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KZN police to boost security for legislature opening, SOPA
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (241+ words) Updated Feb. 25, 2026, 11:43 a.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo The South African Police Service in KZN says it has put in place robust safety and security measures for the official opening of the KZN legislature and the State of the Province Address. The two-day…...
NCC probes sanitary towel brands after study finds hormone-disrupting chemical
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (188+ words) Updated Feb. 25, 2026, 9:47 a.m. | By AFP The National Consumer Council says it has launched an investigation into nine brands of sanitary towels following the publication of a concerning study into the safety of some feminine hygiene products. Researchers at the University of…...
CIT suspects killed in early morning uMgungundlovu gun battle
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (66+ words) CIT suspects killed in early morning uMgungundlovu gun battle'East Coast Radio Two suspects have been shot and killed in a gun battle with police in the uMgungundlovu District. Meanwhile police are continuing with their investigations this morning at Edendale, which…...
New charge added as firearm remains missing in Mugabe son’s case
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (322+ words) Updated Feb. 23, 2026, 10:36 a.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo The son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe is set to appear in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Monday following his arrest for the attempted murder of a 23-year-old gardener at his Hyde…...
Hungry South Africa 'want more' after statement T20 win over India
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (489+ words) Updated Feb. 23, 2026, 8:59 a.m. | By AFP A hungry South Africa will "keep wanting more" after their statement victory over co-hosts India at the T20 World Cup earmarked Aiden Markram's side as serious title contenders. India were swept aside by 76 runs as 80,000 fans in…...
SANRAL announces toll tariff increase from March
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (288+ words) Updated Feb. 20, 2026, 2:38 p.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo Motorists across the country will pay more at toll plazas from 1 March after the South African National Roads Agency confirmed an annual tariff adjustment of 3.12%. The increase, published in the Government Gazette earlier this month,…...
Rescue hopes dim for trapped Northern Cape miners
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (152+ words) Updated Feb. 20, 2026, 1:26 p.m. | By Nushera Soodyal Hope to bring five trapped Northern Cape mineworkers to the surface alive has all but faded. The group got stuck underground after a mud rush incident in Kimberley in the early hours of Tuesday. A…...
Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (416+ words) Updated Feb. 20, 2026, 8:26 a.m. | By AFP T20 World Cup surprise package Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo Thursday to finish the group stage unbeaten and carry some winning momentum into the Super Eights. Chasing 179 they finished 182-4 with three balls to…...
Domestic work in South Africa faces losses
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (488+ words) Updated Feb. 20, 2026, 8:02 a.m. | By Carol Ofori Small gains offer brief relief, but domestic work in South Africa remains under pressure as households and workers face hard trade-offs. Domestic worker jobs in South Africa remain under pressure, with recent data showing a…...
Durban to Johannesburg: How much does it cost to drive between the two cities in 2026
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (593+ words) Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 11:02 a.m. | By Danny Guselli Planning a road trip between Durban and Johannesburg? Here is what drivers may need to budget for fuel and tolls. Driving between Durban and Johannesburg remains a common journey for many motorists, but the cost…...