Mum’s anguish after daughter shot and killed: ‘I look for my child every day’

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What started as a joyous morning into the new year soon turned tragic after an Mpumalanga woman was shot and killed while holidaying with her family on the south ...

A life well lived: Dhropathy Singh turns 100

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Great great-grandmother Dhropathy Singh, who celebrated her milestone 100th birthday on Sunday, attributed her longevity to having led a healthy lifestyle, which ...

Missing minors: the complexities behind the distressing trend

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While reports of missing minors are handled with seriousness, for some entities it can result in a waste of resources when it is found that they had left home willingly. ...

Urgent action needed to address underage relationships in KwaZulu-Natal

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CHILD welfare advocates have raised their concerns about underage relationships in communities across KwaZulu-Natal. They are now calling for greater parental involvement ...

Reflecting on the life of Thayalan Reddy: activism, education and community service

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From playing an active role in the fight against apartheid to becoming a teacher and later serving his community, Thayalan Reddy has made a profound impact in the ...

Author captures journey of South Africa’s indentured labourers through descendants

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Driven by a profound commitment to enriching South African history, Durban author Dr Kogielam Archary shared the journey of eight indentured labourer descendants ...

Love story stands the test of time: Mohan and Basmathie Girdharie celebrate 65 years together

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A chance encounter for their loved ones' marriage proposal more than six decades ago, would lead to Mohan Girdharie and his now wife, Basmathie, falling in love ...

Debutant director and producer Theshen Naicker shines with his first movie

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Three weeks after his first movie hit the big screen, comedian and actor Theshen Naicker is riding high on a wave of success, thanks to unprecedented support from ...

Rusa paramedic discovers father trapped under collapsed Verulam building

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“I slept with a roof over my head, my dad slept with a concrete slab over his …”

Minority Front leader Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi aims to transform eThekwini as 2026 mayoral candidate

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After an almost one-and-a-half year hiatus from politics, Minority Front (MF) leader, Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi is making a comeback as the party’s mayoral candidate ...

Son who ‘stabbed’ mother 26 times: 'manipulative and deceitful’

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Claims to have no memory of incident because of drug use

Durban car crew's heartwarming donation provides crucial support to dog shelter

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IN A HEARTWARMING display of support, DurbanXOwners (DXO), a car crew, recently donated more than 300kg of dog food, treats, blankets, and detergents to the animal ...

Elder abuse rates soar in KZN as victims suffer in silence

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ELDER abuse in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has reached 'widespread, silent, and fast-growing' proportions, with organisations reporting scores of cases weekly.

" I planned to kill my wife"

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Shocking guilty plea: Durban man confessed how he plotted her murder with his fishing friends.

Tongaat farmers fight back as land invasions threaten historic properties

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IN EMONA, Tongaat, families who have farmed the same land for generations are facing a crisis as illegal invasions threaten their livelihoods and heritage.

Property rights battle: DA's Haniff Hoosen intervenes in land crisis

Nadia Khan|Published

The DA's mayoral candidate in eThekwini, Haniff Hoosen has stepped in to assist the farmers whose land has been illegally occupied.

“Benny's Magical Adventure”: a heartwarming interactive book for children facing medical challenges

Nadia Khan|Updated

Aimed at bringing joy and comfort to children with medical challenges, especially those in hospital over the festive season, Preedibashny Parumaul has published ...

Rising above disability: Carrina Moodley's journey of faith, courage and determination

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WHILE losing her sight and mobility changed every aspect of her life, it deepened Carrina Moodley’s faith and strengthened her determination.

Disability rights: the urgent need for meaningful inclusion

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AS SOUTH Africa observes National Disability Rights Awareness Month, disability rights advocates highlight the persistent gaps between policy and practice.

'Dre Boyz gang member' fails in bid to appeal murder sentence

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PRAVENDRAN Perumal, who was convicted of the 2008 murder of businessman Kelvin Claude Naidoo in a drive-by shooting in Chatsworth, has failed in his bid to appeal ...

Phoenix Child Welfare launches 'Red Chair Campaign' against gender-based violence

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AIMED at making a significant impact in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), the Phoenix Child Welfare launched its “Red Chair Campaign” on Tuesday.

Celebrating the legacy of South Africa’s iconic photojournalist the late Ranjith Kally

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THE late Dr Ranjith Kally, an internationally-acclaimed photojournalist, stands out as a beacon of artistry having captured some of the most significant moments ...

Inspiring journey of Poobalan “Les” Govender: a life dedicated to community and public service

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From serving the community of Chatsworth from a young age, and now serving the country as the deputy chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Poobalan “Les” ...

MEG Foundation launches Christmas Teddy Bear Drive for children in need

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HOPING to bring comfort and smiles to children who are spending the festive season in hospital and those living with impairment in disadvantaged communities, the ...

The legacy of Dr Devi Moodley Rajab: A life of impact and inspiration

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Read about the remarkable life of Dr Devi Moodley Rajab, a psychologist and award-winning columnist, as she reflects on her journey from apartheid-era South Africa ...