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KwaZulu-Natal police brace for weekend truck protests and anti-foreigner marches
Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police brace for weekend truck protests and anti-foreigner marches

Steak, cocktails and 90s RnB: a night out done right

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Experience a unique dining adventure at this Durban spot, where nostalgic music, delectable steak and creative cocktails come together for an enjoyable night out. ...

KwaZulu-Natal education sector receives R2 billion cash flow advance amid financial crisis

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

KwaZulu-Natal's education sector has received a R2 billion cash flow advance from National Treasury, providing temporary relief amid ongoing financial challenges. ...

HONOR 600 Series now available for sale nationwide

Published

Six reasons to buy the HONOR 600 Series

Woolworths on high alert after twin explosions; SAPS says it's too early to classify acts as terrorism

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Updated

Woolworths has heightened security across South Africa following two explosions at its stores, with SAPS investigating the incidents to determine if they are acts ...

Tristan Leyds grabs extra-time winner as Blitzboks edge Great Britain in Valladolid thriller

Rowan Callaghan|Published

A sudden-death thriller in Spain saw the Springbok Sevens rely on Tristan Leyds' brilliance to edge past a stubborn British outfit 17-12.

Watch VideoKorea-Japan 2002: Ronaldo’s redemption and Bafana Bafana's goal-difference heartbreak

John Goliath|Published

Co-hosted under a heavy global security shadow, the 2002 showpiece in South Korea and Japan tore up the footballing script — bringing glory for Ronaldo’s Brazil ...

Fake Facebook jobs trap: Four women raped and robbed after being lured to Lusikisiki

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Police warn the public about a disturbing trend of online job scams in Lusikisiki, where four women were tragically raped and robbed after being lured by fake job ...

Msunduzi considers special force for debt collection in no-go areas

Thami Magubane|Published

The Msunduzi municipality grapples with severe revenue collection challenges due to intimidation in no-go areas, prompting officials to propose a special force for ...

Watch VideoKurt-Lee Arendse back as Bulls pick powerful line-up for URC play-off against Munster

Mike Greenaway|Published

Kurt-Lee Arendse and Marcell Coetzee return to a reinforced Bulls side as the Pretoria outfit target another URC semi-final spot at Loftus.

Watch VideoBoost for Lions as Francke Horne and Henco van Wyk return for historic URC Leinster clash

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Johannesburg outfit welcome back key stars for their first-ever URC play-off as they head to Dublin to face a wounded Leinster side.

Watch VideoWillemse, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Zas all cleared as Stormers gear up for Cardiff quarter-final

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers make strategic changes to their starting lineup as they prepare for a high-stakes quarter-final against Cardiff in Cape Town, with captain Ruhan Nel ...

Gauteng IFP councillor Mbuso Mthimkhulu murdered during community meeting

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Mbuso Mthimkhulu, a proportional representation councillor for the IFP, was shot dead during a community meeting in Bekkersdal, raising concerns about political ...

Durban Point Waterfront project sees renewed momentum - eThekwini

Thami Magubane|Published

Exciting developments are on the horizon for Durban's Point Waterfront, with the Ethekwini Municipality announcing potential project commencement by the end of 2026, ...

Tragic uMhlanga car crash leaves one dead and two critically injured

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

One person has died and two others are critically injured following a devastating single-vehicle crash in Umhlanga. Emergency services battled to rescue the trapped ...

Watch VideoImproved Bradley Cross earned Bafana Bafana Fifa World Cup place, says coach Hugo Broos

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Hugo Broos says Bradley Cross earned his Bafana Bafana recall after improved Kaizer Chiefs performances and added left-back cover.

Watch VideoLions must learn from Bordeaux masterclass against Leinster to make fist of URC quarter-final

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Lions face a daunting challenge in their first-ever URC quarter-final against Leinster. To succeed, they must adopt the tactical brilliance displayed by Bordeaux ...

European crown on the line: Five key battles that could decide Arsenal v PSG

Rowan Callaghan|Published

With Ballon d’Or contenders, elite defenders and match-winning goalkeepers on display, the Champions League final promises a series of heavyweight individual contests. ...

Watch VideoHugo Broos keeps Relebohile Mofokeng grounded amid growing Bafana expectations

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Hugo Broos says supporting Relebohile Mofokeng off the pitch is key to helping the young star handle rising expectations.

Watch VideoOlwethu Makhanya grateful after earning long-awaited Bafana Bafana World Cup call-up

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Olwethu Makhanya credits perseverance, MLS growth and sacrifice after earning a long-awaited place in Bafana’s World Cup squad.