KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa faces fresh outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal province Anadolu Agency17:28South African Politics Africa South Africa

South Africa: Urgent action required to curb FMD outbreak AllAfrica09:39South African Politics Africa South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal’s crime rates surge post-Covid IOL15:11IPID Africa South Africa

Police Minister says he's in dark about ongoing IPID probe into KZN's Mkhwanazi Eyewitness News15:13IPID Africa South Africa

MK Party eyes 2026 local government election gains following by-election wins in KZN and Western Cape IOL10:39KZN Africa

Political week ahead: All eyes on KZN as MK guns for more council seats Financial Mail16:49KZN Africa

Snow alert prompts Easter weekend travel warnings in KZN The South African18:42Severe Weather Events Africa South Africa

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on high alert for heavy rain, snow - South African news briefs - April 16, 2025 AllAfrica06:51Severe Weather Events Africa South Africa

Murder, extortion suspect ‘Mjinja’ from KZN arrested in Midrand Times LIVE07:10South African Crime Africa South Africa

Following arrest of KZN’s most wanted suspect, communities urged to register cases against him Eyewitness News07:01South African Crime Africa South Africa

KZN Cogta MEC Buthelezi condemns assassination of traditional leader IOL15:26KZN Africa

KZN municipalities to receive over R300 million for water provision Eyewitness News14:33KZN Africa

6 killed in separate accidents in KZN during the Easter weekend Eyewitness News05:30KZN Africa South Africa

KZN Transport MEC wants harsh sentences for motorists arrested for drinking and driving Eyewitness News09:02KZN Africa South Africa

Cesa calls for resilient infrastructure approach in KZN amid flood challenges Engineering News15:37South Africa Floods Africa Severe Weather Events

Ingonyama Trust's landmark deal to improve mobile connectivity in rural areas of KZN IOL11:32South Africa Floods Africa Severe Weather Events

KZN schools asked to consider pupil and staff safety amid heavy rain Times LIVE10:55KZN Severe Weather Events Africa

KZN disaster management teams remain on high alert as heavy rain pummels province Eyewitness News09:13KZN Severe Weather Events Africa

Man arrested for allegedly faking own kidnapping to extort R3 million from father in KZN IOL11:47KZN Hostages and Kidnappings Africa

KZN man in court after allegedly faking own kidnapping for ransom The South African10:57KZN Hostages and Kidnappings Africa

Latest News

In the last 2 hours

Investigation launched into teacher's alleged sexual misconduct at Pitlochry Primary School IOL13:34

KZN cops net more suspects linked to murders of more than 20 people Eyewitness News12:58

In the last 4 hours

Police on 2025 Easter weekend operations South African Government11:43

Earlier today

6 killed in separate accidents in KZN during the Easter weekend Eyewitness News05:30

Yesterday

Kzn ANC task team faces internal conflict over regional task team plan IOL13:24 21-Apr-25

MK Party's Dirks calls for Kzn legislature to meet with national Treasury over Ithala Bank crisis IOL10:51 21-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

KZN Transport MEC wants harsh sentences for motorists arrested for drinking and driving Eyewitness News09:02 20-Apr-25

Ntuli calls on communities to take stand against GBV, femicide in KZN Eyewitness News08:56 19-Apr-25

Pedestrian killed by vehicle while trying to cross N3 in Kzn Times LIVE14:34 18-Apr-25

South Africa faces fresh outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal province Anadolu Agency17:28 17-Apr-25

Two nabbed as anti-crime software used at Kzn Easter safety roadblock Times LIVE15:58 17-Apr-25

Steenhuisen ups ante on biosecurity, demands action to curb spread of foot-and-mouth disease Daily Maverick11:45 17-Apr-25

MK Party eyes 2026 local government election gains following by-election wins in Kzn and Western Cape IOL10:39 17-Apr-25

Where does it snow in KwaZulu-Natal? The South African09:58 17-Apr-25

Minister John Steenhuisen on foot-and-mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal South African Government09:57 17-Apr-25

South Africa: Urgent Action Required to Curb Fmd Outbreak AllAfrica09:39 17-Apr-25

Woman dies, three others swim to safety as taxi is washed away while crossing Kzn river Times LIVE08:39 17-Apr-25

Wet and cool climate conditions expected for SA over Easter weekend Daily Maverick21:31 16-Apr-25

Battling climate change: How smallholder farmers in KwaZulu-Natal are adapting to survive Daily Maverick20:19 16-Apr-25

Snow alert prompts Easter weekend travel warnings in Kzn The South African18:42 16-Apr-25

More must be done to fight foot and mouth disease in Kzn: Steenhuisen Times LIVE18:33 16-Apr-25

Kzn Cogta MEC Buthelezi condemns assassination of traditional leader IOL15:26 16-Apr-25

ANC in Kzn became too comfortable in power, says convener Jeff Radebe Times LIVE15:13 16-Apr-25

Teenager Bayanda Thabede excites AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane ahead of Kzn derby IOL15:09 16-Apr-25

Call for urgent action on Ezemvelo Kzn Wildlife ranger vacancies IOL14:58 16-Apr-25

Weather Alert: Kzn residents warned of possible snowfall The South African13:57 16-Apr-25

Treasury's support helps KwaZulu-Natal Education Department address R443 million debt crisis IOL13:57 16-Apr-25

'Uncle Lee' handed four life sentences for raping four young boys in Kzn IOL13:50 16-Apr-25

Mabuyakhulu says GNU budget impasse will not affect Kzn coalition Times LIVE13:31 16-Apr-25

Cogta condemns killing of Kzn induna Times LIVE13:00 16-Apr-25

Kzn schools asked to consider pupil and staff safety amid heavy rain Times LIVE10:55 16-Apr-25

Easter festivals in Joburg, KZN in the spotlight Rugby 36510:26 16-Apr-25

KZN disaster management teams remain on high alert as heavy rain pummels province Eyewitness News09:13 16-Apr-25

Update: Woman who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom of R3,000 returns home IOL09:05 16-Apr-25

R3,000 ransom demanded for woman kidnapped in KwaZulu-Natal IOL08:54 16-Apr-25

KZN, EC residents urged to brace for incoming cold front Eyewitness News07:41 16-Apr-25

Murder, extortion suspect ‘Mjinja’ from Kzn arrested in Midrand Times LIVE07:10 16-Apr-25

Following arrest of KZN’s most wanted suspect, communities urged to register cases against him Eyewitness News07:01 16-Apr-25

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Heavy Rain, Snow - South African News Briefs - April 16, 2025 AllAfrica06:51 16-Apr-25

Kzn MEC's teams on standby for snow and heavy rainfall Times LIVE22:10 15-Apr-25

KwaZulu-Natal's most wanted murderer and extortionist arrested in Midrand IOL18:15 15-Apr-25

Cops net KZN's most wanted suspect in Gauteng Eyewitness News16:55 15-Apr-25

eThekwini Municipality prepares for storms as flood recovery continues IOL16:53 15-Apr-25

More people are dying at the hands of criminals says Kzn's top cop IOL16:33 15-Apr-25

KwaZulu-Natal’s crime rates surge post-Covid IOL15:11 15-Apr-25

SA Weather Service sounds alarm of cold front, chance of snow in KZN Eyewitness News15:04 15-Apr-25

KZN municipalities to receive over R300 million for water provision Eyewitness News14:33 15-Apr-25

ANC vows to investigate eThekwini officials over Anant Singh's R7. 5 billion film studio delays IOL13:55 15-Apr-25

Man arrested for allegedly faking own kidnapping to extort R3 million from father in Kzn IOL11:47 15-Apr-25

Ingonyama Trust's landmark deal to improve mobile connectivity in rural areas of Kzn IOL11:32 15-Apr-25

Kzn man in court after allegedly faking own kidnapping for ransom The South African10:57 15-Apr-25

ANC praises new KZN leadership for hitting the ground running Eyewitness News08:32 15-Apr-25

Kzn man who ‘faked own kidnap to get money from dad’ behind bars Times LIVE07:04 15-Apr-25

KZN COGTA Dept urges residents to heed level 4 alert for inclement weather Eyewitness News06:45 15-Apr-25

In the last month

Kzn top cop says criminals are at war with citizens Times LIVE21:23 14-Apr-25

Kzn braces for level 4 weather warning: Heavy rains expected on Tuesday IOL20:09 14-Apr-25

Kzn police prepare for Easter holiday influx IOL17:15 14-Apr-25

SAWS cautions KZN residents about heavy rains from Tuesday Eyewitness News14:38 14-Apr-25

Smallholder farmers in KwaZulu-Natal receive vital boost through new Jozini programme IOL07:10 14-Apr-25

Court to hear new arguments about deaths of Albert Luthuli, Griffiths Mxenge Eyewitness News06:29 14-Apr-25

Rhino poaching numbers drop, but KZN still a hotspot Wheels2418:48 13-Apr-25

POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD: All eyes on KZN as MK guns for more council seats Financial Mail16:49 13-Apr-25

Arrests made for possession of stolen Eskom electrical items IOL13:09 13-Apr-25

Chinese government comes to aid of some KZN residents battered by floods Eyewitness News11:04 12-Apr-25

KZN DA says handing provincial government to MK Party and EFF is not an option Eyewitness News09:51 12-Apr-25

KZN DA not planning to leave provincial coalition govt Eyewitness News07:59 12-Apr-25

Da Kzn worried about provincial government being a casualty of GNU's possible demise IOL15:42 11-Apr-25

KZN DA commits itself to coalition governance in the province Eyewitness News15:30 11-Apr-25

Police Minister says he's in dark about ongoing IPID probe into KZN's Mkhwanazi Eyewitness News15:13 11-Apr-25

Mchunu 'not formally briefed' on Ipid's decision to drop probe into Kzn police commissioner Times LIVE14:26 11-Apr-25

DA KZN 'concerned' about potential implications of GNU fallout Eyewitness News13:48 11-Apr-25

'Tackling poverty and inequality, not egos, should be our focus,' says Da Kzn leader Francois Rodgers Times LIVE13:34 11-Apr-25

Zuma at 83: Mkp hosts national celebrations to 'rectify the narrative' IOL13:19 11-Apr-25

March in support of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi cancelled after Ipid said to withdraw investigation letter Times LIVE13:05 11-Apr-25

IPID says investigation into KZN top cop Mkhwanazi continues Eyewitness News13:00 11-Apr-25

KwaZulu-Natal Education on appointment of 1530 level 1 educators to critical vacant posts South African Government11:08 11-Apr-25

Nehawu misled on austerity measures claims, says Kzn finance MEC Times LIVE16:03 10-Apr-25

Cesa calls for resilient infrastructure approach in KZN amid flood challenges Engineering News15:37 10-Apr-25

ANC in Kzn brings Jozini to a standstill as members call for mayor's head Times LIVE14:52 10-Apr-25

Pics: Wanted Kzn suspect now sought for double murder in Pinetown IOL12:21 10-Apr-25

Tragic discovery: Body of missing KwaZulu-Natal woman found, suspected killer arrested IOL10:29 10-Apr-25

KZN suspends two officials over failed R151m water project Business Day18:29 9-Apr-25

Kzn Transport Department expects R2,3 billion from motor vehicle licence renewals IOL16:04 9-Apr-25

Missing 7-year-old's drowning death prompts Childline Kzn safety warnings IOL15:34 9-Apr-25

KZN police investigate murder case linked to killing of presidential bodyguard Eyewitness News15:10 9-Apr-25

Off-duty police officer shot dead during KwaZulu-Natal robbery IOL14:14 9-Apr-25

Cogta suspends two officials over failed R151m Kzn water project Times LIVE14:12 9-Apr-25

The Royal AM saga could come with huge implications for both ends of the Premiership table IOL12:49 9-Apr-25

Killing of presidential bodyguard in KZN points to onslaught on officers: Parly police committee Eyewitness News09:45 9-Apr-25

Kzn Police Commissioner cleared? Mkhwanazi claims the letter of complaint to Ipid has been withdrawn IOL08:15 9-Apr-25

4 suspects killed in shootout with KZN police wanted for murder - SAPS Eyewitness News07:42 9-Apr-25

Suspects killed in shootout with Kzn cops wanted for multiple murders in Inanda IOL06:22 9-Apr-25

Kzn road maintenance in shambles because contractors don't meet standards Times LIVE03:31 9-Apr-25

Multiple fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal shootout between police and suspects IOL22:40 8-Apr-25

Update: Four suspects shot dead during confrontation with Durban police IOL19:07 8-Apr-25

Just In: Multiple fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal shootout between police and suspects IOL18:37 8-Apr-25

Just In: Multiple fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal shootout between police and suspect IOL18:17 8-Apr-25

"We dominated Division Two," says Kzn Inland Chief Executive Jason Sathiaseelan IOL14:49 8-Apr-25

Amid GNU crisis, Kzn ANC pledges continued partnership with Da in provincial government IOL14:27 8-Apr-25

ANC in Kzn calls for accountability from municipalities over unspent grants IOL14:07 8-Apr-25

Is Minister Majodina failing Kzn? Da demands urgent action on water crisis IOL13:36 8-Apr-25

One person dead after boat capsizes on Kzn south coast Times LIVE08:18 8-Apr-25

Six suspects nabbed with R1. 5 million worth of Eskom property in Kzn IOL18:13 7-Apr-25

Body of missing seven-year-old boy found in the river in Kzn IOL17:21 7-Apr-25

Kzn man accused of stabbing grandmother in the neck allegedly killed by angry mob Times LIVE16:20 7-Apr-25

Inkatha Freedom Party urges DA to maintain KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity IOL15:10 7-Apr-25

Knight relegated, KZN Inland promoted ahead of the 2025-26 SA domestic season ESPNcricinfo12:55 7-Apr-25

Kzn grandmother allegedly stabbed by grandson over drug money The South African11:32 7-Apr-25

Tackling teenage pregnancy in Kzn: discussions on use of Implanon contraceptive at schools IOL10:22 7-Apr-25

Investor confidence rises on KZN south coast as Renishaw Hills phase 7 launches Financial Mail17:52 6-Apr-25

KwaZulu-Natal Premier calls for action against gender-based violence IOL15:01 6-Apr-25

Royal Am’s potential exit a setback for Kzn title aspirations, says Golden Arrows' Manqoba Mngqithi IOL13:40 6-Apr-25

Kzn Premier Calls for Election-Level Effort in Combating Gender-Based Violence iafrica.com11:36 6-Apr-25

KZN's Ntuli urges parties to channel election energy similarly in fight against GBV Eyewitness News09:54 6-Apr-25

KZN premier urges political leaders put more energy into fight against GBV Eyewitness News18:16 5-Apr-25

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Latest news on KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), providing comprehensive coverage of South Africa's eastern province, including Durban, Pietermaritzburg, tourism, Zulu culture and local government.

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa's second-most populous province with over 11.5 million inhabitants, is a vibrant region stretching along the Indian Ocean coastline. Home to the bustling port city of Durban, the provincial capital Pietermaritzburg, and the historic Zulu Kingdom, KZN plays a crucial role in South Africa's economy and cultural landscape.

The province faces ongoing challenges in infrastructure development, particularly in rural areas, while working to strengthen its position as a major tourism and industrial hub. The Port of Durban, Africa's busiest container terminal, continues its expansion projects to enhance capacity and efficiency. The provincial government, led by the African National Congress (ANC), focuses on economic growth initiatives and service delivery improvement across its 11 districts.

KwaZulu-Natal's rich cultural heritage comes alive through traditional Zulu ceremonies, including the annual Reed Dance at the royal palace in Nongoma, and vibrant arts festivals in Durban. The province's diverse attractions range from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park to the pristine beaches of the North and South Coast, drawing visitors from around the world. Local communities benefit from growing tourism initiatives in areas like the Valley of a Thousand Hills and the Midlands Meander.

The region's history is deeply intertwined with the Zulu Kingdom, established by King Shaka in the early 19th century, and the subsequent British colonial period. These historical influences are evident in the province's unique blend of traditional and modern governance systems, where the Zulu monarchy continues to play a significant cultural role alongside democratic institutions.

Our NewsNow feed brings you the latest developments from KwaZulu-Natal, covering everything from political developments and economic initiatives to cultural celebrations and tourism opportunities. Stay informed about this dynamic province through our comprehensive coverage, drawing from trusted local and national news sources to provide accurate, timely updates on all aspects of KZN life.

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