Racial quotas in South Africa: A path to equity or a source of division?
The recent pronouncements by Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie that coloureds, whites and Indians would be given preference for jobs in his department ...
It's all the rage today
"It is frightening to see mature people resort to near barbarism because of an incident while driving"
Celebrating the life of Guru Krishna Naidoo: a guiding light in Hinduism
"Like a mighty banyan tree that provides shelter and strength to all who rest beneath it, he nurtured the spiritual growth of countless devotees across generations. ...
Who's there to take care of the aged?
Nowadays, caregiving by children of their elderly parents is more the exception than the rule
SPCA and Pitbull Federation emphasise owner responsibility in dog attacks
“It is the responsibility of every dog owner to ensure that their animals are kept safely within the confines of their property and are not a danger to people or ...
Tongaat family's pet killed in pitbull attack
“If you have a vicious dog, you need to make sure that you keep them locked within your yard so as to not endanger the lives of the public and your neighbours"
Flooding crisis in Tongaat: residents call for municipal support
RESIDENTS of Tongaat have expressed frustration over the lack of assistance from the eThekwini municipality following the recent flooding, highlighting the ongoing ...
Human rights in the minds of Merebank
The Merebank project has evolved as an intellectual crucible, challenging students to wrestle with the meaning of justice, dignity, and historical agency.
Human Rights, not a one day public holiday but an everyday thought and action
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation did its annual remembrance event to mark the anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre in 1960. Young people learnt firsthand about the ...
Behind the spotlight: Tholsi Pillay's impact on South African music
Tholsi Pillay's 2025 Forbes Woman Africa Summit Award for Champion of Entertainment Promotion is a reminder that those working behind the scenes are valued and appreciated. ...
Hinduism and human rights from the scriptures
This column focuses on the Hindu approach to human rights, drawing primarily from scriptures, with the following themes: equality, democracy, freedom of speech, ...
South Africa's VAT hike: a budget that protects government, not the people
While politicians celebrate their "compromise" of a phased 1% VAT hike over two years instead of an immediate 2% increase, the truth remains stark: you will pay ...
Budget’25 - needs of the people in the balance with economic challenges
The column explores some of the key aspects of the 2025 Budget, the reasons for its delay, the political dynamics at play, and the potential socioeconomic implications ...
The Trump Administration expels South Africa’s ambassador to the United States
Declared him Persona Non-Grata
Grieving family’s traumatic crematorium ordeal
A malfunctioning furnace door at the Mountain Rise Crematorium forced a family to postpone their loved one's cremation.
Fire-walking Tongaat temple faces demolition after two decades
"Metro police threatened to close the temple"
Sassa gold cards deactivated from today
Beneficiaries must act quickly as the deadline for card replacement approaches. Learn how to ensure uninterrupted access to social grants.