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These are the names of the 18,000 Palestinian children murdered by Israel since October 7

The life and legacy of Pathmavathie Krishnavani Gounden: a beacon of culture and service

Nadia Khan|Published

This Heritage Month the POST pays tribute to 86 year old Pathmavathie Krishnavani Gounden. From serving as a Tamil-language teacher for more than three decades to ...

Parents mourn two daughters who died in a car accident, third fighting for her life

Monishka Govender|Published

". . . The ordeal is nowhere close to the end but with time, my family and I will heal enough to celebrate the lives and the people taken from us. . . "

Of intimacy, ideology and intellectuals: the professor as outcast

Professor Ashwin Desai|Published

Discover the incredible story of Fatima Meer, a revolutionary figure who intertwined her personal struggles with a commitment to social justice, and explore how ...

Electricity tariffs set to rise further after R54 billion 'error'

Nadia Khan|Published

Residents and businesses will face additional electricity tariff increases of 3. 4% and 2. 64% in 2026/27 and 2027/28 respectively, following a R54 billion calculation ...

eThekwini Municipality's infrastructure surcharge extension sparks outrage

Nadia Khan|Published

The eThekwini Municipality has approved a two-year extension of the R1. 50 per kilolitre infrastructure surcharge despite fierce opposition from ratepayers, civic ...

Court grants final interdict against high-ranking police officer accused of sending “death threats”

Nadia Khan|Published

A high court judge has granted a final restraining order against a high-ranking police officer accused of sending “death threats” to a man and his family after he ...

Retired lecturer loses R500 000 in city's 'lower income' housing scam

Nadia Khan|Published

It has been five years and my legal fees are over R50 000. If this continues I would have used up all of my retirement savings, then what will I do, questioned the ...

Court orders health tests for Westville widow (74) accused of drugging and robbing elderly victims

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The alleged serial criminal, who committed her first crime of theft in 1981, had told the court by way of an affidavit that she needed to be granted bail due to ...

Councillor proposes municipal-debt amnesty to offer “fresh start” for struggling families

Nadia Khan|Published

“Mothers and fathers are forced to choose between paying for electricity or putting food on the table. Children go to bed hungry while small businesses, which are ...

Murder bail hearing: voice recordings that may discredit state witnesses

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Kogie Adilutchmee Moodley, 54, and her son, Delon Moodley, 25, were charged for the murder of Stephen Narayanasami Chetty, 56, who had died on April 25.

Life-changing R11 million Lotto win after a R60 Quick Pick wager

Post Reporter|Published

ITHUBA, the operator of the National Lottery, has announced a life-changing victory for a TymeBank participant who has bagged R11 million in the recent Lotto Plus ...

Man attacked sons, stabbed wife to death and then ended his life

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The boys, 9 and 12, were trying to protect their mom when one was stabbed and the other's wrist was slit.

Merebank community voices frustration over the "lack of service delivery"

Nadia Khan|Published

Residents and business owners in ward 75 in Merebank have expressed their frustration over alleged inadequate municipal services, highlighting ongoing issues such ...

Gaza aid flotilla says hit by drone, Tunisia says none detected

AFP|Published

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Monday that one of their boats was hit by a suspected UAV off the coast ...

Jaedon Naidu awarded the prestigious Zac Yacoob Scholarship at UKZN

Post Reporter|Published

While academics have been at the forefront of Naidu’s journey, his interests outside the classroom have played an essential role in maintaining a healthy balance. ...

Vidhan Singh is inspired by Liverpool’s use of statistical analysis to transform performance

Post Reporter|Published

Vidhan Singh was awarded the 50th Anniversary Scholarship as the top-performing senior undergraduate student in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science ...

A journey of dedication in badminton and chemical engineering

Post Reporter|Published

In a remarkable testament to dedication and perseverance, Callista Ramowtar has secured a prestigious sports scholarship, recognising her impressive feats in badminton ...

Laila Assamo: a UKZN scholarship winner's journey towards clinical psychology

Post Reporter|Published

“I hope to qualify as a clinical psychologist and subsequently contribute in the field of psychology through research and academia, in addition to clinical practice. ...

UKZN student Fatima Randeree awarded prestigious Malegapuru W Makgoba Scholarship

Post Reporter|Updated

"I feel elated and honoured, but above all, incredibly grateful for this opportunity. ”