Sharks win Currie Cup battle of the bottom dwellers to leave Western Province winless after five rounds

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks beat Western Province in a Currie Cup match in Durban to break their drought in the Currie Cup.

Bok Women's coach Swys de Bruin picks power-packed combination for World Cup opener against Brazil

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Springbok Women's team is in the starting blocks for their opening match of the World Cup on Sunday,

Mzansi, prepare to fly your wiiings as Red Bull Flugtag returns to the V&A Waterfront for the first time since 2012

Staff Reporter|Updated

Get ready for a day filled with laughter, creativity, and stunning aerial attempts as Red Bull Flugtag brings its unique blend of fun and innovation to Cape Town’s ...

Illustration: Gazan Child Memorial
Special report

These are the names of the 18,000 Palestinian children murdered by Israel since October 7

Unions reject Mkhwanazi's claims linking workforce shortages to wage demands

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

"Trade unions in South Africa have strongly condemned remarks made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who suggested that union wage demands ...

Watch VideoSharks' JP Pietersen wants 80-minute performance as Boland face tough Pumas test

Mike Greenaway|Published

As the Currie Cup reaches its fifth round, the Sharks and Western Province battle for their first win of the season, with both teams eager to break their losing ...

Watch VideoExperience a New Era of AI Photography, Creative Editing, and Flagship Performance

Partnered Content|Updated

Pre-orders are now open for the HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro in South Africa, promising a revolutionary smartphone experience with groundbreaking AI photography, ...

World's oldest person celebrates 116th birthday in UK

AFP|Published

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, turns 116, reflecting on a life filled with remarkable moments and cherished family ties.

Tensions rise as refugees, asylum seekers say they are facing healthcare discrimination

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Claims of healthcare discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa have sparked significant tensions between refugee organisations and the vigilante ...

Families and SECTION27 demand justice for Life Esidimeni victims amid NPA prosecution delays

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Families of the Life Esidimeni victims, alongside SECTION27, voice their outrage over the NPA's prolonged delays in prosecuting key figures responsible for the tragic ...

eThekwini Municipality's debt relief programme collects R1 billion

Mercury Reporter|Published

The eThekwini Municipality's recent debt relief programme successfully collected R1 billion, providing financial relief to over 18,000 residents. Mayor Cyril Xaba ...

UASA warns of rising inflation's impact on South African consumers

Mercury Reporter|Published

Labour union UASA highlights the worrying rise in Consumer Price Inflation to 3. 5% in July, expressing concerns over the cost-of-living crisis and its impact on ...

A season of triumph and tight battles

cheryl waterman|Published

The 2025 league ended on a high note for the men of the Westville Bowling Club ‘A’ side and the ladies of the Amanzimtoti ‘A’ side, as both secured back-to-back ...

Three KZN municipalities prepare for water curtailments in September

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

KwaZulu-Natal municipalities are gearing up for significant water curtailments starting September 1, as they implement strategies to manage water supply disruptions ...

Education MEC calls for swift justice as suspect appears for rape of northern KZN pupils

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Following the recent court appearance of a man accused of raping learners in KwaZulu-Natal, Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka demands swift justice, emphasising the need ...

DUT refutes defunding claims following tragic student death

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

DUT dismisses media claims linking a student's tragic death to funding issues, clarifying he was fully supported by NSFAS. The university urges respect for the family ...

PASA backs initiative to increase digital payment adoption in South Africa

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) endorses the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) initiative to modernise the payments ecosystem, emphasising its ...

Banks to respond to Competition Commission's appeal in alleged rand fixing case

Zelda Venter|Published

Major banks that were allegedly implicated in the rand fixing scandal will respond to the Competition Commission's appeal before the Constitutional Court.

Education departments across SA to embark on employee verification checks, starting in KZN

Mercury Reporter|Published

To combat ghost workers and ensure accurate payroll, KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Education is implementing a rigorous employee verification process, now adopted ...

Business owners, workers urged to have their say on national minimum wage adjustments for 2026

Mercury Reporter|Published

Stakeholders, including business owners and workers, are invited to submit their views on potential adjustments to the national minimum wage for 2026, influencing ...