Correctional Services celebrate matric success: meet the top achievers
Three inmates defied the odds, achieving remarkable matric results. Find out how education is shaping their future and the future of South Africa's correctional ...
How Amanat Vajeth achieved academic excellence despite his visual impairment
DESPITE having only 20% vision in his right eye and losing his father at age 12, Phoenix teenager Amanat Vajeth defied the odds by achieving seven distinctions in ...
SA lawyers John Dugard and Navi Pillay to receive 2026 Olof Palme Prize for human rights advocacy
Two distinguished South African international lawyers, Navanethem (Navi) Pillay and John Dugard, will receive the 2026 Olof Palme Prize for their lifelong dedication ...
PowerBall jackpot hits R177 million ahead of historic draw tonight
This draw is set to be the second-largest in the history of the South African National Lottery.
Player strikes gold winning R33.7 million in PowerBall PLUS jackpot
The winner opted for a R15 wager and selected their numbers via the Quick Pick feature.
Comedy star Prev Reddy's next chapter: secures debut book deal
In a bold leap into literature, Prev Reddy's comedy memoir promises to be a heartfelt celebration of his journey. 'I’m excited, nervous and almost done!'
Plug the loopholes to save pupils lives
ON WHAT should have been a joyous first day of school, South Africa was instead plunged into mourning when 13 pupils were killed in a horrific scholar transport ...
Verulam resident left hungry after thief steals chicken curry pot and stove
A TRENANCE Park resident experienced an unusual theft when an opportunistic criminal stole a pot of freshly cooked chicken curry along with the gas stove while the ...
Why small acts of goodness still matter
In a world often dominated by noise and urgency, this exploration of quiet kindness serves as a reminder that even small, private acts can carry significant weight. ...
Visitor turned inmate: man caught smuggling dagga and cellphone at prison
A MAN’S prison visit backfired when officials discovered dagga and a cellphone hidden in a packet of instant porridge. Now he's behind bars alongside the inmate ...
Take charge of your physical and mental health with regular check ups
Find simple strategies to nurture your well-being across biological, psychological, and social dimensions, and create a foundation for a brighter, healthier future. ...
Effingham Secondary under fire: claims of religious discrimination and dress code violations
PARENTS are demanding urgent intervention from the KZN Department of Education after Effingham Secondary allegedly barred multiple pupils from entering due to uniform ...
Phoenix pupil writes matric exams in hospital isolation ward after surgery and scores six distinctions
In an extraordinary display of resilience, a Trenance Manor pupil defied health challenges to shine in his matric exams, earning six distinctions.
How Buffelsdale Secondary achieved perfect matric results
Buffelsdale Secondary School in Tongaat has achieved a remarkable 100% matric pass rate despite being situated in an area plagued by drugs and poverty. Dedicated ...
Double tragedy: 13 children dead, 9 injured in separate scholar transport accidents
TWO devastating scholar transport accidents have struck South Africa in a single day – a Gauteng collision claimed 13 young lives and a separate Pinetown crash injured ...
Rydal Park Seconday defies social challenges with perfect matric results
Rydal Park Secondary School in Phoenix has transformed from an underperforming school to achieving a perfect 100% matric pass rate for the first time in its 43-year ...
Advertising watchdog finds MSC Cruises' Black November promo misrepresented pricing
THE Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled against MSC Cruises' 'first guest pays R1' Black November promotion after a consumer complained that the total prices ...
SA Hindu Maha Sabha urges compliance with building regulations for public safety
THE South African Hindu Maha Sabha has issued a directive that all religious and cultural organisations must adhere to compliance and building regulations to ensure ...