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KZN news bites: Zuma steals show at royal funeral

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.

Pastor in court for killing 12-year-old girl

A pastor who handed himself in is accused of raping, killing and burning his 12-year-old sister-in-law.

Farmers want cattle meat banned from taxi ranks

Farmers in Vryheid say meat sold at taxi ranks comes from stolen cattle and have called on police to shut down the trade.

Magaqa’s killer gets life as his seven children find justice

The man who murdered Sindiso Magaqa has been jailed for life, bringing relief to his seven orphaned children and former comrades.

‘My only hope out of poverty went up in flames’ – student watches home burn

Students watch their dreams of escaping poverty go up in flames as fire destroys the College of Africa accommodation, leaving them nowhere to stay.

Flood victims still waiting for homes in Eastern Cape

Thousands are still homeless in the Eastern Cape after deadly floods, and the government says it needs R461-million more to build temporary houses.

Children scream as Kariega sisters are shot dead in bed

Two sisters were shot dead in front of their children after gunmen kicked down the door of their Kariega home.

Medupi unit back early to help stop load shedding

Eskom has restarted Unit 4 at Medupi Power Station eight months ahead of schedule, adding 800 megawatts to the national grid.

Man nearly dies after zama zama friend keeps explosives in his house

Springs man Jabulane Khumalo nearly died when zama zama explosives stored in his home by a friend's son blew up, destroying four houses completely.

Mkhwanazi lays criminal charges against police minister Mchunu

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has laid criminal charges against Police minister Senzo Mchunu, blaming him for blocking investigations into political killings.

Hungry poachers killing Kruger animals for meat

Poor communities near Kruger National Park rely on poachers who kill wild animals to feed their families and sell meat illegally.

Brains, boots and bravery: meet the cop doing it all

A detective who trains new recruits is showing young officers that brains matter as much as boots in the South African Police Service.

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