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In this issue

October 22, 2025

Devastating crash in Pinetown leaves family shattered

MOM, CHILD DIES

3 mins

Phoenix couple arrested for allegedly orchestrating father's murder

The deceased recently retired and received his pension payout

2 mins

Call for urgent reforms to address safety, remuneration and perks

PILLAR TO POST

1 mins

Preserving history, one headstone at a time: KZN’s cemetery guardian

FORMER fingerprint expert Deon van Niekerk now spends his Sundays cleaning and photographing forgotten graves across KwaZulu-Natal.

3 mins

Durban magistrate reveals daily struggles and safety concerns

“WE NEED CHANGE’

5 mins

908 injured in firecracker mishaps

TAMIL NADU

1 mins

Witness identifies man accused of killing senior traffic cop

A KEY witness has identified Philakahle Hloniphani Dladla as the man who hijacked a taxi, robbed passengers at gunpoint, and allegedly shot Senior Superintendent Mariemuthoo Desmond Arumugam multiple times when he stopped to investigate.

2 mins

Umbilo businessman found murdered with eyes removed on Diwali

A shoe company owner from Glenwood, was found murdered with gunshot wounds and his eyes removed.

2 mins

Pensioners battle Sassa’s broken system

‘TREATED LIKE ANIMALS’

5 mins

Can KZN reach a 95% matric pass rate?

EDUCATION EXPERTS DIVIDED ON 2025 GOAL

4 mins

Educational activist cautions against 'headline targets' in KZN’s matric pass

EDUCATIONAL activist Hendrick Makaneta challenged KwaZulu-Natal's ambitious plan to raise the matric pass tate to 95%, warning that without addressing systemic inequalities, the target risked becoming a political headline rather than meaningful educational improvement.

2 mins

Mohan Hira: a legacy of strength and service through karate

LENASIA karate master Hanshi Mohan Hira's journey to becoming an internationally-recognised karate expert began in the mid-1950s, when he faced significant barriers to his sporting career due to apartheid.

4 mins

The vital role of libraries in communities

LIBRARIES are among our most valuable community assets. South Africa’s Constitution also guarantees every individual the right to education and access to information —a right that libraries help to make a daily reality.

1 mins

Nathi Mthethwa death must never be in vain

ON SEPTEMBER 30, South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa plunged to his death from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency in Paris.

1 mins

An indentured ship's journey 165 years ago

AS YOU read this column, Indian indentured workers on the Truro and Belvedere were on the Indian ocean making their way to Natal, 165 years ago.

5 mins

Tragic death at Verulam government facility was unavoidable

Verulam Clinic.

1 mins

Persistent power outages cause traffic chaos and safety concerns

I LIVE near the Shell Garage at the corner of Northern Drive and Phoenix Highway GG Champion Drive and Gandhi Highway).

1 mins

Rekindling cultural identity: lessons from Purtassi

NOW that the sacred month of Purtassi has drawn to a close, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all who observed this period of fasting, penance, and abstinence.

1 mins

Am I a terrorist?

It is a grassroots flotilla, a people’s flotilla organised by the people, for the Palestinian people, with the people.

3 mins

Cultivating egos or creative public recognition

THERE is a growing trend of establishing nonprofit organisations with the aim to utilise these organisations as vehicles to uplift society.

2 mins

SA activist details harrowing detention by Israeli forces during Gaza aid mission

RENEWS COMMITMENT TO PALESTINIAN CAUSE AMID INJUSTICE

5 mins

'Go back to India': the cry of ignorance in a nation that should know better

“WE ARE ALREADY HOME’

4 mins

100% matric pass rate meaningless without solid foundation

THE KwaZulu-Natal Education Department must not aim for surface-level matric success.

2 mins

Justice in the balance: has advocate Shamila Batohi delivered on her promise to fix the NPA?

As advocate Shamila Batohi's tenure as the national director of public prosecutions draws to a close in January 2026, Professor Nirmala Gopal explores the triumphs and challenges she faced in a quest to revitalise South Africa’s justice system.

5 mins

Mountain man (80) seeks support for final Kilimanjaro climb

AT 80 years old, Bobby Sewpersad has already climbed Mount Kilimanjaro twice, but now needs community support to achieve his final summit of Africa's tallest peak.

1 mins

The troubling reality behind Gaza’s proposed peace deal

WHAT is clear about the ersatz peace deal in Gaza being touted in Western media is that it is a grand show for the cameras and borne out of a desperate need to placate the masses. The world is on the cusp of a revolution, the likes of which have never before been seen.

1 mins

Prince Mashele’s scathing critique of the ANC and GNU partners

POLITICAL analyst Prince Mashele did not hold back in his critique of the government, describing the ANC as a “criminal enterprise”, and questioning the silence of GNU partners like the IFP.

1 mins

Zulu King Misizulu calls for unity following legal victory

FOLLOWING the death of Zulu monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini, one of his sons Prince Misizulu ascended the throne.

1 mins

Uncovering the history of Durban’s Raj Cinema

ON READING Haresh Ouderajh’s eloquent tribute to the late “Raj” Bodasing, the POST, October 1-5, it came as a revelation to me that the Raj Cinema in Durban was named after this late visionary entrepreneur and lawyer.

1 mins

Each woman’s story is a building block for resilience and growth

From fighting apartheid to taking law outside of the courtrooms to make it more accessible, Judge Mohini Moodley’s career is a masterclass in using law as a tool for community empowerment. Judge Moodley, who retired in July 2023 as judge of the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, speaks on the challenge of looking beyond tokenism and ‘pioneer’ status to focus on true equity

3 mins

Shahid congratulates brother Ishaan

SHAHID Kapoor cannot contain his delight as his brother Ishaan Khatter receives love and appreciation for his phenomenal performance in his latest release, Homebound.

1 mins

Ishita Dutta shot ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ while pregnant

ISHITA Dutta will mark her return to the silver screen with the sequel, De De Pyaar De 2. This will be her first release after becoming a mother of two-a son Vaayu and a daughter Veda.

1 mins

Has Vishal taken over as director of ‘Magudam’?

IF RUMOURS doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, actor Vishal, apart from playing the lead in Magudam, has also now taken over as the director.

1 mins

Raghav to undergo transformation for Nani’s ‘The Paradise’

RAGHAV Juyal, who is basking in the success of Bads of Bollywood, announced he would change his look for Telugu star Nani’s eagerly-awaited entertainer, The Paradise.

1 mins

Preity ‘third-wheeled’ between Bobby and wife on their honeymoon

ACTRESS Preity Zinta and actor Bobby Deol’s friendship continues to shine even after three decades, and their recent reunion at designer Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash turned out to be a heartfelt trip down memory lane.

1 mins

‘T have found my place’

LOT OF LOVE

1 mins

Afternoon concert

THE swingband Platform Jazz will perform in an afternoon concert at the Rhumbelow Theatre at Northlands Bowling on November 2 at 2pm.

1 mins

‘Bison’ showcases the triumph of dreams amid caste struggles

WINNING BACK LOVE

2 mins

Isaiah Jaganathan’s culinary journey: from family kitchen to Taste Master Junior

A JOHANNESBURG teenager is hoping to scoop the top spot with his culinary talent after he was selected to participate in Season 2 of The Taste Master Junior.

2 mins

Where are the big bangs? Tamil cinema feels like a damp squib

ONCE upon a time, a Tamil Diwali release was an event.

2 mins

'The Cane Cutter': telling the history of Indians through a love story

QUIET ORCHESTRATION

3 mins

Ayurvedic study tips for matric pupils: boosting memory, focus and exam readiness

AS MATRIC pupils start the final exams, success is not centered around only knowledge but on mastering time management, resilience and self-discipline.

3 mins

What I wish I knew before I started dating

THE dating world today can feel like a labyrinth — a mix of romance, catfishing, love-bombing, and if you are lucky, genuine love.

2 mins

Life lessons all women should learn in their twenties

YOUR twenties can feel like a beautiful contradiction — a decade of freedom and confusion, excitement and uncertainty, discovery and heartbreak. It’s the time when the world seems vast and intimidating, and when every decision feels like it could alter the course of your life. But if you look closely, this is also the decade where you quietly begin shaping the woman you will become.

5 mins

Bucs look to bounce back

THE Sea Robbers’ sails have been blown wide, but they remain the masters of their own destiny when it comes to their domestic and continental campaigns.

1 mins

Piastri shrugs off form drop as 'no major concern'

ONCE the dominant force in the McLaren camp this season, Oscar Piastri now finds his once-comfortable points buffer evaporating — and quickly.

2 mins

Rahhabba gets a lucky break

OVATION STAR will have been one of the better bets on card where she was down to contest the Class 4 Handicap over 1400m, seventh race on the poly at Hollywoodbets Greyville today.

4 mins

How to read greens like a pro: essential tips for better putting

I HAVE been asked many times what's the key to scoring well.

1 mins

Why Bok coach Erasmus loves himself a ‘Shohei Ohtani’

BASEBALL is one of many American sporting codes that requires specialists in each position rather than players who can fulfil multiple roles.

2 mins

Chiefs face crucial home test as Kaze and Ben Youssef seek early-season revival

THE flying start to the campaign that had Kaizer Chiefs fans believing their club was ready to challenge for the championship, is now a distant memory.

2 mins

Nuno's Hammers home truths

NUNO Espirito Santo admitted \"we have a problem\" after West Ham suffered a lacklustre 2-0 loss at home to Brentford on Monday.

2 mins

Winless Sharks look to turn things around

THIS season’s Sharks are looking alarmingly like the same side that stumbled through parts of last season until a late recovery in the United Rugby Championship (URC) took them to the semifinals — disjointed, error-prone and unable to turn potential into points.

2 mins

Prestigious Central Durban memorial tourney draws closer

THE countdown has begun.

1 mins

Liverpool striker Ekitike returns to face former club

WHEN Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike returns to face his former club Eintracht Frankfurt in the Uefa Champions League tonight, he will find a side that bears little resemblance to the one he left in July.

2 mins

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