SA government assures women of safety in sanitary pads amid chemical concerns

Gerry Cupido|Published

The South African government reassures women and girls that sanitary pads are safe, following concerns raised by a recent study detecting endocrine-disrupting chemicals ...

Foul smell and cockroach infestation: blocked sewer pipe leads Durban family to escalate complaint to CSOS

Zelda Venter|Published

A DURBAN family has turned to the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) after enduring a foul sewerage smell and cockroach infestation for over a year, highlighting ...

South Africans repatriated from Jerusalem and Dubai as airspace reopen

Manyane Manyane|Published

OVER 150 South Africans have been repatriated from Jerusalem, with hundreds more returning from Dubai as airspace restrictions ease.

Mojtaba Khamenei named the new supreme leader of Iran

AFP|Published

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei who has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic, is a discreet figure who offers ...

Father throws three daughters into lake amid financial despair

IANS|Published

The bodies of Ayat, 7, and Mariyam, 5, were recovered from the lake on Saturday night, while the body of Shifat, 8, was pulled out on Sunday morning.

Iran's foreign minister asserts the right of the Iranian people to choose their leader and not Donald Trump

AFP|Published

IRAN'S Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to Donald Trump's assertions on Sunday, about Iran's leadership, insisting that the Iranian people will decide their ...

Hawks arrest Chatsworth mother (32) for dealing in drugs

Yoshini Perumal|Published

AN UMLATUZANA mother of two joined her husband in the dock last week for alleged drug dealing.

Teachers unions outraged as KZN education department rejects early retirement applications

Bongan Hans|Published

THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has rejected early retirement applications from long-serving staff, defying a Cabinet directive aimed at reducing salary ...

April fuel price shock: SA petrol and diesel costs set to soar to record highs

Jason Woosey|Published

April fuel price shock: SA petrol and diesel costs set to soar to record highs

Practical financial strategies for families in a challenging economy

Ashika Devnarain|Published

As South Africa grapples with the lowest inflation rates in 21 years against a backdrop of rising debt and job insecurity, discover practical steps to manage your ...

Why two incomes are becoming important for many families

Rubene Ramdas|Published

Families are banding together to combat rising living costs and adapting to an evolving economic landscape.

Watch VideoWATCH: prayer saved Rusa officer from death when heavily armed CIT robbers opened fire on him

Chumani Mazwi|Published

REACTION Unit South Africa (Rusa) response officer, Nishal Deepnarain recently recounted his harrowing encounter with armed suspects during a cash-in-transit robbery ...

The silent strength of breadwinners: the weight they bear for their families

Kamini Rambridge|Published

Amid the exhaustion and sacrifice, there exists a quiet strength within those who bear the title of breadwinner. This column pays tribute to their enduring spirit ...

Caught on camera: speeding, drunk driver trying to bribe cops with R700 and braai meat

Karen Singh|Published

A MOTORIST caught speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol was arrested after allegedly attempting to bribe Road Traffic Inspectorate officers in Jozini ...

South Africa's tourism boom meets budget 2026

Shireen Eraman and RAEESA KADER|Published

As South Africa's tourism industry grapples with infrastructure and regulatory uncertainties, 2026 could be the year that the sector truly revives.

2026 South African Budget: a balancing act of relief and responsibility

Jennifer Reddy|Published

Amid economic turbulence, the 2026 budget presents a glimmer of hope for South Africans, offering tax relief and support for the most vulnerable. But with rising ...

Concerns raised over eThekwini’s AI Data Centre development in Amanzimtoti

ZAINUL DAWOOD|Published

THE eThekwini Municipality's plans for a new AI Data Centre in Amanzimtoti are under scrutiny as local councillor raises concerns about the project's transparency, ...

Girlfriend steals boyfriend's car for a cigarette run, ends in crash and her arrest

Jason Woosey|Published

A KWAZULU-NATAL man’s fun night out took a turn for the worse when his girlfriend allegedly stole his car for a cigarette run, leading to a dramatic crash and her ...

The catastrophic collapse of Tongaat Hulett A human cost that came before profit

Selvan Naidoo|Published

The survival of communities and the legacy of a historic agricultural sector hang in the balance as stakeholders must confront the ghosts of an exploitative past ...