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Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 58 minutes ago

A Merrivale, KZN family appeals for help to support their brave daughter with a rare ...

KZN Premier Ntuli condemns rising trend of GBV cases being withdrawn

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli condemns the alarming trend of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide case withdrawals, urging community involvement in crime prevention ...

KwaDukuza Fashion Fair set to go ahead despite local entrepreneur's dispute with municipality

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 2 hours ago

Local entrepreneur Mlondi Mtshali and the KwaDukuza Municipality are at odds over the KwaDukuza 2025 Fashion Fair. Mtshali claims the municipality stole his fashion ...

Safa set to trial VAR during Nedbank Cup semi-finals

Michael Sherman|Updated 3 hours ago

South African football is set to trial the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during the Nedbank Cup semi-finals in April 2026, with the SA Football Association appointing ...

Exclusive | 'I did the killing': Errol Musk opens up about deadly farm attack, Russia and the ANC

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated 4 hours ago

“I have fired back,” says Errol Musk, referring to an alleged Johannesburg farm attack during which he killed three men.

AfriForum seeks G20 countries' intervention on South Africa's property rights and farm murders

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated 4 hours ago

AfriForum has urged G20 countries to use diplomatic channels to press the South African government to protect property rights and take stronger action against farm ...

Travel and tourism with purpose - ‘Wherever we are, we are always local’, says Tourvest

Partnered Content|Published 1 month ago

Rooted in Africa and shared with the world, Tourvest’s new identity captures its mission to make every journey meaningful, responsible and locally inspired.

Budget cuts in KwaZulu-Natal's health department threaten service delivery, strain on resources

Thami Magubane|Published 5 hours ago

Budget cuts in KwaZulu-Natal's health department are leading to significant strains on resources and threatening the quality of service delivery, particularly in ...

Internal strife in SACP: Decision to disband KZN provincial executive committee sparks revolt

Thami Magubane|Published 7 hours ago

KwaZulu-Natal's leadership has voiced strong opposition to the national SACP's decision to disband the provincial structure, raising concerns about the party's future ...

Law firm considers class action over unintended pregnancies due to YAZ PLUS birth control packaging error

Siphesihle Buthelezi and Kamini Padayachee|Published 8 hours ago

LHL Attorneys Inc. is investigating a potential class action against Bayer (Pty) Ltd due to a packaging error in YAZ PLUS contraceptive pills, which has left women ...

KZN Education Department under fire for delayed sanctions for teachers implicated in matric exam irregularities

Thami Magubane|Published 20 hours ago

Concerns mount as KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Education delays sanctions against teachers implicated in Grade 12 exam irregularities, prompting calls for accountability ...

South Africa embarks on new nuclear energy era with ambitious developments on PBMR

Wendy Dondolo|Updated 22 hours ago

Discover how South Africa's latest nuclear strategy, featuring the relaunch of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor and a 20-year extension for Koeberg Unit 2, aims to ...

KZN police hunt for suspects after four people found burnt to death in Inanda

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated 1 day ago

KwaZulu-Natal police have launched an investigation after four individuals were tragically found burnt to death inside two vehicles in the Umatata area of Inanda. ...

Data cleanup uncovers massive billing gaps in parts of Newcastle Municipality, says municipal manager

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 1 day ago

Newcastle's municipal manager reveals alarming billing system concerns as the town struggles to recover R2.3 billion in unpaid debt, threatening essential services. ...

Temba Bavuma's Proteas stun India with magical victory to silence Eden Gardens

Zaahier Adams|Updated 1 day ago

The Proteas have recorded a magical 30-run victory over India at Eden Gardens on the third morning of the first Test on Sunday.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli calls for increased police presence in Wentworth following violent shooting

Thami Magubane|Published 1 day ago

Following a tragic shooting in Wentworth that left two dead and several injured, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli is taking action to bolster police presence and ...

National Consumer Commission announces recall for certain models of Belkin USB-C power banks and charging stands due to fire ...

Mercury Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Belkin Limited has issued a recall for specific models of its Boost Charge USB-C power banks and Auto Tracking Stands Pro, citing a manufacturing defect that poses ...