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August 31, 2025

General v Acting Minister in dockets battle

Revival of Political Killings Task Team sends politician into a tailspin

4 mins

Over 150 residents displaced by fire in informal settlement

ANOTHER fire destroyed over 90 homes, displacing more than 150 people at the Kennedy Road Informal Settlement in Durban on Thursday.

1 mins

Power struggle deepens between ANC, IFP and DA in KZN’s GPU

KWAZULU-NATAL' coalition government is facing renewed strain, with the DA and IFP-appointed MECs of Finance and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), respectively, being accused of “weaponising” positions and targeting ANC-led municipalities and departments.

3 mins

Deputy chair of KZN traditional leaders removed

REGENT POSITION

1 mins

DA dominates political donations with over R32m declared

THE DA has declared the highest amount in political donations for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, receiving over R32 million, far surpassing its rivals.

1 mins

Inkosi Zuma’s third bail attempt for DA councillor’s assassination

THE traditional leader of the Nxamalala Traditional Authority returns to the Howick Magistrate’s Court tomorrow for a bail hearing in relation to the murder of the DA’s chief whip in uMngeni Local Municipality, Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.

2 mins

Rise of political parties in SA reflects a strong democratic spirit

THE mushrooming of multiple political parties in South Africa was not against the principle of democracy.

4 mins

‘Deliberate attempt to derail investigations’

KZN TASK TEAM

1 mins

uMhlanga residents seek court interdict against road upgrade

THE Umhlanga Ratepayers and Residents Association sought an urgent interdict to suspend the planned Herrwood Drive upgrade to four lanes.

3 mins

Bentele competes in 'Survivor: Australia v The World'

Survivor South Africa winner, Rob Bentele, returned to the iconic Samoan islands to face off against a formidable array of legendary contestants.

2 mins

Durban poets shine in international poetry initiative

TWO talented poets from Durban have been selected to participate in an international poetry initiative celebrating the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in the United Kingdom.

2 mins

KZN woman wins double awards

THE spotlight is shining on women in construction, and one of KwaZulu-Natal's own has emerged as a leading voice in youth empowerment and mentorship.

2 mins

Urgent clean-up operation launched following waste management strike

MSUNDUZI Municipality officials have begun a cleanup of the Pietermaritzburg CBD after waste collectors overturned bins outside the City Hall.

1 mins

Ratepayers demand accountability for Ri.lbn irregular expenditure write-off

PROCEDURAL OVERSIGHT’

2 mins

Shocking new evidence in Digital Vibes case

DAMNING new evidence in the R150million Digital Vibes unlawful National Health Insurance (NHI) and Covid-19 communications contracts case against the company, several others and their directors, former health minister Zweli Mkhize and his family members, will be introduced.

3 mins

Lost, derelict churches of Durban

THREE months ago, we looked at some lost churches of Durban. This week, we take a further glimpse at churches which were moved, demolished or lie in ruin.

4 mins

Beach luxury and family-friendly finds

IAN Wyles Auctioneers is featuring three properties set to go under the hammer during their multi-property auction on September 25 at 11am at the Oyster Box Hotel, 2 Lighthouse Road, uMhlanga Rocks.

2 mins

African Traditional Medicine Day

SOUTH Africa has joined the rest of the continent this week in commemorating African Traditional Medicine Day, an annual observance aimed at recognising the important role traditional medicine plays in improving the health and well-being of people across Africa and globally.

1 mins

Clinical dance between traditional medicine and modern mental health

FOR MANY of us, healing starts in the home, in ritual, in community, and in deep spiritual connection. As both a clinical psychologist and iGqirha, a Xhosa divine healer, I have come to understand that mental wellness in Africa cannot be fully supported without acknowledging the value of African traditional medicine and spirituality.

3 mins

Pitra Paksha rituals and guidelines

SOUL JOURNEY

3 mins

Retired principal to summit Kilimanjaro

RETIRED school principal, Jones Ramsahai, will climb the highest mountain in Africa to raise funds for his old school.

1 mins

From finance to music - a voice that connects communities

KAYURIN Govender is a singer, an MC and a corporate professional who continues to balance a demanding career with his passion for music.

3 mins

Teacher honoured for contributions to STEM

“LEGACY OF KNOWLEDGE’

2 mins

1000 dancers in film's 'epic' music video

THE makers of director Buchi Babu Sana's eagerly awaited action extravaganza Peddi, featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead, have now begun shooting a grand song featuring an impressive 1000 dancers.

1 mins

Alia is 'mama' Soni Razdan's 'biggest fan'

ALIA Bhatt has rooted for her mother, veteran actress Soni Razdan's performance in Songs of Paradise and said that watching her on screen is the Bollywood star's \"greatest delight\".

1 mins

Actress Sharma says she's glad to play diverse characters

THE makers of Haatak revealed the first look of actress Adah Sharma from the crime thriller and she is glad that, after The Kerala story, Sunflower 2 and Reeta Sanyal, filmmakers are seeing her diverse characters.

1 mins

Raghav Khanna shares his experience of working with SS Rajamouli

RAGHAV Khanna, who has directed the documentary Unbroken: The Unmukt Chand Story based on the Indian cricketer Unmukt Chand, has shared his experience of working with superstar director SS Rajamouli.

1 mins

Sid Sriram's new release 'SOL'

ACCLAIMED global music icon Sid Sriram has unveiled his biggest pop single yet, SOL, a Tamil-language track that fuses sound and visuals into a powerful, immersive experience.

1 mins

Party circus: the Left is eating itself

SOUTH Africa now has 427 registered political parties, according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa.

1 mins

Deteriorating US-EU relations herald dawn of a new world order

THE flurry of geopolitical activities and the turbocharged speed at which the reconfiguration of the international world order is taking place signal the demise of Europe as a sphere of significant influence in world politics.

5 mins

ANC’s renewal will remain a fantasy until it purges parasites

LAST week, Dr Naledi Pandor shook the ANC leadership and its rank and file when she said, unapologetically and fearlessly, that the ANC has lost its glory and that many South Africans view it with disdain, horror and shame - three heart-piercing operational words indeed.

4 mins

Lamola bullish on G20 despite US bullying

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola laid out the country’s dynamic foreign policy engagements, spotlighting key accomplishments and ongoing priorities on Wednesday in Pretoria.

2 mins

DA‘s bid for policing powers a ‘political ploy’

AS CRIME continues to ravage the country, questions have been constantly asked on many fronts. At a macro level, the national government is blamed for lacking strategies to combat crime. This is an indictment on the government and its failure to protect its citizens.

4 mins

Modi secures investment deal with Japan

INDIA'S Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured an investment pledge of up to ¥10 trillion (R1.2 trillion) from Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday, as the two Asian economies partner up amid trade uncertainty brought on by soaring US tariffs.

1 mins

Can multilateralism survive in an era of global uncertainty?

THERE is increasing uncertainty as to whether the world still believes that shared challenges can be addressed through collective solutions.

4 mins

Russia stands by Iran

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin will discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian in China tomorrow, a meeting that comes as Iran faces fresh Western pressure.

2 mins

Killing of driver triggers anti-government protests

PROTESTS erupted across several Indonesian cities on Friday in anger at the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle, as officers responded with tear gas and the president called for calm.

2 mins

Malawi’s 2025 elections: A test of democratic resilience

IN 2024, several southern African countries held elections. In both South Africa and Botswana, the political landscape shifted dramatically, as the ANC and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) saw their decades-long dominance come to an end.

4 mins

African militaries eye lighter, cheaper drones

AERIAL warfare in Africa is trending lighter and nimbler - and increasingly single-use.

2 mins

Rwanda takes first 7 migrants under US deal

A FIRST group of seven migrants has arrived in Rwanda as part of a deal to accept deportees from the US, the Rwandan government said on Thursday.

1 mins

US offers support to juntas

UNDER US President Donald Trump the US has reset relations with west Africa’s military leaders on a mutual backscratching basis, bartering help fighting jihadists for the Sahel region’s mining riches, experts say.

3 mins

Against the odds: a KZN local's transformative 15-year journey to graduation

TWO years into a BCom Accounting degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Sashyn Moodley felt his life wasn’t on the right track and dropped out.

2 mins

Achieve skills is building futures in the Northern Cape

WHEN Karen Van Staden looked around her hometown of Kathu in the Northern Cape, she saw more than mines and mineral wealth.

2 mins

Financial crisis deepens for SA women, 40% of whom are single mothers

AS WOMEN’S Month draws to a close in South Africa, the fiscal load that women shoulder in silence and often alone, have been revealed in the insights from the latest Debt Rescue survey.

4 mins

Antarctica's tourism surge: environmental concerns mount as numbers soar

ANTARCTICA, known for its vast icy landscapes, adorable penguins and polar bears and mysterious icebergs, may be under threat from overtourism, bringing with it a host of environmental issues.

2 mins

The 8 most overrun tourist spots and when to visit

AVOID THE CROWDS

2 mins

Where will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce honeymoon?

From End Game to ever after: Taylor and Travis are engaged — but will their honeymoon be in Positano, the Atacama Desert, or somewhere only Love Story dreams are made of?

3 mins

Prince Jackson announces engagement to Molly Schirmang

MICHAEL Jackson's eldest son, Prince Jackson, is officially engaged, and his announcement is every bit the mix of romance, legacy, and modern-day love story we didn't know we needed.

3 mins

50 years of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

IT’S incredible that 50 years ago, I stepped into a Durban cinema, worrying that the police would come and arrest us for watching a movie because we were not yet 16 years old.

2 mins

Strong women, safe spaces: the key to thriving in fitness and beyond

AS WOMEN’S Month draws to a close in South Africa, the conversation goes beyond celebratory breakfasts and hashtags.

3 mins

‘One of Them Days’ promises laughs with Keke Palmer and SZA but delivers disappointment

I FEEL like I’ve been duped by false promises this week. Aside from the Jussie Smollett documentary on Netflix, I happened upon One of Them Days.

1 mins

Documentary rehashes ‘Empire’ star’s downfall, but fails to rewrite scandal

I’VE watched my fair share of phenomenal to awful documentaries. Generally, I’m drawn to the subject matter. When it includes never-before-seen material, coupled with unheard-of testimonies, it heightens interest.

3 mins

Slick Griquas hammer Cheetahs in Bloem to surge top of log

THE third-placed Griquas leapfrogged the Cheetahs and Boland Cavaliers to top the log and all but secure a home Currie Cup semi-final with a thumping 40-10 victory over the Cheetahs as they kicked off Round-Six at the Free State Stadium on Friday evening.

2 mins

Shalulile - the new PSL goal-scoring king

PETER Shalulile’s record-breaking 130th goal in South African topflight football ensured Mamelodi Sundowns have bounced back from a rough week with a 1-0 victory to puncture the mood of their hosts Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium yesterday.

2 mins

Xaba’s absence from Tokyo World Championships a missed opportunity?

ON the face of it, Glenrose Xaba has long graduated from track star to road-running royalty.

2 mins

Four candidates vie to host Women's Euro 2029 after Italy withdraw

FOUR candidates will bid for the right to host the women's 2029 European Championship after Italy dropped out on Friday, the continent's sporting governing body UEFA announced.

1 mins

Isak edges closer to Liverpool move after Newcastle sign Woltemade

ALEXANDER Isak's move to Liverpool moved a step closer yesterday after Newcastle United signed German international striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to £69 million.

2 mins

Richards Bay's hard-earned point gives them more confidence

RICHARDS Bay FC head coach Ronnie Gabriel was a satisfied man on Friday evening after watching his side grind out a hard-earned goalless draw away to Siwelele FC at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium.

2 mins

City to host De Bruyne’s Napoli

MANCHESTER City are set for a quick reunion with Kevin De Bruyne as the English side were handed a home fixture with the Belgian’s new club Napoli to kick off their Champions League campaign.

1 mins

Sharks save their best for last in Currie Cup

THE Currie Cup has its critics, but nobody who was at Woodburn in Pietermaritzburg yesterday evening would complain about the rich entertainment as the Sharks XV snatched the spoils from Boland, 33-31, in a riveting match.

1 mins

Arteta concerned by Saka injuries after latest hamstring blow

MIKEL Arteta said Bukayo Saka's recurring hamstring injuries are a big concern\" after the Arsenal winger was ruled out for at least two weeks.

2 mins

Lions end Bulls' playoff hopes

THE Lions put an end to the visiting Bulls’ slim Currie Cup playoff hopes with a commanding 44-5 victory in the Round Six Jukskei Derby on Saturday afternoon.

2 mins

Piastri pole in Dutch GP in McLaren lock-up

OSCAR Piastri snatched pole position yesterday for the Dutch Grand Prix, locking up the front of the grid with his teammate Lando Norris as McLaren maintained their dominance of Formula One.

2 mins

Flannery's simple advice for Boks ahead of All Blacks Test

THE Springboks know all too well that if they are to break the Eden Park curse, they'll need to produce a level of rugby they haven't come close to achieving this season.

2 mins

How the 1956 All Blacks deployed a boxer to rough up Springboks

THE South African media covering the Springbok trials in 1956 could not believe their luck when the juiciest of stories landed in their laps.

4 mins

Coach Seema: A rising star in Pirates’ defence

“FORTUNE favours the bold.” That old saying is fast becoming reality for Orlando Pirates defender Lebone Seema, whose rise in the heart of defence has captured the imagination of fans and pundits alike.

2 mins

Man United secure first win thanks to late Fernandes penalty

MANCHESTER United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-pro-moted Burnley 3-2.

2 mins

Silva goal help Chiefs to blunt Arrows

PORTUGUESE forward Flavio Silva opened his goal account for Kaizer Chiefs - helping the side to continue their positive form with a 1-0 win over Lamontville Golden Arrows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban yesterday.

2 mins

Brits praises Proteas Women’s Durban preparations ahead of World Cup

PROTEAS Women’s opening batter Tazmin Brits has expressed satisfaction with the national side’s preparations in Durban ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, set to be staged in India and Sri Lanka.

2 mins

Springbok Women gear up for ‘biggest game of our lives’

SPRINGBOK Women’s _ outside centre Zintle Mpupha has called it “the biggest game of our lives” as South Africa gear up for a potentially historic clash against Italy in their second pool match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in York, England, this afternoon.

2 mins

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Sunday Tribune Description:

प्रकाशक: Independent-Media-Newspapers

वर्ग: Newspaper

भाषा: English

आवृत्ति: Weekly

The Sunday Tribune is KwaZulu-Natal’s premier Sunday title with a weekly readership of 435 000 people. The title provides readers with news that affects their lives as well as background information on what’s making news. But there is more to the Sunday Tribune than just news, views and sports. The package includes Business Report, KZN Business (aimed at entrepreneurs), SM (a lifestyle supplement that includes food and travel), Herald (which is a cultural supplement aimed South Africans of Indian descent) and KZN Property (the province’s premier property guide).