithini’s decision to hand over traditional land to residents of the former KwaZulu is only the start, the trust has warned.

By Athandiwe Saba
Two ANC activists gunned down in Pietermaritzburg as pre-election political killings rage on
Article
/ 9 June 2016

Two ANC activists gunned down in Pietermaritzburg as pre-election political killings rage on

More than 50 people involved in politics have been killed in KZN since 2011 – the tally steadily rising as South Africa draw closer to election day.

By Staff Reporter
DA in KZN whisper sweet nothings to candidates
Article
/ 9 June 2016

DA in KZN whisper sweet nothings to candidates

The Democratic Alliance’s candidate lists in KZN are contested as leaders are accused of nepotism, racism and not following party guidelines.

By Staff Reporter
KwaZulu purge is all about No 1
Article
/ 9 June 2016

KwaZulu purge is all about No 1

Since Zuma became ANC leader the party has changed, which explains the internal bloodbath.

By Niren Tolsi
Special police task force to probe political killings, says police minister
Article
/ 5 June 2016

Special police task force to probe political killings, says police minister

While the death toll for politicians is increasing ahead of the local government elections, Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko pledges to intervene.

By Staff Reporter
A little-known composer takes centre stage on the big screen
Article
/ 31 May 2016

A little-known composer takes centre stage on the big screen

At last, a giant among musicians, Ndikho Xaba, has received the recognition he deserves.

By Staff Reporter
ANC does not regret removing Mchunu as KZN premier, says Mantashe
Article
/ 25 May 2016

ANC does not regret removing Mchunu as KZN premier, says Mantashe

Senzo Mchunu resigned as KwaZulu-Natal premier on Monday following pressure from national and provincial ANC structures.

By Staff Reporter
KZN Premier Mchunu resigns after pressure from ANC
Article
/ 23 May 2016

KZN Premier Mchunu resigns after pressure from ANC

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu has resigned after being asked to do so by provincial and national ANC structures.

By Govan Whittles
Top ANC man Sihle Zikalala weathers KZN storm
Article
/ 9 December 2015

Top ANC man Sihle Zikalala weathers KZN storm

Zikalala is not perturbed by the controversy surrounding his unexpected election as provincial chairperson of the party in KwaZulu-Natal.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
The eloquence of stony-faced defeat
Article
/ 14 November 2015

The eloquence of stony-faced defeat

Slate politics trumped calls for unity at last weekend’s elections for ANC KZN.

By Qaanitah Hunter
‘Kingmaker’ Zikalala calls for ANC unity
Article
/ 8 November 2015

‘Kingmaker’ Zikalala calls for ANC unity

Zuma-backed Sihle Zikalala has called for unity in the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal after being elected to the "kingmaker" post of provincial party chair.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Divided KwaZulu ANC prepares for a showdown
Article
/ 5 November 2015

Divided KwaZulu ANC prepares for a showdown

The race between incumbent Senzo Mchunu and provincial secretary Sihle Zikalala for the position of chairperson has added to the factional battles.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Malema raises the ‘Indian question’ at KZN judiciary interview
Article
/ 8 October 2015

Malema raises the ‘Indian question’ at KZN judiciary interview

A heated exchange between candidate Shyam Gyanda and JSC commissioner Julius Malema explored the touchy issue of ethnicity, race and Africanness.

By Niren Tolsi
‘Why does KZN lead in police killings?’
Analysis
/ 7 May 2015

‘Why does KZN lead in police killings?’

Statistics suggest there was more than one police unit in the province linked to unlawful killings.

By David Bruce
South Africans united against xenophobia on social media
Article
/ 15 April 2015

South Africans united against xenophobia on social media

As attacks on foreign nationals in KZN continue, South Africans have taken to social media to say #NoToXenophobia.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Beyond the walls of Nkandla, the long walk goes on
Article
/ 18 February 2015

Beyond the walls of Nkandla, the long walk goes on

The distances the kids next door have to cover to get to school are lost on Zuma, who is blindly feathering his nest, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.

By Staff Reporter
No buses for KZN pupils who walk 14km to school
Article
/ 18 February 2015

No buses for KZN pupils who walk 14km to school

Pupils living in rural areas battle rivers, snakes and rough weather to get an education, even though the authorities are meant to provide transport.

By Victoria John
James Nxumalo new chair of ANC’s strongest region
Article
/ 16 February 2015

James Nxumalo new chair of ANC’s strongest region

The election of Blade Nzimande’s ally and South African Communist Party provincial chairperson made for an interesting realignment of ANC politics.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Crisis in laboratory threatens the nation’s health
Article
/ 9 January 2015

Crisis in laboratory threatens the nation’s health

Poor patients will be the biggest casualty if the National Health Laboratory Service collapses.

By Staff Reporter
Top judge resigns over ‘politics’
Article
/ 11 December 2014

Top judge resigns over ‘politics’

KZN judge president Chiman Patel is retiring early, amid racial divisions in the province.

By Niren Tolsi
Rich life rough on kasi trailblazers
Article
/ 9 October 2014

Rich life rough on kasi trailblazers

Those talented enough to make it to KwaZulu’s top cricketing schools face enormous language, cultural and academic challenges.

By Fatima Asmal
Townships bat against the odds
Article
/ 2 October 2014

Townships bat against the odds

Taking cricket to KwaZulu-Natal’s impoverished areas presents several challenges, but the rewards are great.

By Fatima Asmal
The nature of the beast
Article
/ 4 July 2014

The nature of the beast

Mining threatens the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, a unique wilderness where the fundamentals of life confront you. Go see this KZN Eden.

By Darryl Accone
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