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Family members, relatives, colleagues and community members gathered to pay their respects to renowned Pietermaritzburg photographer and cinematographer Rekash Nishaan Sinanin (43). witness.co.za/news/2026/10/2…

Traffic congestion and delays have also been reported on the N2 northbound between the Queen Nandi Drive and KwaMashu interchanges. witness.co.za/news/2026/10/2…

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has dismissed 65 officials found guilty of misconduct since April 2025, saying its anti-fraud strategy is strengthening accountability and protecting the integrity of the social grant system. witness.co.za/news/2026/10/2…

One person was killed, and three others hospitalised with serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Dennis Shepstone Road, commonly known as Sweetwaters Road, in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday night. witness.co.za/news/2026/10/2…

The Witness is alerting readers to concerns about an investment advertisement published in the newspaper by a company calling itself DMT Investments. witness.co.za/news/2026/10/2…

With less than two weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls, a KwaMpumuza councillor has turned to sport and indigenous games to encourage young people to vote, respect political differences and protect the country’s democracy. brnw.ch/21x6FSc

Taxi drivers can spend decades transporting millions of South Africans but reach retirement without a pension. brnw.ch/21x6FNv

The Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics (Marrc) has contributed its experience of holding local government accountable to a new playbook launched by democracy-focused non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts. brnw.ch/21x6FN8

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned residents in Pietermaritzburg, Durban, Richards Bay, and Howick to exercise caution as scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers threaten to cause flooding and damage to infrastructure. brnw.ch/21x6FLM

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in KwaDabeka, Durban, in connection with an attempted hijacking in Pinetown earlier this month, during which a father shot dead one of the alleged attackers. witness.co.za/news/2026/10/2…

The MK Party has warned that National Treasury’s plan to have a greater say in the appointment of municipal chief financial officers could undermine the independence of municipalities. brnw.ch/21x6FHn

Dashcam footage captures the moment a Pinetown father opens fire on alleged hijackers while protecting his two children. One suspect was fatally wounded in the October 9 attack. Police have now arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the attempted hijacking. #KZN #hijacking #pinetown #saps #witnessnews

A fraudulent message claiming that the ANC is offering an instant payment of R300 as part of its election campaign is indicative of the caution that South Africans should exercise as election mania gets in full swing. brnw.ch/21x6FEy

Msunduzi Municipality has launched an investigation into the unauthorised use of public spaces after years of complaints from residents about taxis and scholar transport vehicles turning them into unofficial ranks. brnw.ch/21x6FCs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has identified more than R11 billion in savings by cutting low-priority programmes, but acknowledges that South Africa’s improving public finances have yet to translate into meaningful relief for many struggling households. witness.co.za/news/2026/10/2…

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has identified more than R11 billion in savings by cutting low-priority programmes, but acknowledges that South Africa’s improving public finances have yet to translate into meaningful relief for many struggling households. witness.co.za/news/2026/10/2…

The battle for control of eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal’s only metropolitan municipality, has emerged as a two-horse race between the DA and MK Party, according to DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, as political parties make their final push for votes ahead of the November 4 local government elections. witness.co.za/news/pietermar…

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms that will impact multiple cities in KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban, Mooi River, and KwaDukuza. brnw.ch/21x6EQB

The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has made progress in bolstering investment and service delivery, but more needs to be done to strengthen safety in the metro, the group says. brnw.ch/21x6EJn