Luxury Toti house destroyed by #DurbanFloods looted

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The large white house, which had largely collapsed in a landslide has lain exposed since the storm and residents feared looters would attack.

'Fatbergs' of wet wipes, fats and oil block drains

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Gunk-filled masses of fats, oils and grease, bound together by cotton-tipped plastic buds and wet wipes, are clogging up pipes around the world.

eThekwini secures court interdict to evict Cato Crest land invaders

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eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede welcomed a court decision which allowed the municipality to evict land invaders.

Radical business forum targets ‘Indian schools’ in Durban

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Principals say they fear for their safety, while the business forum alleges schools are involved in corruption and fraud.

WATCH: No January pay, so doctor uses comedy to ease nerves

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Intern doctor criticises Department of Health for non-payment of interns in January in viral video.

KZN education MEC to focus on public schools with high fees

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KZN Education MEC Mthandeni Dlungwana concerned of the growing trend of parents not able to afford school fees.

Bungled seniors’ parties to be probed

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Municipal spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela said the senior citizen parties programme had a R15million budget and was delayed by a tender process.

SA needs to turn a positive card in 2019

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Tarot card reader Minaxie Gihwala has consulted the cards and here is what they have to say. . .

Miguel Louw's accused deserves to spend Christmas behind bars, says mother

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The words of the mother were sharp, uttered as she left the court after her son?s alleged killer was denied bail.

Religious and human rights leader Paddy Kearney dies

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Born in 1972 in Pietermaritzburg, Kearney dedicated his life to fighting injustices of apartheid, and a champion for the poor.

LOOK: Snapping the faces of a multicultural Durban with 'Fotobooth'

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Documenting Durban?s many faces is the aim of a group of local photographers who, under the banner Fotobooth Durban, want to ?make photographs?.

Buthelezi: 'I did not commission R90K suit'

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IFP leader Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said he was saddened by the ?public controversy? over the R90000 golden birthday suit he had been given as a gift.

Isipingo Roots: reviving forgotten heritage

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Isipingo Roots, is intent on bringing back the memories of this vibrant south coast town and recreating a sense of community in the face of many new challenges. ...

Arbor Week: Take a leaf out of the book of trees

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The annual Arbor Week, celebrated in this, the first week of September, was a decidedly auspicious time on the school calendar, marked by a tree-planting ceremony. ...

More Durban women admit to being tricked in online romance scam

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Last week?s story highlighted two Durban women scammed of their money, believing it was a normal cash transaction between them and the men with whom they had developed ...

Duped women tell all about Durban love scam pain

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Durban women are being duped into parting with thousands of rands in an international ?romance scam? that?s leaving them out of pocket, and broken hearted.

So what's the best fitness accessories? A plastic packet and gloves

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Forget the fitness tracker: did you hear about the new must-have exercise accessory? It?s called, wait for it, a packet!

Durban gospel singer honoured by Mpumakoloni nomination

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If we can play music that encourages people, then that will go a long way in building our youth, says singer

We should re-use electronic waste to benefit our economy

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But what do we do, or should we do, with all the waste that piles up? Forget plastic: are we destined to become a planet filled with electronic junk?

Pop duo taking Durban vibes to the rest of SA

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'We want people to have fun with the song. For us, music is not all about a flashy lifestyle. '

Here's where to rock #DurbanJuly weekend

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The Independent on Saturday?s guide to some of the best parties lined up for the 2018 Vodacom Durban July.

Pick your tent and party! Bar set high for #DurbanJuly in 2018

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#VDJ2018: AKA, Shekhinah, Emtee, Khanyi Mbau, Nicole Nyaba, Babalwa Mneno, Jr Derocka, NAG, Sthelo Shozi - all your faves will be there.

Can you find your way out of a locked room? Can you read the clues?

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Become a modern day Sherlock Holmes and unlock your problem solving skills

What to do with plastics? Bags of creativity help uplift women

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Plastic packets don't have to be destined for the sea. . . they are being turned into fashionable items, and put food on the table of many Durban women

LOOK: Comrades legends aims for record-breaking run

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Milestones to make, records to break on Sunday - Comrades veteran aiming for 46th ultramarathon finish, a record.