Behind closed doors: South Africa's GBVF national disaster

Nadia Khan|Published

DESPITE government declaring gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) a national disaster two months ago, frontline organisations report minimal impact on the ground ...

From fearing death to speaking for the dead: Dr Bismilla's journey in forensic pathology

Nadia Khan|Published

Dr Yaseen Bismilla, one of South Africa's few specialist forensic pathologists, has transformed from a child who feared death to a TikTok sensation with nearly 200 ...

Second chance: Krishan Shunmugam gives life-saving stem cell donation

Nadia Khan|Published

ALMOST four years ago, Krishan Shunmugam registered as a stem cell donor, with the hope of being a match for his then six-year-old nephew, who was battling Leukemia. ...

Newcastle pensioners fight municipal eviction from decades-old homes

Nadia Khan|Published

TWENTY-three families in Newcastle, many living on pensioner grants, face eviction by March after the municipality decided to sell their long-term homes to a private ...

Court rejects man's attempt to reclaim dog found starving, infested with fleas in drain while he was on holiday

Nadia Khan|Published

A HIGH court judge has dismissed a dog owner’s urgent application to reclaim his pet, who was found trapped in a drain, starving and infested with fleas and ticks, ...

Pietermaritzburg businesses targeted in labour rights showdown

Nadia Khan|Published

LABOUR and Civic Organisation (Laco) members have confronted multiple Pietermaritzburg businesses over alleged unfair labour practices, leading to agreements on ...

Watch: Open Air School set to celebrate 105th birthday

Nadia Khan|Published

AS Open Air School gets ready to commemorate their 105th birthday, their wish is to continue to uplift the school, and for that they require the generosity of donors ...

Author Diveshnee Moodley releases 'Journey Through Thaipoosam' to connect children with cultural roots

Nadia Khan|Published

IN A FAST-MOVING world, a Gauteng author who believes it is essential that the younger generation stay connected to their cultural roots, has released her latest ...

Neglected suburb: Merebank residents call for urgent service delivery improvements

Nadia Khan|Published

THE once-flourishing Merebank, a suburb on the south of Durban, is now plagued by failing sewerage systems, unkempt vacant municipal land, and neglected community ...

Inspiring journey of Raeesa Soraya Mahomed: a trailblazer in South African broadcasting

Nadia Khan|Published

From being the first Indian female television presenter to a beacon of inspiration during her three decade-long career at Lotus FM, Raeesa Soraya Mahomed has cemented ...

Help Imaan’s battle against Thalassemia Major by joining the blood drive

Nadia Khan|Published

Her condition leads to severe, life-threatening anemia and requires lifelong management.

Feeding our children: the extraordinary life of Hare Krishna devotee Kasopersad Heeralal

Nadia Khan|Published

For over three decades, 78-year-old Kasopersad Heeralal has dedicated his life to feeding hungry children through Food for Life South Africa. From his humble beginnings ...

‘We are losing hope': Verulam community battles years of service delivery failures

Nadia Khan|Published

RESIDENTS of Verulam, north of Durban, are reaching breaking point over persistent water shortages, neglected infrastructure, and absent municipal leadership. As ...

Life sentence for N2 traffic cop killer brings 'bittersweet closure' to Durban family

Nadia Khan|Published

FOR the family of slain KwaDukuza traffic officer, Senior Superintendent Mariemuthoo Desmond Arumugam, it was a bittersweet moment after his killer was sentenced ...

Blind cancer survivor overcomes obstacles to achieve matric distinction

Nadia Khan|Published

After losing her sight to cancer at age nine and missing three years of school, Thireshni Andrea Padayachee defied the odds to complete matric.

Top achiever Tarun Vempati shares secrets to academic success

Nadia Khan|Published

Top matric achiever Tarun Vempati was motivated to make the most of all the opportunities he was given while at school, in preparation for the “real world”.

Three top matriculants share their secrets to success at Reddam House schools

Nadia Khan|Published

The inspiring stories of Amara, Priyasha, and Samishka serve as reminders of the power of hard work and determination. Their journeys not only highlight their individual ...

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

Nadia Khan|Published

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

Nadia Khan|Published

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

Nadia Khan|Published

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

Nadia Khan|Published

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

Nadia Khan|Published

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

Nadia Khan|Published

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

Nadia Khan|Published

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 ...