Thousands left broke in fruit and veg scam: Life savings lost after investing in seedlings
Tens of thousands of people are broke and some even homeless after investing their life’s savings in a fruit and veg ‘business’ which turned out to be a scam.
Shut all spaza shops down
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula wants the government to shut all spaza shops and use the re-registration process to deport undocumented immigrants.
Low pass mark under scrutiny: 50% pass back on table
Parties and experts agree that education reform should tackle 30% minimum mark. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will form an advisory council that will advise ...
‘Blue Burning’ exposes bulldozer plan for oil and gas
Artist and filmmaker Janet Solomon has produced another epic documentary in which she tells the stories of the people railing against the SA government’s determination ...
Fury at two-pot fraud
Thousands of employers exposed for non-compliance, ‘stealing from the poor’ in unpaid pension fund contributions
Telling King Shaka’s tale from African perspective
A new book on King Shaka uses his life experience to create messages of positivity and leadership.
Million rand nurses flee SA
Developed countries luring South African health professionals with high pay, better conditions and safety standards.
Lies, cover-ups and brutality for bloody ‘proof’
Seven young men were killed in Gugulethu so that Eugene de Kock and his Vlakplaas operatives could use their bodies to prove why their funding should continue.
Vasco da Gama race under way
The oldest coastal ocean race on the South African sailing calendar, the Vasco da Gama, starts in Durban.
Expats dig deep to make their mark
Saffers living abroad go to the polls this weekend, many having to fork out thousands of rand to get to distant booths.
40 southern white rhinos to be ‘re-wilded’ in KZN reserve
Imagine moving 40 rhinos weighing up to three tons each over two days. . . it’s part of a massive rewilding project.
Justice for abused, euthanised dog Bella
A little terrier cross had to be put down by the SPCA after her owner neglected her for so long that her condition became untreatable.
Euthanasia laws need reform
A UKZN academic says it is time to revisit the country’s stance on euthanasia.
Philanthropist says there are blessings in giving back
Tahliah Maharaj was abandoned as a child and then subjected to abuse later in life. She turned her life around and vowed to help others who are struggling.
Growing food security with smart technology
A determined researcher from Pongola has just passed his Master’s degree cum laude and now has his sights set on finishing his doctorate at UKZN by the time he is ...
Counting dwindling lions in Africa
The lion population across Africa is shrinking not only because of ecological reasons but socio-political ones too.
Happy hat-trick for doctor mom
A Pietermaritzburg academic completed a PhD in statistics and added a surprise delivery of twins in the middle of it.
Wentworth woman breaks ground
Trailblazer Dr Katelyn Johnson is the first coloured woman to graduate with a PhD in civil engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and hopes to inspire ...
Know your candidates
In four week’s time, South Africans will go to the polls in what’s been described as the most significant elections of the democratic era.
Courting plan to reunite families split by drugs
A Durban lawyer says family drug treatment courts might be the solution for children stuck in foster care because their parents are drug addicts.
Entrepreneur gives local writers a new platform
SA writers and readers have a digital platform where they can engage each other on what they read and write.
Watch out for avian flu, warns top SA scientist
A renowned leading scientist says the world must keep a close watch on avian flu to prevent another pandemic.
Cave temple erected in Verulam
An unusual cave temple featuring one of the biggest Nrsimhadeva deities on the continent has been erected in Verulam.
Rage as favourite horse scratched
Main Defender was the main contender at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday but was scratched just minutes before the horse race.
‘Morgue jobs making us sick’
More than 1 300 unclaimed bodies languish in KwaZulu-Natal mortuaries.