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3 days ago | witness.co.za | Clive Ndou

Tensions between the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) have escalated, with the union formally launching a “Work to Rule” protest action that includes the withdrawal of participation in the department’s extra classes programme for matric pupils.

4 days ago | witness.co.za | Ntombizethu Ngcobo

Police and residents of Swapo in Copesville are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a man who was found dead in the area over the weekend. Authorities believe the man may have died of natural causes, but his identity remains unknown. ALSO READ | Man’s body found in PlessislaerAccording to acting spokesperson for uMgungundlovu SAPS, Warrant Officer Pancheal Singh, a community member discovered the body lying on the ground.

1 week ago | witness.co.za | Estelle Sinkins

The creation of the book My Radio Memory — Listening to the Listener has been both a labour love and a project of passion for editor, Robin Sewlal. Speaking at the launch of the book at CineCentre at the Liberty Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg this week, Sewlal said he embarked on his journey to celebrate 100 years of radio in South Africa in 2022 with the idea of getting listeners to share their stories of radio.

1 week ago | witness.co.za | Ntombizethu Ngcobo

A five-month-old child, who was sexually abused, is the youngest among the 1 434 child abuse cases reported in the uMgungundlovu District this year, according to the LifeLine and Rape Crisis Pietermaritzburg organisation. Director Sinikiwe Biyela said 85% of cases involved neglect. “Most of the perpetrators are known to the survivor, and the child thought they were safe around that person,” she said. “We need some urgency when managing issues affecting children. We need more action and less talking.

1 week ago | witness.co.za | Estelle Sinkins

uMvoti Deputy Mayor, Bojas Dlamini, has congratulated Sikulwazi Secondary School on achieving a 100% pass rate in the National Senior Certificate exams in 2024. He was speaking at a celebration organised by parents and teachers, who expressed their gratitude for the partnership that the school enjoys with its ward councillor and the municipality.