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WATCH: Racism claims investigated at Durban Girls’ College: The allegations were made by former pupils, who took to social media, to voice their alleged experiences. At a media briefing held at the school, the MEC stated that an independent investigation into …
Airbnb to partner with destination companies in post-Covid push: Airbnb has revealed a partnership with several major tourist boards to kick-start travel after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Among those involved are destination marketing organisations in Dubai, …
Jozini horror truck crash driver to appear in court: A 48-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a truck that was involved in a horrific crash in Jozini in northern KwaZulu-Natal, which claimed eight lives and left 32 others injured, is set to appear …
Watch: Eight dead as harrowing footage captures Jozini ‘drink-drive’ crash: Authorities in Jozini, KZN are counting the human cost of a drink-drive crash reported on Wednesday. The CCTV footage has been made public.
Rebooting world’s deepest mines sparks massive labour migration: For almost 150 years, South Africa’s deep-level mines relied on cheap labor from neighbouring Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Botswana. They still account for about 10% of the industry’s 450 …
Harmony to raise more than R3bn to buy AngloGold mines: With its SA mines at two-thirds of capacity, Harmony has secured overwhelming shareholder support to raise money to buy more mines …
Balancing employee religious rights and the need for protective equipment: The coronavirus pandemic has brought to the fore the rights of an employer to insist on the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, there may be instances where employees are unable …
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Quick Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fact: Ties with India – Durban has a strong association with India. In fact, it was here that Indian leader Mahatma Ghandi first embarked on his career as a political and social activist. First bought here as indentured labourers in the late 19th century, people of Indian descent now make up 40% of the city’s population. The Indian influence can be seen and felt throughout the city, from some architecture – the many mosques and temples and the Victoria Street Market – to cuisine. The city is famous for Durban Curry and Bunny Chow, a dish which originated in 1940s Durban.
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