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A KwaZulu-Natal marathon runner is the first African woman to complete the gruelling World Marathon Challenge but for her, the journey will only end when she raises sufficient funds to transform a rural school.

The Office of the Credit Ombud gives hope to consumers by enforcing their rights in a fair and balanced manner.

A report released in 2019 by the National Credit Regulator shows that 25 million consumers in South Africa have active credit and of these, 10 million are behind on their loan repayments.

A group of Khayelitsha residents are actively assisting the police to keep their neighbourhoods and children safe.

South Africa is geared to deal with  Coronavirus, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, told community members in KwaZulu-Natal’s Umngungundlovu District on Sunday.

Speaking at a community engagement session at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall, the Minister who largely spoke in isiZulu, said a collective effort as well as good basic hygiene habits are needed in order tackle to the virus.

He said while the South African healthcare system is facing challenges including the shortage of nurses, the country is capable of dealing with the virus.

Unless we start treating the environment better, the rising 

Over 25 000 learners get the opportunity to leave the classroom every year to enjoy a learning experience in nature, at environmental education centres run by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA).

As the world becomes increasingly concerned about climate change, South Africans are turning to an incredible indigenous tree to not only help in the fight against this global problem, but also to create incomes for disadvantaged members of society.

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has launched a ground-breaking mobile Human Resources App (HR App) for unemployed qualified teachers in the province.

The app was officially unveiled by the department’s MEC Kwazi Mshengu in February. It will save people applying for educator positions from having to travel long distances to hand in their applications.

Although the blanket ban on livestock auctions has been lifted, strict measures to prevent new foot and mouth outbreaks will be enforced.

This was announced by the department’s Minister Thoko Didiza.

From the Union Buildings

The Budget presented by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni presents a sobering assessment of the state of our economy.

The figures make it plain that unless we act now to turn things around, there will be even more difficult times ahead.

Put simply, we are spending far more than we are earning.