Stellenbosch University honours Prof Salim Abdool Karim with honorary doctorate
Prof Salim Abdool Karim, a leading epidemiologist, receives an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University, recognising his significant contributions to HIV ...
Beyond headlines: why the Madlanga Commission report demands critical reading
The preliminary report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry offers crucial insights into our security apparatus, but requires more than casual reading. This article ...
Independent Media hits back at Daily Maverick ‘misrepresentations’ over Competition Commission appeal
Independent Media accuses Daily Maverick of hypocrisy in a heated exchange over the Competition Commission's MDPMI report, defending its constitutional right to ...
David Obagbuwa becomes a doctor at just 21-years-old
David Obagbuwa has made history at just 21, graduating with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University after beginning his medical studies at only 15. Originally from ...
SIU conducts searches in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng into R161 million UIF Covid-19 fraud
Today, the Special Investigating Unit and police units executed search warrants in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of a R161 million investigation into a Covid-19 ...
Congregants shot during church service in Durban
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
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 ...
Nineteen years of the South African Constitution: Honouring the Legacy of Nelson Mandela
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 ...
Umhlanga beaches temporarily closed due to wastewater pump malfunction
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
A Waste Innovation Challenge aims to mobilise students across South Africa's public universities to create start-ups that convert plastic waste into sustainable ...
Mindset over majors: the new hiring trend reshaping South Africa's graduate employment
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
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
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 ...