Editor

Born out of a passion for sustainability and a love for traditional flavours, Oumies Grandé is fast becoming a standout name in South Africa’s agro-processing industry. 

Just over a week ago, SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a media briefing at which he made serious allegations that the Minister of Police and other individuals had colluded to interfere with police investigations.

Last night, I announced the establishment of a commission of inquiry headed by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to investigate these allegations.

The GCIS is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa of 1996, the Employment Equity (EE) imperatives as defined by the EE Act of 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the department will be taken into consideration. People with disabilities will be accommodated within reasonable limits. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the department in achieving its EE targets in terms of the department’s EE Plan.

A community trust in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is changing the lives of young people who are housed at a child and youth centre for the vulnerable. The Sibaya Community Trust recently handed over a new library worth R1.1 million to the Ethelbert Child and Youth Care Centre in Durban. The trust was established in 1998 with the intention of motivating social philanthropy in the province.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) is currently granting all visitors free entry to the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre at Golden Gate Highlands National Park in Clarens, Free State, until 30 September.

SANParks described the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre as a unique interactive facility with strong potential for tourism growth. “The attraction offers visitors an innovative, creative and quality demonstration of world-class scientific knowledge in the palaeontological, archaeological and geological disciplines,” said SANParks.

At the intersection of indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge biomedical science stands La-Africa Soother, a natural anti-inflammatory ointment developed by Professor Keolebogile Motaung—a renowned biomedical scientist, Full Professor, and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Global Health Biotech.

July is recognised as Mental Illness Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of mental health challenges. A key focus is panic disorder – a condition that causes sudden, intense fear and physical symptoms, often without warning.

Co-founded in 2022 by Iviwe Notununu and Mthembeni Dumisa, Archaea Eco is a trailblazing South African start-up tackling urgent challenges in clean energy, waste management and sustainable food production. At the heart of their innovation is a compact, integrated system that transforms everyday organic waste into clean biogas and nutrient-rich fertiliser, while also cultivating fresh produce through a smart vertical hydroponics setup.

What began as a spark ignited by family legacy and a love for travel has grown into one of KwaZulu-Natal’s emerging tourism and transport success stories. 

Neo Star Car Rentals & Travel Tours, founded by Tshukudu Moepadira in July 2018, is a proudly South African brand offering world-class car rentals, guided tours, airport transfers, and bespoke travel experiences.