Running saved my life – Comrades Marathon runner
Tsepiso Nzayo is one of the many people who have openly faced the demons that came with their alcohol addiction and fought them head-on without giving up
Burn victim fights for her life as suspect dies in police custody
At least one of five women in the country (21%) experience physical violence by a partner … Lindiwe Zitha became part of these horrific statistics last week
Fight between e-hailing and taxi drivers endangers lives
In several areas in Gauteng, e-hailing drivers are prohibited from dropping off and picking up clients as taxi operators accuse them of stealing their passengers
Suspended Emfuleni CFO pleads for leniency as municipality seeks to attach assets
Dyakala is pleading with the court to hold off on the sale of his immovable goods attached in order to pay the municipality's legal fees incurred in the long-standing battle with the city
Kriya Gangiah to host the Old Mutual Insure Car Of The Year Awards
In less than 12 days, petrol heads and car enthusiasts will discover which car out of the top 21 finalists will be crowned the winner in the national competition
High Court expected to rule on contempt of court against ENSafrica’s director
Transasia was represented by advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi while senior counsel Azhar Bham argued for ENSafrica’s Mbatha
Redhill Fest presents Shadow Boxing with Daniel Newton
The play is about a 21-year-old heavyweight fighter burdened by the shadow of his father’s past and bigotry and his own internalised perceptions of masculinity.
Among The Lillies initiative aims to create an active women's economy
The cultural platform creates social impact by selecting events that give up-and-coming artists a place to cultivate community and showcase their talents.
Sjava, Big Zulu take the music scene by surprise with new collaboration
Inkabi Zezwe, as they call themselves, is a music duo formed by Sjava, whose real name is Jabulani Hadebe, and Siyabonga Nene, affectionately known as Big Zulu in the music industry.
Copyright infringement cases are hard to prove – copyright expert
According to media reports, the music legend alleged that AKA sampled two songs without permission in his recently released album, ‘Mass Country’.
Desire Marea’s new album encapsulates spirituality
Based in Amandawe, a small township on the South Coast region in KwaZulu-Natal, Marea’s musical career is greatly influenced by his surroundings, the evolution of culture, tradition, healing, and fashion.
A nurse in the Eastern Cape has been charged with violating patients' rights
On the morning of February 26, Thobeka Mxenge, 23, (not her real name) visited the Community Health Care Centre in the Alfred Nzo District of the Eastern Cape, where Somhlahlo allegedly violated her rights to health care and dignity.
Eskom energy crisis far from over
Critics have warned against the rooftop solar panel scheme excluding vulnerable and poor households. Trade union federation Cosatu called for an urgent convening of an economic and energy summit to respond to the deteriorating socio-economic circumstances of the working class and poor.
Alarm over increase in violent incidents at SA schools
The latest is that of a teacher in Kagiso Secondary school who shot a man who allegedly threatened the school’s principal life. It is alleged that the attacker entered the school and took some staff members hostage before stabbing and wounding one of the teachers.
A nation in mourning
The Supa Mega was gunned down alongside his long-time friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, outside a restaurant on Florida Road, Durban, by two unidentified gunmen.
Load shedding puts paid to Leano restaurant
In its short trading period, Leano hosted live performances hosting celebrated artists such as Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Kelly Khumalo, Brenda Mntambo, Buhle Bendalo and Selaelo Selota
CRL Commission lends hand in Sporong community’s battle against Anglo American
In its bid to assist Sporong’s dwellers in fighting the mining giant for their land, Mkholo advised them to file a formal complaint with the commission.
Friends turn healthy eating into a sustainable business
A drive from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg and their weight loss journey inspired the pair to start their business in 2020. A week after the trip, the two studied the market and had their first meeting to bring their idea to life and come up with a unique name for their brand. They finally launched their business in December of the same year.
Land taken over by Anglo mine reminiscent of apartheid
Some of the surviving Sporong community members have waged a spirited fight-back against Anglo American Platinum, and forcefully dug out portions of the railway line that ran over the cemetery. The Sunday Independent spent this week with some of the affected families in the now-defunct Sporong.
Local stationery brand aims to dominate the market
Levi Mnguni, founder and CEO of Thuto Stationery, speaks about how he intends to use his brand to break the cycle of the negative impact of not having school material.
Women are becoming gun owners to feel safe
Tshepi Mmekwa from Johannesburg is one of the many women that have found comfort and a sense of security in gun ownership. She said that although she loves sports shooting and the sheer discipline it instils in one when handling firearms, owning a gun makes her feel like she has levelled the playing field and gives her a greater chance of escaping life-threatening situations.
Former Boksburg prison warder claims unfair dismissal
Mabizela, whose life drastically changed when he was fired from his Correctional Service job in May 2020, said he demands answers as to why he was not given a fair opportunity to present his case before being sacked.
Small business owners hope ANC conference can inject cash
The traders said they were excited to be at the five-day conference of the ruling party. On Saturday they indicated that they anticipated the second day of the conference to have a positive outcome for their businesses.
Another province drops Ramaphosa, backs Zweli Mkhize
Sources within the plenary close to the situation are saying the province joined Mkhize’s camp after deputy president David Mabuza declined nomination for the presidential race.
Art gives abalone poacher a fresh start
The abalone-poaching business is allegedly controlled by faceless gangs in coastal areas such as the Eastern and Western Cape. Makhubalo was saved from the clutches of poaching life by the Keiskamma Art Project, established in 2000.