EDITOR’S NOTE

OUR offices at Independent Media overlook Greyville Racecourse, placing us in the thick of “July fever”.

It’s incredible to watch the tent town go up in the weeks before the big day and then to stand on our office balcony for a brilliant view of the horses as they come out the stalls.

This year the Tribune team were well prepared in flat shoes and with plenty of data to keep our online readers up to the minute on the most glamorous event of the year. And, when it was over, they were all back in the office to prepare for today’s paper. We have a full package of fun, fashion and horses on pages 3, 4 and 5.

On a serious note, the University of Kwazulunatal medical school cashfor-places saga is far from over and reporter Nabeelah Shaikh, who uncovered the graft, continues to push for answers. Tonight readers can tune in to Carte Blanche where Shaikh is interviewed by veteran investigative journalist Devi Sankaree on a scandal that has rocked tertiary education to its core and which we will not allow to be covered up.

In this issue we also have a new-look consolidated business supplement, KZN Business Report. It’s the same, only better with plenty to read on local entrepreneurs and the 101 of starting a business.

The story of the British soldier who survived the Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War and is buried in a Pinetown cemetery, is a fascinating glimpse into our city’s history. It’s on page 13.

My favourite read is about the beautiful Zimbali home ranked among the world’s best.

What impressed judges was how the home blends with the pristine coastal landscape. This, again, is a reminder that we live in paradise and, even with this country’s enormous social and political challenges, Kwazulu-natal is something special. Find it on page 17.