Prioritising balance leads to success for top KwaZulu-Natal matriculants

Staff Reporter|Published

With the 2025 matric results coming in, students across KwaZulu-Natal exemplify how balance and consistency can lead to remarkable success, demonstrating that academia can thrive alongside passions and extracurricular activities.

Matric Class of 2025 achieves record results, with KwaZulu-Natal leading the way

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover the remarkable achievements of the Matric Class of 2025 as South Africa celebrates its educational triumphs, with KwaZulu-Natal leading the pack. Read on ...

Reddam House Ballito and Umhlanga celebrate exceptional IEB results amid inspiring student stories

Staff Reporter|Published

Reddam House schools in KwaZulu-Natal showcase not only impressive IEB exam results, but also inspiring student stories of leadership and resilience. Discover how ...

Watch VideoSouth Africa's top matric achievers share inspiring stories of resilience ahead of NSC results

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover the inspiring journeys of South Africa’s top matric achievers who, despite facing challenges, have pushed through to reach their academic goals. Their stories ...

Watch VideoTHOR-05F: A groundbreaking crash test dummy aims to enhance car safety for women

Lori Aratani and Washington Post|Published

Meet THOR-05F, the pioneering crash test dummy designed for women, aimed at revolutionising vehicle safety standards and addressing gender disparities on the road. ...

Watch VideoBob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dies at 78

Niha Masih and Washington Post|Published

Bob Weir, the beloved co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has passed away, but his music and spirit live on. Discover how his remarkable journey shaped an era and resonated ...

Discovery Health to cover costs of recent claims system error affecting thousands of clients

Staff Reporter|Published

Discovery Health makes amends for a recent billing error by covering costs for thousands of affected members, reassuring clients of their commitment to fairness ...

How South Africa can secure safer water through faster testing and community engagement

Robert Erasmus|Published

Access to clean water is vital for public health, yet many in South Africa remain unaware of the hidden dangers lurking in their taps. Discover how innovative in-house ...

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

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 VideoSecond term on the cards for KZN police chief

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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. ...