Watch VideoShooting on M1 Higginson Highway in Mariannhill leaves one dead

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

A man in his forties was shot and killed on the M1 Higginson Highway in Marianhill outside Pinetown on Saturday afternoon after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. ...

eThekwini mayor calls for bi-monthly finance meetings to address R44 billion debt

Zainul Dawood|Updated

Facing a staggering R44 billion debt, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba urgently calls for bi-monthly finance committee meetings to tackle the municipality's financial ...

NFP hands down guilty verdict against Mbali Shinga over defiance

Zohra Teke|Updated

While a final judgment on Shinga's future in the party is expected later this month, a senior insider confirmed she would be dismissed from the party.

US data proves President Donald Trump's Afrikaner refugee bias

Graphic News|Updated

Last year, Trump suspended all refugee admissions (including those from war zones), but made an exception for Afrikaners—a white minority South African group—he ...

SAA CEO John Lamola resigns

Ashley Lechman|Updated

As SAA transitions into its next chapter, the aviation community watches closely to see how the organisation will adjust and continue to thrive under new leadership. ...

Cyril Ramaphosa denies involvement in explosive IPID report allegations

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has pushed back against allegations stemming from an Independent Police Investigative Directorate report, which suggests a possible cover-up ...

15+ product recalls in 3 months: Every major product recall in South Africa so far this year

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Stay informed about the latest safety recalls affecting consumers in South Africa, from power banks that pose fire risks to vehicles with critical safety defects. ...

KZN parents urged to apply early for 2027 school admissions

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has opened the learner admission period for the 2027 academic year, urging parents to act quickly and secure their children's ...

MKP MP Visvin Reddy fined after pleading guilty to public violence incitement charge

Mercury Reporter|Published

Visvin Reddy, an MKP Member of Parliament, has pleaded guilty to incitement to commit public violence, following remarks made during a political rally in 2024.

Urgent plea from KZN woman to repatriate husband’s remains from Russia

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A grieving KZN mother urgently requests government assistance to repatriate her husband's remains from Russia, where he died after being promised employment.

DNA match leads to life sentence for Vryheid rapist who snatched woman off street

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A DNA breakthrough leads to a life sentence for a Vryheid man convicted of kidnapping and raping a woman, highlighting the ongoing battle against gender-based violence. ...

R4.5bn Mooi River Valley plan: Premier golf course and residential villages

Thami Magubane|Published

Mooi River is poised for a significant economic revival with a new R4.5 billion investment aimed at developing a premier golf course, educational facilities, and ...

Ramaphosa Phala Phala scandal: IPID flags SAPS officers for alleged cover-up

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has recommended disciplinary action against two members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in connection ...

Truck blockade causes major delays on N3 highway, north and south, near Harrismith

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Significant traffic congestion on the N3 Toll Route near Harrismith due to a truck obstruction has prompted authorities to advise motorists to delay their travel ...

'This is not good enough': Harrismith woman rejects R16,000 offer from Standard Bank after R60,000 fraud

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Harrismith woman Anastatia Radebe is fighting for justice after nearly R60,000 was allegedly siphoned from her account, rejecting Standard Bank's inadequate R16,000 ...

Government's plan to phase out non-viable municipalities by 2031: What you need to know

Thami Magubane|Published

The South African government is set to review non-viable municipalities, with potential phasing out by the 2031 local elections. Minister Hlabisa emphasises the ...

MISA urges government action as paraffin prices soar, threatening vulnerable households

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) warns that soaring paraffin prices could plunge low-income households into deeper poverty as winter approaches, urging ...

A Wings for Life World Run story of resilience and redefined limits

Staff Reporter|Published

Oarabile is using her voice to champion the Wings for Life World Run, a global charity race dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injuries.

DignitySA's landmark court challenge: A step towards legalising medically assisted dying in South Africa

Theolin Tembo|Updated

DignitySA's landmark court filing at the North Gauteng High Court marks a pivotal moment in the fight for medically assisted dying in South Africa.