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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Pietermaritzburg, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 68 stories have been published about Pietermaritzburg which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Zuma vs Maughan: Sanef to picket outside court in support of News24 journalist

Jacob Zuma · Pietermaritzburg

Zuma vs Maughan: Sanef to picket outside court in support of News24 journalist

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

The South African National Editors' Forum will hold a picket outside the KwaZulu-Natal High Court. Maughan filed an urgent application against Zuma, asking the court to scrap his private prosecution against her in its entirety. Sanef said it supported the view that the charges had no merit and should be dismissed.See the Story

Businesses threaten to leave Pietermaritzburg if proposed tariff hikes are approved

Pietermaritzburg · Pietermaritzburg

Businesses threaten to leave Pietermaritzburg if proposed tariff hikes are approved

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB) said the proposed increases are irrational and cannot be cost-reflective. Two significant employers, that are large water consumers, have indicated that they will have no alternative but to consider relocating their operations if these tariffs are approved. Business consumes 70% of the total electricity consumption in the City.See the Story

Armed response team find 'victim' was robbed by 'partner in crime' — of cellphone they stole elsewhere

Mobile Phones · Pietermaritzburg

Armed response team find 'victim' was robbed by 'partner in crime' — of cellphone they stole elsewhere

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Armed response officers responding to a robbery in Pietermaritzburg early on Sunday were in for a surprise, discovering the "victim" had been robbed by his accomplice - of a cellphone they had stolen from somebody else.See the Story

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Pietermaritzburg · Pietermaritzburg

Robbers ‘allow’ mother to breastfeed newborn before allegedly raping her in KZN home

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

Two armed robbers allegedly held a knife to an 18-year-old mother while she breastfed her newborn baby before raping her in her Pietermaritzburg home. Private security company Mi7 said the men were arrested on Sunday. They were part of a gang that allegedly went on a crime spree in Copesville on Friday and Saturday.

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Jacob Zuma · Pietermaritzburg

Judge Nkosinathi Chili to take over Zuma arms deal trial

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

Judge Nkosinathi Chili has been appointed to preside over the arms deal-related trial of former President Jacob Zuma. Zuma and his co-accused, French arms company Thales, were not present in court, having been previously excused by Koen because Monday was a holding date.

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Pietermaritzburg · Pietermaritzburg

Gunmen rob passengers after Intercape bus breaks down in Pietermaritzburg

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

Four men were arrested on Friday morning after a robbery at the Vodacom shop on Victoria Road in Pietermaritzburg. Two unlicensed firearms and stolen property were recovered. The scene was then handed over to SAPS for further investigation, says Shaheen Suleiman.

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Pietermaritzburg · Pietermaritzburg

N3 closed by fuel tanker on fire near Pietermaritzburg

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A fuel tanker has caught alight on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal near Lynnfield Park in Ashburton, Pietermaritzburg, resulting in the closure of the northbound and southbound lanes

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Pietermaritzburg · Pietermaritzburg

Injured pregnant woman dies after waiting for treatment amid strike in KZN - LNN

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

It is believed a pregnant woman who was knocked down in a hit-and-run accident on Townbush Road in Pietermaritzburg has died while waiting for medical help.

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Pietermaritzburg · Pietermaritzburg

Burning tyres and debris as KZN health workers join national comrades in Nehawu strike

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Dozens of health workers from hospitals around Pietermaritzburg have downed tools in protests over wages.

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Jacob Zuma · Pietermaritzburg

Jacob Zuma vs Downer and Maughan back in court

Coverage: 2 sources

Maughan and Downer launched separate applications to have the matter set aside. Maughan has stated that Zuma failed to obtain a nolle prosequi certificate in her matter, a key NPA document that is required for a private prosecution. Downer has also filed an application asking for the prosecution to be scrapped.

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Water · Pietermaritzburg

House dug up after main water pipe bursts in dining room

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

The pipe burst on Wednesday inside one of the houses in Esigodini. It ended up affecting other surrounding areas, which includes parts of Caluza, Snathing, ward 12 and ward 11. Municipal employees had to dig up the dining and sitting rooms at the Memela homestead.

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