As the sun dips below the horizon in KZN’s various towns, families come together with a sense of quiet excitement, their gazes fixed on the sky for the delicate crescent that will mark the conclusion of Ramadan and the start of Eid. For many in the local Muslim community, this moment holds profound significance. Children […]
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A closed-door meeting. A blunt admission. Then chaos. On 4 February 2026, SAMRO CEO Annabell Lebethe was verbally dismissed in a tense boardroom showdown that insiders say left members stunned and divided. According to board member Dr. Dan Nkosi, the decision followed Lebethe’s alleged admission that she had used the organisation’s credit card—an act tied […]
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Durban is gearing up for a musical celebration as multi-award-winning icon Thandiswa Mazwai brings her 50th Birthday Tour to The Playhouse this Friday. Fans can expect a night of electrifying performances marking three decades of her trailblazing career. From her early days with Bongo Maffin to a solo career that has reshaped South Africa’s musical […]
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The Chief Justice is now South Africa’s highest-paid judicial officer, earning more than R3.3-million a year under new salaries effective 1 April 2025. The Office of the Presidency released updated pay scales for judges, magistrates, justices, and the Public Protector. Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal judges, along with the Public Protector, will receive […]
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has unveiled his squad for the upcoming friendlies against Panama, with notable returns and surprising omissions shaking up South Africa’s World Cup preparations. Thembinkosi “Mshishi” Zwane and Thapelo Maseko are back in the fold, providing fresh attacking options ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Zwane, a creative force in […]
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Durban – The City of EThekwini is stepping up efforts to combat homelessness, with major upgrades underway at the Sakhithemba Homeless Shelter. EThekwini Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Zandile Myeni, visited the Illovu-based facility yesterday to inspect progress on the refurbishment project, which aims to expand safe accommodation for vulnerable […]
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Pietermaritzburg: The Ingonyama Trust board has been dissolved by Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso following resignations that left it understaffed and plagued by allegations of mismanagement. His Majesty the King had publicly rejected the board, citing bad administration and wrongdoing. After consulting the King, the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, and Parliament, the Minister acted to restore proper governance.In consultation […]
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The 5th Annual KWANDE Festival 2026 was officially opened today by Dr. Nkosenye Zulu, Head of Department for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), marking a vibrant start to KwaZulu-Natal’s premier creative economy event. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Zulu emphasized the festival’s broader purpose: “KWANDE Festival is more than a showcase of talent; […]
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Durban – The FNB Emeris Comets secured a dramatic 26-24 victory over a determined FNB CUT outfit on Monday night at Emeris Durban North, marking their first-ever win in the FNB Varsity Cup. The match began at a lively pace, with both teams showing attacking intent and testing each other’s defensive structures. The breakthrough came […]
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A midweek police operation in Chatsworth has uncovered more than just undocumented workers — it has revealed a shadowy labour system operating in plain sight. Authorities arrested 15 foreign nationals and a local factory owner on Wednesday, following a coordinated raid involving police, labour inspectors, and immigration officials. While officials framed the arrests as part […]
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