For theatre legend John Kani, art must 'speak truth to power'

AFP|Published

At 82 years old and after a six-decade career as a performer and playwright, the South African star had several stories to recount

Marginalised patients face systemic bias in South Africa's healthcare system

Staff Reporter|Published

In a healthcare landscape where every patient's life matters, a UCT study reveals the damaging perceptions that lead to unequal treatment of South Africa's most ...

Fighting SA’s most common male cancer

Staff Reporter|Published

Know Your Prostate, It’s Worth The Check

Preserving hope: Cervical cancer and the options for women's fertility

Staff Reporter|Published

September's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that a diagnosis is not the end of dreams for motherhood. With informed choices and available support, women ...

Revitalising Moses Mabhida Stadium: A boost for Durban's tourism sector

Karen Singh|Published

With new funding approved, Moses Mabhida Stadium is set for a transformative restoration, promising to elevate Durban's status as a premier tourism and sporting ...

PICS: Durban’s iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium levels up for the future

IOL Reporter and Se-Anne Rall|Published

The iconic stadium, which has been operational for 15 years, is undergoing upgrades that are strategically phased to minimise disruptions to scheduled activities ...

Competition conference highlights urgent need for responsive competition laws

Staff Reporter|Published

As global economic uncertainties loom large, the recent Competition Law Conference stands at the forefront of discussing adaptive regulations that can ensure market ...

South Africa's coastline faces new challenges as Shell and the State appeals court ruling on offshore drilling

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Following a significant court victory for conservationists, the battle to safeguard South Africa's coastline intensifies as the State and Shell seek to overturn ...

SA's domestic workers: 39% earn below minimum wage

Staff Reporter|Published

A new report reveals the stark reality for domestic workers in South Africa: many earn below minimum wage amid rising living costs. Discover the hopes, struggles, ...

Experts urge parents to rethink car seat safety

Staff Reporter|Published

In this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, experts advocate for the crucial need to keep little ones rear-facing in car seats as a key measure to prevent road injuries ...

Dutch tourist returns to South Africa to thank medical team after life-saving surgery

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

After a severe spinal injury during a boating accident in St Lucia, Dutch tourist Manon Rouwette-Janssen returns to South Africa to express her heartfelt gratitude ...

Literacy project pioneered in Durban

Staff Reporter|Published

In Durban, a beacon of hope shines as teachers, leaders and the community unite to tackle the pressing issue of literacy. The Leaders for Literacy programme stands ...

Capturing history: Artist explores the story of indentured Indians

Staff Reporter|Published

Artist Zenaéca Singh unveils a deeply personal and politically charged exploration of the indentured Indian experience, challenging historical narratives through ...

Skyler shares her playful energy

Staff Reporter|Published

Meet August's winner. Skyler is a one-year-old Husky from Malvern. Her mom says: "She’s playful, full of energy, and has a loving nature that brings joy to everyone ...

St Augustine's: a rich history of service

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture today, taken from the Facebook site Durban Down Memory Lane shows one of Durban’s Institutions, St Augustine’s Hospital, from the entrance in Chelmsford ...

Join us for Durban's first cake picnic

Staff Reporter|Published

Durban will soon host a celebration of creativity and cakes at The Independent on Saturday Cake in the Garden event at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Saturday, September ...

Bringing world class sailing to Durban

Sophie Thompson|Published

Waving the flag for Point Yacht Club, Royal Natal Yacht Club and Henley Midmar Yacht Club and South Africa, this is Campbell Alexander’s third Flying Fifteen regatta ...

The bustle on West Street

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture this week is a scene of a busy West street, today Dr Pixley kaSeme Street, taken in 1897 and interestingly was featured in a publication in New Zealand. ...

Annual Delville Wood commemoration honours South African sacrifice in WW1

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the city of Durban in commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of South African soldiers at the Annual Civic Memorial and Delville Wood Commemoration. Discover ...

Busting bone marrow donation myths: the truth behind the procedure

Staff Reporter|Published

Thousands of South Africans are in desperate need of bone marrow transplants. As we approach Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Month, discover ...