Severe thunderstorms to hit KwaZulu-Natal: Level 4 warning issued

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Severe thunderstorms are on the horizon for KwaZulu-Natal, with a Level 4 warning issued. Residents are urged to prepare for heavy downpours, damaging winds, and ...

Motorists warned against illegal vanity plate scams in KwaZulu-Natal

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

Discover how KwaZulu-Natal's MEC Siboniso Duma is tackling the illegal resale of personalised licence plates, warning buyers of hefty penalties and the return of ...

KwaZulu-Natal ready for the festive season with enhanced safety operations

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

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

Simon Majadibodu|Published

As the ANC gears up for its 2027 national conference, speculation around potential successors to President Cyril Ramaphosa intensifies, with senior figures like ...

The legacy of Harry Escombe: Natal's energetic prime minister

Mark Levin|Published

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

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

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 ...

Celebrate Henry the Nile Crocodile's 125th Birthday at Crocworld

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

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

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

Prof Salim Abdool Karim, a leading epidemiologist, receives an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University, recognising his significant contributions to HIV ...

Independent Media hits back at Daily Maverick ‘misrepresentations’ over Competition Commission appeal

Published

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

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

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

Taschica Pillay|Published

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 ...

Chocolate prices high before Christmas despite cocoa fall

AFP|Published

Chocolate, in demand ahead of the festive holiday season, has seen prices rise.

Congregants shot during church service in Durban

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

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 ...

Nineteen years of the South African Constitution: Honouring the Legacy of Nelson Mandela

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

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 ...

Traffic officer sentenced for R50 bribe

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

After soliciting a R50 bribe from an undercover agent, a Mpumalanga traffic officer has been sentenced to a five-year prison term, wholly suspended, highlighting ...

Minister Motsoaledi warns of rising counterfeit drugs in South Africa

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi reveals alarming statistics on counterfeit medications in South Africa, highlighting a public health crisis and urging consumers ...

Umhlanga beaches temporarily closed due to wastewater pump malfunction

Zainul Dawood|Published

Two popular Umhlanga beaches, Bronze Beach and Umhlanga Main Beach, have been temporarily closed due to a malfunction at the Ohlange Wastewater Pump Station, prompting ...

Empowering South African students to tackle plastic waste

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

A Waste Innovation Challenge aims to mobilise students across South Africa's public universities to create start-ups that convert plastic waste into sustainable ...

Diwali included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

IANS|Published

Deepavali, the vibrant festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide, has been officially recognised by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking ...