1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (820+ words) The Kubheka family in Vosloorus says they are living through what feels like an endless nightmare, describing the disappearance of 27-year-old Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka as "the longest 21 days" of their lives, a period they believe is linked to a dispute…...

6+ hour, 34+ min ago  (1087+ words) IEC is challenging political parties to come out stronger to convince young people to register for the upcoming elections. Image: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers As statistics show that 70% of eligible young people are unregistered to vote, the Electoral Commission of…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago  (704+ words) Technical failures at the Mahatma Gandhi Road Pump Station in Durban caused sewer overflows along Margaret Mncadi Avenue (previously known as Victoria Embankment) and into the Durban harbour. Durban's sailing community has urged the e Thekwini Municipality to restore Durban's…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (369+ words) SASSA confirms May 2026 grant payment dates as system safeguards guide rollout. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that social grant payments for May 2026 will be made from May 5 to 7, in line with its structured approach aimed at…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (197+ words) Gunman armed with AK-47 kills man in Oakford ambush. A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Oakford, Kwa Zulu-Natal, on Friday afternoon. "There were multiple calls after residents reported that an Indian male armed with an AK-47 opened fire…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (342+ words) The young girl was lured to her death with the promise of sweets. A man has been sentenced to two life terms in the Lenasia Regional Court in Gauteng for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl." Jorge Tivane,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (835+ words) South African taxpayers are urged to remain vigilant as fraudsters impersonate the South African Revenue Service (Sars) with fake notifications demanding payments. This article explores the latest scams, how to identify them, and the importance of verifying communications with Sars....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (313+ words) The staff and volunteers of Phoenix Child Welfare at the launch of its Red Chair Campaign. AS DIRECTOR of Phoenix Child Welfare, it is both a privilege and a moment of deep reflection to be part of Phoenix's 50-year milestone....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (160+ words) Some of the stakeholders involved in the Phoenix 50 celebrations. PHOENIX reached a remarkable milestone this year, marking 50 years of growth, perseverance, and a strong sense of community. As Nelson Mandela so powerfully stated: "What counts in life is not the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (535+ words) Former mayor of e Thekwini, Zandile Gumede, is on trial for fraud and corruption related to a R320 million Durban Solid Waste tender. The Durban High Court has instructed the State to go back to the drawing board after it requested…...