RIOT: 20-year-old author bridges South Africa's past and present through historical fiction
DEBUT author Alia Khan Koumantarakis has turned a turbulent chapter of South Africa's past into a moving literary piece, bringing to light the silent echoes of history ...
Justice delayed: widow waits seven years for trial in police torture case
Seven years after Regan Naidoo died from torture in Chatsworth police custody, his widow and children continue to wait for justice as the trial of 14 police officers ...
MP demands answers in parliament on prolonged Chatsworth police torture case
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia citied multiple postponements due to legal complications, defence strategies, and procedural issues.
Umkomaas poet Ekta Somera releases first children’s book
" Umkomaas creative talent Ekta Somera transitions from poetry to children's literature with her debut illustrated book 'Lilly the Llama: Party Drama', featuring ...
Tongaat market traders outraged by 3-day eviction notice for renovations
Traders at the historic Tongaat Daily Market, some with decades of family history there, are battling inadequate facilities and security concerns after being given ...
Local businessman’s R500 000 lifeline for children of fallen SAPS heroes
LOCAL businessman Vivian Reddy has donated R500,000 through the Sibaya Community Trust to support the education of children whose SAPS parents died in the line of ...
Pictures: were you at the Sri Chinmaya Annapoorna Devi Temple consecration and official opening?
The consecration ceremony of the new Sri Chinmaya Annapoorna Devi Temple in Chatsworth was held on Monday followed by the official opening and cultural performances ...
ANC KZN condemns 'racist and inflammatory' TikTok video targeting Indian community
THE ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has issued a strong condemnation of a TikTok video by self-described mining entrepreneur Lubabalo Sanqela that questioned the loyalty of ...
Festive 'buy now pay later' deals: all that glitters is not gold
Is the allure of Buy Now Pay Later too tempting to resist? As festive promotions roll in, Nerosha Maseti, the Lead Ombud for Banking and Credit within the NFO, warns ...
Maimane's call to raise matric pass mark rejected by National Assembly
In a significant vote that could impact the future of education in South Africa, Maimane's motion to raise the matric pass mark was rejected. What does this mean ...
All Durban beaches open and safe for swimming this festive season
As festive fun fizzes along Durban's beaches, the eThekwini Municipality assures everyone the waters are safe for swimming, encouraging locals and visitors to revel ...
Viral video shows Muslim woman verbally attacked for wearing niqab
A viral video capturing a white woman berating a Muslim woman for wearing a niqab at a Pretoria restaurant has ignited condemnation from human rights activists and ...
A Chatsworth woman's journey from childhood rape survivor to advocate
She claimed after speaking out, other women also said they had been raped by the man when they were young girls.
Breaking the silence: why many childhood sexual abuse survivors speak out only in adulthood
As survivors of childhood sexual abuse increasingly find their voices, understanding the nuances of their journey is imperative. This column sheds light on the complexities ...
How childhood rape victims can still pursue legal justice
Legal expert Desiree David explains how South African law supports victims seeking justice years after abuse, and why delayed reporting should not be a barrier to ...
Double tragedy: doctor dies while trying to save brother from heart attack
A HEARTBREAKING double tragedy struck Stanger when Dr Yogendiran Kista collapsed and died from a heart attack while attempting to save his brother Mahendran, who ...