The bustle on West Street

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture this week is a scene of a busy West street, today Dr Pixley kaSeme Street, taken in 1897 and interestingly was featured in a publication in New Zealand. ...

Neglecting animals threatens public health, experts warn

Staff Reporter|Published

Experts warn of public health risks if animal welfare remains overlooked

The baker whose business snowballed.

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

When Njabulo Sithole made his first batch of muffins using a pre-mix, he had no idea that his love for baking would snowball into a booming business, with products ...

Noxolo Mseleku’s sparkling journey

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

The South African jeweler crafting gold for celebrities and global causes

Race to build nuclear reactor on moon raises galaxy of legal questions

The Washington Post|Published

Accelerated plans announced by NASA this month for the United States to put a nuclear reactor on the moon ahead of its geopolitical rivals would break new ground ...

Young artists show their talent

Staff Reporter|Published

The Young Artists’ Project exhibition is back and will take place at the KZNSA Gallery in Glenwood, Durban from August 22 to September 21. The gallery has a longstanding ...

A mom's plea: 'you can save my son'

Staff Reporter|Published

Bonakele never imagined that motherhood would mean becoming a full-time caregiver, medical advocate and voice for survival. But for the past two years, she’s been ...

'See you later, alligator' gets new meaning in science

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

SA scientist immortalised in parasite, with a punchline.

Guitar legends on rare tour in KZN.

Staff Reporter|Published

TWO of South Africa’s most accomplished guitarists are coming together for a limited run of shows in KwaZulu-Natal next month, in what promises to be a once-in-a-generation ...

Private island off the coast of Wales hits the market for £3 million

Bloomberg|Published

The Victorian-era fort was built as defensive outpost for the naval base of Milford Haven and is accessibly only by boat or helipad.

Starvation is spreading in Gaza — and treating it won’t be easy

The Washington Post|Published

Even if Israel allows a surge in aid deliveries - as rights groups and its allies have urged - a boost in food supplies alone may not be enough to save severely ...

Palestinians mourn Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif, crew in Gaza

The Washington Post|Published

Palestinians in Gaza this week mourned the deaths of five Al Jazeera journalists killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday. In Gaza City, crowds carried the bodies of ...

Men are struggling to find love. Here’s why.

The Washington Post|Published

The picture of a lonely young man playing video games in his parents’ basement is, by now, a cliché, but it’s one of those clichés that speaks to something true. ...

The international order is shifting: Africa has an opportunity to reshape global power relations

The Conversation|Published

For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively: managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts. The continent has copied ...

Annual Delville Wood commemoration honours South African sacrifice in WW1

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the city of Durban in commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of South African soldiers at the Annual Civic Memorial and Delville Wood Commemoration. Discover ...

Busting bone marrow donation myths: the truth behind the procedure

Staff Reporter|Published

Thousands of South Africans are in desperate need of bone marrow transplants. As we approach Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Month, discover ...

Elders call on states to halt genocide and famine in Gaza

Staff Reporter|Published

Former World Leaders Accuse Israel of Blocking Aid and Fueling Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza.

South Africa celebrates World Elephant Day with strong conservation commitments

Staff Reporter|Published

On World Elephant Day, South Africa reaffirms its commitment to elephant conservation through innovative dialogue.

Melinda Ferguson makes waves as she launches independent publishing house

Staff Reporter|Published

Melinda Ferguson launches her independent publishing venture.