Local teen prodigy launches new classical work
Staff Reporter|Published

Local teen prodigy launches new classical work

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate

The Conversation|Published

China is now among the many Asian countries struggling with anemic fertility rates. In an attempt to double the country’s rate of 1.0 children per woman, Beijing ...

Treat SA like a company in crisis

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the 2026 budget, Chartered Accountant and CFO Yusuf Bodiat argues that South Africa needs a long-term turnaround ...

South Africa among world’s toughest markets for debt collection

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africa scores ‘severe’ risk for debt recovery in global Allianz Trade report

Entrepreneurship still seen as last resort as graduate unemployment deepens

Staff Reporter|Published

Universities urged to build funding, networks for young entrepreneurs

The Agents heads to KZN

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

KwaZulu-Natal to welcome award-winning play exploring greed, property and middle-class fears

Toddler snooker prodigy sets world records with trick shots

Washington Post|Published

At only three, Jude Owens has taken the world of snooker by storm, already setting two Guinness World Records. With his exceptional talent and passion for the game, ...

Undocumented South African arrested by ICE in the US on assault and driving under the influence

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

A South African national who was determined to be in the country illegally has been arrested in the US by ICE for serious charges including aggravated assault and ...

Outbreak of Nipah virus sparks alarm across Southeast Asia

Washington Post|Published

Southeast Asia holds its breath as a Nipah virus outbreak emerges in India, reviving memories of past health crises and signalling the urgent need for public vigilance. ...

Durban’s theatre scene is kicking it up a notch this month

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

From laugh-out-loud comedy to the graceful power of rock-and-roll ballet, here are the top productions to book right now.

Cocoa growers rue 'curse of brown gold'

AFP|Published

For 30 years, he has been growing cocoa and is typical of the smallholders who have been the backbone in making the west African country the world's leading producer ...

What happens when a city decides to love one cat too much

AFP|Published

After his basket was stolen, Kanyon the cat gained something better: endless snacks, toys and fans - a small story that captures why Istanbul is famously known as ...

Uganda's Quidditch players have global dreams

AFP|Published

Far from the legendary skies above Hogwarts school, a young woman chased a " Golden Snitch" highlighting how the craze for Harry Potter's favourite sport, Quidditch, ...

Ancient DNA shows syphilis was rooted in the Americas

The Washington Post|Published

From a 5,500-year-old human shin bone, scientists have discovered a close cousin of the pathogen that causes syphilis, providing the oldest evidence yet that the ...

Green Shoots: Public accountability or political theatre?

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

The writer says that Robert McBride’s testimony to Parliament’s ad hoc committee should have been a moment of serious oversight. Instead, party politics and point-scoring ...

How drones are transforming shark surveillance in Australia

The Washington Post|Published

Discover how Nathaniel Woodcock's drone intervention at a Sydney beach highlights the innovative technologies being employed to combat rising shark attacks in Australia, ...

Nandos rejects Nota Baloyi’s lawsuit regarding ‘Spirit’ track

Thenjiwe Qwabe|Published

Nando’s firmly rejects Nota Baloyi’s R850,000 lawsuit, asserting they obtained rights for the ‘Spirit’ track from all necessary parties.

Daily habits to slow aging, from a Harvard brain expert

The Washington Post|Published

The mind’s potential for growth and creativity far exceeds everyday use. People can consciously shape their brains to have superhuman capabilities and improve their ...

Pandas revel in deep snowfall

The Washington Post|Published

A video from the zoo’s panda cam showcased the fluffy black and white balls of fur - Qing Bao and Bao Li - tumbling in the snow.

Macron’s blue aviators spur massive surge in tiny Italian firm

Bloomberg|Published

Almost immediately, orders starting pouring in for Macron’s frames, the brand’s Doublé or Laminé aviators that retail for €659. The attention on the sunglasses garnered ...