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Inside the beauty trend that’s sending people to hospital

Anita Nkonki|Published

From social media to surgery wards: The dangerous rise of cosmetic shortcuts

Shareholders demand release of Amaanat Investment forensic report amidst financial turmoil

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

As tensions mount at Amaanat Investment Holdings, shareholders are increasingly vocal about their demand for transparency. With the Abacus Report lingering in the ...

Navy chief sounds alarm over budget cuts on SA's maritime security

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

As global conflict zones reshape shipping routes and piracy surges, the South African Navy grapples with internal crises and operational limitations. Vice Admiral ...

KZN's Inanda police station tops South Africa's contact crime statistics for 2026

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Inanda police station in Durban has emerged as the epicentre of contact crimes in South Africa for the first quarter of 2026, revealing alarming trends in national ...

Dog rescued from Hermanus cliff face

Yaeesh Collins|Published

A mixed-breed dog has been safely rescued from a cliff face at Dreunkrans in Hermanus.

Durban communities band together to combat rising land invasions

Zainul Dawood|Published

Residents of Sydenham and Sherwood in Durban are banding together to combat a surge in land invasions

Repairing the earth: the importance of local actions for global biodiversity

Staff Reporter|Published

As we approach the International Day for Biological Diversity, the spotlight is on the urgent need to protect our planet's rich ecosystems. Discover how South Africa ...

Team South Africa triumphs with gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

South Africa's ‘Life After Fire’ garden wins gold at the Chelsea Flower Show, highlighting nature's resilience post-wildfires.

Police retrieve bodies from milk cooling tank in Humansdorp

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Tragedy strikes in Humansdorp as police recover two bodies from a milk cooling tank during a joint rescue operation, prompting an inquest into the incident.

Temporary road closures on N3 westbound carriageway for bridge upgrades

Staff Reporter|Published

Major road closures will affect N3 westbound traffic as SANRAL embarks on a crucial construction project to upgrade the Paradise Valley interchange. Plan your routes ...

What Roelf Meyer told Trump at the White House

Hope Ntanzi|Published

South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States, Roelf Meyer, says he was warmly received at the White House as he starts work on strengthening bilateral relations. ...

Illegal anglers busted as Shad season grips KwaZulu-Natal coast

Nivashni Nair|Published

The Coastal Marine Task Force (CMTF), a volunteer organisation that supports environmental stakeholders in protecting and conserving biodiversity resources in coastal ...

FlySafair in hot water over ‘oversold’ flights

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

The National Consumer Commission has taken a significant step by referring FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for alleged violations of the Consumer Protection ...

Grower-led initiative seeks to save Tongaat Hulett from impending liquidation

Staff Reporter|Published

In a critical juncture for KwaZulu-Natal's sugar industry, GrowerCo emerges as a beacon of hope, promising not just the preservation of an iconic brand but the futures ...

Gig economy workers in South Africa face challenges ahead of landmark labour reforms

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa's gig economy grows, can young workers like Siyanda adapt to upcoming labour reforms? With new laws on the table, understanding rights and skills ...

South Africa's prisons at 58% overcrowding: 169,000 inmates and rising

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

South Africa's prison system is under severe strain as overcrowding escalates, with over 63,000 inmates awaiting trial. This alarming situation raises urgent questions ...

E-waste recycling pilot project launched to tackle environmental challenges in Eastern Cape

Staff Reporter|Published

Residents of the Eastern Cape are set to revolutionise their waste management practices with the launch of a new e-waste recycling project. Find out how this initiative ...

The home of a Pinetown pioneer

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture today is a very early picture of Pinetown showing Meller House, the home of Victorian settler and early Pinetown pioneer Henry James Meller.

Court challenge to release three elephants from Joburg Zoo

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A landmark legal action aims to free Johannesburg Zoo’s elephants, citing concerns for their physical, psychological, and social well-being. The case also raises ...

Leading scientists mobilise against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

Leading African scientists have launched an urgent intervention following the WHO's declaration of a Public Health Emergency over a rising Ebola outbreak in East ...