Over half of South African cigarette market now comprised of illicit products

Staff Reporter|Published

As illicit cigarettes flood the South African market, new research reveals that more than half of all cigarettes sold are unregulated products, raising alarming ...

Supreme Court of Appeal consolidates Shell’s appeal against offshore drilling decision

Staff Reporter|Published

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Appeal has set the stage for a critical hearing that could redefine the landscape of offshore drilling in South Africa, ...

Flu or cold? Understanding the difference and the importance of vaccination this African Vaccination Week

Staff Reporter|Published

Learn the critical differences between flu and cold symptoms this season, and discover why flu vaccinations are vital for health and wellbeing during African Vaccination ...

Green Shoots: Welcome to the Post-Truth era

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

This column explores how the rise of social media and information overload has contributed to a 'post-truth' era, where emotional narratives often outweigh verified ...

How Saint Augustine shaped the Pope's worldview

The Conversation|Published

Saint Augustine, the African thinker who inspired Pope Leo XIV

Raphael’s Serenity in an age of war

The Washington Post|Published

Raphael, a master of serenity, is the artist we need right now

South Africa's Mkambati Nature Reserve designated as first Ramsar site in Eastern Cape

Staff Reporter|Published

Mkambati Nature Reserve achieves a monumental milestone as the Eastern Cape's first Ramsar site, highlighting the critical importance of wetlands to South Africa’s ...

Growing interest in Japanese ceramics takes centre stage at Brussels fair

Japan News|Published

Explore the vibrant surge of Japanese ceramics in Europe, as the Brussels fair spotlights the rich heritage and innovation of artists like Ryuichi Kakurezaki. Discover ...

Tongaat Hulett's potential liquidation threatens thousands of sugarcane growers

Staff Reporter|Published

With Tongaat Hulett's future at stake, over 18,000 South African sugarcane growers await a court decision that could threaten their livelihoods. The economic impact ...

Chinese slimmers trade lost fat for beef

AFP|Published

Lose weight, get beef: China’s unusual diet challenge

Stop using salad dressing

The Washington Post|Published

The lazy cook’s guide to better salads

Then and Now- Durban High School

Staff Reporter|Published

160 years of Durban High School,

The overlooked trade in Africa’s wild birds

The Conversation|Published

Global trade in wild birds is poorly monitored – the risks to wildlife, ecosystems and human health

Curtain up, Durban! The top theatre and dance acts you can’t miss this April

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Join The Royal Ballet as they present the haunting tale of 'Giselle' on the big screen, alongside a magical rendition of 'The Little Mermaid Junior' and a concert ...

Birthday celebrations for the world's oldest gorilla

The Washington Post|Published

World’s oldest gorilla, known for her dignified manner, turns 69

The dog who works in the garden

The Washington Post|Published

At 96, she gardens with a little help from a very good dog

Unchained from the algorithm: Global developments in social media platform liability

Opinion|Published

Inside the global push to hold platforms liable for harm

Tamia in Mzansi: everything we know about her three-city Women's Month concert tour

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Tamia is returning to South Africa this August for a special Women’s Month tour, promising to celebrate her fans and the power of music across three major cities. ...

Cities as living memory: the struggle between old and new

The Conversation|Published

Designing cities: should we build from scratch or keep history alive?