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Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, Minister Dean Macpherson, Judge Thomas Ncube, Deputy Minister Dr Shela Boshielo, Judge Martin Chithi, and Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Photo: Wendy Sithole The KZN Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Mayville is hailed as the solution to mitigating challenges in criminal investigations.

Osborne Gumede and his coach, Terr Kinloch. Photo: Supplied AS the Para Surfing Championship looms this weekend, one knee surfer is excited to represent KZN and his hometown. Osborne Gumede is no stranger to the waves, as he will compete in the tournament again following his impressive participation last year. “Last year was a life-changing experience for me. During the competition, I finished in fifth place in the first round, and although I felt discouraged, I did not give up.

Children awaiting their life-changing cleft surgeries at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Photo: Wendy Sithole WARD B1 West at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital was abuzz with children and their mothers. The group of 12 children are currently undergoing cleft lip and cleft palate reconstructive surgeries. The initiative is in its second leg at the hospital, hosted by Smile Foundation in partnership with Adcock Ingram.

Members of the March-And-March on a cleanup campaign on Bertha Mkhize Street. Photo: Wendy Sithole THE once-pristine Bertha Mkhize Street (Victoria Street) is labelled as one of the filthiest streets in the CBD, with a majority of foreign-owned shops and street vendors. This motivated the anti-illegal immigrants group March-And-March to intervene. Some shop owners and vendors were seen locking up and packing up as the movement approached.

Hanna Chengiah and Misa van Niekerk spread their wings across the continent. Photo: Supplied TWO Grade Nine learners from Eden College Durban, Hanna Chengiah and Misa van Niekerk, delivered outstanding performances with their teams at a recent gymnastics competition in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

Jemiah Hough hopes her dream of a skate park in Glenwood would be beneficial for the community. Photo: Supplied Young Jemiah Hough reckons the construction of a skate park in Glenwood would be a game changer. She pleads for support by signing a petition, with no monetary contribution involved. The more the signatures, the closer her dream, she says. “I am a determined, young woman, trying to make a dream possible for many of my friends and the community.

MEC Duma doing a car inspection at uMdloti. Image: Department of Transport The KZN Department of Transport has released a dramatic recording it says reveals one of the province’s biggest driver’s licence fraud syndicates. The recording, shared in isiZulu on the department’s Facebook page under Operation Nenzani LaEzweni, captures a conversation between a learner and a syndicate member.

Cunard ambassador in SA, Minki van der Westhuizen. Photo: Supplied CUNARD’S Queen Mary 2 is celebrating  a double milestone this year, with a stop in Durban on Friday, April 9, and Cape Town on April 12. She is reportedly the only true ocean liner in active service today, with crossings between Europe and North America.

The church auditorium was engulfed in a raging inferno, leaving ashes and anguish. Photo: Peter John Hatting WHAT was supposed to be a momentous day, the morning of Good Friday, turned into a tragedy for the St John the Divine Anglican Church on Clark Road, Glenwood. The 104-year-old landmark suffered what is believed to be an act of arson. SAPS provincial spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed the incident.

Bradley Hlubi, chairperson of the Musgrave-Essenwood UIP Steering Committee. Photo: Supplied / Canva OVER the past few weeks, the Musgrave-Essenwood UIP Steering Committee continued to make steady progress toward the formal establishment of the UIP. The committee chairperson, Bradley Hlubi, provided a brief update on the status quo and the steps ahead. “We have continued engaging with residents and property owners across the precinct to build the required support for the UIP.