Durban residents left dry for nine days in as water crisis hits Springtown
Zainul Dawood|Published

Durban residents left dry for nine days in as water crisis hits Springtown

Love, laughter and legends: this week in Durban theatre

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Experience the best of Durban’s stage this week with a vibrant mix of musical comedy, romantic ballet and social advocacy.

Public Service Commission finds three KZN clinics still unrepaired nearly three years after 2022 floods

Zainul Dawood|Published

Three years after devastating floods hit KwaZulu-Natal, the Public Service Commission has found three critical health facilities still awaiting repairs, endangering ...

Service delivery at risk as ANC suspends four rebellious Impendle councillors

Sabelo Nsele|Published

The ANC has suspended four councillors in Impendle Municipality after they defied party directives during a mayoral vote, worsening a six-month leadership crisis ...

KZN police officer under guard after foiled goat theft turns violent

Nkosikhona Cele|Published

A police officer and three accomplices were allegedly caught attempting to steal goats in Zwelisha, Bergville, resulting in violence when they reportedly opened ...

MMC of Public Safety distances JMPD from fatal shooting during Sizok'Thola filming

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Johannesburg's Public Safety MMC Dr Mgcini Tshwaku has denied JMPD involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred during filming of Sizok'Thola, an anti-drug TV show ...

O'Sullivan brands police chiefs 'criminal gang' before parliament testimony

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan has accused South Africa's top police officials of criminal conduct, calling them a 'gang of three' who 'belong in prison.' ...

DJ Sbu denies R100 million Ekurhuleni grant scandal allegations

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Media entrepreneur Sbu Leope has issued a firm denial following shocking testimony at the Madlanga Commission linking him to alleged misappropriation of Ekurhuleni ...

KwaZulu-Natal Premier calls for urgent action following farmer's tragic death

Taschica Pillay|Published

In a tragic incident, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has urged police to intensify their efforts in apprehending the attackers responsible for the death of ...

South African hitman Thabo Chonco: From mass murders to political assassinations

Sabelo Nsele|Published

Convicted mass murderer Thabo Deon Mathonsi Chonco, already serving five life sentences, is now linked to multiple high-profile killings across KwaZulu-Natal's Midlands ...

South Africa sees a 16% decline in rhino poaching in 2025

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Updated

South Africa reports a significant 16% decline in rhino poaching in 2025, attributed to collaborative conservation efforts and strategic interventions, though challenges ...

January 2026: A stark reminder of climate extremes

IANS|Published

January 2026 recorded the fifth warmest global temperatures, revealing stark contrasts between severe cold in the Northern Hemisphere and record heat in the Southern ...

Watch VideoSix Nations form could hand Springboks early tactical clues ahead of July Tests

Leighton Koopman|Published

After one round of the Six Nations Championship, Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus would have gained crucial insights into Scotland and Wales' vulnerabilities, ...

Confronting the hard truths of post-Madiba South Africa

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As South Africa prepares to mark 36 years since Nelson Mandela's release from prison, this reflective piece examines the tension between his vision for the nation ...

Watch VideoPhilip Snyman hails grit and composure after Blitzboks’ Perth triumph

Leighton Koopman|Published

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman commends his team's resilience after a thrilling 21-19 upset against Fiji, marking their first title in Australia since 2017. ...

Beyond Steenhuisen's exit: The deeper problems facing the DA

Mbali Ntuli|Updated

Former DA leader Mbali Ntuli offers a candid insider perspective on John Steenhuisen's departure from the Democratic Alliance leadership, exposing deeper systemic ...

Public funds wasted on housing for removed MK Party MPs

SIMON T DEHAL|Published

A concerned reader calls for swift action to evict three former MK Party MPs who continue to occupy parliamentary accommodation despite no longer serving in Parliament, ...

Is renaming KwaZulu-Natal the right priority?

T Markandan|Published

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's proposal to remove 'Natal' from KwaZulu-Natal has ignited a heated debate about colonial legacies, priorities, and progress. A reader ...

Iran, Venezuela, and BRICS: Understanding the Fight for Sovereignty

Phakamile Hlubi-Majola|Published

In a world where foreign interference and geopolitical strategies shape national destinies, this article explores the critical importance of sovereignty in Iran ...

KZN Social Development confirms illegal status of Richmond rehab where patient died

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

The recent death of a 23-year-old at Richmond Boot Camp, an unregistered treatment facility, has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the safety of ...