Heroic act at the beach: businessman sacrifices his life to save his nephew

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Although Mohammed Zaheer Sindhi's body has not been recovered since he was caught in a rip current at around 5.30am on January 2, most of his family have accepted ...

Mum’s anguish after daughter shot and killed: ‘I look for my child every day’

Nadia Khan|Published

What started as a joyous morning into the new year soon turned tragic after an Mpumalanga woman was shot and killed while holidaying with her family on the south ...

Young woman fights off attackers with trishul on New Year's Day

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Celebrations turned into bloodshed for the Gounden family, who were stabbed and attacked with boulders and bricks, and robbed by a gang of unruly, drunken men.

Human rights activists demand action against former airline employee's " racist" remarks

Yoshini Perumal|Published

FlySafair’s chief marketing officer, Kirby Gordon, told the POST on Monday that they were aware of the video and condemned the content and sentiments of the woman. ...

Politicians unite against racism in viral video incident

Yoshini Perumal|Updated

" When this happens, we must all add our voices in condemnation of this unacceptable behaviour as it would be the only way to build a society free from racial division ...

A life well lived: Dhropathy Singh turns 100

Nadia Khan|Published

Great great-grandmother Dhropathy Singh, who celebrated her milestone 100th birthday on Sunday, attributed her longevity to having led a healthy lifestyle, which ...

Missing minors: the complexities behind the distressing trend

Nadia Khan|Published

While reports of missing minors are handled with seriousness, for some entities it can result in a waste of resources when it is found that they had left home willingly. ...

Urgent action needed to address underage relationships in KwaZulu-Natal

Nadia Khan|Published

CHILD welfare advocates have raised their concerns about underage relationships in communities across KwaZulu-Natal. They are now calling for greater parental involvement ...

Missing children: navigating the law on minors and adults

Serisha Inderjeeth|Published

Attorney Serisha Inderjeeth shares legal insight on the rights of both a parent and child.

Understanding the trauma: the emotional toll on parents of missing children

Dr Akashni Maharaj|Published

Counselling psychologist, developmental coach, hypnotherapist and author Dr Akashni Maharaj explores the psychological trauma experienced by parents of missing children ...

Reflecting on the life of Thayalan Reddy: activism, education and community service

Nadia Khan|Published

From playing an active role in the fight against apartheid to becoming a teacher and later serving his community, Thayalan Reddy has made a profound impact in the ...

Author captures journey of South Africa’s indentured labourers through descendants

Nadia Khan|Published

Driven by a profound commitment to enriching South African history, Durban author Dr Kogielam Archary shared the journey of eight indentured labourer descendants ...

Love story stands the test of time: Mohan and Basmathie Girdharie celebrate 65 years together

Nadia Khan|Published

A chance encounter for their loved ones' marriage proposal more than six decades ago, would lead to Mohan Girdharie and his now wife, Basmathie, falling in love ...

New Centre for South African Heritage opens in Chennai, showcasing Indian African culture

Yoshini Perumal|Updated

The centre holds a unique and significant collection of books and newspapers used for academic research on South Africa in India.

Trump's warning to Venezuela's new leader following Maduro's capture

AFP|Published

Venezuela's ousted president Maduro faces narco-terrorism charges in New York after a dramatic US raid, as Trump warns the new leader of dire consequences.

Woman shot dead while boyfriend was in bathroom

Published

A Gqeberha man told police he walked out of the bathroom and found his girlfriend's bullet-riddled body lying on the floor.

eThekwini Municipality reports record beach attendance on New Year's Day

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

On 1 January 2026, Durban's beaches saw an impressive turnout of nearly 860,000 visitors according to the eThekwini Municipality.

Debutant director and producer Theshen Naicker shines with his first movie

Nadia Khan|Published

Three weeks after his first movie hit the big screen, comedian and actor Theshen Naicker is riding high on a wave of success, thanks to unprecedented support from ...

Search intensifies for missing Newcastle swimmer at Thompson's Bay in Ballito

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The man was swimming alongside his uncle when they encountered difficulties and were swept out to sea. Fortunately, his uncle was rescued by a nearby fisherman, ...