Poetry power for social change
This year’s hybrid Poetry Africa Festival promises to be a showcase of talent, innovation and to host important discussions on social justice through poetry.
Slice of heaven - Durban's first cake picnic a sweet success
Last week, the Independent on Saturday hosted its readers at the city's first Cake in the Garden Picnic; a charming afternoon filled with sunshine, sugar, and serious ...
An ode to Durban's Polar Bar
This week’s old picture features a landmark on Durban’s entertainment and late night scene - the Polar Bar. It comes from the Facebook site Durban Histories and ...
Popcorn the 'hard-headed' Pomeranian makes a remarkable recovery with a 3D-printed skull
A team of veterinarians from the University of Pretoria saved Popcorn, an eight-year-old Pomeranian, after a severe head injury from a dog bite. Using a groundbreaking ...
Demonic killers and the occult
Understanding why violent killers might claim – and might even believe – that demonic possession rather than individual choice was to blame for the horrors they ...
The post-American order starts in Riyadh and Islamabad
Given the long history of cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, it’s tempting to dismiss their announcement last week of a mutual security pact as mere ...
Protecting our teachers, protecting our schools
The teaching profession in South Africa stands at a dangerous crossroads. Increasingly, teachers face hostility not only from unruly pupils, but now also from parents ...
North Beach grows up
The old picture this week shows a scene from North Beach and probably dates to the early seventies.
September 27: What's on in Durban
Your guide to entertainment in the city this week.