When cameras replace compassion

Yogas Nair|Published

What has happened to the humanity in man? Increasingly, when tragedy strikes -when someone is shot dead, lies dying, or is seriously wounded - onlookers do not rush ...

Navigating economic turbulence: households face rising costs and interest rate pressures

Jennifer Reddy|Published

This April, the pressure is mounting on South African families. As fuel prices hit record highs and interest rates pose a looming threat, the struggle is real for ...

This is you, this is who you were, and don't you dare forget it

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

In an era where we have endless options, the simplest actions can often express the truest form of love. Let this reflective piece inspire a return to the heartwarming ...

We commit to remove criminals from our road networks

Siboniso Duma|Published

Over the past weekend, the Road Traffic Inspectorate of KwaZulu-Natal arrested more than 80 drunk drivers and took significant steps against crime in the province. ...

Addressing Grade 12 exam errors: A call for justice or just damage control?

Suriamurthee Maistry|Published

As the pressure mounts for South Africa’s Grade 12 pupils, alarming errors in high-stakes exams could alter their futures.

'When I got married, there was no such thing as an RSVP or limit on guests who could attend'

Sandy Kalyan|Published

A FEW months ago, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a visit at my home, from two of my cousins to deliver wedding invitations for their respective daughters' ...

'Let us remember the victims of the April 2022 floods not as numbers, but as lives that mattered'

Nivashni Nair|Published

Long after the floodwaters receded and the cameras moved on, families were left without a return to normal. Some never found the missing pieces of their lives.

Breaking the silence: South Africa must unite to end gender-based violence

Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi|Published

South Africa's gender-based violence crisis threatens the safety of women and children across the country. As the nation confronts this emergency, Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi ...

The reopening of the mills: a lifeline for SA's struggling sugar industry

Lavan Gopaul|Published

With the reopening of Gledhow Mill and Maidstone Mill on the horizon, KwaZulu-Natal's shaky sugar industry faces a crucial turning point. Will this intervention ...

Sweet relief for KwaZulu-Natal's sugar belt

Yogas Nair|Published

EDITOR'S VIEW

'Emigrant Coolie': a legacy unearthed

Yogin Devan|Published

In a dim garage at 25 Daintree Avenue, Asherville, Durban, a dozen cardboard boxes sat in quiet anonymity. Yet inside them lay treasures more precious than gold ...

This world has gone to Pod

Ravi Govender|Published

Join the insightful journey through South Africa's podcast scene, where truth meets entertainment and voices unite for justice.

Errors in Grade 12 exams: damage control or justice

Suriamurthee Maistry|Published

As the pressure mounts for South Africa’s Grade 12 pupils, alarming errors in high-stakes exams could alter their futures.

Wedding Invitations: a journey through tradition of hand delivering and modernity

Dr Sandy Kalyan|Published

A FEW months ago, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a visit at my home, from two of my cousins to deliver wedding invitations for their respective daughters' ...

Trump's chaotic leadership and Israel's descent into fascism raise global alarm

Yusuf Ismail|Published

In this tumultuous era, as the landscape for international relations undergoes dramatic shifts, understanding the implications of Trump's erratic governance alongside ...

Trying to understand AI? start with the questions that actually matter

Nazareen Ebrahim|Published

AI is already shaping our daily lives, but are South Africans ready to engage?

The Constitutional Court has affirmed that Muslim marriages enjoy recognition on par with civil marriages

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 ...

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?

Published

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