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KZN news bites: Rabies kills two family members, five others fall ill 

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

Joburg’s pool delay could cost this swim teacher R50,000

The City of Johannesburg has delayed reopening its public pools by a month, and may keep 21 of the city's 57 pools closed all season, hitting businesses like Boitumelo Maepa's.

A “poo lake,” 40 years of sewage and a city with 13,000 leaks

Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister Jack Bloom found a "poo lake," a woman with 40 years of sewage in her home, and a city with 13,000 leaks during his August tour of Gauteng and eThekwini.

Woolworths recalls shampoo over bacteria, check yours now

Woolworths has recalled a batch of WBeauty shampoo after finding bacteria in it. Refunds are available with no receipt needed.

The man who photographed Cape Town’s stars fights to stay alive

Cape Town photographer Luvuyo Wogqoyi is fighting for his life after kidney failure. He's not asking for himself, he's asking so his six-year-old daughter still has a father.

Different name, same pills, health department explains

The Health Department says patients receiving different looking medicine, or told their usual brand is out of stock, should not assume anything is wrong with their treatment.

Two in three young South Africans cannot find jobs

Nearly two in three young South Africans are unemployed, with economists warning that poor education and a lack of skills are making matters worse.

Fuel hike forces families to make painful choices

South Africans already struggling with living costs are cutting spending again after sharp fuel increases made driving and everyday life more expensive.

‘An internship is a hunting licence, not a meal ticket’ expert warns

An internship can improve your chances of finding work, but it is not a guarantee, says labour economist Professor Derick Blaauw, as South Africa's youth unemployment rate sits at 47.4%.

Debt collector by day, nail tech by night, still stretched

Gaudencia Dube works full time in Johannesburg and runs a nail studio on weekends, after her monthly budget showed her salary alone was not enough.

Meet the 62-year-old who swapped her pension to change three lives

Tirhani Mashau, 62, quit her job after 23 years when her provident fund fell short, and turned a difficult decision into work for three women.

Eskom made R30 billion profit by selling less electricity for more

Eskom made R30.3 billion in profit this year. It didn't come from selling more electricity, sales actually dropped. It came from what you're now paying per unit.