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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. To foster true change, a collective commitment to nurturing real-world technology…

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.

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 ...