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Durban cops caught with prostitutes in their marked police van

Durban - According to a report on Thursday, 2 police constables in Durban, South Africa were arrested after being caught with prostitutes in their police panel van.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

CD sales soar in zombie uproar

Durban - Following on from a recent story about a guy who claimed to be a singer who had risen from the dead after being held captive by zombies, CD sales by said deceased singer are soaring.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Ancient bed uncovered, composed of insect-repelling plants

Durban - Researchers have uncovered the world's oldest bed to date. Unearthed in Sibudu, near the western South African city of Durban, scientists have found ancient bedding made of plants.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 3 comments

Climate Summit COP 17 Kicks Off in Durban Special

The UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP17) today kicked off in Durban with a call to world leaders to "save tomorrow today".

Digital Journal Report by Stella Paul - 1 comment

Threats to humanity loom as climate change talks start in Durban

Durban - The Summit on Climate Change starts today in Durban, South Africa, aiming to reform the global energy system and to negotiate the renewal of the Kyoto Protocol until 2020; the possibility of failure to reach a significant agreement looms.

In the Media by Igor I. Solar - 21 comments

Unique Roadshow Highlights Climate Change in Africa Special

With the UN Climate Summit barely two weeks away, Africa is abuzz with its biggest and most colorful road show ever to highlight the continent’s climate change woes: the ‘Trans African Caravan of Hope.’

Digital Journal Report by Stella Paul - 7 comments

Family questions suicide ruling in South African police case

Metro police say Terrence Naidoo, 23, shot himself in the head at Addington Hospital in Durban after being arrested and taken to hospital to have blood drawn for an alcohol test.

In the Media by Janice Ambrose - 4 comments

Op-Ed: A 2010 visitor's guide to delightful Durban Special

Durban - With the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup less than 30 days away, Digital Journal takes you on a quick tour of Durban, South Africa’s third largest city.

Digital Journal Report by Sharon Davis - 3 comments

Newborn baby girl rescued from pit toilet

Paramedics and firefighters from KwaDukuza, north of South Africa's coastal city of Durban this morning, rescued a newborn baby girl from a soggy, dark and cold pit toilet where she was allegedly dumped.

In the Media by Miriam Mannak - 3 comments

Op-Ed: Shark cage dive in Durban, South Africa

Durban - The alarm sets off and I pull the bed covers firmly up over my head. It is Friday the 13th and I am not getting out of bed! But not for the ‘normal’ superstitious reasons… I have a special date: an intimate rendezvous with a shark.

In the Media by Sharon Davis - 2 comments

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