Mountaineer Angela Yeung’s historic Everest ascent serves as a powerful reminder of the fight against gender-based violence, carrying the stories of survivors with every step
Anita Nkonki|Published

Bras, bravery and Everest: Angela Yeung's tribute to gender-based violence survivors ...

St Augustine's: a rich history of service

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture today, taken from the Facebook site Durban Down Memory Lane shows one of Durban’s Institutions, St Augustine’s Hospital, from the entrance in Chelmsford ...

Short rib in style

Frank Chemaly|Published

Discover Dukkah Restaurant & Bar, a culinary gem on Florida Road, where elegant design meets a diverse menu, featuring exquisite dishes like Korean pork belly bites ...

Join us for Durban's first cake picnic

Staff Reporter|Published

Durban will soon host a celebration of creativity and cakes at The Independent on Saturday Cake in the Garden event at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Saturday, September ...

No 'funeral vibes' from Boks

Leighton Koopman and Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says they want to do everything in their power to bring smiles back to the faces of their supporters in the second Rugby Championship ...

Bringing world class sailing to Durban

Sophie Thompson|Published

Waving the flag for Point Yacht Club, Royal Natal Yacht Club and Henley Midmar Yacht Club and South Africa, this is Campbell Alexander’s third Flying Fifteen regatta ...

The Shifting Sands of Power: How football contracts have evolved in favour of players

Smiso Msomi|Published

Football’s power dynamics have shifted, with contracts no longer binding players as tightly as before. Once dominated by clubs, negotiations now favour individuals ...

Majoro: Desire, not tactics, will decide Sundowns-Pirates clash

Smiso Msomi|Published

Orlando Pirates, defending MTN8 champions, face Sundowns in a finely balanced semi-final second leg at Lucas Moripe Stadium. With Sundowns holding the away-goal ...

Sekhukhune eye ‘Remontada’ in MTN8 semi-final against Stellies

Smiso Msomi|Published

Sekhukhune United must pull off their own remontada as they trail Stellenbosch 2-0 in the MTN8 semi-final. With home advantage in Polokwane, Babina Noko hope to ...

Urban nest boxes will help save endangered cockatoos

AFP|Published

Nestled among its sprawling boughs is a nest box designed for the yellow-crested cockatoo, of which only 1,200 to 2,000 remain in the world.

Nairobi slum pageant gives platform to voiceless

AFP|Published

The annual "Mr and Ms Kibera" pageant in Nairobi, gleefully attended by hundreds, is about more than just the contestants' looks -- it provides a much-needed platform ...

Trump tariffs a stone in the shoe of 'made in USA' cowboy boots

AFP|Published

Texas's most renowned makers of the southern US fashion staple source the ostrich leather they require exclusively from Oudtshoorn.

August 23: What's on in Durban

Frank Chemaly|Published

Your guide to entertainment in the city and beyond

After 4 years of repressive Taliban rule, Afghans are suffering in silence

The Conversation|Published

Despite promises of moderation and inclusion, four years later, the Taliban has established a repressive, exclusionary regime – one that has dismantled institutions ...

What’s croaking? New app identifies frogs by sound

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

FROG watching might not be as popular as birding, but a new app could change that.

She built a sanctuary for monkeys. It’s now a haven for veterans with PTSD

The Washington Post|Published

Louie, a 1-year-old black-handed spider monkey, wrapped his arms around Richard’s neck and chirped into his ear. Richard felt his heart rate slow. “It just brings ...

Putin’s push for ‘patriotic’ wine leaves vodka on the rocks

The Washington Post|Published

Wine production has jumped by a quarter since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It's part of a broader patriotic effort employed by Putin to push for economic ...

Eggs, tomatoes, sandwiches: The history of food as protest projectiles

The Washington Post|Published

Food has been used in political protests for centuries. One of the first to be hit, during a visit to Africa, was Roman emperor Vespasian who was assailed by rioters ...

Access to healthcare is a right guaraanteed for all, not just citizens

The Active Citizens Movement, The Dennis Hurley Centre and Phoenix Settlement Trust|Published

These self-appointed guardians of the hospital gates have no authority either to ‘police’ the hospital entrance nor demand proof of identity of any person. They ...

Ramaphosa takes us back to greater secrecy in political funding

Joel Bregman|Published

The new annual donation limit will be R30m, up from R15m, and the new disclosure threshold will be R200 000, up from R100 000. This will deepen secrecy in political ...