Trio jailed for life, police vow search for Joshlin Smith will continue

Mercury Reporter|Published

The police remain committed to finding Joshlin, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Defender awards calls on South African Changemakers: £100 000, a vehicle and mentorship up for grabs

Partnered Content|Published

South African charities dedicated to conservation and humanitarian efforts are invited to apply for the Defender Awards, offering a chance to win funding, a vehicle, ...

KwaZulu-Natal's ambitious plans for direct international flights to enhance tourism

Thami Magubane|Published

KwaZulu-Natal's MEC for Economic Development reveals ambitious plans to enhance tourism through direct flights from key international destinations, aiming to reposition ...

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife's operations to be revamped says Edtea MEC Musa Zondi

Thami Magubane|Published

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is set to implement a comprehensive commercialisation programme aimed at financial sustainability, as MEC Musa Zondi addresses the challenges ...

Umlazi mudslide: Families to be relocated after devastating disaster

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Families in Umlazi, affected by a recent mudslide, are set to be relocated as KwaZulu-Natal MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi pledges support and assessments of the damage. ...

Unpacking the R2. 2 billion guarantee dispute surrounding Ithala Bank

Thami Magubane|Published

The National Treasury warns against bailing out Ithala Bank, prioritising customer protection as the KwaZulu-Natal government seeks a R2. 2 billion guarantee. This ...

Parliament criticises SAPS annual performance plan for lack of urgency and detail

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police has expressed serious concerns over the SAPS annual performance plan, labelling it as uninspired and unrealistic, particularly ...

eThekwini faces R35bn consumer debt crisis

Thami Magubane|Published

Recent reports reveal that eThekwini Municipality's consumer debt has soared to R35 billion, raising alarms among ratepayers and local councillors about the sustainability ...

KZN Department of Public Works achieves 100% financial disclosure for ethical governance

Thami Magubane|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has achieved 100% financial disclosure submissions for senior management, reinforcing its commitment ...

Urgent intervention needed at Jonah G. Vaughn Centre amid neglect and mismanagement allegations

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Shocking conditions at the Jonah G. Vaughn Centre have prompted urgent calls for intervention from health officials, as allegations of neglect and financial mismanagement ...

Parliament urges Home Affairs to expedite migration policy reforms

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

South Africa's Parliament has called on the Department of Home Affairs to accelerate the overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to address urgent challenges and ...

Agreement reached to resume halted education projects in KwaZulu-Natal

Thami Magubane|Published

Following a recent agreement between the KwaZulu-Natal Departments of Education and Public Works, stalled education projects are set to resume, addressing significant ...

Growing rejection of PSIRA’s draft firearm regulations sparks nationwide outcry

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Nearly 30,000 objections have been filed against proposed amendments to firearm regulations in South Africa's private security sector, raising concerns about public ...

Umalusi raises alarm over declining quality of TVET exams

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Umalusi's latest report reveals a troubling decline in the quality of TVET examinations, with significant grammatical errors and assessment failures raising concerns ...

KwaZulu-Natal Education Department reassures teachers about salary payments

Thami Magubane|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has assured teachers that their salaries are secure despite facing a R1. 3 billion budget shortfall, with a commitment ...

Msunduzi Municipality commits to supporting vulnerable communities in draft budget

Thami Magubane|Published

Msunduzi Municipality unveils a draft budget aimed at uplifting vulnerable communities, ensuring inclusive budgeting and sustainable service delivery amidst rising ...

MK Party shows promising growth after ward 110 by-election victory in eThekwini Municipality

Thami Magubane|Published

The MK Party's recent by-election victory in eThekwini highlights its potential for growth, according to political analysts.

Anant Singh unpacks vision for Durban film studio project, will boost city's GDP and create jobs

Thami Magubane|Published

Anant Singh, a Durban businessman and filmmaker, discusses the ongoing challenges in establishing eThekwini Film City, a project aimed at boosting the local economy ...

eThekwini residents prepare for rates boycott amid service delivery crisis

Thami Magubane|Published

Residents of eThekwini Municipality are mobilising for a rates boycott due to ongoing service delivery failures, including water and electricity shortages. Community ...

KZN Cogta MEC Buthelezi condemns assassination of traditional leader

Thami Magubane|Published

MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has expressed outrage over the assassination of traditional leader Induna Aaron Gwala, calling for urgent action to address the ...