EThekwini municipality closes Laguna Beach due to possible contamination, other beaches open

Willem Phungula|Published

EThekwini municipality faces challenges in ensuring beach safety this festive season, with the recent closure of Laguna Beach due to contamination.

Timeline: How the Bondi Beach mass shooting unfolded

AFP|Published

Before and after the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia

Arrest made in Saulsville shooting that killed 12, including toddler

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Police in Gauteng have arrested a 32-year-old suspect linked to a tragic shooting at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, which resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, ...

Severe Weather Alert: KwaZulu-Natal Authorities Warn Motorists to Avoid Lower South Coast Amid Heavy Rainfall

Daily News Reporter|Published

Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal urge caution as heavy rainfall leads to mudslides and infrastructure damage on the Lower South Coast, resulting in road trip advisories ...

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham unfollow his parents and siblings amid ongoing rift

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Tensions rise within the Beckham family as Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham unfollow Victoria and David Beckham on Instagram, fuelling rumours about their strained ...

Minnie Dlamini repays R50,000 after SIU probe into National Lotteries grants

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

TV personality Minenhle Dlamini has fully cooperated with the SIU investigation and has agreed to repay funds irregularly received from the Mshandukani Foundation, ...

AFCON 2025 Is Here: Bafana Bafana Begin Their Quest Against Angola

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From Edison's Christmas Lights to Coelacanths: December 21 Through Time

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Frozen Babies, Endless Wars, Broken Cities: A World Failing Its People

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Surviving December in Mzansi: a humorous guide for the uninitiated

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Discover David Tshabalala's rib-tickling survival tips for navigating the festive chaos of December in Mzansi.

Busiswa calls for action: end festive season gunfire after child's tragic death

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Busiswa calls for an end to celebratory gunfire during festive seasons, sharing a personal story of loss to highlight the dangers of this tradition.

WATCH | Search for three missing men intensifies after vehicle swept away by floods in Amanzimtoti

Mthembeni Vuma|Published

Three men are missing after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in Amanzimtoti, Durban. As search efforts continue, two occupants managed to escape. This ...

Grief is not a performance: examining Pearl Thusi's DJ Warras tribute amid public criticism

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

As the backlash around Pearl Thusi’s tribute to DJ Warras reverberates across social media, it raises vital questions about how we perceive and police grief, particularly ...

One Dead as Flash Floods and Mudslides Devastate KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast

DAily News Reporter|Published

Severe weather conditions have led to a reported fatality and significant damage across the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, prompting emergency responses from local ...

WATCH: Flash Floods Hit Margate and South Coast After Torrential Rain, Roads and Properties Submerged

Daily News Reporter|Published

Heavy rain on Sunday led to flash floods in Margate and KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast, causing hazardous conditions for residents and motorists. Emergency services ...

KwaZulu-Natal's Operation Niyenzanienzweni: A Successful Festive Season Traffic Initiative

Sipho Jack|Published

KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Transport reports a successful festive season traffic operation, with significant reductions in road offences and fatalities, highlighting ...

Proposed salary hikes for officials at the highest levels of government shows 'no respect for South Africans'

Theolin Tembo|Published

As South Africans face increasing hardship, the Independent Commission's recommendation of a 4.1% salary hike for public office bearers raises eyebrows and questions ...

Musician speaks out on cruise assault

Genevieve Serra|Published

" A 29-year-old South African musician and mother from Kraaifontein is preparing to file criminal charges after allegedly being sexually assaulted by her performing ...

Speeding Bakkie Crashes Into Home on Old Mill Way as Residents Demand Urgent Road Safety Action

Sipho Jack|Published

A man in his forties is in critical condition after a car accident in Durban North, prompting local residents to demand urgent traffic safety measures.

Severe fires in the Western Cape lead to property destruction and displacement

Theolin Tembo|Published

Western Cape municipalities struggled to contain fires that have devastated properties and displaced residents over the weekend.