Dimakatso Mampa: Empowering the community through fashion and sustainability

Ashley Lechman|Published

Inspiring and ambitious, Dimakatso Mampa is a trailblazer in the fashion industry, demonstrating how creativity combined with passion for community upliftment can ...

Political tensions rise as Budget narrowly passes with VAT Hike, set to be challenged in court

Ashley Lechman|Published

The Government of National Unity faces its biggest test as the narrowly-passed National Budget with its controversial VAT increase sparks political tension. With ...

Calls for diversification of export markets

Taschica Pillay|Published

US President Donald Trump announced additional tariffs on all imported products under what has been termed ‘Liberation Day’ trade measuresGoods imported from dozens ...

Tensions flare at Ntuzuma rape case as gang member threatens rape victim's family

Zimbili Vilakazi|Published

Tensions erupted at Ntuzuma Magistrate's Court when family members of a 24-year-old accused rapist openly threatened the family of a 14-year-old victim.

Concerns raised over draft amendments to SA's Private Security Industry Regulations

Taschica Pillay|Published

Draft amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations have sparked controversy, with experts arguing they could undermine public safety and the private security ...

Court dismisses mining companies' application to reform community trust deeds

Taschica Pillay|Published

A recent court ruling has dismissed an application by Richards Bay Mining to alter community trust deeds, affirming the rights of local communities in KwaZulu-Natal ...

Jazz maestro Makhathini blends spirituality and music at the Cape Town International Jazz Fest

Sandile Mdadane|Published

Makhathini will share the stage with fellow globetrotting Nathi Maphumulo, popularly known as DJ Black Coffee. Together, they've released the Muye project, a continuation ...

A landlocked gem where nature, humanity and wildlife thrive in harmony

Sandile Mdadane|Published

Air Botswana launched a direct route in December, between Durban's King Shaka International Airport and Gaborone's Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

Life after amputation: How rehabilitation helped a South African miner walk again

Staff Reporter|Published

After suffering a severe leg injury in a mining accident that led to amputation, Petros Letsoalo found the strength to recover and walk again with a prosthetic leg. ...

South Africa's civil servants are missing skills especially when it comes to technology

The Conversation|Published

The study found that most South African government officials were familiar with the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But they were not familiar ...

Project Rhino appeals for public vote for funding

Taschica Pillay|Published

Project Rhino has been shortlisted for funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association.

What the world said about Trump's tariffs

AFP|Published

The Flag of the United States of America. Here are international reactions so far regarding US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump's trade war: South Africa's unwanted casualty?

Dr Ernst van Biljon|Published

The sheer scale of the disparities, with some countries facing near-50% tariffs, signals a potential for major trade disruption.

Sid Sriram to launch 'Shivanar' globally

Staff Reporter|Published

The song 'Shivanar': A Celebration of Tamil Heritage and Devotion will be launched on Thursday, April 3, at the SA Tamil Federation Cultural Centre (NTVS Hall) in ...

Historic voyage As Indian navy's women crew docks in Cape Town

IANS|Published

The officers, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, were sailing aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini as part of their mission to circumnavigate the ...

Urvashi sets the dance floor on fire

IANS|Published

This high-energy track, sung by the talented Madhubanti Bagchi and Shahid Mallya, with lyrics penned by Kumaar and music composed by Thaman S, promises to be a chartbuster. ...

Are you the next Miss SA?

Staff Reporter|Published

The age limit for entry has been changed this year. An applicant must be at least 20 years old and be under 32 years of age as of August 30, 2025. This means that ...

Leadership tussle turns deadly for Durban gang

Zimbili Vilakazi|Published

The West Gang, which is based in Inanda but also active in Ntuzuma and KwaMashu, lost its leader, Mnqobi Nzimande, three months ago when he died in an exchange of ...

Observing Autism Awareness Month in April

Taschica Pillay|Published

World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognised day annually on April 2. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences ...