NIYANTA SINGH

Journalist

Women’s race marks its 35th anniversary

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Challenge has inspired 369 406 participants over the years.

Search continues for 7-year-old Sqalo

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At the time of his disappearance, Sqalo was wearing a blue T-shirt and orange pants.

Oceans 8 Charity Swim returns with interschools challenge

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The Oceans 8 Charity Swim is set to make waves in 2025 with its Interschools 1 Mile Challenge.

Man collapses and dies at Verulam driver testing centre

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Tragedy struck at the Verulam Driver Testing Centre on Tuesday when a 48-year-old man suddenly collapsed and died while standing in the cash hall queue.

Motor licensing offices go cashless

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KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Transport has eliminated cash payments at all motor licensing offices following a surge in heists.

KZN government secures land to build homes for 2022 flood victims

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Provincial Human Settlements Department has struggled for two years to secure suitable land for housing projects.

Two people injured after a light aircraft crashes

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Light aircraft crashes near Virginia Airport

Two men die in Phoenix construction site collapse

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Two Mozambican nationals die in incident.

Young Performers Project brings Shrek the Musical to New Milkwood Theatre

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Shrek the Musical, based on the beloved DreamWorks film, brings the whimsical and heart-warming story of an unlikely hero to the stage.

St Marys DSG matric pupils to represent SA at debating champs in Malaysia

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Two matric pupils from St Marys DSG in Kloof, Nqobile Makhanya and Azwile Ngubo, will represent South Africa at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking ...

Municipality to replace oThongathi crematorium furnace

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eThekwini Municipality has fast-tracked the replacement of the failed oThongathi Crematorium furnace.

Durban ICC acquires World Trade Centre licence

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The Durban ICC is set to transform into South Africa's only World Trade Centre following a R5. 58 million licence acquisition, positioning the city as Africa's gateway ...

Transport department warns of scam targeting business owners

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KZN Transport Department warns businesses of sophisticated scammers sending fraudulent contract appointment letters to extort money from entrepreneurs.

Three dead and dozens injured in KZN road crashes linked to reckless driving

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Three people are dead and dozens injured following two major KZN road accidents during the Human Rights Day long weekend, both linked to excessive speeding. As Easter ...

Gandhi's historical artefacts donated to national museum in India

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Rare and historically significant artefacts belonging to Mahatma Gandhi, including a sari made from thread he spun while imprisoned, have been donated to India's ...

Municipality invests R10 billion in infrastructure

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The eThekwini Municipality has earmarked R10 billion for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure, including water, electricity, and solid waste management ...

Groundbreaking HIV trial in Durban shows promise

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Promising results from Durban's groundbreaking HIV Trial offer hope in the fight against the virus

uMzimkhulu bridge closes for R190 million emergency repairs

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The uMzimkhulu river bridge near Port Shepstone has officially closed for emergency repairs, with R190 million allocated to restore its safety and stability.

Fatal flooding wreaks havoc across KwaZulu-Natal

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Women dies in flood as more heavy rainfall expected in province.

Construction begins on Indian indentured labourers monument

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Sod-turning ceremony for Indian indentured labourers monument.

Toddler critical after fall from crèche balcony

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A two-year-old toddler from Durban is in critical condition after a fall from a crèche balcony, prompting an investigation into safety practices at childcare facilities. ...

Remembering Skabenga: the stray cat who became The Oyster Box's beloved icon

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Skabenga, the charismatic stray cat who captured the hearts of guests at The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga for nearly two decades, has passed away, leaving a legacy ...

Tributes pour in for stalwart of social justice

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Tributes flood in as KwaZulu-Natal mourns the loss of Reverend BK Dludla, a revered champion of justice and moral regeneration.

Phoenix siblings die in fire allegedly caused by exploding phone

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Two Phoenix siblings lost their lives in a devastating house fire that engulfed their Clayfield home early Sunday morning.

Tongaat man dies in tragic mango tree pruning accident

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A routine gardening task turned tragic in Tongaat when a 54-year-old man fell while pruning a mango tree at Mahatma Gandhi Crescent, Belvedere. The victim struck ...