KwaZulu-Natal ready for the festive season with enhanced safety operations
KwaZulu-Natal has launched a major festive-season tourism and safety operation at Estcourt, aiming to enhance visitor experience and safety as millions prepare to ...
Who will succeed Cyril Ramaphosa? Key figures emerge in ANC leadership discussions
As the ANC gears up for its 2027 national conference, speculation around potential successors to President Cyril Ramaphosa intensifies, with senior figures like ...
Family time: how to survive – and even thrive – over the holidays
Reunions can bring up issues and create tensions, especially during holidays. Psychology professor Nicolette V. Roman shares some research-based advice about making ...
The legacy of Harry Escombe: Natal's energetic prime minister
Discover the remarkable life of Harry Escombe, a pivotal figure in Durban's history, whose contributions to the harbour and politics shaped the region. Explore the ...
Verulam temple collapse: One dead and 11 rescued
One person has died and 11 others have been rescued following a structural collapse at a temple in Verulam, north of Durban. Emergency services are on site, and ...
My Cousin's Big Fat Durban Wedding blazes onto screens with culture, conflict and heart
Theshen Naicker steps into the spotlight with his most ambitious project yet, taking on the roles of writer, producer, director and lead actor in My Cousin’s Big ...
Celebrate Henry the Nile Crocodile's 125th Birthday at Crocworld
Join Crocworld Conservation Centre in celebrating Henry, the oldest known Nile crocodile in captivity, as he turns 125. Enjoy free cupcakes, festive activities, ...
Stellenbosch University honours Prof Salim Abdool Karim with honorary doctorate
Prof Salim Abdool Karim, a leading epidemiologist, receives an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University, recognising his significant contributions to HIV ...
Beyond headlines: why the Madlanga Commission report demands critical reading
The preliminary report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry offers crucial insights into our security apparatus, but requires more than casual reading. This article ...
Independent Media hits back at Daily Maverick ‘misrepresentations’ over Competition Commission appeal
Independent Media accuses Daily Maverick of hypocrisy in a heated exchange over the Competition Commission's MDPMI report, defending its constitutional right to ...
David Obagbuwa becomes a doctor at just 21-years-old
David Obagbuwa has made history at just 21, graduating with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University after beginning his medical studies at only 15. Originally from ...
SIU conducts searches in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng into R161 million UIF Covid-19 fraud
Today, the Special Investigating Unit and police units executed search warrants in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of a R161 million investigation into a Covid-19 ...
Congregants shot during church service in Durban
Three people were shot when armed suspects stormed a church during a prayer meeting north of Durban, leading to a police investigation into murder and attempted ...
Calum Scott returns to SA for 'The Avenoir' concert
Breakout Events is excited to announce Calum Scott's return for another tour of South Africa in January 2026, again reaching Cape Town and Durban, and also now with ...
Nineteen years of the South African Constitution: Honouring the Legacy of Nelson Mandela
On the 19th anniversary of South Africa's Constitution, Mr Xola Nqola reflects on the profound impact of constitutional values and human rights, urging all South ...