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Thunee: a unifying influence in SA’s evolving identity
IT IS NOT uncommon to see boys from diverse backgrounds playing thunee during break time across the many ex-Model C schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
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February 11, 2026
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Khune backs Petersen for World Cup selection
FORMER Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune didn’t mince words when asked about current Amakhozi skipper Brandon Petersen’s chances of representing South Africa on the biggest stage - the Fifa World Cup.
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February 11, 2026
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Chatsworth viral hairstyle video: KZN education says parents must enforce school code of conduct
A VIRAL video showing pupils standing outside a Chatsworth school due to “unacceptable” hairstyles has prompted the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education to call for greater parental involvement in school discipline.
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February 11, 2026
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‘Calm’ Proteas ready for Afghanistan
DAVID Miller hopes familiarity breeds success when the Proteas face off against Afghanistan in a crucial T20 World Cup clash in Ahmedabad today.
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February 11, 2026
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Sohail Khan’s Midmar Mile tribute to the 13 children who died in Vaal tragedy
FOURTEEN-year-old Sohail Khan, from Amanzimtoti High School, completed his third aQuellé Midmar Mile with a special purpose — dedicating his swim to the 13 children who lost their lives in the Vaal scholar transport tragedy.
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February 11, 2026
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Umfula can get in on a song
HERE have been so many times that Umfula has hinted that next time will be his time and he has failed to get across the line.
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February 11, 2026
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Honours for Dharmendra
RECOGNITION for the lead stars of the iconic film, Sholay, has come full circle after the Government of India announced that the late actor Dharmendra would receive one of the country’s highest civilian honours, the coveted Padma Vibhushan, for his career of decades in the film industry.
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February 11, 2026
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'We cannot live like this': Reservoir Hills infrastructure collapse leaves residents desperate
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION ADDS TO WOES
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February 11, 2026
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Durban man faces R100 000 blackmail threat after 'secret, adult' phone recordings
'HONEY TRAP'
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February 11, 2026
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Public service crisis: when government officials forget who they serve
When the Denis Hurley Centre's electricity was cut off despite being up to date with payments, it highlighted a broader crisis in South African public service. Dr Raymond Perrier examines how government officials have abandoned their role as 'servants' of the public, considers eThekwini Municipality's failures, and calls for personal reflection and accountability among public servants.
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February 11, 2026
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When tempers rule the thunee table, violence wins the hand
THUNEE, the beloved homegrown card game of KwaZulu-Natal's Indian community, has always been more than a pastime.
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February 11, 2026
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Two-year battle: uMhlanga woman left 'empty-handed' after unrecognised Hindu marriage
Court dismisses exception in landmark case
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February 11, 2026
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Understanding the transformative power of self-love
LOVE is one of those words we think we understand until life teaches us otherwise.
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February 11, 2026
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getting HOOKED
KZN summer fishing showing strong signs
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February 11, 2026
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The village we must save: a call for compassionate transformation at eThekwini
WHEN I reflect upon the R493 million in irregular expenditure disclosed by eThekwini Municipality, my heart feels both sorrow and hope.
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February 11, 2026
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Proteas need a ‘Malmesbury Missile’
TACKLING GOLIATH
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February 11, 2026
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Taxpayer funds wasted as former MPs refuse to vacate parliamentary housing
THE national Public Works Ministry under Durban’s Dean Macpherson must please take all necessary steps speedily to legally evict the three ex-MKP MPs who continue to occupy the Parliament accommodation despite being removed from office as MPs by their party.
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February 11, 2026
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Clairwood temple bans jazz drums to restore spiritual essence of Thaipoosam Kavady
THE Clairwood Shree Siva Soobramoniar Temple’s decision to ban jazz drums during this year’s Thaipoosam Kavady celebrations has been welcomed by devotees who felt the increasing noise was detracting from the spiritual essence of bhajans.
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February 11, 2026
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Indian classical dancer Verushka Pather to be honoured in Tamil Nadu
CELEBRATED Indian classical dancer Verushka Pather will be honoured by the Ministry of Culture in Tamil Nadu for her substantial contributions to Indian arts and culture on the African continent at the upcoming Dance for Shivaratri programme.
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February 11, 2026
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Clare Estate Crematorium under fire for fees hikes amid financial misconduct claims
MONTHLY INCOME
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February 11, 2026
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Youth participation brings hope at Kavady festival
LAST Sunday, the air was filled with devotion and the rhythmic sounds of prayers as our community came together for the auspicious Kavady festival.
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February 11, 2026
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Hindu organisations clash over foreign priest visa controls
THE South African Hindu Maha Sabha's (SAHMS) proposal to become the sole authority for vetting foreign Hindu priests' visas has sparked controversy among Hindu organisations, with some claiming it undermined religious freedom while others supported improved regulation.
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February 11, 2026
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SAHMS: setting the record straight on representation and responsibility
THE South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) has, for more than a century, functioned as a co-ordinating and consultative body for Hindu religious and cultural organisations across the country.
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February 11, 2026
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Beige flags in relationships: the signs that ask us to pause, not panic
SLOW DOWN
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February 11, 2026
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The Hindu Maha Sabha's failed attempt to regulate foreign priests
REVIEWING AUTHORITY'
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February 11, 2026
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The ethics of dating: should parents weigh in on their adult children's love lives?
LOVE is one of the most personal journeys a human being undertakes.
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February 11, 2026
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How democracy failed to dismantle apartheid’s legacy
THREE decades after apartheid's collapse, South Africa still struggles to define freedom.
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February 11, 2026
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Landmark ruling on customary marriage could reshape divorce outcomes in SA
I CAME across a plaque-frame years ago which said: “Marriages performed by the captain are valid only for the duration of the voyage.”
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February 04, 2026
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5 X-Factor players set to light up T20 World Cup
FROM ABHISHEK TO BETHELL
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February 04, 2026
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KwaZulu-Natal cannot afford vigilantism in business
RECENT events in Pietermaritzburg have exposed a dangerous trend that threatens not only local businesses, but the broader economic stability of KwaZulu-Natal and the entire country.
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