Spirit of charity celebrated at Comrades’ annual awards | Rising Sun Newspapers: The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) proudly hosted the annual Spirit of Comrades Awards Gala, in partnership with the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) on Friday, October 18.
This prestigious event, held in Durban, celebrated the exceptional qualities of selflessness, dedication, perseverance, and Ubuntu that define the spirit of the world’s biggest, oldest and most famous ultramarathon, the Comrades Marathon.
Durban Athletic Club’s Mahesh Ratanjee was honoured as the CMA’s Top Charity Fundraiser for the year 2024. The CMA presented its Comrades Marathon Top Charity Fundraiser Award to the person who has raised the most funds for the Comrades Charities..continue reading HERE.
Arts and Crafts: Pietermaritzburg is known for its arts and crafts, with local artisans showcasing traditional Zulu beading, pottery,
and other handicrafts.
Taxi Protest | KZN long distance drivers protest: Mlondi Radebe updates:
Sunshine:Durban is known for its abundant sunshine, receiving an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.
Durban police arrest 36 foreign nationals following several raids at stores across the city: Durban police have arrested 36 foreign nationals following several raids at stores across the city.
The operation led by the Community Safety and Liaison Department targeted shops searching for expired food items.
During the operation, police discovered stores that hired undocumented foreign nationals.
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is the head of Community Safety.
“I commend the work and the commitment of the police in the province of Kwazulu-Natal because 36 undocumented foreign nationals are being verified now.”
He said one of those arrested was found in possession of an illegal gun.
“An illegal gun was confiscated and the one who was in…continue reading HERE.
Languages: The people of KwaZulu-Natal are multilingual, with isiZulu being the most widely spoken language. English, Afrikaans,
and several other indigenous languages are also prevalent.
PMB couple’s Diwali hampers of hope | The Witness: To honour their son, who died in 2020, Pietermaritzburg couple Spaga and Ishy Lutchman have been giving out hampers of clothing, toys and food every Diwali since his death.
For the past four years, the couple has dedicated themselves to helping the less privileged by offering hampers to their neighbourhood and outlying areas.
Their selflessness has seen a continued growth in their outreach.
“I enjoy helping, it brings joy to us. When I started, I only had 50 hampers and now it’s nearing 300,” Lutchman said.
Earlier in the year, the family did a hamper drive for Easter, which included items for both parents and children. Their Diwali drive specifically focuses on clothing items for the festival, donated by the Lutchman’s niece, Premilla,..continue reading HERE.
Sunshine: Durban is known for its abundant sunshine, receiving an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.
36 illegal immigrants nabbed in Durban CBD – SABC News: ….continue reading HERE.
Higher Education: Pietermaritzburg is home to the University of KwaZulu-Natal, which offers a range of undergraduate and
postgraduate programs.
Santaco denies authorising Greyville protests: Routes in and around Durban Station were affected when a bus and several minibus taxis blocked routes.
The roads included Umgeni and Old Fort Road.
It is understood members of the Durban Station Taxi Association are angry that operating licenses have not been issued on time by the KZN Department of Transport.
Long-distance operations to Zululand and Johannesburg came to a halt on Monday.
Although roads in the area were opened, it is unclear whether long-distance routes are operating again.
KZN Santaco’s Sfiso Shangase says strikes should be a last resort.
“We’ve recently had an engagement with the department. We thought probably by yesterday, the matter would have been
resolved because within…continue reading HERE.
Marine Life: The waters off Umhlanga are known for diverse marine life, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and diving.
Durban toddler thrives after complex surgery to beat stage-4 cancer | You: Little Ahana Dhanuk’s recovery is seen as a miracle.
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Rainfall:Average annual rainfall for KwaZulu-Natal ranges from 600 mm (about 24 inches) in the interior to over 1,200 mm (around
47 inches) in the coastal areas.
Pietermaritzburg Court evacuated after bomb scare – SABC News: .continue reading HERE.
Arts and Crafts: Pietermaritzburg is known for its arts and crafts, with local artisans showcasing traditional Zulu beading, pottery,
and other handicrafts.
Durban cop, three others arrested for Welbedacht murder | Rising Sun Newspapers: A Durban constable along with three other suspects were arrested after they had brutally assaulted a man, who was caught stealing metal in Welbedacht East.
Provincial police spokesperson, Col Robert Netshiunda, said that the murder occurred on the Friday prior to the suspects’ arrest.
“The SAPS’ Serious and Violent Crimes detectives acted swiftly on information of a murder, which occurred on Friday, October 18, in Welbedacht East. After receiving this information, police conducted a raid on October 25, where they..continue reading HERE.
Temperature: The city of Durban experiences a subtropical climate, characterized by warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Over 30 foreign nationals arrested in Durban raid: Officials are continuing with their raids to clean up the Durban CBD.
At least 36 foreign nationals have been arrested – some with fake documentation – during a raid on Tuesday.
Law enforcement agencies along with KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli have been focusing on rooting out illegal immigrants and dodgy food items.
- eNCA senior reporter Dasen Thathiah was there...continue reading HERE.
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve: This reserve is home to a variety of wildlife and offers walking trails, birdwatching opportunities, and picnic spots.
Middendorp haunted by ref comments during Chiefs days | Kickoff: In the wake of alleged shocking officiating in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, a coach in the second-tier league has responded to Ernst Middendorp’s SOS statement.
Middendorp has put a spotlight on alleged bad refereeing decisions in the league, after putting out statements in previous weeks…continue reading HERE.
Historical Events: The city of Pietermaritzburg played a crucial role during the Anglo-Zulu War and the Second Anglo-Boer War.
Electricity tariff plan for Durban: Durban residents could soon be facing additional charges for electricity after the eThekwini Municipality proposed to subject them to extra fees for the infrastructure connected to their homes.
The proposed charge is for network and infrastructure and will be applied regardless of whether or not the customer has used electricity. This proposal is part of the electricity reform strategy tabled by the city, aimed at addressing the performance of the electricity unit.
The City revealed on Tuesday that if the proposal is adopted, the municipality will charge separately for energy consumption and for infrastructure with both charges included in the electricity bill. However, it is not immediately clear how this will be handled for customers…
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve: This reserve is home to a variety of wildlife and offers walking trails, birdwatching opportunities, and picnic spots.
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