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In this issue

May 02, 2025

Ushering in a new era for the Daily News

DEAR valued readers What a journey it has been! Since 1878, which is approximately 147 years, we have been at the forefront of bringing you the best news and content that eThekwini and the rest of KwaZulu-Natal has to offer.

2 mins

MK Party topples ANC again in its heartland, looking ahead to 2026 local polls

THE ANC's long-standing grip on Ward 18 in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, has been broken.

3 mins

Protests against illegal foreigners spreading

NATIONWIDE DEMONSTRATIONS

3 mins

Judgment expected today in Joshlin Smith trial

THE presiding officer in the Joshlin Smith trial concluded Wednesday's proceedings by confirming that judgment would be handed down today.

3 mins

CAFÉ CULTURE TO SMELL THE COFFEE

SOUTH Africa's Champion Season starts officially at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday with the running of the Gr2 IOS Drill Hall Stakes and the Gr2 WSB Guineas and WSB Fillies Guineas.

3 mins

KSIA's 'millions of journeys' over 15 years

KING Shaka International Airport (KSIA) marked its 15th anniversary yesterday, celebrating a decade and a half of serving as a key gateway to Kzn and a driver of regional growth.

1 mins

Survé family at the heart of next Africa's Grandest Gathering

THE rhythm may have faded and the lights dimmed on this past weekend's Cape Town International Jazz Festival, but the energy is still pulsing through the city.

2 mins

We owe Joshlin Smith more than silence

JUDGMENT day may be coming for Kelly Smith and her two co-accused, but one painful truth remains: little Joshlin Smith is still missing.

1 mins

Class warfare in the age of technology

IF it was a living thing, your computer would be a worker and you would not only be its owner, but also its oppressor.

2 mins

Reimagining higher education in the age of AI

THE emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, most notably, tools like ChatGPT, has captured the world's imagination, bringing with it both excitement and apprehension. AI is now firmly embedded in our daily lives, shaping how we communicate, access knowledge, and even educate.

3 mins

Nigeria reaffirms pledge to inclusive global order

NIGERIAS Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar this week said the most popular African country will never fail in its commitment to a fairer and more inclusive global order, to which it is ready to contribute meaningfully, under the framework of the BRICS bloc.

1 mins

Ivory Coast renames streets: less French more African

STREET names in Ivory Coast’s economic capital have taken on a decidedly more local flavour over the past few weeks, as African names have replaced French ones in France’ former colony.

2 mins

Tesla chair denies plan to replace Musk

TESLA chair Robyn Denholm yesterday denied a Wall Street Journal report that said board members had reached out to executive search firms to find a new replacement for CEO Elon Musk.

2 mins

Trump's America is 'self-serving, aims to leave everyone to fend for themselves'

FORMER US vice president Kamala Harris hit out at Donald Trump and his backers this week, in her first major speech since losing November's election.

1 mins

US and Ukraine sign minerals deal tying Trump to Kyiv

THE US and Ukraine this week signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.

2 mins

Single mother face eviction after home sold for a pittance due to bond arrears

AUCTION SHOCK

2 mins

RAF told to pay up after flawed investigation

COURT

2 mins

Albert Luthuli’s final moments relived

A FORMER hospital clerk who saw Inkosi Albert Luthuli being brought into Stanger Hospital shortly before he died of his injuries, recalled this week how he recognised the face of the Struggle hero.

4 mins

Missing police VW Polo recovered from Hennops River

AFTER days of search and rescue efforts, a missing VW Polo vehicle has been retrieved from the Hennops River, where the bodies of five police officers were discovered earlier this week.

1 mins

Blitzboks, SA women face tough competition at Los Angeles Sevens Championship

THERE will be one last shot at a piece of silverware for the Blitzboks when they start the SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles on Saturday.

1 mins

Proteas well aware of Sri Lanka's 'dangerous' Athapaththu

The clear and present danger facing the Proteas' Women's team in Friday's Tri-Series ODI clash (6.30am start) against Sri Lanka is home team captain Chamari Athapaththu.

3 mins

Spumante Dolce is champagne on ice

SOUTH AFRICA Champion Season starts officially at Hollywoodbets Greyville tomorrow with the running of the Gr2 IOS Drill Hall Stakes and the Gr2 WSB Guineas and WSB Fillies Guineas.

2 mins

Cardoso warns Sundowns not to ‘sleep’ against Cape Town City after Richards Bay rout

COACH Miguel Cardoso lauded the unwavering attitude of Mamelodi Sundowns’ players following their commanding 3-0 Premiership victory over Richards Bay on Wednesday evening at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

2 mins

Bigger boilies helping keep smaller fish at bay

WITH the long weekend ahead, now's a good time to head out and enjoy some freshwater fishing.

2 mins

Tinkler aims for 'massive achievement' with Sekhukhune after Pirates PSL win

SEKHUKHUNE United coach Eric Tinkler says his team are on course to reach their targets, and that's why it's important for the team to play as a collective.

2 mins

Pirates face big setback in PSL title race after Sekhukhune loss

ORLANDO Pirates may have just played their last strong hand in the Premiership title race.

2 mins

Why the Soweto Derby remains South Africa’s premier football event

DESPITE mixed form from both clubs and Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance, the Soweto Derby continues to hold its place as South Africa’s most anticipated and culturally significant football event.

2 mins

Zwane: Six-pointer against Polokwane like a cup final for AmaZulu

AMAZULU coach Arthur Zwane has described their penultimate Premiership clash against Polokwane City in Umlazi as the game of their lives.

2 mins

Nabi: 'Little bit ill' Chiefs can stand up

KAIZER Chiefs will be under immense pressure to deliver what may be their most pivotal result of an up-and-down season when they host arch-rivals Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off).

3 mins

Shandu: Pirates up for the fight

ORLANDO Pirates right back Bandile Shandu stood on business when he previewed Saturday's Soweto derby clash against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs (3pm kick-off).

2 mins

Matlou can light up Chiefs after 'hard journey'

THE importance of Kaizer Chiefs getting a positive result in tomorrow's Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates cannot be overestimated.

4 mins

Riveiro: Mood in Pirates camp surprisingly good

ORLANDO Pirates will enter the highly anticipated Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off) in an unfamiliar position, having suffered two damaging defeats - first in the CAF Champions League and then a league loss to Sekhukhune United.

1 mins

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