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Hundreds of licences issued in spaza shop registration

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The eThekwini Municipality said it is encouraged by the turnout as spaza shop owners continue to register their businesses. So far 250 spaza shops have received ...

Back-to-school traditions around the world

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The ringing of school bells and the rush to buy uniforms and stationery herald the opening of South Africa’s schools, but did you know that different cultures have ...

The anatomy of a school bag and why proper packing is crucial

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As the new school year begins, parents are making sure their children are ready with all the essentials, including stationery, textbooks, and of course, a school ...

Bokkie the amputee turtle released

Tamlynne Thompson and Staff Reporter|Published

Bokkie, the amputee green turtle, took its first plunge back into the Indian Ocean, off the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast after a year of rehabilitation at the Two Oceans ...

Win tickets to Kevin Fraser show

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Join South African comedian Kevin Fraser for his Imagination 2025 comedy tour at the playTsogo Globe at SunCoast Casino on Friday December 13, at 8pm. The show is ...

Go sweet with Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer

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National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer will be taking place at 12 malls across KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday September 28. This event has taken place since 2012 to ...

Surviving HIV/Aids diagnosis: a journey of hope

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In the late 1990s, Jenny Boyce’s life took a dramatic turn when a routine blood test for life insurance revealed the unimaginable—she had HIV. “I remember the doctor ...

Development and inspiration on the menu at upcoming Durban FilmMart

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The 15th Durban FilmMart (DFM) promises to be an enriching event for film professionals seeking inspiration, professional development, and networking opportunities. ...

Divorce Amendment Bill to recognise Muslim marriages

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Last Thursday, May 9, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Divorce Amendment Bill, which amends the Divorce Act of 1979, to recognise Muslim marriages and ...

Durban Liverpool fan wins trip of a lifetime

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Football fan Leshern Naidoo, who has followed Liverpool Football Club since he was a child, won the trip of a lifetime to the United Kingdom to not only watch a ...

A splash of music and fun at uShaka

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The Dubane Summer Break (DSB) returns this weekend after the ...

Chef turns up the heat

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Whether it’s a ladies’ cocktail lunch, Valentine’s dinner or canapé’s paired with wine, Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom’s new executive chef Zakhele Ndlozi ...

No arrests following attack on 70-year-old

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The RUSA 44 helicopter that was conducting routine aerial patrols in Verulam was re-routing to assist in finding the suspect who attacked a Verulam grandmother yesterday ...

Spend Easter weekend on a vintage train

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The Railway Museum in the old Station Master’s House is one of the attractions of Umgeni Steam Railway. Looking to infuse some vintage charm into your Easter weekend ...

Popular market returns with its bi-annual sale

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February is the month of love and the I heart Market will celebrate with its traditional bi-annual “sale” market on Saturday February 3 from 9am to 2pm at ...

High speed chase ends in arrest of wanted murder suspect

NIYANTA SINGH and Staff Reporter|Published

A wanted murder suspect, believed to be a notorious gangster allegedly involved in political, taxi, and drug-related hits, was arrested by members of the Hawks, ...

Four men in court over kidnapping, murder of political activist in 1985

Doreen Premdev and Staff Reporter|Published

Thirty-nine years after political activist, Jameson Ngoloyi Mngomezulu, was kidnapped and murdered, four men were indicted for his murder in the Pongola Magistrate’s ...

Win tickets to Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic

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Following on from its sold-out concert in 2022, the Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic tribute show returns to The Globe at Suncoast for three shows on Thursday December ...

uMhlanga resident shines at International Mrs Globe pageant

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An uMhlanga resident RiAnne Rautenbach recently represented South Africa at the International Mrs Globe Pageant held in California. The single mother of three boys ...

World of Work Career Festival expands to Durban

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FutureMe, organisers of the World of Work (WoW) Career Festival, have announced the inclusion of Durban's The Station Urban Event Space in the schedule. WoW will ...

Shristi, 12, launches debut novel at Durban International Book Fair

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Twelve-year-old Shristi Ashmaya launched her debut book at Durban International Book Fair which took place at The Globe, Suncoast from Wednesday August 9 to Sunday ...

Dinghy sailors from around SA gear up for Laser Nationals

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Dinghy sailors from around South Africa will be heading to the warm waters of Durban to compete in the ILCA / Laser Nationals hosted by Point Yacht Club, where racing ...

Repair work set to start on bridge damaged in 2022 floods

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Repairs to the M4 oThongathi River bridge that was damaged in the April 2022 floods is set to begin soon after the R54 million tender was eventually awarded for ...

Tips for young adults to master their money

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Managing finances can seem like an overwhelming and complex task for young people stepping into the world of adulthood. As they embark on this new chapter of their ...