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The company that manages the Durban building where twin siblings fell down the shaft of a broken lift has handed over CCTV footage of the incident to the police. The tragedy happened over a week ago at the HOMii flats in the CBD. Eight-year-old Aphelele Dlamini died. His sister Aphile is still in the hospital. Their father, Khaya Dlamini, feels Homii Lifestyle Management has failed him. More news

Two Durban men recently put their emotional weight on their backs. Last week, Wentworth residents Brian Fell and Kurtis Kinley walked 42 kilometres from Umhlanga to their area, carrying bags weighing up to 30 kilograms on their backs. More news

A Durban photographer is making waves internationally for a striking image he captured during a sailing competition off the city’s coast. The photo, taken during the Mirror World Championships hosted by the Point Yacht Club in April, shows two small red-sailed boats climbing a massive four-metre wave. More news

Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside a block of flats where two children plunged four floors down a lift shaft. The tragedy happened last Saturday, while twins Aphelele and Aphile Dlamini played with friends. Eight-year-old Aphelele lost his life, while his sister Aphile remains in the hospital. More news

A Durban family is grieving after their eight-year-old twins fell into a lift shaft. One child died, while the other is in the hospital fighting for her life. Their father, Khaya Dlamini, says the tragedy happened on Saturday night while the twins were playing in the building’s play area with other children. More news

Many homes and temples in KZN and various parts of South Africa are glowing with Diwali lights. The annual Hindu festival is being observed on Monday and Tuesday around the world. More news

The Diabetes Alliance says children with Type 1 diabetes in public hospitals urgently need life-saving glucose monitors. It says the devices are unavailable in the public health system. More news

The NPA in KZN has launched a province-wide anti-bullying ambassador programme. The initiative, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Education and NPO TruLife, was launched in Durban on Friday. More news

A Durban-based child protection group is urging the public to share their views on a government proposal that could make baby savers illegal. Baby savers are secure boxes where mothers can safely and anonymously leave newborns, triggering an alert for rescuers to respond. More news

Senzo Mchunu has been further questioned about his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team and who wrote the letter ordering its disbandment.   Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, testified for a second day on Friday before Parliament's ad hoc committee.   He's been implicated in claims of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system, stemming from an...

An aviation expert has been sharing how pilots prepare for and navigate emergencies in the air. It comes after two pilots were killed when their light aircraft crashed in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands this week. More news

The remains of the two pilots who were involved in a double plane crash in the KZN Midlands have been recovered. It has emerged that one of the victims is a foreign national. One light aircraft sent a distress call on Wednesday afternoon before disappearing in misty conditions. More news

Westville residents were met with an alarming sight as thick, white foam drifted from the Palmiet River onto nearby properties, filling the air with a strong chemical stench. Many believe it signals serious pollution flowing into the waterway. Local resident Sharlene Versveld says the smell was so intense it was “an assault on your nostrils,” describing the foam as massive and widespread. She beli...

Westville residents woke up to a bizarre sight: thick, foul-smelling foam floating through streets and collecting on properties near the Palmiet River. Many say the stench was chemical and overpowering, raising fears of pollution in the water. Local resident and photographer Rorke Shirley captured striking images of the foam clouds towering above people and drifting through the neighbourhood. He s...

Local ward councillor Melanie Brauteseth says urgent action is being taken after Westville residents woke up to thick, foul-smelling foam covering parts of the Palmiet River and nearby properties. Residents reported large, airborne “clouds” of white foam with a strong chemical odour, believed to be caused by pollutants entering the river. Brauteseth says the contamination threatens local wildlife...

Search and rescue teams in the Midlands have found the wreckage of a second small aircraft that went missing in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday. Both planes were each carrying only the pilot, and flying to Margate on the KZN south coast. Nushera Soodyal has been speaking to Gregory Critchley from the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre. More news

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is marking a new chapter in the fight against HIV. More news

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka says the province is fully prepared for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams. More news

Parliament has heard that Shadrack Sibiya had a good working relationship with KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi until there were arrests in the murder of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes. More news

A group of Bluff residents has taken legal action against Transnet over what they say is a failure to stop an ongoing land invasion on property owned by the company in the Durban South area. More news

Lifesaving SA has urged parents and childminders to keep a close watch on children near water, including bathtubs. Tamasha Khanyi spoke to the organisation's Dhaya Sewduth about water safety measures ahead of the October school holidays. More news

A Johannesburg paramedic shares the harrowing moments he tried to save a passenger’s life on a FlySafair flight from Durban. The passenger had been cleared to fly, but a midair medical emergency turned the journey traumatic for everyone on board. More news

As the UN kicks off it's first official meeting on mental health, comedian-turned-advocate Barry Hilton shares his experiences with depression, ADHD, and dyslexia. Reflecting on childhood challenges, imposter syndrome, and life after COVID-19, Hilton urges those struggling to seek help and encourages everyone to listen without judgment. More news

Since Sunday, the two cheeky chimps have sent wildlife teams on a wild goose chase around Umbilo and the harbour. More news

Residents may have to put their Heritage Day braai plans on hold, with the South African Weather Service warning of heavy rain in KwaZulu-Natal. More news