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JK Rowling, pictured, has been named in a cyber-bullying lawsuit filed by Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. The 25-year-old boxer recently won gold at the Paris Olympics – but she subsequently launched legal action against the Harry Potter author, Elon Mu

As much as Samuel L Jackson has many big-budget action movies under his belt, he isn’t without a few surprises, too. Did you know that he voiced Lucius Best/Frozone in The Incredibles 1 and 2? And he returned to do the voice-over in The Garfield Movi

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good mental health is more important than ever. While many of us are aware of the physical benefits of exercise such as staying fit and strong, the positive effects on mental health are often overlooked. The

Ed Quinn is in South Africa having the adventure of a lifetime. The Hollywood model and actor, who has been in the industry for over two decades, planted his feet in film and television. Currently, in Tyler Perry’s long-running drama series, The Oval

IN RECENT years, TikTok has become a hotbed for trends that capture the attention of millions. From grocery hauls to makeup hauls, and even Shein hauls, users have been showcasing their latest purchases in flashy, eye-catching videos. Despite the So

It’s been a week since Cape Town beauty Mia le Roux made history as the first hearing-impaired woman to be crowned Miss South Africa. Le Roux, 28, who has broken barriers and the stigma around differently- abled persons, entered the competition becau

Luxury sunglasses have become a coveted fashion item as they are known to symbolise sophistication and status. These high-end shades are so much more than just a practical accessory for shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays emitted from the sun. T

After more than a year of record-breaking heat, the peak of fire season is approaching across vast swathes of our green planet. Lots of ecosystems have evolved to withstand regular fires and some are even nourished by it – there are, for example, pla

A study by Palesa Base, a research assistant at UCT African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), has uncovered the plight of women in Khayelitsha during floods. The study is part of her honours research in environmental and geographical scienc

In April, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of a group of seniors who alleged that the Swiss government’s failure to meet climate change mitigation targets was having an adverse impact on their health, well-being and quality of life.

In a ground-breaking discovery, scientists analysing data from Nasa’s InSight lander have uncovered evidence of a vast underground reservoir on Mars that could potentially cover the entire planet with a mile of water. The finding, published on Monday

Two tiger cubs have found sanctuary in South Africa after being confiscated in Slovakia where they were being kept illegally in cruel conditions. Global animal welfare organisation Four Paws transferred the one-year-old female animals, one of them wh

Fifty-six years ago Dr Christiaan Barnard walked through the entrance of the Old Main Building of Groote Schuur Hospital, and left having performed the world’s first human heart transplant, bringing international acclaim to the medical facility. Toda

Three lucky readers stand a chance to win double tickets to Lucky Cele’s latest production, Winds of My African People, at the Durban Playhouse Loft on August 24. To enter SMS TIOSPlayhouse followed by your name and surname to 33258 by Thursday, Aug

Balletcore, the fashion trend inspired by the costumes of traditional ballet performers and enjoying a resurgence, has been popular since 2022. The appeal is the practical, functional clothing worn in a ballerina’s daily practice – part of the disci

The IOS Then & Now feature stays in the Durban Botanic Gardens this week. The old picture of the Visitors Centre comes from a postcard posted by Mark Finnigan on the Durban and Surrounds Facebook page. The postcard, by GB & Company, was sent to a Mr

A staple in Chinese and Thai cuisine, tofu is a versatile source of protein that few South Africans know how to work with. Sometimes called bean curd because of its soybean content, the cream-coloured squares need not be leered at sceptically. Usuall

This year’s annual Fort Nottingham Highland Gathering takes place in and around Fort Nottingham next Saturday, August 24, and looks set to be a bumper event – with a full field of athletes and a great line-up of Scottish performers. The prime focus o

The Waffle House Where: Marine Drive, Ramsgate Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. Call: 039 314 9424 No trip down the South Coast would be complete without a visit to the Waffle House. As kids it was always one of t

Unusual Scottish-themed athletics will be one of the highlights at the annual Fort Nottingham Highland Gathering in the Midlands next Saturday, August 24. Typically, Highland Games showcase unusual athletics events which historically were designed to

“I never wanted to be the princess in the castle – I wanted to be the one with the sword,” said medieval combat sportswoman Christa Martin. A chivalry of knights in shining armour will descend on the Midlands to demonstrate medieval combat techniques

Kenyans have poured scorn and ridicule on a statue they said depicted Olympic running icon Faith Kipyegon, among several erected in the world- renowned running hub of Eldoret to fete the nation’s victorious Olympians. The crude painted figure of a fe

DURBAN student Erin Lazarus wants to pocket the Blackball International’s World Championships singles title in Bridlington, England, in October. That would be the pinnacle of an already impressive list of cue sports achievements for the 20-year-old b

MESMERISED and moved by its soul-satisfying attributes, a Durban architect with a deep association with music plans to increase awareness around the art form’s unifying traits and healing powers with a movie he’s making. Iqbal Naroth, 68, is producin

DEAD or alive, the Organ Donor Foundation says anyone can become a donor and has encouraged more people to sign up. Organ Donor Foundation executive director of operations Samantha Nicholls said that globally getting people to sign up as donors was d

A Cowie’s Hill family owe their lives to their dog who alerted them to a fire in their home. They lost all their belongings when their home was engulfed in flames in the early hours of last Tuesday. Adheer Hansraj, his wife Sameera Safla and 18-month

The African Dance Disability Network has partnered with the UKZN Centre for Creative Arts and JOMBA! 2024 to present the ADDN JOMBA! Ability Dance Festival 2024 at Durban’s Stable Theatre from August 22 to 25. The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s JOMBA!

The day Deanna and Denny Suggitt heard about a runaway dog named Barley, the couple jumped in to help. “It just tugged at my heartstrings, his little face,” said Deanna Suggitt, who lives in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan – about 110km from where Barle

South Africa has the potential to create small and medium enterprises and grow its economy exponentially, says a business coach who was forced to close his company offices in KwaZulu-Natal because of the impact of Covid-19. However, Hans van Rensbur

The recently published crime statistics for 2023/2024 presented a grim picture of unfettered crimes against women. The number of suspects arrested for sexual offences such as rape and attempted rape is shockingly high. According to the report releas

The haunting lyrics of Scatterlings of Africa, written by South African songwriter and singer Johnny Clegg in 1982, captured the cruel uprooting of black South Africans under apartheid. He sang, “Beneath a copper sky. And we are the scatterlings of A

THE unexpected announcement by EFF vice-president Floyd Shivambu, that he would not be renewing his party membership and was resigning from Parliament and all EFF positions with immediate effect, sent shock waves that reverberated across the country

JUST when the future looked promising in the Proteas’ Test batting stocks following the strong statement the batting unit sent when they scored over 350 runs in the first innings of the first Test in Port of Spain, they were reminded that they are st

The Springboks’ fringe players will know that today provides an opportunity for them to put their hand up for selection for the double home Tests in the Rugby Championship against the All Blacks. But, their focus against the Wallabies will only be to

ARNE Slot was not able to sign some of the players he wanted ahead of his first Premier League game as Liverpool manager but the Dutchman said yesterday that he was happy with the strength of the squad Jurgen Klopp had left him. Real Sociedad midfiel

ARSENAL must step up to another level this season if they are to win the Premier League after two agonising near misses, manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of his team’s Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers today. Arteta’s side ended wi

THE football season is back and the biggest talking point is yet again the question whether anyone will have what it takes to unseat Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City for the Premier League title. Independent Newspapers’ sports writers, give their pred

IN THE fight game there are many battles that a fighter must win before they set foot in the octagon and try to win the most important one, the actual fight. Though it’s not always the case, the fighters’ battles before the actual fight tend to influ

THE University of the Western Cape (UWC) will look to get their championship hopes on track again after suffering defeat in their Cosafa Group A qualifier in Blantyre, Malawi, on Thursday. The Western Cape students, South Africa’s representatives in

BONGIWE Msomi’s retirement brought about the changing of the guard after eight years at Netball South Africa (NSA), who named Khanyisa Chawane as the new national team captain. Msomi, SA’s most capped netball player, stepped down as the Spar Proteas

THE 2024/2025 Serie A season begins today when champions Inter Milan travel to Genoa as favourites to retain their league title. We look at some of the new faces to watch out for ahead of the coming campaign as the league’s big hitters try to cut the

SOWETO giants Kaizer Chiefs will welcome the four or so weeks on their hands to work through some of the scariest nightmares after learning their opening round fate. Amakhosi will return to action with a trip to Bloemfontein at the Toyota Stadium aga

TAIWAN’S president Lai Ching Te praised Olympic boxing gold medallist Lin Yu-ting yesterday for showing “grace” despite attacks on her gender, as he hosted a party for the island’s Olympians. Competing under the name Chinese Taipei, the Taiwanese ath

WYDAD Athletic Club has recently typified the widely held notion that in the game of football, coaches are no more useful than disposable razors. To say the coaching position at the Moroccan club has resembled a revolving door would be putting it mil

STELLENBOSCH FC coach Steve Barker has embraced the responsibility of leading the hopes and dreams of a club just eight years into its existence ahead of their CAF competition bow. Stellies will kickstart their debut campaign in continental competiti

The Blue Bulls withstood a fierce second-half comeback from the Pumas to remain on top of the Currie Cup log with a convincing 40-24 victory at Mbombela Stadium last night. The Bulls had powered into a 26-0 lead in as many minutes as their experience

You wouldn’t blame Mzansi for still celebrating Team South Africa’s 4x100m relay silver medal at the Paris Olympics, even though it happened on Friday last week. For the athletes and coaches themselves, it may be feelings of absolute joy and relief s

Travel and tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry that stimulates local economies through direct spending on goods and services, creating jobs in hotels, restaurants, and other tourism- related activities. According to the UN World Tourism Orga

Recently, Cape Town International Airport experienced flight delays due to a power outage resulting in flights being diverted and passengers being stuck in limbo. It’s becoming apparent that even when taking to the sky, travellers should leave room

Qatar Airways has added a selection of caviar to its menu for business class travellers aboard its flights. The caviar service will be offered from August 15 on 13 routes between Doha and Boston, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Mel

With September being South Africa’s Tourism Month and Heritage Month, South African National Parks (SANParks) announced that National Parks Week will take place from September 9 to 13. During South African National Parks Week, South African citizens

A GROWING number of women are stepping into field guiding roles despite the long-standing male-dominated reputation of the industry. These women carry a blend of empathy, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for wildlife and conservation. Ta