Potholes, crumbling roads and water leaks top South Africa's service delivery headache

Nivashni Nair|Published

Potholes, crumbling roads and water leaks top South Africa's service delivery headache

Remembering the Phoenix Working Committee

Ashwin Desai and Goolam Vahed|Published

Discover the profound history of the Phoenix Working Committee and its vital role in shaping a resilient community amidst the struggles of apartheid.

eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement criticises ANC's pro-poor budget as political theatre

Zainul Dawood|Published

The eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement criticises the ANC's proposed budget as mere political theatre, highlighting concerns over rising tariffs and service delivery ...

A beacon of hope: Tongaat Child and Family Welfare Society to open safe house for mothers and children

Nadia Khan|Published

In a significant step towards alleviating the plight of survivors of domestic violence and child abuse, the Tongaat Child and Family Welfare Society is set to officially ...

Labour Court reinstates whistle-blower dismissed by NSFAS for exposing procurement irregularities

Chevon Booysen|Updated

ALFRED Abrahams, a former National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) employee, is reinstated after the Labour Court ruled his dismissal was unjust. Abrahams had ...

The spinning wizard of Phoenix

Ashwin Desai|Published

Discover the rich legacy of Toplan Parsuramen, a spin bowler whose story intertwines with South Africa’s cricket history, and explore how even forgotten heroes can ...

Are canned pilchards still affordable for South African families?

Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Canned pilchards have long been a staple item on grocery lists across South Africa, lauded not only for their affordability but also for their versatility.

Pietermaritzburg: Service delivery challenges persist in Msunduzi Municipality

Piece by: Bongani Hans|Published

An eyesore sight, which is on a lane connecting Church and Pietermaritz streets behind the Home Affairs building, is evidence of Msunduzi Municipality’s decaying ...

SAPS seize two Nile crocodiles kept as pets without permits

Brandon Nel|Published

POLICE have rescued two Nile crocodiles from a Springs home where they were allegedly kept illegally for over two years. The reptiles were found in a steel cage ...

Shocking revelations of violence against Durban's homeless: An urgent call for action

Monishka Govender|Updated

An investigation by Carte Blanche reveals shocking allegations of violence against homeless individuals in Durban, highlighting systemic abuse and the urgent need ...

Telangana family carries body on shoulders after hospital fails to provide hearse

AFP|Published

The hospital staff failed to arrange a vehicle to transport the body.

Double life sentence for Chatsworth woman (31) who tortured her sister (10)

Yoshini Perumal|Updated

The woman, who has two children, aged nine and six, was found guilty of attempted murder, child abuse, child neglect, compelled self-sexual assault, and intimidation. ...

Outrage as Chatsworth father granted bail on bestiality charges

Yoshini Perumal|Updated

Animal rights activists express outrage after a Chatsworth father is granted bail following his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a neighbour's dog, raising ...

Mount Edgecombe to unveil monument for slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran

Nivashni Nair|Published

A MONUMENT honouring slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran will be unveiled in Mount Edgecombe on August 9, nearly five years after her murder shocked the country ...

WATCH: Durban authorities arrest 23 undocumented immigrants in high-impact operation

Xolile Mtembu|Published

In a significant crackdown, Durban authorities have arrested 23 undocumented immigrants and shut down five illegal retail outlets, aiming to enhance public safety ...

'No room for lawlessness': Government warns ahead of June 30 shutdown

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Anti-illegal immigration group March and March announces a national shutdown on June 30, urging illegal foreigners to leave South Africa, amid rising protests and ...

Copper theft suspect busted with 80kg haul in Phoenix

Monishka Govender|Published

A suspected copper thief was arrested in Phoenix after attempting to sell 80kg of stolen copper, believed to have originated from the Durban Port area, thanks to ...

Cyril Ramaphosa challenges Phala Phala report in Western Cape High Court

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken legal action against the Phala Phala independent panel report, claiming it contains flawed conclusions that could lead to impeachment ...

Family implicated: Surge in sexual assault cases involving minors reported in Verulam

Nadia Khan|Published

Recent reports indicate a troubling rise in sexual assault cases involving minors in Verulam and surrounding areas, with family members often implicated.