Covid-19 vaccination of children 'not a priority’ – top government adviser

Nathan Craig , Tshego Lepule and Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

As the caseload of Covid-19 positive children continues to grow during the fourth wave, questions are being asked about why they appear more susceptible to Omicron, ...

Spate of kidnappings should give police ’sleepless nights’

Robin Adams , Mervyn Naidoo and Nathan Craig|Published

A SURGE in kidnapping across the country should give police “sleepless nights”, security experts warn as the number of people taken rose to 15 in the space of 48 ...

West Coast district could become the next Covid-19 hotspot

Nathan Adams , Nathan Craig and Keshia Africa|Published

Health authorities have ramped up surveillance in West Coast towns as Covid-19 cases increase

Keeping a close eye on Covid-19 infections

Tshego Lepule , Nathan Adams and Nathan Craig|Published

WESTERN CAPE authorities are keeping a close eye on Covid-19 infections following a slight increase, with residents warned to stay alert over the long weekend. Western ...

Pupils delayed but staff fearful of their early return to school

Nathan Craig|Published

School staff and unions are baffled at their early return while pupils stay at home.

Western Cape could face ‘mini-lockdown’ as Covid-19 infections surge

Tshego Lepule , Sam Spiller and Nathan Craig|Published

A hard, short-term lockdown is potentially on the cards for the Western Cape amid increasing Covid-19 infections in the Cape metro and Garden Route.

Med students splash cash for posts, medical association slams payments as ‘unethical’

Sam Spiller and Nathan Craig|Published

The horse-trading between medical students has been taking place on Facebook and messaging apps such as Telegram.

Durban school accused of racism says 'troublesome boys tested positive for drugs'

Nathan Craig|Published

A group of parents are threatening legal action against a Durban school they say are "trying to make our kids? lives hell".

Watchdog movement on a mission to expose fake halaal restaurants

Nathan Craig|Published

Mohammed Mall, otherwise known as the Islamic Watchdog Movement, has exposed a number of establishments in Durban.

Steeper tax fails to stem use of plastic bags

Nathan Craig|Published

“We remain extremely concerned about plastic bags throughout the length and breadth of our country,” says Finance Minister Tito Mboweni.

Fashionista, 27, in court victory against retail giant

Nathan Craig|Published

A Durban fashionista caught in an employment battle between two trendy retail giants walked out of court victorious this week.

Gerrie Nel takes on NSPCA's urgent court bid to halt sheep export

Nathan Craig|Published

Adv Gerrie Nel is taking up the plight of the National Council of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in a bid to stop the exporting of sheep to Kuwait ...

Durban man Sagie Mama has claimed his missing chicken wing

Nathan Craig|Published

Sagie Mama became a social media sensation after complaining about a missing wing in his chicken pack. He only noticed the chicken had one wing when he was cooking ...

All systems go for 2020 aQuellé Midmar Mile

Nathan Craig|Published

The 2020 Midmar Mile is set to go ahead this weekend despite concerns over the water quality.

SA under threat from Indian law

Nathan Craig|Published

On December 12, the Indian government passed the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) that granted citizenship to religious minorities from neighbouring countries.

Charges dropped against 1 person in R27 million bank fraud

Nathan Craig|Published

The remaining 10 accused are due to appear in court next month for a pre-trial conference.

Designer launches Braille-inspired clothing line

Nathan Craig|Published

Balini Naidoo is now hoping to expand her business in the new year

Multinational clicks with heavenly brand

Nathan Craig|Published

Wipro boss says acquisition opens the door for turning a label into an international product

KwaDukuza residents fear it will be a dry new year

Nathan Craig|Published

Areas like High Ridge, New Guelderland and Stanger Manor have been affected by regular water cuts.

Families of missing people hold on to hope

Nathan Craig|Published

The family of Ashaylin Govender, who disappeared five months ago, have kept the faith.

Boy (12) beats mom in Chinese pool exam

Nathan Craig|Published

Professional pool player Neo Panchoo, a Grade 7 pupil at Durban North Primary, scored higher than his mother, Apsra Panchoo, when they both wrote a three-hour exam ...

Opinion - Defined by a very different history

Nathan Craig|Published

As with all things, time erodes memories - so cherish important ones

Group vows to honour 1860 Indians by planting tree in place of monument

Nathan Craig|Published

Money meant for a monument which was returned spurs collective to do something else

NHI’s new administrator hails from Durban

Nathan Craig|Published

Anban Pillay, 50, took over in an acting capacity, making him the most senior administrator in the department.

'We put our faith in each other and now we are world champions': Springboks physio Tanushree Pillay

Nathan Craig|Published

Asherville-born Tanushree Pillay, who spent 20 weeks working with the World Cup-winning Springbok rugby team, says she's missed her mom's cooking.