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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…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi and Ndumiso Khuzwayo  The new-generation Volkswagen (VW) T-Roc has arrived in Durban, with the second-generation compact SUV unveiled at a ceremony held at Hoopers Volkswagen. The new T-Roc is larger than its predecessor and comes with a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and a lower starting price. VW has dropped the 2.0 TSI engine from the South African line-up, with all three derivatives of the new T-Roc powered by the 1.4 TSI engine. The engine produces 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque and sends power to the front wheels through an eight-speed…

The Springboks have won the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series after defeating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, United States, on Saturday. The victory saw South Africa clinch the four-Test series 3-1 after losing the opening match to the All Blacks. The Springboks lifted the trophy in front of 68 000 spectators at M&T Bank Stadium. The final Test also saw the Springboks outscore the All Blacks six tries to four, with Damian de Allende, Morné van den Berg, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom crossing the try line for South Africa. The series was part of…

By Nokwanda Ncwane Last week, I logged on to X (formerly Twitter) to check the latest news when I came across a video of actress and businesswoman Dineo Langa advertising an alcohol brand, The Glenlivet. What caught my attention was that the advertisement featured imagery from the 1956 Women’s March. I paused and asked myself: What does alcohol have to do with such a significant part of South African history? On 9 August 1956, approximately 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the extension of pass laws to Black women. The historic march became…

Until the last 30 minutes of the 18+ rated two-hour movie, I did not realise what Yorgos Lanthimos, the director, was doing with the movie. And that naivete cannot be attributed solely to my birdbrain; I was blinded by the unreasonable number of sex scenes, cunnilingus, and explicit anatomical dissections of human bodies. But don’t be alarmed; the scenes are nothing more than what any of us already watch in private, with both the volume and brightness of our very smartphones cranked down to the lowest level. Plot Godwin Baxter is an eccentric anatomy professor who finds dead and pregnant…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Durban City marked their historic debut in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation Cup with a 1-0 victory over Burundi’s Rukinzo FC in the first leg of the preliminary round at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday. An own goal from Rukinzo in the 70th minute sealed a landmark victory for the Citizens, giving the South African side a slender advantage heading into the return leg in Burundi next Sunday. Playing in front of their home supporters, City started on the front foot and created several opportunities but lacked composure in the final third. Their best chance…

By Nyiko Moloi The community of Mtubatuba came together to witness the launch of the national manifesto of National Community Liberation (NACOL) in Mtubatuba on Saturday. The NACOL held the event at iNkosi Mtubatuba Nordale Community Hall in Mtubatuba, marking the party’s first official launch. The venue was filled with community members from across Mtubatuba,united in the shared desire for change, placing their hope for a better future in the NACOL and a new direction for their communities. The manifesto was unveiled by the president of the liberation movement, Muzi Hlophe, who emphasised his commitment to the people of South…