KZN principals panic ahead of new school year
Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

KZN principals panic ahead of new school year

South Africa's road safety crisis: Too many cars and too few traffic officers

Anita Nkonki and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

With over 14 million vehicles and only 22,000 traffic officers, South Africa faces a road safety crisis that demands immediate action.

Bumpy start to new school year

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Schools in KZN face a bumpy start to the academic year as many have not yet received their resources from the Department of Education.

Parents feel the Januworry school uniform pinch

Staff Reporter|Published

The Competition Commision says that exclusive school uniform deals are still squeezing parents despite competition guidelines

A feast of strong flavours

Frank Chemaly|Published

Discover the vibrant flavours of Thai Ginger and the affordable delights at Xpresso, where every dish tells a story of culinary passion.

Naive plea for road safety

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

Central to this carnage is the country’s pathological relationship with alcohol. The recent arrest of 7 000 drunk drivers, which was double the previous year’s figure, ...

Mbali Shinga faces recall from NFP as confidant reveals her struggles

Bongani Hans|Published

As Mbali Shinga faces disciplinary action for defying her party, her future in the KwaZulu-Natal Parliament hangs by a thread following her controversial vote against ...

Calls for 'risky' tattoos and piercings to be regulated

Anita Nkonki and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

In South Africa, body art is flourishing, but a lack of regulation places clients at risk.

Discovery Health faces backlash as members hit with unexpected claims reprocessing fees

Staff Reporter|Published

Discovery Health faces calls for accountability after alarming processing errors leave members grappling with hefty repayment demands. With claims incorrectly funded, ...

INVESTIGATION | Illegal guns, systemic failures and lethal violence: SA’s shadow firearms economy

Nicola Mawson|Published

South Africa's violent crime crisis is largely driven by a hidden market of illegal firearms, stemming from the country's own legal stockpiles. With over 3,400 police ...

Watch VideoUK introduces junk food ad ban to protect children - is South Africa ready to follow?

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

The UK government has implemented a ban on advertising high-fat, salt and sugar foods before 9pm and online to combat childhood obesity.

National Pothole Day highlights South Africa’s road hazard crisis

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africans prepare for National Pothole Day, the pressing issue of road maintenance is brought to the forefront, highlighting the collective responsibility ...

Watch VideoSecond term on the cards for KZN police chief

Staff Reporter|Published

KZN's Premier backs KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for a second term.

Five wanted suspects killed in police shootout in Inanda

Staff Reporter|Published

Inanda residents shaken by violent crime surge as police take action. Read about the recent shootout that led to the deaths of five wanted suspects in a police operation. ...

Watch VideoToys for healing: how Portland strippers raise thousands for sick children

Washington Post|Published

This holiday season, discover how Portland's strippers are making a life-changing impact on children battling illness, raising thousands through a unique charity. ...

Watch VideoCaptivating cat carvings: the artistry of Makoto Nishi

Washington Post|Published

Tease your imagination with the delightful tale of Makoto Nishi's enchanting cat carvings — pieces of art that reflect the whimsical charm and mysterious nature ...

Caught on camera: watch how municipal worker sweeps dirt into drain

Staff Reporter|Published

EThekwini launches investigation after official filmed dumping waste into stormwater drain

Can Venezuela’s civil-military alliance hold? If it breaks, armed groups will be drawn into messy split

The Conversation|Published

In Venezuela the situation is far from stable. Rodríguez represents just one of multiple and competing interests within a Venezuela elite composed of a precarious ...

Rubio was called a sell-out, then he won on Venezuela

AFP|Published

Reared in the Cuban exile community of Miami, Marco Rubio grew up dreaming of the downfall of Havana's communists and, since entering politics, dedicated himself ...

Think you’re the best dad? Fathers fight it out in the Dad Games

The Washington Post|Published

The event is the One-Trip Grocery Bag Relay. The goal is to carry 15 shopping bags from the trunk of a Range Rover inside in a single journey.