You will also find reports and articles on Jarell Quanzah, Iliman Ndiaye and Brian Bobbey. In our Vintage Focus On, you will get the tail and story of Alan Durban, Wales international and Derby league winner.

You can also read about Terry Garbett and him Dancing With The Stars, moving over the pond to fill the squad and team positions of the legendary New York Cosmos, winning the Soccer Bowl title twice…continue reading HERE.

Mi Cape Town Srl vs Durban Super Giants Srl 20 October 2024 prediction T20: Next game between Mi Cape Town Srl and Durban Super Giants Srl promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams will meet on the of T20.

The two rivals have their own qualities and… continue reading HERE.

Metro police announce road closure ahead of Amashova National Classic: The Metro Police has announced that there would be road closures due to the Amashova National Classic taking place today.

The cycling event will bring together cyclists from across the world, and with it, a number of road closures.

The Metro police has urged the public to plan their travels accordingly to avoid any inconvenience, as this will also affect motorists travelling towards Durban.

Road closures in eThekwini Municipality includes:

  • The R103 from Inchanga to Bothas Hill Butchery will be closed from 2am to 1pm. This is a longer closure due to the steep climbs and descent cyclists will face.
  • R103 Patna Road to R103 Galloway Road: Closed from 2am to 1.30pm. More extended closures to keep the route clear and safe for riders.

ICTSI to appeal Durban port interdict: International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICSTI), the Philippine-based shipping company granted an R11bn tender to manage and upgrade Durban Container Terminal 2 (DCT2), says it strongly disagrees with an interdict granted to one of the losing bidders, which temporarily halts the process, and plans to appeal the ruling. .. continue reading HERE.

Proteas Women ‘an incredible side’: Whatever the result in Dubai on Sunday, there will be a new name on the trophy when New Zealand line up against South Africa in the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Australia’s dominance over the years, winning six of the eight previous tournaments has restricted the opportunities for anyone else.

Only England, in the inaugural tournament in 2009, and the West Indies in 2016 have seen them off.

It promises to be a fitting finale to a competition that has produced some excellent – and some middling – cricket after it was switched at short notice to the UAE following political unrest in Bangladesh where it was due to take place.

Apart from bringing new interest to the women’s game, Sunday’s final will also pit the two sides that have played… continue reading HERE.

Barker: We decided to be better, not bitter – Stellenbosch Football Club: Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has praised his side’s resilience after bouncing back from an MTN8 final defeat to claim victory over AmaZulu in Friday’s Carling Knockout Round 16 encounter.

Reigning Carling Knockout champions Stellenbosch FC advanced to the quarter-final of the 2024 edition of the competition after recording a 2-1 win (after extra-time) over AmaZulu at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on Friday evening.

Devin Titus, who was named Player of the Tournament last season, and Andre de Jong were on the scoresheet for the Maroons as they bounced back from a heartbreaking defeat to Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final earlier this month.

“It is something that… continue reading HERE.

Connecting the global drug trafficking dots – Durban and Dubai linked to cocaine smuggling ‘supercartel’: On 12 January 2021, a container ship travelling from Durban entered the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands and its cargo was unloaded. Three days later, 739.5 kilograms of cocaine was found in one of its containers.

This cocaine consignment suggests that one of the world’s top trafficking accused, who is also a convict, has operated via South Africa – and that the country is very much a player among international drug and money laundering cartels.

Together they make up what the police in Europe have described as a “supercartel”, with has trails leading to Durban, Dubai, Ireland and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the world’s top cocaine producer, Colombia… continue reading HERE.

I’m proud of my culture – R&B singer: Singer Nanette Mbili says her languages play an integral part in her identity.

R&B singer Nanette Mbili believes her Xhosa father and Zulu mother made sure she knows who she is.

The 23-year-old from Durban in KZN told Daily Sun her languages played an integral part in her identity and made her aware of her strength.

She’s known for her album titled Bad Weather. Nanette said her family has always been supportive of her career choice, even though they wanted her to get a degree first.

“For them, it was important for me to have a backup plan in case music doesn’t work out,” she said.

Nanette said her upbringing and the type of…continue reading HERE.

Hollywoodbets Sharks 28-24 Glasgow Warriors: George Horne grabbed a double in front of a fervent home crowd, Rory Darge and Johnny Matthews also dotting down as the Warriors never gave an inch on the South African coast.

Whilst the Durban locals eagerly greeted their returning South African internationals, the early pressure came from those in blue and white. Great work from Tom Jordan forced Eduan Keyter to carry Stafford McDowall’s grubber over his own line, before Scott Cummings served an early warning to Jordan Hendrikse by charging the fly-half down inside the Sharks 22.

Hendrikse quickly shook off the early chargedown to register the first points of the afternoon, the fly-half slotting a penalty from 45 metres to nudge his side in front with 11 minutes gone. Yet the first try of the…continue reading HERE.

Kolisi stars as Sharks sink Warriors: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi marked his return to Durban with a try as the Sharks beat the Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park on Saturday.

Kolisi crossed the line for one of the Sharks’ three scores, helping them to a 28-24 victory over the URC defending champions.

Welcoming back several Springboks, the Sharks showed promising moments with ball in hand but took some time to find their cohesion and jogged off with a 15-12 half-time lead.

Aphelele Fassi was named MVP for his well-rounded performance and the Sharks fullback was joined on the try-scorers list by replacement scrumhalf Grant Williams, while flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse contributed with three penalties and two conversions.

Warriors scrumhalf George Horn scored both of Glasgow’s first-half….continue reading HERE.

Bid for cricket memorabilia: The world’s number one bowler and IPL star Durban-born Keshav Maharaj’s autographed cricket bat and number six shirt will be up for grabs in the Lotus FM charity auction at Saturday’s Msunduzi Diwali Festival, hosted by the Midlands Hindu Society.

Among the variety of events, which started on Friday with a bhangra DJ Challenge and will end tomorrow, October 20, with the Bhakti Sangeet Live broadcast between 5pm and 7pm, today’s auction has already drawn huge interest from cricket fans.

Top-ranked ODI cricketer, captain of the Durban Super Giants, and vice-captain of the Proteas side in limited overs cricket, Keshav Maharaj donated the items in the spirit of supporting worthy… continue reading HERE.

Road closures for Amashova Classic Race 2024: South Africa’s oldest road cycling race, now entering its 38th year, will start at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick and finish at the Masabalala Yengwa Pedestrian Bridge in Durban.

The following closures will be in effect from 2 am.

Roads agency SANRAL will also be conducting the road closure of the N3 on the day.

You can access the full road closure list here… continue reading HERE.

Nabi: My promise to Chiefs fans: Pressure on Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi in the Carling Knockout will be huge but history shows that early cup tournaments are not necessarily make or break for a new coach at the club.

After nine seasons of not winning a trophy and following a blistering start to the Premiership, there will be pressure on Nabi to do well in his first official cup on…continue reading HERE.

Who’s the bos?: Stellies must wys they are SA’s ware KO kings against AmaZulu in Durban says Devin Titus: The Carling Knockout Cup kicks off at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban tonight, where defending champions Stellenbosch will kick off their campaign against hosts AmaZulu in the Round of 16.

Coach Steve Barker’s men beat TS Galaxy in the final of the competition last year and also klapped Polokwane City and Richards Bay on the road to glory.

Last year’s Player of the Tournament, Devin Titus, knows that this year will provide a different challenge.

As defending champions, he knows they’ll have a target on their back, starting against AmaZulu at 7pm.

Chinmaya Mission launches food security initiative in Chatsworth: The Chinmaya Mission launched its ambitious Nourish to Flourish initiative at the Rajput Hall in Chatsworth over the weekend, aiming to provide vital food relief to over 2000 struggling families in Chatsworth and nearby areas.

Held on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami, the event introduced the campaign to combat hunger while promoting long-term food security.

At the heart of this project is a newly unveiled state-of-the-art kitchen, designed to prepare nutritious meals for families in need. The project is regarded as more than just a feeding… continue reading HERE.

Five years for murder: High Court review confirms sentence for teen killer: The Durban High Court has found that the five-year prison sentence the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court handed down to 18-year-old Ryleigh Naidoo convicted of stabbing and killing a fellow pupil, Jayden Glazer, was appropriate… continue reading HERE.

Call for South Africans to plant more trees: Plant more trees – this is the message from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has announced that her department plans to relaunch an initiative aimed at planting one million trees.

The Minister added that she wants to call on all South Africans to get involved in planting trees.

“All South Africans, the three spheres of government, forestry sector, private sector, labour, academia, civil society and many others must join this ambitious campaign by pledging and committing to providing and planting trees on that specific day and going forward. Trees are important for life. Plant… continue reading HERE.

Police seize R37 million worth of counterfeit goods in Durban CBD:  Five people were arrested in a police operation targeting counterfeit goods in the Durban CBD on Thursday morning.

Police confiscated high-end clothing brands worth over R37 million and arrested five suspects, all of whom are foreign nationals.

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed that a special task team dealing with contraband, counterfeit, and illicit goods had gathered intelligence about shops on Dr Pixley kaSeme Street, in the Point area, allegedly selling fake brand-name items.

“Police obtained search warrants for several shops, which were raided on…continue reading HERE.

DJ Tira won’t take instruction from social media users about his music: There is an uproar about DJ Tira’s song Siya’Phothula (we are having fun) as it excludes Durban influencer Mgilane.

Two months ago the pair looked certain to enter a recording studio together, but the DJ apparently excluding him has caused a stir among social media users.

A source close to the situation said the song is taken from Mgilane’s trend which helped him shoot to fame in Durban.

“How does he use Mgilane’s flow without him in the song? It’s like he stole his flow from him because what’s evident is the exclusion of Mgilane. People are not liking the song because the originator isn’t included”, said the source.

Another source said: “Uyakanga [he’s being silly]. People are really disappointed with Tira’s move”.

Asked about the controversy… continue reading HERE.

Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust launches national Future at Work Initiative: The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) is thrilled to announce the launch of its Future at Work Initiative, a dynamic programme designed to bridge the gap between education and the workplace by providing undergraduates with real-world corporate experience.

This innovative initiative immerses students in diverse corporate environments, offering them first-hand exposure to business operations across multiple sectors. Participants benefit from structured agendas that include departmental insights, career guidance, motivational talks, and practical learning opportunities designed to prepare them for future employment.

In an exciting first phase of the programme, Bolt hosted an inaugural cohort of 10 students at its Randburg office, providing an…continue reading HERE.

COSATU protest over undocumented foreigners hired in textile industry: Over 300 members affiliated to COSATU, and the South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU) have embarked on a protest outside the Home Affairs Department’s Durban Refugee Reception Centre at Umbilo, Durban.

The protest is against undocumented foreign nationals. On Thursday, police seized over R15 million worth of counterfeit goods during a multi-disciplinary operation in the city centre.

The shops are believed to be owned by foreign nationals. Last week, police arrested several undocumented foreign nationals in a similar operation.

SACTWU is calling on the Home Affairs and Labour Department to investigate the alleged employment of illegal foreign nationals. They say this is on the rise especially within the clothing and textile…continue reading HERE.

48-Hour Films: A celebration of creativity and inclusivity in Durban: The Durban chapter of the 48-Hour Film Project attracted participants from across KZN, South Africa, Lesotho, Nigeria and Ukraine, demonstrating the project’s growing reach and inclusivity. Project producer Nerusha Sadapal expressed her excitement about the success of this year’s competition and appealed for support.

Over 100 short films were successfully produced for the international filmmaking extravaganza. It is the ultimate filmmaking experience as filmmakers make an impromptu short film in one weekend.

“This year’s submissions showcased an incredible range of talent, creativity and diversity. Standout productions included Unheard and Unseen, a powerful film created by a mute team using sign language, and several student filmmakers, including… continue reading HERE.