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Mobeni CPF member’s son allegedly kills mom’s lover and gardener for keeping affair secret

Sirisha Pillay
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Mobeni CPF member’s son allegedly kills mom’s lover and gardener for keeping affair secret

The usually quiet suburb of Mobeni Heights has been rocked by a brutal double murder allegedly committed by Wasim Kudoos (32), the son of well-known community activist and former CPF Sub-Forum Chair, Aslam Kudoos.

According to early reports, Wasim allegedly gunned down his mother’s lover and the family’s male domestic helper in what witnesses have described as “a cold-blooded execution.”

“I couldn’t believe my eyes,” said one neighbour who witnessed the incident. “I was getting my hair done when Wasim just walked in and started shooting — right there in front of everyone. No hesitation. No emotion.”

The victims’ names have not yet been officially released, but community sources claim the violence was sparked by a love affair involving Wasim’s mother, Fiona Kudoos, and a local Pakistani barber. It’s believed the domestic helper was also targeted because he allegedly knew about the affair and kept quiet.

Residents say the Kudoos family has long been surrounded by controversy. Allegations of corruption, drug dealing, and fraud have followed Aslam for years — including accusations of misusing funds meant for a community CCTV project and selling a CPF vehicle.

“This family’s been drama from day one,” said another resident. “Everyone’s been talking about their scandals for years, but nobody thought it would end in murder.”

Police at SAPS Bayview have opened a double murder docket and confirmed that investigations are underway. Officers are expected to release more details once the victims’ families have been notified.

What began as whispers of an affair has now spiralled into tragedy, leaving a community reeling and demanding answers.

This is a developing story — updates will follow as more information becomes available.

Durban Baboon Drama: Young Primate Finally Captured After Days on the Loose

Hayley Jacobs
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Durban Baboon Drama: Young Primate Finally Captured After Days on the Loose

A juvenile baboon that had been roaming parts of Durban has finally been safely captured after several days of tracking and rescue attempts.

According to the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), the animal was first seen in Umbilo last weekend near Wilson’s Wharf before disappearing from view. It was later spotted at a nearby warehouse, where the owner managed to lock it inside while CROW volunteers prepared a baited trap.

However, the baboon managed to escape once again, prompting a search across properties, roads and railway lines. CROW, working with the Durban and Coast SPCA and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, also attempted to dart the animal, but those efforts were unsuccessful.

“While one of our team members managed to net the baboon, she managed to break out of the net and escape,” CROW said.

A second trap was eventually successful, allowing the team to capture the baboon safely. The animal has since been transported to CROW’s facility, where it will stay until another baboon — believed to be its mother — is also caught.

Carol Booth of Monkey Helpline explained that the animals are out of place in Durban. “Baboons are not endemic to Durban and this little one will not find any of its own kind. We do hope he or she is rescued and returned to be with other baboons,” she said.

It is suspected that the baboons may have stowed away on a vessel from Cape Town and disembarked at Durban Harbour.

Anyone who spots the second baboon is urged to call 082 411 5444 or 082 659 4711.

Truck Container Crushes Car in Harry Gwala Road Crash, Two Injured

Hlengiwe Mbedzi
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Truck Container Crushes Car in Harry Gwala Road Crash, Two Injured

Durban – Two motorists were injured on Monday evening when a truck’s container toppled onto a passing vehicle on Harry Gwala Road, just after Pavilion Shopping Centre.

Emergency teams from ALS Paramedics arrived shortly after 5pm to find a chaotic scene where the truck’s container had landed on top of a light motor vehicle. A second car was also involved in the crash.

Both drivers of the smaller vehicles sustained moderate injuries. They were treated on scene and stabilised by Advanced Life Support paramedics before being transported to a nearby hospital for further care.

The truck driver was not present when paramedics arrived. Witnesses at the scene claimed he fled following the accident, though this has not been officially confirmed.

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Metro Police officers attended the scene and have opened an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the crash. Recovery operations are underway and traffic on Harry Gwala Road is expected to be affected for some time.

Two Killed, Several Injured in Serious North Coast Road Crash

Ben Johnson
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Two Killed, Several Injured in Serious North Coast Road Crash

Two people have tragically lost their lives and multiple others have been injured following a serious collision between a minibus taxi and a light motor vehicle on the North Coast Road earlier this evening.

The incident occurred at the corners of North Coast Road and Effingham Road at approximately 18:30 on Monday, 22 September 2025. Emergency services, including KZN VIP Medical Response, were dispatched to the scene immediately after receiving multiple calls from the public.

Upon arrival, paramedics found a scene of significant damage. Two individuals, whose identities have not yet been released, were declared deceased at the scene. Several other patients from both vehicles sustained injuries ranging from moderate to serious.

“Our teams worked swiftly to stabilise the injured on scene before they were transported to nearby hospitals for further medical care. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and those affected by this tragic event,” KZN VIP Medical Response Spokesperson said.

The scene remains active as authorities, including South African Police Service (SAPS) officials, attend to the victims and conduct preliminary investigations into the cause of the collision. The exact circumstances leading to the crash are still under investigation.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area as traffic is severely impacted, with significant delays expected for the next several hours. Authorities have urged the public to use alternative routes.

KZN VIP Medical Response has commended the collaborative effort of all emergency services at the scene.

Drunk Driver Nabbed on N2 After High-Speed Chase, Says MEC Duma

Bongani
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Drunk Driver Nabbed on N2 After High-Speed Chase, Says MEC Duma

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has praised motorists and traffic officers for helping to apprehend a drunk driver who caused chaos on the N2 near uMtubatuba on Sunday night.

The driver, who was reportedly speeding, overtaking on solid white lines and swerving into oncoming traffic, nearly collided head-on with Chief Provincial Inspector Thulani Mthembu of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI).

Inspector Mthembu gave chase and, with the assistance of vigilant road users, managed to stop the vehicle about a kilometre down the road.

“We commend motorists and members of the public who worked with our highly efficient, energetic, and dedicated team from Road Traffic Inspectorate to ensure the arrest of this unruly motorist,” Duma said in a statement on Monday.

A breathalyzer test confirmed the suspect was three times over the legal alcohol limit of 0.05g/100ml. He was taken into custody at KwaMsane Police Station, where a case was registered under number 200/09/2025. The driver faces charges of drunk driving as well as reckless and negligent driving, and is expected to appear in court soon.

Duma linked the incident to previous tragedies on the same stretch of road, noting that three members of the Mavimbela family had died in a horrific crash there just weeks earlier.

The MEC also raised concerns about an earlier case in which a drunk driver who caused multiple crashes on the N3 and allegedly assaulted an RTI officer was mysteriously released.

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“It will be an abdication of my responsibility not to support our RTI team. They have responded positively and with agility to my mandate that they should be firm and sustain the Zero Tolerance, No Nonsense, and Alufakwa campaign,” Duma stressed.

He revealed that 93 drunk drivers were arrested in the province over the past weekend, pushing the tally to 293 arrests since August 2025.

“The increase in arrests is a clear indication of the efficiency and dedication of RTI,” Duma said, adding that he plans to personally attend some of the court proceedings against drunk motorists to support traffic enforcement teams.

Clairwood High Principal Under Fire Over Alleged Rentals to Undocumented Workers

Sipho Zungu
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Clairwood High Principal Under Fire Over Alleged Rentals to Undocumented Workers

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has launched an inquiry into allegations surrounding late-night operations at Clairwood Secondary School in Durban’s south.

The controversy erupted after the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party accused the school of leasing its hall to a textile business that, according to them, was employing undocumented foreign nationals.

Video footage that surfaced online last week showed members of the MK Labour Desk confronting the principal inside the school grounds. In another clip, MK representatives are seen interrogating workers during a night shift inside the hall.

MK Party spokesperson Mlungisi Zondi claimed the group intervened after the principal allegedly failed to terminate the company’s agreement.

“And we we kicked out the illegal foreign nationals. The principal said they had an agreement with the SGP to rent the hall to raise funds as the school does not have funds,” said Zondi.

The Department of Education has confirmed it is aware of the situation. Spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi said officials are working to resolve the matter urgently.

“We hope to find a way forward as quickly as possible,” Mahlambi told Newswatch.

The probe will determine whether the school’s fundraising arrangements breached departmental regulations and if any action should be taken against those involved.

WATCH: Cornubia Mall Robbers Seen Casually Hauling Bags of Jewellery During Daring Heist

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WATCH: Cornubia Mall Robbers Seen Casually Hauling Bags of Jewellery During Daring Heist

Shocking video footage has emerged showing the group of armed suspects who stormed a jewellery store at Cornubia Mall on Sunday.

The clip, filmed by a witness from a nearby shop, captures the brazen nature of the crime. In the footage, several robbers can be seen casually moving in and out of the store while others stand guard outside with weapons. Moments later, the suspects are seen dragging out large bags believed to be filled with stolen jewellery.

The men appeared undeterred as the robbery unfolded in full view of shoppers, who watched in fear but did not intervene. The gang then fled the scene without resistance, making their escape in a silver Toyota Etios and a blue Toyota Starlet.

Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported, and investigations into the heist are ongoing. Private security and police are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in tracing the suspects.

Armed Gang Robs Jewellery Store at Cornubia Mall

Bavani Govender
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Armed Gang Robs Jewellery Store at Cornubia Mall

Shoppers at Cornubia Mall in northern KwaZulu-Natal were left shaken on Sunday after a jewellery store was targeted in a brazen armed robbery.

According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), about ten men stormed the store and held up staff at gunpoint. Emergency calls from witnesses were received around 11:54am, prompting Reaction Officers to rush to the scene.

When officers arrived, the suspects had already made off with jewellery and other valuables. They fled in two getaway vehicles — a silver Toyota Etios and a blue Toyota Starlet. The registration details are not yet known.

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No injuries were reported during the incident, but police investigations are under way to track down the armed gang.

This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more details emerge.

Motorist Parks Car, Jumps to Death off N2/M19 Bridge in Apparent Suicide

Sirisha Pillay
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Motorist Parks Car, Jumps to Death off N2/M19 Bridge in Apparent Suicide

Emergency teams were called to the N2/M19 interchange on Saturday afternoon after a man allegedly stopped his vehicle on the M19 bridge and jumped over, resulting in his death.

According to first responders, all necessary emergency services attended the scene following reports of the incident. The circumstances surrounding the man’s actions are still under investigation, but authorities have confirmed that the case is being treated as a suicide.

Traffic on the busy interchange was temporarily affected as police, paramedics and other services worked on the scene.

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Officials have urged members of the public to refrain from sharing any photographs or videos of the incident on social media.

This is a developing story, and further details will be released as they become available.

Westville Pub Shooting Victim Identified as Taryn ‘Blondie’ Le Roux, Husband Arrested

Bavani Govender
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Westville Pub Shooting Victim Identified as Taryn ‘Blondie’ Le Roux, Husband Arrested

The victim of Monday’s shocking shooting at a popular Westville pub has been named as 48-year-old Taryn “Blondie” Le Roux. Her 63-year-old husband was arrested on the scene and is expected to face a charge of murder.

The fatal incident unfolded just after 1:30pm at Waxy O’Connor’s on Jan Hofmeyer Road, directly opposite Westville Boys High School. Witnesses reported that the couple had been sharing drinks when a heated argument broke out. The dispute turned violent when the man allegedly drew his firearm and shot his wife in full view of horrified patrons.

DRK Tactical Response Units, who were in the vicinity, were among the first to respond. Their officers entered the pub and found Le Roux lying on the floor with multiple gunshot wounds, while the suspect remained inside.


“The suspect surrendered without resistance and was handed over to SAPS Westville,” DRK Tactical confirmed.

Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the investigation is ongoing.
“Police in Westville have arrested a 63-year-old man for the alleged murder of his 48-year-old wife at a liquor establishment on Jan Hofmeyer Road on Monday afternoon. It is reported that the couple was having drinks when an argument erupted, and the suspect shot the victim, who was declared dead at the scene. The motive of the killing is unknown at this stage, however, domestic violence-related matters cannot be ruled out,” Netshiunda said.

ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson added that emergency services could not save Le Roux.

Read | Father Appeals for Witnesses in Son’s Tragic Shooting and Collision Incident


“Just after 1:40pm, paramedics arrived at the scene where police and security officers were already in attendance. Sadly, despite efforts, the woman had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared deceased,” he said.

The management of Waxy O’Connor’s issued a statement expressing sadness over the tragedy.


“We are deeply saddened by this isolated, tragic incident. The safety and well-being of our patrons and staff remain our top priority, and we are cooperating fully with authorities,” the statement read.

Police investigations continue as the community reels from yet another fatal act of domestic violence in KwaZulu-Natal.

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