First-time young voters excited about elections

Monishka Govender|Published

For voters aged 20 to 29 years, it will be the first time they make their mark, in the hopes of a better government.

Father of the nation will be back to inspire new generation

Monishka Govender|Published

A series titled Mandela: Life, will be a five-part documentary of Nelson Mandela’s monumental life and his achievements throughout South Africa’s trying times.

Don’t give up, says agriculture student with hearing difficulties

Monishka Govender|Published

Ongama Giwu did not let her hearing challenge hold her back from going to university.

Auction aims to save wildlife

Monishka Govender|Published

The aim of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s auction is to raise at least R300 000 towards its efforts to conserve threatened species and ecosystems in Southern and ...

Youth have their say on upcoming elections

Monishka Govender|Published

Young people are concerned about the state of the country and many are looking to make their mark on May 29 in the hopes of a better future.

Conference reflects on SA’s three decades of democracy

Monishka Govender|Published

The conference’s various sessions concentrated on the future of South Africa, higher and rural education, the burden of diseases and the interrogation of constitutional ...

Organisations denounce eThekwini tariff hikes

Monishka Govender|Published

eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda presented the city’s budget at the full council meeting at Durban ICC.

Rage as favourite horse scratched

Wendy Jasson Da Costa and Monishka Govender|Published

Main Defender was the main contender at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday but was scratched just minutes before the horse race.

Top K9 cop honoured for rescue work abroad

Monishka Govender|Published

Brigadier Vimla Moodley, the national section head of SAPS K9 Search and Rescue, was assigned by the SAPS management to lead a South African K9 Search and Rescue ...

Water shed residents go to UN

Monishka Govender|Published

Some parts of Verulam have been without water for 150 days, with residents calling it a humanitarian crisis.

Deputy President joins mosque prayer in show of support for Palestine

Monishka Govender|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile joined worshippers for a prayer held by the Palestinian Solidarity Organisation, United for Palestine.

Celebrating their love every day, not just on Valentine’s Day

Monishka Govender|Published

A couple who have been married for 55 years say celebrating the love for your partner should be demonstrated every day. Poobalan, 83, and Krishnaveni Moodley, 74, ...

Full Kavady festival back in town

Monishka Govender|Published

The Thai Poosam Kavady Festival falls on the Thai Poosam every year – the full moon day in the Tamil month.

Protests ascribed to service failure

Monishka Govender|Published

A public policy analyst and lecturer says any protest has the potential to spiral into violence.

Residents plan protest over water outages

Monishka Govender|Published

Mervyn Reddy, a pastor and the public relations officer for the Voice of Phoenix (VOP), a group formed by community activists in 2022, said the demonstration was ...

‘Synergy key to achieving excellence’

Monishka Govender|Published

For the 14th consecutive year, Ashton International College has secured a 100% pass rate.

Man reported missing after horrific assault

Monishka Govender|Published

Jerome Pillay was last seen on January 5 having a meal with his friends before retiring for the night.

Model wants all to find their beauty

Monishka Govender|Published

Durban man hopes to encourage others to see the beauty within themselves.

The Last Shark documentary aims to change human perception of sharks

Monishka Govender|Published

The Last Shark, a documentary, centres on the disappearance of the iconic Great White shark from South Africa's coast and the government’s continued use of shark ...

Shelter for babies reopened

Monishka Govender|Published

The Edith Benson Babies Home in Sherwood, which cost R15 million to rebuild, cares for children from birth to 5 years of age.

KwaZulu-Natal has the highest HIV prevalence in the country

Monishka Govender|Published

The national HIV prevalence was 16. 3% among adults aged 15 years and older, translating to an estimated 7. 4 million adults aged 15+ years living with HIV.

Launch of SA Grimitiya Centre

Monishka Govender|Published

To highlight the different religions of Indians who were brought to South Africa in 1860 on the SS Truro from Madras, the event showcased three different faiths ...

R163 000 for 163 years

Monishka Govender|Published

Established in 1983, the Verulam Day and Frail Care Centre has been struggling financially and needed funds to continue its service to the elderly.

Arrival of indentured workers celebrated

Monishka Govender|Published

This is the historic day which took place on November 16, 1860, when the first Indians landed in Durban aboard the SS Truro from Madras. They were brought to work ...

All eyes on the application process as tertiary institutions get funds to clear student debt

Monishka Govender|Published

There will be transparency and integrity in the application process for students to access funds set aside to clear student debt and for retraining and skilling. ...

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