Daily News: top 10 most read articles of 2024

Thobeka Ngema|Published 2 months ago

Discover the top 10 most-read articles from the Daily News in 2024, covering key topics from crime to political developments.

Durban — The Daily News covered a wide range of topics this year, from politics to crime. Many of these topics broke the mould, becoming the most read.

This article covers the Daily News’ 10 most-read news articles in 2024.

1. How to keep snakes away and what attracts them: tips from Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans

Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans inspected inside the blower and found a ‘very unhappy’ black mamba. | Nick Evans

Discover effective ways to deter snakes from your garden with insights from Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans, who shares the truth about common repellents and offers practical advice for homeowners.

2. Durban hotels forced to close because of crime

Beach Hotel has been converted into a students’ residence because of low booking demands. | Willem Phungula.

The closure of Durban Funworld and escalating crime rates are devastating the city's hospitality industry, leading to a significant decline in tourism and business viability.

3. IEC bars Zuma from contesting 2024 elections

Former president Jacob Zuma. | Itumeleng English/ Independent Newspapers

Former President Jacob Zuma is barred from contesting in the upcoming 2024 elections due to his criminal record, as confirmed by the Independent Electoral Commission.

4. Mbongeni Ngema’s family dismisses second marriage

Yolanda Wanda Moncho claimed to be the customary wife of late playwright Mbongeni Ngema, prompting a family dispute over funeral arrangements.

5. ‘Construction Mafia’ members warned after storming R109m construction site, demand jobs

Far right: KZN Public Works and Infrasctrure MEC Martin Meyer with ward 27 councillor Daniel Kemp (right) faced the disruptive business forum. | Supplied.

KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer responded firmly to the construction Mafia’s disruption of multiple construction sites in KwaZulu-Natal, emphasising the need for peaceful dialogue.

6. King Misuzulu cancels trip to Malawi due to the reduction of the number of amabutho

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. | Bongani Mbatha/Independent Newspapers

King Misuzulu cancelled his trip to Malawi for the Umthetho Cultural Festival, citing funding issues and a restructured delegation as key reasons.

7. How SARS closed in on Durban tycoon Shauwn Mkhize

The South African Revenue Services raided the home of businesswoman Shawn Mkhize in La Lucia, Durban North. | Independent Newspapers

The South African Revenue Service conducted a significant raid on Durban businesswoman MaMkhize’s mansion as part of a crackdown on tax evasion, revealing her troubled history with the tax authority.

8. Have you seen these men? The Hawks in KZN and Gauteng are looking for them

Hawks officers in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for Mohammed Ismail Tshose concerning a fraud case while Hawks officers in Gauteng want Minehle Mthembu for an investigation into a case of conspiracy to commit murder.

Hawks officers in KwaZulu-Natal were searching for Mohammed Ismail Tshose concerning a fraud case while Hawks officers in Gauteng want Minehle Mthembu for an investigation into a case of conspiracy to commit murder.

9. Spaghetti Junction road closures: What you need to know

EB Cloete Interchange N2 north and N3 west, known as ‘Spaghetti Junction’, will have a spectacular arch that will support the N3 carriageway and the fly-over directional ramps. The arch will be an iconic landmark as one enters Durban on the N3.

Sanral announced significant road closures affecting the route from Durban CBD to King Shaka International Airport due to bridge upgrades at the EB Cloete Interchange. Motorists were advised to plan alternative routes.

10. Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KZN expected to be affected by approaching tropical low-pressure system off Mozambique

A low pressure system over the south-west Indian Ocean. Picture: Meteo France.

The South African Weather Service warned of a tropical low-pressure system intensifying in the Mozambique Channel, with potential impacts on Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.

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