Zama Myeza

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Estelle Sinkins |Zama Myeza

Eduan Terblanche (53), who is accused of murdering his partner Stacey van Heerden (49) at a Mooi River hotel on May 28, was found dead inside a police van yesterday. According to The Witness, Terblanche was being transported from the Mooi River Magistrate’s Court to holding cells in Pietermaritzburg yesterday, shortly after his bail application was postponed. He was meant to return to court tomorrow for the continuation of his bail application.

3 weeks ago | witness.co.za | Zama Myeza |Chris Ndaliso

Debt-burdened consumers in Msunduzi Municipality may soon find relief as a proposed debt write-off plan moves closer to being tabled for approval before the Executive Council. If passed, the measure could offer struggling households and businesses significant reprieve — including up to 50% write-offs on arrears — in exchange for structured payment compliance.

Mar 13, 2025 | witness.co.za | Clive Ndou |Zama Myeza

Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business CEO Melanie Veness believes that while the R1 trillion infrastructure development allocation in Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget is a step in the right direction, more needs to be done to create an environment conducive to economic growth. Veness said growing the economy would reduce the government’s reliance on social grants. This will alleviate the heavy reliance on social grants.

Mar 6, 2025 | witness.co.za | Zama Myeza |Ntombizethu Ngcobo

The commencement of services at the Fort Napier Mortuary in Pietermaritzburg has led bereaved families to question why violence seems to be the only language the government understands. This comes after families of recently-deceased loved ones barricaded the entrance to the Fort Napier Mortuary and Hospital on Thursday, demanding the release of their relatives’ bodies. The staff had refused to work due to poor working conditions.

Mar 4, 2025 | witness.co.za | Zama Myeza |Ntombizethu Ngcobo

Weekend celebrations were marred by a series of violent incidents, with three separate stabbings resulting in murder. The first incident claimed the life of Nombulelo Ncamile (37) from Swapo B in Copesville, who was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday. It is alleged that Ncamile was consuming alcohol in her yard when she had an argument with an unknown person. According to family member, Dineo Lethena, they were asleep when they heard an argument but didn’t think it would take her life.