One in three South Africans now obese: Urgent action needed to combat rising sugar addiction

Staff Reporter|Published

With an alarming rise in obesity rates and the insidious impact of sugar addiction, South Africa stands at a critical juncture. The call to action is clear: without immediate lifestyle changes and robust medical support, we risk exacerbating an alrea…

SA launches innovative project to tackle plastic pollution in food and beverage sector

Staff Reporter|Published

A new initiative launched in South Africa promises to transform the food and beverage sector's approach to plastic packaging, tackling critical environmental challenges ...

Point of departure

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture of Durban shows the Union Castle vessel Dunbar Castle docked at Durban’s Point and would have been taken at some point in the 1930s.

Why Ethiopians are jumping to switch to electric vehicles

AFP|Published

In a world first, the government last year banned the import of petrol and diesel vehicles, partly for green reasons but also to help wean the country off increasingly ...

Independent pharmacies: the backbone of rural healthcare in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how independent pharmacies are transforming healthcare in South Africa's rural communities, providing vital services amid a growing burden of chronic diseases. ...

Principals warn hostile parents are driving teachers from the profession

Staff Reporter|Published

What used to be a trusted partnership between schools and parents is becoming increasingly adversarial, and education leaders warn the shift could have long-term ...

Remembering the Snake Park

Frank Chemaly|Published

The park is a tribute to outstanding naturist and herpetologist Frederick William Fitzsimons, and his sons Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons (1901-1975) who became ...

For theatre legend John Kani, art must 'speak truth to power'

AFP|Published

At 82 years old and after a six-decade career as a performer and playwright, the South African star had several stories to recount

Marginalised patients face systemic bias in South Africa's healthcare system

Staff Reporter|Published

In a healthcare landscape where every patient's life matters, a UCT study reveals the damaging perceptions that lead to unequal treatment of South Africa's most ...

Fighting SA’s most common male cancer

Staff Reporter|Published

Know Your Prostate, It’s Worth The Check

Preserving hope: Cervical cancer and the options for women's fertility

Staff Reporter|Published

September's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that a diagnosis is not the end of dreams for motherhood. With informed choices and available support, women ...

Revitalising Moses Mabhida Stadium: A boost for Durban's tourism sector

Karen Singh|Published

With new funding approved, Moses Mabhida Stadium is set for a transformative restoration, promising to elevate Durban's status as a premier tourism and sporting ...

PICS: Durban’s iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium levels up for the future

IOL Reporter and Se-Anne Rall|Published

The iconic stadium, which has been operational for 15 years, is undergoing upgrades that are strategically phased to minimise disruptions to scheduled activities ...

Competition conference highlights urgent need for responsive competition laws

Staff Reporter|Published

As global economic uncertainties loom large, the recent Competition Law Conference stands at the forefront of discussing adaptive regulations that can ensure market ...

South Africa's coastline faces new challenges as Shell and the State appeals court ruling on offshore drilling

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Following a significant court victory for conservationists, the battle to safeguard South Africa's coastline intensifies as the State and Shell seek to overturn ...

SA's domestic workers: 39% earn below minimum wage

Staff Reporter|Published

A new report reveals the stark reality for domestic workers in South Africa: many earn below minimum wage amid rising living costs. Discover the hopes, struggles, ...

Experts urge parents to rethink car seat safety

Staff Reporter|Published

In this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, experts advocate for the crucial need to keep little ones rear-facing in car seats as a key measure to prevent road injuries ...

Dutch tourist returns to South Africa to thank medical team after life-saving surgery

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

After a severe spinal injury during a boating accident in St Lucia, Dutch tourist Manon Rouwette-Janssen returns to South Africa to express her heartfelt gratitude ...

Literacy project pioneered in Durban

Staff Reporter|Published

In Durban, a beacon of hope shines as teachers, leaders and the community unite to tackle the pressing issue of literacy. The Leaders for Literacy programme stands ...

Capturing history: Artist explores the story of indentured Indians

Staff Reporter|Published

Artist Zenaéca Singh unveils a deeply personal and politically charged exploration of the indentured Indian experience, challenging historical narratives through ...