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Malawians in Durban waiting for transport to return home. Photo: SANDILE NDLOVU

‘Nobody saw it coming’: eThekwini details challenges of running a migrant transit camp

The eThekwini municipality has revealed it was unprepared for the scale of the humanitarian operation at Durban’s Drive-In transit camp.

Malawians, with their possessions, wait outside Sherwood Hall in Durban to be deported to their home country to escape anti-immigrant threats.

WATCH | KZN races to clear Durban Drive-In camp as June 30 anti-immigrant protests loom

The KwaZulu-Natal government is scrambling to clear thousands of undocumented Malawians from Durban’s Drive-In camp ahead of planned anti-immigrant marches expected to sweep across the province on Monday and Tuesday.

Cynthia Shange. File photo

WATCH | Cynthia Shange: a cultural icon remembered

Shange is best known for her role on Muvhango and her work in Udeliwe and Shaka Zulu

Black Coffee Foundation hosted its annual charity gala dinner in Melrose, raising funds for community projects across South Africa
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WATCH | Art, donations and impact: inside Black Coffee Foundation’s charity dinner

The Black Coffee Foundation hosted its annual charity gala dinner in Melrose, raising funds for community projects across South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa. File photo.
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LISTEN | 'AfriForum sowing divisions' — Ramaphosa responds to AfriForum and Solidarity's visit to Washington DC

President Cyril Ramaphosa says what AfriForum and the trade union Solidarity are doing in the US is sowing divisions in South Africa.

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel. The lobby group has lost its bid in the SCA to overturn the ban on the old South African flag.
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WATCH | 'We don't want to move elsewhere': AfriForum and Solidarity respond to Trump's executive order

"We don't want to move elsewhere," AfriForum and Solidarity stated during a media briefing on Saturday afternoon.

The money will be used for equipment to bolster the Ubuntu Pathways school’s robotics and coding program
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LISTEN | More than 400 pupils caught cheating in 2024 matric exams

The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) says 407 pupils were caught cheating during the 2024 matric exams.

December 13, 2024.Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Commander In Chief Julius Malema at the Third National People's Assembly (NPA) official open the Conference at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day
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WATCH | 'He is not here': Malema on Mbuyseni Ndlozi's absence at elective conference

EFF leader Julius Malema says the party is bigger than individuals.

EFF leader Julius Malema at the party’s third national people’s assembly. Picture. THAPELO MOREBUDI
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WATCH | Malema thanks grandmother, family in emotional speech to EFF national people's assembly

EFF leader Julius Malema became emotional as he thanked his family for their unwavering support and sacrifices during his opening speech at the red berets' third national people's assembly in Johannesburg on Friday

July 17 2024. Naledi Pandor former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. Thapelo Morebudi
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WATCH | ‘A luta continua’ important in seeking gender equality: Naledi Pandor

Former minister and ANC MP Naledi Pandor has emphasised that the fight for women's advancement remains significant.

Dr Naledi Pandor has been appointed as the new chancellor of Nelson Mandela University, with effect from April 1. File photo.
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PODCAST | ‘I never imagined ANC would be in unity with DA’: Naledi Pandor

Former minister and ANC MP Naledi Pandor says she never imagined the ANC would be in unity with the DA in government.

Boom Shaka at the ORS hair care line masterclass in Soweto.
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PODCAST | 'The spirit of Lebo is always with us' — Boom Shaka celebrates 30 years in the music industry

Boom Shaka, one of Mzansi's most cherished musical groups, is celebrating an impressive three decades in the music industry in 2024.

Award-winning artist Makhadzi arrives at OR Tambo International Airport after winning big at the BET Awards in Los Angeles over the weekend. Photo Veli Nhlapo
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WATCH | 'I've been dreaming about it and I have it': Makhadzi on BET Award win

BET Award winner Makhadzi shared her joy at winning the prestigious Viewers' Choice: Best New International Act award, describing it as a dream come true.

Zakes Bantwini on Friday hosted a special 20th-anniversary concert at the Durban ICC.
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LISTEN | Zakes Bantwini celebrates 20 years in the music industry with an eye on an Oscar next

Bantwini hosted a special 20th-anniversary concert at the Durban ICC on Friday.

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WATCH | From mispronouncing 'conscientiously' to 'divulging secrets': Funny moments at swearing-in

When the newly appointed water and sanitation Pemmy Majodina couldn't pronounce the term “conscientiously”, it caused tongues to wag on social media.