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Langadha stories of indenture and the days of our lives
THE holidays almost always bring together extended family at the communal dining room table. It is most often the case, especially in contemporary times, when family that have not met in a long time use this opportunity to catch up on their “days of their lives’.
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April 23, 2025
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GBV in SA: Unpacking the failures of the justice system
IT WOULD not be an understatement to make the claim that gender-based violence (GBV) has become an epidemic in South Africa, and has been one for some time now. Virtually every day, the media carries stories of women and children who have been sexually assaulted, abused, violated, raped, harassed and, in the worst case scenarios, murdered by an intimate partner, a family member or a sexual predator.
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April 23, 2025
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America: a paper tiger in decline
AMERICA is nothing more than a paper tiger and a champion of nothing.
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April 23, 2025
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Ancelotti still in 'honeymoon' phase
REAL Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti dismissed suggestions on Tuesday he is under mounting pressure at the club as they sit second in the La Liga standings and were knocked out of the Uefa Champions League last week.
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April 23, 2025
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School marginalisation is unfortunate
An open letter to Nomusa Shamase (KZN Department of Education: superintendent education manager of uMlazi), Marco Manias (school governing body chairperson) and Dr Garth Shaw (principal).
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April 23, 2025
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Australian visitors bring family together
MY WIFE'S cousin and her daughter from Australia did an amazing thing recently when they came to visit their families in South Africa.
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April 23, 2025
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Beware - the daily erosion of freedoms in SA
WHEN asked to write a column on Freedom Day, I did not immediately agree. It is not only because I don’t like writing, but I wondered what I would say that another would not already have said, or would say with greater eloquence than I could.
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April 23, 2025
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Remembering Pope Francis: a tribute from Durban's religious community
POPE Francis's funeral, which is expected to draw huge crowds, will take place on Saturday in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
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April 23, 2025
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Lack of clarity and consistency
IN HIS opinion piece titled “Charity must not be shackled by the state” (the POST, April 16-20), Yogin Devan raises valid concerns about the need to preserve the independence of charitable organisations from state interference.
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April 23, 2025
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Woman (81) seriously injured in fall
AN ELDERLY Westcliff mother suffered severe injuries — including a broken hip, shoulder, elbow and kneecap - after she fell into a hole allegedly caused by a delayed municipal response to a burst water pipe.
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April 23, 2025
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Chatsworth community mourns loss of child welfare president
COMMUNITY leaders in Chatsworth are mourning the loss of Gopaul Logan Naidu, 63, the president of Child Welfare Chatsworth (CWC), who died on Saturday, while undergoing heart bypass surgery.
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April 23, 2025
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The railroad of death: Angola and the ticket stamped ‘no return’
It is that time of the year where stories of freedom echo through South Africa. It is a remarkable narrative of a prisoner Nelson Mandela becoming president of a democratic South Africa. But often we get lost in the grand fairy-tales of Struggle and liberation. In this column, we bring to life a story of working-class Indians from Natal, who left to Lobito Bay for a better life. Their stories have largely been forgotten. But it is a bloody reminder of the price people paid to find a home in Africa.
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April 23, 2025
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Family of slain Pmb pensioner want justice
THE family of a Pietermaritzburg pensioner who was assaulted and later died in his hospital, are calling for his alleged attacker to be denied bail.
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April 23, 2025
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Medicine: a journey worth the challenge
JUNIOR Junior medical doctors in South Africa will be tested from the moment of their inception as they learn to survive. The public healthcare system in South Africa is a high-pressure environment, fraught with many challenges, which initially may seem daunting to the Ist year intern.
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April 23, 2025
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Protect yourself this flu season
INFLUENZA, also known as the flu, is an acute viral respiratory infection transmitted by the influenza virus.
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April 23, 2025
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Where shall we bury our beloved?
BURIALS and cremations are private affairs where family members and friends of the deceased gather to intern a beloved person. They are embedded in religious practices, traditions and norms wherein the internment or cremation of a deceased is seen as a sacred duty.
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April 23, 2025
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Why you should consider adding a 7-Wood to your golf bag
IN RECENT times the 7-Wood in golf has become a very popular golf club in the bags of pros and amateurs.
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April 23, 2025
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The Waqf issue: charity and state control in India
YOGIN Devan’s column, “Charity must not be shackled by the state”, the POST, April 16-20, refers.
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April 23, 2025
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A lawyer’s journey from loyalty to rebellion
THIS title is a bit of a misnomer, as the original Kesari was based on the true story of a Sikh regiment led by soldier Ishar Singh (Akshay Kumar), who valiantly sacrificed their lives defending British India against hundreds of Afghan tribesmen.
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April 23, 2025
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Land was grabbed illegally
DID Yogin Devan get his information about the Waqt issue from his friend, Congress acolyte Sanjay Kapoor or his contacts from the anti-Hindu DMK of Tamil Nadu, the disciples of EV Ramasamy of whom Nehru wrote: “Let him be put in a lunatic asylum and his perverted mind treated there” in a letter to K Kamraj, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
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April 23, 2025
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Pope Francis: a legacy of compassion and change
THE last few months, in which Pope Francis has been dangerously sick, should have prepared us for his passing. Nevertheless, the news of his death on Monday morning still came as a shock to many.
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April 23, 2025
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On Freedom Day, honour the past and embrace the future
THIS Sunday will mark the 31st birthday of South Africa’s democracy. On April 27, 1994, the country’s first democratic elections were held, ushering in a better future for all.
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April 23, 2025
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Teacher 'sent' explicit messages to pupil (12) on TikTok
A PRIMARY school teacher is facing charges of child grooming after he allegedly sent explicit messages to a 12-year-old pupil on TikTok.
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April 23, 2025
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Parties must reconsider the VAT increase
The recent agreement among political parties to increase VAT has sparked widespread concern, particularly among low-income households.
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April 23, 2025
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Athletes shine at Laureus Awards as Biles weighs Olympic return
AMERICAN gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday night, said she remained uncertain about whether she would compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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April 23, 2025
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Kaydn Naidoo's journey from water baby to Olympic hopeful
KAYDN Naidoo has grown from water baby to fly guy, and is now making waves in the swimming world with his sights set on the 50m and 100m butterfly at the LA Olympics in 2028.
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April 23, 2025
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South Coast turning heads with mix of delicious edibles
LONG Weekend Rock & Surf Fishing Frenzy!
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April 23, 2025
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Adams tipping Engelbrecht, Peter as future of SA spinners
KESHAV Maharaj is 35-years-old. So too is Dane Piedt.
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April 23, 2025
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Should Feinberg-Mngomezulu or Pollard be Springbok flyhalf?
I WAS honestly worried about Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s injury situation earlier this season.
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April 23, 2025
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Burnley’s ‘boring’ style could secure survival for Lyle Foster’s team
BURNLEY have confirmed their return to the English Premier League with victory over Sheffield United on Monday night.
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