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Access to water has a long racial history in Durban: I followed the story in the city’s archives

The water infrastructure politics of eThekwini, the municipality that includes the city of Durban, have been splashed across the digital pages of South Africa’s news outlets in recent years.

The Conversation

The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy

Gales tore at the Mary’s sails, and surf crashed across the brig’s deck. Seventeen-year-old Nathaniel Isaacs tied himself to a railing to avoid being washed overboard. The Mary’s rudder soon splintered against a rocky bar at the entrance to Natal Bay – what is now Durban, South Africa. Helpless to…

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Toxic pollution builds up in snake scales: what we learnt from black mambas

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa’s longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep rodent populations in check and, in turn, help to protect crops and limit disease spread. The species ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal…

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South Africa v Argentina live: Springboks thrash Pumas behind record Feinberg-Mngomezulu display in Rugby Championship

South Africa 67-30 Argentina: A crazy game in Durban saw the Springboks notch nine tries to leave the Rugby Championship title within their grasp and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored a Springbok record 37 points

The Independent UK

African cities aren’t doing enough to adapt to climate change: lessons from Durban and Harare

When record-breaking rains swept through the coastal city of Durban in South Africa in April 2022, the resulting floods destroyed roads, bridges and homes. Durban’s low-lying, poor neighbourhoods were hardest hit, with residents losing their homes and their lives.

The Conversation

Feya Faku as I knew him – a tribute to the great South African jazz trumpeter

Lex Futshane, the South African bass player in the 1992 student band NU Jazz Connection, was the first to tell me that the great South African jazz trumpeter Feya Faku had died while touring Switzerland on 23 June. He was born on 6 June 1962 and was just 63 years…

The Conversation

Oscar Pistorius competes in Durban triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

Pistorius was released on parole in January 2024, 12 years after the murder of Steenkamp

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'It Felt Like I Was Tiger Woods' - Dylan Naidoo Thanks Home Fans After Sealing Rain-Affected South African Open Championship Playoff Success

South Africa's Dylan Naidoo won the South African Open Championship in a playoff against Laurie Canter after the final round was cancelled due to a flooded Durban CC

Golf Monthly

Investec South African Open Championship 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds

The DP World Tour continues with a huge event at Durban Country Club as the South African Open Championship takes place - here are our picks to win...

Golf Monthly

Moonchild Sanelly: Full Moon review – sex-positive South African swaggers towards stardom

Spinning the sounds of Johannesburg and Durban into distinctive, abrasive electro-pop, the blue-braided singer is filthy and sharply funny

The Guardian - UK

Siya Kolisi returns to South Africa to rejoin Sharks after Racing 92 contract cut short

The Springboks skipper spent just a single season in Paris

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Result after Ciaran Frawley kick stuns Springboks in brutal battle

South Africa 24-25 Ireland: Ciaran Frawley’s remarkable final-minute drop goal secured a famous win in Durban

The Independent UK

Ireland Seeks Redemption Against South Africa In Decisive Durban Showdown‌

Six Nations champions face off against reigning world champions in thrilling second test, aiming to reclaim top spot in World Rugby Men’s Rankings.‌

Zenger

Andy Farrell warns Ireland not to be ‘desperate’ against South Africa

Ireland’s two-match tour concludes next Saturday in Durban after an opening 27-20 defeat.

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Can Jacob Zuma and his MK party unseat the ANC in South Africa’s election?

Backed by the controversial ex-president, uMkhonto weSizwe is challenging the ruling ANC in Zuma’s home province.

The Hindu

SA vs IND first T20I | India aims for right answers in tough Proteas ‘test’

India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India first T20 international in Durban on December 10, 2023

International Business Times

'Disastrous' Gridlock Hits S. Africa's Busiest Port

More than 60,000 containers are stuck at sea waiting to be offloaded at South Africa's biggest port amid gridlock blamed on bad weather and equipment failures that is damaging the poor economy, according to business and political groups.

Dynamite News

Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc ruled out of SA tour, Mitchell Marsh to lead Australia in white-ball series

Mitchell Marsh will take over Australia's captaincy for the white-ball tour of South Africa after Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc were ruled out due to injuries. Read further on Dynamite news:

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South African play revives complex stories of women in apartheid era

Isidlamlilo is a one-woman play on untold angles of black-on-black violence in South African townships during apartheid.

The Hindu

PCB unhappy with ACC president Jay Shah revealing Asia Cup schedule before official ceremony

PCB dissatisfied with Jay Shah announcing Asia Cup 2023 schedule before its own event in Lahore. PCB conveyed displeasure to ACC, citing time difference and unprofessional handling of meeting in Durban.

The Conversation

Tennis and apartheid: how a South African teenager was denied his dream of playing at Wimbledon

Today the All England Lawn Tennis Club, hosts of the famous Wimbledon Championships, pledges to be diverse and inclusive. But in 1971 an 18-year-old university student, Hoosen Bobat from Durban, was excluded from achieving his dream of becoming the first black South African to play in the Wimbledon men’s junior…

Al Jazeera

‘I connect to the pain’: Finding a second chance in ultrarunning

Ashleigh Adams, a recovering alcoholic, tests her limits in the Comrades – an infamous South African ultramarathon.

The Independent UK

Flooding in South Africa kills 7, and rescue crews are searching for another 7 missing people

Authorities say seven people have died and another seven are missing after floods in and around the South African city of Durban

The Hindu

Indian challenge at table tennis Worlds comes to an end

The Indian challenge in the World table tennis championships in Durban came to an end on Wednesday, with the exit of Manika Batra and Archana Kamath in the women’s doubles event. The Indian pair lost to Hina Hayata and Mima Ito of Japan 8-11, 6-11, 7-11 in the pre-quarterfinals.

The Hindu

Manika Batra makes third round of World table tennis championship; Sathiyan bows out

India’s top woman paddler Manika Batra scripted a facile 11-9, 14-12, 11-4, 11-8 in the women’s second round of the World table tennis championships in Durban on Tuesday. Manika will next take on Georgina Pota of Hungary.

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