Then & Now: Durban's key naval role

Frank Chemaly|Published

Durban has always been a key Naval port and the old picture today shows HMAS Australia leaving the port of Durban probably during World War 1.

GBVF fight depends on men

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The official classification of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster marks a watershed moment in South Africa’s painful struggle against ...

Ramaphosa says ‘overwhelming consensus’ for G20 declaration despite US warnings

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

At the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a strong consensus among nations for a joint declaration, despite stern warnings from ...

South Africa pushes clean industrialisation, EV transition in talks with G20 partners

Siphelele Dludla|Published

At the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa is advocating for deeper partnerships in clean industrialisation and electric vehicle production, aiming ...

G20 Summit: African activists demand end to fossil fuels

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

African civil society organisations are demanding a just transition from fossil fuels to community-owned renewable energy systems as South Africa hosts the G20 Summit. ...

DIRCO rejects US last-minute attendance attempt at G20, marks them absent

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Washington’s decision not to send a senior delegation to a summit it will soon preside over has raised eyebrows across diplomatic circles.

Aids activists angry as US offers on token HIV drug doses and no scaled up production

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Token LEN-LA doses draw sharp criticism ahead of World AIDS day

Thousands unite against gender-based violence in South Africa ahead of G20 Summit

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Thousands across South Africa unite against gender-based violence and femicide, demanding urgent government action as the nation grapples with a crisis. Led by Women ...

Siya and Boks speak out against GBV

Leighton Koopman|Updated

At a press conference yesterday, Springbok Rugby captain Siya Kolisi spoke out against gender based violence in South Africa, and how it had affected him personally. ...

Debt and stress overshadow Black Friday in SA

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Black Friday finds South Africans in a debt crunch

Beloved Lotus FM presenter Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi passes away

POST REPORTER|Published

RENOWNED Lotus FM presenter and sought-after MC at social events Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi passed away on Friday morning after being ill for the past fortnight. Siddiqi ...

‘Trump has a 4-year-old mentality’: Economist Jeffrey Sachs slams Trump’s G20 snub as a ‘tantrum’

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

World-renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs criticises Donald Trump’s G20 Summit boycott, labelling it a ‘tantrum’ and a reflection of a ‘four-year-old mentality’. ...

Sbu Mpisane hits out at MaMkhize over missing millions

Bongani Hans|Published

Sbu Mpisane claims that his ex-wife, Shauwn Mkhize, is violating a court order regarding their divorce settlement, leading to concerns over the depreciation of their ...

Measles outbreak spike across SA

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Sharp rise in measles cases leaves thousands of children vulnerable as vaccination rates fall

Razeen Dada brings heart and heritage to the screen

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

From Parody to Pride: How “The Cane Cutter” celebrates South Africa’s Indian community

Elon Musk's Grok AI Thinks He's Strikingly Handsome and a Genius. Is it Bias or a Bug?

Washington Post|Published

Elon Musk's " maximally truth-seeking" AI, #Grok, has a confession: its creator is " strikingly handsome" and a " genius-level intellect" who would beat Mike Tyson. ...

Controversy erupts as Mexico's Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe 2025: deserved or sympathy crown?

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Mexico's Fátima Bosch won the Miss Universe 2025 title but controversy follows as critics label her win a " sympathy win" insisting stronger constestants were overlooked. ...

Durban's sanitation campaign showcases eco-friendly solutions

Zainul Dawood|Published

Explore how innovative sanitation projects in eThekwini are transforming communities, showcasing the Aquonic wastewater treatment system and other eco-friendly solutions ...

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%.

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.