The silence of the mills: Tongaat Hulett and the unfinished story of indenture

Rajendran Govender|Published

As the North Coast stands on the brink of losing more than just an industry, the fight to save Tongaat Hulett resonates deeply within the community's collective ...

KZN jobs not looking sweet!

Lavan Gopaul|Published

The national picture conceals a far more troubling reality unfolding. KZN has shed 41 000 positions, the only province to surpass Gauteng, which lost 54 000 positions. ...

How a grandmother and local heroes brought a premature baby into the world

Monishka Govender|Published

After a premature birth at home, a grandmother, a security officer, and emergency responders come together to ensure the safety of a mother and her newborn.

Stabbed with a compass: two Chatsworth schoolgirls suspended after violent fight caught on video

Yoshini Perumal|Published

WATCH: The footage, filmed on a cellphone camera by another pupil, showed a Grade 12 pupil calling on a Grade 10 girl to ‘put the first hit’. In the video, both ...

Watch: South African Church Defenders plan Christian march against religious regulation

Nadia Khan|Published

THE South African Church Defenders (SACD) are gearing up for a historic march to protest against new regulations targeting the religious sector.

Vigil for Amelia Hope and Elena Faith: community mourns tragic loss

Monishka Govender|Published

The Tongaat community is hosting a vigil honouring the lives of sisters Amelia Hope and Elena Faith, whose tragic deaths have deeply affected their families and ...

Forensic science failures are undermining justice in South Africa

Karen Singh|Published

South Africa's forensic labs are in crisis, with severe resource shortages undermining the fight against violent crime and jeopardising justice for victims.

Durban film city: growing like a Banyan tree despite delays

Jerald Vedan|Published

FOR over two decades, Anant Singh's R7.5 billion Durban Film City has faced endless obstacles - from legal battles to infrastructure challenges. Yet like the sacred ...

Court proceedings reveal opposition to Tongaat Hulett liquidation application

Nomonde Zondi|Published

OPPOSITION grows against the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett as multiple parties prepare to file their arguments in the Durban High Court.

KZN Premier allocates R216 million to tackle pothole crisis

Hope Ntanzi|Published

KWAZULU-NATAL Premier Thami Ntuli announces a R216 million investment to repair 3.12 million square meters of damaged roads, aiming to enhance safety and economic ...

Debut author shares his life lessons from Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Nadia Khan|Published

After a life-altering accident that left him paralysed, Dr Dhanasagaran “Sagie” Naicker hopes to inspire those facing hardship and hopelessness, and share his love ...

Social worker arrested for attempting to smuggle dagga and 17 cellphones into prison

Kim Swartz|Published

A social worker employed at a correctional centre has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle 17 cellphones and dagga into the prison.

High Court sentences father to life imprisonment for three-week-old son's murder

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A post-mortem report confirmed that the infant died as a result of sharp-force injuries to the neck.

Meet four of the culinary stars of MasterChef South Africa that you need to know

Post Reporter|Published

This year’s contestants bring a diverse array of backgrounds, experiences, and culinary philosophies that promise to captivate viewers week after week.

Court orders return of UK brothers, aged 7 and 3, wrongfully retained by their dad in South Africa

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The Western Cape high court has ruled that two young brothers must be returned to their mother in the UK after their father wrongfully retained them in Cape Town. ...

Umita Kalyan, beloved singer, passes away, leaving a profound legacy

Post Reporter|Published

The celebrated singer, known for her heartfelt performances alongside her husband Tansen Nepaul in the Tansen Nepaul Showband, passed away suddenly, leaving family, ...

Umhlatuzana drug bust: father of two with alleged links to a cartel appears in court

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Gerald Perumal, a father of two, will return to the Chatsworth Magistrate’s Court next week for a formal bail application.

Watch: urgent plea for help as tick fever outbreak threatens dogs in Welbedacht

Nadia Khan|Published

Stray Paws Animal Rescue and Welfare is appealing to the public to donate tick and flea medication following a recent tick fever outbreak affecting dogs in Welbedacht, ...

Court dismisses Wits student's bid to overturn academic exclusion

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

THE South Gauteng High Court has ruled against a University of the Witwatersrand student seeking to overturn her academic exclusion and secure provisional registration ...