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In the News Today: Lungalomndeni Zulu accused of involvement in syndicate stealing from Richards Bay Minerals A Zulu prince has been arrested for alleged links to a multimillion rand mineral theft syndicate that plundered a major mining company operating in northern KwaZulu-Natal… continue reading HERE. Marine Life: The waters off Umhlanga are known for diverse …
In the News Today: The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is set to auction off three tracts of prime land which is in the heart of Durban. Broll Auctions and Sales says they’re expecting a highly competitive bidding war over the high-value land when estate investors and developers gather to bid for the properties which …
In the News Today: After the likes of Pitso Mosimane and Rulani Mokwena ventured into North Africa, Benni McCarthy has opened up on what he brings to the table, if he were to be offered opportunities up North. Mosimane opened a realm of possibilities for South African coaches after he joined Al Ahly in 2020 …
Unions hail Durban port decision: Court halts Transnet’s plan to grant R11bn tender to Philippines firm Two of the biggest unions representing workers at Transnet have welcomed a court ruling putting the brakes on its plans to outsource the management and operations of South Africa’s biggest container terminal to Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI)… …
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In the News Today: Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) announced that it will be fighting Maersk’s legal challenge to the awarding of the concession to operate Durban’s container terminal. The company won in July 2023 a tender process conducted by Transnet to invest in the terminal and operate it under a 25-year concession but …
In the News Today: UMngeni-uThukela Water Board (UUW) has implemented water curtailment throughout eThekwini Municipality effective from today, 10 October. The announcement was made jointly by eThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba and the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board recently. The water curtailment is being implemented at the directive of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) who …
In the News Today: TelCables South Africa, a subsidiary of ICT solutions provider Angola Cables, has opened a new point of presence (PoP) at the Teraco Riverhorse DB1 data center facility in Durban, South Africa. TelCables said the PoP – which is now live – will strengthen East-to-West connectivity and serve as a gateway for Internet …
In the News Today: In August, the Durban North SAPS embarked on a crime awareness project urging residents to be vigilant about thefts-out-of motor vehicles. Fast forward two months, and there has been a spike in the crime where suspected remote jammers were targeting residents and visitors to the area. The spokesperson for the Durban North …
In the News Today: Transnet yesterday said it was evaluating its options following a court ruling, which halted a major partnership deal worth more than R12 billion with the Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services International (ICTSI) for the upgrade, expansion, and operation of Durban’s Container Terminal Two (DCT2). This comes after the Durban High Court …
In the News Today: There is so much fun to be experienced in Durban, from music and dance shows to a stress-reliever comedy show. South African Comedian Dalin Oliver is heading to DropKick Murphy’s in Durban with his international award-winning stand-up comedy show, 90-Day Comedian. The Fringe World Festival Best Weekly Comedy Show winner is fresh from …
In the News Today: Joe Root went past Alastair Cook as England’s highest Test run-scorer with an unconquered hundred against Pakistan, anchoring his team to 492-3 in the first Test in Multan on Wednesday. The 33-year-old overhauled Cook’s aggregate of 12,472 runs and became the fifth-highest scorer of all time after he drove seamer Aamer …
In the News Today: WAIT for it… The comprehensive fifth annual East Meets West Bridal Fair is returning to Durban’s Pavilion Shopping Centre from Friday, October 25, until Sunday, October 27. Say ‘I do’ to all that the fair has to offer. What’s mindblowing is that it is held throughout the centre, and it boasts …
In the News Today: Four pupils from Redcliffe Primary School on Redcliffe Drive, Verulam, were injured after being struck by a vehicle driven by an allegedly intoxicated man on Wednesday afternoon. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the driver attempted to flee on foot following the crash. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officers were alerted …
In the News Today: Board-approved accumulation facility that costs R3bn is part of bigger project of upgrading Durban-Johannesburg pipeline Transnet Pipelines chief executive Sibongiseni Khathi announced interventions to prevent SA from running out of natural gas, including the development of a new oil pipeline between Durban and Johannesburg and security improvements to protect oil transported through …
In the News Today: Two talented culinary students from the 1000 Hills Chef School have made their mark at the 2024 RCL Foods Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge, claiming first place and a cash prize of R30 000. Liam Nair, 21, from Pietermaritzburg, and Joel Gayapersad, 19, from Port Shepstone, emerged victorious in the final …
In the News Today: Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has long earmarked Relebohile Mofokeng as a trump card in big cup matches, particularly in finals, going back to last season. Riveiro raised eyebrows in the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC, after starting Mofokeng and Tshegofatso Mabasa on the bench. However, the decision paid dividends …
In the News Today: Two suspects will appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court following a carjacking and attempted murder incident in Durban, on Monday. Police arrested the two suspects after a hijacking, high-speed chase and shooting incident on Old North Coast Road. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said that police were following up on …
In the News Today: Transnet has extended the validation period of the tender to bring in a private sector partner at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2), which is facing a legal challenge from the losing bidder, APM Terminals (APMT). The freight and rail group has extended the validation period to the end of …
In the News Today: Mayor Cyril Xaba has pledged to work with the private sector, provincial and national public role players to build an inclusive local economy through the manufacturing sector. Participating in the eThekwini Manufacturing Round Table held at the Durban Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) last week, Mr Xaba assured industry …
In the News Today: AmaZulu FC have moved swiftly to appoint Vusumuzi Vilakazi as their new assistant coach following the dismissal of head coach Pablo Franco Martin and his assistant Aitor Van Den Brule. However, this appointment comes amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen, who remains AmaZulu’s primary …
In the News Today: The Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit detectives are seeking assistance to solve a case of child abandonment. Sergeant Zanele Khomo said, “It is alleged that on September 2, at about 16:30, police attended to a complaint of an abandoned child at Addington Hospital. On arrival, police …
In the News Today: The owner of a Durban gun shop who allegedly supplied firearms to a notorious criminal gang in Cape Town is expected to stand trial on more than 60 charges, including murder. Anderson Padayachee, who traded as Anderson’s Guns and Ammo in Merebank Plaza, faces charges in terms of the Prevention of …
In the News Today: Erin Lazarus has set her sights and cue on winning the Ladies’ Singles category at this year’s Blackball International World Championships. The 21-year-old, who is part of Team South Africa, will take part in the singles, doubles, mixed doubles and team (five ladies) categories at the event in Bridlington Spa, England, …