A city in deep water

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The crisis is dismantling Durban’s economic foundation. The city’s historic reputation as a premier international tourism and watersports destination is fracturing. ...

Sailing in sewage: Sailors say Durban harbour pollution crisis is killing the sport

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

As Durban's premier yacht race gets underway this weekend, water sports clubs say the shocking pollution in the bay is killing sailing in the city

Durban residents fear tap water may be making people sick

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Durban residents raise alarm over ‘unsafe’ drinking water

Dog rescued from Hermanus cliff face

Yaeesh Collins|Published

A mixed-breed dog has been safely rescued from a cliff face at Dreunkrans in Hermanus.

Durban communities band together to combat rising land invasions

Zainul Dawood|Published

Residents of Sydenham and Sherwood in Durban are banding together to combat a surge in land invasions

Watch VideoLuke Baartman determined to climb Kaizer Chiefs' pecking order

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Luke Baartman says hard work and a full pre-season can help him earn more opportunities at Kaizer Chiefs next season.

Green Shoots: Stand at the crossroads and look for the ancient ways

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

The author recounts two days spent with Christian leaders and activists from Southern Africa, exploring the biblical call to “stand at the crossroads and look” as ...

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE | Happy Jele: Current Buccaneers remind me of our title-winning teams

Smiso Msomi|Published

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele believes the Buccaneers are well-positioned to handle the pressure of the title race and exploit Orbit College’s desperation ...

Illegal anglers busted as Shad season grips KwaZulu-Natal coast

Nivashni Nair|Published

The Coastal Marine Task Force (CMTF), a volunteer organisation that supports environmental stakeholders in protecting and conserving biodiversity resources in coastal ...

FlySafair in hot water over ‘oversold’ flights

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

The National Consumer Commission has taken a significant step by referring FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for alleged violations of the Consumer Protection ...

What Roelf Meyer told Trump at the White House

Hope Ntanzi|Published

South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States, Roelf Meyer, says he was warmly received at the White House as he starts work on strengthening bilateral relations. ...

Police retrieve bodies from milk cooling tank in Humansdorp

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Tragedy strikes in Humansdorp as police recover two bodies from a milk cooling tank during a joint rescue operation, prompting an inquest into the incident.

South Africa's prisons at 58% overcrowding: 169,000 inmates and rising

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

South Africa's prison system is under severe strain as overcrowding escalates, with over 63,000 inmates awaiting trial. This alarming situation raises urgent questions ...

Team South Africa triumphs with gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

South Africa's ‘Life After Fire’ garden wins gold at the Chelsea Flower Show, highlighting nature's resilience post-wildfires.

Repairing the earth: the importance of local actions for global biodiversity

Staff Reporter|Published

As we approach the International Day for Biological Diversity, the spotlight is on the urgent need to protect our planet's rich ecosystems. Discover how South Africa ...

Temporary road closures on N3 westbound carriageway for bridge upgrades

Staff Reporter|Published

Major road closures will affect N3 westbound traffic as SANRAL embarks on a crucial construction project to upgrade the Paradise Valley interchange. Plan your routes ...

Orlando Pirates eye historic league title in familiar Mbombela cauldron

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Having already tasted cup and league glory at the Mbombela Stadium twice this season, Orlando Pirates return to Nelspruit looking to end a painful 14-year title ...

Mamelodi Sundowns' Keanu Cupido should focus on CAF Champions League final after Bafana snub

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Despite risking his fitness under heavy medication to anchor Mamelodi Sundowns' continental charge, Keanu Cupido was a shock omission from Hugo Broos' 32-member ...

Mamelodi Sundowns chasing glory, redemption and lasting legacies in CAF Champions League final

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Holding a 1–0 advantage ahead of Sunday's second leg against AS FAR, Mamelodi Sundowns stand just 90 minutes away from ending a painful 10-year continental drought. ...