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Plans are underway to restore the Tongaat Museum, a vital cultural landmark that has suffered neglect. Community leaders are demanding accountability from local authorities to ensure the preservation of Tongaat's rich heritag
As we welcome the Tamil New Year, Visuvaavasu Varusham, on April 14, let us prepare our kolams and sakkarai pongal with the devotion, says Selvan Naidoo
The SAMA-nominated artist's latest release features collaborations with rising star Lington and celebrates his KwaZulu Natal heritage while pushing South African music into exciting new territory.
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
In a culinary landscape brimming with innovation, Kamini Pather, revered food personality and television presenter, has unveiled her highly anticipated cookbook titled All Dahl’d Up. This vibrant collection is not merely a compilation of recipes; it is a heartfelt tribute to her family’s culinary heritage, blending nostalgia with contemporary wellness.
With the renovations under way, the museum saw an increase in tourists visiting the island with an estimated number of 86 622 visitors between November 2024 and January 2025.
Given Mkhari says the coloured community have been done an injustice and the society as well as PowerFM, need to right by them as they are equally important just like any other race in South Africa.
A new museum of laughter is offering to put people through the spinner to wash away the negativity of modern life.
Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but still awe-inspiring, and open to the public following the overthrow of president Bashar al-Assad
Curries Fountain has been home to many significant events in the country’s history and now its aiming for heritage status
Terrence Lester reflects on his emotional transition from Christ Church Constantia to his new role as Dean of St George's Cathedral, sharing insights on leadership, community and the impact of loss.
Discover the growing interest in rare South African coins, highlighted by the record-breaking sale of the Single ‘9’ Kruger Pond.
The historic Battle of Isandlwana's 146th anniversary came alive as history enthusiasts, including British soldiers and local community members, gathered in KwaZulu-Natal to recreate the legendary 1879 Zulu victory that shook the British Empire. Through authentic costumes, weaponry, and tactical demonstrations, participants bridged cultural divides while honouring this pivotal moment in South African history.
THE ball is now in the court of the City’s Planning Appeals Advisory Panel (PAAP) to recommend the future of a six-storey hotel development planned to be built less than 20 meters from South Africa’s oldest mosque, Auwal Masjid in Bo Kaap.
Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Monarch and Nation, has expressed concerns over the manner in which he was informed of his alleged dismissal by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Buthelezi claims he learned of the decision through social media and a WhatsApp message from Prince Simphiwe of KwaMinya, without prior direct communication from the King.
Experience the festive spirit in eThekwini this season! The City anticipates a substantial boost in economic activity, alongside enhanced safety measures, as tourists flock to the region’s stunning beaches and other attractions.
Excited ambassadors await their transformative journey to the heart of Tamil Nadu, where they aims to reconnect with his roots and foster cultural pride among Tamil communities in South Africa and beyond.
‘For me, Table Mountain is far more significant; it is a sacred site, a key to a profound mystery, one that stretches back to ancient scriptures and reaches forward to a future of great cosmic importance. ’
The statue joins over 100 other iconic resistance leaders and freedom fighters, honouring Asmal’s contributions to South Africa’s fight for justice, equality, and democracy.
OPINION: ‘Dear Minister Hlabisa, when did it start to go wrong with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs?’
The book pays homage to the invaluable contributions of Nama midwives, whose knowledge is slowly fading away in the face of modern medicine.
A group of around 50 people gathered at Church Square in the Cape Town CBD, a site where hundreds of enslaved people were sold, for a symbolic renaming and reclamation of the site to ‘Freedom Square’, on Sunday.
The rich traditions behind lobola, the customary marriage process in Zulu culture, and why it holds profound significance in modern relationships, writes Sihle Mlambo.