Dear Donald: South Africa has Stronger Electoral Laws than the USA
I am sure most of us have heard and/or seen clips of USA President Donald Trump promising American Citizens $5000 each if the Republicans win the House of Representatives vote in the Senate.
If you, like me, have been grappling with the notion that …
Dear Donald: South Africa has Stronger Electoral Laws than the USA
I am sure most of us have heard and/or seen clips of USA President Donald Trump promising American Citizens $5000 each if the Republicans win the House of Representatives vote in the Senate.
If you, like me, have been grappling with the notion that …
IEC in KZN says some voting stations may be disrupted due to inclement weather
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal said some of its voting stations may be disrupted due to inclement weather conditions. The IEC has 148 voting stations that are just …
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Durban robbery gang handed combined 245-year prison sentence
Ten men have been sentenced to a combined effective 245 years in prison for a series of armed business robberies in and around Durban between 2017 and 2019, in which businesses suffered losses …
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PSL threatens to move Soweto derby to Durban after FNB Stadium chaos
Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman Irvin Khoza has weighed in on the overcrowding concerns surrounding Saturday’s Soweto Derby, suggesting that FNB Stadium is part of the problem.
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Gang wars and broken promises fuel despair in Durban’s South Basin
Despair deepens in neighbourhoods where political promises fail to deliver change …
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Much ado about Harmer: Simon’s Newlands heroics leave Australian pundits eating their words as Moises Henriques is vindicated
Simon Harmer’s Newlands 10-fer was a strong reply to ‘club cricketer’ jibes from Brendon Julian, Steve O’Keefe and Stuart MacGill, vindicating Moises Henriques.
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TrueTech Readies South African Homes and Offices for a Year-End Tech Upgrade
South Africans who want their technology sorted before the holidays have a good reason to order now. TrueTech, the online technology store at truetech.co.za, is urging households, small businesses and office managers to handle upgrades at the end of …
OMODA & JAECOO Extends Q3 Growth Streak as South African Sales Pass 30,000
Q3 2026 sales reached 4,310 units, up 24.4% year-on-year and more than triple Q3 2024 volumes.
OMODA & JAECOO has now surpassed 30,000 cumulative South African sales, with 31,990 units sold by the end of September 2026.
September was the group’s …
Man Sentenced to Life For Raping Niece
DURBAN – On Thursday, 29 October 2026 the Durban Regional Court sentenced a 37-year-old uncle to a life term imprisonment for raping his niece who was 7-years-old at the time.
On Friday, 31 October 2025, the uncle was entrusted with looking …
Now I Understand Why Investing Is Not for the Faint of Heart
Since July 2025 I have been running an investing experiment using the Easy Equities Investing App.
I set out to invest R50.00 per month in two different exchange traded funds using a normal investing account and a Tax Free Savings Account.
The fixed …
Section 22 Committee Raises Serious Concerns About Freedom of Religion
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the so-called Section 22 Committee established for the religious sector and the potential consequences it may have for religious freedom in South Africa.
The Committee …
Duduzane Zuma’s Rally Chant Goes Awkward as He Lets Slip Expletive in Viral Video
Duduzane Zuma’s MKP rally chant went viral after an on-camera expletive at KwaMashu’s Princess Magogo Stadium sparked laughter and reactions on social media.
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Environmental justice warrior Desmond D’Sa returns to Mother Earth
Forced from his childhood home under apartheid, he spent half a century organising the people of Wentworth against the industrial giants that poisoned their neighbourhood. He closed a toxic landfill, …
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Jacob Zuma Claims He Will Remain ANC Member Until Death at MK Party Rally
Jacob Zuma says he will remain an ANC member for life at an MK Party rally in Durban, sparking confusion and debate over political allegiances before polls.
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Water Supply Interruptions
Residents and businesses are advised that the current water supply interruptions in parts of Pinetown South and surrounding areas are caused by water supply curtailments implemented by eThekwini Municipality’s bulk water supplier, …
LED-Lightbox Rental in Midrand Delivers, Sets up and Collects Light-up Letters, Numbers and Neon-Style Signs for Gauteng Weddings and Year-End Functions
MIDRAND, South Africa – November and December fill Gauteng venues with weddings, 21sts and office year-end functions, and most of them want one bright spot where guests stop for a photograph. LED-Lightbox Rental, a hire company in Midrand, …
Durban’s Olympic bid faces questions over cost, corruption and accountability
I could say that Durban lacks the moral and ethical fibre, and the organisational and administrative integrity and capacity to host the Games,’ says Professor Brij Maharaj of the University of KwaZulu …
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Redefine annual results, R3.6bn Aspen deal, and Durban port crisis
Market movements with PrimeXBT, Redefine results, Durban Port freight challenges with Safla, Aspen’s R3.6bn healthcare deal, the WEF chair race update and smart home solutions in our Digital Drive …
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Record Numbers Walk in Step With Those Affected by Cancer
Record numbers of men, women, and children from all walks of life and backgrounds united for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa on Saturday, October 31.
Thousands walked side by side, each step a tribute to …
PrintEngine Sets up Web-To-Print Storefronts for South African Print Shops Still Taking Orders by Email and WhatsApp
DURBANVILLE, South Africa – Ask a small print shop where its orders come from and the answer is usually email, WhatsApp, a phone call and a walk-in, often for the same job. PrintEngine, a web-to-print software company in Durbanville, Cape Town, …
Multipress Builds Pneumatic Presses in Isando for Crimping, Riveting, Staking and Pack Sealing, With Tooling and Two-Hand Guarding Matched to the Part
ISANDO, South Africa – Hand tools and arbor presses still do a surprising amount of crimping and riveting on South African assembly lines. They work until the order doubles, or until a customer starts rejecting loose rivets and half-closed …
Taxi industry urged to tap into R26bn e-hailing market as competition grows
A transport specialist says South Africa’s minibus taxi industry risks missing out on the R26bn e-hailing market unless operators diversify and modernise.
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Tiktoker Arrested
DURBAN – Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 38-year-old man for crimen injuria and inciting violence on Sunday afternoon, 1 November 2026.
The suspect posted a video on his TikTok account insulting KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner …
ActionSA activist found dead days before KwaZulu-Natal elections
An ActionSA supporter identified as Victoria Ntombi Mkhize, the mother of the party’s Ward 11 candidate in Maphumulo, was found dead days before South Africa’s local government elections.
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Water, jobs and crime among key issues for South African voters
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 2 – South Africans vote in municipal elections on November 4, with basic services, unemployment and crime topping the agenda in the country’s biggest cities. Read more at …
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Durban’s new bus service takes a major step towards December launch
Durban’s new GO!Durban bus service is moving closer to launch, with the first corridor set to open in December.
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The Carpet Stain Remover That Leaves a Bigger Problem
Gqeberha – A patch left after home carpet spot cleaning is not always the original stain. Dirt-attracting residue or colour damage can leave the owner facing a different problem, and True Clean is encouraging residents to explain what they have …
SASCOC CEO Jafta unpacks South Africa’s Olympic Games bidding process
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) CEO Nozipho Jafta has explained to SABC Sport how South Africa’s bid to host the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games will unfold.
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STRIKING IT RICH: Five fraught days later Proteas and Boks top the world
So, we South Africans start this municipal election week with at least one thing we know we can celebrate – the country rules the world in both rugby and now cricket.
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eThekwini signs agreement ahead of planned GO!Durban C3 launch
Thekwini has signed an agreement with minibus taxi and bus operators ahead of the planned December launch of GO! Durban’s first corridor, linking Bridge City in KwaMashu with Pinetown after years of …
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Police Issue Strict Ban on Marches and Protests During 2026 Local Elections
South African police warn marches and protests are banned on 2026 local government election day, with security heightened nationwide to protect voting.
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AKA and Tibz murder trial resumes in Durban High Court
The trial of seven men accused of the murders of award-winning rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his close friend, celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane resumes in the Durban High Court on Monday.
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