Durban-set film 'God’s Work' achieves milestone with Luxor African Film Festival debut

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

God’s Work brings South African stories to Middle East and North Africa for first time

Students add puppy training to their course load

The Washington Post|Published

The recent training class was for student members of a college chapter for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, a nonprofit that provides service dogs to people ...

Why Trade Skills and Accreditation will define South Africa’s future

Kayla-Ann Osborn|Published

As South Africa grapples with a turbulent educational landscape, the significant need for accredited trade skills emerges as a crucial element for rebuilding the ...

Meet Fancy, 37, the world’s oldest horse — and her lifelong caretaker

The Washington Post|Published

The two even had the same birthday, April 1, though when the met Blumer was 8 and the horse - whom she called “Fancy” - was 12.

Inside the cutthroat competition for the best baguette in Paris

The Washington Post|Published

They arrived on foot and by e-bike, bread van, Tesla, taxi and maxi-scooter. They carried baguettes in paper bags, flour sacks and enormous boxes. Some just tucked ...

Child, 4, arrived alone for heart surgery. His doctor became his mom.

The Washington Post|Published

Amy Beethe walked into a pre-operation room in January 2022 and was struck by a small, underweight child in a hospital bed, covers pulled up to his chin. The 4-year-old ...

As AI transforms the workforce, how will we forge meaning beyond jobs?

Bloomberg|Published

As automation threatens job security, how do we adapt to a future where work may no longer be our defining feature? This article explores the profound implications ...

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 ...

Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait: Latest developments in the Middle East

AFP|Published

Oil prices climbed sharply as the US-Israel war on Iran entered its fifth day, fuelling fears of supply disruptions and rising inflation. Here are the latest developments ...

Trump vows trade cut-off after Spain blocks Iran strikes

RT News|Updated

Trump has threatened to suspend all trade with Spain after Madrid refused to allow US forces to use its military bases for strikes against Iran.

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. ...

Watch VideoFierce competition brews among Japanese strawberry producers to win over urban consumers

Japan News|Published

As Japan’s strawberry producers battle for brand recognition and consumer loyalty, local festivals and promotional events are reinvigorating interest in domestic ...

Prepare for the Cape Town Cycle Tour: Expert tips on managing fatigue and recovery

Staff Reporter|Published

With the Cape Town Cycle Tour on the horizon, it's time to ramp up your preparations. Discover essential tips on managing fatigue, energy intake, and post-race recovery ...

The long, sad history of U. S. regime change promises

Washington Post|Published

President Trump takes up the mantle of U. S. leaders before him, calling for freedom in Iran. As history shows, can such promises lead to a brighter future or repeated ...

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. ...

Iran in turmoil after the assassination of supreme leader Khamenei

Washington Post|Published

In the aftermath of Khamenei’s assassination, Iran faces an unprecedented leadership crisis, with incumbent political structures threatened and an angry populace ...