Weaving mats for survival in rural KwaZulu-Natal
The Zikhali family have always made traditional mats, but hope their youngest daughter will have other options
Photo Essay | 7 January 2026
KZN magistrate suspended without pay
Ian Blose was charged with making false declarations and failing to disclose his suspension by the Legal Practice Council
Law | 18 December 2025
Durban mayor urged to investigate assaults on homeless people
People we spoke to describe being beaten with sjamboks by Ensure Security’s masked guards. The company denies this.
News | 18 December 2025
In photos: Homes destroyed in KZN storm
“I saw the corrugated iron roof blowing off”
Photo Essay | 11 December 2025
Community fights to reopen primary school
Policy to close small schools forces children to walk far to get to school
Brief | 9 December 2025
Special Tribunal hammers KZN education officials for corrupt contract
Company ordered to repay money. Disciplinary action must be taken against 16 officials.
Law | 9 December 2025
Flood victims’ homes demolished by Ethekwini Municipality
Municipality says the shacks are built unlawfully and bylaws need to be enforced
Brief | 5 December 2025
Nkandla villagers demand a police station
Mfongosi Satellite Police Station has been abandoned
News | 4 December 2025
In photos: St Lucia’s hippo celebrities
While tourists take excursions to see them on the lake, these semi-aquatic mammals wander into town every night
Photo Essay | 3 December 2025