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Phumlani Sithole was shot dead in northern KZN on Friday.Image: Supplied

Confusion reigns as family of slain DUT student say police did it — but watchdog says otherwise

The family of a slain Durban University of Technology student and former SRC member, who was shot dead at a Heritage Day celebration in northern KwaZulu-Natal, insist that he was killed by police. However, police watchdog the Independent…

Police minister Bheki Cele warned that licensed premises, such as restaurants and bars, which offer patrons takeaway’alcohol on Heritage Day will be punished.Image: JACKIE CLAUSEN

No off-site alcohol sales on Heritage Day, says Bheki Cele

Police minister Bheki Cele has clamped down on alcohol sales on Heritage Day, and issued a stern warning to licensed premises regarding selling alcohol as takeaways. Speaking during a media briefing on Tuesday, Cele said no off-site sales…

The mighty – and rare – Ford Sierra XR8 is a true South African legend.Image: Supplied

HOMEGROWN HERO | Remembering the sizzling Ford Sierra XR8

September is the month in which South Africans celebrate our heritage. When it comes to cars, there’s a lot we can look back at rather fondly. Rummage through the annals of our automotive history and you will find a fairly comprehensive…

Kowie Museum Heritage Hunt a great success

Despite a rather cold and rainy day, the Kowie Museum Treasure Hunt took place on Tuesday September 24 (Heritage Day) with quite a number of locals participating. Here are a few pictures before from the race. More in this week’s Talk of…

The start of the Heritage race

If you didn’t get to the Kowie Museum Heritage Hunt today (Heritage Day) then here was the opening gambit to get everyone motivated to begin. Former Kowie Museum curator, Yvonne Surtees (now the curator is Marilyn Pattenden), explaining…