‘I was assigned a mammoth task by his Majesty the King. All hands are on deck and we are determined to transform the economy of the townships and hostels. We must transform these areas into attractive places for investments and ensure that local people benefit economically.’
Madlanga commission to focus on Port Shepstone cocaine theft as Hawks boss Senona prepares to testify
From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music
The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg bag of samp that ordinarily retails for about R100
About 200 foreigners who say they are fleeing attacks linked to anti-immigrant groups have called for United Nations intervention after spending two days outside Durban Central Police Station, where police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse them following a tense standoff
The family of slain ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa says the arrest of National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is a distraction from the real masterminds behind the 2017 assassination
National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams remains in custody after the state opposed bail, alleging he interfered in the investigation into the assassination of Sindiso Magaqa
A coalition of KwaZulu-Natal coastal organisations is calling for the withdrawal of SA Lithium’s Highbury Mine expansion near Umzumbe, citing alleged legal flaws, water risks, biodiversity loss and inadequate public participation in the environmental assessment process
Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema says the party is ready to expand aggressively ahead of crucial municipal elections.
The state accused the National Cape Congress leader of abusing his parliamentary status and interfering with witnesses linked to the Sindiso Magaqa assassination case
The disease we know as Malaria was thought to be caused by breathing “bad air” (mal aria) that emanates from swamps. This was not “fake news” but a lack of understanding and evidence at the time. As you probably know, swamps and stagnant water are excellent breeding sites for mosquitoes that transmit the Plasmodium parasites that cause the disease
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe
IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya has emphasised that the commission will investigate registration irregularities
Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote if elections were held tomorrow
The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby group in KwaZulu-Natal began campaigning for his consideration as party president
From Miss World contestant to celebrated actress, Cynthia Shange’s life traced the evolution of South African entertainment across generations
The privately owned facility was presented in Durban on Friday by Dean Macpherson, the minister of public works and infrastructure.
South Africa is said to have one engineer for every 3 000 people, compared with about one engineer for every 300 people in a developed country
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for social development has been removed from the National Freedom Party with immediate effect
Allegations of governance failures have emerged over the IDC’s involvement in a R2.1bn Club Med Tinley leisure development
The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance
In an era when cynicism too often dominates public discourse and doubt easily overshadows progress, the facts speak volumes. South Africa is attracting capital, rebuilding confidence and laying the foundations for a new era of industrialisation, energy security and inclusive growth
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended EPWP funding to eThekwini after an Auditor-General report exposed ghost beneficiaries, irregular payments and allegations of “jobs for sex” corruption
The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government
A senior metro manager found guilty of sexual misconduct in an internal investigation remains employed months later, raising questions about accountability, secrecy and retaliation against complainants
The IFP gains a seasoned administrator as Dr Bongani Mncwango joins the party, signaling growth ambitions and strengthened leadership before the local elections
A former MK campaigner’s election to the EFF’s Nongoma leadership has triggered internal anger and renewed questions about party discipline in KwaZulu-Natal
As wars disrupt fuel supplies and health systems, more women are being forced to give birth without timely access to skilled care
Easter road fatalities fall from 356 to 291 thanks to intensified enforcement and 321 roadblocks nationwide
Norbert Ndjeka was born on World TB Day. Decades later, he would reshape how South Africa treats the deadliest forms of the disease
It is shocking that a post-1994 dispensation, emerging from a colonial-apartheid liberation struggle whose core objective was the return of land, has presided over the increase of informal settlements from 300 to 4000
Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that
