In the past 8 years, KwaZulu-Natal has been hit by at least 10 floods and 2 tornados. Although, natural disasters cannot be prevented, they can be made less catastrophic.

The state-owned enterprise Last posted a profit in 2004. Ever since then its finances have been going on a downward Spiral. In February last year, SAPO was placed under Provisional liquidation. Following litigation by creditors, Including landlords to whom the Post Office had failed to pay. In December last year, creditors Of SAPO voted and approved its Business rescue plan. The plan sought to close 420 branches nationally and retrench 6000 workers In March this year the plan was put in motion leading to over 4000 workers losing their jobs.

syndicates in the Eastern Cape are forcing dwellers to pay fees for protection against theft or destruction of their properties. Those who have refused to oblige have suffered the consequences.

South Africa has progressive laws to protect and advance the rights of people living with disabilities. But, there is still an outcry about their lived experiences.

As South Africans gear up for the elections next month, some will not be able to cast their votes because they are undocumented.

As we commemorate yet another freedom day this week, relatives of those who died while in military training in other countries say it is a painful reminder that the remains of their loved ones are still in a foreign land.

Cemeteries have become a playground for criminals. This desecration of graves has sent shock waves across the country.

A conflict is brewing in northern KwaZulu-Natal, pitting people against elephants. This after a man was trampled to death by an elephant on the east bank of the Jozini Dam. it is alleged that his death set in motion a bloody reprisal from the local community, resulting in the ongoing killing of elephants in the area.