Ladysmith
latest news & developmentsAlbert Mazibuko and the echoes of isicathamiya
As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.
Winter’s frigid embrace awaits us
As we enjoy the last few weeks of autumn with its bright colours, remember that the rigours of winter are just around the corner
SANDF troops help with KwaZulu-Natal post-flood recovery
Some residents have accused the South African National Defence Force of taking too long to respond with recovery assistance
Peaceful protesters ‘pleaded guilty to get out of jail’
Inkanyezi residents have been protesting for the past two years about the poor condition of roads
From slum city to urban living hub: How Jo’burg got its groove back
Home is not necessarily a glittering castle. It can be a cramped room on the first floor of an old, rundown building and the subject of a court case.
Ladysmith: A small, cozy, convenient place
A Jo’burger who grew up in Ladysmith is reassured to find it just as she left it.
Heavy rains, floods wreak havoc in SA
Floods in KwaZulu-Natal had claimed five lives by Wednesday as heavy rains continued to soak large parts of the country.
Mass Cosatu strike grips South Africa
Masses of workers supported a national strike against rising living costs on Wednesday, paralysing transport services and immobilising businesses.