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Karen Watkins|Published

Book review: In search of Nongqawuse

Book review: If The Dead Could Talk

Karen Watkins|Published

Dive into Juliette Mnqeta's captivating debut, 'If The Dead Could Talk', where secrets unravel in the picturesque Garden Route, leading to a thrilling exploration ...

Book review: We Are All Guilty Here

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

In 'We Are All Guilty Here,' Karin Slaughter weaves a tale of suspense and emotional turmoil as Emmy Lou Clifton, the sheriff's daughter, navigates a small town's ...

Book review: Death in Pretoria

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Delve into the haunting stories of political prisoners in 'Death in Pretoria,' where Peter auf der Heyde reveals the dignity-stripping realities of apartheid while ...

Book review: The Smallest Ones

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Discover the harrowing journey of Popina Khumanda in 'The Smallest Ones,' a tale of survival against unimaginable odds. This review explores her transformation from ...

Rom Con celebrates romance literature with authors and readers

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Romance novelists gathered with readers at a Rom Con to discuss writing, being published and whether they read the genre in the Mother's City at the weekend.

Book reviews: Children's books

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Explore delightful children's book reviews, featuring 'I Hate Everything' by Sophy Henn, a charming tale perfect for toddlers, and a retelling of 'Heidi' that reimagines ...

Book review: Taking the Anxiety out of AI

Karen Watkins|Published

Discover how to transform your relationship with artificial intelligence in Sameer Rawjee's 'Taking the Anxiety out of AI'. This insightful review reveals practical ...

National dialogue initiative aims to steer South Africa towards Vision 2030

NIYANTA SINGH|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed peace activist Ela Gandhi and humanitarian Dr Imtiaz Sooliman to co-lead a National Dialogue initiative, aiming to address ...

eThekwini municipality accelerates crematorium repairs for improved services

NIYANTA SINGH|Published

eThekwini Municipality pledges swift restoration of crematorium services, investing R21 million to ensure safe and efficient cremation for grieving families in Durban. ...

Life sentences for men convicted of the kidnapping and murder of Chanlall Dwarika

Doreen Premdev|Published

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal kidnapping and murder of Chanlall 'Shan' Dwarika, a respected engineering lecturer, whose body was discovered ...

Premier hands over tractors to KwaZulu-Natal farmers

NIYANTA SINGH|Published

Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has unveiled a fleet of new agricultural vehicles and tractors, aiming to revolutionise farming in KwaZulu-Natal and enhance food security ...

Life imprisonment for Siyabonga Ngubane in Umlazi murder case

Doreen Premdev|Published

In a significant ruling, the Durban High Court has sentenced Siyabonga Ngubane to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Smanga Vusumuzi Khumalo, while co-accused ...

KZN Department of Transport to boost youth jobs and service delivery

Doreen Premdev|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport takes a bold step towards tackling youth unemployment by hiring 300 interns, backed by a R30. 1 million investment, as ...

KwaZulu-Natal police operations lead to more than 11 600 arrests

NIYANTA SINGH|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police operations in May led to the arrest of over 11,600 suspects, including 232 linked to rape cases, showcasing the effectiveness of targeted policing ...

Investigation underway into fatal aircraft crash near Greytown

NIYANTA SINGH|Updated

Three young student pilots tragically lost their lives in a light aircraft crash near Greytown. As investigations continue, families await answers while the aviation ...

Reopening of Luthuli inquest raises questions about apartheid-era death

Doreen Premdev|Published

On April 14, 2025, a notable chapter in South African history was revisited as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), led by Advocate Elaine Harrison, reopened ...

Dolphins legend Sarel Erwee announces retirement from professional cricket

Doreen Premdev|Published

After an illustrious 17-year career, Sarel Erwee retires from professional cricket, leaving a legacy of excellence and mentorship. Discover his journey from young ...

Aircraft crash in KZN leaves three young pilots dead

NIYANTA SINGH|Published

A tragic training flight from Durban led to the untimely loss of three young pilots in an aircraft crash near Greytown. Read on to learn more about their stories ...

Documentary on Amichand Rajbansi set to highlight the legacy of a political icon

Doreen Premdev|Published

A new documentary explores the life and legacy of Amichand Rajbansi, the Bengal Tiger of South African politics