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April 30, 2025

Clamour for Finance Minister's head to roll

THE noose is tightening around the neck of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana following the controversial VAT increase blunder, which has sparked legal battles, public outrage, and deep political divisions within the Government of National Unity (GNU).

3 mins

Durban businesses crippled by crime surge as homelessness spirals out of control

SEVERAL business owners have called on the eThekwini Municipality to address the growing number of homeless people in the CBD precinct, claiming it is negatively impacting their businesses.

3 mins

State’s evidence in Joshlin Smith trial under microscope

TENSIONS peaked in the Western Cape High Court on yesterday afternoon as Judge Nathan Erasmus pressed the State on key contradictions in the case of six-year-old Joshlin Smith's disappearance.

2 mins

China unmoved by US tariffs

\"CHINA has hit back hard against the US' tariffs, not only to safeguard our own interests and legitimate rights, but also to safeguard the international trade system with fairness and justice.\"

4 mins

Lord Prawn's 50 years of dining excellence

IN AN ERA where many restaurants have struggled to keep above water, Lord Prawn has not only endured but thrived for 50 years.

2 mins

Fathers 4 Justice supports mandatory mediation

FATHERS' rights organisation, Fathers 4 Justice South Africa, said it fully supported the decision by Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo on his directive for mandatory mediation in civil trial matters, as this is the correct route to follow.

2 mins

Chilling details of kidnapping of Sandra Munsamy emerge

A DIGITAL forensic expert who compiled data from the cellphones of the men accused of the kidnapping of businesswoman Sandra Munsamy has told the Durban High Court about the software that he used.

2 mins

New threats to business from technology realm

IN MID-APRIL, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated, yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked. It was unsettling.

3 mins

The magic of love: raising a child with autism

APRIL is Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about autism, promoting understanding, and advocating for the inclusion of individuals on the spectrum.

4 mins

Attack unites political foes in India

INDIA and Pakistan are exchang-ing fire over their de-facto border since the Kashmir attack, but in New Delhi and Islamabad political foes are coming together and looking to score points.

1 mins

France tries Syrian Islamist rebel ex-spokesperson for war crimes

A SYRIAN Islamist rebel ex-spokesman went on trial in France yesterday under the principle of universal jurisdiction, accused of complicity in war crimes during Syria's civil war.

2 mins

Gates, others launch $500m newborn health fund

A GROUP of philanthropies including the Gates Foundation has set up a fund backed with nearly $500 million to help save the lives of newborn babies and mothers in sub-Saharan Africa, standing out against a bleak global health funding landscape.

1 mins

Rights attacks 'fuelled by Trump term'

THE global system of law and human rights is under threat from a “multiplicity of assaults” which have accelerated since US President Donald Trump's return to power, Amnesty International said yesterday in its annual report.

2 mins

Canada Liberals gain from backlash

CANADIAN Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals staged a major political comeback to retain power in parliamentary elections, fuelled by a backlash against US President Donald Trump's tariffs and comments on making Canada the 51st US state.

2 mins

Toti folk support food donation drive

OPERATION Bobbi Bear received much-needed food donations from the community after a mass ride through parts of Amanzimtoti, on Saturday, tugged at the heartstrings of the community.

1 mins

City faces significant challenges

IT HAS been three years since the floods that were the result of torrential rain that battered KwaZulu-Natal, which caused the deaths of more than 400 people, damaged infrastructure and property, disrupted businesses, and dislocated families in April 2022.

3 mins

TOURIST TRAGEDY Local protest over Kashmir killings

HINDUS in South Africa have arranged a series of mass protests in reaction to the killing of 26 tourists in the India-administered part of Kashmir.

1 mins

Pay the money back, court orders seller

A SIGNED warranty is a contractual statement to which a person is bound, a judge found after the seller of a car sold the vehicle as being a 2013 model to a car dealership, while it later emerged that the vehicle was, in fact, a 2005 model

2 mins

'Shrek the Musical' and more: upcoming theatrical delights

DURBAN'S vibrant arts scene is in full swing this May, with a stellar line-up of theatre productions set to captivate local audiences.

1 mins

MacG under fire for remarks about Minnie Dlamini

CONTROVERSIAL podcaster, Macgyver \"Mac\" Mukwevho is once again facing backlash for comments made on his show, this time regarding TV presenter Minnie Dlamini.

1 mins

Unforgettable musical moments at the CTIJF

THE annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) transformed the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) into a vibrant hub of rhythm and harmony on Friday and Saturday.

3 mins

Copa del Rey triumph will not lead us astray: Flick

BARCELONA beat arch-rivals Real Madrid to win the Copa del Rey at the weekend, which will provide extra motivation when they face Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final, manager Hansi Flick said.

1 mins

Ancelotti deal with Brazil apparently real

REAL Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported on Monday.

2 mins

Nothing to gain, everything to lose as Mchunu set to face unknown foe

SOUTH African cruiserweight champion Thabiso “The Rock” Mchunu returns to the ring on Thursday night for an eight-round bout against the DRC's Amador Kalonji at the SunBet Arena at Times Square Casino in Pretoria.

2 mins

Vaibhav touted as ‘next superstar’

TEENAGER Vaibhav Suryavanshi was touted as \"Indian cricket's next superstar\" on Tuesday after the 14-year-old’s IPL century off 35 balls shattered batting records.

2 mins

Wing Walker is ready to fly

PUNTERS face a ninerace card at 'Hollywoodbets Scottsville today where they will be tested. The best bet could come in the card opener where Plumbago Park has shown up well in two Cape starts. Justin Snaith has made a good start to his Champions Season raid and the extra two furlongs should suit. Michael Roberts has been casting round for a regular jockey to replace the injured Rachel Venniker and Sipheslhle Hlengwa can take advantage of this opportunity as Roberts has him aboard most of his runners including Winter Blessing who made sudden improvement under Hlengwa last run and appears to have come to hand.

2 mins

Tinkler’s Sekhukhune out to exploit Pirates’ post-CAF fatigue

ORLANDO Pirates host Sekhukhune United on Wednesday night at Orlando Stadium at 7.30 pm, looking to shake off their CAF Champions League disappointment and keep their league title hopes alive.

2 mins

Every game a final for us - Onyango

HAVING secured their place in the CAF Champions League final, Mamelodi Sundowns now shift their focus back to the Betway Premiership, where another step toward the title awaits. Richards Bay FC stand as the next obstacle at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night (kick-off 7.30pm).

2 mins

Standout players in Liverpool's title charge

LIVERPOOL have been untouchable in their march to the 2024/25 Premier League title.

2 mins

Crinums tame Jaguars in repeat of last year’s final

DEFENDING Telkom Netball League (TNL) champions the Free State Crinums outclassed traditional rivals the Gauteng Jaguars at the Sun City Superbowl in a repeat of last season's final.

2 mins

South Africa deserves a Soweto Derby thriller, ‘90s style

GIVE us a thriller please!

3 mins

Inter face a champions' test amid late-season collapse

INTER Milan head into the Uefa Champions League semi-finals at risk of finishing the season empty-handed after a late-season slump killed their treble hopes and left them wondering where the next win will come from.

2 mins

Papaya's Piastri only getting strongest, says Brown

MCLAREN CEO Zak Brown believes that current Formula One world drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri is “only going to get stronger” after securing his third win of the season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

1 mins

Ertugral fears Pirates’ mental fragility ahead of Derby

MUHSIN Ertugral is concerned about the state of mind Orlando Pirates will be in when they take on Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday’s Soweto Derby.

2 mins

Proteas can't stand the heat in Colombo

THE Proteas Women's team were left to rue a couple of dropped catches and fielding mishaps with opener Tazmin Brits' 109 not enough to get them over the line in the Tri-Series opener against India in Colombo.

2 mins

Golden Arrows continue raid of Royal AM with two more signings

SOCCER

2 mins

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