By Motshwari Mofokeng Professor Tricia Naicker from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has been awarded the Distinguished Young Woman Researcher in Natural and Engineering Sciences Award at the 23rd South African Women in Science Awards. Naicker, who heads UKZN’s Catalysis and Peptide Research Unit, was honored for her innovative work in drug discovery, especially her […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has officially handed over the new R47 million Eshane Study Library, bringing renewed hope and opportunities for learners, educators and residents of the Eshane community in the uMvoti Local Municipality. The state-of-the-art facility was officially handed over on Friday, 21 August 2026, following the completion of construction at […]
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By Motshwari Motshwari The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) has strengthened efforts to grow tourism and create opportunities for local communities through a Provincial Municipal Tourism Information Sharing Session held in Ramsgate. The session, hosted on 20 August 2026 at Bellevue Guest Lodge under the Ugu District Municipality, brought together […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng DURBAN, 19 August 2026 — A disturbing video showing a nurse allegedly assaulting a patient at King Dinuzulu Hospital has raised difficult questions about dignity, compassion and the trust placed in healthcare workers. The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, appears to show the nurse striking the patient in the […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng Preparations for this year’s Reed Dance, or Umkhosi Womhlanga, are nearing completion ahead of the annual cultural event scheduled to take place at King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s royal palace in Machobeni, uMkhanyakude, from September 4 to 5. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Mntomuhle Khawula said there was now “no turning back” […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended eThekwini Municipality for successfully hosting the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, highlighting the city’s ability to stage major international events safely and professionally. The summit, held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, brought together regional Heads of State and Government, ministers, delegates and media representatives […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng A heavy police presence has been deployed across Durban’s CBD as the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government gets under way at the Durban ICC. The summit is taking place from 16 to 17 August 2026, bringing regional leaders together for high-level discussions on issues affecting the Southern […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng Three separate vehicle fires kept emergency services busy across eThekwini on Saturday night, with two people suffering burn injuries and another incident allegedly linked to arson. The incidents unfolded within just 19 minutes, between 20:53 and 21:12, in different parts of the city. The first incident was reported at about 20:53 on […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng DURBAN — For many Durban residents, Sunday and Monday will mean more than just a busy start to the week, as major road closures linked to the 46th SADC Ordinary Summit are expected to disrupt daily travel.Motorists can expect delays on key routes being used by visiting dignitaries travelling to and from […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli joined the Consulate General of India in Durban for a Flag Hoisting Ceremony held at India House in Morningside, Durban, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The ceremony marked India’s 80th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule and brought together members of the Indian diplomatic community, government representatives, […]
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