South Africans advised to brace for a wet festive season as La Niña influences weather patterns
Staff Reporter|Published

Watch VideoSouth Africans advised to brace for a wet festive season as La Niña influences weather ...

Residents demand closure of illegal dumpsite amid rising health crisis in Durban

Staff Reporter|Published

As smoke fills the air and health concerns escalate, Durban residents unite, demanding action against an entrenched illegal dumpsite threatening their lives and ...

Pietermaritzburg High Court orders eThekwini Municipality to tackle sewage crisis

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has compelled the eThekwini Municipality to take immediate action against its ongoing sewage crisis, following a legal challenge ...

EThekwini Municipality to empower vegetable farmers

Zainul Dawood|Published

eThekwini Municipality collaborates with Bethel Estate to launch the Tshalanathi Farmer Support programme through market access and development.

Goodwill to all humankind – and not just at Christmas

Dr Raymond Perrier|Published

But caught up in our own indulgences, or distracted by the shiny baubles of the malls, we might struggle to succeed in helping the less fortunate even over Christmas. ...

Kiera O’Sullivan: a Christmas miracle after a severe accident

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

A family outing in Ballito turned into a nightmare when six-year-old Kiera O’Sullivan suffered a severe head injury from a falling log. Her miraculous recovery, ...

Selling the wonderful creatures on the sea shore

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A seashore safari at your feet: Explore The Shore with Charles, Matthew and Ben

CTIJF: Africa’s Grandest Gathering returns to Cape Town next year

Entertainment Reporter|Updated

Join us for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2026, featuring Grammy-winning artists and a celebration of South African musical excellence. Secure your tickets ...

Watch VideoPiggy banks from around the world tell a story of saving and tradition

Kenji Iwaasa and Washington Post|Published

Delve into the fascinating world of piggy banks at Amagasaki Shinkin Bank's museum, where every coin tells a story of aspirations, traditions, and the universal ...

A longing for the Lonsdale

Frank Chemaly|Published

The Lonsdale was a posh family hotel, in its heyday, with a pub called El Castilian which hosted many festive evenings for locals and guests alike. The hotel had ...

The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Zimbabwe

The Conversation|Published

Amid the festive return lies a quieter and more solemn south-north movement – that of Zimbabwean migrants who have passed away and are taking their final journey ...

Money woes overshadow December joy

Staff Reporter|Published

SADAG survey shows money and loneliness weigh on South Africans

Festive gifts at Buzzart in Glenwood

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

From tapestries to “condiments of the season”: Buzzart opens for 2024

Watch VideoSerious construction lapses discovered following Verulam building collapse

Staff Reporter|Published

In the wake of a deadly building collapse in Verulam, preliminary investigations have unveiled serious construction violations, raising concerns over regulatory ...

Durban rebel creates an easy air-fryer Christmas lunch

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Forget roasting in a sauna-like kitchen. Louisa Holst shows how a little countertop magic can deliver a festive feast in 30 minutes

South African lawyer Ismail Ayob, key figure in anti-apartheid struggle, dies at 83

Staff Reporter|Published

This week, South Africa has lost a monumental figure in the fight against apartheid. Discover the incredible life and legacy of Ismail Ayob, from his pivotal role ...

Rescuers questioned the call but it was real: A hiker was trapped in quicksand

The Washington Post|Published

When Dirks called for rescue workers, they were almost as shocked to hear about a quicksand trap as he was. “You have to scratch your head for a second going, ‘What? ...

Drunk raccoon found in liquor store is a repeat offender

The Washington Post|Published

It's not just the drinking - though its recent bender through a Virginia state-run liquor store did capture international headlines and the imagination of sketch ...

State of the nation: social cohesion remains elusive in a divided country

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

South Africa stands at a decisive crossroads. The choice before us is not a technical one; it is a moral one. Will we rebuild this nation through shared responsibility ...

He ate at the same restaurant every day. When he didn’t show, the chef saved his life.

The Washington Post|Updated

A couple of days went by and Hicks still wasn’t coming in, and Galloway called Hicks again. It went straight to voicemail. She went back to the kitchen and told ...