The families of 11 victims who died in a horrific taxi and truck crash on the R102 in Isipingo last week shared memories of their loved ones at a memorial service in Umlazi on Thursday.

The Ndimande brothers were transferred to the high-security Ebongweni C-max prison, affecting their defence consultations. The defence, unaware of the transfer until January 2, wants them moved back to Westville.

The Ndimande siblings linked to the February 2023 murder of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his celebrity chef friend Tebello Tibz Motsoane will appear at the Durban magistrate’s court on Friday.

uMngeni mayor Chris Pappas says the fatal shooting of Mbongeni Sikhakhane on Friday is a devastating blow to his family, the agricultural sector and all South Africans who benefited from his leadership.

Police minister Firoz Cachalia was in Durban to inspect the operational status of the festive season strategy to curb crime.

Four bodies recovered from rubble as search and rescue operations continue at Redcliffe, north of Durban

Ethekwini municipality said preliminary reports confirmed there were no building plans approved for construction of the four-storey temple that collapsed in Redcliffe north of Durban on Friday, killing at least one person.

Ronald Smith, 41, of Hillcrest fell more than 6m to the ground while installing an air-conditioning unit. He succumbed to his injuries at Ahmed Al Kadi Hospital in Mayville.

A man drowned at Durban’s New Beach on Saturday morning after getting into difficulty while swimming.

An Engen manager who allegedly demanded a R300,000 bribe from a supplier at a company refinery has been released on R5,000 bail.