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South African university registrations must increase: World Bank
The World Bank says the number of students that enrol at university in South Africa needs to go up to curb inequality.
Debra Roberts explains challenge of African cities turning climate change around
Debra Roberts, who co-chairs a working group which deals with the impacts of climate change, says changes in the urban, energy, land and industry systems are needed to mitigate climate change.
'We thought we'd never see this day'
Jaci MunGavin says Durban North teen, Kiara is due for her second operation early next month. A fragment of Kiara's skull which was sewn into her abdomen to preserve it, will be returned to her head.
Rescue Care advises motorists to avoid Edwin Swales Drive
A number of people are being treated at the scene on the northbound side of the roadway, near South Coast Road. Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson…
#StateCaptureInquiry: 'The Bosasa logo appears on the cake, I designed it'
Testifying before the State Capture Inquiry, Angelo Agrizzi has told the Commission - Bosasa organised a cake for one of Zuma's birthdays.
#StateCaptureInquiry: Bosasa financed ANC parties, conferences - Agrizzi
Former Bosasa chief operations officer, Angelo Agrizzi says Bosasa would cater for ANC rallies - catering to thousands of people.
Bosasa annually funded food parcels for Mokonyane
Agrizzi has told the Commission of inquiry into State Capture details of how Environmental Affairs Minister, Nomvula Mokonyane allegedly benefited from Bosasa.
Scientist explains research areas of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
Hans-Otto Pörtner, co-chair of the working group which deals with the impact of climate change, explains what Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will be looking at.
UK student who died in Umhlanga drowning laid to be rest back home
The father of Sinead Moodliar, a UK student who drowned in Umhlanga, says the funeral will take place in the UK on the 1st of next month. The 19-year-old was found floating in the sea at an Umhlanga beach on Boxing Day.
Well-known cleric accosted by armed men outside Durban hospital - police
Police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says there have been no arrests yet in a murder, and hijacking case that claimed the life of Durban cleric, Maulana Bilal Amla.
My vision is to work for gender equity: Maphumulo-Mashinini
The former Deputy President of the National Freedom Party, who announced her resignation via Facebook, says she's looking for a movement that wants to advance women's representation in politics.
Eskom struggling to meet its power supply goals - Mashigo
The Eskom's Dan Mashigo's been speaking at the Durban ICC on day one of public hearings into the request. NGOs, community-based groups and other organisations will have their say. Mashigo says major financial challenges are making it difficult for Eskom to achieve its power supply goals.
Eskom tariff hike request due to revenue variants, economic growth
Eskom's Calib Cassim says the the hike request is partly informed by the utility's poor revenue and an under-performing economy.
Most contracts were influenced by corruption, State Capture Inquiry hears
Angelo Agrizzi yesterday told the State Capture Inquiry that between four and six million rand a month in bribe money was paid in cash to officials. He has today admitted to the commission most of the facilities management company's contracts were influenced by bribes.
KZN's road death numbers highest
Since the beginning of December, Transport officials say 767 lives have been lost on our roads. KZN has recorded the highest number of deaths so far, at 162. Transport Minister Blade Nzimande says, "the single largest group of casualties, it's people between the ages of 25 and 34." Aside from…
CityStory's Dumile Cele speaks about responses from organisations, private sector
Local organisations, members of the private sector have thrown their support behind a local campaign, City Story, aiming to create a better Durban.
Khanyile on growth of foreign-owned businesses in rural areas
Fees Must Fall activist, Bonginkosi Khanyile is walking from KZN to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, calling for more job opportunities for the youth. He says they're also concerned about the growth of foreign-owned businesses in rural areas.
Have a back-up plan in case of an emergency: AA
Have a back-up plan in case of an emergency, says the AA
Precautions for beach-goers following hot weather alert
IPSS Medical Rescue's Paul Herbst says those who plan on spending time in the water over this period should also be on high alert. This as the SA Weather Service warns of extreme hot weather conditions in KwaZulu-Natal today.
Equipping teachers to teach Autistic learners
Action in Autism's Liza Aziz speaks to Newswath about ensuring teachers are skilled in teaching learners with Autism.