Poging GOUD - Vrij

Sunday Tribune - March 08, 2026

Ga onbeperkt met Magzter GOLD

Lezen Sunday Tribune samen met 9000+ andere tijdschriften en kranten met slechts één abonnement

Bekijk catalogus

1 maand

$14.99

1 jaar $149.99

$149.99

$12/month

(OR)

Abonneer u alleen op Sunday Tribune

Geschenk Sunday Tribune

Op elk gewenst moment opzegbaar.

(Geen verplichtingen) ⓘ

Als u niet tevreden bent met uw abonnement, kunt u binnen 7 dagen na de ingangsdatum van het abonnement een e-mail sturen naar help@magzter.com voor een volledige terugbetaling. Geen vragen gesteld - beloofd! (Let op: niet van toepassing op losse nummers)

Digitaal abonnement

Directe toegang ⓘ

Abonneer je nu en begin direct met lezen via de Magzter website, iOS, Android en Amazon apps.

Geverifieerd beveiligd

betaling ⓘ

Magzter is een geverifieerde Stripe-handelaar.

In dit nummer

March 08, 2026

MK Party keeps next move a secret

THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has chosen to keep its strategy to topple the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) a secret despite a letter circulating on social media indicating that it will hold a meeting with the National Freedom Party (NFP) today.

1 mins

KZN Catholic Church reshuffle stirs purge debate

A FRESH conflict has erupted within the Roman Catholic Church following the leak of a letter outlining the reshuffling of parish priests, assistant priests and deacons, which notably omitted two Durban priests previously linked to syncretism, the blending of African cultural practices with Christian worship, who have been placed on involuntary sabbaticals.

2 mins

Trump and the crisis of multilateralism: A new era of unilateral power

THE invasion of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the ultimate killing of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is a clear confirmation that Donald Trump’s Conservative Republicanism knows no boundaries and is mutating with no quarantine measures in place.

4 mins

Brace for possible diesel price hikes

SOUTH Africa is set for a fuel price shock at the beginning of April, as soaring international oil prices and a weaker rand could result in the largest monthly increases in history.

2 mins

McCarthy questions 2026 World Cup in US amid conflict

BENNI McCARTHY is no politician, but Bafana Bafana’s all-time leading scorer is so saddened by what's going on in the world he wishes the upcoming Fifa World Cup was not going to be hosted in the US.

1 mins

Stranded between war and home

Nazir Malek of Malek Travel said airline operations across the region remain severely affected.

2 mins

Durban Film City: R7.5 billion dream ignites

WITH government intervention, hopes are high for a resolution that could see the creation of a world-class film studio along the vibrant Durban beachfront.

3 mins

Backlash over early retirement refusal

THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is facing mounting backlash after refusing to approve early retirement applications from long-serving employees, despite a national Cabinet directive.

3 mins

Durban N2 highway closures

MOTORISTS ALERT

1 mins

Fake R1 200 HIV grant circulating online

THE National Department of Health has issued a warning to the public about a misleading social media post falsely claiming that HIV-positive South Africans will receive a monthly grant of R1200 starting in May.

2 mins

A celebration of cinema and culture

INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL IN DURBAN

2 mins

Chicken Licken ad celebrates Bollywood and ‘real human truth’

IN SOUTH African advertising, Chicken Licken is in a league of its own.

3 mins

Fire guts China Mall

12 SHOPS DESTROYED

1 mins

Court cuts 15-year term for murder

THE Pietermaritzburg High Court has reduced the 15-year prison sentence of a former Durban University of Technology (DUT) student, Melusi Khoza, who was convicted of killing a fellow student following an argument over who should initiate a greeting.

1 mins

Police arrest drug dealer at Che Guevara homeless encampment

WITH the anticipated opening of the Sakhithemba Homeless Shelter in November, the Durban Metro Police Service arrested a woman for dealing in drugs at the notorious M4 Southern Freeway bridge at Che Guevara Road on Friday.

2 mins

Church group marches against new regulations

THE South African Church Defenders (SACD) are preparing to march through the Durban city centre on Thursday, aimed at opposing new regulations from the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Commission) that affect the Christian religious sector.

2 mins

Motorist's bribery bid with R700, braai meat, backfires

A MOTORIST caught speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol was arrested after attempting to bribe Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) officers in Jozini with R700 and braai meat.

1 mins

Concerns over AI project

THE eThekwini Municipality addressed concerns raised about the Korea South Power Consortium’s development of an artificial intelligence (AI) Data Centre in Amanzimtoti.

2 mins

Life sentence for man who raped girl, 9

A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl’s dream of participating in the Reed Dance was shattered in 2022 when she was raped by a 25-year-old man.

1 mins

iSimangaliso Wetland Park takes over eco-tourism management

THE iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority has taken over the management of ecotourism facilities from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, and is looking at commercialising its facilities.

3 mins

Madlanga to rule on ANC member's request for in-camera testimony

RETIRED Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga is expected to rule tomorrow on whether North West businessman and ANC member Suliman Carrim will give his testimony in-camera due to death threats he has received.

2 mins

How SA industry ends up welcoming a woman's hands but not her brain

AS SOUTH Africa marks International Women’s Day (IWD) today, a prominent voice in the industrial and technology sectors, is warning that the global theme of Give to Gain is being dangerously misinterpreted as corporate charity rather than industrial necessity.

2 mins

SA women prepare for Hajj in webinar

IN AN effort to provide vital support and education ahead of the Muslim holy pilgrimage of Hajj, the South African Hajj & Umrah Council (SAHUC) will host an informative webinar today specifically aimed at women.

1 mins

How African women are making an impact

WHEN Lesego Chombo was crowned as Miss Botswana in 2022, she immediately set up a foundation to support disadvantaged young people and their parents in rural areas.

2 mins

Minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this

SOUTH Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system.

6 mins

Rare CS Lewis finds sells for R40 000

A RARE copy of CS Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe sold in KZN last week for R40 000.

1 mins

KZN Sopa: stability, direction, and co-operation matter

THE DA acknowledges the breadth of Premier Thami Ntuli’s recent State of the Province Address (Sopa) and the stabilising intent behind KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity (GPU).

3 mins

Commissions in contrast: Accountability meets political grandstanding

SOUTH Africa is currently witnessing proceedings in several public hearings, including two interesting but contrasting ones.

3 mins

From kitchen to content creator

IN THE vibrant coastal city of Durban, a culinary talent has emerged, captivating audiences with his unique blend of cooking and storytelling.

2 mins

How to seek financial stability through Lakshmi Panchami

Q: Dear Mahesh Bang, I need financial stability.

2 mins

Celebrating culture and rhythm in new single 'WOZA'

DURBAN artist Darrien Luke has officially released his latest single and music video, WOZA, marking a new moment in his journey as a singer, songwriter, dancer and actor.

1 mins

Phoenix school slapped R1.4m utility bill

FORESTHAVEN Secondary School in Phoenix is grappling with a staggering R1.4 million municipal utility bill as calls for a moratorium on school utility disconnections intensify.

2 mins

Romantic drama set for release

DIRECTOR VR Thudhivaanan's eagerly awaited romantic drama Kolaiseval, featuring actor Kalaiyarasan in the lead, will hit screens on March 13.

1 mins

Bhumi shares her acting pet peeves and experiences

ACTRESS Bhumi Pednekar, pictured, who was recently seen in the streaming show Daldal, has spoken up about the kind of demands of her job that she would never feel comfortable to fulfil.

1 mins

Celebrating Holi with a 15km swim in Goa

ACTOR and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman, pictured, decided to celebrate the festival of Holi this week in his unique way.

1 mins

‘Oh Butterfly’ receives an ‘A’ certificate for release

THE Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Vijay Ranganathan’s romantic crime thriller Oh Butterfly, featuring actress Nivedhithaa Sathish in the lead, for release with an “A” certificate.

2 mins

Konkona on dangers of sensationalism

NATIONAL Award-winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma, who is receiving positive responses for her work in the recently released streaming movie Accused, has called sensationalism, an reward.

1 mins

Action film’s launch delayed amid Middle East tensions

THE release of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups has been postponed to June 4. | IANS

2 mins

Home Affairs corruption scandal calls for lifestyle audits of officials

RECENTLY we heard of mind-boggling and quite unbelievable revelations at the parliamentary ad hoc committee and Madlanga Commission regarding the deep rot and rampant criminality, especially among senior police officers who have negatively impacted our country.

1 mins

From Tehran to taxi ranks: the cost of global conflict

The growing conflict involving the US-Israel war with Iran will not remain confined to the Middle East.

1 mins

Bronze without trust: Why Durban's statues fuel public anger

THEY arrived draped in plastic, then unveiled in bronze.

4 mins

MADLANGA PROBE JCPS cluster mulls more anti-graft measures for SAPS

DEPUTY President Paul Mashatile says the government has already implemented a range of measures aimed at detecting and preventing corruption within the SAPS, but acknowledges that further reforms will be required following the findings of the Madlanga Commission.

2 mins

Achieving equality and justice remains a distant dream for millions

SOUTH Africa’s transition to democracy brought a glimmer of hope to many South Africans who had languished under the ruthless apartheid regime for decades.

4 mins

Mosiuoa Lekota: A courageous leader who spoke truth to power

IN SOUTH African history, few figures embody the intersection of personal sacrifice, compassion and the pursuit of societal betterment as Mosiuoa Pattick Lekota.

4 mins

Hungary expels Ukrainians amid oil spat

HUNGARY would expel seven detained Ukrainians, the government said on Friday, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traded threats in a row over stalled Russian oil supplies.

1 mins

Russia providing intel to [ran

RUSSIA is providing Iran with targeting information to attack American forces in the Middle East, the first indication that another major US adversary is participating, even indirectly, in the war, according to three officials familiar with the intelligence.

4 mins

West African states to create anti-jihad force

WEST African states decided recently to create a new 2 000-strong force to combat the growing jihadist threat in the region, diplomatic and military sources said this week.

1 mins

Sudan tragedy is a test for African Union leadership

SUDAN has become the epicentre of one of the world’s deadliest conflicts and worst humanitarian crises.

6 mins

Africa braces for war headwinds

AFRICA hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil prices and threats to shipping, as the continent again suffers from events largely beyond its control.

4 mins

From taxi boss’ daughter to transport entrepreneur, boosting an 18 vehicle fleet

GROWING up as the daughter of a taxi boss in Kuruman, Keotshepile “Mamsy” Jonathan was surrounded by the rhythms of the transport industry long before she realised it would shape her own entrepreneurial journey.

3 mins

The women regenerating Africa’s supply chain: turning mentorship into meaningful power

LONG before senior titles or boardroom seats, many women encounter a quiet but defining turning point.

3 mins

Iran's geopolitical tensions: a looming crisis for South African consumers

AS THE conflict between Iran, the United States of America and Israel continues to send shockwaves across global markets and driving oil prices higher, closer to home the geo political tensions spells disaster for South African consumers.

2 mins

Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainty

CANCELLED flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travellers worldwide.

2 mins

PORTUGAL ON A BUDGET

Why it's the perfect rand-friendly European getaway for South Africans

2 mins

Mzansi's top-rated off-grid retreats for ultimate zen

FEELING burnt out at the beginning of the year is a common experience for many South Africans.

4 mins

Abdullah Ibrahim at CTJIF 2026

A defining moment for Mzansi jazz

2 mins

Moghelingz just stole spotlight at 'Peaky Blinders' world premiere

TIKTOK TO RED CARPET

2 mins

Lady Zamar on fame, healing and redefining her sound

LADY Zamar has always been deliberate.

4 mins

A defining moment for Mzansi jazz

THE announcement that Abdullah Ibrahim will headline the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) this year immediately stirred excitement among jazz fans across South Africa.

2 mins

A slow-burn interrogation of truth and reputation

NETFLIX isn't exactly known for subtlety, but Accused quietly proves it can land a punch without shouting.

3 mins

Ferrari carry pre-season form into Australia

RUMOURS that Ferrari might be top gun this season is slowly materialising.

2 mins

How Banyana could gain from WAFCON delay

TIME ON THEIR SIDE

2 mins

The genius in taking Maphaka to India for the World Cup

THERE are very few talents quite like the 19-year-old Kwena Maphaka.

2 mins

McCarthy wants Pirates to win the league, but says Sundowns have the edge

BENNI McCarthy would love nothing more than to see Orlando Pirates winning the league title for the first time since he played a key role in delivering the championship for The Ghosts way back in 2012.

2 mins

Slot relief as Liverpool bounce back with Wolves revenge mission

Slot admitted he was relieved that Liverpool's rollercoaster season left him with a good feeling for once after their 3-1 win at Wolves in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday.

1 mins

Farrell welcomes bonus-point win over 'tough' Welsh

IRELAND coach Andy Farrell said he and his team would gladly \"take\" the bonus-point win they secured over a dogged Welsh side that kept alive their slim hopes of the Six Nations title.

2 mins

Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup

MEXICO said Friday it would deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at the football World Cup in three host cities, one of which, Guadalajara, has been plagued by cartel violence.

2 mins

Arsenal survive FA Cup scare to keep quadruple dream alive

ARSENAL survived a scare to beat third-tier Mansfield 2-1 yesterday and reach the FA Cup quarterfinals, staying on track for a historic quadruple.

2 mins

Fawlty, the Proteas and South Africa’s saddest sporting moment

I WONDER if I have had a stranger evening than that of June 17, 1999, when Basil Fawlty and I discussed a cricket match while I gazed forlornly at the Indian Ocean rolling up on North Beach, as it had for millions of years.

3 mins

Durban City thrive despite technical team reshuffle, target Arrows scalp

THE chairman of Durban City, Farook Kadodia, the board of directors and the management know what they are doing at the club.

2 mins

Casric Stars claim another big scalp with victory over Usuthu in quarter-final

CASRIC Stars continued their giant-killing run in the Nedbank Cup, adding the scalp of AmaZulu to that of Orlando Pirates with a 2-1 win in extra time in the quarterfinal at a blustery Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday afternoon.

1 mins

Parker senses opportunity for TS Galaxy in wide-open Nedbank Cup race

TS Galaxy assistant coach Bernard Parker has set his sights on winning his first medal since retiring from professional football, believing The Rockets have been handed a rare opportunity in this season’s Nedbank Cup.

2 mins

Bulls eye Stormers on URC log in decisive Loftus North-South derby

THE Bulls have an opportunity to close the gap on the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship (URC) standings next week Saturday if they can maintain their winning momentum in the final local derby of the regular season.

1 mins

Chiefs season at crossroads as inconsistency and blunt attack raise concerns

KAIZER Chiefs’ season is delicately poised between success and disappointment, and unless results improve soon, the progress they showed earlier in the campaign could quickly begin to unravel.

2 mins

Lees alle verhalen van Sunday Tribune

Sunday Tribune Description:

Uitgever: Independent-Media-Newspapers

Categorie: Newspaper

Taal: English

Frequentie: 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).