Ashay's 'Pele-Pele' design wins Big Brother Mzansi challenge while six face possible eviction

Chumani Mazwi|Published

Ashay brings cultural flair to Big Brother Mzansi, winning R5000 with his 'Pele-Pele' Chillers Punch can design that cleverly incorporates his Indian heritage. His ...

Burned infant's body discovered at Brighton Beach on Bluff

POST REPORTER|Published

THE body of an infant with extensive burn injuries was discovered by a passerby in a bush near the braai area at Brighton Beach on the Bluff, Durban.

Court orders elderly couple to vacate late son's property after daughter-in-law's eviction application

NADIA KHAN|Published

A DURBAN High Court judge has ruled that an elderly Phoenix couple must vacate their late son's property, despite being invited to live there. The judge granted ...

Worker fired over toilet roll wins R120 000 backpay in labour court ruling

Zelda Venter|Published

A WINDER operator who was dismissed after being found with a toilet roll in his bag has been vindicated by the Labour Court.

Public outcry over President Ramaphosa's salary increase for public office-bearers

Candice Soobramoney|Published

" Any person who regarded themselves as honourable must reject the increase." - Pops Rampersad, an executive committee member of the Active Citizens Movement.

Education experts propose radical solutions to school dropout crisis

Yoshini Perumal and Monishka Govender|Published

The alarming statistics surrounding South Africa's dropout rates reveal a growing crisis in the education system. Experts are calling for immediate reform to address ...

422 000 pupils never reached matric: pass rate celebrations challenged

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube acknowledged the retention challenge, noting that only 65% (778 000) of pupils progressed to matric, with the greatest dropout ...

Cato Manor land invasion concerns: municipality cites provincial court order

ZAINUL DAWOOD|Published

THE eThekwini Municipality has responded to concerns about land invasions on Blinkbonnie Road in Cato Manor, stating that the provincial department holds a standing ...

Operation Dudula protests at Addington Primary reignite foreign pupils dispute

Xolile Mtembu|Published

ANTI-IMMIGRANT groups March and March and Operation Dudula have renewed protests at Addington Primary School, targeting pupils born to foreign parents. As police ...

WATCH: dashcam footage reveals moments before fatal crash that killed 12 pupils

Chumani Mazwi|Published

Horrifying dashcam footage has emerged showing the fatal moment a 22-year-old scholar transport driver attempted a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre before colliding ...

‘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 ...

Unidentified player wins second-largest PowerBall jackpot in South Africa: is it you?

Post Reporter|Published

The winner will be contacted directly by their bank to notify them of their incredible win.

Law Society calls for urgent security measures following deadly court shooting

POST REPORTER|Published

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has condemned a fatal shooting at Booysens Magistrate's Court that left two dead and three injured,, including a legal practitioner. ...

Human rights complaint filed after Phoenix schools left without basic services

Post Reporter|Published

While the eThekwini Municipality defended the disconnections as standard procedure for unpaid accounts, the IFP argued these actions violated constitutional rights ...

Phoenix pit bull attacks: school secretary, grandfather and tuckshop owner mauled

Yoshini Perumal|Updated

While one owner describes her heartbreak at losing her " special needs baby" after it attacked her father, experts said that the dog attacks were often the result ...

From personal tragedy to artistic triumph: Riteshni 'Ritzy' Singh’s creative journey in KZN

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

MEET Riteshni 'Ritzy' Singh, the self-taught artist and fashion designer whose creative vision has shaped iconic Durban spaces like King Shaka International Airport. ...

Wife forfeits half of R2.3m pension after Facebook baby shower post reveals affair

Zelda Venter|Published

A GAUTENG High Court has ruled that a woman must forfeit her share of her estranged husband's R2.3 million pension fund after her Facebook baby shower post revealed ...

Correctional Services celebrate matric success: meet the top achievers

Post Reporter|Published

Three inmates defied the odds, achieving remarkable matric results. Find out how education is shaping their future and the future of South Africa's correctional ...

How Amanat Vajeth achieved academic excellence despite his visual impairment

NADIA KHAN|Published

DESPITE having only 20% vision in his right eye and losing his father at age 12, Phoenix teenager Amanat Vajeth defied the odds by achieving seven distinctions in ...