Woman linked to grandmother's murder escapes while under police guard at Wentworth Hospital

Yoshini Perumal|Published

A WOMAN linked to the murder of a Merebank grandmother and the robbery of another victim, has escaped from Wentworth Hospital while under police guard by the local ...

PMB man abandons bail bid in murder case of pregnant ex-wife

Nadia Khan|Published

A Pietermaritzburg man accused of stabbing and killing his ex-wife, Aleyka Shaik, has abandoned his bid for bail.

PMB man abandons bail bid in murder case of pregnant ex-wife

Nadia Khan|Published

A Pietermaritzburg man accused of stabbing and killing his ex-wife, Aleyka Shaik, has abandoned his bid for bail.

Self defence claims: NPA decides against immediate prosecution in road rage shooting

Brando Nel|Published

THE National Prosecuting Authority has opted not to prosecute a man involved in a fatal road rage incident in Johannesburg, pending further investigation into claims ...

Anti-corruption hotline designed to empower whistleblowers unanswered for 20 minutes

Xolile Mtembu and Brandon Nel|Published

IOL put a range of government emergency and support hotlines to the test over the first three weeks of April to see how quickly they respond. The results varied ...

Cancelled booking: Wedding venue owner wins legal battle over R12,000 deposit dispute

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

THE National Consumer Tribunal has ruled in favour of a KwaZulu-Natal wedding venue owner, allowing him to retain a R12,000 deposit after a cancelled booking.

Golf club condemned after 'barring' visiting golfer displaying Palestinian flag on his vehicle

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Louis Seeco said the confrontation happened while he was preparing for a round of golf. He said the flag was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but a long-standing ...

How a recent court ruling reshapes financial responsibilities in Islamic marriages

Yusuf Ismail|Published

Judge Masudah Pangarker and acting Judge Igshaan Higgins both of whom are Muslim, have made a pioneering ruling which has set a precedent for South African family ...

When cameras replace compassion

Yogas Nair|Published

What has happened to the humanity in man? Increasingly, when tragedy strikes -when someone is shot dead, lies dying, or is seriously wounded - onlookers do not rush ...

The long ride to work: why fixing transport cannot wait

Jerald Vedan|Published

FOR nearly twenty-five years of my life, I depended on public transport. I took the old Royal Passenger Service buses through Mayville, the Municipal Green Buses ...

Phoenix’s first mosque marks nearly 50 years of faith and service

Nadia Khan|Published

Discover how the Baghdadi Musjid has shaped the heart of Phoenix, providing sanctuary and service to its community for half a century in this inspiring tribute.

Deadly road rage: Victim Faisal Ul Rehman was the breadwinner to 15 families in Pakistan

Brandon Nel|Published

A relative said Rehman was the sole provider for more than 15 households in Pakistan. " Every month, he sent money back home. He looked after orphan children and ...

Navigating economic turbulence: households face rising costs and interest rate pressures

Jennifer Reddy|Published

This April, the pressure is mounting on South African families. As fuel prices hit record highs and interest rates pose a looming threat, the struggle is real for ...

Seeking justice: Melissa Ramgopal's fight for answers after her husband's tragic death

Monishka Govender|Published

More than a year after her husband Nitesh's tragic death in a car accident, Melissa Ramgopal is still searching for answers and justice. As she navigates the emotional ...

Gold's unexpected drop: A closer look at its effects on jewellery prices in South Africa

Nicola Mawson|Published

Gold’s recent slide is defying expectations – and it is starting to show up in what South Africans can get for everyday items like jewellery.

Arrested: Durban advocate allegedly defrauded a client of R25 million ‘to bribe prosecutors

Nadia Khan|Published

A PROMINENT Durban advocate, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a client of R25 million, under the guise of bribing prosecutors.

This is you, this is who you were, and don't you dare forget it

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

In an era where we have endless options, the simplest actions can often express the truest form of love. Let this reflective piece inspire a return to the heartwarming ...

Remembering Kumaran Naidu: a filmmaker, husband, and father

Published

Kumaran Naidu's wife, Fiona, writes a tribute to her visionary filmmaker husband whose dedication to storytelling and family transformed South African cinema and ...

Deadly road rage: suspect arrested, charged with murder and attempted murder

Monishka Govender|Published

Police have arrested a man in connection with a road rage incident in Emmarentia that resulted in the death of a motorist and serious injury to his wife, witnessed ...