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In this issue

October 08, 2025

Husband convicted of brutal screwdriver murder

Wife's family call for maximum sentence for years of abuse she suffered

4 mins

'Sugar Popz': from looter and drug lord to community hero

PHOENIX crime boss \"Sugar Popz\" Chetty got his \"street name\" when he allegedly started selling Sugars as a teenager in the community, a source told the POST this week.

2 mins

The rich heritage of SA's Nagara dancers and music

FLASH ENTERTAINERS

2 mins

Navin Sewlal revives the Riverside Sanathan Dancing Company

NAVIN Sewlal, a molding technician from Tongaat, carries a vibrant cultural heritage with him after he revived the Riverside Sanathan Dancing Company, which was founded in 1938.

2 mins

Hansrajh Lukhan: a 60-year odyssey in traditional Indian dance

AT 76 years old, Hansrajh Lukhan, also known as \"Butterfly\" and \"Blondie\", is not ready to hang up his dancing shoes.

3 mins

Queering masculinity: how Nagara dancers in Durban expand traditional gender expressions

NICOSH'E Ramdhani, an academic and a performer, in a recent groundbreaking research, has explored how male Nagara dancers in Durban's Hindu community embody feminine divinity, while expanding, rather than contradicting, their masculinity.

2 mins

Chatsworth family sentenced to life for nanny’s murder over insurance policy

APPEAL DENIED

2 mins

Beyond ballet: call for Bharatha Natyam’s recognition in local education

Dr Devi Rajab argues that Bharatha Natyam deserves equal recognition, funding and inclusion in South African schools alongside Western art forms like ballet

6 mins

Court upholds conviction of business owner in violent workplace assault case

'FABRICATED ALLEGATIONS'

4 mins

Mental health services in crisis: KZN organisations struggle amid funding cuts

UNCERTAIN FUTURE

4 mins

DIVINE TIMING How a sinus infection led to life-saving cancer diagnosis

WHAT began as a stubborn sinus infection turned into a life-changing diagnosis for 65-year-old Shirley Reddy of Hillary.

2 mins

Coping with a breast cancer diagnosis

RECEIVING a breast cancer diagnosis is life-changing for most, and what I've learnt is that it is as much an emotional crisis as it is a medical one.

2 mins

HOSPICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT Bringing dignity to life’s most difficult moments

IN A WORLD often consumed by the rush of everyday life, Thiloshini Naidoo stands as a quiet force of compassion, strength and unwavering dedication.

3 mins

FOCUS ON POSITIVES ‘You can beat cancer’: mom shares her journey of strength and survival

FOR Anjuna Krishuncoomar, a 52-year-old widow and mother of two, life changed forever after a routine mammogram in July 2024 led to a diagnosis she never expected: stage 1 breast cancer.

2 mins

From fear to hope: a KZN mother’s breast cancer journey during lockdown

OCTOBER marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for Sandhia Govinder, a 47-year-old occupational therapist from Blythedale, it is far more than a pink ribbon or a campaign slogan.

3 mins

CRL Rights Commission and the registration of churches

THE recent proposal by the CRL Rights Commission to require the registration of churches and the licensing of pastors under state oversight is a direct threat to religious freedom in South Africa.

1 mins

KZN mortuaries in crisis: hundreds of bodies unclaimed for years

PAUPER STATEMENT'

4 mins

To honour Babita Deokaran, we must protect our whistle-blowers

WHILE millions of South Africans face unemployment, hunger and crumbling public services, billions of rand in public funds that could alleviate this suffering are lost to corruption.

4 mins

Remembering Babita Deokaran: a symbol of integrity in a time of turmoil

I ATTENDED the funeral of Babita Deokaran with an all consuming pit in the stomach. How does one offer support and condolences in such circumstances? I drew strength from Babita's example of a South African bravely committed to doing the right thing. It also helped that I carried with me a message of condolence and support from the now late Pravin Gordhan.

3 mins

Charting a path for SA's economic renewal

SOUTH Africa's economic landscape faces momentous challenges, as underscored recently by the imposition of US tariffs on South African goods which has exposed the vulnerabilities inherent in the country's economic structure.

6 mins

The journey of the first indentured ship, the Truro

THIS Sunday, October 12, marks the 165th anniversary of the SS Truro's departure from the port city of Madras (now Chennai) in India, carrying 342 indentured workers on board the first ship that arrived in South Africa on November 16, 1860.

5 mins

The R44.7 million Mabuza estate battle: when a financial decision changes everything

THE legal battle over the late former deputy president David Mabuza's R44.7 million pension has taken a dramatic turn, revealing how a single retirement decision can override decades of protective legislation designed to safeguard dependants.

4 mins

The relaunch of the Minority Front: a legacy renewed for the future

EQUALITY AND SOCIAL COHESION

4 mins

'Not in vain' is not enough: honouring Babita Deokaran with more than justice

IT IS TOO easy - too convenient - to say that Babita Deokaran's death was \"not in vain\".

2 mins

DA's Haniff Hoosen pledges to transform eThekwini

AFTER a 30-year career in politics and a brief hiatus, Haniff Hoosen returns as the DA mayoral candidate for eThekwini with bold promises. Last week, the DA announced that the 53-year-old, who was born in Chatsworth, as the party's mayoral candidate for eThekwini in the 2086 local government elections. The POST reporter, Nadia Khan, spoke to Hoosen about his return to politics and his vision for the city

6 mins

Finding peace beyond religious debates

RELIGIOUS debates have echoed through history, often fuelled by deep convictions and differing interpretations of sacred texts.

1 mins

The POST praised for integrity and balance

I WISH to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the POST editor, Yogas Nair, and her dedicated team for the excellent standard of journalism that the paper continues to uphold.

1 mins

The jaundiced emptiness of decoloniality

WITH his belief that South African history began only in 1994, Julius Malema would endorse Professor Dasarath Chetty's view that in order to cleanse and deodorise the present, reminders of the past in the form of statues and monuments should be toppled and removed (the POST, October 1 - 5).

2 mins

The legal reality behind Gaza's blockade and aid flotillas

VANESSA Govender employs flowery, emotion-laden language that may stir readers' sympathies, but ultimately obscures facts and spreads disinformation.

1 mins

India-Pakistan cricket clash raises questions about sporting ethics

RECENTLY India won the Asian Cup by defeating neighbours Pakistan in the final.

1 mins

Confronting SA's hate speech problem

THE racist attack against Devi Sankaree Govender confirms we are a sick and prejudiced society (the POST, October 1 - 5). The constant tempo of hate speech we have to endure as a democratic nation, cannot go on unchecked. Our rainbow nation is tinged with hurtful rainbow comments from every segment of society. Hate speech by any legal definition is a blatant violation of our constitutional right to freedom of expression. Under the guise of freedom of expression, demagogues test the constraints of the Constitution, by engaging and becoming cheerleaders for forces of hate, from xenophobic to political extremists. Any attempt to legally desanitise hate speech will lead to facism by stealth. Hate speech is an affront to humanity. Any form of human degradation is an outrageous violation of our sacred Constitution. Racism and hate speech are two of the most baneful and persistent evils. They are a major barrier to peace. Its practice perpetrates too outrageous a violation of the dignity of human beings to be countenanced under any pretext. Racism retards the unfoldment of the boundless potentialities of its victims, corrupts its perpetrators, and blights human progress. Hate speech is a grave malady which, unless arrested, is capable of causing the destruction of our democratic order. It is a corrosion that has bitten into the fibre, and attacked the whole social structure of our society. There is surely no nation in this world that holds hate speech in greater horror than us. No one surveying the history of our nation can overlook the pathetic wreckage of commitment twisted and turned into a thousand shapes under the stress of prejudice and racism by stealth. It takes courage to face this malicious enemy in the face. The present situation is a product of the past. The nation's past is a painful history of racism, resulting in a sick and divided society. It was philosopher George Santayana, who said: \"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

1 mins

The declining global support for Israel amid Gaza conflict

BENJAMIN Netanyahu was recently in the United States to meet with American President Donald Trump, while facing a level of international isolation that has reached unprecedented levels.

2 mins

FROM ‘YE MACHA GIRL’ TO DANCE ICON Jessica Krish’s 30-year cultural legacy

FROM a humble school concert performance to becoming a household name in cultural arts, as the Ye Macha Girl, Shrimati Jessica Krish's journey is inspiring.

2 mins

A delightful blend of love, comedy and the supernatural

JOINTLY produced by Playsmith Studios, South Studios banners and presented by Sivakarthikeyan under his SK Productions banner, House Mates is a delightful film that culminates factors of family, sci-fiction, love and comedy into one thoroughly enjoyable film that will keep you engaged until the very end.

1 mins

Manesh Maharaj: preserving the legacy of Kathak in SA

EXQUISITE ART FORM

4 mins

Visual echoes from 165 years

FINE ARTISTS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY

5 mins

Celebrating 165 years of Indian heritage and culture

THE inaugural Red Mango Arts Festival is set to captivate audiences in Greyville as it celebrates 165 years of Indian heritage in Natal.

1 mins

Theatre and identity: Rajesh Gopie on the Red Mango Arts Festival

AS SOUTH Africa prepares to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in Natal, a vibrant new event, the Red Mango Arts Festival, is set to showcase the power of theatre in reflecting complex identities and histories.

4 mins

Shika Budhoo's 'Roti Queen' shines a light on the experiences of SA Indian women

AT THE vibrant crossroads of theatre, literature and education stands Shika Budhoo, a 41-year-old multidisciplinary creative artist whose work reflects the rich tapestry of South African culture.

3 mins

You don't stop exercising because you're old, you get old because you stop exercising

A PHRASE I often share with my patients is: “You don’t stop exercising because you're old, you get old because you stop exercising.” It’s more than just a motivational line. It’s science, it’s prevention, and it’s a reality I see daily in practice.

2 mins

You don’t stop exercising because you're old, you get old because you stop exercising

2 mins

Discover the real deal on what therapy can (and cannot) do

MYTHS UNMASKED

2 mins

Awesome foursome to strut their stuff

TODAY marks a midweek race meeting at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, and the action is heating up in the Western Cape. There are several horses to watch, but a quartet of standout contenders look ready to strut their stuff this afternoon.

2 mins

Optimise your golf game

UNDERSTANDING how driver loft works in golf can help you optimize your game. Driver loft refers to the angle between the face of the driver and the shaft, which affects the trajectory and distance of your drive.

1 mins

Salah targets strong return to winning form with Pharaohs

MOHAMED Salah wants to put a disappointing start to his season with Liverpool behind him today and help Egypt beat Djibouti to qualify for the Fifa World Cup 2026.

2 mins

The turnaround week – fishing conditions looking up

THE KINGFISHER

2 mins

Boks evolution mirrors Tiger's pursuit of perfection

TACKLING GOLIATH

3 mins

Five times South Africans lit up Pakistan

SOUTH Africa does not have the best of records in Pakistan since their first Test tour almost three decades ago.

2 mins

Mudray leads SA juniors to top-five finish

TEENAGE angler Jeariya Mudray, from the Bluff, helped lead the Proteas Surf Casting Junior Team to an impressive fifth-place finish at the recent World Shore Angling Championship for Youth (U-16) in Peniscola, Spain, against 40 top young anglers from Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, the Netherlands, Ireland and England.

2 mins

Luus reflects as Proteas Women recover from opening World Cup defeat

ONE can only imagine how difficult it must have been for the Proteas women to get themselves in the right state of mind after the 10-wicket thrashing against England Women in their first match of the ongoing 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

2 mins

Koeksisters and centuries: Brits' sweet secret year

FOR a generation of children spinach had magical powers. Their favourite cartoon character, Popeye the Sailor, would gobble it down, and instantly be charged up with superhuman strength to fight off villains.

2 mins

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Publisher: Independent-Media-Newspapers

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

Post provides a comprehensive package of news, views and entertainment for the family, championing the interests of the Indian community and keeping readers fully informed and in touch with their roots, religions and culture.