SAPS captain suspended over alleged multi-million-rand fraud scheme

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The South African Police Service has suspended a captain from its elite division following allegations of a multi-million-rand fraud scheme involving internal financial ...

Missing woman 'strangled' and corpse set alight

Post Reporter|Published

It is alleged the " mastermind" confessed to paying the three suspects between R6,000 and R11,000 before the murder and R5,000 afterwards.

SASSA tightens grant checks: non-compliance will result in payment suspension

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South African police scandal uncovers deep-rooted corruption and systemic failure (Nirmala)

Unemployed husband told wife has no legal obligation to support child born outside the marriage

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

THE South High Court in Johannesburg has ruled against a husband's urgent application for child maintenance and shared control of rental income from his estranged ...

UKZN student receives Vice-Chancellor's Circle of Excellence Award for 2025 NSC results

Nadia Khan|Published

Muhammad Naasir Sheriff received the Vice-Chancellor's Circle of Excellence Award from UKZN for his exceptional achievement in the 2025 National Senior Certificate ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Shri Vishnu Temple hosts vibrant Hanuman Jayanthi celebrations

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Festivities for the celebration, which is the birthday of Hindu deity, Lord Hanuman, commenced today at the temple, based in Arena Park.

Wife of KZN's most feared traffic cop was handcuffed and arrested for speeding

Post Reporter|Published

As the acting provincial inspector in the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) in KZN, the words " no mercy" and " no tolerance" frequently appear in Shane Simpson's ...

Families struggle with food prices amid fuel cost hikes

Monishka Govender|Published

South African families are facing unprecedented financial strain as rising fuel prices and living costs force them to make tough budgeting choices. This article ...

Rising costs put pressure on non-profits serving vulnerable communities

Monishka Govender|Published

As food and fuel prices continue to rise, community organisations are facing unprecedented challenges in supporting vulnerable populations, with increasing demand ...

Police launch inquest after woman's body discovered in freezer

Post Reporter|Published

Preliminary information indicates that her husband reported the woman missing.

Bolt adjusts fares amid soaring fuel prices

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Get ready for higher transport costs as Bolt raises fares in response to soaring fuel prices.

Merebank residents oppose construction of toxic bitumen plant

Willem Phungula|Published

MEREBANK residents have united to legally challenge the construction of a potentially hazardous bitumen plant in their community, citing health concerns and lack ...

Pathmavathi Moodley has dedicated her life to justice and women's rights in South Africa

Nadia Khan|Published

For almost three decades, Pathmavathi Moodley, former head of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in KwaZulu-Natal, has exemplified a life dedicated ...

Couple's planned uMhlanga engagement celebration ends tragically

SE-ANNE RALL|Published

A COUPLE’S planned engagement celebration in uMhlanga took a tragic turn when a woman died after experiencing severe chest pains, leaving family and friends in shock. ...

AG report reveals NSFAS funded 822 dead students

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomosa Dube-Ncube, says it is “very disappointing” that systemic weaknesses in NSFAS allowed 822 deceased and ...

“I would never want you to be happy”: man told ex-wife before stabbing her to death

Monishka Govender|Published

A Pietermaritzburg man allegedly stabbed his pregnant ex-wife in the stomach, in full view on their seven-year-old daughter.

Frustration mounts in Clare Estate over poor service delivery and infrastructure issues

Nadia Khan|Published

Residents of Clare Estate express growing frustration over inadequate service delivery, highlighting critical infrastructure issues and calling for urgent municipal ...

'Beggar' killed Merebank granny for her cellphone

Yoshini Perumal|Published

A source close to the investigation told the POST that details at this stage indicate that a woman had approached Rampersadh’s house to beg, and somehow gained entry ...

Taxi associations evaluate fare adjustments amid rising operational costs

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Santaco assured commuters that any fare increases implemented by associations would be approached with caution, transparency, and responsibility.