KZN news bites: NFP’s Mbali Shinga finally speaks out about the insults from her party

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal’s latest news.

Ulundi: The NFP KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson, who is also the MEC for Social Development, has finally spoken out about the infighting that is taking place in the NFP.

MEC Mbali Shinga told guests at the commemoration of the late NFP founder Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi that the insults directed at her and other leaders are affecting their children badly.

“When you insult me and other leaders of the NFP, remember that those utterances are affecting our kids and families so badly. I’m talking about the insults that are being spewed everyday to myself, to the former Mayor of Nongoma and others. Our kids took those things on social media and asked us about them. This is painful. Please note that when you throw insults at us they not only affect us but they also emotionally damage our kids and families,” said Shinga.

Sweetwaters: A police clerk was arrested alongside another suspect in a case of robbery with unlicensed firearms.

On Thursday, police in KwaZulu-Natal arrested two suspects aged 39 and 59 in Pietermaritzburg on charges of robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm. Reports indicate that on Sunday, 1 February 2026, a man was in the Slangspruit area where he was allegedly robbed of his firearm by a person known to him. A case of robbery was subsequently registered at Alexandra Road Police Station. Members of the Pietermaritzburg Flying Squad received information about the whereabouts of the suspect in the firearm robbery case. The suspect was arrested in the Bhobhonono area in Sweetwaters. His licensed firearm, which was the weapon used to commit the robbery, was seized. The suspect informed police officers that he gave the firearm he had robbed to his friend to keep it for him.

Durban: The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture commemorated World Radio Day at the KZN Music House, celebrating the power of radio to inform, educate and unite communities.

Mntomuhle Khawula, MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, led the celebration as they honoured the vital role radio continues to play in building an active, informed and connected KwaZulu-Natal. He also launched the two-week-long Zulu Kingdom Experience, a development package showcasing the creative work of art centres across KwaZulu-Natal. This initiative will highlight the role of art centres as the heart of the creative and cultural industry in communities.

Pictured above: NFP KZN Chairperson Mbali Shinga says the insults being thrown at her and other leaders of the party affect their children and families.

Image source: NFP