Tongaat Hulett liquidation avoided after government provides R200-million lifeline

Last-minute funding deal allows the struggling sugar giant’s mills to open for the season, buying time for more than 18,000 KZN canegrowers

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Law | 16 April 2026

Durban rape cover-up trial: survivor testifies police pressured her to withdraw charges

Rape complainant says she was taken from her home and driven around by police with her rapist before being detained

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News | 16 April 2026

Anti-immigrant protesters harass people in Durban

Shopkeeper alleges protesters stabbed his brother

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Brief | 15 April 2026

“Clean-up campaign” in Durban turns into witch hunt for immigrants

“This is unlawful, and the police have to act to arrest people”

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News | 14 April 2026

Rape cover-up trial: Police officers describe the day victim was arrested

Two witnesses took the stand on Thursday

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News | 10 April 2026

Rape cover-up trial: Defence alleges police officers are being maliciously prosecuted

Cross-examination of witnesses resumed on Wednesday

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News | 9 April 2026

Kokstad’s R137-million toilet project plagued by broken pipes and lack of water

Harry Gwala District Municipality says project to replace 1,451 pit toilets in Horseshoe is complete, but GroundUp found many toilets were not working

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News | 1 April 2026

Durban police brutality case: trial date finally set but only for December

Regan Naidoo died in police custody in 2018

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Brief | 31 March 2026

Pietermaritzburg Master’s office gets mixed reviews

Attorneys we spoke to had good and bad things to say about the quality of service at the office

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Brief | 30 March 2026