
Investigations into Ballito shack fire under way
The investigation is to determine the cause of fire that took the lives of 5 children on Saturday.
SUNDAY, 01 MARCH 2026, 07:58

The investigation is to determine the cause of fire that took the lives of 5 children on Saturday.

Five died in Ballito, Durban and another three, in Umdoni in fire incidents, in KwaZulu-Natal,

The Presidency says the escalation poses a serious threat to international peace and security.

Latakgomo is remembered for his courageous reporting during one of South Africa’s darkest chapters.

It’s reported that one child survived the shack fire ordeal, in Ballito.

Police are on the look-out as out-of-contract security guards in Limpopo demand to be rehired.

Mashatile was addressing delegates at the 2nd Frank Dialogue on B-BBEE in Durban

FEDSAS says the decision to slash funding for private schools was implemented unilaterally

Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of this morning.

This after certain chemicals were found in some sanitary pads and panty liners following the study.

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It says the diseases are responsible for close to 60% of all deaths in the country.

The Mpumalanga province lost 178 rhinos last year, up from 92 in 2024.

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On Thursday O’Sullivan left before completing his testimony.
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