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.

Gunmen ambush cash-in-transit vehicle on N2 southbound, leaving two security officers critically injured

Staff Reporter|Published

Gunfire and explosions rocked the N2 near Durban this morning as armed assailants ambushed a cash-in-transit vehicle, leaving two security officers critically injured. ...

UJ hemp brick innovation signals a new era for sustainable rural housing in South Africa

Satff Reporter|Published

South African researchers are turning locally grown hemp into a sustainable, energy-efficient building material. The UJ Hemp Brick aims to accelerate housing delivery, ...

Disgruntled former employee ordered to delete Facebook videos defaming Transnet

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has ruled against a former Transnet employee, ordering him to remove defamatory social media videos after a chaotic court appearance. ...

Knives, drugs and 'love potion' found in Durban learners’ school bags during anti-crime searches

Zimbili Vilakazi|Published

An anti-crime campaign led by the eThekwini Neighbourhood Watch has uncovered knives, drugs, an air gun pellet and even a “love potion” in learners’ school bags ...

Bombs in the Night: South Africans in the UAE share harrowing tales of missile threats

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

South Africans in the UAE describe their nerve-wracking nights as missiles are intercepted, while a Capetonian couple narrowly escapes danger during a pilgrimage ...

South Africa must prioritise universal newborn hearing screening

Staff Reporter|Published

As the nation reflects on the promise to protect its children, the call for universal newborn hearing screening stands as an urgent reminder that every child deserves ...

Failing infrastructure, not scarcity, drives South Africa's water crisis

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africa is at a critical juncture with its water supply, as experts show that it’s failing infrastructure, not scarcity, that’s pushing the country into crisis. ...

Transforming care for the elderly: Tafta launches South Africa's first virtual reality empathy platform

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how Tafta’s innovative Virtual Reality Empathy Platform is revolutionising the way we understand and care for the elderly, providing caregivers and architects ...

Redefining workplace well-being: Addressing mental health and invisible disabilities

Myrna Sachs|Published

In an evolving world where mental health and invisible disabilities are central to workplace dynamics, this article sheds light on the urgent need for inclusive ...

Excitement builds as Geordin Hill-Lewis enters DA leadership race

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of Cape Town, has officially announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance at a vibrant event in Elsies River ...

Calls for legal action against Paul O’Sullivan after his parliamentary walkout

Published

After a dramatic walkout, Parliament demands forensic fraud examiner Paul O’Sullivan return to complete his testimony, with MPs calling for legal action over his ...

How under-resourced forensic labs are undermining justice in South Africa

Karen Singh|Published

South Africa's forensic labs are in crisis, with severe resource shortages undermining the fight against violent crime and jeopardising justice for victims.

Dr Raymond Perrier critiques the Sakhithemba shelter's effectiveness for Durban's homeless

Zainul Dawood|Published

The Sakhithemba Homeless Shelter in Illovo is set to open in November 2026, but experts like Dr Raymond Perrier warn it may not be the solution Durban needs for ...

Belrand builds his future one tap at a time

Tara Isaacs|Published

Discover how Belrand Mpila, a car guard in Cape Town, has adapted to the rise of cashless payments, transforming his livelihood and future aspirations in the process. ...

Watch Video'Driftwood Killer' rants about 'demonic stuff' in prison call

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

A man awaiting trial for allegedly killing his former Plettenberg Bay police officer girlfriend made a frantic, bizarre call from behind bars last week, claiming ...