Watch VideoWatch the video: Tamil song 'Ye Macha' continues to unite South African Indian community 31 years later

Monishka Govender|Updated

Singer Sharmaine Deol reflects on how a Tamil song she initially disliked has become her signature hit for over three decades, crossing cultural boundaries to become ...

Click to listen: ECR makes history by playing Tamil song during afternoon drive show

Monishka Govender|Updated

They played Yeh Macha, a popular local Tamil song, during Heritage Month and the start of the fasting month of Purtassi.

A legacy of conscience and community: the historic journey of Durban Indian Child Welfare Society

Professor Dasarath Chetty|Published

The Durban Indian Child and Family Welfare Society was a community-led initiative born out of adversity and reshaped child welfare in South Africa through resilience ...

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These are the names of the 18,000 Palestinian children murdered by Israel since October 7

New e-hailing regulations: drivers voice concerns over safety and affordability

Yoshini Perumal|Published

These regulations include mandatory driver registration, operational licences, vehicle branding, and the installation of panic buttons, aimed at safeguarding both ...

The R50 habit that changed everything: small financial tweaks for big life changes

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

Ready to take charge of your financial destiny? Explore these micro-habits and set up one right now, before closing this column. The path to financial freedom begins ...

Whispers from the sea: a flotilla of defiance in Gaza’s endless night

Vanessa Govender|Published

As the toll of silence grows louder, the fate of Gaza hangs precariously in the balance. Will we finally choose to listen, or will we carry on while the earth continues ...

Navigating the challenges of higher education for South African matriculants

Professor Vimolan Mudaly|Published

As South Africa's matric puils prepare for a pivotal transition into higher education and an evolving job market, they face daunting choices shaped by competition, ...

Music was my first love

Ravi Govender|Published

This reflection on the power of music invites readers to consider their own relationships with sound—exploring how melodies shape memories, influence emotions, and ...

Call for Hindu chaplains in SAPS Service

Nadia Khan|Updated

As South Africa continues to grapple with its diverse identity, the absence of Hindu chaplains in the police force raises critical questions about inclusivity and ...

Tongaat Welfare Society accounts for R929 000 in tornado relief funds

Monishka Govender|Published

The Tongaat Child and Family Welfare Society unveils vital financial details of relief efforts following last year’s tornado, responding to community concerns about ...

A new kind of choice: when husbands take their wives’ surnames

Irene Munthree|Published

For centuries, marriage carried an almost unquestioned expectation: a woman would take her husband’s surname. This tradition was more than cultural - it was once ...

Pupils share study strategies as the 2025 NSC matric exams approach

Monishka Govender|Published

Matric pupils at Orient Islamic School are feeling the pressure as they prepare for the fast-approaching National Senior Certificate finals.

Religious leaders weigh in on men having the option to take their wives' surnames

Nadia Khan|Published

Religious leaders have weighed in on a groundbreaking judgment in the highest court in the land, whereby men will now have the option to assume their wife's surname. ...

A cherished memory: the last picture of the Moodley sisters with their cousins

Monishka Govender|Published

"Everyone who met them, loved them," said their uncle.

Teacher forced to jump from moving e-hailing car

Monishka Govender|Published

A routine e-hailing trip turned into a nightmare for a young Stellenbosch woman, who made a brave leap from a moving car in a bid to escape an alleged abductor. ...

Everything you need to know about the Ryder Cup 2025

Nisharlan Sewgolum|Published

Discover the thrilling format, scoring, and team selection of the Ryder Cup, the prestigious golf tournament that pits the United States against Europe.

Rising cricket star Seyuri Gounden selected for KZN Dolphins schools team

Rachel Vadi|Updated

ELEVEN-year-old Seyuri Gounden from Woodhurst, Chatsworth has been selected for the U13 KZN Dolphins Primary Schools cricket team, marking a significant milestone ...

The life and legacy of Pathmavathie Krishnavani Gounden: a beacon of culture and service

Nadia Khan|Published

This Heritage Month the POST pays tribute to 86 year old Pathmavathie Krishnavani Gounden. From serving as a Tamil-language teacher for more than three decades to ...

Parents mourn two daughters who died in a car accident, third fighting for her life

Monishka Govender|Published

". . . The ordeal is nowhere close to the end but with time, my family and I will heal enough to celebrate the lives and the people taken from us. . . "