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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Sharks 'have to better than that' in URC playoffs, says John Plumtree

The Sharks laboured to a victory over the Scarlets at the weekend and coach Jon Plumtree recognises that there has to be big improvement in the URC quarter-finals.

Mike Greenaway|Published

KZN Premier Ntuli condemns 'barbaric and inhumane' uMlazi mass shooting

Following a brutal mass shooting in uMlazi, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli announces plans to install Apollo lights and surveillance cameras to enhance community safety and combat violent crime.

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Former media tycoon Tony O’Reilly was a hit on and off the field for Lions in South Africa

The British and Irish Lions are about to tour Australia, but today's polished professionals won't have the fun had by the Lions of the amateur era, writes Mike Greenaway.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoUnder-par Sharks grind out vital URC win over Scarlets in Durban

The Sharks arm-wrestled the Scarlets into submission in a tight United Rugby Championship encounter in Durban on Saturday night.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks coach Plumtree wants to delay family reunion until Scarlets beaten and URC points banked

The Sharks do URC battle with the Scarlets in Durban on Saturday night, and family bragging rights are up for grabs.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Durban University of Technology - Your gateway to a brighter future

For those considering their preferred university for 2025, DUT is the perfect choice.

Brandstories|Published

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win easily and Lions to save face

The United Rugby Championship league phase wraps up this weekend and, as always, there is cash to be made by shrewd tipsters.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth cleared to face Scarlets in Sharks URC clash

Mighty Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will play for the Sharks on Saturday night when the Scarlets visit Durban in a vital URC fixture.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Urgent talks to resolve KwaZulu-Natal Education Department's financial crisis

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education faces a financial crisis, prompting high-level discussions and calls for national intervention to protect the province's learners and educators

Thami Magubane|Published