If you have ever had backache, you may know the initial relief when the pain subsides, only to suffer a nasty shock when it comes back. Those who are in the habit of taking a walk will find their back aches much less frequently, according to new medi

There is concern about how the ideological differences between the two biggest parties in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), the ANC and DA, will affect the success of South Africa 7th administration. Following the May 29 general ele

Koos Bekker, the chairman of Naspers, has been a controversial figure in the South African media landscape. His tenure has seen significant changes, including the closure of traditional Afrikaner media outlets such as Beeld and Rapport and strategic

Indian novelist Arundhati Roy could face grave charges over comments she made 14 years ago about Kashmir after a the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party last week authorised her prosecution under a stringent anti-terrorism law. The decision to invoke Indi

Content theft is a common phenomenon in social media and it is not uncommon for influencers with large followings to take content from less popular creators without permission. Speaking of content theft, social media star Onezwa Mbola has revealed th

South Africans speak many languages. Write down a set of numbers in a simple equation and anyone who received a basic education would understand it. In English, we would say “one”. Afrikaners would say “een”; Zulu speakers would say “kunye”, and Seso

HOW the mighty have fallen is a eulogy for a hero whose valour and singularity of purpose in battle are embodied in his larger-than-life frame lying supine, still and lifeless on the rugged plains of skirmish. The ANC, however, may not deserve such a

HILLCREST artist Daleen Roodt achieved international recognition for her botanical artworks and large orchid painting at the RHS Botanical Art show in London. Not only did Roodt receive an RHS gold medal, she was also last week awarded for best artwo

Cannon’s Auctioneers is offering a fine selection of vintage items online for lovers of antiques and collectibles. More than 1 000 rare lots will be going under the hammer at Cannon's on Wednesday and Thursday from 8am. With 3 000 paintings on offer,

SHALL we call them the Red Hot Chilli Pipers? Yes? Okay. Well, from the moment Glasgow’s “Pipers”came onto the field before kick-off, belting out their distinctive skirl, there was a festive air in the Loftus night that undulated with the fortunes of

THE government appears to be preparing for life with load shedding despite a prolonged period of no rolling blackouts across the country, while localised power reductions started after last month’s elections. New Eskom chief executive Dan Marokane sa

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli this week announced the new Members of the Executive Council (MEC) who are entrusted with the task of rebuilding the province. This is who the new MECs are: Reverend Musa Zondi (IFP) Economic Development, Environmen

LAST week, the Ukraine peace summit was held in Switzerland which some 90 countries, including South Africa, attended. It was the seventh such summit since the first was held in Copenhagen in 2022. The most consistent feature of the summit has been

As South Africa navigates fundamental political change, it faces stark choices on foreign policy. The unity government must take a more nuanced approach to international relations based on a shared world view. Developing that world view might prove

WHEN Mntomuhle Khawula was sworn-in as a member of the provincial legislature (MPL) last week, he had no idea that within days he would be elevated to the position of member of the executive council (MEC) under the leadership of Premier Thami Ntuli.

Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and Telugu stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati raced to help Bollywood star Deepika Padukone at an event in Mumbai's Juhu area this week. Big B, Prabhas, Deepika, Rana and Tamil cinema legend Kamal Haasan attended

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has warned that members of President Cyril Ramaphosa's new executive adhere strictly to the prescripts governing the functioning of the state, and desist from issuing unlawful and partisan instructions. The PSC sai

DURBAN film producer and television editor Lisa-Marie Pyanee has won the upcoming film-maker award at the Durban Tourism Business Awards. The awards took place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre last week. The event recognis

Farming may not come easily to many people, but with a history of farming in the family, a person can grasp the techniques and knowledge early on in life. This was the case with Seniren Naidoo, 31, from oThongathi, who has followed in his grandfather

kWAZULU-NATAL’S Buhle Khumalo has won the Best Actress award in the International Foreign Language Film category of the Africa USA International Film Festival in California on Wednesday. Khumalo, 33, from KwaNongoma, is the first black woman living w

If you want to unwind with an entertaining action drama series, then Tracker, helmed by eye-candy Hollywood actor Justin Hartley, is the perfect choice. The 13-part series, created by Ben H. Winters, who gave us Legion and Manhunt, is based on Jeffer

The first season of House of the Dragon moved extremely fast – arguably, too fast. The inaugural outing of the Game of Thrones prequel spanned decades and featured one massive time jump, during which the two lead actresses were swopped out for older

Of the many spectacular things South Africa is known for, the country’s restaurant scene is usually close to the top of the list. Whether you are looking for an experience or simply want a tasty meal, here are some of the best new restaurants to din

WITH wounds to dress and points to prove, Italy and Croatia face each other knowing their Euro 2024 survival is on the line in tomorrow’s decisive Group B match. Italy’s chastening 1-0 defeat by a dominant Spain on Thursday and Croatia’s 2-2 draw wit