MK Party confirms internal inquiry into first deputy president Hlophe will be finalised by January

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

The MK Party has confirmed an internal inquiry into suspended first deputy president and parliamentary leader John Hlophe, insisting the move is temporary and aimed ...

SA cannot stay silent on land ‘theft’: Deputy President Mashatile urges action on land reform

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Mashatile acknowledged delays caused by legal disputes and resistance to expropriation without compensation but said land reform remained central to economic transformation ...

Laura Wolvaardt's masterclass seals clinical series whitewash

Staff Reporter|Published

Laura Wolvaardt delivered yet another sensational batting performance, scoring 100 not out to lead her team to a white wash over Ireland.

De Kock’s half-ton not enough, as India thrash Proteas in Ahmedabad and win the series 3-1

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Quinton de Kock's impressive half-century at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad wasn't enough to save the Proteas from a 30-run defeat, as India clinched the ...

No parole for Leigh Matthews' killer: minister cites insufficient rehabilitation

POST REPORTER|Published

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

POST REPORTER|Published

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

Saranya Devan|Published

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

Professor Nirmala Gopal|Published

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

Dr Shaheda Omar|Published

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

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

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

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

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

Dr Ismail Vadi|Published

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

Professor Ashwin Desai and Professor Goolam Vahed|Published

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

Yoshini Perumal|Published

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

Yoshini Perumal|Published

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’

POST REPORTER|Published

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

Yoshini Perumal|Published

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

Yoshini Perumal|Published

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

Yoshini Perumal|Published

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 ...