Patients wait four hours for an ambulance in rural KwaZulu-Natal

Rural hospitals’ allocated ambulances park 130 to 150km away

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Brief | 8 January 2026

Weaving mats for survival in rural KwaZulu-Natal

The Zikhali family have always made traditional mats, but hope their youngest daughter will have other options

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Photo Essay | 7 January 2026

KZN magistrate suspended without pay

Ian Blose was charged with making false declarations and failing to disclose his suspension by the Legal Practice Council

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Law | 18 December 2025

Durban mayor urged to investigate assaults on homeless people

People we spoke to describe being beaten with sjamboks by Ensure Security’s masked guards. The company denies this.

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News | 18 December 2025

In photos: Homes destroyed in KZN storm

“I saw the corrugated iron roof blowing off”

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Photo Essay | 11 December 2025

Community fights to reopen primary school

Policy to close small schools forces children to walk far to get to school

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Brief | 9 December 2025

Special Tribunal hammers KZN education officials for corrupt contract

Company ordered to repay money. Disciplinary action must be taken against 16 officials.

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Law | 9 December 2025

Flood victims’ homes demolished by Ethekwini Municipality

Municipality says the shacks are built unlawfully and bylaws need to be enforced

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Brief | 5 December 2025

Nkandla villagers demand a police station

Mfongosi Satellite Police Station has been abandoned

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News | 4 December 2025