'The family is very hurt'

Joanne Teunissen, co-founder of The Baby Line under The Durban North Baby Home, says the programme works as a counselling and support service for mothers throughout their pregnancy, and during the early months after giving birth.

A kidney failure patient is urging South Africans to prioritise kidney health on World Kidney Day, highlighting early detection, healthy lifestyles, and regular screenings to prevent end-stage disease. Stella de Kock has been on dialysis for over a decade and has received about 2,400 sessions.

A nearly 3m black mamba was found in a Durban home ceiling, safely captured by a snake catcher, with sightings rising in March and during its winter mating season.

Residents from a Durban south community are coming together to support a mother whose son was stabbed in Thailand. The 29-year-old is recovering after surgery. A 10km fundraising run has been organised to help cover hospital costs and bring him home.

A Durban mother, who has used sanitary pads since she was about 10 years old, says women often have limited alternatives when it comes to menstrual products.