The tragic realities of poverty in South Africa: A call for change

Yusuf Ismail|Published

PRESENTLY there is an ongoing investigation with the KZN Department of Social Development and the Verulam Child Welfare where Shivan Cumberlege (12) shockingly hanged ...

New mother's distressing experience with cockroach infestation in a Durban hospital ward

MONISHKA GOVENDER|Published

FIONA Abuu recounted her distressing experience at King Dinuzulu Hospital hospital, where a cockroach infestation allegedly overshadowed the care she received after ...

KZN police officer arrested for aiding escape of suspects

Se-Anne Rall|Published

A police warrant officer in KwaZulu-Natal has been arrested for allegedly assisting three suspects in escaping from custody

Constitutional Court dismisses challenges to new employment equity quotas

Zelda Venter|Published

Following a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, the National Employers’ Association (Neasa) and Sakeliga face setbacks in their legal battle against new employment ...

Watch VideoEid al-Adha tragedy: Girl (12) killed by stray bullet during qurbani

MONISHKA GOVENDER|Published

A TRAGIC incident during Eid al-Adha celebrations resulted in the death of 12-year-old Amatullah Ismail Mungur, who was struck by a stray bullet amidst chaos at ...

Court upholds life sentence for man who raped five-year-old cousin on Christmas Day

Nomonde Zondi|Published

THE Pietermaritzburg High Court has upheld a life sentence for a man convicted of raping his five-year-old cousin on Christmas Day 2019, dismissing his appeal for ...

Gang warfare intensifies in Verulam after Anthony Gounden's assassination

Nadia Khan|Published

THE assassination of Anthony “Tatu” Gounden has allegedly sparked violence in Verulam, as his gang members fight to maintain control of their turf.

Phoenix Settlement: the founding values and vision

Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie|Published

Join Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie in exploring how Gandhi's innovative socio-political ideas have evolved at Phoenix Settlement - from a 100-acre sanctuary to a vital testament ...

Ela Gandhi reflects on the remarkable journey of a community shaped by resilience

Ela Gandhi|Published

As Phoenix celebrates its 50th anniversary, Ela Gandhi reflect on the remarkable journey of a community shaped by resilience and unity in the face of adversity

June's zodiac forecast: Opportunities and challenges for each sign

TR Jayaprakash Kutty|Published

June is a month teeming with potential across the zodiac spectrum. By embracing the blessings and challenges outlined by the stars, each sign can navigate through ...

From sugar cane to settlement: the evolution of Phoenix and its bus services

ZAINUL DAWOOD|Published

Zainul Aberdeen, author of Phoenix Buses, Social Space and Pride of a Community, looks at the rich history of Phoenix, from its origins as a sugarcane estate to ...

Robbery: Woman posing as social worker dupes Phoenix pensioner (77)

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The elderly woman was alone at her home when she was robbed.

Robbery: Woman posing as social worker dupes Phoenix pensioner (77)

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The elderly woman was alone at her home when she was robbed.

Crime hotspot: Verulam ranks second in province for murder cases

Nadia Khan|Published

THE recently released South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics revealed that Chatsworth, Phoenix, and Verulam were among the top 30 police stations in ...

Mental evaluation: Court finds Chatsworth man charged with bestiality fit to stand trial

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Animal rights activists express outrage after a Chatsworth father is granted bail following his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a neighbour's dog, raising ...

Ego versus power: Lessons from Bollywood's greatest

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

Amitabh Bachchan. Dilip Kumar. Kareena Kapoor Khan. Three icons, three choices - and one truth that the entertainment industry would prefer you never fully grasped: ...

Watch Video'Highlight of my career': Phoenix born Neetasha Singh shines at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Nadia Khan|Published

FROM walking to school in Phoenix to now strutting across the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, has been a whirlwind experience for Durban’s Neetasha ...

Search resumes: Umhlanga businessman presumed drowned at Hazelmere Dam identifed

POST REPORTER|Published

Umhlanga businessman presumed drowned during birthday celebration at Hazelmere Dam