Also known as: KZN
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The Namibian
… Rival factions Last year, KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a press conference during which he alleged that a drug cartel had infiltrated South Africa’s politics, private security and the criminal justice system. …
Police generals Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa arrested in illicit precious metals caseThe Namibian
In June 2021, a R200m cocaine consignment linked to transnational traffickers was intercepted in KwaZulu-Natal. …
From bust to heist — Hawks officer says cops ‘intentionally bungled’ R200m cocaine haul investigationThe Namibian
… She then started a movement that sprouted in KwaZulu-Natal and has grown like wildfire. …
Hate on parade: Xenophobic marches gather pace as UN warns South AfricaThe Namibian
… The average Joe doesn’t care much about the National Freedom Party (NFP), except for the fact that the party is KwaZulu-Natal’s kingmaker that can hand provincial power to Jacob Zuma. …
The party that can’t decide — but could hand KZN to ZumaThe Namibian
… KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli has conveyed his condolences to the Mazibuko family, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and music lovers following Mazibuko’s death. …
Mazibuko, the voice of a generation, diesThe Namibian
… The Big Five are the crime lords named by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July 2025, exposing infiltration of the criminal justice system. …
Cat Matlala’s plans for political control followed the State Capture playbookThe Namibian
… (Photo: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu) What he described echoes explosive remarks made months earlier by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner lieutenant general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who alleged on 6 July 2025 that a criminal syndicate involving police, prison officials, judges and …
How to corrupt a cop – SAPS general Shibiri’s guideNew Era
… For Sidontsa, the answer is simple: they should open a proper mine here, “so that we can work.” South Africa, long renowned for its mineral wealth, saw a similar frenzy in 2021 when crystal like stones found in KwaZulu-Natal province sparked a diamond rush, only for experts to co …
Gold rush grips South African townshipThe Namibian
… In 2010 he was forced to resign as the DA leader for the KwaZulu-Natal region after it emerged that the married Steenhuisen was having an affair with a colleague’s wife. …
How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest partyThe Namibian
… The outbreak in South Africa has affected KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, and the Western Cape. …
Govt vows readiness for foot-and-mouthAndrea 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 →