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- Sharks Coach JP Pietersen Concedes Postseason Defeat Following Costly Road Failure Against Edinburgh
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Sports
Head coach JP Pietersen officially acknowledged that the Sharks have been eliminated from United Rugby Championship playoff contention after a disappointing loss to Edinburgh. Desp...
- South Africa Secures R1.9 Billion French Loan To Reshape Ailing Municipal Infrastructure
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
France is finalizing a €100 million loan to bolster South Africa’s urban regeneration efforts through the National Treasury’s Metro Trading Services program. The funding aims to re...
- JP Pietersen Urged to Pivot Toward Developmental Reset as Sharks’ Play-off Aspirations Falter
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Sports
Following a narrow 17-21 defeat to the Ospreys, the Sharks find themselves in 11th place, facing the increasing likelihood of missing the United Rugby Championship post-season. Coa...
- Premier Thami Ntuli Opens New Mayville Forensic Laboratory to Eliminate KZN DNA Testing Backlogs
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Africa
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli and Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson officially launched a centralized forensic science laboratory in Mayville on Friday to replace flood dam...
- Sharks Head Coach JP Pietersen Names Teen Prodigy Zekhethelo Siyaya for Critical Northern Hemisphere Tour
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Sports
The Sharks have included 18 year old fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya in their touring squad for United Rugby Championship fixtures in Wales and Scotland. Head coach JP Pietersen bolster...
- EThekwini Municipality to Blacklist Sixteen External Contractors Over Severe Performance Failures
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
A municipal monitoring report has identified sixteen contracted companies failing to meet basic service delivery standards in Durban. The eThekwini Finance Committee recommended te...
- Durban Police Officers Face Trial Over Perjury Arrest and Alleged Intimidation of Rape Victim
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Two witnesses testified in the Durban Magistrates Court regarding three police officers accused of mishandling a rape complaint and unlawfully detaining the victim. Evidence presen...
- eThekwini Ratepayers Reject Proposed 2026/27 Budget Amid Outcry Over Double Digit Water and Power Hikes
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
The eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement has formally dismissed the municipality’s draft budget, citing a lack of transparency and non-compliance with fiscal legislation. Mayor Cy...
- French Retailer Leroy Merlin Announces Major South African Expansion into Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Leroy Merlin is set to break its Gauteng-only store streak by expanding into two new South African provinces. The DIY giant recently opened its sixth local branch in Alberton and h...
- Malaysian Giant MR.DIY Accelerates South African Expansion With Plans To Double Store Footprint
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
Retailer MR.DIY has opened its fifth South African location, signaling a strategic push to double its presence by the end of 2026. The company is prioritizing large scale brick and...
- Sharks Coach JP Pietersen Challenges Rugby Norms by Integrating Teenage Talent into High-Stakes Matches
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Sports
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen is transforming South African rugby strategy by fast-tracking junior players into the United Rugby Championship despite the intense pressure of profe...
- eThekwini Tenders R74.7 Billion Draft Budget Amid Growing Backlash Over Proposed Double-Digit Tariff Hikes
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba has unveiled a R74.7 billion draft budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, characterized by significant proposed increases in basic utility costs. While...