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We are the community newspaper serving Ladysmith and surrounding areas of KZN, South Africa

05/04/2025

Update on march in CBD

05/04/2025

March against Gender Base Violence in CBD

Three trucks were involved in a crash on the N3 near Van Reenen southbound heading towards Durban. Both lanes are obstru...
05/04/2025

Three trucks were involved in a crash on the N3 near Van Reenen southbound heading towards Durban. Both lanes are obstructed. Traffic is still however moving utilizing contraflow on the northbound lane. Expect delays. Emergency services are on scene.

N3 Update: ALL LANES ARE NOW open to traffic at the foot of Van Reenen Pass at N3-6X 42.0N. Road users are, however, war...
04/04/2025

N3 Update: ALL LANES ARE NOW open to traffic at the foot of Van Reenen Pass at N3-6X 42.0N. Road users are, however, warned to continue to expect slow moving traffic and congestion as the extensive backlog of traffic begins to clear. In the interest of safety, traffic in a northbound direction (towards Gauteng) will be released in batches from Tugela Plaza until mobility can be fully restored.
N3TC extends its gratitude to the road incident management teams for their dedicated service during this mammoth recovery and cleanup operation. “We also appreciate the patience and understanding of all our road users who have been inconvenienced as a result of this major crash,” says Thania Dhoogra, chief operating officer of N3TC.
“For your own safety, please do not now rush to your destinations. Wet and dangerous driving conditions continue to be experienced along most parts of the N3 Toll Route. Please take the utmost care on the roads as we head into the evening. Adopt a defensive driving style to suit the prevailing conditions. Increase following distances; keep headlights switched on; and remember to brake slowly, and rather sooner than suddenly. Now is not the time to take risks chances with your safety.”

04/04/2025

The UThukela District Municipality informs the community of Alfred Duma Local Municipality that there is a burst pipe in Helpmakaar Road opposite Intando. A technical team is currently on site.
The following areas will thus be affected by water interruptions:
- Dunlop factory
- ⁠St Chad's
- ⁠Area J
- ⁠Steadville
- ⁠Shayamoya and
- ⁠Tsakane

Update:
There is a secondary pipe burst closer to the Helpmekaar intersection.

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The UThukela District Municipality informs the community of Alfred Duma Local Municipality that there is a burst pipe in Helpmakaar Road opposite Intando. A technical team is currently on site. The following areas will thus be affected by water interruptions: - Dunlop factory - ⁠St Chad's - ⁠Area J - ⁠Steadville - ⁠Shayamoya and - ⁠Tsakane Update: There is a secondary pipe burst closer to the Helpmekaar intersection.

Update: A crash took place this morning (April 4) on the N11 when a bus heading towards town from the Limit Hill direction lost control and veered off the road. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained by passengers.

Al Imdaad tankers are distributing water. UThukela have confirmed they have once again begun pumping water from the eZakheni plant, but it will take many hours, possibly only by tomorrow for water to start filtering through the system.

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Al-Imdaad Foundation and K9 Search and Rescue Unit continues its 3rd day of the search in the Sahlumbe area of the Alfred Duma local municipality after a 12 year old boy had drowned in the Tugela River. SAPS S&R Pietermaritzburg are due to join the search later today.

Al Imdaad send in help. Water relief tankers out and about as parts of Ladysmith have remained without water for over a week as Cogta and uThukela flounder after an abrupt decision to send RASP packing. Read all about it and RASP's threat to take uThukela to court in this week's newspaper

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Body of 17-Year-Old Swept Away by Klipriver Found After days of searching, the body of a 17-year-old boy swept away by the Klipriver in Umbulwane on March 25 was found on April 1. The SAPS Airwing and K9 Search and Rescue teams assisted in the discovery.

Today, April 1, 2025, the Irish Guards honored their 125-year legacy with a poignant ceremony at the Siege Museum in Ladysmith, South Africa. The event featured an Evensong and wreath-laying, culminating in a stirring rendition of God Save the King.

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