Camperdown triple murder suspect, Aldane Donnelly, declared mentally fit for trial

Monishka Govender|Published

Aldane Donnelly, accused of a gruesome triple murder in Camperdown, has been declared mentally fit to stand trial, bringing hope for justice to the victims' families. ...

Dis-Chem faces boycott calls after shareholder's social media attack on journalist about Gaza conflict

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

The controversy erupted on X during a heated dispute over the conflict in Gaza and related philanthropy, which quickly degenerated into personal attacks.

Durban hotel manager outraged by sewage overflow and municipal inaction

Zainul Dawood|Published

Guests at a Durban hotel are met with a sewage overflow and a foul stench due to a municipal pump station failure, leaving the hotel manager frustrated with the ...

Latest: Ombudsman supports reversal of sale of 2021 Toyota GR Yaris after buyer complaint

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA) has backed the cancellation of a sale involving a high-performance 2021 Toyota GR Yaris after the buyer found ...

Tragic mountain incidents on Table Mountain: One dead, two injured

Yaeesh Collins|Published

A LARGE-SCALE wilderness search and rescue response unfolded on Table Mountain and the Helderberg Nature Reserve on Sunday evening after three separate mountain ...

High Court prioritises child's emotional stability in custody battle over financial gain

Zelda Venter|Published

The court has ruled that a child's emotional stability is more important than financial considerations, deciding that a five-year-old boy should remain with his ...

Woman jailed for fraudulently claiming R552,000 disability benefits while running marathons

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A woman who fraudulently claimed R552,000 in disability benefits has been sentenced to jail after being caught participating in a 10-kilometre marathon. She claimed ...

Foster mother’s search for granddaughter after ‘Saffa Naidoo’s’ mysterious death

Brandon Nel|Published

A MOTHER was excited and proud when the woman she had raised as her very own, told her she was boarding a bus to Johannesburg to start a new job.

Unemployment crisis deepens in South Africa: 345,000 jobs lost in the first quarter of 2026

Monishka Govender|Published

South Africa faces a staggering unemployment rate of 32.7%, with 345,000 jobs lost in the first quarter of 2026. Experts warn of the dire implications for social ...

Facing the future: young South Africans speak on unemployment

Monishka Govender|Published

South Africa is grappling with a youth unemployment crisis, as young voices express their fears and aspirations. This article explores the challenges faced by the ...

KZN shows signs of economic recovery amid national unemployment crisis

Monishka Govender|Published

Despite a national unemployment rate of 32.7%, KwaZulu-Natal leaders highlight economic improvements and stress the importance of effective local governance ahead ...

Buyers of repossessed homes may face liabilities for unpaid municipal charges

Nicola Mawson|Published

Those who buy repossessed homes at auction could still find themselves liable for certain unpaid municipal charges linked to the property.

Divorce parties are on the rise, marking new beginnings for many

Gerry Cupido|Published

Parties were once reserved for weddings, birthdays and baby showers. Now, almost every life milestone seems to come with a celebration attached to it. And increasingly, ...

Activists rally against bail for man charged with sexually assaulting a dog in Chatsworth

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Prosecutor Sumeshni Naidoo told the court that the State was opposed to bail due to the nature of the charges.

Convicted: Avinash Ramkistan guilty of threatening judge and prosecutors

Yoshini Perumal|Published

He was found guilty on all charges in the Durban Regional Court, last week.

Watch VideoWATCH: Advertising Regulatory Board dismisses complaints over brandy ad's happiness message

Zelda Venter|Published

According to the complainants, the advert promoted excessive drinking, as it linked alcohol to happiness.

Two years on, family of woman shot dead outside Boksburg restaurant still seek justice

Nadia Khan|Published

Two years after a Gauteng woman was shot and killed outside a restaurant, her family still waits for justice.

'Politics of a blended family' - court rules on bitter stepson-stepmother dispute over R251,600

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A bitter legal battle culminated in the High Court dismissing a stepson's repayment claim for R251,600 against his stepmother.

Northdale Hospital faces forensic investigation over R12 million arrears

Nivashni Nair|Published

Northdale Hospital is under scrutiny as Msunduzi Municipality investigates its R12 million arrears, with forensic checks underway to verify payment records.