Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate: risks higher fuel prices

AFP|Updated

OIL prices are rising sharply amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as the US and Israel intensify their military actions against Iran, leading to fears of ...

Mother sues hospital: mortuary mix-up resulted in the wrongful burial of her child

Zelda Venter|Published

A MOTHER is seeking R500,000 in damages after a provincial hospital's mortuary mix-up resulted in the wrongful burial of her child. The undertakers mistakenly removed ...

Beloved singer and music teacher Umita Kalyan dies suddenly at age 50

Fakir Hassen|Published

In the wake of Umita Kalyan's tragic passing, the music community mourns not just a talented vocalist, but a nurturing spirit who played a vital role in preserving ...

Two faiths, one love: a love story that defies hate

Monishka Govender|Published

After their wedding photos sparked a wave of online hate, Courtney and Natasha Sass-Singh share their journey of love, faith, and resilience in the face of adversity. ...

Ferrari 'speedster' arrested for reckless speeding at 208 km/h

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Ferrari 'speedster' arrested for reckless speeding at 208 km/h

BMW X6 owner ordered to return vehicle after court dismisses attempt to overturn default judgment

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

THE South Gauteng High Court has dismissed a rescission application from a BMW X6 owner, upholding a default judgment that mandates the return of the vehicle to ...

150,000 apply for 200 jobs: KZN Department of Health postpones assessment due to security threats

Thobeka Ngema|Published

THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has postponed its data-capturer assessment originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, due to security threats, following ...

Public Prosecution: UAE warns against sharing fake news following US attacks on Iran

SE-ANNE RALL|Published

THE United Arab Emirates has issued a warning against the dissemination of unverified information following recent US-led attacks on Iran, highlighting the importance ...

Death threats and extortion: man arrested for threatening security company owner

Chumani Mazwi|Published

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Cornubia for extortion after allegedly threatening a local security company owner and demanding money, following a series ...

Ottawa mosque holds mourning programme for Ayatollah Khamenei's martyrdom

Post Reporter|Published

" IHM firmly believes that this martyrdom will water the seeds of revolution of the next generation." - Al-Haj Azad Seedat,

Tragic derailment of Rovos Rail train near Ariamsvlei claims two lives

Monishka Govender|Published

Two railway crew members tragically lost their lives in a derailment of a Rovos Rail luxury passenger train near Ariamsvlei, while no passengers were injured.

SIU interim findings into corruption: Home Affairs visa adjudicator earning R25,000 paves a road to her mansion

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The SIU has recommended that all Home Affairs employees be vetted as part of sweeping reforms following findings of organised corruption within the visa system.

SA households are facing mounting pressure on two of life’s most basic necessities: food and water

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

SOUTH African households are grappling with significant challenges related to food and water security. The latest General Household Survey (GHS) 2024 released by ...

Fuel prices set to rise in March and April: What motorists need to know

Jason Woosey|Published

Fuel prices are currently at four-year lows, but the good times could soon be over with petrol and diesel price increases on the cards for March, and very likely ...

eThekwini Municipality concludes public consultations on R2.8 million logo rebranding initiative

ZAINUL DAWOOD|Published

THE eThekwini Municipality has completed public consultations on a controversial R2.8 million logo rebranding initiative, with local leaders expressing concerns ...

Durban prepares for the unveiling of Mandela and Tambo statues

ZAINUL DAWOOD|Published

ON TUESDAY, Durban will witness the unveiling of monumental statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, celebrating their contributions to South Africa's liberation ...

Phoenix boy (8) tried to end his life with his mother's sari: north coast child suicide crisis

Yoshini Perumal|Published

RECENT statistics reveal a disturbing trend of child suicide attempts in Phoenix, Tongaat and Verulam, with eight children failing in their attempts and six tragically ...

South Africans stranded in the Middle East amid airstrikes: personal accounts

Nadia Khan|Published

SOUTH AFRICANS living and travelling in the Middle East have shared their experience following a series of airstrikes reportedly originating from Iran, damaging ...

South African citizens in the Middle East urged to heed Dirco advisory amid rising tensions

Post Reporter|Published

As escalating geopolitical tensions continue to shake the Middle East, South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) issued an advisory ...