Festive spirit on a budget: smart holiday shopping tips

Sandy Kalyan|Published

I AM NOT quite sure where the year has gone. It seems to have sped by so quickly. Everyone is already slipping into cruise mode. Restaurants are fully booked with ...

If you love dogs, read this. If you don’t ... you definitely need to.

JERALD DANASEKERA VEDAN|Published

THEY say a dog is man’s best friend, but here in South Africa our dogs have evolved into something far greater. They are our comedians, comforters, security guards, ...

Pictures: were you at the Sri Chinmaya Annapoorna Devi Temple consecration and official opening?

Doctor Ngcobo|Updated

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 ...

Maimane's call to raise matric pass mark rejected by National Assembly

Staff Reporter|Published

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 ...

Empowering the disabled: Kevin Naidoo's call for change in employment

Rachel Vadi|Published

Kevin Naidoo, a passionate advocate for the employment of individuals with disabilities, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming personal challenges and fighting ...

Teenager recites 2 000 Vedic verses in 50 days without interruption

IANS|Published

“What 19-year-old Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe has done will be remembered by the coming generations!" wrote Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.

A Century of Love and Service: Silverglen Sai Centre Marks Swami’s 100th Advent Birthday

Rakesh Ramdhin|Published

Love All – Serve All. Help Ever – Hurt Never. Be Good, Do Good, See Good.

What to do after matric: tips for pupils and their families

Dr Sandy Kalyan|Updated

With over 900 000 pupils completing their National Senior Certificate examination, the end of the school year brings joy and relief. However, it also introduces ...

Phoenix LFA hosts successful presentation banquet for young athletes

Rachel Vadi|Updated

Phoenix Local Football Association celebrate the remarkable achievements of young athletes at the 2025 George Ramalu Azelis Boys and Girls Youth League banquet

Three Govender siblings shine at Whetstone Primary School awards day

Post Reporter|Published

" As parents, we couldn’t be prouder of Malaika, Aahil, and Armaan." - said their mom, Aishah.

RISE CHATSWORTH, RISE

Yogin Devan|Published

MORE than six decades after the last of the peace-loving agrarian families were forcibly uprooted from their banana farms and market gardens by a racist Durban Corporation, ...

From Indentured labourers to successful farmers

Kiru Naidoo|Published

AGRICULTURAL skills came naturally to people of indentured ancestry as most were from the rural areas of India where farming was the only way of life.

“Bommiammas” - the mothers of the Mount Edgecombe soil

Rachel Vadi|Published

HISTORICAL researcher Selvan 'Patchie' Naicker has captured 165 years of Indian indentured labourers' history in his new book 'The Mount Edgecombe Chronicles'. Focusing ...

LOTTERY LEGACY

Sandy Kalyan|Published

AS WE CELEBRATE the anniversary of the arrival of Indentured labourers over the Kala Pani’s (black water), I bow my head in gratitude and grace to our forefathers, ...

TO QUEUE OR NOT TO QUEUE

Kiru Naidoo|Published

MY MOTHER just could not queue. I remember sometime in the 1970s when the buffet station came into fashion. You could take your plate and pick whatever you wanted ...

From cane fields to courage: the legacy of South Africa’s Indian pioneers

Jerald Vedan|Published

ON NOVEMBER 16, 1860, a British ship named the Truro sailed into Durban harbour, carrying 342 passengers from India, men, women, and children leaving behind hardship ...

Nine floats to honour Sai Baba's legacy during centenary celebrations

Rachel Vadi|Updated

The 5m long floats - 7 being built in KZN and 2 in Joburg - will be on parade on November 30 during a week-long celebration hosted by the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council ...

Why the world needs Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings now more than ever

Br Reuben Naidoo|Published

In a world fractured by wars, religious conflicts, inequalities, political mayhem and degradation of human values, the timing of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's divine descent ...

1860 commemorative event inspired youth about their roots

Post Reporter|Updated

THE oThongathi Museum Committee hosted an event at Buffelsdale Primary School in Tongaat on Sunday to mark the 165th anniversary of Indian indentured workers' arrival ...