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Durban communities band together to combat rising land invasions

Zainul Dawood|Published

Residents of Sydenham and Sherwood in Durban are banding together to combat a surge in land invasions

Repairing the earth: the importance of local actions for global biodiversity

Staff Reporter|Published

As we approach the International Day for Biological Diversity, the spotlight is on the urgent need to protect our planet's rich ecosystems. Discover how South Africa ...

Team South Africa triumphs with gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

South Africa's ‘Life After Fire’ garden wins gold at the Chelsea Flower Show, highlighting nature's resilience post-wildfires.

Police retrieve bodies from milk cooling tank in Humansdorp

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Tragedy strikes in Humansdorp as police recover two bodies from a milk cooling tank during a joint rescue operation, prompting an inquest into the incident.

Temporary road closures on N3 westbound carriageway for bridge upgrades

Staff Reporter|Published

Major road closures will affect N3 westbound traffic as SANRAL embarks on a crucial construction project to upgrade the Paradise Valley interchange. Plan your routes ...

What Roelf Meyer told Trump at the White House

Hope Ntanzi|Published

South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States, Roelf Meyer, says he was warmly received at the White House as he starts work on strengthening bilateral relations. ...

Illegal anglers busted as Shad season grips KwaZulu-Natal coast

Nivashni Nair|Published

The Coastal Marine Task Force (CMTF), a volunteer organisation that supports environmental stakeholders in protecting and conserving biodiversity resources in coastal ...

FlySafair in hot water over ‘oversold’ flights

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

The National Consumer Commission has taken a significant step by referring FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for alleged violations of the Consumer Protection ...

Grower-led initiative seeks to save Tongaat Hulett from impending liquidation

Staff Reporter|Published

In a critical juncture for KwaZulu-Natal's sugar industry, GrowerCo emerges as a beacon of hope, promising not just the preservation of an iconic brand but the futures ...

Gig economy workers in South Africa face challenges ahead of landmark labour reforms

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa's gig economy grows, can young workers like Siyanda adapt to upcoming labour reforms? With new laws on the table, understanding rights and skills ...

South Africa's prisons at 58% overcrowding: 169,000 inmates and rising

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

South Africa's prison system is under severe strain as overcrowding escalates, with over 63,000 inmates awaiting trial. This alarming situation raises urgent questions ...

E-waste recycling pilot project launched to tackle environmental challenges in Eastern Cape

Staff Reporter|Published

Residents of the Eastern Cape are set to revolutionise their waste management practices with the launch of a new e-waste recycling project. Find out how this initiative ...

The home of a Pinetown pioneer

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture today is a very early picture of Pinetown showing Meller House, the home of Victorian settler and early Pinetown pioneer Henry James Meller.

Court challenge to release three elephants from Joburg Zoo

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A landmark legal action aims to free Johannesburg Zoo’s elephants, citing concerns for their physical, psychological, and social well-being. The case also raises ...

Leading scientists mobilise against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

Leading African scientists have launched an urgent intervention following the WHO's declaration of a Public Health Emergency over a rising Ebola outbreak in East ...

Unemployment scandal: South Africa sheds 345,000 jobs as skills mismatch deepens

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa grapples with unprecedented job losses and a concerning skills mismatch, experts warn that urgent reforms are necessary to ensure the youth are equipped ...

UCT postgraduate secures $40,000 McCall MacBain Scholarship for leadership excellence

Staff Reporter|Published

Inspiring stories of triumph often emerge from the unlikeliest places. Follow the journey of Muhammed Coker, a beacon of hope for many aspiring leaders, as he leverages ...

South Africa condemns abduction of nationals on humanitarian Gaza mission

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa's government has issued a strong condemnation of the illegal abduction of its citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, emphasising the importance ...

Balancing regulation and growth: Debating red tape in South Africa's building industry

Published

As the South African building sector grapples with the dual pressures of economic challenges and the necessity for ethical standards, the complexity of regulation ...

Higher education must reinvent itself to avoid obsolescence, warns new study

Staff Reporter|Published

The future of higher education is at a crossroads, with a new study revealing how institutions must rapidly adapt to meet the evolving demands of tech-savvy students. ...