By SINDI CELE “I don’t see the point of voting,” says Akhona Xulu, a 22‑year‑old second‑year IT student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). She was among the students present when the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) launched its voter registration drive on campus — an initiative aimed at tackling low youth turnout and rebuilding trust in democracy. These sentiments were echoed by many students here, including Olwethu Khambule, 26, a student at the University

By Lindani Buthelezi SUZUKI has turned heads again with the launch of the Across mild‑hybrid — a bigger, bolder sibling to the Vitara that blends rugged stance with everyday practicality. Built in India but unmistakably Suzuki, the Across stretches 4,360mm in length, rides high with 210mm ground clearance, and arrives in South Africa with striking design, smart tech, and competitive pricing. Exterior, Package and Styling Distinct Suzuki genetics are visible inside and out, wi

By CHRIS MAKHAYE A man inspect the home of Sabatha Hadebe, which was allegedly bulldozed by two white farmers. The local court found the farmers not guilty. ON a warm September afternoon in 2023, Dumisani Phakathi, a 44‑year‑old farm dweller from Mamokgalieskraal near Brits, walked to fetch water from a communal furrow. He never made it back to his homestead on the farm. Three farmers — Jaco Wessels Kemp, Louise Coetzee, and Gert Frederik van der Westhuizen — dragged him into

By LINDA XIMBA Albert Mazibuko stuck with the multi award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo until the very end. DURBAN : South Africa and the global music community are mourning the loss of Albert Mazibuko, a founding pillar of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who passed away on Easter Sunday after a long illness. Mazibuko, fondly known simply as “Albert,” was more than a performer—he was the soul of a group that carried the sound of isicathamiya from rural KwaZulu-Natal to the world s

By MBULELO BALOYI As the Easter Weekend ends, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is set to resume hearings that have already exposed deep-seated corruption, political interference and alleged criminal networks within South Africa’s justice system. The Commission, established in September 2025 by President Cyril Ramaphosa, was triggered by explosive allegations from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. He accused senior police officials and political actors o

Muizenberg’s colourful beach huts capture South Africa’s coastal charm — and with Middle Eastern routes disrupted by war, the country stands poised to benefit from redirected global tourism By The Quest Correspondent JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s tourism sector is riding a wave of opportunity in the midst of global turbulence. The war in the Middle East has disrupted the once‑reliable Dubai–Doha aviation corridor, forcing millions of travellers to reconsider their routes. Som

By LEBO MOKOENA Electricity price hikes — 8.75% for Eskom customers and more than 10% for those supplied via municipalities — are adding sharply to South Africa’s cost of living. Competition Commission economist Andiswa Sibhukwana told reporters on Wednesday that their latest report highlights food, electricity, water, debt and transport as the biggest drivers of household strain. “Our research focused mainly on low‑income earners and those living on government grants, from t

By THE QUEST CORRESPONDENT South Africa is gambling itself into ruin — and yet, paradoxically, the industry remains one of the country’s economic engines. In 2024/25, citizens wagered more than R1.5 trillion, a staggering 36% jump from the year before. On the other side of the coin, gambling generated about R75 billion in gross revenue, contributes roughly 1% to national GDP, and directly employs more than 33,000 people. It is both a lifeline to the fiscus and a wrecking ball

By LINDA XIMBA In the unforgiving world of boxing, where resources often dictate success, Nobengazi “Now You Know” Nobenga has emerged as a beacon of resilience. The reigning South African Junior Middleweight champion from the small town of Mooi River is living proof that greatness can be forged in the humblest of places. Her journey began under the watchful eye of underrated trainer Phoriant Mnikathi. Together, they joined the modest Nkonjane Boxing Gym, a rented space in to

By LINDA XIMBA Every World Cup is a crucible where reputations are forged and myths are born. The 2026 edition will not only showcase the established giants but will also be remembered for the emergence of a new generation of brilliance. These are the players who have already lit up club football, dazzled on the international stage, and now stand on the brink of immortality. Spain’s Lamine Yamal is already a phenomenon. At just 18, he has become the heartbeat of Barcelona,

By Professor Richard Pithouse The Cuban people have long carried a moral weight in global struggles for justice, and South Africa’s debt to them is profound. When Cuba stood against apartheid, sending soldiers to Angola and offering solidarity to liberation movements, it did so not for material gain but out of principle. For South Africans, this solidarity was not abstract. It was decisive in shifting the balance of power in southern Africa, weakening apartheid’s military r

By CHRIS MAKHAYE The Madlanga Commission should be rolled out across all nine provinces and municipalities to root out corruption in every corner of South Africa. This is the view of veteran trade unionist Zwelinzima Vavi, former COSATU general secretary and now secretary‑general of SAFTU. Vavi made the call in a column praising the courage of Lieutenant‑General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In that piece, he wrote that South Africa owes a profound debt to Mkhwanazi — not because he is

By The Quest correspondant French authorities have formally closed their investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, ruling it a suicide and insisting there is nothing more to pursue. “The investigation has been concluded. The ambassador committed suicide. Honestly, it is no more than that. The French police will not dig into the theories about why he committed suicide, etc… the investigation is over,” a French official told The Quest

By CHRIS MAKHAYE Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu faces a decisive week as the ANC’s Integrity Committee, chaired by veteran George Mashamba, prepares to deliberate on his future. Last month, Mchunu wrote to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula requesting permission to resume his position as an ANC NEC member and to attend its meetings. Mbalula, in turn, contacted the Integrity Committee, which informed him that they were still dealing with the matter. Mchunu had alread

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