Rising SA ballet stars win life-changing New York scholarships

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Grand Prizes for Matthew Jansen van Vuuren and Maya Weir at AAB Awards.

Watch VideoSouth African Reserve Bank reduces repo rate by 25 basis points

Ashley Lechman|Published

This means that the repo rate will come down from 7.00% to 6.75% per annum, with the prime lending rate in the country coming down to 10.25%.

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE | Ox Nche humbled by historic World Rugby Player of the Year nomination

Morgan Bolton|Published

Springbok prop Ox Nche says he is still processing his groundbreaking nomination for the World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year award after becoming the first front-rower ...

Durban's smart city plan is aimed at enhancing public safety

Zainul Dawood|Published

Huawei presents a comprehensive digital strategy for eThekwini, aiming to enhance public safety.

Durban magistrate denies bail to former taxi boss linked to attack on advocate

Nomonde Zondi|Published

Kholwani Prayerman Ntanjana is denied bail in a chilling attempted murder case against advocate Coreth Naudé, shedding light on a web of violence, deceit, and criminal ...

India–South Africa: An alliance reshaping global power at G20

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

At the G20 Summit, India and South Africa's alliance emerges as a powerful force, challenging the status quo and demanding a voice for the Global South in a world ...

Siya, is this the new Rachel?

IOL Reporter|Published

As Siya Kolisi's love life continues to evolve, the public remains captivated by the possibility of a new romance.

Expert warns: US risks strategic miscalculation by sidelining South Africa in favour of Zambia

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

An international relations expert has warned that it would be a strategic miscalculation for the United States to sideline South Africa in its Africa policy, as ...

Court overturns ruling on withheld matric results in cheating scandal

Zelda Venter|Published

As the Mpumalanga High Court sets aside a ruling on withheld matric results tied to cheating allegations, an uncertain future looms for hundreds of pupils. What ...

Customs officers uncover parakeets hidden in man's underwear

The Washington Post|Published

When Customs and Border Protection Officers questioned Jesse Agus Martinez about a suspicious bulge in his trousers, he claimed it was natural. Upon inspection, ...

Listening to music is linked to lower dementia risk, study suggests

The Washington Post|Published

Researchers looked at data spanning a decade and involving more than ten thousand relatively healthy people, aged 70 and older. People who listened to music most ...

Can an all-female party redraw South Africa’s political map?

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Amid rising frustration over gender-based violence and systemic inequality, activists propose a female-led political party in South Africa, aiming to reshape the ...

COP30: The weather is natural, the disaster is not

Yolandi Meyer|Published

As COP30 wraps up, experts are pushing for a paradigm shift in disaster response, urging communities to prepare proactively for climate extremes rather than reactively. ...

Unveiling the secrets of 3I/ATLAS: South African scientists confirm comet-like behaviour

Staff Reporter|Published

As South African scientists continue to unlock the secrets of the cosmos, their findings fuel an increasingly vibrant discussion about the potential for life beyond ...

WATCH: Family demands justice for Khy’ree Jordaan, a toddler killed by an off-duty officer

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

A family is devastated after three-year-old Khy’ree Jordaan is killed by an off-duty officer in Elsies River, sparking demands for justice and a thorough investigation. ...

Citizen science grows around the country

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

The Great Southern Bioblitz 2025: shows Africa rich biodiversity.

Captivating performances set to brighten Durban's cultural scene

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural offerings of Durban this weekend.

World's largest natural walnut forest thins away

AFP|Published

Rustling through fallen golden leaves, locals in a forest outside Arslanbob in the Kyrgyz mountains were scurrying for walnuts - an ancient pastime and economic ...

Fruit detective racing to save forgotten varieties

Published

Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could help ...