Thabile Duma

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today expected to officially open the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. Held under the theme, “Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa’s Tourism Economy”, the annual tourism showcase has brought together tourism stakeholders from across the continent, including investors, international tour operators, government leaders and buyers, with the aim of growing and […]

An undercover South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence operative has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the 2017 assassination of former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa was not an inevitable act of violence — but one that could have been prevented if his warnings had been heeded. Testifying in camera on Monday

KwaZulu-Natal rolled out a major festive-season publicity and safety activation on Friday at the N3 Ultra City (southbound) in Estcourt — one of the busiest entry points into the province — as officials and tourism partners seek to reassure and inform the more than one million visitors expected over the summer peak. The one-stop “Stop

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal — Tuesday, 28 October 2025: The iconic Oyster Box Hotel has cemented its place among the world’s finest luxury destinations after being awarded South Africa’s highest hospitality distinction — the coveted 5-Star Premium Grading — by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). The milestone makes the Oyster Box the first hotel resort in KwaZulu-Natal and one

By Prudence Mathenjwa Durban University of Technology (DUT) students say food insecurity has become one of the biggest challenges on campus, especially for those who were recently defunded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This week, students at the Steve Biko campus received food parcels in a distribution drive organised by the uMkhonto

By Prudence Mathenjwa Second-year Fine Arts student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is already making waves in the art world with her deeply personal work. Siyethemba Ngubane’s latest painting, showcased at a recent DUT Fine Art Exhibition, is a heartfelt tribute to her late mother and brother, both of whom passed away when

By Prudence Mathenjwa As South Africa marks Heritage Month, the question of how young people are connecting with traditional food comes to the fore. While some remain deeply rooted in cultural dishes, others are blending tradition with modern influences, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of today’s food culture. At Eshowe TVET College, Mcebisi Shongwe, a