The accused’s lawyer told the court his client ‘suffered hypertension and collapsed’ Judgment in a rape case in the KwaNojoli Magistrate’s Court in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, had to be postponed yet again after the accused, Isaac Memese, apparently suffered a…
African countries often lack fine-scale biodiversity data for policy and planning, while global models frequently mischaracterise regional patterns. Sub-Saharan Africa has already lost nearly a quarter of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times, according to a major new African-led study. The…
The Lions have to get their Challenge Cup campaign off to a good winning start at home against Benetton ahead of a tough trip to Newcastle. A strong win over Benetton at Ellis Park on Saturday (kick-off 3pm) is integral…
Children learn through play at the Little Red Dragon preschool, run by the Lebone Centre in Makhanda. Play helps children ‘read’ their world and tell their stories, a vital step in their literacy development. Photos: Debbie Smuts ‘They just sat…
Healthy habits: Selunathi, Libanathi and Luminathi Maphele read from some of their favourite books. Photo: Kearabetswe Nkadimeng In the Masete household in Ghost Town, Makhanda, a young granddaughter, Enzokuhle, holds a baby and a book, confidently reading aloud to her…
On paper, the idea of a united slate made sense, says political analyst Solly Rashilo. The ANC Youth League in Limpopo wants young people to dominate the ANC’s national executive committee [ANC NEC] in the upcoming party’s elective conference in 2027.…
But sadly the compact SUV gets less love than its Toyota Urban Cruiser production sibling. After five months and just about 5 000km, we bid farewell to our long-term Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 GLX automatic this week. In contrast to…
Slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe hailed as a local hero in the fight against crime and illegal mining. Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D, was killed in an alleged hit on Friday evening, the…
It is not only gifting time for consumers in December. It is also gifting time for scammers on the lookout for unsuspecting consumers. Not a day goes by without us hearing how careful we must be to stay out of…
Powertrain updates result in the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine begin dropped entirely. The global announcement of the Ford Ranger 2026 powertrains was an important one for local bakkie buyers. The Ranger is South Africa’s best-selling bakkie after the Toyota Hilux…