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Gayton McKenzie: 'I was an armed robber, not a drug dealer'
Theolin Tembo|Updated

Gayton McKenzie: 'I was an armed robber, not a drug dealer'

Thobani Nzuza makes a triumphant return to theatre with ‘Boy Ntulikazi’ after seven years

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Thobani Nzuza returns to the stage after a seven-year break, bringing his award-winning play ‘Boy Ntulikazi’ back to life, reflecting on the journey that shaped ...

Watch VideoMixed fortunes for SA relay teams in last-gasp World Relays qualification bid

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa’s mixed 4x100m relay team sits on the brink of World Athletics Relays qualification after a strong showing in Gaborone, while the women's sprint team ...

South Africa's tourism jobs hit 1 million but foreign spend recovery lags

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

South Africa's tourism sector is on the mend, with nearly one million jobs created and a significant economic contribution. Yet, the recovery is tempered by international ...

Watch VideoCape Town sell-out: Broos credits Bafana performances for massive fan support

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes the team’s disciplined displays have restored supporter faith, leading to a 55 000-seat sell-out for Tuesday’s friendly against ...

Watch VideoAckermann goes all-in: 14 Springboks headline powerful Bulls squad for Glasgow trip

Mike Greenaway|Published

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has named a 33-man touring squad featuring 14 Springboks for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Glasgow Warriors ...

Make a splash this Easter: 'The Little Mermaid Jr' brings magic to Durban stages

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Join Ariel and her friends for an enchanting journey under the sea in 'The Little Mermaid Junior'. This captivating production brings the beloved Disney classic ...

UPDATE | Eastern Cape protest turns violent with stabbing, cars torched over 'Nigerian King' coronation

Brandon Nel|Updated

Chaos erupted in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape on Monday as cars were set ablaze and property vandalised after a man was allegedly stabbed during a protest against ...

Durban mayor: Water supply secure for Easter holiday

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Durban mayor assures residents and tourists of a stable water supply as critical pipeline maintenance continues across the city.

Ramaphosa warns of fuel price hikes, orders ministers to find solutions

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to urgently address the impact of rising petrol and diesel prices on South Africans, following ...

Court dismisses MK Party's bid to block Shamila Batohi’s pension benefits

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Batohi, who served as NDPP with distinction, has been at the center of scrutiny over high-profile prosecutions and the handling of sensitive corruption cases during ...

Watch VideoRassie’s masterstroke: Springboks poach top England analyst Joe Lewis

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has bolstered his backroom staff by hiring highly rated Welsh performance analyst Joe Lewis from the England national team ahead of ...

Watch VideoSpringbok and Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye faces wait until April for doping outcome

Mike Greenaway|Published

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has confirmed a delay in the doping case of Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye, with closing arguments set for ...

Cartrack to refund R5.1 million to consumers: What this ruling means for South Africans

Nicola Mawson|Updated

Cartrack’s R10m settlement is the latest sign of a widening crackdown, with a watchdog clawing back millions from companies and forcing changes to unfair consumer ...

Brave but battered: Bok Women’s Sevens face injury worries after mixed Sao Paulo showing

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa’s resilience was evident in Brazil, but coach Cecil Afrika faces an anxious wait on key injuries – including to skipper Nadine Roos – ahead of the World ...

East London protest action amid outrage over Nigerian 'Igbo King' alleged coronation

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A diplomatic storm brews in the Eastern Cape as protests erupt over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian 'Igbo King' in East London. Local civic organisations and ...

SA agriculture sector urges fuel price intervention amid rural supply constraints

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Agricultural bodies in South Africa are sounding the alarm over impending fuel price hikes, warning that supply constraints could disrupt crucial farming operations. ...

Wellness for all: Dr Felicia Manickam on why health is a practice, not a luxury

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Discover how Dr Felicia Manickam, a Durban based GP, is transforming the conversation around wellness by integrating personal experience with clinical practice, ...

KwaZulu-Natal targets close to R1 billion in tourism spend for Easter 2026

Mercury Reporter|Published

KwaZulu-Natal is set to attract nearly R1 billion in tourism spending during the Easter holidays, with expectations of over 312,000 domestic trips and 57,000 international ...

Competition Commission warns against price gouging as oil surge threatens food costs

Nicola Mawson|Updated

The Competition Commission says businesses may not raise prices ahead of actual fuel cost increases as oil climbs above $100 a barrel, warning of prosecution for ...