Cyril Xaba Appointed as Mayor of eThekwini Municipality

Former KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Cyril Xaba (57) has been appointed as the new Mayor of the eThekwini Municipality, replacing Mxolisi Kaunda who was ousted from the position in June. Xaba’s appointment and swearing-in to office took place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban on Wednesday. According to his Wikipedia profile, Xaba, holds a B. Proc and a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of KwaZulu-Nata... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Thursday, June 20th, 2024

Post Office Branch Closures 2024 Update

The South African Post Office (SAPO) continues to close branches across the country as part of its restructuring process. In March, it was announced that the state-owned postal service would close 235 more bran... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Thursday, June 13th, 2024

Squash star-in-the-making targets USSAs

Madibaz number one Michael Donaldson will use the University Sports South Africa tournament as a stepping stone to higher honours as he focuses on constructing his squash career. The 19-year-old architecture st... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Madibaz karatekas click into gear ahead of USSA champs

Hosts Madibaz claimed a medal haul of 18 at the Nelson Mandela University Semi-Contact Senior Open to click into gear ahead of the upcoming University Sports South Africa tournament. The Open, which took place ... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Thursday, May 30th, 2024

Watertight defence gives Madibaz edge in basketball tournament

The Madibaz women’s basketball team relied on a watertight defence to win the Zanele “Doopsy” Memorial Tournament in Gqeberha over the weekend. The event in Motherwell was established last year as a t... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Zanele Mbokazi Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Ukhozi FM presenter and Crown Gospel Music Awards (CGMA) Founder Zanele Mbokazi (52) has been diagnosed with lung cancer. This shocking announcement was made by her husband Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule on Ukhozi FM... Read more »
By Jesica Slabbert On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Durban Man Who ‘Attempted to Kill Wife By Strangulation’ Arrested by RUSA in Coffee Bay

A Durban man who allegedly robbed, kidnapped and attempted to kill his wife by strangulation has been arrested by private security company Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) in Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape, together... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, April 5th, 2024

List of Permanently Closed Post Office Branches

The South African Post Office, as part of its business rescue plan, is closing a significant number of its branches. To date, of the 485 branches that the state-owned enterprise has included under its ‘pe... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, March 28th, 2024

Gcaba Brothers Member Linked to AKA and Tibz Murder Suspect

Durban businessman Mfundo Gcaba, a member of the well-known Gcaba Brothers, is alleged to have paid a huge sum of money to one of the suspects in the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his fr... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Bheka ‘Beekay’ Mchunu Dies Following Illness

Well-known Ukhozi FM presenter and businessman Bheka ‘Beekay’ Mchunu has passed away following an undisclosed illness. The news of his passing was announced in the evening of Tuesday, 12 March 2024 ... Read more »