Fidelity Fire Service Is Unlawful, Says City of Cape Town
But Fidelity says it is “confident that no existing laws prohibit or restrict” its private service
Durban
MPs Call for Action on Prison Overcrowding
Portfolio committee suggests alternatives to reduce remand detention
Disturbing Allegations of Corruption Raised by KZN Police Commissioner
Dear Editor After a troubling briefing today by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the DA has written to National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, for an urgent debate in Parliament on corruption within the South African Police Services (SAPS). Our country will never win against violent crime, and our streets will never be safe, until …
Ndlovukazi Rises
OMODA is marking its presence at this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July with the debut of the new C7 and a renewed collaboration with Khosi Nkosi—the acclaimed South African fashion house known for bold, contemporary designs that blend traditional African aesthetics with modern silhouettes. Building on last year’s Nkosazane campaign, the 2025 showcase introduces a new …
Durban Residents Battle “Sewage Crisis”
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal is to take the eThekwini municipality to court
Do More
As Mandela Day (18 July) approaches, the DO MORE FOUNDATION is calling on South Africans to take action for young children by helping to build climate-resilient early learning or Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in underserved communities. This year’s Mandela Day campaign centers on one powerful idea: “A better climate future begins with the children. …
Durban’s Metrorail: It’s a Bumpy Ride
Trains are late, slow and often empty
Export Readiness Programme for KZN SMEs
Despite KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN’s) strategic advantages as a trade hub, many of the province’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are unable to participate in global markets. Obstacles such as complex export regulations, limited access to funding, and a lack of international trade experience continue to stifle SME growth beyond South Africa’s borders. In response, Standard Bank …
Police Brutality Trial Postponed After Startling Audio Recording Emerges
Murder trial of 14 officers accused in Regan Naidoo’s death in custody has been halted due to concerns over procedural irregularities
Late Judgments Have Increased. Here’s What’s Being Done to Fix the Problem
The Chief Justice plans a full rollout of Court Online for civil matters by 2026 to reduce backlogs
A Taste of Somalia on the Streets of Joburg
We visited a Somali-owned coffee shop in Mayfair which serves qaxwo and other Somali treats
TOYOTA Insurer’s Seminal Infrastructure Court Case
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) will hold a watching brief in the Durban High Court, in the seminal case brought by TOYOTA South Africa’s Japanese insurer, for the enormous financial losses they suffered due to infrastructure failures of various government and state role-players in 2022. The DA sees this as potentially precedent-setting, enforcing financial …
Rape Cover up Trial: Police Detained Victim Overnight Near Her Rapist
Rapist’s DNA has been linked to two open cases
We Tested Zamzam Water Sold in South Africa. Here’s What We Found
Bottles we bought in Cape Town do not match the chemical profile of Zamzam water sourced from Saudi Arabia
Three Durban Cops Deny Rape Cover Up
The state alleges a rape victim was detained by Brighton Beach officers and intimidated into withdrawing charges
50 Years After His Grandfather’s Stunt Wowed South Africa, Didi Bizzarro Brings the Fire Back to Durban
In 1975, a daredevil lit up the Rand Show with a fiery car stunt that became a defining moment in local motorsport history. This June, his grandson, international stuntman and third-generation showman Didi Bizzarro, will bring that iconic act back to life in South Africa. Known for his work in Fast X, John Wick, and …
Railway Line Theft Trial Delayed by State Witness’s Illness
Former PRASA regional manager and Cape Town businessman won’t be back in the dock for more than a month
Cardiologist “Gags” Carte Blanche
Despite having had multiple chances to respond, Dr Ntando Duze still managed to secure an interdict to halt the airing of a programme on allegations of malpractice
Pensioners Desperate for Clarity After Not Receiving Grants in June
SASSA is introducing stricter verification measures
Sewage Floods the Streets in This Part of Durban
Lamontville has been battered by floods
City of Ethekwini Says Refuse Is Collected in This Settlement Every Monday, But…
Mounds of refuse line the road in Cato Crest
Union Members March in Durban, Demanding Permanent Jobs
Workers also want uniforms and overtime pay
Shifa Private Hospital Honoured With Prestigious Award
Durban, May 2025 – Shifa Private Hospital is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Diamond Status Award by the World Stroke Organisation (WSO) — the highest level of international recognition for excellence in stroke care. This prestigious accolade reflects the hospital’s unwavering commitment to delivering world-class, evidence-based treatment to patients suffering from …
Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre Celebrates the Official Opening of Its New Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Durban, South Africa – May 2025 – Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is pleased to announce the official opening of its state-of-the-art Acute Rehabilitation Unit, a vital new facility that expands the hospital’s integrated approach to patient recovery and long-term care. This purpose-built 41-bed with 5 acute beds, unit is designed to support patients …