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KZN storm: SA Weather Service confirms tornado struck Bishopstowe, Pietermaritzburg
Mercury Reporter|Published

KZN storm: SA Weather Service confirms tornado struck Bishopstowe, Pietermaritzburg ...

KZN storm: Disaster teams deployed in Durban and PMB after damage to roads, power lines

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Following a night of severe storms, disaster response teams have been deployed across Durban and Pietermaritzburg to tackle widespread flooding, fallen trees, and ...

N3 Easter Traffic: Motorists warned of heavy congestion and weather warnings

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Motorists are urged to prepare for heavy congestion and rapidly changing weather conditions on the N3 Toll Route as the Easter holiday period comes to a close, with ...

Rising fuel prices ignite debate on workplace flexibility in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Updated

Rising fuel prices spur urgent conversations about workplace adaptations and employee support

Watch VideoDHS aiming for third consecutive unbeaten run at Kearsney Festival

Mike Greenaway|Published

On Easter Monday the popular Kearsney Festival wraps up. The unbeaten schools going into the third day are Westville, DHS and hosts Kearsney

Watch VideoSouth Africa's failure in Champions Cup must transform into URC glory

Mike Greenaway|Published

South Africa's four top clubs have again failed in the European Cup competitions. This must be addressed In the meantime there is redemption on offer in the URC. ...

KZN Easter road safety: Over 2,500 motorists fined or arrested

Mercury Reporter|Published

KwaZulu-Natal's traffic enforcement agencies charged over 2,500 motorists for various violations during the busy Easter weekend, highlighting the ongoing battle ...

The nightmare oil price nobody’s talking about

RT News|Updated

Real world oil prices are far higher than the figures seen on TV news reports.

Surviving conjoined twin airlifted to Steve Biko Hospital for special care

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

A heartbreaking blow has hit a Limpopo medical team after one of the conjoined twin boys they fought to save tragically died, forcing doctors to urgently move the ...

Stormers left frustrated by refereeing decisions in Toulon loss but why no Sacha drop goal?

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Stormers were left wondering what could have been when their match against Toulon at the Stade Mayol ended in controversy. Still they had their chances to win. ...

There goes the groom: Man and father arrested in Newcastle drunk-driving sweep

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

A Newcastle wedding scheduled for 11am was abruptly cancelled after the groom and his father were arrested in a massive drunk-driving crackdown.

Johan Ackermann proud of Bulls' fight in tough Glasgow conditions but rues costly mistakes

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Bulls are out of the Champions Cup after having to battle both the weather and the Warriors in Glasgow on Saturday evening. They lost 25-21 but had their chances ...

Watch VideoWestville, Kearsney, DHS continue winning ways on day two of Easter Rugby Festival

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Durban teams at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival continued their dominance over teams from outside of KZN on day two of he popular tournament.

GAME DAY I Bulls underdogs against Warriors but they can pull off an upset

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Bulls and Warriors have played each other six times, with each team winning thee times. Today's Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter should be another humdinger. ...

Watch VideoStormers’ Champions Cup exit marred by controversial refereeing decisions

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers were left aggrieved by questionable refereeing in their narrow 28-27 defeat to Toulon in the Champions Cup, as defensive errors compounded their frustrations. ...

Durban City edge Casric Stars to reach historic Nedbank Cup final

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Early own goal proves decisive as Citizens end giant-killing run and book first-ever final appearance

Watch VideoGAME DAY | Experience off the bench key for Stormers in humdinger Stade Mayol Champions Cup test

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers are set to challenge Toulon in a pivotal Champions Cup Round of 16 clash at Stade Mayol, with key players ready to make an impact.

Watch VideoSharks coach JP Pietersen laments second-half collapse as Sharks crash out of Challenge Cup in Galway

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks are out of the Challenge Cup after losing to Connacht in Galway. It was a strange game in that the Sharks were impressive in the first half before dramatically ...

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann: Cameron Hanekom is ideal No 8 to unleash on Glasgow Warriors

Mike Greenaway|Published

Saturday at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow sees the latest chapter in the intense rivalry between the Bulls and the Warriors. This time it is a Champions Cup Round ...

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu on bench for Stormers visit to Toulon as Dobson gambles on flyhalf strategy

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Stormers have picked a strong side for their champions Cup clash with Toulon, but eyebrows have been raised by the movement of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to the ...