Umhlanga beaches temporarily closed: Residents express disappointment over sewer repairs
Zainul Dawood|Updated

Umhlanga beaches temporarily closed: Residents express disappointment over sewer ...

SACP firmly opposes ANC's proposal to abolish dual membership

Thami Magubane|Published

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has firmly rejected the ANC's proposal to abolish dual membership, highlighting the historical significance of their shared ...

Watch VideoKZN clubs continue to prove their strength in the Premiership

Mihlali Baleka|Published

KZN’s four Premiership clubs — AmaZulu, Durban City, Richards Bay and Golden Arrows — are showing steady progress this season, combining youth, resilience and renewed ...

Madlanga Commission: Family of the slain Brakpan man ‘dumped in a dam’ demands justice

Mercury Correspondent|Published

After Marius van der Merwe's testimony at the Madlanga Commission, the Mbense family learns harrowing details about Emmanuel's murder, igniting their fight for justice. ...

Armed robbers storm church in Durban, three congregants shot

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Three injured in Durban church shooting as armed suspects attempt robbery during prayer meeting.

Teachers show resilience in hailstorm while marking Grade 12 exams in Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal

Thami Magubane|Published

Teachers marking Grade 12 examination papers in KwaZulu-Natal faced a severe hailstorm that damaged their vehicles, yet they continued their duties with remarkable ...

‘This centre could revitalise SA manufacturing industry’ - Deputy Minister Gina hails UP-WEF partnership on global 4IR centre ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina celebrates the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT), the first South African member of the World ...

Eskom's restructuring: A new era for South Africa’s electricity market

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Updated

South Africa's electricity sector is poised for transformation as Eskom and the National Transmission Company receive approval for significant reforms. This move ...

Heroic paramedics save driver from burning vehicle on M4 highway, but passenger sadly dies

Mercury Reporter|Published

Two paramedics displayed extraordinary courage by rescuing a driver from a burning vehicle on the M4 highway near uMhlanga, earning praise from the KwaZulu-Natal ...

ANC Veterans League proposes new party leadership election model: Voting by all members

Thami Magubane|Published

Ordinary ANC members voice their scepticism regarding proposals for direct elections of party leaders, highlighting concerns about the implications for governance ...

From rags to carcasses: The mess that forced the closure of two Umhlanga beaches

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Two major Durban beaches were abruptly closed after a pump station failure exposed severe sewer blockages caused by foreign objects.

Celebrating two decades of sweet tradition at the Litchi Picking festival in KZN

Mercury Reporter|Published

Twenty years on, the Litchi Picking Festival remains a celebration of family, nature, and KZN’s summer spirit.

MKP's Willies Mchunu issues ill-discipline warning to members amid complaints against him

Thami Magubane|Published

Willies Mchunu, the convenor of the MKP, faces internal dissent as disgruntled members plot to oust him. Amidst allegations of mismanagement and governance reforms, ...

SACAA reports spike: 43 South African aviation incidents, 17 deaths this financial year

Mercury Reporter|Published

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) expresses deep concern over a troubling rise in aviation incidents, reporting 43 accidents this financial year, ...

India hand Proteas a thrashing as tourists slump to lowest ever T20I total

Zaahier Adams|Published

With the T20 World Cup a mere seven games away, the Proteas produced an uncertain performance in the opening T20I against India that will have coach Shukri Conrad ...

ANC NGC: Bhengu says ANC’s financial woes prove it’s broke, not corrupt

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Bhengu also pointed to the Political Party Funding Act as another pressure point, saying its regulations had made the party’s fundraising environment significantly ...

Tragic Umzinto stabbing spree leaves five families mourning

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

In a tragic stabbing spree in Umzinto, on the KZN South Coast five lives were lost. The Umdoni Municipality has committed to assisting the grief-stricken families. ...

Trust and affordability in crisis: The troubling state of South Africa's private healthcare

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

South Africa's private healthcare system faces a crisis of trust and affordability as patients grapple with exorbitant out-of-pocket expenses due to balance billing. ...

Gauteng High Court ruling delays critical cancer treatment for patients

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The Cancer Alliance and SECTION27 express deep disappointment after the Johannesburg High Court's ruling delays urgent radiation oncology services for cancer patients, ...

eThekwini sounds alarm on teen pregnancies: Over 7,000 young girls pregnant in one year

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

New data from eThekwini Municipality reveals a staggering 7,627 deliveries among girls aged 10 to 19 in the 2024/2025 financial year, alongside over 3,000 requests ...