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 March and March Movement protesters gathered in Durban on Monday, calling on SADC leaders attending the regional summit to address illegal immigration in South Africa. March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma attempted to enter the SADC summit venue at the Durban ICC with a group of marchers to take their concerns directly […]
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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 Malcolm Hlongwane Ilembe Mtelebhelo Horse Association ngokubambisana nomasipala omkhulu i-Ilembe District Municipality kanye nabanye abaxhasi abafana ne Hollywood Foundation basement umtelebhelo wamahhashi, obubanjelwe entabeni eNgcwele iKhenana. Abahleli balomtelebhelo banyuse izinga kakhulu kulonyaka, njengo imikomelo ekhishiwe ibicela ezinkulungwaneni ezingamashumi ayisishiyagalombili (R90 000). Ngaphezu kwemikomelo ebiyenyuke kakhulu ngisho ukuhleleka kwalomcimbi kushiye isihambeli zibambe ongezantshi ngohlelo olusha […]
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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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Ngo: Malcolm Hlongwane Ngemuva kwezinsuku kusabalale kwabezindaba umbiko wokuxhashazwa kwezimani kwinhlangano yabalimi KwaZulu Natali i-SAFDA. Ibhodi layo lihambisana nekomidi lababonisi balo libe selibiza isithangami sabezindaba nebesibanjelwe kwindawo lapho lisebenzela khona nalapho ogandaganda babo behla khona eDanela ngakwaDukuza. Lapha i-SAFDA ihambisana nekomidi elikhulikhulu (Central Executive Committee) ibizogeqa amagula ngokusebenzisa kwayo izigidi okukhalwa ngokuthi zehliswe ngomlenze ngokwenhlangano […]
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ONN REPORTER KwaZulu-Natal is positioning itself as a key gateway for regional trade and economic cooperation in Southern Africa, with Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli highlighting the province’s strategic role in advancing the SADC agenda. Speaking at a SADC Public Lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Westville Campus on Friday, 14 August 2026, Premier Ntuli said KwaZulu-Natal […]
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