Nivashni Nair Senior reporter

Nivashni Nair is a multiple award-winning journalist who has interviewed presidents and superstars and travelled throughout KwaZulu-Natal to find the untold stories of the ordinary South African. She has been the eyes and ears of the people during some of the country's major court cases and is always on the lookout for stories of the underdog, unconventional tales and "good" news.

News / Editors Choice

No evidence of ‘exploding’ cellphone, says mom of siblings who died in fire

Two siblings who died in a fire at their Phoenix home, north of Durban, on Sunday will be laid to rest on Wednesday.

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Two siblings in fiery death after cellphone allegedly explodes

Two siblings died when a cellphone allegedly exploded at their home in Phoenix, north of Durban on Sunday.

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One teen dead, another fighting for his life after drug binge

A teenager has died and another is fighting for his life in hospital after an alleged drug binge with adults in Howick, ...

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Death toll up to 6 in Durban after heavy rains

The death toll from heavy rain which lashed KwaZulu-Natal from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, leading to flooded ...

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease cases continue to rise in KZN

The number of confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral infection hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) rose from ...

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South Africa 82nd out of 180 countries on global corruption ranking

South Africa’s battle against corruption appears to be at a standstill, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions ...

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Three Durban pupils stabbed in alleged racial fight

Three Durban school pupils were taken to hospital on Tuesday after being stabbed in an alleged racial altercation.

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WATCH | CIT explosion and gunfire on Durban’s N2 leaves several injured

A brazen cash-in-transit heist during peak morning traffic on the N2, south of Durban, left security officials and ...

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Legendary KZN police dog Dante has died

Hero South African Police Service K9 Dante has died a year after retiring from the force.

Politics

uMhlathuze municipality lays criminal complaint over EFF's 'illegal, violent' protest

The City of uMhlathuze is opening criminal cases against EFF protesters who stormed the municipal building in Richards ...