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The South African
11-05-2025
- The South African
RUSA member shot near Trenance Park, KZN
A Reaction Office South Africa (RUSA) member was shot outside his home in Hilltop near Trenance Park, KZN on Saturday, 10 May 2025. RUSA members were dispatched to their colleague's home after neighbours found him unresponsive and informed the security company. The neighbours recalled that they heard a gunshot. The 26-year-old member was shot in an execution style, paramedics confirmed. 'He was still in possession of his valuables and there was no sign that the shooter had entered his residence.' 'A spent 9mm cartridge was recovered on scene,' mentioned RUSA. The South African reached out to RUSA to confirm whether the member died or not but has not received a response yet. In other news, a 32-year-old Mozambican national was brutally attacked on the corner of Todd and Garden Street in Grangetwon, KZN on Saturday, 10 May 2025. The victim was found lying on the side of the road, profusely bleeding from multiple stab wounds. 'Two individuals armed with knives robbed him of R175.' 'They began stabbing him after he refused to hand over his cell phone,' the victim explained to RUSA officers. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was taken to a medical facility for recovery. One of three men who broke into a business premises to rob a salon was arrested by RUSA members in Verulam CBD, KZN on Saturday, 10 May 2025. RUSA members were on patrol in the area when they heard a scream from a female asking for assistance. The members chased after the three men and managed to apprehend one suspect on the corner of Wick and George Sewpersad Street. The suspect was found with an Okapi knife. 'The woman arrived at the location and stated she is the owner of a salon. She witnessed the suspect and his accomplices breaking into a neighbouring store,' said RUSA. The suspects were about to enter the store, but changed their direction to the salon after seeing that the female was observing them. 'The suspects confronted the woman and produced knives. They demanded valuables but fled empty-handed when she started calling out for assistance,' explained RUSA. The two other suspects fled the scene while one suspect was handed over to the Verulam SAPS for further investigation. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
#Letter: Open letter to the mayor: Time to show leadership in the southern wards
#Letter: Open letter to the mayor: Time to show leadership in the southern wards To say the people of the Dolphin Coast were disappointed by your absence at our Imbizo is putting it mildly. Especially after the meeting had already been postponed. The general feeling is that you have no interest in our area, and this is unacceptable. I think you need to remember that the Dolphin Coast is the golden egg of the area. The rates collected from this area account for a significant portion of KDM's municipal income. We are tired of being neglected. As the town becomes more run-down, our property values decline – and with them, your ability to collect meaningful revenue. We are no longer willing to accept poor service delivery, including ongoing electricity and water shortages. Holidaymakers, a huge part of the Dolphin Coast's income, are saying they will not return. The questions I have are as follows; 1. Why are we paying R175 000 for security for your home? And why is a Durban company contracted and not a local one? Plus the huge cost of your vehicles and personal body guards. 2. If such funding is readily available, why have the traffic lights on Ballito's main road been out of order for months? One has been lying on the ground outside the Lifestyle Centre since well before Christmas. Please do not claim there are no funds, this is totally ridiculous considering the above. Considering the municipality receives absolutely no funds from the taxi business, but you cannot afford a few thousand rands to repair the traffic lights, something is seriously amiss. Yes, I know about budgets, but if your accounts are in order you should have a reserve fund for emergencies, and this is an emergency. 3. Potholes and street lights are not being attended to. Why? 4. If not for the efforts of the Ballito UIP, which has assumed many municipal responsibilities, the condition of the town would be far worse than it already is. Sir, your continued absence and inaction suggest a disregard for our area. Your absence at our Imbizo meeting was not appreciated by all those who made the effort to attend. The size of the turnout should be cause for serious concern. At present, there is little to no public confidence in your leadership as mayor. Letter shortened – Ed. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
