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Durban Port (specifically its key container operations at Durban Gateway Terminal / Pier 2) is in a serious operational crisis as of late August 2026, with cascading effects that threaten supply chains, raise costs, and put livelihoods at risk across South Africa and the broader region. 0 (0)

This is not hyperbole from a single headline; industry associations, shipping lines, transporters, and even…

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Khalifa Aminu, a 20-year-old self-taught inventor from Kano, Nigeria, is developing AI-powered smart glasses (most recently referred to as Glass V2 or an AI Smart Glass) designed specifically to help blind and visually impaired people navigate independently. 0 (0)

The project began around 2023 after Aminu observed mobility challenges faced by visually impaired people…

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Leonid (Leo) Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-born American billionaire who acquired a majority stake in OnlyFans’ parent company Fenix International Ltd. in 2018, received approximately $709 million in dividends in the months leading up to his death 0 (0)

Specifically: He died of cancer on or around 20–23 March 2026 at age 43 (reports…

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ANC has formally tightened its internal candidate selection rules for the 2026 local government elections, making a university postgraduate qualification a non-negotiable requirement for anyone seeking to contest a mayoral position on an ANC ticket. 0 (0)

Fikile Mbalula has stated this clearly in recent public remarks, emphasising that there is no…

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A fire in the maternity/nursery ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on the morning of Wednesday, 26 August 2026, killed 14 newborn infants. Authorities have attributed the blaze primarily to a fault involving an air-conditioning unit, with the presence of oxygen equipment accelerating the fire. 0 (0)

Key facts of the incident The fire broke out around 6:45–7:00 a.m. local time on…

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Hangwani Morgan Maumela, a South African businessman 0 (0)

described as a “tenderpreneur” and alleged head of one of the main syndicates in the…

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Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at age 80. 0 (0)

Cause of death and recent health context Representatives confirmed she had faced a “brief battle…

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Apple announced refreshed Mac mini and Mac Studio models on August 25, 2026, with new chips heavily optimized for on-device AI, local large language model (LLM) inference, agentic computing, and professional workloads 0 (0)

Pre-orders opened the same day, with availability starting September 22, 2026 (the highest-memory Mac Studio…

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing that China’s cooperation with Iran “is conducted within the framework of international law and should not be interfered with or disrupted” (or “undermined”). He added that Beijing is closely monitoring developments and “will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests.” 0 (0)

This came immediately after the Trump administration’s announcement of “Operation Economic Outcast” (also described by…

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Bunny Chows BP New Germany Service Centre

Bunny Chow @ BP New Germany Service Centre 0 (0)

Bunny Chow at BP New Germany Service Centre refers to the popular local hot-food offering…

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Events Hagar Blu Woodcutters

Hagar blu @ Woodcutters 0 (0)

Hagar Blu is a South African music artist performing live at Woodcutters, a popular local…

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Burgers On Point

Burger @ On Point 0 (0)

On Point Waterfront in Durban offers a laid-back, scenic dining experience along the Point Waterfront,…

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Nompumelelo Mabaso (25), from Inanda near Durban, pleaded guilty to murdering her father, Dennis Mzimela, on 5 September 2024 and then setting his body alight, which destroyed the family home. She faces sentencing in the Ntuzuma Regional Court 0 (0)

Nompumelelo Mabaso (25), from Inanda near Durban, pleaded guilty to murdering her father, Dennis Mzimela,…

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On Sunday, 23 August 2026, Durban Metro Police (security/patrol officers) discovered the body of a deceased newborn male baby (described in some reports as an approximately 8-month foetus) partially covered by sand on the beachfront near Addington Hospital / opposite Addington Oncology, along the lower Marine Parade in central Durban 0 (0)

Security personnel approached Metro Police officers who were on patrol around 09:20 and reported the…

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VF Plus draws large crowds in KZN 0 (0)

In that release, the party states that it has drawn large crowds at a series…

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Two Durban businessmen—one a 65-year-old prominent figure who cannot be named pending his plea on sexual assault charges, and his co-accused Rangasamy Naidoo (48)—are appearing in the Durban Magistrate’s Court for a bail application while facing human trafficking and related charge 0 (0)

The case arises from a 2022 incident in which young women (reports variously refer to…

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eThekwini (Durban) contract plumbers have staged repeated protests throughout 2026 over unpaid invoices, a forced shift to a new contracting model, and threats to their livelihoods. The dispute has heavily disrupted water services, contributed to high non-revenue water losses, and left thousands of leaks unattended. 0 (0)

Background and Root Causes The core issue stems from the previous system under which independent…

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South African Police Service (SAPS) members seized 100 firearms and associated ammunition from a security company based in Soweto, Johannesburg, during a compliance inspection under Operation Buyisa. 0 (0)

Operation Buyisa (launched in 2025) is a national SAPS effort focused on removing illegal or…

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A Local Classic: Bunny Chow at TSD Ultra Lounge Located in Umgeni Business Park, TSD…

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Jackies cats book sale 0 (0)

Paws, Purpose, and Page-Turners: How Jackie De Gaye Cares for Durban’s Feral Cats For over…

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Indeterminatus

The Leader, His Driver and the Driver’s Wife 0 (0)

is a 1991 British feature-length documentary film directed by Nick Broomfield, set in the final…

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