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Durban’s Kings Park Swimming Pool repairs grind to a halt
Durban's popular Kings Park Swimming Pool was expected to reopen this year, but new problems have brought repairs to a halt.
Sundeeka Mungroo•9/8/2026
Durban's popular Kings Park Swimming Pool was expected to reopen this year, but new problems have brought repairs to a halt.
Zimbabwe plans to phase out the US dollar by 2030, but the World Bank warns that moving too quickly to a ZiG-only economy could backfire.
It looks like just another chat on your phone, but for thousands of South Africans, this specific WhatsApp line has become a genuine lifeline.
De Waterkant's iconic rainbow crossing has been vandalised, with the colours scuffed out and pro-Christian messages painted over it.
Thinking about becoming a landlord? These 6 things could help South Africans assess whether a rental property is actually worthwhile.
Every time former South African tennis No 1 Ilana Kloss walks through the gates of the US Open, she is surrounded by history.
South Africans generally feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods during the day, but that confidence drops sharply after sunset.
A sharp cold snap swept across South Africa last week, with several areas facing winter-like temperatures, snow, rain and strong winds.
The World Bank has cautioned Zimbabwe against moving too quickly to end the widespread use of foreign currencies as the country seeks to establish the Zimbabwe Gold currency, known as ZiG, as its dominant national currency.
Tanzanian authorities have reportedly arrested 124 Burundian nationals in Dar es Salaam as part of an immigration enforcement operation targeting foreigners suspected of violating the country's immigration requirements.
Tanzania's First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar.
Hundreds of Burundian nationals have gathered at their country's embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents as uncertainty grows following Kenya's crackdown on foreigners operating small scale businesses without the required permits.
Afrika Mayibuye has announced the mayoral candidates for the City of Ekurhuleni, Tshwane and Emfuleni Local Municipality.
Lood de Jager is fully focused on the 2027 World Cup. After that, and his Japanese contract ending, he may return to SA shores.
The ANC donated a young bull and goats to the Bakoena royal family.
Two captain's chairs in the second row does the trick for this honest six-seater MPV.
Jomo Sono has revealed how much he earned during his time as Bafana Bafana caretaker coach during his first stint.
Orlando Pirates kick off the 2026/27 CAF Champions League against Le Cure Waves. Here is the starting line up before the 13:30 kick off at the Côte d'Or National Sports Complex in St Pierre, Mauritiu.s
Apple has launched a bid to trace the source of the shipment seized by Sars at OR Tambo Airport.
Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Makabi Glody Lilepo said he wanted his wife and daughter to join him in South Africa.
Dambile dipped under 20 seconds over 200m for the sixth time this year to take second place at the Diamond League final.
Ramaphosa said South African 'owe the fallen police officers a safer country.'
New Zealand’s Black Ferns won their one-off Test against the Springbok Women in windy conditions at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
The Bok boss said it was a close and fierce battle in all departments.