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By Yondi Mahlangeni The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, together with the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), has emphasised the importance of protecting South Africa’s heritage within the built environment. The department hosted a heritage event on Saturday under the theme “Heritage in the Built Environment: Building Livelihoods and Strong Communities” at the Liberty Hall Building in Avoca, north of Durban. The event aimed to explore how heritage can strengthen communities, create livelihoods and protect important buildings and sites for future generations. “Heritage is something that is living and it’s important to celebrate with diverse communities…

By Sydney Keya AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has vowed to protect women from gender-based violence (GBV), while questioning men over their involvement in such acts. King Misuzulu made the remarks while addressing thousands of people at the Umkhosi weLembe event at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on Heritage Day, 24 September. “Women, I am here. I will protect you. Why are you men doing this to women? Man up, take responsibility and show that you are a man. Protect women. Why do you do what you do?” “If alcohol is the reason for that, if it is too much to…

By Zusiphe Adonisi Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, says the Durban High Court renovations will be done by November 2026. Zikalala undertook an oversight visit to the Durban High Court, which has been undergoing renovations since 2021. The site visit follows concerns about the delayed project, which has faced delays for more than a year, as it was expected to have been completed by September 2025. “We would want to see the project completed on time, handed over in November, and we want to think that there are no financial escalations; we are still within the…

For many township residents, spaza shops are more than just convenient options to purchase everyday essentials. They are an important part of local communities and provide access to food and other household goods. However, concerns around counterfeit, expired and potentially unsafe products have raised questions about trust and transparency within the informal retail sector. It is this challenge that inspired the creation of SpazaSure, a South African startup seeking to use technology to improve transparency in township retail while helping spaza-shop owners strengthen their businesses. The idea initially began with a different question: how could technology, particularly barcodes, be used…

By Sbongile Nyamo Cwebezela Primary School in Umlazi, south of Durban, has been left abandoned and vandalised following a significant decline in enrolment, raising concerns among community members about crime in the area. Parents and members of the school governing body said the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education did not provide adequate support to the school and failed to properly communicate with the community about its closure. Since the school was abandoned, parts of the infrastructure have deteriorated, with community members reporting incidents of vandalism and theft at the premises. Nkosinathi Mbokazi, the Ward 31 secretary, said the community was disappointed…

By Yondi Mahlangeni Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says pensioners would receive an old-age grant of R4 500 under an EFF led government. Malema made the promise while addressing supporters at the party’s manifesto launch at the Dr JL Dube Stadium in Inanda, north of Durban, on Saturday, 19 September. The manifesto outlined the EFF’s plans ahead of the 4 November local government elections, including commitments on social grants, electricity, housing and free Wi-Fi. “Under the EFF government the pensioner will receive R4 500 and they will not pay for electricity. In townships and rural areas, people need…

By Amahle Ngcobo The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) launched its KwaZulu-Natal manifesto ahead of the 4 November local government elections at the JL Dube Stadium in Inanda, north of Durban, on Saturday, 19 September. The party’s manifesto focuses on improving water and electricity services, infrastructure development, job creation and addressing municipal debt. EFF leader Julius Malema told supporters that the party would replace leaking water pipes instead of relying on temporary repairs. “We are not asking them to put parts. We were asking them to replace the pipes so that there is no leakage of water,” said Malema. The focus…

By Phumzile Qwabe Despite the government offering transport to some of the refugees who had been staying outside the Department of Home Affairs offices on Che Guevara Road, formerly Moore Road, in Durban, some have chosen to remain behind. Five buses arrived in Durban on Tuesday to transport some of the group to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. The buses that transported the immigrants parked on Che Guevara Road. Image: Phumzile Qwabe The refugees were given the option of travelling to Gauteng or remaining in Durban. While some chose to leave, others decided to stay. Mukulu Yohane, from…

By Sompisi Ntuli The South African football fraternity has been promised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for long enough. Instead of its implementation, another excuse has been given, or in this case, a media statement with a detailed timeline of events. The statement from the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) on 25 August 2026 about the rollout of VAR in the Betway Premiership, the highest level of football in South Africa, leaves much to be desired. The VAR, as defined by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), is a refereeing support tool that enables clear and obvious…

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has condemned the fatal shooting of KwaNdengezi High School learner Sphephelo Ngubane, who was shot on the school premises on Monday, 14 September. Preliminary information from the South African Police Service (SAPS) indicates that the 19-year-old sustained multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Premier Ntuli expressed his shock and outrage over the killing and directed law-enforcement authorities to use all available resources to identify and apprehend the suspect. Ntuli described the incident as a “deeply tragic, disturbing and unacceptable act of violence”. “A school is a place where our children must…