Baby hartebeest rescued from poachers
A good Samaritan bought a wounded, dehydrated and distressed baby red hartebeest which was about 2 months old when it was rescued in September in the Mariannhill area, and called Crow for help.
Rich history captured in surprise school mural
Maris Stella organised a mural to surprise the girls as they started the 2024 academic year.
Eyes up!
Parents dreading ‘climbing the walls’ because the kids are bored during school holidays can learn from Luke Tyhokolo, 12, who’s doing some wall-climbing of his own.
Grand celebration
Dr Andrew Warburton celebrates his 60th birthday next month and will mark the occasion by giving two recitals of piano music that is dear to his heart: an all-Schubert recital at Friends of Music at the Durban Jewish Centre in KE Masinga Road tomorrow at 3pm and a Baroque programme in the UKZN Howard College Theatre next Sunday, October 22, at 11am. Tickets for tomorrow’s recital are R120 (members) R140 (non-members). Bookings at millark. millar@gmail. com or bernicemanicom@gmail. com or phone Keith at 0715051021. Payments can be made at the door. Entry is free at the UKZN recital and guests are asked to use the back entrance of the building. Picture: Shelley Kjonstad African News Agency ANA
Cultural celebration
Emihle Fikeni, a pupil from West Ridge High School in Mayville, sings in a music and dance item called Umshado (wedding) during a cultural day at the school yesterday to celebrate Heritage month. It included traditional dances of the Zulu, Venda, Sotho, Indian and Gumboot dancing. Picture: Shelley Kjonstad African News Agency ANA
Lit up for Mandela
The “Independent on Saturday” and Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) Street Lit Project are calling for your help for Mandela Day.
Smiles, sea, sails ‒ and snow
A strong cold front is expected in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday bringing showers and strong winds and snow to the province.
July fashion out of this world
The glittering Hollywoodbets Durban July Preview Fashion Show was held at Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Friday.
Winnie the Pooh hug
This weekend sees the opening of KickstArt’s Winnie the Pooh which runs over the July school holidays.
Ellis has it licked!
The Kloof and Highway SPCA will host an international dance day on April 29
Titanic horror 111 years later
Today marks 111 years since the RMS Titanic hit an ice berg off Newfoundland
Sacred time
The next few days are among the most sacred times for many faith communities. Christians celebrate Easter – the most holy time in the Christian calendar.
Christmas wishes
The editor and staff of the Independent on Saturday and Sunday Tribune wish Christian readers a joyous and blessed Christmas and all readers a peaceful and safe festive season.
Durban on pointe
Durban is on pointe on stage and screen this festive season.
Mini Town marvel
Summer holidays are around the corner so, when planning family excursions, don’t forget one of Durban most loved and enduring attractions, Mini Town, which is open and ready for the holiday crowd.
Joy of small trees
The Durban Bonsai Society begins its annual two-day show at the Durban North Lions Club today.
Hot on their heels
Getting ready for the Hot Wheels & Heels fundraising day at the Kloof & Highway SPCA on November 6 are Rosemary Smith, Selene Vengadesan and Emily de Klerk of Roberta Alessandri Models, with puppy Ava and Gina, standing politely to heel. The cars were supplied by Smokin’ Tyres: back, a 1972 Ford Fairmont GT; obscured, a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle; and, front, a 1956 Chevy.
SH(W)EET MUSIC
KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic perform Beethoven’s joyous ‘Pastoral Symphony’ on Thursday, October 20 ‒ the third concert in the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2022 Spring Season.
Birthday preparations
Taariq Yasini prepares to attend Milad un Nabi at the Jumuah Musjid in Yusuf Dadoo Street. Milad un-Nabi, which will be celebrated tonight, is the observance of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, commemorated in Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. Picture: Shelley Kjonstad/African News Agency (ANA)
DOUBLE CHAMP
Dancer Kevin Ellis will celebrate his two line dance world championships, in singles and doubles with his partner Lesley Klewinghause, at Kloof SPCA's Ales for Tales fundraiser.
Winter magic
Nature’s glory in all its splendour as the sun sets over the Model Yacht pond at Blue Lagoon.
Blow off some steam!
Special fund-raising steam trips to help recover from flood damage
Pop in to chill
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra French horn player Tshepo Ntswelengwe and Mendy Mchunu, from the Durban Music School, who plays second trumpet with the KZN Youth Wind Band, warmed up for the al fresco autumn pop opera concert at Glenwood High School Dixon’s Field next Sunday, May 22.