KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa’s Security Industry Regulator Investigates Criminal Allegations Against Providers

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority of South Africa has launched investigations into allegations of some security providers who are engaging in criminal activities across the country. Spokesperson Azwi-faneli Tshisi-kamulilo says two incidents were reported in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal of security providers involved in extortion activities and other companies are practicing that nationwide:

20 January, 2025 30

South Africa

S.A. Minister Meth to Meet ArcelorMittal Management Over Potential Shutdown

South Africa's Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, is set to meet ArcelorMittal South Africa management at their Vanderbijlpark plant today to address the potential shutdown of operations in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Ministry spokesperson Thobeka Magcai, says the meeting seeks urgent solutions to mitigate the economic fallout:

17 January, 2025 80

South Africa

GOOD Party Applauds Improved 2024 Matric Pass Rate in South Africa

The GOOD Party says the improved 2024 matric pass rate of 87.3-percent for South Africa is encouraging. This is the country's highest-ever national pass rate since the dawn of democracy. The Free State was the country's top-performing province after recording a 91.0-percent pass rate followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Seventy-three out of the 75 education districts had a pass of 80-percent and above. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says government […]

14 January, 2025 77

South Africa

Record-Breaking Matric Results in South Africa

South Africa's 2024 National Senior Certificate pass rate hit a record 87.3%, up from 82.9% in 2023. The Free State led with a 91% pass rate, followed by KwaZulu-Natal at 89.5% and Gauteng at 85.4%. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube highlighted that nearly half of the candidates achieved a bachelor pass.

14 January, 2025 47

South Africa

MK Party Suspends Members Over By-Election Candidate Error

MK Party has suspended two members after they unlawfully registered the wrong candidate for the by-elections in Msunduzi Ward 2, Mgungundlovu Region in KwaZulu-Natal. The candidate, who was unlawfully registered has also been suspended for accepting the nomination, despite having lost the internal elections. The MK Party’s, Sipho Tyira, says the national disciplinary committee will now proceed with the disciplinary inquiry against the implicated members:

9 January, 2025 34

South Africa

South African Union Warns of Job Cuts’ Impact on Steel And Auto Industries

South African metalworkers union Numsa says ArcelorMittal South Africa’s planned job cuts in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, and Vereeniging, Gauteng, could devastate the steel and auto industries and harm communities. The company intends to cut 35-percent of its workforce, citing structural challenges in its long steel business. Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola vows to fight the retrenchments, urging collaboration to protect manufacturing capacity and prevent economic fallout:

7 January, 2025 44

South Africa

In S.A, at least 18 people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash

In S.A, at least 18 people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash involving a truck, minibus, and a light motor vehicle at Van Reenen’s Pass in KwaZulu-Natal last night. According to reports 13 adults and five children are dead while a baby is among the survivors but is in a critical condition. N3 Toll Concession chief operating officer, Thania Dhoogra, says all lanes of the N3 are closed to […]

7 January, 2025 48

South Africa

South Africa Faces Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for distributive rainfall predicted over large parts of KwaZulu-Natal today and continuing into Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Free State Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has noted with concern the severe rains and thunderstorms that have caused damage in Welkom in the Free State. Spokesperson, Zimasa Mbewu:

6 January, 2025 107

South Africa

South Africans Against Drunk Driving Calls for National Disaster Declaration

South Africans Against Drunk Driving founder, Caro Smit, has urged the government to declare drunk driving a national disaster following fatal crashes in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Smit told Newzroom Afrika drunk driving is a major road safety threat, advocating for specialised courts to address offenders and penalties for liquor outlets serving intoxicated patrons. She calls on citizens to unite against drunk driving:

18 December, 2024 30