Author: Bhekani Zondi

By Wandiswa Mncube Dr. Vuyo Mthethwa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for People and Operations at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), has launched a compelling biography titled Vuka Tshabalala: On Trial. The book chronicles the remarkable life and career of her father, retired KwaZulu-Natal Judge President Vuka Tshabalala, highlighting his struggles in the legal profession during the apartheid era and his influential role in the Clermont community. The book is on his journey as a young black law graduate who came from Clermont, a township near New Germany. It highlights the challenges of being a lawyer as a black man during apartheid,…

By Zanethemba Tembe The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, says the undocumented foreign nationals found in a factory in KwaDukuza during a raid will be deported back to their home countries. The CEO and director of the factory were arrested when law enforcement and the Department of Home Affairs forced their entry into the premises during their Operation Engangeni Ngensangu, Iyafohla. “We promise to give an update on what will happen to the owner of the factory along with her director,” said KwaZulu-Natal police comminister, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. . There were over 50 men who were arrested during the raid. Ntuli…

By Sisanda Mgojo Sex crimes and offences against children should be delayed less in Chatsworth as the Magistrates Court in the area has received new refurbishments. The upgraded facility was launched on Monday, 22 April, by Deputy Minister of Justice, John Jeffery. He was accompanied by Minister of Public Works, Sihle Zikalala. The building has a district court, equality court, sex offences court and children’s court. Prior to this, residents of the area had to travel to the Durban city centre for these services. “The Sexual Offences Court is important. With the unabated increase of sexual violence in the country,…