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A ten-year-old boy tragically lost his life at a beach in Durban North this weekend. His mother recounts her experience at the beach.
After the flooding in Durban had exacerbated the E.coli levels at beaches, many of them are yet to recover from the damage.
As the leadership of the city, we want to inform the public that most of our beaches are open and safe for swimming.
On arrival on scene, a five and nine-year-old female were found in a state of cardiac arrest.
The US Treasury department said this is an attempt to crackdown on the emergence of Africa as a key site for ISIS renewal.
The city acted on the advice of experts who said water levels had improved and were suitable for recreational activities.
The municipality warned residents that areas in the northern, western and southern regions of the city would be without power.
The police officer was released on R3000 bail to allow for further investigation.
An employee was allegedly injured after being caught in the crossfire outside court.
Water activities such as surfing, swimming, fishing, bathing and canoeing are prohibited
Dr Mzukwa drove himself to hospital while bleeding from stab wounds
A warrant of arrest has been issued for 28-year-old Bongani Sanele Mlambo
The 41-year-old e-hailing driver faces charges of perjury and defeating the ends of justice
A 22-year-old woman was arrested for falsely accusing her ex-boyfriend of rape
