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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 326225 > youth-leads-by-example-as-22-year-old-gives-back-to-thembelihle-community

Youth leads by example as 22-year-old Thando to Thembelihle community

9+ hour, 41+ min ago  (304+ words) As South Africa celebrates Youth Month, one young woman from Ennerdale is proving that making a difference starts with a single act of kindness. Twenty-two-year-old Thando Precious Gumede returned to the community that helped shape her childhood by hosting a…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 326187 > 56-of-new-sa-stem-cell-donors-are-under-25-and-saving-lives

56% of new SA stem-cell donors are under 25 and saving lives

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (348+ words) More than half of all new stem-cell donors registered in South Africa in 2025 were between the ages of 17 and 25. And, according to a growing body of medical research, they are also the most valuable donors on the planet. Research analysing…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 326136 > winter-warmth-drive-brings-comfort-and-hope-across-kzn-and-gauteng

Winter warmth drive brings comfort and hope across KZN and Gauteng

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (379+ words) As winter temperatures continue to drop across South Africa, communities are once again coming together to ensure that warmth reaches those who need it most. Sewa International South Africa's annual winter warmth blanket drive recently brought together volunteers, donors, families,…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 326115 > a-courageous-journey-from-addiction-to-graduation

A courageous journey from addiction to graduation

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (523+ words) Breaking free from whoonga addiction was one of the best decisions that Thabiso Khumalo made for his life. A Bachelor of Applied Arts in Screen Arts and Technology graduate from the Durban University of Technology (DUT), Khumalo is proud of…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 326148 > comrades-champions-show-kzn-tourism-love-ahead-of-race-day

Comrades champions show KZN Tourism love ahead of race day

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (190+ words) As anticipation builds ahead of Sunday's race, the two accomplished athletes represent the resilience, determination and excellence that have become synonymous with the Ultimate Human Race. Their presence in Durban underscores the significance of the Comrades Marathon as one of…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 326056 > south-durban-leaders-launch-community-led-just-transition-process

South Durban leaders launch community-led Just Transition process

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (472+ words) Community leaders, organised labour, civil society organisations, government officials, academics, and activists gathered in South Durban on June 2 to begin shaping a community-led vision for a Just Transition in one of South Africa's most industrialised and environmentally burdened regions. Hosted…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 325772 > call-for-unity-at-core-of-africa-day-celebration

Call for unity at core of Africa Day celebration

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (231+ words) The premier of Kwa Zulu-Natal, Thamsanqa Ntuli, on Monday, May 25, led the provincial celebration of Africa Day at the Durban Playhouse. The event will bring together government leaders, cultural groups, youth formations, members of the diplomatic community, artists, and various…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 325658 > judgment-postponed-in-lenasia-south-murder-case-due-to-defence-lawyers-absence

Judgment postponed in Lenasia South murder case due to defence lawyers absence

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (248+ words) A judgment that was expected to bring closure to a murder case involving accused, Sithembile Xulu and her alleged accomplice, Simon Mogale, was postponed at the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, May 28, after the defence lawyers failed to appear in…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 325642 > oceans-8-charity-swim-raises-over-r1-5-million-during-two-day-event

Oceans 8 Charity Swim raises over R1, 5 million during two-day event

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (441+ words) The Oceans 8 Charity Swim has grown into one of Kwa Zulu-Natal's most impactful charitable events, with more than 300 swimmers raising R1, 517, 687 through the 2026 edition, which took place at Vetch's Beach at the Durban Undersea Club on May 23 and 24. With final donations…...

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risingsunnewspapers. co. za > 325636 > gunfire-erupts-after-lovers-tiff-on-durban-beachfront

Gunfire erupts after lover's tiff on Durban beachfront

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (184+ words) Police are investigating two counts of attempted murder and a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a violent altercation at Snell Parade on Durban's beachfront on Monday, May 25. ALSO READ: Man sentenced to life imprisonment…...