Also known as: KZN
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The Namibian
… KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who initially levelled the accusations of drug cartel infiltration that gave rise to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, does not appear to see eye to eye with Khan. …
‘NPA deciding my fate over Feroz Khan accusations’ — Idac boss Andrea JohnsonThe Namibian
… The international medical humanitarian organisation said it had launched an emergency response across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape and the South Africa-Zimbabwe border after a surge in violence displaced migrants and disrupted essential health services. …
Displaced migrants face severe healthcare crisis amid xenophobic violence, warns MSFInformanté
… He studied philosophy and theology at a Catholic seminary in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and was ordained a priest on 26 January 2002. …
Countdown on for the ordination of Rundu’s new Catholic BishopThe Namibian
A bus driver transporting Malawians from KwaZulu-Natal to the repatriation camp in Beitbridge has died, while 11 others were injured after the driver allegedly lost control of the bus due to fatigue, causing it to overturn on the N1. …
Bus carrying Malawians to repatriation camp crashes, driver killedThe Namibian
… The Madlanga Commission and the ad hoc committee:Both the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament’s ad hoc committee were set up last year after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi went public with a series of striking accusations, including that a drug car …
‘Zuma surprised at Khan and company’s hush money-style meeting with me’ — MK party’s ShongweThe Namibian
… Sources within the private security community have indicated that they anticipate less violence in the Eastern Cape, and that the major areas of concern will probably be in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. …
Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protestsThe Namibian
… She fled her home in an informal settlement in the port city of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal province, seeking refuge in an open field where up to 7,000 foreigners – mainly Malawians – began gathering with their belongings two weeks ago. …
‘We fear for our lives’ – deadline for migrants to leave South Africa loomsThe Namibian
… More than 1,000 Malawians fled their homes in KwaZulu-Natal after South African residents told them to leave. …
SA dismisses WHO boss’s claim of 10 foreign nationals killed in xenophobic violenceThe Namibian
Policeman Karl Sander was previously told he failed a lie detector test over a R200m cocaine consignment stolen from Hawks offices in KwaZulu-Natal. …
Thieves of R200m Port Shepstone cocaine are linked to Hawks bosses, says ‘exonerated’ copThe Namibian
… In recent weeks, reports from South Africa indicated that African migrants were allegedly forced to produce residency documents during anti-immigration protests in provinces including KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. …
Foreign missions in South Africa boycott Africa Day celebrationsAndrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the National Prosecuting Authority is deciding whether to prosecute her over accusations that she leaked information to Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the National Prosecuting Authority is deciding whether to prosecute her over accusations that she leaked information to Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Médecins Sans Frontières says thousands displaced by anti-migrant violence are struggling to access healthcare, shelter and medication, while the South African government insists conditions at repatriation centres remain humane.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Father Linus Ngenomesho, appointed by Pope Leo XIV in May to head the Catholic Vicariate of Rundu, is to be ordained bishop on 18 July in Kavango East. Ngenomesho, ordained priest in 2002, previously served as President of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Region for Africa and Madagascar and as Secretary General of the Namibian Catholic Bishops' Conference.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →
A bus transporting Malawians from KwaZulu-Natal to a repatriation camp in Beitbridge crashed on the N1 near Musina after the driver allegedly lost control due to fatigue, killing the driver and injuring 11 passengers.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
MK party MP Vusi Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan offered to "look after" him and a cigarette businessman offered R10m after Shongwe raised issues about Khan in Parliament, which allegedly surprised party leader Jacob Zuma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Malawian migrants are departing South Africa at a temporary repatriation site in Durban, driven by fears of xenophobic violence and anti-foreigner marches scheduled across the country. Migrants express sadness and anxiety about leaving their homes of several years, with concerns about whether repatriation efforts will meet existing deadlines.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Law enforcement in South Africa's Eastern Cape will deploy additional resources to identified hotspots ahead of nationwide anti-immigration protests planned for 30 June, adopting a zero-tolerance approach to any violence.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Undocumented migrants in South Africa, particularly Malawians, face door-to-door intimidation and violence as protesters have set 30 June as a deadline for them to leave. Up to 7,000 foreigners have gathered in an open field in Durban seeking refuge, with reports of armed South African men attacking residents and threatening deportation.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The South African government has dismissed a claim by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that 10 foreign nationals were killed in anti-immigration protests, with an investigation revealing a mixture of unrelated organised crime hits and disputed death tolls in Mossel Bay.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Warrant Officer Karl Sander testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the thieves who stole a R200-million cocaine consignment from Hawks offices in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal in 2021 were connected to the unit's management. Sander, previously told he failed a polygraph test over the case, learned that the examiner made errors rendering the results invalid.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
African diplomats in South Africa have announced a boycott of the 63rd Africa Day celebrations scheduled for Moruleng in the North West province, citing security concerns over recent xenophobic marches and attacks targeting foreign nationals. The diplomatic corps said they could not assure attendees' safety amid anti-immigration protests in several provinces.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Two high-ranking South African Police Service generals, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. They are among 15 senior police officers scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A R200-million cocaine consignment seized in June 2021 was stolen from a Hawks building in KwaZulu-Natal months later; Major General Hendrik Flynn testified to the Madlanga Commission that the sequence of events—including the building's lack of alarm system and security—was "by design" rather than coincidence.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Anti-migrant marches led by activists Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Zandile Ndlovu are staging increasingly bold demonstrations across South African cities with little resistance from authorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the surge in threats and violence as South Africa faces pressure to intervene.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Freedom Party has expelled its sole representative in the KZN legislature, Mbali Shinga, after she defied party leadership to vote against a motion of no confidence in Premier Thami Ntuli in December, preventing the MK party from seizing control of the province.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Albert Mazibuko, a founding member of the legendary South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died at age 77. Mazibuko was a member of the Grammy award-winning ensemble for 55 years and played a key role in shaping the group's isicathamiya sound, which gained international recognition through collaborations with artists including Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's court appearance and testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals how tender kingpins like Edwin Sodi cultivate political insiders through access and luxury to capture the state from within. The case demonstrates a pattern of patronage networks and state capture similar to previous scandals, with Matlala allegedly developing connections to high-ranking politicians before his arrest on fraud and corruption charges related to a R360-million police tender.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Major general Richard Shibiri, the SAPS head of organised crime, testified at the Madlanga Commission about how criminal syndicates infiltrate police, but now faces damning allegations that he himself accepted a R70,000 loan from an organised crime accused in September 2024. The case underscores widespread institutional compromise and systemic vulnerabilities in South Africa's criminal justice system.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Hundreds of fortune-seekers have descended on the township of Springs near Johannesburg to dig for gold after a discovery in early February, driven by soaring gold prices and high unemployment. Most diggers are motivated by survival in a country where unemployment approaches 32%, with some earning modest daily wages for processing soil.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance and agriculture minister in the coalition government, announced he will step down at the party's April congress following multiple scandals including poor handling of foot-and-mouth disease, personal financial mismanagement, and controversy over the sacking of Environment Minister Dion George. His departure opens the way for successors including Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture says Namibia's animal health systems are prepared to respond to foot-and-mouth disease risks from neighbouring countries experiencing outbreaks, and has implemented preventive measures including veterinary controls at ports of entry and a ban on meat and dairy imports from South Africa since September.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini used a derogatory term for African migrants and called for them to leave the country during a speech in KwaZulu-Natal, drawing concern from human rights experts who warn his comments risk encouraging vigilante action against foreigners in a region already marked by anti-migrant tensions.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
An undercover Crime Intelligence officer testified at the Madlanga Commission that senior officials in the agency were involved in the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa, and alleged that suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu attempted to persuade him to lie about the case.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's N$8-billion annual red meat industry faces serious risk from foot-and-mouth disease spreading from South Africa, prompting authorities to implement biosecurity measures including vehicle disinfection at borders and a ban on South African meat, dairy, and live animals. Industry leaders warn that an outbreak would devastate exports to key markets including the EU, China, and the United States, causing farmer bankruptcies and widespread job losses.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The MK Party, which won 37 of 80 seats in the 2024 KwaZulu-Natal elections, says it is preparing another motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli, claiming it can improve service delivery on unemployment, poverty, crime, and water challenges if it takes control of the province.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo told Parliament that criminal cartels thrive through proximity to politicians, law enforcement, and business leaders, alleging that nearly all SAPS officers in Gauteng work for a cartel and that police have offered protection to syndicate members for a fee.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →