Stories from Durban · South Africa

A burst water main in Durbanville, South Africa, has been resolved. Water had been streaming down both sides of Suikerbos Weg, and motorists were advised to exercise caution during repairs.

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhaysen announced that all foot and mouth disease restrictions in KwaZulu-Natal have been lifted. Steenhaysen provided the update during a briefing to the media and parliament.

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have recovered a number of illegal firearms. The recovery follows a deadly shootout in the region.

Disaster management teams in parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been placed on high alert following an escalated weather warning. The weather service expects a cold front to bring heavy rainfall and damaging winds to the region.

Residents in Durban have called for more visible policing and government assistance for community patrollers. The demand follows an incident where a person was shot dead and five police officers were shot.

KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating four counts of murder following a shooting incident in Mbambai, Inanda, north of Durban. Community patrollers encountered three men suspected of robbery, leading to an altercation and an exchange of gunfire.

Four people have died in a shootout in KwaZulu-Natal.

Various anti-migration movements have organized demonstrations in Durban. The source noted that two deaths have occurred in relation to these developments.

The Comrades Marathon Association confirmed the 2026 uprun distance will be 85.7 kilometres. The race is scheduled for 14 June 2026. Organisers stated this is the shortest uprun distance in recent years. The reduced distance includes adjustments along key sections of the course.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health reported that over 28,000 girls aged 15 to 19 became pregnant during the previous financial year. The source noted that these figures are part of ongoing discussions regarding health and social issues in the region.