Here’s a proven way to slow aging. Any volunteers?

The Washington Post|Published

Researchers analyzing blood markers have recently discovered that volunteering appears to slow the aging process in seniors - a felicitous finding that adds to voluminous ...

Parrots rescued as landslide-hit Sicilian town saves pets

AFP|Published

Pino Terzo Di Dio was in tears as firefighters carried his beloved parrots out of his home, which has been cordoned off as his town teeters on a cliff edge.

Romance is a dish best served planned: Valentine's dinner ideas in KwaZulu-Natal

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Step into the month of love equipped with the ultimate Valentine’s Day guide in KwaZulu-Natal, where dining becomes an intimate expression of your feelings.

When his family was swept out to sea, boy swam and ran miles to save them

The Washington Post|Published

A 13-year-old Australian boy is being hailed as a hero for his sheer endurance and bravery after swimming about 4kms in rough waters, then running about a 1.5km ...

AI won’t bring you closer to God

Bloomberg|Published

It may sound absurd to believers and nonbelievers alike, but AI is meeting a very human need in an increasingly uncertain world.

US foreign policy is now medieval

Bloomberg|Published

The search continues for a framework to make sense of, or at least label, the baffling state of world affairs since Donald Trump took his second oath of office as ...

Watch VideoNational Zoo welcomes adorable Asian elephant calf after 25-year wait

Washington Post|Published

Join the excitement as the National Zoo welcomes its adorable Asian elephant calf, a symbol of hope and joy, marking a significant step in elephant conservation ...

Spain's bold move to ban social media for under-16s sparks European debate

Bloomberg|Published

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces a groundbreaking move to ban social media usage for children under 16, part of a larger trend across Europe to protect ...

Watch VideoThe museum showcasing the beauty of failure opens its doors in Vancouver

Washington Post|Published

This exhibit encourages us all to reflect on our own failures, re-framing them as experiences from which we can grow and learn. It’s not a showcase of shame, but ...

Prelude to CTIJF: Sibusiso Mashiloane’s Mash Trio live at UKZN'S Centre for Jazz and Popular Music

Daniel Young|Published

Join acclaimed pianist Sibusiso Mashiloane and his Mash Trio for an unforgettable evening of jazz at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, UKZN on February 18.

Get a front row seat to Durban's buzzing theatre scene

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Whether you're a theatre regular or looking for a unique night out, Durban’s stage scene is buzzing this season.

Black water and dead fish in Isipingo river

Staff Reporter|Published

Environmental crisis in Durban: DA inspects polluted Isipingo river

Watch VideoStill scoring own goals: Fifa president Gianni Infantino doubles down on Donald Trump’s ‘golden’ Peace Prize

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

As Gianni Infantino doubles down on Donald Trump’s inaugural Fifa Peace Prize, the world watches in disbelief. Between visa bans and trade wars, is this " political ...

Two arrested in Newcastle for drug dealing

Staff Reporter|Published

In a dramatic crackdown on drug trafficking, two men were arrested in Newcastle in separate operations targeting crystal meth dealers.

Beer industry poised for growth as SA navigates economic uncertainties

Staff Reporter|Published

IN a landscape marked by uncertainty, South Africa's beer industry finds strength through adaptation and investment. As it prepares for 2026, the sector champions ...

UKZN–WRC partnership targets water-efficient sanitation solutions

Staff Reporter|Published

The collaboration would focus on developing solutions that could be validated and scaled to support South Africa’s water security and sanitation goals, with relevance ...

Meet the bird that can fly over 13 000 kms without stopping

The Washington Post|Published

In 2022, a young godwit code-named “B6” that hatched in western Alaska set the record for longest known sustained avian flight. The young bird was tracked flying ...

Farmers took in a freezing calf. Their kids cuddled up with her.

The Washington Post|Published

Snow and freezing rain were falling fast on Tanner Sorrell’s family farm in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Tanner went out to check on a pregnant cow and saw that she ...

Watch VideoGeorge Old Car Show to celebrate 140 years of motoring innovation

Staff Reporter|Published

Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate a century of Mercedes-Benz history and the rich legacy of motoring at the 2026 George Old Car Show – an event where history ...