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MK Party leader Jacob Zuma faces growing internal turbulence following claims of efforts from within to destabilise the party.

MKP: Allegation of destabilisation plot emerges amid candidate list furore

A KZN MK Party leader has unpacked concerns about internal sabotage amid disputes.

King Shaka International Airport is at the center of KwaZulu-Natal’s push for expanded international air access, preparing to welcome a new daily Ethiopian Airlines service to Addis Ababa in December alongside ongoing talks for a direct route to Paris.

KZN targets Air France as Ethiopian Airlines expands to Durban

Paris to Durban? Inside KZN’s push to secure direct international flights and grow King Shaka Airport.

ABC leader Philani Mavundla has filed papers in the Electoral Court seeking to disqualify his party councillors that have been registered by other parties as candidates.

LGE 2026: ABC files court bid as 11 KZN councillors appear on rival parties' candidate lists

The Abantu Batho Congress say the 11 councillors appear on lists for the IFP, MKP and Afrika Mayibuye.

KZN MKP MPL Nkosinathi Mthethwa was expelled from the party last week and lost his seat in the provincial Legislature. But the party now wants him reinstated.

MK Party clash with KZN speaker over bid to reinstate KZN MPL

The MK Party removed Nkosinathi Mthethwa as an KZN MPL last week but now want him reinstated.

NFP says Speaker Nontembeko Boyce is delaying the replacement of expelled MPL Mbali Shinga.

Row deepens between NFP and KZN Speaker over party's Legislature seat

The NFP has challenged the KZN Speaker’s decision to delay Ivan Barnes’s swearing-in amid an appeal by expelled MPL Mbali Shinga.

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is challenging the Ingonyama Trust board’s authority to convene traditional leaders without his approval.

King Misuzulu clashes with Ingonyama Trust board over business indaba

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini says he had no say. The board says the event is going ahead.

A cabin with views of the mountains in the Underberg.

Beyond Sani Pass: The hidden Drakensberg town winning over travellers

Forget crowded tourist hubs, Underberg blends rugged mountain trails, local festivals, and peaceful cabin escapes into a perfect road trip destination.

The National Freedom Party has been fraught with internal conflict that is likely to severely affect its prospects in the local government elections.

NFP crisis: Internal strife set to cost party in 2026 elections

Explore the tumultuous journey of the National Freedom Party, from its promising beginnings to its current struggles.

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum has been named the winner of the 2026 NACA Outstanding Museum Award

KwaZulu-Natal Museum wins 2026 NACA Outstanding Museum Award

The accolade highlights the museum's impact on education, community outreach, and public engagement.

Chef Nokx Majozi recently celebrated the launch of her debut book, "The South African Cookbook", with a homecoming culinary experience, showcasing KwaZulu Natal's indigenous ingredients through a refined six course dining experience.

How Chef Nokx Majozi is putting traditional South African staples into fine dining

After 23 years in London, acclaimed chef Nokx Majozi returns home with a new cookbook celebrating the indigenous ingredients and childhood memories that shaped her.

The Madlanga Commission represents a critical constitutional test for South Africa, says the writer.

More questions than answers: South Africa’s criminal justice system on trial

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry raises critical questions about legitimacy and public trust in South Africa’s criminal justice system.