Teachers refuse to work after pupil is killed in class
Teachers at Qhamuka High School in eMacekane, a rural village under eMpangeni, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, are refusing to teach, fearing for their lives after... Read more.
Nzimande praised for leaving an indelible mark on political landscape
Though his political foes might have contrary views, what cannot be disputed is that outgoing SACP general secretary Dr Bonginkosi “Blade” Nzimande made his... Read more.

More pupils remain displaced following KZN deadly floods
An 11-year-old Durban pupil, Shakira Hajji is less worried about school as she tries to come to terms with her tragic loss of her entire family, who were victims... Read more.
Water scandal sees key uThukela leaders quit
Nkanyezi Kubheka, the principal of Ukukhanyakwezwe Secondary School who fought a lone fight against the uThukela district municipality in KwaZulu-Natal over its... Read more.
Minister drawn into Mhlathuze Water saga
The ghosts of the past have come back to haunt Mhlathuze Water, a government-owned bulk water entity based in Richards Bay on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. This... Read more.
New wave ‘may not be as deadly’
Following the announcement by Health Minister Joe Phaahla that the country appears to be heading towards the fifth wave of coronavirus infections earlier than expected,... Read more.
Advocate Teffo’s arrest proof of conspiracy, says Meyiwa’s brother
The family of slain Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa has decried the theatrics that played out in the Pretoria High Court when the lawyer representing... Read more.
Selfless police gave up her life to save drowning flood victims
Though Sergeant Busisiwe Mjwara, the KwaZulu-Natal police diver who died in the call of duty, was exhausted, her altruistic nature would not allow her to leave desperate... Read more.
Pressure mounts on King MisuZulu to choose next traditional prime minister
Having emerged victorious in court battles and skirmishes against his siblings over his heirship, newly crowned Zulu king MisuZulu kaZwelithini has another mammoth... Read more.
KZN tourism hit hard as visitors cancel
It won’t be business as usual for the hospitality and entertainment industry in KwaZulu-Natal, which is counting the cost of the devastating floods, which engulfed... Read more.