Hospitality sector faces mounting challenges as staffing shortages and rising costs hinder recovery

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa's hospitality sector struggles to recover, new findings shed light on its staffing shortages and rising operational costs. What does the future hold for this vital industry? Read on to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Lured by jobs, forced into crime

Anita Nkonki and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

From job ads to cyber slavery: how young South Africans are trapped abroad

Tech used to bolster court security

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Department of Justice turns to tech to boost court security after gang violence

Sharks look for two in a row

Mike Greenaway|Published

" It is going to be hot, sweaty and slippery, but we train in the Durban heat. The Stormers don’t." Sharks Coach JP Pietersen

Diplomatic row deepens as SA orders Israeli envoy to leave

AFP|Published

South Africa has declared Israel’s charge d’affaires persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours, citing repeated violations of diplomatic ...

Hundreds sign petition against proposed hate speech rules

Staff Reporter|Published

Civil liberties group warns SA hate speech regulations threaten privacy and free expression

Treat SA like a company in crisis

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the 2026 budget, Chartered Accountant and CFO Yusuf Bodiat argues that South Africa needs a long-term turnaround ...

South Africa among world’s toughest markets for debt collection

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africa scores ‘severe’ risk for debt recovery in global Allianz Trade report

Entrepreneurship still seen as last resort as graduate unemployment deepens

Staff Reporter|Published

Universities urged to build funding, networks for young entrepreneurs

The Agents heads to KZN

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

KwaZulu-Natal to welcome award-winning play exploring greed, property and middle-class fears

Undocumented South African arrested by ICE in the US on assault and driving under the influence

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

A South African national who was determined to be in the country illegally has been arrested in the US by ICE for serious charges including aggravated assault and ...

Pandas revel in deep snowfall

The Washington Post|Published

A video from the zoo’s panda cam showcased the fluffy black and white balls of fur - Qing Bao and Bao Li - tumbling in the snow.

Macron’s blue aviators spur massive surge in tiny Italian firm

Bloomberg|Published

Almost immediately, orders starting pouring in for Macron’s frames, the brand’s Doublé or Laminé aviators that retail for €659. The attention on the sunglasses garnered ...

Kruger National Park launches pilot recycling project to boost circular economy

Staff Reporter|Published

The Kruger National Park is taking major strides towards sustainability with a new recycling initiative that aims to transform waste management, promote environmental ...

Nandos rejects Nota Baloyi’s lawsuit regarding ‘Spirit’ track

Thenjiwe Qwabe|Published

Nando’s firmly rejects Nota Baloyi’s R850,000 lawsuit, asserting they obtained rights for the ‘Spirit’ track from all necessary parties.

Teenage pregnancy: a pervasive issue demanding urgent attention in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

As teenage pregnancy continues to rise, many South African communities face an urgent need for change. Find out how education, parental involvement, and open communication ...

Behind Durban's paddling ponds

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture this week takes in the Durban paddling pools and is taken from the website Facts About Durban.

Durban's humble beginnings

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture of Durban this week is a very early picture of Durban and appeared in the Illustrated London News. It shows the city with unpaved streets and before ...

South African Anti-Apartheid Movement reaffirms support for Palestine amid US diplomatic tensions

Staff Reporter|Published

In light of the proposed US ambassadorship and its implications for South Africa’s foreign policy, the Anti-Apartheid Movement’s unwavering support for Palestine ...

From paralysis to open water: Jodie Kroone returns to Midmar Mile

Staff Reporter|Published

Durban swimmer Jodie Kroone takes on Midmar Mile again after life-changing accident