Music lovers are in for a treat with these Durban stage productions

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

If you’re a fan of music or razor-sharp wit, slapstick timing and history get your ticket to one of these shows.

Town in uproar over renaming after anti-apartheid icon

AFP|Updated

A rebellion over the renaming of the historic country town of Graaff-Reinet has exposed deep-rooted fractures in South Africa as it grapples with its tormented history. ...

Closing the gap in stem cell donation for blood cancer patients

Palesa Mokomele|Published

With Human Rights Day upon us, South Africa reflects on the promise of life for every citizen. The pressing need for registered stem cell donors reminds us that ...

Human Rights Day: Reflecting on the legacy of Sharpeville and the true essence of dignity

Armand Bam|Published

As South Africa observes Human Rights Day, we reflect on the tragic events of Sharpeville and the deeper implications of human dignity. What does it truly mean to ...

‘President’s babies’ recover after successful conjoined twin separation in Limpopo

Verna van Diemen|Published

A historic surgical separation of conjoined twins in Limpopo has succeeded, with the babies stable and receiving ongoing care. The operation highlights the dedication ...

South Africa’s alcohol consumption crisis: a national challenge requiring urgent action

Rhys Evans|Published

Blinded by high consumption rates and a culture permissive of heavy drinking, South Africa faces a critical moment. Will new fiscal measures and social responsibilities ...

A Symphony of Nature: Tokyo's Umi-no-Mori Park comes alive with sound and light

Japan News|Published

This otherworldly event in Tokyo's Umi-no-Mori Park offers a glimpse into the potential for deeper connections between humans and the natural world, urging observers ...

Finding light in darkness: how a Seattle woman offers hope through a pep talk library

Washington Post|Published

In the midst of hardship, Caroline Catlin offers a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. By creating a platform for connection and encouragement, she ...

After 30 years of waiting, a father and son’s birthday wish comes true

The Washington Post|Published

Jimmy Rush began planning his 80th birthday celebration about three decades ago. He got the idea when he spotted a sign at a restaurant in Mobile, Alabama, that ...

Six friends started an annual trip. They didn’t realize it would become a lifeline.

The Washington Post|Published

Why not make a concentrated effort to see each other every year? Someone suggested using the alphabet as a framing device. They could wind their way through the ...

Trump urged an uprising, but as the bombs fall, Iranians are ‘too scared to move’

The Washington Post|Published

Two weeks into the war that President Donald Trump initially said was intended to force regime change in Tehran, the Iranians living in Dubai say their families ...

Kids in hospital help penguins woo mates with painted pebbles

The Washington Post|Published

Patients at a nearby children’s hospital designed and painted the pebbles for Gentoo penguins’ breeding season at Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo. Children watch on a live ...

Iran war chokepoints cast doubt on global chip supply

Bloomberg|Published

As the war in the Middle East stretches into a third week, the global semiconductor industry is facing mounting threats the conflict will choke off key supplies ...

Police dogs could plug SAPS capacity gaps

Staff Reporter|Published

Police dogs are South Africa’s untapped crime-fighting edge

Residents demand action as Durban water pipe remains unrepaired for over 13 hours

Zainul Dawood|Published

Frustrated residents in Asherville, eThekwini, voice their outrage as a burst water pipe remains unrepaired for over 13 hours, exacerbating the ongoing water crisis ...

eThekwini water update: Reservoirs filling up, system recovery underway

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

After extensive repairs at Nagle Dam, eThekwini residents are beginning to see water supply return, although challenges remain as the municipality implements water ...

Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend

Franck Ghomsi - The Conversation|Published

Rising sea levels are one of the signals of climate change. Satellite measurements of the height of the ocean surface reveal warming temperatures, melting ice sheets ...

Raise a glass, Mzansi! The Irish started this shebeen thing long ago

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Long before shebeens rocked the townships of South Africa, Irish settlers whispered about secret pubs called síbíns. Today, the tradition lives on - vibrant, communal, ...

Unlocking the secrets of longevity: what animals can teach us about ageing

Washington Post|Published

Fascinated with the mystery of aging and what animals can reveal about longevity? Explore how scientists are drawing inspiration from remarkable creatures like Greenland ...