Three shops (reportedly foreign-owned) in the Cornubia Housing area of Verulam were looted.
Social media posts from the same evening confirm similar details, with security teams active in…
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Three shops (reportedly foreign-owned) in the Cornubia Housing area of Verulam were looted.
Security companies (including KZN VIP Protection Services and SBA Security), SAPS (South African Police Service), and other emergency services responded…
Legendary South African jazz pianist, composer, and cultural icon Abdullah Ibrahim (born Adolph Johannes Brand, also known as Dollar Brand) has died at the age of 91.
He passed away peacefully in Germany on June 15, 2026, surrounded by family after a short illness, according to statements…
KZN has a distinct political culture shaped by strong Zulu identity, traditional leadership (especially the Zulu monarchy under King Misuzulu kaZwelithini), historical memory, and collective rather than purely individual notions of dignity and belonging. Politics here often intersects with ethnicity, chieftaincy, the Ingonyama Trust (communal land), and emotional appeals to pride and grievance
The province has shifted dramatically: from IFP dominance, to ANC majorities, to fragmentation with MK Party (uMkhonto weSizwe, led by…
Legendary South African jazz pianist, composer, and cultural icon Abdullah Ibrahim (born Adolph Johannes Brand, also known as Dollar Brand) has died at the age of 91.
He passed away peacefully in Germany on June 15, 2026, surrounded by family after a…
KZN has a distinct political culture shaped by strong Zulu identity, traditional leadership (especially the Zulu monarchy under King Misuzulu kaZwelithini), historical memory, and collective rather than purely individual notions of dignity and belonging. Politics here often intersects with ethnicity, chieftaincy, the Ingonyama Trust (communal land), and emotional appeals to pride and grievance
The DA’s Recent Moves The DA has been actively courting broader appeal: This fits the…
One of the accused in the high-profile 2020 contract killings of two Durban Metro Police officers and an ANC Youth League secretary is facing legal representation challenges
Case Background The case involves the murders of: The killings occurred in Mpumalanga township, Hammarsdale,…
Cape Town is now ranked the world’s worst port by the World Bank – a position held by Durban last year.
The World Bank and S&P Global publish the CPPI annually, which ranks container ports based…
Sonique @ Taps
Sonique (local South African singer-songwriter) is performing as a featured artist at Nova Fest Winter…
George Kusche (men) and Gerda Steyn (women) won the 2026 Comrades Marathon (99th edition, an “Up Run” from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on June 14).
George Kusche (men) and Gerda Steyn (women) won the 2026 Comrades Marathon (99th edition, an…
Grey Street (now Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street) in Durban, South Africa, became the vibrant heart of the city’s Indian community from the late 19th century onward
It developed as a commercial, residential, cultural, and religious hub for Indians who arrived as…
Innocent Child – Arapaho
Credit “Innocent Child” is a song by the South African rock band Arapaho (from Durban),…
The Aloe Festival on 5 July 2026
Ashburton Aloe Festival (near Pietermaritzburg): Weekend event on 4–5 July 2026 (20th anniversary). A “meander”…
Braai Sardines Recipe (South African style)
This is a super simple, delicious way to braai fresh sardines. They get nice and…
2026 sardine run has landed
The 2026 Sardine Run (also known as “the greatest shoal on Earth”) is South Africa’s…
Roy Orbison
On June 6, 1966, Roy Orbison was following his wife Claudette on his car as…
DURBAN METRO POLICE DRUG TEAM STRIKES AGAIN IN DURBAN CBD
An intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Durban Metro Police Drug Team, Durban Metro Police EITT,…
16 DRUNK DRIVERS ARRESTED DURING HILLCREST ROADBLOCK
A joint roadblock operation was conducted by members of Hillcrest SAPS on Friday, 12 June…
Suspects involved in the murder of rapper Kiernan in Court
Seven suspects involved in the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello…
Blondie Chaplin (born Terrence William Chaplin on July 7, 1951, in Durban, South Africa) is a veteran South African singer
a veteran South African singer, guitarist, songwriter, and musician with a career spanning over five…