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Oct 4, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
Mduduzi Nxumalo (35) will spend the next 40 years behind bars after being sentenced for repeatedly assaulting an 11-year-old girl. Finalised in the KwaDukuza Regional Court last week, Nxumalo’s case related to three separate incidences of sexual assault between February 27 and March 14, 2020, which culminated in rape. Through evidence led by state prosecutor Nokwanda Mthembu, the court heard of the horrifying circumstances surrounding the abuse.
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Oct 4, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
A 16-year-old KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) debt of R14.6-million drew bipartisan concern in KwaDukuza council last week. The debt, owed to the iLembe District Municipality, has accumulated since 2007 and has steadily become untenable for KDM, one of four local municipalities that fall under the iLembe district. It has come under increased scrutiny from iLembe recently as the municipality seeks to recover funds from its considerable list of debtors.
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Sep 30, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
Far from being frightened, the children of the Siyakhula Crèche were thrilled with a visit from the dentist last week. Visiting the crèche in Shaka’s Head on Wednesday, Dr Mandla Jobela from Sunset Dentistry in Ballito gave free check-ups to the older children, mostly around the age of four. As part of an ongoing outreach programme, Dr Jobela will be visiting a series of crèches and orphanages in partnership with The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund over the next few months.
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Sep 30, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
Property law specialists AMC Hunter have returned to Ballito and invited the community to their renovated offices last week. The firm hosted a number of new and returning clients and service providers to their Sandra Road base on Thursday for an evening of canapés and networking. Previously operational in Ballito, AMC Hunter had been focusing their efforts on Amanzimtoti and Durban before finding their way back to the North Coast this year.
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Sep 29, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
Three North Coast locals recently took on the inaugural Banger Rally in the Midlands and brought home the sought-after silver duck for good measure. Travis McLea and father son duo Johnny and Gary Mutton took on a series of challenges in their ‘BokCar’ (pronounced Bokke in honour of the World Cup) and ended up winning the whole thing.
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Sep 29, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
Poor weather could not prevent some fantastic bowling from taking place at the 17th annual Dolphin Coast Classic last weekend. Drawing 24 teams by invitation from across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, the tournament is the North Coast’s premier bowling showcase. And those competing certainly showed why, stringing together some great scores over three days of action between Friday and Sunday. “This is a prestigious tournament and is made up of 24 of the best skips from around the country.
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Sep 28, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
A repeat offender in Shakaskraal will spend his next 12 years in prison after recently being sentenced for robbery with aggravating circumstances. Sicelo Ngiba (26) robbed and stabbed a 50-year-old woman who was on her way to work in Shakaskraal in September last year. Walking along Jasmine Drive early in the morning, Ngiba approached the woman and grabbed her bag containing cash, bank cards and her cell phone. A short struggle took place, in which time Ngiba stabbed her.
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Sep 28, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
It may not have been a try fest but South Africa’s game against Ireland at the weekend was an inarguably immense test match. Widely regarded as two of the best three teams on the planet at present, alongside France, the match-up was one that had been circled in supporters’ calendars for months leading up the World Cup. And despite the 13-8 loss for South Africa, the game delivered some beautifully brutal rugby between the teams, who can both rue missed opportunities.
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Sep 27, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
Eighteen-year-old Shaye Caldicott was crowned Miss Ballito 2023 at a glamorous final event at Collisheen Estate last week. After months of intense workshops and community programmes, Caldicott reigned supreme in a strong year with eight finalists who could have all won on the night. Chloe Craig (22) and Lindiwe Khumalo (24) were selected as first and second princesses respectively and, together with Caldicott, form the faces of Miss Ballito for the next calendar year.
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Sep 27, 2023 | 
northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson
The inquiry into suspended KwaDukuza chief financial officer (CFO), Shamir Rajcoomar, has been temporarily halted following an interim order in the Durban High Court. Passed by judge Sabisa last Wednesday, the order came in response to two separate urgent applications surrounding issues within the inquiry.
