PMB man abandons bail bid in murder case of pregnant ex-wife

Nadia Khan|Published

A Pietermaritzburg man accused of stabbing and killing his ex-wife, Aleyka Shaik, has abandoned his bid for bail.

PMB man abandons bail bid in murder case of pregnant ex-wife

Nadia Khan|Published

A Pietermaritzburg man accused of stabbing and killing his ex-wife, Aleyka Shaik, has abandoned his bid for bail.

Self defence claims: NPA decides against immediate prosecution in road rage shooting

Brando Nel|Published

THE National Prosecuting Authority has opted not to prosecute a man involved in a fatal road rage incident in Johannesburg, pending further investigation into claims ...

Anti-corruption hotline designed to empower whistleblowers unanswered for 20 minutes

Xolile Mtembu and Brandon Nel|Published

IOL put a range of government emergency and support hotlines to the test over the first three weeks of April to see how quickly they respond. The results varied ...

Cancelled booking: Wedding venue owner wins legal battle over R12,000 deposit dispute

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

THE National Consumer Tribunal has ruled in favour of a KwaZulu-Natal wedding venue owner, allowing him to retain a R12,000 deposit after a cancelled booking.

Golf club condemned after 'barring' visiting golfer displaying Palestinian flag on his vehicle

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Louis Seeco said the confrontation happened while he was preparing for a round of golf. He said the flag was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but a long-standing ...

The long ride to work: why fixing transport cannot wait

Jerald Vedan|Published

FOR nearly twenty-five years of my life, I depended on public transport. I took the old Royal Passenger Service buses through Mayville, the Municipal Green Buses ...

Deadly road rage: Victim Faisal Ul Rehman was the breadwinner to 15 families in Pakistan

Brandon Nel|Published

A relative said Rehman was the sole provider for more than 15 households in Pakistan. " Every month, he sent money back home. He looked after orphan children and ...

Seeking justice: Melissa Ramgopal's fight for answers after her husband's tragic death

Monishka Govender|Published

More than a year after her husband Nitesh's tragic death in a car accident, Melissa Ramgopal is still searching for answers and justice. As she navigates the emotional ...

Gold's unexpected drop: A closer look at its effects on jewellery prices in South Africa

Nicola Mawson|Published

Gold’s recent slide is defying expectations – and it is starting to show up in what South Africans can get for everyday items like jewellery.

Arrested: Durban advocate allegedly defrauded a client of R25 million ‘to bribe prosecutors

Nadia Khan|Published

A PROMINENT Durban advocate, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a client of R25 million, under the guise of bribing prosecutors.

Deadly road rage: suspect arrested, charged with murder and attempted murder

Monishka Govender|Published

Police have arrested a man in connection with a road rage incident in Emmarentia that resulted in the death of a motorist and serious injury to his wife, witnessed ...

Drive-by shootings in Durban are no longer isolated incidents but part of a growing pattern

Nivashni Nair|Published

Murder for hire is on the increase. Turf wars, silencing of witnesses, business disputes, eliminating political competition, and even stopping investigators from ...

COURT: Confidential medical records to be disclosed in Tiger Brands listeriosis case

Zelda Venter|Published

THE Gauteng High Court has ordered the release of confidential medical records to support a class action lawsuit against Tiger Brands, following a deadly listeriosis ...

Why Malema's response to his sentencing threatens judicial integrity

ADVOCATE GLYNNIS BREYTENBACH MP|Published

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Umzinto spice shop robbers sentenced to 25 years in prison

Post Reporter|Published

The complainant recognised the accused, as they were known in the area and had previously been customers at the shop.

Watch VideoWATCH: Hillary artist Anusha Singh customises hand-painted saris that tell a story

Nadia Khan|Published

Artist Anusha Singh has carved a niche by turning her passion for creativity into wearable art through her customised hand-painted saris.

Road rage: Hysterical children watched as their ‘papaji’ was shot dead and mother injured

POST REPORTER|Published

A MINOR road accident escalated into a deadly shooting in Emmarentia, in Johannesburg, leaving a husband dead and his wife critically injured, witnessed by their ...

New regulations set to curb unwanted calls from direct marketing companies

Post Reporter|Published

With new regulations aimed at curbing unwanted marketing calls, South African consumers may soon reclaim their peace and quiet.