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A birthday wish: no boring flavours, please

Frank Chemaly|Published

Exploring the bold flavours and creative dishes of executive chef Mark Armbruster at Umhlanga's Chefs' Table.

A walk through Durban's old town gardens

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture today shows an early postcard of the Town Gardens, also known as Francis Farewell Square, with the front of the newly constructed City Hall in the ...

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station celebrates a year of uninterrupted operation

Staff Reporter|Published

With Koeberg setting the benchmark, South Africa positions itself as a formidable leader in nuclear energy while seeking to reshape its energy landscape and restore ...

Is a university degree still worth it in today's job market?

Staff Reporter|Published

In the face of rising unemployment and shifting economic landscapes, prospective students and their families grapple with the pressing question: Is a university ...

A massive cosmic structure revealed: astronomers uncover the Vela-Banzi supercluster

Staff Reporter|Published

In a cosmic unveiling that transforms our celestial map, astronomers discover the Vela-Banzi supercluster, a monumental structure hidden behind the Milky Way. This ...

World-first privacy display on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is redefining mobile privacy

Partnered Content|Updated

Discover how Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is transforming mobile privacy with its groundbreaking built-in Privacy Display technology, designed to protect your personal ...

Africa's tech skills gap: The challenge of aligning education with industry need

Staff Reporter|Published

As Africa stands at the crossroads of a tech revolution, the conversation about skills development must evolve from mere rhetoric to actionable and coherent strategies. ...

Worsening urban water crisis shapes political narratives ahead of 2026 elections

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa's water crisis intensifies, political campaigns are shifting gears. Discover how social media is driving public outrage and shaping narratives in ...

Sugar imports threaten local industry's survival amidst rising crisis

Staff Reporter|Published

The South African sugar industry's survival hangs in the balance as imports surge, threatening jobs and local economies. Urgent action is needed to revise tariffs ...

Far-away war hits home as South Africans feel the pinch in their pockets

Anita Nkonki|Published

The US-Israel-Iran conflict, which erupted on February 28 with the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, is pushing Brent crude above $80 a barrel, translating into ...

From Miss Lucky Legs to a duck-tailed biker gang

Frank Chemaly|Published

Durban's Mermaid Lido on South Beach was once the beachfront's entertainment hub, some of it decidedly unsavoury.

KZN heavy rains: Search underway after six swept away on uMsinga bridge

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Search and rescue teams are racing against time in uMsinga, KwaZulu-Natal, after a vehicle carrying eight people was swept off a low-lying bridge during heavy rainfall. ...

Former soldier charged with wife's murder to appear in Durban High Court

Nomonde Zondi|Published

Frederik Nicolas le Roux, a former soldier, has been indicted for the murder of his wife Taryn after a violent confrontation at a Westville restaurant.

Teen cancer survivor Jason Keymer's inspiring journey to Antarctica

Erin Carelse|Published

Jason Keymer, a brave 14-year-old from Capri Village, transforms his battle with a brain tumour into an inspiring journey as he stands on the ice of Antarctica, ...

Hilton power dispute: uMngeni takes legal action to end Msunduzi service failures

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

In a bold move, uMngeni Municipality has taken its long-standing battle with Msunduzi Municipality to the high court, demanding justice for Hilton residents suffering ...

Iran ready to assist South Africans in evacuating from the escalating Middle East conflict

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Iran stands ready to assist in evacuating South Africans stranded in the Middle East as violence escalates, with Ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr urging immediate ...

R40bn hemp opportunity could drive South Africa’s green industrialisation, study finds

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa could tap into a R40 billion industrial hemp market by 2040, according to a new study highlighting the need for policy reform and infrastructure investment ...

Celebrating the Legacy of Soli Philander: The voice of the Cape flats

Murray Swart|Published

Beloved South African comedian and storyteller Soli Philander, who brought the spirit of the Cape Flats to life through his humour, is remembered fondly after his ...

Farmers challenge state control in court over foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations

Zelda Venter|Published

Livestock farmers are taking legal action to allow private sector involvement in the production and administration of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, arguing that ...

Durban's uShaka Wet ’n Wild water park to reopen on March 5

Mercury Reporter|Published

After a swift response to a technical fault, uShaka Marine World's Wet ’n Wild water park is ready to welcome guests again on March 5.