KwaZulu-Natal

In the last 4 hours

Why suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu handed over his devices to police IOL09:16

In the last 6 hours

Three former KZN nurses probed for alleged insurance policy fraud linked to patient Eyewitness News08:18

Yesterday

KwaZulu-Natal Education on swift arrest of suspects behind Mpolweni Secondary School arson and vandalism South African Government08:32 6-Nov-25

MEC Sipho Hlomuka condemns burning and vandalism of school property at Mpolweni Secondary School South African Government08:32 6-Nov-25

East Coast Radio partners with Oliver Agency South Africa to elevate creative and strategy bizcommunity.com07:40 6-Nov-25

South Africa: 'The Floods Took Everything' - Survivors Share the Lingering Trauma of KwaZulu-Natal's Disasters AllAfrica05:00 6-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Essential resolutions from the Foot and Mouth Disease Indaba in Durban IOL15:36 5-Nov-25

KZN govt launches climate change citizen education drive Eyewitness News15:30 5-Nov-25

Kzn seeks expertise from India to fortify infrastructure against climate change IOL15:08 5-Nov-25

KZN Education MEC condemns burning of classrooms at Empolweni Secondary School Eyewitness News13:47 5-Nov-25

Kzn education MEC slams ‘criminal and cowardly’ arson and vandalism attack at school Times LIVE10:10 5-Nov-25

Matric exams not compromised after destruction of school: KZN Edu Dept Eyewitness News09:13 5-Nov-25

Public Works and Infrastructure on successful visit to His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini South African Government08:44 5-Nov-25

Official implicated in corruption appointed head of KZN social development Ground Up03:51 5-Nov-25

Public works tightens screws on ‘errant’ contractor who pocketed millions from stalled hospital project Times LIVE02:42 5-Nov-25

Sacp Kzn secretary says news of disbandment came as a shock Times LIVE20:05 4-Nov-25

Premier Ntuli discusses crime prevention strategies for KwaZulu-Natal IOL15:10 4-Nov-25

Khumalo: Political killings task team model should be adopted nationwide Mail & Guardian Online11:19 4-Nov-25

South Africa: Three Mental Health Breakdowns. One Rural Clinic. And A Lesson In Ubuntu In A Time Of Scarce Resources AllAfrica09:09 4-Nov-25

Public works enlists Zulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini and amakhosi in fight against construction mafia Times LIVE08:52 4-Nov-25

South Africa opens first state-run shopping mall The South African06:04 4-Nov-25

Public Works ropes in KZN traditional leaders to crack down on construction mafias Eyewitness News05:00 4-Nov-25

Kzn communities under siege from cross-border crime Times LIVE02:36 4-Nov-25

No crisis in KZN unity government, says IFP, despite coalition partner friction News2417:49 3-Nov-25

Rain to hit parts of Sa, Kzn faces uncomfortable conditions The South African16:50 3-Nov-25

Tuesday’s weather: Isolated thunderstorms across SA, with uncomfortable conditions in KZN News2416:38 3-Nov-25

DPWI eyes partnership with King Misuzulu to fight 'construction mafia' in KZN Eyewitness News15:55 3-Nov-25

ANC and Ifp rift in Kzn grows as Umvoti mayor removed IOL14:32 3-Nov-25

KZN DA says GPU working well but coalition facing challenges and obstacles Eyewitness News13:37 3-Nov-25

Blue Flags to fly high at Kzn beaches this 2025/26 beach season The South African12:22 3-Nov-25

No crisis in eThekwini dialysis services, says Kzn Health Department IOL11:58 3-Nov-25

Three mental health breakdowns. One rural clinic. And a lesson in ubuntu News2410:32 3-Nov-25

Two wanted suspects shot dead by KZN police in Umlazi Eyewitness News09:58 3-Nov-25

Fog to hit KwaZulu-Natal on Monday morning The South African20:58 2-Nov-25

Foot and Mouth Disease a financial disaster for Kzn livestock farmers IOL14:24 2-Nov-25

NFP issues ultimatum: Recall KZN Premier, fire ANC MECs or face coalition exit Eyewitness News07:35 2-Nov-25

KZN coalition crisis: GPU partners to meet next week as NFP demands leader recalls Eyewitness News06:33 2-Nov-25

KwaZulu-Natal GPU clash: NFP leader calls coalition ‘abusive’ amid leadership rift News2414:33 1-Nov-25

Public works minister Dean Macpherson and Zulu king to meet over Kzn infrastructure, job creation Times LIVE10:33 1-Nov-25

13 motorists arrested for drunk driving in Kzn roadblock Times LIVE10:03 1-Nov-25

uMhlathuze secures R20 billion in investment projects for economic growth IOL09:12 1-Nov-25

Saturday’s weather: Rain across SA, with severe thunderstorms and hail in some provinces News2416:40 31-Oct-25

Checkers opens its largest fully certified halaal store in Westville IOL15:10 31-Oct-25

' He must bring it on' - Mkhwanazi on Fadiel Adams' perjury charges IOL11:17 31-Oct-25

King Misuzulu set to wed third wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, next Sunday Times LIVE09:29 31-Oct-25

KZN police say tackling stock theft features in plan to curb crime in province Eyewitness News09:05 31-Oct-25

KZN police warn matriculants to ensure pens down parties don’t break the law Eyewitness News08:14 31-Oct-25

Kzn in political limbo as speaker takes her time to review proposed motion against premier Times LIVE02:40 31-Oct-25

In the last month

Pretoria Girls’ racism drama in court; KZN crash kills 8: Today’s top 7 in 7 minutes News2416:35 30-Oct-25

32-year-old lawyer gets criminal record after being caught driving 222km/h on N2 Times LIVE15:18 30-Oct-25

Illegal livestock movement hinders efforts to fight foot and mouth disease in Kzn IOL15:16 30-Oct-25

KZN's borders will be heavily guarded over festive season, warns Mkhwanazi Eyewitness News14:16 30-Oct-25

KZN Safer Festive Season: Cops ready to retaliate in face of non-cooperation Eyewitness News12:23 30-Oct-25

Apartheid police beat Chief Albert Luthuli to death, rules KZN High Court Eyewitness News11:03 30-Oct-25

KwaZulu-Natal Premier promises funds for special schools Ground Up10:47 30-Oct-25

Minister Gayton McKenzie: G20 Ministerial Declaration South African Government09:07 30-Oct-25

8 people killed in collision involving truck, taxi on N3's Van Reenen's Pass Eyewitness News07:18 30-Oct-25

Judgment expected in reopened inquest into Albert Luthuli’s death Eyewitness News06:06 30-Oct-25

Minibus taxi, truck crash on N3 in KZN leaves 8 people dead News2405:52 30-Oct-25

Pirates Draw Richards Bay in Carling Knockout Semis Orlando Pirates - Official Site22:22 29-Oct-25

Thursday’s weather: Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms in most parts; hot in Western Cape News2416:48 29-Oct-25

Kzn special schools still closed as Premier commits to resolving issues IOL15:49 29-Oct-25

KZN govt launches masterplan to curb alarming number of teen pregnancies Eyewitness News08:42 29-Oct-25

KZN communities warned to brace for severe rain & thunderstorms Eyewitness News07:00 29-Oct-25

Audit reveals ‘culture of no accountability’ at Kzn transport department Times LIVE02:49 29-Oct-25

Surviving floods: Why mental health services can’t be an afterthought Bhekisisa02:35 29-Oct-25

KwaZulu-Natal on high alert as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast Times LIVE19:01 28-Oct-25

Zimbabwean drivers arrested in KZN Bulawayo24News18:22 28-Oct-25

New Kzn Santaco leaders and transport MEC vow to get public transport on track Times LIVE17:33 28-Oct-25

Wednesday’s weather: Heavy downpours, thunderstorms in most provinces; hot, humid in KZN News2416:41 28-Oct-25

26,000 Kzn girls impregnated in eight months, says premier Thami Ntuli Times LIVE14:20 28-Oct-25

KwaZulu-Natal' s traffic fines management system faces scrutiny over 554,000 cancellations IOL13:30 28-Oct-25

South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Surpasses R100 Billion Investment Milestone AllAfrica10:54 28-Oct-25

Madlanga Commission hearing testimony from ballistics analyst who was part of KZN PKTT Eyewitness News08:34 28-Oct-25

MEC Mntomuhle Khawula: G20 Culture Ministers Meeting South African Government08:03 28-Oct-25

Heavy rainfall predicted for KwaZulu-Natal The South African07:55 28-Oct-25

KZN organisations vow to ensure justice for twins who fell down Durban lift shaft Eyewitness News07:03 28-Oct-25

Despite NFP expressing dissatisfaction with GPU in KZN, MEC Shinga says coalition govt doing well Eyewitness News05:41 28-Oct-25

Tensions rise in Kzn as GPU is on the brink of collapse Times LIVE02:38 28-Oct-25

Tuesday’s weather: Damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and hail in 6 provinces News2416:45 27-Oct-25

KwaZulu-Natal police deny missing statement in Durban twin shaft tragedy docket Eyewitness News15:56 27-Oct-25

No Shocking Governance Failures at University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Higher Education… African Press Organization14:42 27-Oct-25

Family still seeking answers after student’s fatal fall from HOMii building two years ago Times LIVE12:39 27-Oct-25

SA innovators unveil 'world’s first' sugarcane energy drink bizcommunity.com09:19 27-Oct-25

Minister Gayton McKenzie hosts 4th G20 Culture Working Group Meeting, Zimbali in KwaZulu-Natal, 27 to 29 Oct South African Government06:48 27-Oct-25

MK Party attempts to dethrone GPU in KZN keeps coalition in check: DA’s Rodgers Eyewitness News06:14 27-Oct-25

NFP endorses MK Party to run KZN government Eyewitness News05:03 27-Oct-25

Kzn' s Government of Provincial Unity faces its first real test as Nfp threatens to leave IOL04:44 27-Oct-25

Internal dissent grows as ANC Kzn prepares for conference Times LIVE02:39 27-Oct-25

Mkp still has Kzn Premier in its sights as no confidence discussions ongoing IOL11:35 26-Oct-25

National Freedom Party says it has lost faith in Kzn Premier Thami Ntuli ahead of no confidence vote IOL11:04 26-Oct-25

Nfp accuses Kzn Premier Thami Ntuli of wasteful spending, withdraws confidence in GPU IOL10:03 26-Oct-25

NFP KZN withdraws support for GPU citing lack of 'meaningful reviews' Eyewitness News09:54 26-Oct-25

Two arrested in Kzn for possession of suspected stolen livestock Times LIVE08:10 26-Oct-25

Chilly and wet weather expected in KwaZulu-Natal The South African04:08 26-Oct-25

Kzn traditional healer gunned down at home Times LIVE12:19 25-Oct-25

Kzn unlocks 10,000+ idle public properties to boost rural economic growth IOL12:12 25-Oct-25

‘It would be nice to see Mkhwanazi and speak’: Cele after Kzn top cop withdraws allegation against him Times LIVE11:33 25-Oct-25

PKTT secures conviction in murder of former KZN Legislature member Zibuse Mlaba Eyewitness News17:07 24-Oct-25

Police chase escaped lion back into northern Kzn game reserve Times LIVE15:16 24-Oct-25

KZN govt says it would recommend second term for provincial top cop Mkhwanazi Eyewitness News08:03 24-Oct-25

Employment and Labour hosts Key Exhibition in KwaZulu-Natal during Disability Rights Awareness Month, 6 Nov South African Government06:31 24-Oct-25

Kzn denies baby died after falling on to floor during birth at Addington Hospital Times LIVE20:07 23-Oct-25

KZN Premier calls for crackdown on illegal goods manufacturers after Durban raid Eyewitness News17:07 23-Oct-25

Four arrested for alleged Eskom infrastructure theft in KZN News2416:37 23-Oct-25

Murder accused trashes Kzn courtroom with hammer and sharp object Times LIVE15:33 23-Oct-25

Kzn Premier praises police commissioner Mkhwanazi at investment conference IOL15:00 23-Oct-25

Kzn Legislature addresses challenges faced by minibus taxi owners IOL13:18 23-Oct-25

Special schools in KwaZulu-Natal to stay closed Ground Up05:08 23-Oct-25

New controversy over appointment at beleaguered Kzn municipality Times LIVE03:50 23-Oct-25

Thursday’s weather: Hot and humid conditions in Eastern Cape, KZN; fine and warm elsewhere News2417:41 22-Oct-25

Kzn Education Department announces funding for special schools, 38 closed since the term started IOL16:15 22-Oct-25

Kzn state hospitals performed only 200 vasectomies in past decade: Motsoaledi Times LIVE16:14 22-Oct-25

Bheki Cele's testimony: MPs expect revelations on the Political Killings Task Team IOL15:56 22-Oct-25

No disruptions reported as Kzn starts 2025 NSC examinations IOL13:43 22-Oct-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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