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ANC KwaZulu-Natal provincial leader Mluleki ?Ndobe. (Image via Salga)
HARRY GWALA

Charges provisionally withdrawn against Ndobe

​Murder charges against Harry Gwala District mayor Mluleki Ndobe have been provisionally withdrawn, the Umzimkhulu Magistrates Court heard on Monday.

  • Kaveel Singh
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An Israeli military spokeswoman declined to comment on the deal, but there appeared to have been no rocket fire or Israeli strikes in the hours after it was due to take effect. (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters)
DIRCO

South Africa pulls ambassador out of Israel over Gaza violence

​South Africa has taken a strong stance against the killing of 41 Palestinians by Israeli armed forces by pulling the SA ambassador out of Israel

  • Kaveel Singh
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“It is testament that no other political party has the proven track record
ANC KWAZULU NATAL

ANC retains 2 seats, loses 1, in KZN by-elections

The political party has retained two seats, while the IFP has gained one

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(John Wessels)
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Sadtu accuses KZN education dept of mismanaging free sanitary pads project

Sadtu has accused the Department of Education of commercialising the free sanitary pads initiative in KwaZulu-Natal.

  • Kaveel Singh
3 min read
Mayor Mduduzi Mhlongo’s mansion had been approved “as per the Government Gazette number 37281 of 29 January 2014”
CHRISTO BOTHA

Millions spent on mayoral mansion ‘above board’

A spokesperson for a KZN municipality has dismissed the DA’s claims that the mayor’s mansion was constructed at inflated costs and without approval

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3 min read
The students say poor conditions at the residences and problems with the payout of some students’ NSFAS allowances led to the protests.
KAVEEL SINGH

Classes suspended as students, university security clash at UKZN

​The academic programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has been suspended following violent clashes between campus security and students

  • Kaveel Singh
2 min read
Shaik was convicted of two counts of corruption and one of fraud
KAVEEL SINGH

Schabir Shaik speaks: The law must take its course

One-time financial advisor to former president Jacob Zuma, Schabir Shaik’s comment was brief but spoke volumes

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2 min read
Deputy Minister for Higher Education Buti Manamela said the CCMA would be mediating the process in the hope that negotiations would be completed by the end of the week.
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DUT and unions to go back to negotiating table, ending seven-week strike

DUT is to reopen its doors after positive mediation between unions and management on Tuesday afternoon, government has said

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2 min read
“We will move with speed to return the land to our people. We want to advance the interests of our people and develop the economy of our country.”
ANC

Ramaphosa calls for unity in KZN at ANC 106 anniversary celebrations

​ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the party to emulate the leadership of previous "legends" who led the liberation movement

  • Kaveel Singh
3 min read
Zikalala added that the local government elections in 2016 showed that the electorate was sending an “unambiguous message that we must get our house in order for 2019”.
KAVEEL SINGH

Zikalala, Dlamini-Zuma call for unity as KZN PGC closes

Robust calls for unity and tolerance emerged as senior officials closed KwaZulu-Natal’s ANC provincial general council in Durban on Tuesday.

  • Kaveel Singh
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EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi called on Parliament to hold an inquiry into the Guptas’ influence over Muthambi.
ANN7

MultiChoice rejects #GuptaLeaks accusations on ANN7 payments

MultiChoice denies claims of a corrupt relationship between itself and former minister of communications Faith Muthambi.

  • Kaveel Singh
3 min read