May 15, 2026 Cities do not collapse overnight. They decline slowly – through failing infrastructure, neglected public spaces, economic stagnation and the gradual erosion of public confidence until dysfunction becomes so routine that people stop expecting things to improve. In Pietermaritzburg, many residents fear that moment may already have arrived. In parts of the CBD, […]
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May 14, 2026 Durban metro has launched its first-of-its-kind dedicated coastal and Tourism Division which will be under Durban Metro Police at the beachfront. The city’s goal is to boost beach front safety. Launched by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) in partnership with eThekwini Municipality and the Department of tourism, the Beach
May 14, 2026 A rare virus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has quietly triggered a large-scale monitoring and tracing operation inside South Africa, placing local health authorities and scientists at the centre of an unusual global health response. The National Department of Health has confirmed that 91 of 97 identified contacts connected to
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May 13, 2026 The global order that shaped the modern world is beginning to show visible cracks. The alliances that dominated international politics after the Cold War are under strain, the United States is openly reconsidering its role as the world’s primary guarantor of stability, and rising powers are testing the limits of Western influence.
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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
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By the grace and mercy of Allah, Her Moment was a tremendous success a long-awaited event that brought together so many incredible ladies for a day filled with joy, inspiration, laughter, and unforgettable memories. The atmosphere was truly uplifting, and it was heart-warming to witness women from all walks of life come together and enjoy
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May 11, 2026 Britain does not normally deploy paratroopers into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean over a suspected infection.This week, it did.Military medical personnel were parachuted into Tristan da Cunha – the world’s most remote inhabited island – after fears grew over a suspected hantavirus case linked to the outbreak-hit MV Hondius cruise ship.
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May 8, 2026 A recent visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa to President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe’s Precabe farm in Kwekwe has sparked a heated backlash from Government of National Unity (GNU) Member, the Democratic Alliance. Mnangagwa nicknamed “the Crocodile” succeeded his long-time commander-in-chief Robert Mugabe in 2018. Mugabe is possibly best remembered for having ruled
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May 8, 2026 South Africans turned the latest hantavirus scare into comedy within hours. Social media flooded with jokes about “streetwise local rats”, memes spread rapidly, and fear became entertainment almost instantly. But outbreaks have a way of becoming serious far faster than societies expect. The internet treats health scares like trends – until hospitals
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May 7, 2026 While South Africans debate who is taking opportunities away from them, a far bigger question may be emerging: is the country failing to take advantage of the rest of Africa? As unemployment rises and economic pressure deepens, conversations around foreigners, jobs and economic survival have become increasingly emotional. Yet economists and business