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Forgo traditions, guard your safety – urges Zulu king
Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuZulu, is urging amaZulu to avoid funerals of people who are not their relatives as the country continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 infections.
Mpembeni family upset after burying wrong body
The Kunene family in Mpembeni, Kwahlabisa in KwaZulu-Natal, says government’s COVID-19 burial policy is violating traditions.
After tears goers assault JMPD officer in Soweto
The officer was part of a team that went to disperse an “after-tears” gathering in Protea Glen Extension 7 following the burial of a well-known pub owner.
Stop burning 5G towers, urge KZN political parties
Political parties in KwaZulu-Natal have come out guns blazing, shooting down rumours of 5G towers being linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amathole promises uninterrupted service delivery despite inability to pay workers
Mayor Khanyile Maneli says the municipality has entered into an agreement with the Amatola Water Board to ensure that there is no disruption in services in areas the municipality is servicing.
Sandton assault fugitive nabbed in Kenya for murder
A man wanted for gender-based violence in Sandton, Johannesburg, has been located in Kenya, where he has allegedly murdered his lover.
KwaMhlabuyalingana chief in hot water for helping woman escape angry locals
A woman from KwaMhlabuyalingana in ZamaZama in Biyela, KwaZulu-Natal, is still in hiding after fleeing from community members baying for her blood.
Denosa Limpopo calls for hiring of more nurses to fight COVID-19
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) in Limpopo has expressed concern over the shortage of nurses to fight the surge in COVID-19.
Late Kwa-Thema community builder hailed as selfless
Kwa-Thema township in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, is mourning the passing of one of its community builders, Dolly Mokgatle.
Amathole District Municipality workers might go without pay from February
The organisation is citing low revenue collection, drought that has besieged the district for years now and the COVID-19 pandemic as some of the reasons for this.
Kgetlengrivier water provision spat rages on
The municipality is furious over the residents’ group taking over the water and sewage provision from the municipality on Thursday.
Bara suspends hospital visits
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital has suspended visits for patients due to the adjusted level 3 lockdown regulations.
Jozini authorities crackdown on lockdown rules violators
Scores of people have been arrested in Jozini and Ndumo in KwaZulu-Natal for not wearing masks when traveling to the cities.
Teddy Mafia given a funeral fit for a king
Shallcross suspected drug kingpin Yaganathan Pillay has been laid to rest.
Blanket knitting initiative puts young Sasolburg boy on a national stage
An initiative aimed at keeping young and vulnerable children warm especially during winter season has led to a national recognition of a young South African based in the Fezile Dabi District Municipality in the Free State.