Daily News - March 27, 2025

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March 27, 2025

'People here sleep with one eye open'

VIOLENT crime continues to escalate at an alarming rate in Durban and parts of KwaZulu-Natal, leaving residents in doubt whether police have the capacity or conviction to make a difference.

2 mins

Durban gun dealer denies supplying firearms to Cape Flats gangs

THE Durban arms dealer accused of illegally selling guns to Cape Flats gangs resulting in various murders has denied being the owner of the firearms in question.

1 min

SA remembers fifth anniversary of Covid-19 lockdown

TODAY marks the fifth anniversary of South Africa's first lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a day that will forever remain etched in the memories of millions of people around the country.

2 mins

State witness in Joshlin Smit trial asked: ‘When did you finally tell the truth?’

THE lawyer representing Racquel “Kelly” Smith, the mother of missing Joshlin Smith, continued the cross-examination of Lourentia Lombard, emphasising that she had multiple opportunities to go to the police but failed to do so.

1 min

New development a boon for eThekwini economy

ANTICIPATION is mounting over today’s opening of Western Square in Shongweni and the impact it will have on employment opportunities in the eThekwini Municipality.

2 mins

MEC firm about the need to tighten belts

KWAZULU-NATAL Finance MEC Francois Rodgers told business representatives that he would rather be unpopular than succumb to government requests for extra funding, which ends up being spent unnecessarily, nice to have.

1 min

Rising food prices making life hard

THE latest household affordability index, released by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) yesterday, painted a grim picture.

2 mins

Will blunder cost Bafana Bafana?

IT’S a fact, some of the most unifying moments enjoyed by South Africans were delivered by our sporting icons on sports fields, post democracy.

1 min

A vision for South-South cooperation

ON MARCH 7, 2025, during a press conference at the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirmed China’s unwavering commitment to strengthening solidarity and cooperation with developing countries, particularly African partners.

3 mins

Youth unemployment used as tool of oppression

IN THE lead-up to the budget speech, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana warned unemployment is injustice for increasing VAT, despite SARS commissioner Mr Edward Kieswetter warning that this approach has never been effective in the past.

3 mins

Tight budget delays Taiwan’s Joburg office move

WITH Taiwan’s South African office having been recently downgraded from Taipei Liaison Office (TLO) to Taipei Commercial Office (TCO), the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has revealed that while the impending relocation of the liaison office has been set in stone, Taipei has indicated that this might take longer than expected due to budgetary constraints.

2 mins

City mindful of backlash on renaming Sandton Drive

THE City of Johannesburg will consider the diplomatic implications of renaming Sandton Drive after Palestine, and seek solidarity with global causes as concern mounts over the process.

1 min

Stepfather’s appeal over jail term for rape of 11-year-old is denied

A MAN who was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his step-daughter for more than two years - since she was 11 - appealed against his shocking sentence as he maintained that what he had done did not amount to the “worst kind of rape”.

1 min

uMhlatuze City scoops lion share of awards

THE City of uMhlathuze (CoU) was named the overall winner, securing more awards than any other municipality at the KwaZulu-Natal Municipal Excellence Awards held in Durban on Tuesday.

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Over a billion pounds of Coke plastic to enter waterways

BY 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds (602,000 metric tons) of plastic waste entering the world’s oceans, waterways and beaches each year, according to a study published yesterday by the nonprofit Oceana.

2 mins

Russia, Ukraine agree to sea truce

THE United States reached separate deals earlier this week with Ukraine and Russia to pause their attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.

3 mins

AA weighs in on vehicle modifications, corruption

SOUTH Africans like nothing more than taking a stock-standard car and making it faster, louder, brighter and lower.

2 mins

Jockey solidarity brings race day to an unexpected end

In an unprecedented move, the NHA stopped grant Van Niekerk from immediately effective interimsuspension following his post-race interview after winning the second race on the ironically named “Wehaveawinner”.

2 mins

Bass and carp biting in full force at Inanda and Midmar

THE bass fishing is absolutely wild right now!

2 mins

Bafana have nation smiling, but familiar incompetence continues to linger

I WAS sick to my stomach this week, almost to the point of gagging.

2 mins

Downs facing selection crisis

MAMELODI Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso faces a selection challenge ahead of Friday's Nedbank Cup quarter-final against Sekhukhune United (7pm kick-off).

2 mins

Broos dodges Mokoena yellow-card saga

BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos has refused to entertain questions surrounding Teboho Mokoena's yellow-card controversy, which continues to stir up debate in South Africa's Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign.

1 min

Dolphins ready to slay Lions in 'ultimate challenge' at the Wanderers

THE Dolphins travel to Gauteng for their next match against the log-leading Lions in the CSA 4-Day Series, in a top-of-the-table clash, hoping to continue their recent run of form when matchday six resumes today.

1 min

Broos heaps praise on fearless Bafana

BAFANA Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance in their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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