<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your New Your Voice Your Quest]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:24:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thequestnews.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Phala Phala Saga – From Farm Burglary to Constitutional Court Ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspects facing charges of stealing more than R9 million from a couch in President Cyril Ramaphosa private game farm, Phala Phala. By The Quest Correspondents Where did it all begin?  The Phala Phala saga began in February 2020, when burglars broke into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm (official site: https://www.thepresidency.gov.za (thepresidency.gov.za in Bing)). They allegedly stole $580,000 (about R9.6 million) hidden in furniture. Ramaphosa later explained this was...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/the-phala-phala-saga-from-farm-burglary-to-constitutional-court-ruling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0088b1ecab901137569547</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 13:40:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_1f092dfaf0204a1cb82a9e0ffd27f65b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_259,h_194,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and @SAPS Intensify Rhino Poaching Crackdown in KwaZulu Natal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadly Shootout Near Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park Five suspected poachers were killed in a shootout near Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park’s Memorial Gate on 9 May 2026, as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and the South African Police Service (@SAPS) intensified their war on rhino poaching in KwaZulu‑Natal. By CHRIS MAKHAYE On Saturday, 9 May 2026, the R22 road leading to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park’s Memorial Gate became the scene of a deadly confrontation. A joint operation between the South African Police Service (@SAPS)...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/ezemvelo-kzn-wildlife-and-saps-intensify-rhino-poaching-crackdown-in-kwazulu-natal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a007bd8ecab901137567522</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:46:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_9e8b9a794527439b8ee18f7e680dc495~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_245,h_206,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Cape’s Silent Quest for the WBC Crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[By LINDA XIMBA For a province widely regarded as the “Mecca of Boxing” for its rich production of world and national champions, it is almost unfathomable that the Eastern Cape has yet to produce a World Boxing Council (WBC) world champion. Boxer Kuse with his opponent, Wanheng Menayothin, in Thailand Winning the coveted green-and-gold belt sanctioned by the World Boxing Council remains the ultimate achievement in professional boxing, and over the years the Eastern Cape has produced fighters...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/eastern-cape-s-silent-quest-for-the-wbc-crown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff24afecab90113753be21</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:18:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_c4b1afde1e034a73a22a92973d2fcd93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durban’s Deaf Speak Through Silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[By CHRIS MAKHAYE In the port city of Durban, the noisy car hoots, the throb of music spilling from shopfronts, hawkers calling out to passing customers, and drinks swirling in the hands of those unwinding after a long week make the local The Workshop Mall its usual theatre of sound. On this Friday, 8 May 2026, it was no different. The air pulsed with chaos, the kind of rhythm that defines the city’s heartbeat. Yet, on the western edge of The Workshop, at Gugu Dlamini Park, silence rose above...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/durban-s-deaf-speak-through-silence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff19a84f7ebdc9f6acc08b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:07:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_533ea4dc77e5455bae00a161cdcf1389~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Out Of Her Hair!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Column By KASI PATRIOT I am loath to opine on issues of femininity–Black femininity more pointedly–because of the obvious fact that I am not female. Because of my sexual orientation which places me in the opposite side of the gender divide, I cannot, therefore, claim to sufficiently understand the female psyche to the point of knowing more about the female condition than women themselves.  The burden of Black aesthetics I do, however, my lack notwithstanding, want to broach the obvious, and...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/get-out-of-her-hair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff172057c1b4d9876981c7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:21:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_309dfcec0489484fa9a5ceaecd500f07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ConCourt Revives Phala Phala Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[By MBULELO BALOYI South Africa’s Constitutional Court has reignited the politically explosive Phala Phala saga, ruling that Parliament failed in its constitutional duty to properly scrutinise allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The CoCourt ruling on Phala Phala farm theft has put the spotlight back on President Cyril Ramaphosa In a landmark judgment that sharpens the spotlight on executive accountability, the apex court found that the National Assembly could not simply shut down...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/concourt-revives-phala-phala-heat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff13aeecab90113753972d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:11:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_86f93e735627460aa53fa64ac4e0b5ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_286,h_176,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madlanga Probe Details: An In-Depth Explanation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Madlanga Probe has emerged as a significant investigation within South Africa’s legal and political landscape. It has attracted considerable attention due to its implications for governance, accountability, and the rule of law. This article aims to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the probe, outlining its background, key figures, and the broader context in which it operates. By presenting the facts in a structured and accessible manner, the discussion will help readers...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/madlanga-probe-details-an-in-depth-explanation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f059e57475e016cb9335c4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:10:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa545_f3858683ced5400d80abcf6ca68c264f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Culture Soul</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers’ Day Rally: 40 Years of Struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SOLLY PHETOE On 1 May, COSATU will host rallies across all nine provinces, with workers gathering in their thousands to celebrate Workers’ Day. Yet this annual show of unity and pride was hard won. From Apartheid Defiance to Democratic Gains In South Africa, May Day only became an official public holiday in 1995, following the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. Crucially, the apartheid government was compelled to recognise the significance of the day after COSATU—then just five...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/workers-day-rally-40-years-of-struggle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5eea9f7344bf260a39878</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:38:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa545_b3840beda32f4a58a8e2902be6a6b87e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_263,h_192,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners Know When, Losers Don’t]]></title><description><![CDATA[KASI PATRIOT My uncle’s name was Ranger. Yes, Ranger, as in the fearless lawman from the 90s American television series who protected the innocent and punished the villains. But unlike that famous Ranger, my uncle earned his nickname through a far less noble trade: walking the alleys and gambling on cards. In township gambling circles, the King card is called the “Ranger.” Every card, in fact, has a moniker. The number “7” for instance, is called ‘S'gebengu’, “2” is called ‘uDube no-Blose’,...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/winners-know-when-losers-don-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5e4faedf5696920d45f80</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:11:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_fcac37cce44d47ada3f1e46a46c9e317~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democracy Betrayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[By PALI LEHOHLA South Africa’s 32nd year of democracy is not a moment for jubilation but for sober reflection. My six decades of statistical work, consolidated into 2,752 instruments of the Lehohla Ledger, compel me to excavate evidence of progress—or its absence. Guided by the philosophy of Morena Mohlomi, the 18th‑century Mosotho sage, I argue that democracy must be measured not by ritual but by the convergence of economic participation with human dignity. The national mood is in decline....]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/democracy-betrayed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f52a95b7104c93b99dd793</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:49:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_75845a11e8794f8897b28b43950a40cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_890,h_842,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durban Port Under Strain as Middle East War Reroutes Global Shipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economy By SINDI CELE and The Quest Correspondents Durban: The war in Iran and the wider Middle East has upended global shipping, forcing vessels to abandon the Suez Canal and Red Sea in favour of the longer Cape of Good Hope route. That diversion has turned South Africa’s Port of Durban into a chokepoint of both opportunity and strain, as container traffic surges and supply chains buckle. Port Strain The congestion is partly caused by an increasing number of vessels stopping by the port for...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/durban-port-under-strain-as-middle-east-war-reroutes-global-shipping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f512efb7104c93b99da627</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_3098408d1ecc461d8a2584da8ad25aff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poachers, Villagers, and Elephants Collide in the North]]></title><description><![CDATA[By CHRIS MAKHAYE The rolling hills of northern KwaZulu‑Natal - stretching into Mozambique and Eswatini - have become a battlefield where elephants, villagers and poachers collide. This borderland has turned into a staging ground for both human‑wildlife conflict and organised poaching syndicates. This is happening despite repeated interventions by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and conservation groups. Since 2022, a number of elephants have been killed in the region. Some were shot by angry community...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/poachers-villagers-and-elephants-collide-in-the-north</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f50ab27b1c42fb24f37493</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:26:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_47e026f916a44107b7b25b4a70460fca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Evolving Media in SA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media and Society By MARGARET NDAWONDE My name is Margaret Ndawonde. I am a writer by instinct, and a Media and Communications professional by trade. My journey into the industry began in the mid-1990s, rooted in Creative Writing before evolving into a trainee reporter role at a time when South Africa itself was undergoing a profound transformation. I entered the field through magazine journalism as a feature writer—an entry point some of my peers at the time regarded as “soft.” The...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/the-evolving-media-in-sa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5092cedf5696920d2a17e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:16:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_e49f8c3d1c8241d797d470c6e71170bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to 2026 Polls]]></title><description><![CDATA[By CHRIS MAKHAYE As soon as President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africans will head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the country’s restless social media community erupted. Within minutes, timelines filled with sharp commentary, biting humour and weary cynicism. One viral post quipped: “If they fix the potholes before November, I’ll vote twice — once for the road, once for the party.” Another joked: “Electricity cuts are so bad, I’ll take my ballot to Eskom and hope they...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/race-to-2026-polls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f507c97db2f4343a41e607</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:10:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa545_ea22414d13c045ec9a10e63a52d2f5fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Middle East Conflict: War, Oil, and Global Consequences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quest Correspondents A cartoon of Don and Ben in a Zulu village Historical Background The roots of the current war stretch back decades. In 1953, a CIA-backed coup in Iran reinstated Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, aligning Iran closely with the United States and Israel. During the Shah’s reign, Iran supplied oil to Israel and cooperated militarily against Arab neighbors. This alliance collapsed with the 1979 Islamic Revolution, when Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini established the Islamic...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/the-middle-east-conflict-war-oil-and-global-consequences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5053aedf5696920d298b2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_9115bf668c2d41de8b3698b5aa7e2a9c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_752,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bafana’s Mexico Mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[By LINDA XIMBA With just 42 days to go before Bafana Bafana kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in Mexico, anticipation is building across South Africa as fans await the final squad announcement. Drawn in Group A, Bafana will face hosts Mexico, South Korea and the Czech Republic in what promises to be a thrilling group. As the nation waits, The Quest has stepped into the selector’s seat to predict the 23-man squad that could carry South Africa’s hopes on the global stage. Head coach...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/bafana-s-mexico-mission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5020d7db2f4343a41d869</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:50:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f5580_5b069de6d047419397b4ffb2d24f3500~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chris nhlanhla makhaye</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake Freedom After 32 Years         ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Betrayal of the Poor Continues By THAPELO MOHAPI Thapelo Mohapi says the freedom has been for the rich as the poor continued to suffer hardships in last 32 years South Africa is preparing to mark 32 years of democracy. We are told that we are free. We are told that we should celebrate. For millions of people, especially the poor, there is nothing to celebrate. The promise of a better life for all was made to our people. That promise was carried by those who fought, those who suffered, and...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/fake-freedom-after-32-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef4fb3e72f74b1ddaa9867</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:09:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa545_96e3cda7ed7047cdbe22fe9c09061682~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_389,h_129,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Culture Soul</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[32 Years of motoring evolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[By LINDANI BUTHELEZI When South Africa gained independence  in 1994 it was not only the political landscape that changed. The automotive sector was one industry that was poised to shift. Thirty-two years later South Africa didn't just gain democracy, it gained  a car culture entirely its own. From the days of leaded fuel, when a clean light grey tailpipe told your neighbours everything they needed to know about how well you looked after your machine, or insimbi, iketi,  ikari in tsotsi lingo....]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/32-years-of-motoring-evolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ecb20b04fc81dfe25bf74f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:11:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa545_cb213d77f3784c678a09abaa50b5d145~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Culture Soul</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa’s Sporting Story: Triumphs, Trials, and Transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By LINDA XIMBA South Africa’s sporting journey since the end of apartheid in 1994 has been defined by symbolic triumphs, global competitiveness, and persistent challenges around transformation and consistency. Siya Kolisi has been pivotl in Springobok's recent sucess. The country has often punched above its weight on the international stage across multiple codes, while using sport as a powerful tool for nation-building and social cohesion. This vision was most powerfully embodied by Nelson...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/south-africa-s-sporting-story-triumphs-trials-and-transformation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef30a47475e016cb908aeb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa545_5f6d7486c47b48248fc52aec1836467b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_201,h_251,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Culture Soul</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democracy on Edge as Trust Collapses ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By MBULELO BALOYI and CHRIS MAKHAYE     DURBAN — Confidence in democracy in KwaZulu-Natal is rapidly eroding. This is according to the new survey findings of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and Human Sciences Research Council’s 2026 Voter Participation Survey presented during stakeholder engagements in Durban this week. Eroding Confidence in Democracy  The findings point to deep public disillusionment with political leadership, governance and the performance of democratic...]]></description><link>https://www.thequestnews.com/post/kzn-democracy-on-edge-as-trust-collapses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eca63504fc81dfe25bdd78</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:40:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa545_48d58f481119450e840cafdcc91b7914~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Culture Soul</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>