Chocolate prices high before Christmas despite cocoa fall

AFP|Published

Chocolate, in demand ahead of the festive holiday season, has seen prices rise.

Congregants shot during church service in Durban

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

Three people were shot when armed suspects stormed a church during a prayer meeting north of Durban, leading to a police investigation into murder and attempted ...

Calum Scott returns to SA for 'The Avenoir' concert

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

Breakout Events is excited to announce Calum Scott's return for another tour of South Africa in January 2026, again reaching Cape Town and Durban, and also now with ...

Monaco Laurèn to ignite Durban's music scene with his South African debut

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Join international DJ Monaco Laurèn as he makes his highly anticipated South African debut in Durban, featuring a vibrant line-up of local talent and a promise of ...

Nineteen years of the South African Constitution: Honouring the Legacy of Nelson Mandela

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

On the 19th anniversary of South Africa's Constitution, Mr Xola Nqola reflects on the profound impact of constitutional values and human rights, urging all South ...

Traffic officer sentenced for R50 bribe

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

After soliciting a R50 bribe from an undercover agent, a Mpumalanga traffic officer has been sentenced to a five-year prison term, wholly suspended, highlighting ...

Minister Motsoaledi warns of rising counterfeit drugs in South Africa

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi reveals alarming statistics on counterfeit medications in South Africa, highlighting a public health crisis and urging consumers ...

Umhlanga beaches temporarily closed due to wastewater pump malfunction

Zainul Dawood|Published

Two popular Umhlanga beaches, Bronze Beach and Umhlanga Main Beach, have been temporarily closed due to a malfunction at the Ohlange Wastewater Pump Station, prompting ...

Empowering South African students to tackle plastic waste

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

A Waste Innovation Challenge aims to mobilise students across South Africa's public universities to create start-ups that convert plastic waste into sustainable ...

Diwali included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

IANS|Published

Deepavali, the vibrant festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide, has been officially recognised by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking ...

Mindset over majors: the new hiring trend reshaping South Africa's graduate employment

Tebogo Chaka|Updated

Despite a recent drop in South Africa's graduate unemployment rate to 10.4%, employers are fundamentally changing their hiring approach. Technical skills alone no ...

Africa’s richest race: Hollywoodbets Durban July doubles prize money to R10m

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

Revamped handicaps honour iconic event’s 130-year-old roots and give more horses better chances to win.

DA and eThekwini Municipality clash over unpaid R500 million rates bill

Willem Phungula|Published

A fierce standoff between the DA-led KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and the ANC-led eThekwini Municipality over a R500 million unpaid rates bill escalates ...

ANC in KwaZulu-Natal calls for action against dual membership

Willem Phungula and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is urging the National General Council to take a firm stance against dual membership, amid rising tensions with the SACP and MKP, as the ...

State-of-the-art library unveiled at Liv Village

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

LIV Village School in Durban has launched its first library, equipped with books and digital tools, thanks to a partnership with Ignition Group and the LEARN Project. ...

Young mother sentenced after newborn found in pit toilet

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

A 21-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the tragic murder of her newborn baby in Hluhluwe, with the court citing her youth and existing ...

Why racketeering charges against former Hawks head Johan Booysen was dropped

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Shamila Batohi, the National Director of Public Prosecutions, defends her controversial decision to withdraw charges against Johan Booysen, revealing her reliance ...

Cancer Alliance and SECTION27 express disappointment over High Court ruling

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

The Cancer Alliance and SECTION27 express their disappointment following the Johannesburg High Court's recent judgment, which upheld the Gauteng Department of Health's ...

Tyla stuns in a sari ahead of concert in India

IANS|Published

Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez lit up Instagram with a stunning snapshot alongside global music sensation Tyla, admiring the South African singer as “a literal ...