Category: News

Story By Sibongile Nyamo The 2026 KZN Premier Cup got off to an exciting start at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday, with football fans treated to entertaining matches as KwaZulu-Natal’s top clubs began their pre-season campaigns. The tournament, which celebrates the province’s rich football heritage, continues to provide clubs with an opportunity to prepare […]

By Malcolm Hlongwane A major factory fire in Chatsworth was brought under control by eThekwini Municipality’s Fire and Emergency Services in the early hours of Saturday, preventing the blaze from spreading to nearby properties. Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 03:58 to a reported fire at 675 Sunset Avenue in Chatsworth. On arrival, emergency crews found […]

Story By Malcolm Hlongwane The University of South Africa (UNISA) has honoured the late Professor Simiso Nkwanyana during its fourth Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture, celebrating his contribution to higher education and intellectual development. However, the event comes at a time of growing public debate over the role of foreign nationals in South Africa’s universities. Across […]

Story By Motshwari Mofokeng As South Africa prepares to mark World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, dozens of children from disadvantaged communities took an important step towards a safer future by learning essential swimming and water safety skills in Durban. The eThekwini Municipality hosted an interactive water safety programme at the Rachel Finlayson Swimming […]

By Linda Ximba Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has confirmed that midfielder Thabo Cele is not part of his plans for the 2026/27 season. Speaking at the Toyota Cup media briefing on Friday, Da Cruz said he has enough players in Cele’s position and prefers a different type of midfielder for his squad. […]

By Motshwari Mofokeng The ANC in eThekwini says it is in a strong state of readiness for the upcoming local government elections, with 98% of its candidate selection process completed and the remaining 2% expected to be finalised by the weekend.Speaking during a media briefing, ANC eThekwini spokesperson Thanduxolo Sabelo said the organisation is prepared […]

By Motshwari Mofokeng Former Free State MEC and current Member of the Free State Legislature, Thembeni Nxagisa, has passed away following a period of illness. Nxagisa served as the Free State MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) from May 2019 to October 2021 before being appointed MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development. Following […]

By Malcolm Hlongwane KwaNyuswa, KwaZulu-Natal – eThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba has unveiled several multi-million-rand service delivery projects aimed at improving water and road infrastructure in the Outer West region. The projects were officially launched on Thursday, 23 July, during a visit led by Mayor Xaba, accompanied by members of the Municipal Executive Committee and […]