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In this issue

December 10, 2025

Son who 'stabbed' mother 26 times: 'manipulative and deceitful'

Claims to have no memory of incident because of drug use

4 mins

'Corrupt relationship'

THE Special Investigation Unit (SIU) released a report into its investigation on the maladministration in the affairs of the eThekwini Municipality in August this year.

1 mins

Family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay praises Modi's gesture on 'Vande Mataram'

THE family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the writer and composer of Vande Mataram, has hailed India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture to mark the 150 years of the country's national song.

2 mins

All female gaming team champion GBV awareness at international e-sports tournament

SOUTH Africa’s first all-female Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team recently returned from competing on Malaysia's global stage, using their platform to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) while breaking stereotypes in the male-dominated e-sports world.

3 mins

Phoenix property nightmare: residents left without homes or refunds

MORE than 20 Phoenix residents are demanding accountability after allegedly paying their life savings to a property developer implicated in the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) report.

4 mins

Phoenix couple released on R2 000 bail in alleged pension murder plot

A PHOENIX woman and her husband charged with allegedly orchestrating her father’s murder for his R1.4 million pension, have been released on R2 000 bail each.

1 mins

Security hero shot with AK-47 while intercepting hijacked vehicle

LUCKY TO BE ALIVE

2 mins

Lotus FM ‘Breakfast Express’ team wins award for helping rebuild tornado-hit school

AFTER a devastating tornado struck Tongaat, Seatides Combined School has been rebuilt thanks to an impressive R4 million which was raised through Lotus FM's “Making Lives Better” initiative and community support.

2 mins

eThekwini Municipality cracks down on unpaid bills: what it means for government departments

SETTLE ACCOUNTS

1 mins

‘I will never ride a go-kart again’: man’s team-building day ends in hospital

A COMPANY team-building event turned to disaster when a Verulam father was thrown from a go-kart, leaving him completely immobilised after he suffered severe spinal injuries.

4 mins

Strong women rise, and stronger women raise others

THERE IS something I’ve learnt over time — and honestly, I’m still learning it every single day: women need women.

4 mins

Navigating online harassment in the digital jungle

IF THE internet were a city, it would be a dizzying mashup of Times Square, a university library, a dodgy nightclub, and a kindergarten playground, open all night, bright, loud, and full of people who should probably be supervised.

2 mins

When a woman says ‘enough’: the myths men create to save their ego

THERE'S an old pattern that repeats itself in the quiet aftermath of separation — a pattern so familiar that it almost seems scripted.

5 mins

When gender-based violence moves online and targets the youngest generations

GENDER-BASED violence (GBV) is no longer confined to homes, relationships or workplaces.

3 mins

Tragedy strikes as mom and grandmother take their lives after allegedly killing 14-year-old son

A TRAGIC incident in which a mother and grandmother committed suicide after allegedly killing a 14-year-old boy was reported from the Tavarekere area in Koramangala locality of Karnataka's Bengaluru on Monday, within the limits of the SG Palya Police Station, police officials said.

2 mins

Niqab incident highlights need for religious respect in SA

THE video showing a white woman berating a Muslim woman for wearing a niqab at a Pretoria restaurant deserves to be condemned.

1 mins

Your December survival guide: the spending and recovery bible

LEAVE CREDIT CARDS AT HOME

5 mins

When Durban danced: memories of a bygone social scene

TIME and time again, the POST esteemed correspondent, Yogin Devan, unearths a rare nugget which is a catalyst for deep conversations doused with melancholy and spreading of reminisce.

2 mins

The hidden toll of tariffs and healthcare cuts on SA's vulnerable communities

FOREIGN AID

4 mins

The deadly triangle: how law enforcement fails SA's whistle-blowers

Recent revelations expose a dangerous collusion between South African law enforcement officials and criminal syndicates, endangering whistle-blowers who expose corruption. Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane examines how this unholy alliance undermines democracy and what must be done to protect those who risk everything to uphold justice

5 mins

What are the implications of the killing of witnesses and whistle-blowers?

DEEP ROT

4 mins

Raising the matric pass mark: a noble idea that overlooks harsh realities

SOUTH Africa’s renewed call to raise the matric pass mark from 30% to 50% has reignited a national conversation about educational standards and expectations.

3 mins

The Ubuntu code for confronting the TikTok smear against SA’s Indian community

TWO weeks ago, a short, venomous video appeared on TikTok.

4 mins

Schools must be safe havens, not hunting grounds

THE portfolio committee on basic education has finally said what should have been declared long ago: paedophiles must be weeded out of our schools.

2 mins

POST newspaper delivers reliable quality in digital age

I wish to formally record my sincere gratitude to the POST editor, Yogas Nair, and her team of journalists, photographers and compilers of this weekly newspaper.

1 mins

Rethinking lavish funerals: a call for sanity

MAY Ladd my comments to the recent letters regarding the displeasure vented by Siddhartha Pillay on the “fleecing” by undertakers, and the defence by Dhayalan Moodley in favour of the undertakers.

1 mins

A love forged in gold

YOU have heard of enduring love stories.

5 mins

Beyond the hearse: appreciating the difficult work of undertakers

“STOP criticising undertakers for their essential service”, by Dhayalan Moodley, the POST, December 3 - 7 refers.

1 mins

A red light means stop. Full stop

UAE’S STRICT APPROACH

4 mins

School fee disputes should not affect your child’s report card

DEAR parents, teachers and school governing bodies

1 mins

'Lenasia Hitting the Headlines'

VETERAN journalist Fakir Hassen launched his magnum opus - a set of 46 books titled Lenasia Hitting the Headlines at the Killarney CineCentre in Johannesburg on Sunday.

1 mins

Busting the bunny chow story

FLUFFY WHITE BREAD

4 mins

Temples must make rituals meaningful to save closure

IF RITUALS at temples continue to be presented as mere “gobbledygook” or meaningless traditional practices, the younger generation may see them as irrelevant or even burdensome.

3 mins

Khao Niew Mamuang - Sticky Rice With Mango And Sweet Coconut Milk

1 cup Spekko Jasmine Long Grain White Rice 1½ cups lukewarm water, divided 400ml coconut milk, divided ½ tsp salt 4 tbs sugar, divided ½ tsp cornflour 1-2 ripe mangoes 3 tsp mixed sesame seeds, toasted edible flowers to garnish

1 mins

Sakura Mochi Cherry Blossom Sweet Rice Cakes

Red bean paste: 1/3 cup red beans water (for cooking the beans) 1/3 cup sugar

1 mins

Thai Red Curry Coconut, Jasmine Rice And Prawn Soup

1 tbs coconut oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1½ tbs red curry paste, more or less to taste 3 sticks lemongrass, peeled and bruised 1 red chilli, chopped 4-5 lime leaves, torn 1 red pepper, thinly sliced 1 carrot, thinly sliced 1 litre vegetable or fish stock 2 x 400ml can coconut milk 1 cup Spekko Jasmine Long Grain White Rice 1 tbs fish sauce 1½ cups button mushrooms 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced horizontally 500g-600g jumbo prawns, peeled and deveined lime juice to taste

1 mins

Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Christmas Karma’ spins timeless festive magic with cultural flair

GENDER BIAS

1 mins

A gripping tale of love and betrayal in a world of violence

COMBINING fiction and fact as related to Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attacks in India, director Aditya Dhar makes a long but gripping film of political intrigues, passionate patriotism and humanity, amid extreme violence.

1 mins

Romantic comedy explores the complexities of marriage

LEAD PAIR

2 mins

Meet Lilly the Llama: a new children’s adventure by Ekta Somera

UMKOMAAS poet, author and first-time illustrator Ekta Somera has released her debut children’s book, Lilly the Llama: Party Drama, a lively and imaginative tale for young readers aged 2 to 7.

2 mins

Celebrating 60 years of fashion education: Priscilla Bhika’s impact staying true to her roots

AT THE age of 82, Priscilla Bhika has worked tirelessly to transform the fashion landscape in South Africa.

3 mins

Indestructible Moodley will return to Moto3 next season

WHAT exactly separates elite level athletes from the rest of the field who have the same level of talent and skill?

2 mins

Chiefs’ co-coach Youssef sees AFCON break as opportunity

KAIZER

2 mins

Amorim amorous after ‘improved’ display

RUBEN Amorim said Manchester United have “improved a lot” after they climbed back into the race to qualify for the Uefa Champions League as Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-1 rout of woeful Wolves on Monday.

2 mins

Legend Bartlett backs Bafana to end 30-year AFCON wait

BAFANA Bafana have found it difficult to clear the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) barrier since their 1996 success, but former striker Shaun Bartlett believes the upcoming tournament may offer South Africa an ideal chance to claim a second continental title.

2 mins

His Majesty is on the Counsel

THE midweek meeting takes place in glorious Cape Town at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth today and Christmas is fast approaching.

3 mins

Treat the course as a playground

ON THE FAIRWAYS

1 mins

350 players to go under the hammer

A TOTAL of 350 players are set to feature in the IPL 2026 mini auction on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as the BCCI revealed the Player Auction list for the 2026 season yesterday.

1 mins

Springboks scale new heights in a year to savour

WHILE this was not a World Cup-winning year for the Springboks — and if there had been a World Cup, they would surely have won it — the year 2025 is right up there in their “best ever” category.

4 mins

Miami's Messi wins second consecutive MLS MVP award

LIONEL Messi won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award yesterday after inspiring Inter Miami to the MLS title and finishing as the league's top scorer.

1 mins

Mbappé carries Real hopes into showdown

REAL Madrid desperately need superstar Kylian Mbappé at his magical best today in a pivotal Uefa Champions League clash against Manchester City and their unstoppable striker Erling Haaland.

3 mins

Proteas Women looking to be ruthless in Benoni

PROTEAS

2 mins

Miller: SA20 will be good prep ahead of T20 World Cup

DAVID Miller believes the upcoming Betway SA20 Season 4 will form a big part of the Proteas' preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup next year.

2 mins

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