Five arrested for cash heist

Five men have been arrested by the Ladysmith Suspect Tracing Task Team, early this week.

It is believed that these men are implicated in the cash transmit heist, which took place earlier this month along the N11.

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Gunmen target cast-van

One dead and another i critical condition after gun wielding gang men shot and crashed their way into a security vehicle which had been traveling along the N11, on Saturday morning.

According to eyewitnesses, men with large firearms waited along the embankment and opened fire upon the traveling private security vehicle. "From out of nowhere a truck had come speeding and crashed head on with security vehicle," said one of the eyewitnesses.

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Angry mob goes on violent rampage

Burning tyres, pieces of ripped up pavement , rocks and other debris lay scattered along the streets of Tskana as another violent outburst erupted within the residential areas.

Members of the police rushed with rubber bullets blazing, as angry illegal protestors turned violent, throwing stones towards the firing police officers. Long shadows ran across the main road leading to Tskana, as a mob of protestors blocked off all roads leading to a local councillor's home, Councillor Cebekhulu.

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Cricket sport hero in the making

Aloe Park cricket player, Avesh Singh has a rap-sheet as long as the River Nile when it comes to his success in the cricket.

Avesh had been selected for the U/11, for cricket Northern KZN region in 2006 also in 2007. As well as the U/13 for Northern KZN region in 2008 and 2009.

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Gunmen target cash van

One dead and another is in a critical condition after gun wielding gang men shot and crashed their way into a security vehicle which had been traveling along the N11, on Saturday morning.

According to eyewitnesses, men with large firearms waited along the embankment and opened fire upon the traveling private security vehicle. "From out of nowhere a truck had come speeding and crashed head-on with the security vehicle," said one of the eyewitnesses.

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Measles outbreak: Department on high alert

The KwaZulu Natal Department of Health would like to alert the public of a measles outbreak that has been reported in various provinces.

Parents, guardians, caregivers and schools are requested to assist the department by reporting all people with the signs and symptoms of measles in the ares of operation.

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110th anniversary of the siege of Ladysmith

Next year means more to Ladysmith than the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and there will be increased focus on the 110th anniversary of the Siege of Ladysmith and the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the 1860 Indian settlers.

The Municipality will assume the role of key partner with the community to come up with a range of initiatives to celebrate all three events. With the possibility of 50000 English supports descending on South Africa for the World Cup,

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