Labour Court slams CCMA commissioner who questioned assault victim’s gender
A Durban judge has set aside a ruling that reinstated a worker dismissed for assaulting a colleague, because the commissioner’s findings were likely influenced by views about the victim’s appearance
Law | 21 April 2026
Metro cops warn March and March protesters to behave
Businesses along the march route remained closed
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
Brief | 17 April 2026
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
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
By Benita Enoch
News | 16 April 2026
Anti-immigrant protesters harass people in Durban
Shopkeeper alleges protesters stabbed his brother
By Joseph Bracken, Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Bongane Motaung
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”
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 14 April 2026
Rape cover-up trial: Police officers describe the day victim was arrested
Two witnesses took the stand on Thursday
By Benita Enoch
News | 10 April 2026
Rape cover-up trial: Defence alleges police officers are being maliciously prosecuted
Cross-examination of witnesses resumed on Wednesday
By Benita Enoch
News | 9 April 2026
Durban police brutality case: trial date finally set but only for December
Regan Naidoo died in police custody in 2018
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 31 March 2026