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Durban

March 2, 2026

One dead, five missing as Nigerian tugboat sinks off South African coast 

The vessel, which had travelled to South Africa for repairs, was said to be heading back to Lagos with 18 persons onboard.

Nigerian tugboat
November 10, 2025

Zuma’s daughter pleads not guilty over deadly South African riots

Prosecutors allege Ms Zuma-Sambudla incited others to commit acts of violence through posts on social media.

May 9, 2023

South Africa received 5.8 million tourists in 2022: Minister

“This represents an overall inbound increase of 152.6 per cent for South Africa compared to January to December 2021.

Boulders Beach, Cape Town
February 11, 2023

South African hip hop artist AKA shot dead

Police authorities in Durban confirmed the 35-year-old’s killing.

AKA
April 18, 2022

South Africa Floods: 10,000 soldiers deployed as death toll rises to 443

Heavy rains and floods is said to have damaged more than 550 schools, 60 health care facilities, and rendering over 40,000 people homeless.

South Africa Floods
April 13, 2022

South Africa: 60 killed in devastating floods

Durban’s port has been affected by the flood as terminals cannot be accessed.

SA floods [Photo Credit: BBC]
November 22, 2021

IATF 2021 closes with $36 billion recorded deals

The Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF 2021) came to an end on Sunday in Durban, South Africa, recording $36 billion deals during the week-long event.

Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF 2021)
July 23, 2021

South African waters polluted during riots, environmental activist warns

“Pesticides and other chemicals blending in the water could form a dangerous mix.”

Contaminated water