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21/09/2026

Lifestyle and Entertainment

A right Royal affair for AmaZulu Queens' High Tea

Chic in celebration, royal in tradition, compassionate in diplomacy, the 2nd Annual AmaZulu Queens’ High Tea is poised on another success when it will be royally hosted on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

To be set in the world-famous Ernie Els' Big Easy Wine Bar & Grill on Zimbali Lakes, the AmaZulu Queens' High Tea will be hosted by oNdlunkulu,

Crafted from research, the event creates a dedicated space for women from royal households, business, government, the professional sector and communities to gather, collab, network. It is a day for meaningful conversations, inspiration, connections, and the celebration of women’s leadership.

As a women-driven focus, the Royal High Tea continues to grow as a platform that connects women across different sectors, encourages collaboration and creates opportunities for lasting relationships and business boosting.

Elegance beckons - you will be treated in elegance, engaging conversations, a fashion show and an interactive painting experience. The programme has been carefully designed to celebrate women, creativity, culture and leadership in a welcoming environment.

Ndlunkulu Keletso Zulu, one of the organisers of the AmaZulu Queens’ High Tea, was vibrant in her vision of the AmaZulu Queens' High Tea, advancing that the event is about unity and creating a positive impact.

“The AmaZulu Queens’ High Tea gives us an opportunity to bring women together, celebrate our culture and create a space where meaningful relationships can grow. We are proud to create an experience where women can connect, share ideas and inspire one another in a way that is both relevant and impactful,” she stated.

Break out your queen outfits, slay those High Tea pastels, don those dramatic-statement hats and fascinators - time to be a queen for a day: you certainly will be amongst them.
Full details and enquiries: Buhle Mbhele
on 074 628 0632 or Lungelo Nene on
068 286

20/09/2026

Sports: Cricket

SA trounce Zimbabwe 5-0

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: Steady resolve, premier bowling, and all-round efficacy - aided by Nthabiseng Nini and Ayanda Hlubi picking up three wickets apiece - helped the Proteas Women
seal an exciting 14-run victory and complete a 5-0 series whitewash over Zimbabwe following the fifth T20 International (T20I) in Bulawayo on Saturday.
In a Player of the Match display, Nini claimed leading figures of three for 19, alongside Hlubi’s career-best return of three for 24, as the Proteas restricted the Lady Chevrons to 150/8 in 20 overs after posting 164/6, thanks to notable knocks from Kayla Reyneke (34*) and Anneke Bosch (33).

14/09/2026

Medical and Health

UKZN professor appointed to Global Human Reproduction Research Advisory Group

Professor Kaymarlin Govender, a research director at University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), has been appointed to the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP).

The three-year appointment, from 2027 to 2029, recognises Professor Govender’s more-than-two decades of contribution to behavioural science, health systems, health policy, HIV and AIDS, and sexual and reproductive health research.

Professor Govender is Research Director at UKZN’s Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) in the College of Law and Management Studies (CLMS). He has worked extensively across sub-Saharan Africa, providing research and technical support to governments, NGOs, multilateral agencies and advocacy organisations.

UKZN Executive Director: Corporate Relations, Dr Normah Zondo, congratulated Professor Govender, saying the appointment reflects the depth and international relevance of scholarship produced at the University.

“We are proud to see Professor Govender’s expertise recognised at this level of the global health research community. His appointment reflects the depth of scholarship being produced at UKZN and the value of research grounded in the realities of African communities and health systems,” said Dr Zondo.

“It also provides a platform for UKZN to contribute to international discussions on research priorities that have direct implications for health policy, health systems, and the lives of people across the world.”

In his new role, Professor Govender will contribute to reviewing HRP’s scientific and technical work, advise on research priorities and approaches, and assess the quality, relevance, and potential impact of the Programme’s activities.

13/09/2026

Environmental Affairs

Ezemvelo donates 20 rhinos to Botswana

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Ezemvelo) successfully donated 20 black rhinos to Deception Valley Private Reserve in Botswana to boost its population.
The translocation to Botswana is part of the Black Rhino Range Expansion Project (BRREP), a partnership between Ezemvelo and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The black rhino is classified as critically endangered, making initiatives such as this important to the long-term survival of the species.
The 20 animals were captured about eight weeks ago across seven game reserves. Some of these are reserves managed directly by Ezemvelo, while others are existing BRREP sites. Ezemvelo then combines this progeny with additional animals from its own reserves to assemble a new, genetically diverse founder population before it is moved to a new site. The Botswana translocation is the 18th new population established under BRREP since the project's inception in 2003, a track record that speaks to its success as a model for black rhino conservation.
“We're proud to be driving this milestone project, which helps ensure the survival of the critically endangered black rhino, working with partners such as WWF. This is not the first black rhino translocation project Ezemvelo has undertaken with our neighbouring countries, and we hope to continue these donations for as long as rhinos remain critically endangered,” said Ezemvelo CEO, Mr Sihle Mkhize.

Grouping 20 rhinos together for a single translocation, rather than moving smaller numbers over time, gives the new population the best possible chance to establish itself, reproduce, and eventually expand into the surrounding habitat. This approach also allows Ezemvelo to distribute black rhino to new game reserves and new habitats across the region while ensuring the animals remain well managed and monitored.

10/09/2026

Sports: Cricket

Early challenge for Dolphins in 1st Class Series opener
By Ethel Geraldine Paul

Training done, hype on, game next...the Hollywoodbets Dolphins will begin their 2026/27 domestic campaign with a very challenging opening fixture against the Momentum Multiply Titans at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday (today).
The clash marks the start of the newly-branded 1st Class Series, with the Division One competition offering teams a significantly expanded red-ball programme this season.

The Dolphins will be excited by the return of the experienced Keshav Maharaj who will lead
the team. There are a number of players missing on national duty or in the UK.
Seamer Keith Dudgeon is currently completing his county commitments with Kent, who are
pushing for promotion, but is expected to return to the Dolphins' environment in the coming weeks.
Under the new structure, Dolphins head coach, Quinton Friend, says the increased workload is a welcome development, although managing the demands on his squad will be crucial.

“It’s obviously great that we’re playing a bit more cricke. It’s something we’ve been asking for for quite some time. But ten games in a four-day competition becomes a lot longer than what you’ve been used to.
“Sometimes playing more cricket also helps the process. When you’re playing more, you’re probably better off.”

The Dolphins have also worked hard to build greater depth during the winter, something which could prove particularly important with a number of players potentially involved with
the Proteas.
“It’s always tough when you’ve got international guys out, but that provides opportunities for
the broader depth of our squad. We definitely strengthened during the course of the winter.”
Coach Friend believes patience will be required as the next generation develops, with some players
potentially needing several seasons before they are ready to consistently compete at Division One level.

10/09/2026

Business and Economics
Current Affairs

Sakeliga defeats BEE licensing in property sector

Sakeliga has secured a major court victory against BEE in the property sector. The Pretoria High Court has declared unconstitutional the requirement that estate agencies and other property businesses possess a BEE certificate to obtain permission to operate.

The ruling is a significant setback to the South African government’s attempt to make BEE a precondition for economic activity in a sector that generates upwards of R60 billion per year.

It immediately frees all those defined in the legislation as property practitioners from compulsion to participate in BEE, and saves millions of rands in resources that would otherwise be wasted on BEE compliance and certification.

Sakeliga brought the case in 2024 because the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) had refused to issue operating licences – formally called Fidelity Fund Certificates (FFCs) – to businesses unless they first provided a BEE certificate. Operating without an FFC is a criminal offence.

The High Court has now struck down the statutory foundation of that requirement, section 50(a)(x) of the Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019. The PPRA must also pay Sakeliga’s costs, including the costs of two counsel.

Racial preconditions confirmed in court

The PPRA’s own court papers demonstrate that the requirement was intended to do more than collect statistics.

In its sworn answering affidavit, it stated that the purpose of the limitation was to “_ensure that those who pay lip service to transformation are not permitted to practice as property practitioners and earn an income from it.”_

In heads of argument, counsel for the PPRA even emphasised how intentionally it sought the ability to compel: "A purely voluntary transformation-reporting system would undermine the Act’s statutory design and the Authority’s ability to monitor and implement transformation measures."

Photo: Mr Piet le Roux, Sakeliga

09/09/2026

Sports: Cricket

Proteas Women to battle T20 with feisty neighbours in historic first
By Ethel Geraldine Paul

Engagingly, the travel may be short but the battle will be a tough foray as the SA Proteas Women head into the T20 series against Zimbabwe. With the first T20 on 11 September, SA will look at this inaugural women's T20 with history and bravado - part of setting a new historical revord.
The two countries have never played a fully-capped, senior bilateral T20 International (T20I) previously.

T20I match fixtures: SA vs Zimbabwe

Friday, 11 September - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, at 13H30.
Sunday, 13 September - Queens Sports Club, Bulaway, at 13H30.
Tuesday, 15 September - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, at 13H30.
Thursday, 17 September - Queens Sports Club, Bulaway, at 13H30.
Saturday, 19 September - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, at 13H30.

Photo: Queen's Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe...T20I hottest action.

26/08/2026

Environmental Affairs

Lion survey underway in Kgalagadi Transfrontier

South African National Parks(SANParks) launched a new lion survey in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park through a partnership with Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT). The survey will continue until October 2026 and aims to improve understanding of the park’s lion population, including the number of lions, where they occur, and how they move across the landscape.

Lions are an important part of the Kgalagadi ecosystem, and reliable information about the population is essential to support informed conservation and management decisions.

Field teams will work across the different sections of the park, using vehicle-based surveys and camera traps to collect information on lions.

Visitors to the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park might encounter SANParks and EWT research vehicles displaying official branding while the survey is underway.

As part of the survey, researchers occasionally stop near lions to photograph their whisker spot patterns. Each lion has a unique pattern of whisker spots, which allows researchers to identify individual animals and build a more accurate picture of the population.

Visitors are urged to provide research teams and survey vehicles sufficient space by maintaining a respectful distance from lions and other wildlife. It is imperative to avoid crowding animals or research vehicles, and to always follow the instructions of SANParks staff and researchers.

The information gathered during the survey will contribute to the long-term management and conservation of lions in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

By improving our understanding of the park’s lion population and its movements, SANParks and its partners can make informed decisions that support the continued conservation of lions and the wider Kgalagadi ecosystem.

29/07/2026

Medical and Health

University academic casts light on harmful skin-lightening practises
• UKZN's Professor Ncoza Dlova has been appointed Chair of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching.
• Global experts are uniting to tackle the growing public health risks associated with skin bleaching practices worldwide.
• New ILDS campaign will raise awareness of the dangers posed by unregulated skin-lightening products and advocate for evidence-based interventions.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Head of Dermatology, Professor Ncoza Dlova, has been appointed Chair of the International League of Dermatological Societies’ (ILDS) newly-established Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching, a global initiative combating the rising health risks associated with harmful skin-lightening practises.
Dr Dlova said the practise of skin lightening is increasing rapidly around the world to the extent that it is now a serious but unrecognised public health burden. She added that the Working Group will work with communities to raise awareness of the importance of skin health to overall wellbeing and deliver the clear message that healthy skin comes in every shade.

“Our Working Group brings a multidisciplinary approach to this complex and challenging problem and will deliver structured, evidence-based action and advocacy.

"We recognise that hyperpigmentation disorders are a significant concern for many individuals with darker skin tones and can impact their quality of life and self-confidence. Our campaign advocates for safe, evidence-based treatments and informed choices while raising awareness of the dangers of unregulated and harmful skin bleaching products,” Dlova said.

The ILDS Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching is driven by socio-cultural pressures that favour lighter skin tones and skin bleaching is a widespread global public health issue affecting millions across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean and diaspora communities.

In Nigeria, an estimated 75% of women regularly use skin lightening products, for instance. In Senegal, the figure is 50%, and in North India, 60% of study participants reported using skin lightening products.

The ILDS Working Group is particularly concerned at evidence showing that skin bleaching products are increasingly being used by adolescents and, in some settings, on very young children. Recent reports suggest the practice is also becoming more common among men.

Skin bleaching products are poorly regulated and frequently sold without medical oversight, giving rise to significant public health risks, including skin damage, complications associated with steroid misuse, exposure to toxic ingredients and potential links to serious conditions, including skin cancer.

The ILDS Working Group will raise awareness and educate consumers as to the health risks posed by skin bleaching through a new campaign called The ILDS Movement for Safe Skin – challenging harmful skin lightening practises.

The ILDS President, Professor Henry W. Lim, added: “The establishment of the ILDS Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching is the next step in our long-term campaign to drive meaningful change in perceptions of what healthy skin looks like and to ensure that everyone values the skin they live in.”

About the ILDS
The ILDS has 240-member organisations across 113 countries, representing more than 200,000 dermatologists and other dermatology professionals worldwide. It holds ‘official relations’ status with the World Health Organization (WHO) and champions the inclusion of skin health in global health policy – promoting education, clinical care, research, and innovation globally. For more information about ILDS, visit www.ilds.org

25/07/2026

Science and Technology
Space

NASA to support Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Testing, advance Artemis

NASA and Blue Origin announced on Friday that they recently agreed to conduct second l-stage hot-fire testing for the company’s New Glenn rocket on the B-2 test stand at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, USA.

The annex to a reimbursable Space Act Agreement signed earlier this month highlights NASA’s commitment to working alongside commercial partners toward Artemis missions in 2027 and beyond.
Testing, targeted is to begin in USA's autumn period and directly supports NASA’s work to achieve the national goal of landing American astronauts on the surface of the Moon and building a Moon Base near the lunar South Pole. These efforts aim to strengthen American leadership in space, unlock scientific discovery, drive innovation with industry, and prepare for human missions to Mars.

Building on the successful Artemis II flight from April, Artemis III is a highly choreographed, multi-launch campaign that will require four astronauts to test rendezvous and docking capabilities of NASA’s Orion spacecraft with commercial human landing systems from Blue Origin and SpaceX in low Earth orbit.

In addition, Blue Origin’s New Glenn will be used to launch missions that will land on the Moon.

In May, NASA announced the first three Moon Base missions to begin building sustained operations, including an award to Blue Origin to launch a robotic mission this fall. The company’s Blue Moon Mark 1 Endurance lander will deliver NASA payloads to the lunar South Pole’s Shackleton Connecting Ridge, demonstrating capabilities that reduce risk for astronauts to land on the Moon during Artemis IV and V in 2028.

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