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Blood and soil: how KZN’s Indian farmers persevere despite crime and hardship
From violent land invasions to collapsing market prices, three generations of Indian vegetable farmers in KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast share their harrowing stories of resilience. Despite facing deadly attacks, economic hardship, and extreme weather, these farmers remain dedicated to the land that has sustained their families for over a century. Their struggle raises urgent questions about food security and the future of small-scale farming.
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February 18, 2026
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Proteas set for T20 World Cup blockbuster rematch
THE Proteas will face a blockbuster rematch with defending champions India in their first ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, 22 February.
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February 18, 2026
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Clairwood residents feel ‘forgotten’ amid decade of service delivery failures
LIFELONG residents of Clairwood, south of Durban, are facing deteriorating infrastructure, blocked sewers, damaged roads, and nonfunctional street lights.
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February 18, 2026
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Embracing the true spirit of Ramadaan beyond the kitchen
NOT even water?
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February 18, 2026
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Price pressures and red tape: the plight of a local vegetable farmer
FOR Pravin Hiblal, 59, a fourth-generation vegetable farmer in KwaZulu-Natal, farming is a century-old family legacy now threatened by plummeting produce prices, rising costs and corporate pressures.
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February 18, 2026
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Jagadisha Harishun trial: crucial evidence missing in deadly Pinetown petrol station explosion case
THE trial of Jagadisha Harishun continues as the court hears about critical evidence never collected following the December 2022 crash that killed two people at a Shell garage in Pinetown.
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February 18, 2026
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The bitter harvest: the Tongaat Hulett liquidation and its ripples across SA
THE filing for provisional liquidation by Tongaat Hulett on February 12 marked the end of an era for a 134-year-old giant of the South African industry.
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February 18, 2026
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Sacred or spectacle? Evaluating bhajan clubbing in Hindu philosophy
In the heart of Durban and Johannesburg, anew rhythm is displacing the typical club beat.
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February 18, 2026
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Living with the bullets: a Durban family’s fight for justice after police shooting
PLEADING TO BE HEARD
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February 18, 2026
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Bad Bunny, Bafana Bafana, and the magic of the universal beat
DURING my time covering the Africa Cup of Nations in 2008 and 2015, the draw always seemed to send Bafana Bafana to the most rural of towns and cities.
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February 18, 2026
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Sundowns v Pirates: Five key battles that will decide the titanic clash
FROM the Relebohile Mofokeng s Khuliso Mudau showdown to the midfield grit of Jayden Adams, Obakeng Meletse breaks down the individual duels that will define the Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates clash tonight at 7.30pm.
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February 18, 2026
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Zwane urges calm as AmaZulu chase Top 4 finish and Nedbank Cup glory
ARTHUR
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February 18, 2026
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How Durban’s historical documentary erases non-white contributions
THERE is a documentary on YouTube on the history of Durban, titled An epic 100year journey, 1850 to 1970.
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February 18, 2026
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R500 000 medical bill: thunee attack victim to be transferred to a state hospital
FUNDS DEPLETED
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February 18, 2026
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Why custom golf club fitting is the secret to mastering the fairways
AS golfers, we all vary in setup and posture as our body composition allows.
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February 18, 2026
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SAHDS rejects monopolistic control of Hindu priest immigration
WHILE the South African Hindu Dharma Sabha (SAHDS ) supports the objective of orderly immigration administration, we have requested the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to decline formal recognition of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) as the exclusive vetting, validation and oversight authority in respect of foreign priests.
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February 18, 2026
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From exclusion to equality: why SA must recognise Hindu marriages
SA’s failure to legally recognise Hindu marriages is a lingering legacy of apartheid that continues to harm women and families within the Hindu community. As the country undertakes comprehensive marriage law reform, Simi Sharma examines how the proposed New Marriage Bill aims to rectify historical injustices and finally provide equal legal protection to Hindu Spouses.
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February 18, 2026
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Durban needs a new Operation Jumpstart to protect its global tourism and conferencing position
ECONOMIC ENGINE
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February 18, 2026
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Celebrating 99 years of Dhunniram Moolchun: a life dedicated to education and service
AT 99 YEARS old, Dhunniram Moolchun, affectionately known as “Babes”, stands as a testament to resilience, community service and the rich tapestry of South African history.
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February 18, 2026
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Tongaat Hulett’s collapse: the end of a sugar legacy
THE provisional liquidation of sugar giant Tongaat Hulett, once the bedrock of South Africa’s sugar industry, is more than a corporate failure.
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February 18, 2026
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Clare Estate Crematorium’s fee increases challenged
“CLARE Estate Crematorium under fire for fees hikes amid financial misconduct claims\", the POST, February 11 - 15 refers.
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February 18, 2026
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One item. One discount. One fair deal
MY WIFE sent me to the supermarket with the simplest of instructions: pick up some salad stuff.
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February 18, 2026
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Embracing the true essence of Ramadaan: a journey of mind, body and soul
RAMADAAN is thought of by many as a month of fasting, restraining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, yet Islamically, this thinking is incomplete.
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February 18, 2026
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SA at a crossroads: comparing Ramaphosa’s 2026 Sona with Zuma’s from a decade earlier
A detailed comparison between President Cyril Ramaphosas 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona) and that of Jacob Zuma from a decade earlier reveals significant economic improvements despite ongoing challenges. From a stabilising economy to improved electricity supply, South Africa appears to have turned a corner — but how much credit can Ramaphosa truly claim?
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February 18, 2026
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Spurs interim boss issues warning over 'unacceptable' relegation threat
TOTTENHAM'S new interim manager, Igor Tudor, said yesterday that the club’s perilous position in the English Premier League is unacceptable as he aims to ward off a relegation battle.
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February 18, 2026
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Religious gatekeepers: how divisiveness threatens our unity
ISALUTE and shout from every temple, church spire and mosque minarets, Yogin Devan’s fearless courage.
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February 18, 2026
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Violence has no place at the thunee table
“FAMILY outraged as thunee attempted murder suspect is released on R1 000 bail”, the POST, February 11 - 15, not only shocked us readers, but all thunee players throughout the country.
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February 18, 2026
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Zero alcohol limit: will it reduce road carnage or cost jobs?
THE transport minister wants to introduce zero tolerance on drinking and driving.
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February 18, 2026
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A timeless celebration of Ramzaan: honouring tradition while embracing change
WHEN I think back to Ramzaan as a child, the strongest memory is of the atmosphere ~ a frisson in the air, a feeling of expectation, of preparation and, curiously, of excitement.
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February 18, 2026
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Richards Bay man falsely claimed theological degree to secure R32 000 pastor job
A 52-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with fraud after allegedly falsifying theological qualifications to secure a R32 000 monthly position as pastor at Richards Bay church.
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