Kamogelo Mmereke to showcase cancer research at UN International Project Programme

Staff Reporter|Published

Learn how Kamogelo Mmereke is taking her cancer research to the global stage with the UN, showcasing South African innovation and leadership in science diplomacy.

Astronomers discover the most distant hydroxyl gigamaser ever detected

Staff Reporter|Published

Astronomers with the MeerKAT radio telescope uncover the universe's most distant hydroxyl gigamaser, revealing new insights into cosmic phenomena and paving the ...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget speech aims for stability in an election year

Staff Reporter|Published

As Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the 2026 Budget speech, experts predict a cautious approach amid persistent economic challenges and upcoming local government ...

Watch VideoFirst solar-powered airship takes flight above Bloemfontein during Varsity Cup opener

Staff Reporter|Published

Experience the excitement of the Varsity Cup like never before! Discover how a solar-powered airship changed the game at Bloemfontein's historic opener, pushing ...

Doctor's quest for better cancer treatment earns prestigious award

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how a Durban doctor turned her personal tragedy into a mission for better cancer treatments, earning an international award for her innovative research ...

Durban Chamber reviews Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address: optimism tempered by concerns

Staff Reporter|Published

In the wake of President Ramaphosa's SONA 2026, the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry shares its mixed reflections, celebrating positive strides but cautioning ...

Safer South Africa Foundation champions young boys stepping up for change

Staff Reporter|Published

In a poignant ceremony, the Safer South Africa Foundation shines a spotlight on 119 boys defying societal odds, forging a path of leadership and responsibility that ...

New sponge species named to honour pioneering marine scientist

Staff Reporter|Published

A new sponge species has been discovered off the coast of South Africa, named after a marine scientist whose work has significantly advanced the field. Dive into ...

A living, working, breathing coffee shop, created by people

Ingrid Shevlin|Published

Lineage Hillcrest was recently judged to be the best coffee shop in KwaZulu in the 2025 Battle of the Beans coffee competition. Owner Craig Charity takes us behind ...

Love me tender

Staff Reporter|Published

Singer Patience Mahema is serenaded by the icon of love: not one, but two Elvises for Valentine’s Day - Frederick Fourie (left) and Aaron McIlroy. For generations, ...

SAPS capture: The psychological tactics behind criminal grooming of police officials

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Experts reveal the grooming tactics used by criminals to manipulate senior police officials in South Africa, including the psychological complexities and ethical ...

Sona 2026: Low energy, mild fashion – a night to remember (or not)

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

While the fashion included bright colours and African-inspired details, the overall vibe reflected a country that’s over political performance and focused on bigger ...

Paul O'Sullivan v Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi battle intesifies

Zohra Teke|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi challenges forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan's claims regarding slush funds, revealing key evidence in a ...

KZN Home Affairs buildings in disrepair as Ramaphosa pledges digitisation

Zainul Dawood|Published

The Public Service Commission's oversight visit to the Department of Home Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal reveals alarming conditions at service centres.

KwaZulu-Natal Name Change Could Cost Billions, Experts Warn After King Misuzulu Calls to Drop “Natal”

Daily News Reporter|Published

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's proposal to remove 'Natal' from KwaZulu-Natal has sparked significant debate, with experts warning of the financial and historical implications ...

Coffee makes your day in Portia's Humble home

Frank Chemaly|Published

Portia Sibiya, voted KZN's best barista in the 2025 Battle of the Beans competition last week, believes there's a lot more to coffee than brands and grinds

From Durban's Observatory

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture this week shows the city and part of Greyville Racecourse from the Observatory on the Berea, with North beach and the Bluff in the background.

Valentine's Day spending exposes South African financial fragility

Staff Reporter|Published

This Valentine's Day, as love overflows, so too does the pressure to meet expectations — will South Africans navigate this season of romance without falling into ...

Durban security firm probes staff after homeless man assault

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Ensure Security Services has condemned the actions of its officers in a viral video, pledging a thorough investigation and reaffirming its commitment to public safety ...

Urgent warning: Four malaria deaths reported in KZN since January

Thobeka Ngema|Published

KwaZulu-Natal has seen a concerning rise in malaria-related deaths since January, with four fatalities reported.