E-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt have officially been recognised as part of South Africa’s public transport system. A new transport law now requires every driver to apply for an operating licence before taking on passengers. To boost passenger safety, all vehicles will need clear branding or signs
In Kariega, gang violence has grown so severe that dozens of families have fled their homes in search of safety. At least 33 households from the Joe Slovo area have abandoned their community, unable to endure the constant intimidation. Residents say anyone who dares to speak out against crime
A body discovered on Durban’s Bay of Plenty beach on Friday night has raised the possibility that it could be missing pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray, who disappeared after a plane crash last month. Emergency teams were called after reports that a man’s body had washed ashore. The deceased, believed to
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wrapped up his visit to the North West province, where he met with the provincial executive council to strengthen cooperation between national and provincial government. The engagement, held under the theme “A Nation that Works for All”, forms part of a series of nationwide meetings
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By Khabonina Mdokwe In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), together with Student Counselling, hosted an awareness programme at the Fred Crokes Sports Centre. Carrying the theme “Choose life, not silence,” the event aimed to remind students that
South Africa’s infrastructure is faced with a dual challenge: physical networks that need to be upgraded and expanded, and institutions that need additional support. The World Bank’s recent agreement for a $1.5 billion loan will provide crucial financial support to address both. However, its real value will only be realised
By Janelle Denae Govender The people of Chatsworth in Durban say their neighbourhood no longer feels like home. Piles of rubbish are being dumped on vacant land and sidewalks, and residents are fed up with the dirt, the smell,
Nearly half a century after the brutal death of Steve Biko, South Africa is reopening the inquest into how the anti-apartheid activist and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement lost his life in police custody. The new inquest will begin on Friday, September 12, at the Gqeberha High Court—the
By Janelle Denae Govender This National Book Week, South Africans are being reminded of something timeless: the magic of getting lost in a good book. From lively primary school classrooms to bustling university libraries, teachers, students, and librarians are showing how reading continues to shape minds and spark imagination.
