Durban – A young Bolt taxi driver was killed on Thursday night during a hijacking in the informal settlement of Kenville in Durban. According to eyewitnesses, the driver was killed immediately after dropping off a customer and his Toyota Etios was stolen by the killers who are still at large. The driver was identified as Phiwayinkosi Gcwensa from Amanzimtoti in the south of the city. His relative, Xolani Gcwensa, confirmed the incident to Scrolla.Africa and said they are waiting for more information.
Verulam – A gang boss from Verulam has been arrested together with his bodyguards for allegedly attempting to kill a Durban metro police officer. The SAPS said the 61-year-old was on his way home from his place of worship on Saturday when a suspected gang boss and his bodyguards assaulted him badly. The officer is currently in a critical condition in hospital. A joint operation was then conducted by the provincial tracing team, tactical response team, Durban metro police and private security companies to nab the suspects. The main suspect was arrested in Verulam, the second in Ballito and the third, who was arrested in KwaDukuza, was found with five guns and ammunition. They will appear in court on Monday.
Durban – Even though the illegal strike by members of the South African Municipal Workers Union has ended, some townships in northern Durban are still burning. The residents of Machobeni, Lindelani and Ntuzuma took to the streets on Friday to demand that the municipality restore their water and electricity. The three townships have gone without these services for almost three weeks. The strike was cited as the main reason why the municipality was unable to restore services.
Mandeni – The South African National Taxi Council in KwaZulu-Natal has come to the rescue of destitute learners in the province by donating 1,000 uniforms to children from the Ilembe district. The donation topped another one of 267 uniforms by the KZN Treasury that took place at Sibusisiwe township in Mandeni on Friday. The taxi council’s chairperson in the Ilembe district, Sibongiseni Kubheka, said the donation was part of their contribution to building a bright future for the learners.
Inanda – A “prayer warrior” from Inanda township in Durban says he has a spiritual plan that can help struggling Kaizer Chiefs win trophies and return to the days of cup glory. Sandiso Ngcobo asked Scrolla.Africa to help him to get in touch with the management of Kaizer Chiefs. “I am not iNyanga or sangoma but a gifted praying individual. I would like to attend this big international club. Just a prayer, nothing more,” Ngcobo said.
Pictured above: Phiwayinkosi Gcwensa who was killed in Kenville on Thursday evening during a hijacking.
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