# Road running: The sixth edition of the Durban International Marathon is underway in eThekwini, attracting nearly ten-thousand runners. Organiser Steve Mkasi says the event has attracted international athletes and includes five, ten and 42 kilometer races and serves as a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon. Elite athletes racing for the podium include Ethiopia’s Melesa […]
# A new study in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities reveals a sharp rise in the use of skin-lightening products among African women. At least 50-percent of participants reporting usage. Researcher Oyenike Balogu highlights a gap between women’s stated satisfaction with their skin tone and subconscious preferences. Experts say the trend reflects […]
# RISE Mzansi has urged for urgent reforms to improve service delivery and economic inclusion ahead of the 2026 local government elections. The party says millions of South Africans still face unemployment, poor infrastructure and corruption. It emphasised that functional municipalities are key to job creation and growth. RISE Mzansi seeks to prioritise local economic […]
# Sokker: Die Departement van Sport, Kuns en Kultuur het die “Mzansi na die Wêreldbeker” Gelukkige Aanhangerkompetisie verleng nadat tegniese probleme inskrywings beïnvloed het. Die nuwe venster het vanoggend begin en duur tot môremiddag om vyf uur. Minister Gayton McKenzie sê die stap verseker billikheid vir alle ondersteuners. Die kompetisie sal 20 wenners stuur om […]
# Die EFF-leier, Julius Malema, sê die party sal aanhou veg vir werkersregte regoor Suid-Afrika en verder. Malema het tydens ‘n Werkersdag-saamtrek in Marikana, Noordwes, swak lewensomstandighede naby myne gekritiseer en gepleit vir behoorlike behuising, skole, hospitale en 24-uur-klinieke. Hy sê myngemeenskappe moet voordeel trek uit plaaslike hulpbronne, verbeterde infrastruktuur, en moet waardigheid en billike […]
# Soccer: The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has extended the “Mzansi to the World Cup” Lucky Fan Competition after technical issues affected entries. The new window started this morning until 5PM tomorrow. Minister Gayton McKenzie says the move ensures fairness for all fans. The competition will send 20 winners to watch Bafana Bafana […]
# Defend Our Democracy has raised alarm over rising killings of whistleblowers and a recent Durban ambush on crime intelligence officers that left one dead. The organisation says the attacks are targeted and threaten the rule of law. It highlighted the murder of Emfuleni official Martha Rantsofu, allegedly for exposing corruption. The group says workers […]
# Die Nywerheidsontwikkelingskorporasie het sy ondersteuning aan ondernemings in swart besit bevestig na bewerings oor sy uitleen-praktyke. Die uitvoerende hoof, Mmakgoshi Lekhethe, het by ‘n media-inligtingsessie gesê sowat 60-persent van sy befondsingsportefeulje is swart ondernemings. Die instelling gee toe dat sommige maatskappye probleme ondervind, maar sê geïsoleerde gevalle moenie veralgemeen word nie. Die minister van […]
# The Industrial Development Corporation has reaffirmed its support for black-owned enterprises following allegations over its lending practices. CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe told a media briefing black businesses make up about 60-percent of its funding portfolio. The institution acknowledged challenges faced by some companies but warned against generalising isolated cases. Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau […]
