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13 Jun

Concerns have been raised about the Ladysmith “diamond” rush which has seen thousands flocking to the KwaHlathi village since last week.

Man arrested at suspected gang leader's funeral in Pietermaritzburg

13 Jun

Update | ‘Kavitha didn’t kill herself’

12 Jun

No criminal incidents reported ahead of gang leader’s funeral

12 Jun

Looming Covid-19 third wave brings fears for churches

12 Jun

Getting the right look | Research highlights SA girls’ issue with self-esteem

12 Jun

News You Should Know

KZN North Coast police launch child identification booklets

12 Jun

ANC Moses Mabhida conference may be moved again

12 Jun

Durban charity kitchen set to benefit thousands more

12 Jun

Msunduzi audit head back at work

12 Jun

No help for Durban beachfront operators hit by the pandemic

12 Jun

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City

‘Diamond’ rush hits tiny KZN village

Concerns have been raised about the Ladysmith “diamond” rush which has seen thousands flocking to the KwaHlathi village since last week.

13 Jun

Getting the right look | Research highlights SA girls’ issue with self-esteem

12 Jun

No criminal incidents reported ahead of gang leader’s funeral

12 Jun

Update | ‘Kavitha didn’t kill herself’

12 Jun

Msunduzi audit head back at work

12 Jun

Sport

Thrilled Everitt lets Phepsi keep his eighthman position against the Bulls

Sharks coach Sean Everitt is thrilled with the growth of the “explosive” Phendulani “Phepsi” Buthelezi, who is on a journey to be amongst the best No. 8s in the country.

12 Jun

Horse racing | June 12, 2021

12 Jun

Stormers, Lions match cancelled

12 Jun

Veteran Crawley to grace the Comrades Centenary Hope Challenge

12 Jun

De Kock ton puts Proteas in control

12 Jun

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has confirmed that South Africa has technically entered the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. What are your thoughts on the matter?

We urgently need stricter restrictions

60% - 49 votes

No need to panic, I trust government to lead us out of this situation

17% - 14 votes

I'm very worried

23% - 19 votes

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