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A South African woman’s call to action: defying the statistics, embracing our power
REWRITING THE NARRATIVE
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August 06, 2025
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The Inanda 1985 riots: a community's struggle and resilience
The Inanda 1985 riots marked a tragic turning point in the relationship between Indian and black communities in South Africa. Narendh Ganesh recounts the events leading up to the riots, the devastating aftermath, and the resilience of those affected, highlighting the importance of unity in the face of division.
3 min |
August 06, 2025
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The echoes of humanity: Gaza, the Auschwitz of our times
STARVING CHILDREN
4 min |
August 06, 2025
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I feel amazing, says 100-year-old ‘HB’ Maharaj
'STRESS-FREE LIFE'
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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The travesty of delayed recognition and the unending Palestinian genocide
TENTATIVE SUPPORT
5 min |
August 06, 2025
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‘Citizens have the right to question law enforcement’
AMID rising concerns over police misconduct and accountability, recent discussions have ignited a crucial debate on the rights of civilians to question and record law enforcement officers while they perform their duties.
7 min |
August 06, 2025
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Lessons from a funeral
I RECENTLY attended the funeral of my wife's beautiful niece, Lenushka, who succumbed to that dreaded illness, cancer, in the prime of her life.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Kavanagh plays the field to perfection
TAYLA Kavanagh cunningly used the strong international field to pull her along as she shattered her personal best 10km time at Sunday’s extremely fast Totalsports Women’s Race Durban, the local favourite confirming her status as one of the rising young stars of South African distance running.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Gambling is ‘an income strategy’
ACCORDING to 2023/2024 statistics by the National Gambling Board, online betting, betting on non-sports, casino slot machines and betting on sports, were among the highest forms of gambling in South Africa.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Strawberry Whirls Cheesecake
Ye packet Tennis Biscuits
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August 06, 2025
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'Programme helped me'
A FEW YEARS ago, horse betting and casinos were popular forms of gambling, but that changed after the onset of Covid-19, said Merlin Rangasami, a recovering compulsive gambler.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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'Frustrated' Hamilton will bounce back - Vasseur
LEWIS Hamilton received support from his Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur on Sunday just hours after the Briton cut a dejected figure following a lacklustre drive to 12th place in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Activists’ swift action saves boy (4) from drug abuse
MOM ARRESTED
4 min |
August 06, 2025
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While you sleep, India and China are stealing the future
A TAXI pulls up in Mumbai with no driver, trains glide at 350km/h without conductors, cargo planes cross continents with empty cockpits, and surgeons in Seoul perform heart surgery on patients S00km away using robotic hands.
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July 30, 2025
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Why Rassie Erasmus cut Springboks’ holiday short ahead of Championship
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus says cutting short the Springboks break doesn’t necessarily relate to their performances against Italy and Georgia, but more to do with working with a streamlined squad ahead of the Rugby Championship.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Healthcare accessibility: a tale of two patients
IN A REVEALING contrast, the stories of a 60-year-old South African stroke patient and a 26-year-old pregnant Somalian national have illuminated the stark realities of healthcare accessibility at Addington Hospital.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Aiden Markram ready to tap into Shukri Conrad’s white-ball competitive edge
WHEN Aiden Markram faced up to a 10-year-old KFC Mini-Cricketer charging in at the Langa Sports Complex last Friday, it was the first time he had picked up a bat since that fateful Saturday morning at Lord’s.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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The double-edged sword of AI
I ASKED the artificial intelligence application on my phone: “What effect will AI have on unemployment?”
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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The UDW saga
IN 1961, a university exclusively for Indian South Africans opened on Salisbury Island. Eleven years later, it was recreated on a new campus at Westville as the University of Durban-Westville (UDW).
3 min |
July 30, 2025
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Why Indians must reduce salt intake
I WONDER how many of you read the article, “Consume less salt, Indians urged” (the POST, July 23 - 27).
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July 30, 2025
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Dementia diagnosis 'a challenge'
PEOPLE with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, according to a new study.
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July 30, 2025
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Judicial inquiry launched to investigate justice system interference
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a big step by officially appointing a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate claims of interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Mother recovering after being stabbed and her throat slit
A PHOENIX mother who was stabbed multiple times and her throat slit, allegedly by her son, is recovering at home.
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July 30, 2025
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Navigating the complexities of higher education: the path ahead for Buti Manamela
IN MATURE democracies, people openly call out politicians who err and underperform. Such politicians usually resign immediately when evidence of their indiscretions, such as nepotism or financial mismanagement, becomes public knowledge.
5 min |
July 30, 2025
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Managing osteoarthritis with Ayurveda: effective, evidence-based alternatives to painkillers
OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) is a common degenerative joint disorder characterised by the deterioration of cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced joint function.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Embracing oneness: a call for inclusive dialogue
I BELIEVE it is imperative to foster robust national dialogue to ensure unity and communal harmony. Guided by this belief, I encourage a dialogue that transcends racial and ethnic barriers, promoting the unification of all citizens under the banner of shared humanity and patriotism.
5 min |
July 30, 2025
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Luus hails rise of women’s sport in SA ahead of World Cup
THERE was a time when women’s sport in South Africa existed largely in the shadows — underfunded, underrepresented and often undervalued.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Durban teen adopts 'messy' Dricus fight style
AMANZIMTOTI teenage MMA fighter Abigail Deneys thinks her messy fight style can take her all the way to the top, just like it did with current South African-born UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis.
3 min |
July 30, 2025
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Public confidence in commissions of inquiry erodes, warns HSRC
THE Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has raised the alarm about the erosion of public confidence in commissions of inquiry.
3 min |
July 30, 2025
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Honorary doctorates: a double-edged sword for academia
HONOURARY degrees, though intended to recognise exceptional contributions, have become a source of controversy.
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