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Durban

The Con-struction Cartel’s slow, quiet journalism exposes corporate carelessness
Article
/ 4 August 2016

The Con-struction Cartel’s slow, quiet journalism exposes corporate carelessness

The exhibition uses a new lens to frame Durban’s South Basin, which is polluted by industry.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Why the International #AIDS2016 Conference is so important and why it still matters
Article
/ 19 July 2016

Why the International #AIDS2016 Conference is so important and why it still matters

More than 18 000 delegates are descending on Durban, South Africa, for the International AIDS Conference from July 18.

By Staff Reporter
WATCH LIVE: International AIDS Conference opening ceremony in Durban #AIDS2016
Article
/ 18 July 2016

WATCH LIVE: International AIDS Conference opening ceremony in Durban #AIDS2016

Watch the speakers of the opening ceremony of the International Aids Conference in Durban, which expects over 18 000 delegates.

By Staff Reporter
Thando Mgqolozana on how can we decolonise SA literature
Article
/ 14 March 2016

Thando Mgqolozana on how can we decolonise SA literature

Co-curator of the Time of the Writer festival Thando Mgqolozana speaks to the Mail & Guardian about decolonising literary systems in South Africa.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Beyond the inferno: How SA cities must green up or burn out
Article
/ 16 January 2016

Beyond the inferno: How SA cities must green up or burn out

Our metros are killing us. Poor planning means that the heat islands trap air pollution – but SA’s cities think about ways to bring temperatures down.

By Sipho Kings
Costly sports events ruin the poor, again
Article
/ 10 September 2015

Costly sports events ruin the poor, again

Not everyone is happy with the Commonwealth Games coming in 2022 – notably shack residents.

By Kwanele Sosibo
The lesson of 2010 has not been learnt
Article
/ 10 September 2015

The lesson of 2010 has not been learnt

Our education system is crying out for the resources eThekwini’s 2022 Commonwealth Games will consume.

By Peter Vale
Durban first African city to host Commonwealth Games
Article
/ 2 September 2015

Durban first African city to host Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games will be held in Africa for the first time in their 85-year history, with Durban’s bid expected to boost jobs and tourism.

By Staff Reporter
Battle lines drawn over eThekwini land
Article
/ 27 August 2015

Battle lines drawn over eThekwini land

A land invasion control unit is to be formed in KwaZulu-Natal to protect land earmaked for housing.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Don’t Miss This: July 3 – 9
Article
/ 3 July 2015

Don’t Miss This: July 3 – 9

From the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens show to the Fact Durban Rocks July celebrations, we’ve rounded up this week’s not-to-be-missed events.

By Arts Desk
SA, Nigeria top nominees at MTV Mamas
Article
/ 12 June 2015

SA, Nigeria top nominees at MTV Mamas

South Africa and Nigeria have the most nominees for this years’s MTV Africa Music awards, which are taking place in Durban on July 18.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Editorial: Where are the police?
Article
/ 4 June 2015

Editorial: Where are the police?

The killings at Glebelands hostel continue amidst accusations of partisan law enforcement – inevitably fuelling perceptions of official complicity.

By Editorial
Why migrants don’t want to leave the camps
Analysis
/ 12 May 2015

Why migrants don’t want to leave the camps

There have been very limited government-led reintegration efforts after the xenophobic violence, writes Emi Maclean from Médecins Sans Frontières.

By Staff Reporter
Police Minister: KZN attacks are not just xenophobic
Article
/ 14 April 2015

Police Minister: KZN attacks are not just xenophobic

Nathi Nhleko says the KZN attacks represent a political problem of Africans who are against one another, which South Africans need to deal with.

By Thulani Gqirana
Durban last city standing to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
Article
/ 11 February 2015

Durban last city standing to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Canada’s Edmonton withdrawal leaves Durban as the only other city contending to host the multi-sports event in 2022.

By Staff Reporter
No quarter given in Glebelands hostel struggle
Article
/ 27 November 2014

No quarter given in Glebelands hostel struggle

Allegations of police abuse at the Durban hostel hark back to the 1980s conflict with Inkatha, but this time the ANC appears to be devouring its own.

By Fatima Asmal
ANC and DA discover common ground
Article
/ 16 October 2014

ANC and DA discover common ground

The parties’ reactions to land invaders in regions they govern are similar – and equally illegal.

By Jared Sacks
Durban Morning Market: An appetite for the artisanal
Article
/ 10 October 2014

Durban Morning Market: An appetite for the artisanal

The Morning Market is enticing the palates of Durbanites with a range of locally produced fare.

By Norma Young
Jo’burg: City of beauty – and fears
Article
/ 21 August 2014

Jo’burg: City of beauty – and fears

We don’t help each other because of a lack of trust but we must stop being so suspicious – we have to help each other; we need each other.

By Staff Reporter
Durban prepares to host international architecture congress
Article
/ 4 August 2014

Durban prepares to host international architecture congress

A series of pre-conference events kicked off Durban’s hosting of the 25th congress of the International Union of Architects.

By Sean O Toole
Samsung to open television manufacturing plant in Durban
Article
/ 30 July 2014

Samsung to open television manufacturing plant in Durban

Samsung Electronics is to open a TV manufacturing plant in the Dube Trade Port near Durban, investing $20-million over the next four years.

By Staff Reporter
Durban gives glory to the extraordinary
Article
/ 11 July 2014

Durban gives glory to the extraordinary

Cineasts of the coast are about to be blessed with a line-up of exceptional cinema.

By Staff Reporter
Qoh and gqom: Music and ecstasy mix in Durban
Article
/ 3 July 2014

Qoh and gqom: Music and ecstasy mix in Durban

Inanda has evolved its own nihilistic ecstasy scene, complete with a loopy music genre.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Cancer valley pays a high price for South Africa’s oil needs
Article
/ 5 June 2014

Cancer valley pays a high price for South Africa’s oil needs

Respiratory illnesses are taking their toll on South Durban residents, but petrochemical firms deny culpability and won’t cough up for health costs.

By Sipho Kings
Café by Durban day, carnival of comedy by night
Article
/ 15 May 2014

Café by Durban day, carnival of comedy by night

"No reason to be

at the mercy of

venues that don’t

really engage with

a proper set-up

for comedy."

By Zanele Mji
Durban’s creative community to get a boost
Article
/ 6 May 2014

Durban’s creative community to get a boost

An arts initiative aims to showcase Durban talent and build a community for KwaZulu-Natal artists at home.

By Candice Botha
You Spiga my language
Article
/ 16 April 2014

You Spiga my language

The popular ­Durban restaurant has opened a new branch, and there has been much rejoicing.

By Candice Botha
Durban’s homeless face of harassment
Article
/ 13 February 2014

Durban’s homeless face of harassment

For hundreds living on Durban’s streets, life is a cycle of poverty, addiction and physical abuse, writes Fatima Asmal.

By Fatima Asmal
Durban train crash leaves 12 injured
Article
/ 27 December 2013

Durban train crash leaves 12 injured

Two trains at the Berea Road railway station in Durban have collided, leaving 12 people injured, including the drivers.

By Sapa
‘Singh company’ in social housing row
Article
/ 13 December 2013

‘Singh company’ in social housing row

Internal auditors condemn massive state funding 
given to builder linked to Tongaat mall collapse.

By Tabelo Timse &
Workers trapped under roof of collapsed Tongaat mall
Article
/ 19 November 2013

Workers trapped under roof of collapsed Tongaat mall

About 50 workers are feared trapped under rubble after the roof of a shopping mall collapsed in Tongaat, north of Durban, says paramedics.

By Sapa
KZN school apologises for teachers that offended ANC
Article
/ 6 November 2013

KZN school apologises for teachers that offended ANC

A school principal has apologised for teachers who displayed T-shirts mocking the ANC and its leaders, which the party labelled a "despicable deed".

By Sapa
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