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ATDF OFFICE BEARER ARRESTED FOR INCITING VIOLENCE

Philani Mzila — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:07:05 +0000

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested the All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3 southbound in Bergville in the early hours of Saturday morning.

According to police reports, they were conducting patrols along the N3 when they noticed that the traffic was moving slowly until it came to a standstill.

Police went to investigate and found that there were about ten (10) people who were stopping trucks.

Realising the presence of the police, the suspects fled into the bushes and abandoned their vehicle, a white Isuzu bakkie with all doors open.

Preliminary investigations uncovered that the bakkie belonged to a prominent ATDF-SA office bearer.

Inside the bakkie, police found an ATDF-SA banner and stones. Whilst at the scene, a suspicious white VW Polo was spotted on the N3 northbound.

Police followed it up and found that it had come to pick up the owner of the abandoned bakkie. The driver of the Polo and his passenger, both identified as truck drivers, were arrested together with the driver of the bakkie they had come to rescue. The bakkie owner could be linked with the stoning of a bus on the N3 Colenso interchange, moments before he was arrested.

The suspects were being processed, and more charges could be added.

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KZN SAPS Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Led A Joint Night Operation Targeting Undocumented Foreign Nationals, Liquor Outlets and Drug Activity in Durban Last Night

MDN tv — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:37:34 +0000

The Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, led a multidisciplinary operation that shut down in the Point area of Durban in KZN on Friday night.

The operation was conducted with officials from the Department of Home Affairs and inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour.

Authorities carried out suspect raids, inspections of liquor outlets, and stop-and-search activities during the enforcement action.

Police said the main focus of the operation was tackling illegal firearms and drugs. The operation also targeted illegal immigrants as part of the coordinated enforcement efforts.

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KwaZulu-Natal farmer Mbongeni Sikhakhane killed in apparent robbery as tributes pour in

MDN tv — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:05:48 +0000

Tributes have poured in for Mbongeni Sikhakhane, a respected KwaZulu-Natal farmer and agricultural leader, who was fatally shot during an apparent armed robbery at his home in Sweetwaters, near Pietermaritzburg.

Sikhakhane, who served as the KwaZulu-Natal chairperson of the African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (AFASA), was widely regarded as a champion of emerging farmers and rural development.

Mbongeni Sikhakhane, the KwaZulu-Natal chair-
person of the African Farmers’ Association of South
Africa (AFASA), pictured on his farm

He was reportedly attacked at his residence on Friday evening and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Political leaders, farming organisations, and community members have described his death as a devastating loss to the agricultural sector.

Sikhakhane was praised for his commitment to empowering small-scale farmers, promoting inclusive growth, and mentoring young people pursuing careers in agriculture.

AFASA and other stakeholders condemned the killing, describing it as a senseless act of violence and calling on law enforcement to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

His death has also reignited concerns about safety in rural communities, particularly among farmers and agricultural workers.

Sikhakhane is remembered as a dedicated leader whose contribution to farming and community development in KwaZulu-Natal is expected to leave a lasting legacy.

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Ramaphosa Calls for Unity at Reconciliation Day 2025 | Keynote Address at Ncome

MDNtv — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:59:08 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at South Africa’s National Commemoration of Reconciliation Day 2025, held at the historic Ncome Museum in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal.

Speaking at a site deeply rooted in South Africa’s divided past, the President reflects on reconciliation, nation-building, social cohesion and the unfinished work of healing historical wounds. The address comes as South Africa continues to grapple with political tension, inequality and questions about unity nearly three decades into democracy.

Reconciliation Day, marked annually on 16 December, remains one of the country’s most symbolic public holidays, aimed at bridging divisions and fostering a shared national identity.

Watch the full keynote address and analysis.

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The Battle For The Soul Of KZN As The MKP Pushes Ahead With Continues With Vote Of No Confidence KZN Premier Thami Ntuli

MDN tv — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:37:15 +0000

The battle lines have been drawn for the soul of the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) between the Inkatha Freedom Party and the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party(MKP).

The MKP want the Premier of KZN Thani Ntuli removed as the leader of the province through the motion of the confidence which will take place on 15 December at the KZN Legislature.

On Monday, during the IFP NEC meeting, the party threw their weight behind Ntuli accusing the MKP of wanting to destabilising the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU).

In a statement released by the IFP on Monday, the party said: “The IFP reaffirms its full confidence in the Premier of KZN Thami Ntuli, ahead of the baseless motion of no confidence brought by the uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP). This motion represents a reckless attempt to destabilise the province at a time when KZN requires focused governance and continuity.

Under Premier Ntuli’s leadership, KwaZulu-Natal has made notable strides, including securing R100 billion in investment—signifying investor confidence in the province’s stability and direction. If the MKP truly believes it has legitimate concerns, it should submit them to the appropriate oversight bodies rather than resorting to political theatrics. Moreover, the MKP must prioritise pressing issues of its own making—especially the safe return of South Africans misled into travelling to Russia to engage in a conflict they neither understood nor consented to,” the statement read.

Responding to the IFP statement, MKP National Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said the party is making a clear call to all members, supporters and progressive forces across the province to unite behind the Vote of No Confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli and the DA-led government.

“This province cannot continue under a coalition whose political DNA is rooted in protecting privilege, preserving elite control and maintaining the economic structures that keep the African majority on the margins of their own land.

“From the beginning, this coalition was never a government of the people, it was a political experiment engineered to stabilise minority interests at the expense of the suffering black working class. Its purpose has been to manage the crisis of poverty, instead of transforming the conditions that produce it. That is why unemployment grows, services collapse and inequality widens while those who claim to govern, busy themselves with defending inherited power,” he said.

Ndhlela said that the Vote of No Confidence is a confrontation between two visions, one that protects the old order and another that seeks to dismantle it so that the resources of Kwa-Zulu Natal serve the people who built this province with their labour and sacrifice.

“We call upon all progressive Members of the Legislature to recognise that neutrality in a moment of injustice is a luxury of the powerful. The people have spoken through their lived experience, through their poverty, through their exclusion. They want a government that understands their struggle, not one that treats their suffering as background noise to elite negotiations.

“The MK Party is prepared to work with any force committed to breaking the hold of neoliberal governance in KwaZulu Natal. We are ready to build a government rooted in the will of the people, accountable to the people and guided by the clear understanding that true political power belongs to those who produce and sustain society, not those who exploit it,” he said.

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DUMA: ANC Branches Must Solve Problems to Rebuild Trust in KZN

MDNtv — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:58:09 +0000

ANC KZN Chairperson Siboniso Duma says the path to rebuilding trust in KwaZulu-Natal lies in strengthening ANC branches so that they can solve local problems proactively. He emphasises a return to the four pillars of the movement, improved community engagement, and lessons from past organising structures that kept the party close to the people.

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83-year-old MK leader Jacob Zuma demonstrates to MK military veterans that he is still fit

MDNtv — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:18:48 +0000

[WATCH] H.E. President Jacob Zuma delivers a powerful address to the uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans during the Combatants Assembly held in Richmond, Moses Mabhida Region, KwaZulu-Natal.

The former President speaks on unity, service, and the ongoing role of liberation veterans in shaping South Africa’s future.

Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal
October 2025

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