Suspects in CIT robbery killed in police shootout

Nadia Khan|Published

TWO suspects believed to be linked to the cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery in Verulam yesterday were killed following a shootout with police on Tuesday morning.

Residents report 16 sinkholes in Glenwood and Bulwer over seven months

Nadia Khan|Published

Residents report 16 sinkholes in Glenwood and Bulwer over seven months

Open Air School marks a milestone and seeks support for future generations

Nadia Khan|Published

AS OPEN Air School commemorated its 105th birthday this month, the institution reflected on its rich history of serving children with physical and medical challenges. ...

Anashree Govender merges art and spirituality through murthi restoration

Nadia Khan|Published

IN A WORLD where art and spirituality often intertwine, Anashree Govender, a 32-year-old entrepreneur from Phoenix, has found her calling as a murthi restoration ...

Celebrating 99 years of Dhunniram Moolchun: a life dedicated to education and service

Nadia Khan|Published

At 99 years old, Dhunniram Moolchun, affectionately known as “Babes”, stands as a testament to resilience, community service and the rich tapestry of South African ...

Clairwood residents feel 'forgotten' amid decade of service delivery failures

Nadia Khan|Published

LIFELONG residents of Clairwood, south of Durban, are facing deteriorating infrastructure, blocked sewers, damaged roads, and non-functional streetlights.

Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu honoured for his humanitarian contributions at 50th birthday

Nadia Khan|Published

In a statement, Cogta said the award acknowledged Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu's dedication to selfless service, through which he had implemented tangible ...

This seasons sugar cane could go unmilled, warns 'distressed' North Coast farmers

Nadia Khan|Updated

SUGAR cane farmers across KwaZulu-Natal face an uncertain future as major processor Tongaat Hulett enters provisional liquidation.

Banned, detained, undeterred: Subry Govender's journey as a struggle journalist

Nadia Khan|Published

AT 79, VETERAN journalist Marimuthu Subramoney, also known as 'Subry Govender', has documented South Africa's struggle against apartheid despite surveillance, detention, ...

Hindu organisations clash over foreign priest visa controls

Nadia Khan|Published

THE South African Hindu Maha Sabha's (SAHMS) proposal to become the sole authority for vetting foreign Hindu priests' visas has sparked controversy among Hindu organisations, ...

Security boss accused of killing businessman over an ‘affair’ appoints new legal team ahead of trial

Nadia Khan|Published

A DURBAN security boss accused of killing a businessman over an alleged affair appointed a new legal team after his attorney withdrew as his representative due to ...

Community leaders call for transparency amid crematorium tariff increases

Nadia Khan|Published

COMMUNITY leaders, religious organisations and the funeral industry have called for transparency and accountability from the Clare Estate Crematorium following allegations ...

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 ...