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Two directors and three Gupta-linked mining companies have been convicted of fraud and money laundering involving R107.5 million in mine rehabilitation funds. Sentencing is scheduled for December 1, 2026.

Anrich Nortje may have been pleased with his return to Test cricket after a three-year absence, but he believed the plaudits after the first day of the series against Australia at Kingsmead belonged to all-rounder Wiaan Mulder.

Kingsmead opened her doors to the World Champions, but Durban stayed home.

Durban has announced extra train services, park-and-ride facilities and a free public viewing area ahead of Saturday’s sold-out MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Shop owners say they lost stock and livelihoods after businesses were allegedly looted and a building was set alight during Thursday’s March and March protest in Durban’s CBD.

Footage captured a Grade 11 girl being dragged onto the ground a few metres away from where her peer was being assaulted.

A ruthless first-half attacking display at Toyota Stadium saw Desiree Ellis's side sweep aside Madagascar 4-0, taking a commanding lead into Tuesday night's return leg at the same venue.

The Auditor-General says 174 municipalities lacked enough cash to pay creditors in 2024-25, while 116 adopted unfunded budgets ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

Veteran Radio Lotus broadcaster Sergie Naidoo passed on suddenly on Wednesday. Fakir Hassen who knew him since the start of the station more than four decades ago, reminisces about their times together.

Tensions continued to flare in Durban on Friday afternoon as a house was set alight in the Berea area.

Mthombeni confirmed the arrests on Friday, saying the suspects were allegedly among those leading the demonstration and encouraging others to commit offences.

Police and eThekwini Municipality have activated extensive security, traffic and crowd-control measures ahead of Saturday’s MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium, assuring fans that the event will take place in a safe and secure environment.

Independent Media’s Zaahier Adams focuses on five key takeaways from the opening day of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead.

Caster Semenya exits Tropika Island of Treasure, Limpopo poet Solly Ramatswi wins a national slam title, and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ projected release date reportedly changes. Here are six entertainment stories making headlines this week.

The DFFE Minister has declared 18 properties in the Eastern Cape a national park, protecting more than 10,225 hectares of grassland and a strategic water source area between Nqanqarhu and Rhodes.

An uMhlanga guest house has refunded visitors and stopped taking bookings during outages lasting up to four days, as the Durban Chamber warns that unreliable municipal services are increasing business costs.

The man sustained a single gunshot wound to the eye.

Bulls captain Hanro Liebenberg has urged his teammates to balance aggression with discipline against the Lions.

South African legal pioneer Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, prompting tributes from legal organisations and the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

DUT and UKZN have congratulated Durban-born Judge Navi Pilla after receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The award recognises Pillay’s contribution to international justice and efforts to ensure accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.