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We thought it was time for St. Lucians and other stakeholders to come, work and move forward together. But in order to do that, we all need to know what is actually happening in St. Lucia. So we are here to provide a service to the St. Lucia community, by providing up to date, relevant and objective news and information about St. Lucia Estuary, South Africa.

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Friday, June 28, 2013

Lioness on the loose: Update

File Photo courtesy of Patrick Jolly Photography

Following recent reports of a lioness on the loose in the Heatonville area near Empangeni, a statement from KZN Wildlife released on Thursday, 27 June, confirmed the presence of what resembles lion spoor in the area.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Fatal shooting at Sodwana Bay Resort

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, 25 June, an armed suspect who had broken in to one of the chalets in Sodwana Bay Resort was shot and killed by a KZN Wildlife Field Ranger.

Whilst on patrol the Field Ranger received information about the break in and made his way to the chalet in question.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Mayhem in Monzi


Following a home invasion in Monzi this morning, during which a five year old allegedly handed over the contents of his piggy bank to the balaclava-clad criminals, St Lucia News urges both the St Lucia and Monzi communities to be vigilant. 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Further extension to Rhino Club programme

Following recent correspondence with KZN Wildlife, we have been informed that the current Rhino Club programme will run until end March 2014.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

St Lucia mourns

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Constable Moses Mkwanazi, SAP Officer who served the St Lucia area for many years. Constable Mkwanazi tragically passed away following a fatal car accident.