No parole for Leigh Matthews' killer: minister cites insufficient rehabilitation
DONOVAN Moodley, serving a life sentence for the 2004 murder of student Leigh Matthews, has been denied parole by Correctional Services Minister Dr Pieter Groenewald. ...
Rameez Patel receives life term for killing wife amid extramarital affairs
RAMEEZ Patel, 38, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Limpopo High Court for murdering his wife Fatima Choomara Patel, 28, in 2015.Despite claiming intruders ...
A lesson for the youth: spend some time with your elders
As the festive season approaches, this poignant reminder serves as an invitation for the youth to reconnect with their roots.
Wrapping up 2025: a criminological lens
South Africa ends 2025 on a knife-edge, grappling with a surge in gang violence, public demands for gender-based violence reforms, and a stark judicial inquiry exposing ...
When children vanish: Why 'running away' with adults is a warning we cannot ignore
This sensitive exploration delves into the disturbing realities behind children disappearing with adults. It calls for a collective responsibility from families ...
Sinalo Jafta reflects on a historic year for Proteas Women’s cricket
Sinalo Jafta shares her reflections on an extraordinary year for the Proteas Women’s cricket team, highlighting their journey to the ICC Women’s World Cup final ...
The consumer's economic compass: navigating South Africa's 2026 landscape
As South Africa stands on the brink of 2026, citizens face a dual narrative of hope and hardship. With prudent strategies and a keen awareness of the realities at ...
Reflecting on the lessons of the Lenz70 campaign
As Lenasia celebrates its history, the Lenz70 campaign reminds us of the power of community engagement and the responsibility to craft a more cohesive and collaborative ...
Sir Srinivasa Sastri: ‘Empire’s silver-tongued orator’ in South Africa
Discover the captivating story of VSS Sastri, India's first Agent General in South Africa, whose diplomatic legacy amidst rampant racism offers vital lessons for ...
From fired worker to global environmental warrior: the remarkable journey of Desmond D'Sa
This is the story of how one man's refusal to be silenced created a powerful community movement that continues to hold corporate polluters accountable.
SDCEA: 30 years of environmental justice in south Durban
From rejecting corporate buyouts to winning international recognition, this is the story of a community that refused to be silenced.
Building collapse: investigation reveals 'serious construction failures’
PRELIMINARY findings reveal that substandard materials and illegal construction practices led to the four storey building collapse at the New Ahobilam Temple of ...
Wentworth demands urgent intervention as gang violence claims more lives
With shootings becoming 'an everyday occurrence' and another life lost just days after the campaign launch, residents are calling for specialised anti-gang units ...
97% of Wentworth residents feel unsafe: community demands KZN Premier fulfil police deployment promise
With 97% of residents feeling unsafe and shootings becoming a daily reality, the community is seeking urgent intervention through a five-point action plan that includes ...
My own eulogy: Wentworth teen's haunting poem demands end to community violence
Fifteen-year-old Kale Smith delivered his own eulogy at the Wentworth Rise Against Violence campaign launch, not because he's dead, but because children in his community ...
Were you at the premiere of 'My Cousin's Big Fat Durban Wedding'?
The premiere of My Cousin's Big Fat Durban Wedding, by director-producer Theshen Naicker, was held last Wednesday at Cinecentre Suncoast. The film starred Naicker, ...
Shree Veeraboga Emperumal Temple celebrates 108 years of heritage and culture
In a vibrant celebration of heritage and community, the Shree Veeraboga Emperumal Temple (SVET) in Tongaat launched its 108th anniversary commemorative brochure ...
Cost of living crisis: how KZN families are sacrificing festive joy for school necessities
WITH the festive season upon us, Durban families report growing anxiety with rising living costs forcing difficult choices between holiday celebrations and January's ...
Vasudeva Datta Das: the selfless humanitarian who fed millions
A devastating building collapse at the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection in Verulam has claimed the lives of three remarkable men whose legacy of service defined ...