Vasco da Gama race under way

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

The oldest coastal ocean race on the South African sailing calendar, the Vasco da Gama, starts in Durban.

Expats dig deep to make their mark

Wendy Jasson Da Costa and Genevieve Serra|Published

Saffers living abroad go to the polls this weekend, many having to fork out thousands of rand to get to distant booths.

40 southern white rhinos to be ‘re-wilded’ in KZN reserve

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Imagine moving 40 rhinos weighing up to three tons each over two days. . . it’s part of a massive rewilding project.

Justice for abused, euthanised dog Bella

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A little terrier cross had to be put down by the SPCA after her owner neglected her for so long that her condition became untreatable.

Euthanasia laws need reform

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A UKZN academic says it is time to revisit the country’s stance on euthanasia.

Philanthropist says there are blessings in giving back

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Tahliah Maharaj was abandoned as a child and then subjected to abuse later in life. She turned her life around and vowed to help others who are struggling.

Growing food security with smart technology

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A determined researcher from Pongola has just passed his Master’s degree cum laude and now has his sights set on finishing his doctorate at UKZN by the time he is ...

Counting dwindling lions in Africa

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

The lion population across Africa is shrinking not only because of ecological reasons but socio-political ones too.

Happy hat-trick for doctor mom

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A Pietermaritzburg academic completed a PhD in statistics and added a surprise delivery of twins in the middle of it.

Wentworth woman breaks ground

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Trailblazer Dr Katelyn Johnson is the first coloured woman to graduate with a PhD in civil engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and hopes to inspire ...

Know your candidates

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

In four week’s time, South Africans will go to the polls in what’s been described as the most significant elections of the democratic era.

Courting plan to reunite families split by drugs

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A Durban lawyer says family drug treatment courts might be the solution for children stuck in foster care because their parents are drug addicts.

Entrepreneur gives local writers a new platform

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

SA writers and readers have a digital platform where they can engage each other on what they read and write.

Watch out for avian flu, warns top SA scientist

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A renowned leading scientist says the world must keep a close watch on avian flu to prevent another pandemic.

Cave temple erected in Verulam

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

An unusual cave temple featuring one of the biggest Nrsimhadeva deities on the continent has been erected in Verulam.

Rage as favourite horse scratched

Wendy Jasson Da Costa and Monishka Govender|Published

Main Defender was the main contender at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday but was scratched just minutes before the horse race.

‘Morgue jobs making us sick’

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

More than 1 300 unclaimed bodies languish in KwaZulu-Natal mortuaries.

Graduate turns sign language into words

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A UKZN graduate has come up with a novel way to make sign language more accessible by developing a glove which sends a signal to a computer and then turns it into ...

Stonier to remain behind bars

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Veteran Durban performer Anthony Stonier will remain behind bars after being arrested on charges relating to child pornography last week.

SA scientist welcomes good news for Africa

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

South African scientist Tulio de Oliveira welcomes recognition by TIME magazine as good for high-level science in Africa.

Know your candidates ahead of polls

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

As we move closer to the elections on May 29, the Sunday Tribune will introduce you to some of those who are vying for your vote.

‘Stolen’ money used to pay tithes, court hears

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

A Durban woman allegedly swindled her employer out of money and used some of it to pay her tithes.

Urgent need to end plastic pollution

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Global leaders are meeting in Canada to formulate an urgently needed binding plan to end plastic pollution as new research names top offenders.

R21m waves of excitement for top SA scientist

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

An innovative South African science project using indigenous art and storytelling to protect the environment, especially the oceans, has been shortlisted for a prestigious ...

Durban panto king arrested for child porn

Wendy Jasson Da Costa and Anelisa Kubheka|Published

Actor Anthony Stonier among at least three Durban arrests; two children removed from Malvern suspect’s home.