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- Petty crimes force Verulam Hospice to divert funds to securityPetty criminals have hit Verulam Hospice three times in a single week. The hospice’s Shoshi Chetty told reporter Aerusha Naidoo that they now have to divert patient care funds towards security measures. More news6 min
- Forecaster unpacks KZN’s triple weather warningThe South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued three warnings for KwaZulu-Natal and has advised residents to take precautions ahead of very cold and wet conditions in the south-western parts on Thursday. The alerts include an Orange Level 6 warning for large parts of southern KZN. Newswatch’s Kubobonke Luthuli spoke to forecaster Wisani Maluleke about what residents can expect. More news3 min
- 'I carried her on my back’: Chef's heroic rescue during Greek restaurant fireLocal chef, Chef Ayakha Godlwana, has described the terrifying moments he risked his life to rescue an elderly woman trapped inside a burning building that housed a popular restaurant in central Durban. Delphi Greek Taverna caught alight late on Thursday afternoon, destroying what has been described as an institution in the Windermere and Morningside community. More news7 min
- Aviation expert weighs in on Airlink flyover - ‘everybody must just calm down’An aviation expert has weighed in on the passionately debated flyover over the weekend. Two passenger jets swept low over the DHL Stadium on Saturday, moments before the rugby match.Wouter Botes spoke to Newswath Senior Reporter, Nushera Soodyal... More news4 min
- Remembering Monkey Helpline founder Steve SmitSteve Smit, the animal rights activist known as the "Monkey Man" and founder of Monkey Helpline, has died. Speaking to Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks, his partner Carol Booth remembers a man who never earned a salary in 20 years, dedicating his life instead to fundraising and rescuing injured wildlife. More news6 min
- Dr Kirthi Ramdhani hopes to inspire more women to pursue careers in medicineTongaat-born surgeon, Dr Kirthi Ramdhani says her greatest achievement isn't about making history, it's proving that women don't have to choose between their careers and having a family. She has been speaking to Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks ahead of Women's Day. More news11 min
- New AI-powered tool could help doctors detect life-threatening illness earlierAn AI-powered clinical risk prediction tool has been submitted to SAHPRA for approval to help doctors detect critical illness before symptoms appear in patients. Netcare's Professor Reitze Rodseth shas been speaking to Newswatch's Kubobonke Luthuli about the technology. More news6 min
- Community rescues dog trapped in Bluff manholeA dog trapped for hours in a manhole on the Bluff in Durban has been rescued. Member of the community group Bluff RTL8 has told Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks that attempts to get help overnight were unsuccessful. More news3 min
- eThekwini speaker blames poor coordination for Adams Mission water crisiseThekwini Speaker Thabani Nyawose has blamed poor community coordination for delays in building proper water infrastructure in Adams Mission. He has been speaking to reporter Nhlanhla Mabaso, as investigations continue into the death of Celani Zungu, who was run over by a city water tanker. More news3 min
- Durban cyclists unite to honour Wessel van Dyk after fatal crashCyclists from across Durban are expected to gather for a memorial ride in honour of their late friend Wessel van Dyk this weekend. Van Dyk was riding in a dedicated cycle-safe lane near Moses Mabhida Stadium when he was killed in a car crash on Saturday. The motorist is facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and culpable homicide. More news4 min
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