Wentworth demands urgent intervention as gang violence claims more lives
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
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
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 ...
Were you at the premiere of 'My Cousin's Big Fat Durban Wedding'?
The premiere of My Cousin's Big Fat Durban Wedding, by director-producer Theshen Naicker, was held last Wednesday at Cinecentre Suncoast. The film starred Naicker, ...
Shree Veeraboga Emperumal Temple celebrates 108 years of heritage and culture
In a vibrant celebration of heritage and community, the Shree Veeraboga Emperumal Temple (SVET) in Tongaat launched its 108th anniversary commemorative brochure ...
Cost of living crisis: how KZN families are sacrificing festive joy for school necessities
WITH the festive season upon us, Durban families report growing anxiety with rising living costs forcing difficult choices between holiday celebrations and January's ...
Vasudeva Datta Das: the selfless humanitarian who fed millions
A devastating building collapse at the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection in Verulam has claimed the lives of three remarkable men whose legacy of service defined ...
Remembering Vick Panday: a visionary for unity and mankind
Vic Panday, founder of the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection, is remembered as a visionary who dreamed of creating a multi-faith spiritual centre to unite communities. ...
The Verulam litchi farmer with an artist's heart who fed communities
When Verulam farmer Kishore Hurribhujan died tragically while delivering free produce for charity, he left behind more than just 700 litchi trees. His daughter reveals ...
Devotee dies after rushing to collapsed building despite health struggles
Despite being oxygen-dependent with a heart functioning at just 17%, Ajit Manilall insisted on climbing the steep temple steps to help after a building collapse ...
Watch: Helena was Vick's Sita, a selfless devotee
Panday was remembered as a tireless volunteer, a man whose presence and ready smile welcomed all who entered the temple.
The hero in the rubble: meet the woman who recovered bodies from Verulam's deadly collapse
Tereza van den Berg reveals the physical dangers and emotional burden of recovering victims from Verulam's collapsed building. Her powerful account offers a rare ...
PICTURES: mourners gather to pay respects to temple founder and Food For Love Africa cook
Mourners gather to pay respects to temple founder and Food For Love Africa cook
2025 matric exams breach: 'cheating of this kind damages the very pupils it claims to help'
A KWAZULU-NATAL teacher allegedly supplied exam answers to 52 matric candidates, while a separate breach at the Department of Basic Education headquarters resulted ...
Survé family legacy, philanthropic work and investments showcased in new book, 'A Shared Future For Humanity'
The new book, “A Shared Future For Humanity”, details the Survé Family Investments, philanthropy and global initiatives in which they honour the friendships, partnerships, ...
Bee attack: eThekwini worker dies after being doused with petrol and accidentally set alight
AN ETHEKWINI Municipality supervisor died after colleagues poured petrol on him during a bee attack and accidentally set him alight, causing burns to 80% of his ...
How to enjoy the holidays without falling into substance use traps
As the holidays approach, be mindful of the risks and rewards surrounding celebrations. With proactive measures and community support, it is possible to enjoy this ...
Join the annual meal of reconciliation today at the Denis Hurley Centre
The Denis Hurley Centre invites all Durbanites to partake in the Annual Meal of Reconciliation - a unique event designed to foster community bonds and inclusivity. ...