A fraud that felt real: client's bank account breached twice

Deshnee Govender|Published

As South African banks grapple with the complexities of modern fraud, this cautionary tale serves as a vital reminder for consumers: remain vigilant, know your rights, ...

KZN's municipalities: are we choosing failure over accountability?

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In the face of KZN's devastating water loss crisis, residents are urged to consider the political ramifications of their vote, writes Marlaine Nair.

South Africa cracks down on content creators income: What you need to know

Jennifer Reddy|Published

As the South African influencer economy faces new tax regulations in 2026, content creators must navigate the complexities of declaring income from gifts and services. ...

'We have to learn from the mistakes of the past'

Jerald Vedan|Published

YOU know how people say you can never really leave your hometown? For me, it’s true. Mine still hums in my head, like the old jukebox at the corner shop that just ...

A strategic lesson for BRICS on energy sovereignty and industrial capability

Amit More|Published

As India marks a significant milestone in its nuclear ambitions with the operationalisation of its Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, what can BRICS nations learn about ...

Phoenix at 50: Rising from ashes, standing tall

Yogas Nair|Published

FIFTY years ago, Phoenix was born, not out of choice but compulsion.

High Court ruling affirms interim maintenance rights for Muslim women post-talaq

Yusuf Ismail|Published

A RECENT judgment on appeal passed in March 2026 in the matter of ES v HZA in the Gauteng High Court ruled that a wife can claim interim maintenance (Rule 43) even ...

Predators in plain sight: what these viral videos reveal about the crisis facing our children

Shaheda Omar|Published

Shocking videos expose the prevalence of child sexual exploitation in South Africa, but outrage alone is not enough, writes Dr Shaheda Omar.

A community asked to object blindly: why we say no to the bitumen plant

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Merebank residents are taking a stand against the proposed establishment of a local bitumen plant, voicing their concerns over health risks and a lack of transparency ...

When Michael Jackson reached Durban: the pop star who crossed apartheid’s colour line

Dr Ashok Damarupurshad|Published

As the biopic " Michael" readies for release, audiences in Durban are not just anticipating a cinematic experience - they're preparing to relive a cultural renaissance ...

The digital taxman: why SARS is tracking every like, follow, and freebie

Jennifer Reddy|Published

As the South African influencer economy faces new tax regulations in 2026, content creators must navigate the complexities of declaring income from gifts and services. ...

Water woes in Durban: local hero steps up as taps run dry

Roshan Jainath|Updated

As KwaZulu-Natal grapples with a crippling water crisis, one community's resilience offers inspiration for systematic change. Can local initiatives bridge the gap ...

They took our land, but not our memories

Jerald Vedan|Published

YOU know how people say you can never really leave your hometown? For me, it’s true. Mine still hums in my head, like the old jukebox at the corner shop that just ...

Customers targeted: how R202,000 was siphoned in a sophisticated bank scam

Deshnee Govender|Published

As South African banks grapple with the complexities of modern fraud, this cautionary tale serves as a vital reminder for consumers: remain vigilant, know your rights, ...

Half of eThekwini Municipality’s water is disappearing, and residents are expected to pay for this failure

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In the face of KZN's devastating water loss crisis, residents are urged to consider the political ramifications of their vote, writes Marlaine Nair.

Call it what it is - barbaric savagery, call each killer what they are - evil incarnate

Vanessa Govender|Published

This column stands as a damning indictment of the pervasive silence surrounding gender-based violence in South Africa. We must move beyond outrage on social media ...

Judge Thumba Pillay (90): a life of struggle and service

Dennis Pather|Published

When he was once asked by a journalist whether he had ever considered emigrating, he answered " no" with little hesitation

South African police scandal uncovers deep-rooted corruption and systemic failure

Nirmala Gopal|Published

The Medicare 24 scandal has exposed a shocking culture of corruption within the South African Police Service, raising urgent questions about integrity and accountability. ...

Public demands urgent access to sex offenders register amid escalating violence

Dasarath Chetty|Published

As calls for public access to the sex offenders register intensify, South Africa faces a crucial crossroads in its fight against gender-based violence.