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10 Mei 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article?Stock photo (Photo: Shutterstock)Five suspected rhino poachers were killed in a shootout with the police in Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday evening.Col. Robert Netshiunda, spokesperson for the police, says officers received information that the suspects were driving on the R618 in the direction of a game reserve.”A stop-and-search operation was launched on the road. When the suspects arrived at the roadblock, a shootout broke out between the suspects and the police officers.”Five suspects were shot dead. A hunting rifle, a silencer and two pistols were found in their…

WRITER poet and organizer of art events, Ms. Sindiswa Zulu has used her love of art and national heritage to promote the beauty of the work left by the singer of folk songs, Prince Magogo of Dinuzulu (deceased).In an interview withOf this country Ms. Zulu (34), who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honors in IsiZulu Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, passed with flying colors – she said she intended to promote and publicize the works of Prince Magogo because she understands that the current generation does not understand much of what he left behind in the…

10 Mei 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article? (Photo: SAPS/Facebook) Two senior police officers and a civilian were arrested in connection with the alleged illegal trade and illegal possession of precious metals. Brig. Athlenda Mathe, police spokesperson, says the three suspects were arrested after an intensive investigation by the Gauteng unit for counterintelligence operations. According to Mathe, the arrests are related to an investigation into allegations of illegal precious metal transactions, corruption and related offences. The suspects were arrested over the weekend after the team executed a J50 warrant for their arrest. “These arrests are…

THE Wounds of the wound caused by being nominated in seven races have been closed but he did not receive an award at the Metro FM Music Awards from pianist Zee Nxumalo, who received a unique opportunity given to him by the company that plays music on the internet, Spotify.This singer, who does not care about music fans, has been announced by Spotify that they have chosen him as an ambassador for their monthly program which is -EQUAL Africawhose purpose is to highlight the beauty of the work done by women in music.Spotify revealed that this singer was included in…

Durban City’s chairman, Farouk Kadodia, says that the future of the team’s current coach, Pitso Dladla, will be clear soon.Kadodia is just an earOf this countryhas made it clear that they are waiting for the conclusion of this season which they are singing before making a decision on the coaching team that will lead the team next season. Dladla took over coaching duties as a substitute in February, after Sinethemba Badela pointed the way.Under the hand of Dladla who hails from Newtown, Thongathi, Durban, City made history last week by becoming the first team from KwaZulu-Natal to lift the Nedbank…

(Photo: Cape Wineland District Municipality) Many schools in certain parts of the Western Cape will be closed on Monday due to severe weather warnings in these areas. David Maynier, the Western Cape minister of education, says the decision was made with the safety of pupils and teachers in mind, after extensive consultation with the provincial disaster management center and the South African Weather Service (SAWD). All public ordinary and special needs schools in circles 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Cape Wineland Education District will be closed on Monday. This includes schools in Worcester, Ceres, Rawsonville, Tulbagh and the…

ALL those involved in the mismanagement of R51.8 million given to the Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture between the financial years 2014/15 and 2023/24 will be handed over to the Hawks and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).This was said by Minister Gayton McKenzie after his department received an investigation report that he requested to be done by Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting (GFIA) on the operation of money.According to the Ministry’s statement, the investigation found that in 2016 a change was made in the Ministry’s contract with CCIFSA and the…

10 Mei 2026 Maroela editorial/AFP How would you like to share the article?Germany: Hui Buh, a Parson Russell terrier who often appears in films, shows off his skills during a media event in Dortmund ahead of the 2026 Dog and Fun Trade Show. The event takes place from May 8 to 10 in the Dortmund Exhibition Center and includes presentations of dog breeds and show programs. (Photo: Ina Fassbender/AFP) Belgium: Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen of Ferrari AF Corse compete in the world outdoor championship at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Stavelot, Belgium. (Photo: Charly López/DPPI/AFP) South Africa: Pieter…

Vladimir Putin has signalled that his country’s war with Ukraine may be ‘coming to an end’, as the Russian president again blamed the West for prolonging the fighting through military support to Kyiv.Speaking after Victory Day events in Moscow, Putin said on Sunday that he was ready to hold direct talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow or a neutral country.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHis comments come as Russia and Ukraine observe a short three-day United States-backed ceasefire and continue prisoner-swap discussions. However, broader peace talks remain stalled, and the two sides continue to carry…

NOT allowing disability to stop the things he wishes for in life and his future has borne fruit for Mr. Siyabonga Khumalo, who lives with disability due to his extreme shortness and dwarfism.Khumalo (21) is one of the 153 students who graduated from different fields by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), who successfully passed 21 courses, received 14 certificates and six of which he was honored by the Dean for doing well in the Bachelor of Social Science field, which he passed with summa cum laude.This teenager, who is 120 cm tall, was born with scoliosis, a disability that affects…