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 ...

Unlocking the cosmic energies: your horoscope insights for the upcoming period

Shrey Ahluwalia|Published

Are you ready to harness the cosmic forces at play? Discover what the stars have in store for you and how to align your life with their energies.