Headlines of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top five stories making headlines over the past week
There were tremendous highs and lows this past week, with both good news stories and tragedies dominating headlines.
On Saturday night Zululanders celebrated the victory of our very own homegrown Joshua ‘Red Beast’ Pretorius as he brawled his way to become both South African and African Boxing Union heavyweight champion.
On Sunday morning, tragedy struck as Saps Flying Squad member Sergeant Willy Ndlazi was fatally gunned down in a shoot-out between police and suspects on the N2.
In case you missed them, here are the top five news stories from the week.
Fatal shoot-out on N2 near Empangeni
The incident occurred just after 7.30am. Click here to read full story
KZN police on high alert
Voice notes and messages threatening violence and criminality are doing the rounds on social media
Click here to read full story
WATCH: One-on-one with SA and African heavyweight boxing champ
Newly-crowned SA and African Boxing Union heavyweight champion – Josh ‘Red Beast’ Pretorius gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview.
Click here to read full story
Slithery surprise at St Lucia lodge
A 1.2m Gaboon viper was captured and safely released in a nearby reserve. Click here to read full story
Zululand Observer price change
ZO cover price rises as of 1 April. Click here to read full story
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.
For news straight to your phone invite us:
WhatsApp – 060 784 2695
Instagram – zululand_observer
