Ex-surgeon on fundraising drive across SA to treat vulnerable children

A retired neurosurgeon is undertaking a 7-thousand kilometer motorbike ride to the furthest parts of South Africa to raise funds to provide access to medical care to vulnerable children. Doctor Andre Hattingh started the 21-day mission in Oudtshoorn and is now in KwaZulu-Natal. His non-profit organ…

Heirloom crops 'can help relief pressure on nature' - chef

The pressure on wild food sources in the ocean and on land has reached a point where it cannot sustain the world's population any longer. That's according to Durban-based chef, Johannes Richter. He believes that the use of sustainable agricultural methods can lessen the impact of people's food need…

Durban Coalition climate change plan calls for urgent action from city

A coalition of community organisations, NGOs and experts has presented a comprehensive plan for the eThekwini Municipality to start responding to climate change now. It's called The People's Plan for the Right to Housing in the Age of Climate Change. Work on the project began after the 2022 floods.…

Quadriplegic organises 'Toti games to make beach accessible for disabled

An 18-year old quadriplegic and his father have a dream of making all South Africa's beaches accessible to the disabled. To raise funds for this, Reece Smith and his father, Wesley, organised the Waters Sweet Games during the festive season in Amanzimtoti.  It will see people with disabilities taki…

Heritage sites as a driver for tourism

[LISTEN HERE] By SABC Reporter Minoshni Pillay... KwaZulu-Natal is home to 4 UNESO declared World Heritage Sites. Tourism and cultural experts say the renowned accolade will undoubtedly boost local and international tourism. UNESCO's World Heritage Convention recently declared the Sibudhu Cave in K…

KZN Comedian turns Independant Candidate

[LISTEN HERE] By SABC Reporter Minoshni Pillay... KwaZulu-Natal's sole independant candidate punts his so-called "Indian agenda" to take him all the way to the provincial legislature.

#PODCAST Durban police officer helps homeless man get his life on track #sabcnews

A chance encounter has led to a Durban police officer helping a homeless man get back on his feet. Constable Shiven Latchman met Siyabonga Phewa while on duty earlier this month. 22-year-old Phewa has been homeless since last year and was struggling to find a job, despite having an excellent academ…

Black rhino numbers on the increase in SA

By SABC Reporter Minoshni Pillay... A twenty-year-old South African black rhino programme is bringing hope to its critically endangered species status. The World Wildlife Fund of South Africa's Black Rhino Range Expansion Project works with community landowners and state conservation agencies to in…

Ocean window: Ushaka Marine World on 2 fascinating marine species

More is known about the moon than the ocean. That's according to marine scientist and Ushaka Marine World executive manager, Mrayke Musson. Recently they received enquiries about two interesting marine species which were found washed up on the beaches at Port Alfred and Richards Bay. One is a rocks…

#PODCAST Prof Salim Abdool Karim launches his debut book, Standing up for Science

South Africa did not respond quick enough to secure Covid-19 vaccines in 2020 during the global pandemic. These are among the revelations in Professor Salim Abdool Karim's debut novel, Standing Up for Science. The world renowned clinical infectious diseases epidemiologist, based at the Centre for t…