Baby hartebeest rescued from poachers

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

A good Samaritan bought a wounded, dehydrated and distressed baby red hartebeest which was about 2 months old when it was rescued in September in the Mariannhill ...

Rich history captured in surprise school mural

Shelley Kjonstad and Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Maris Stella organised a mural to surprise the girls as they started the 2024 academic year.

Eyes up!

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Parents dreading ‘climbing the walls’ because the kids are bored during school holidays can learn from Luke Tyhokolo, 12, who’s doing some wall-climbing of his own. ...

Grand celebration

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Dr Andrew Warburton celebrates his 60th birthday next month and will mark the occasion by giving two recitals of piano music that is dear to his heart: an all-Schubert ...

Cultural celebration

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Emihle Fikeni, a pupil from West Ridge High School in Mayville, sings in a music and dance item called Umshado (wedding) during a cultural day at the school yesterday ...

Lit up for Mandela

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

The “Independent on Saturday” and Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) Street Lit Project are calling for your help for Mandela Day.

Smiles, sea, sails ‒ and snow

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

A strong cold front is expected in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday bringing showers and strong winds and snow to the province.

July fashion out of this world

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

The glittering Hollywoodbets Durban July Preview Fashion Show was held at Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Friday.

Winnie the Pooh hug

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

This weekend sees the opening of KickstArt’s Winnie the Pooh which runs over the July school holidays.

Ellis has it licked!

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

The Kloof and Highway SPCA will host an international dance day on April 29

Titanic horror 111 years later

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Today marks 111 years since the RMS Titanic hit an ice berg off Newfoundland

Sacred time

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

The next few days are among the most sacred times for many faith communities. Christians celebrate Easter – the most holy time in the Christian calendar.

Christmas wishes

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

The editor and staff of the Independent on Saturday and Sunday Tribune wish Christian readers a joyous and blessed Christmas and all readers a peaceful and safe ...

Durban on pointe

Shelley Kjonstad and Staff Reporter|Published

Durban is on pointe on stage and screen this festive season.

Mini Town marvel

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Summer holidays are around the corner so, when planning family excursions, don’t forget one of Durban most loved and enduring attractions, Mini Town, which is open ...

Joy of small trees

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

The Durban Bonsai Society begins its annual two-day show at the Durban North Lions Club today.

Hot on their heels

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Getting ready for the Hot Wheels & Heels fundraising day at the Kloof & Highway SPCA on November 6 are Rosemary Smith, Selene Vengadesan and Emily de Klerk of Roberta ...

SH(W)EET MUSIC

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic perform Beethoven’s joyous ‘Pastoral Symphony’ on Thursday, October 20 ‒ the third concert in the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra’s ...

Birthday preparations

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Taariq Yasini prepares to attend Milad un Nabi at the Jumuah Musjid in Yusuf Dadoo Street. Milad un-Nabi, which will be celebrated tonight, is the observance of ...

DOUBLE CHAMP

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Dancer Kevin Ellis will celebrate his two line dance world championships, in singles and doubles with his partner Lesley Klewinghause, at Kloof SPCA's Ales for Tales ...

Winter magic

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Nature’s glory in all its splendour as the sun sets over the Model Yacht pond at Blue Lagoon.

Blow off some steam!

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Special fund-raising steam trips to help recover from flood damage

Take him away on Father’s Day

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Win a family weekend getaway

Major figures it out

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

Artist inspired by people

Pop in to chill

Shelley Kjonstad|Published

KZN Philharmonic Orchestra French horn player Tshepo Ntswelengwe and Mendy Mchunu, from the Durban Music School, who plays second trumpet with the KZN Youth Wind ...