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Durban winter events include a unique Baroque concert and 'The Prince of Egypt' musical
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (302+ words) Principal trumpet player Yosuke Matsui with the KZN Philharmonic's Maggie Deppe. A winter morning concert of music for trumpet and organ will be performed at St Cyprian's Church, featuring Maggie Deppe on organ and principal trumpet player Yosuke Matsui. The…...
Illegal immigrants urged to follow laws as March & March vows weekly protests
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (691+ words) Thousands of people joined the protest against illegal immigration held by the March and March movement in the Durban CBD on Tuesday. Image: Doctor Ngcobo / ANA Studio Security experts have warned foreign nationals who are in the country illegally to…...
Springbok Women adapt strategy for US Test series following Nadine Roos injury blow
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (545+ words) The loss of the Springbok Women's X-factor player, Nadine Roos, will not deter the team from sticking to what makes them tick when they host the US Women this weekend in Johannesburg. The current SA Rugby Women's Player of the…...
Foreign-run shops shut as Gansbaai stays calm on June 30
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (634+ words) There was little sign of trouble in Gaansbaai on Tuesday morning as police conducted foot patrols. There was little sign of trouble in Gansbaai on Tuesday as police conducted foot patrols through the town. But the foreign nationals who had…...
June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1162+ words) March and March members protested in Wynberg on Saturday as demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals spread to several communities ahead of the planned June 30 action. The government is under pressure to show both political leadership and security readiness ahead of…...
The unexpected statistic that Bafana Bafana dominated at the World Cup
22+ hour, 29+ min ago (339+ words) Despite Bafana Bafana's exit from the World Cup, they excelled in handling the scorching temperatures, ranking second in sweat production among teams reaching the Round of 32, with Aubrey Modiba as the least sweaty player. Picture: Backpagepix The week may have…...
Kwa Zulu-Natal Premier urges drastic action on failing water systems
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (832+ words) Premier Thami Ntuli. A dire warning has been issued on the state of'the water system'in the province with Kwa Zulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli urging municipalities to take drastic action to'turn around'the situation. He was speaking at a recent water summit…...
Suspended KZN Hawks head Leseja Senona resigns
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (336+ words) Suspended Kwa-Zulu-Natal Hawks head Leseja Senona has resigned with immediate effect." Image: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers "Major-General Lesetja Senona has resigned as the head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in Kwa Zulu-Natal, following scrutiny at the Madlanga…...
Bafana Bafana's historic World Cup run fueled by a major mentality shift under Hugo Broos
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (736+ words) Bafana Bafana midfielder Oswin Appollis looks dejected after Canada's Stephen Eust'quio found the back of the next in stoppage time of their World Cup match. The mental fortitude of the Bafana Bafana players has been the primary driving force behind…...
Springbok Women ready for high-intensity US test in historic Johannesburg clash
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (576+ words) Springbok Women's utility-back Byrhandr" Dolf feels the sevens game has helped hone skills that will be useful in the Test series against the USA. The Springbok Women believe a blend of sevens experience, overseas exposure and a more competitive domestic…...