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In this issue

March 26, 2025

Mom 'slapped, punched by elderly women in congregation'

A CHATSWORTH mother recounted her harrowing experience of being attacked by church members during a protest, as she sought justice for her son, who was allegedly sexually abused by a pastor

2 mins

Dad forced to stab pet pit bull during vicious attack on family before iftar

A VERULAM family are lucky to be alive after they were viciously mauled by their pet pit bull, as they were preparing meals for iftar to break their fast for Ramadaan.

2 mins

Convicted sex pest pastor accused of raping boy, 12

He was convicted of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy in 2019 and he was given a 3-year suspended sentence

3 mins

Parents demand answers as DoE fails to address school violence

CONCERNED parents at Centenary Secondary School, in Asherville, are demanding answers from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education (DoE) following multiple violent incidents and alleged mishandling of disciplinary procedures.

3 mins

Expert guide to finding love through Lonely Hearts

RELATIONSHIP coach Irene Munthree shares vital safety tips and expert advice for those considering POST’s revamped Lonely Hearts column, offering guidance on protecting your- self, while seeking love.

2 mins

How POST’s Lonely Hearts column created a 33-year marriage

IN 1992, a young Christian woman took a chance on POST's Lonely Hearts column. Three decades later, Sean and Pamela Singh share their remarkable journey from newspaper advertisement to lasting love, proving that sometimes the perfect match is just a letter away.

3 mins

City approves R8 million for Tongaat Crematorium furnace replacement

THE eThekwini Municipality has approved an additional R3 million to replace the failed furnace at Tongaat Crematorium, bringing the total allocation to R8 million.

2 mins

’Court failed to call for statement from former girlfriend over GBV claims’

IN HIS latest bid to be released on bail, Durban security boss Ferrel Govender said despite allegations of gender-based violence (GBV) against him, the court had failed to call for a statement from his former girlfriend.

6 mins

Kellen vows to honour late twin’s Dubai dream

KELLEN Moodley will continue his twin brother's legacy by fulfilling his dream of becoming a renowned businessman in Dubai.

4 mins

INVESTIGATION Huge strides at ABH children’s home after abuse claims

THE Aryan Benevolent Homes (ABH) childrens’ home, which was rocked by allegations of abuse in May lest year, is making huge strides in implementing the recommendations of Department of Social Development (DSD), which conducted the investigation.

1 mins

Mom testifies over son’s gang-related murder

A LOTUS River mother took to the witness stand in the West- ern Cape High Court to relive her teen son’s last moments after he was allegedly shot and killed by a firearm, which the State contends was sold ille- gally by Anderson Padayachee.

2 mins

SA cannabis industry faces crisis amid ban on edibles

LOCAL business owners have expressed concerns over the recent ban on canna- bis-infused edibles, fearing job losses and economic downturns as the government enforces strict regulations.

5 mins

‘He repeatedly kicked his father because he did not shine his shoes properly’

COMMUNITY leaders are raising alarms over the disturbing rise in elderly abuse, urging neighbours to report cases of violence and neglect against vulnerable seniors

4 mins

Social media scammers target small business owners in KZN

THREE small business owners have fallen victim to an elaborate scam in the Chatsworth area, where fraudsters posing as legitimate buyers have made off with goods worth thousands of rand using fake e-wallet payments.

3 mins

Snakebite victims at risk: SA in anti-venom crisis

SOUTH Africa faces a critical anti-venom shortage due to infrastructure upgrades at the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), leaving snakebite victims at risk.

2 mins

Stakeholders demand action to eradicate massive DNA backlog

WITH a “massive” backlog of 140 000 DNA cases at the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory, stakeholders are calling for immediate action, including the use of private laboratories.

6 mins

Chatsworth marks 25 years since Throb Nightclub disaster

MONDAY marked 25 years since the Throb Nightclub disaster in Chatsworth that claimed the lives of 13 children.

2 mins

From indenture to excellence: the story of Tongaat Secondary School

JOIN us in commemorating 80 years of Tongaat Secondary, a beacon of education in South Africa, highlighting its journey and contributions to the community.

5 mins

A brave soul who dared to speak

THE Coolie Commission of 1872 heard the evidence of 36 witnesses over three months. Its bias is reflected in the fact that 30 were employers, three were officials, and only three were Indian. The commissioners did not interview any of the returning Indians who had complained.

6 mins

Eid-ul-Fitr: harvesting fruits of virtue

EID is an occasion of festivity and joy. It is also a day of spiritual harvest and reflection.

3 mins

Eid-ul-Fitr: a celebration of resilience, hope

Yet, in the face of these chal-lenges, South Africans have consist-ently showed remarkable resilience.

3 mins

Merit ends racial quotas division

PROFESSOR Dasarath Chetty’s consideration of the issue of racial quotas is a sad commentary on the extent to which the narrative has strayed from and contradicts the constitution (the POST, March 19-23).

2 mins

Rasool forgot he was a diplomat

AMBASSADOR Ebrahim Rasool has sparked a diplomatic row between the US and South Africa.

1 mins

Reverence to relegation: the plight of the elderly in the Indian diaspora

IT IS SIGNIFICANT that the topic under discussion at the Indo Caribbean Cultural Centre this week has been about family responsibility for the elderly in the Indian diaspora. Speakers from Trinidad, Guyana, New Zealand and South Africa participated in this important think-tank. Each discussed how the landscape is rapidly changing to the detriment of society.

4 mins

A true humanitarian

THE passing of human rights icon Ashwin Trikamjee has created a void that will take decades to fill.

1 mins

A legacy of justice and advocacy

I MOURN the passing of a remarkable man, a friend, a confidant, and a true pillar of our community — advocate Ashwin Trikamjee.

1 mins

A life of dedication and leadership

HIS Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj heard the sad news of the passing of your beloved father, Ashwin Trikamjee, who was a beacon of selfless service as the president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and the chairperson of the National Religious Leaders Forum.

1 mins

We have lost an inspiring colleague

THE directors and staff of Garlicke and Bousfield INC mourn the passing of Ashwin Trikamjee —- a much-valued member of the G&B family for 32 years.

1 mins

Celebrating leadership, unity

ASHWIN Trikamjee was an extraordi- nary individual whose life and work profoundly impacted both the legal fra- ternity and the broader South African society.

4 mins

A champion of justice and football

AFTER serving society tirelessly for over half a century in a plethora of spheres, Shree Ashwin Trikamjee attained his eternal moksha.

1 mins

A last goodbye to my dearest friend

WITH a shattered heart, I shared the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of my dearest friend and confidant of over 45 years, Ashwin Trikamjee, last Thursday.

1 mins

Blood test can detect pregnancy complications earlier

A team of Australian scientists has developed a new blood test that is capable of detecting complications early in pregnancy.

1 mins

Mom’s milk a natural shield for probiotics: study

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee recently said it made a groundbreaking discovery about the potential of mother’s milk in improving infant health.

1 mins

Rods bending ... time to fish hard and smart

ALRIGHT, anglers, rods have been bending all weekend and with the purple patch, it’s time to fish hard and fish smart. Let’s keep our spots pristine — always leave the areas you fish in better condition than when you arrived.

2 mins

Overcoming the fried egg bunker shot challenge

A FRIED egg bunker shot occurs when the ball is partially buried in the sand, with the majority of the ball visible above the surface.

1 mins

Medals show SA can return to world glory

AFTER the glory of the relay silver medal at the Paris Olympics, it looks like that achieve- ment has inspired South African athletes to greater heights this year following two medals at the world indoor championships last week.

3 mins

O’Tenikwa can confirm Guineas form

WITH Champions Season on the horizon and some juicy stakes money on offer, raiders are lining up to plunder a share of the spoils.

1 mins

Delhi's Du Plessis has no complaints about impact player rule

THE Indian Premier League’s (IPL) impact player rule has divided opinion since being introduced in 2023 but Delhi Capitals batter Faf du Plessis said its value was plain to see after his side came back from the dead to beat Lucknow Super Giants on Monday.

1 mins

Sharks' Jenkins to tackle Leinster's Snyman in clash

IS THERE a way to stop RG Snyman?

2 mins

Tuchel relieved as Bellingham avoids red card

THOMAS Tuchel admitted that Jude Bellingham was “lucky” to escape a red card as England “struggled” to secure a 3-0 win against minnows Latvia on Monday.

2 mins

Heinrich Klaasen's journey to IPL domination

THE famous words of former Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, \"they can script anything they want; at the end of the day, we decide what the movie will look like\", come to mind when thinking of the version of Heinrich Klaasen that the world has had the pleasure of watching over the past three years.

1 mins

Domingo knows 'there's a lot at stake' vs Dolphins

THE Lions have an in-form Dolphins travelling up to the highveld this week for the penultimate round-robin fixture of the Cricket South Africa Four-Day competition.

2 mins

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Publisher: Independent-Media-Newspapers

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Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

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