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@ZANewsFlash
"WATCH: A teacher at Dr Joseph Shabalala High School in Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal wasrecorded slapping learners. The teacher Xolani Makhanya is also a SADTU leader in the area - The News Box"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-09-02T08:25Z 128.8K followers, 2.3M engagements
"WATCH: Ngizwe Mchunu has caused an uproar on social media after he posted a video bashing the gays and lesbians community. He said men dating other men are the cause of the many problems in the country and Somizi Mhlongo must leave the country with "his nation." Unfazed he added that they will now openly discriminate gays and lesbians - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-09-30T15:25Z 128.8K followers, 311.2K engagements
"Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan fears for his life after receiving threats following what he describes as KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazis incitement of violence against him"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-12T14:40Z 128.8K followers, 29K engagements
"ICYMI: The story of the killing of Sifiso Nkabinde of Richmond in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands - Courtesy of AP"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T05:21Z 128.8K followers, 6943 engagements
"NEWS: A Malawian national has been electrocuted to death while allegedly trying to illegally connect power to his shack at Blackburn shanty town in Durban. According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) the incident happened today around 2pm - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T14:59Z 128.8K followers, 107.7K engagements
"Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi has told Parliament that the Soweto Marathon Trust (SMT) remains the lawful owner of the prestigious Soweto Marathon following years of infighting and legal wrangling over the races control"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T19:54Z 128.8K followers, 1596 engagements
"The witness who is a police detective told the commission that certain crucial information was omitted from the Swart murder case ballistic report"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T08:24Z 128.8K followers, XXX engagements
"ADVERT: Your Last Opportunity To Study For Higher Certificate in Nursing in Eshowe and Stanger The South African Nursing Council only allows a certain number of students to be enrolled and we only have one intake in a year (January) if you miss the 2026 academic year you will have to take a gap year and wait for 2027 academic year. The Stanger and Eshowe Campuses are well equipped with accommodations that are in good condition and 5-8 minute walk to/from the school. The minimum admission requirement is a passed grade XX with the following subjects and scores: 1) Life Sciences XX% or higher 2)"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T08:33Z 128.8K followers, 3534 engagements
"UPDATE: Former Police Minister Bheki Cele will appear before the ad hoc committee on Thursday - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T16:05Z 128.8K followers, 108.3K engagements
"It's not a threat in a sense it's a threat in a sense - Senzo Mchunu Cape Town South Africa XX October 2025"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T17:20Z 128.8K followers, 3883 engagements
"Open Letter to Isizwe SeLembe By Professor Jabulani Shabalala and Mr. Philani Mavundla We are deeply troubled by the negative press coverage regarding His Majesty King Misuzulus decision to relocate the Umkhosi Womhlanga (Annual Reed Dance Ceremony) from ENyokeni Palace to EMashobeni. The suggestion that this decision could set him against the financially strained KwaZulu-Natal provincial government is not only far-fetched but utterly ridiculous. As Isizwe saMazulu we wholeheartedly support the Kings decision. Our position is unequivocal: once Umlomo Ongathethimanga has spoken no other voice"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-08-15T11:38Z 128.8K followers, 27.1K engagements
"Let every Zulu person contribute R10 per month to ensure the Zulu Nation can independently manage its affairs. Given the number of Zulus in this country this is entirely achievable they said in a joint statement"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-08-15T17:29Z 128.8K followers, 171.6K engagements
"The Madlanga commission has heard how detectives investigating the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart were followed and almost driven off the road by the individuals linked to a suspect in the case"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-22T13:16Z 128.8K followers, 1690 engagements
"WATCH: Employees of Shoprite in Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal are picketing over unfair labour practices by the supermarket. They allege that they are not paid for overtime work and their tea and lunch time has been cut - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-07T12:26Z 128.8K followers, 22.7K engagements
"WARNING: Not for sensitive viewers at all. A feared taxi owner from Umzinto in southern KwaZulu-Natal was earlier today shot dead. Bongani "Steh" Mnguni who was often accused of extortion and murder was killed by unknown gunmen while at a local garage - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-16T17:47Z 128.8K followers, 38.8K engagements
"NEWS: All XX special schools in KwaZulu-Natal have been told to suspend their operations or completely close down due to the failure of the Department of Education to pay them the money to keep operating. According to the DA MPL in the provincial legislature Sakhile Mngadi every district in KZN is affected. Among the worst-hit special schools are Truro Prevocational School in Chatsworth which has already closed down Ningizimu Special School in Durban which is struggling to meet basic needs and Isikhwezi Special School in Richards Bay which has been forced to close amid a severe financial"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T19:36Z 128.8K followers, 19.5K engagements
"NEWS: A suspect got angry before he was to be sentenced and produced a hammer and trashed the chambers where the court was sitting. This happened earlier today at the Esikhawini regional court in Richards Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal and the suspect was from Qalakabusha correctional centre in Empangeni. The sentencing had to be suspended due to safetyfears - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-22T14:13Z 128.8K followers, 41.9K engagements
"NEWS: The Malawian government has told its citizens that the South African government has scrapped visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and ordinary passports. This is while holders of service passports have to obtain visas albeit at no cost to enter South Africa - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-22T14:35Z 128.8K followers, 18K engagements
"A 37-year-old Ethiopian National is nursing a bullet wound in hospital after he was shot and injured by the police for attacking them when they were arresting his younger brother for a rape case at Elim Mpheni Block B&C location"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-09-01T07:11Z 128.7K followers, 117.2K engagements
"Bheki Cele in one of his many trending videos out there"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-09-19T11:56Z 128.7K followers, 3801 engagements
"NEWS: Drugs worth R65 million have been intercepted at the porous Durban Harbour in KwaZulu-Natal this morning - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-12T17:18Z 128.7K followers, 384K engagements
"WATCH: The protest by the gatvol youth of Madagascar that led President Andry Rajeolina to flee the country. Some media reports suggested that he is seeking asylum in the Kingdom of Eswatini - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-14T11:26Z 128.8K followers, 9082 engagements
"WATCH: An illegal immigrant working as a farm worker in Ilembe in KwaZulu-Natal was arrested during a join raid conducted by the Deputy Ministers Jomo Sibiya (Labour) Njabulo Nzuza (Home Affairs) and Sihle Zikalala (PublicWorks) - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-14T16:27Z 128.7K followers, 102.7K engagements
"Leaked WhatsApp text messages have revealed the extent to which ANC head of organising Mdu Manana is embroiled in factional wars of children at the ANC-aligned Cosas"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-15T17:27Z 128.8K followers, 11.9K engagements
"A bitter legal fight has erupted in the Zulu kingdom over control of the heritage-rich piece of land of Babanango near Ulundi which is home to the graves of ancient Zulu kings like Jama the father of Princess Mkabayi and King Senzangakhona"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-15T18:28Z 128.7K followers, 4564 engagements
"A cross-border bus that overturned on the N1 North near Makhado in Limpopo was allegedly smuggling antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and other prescription medicines"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-16T09:27Z 128.7K followers, 54.3K engagements
"NEWS: Nolubabalo Mcinga has dismissed reports that she has left the Afrika Mayibuye Movement to start her own political party. She admits that she was removed from some Whatsapp groups of the movement after some allegations were made against her and she has comprehensively responded to them - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-18T05:26Z 128.7K followers, 12.8K engagements
"UPDATE: Prince Thokozani Zulu the spokesperson of the members of the Zulu royal family backing Prince Simakade to wrestle the throne from King Misuzulu says they are exploring a number of options to challenge the ruling of the Supreme Court of Appeal which found that President Cyril Ramaphosa was right when he officially recognized the King. Prince Thokozani says they are considering approaching the Constitutional Court and other options. He stressed that they would not allow the "grave injustice" to go unchallenged - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-19T11:01Z 128.7K followers, 7949 engagements
"The Johannesburg High Court is on Monday expected to hear attempted murder-accused and alleged drug cartel member Vusimuzi Cat Matlalas bid to appeal the Alexandra Magistrates Court decision that denied him bail"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-19T16:01Z 128.7K followers, 1824 engagements
"The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has named its Law Building after the late Chief Nkhomo Shongwe whose familys act of generosity helped transform ancestral land into a hub of education opportunity and justice"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T07:36Z 128.8K followers, 1503 engagements
"A legal battle has broken out between DJ Maphorisa and the South African Revenue Service (Sars) over a R3.3-million tax bill which the award-winning musician is disputing"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T08:26Z 128.8K followers, 1221 engagements
"NEWS: The MK Party in Mpumalanga province has slammed the ANC for allegedly shielding a councillor from the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (former KwaNdebele) who is facing a case of murder by not forcing her to step aside. Councillor Elizabeth Radebe was arrested last week - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T10:47Z 128.8K followers, 2109 engagements
"The elaborate planning that led to the murder of QTech engineer Armand Swart has been exposed detailing how controversial businessman Katiso KT Molefe allegedly orchestrated the hit"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T17:10Z 128.8K followers, 2485 engagements
"VIDEO: The Tollgate area in Durban needs some cleansing. Every day there is a car skipping a red robot and causing an accident - Homeland Security SA"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-18T02:40Z 128.8K followers, 10.9K engagements
"ADVERT: Your Last Opportunity To Study For Higher Certificate in Nursing in Eshowe and Stanger The South African Nursing Council only allows a certain number of students to be enrolled and we only have one intake in a year (January) if you miss the 2026 academic year you will have to take a gap year and wait for 2027 academic year. The Stanger and Eshowe Campuses are well equipped with accommodations that are in good condition and 5-8 minute walk to/from the school. The minimum admission requirement is a passed grade XX with the following subjects and scores: 1) Life Sciences XX% or higher 2)"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T18:23Z 128.8K followers, 1246 engagements
"The polices organised crime unit is still searching for Lucky Molefe the nephew of alleged drug cartel member Katiso KT Molefe in relation to the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T13:31Z 128.8K followers, 1489 engagements
"WATCH: Operation Dudula members chasing non South Africans out of a public hospital"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-09-01T19:08Z 128.8K followers, 245.6K engagements
"General Sibiyas Reduction of General Mkhwanazi to KZN cannot be left unchallenged BY MAKHOSI B. KHOZA A concerning trend has emerged in South African public discourse: the reduction of individuals from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to their provincial identity often in a dismissive or pejorative manner. This phenomenon is not only unfair but also undermines the contributions and integrity of KZN citizens in national affairs. It is imperative to challenge this growing anti-KZN sentiment before it leads to further marginalisation and exclusion. The Pattern of Reductionism Prominent figures from KZN are"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-15T09:05Z 128.8K followers, 34.5K engagements
"The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has launched a court bid to cancel a R111-million lease contract the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has awarded to Dynamic SA Holding to accommodate its employees in Cape Town"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T15:32Z 128.8K followers, 1500 engagements
"WATCH: Royal welcome for President Cyril Ramaphosa in Indonesia where he is on a state visit initiated by the Asian country's president - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-22T20:22Z 128.8K followers, 1164 engagements
"Distress Message Im looking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident that happened today at or about 7:30 AM - 08:00AM just after uMkomaas Craigiburn Offramp but before UMkomaas Bridge near Saiccoor on the N2 Northbound. After a failed lane change attempt a timber truck sideswiped my sister with a trailer the truck driver ddnt stop and left her and a wrecked car for death in the bushes between both freeways 😞 Unfortunately she could not see the company that the truck belongs to. She was driving a Gold Toyota Etios If anyone has any information: XXX XXX 5024"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-20T18:54Z 128.8K followers, 87.6K engagements
"In a joint statement released on Tuesday Philemon Lukhele Sipho Mkhatshwa and Albert Gama said the states decision to charge Nkuna alone was a long-overdue step toward justice"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T11:25Z 128.8K followers, 1086 engagements
"Eight learners from Milnerton High School have been placed on precautionary suspension following the circulation of a disturbing video showing a learner being assaulted with hockey sticks in the boys bathroom"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-22T12:51Z 128.8K followers, 1682 engagements
"PICTURE: A "refugee identity card" found during the raiding of foreign owned shops in central Durban. The card is signed off as having been issued by the Department of Home Affairs. An official from Home Affairs said it is legitimate - Sunday World"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-23T07:44Z 128.8K followers, 7961 engagements
"Bayabuza abantu abafaka imali e Oceans Mall nase Radisson Blu hotel eMhlanga"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-08-15T09:36Z 128.8K followers, 17.7K engagements
"NEWS: A worried principal of Emachobeni Secondary School in Inanda in Durban has asked parents to ensure that children wear skirts that cover them to the knees. She says that of late the learners are coming to school wearing extremely short and revealing skirts - KZN Tonight Podcast & KZN News Box"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-09-13T07:15Z 128.8K followers, 346.7K engagements
"WATCH: Magistrates in Durban are engaging in a lunchtime picket to highlight their plight of poor salaries and working conditions - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-13T11:47Z 128.8K followers, 681.3K engagements
"WATCH: King Misuzulu kaZwelithini of the Zulu is on an official visit to His Highness Sheikh Alhassan Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi at his royal palace in Ajman United Arab Emirates. The engagement forms part of His Majestys strategic initiative to foster Kingdom-to-Kingdom partnerships aimed at advancing trade investment and diplomatic cooperation between the Zulu Kingdom and global monarchies. The high-level meeting focused on establishing frameworks for economic collaboration and cultural exchange with a shared commitment to promoting sustainable development innovation and investment opportunities"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-18T08:51Z 128.8K followers, 1857 engagements
"In a turn of events Sibiya told the court that after he was assaulted and arrested by the police Deputy Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya was present in Chloorkop"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T08:41Z 128.8K followers, 6917 engagements
"WATCH: The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal has concluded the audit of the properties it owns in the province their state and who is using them. According to Martin Meyer the MEC for the Department they own 10067 properties across the province - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T11:20Z 128.8K followers, 35.2K engagements
"US Vice President JD Vance US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Israel on Tuesday to convince Netanyahu not to return to war"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T12:47Z 128.8K followers, XXX engagements
"WATCH: KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure Martin Meyer says they have decided to suspend the service of the contractor which was tasked with upgrading Nkonjeni Hospital near Ulundi. The contractor is accused of delivering sub-standard work. It appears that the contractor tried to force it way back to the site and Meyer says they will not surrender to mafias - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-21T14:51Z 128.8K followers, 36.5K engagements
"PICS: Parts of the upgraded N3 between Durban and Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. The portion of the freeway was officially opened today by the Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy today - Courtesy of Mbuyiselo Ndlovu"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-22T12:23Z 128.8K followers, 48.1K engagements
"STOLEN CAR: Please help us locate this car. Isuzu BD XX DK-ZN Call: 27713088862"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-22T13:59Z 128.8K followers, 13.4K engagements
"A recent study by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has found that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are the closest to achieving 50/50 gender parity among public representatives at the local government level"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-22T15:09Z 128.8K followers, 52.5K engagements
"WATCH: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says one of the severe impacts of illegal immigration is that the foreign nationals end up competing with unemployed locals for limited job opportunities. Ntuli was speaking after leading a raid in Durban that saw scores of illegal immigrants detained and shops operating without permits closed down - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-23T08:03Z 128.8K followers, 6814 engagements
"NEWS: Three Zimbabwean nationals and a South African have been arrested between Vryheid and Paulpietersburg in northern KwaZulu-Natal after they were found in possession of a stolen transformer. It is believed that the transformer belongs to Eskom - KZN Tonight Podcast"
X Link @ZANewsFlash 2025-10-23T09:35Z 128.8K followers, 1507 engagements