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Mother builds affordable daycare for Khayelitsha families

Nomaphelo Shumana started her own Khayelitsha daycare after becoming unhappy with the care her son and relatives’ children were receiving.

Why eSwatini has a king within a kingdom

King Maloyi III’s growing public profile has left some people wondering how another king can exist in a country ruled by King Mswati III, writes Celani Sikhakhane in Royals Mzansi.

KZN news bites: Zulu King sends four cattle for fallen Maskandi stars

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.

Electricity and paraffin now cost families R122 more

Households using prepaid electricity and paraffin could pay R122.17 more a month after both energy costs increased within weeks.

Zandile Gumede’s rise from domestic work to politics

Zandile Gumede went from working as a domestic worker to becoming eThekwini’s first female mayor and a powerful figure in KwaZulu-Natal politics.

Mineral-rich mining towns left struggling for internet

Young people in North West mining communities struggle with expensive data and poor internet, even though their towns produce minerals used in the growing digital and clean energy economy.

Trump Watch: Trump plans to give electric shock gloves to immigration officers

Donald Trump’s government plans to spend up to $20-million on electric shock gloves for US immigration officers.

Tyla defends herself after Rihanna comparison

Tyla has responded after facing backlash for reposting a Pitchfork review that compared her to Rihanna.

Rural Zulu Girl takes new shots at Lamiez

Rural Zulu Girl has reignited her feud with Lamiez Holworthy by posting personal attacks about the DJ on Instagram.

Banyana beat Nigeria to keep World Cup dream alive

Banyana beat Nigeria 2-1 in Casablanca to reach the intercontinental playoffs and keep their 2027 World Cup hopes alive.

Taxi driver’s daughter keeps family business moving

Khayelitsha taxi driver Mihle Buka followed her father into the industry and is encouraging more young women to take the wheel.

Beka turns grannies into international football stars 

Beka Ntsanwisi turned a local elderly care project into an international football movement bringing together women aged 50 and older from several countries.

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