Africa’s shame: its hidden role in the slave trade

Mark Levin|Published

In Unbroken Chains: a 5000 year history of African enslavement (Hurst, 2025) former BBC Africa Editor, Martin Plaut, provides a much-needed survey of slavery in ...

Mchunu admits disbanded PKTT was effective in tackling political killings

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

In a surprising testimony, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu admits the Political Killings Task Team was effective, raising questions about his decision to ...

Greyville residents voice concerns as restaurant rezoning is approved

Zainul Dawood|Published

Despite strong objections from Greyville residents and the eThekwini Transport Authority, the municipality has approved a controversial rezoning application for ...

Senzo Mchunu faces scrutiny over disbandment of Political Killings Task Team

Rapula Moatshe|Published

A disbandment report, which was prepared post-decision, suggested that the SAPS would manage outstanding cases while an audit of pending dockets would occur to determine ...

Matthew Gruter: South African neo-Nazi deported from Australia after antisemitic protest

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Matthew Gruter, a South African civil engineer and self-proclaimed neo-Nazi, returns to Johannesburg after being deported from Australia due to his involvement in ...

Viral TikTok: Adorable girl turns Woolies bag into a fashion statement

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

A toddler's creative take on a Woolies bag has gone viral, showcasing the cultural phenomenon of the 'catsuit' in South Africa. TikTok users are loving this adorable ...

Inanda femicide: chef gets 18-year sentence for brutal murder of girlfriend

Nkosikhona Cele|Updated

A Durban chef who strangled and stabbed his girlfriend before eating a meal next to her corpse has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. The victim's family has ...

Lloyiso brings ‘The Elephant In The Room’ to Durban after a year of closed doors

Lutho Pasiya|Published

After a year of planning and overcoming challenges, Lloyiso is set to bring ‘The Elephant In The Room’ to Durban on December 20, 2025.

Garth Fields returns to Durban with 'The Michael Jackson HIStory Show' for a spectacular festive season finale

Karishma Dipa|Published

Join Garth Fields as he brings the acclaimed 'Michael Jackson HIStory Show' to Durban for the second consecutive year, featuring iconic hits, dynamic performances, ...

Calls for public feedback on new Apartheid Bill

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

The public has been invited to submit their views on the Apartheid Bill, a Private Member’s Bill from Al Jama-ah that seeks to incorporate the UN’s 1973 anti-apartheid ...

Netflix's The Witcher returns for a fifth and final season: Everything you need to know

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

Netflix confirms The Witcher will return for a fifth and final season, following the departure of Henry Cavill and the introduction of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt. ...

President Ramaphosa affirms South Africa's G20 membership amidst US tensions

Simon Majadibodu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa asserts South Africa's commitment to the G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami, rejecting calls for a boycott despite US exclusion reports.

Durban mother crowdfunds to provide comfort for her son battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Taschica Pillay|Published

Iris Govender from Durban is crowdfunding to provide her son, Jezreel, with a specialised bed as he battles end-stage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Join her in supporting ...

End of the road for SA's teacher assistant programme as funding dries up

Mhlengi Shangase|Updated

South Africa's Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) has officially ended after five phases, leaving 200,000 youth without contract extensions due to funding ...

Stories of Durban Indians in new book

Taschica Pillay|Published

'Durban Indians,' launched at the Books & Chai Festival, offers a humorous and insightful look into the Indian community's culture through personal anecdotes and ...

DA accuses eThekwini of beach safety “cover-up” after report omits high bacteria levels

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

The Democratic Alliance in eThekwini claims the municipality is concealing safety issues at Durban’s beaches. DA councillor Yogis Govender says a recent city report ...

Unconventional Hearts Foundation launches to support youth empowerment in South Africa

Taschica Pillay|Published

The Unconventional Hearts Foundation has launched to empower South African youth, raising R218 000 at its inaugural golf day to support medical student Azaria Narayan ...

uMshwathi community finds closure as all flood victims are recovered

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

KwaZulu-Natal MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi announces the recovery of three flood victims in uMshwathi, marking a painful yet pivotal moment for the grieving ...

Bodyguards linked to Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe arrested with illegal firearms

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Two men linked to suspected crime kingpin Katiso 'KT' Molefe were arrested outside the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court after police found them with AKM rifles and ammunition ...