No Natal peace until detainees freed, says UDF
Youths are still living in church and community halls in and around Durban after fleeing their homes earlier this month to escape the violence.
Youths are still living in church and community halls in and around Durban after fleeing their homes earlier this month to escape the violence.
The talks, under the auspices of the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Commerce, were due to start yesterday.
Two incidents yesterday highlighted obstacles facing peace talks between groups involved in the violent Pietermaritzburg political feud.
Carmel Rickard reports on the case in which Mangosuthu Buthelezi is sueing Frontline magazine.
The President and the Chief meet, exchange mild compliments but keep a wary distance.
The official death toll in the Natal floods has soared above 250 and with over 150 people reported missing it is expected to rise still further.
The death toll In Natal/ KwaZulu stands at 145 with a further 78 people missing.