A policeman allegedly abused his access to internal financial systems to steal R5 million

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A police captain attached to a high-level security unit is facing serious allegations of fraud and theft, accused of misappropriating R5 million from state funds. ...

Court allows claim of Johannesburg woman who fell into an open manhole to proceed

Nicola Mawson|Published

A Johannesburg woman’s damages claim after falling into an open manhole will go ahead after the Gauteng High Court blocked the City of Johannesburg’s attempt to ...

Report: controversial US refugee programme sees nearly 5,000 white Afrikaners resettled

AFP|Published

February and March this year saw the most arrivals, with more than 1,300 people resettled each month.

South African Global Sumud Flotilla seeks R750,000 for Gaza mission

Theolin Tembo|Published

Global Sumud South Africa is urgently raising R750,000 to prepare delegates for a humanitarian mission to Gaza, aiming to break the blockade and deliver essential ...

Unemployed teachers protest for jobs in KwaZulu-Natal

Bongan Hans|Published

Unemployed teachers in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are taking to the streets, demanding job opportunities as they struggle to support their families and fulfil their dreams ...

Suspects crash car after failed hijacking spree in Phoenix

Nadia Khan|Published

Five alleged hijackers fled on foot after they crashed their vehicle in Phoenix.

Family devastated by lenient sentence for schoolboy's stabbing which left him paralysed

Karen Singh|Published

JOSHUA Petersen's family is left heartbroken after the perpetrator of a brutal stabbing at Westridge High School in Durban that left him paralysed received only ...

SAHRC takes action against DA councillor for hate speech on social media

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

THE South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has taken Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Dr John Hayes to the Equality Court over a social media post in 2023 ...

Phoenix: celebrating 50 years of history and resilience

DR MUNI KOOBLAL|Published

This year, Phoenix celebrates 50 years of existence. DR MUNI KOOBLAL explores the townships rich history, from its origins with Mahatma Gandhi's settlement to the ...

Historic milestone: community, unity and progress

Nadia Khan|Published

The vibrant community of Phoenix is gearing up to celebrate a historic milestone in 2026, marking 50 years of resilience, unity, and growth.

Fifty years on: First teacher shares history of Phoenix Pioneer Primary School

Nadia Khan|Published

As one of the first teachers of Pioneer Primary School in Phoenix, Srinivasan Moonsamy Munien, said he was left feeling proud and happy to see the school celebrate ...

A life dedicated to community: Pioneer resident Saminathan Yettian’s legacy in Phoenix

Nadia Khan|Published

For the past five decades, Saminathan Yettian, a pioneer resident of Phoenix, has significantly contributed to community upliftment, including by providing first ...

Renovations abruptly stopped at Tongaat Daily Market: vendors face mounting hardship

Monishka Govender|Published

Traders at the historic Tongaat Daily Market are grappling with severe challenges as renovation work has ceased unexpectedly, leaving them in difficult conditions ...

Religious leaders address the impact of extravagant celebrations on families

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Dr Yusuf Patel, secretary general of the United Ulama Council of South Africa said they were witnessing similar patterns of overspending and extravagance.

Are Indian weddings driving families into debt for social status?

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Jasveer Singh described the trend as “financial self-destruction,” claiming that weddings had increasingly become performances for social validation rather than ...

Chatsworth transport provider shot in alleged armed robbery

Yoshini Perumal|Published

This incident has prompted calls for community action against crime in the area.

More than 400 jobs saved as Gledhow Mill reopens

Nadia Khan|Published

Ahead of the sugar cane crushing season, Zuko Godlimpi, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, attended the reopening of the Gledhow Mill in KwaDukuza ...

Serious setback: High Court ruling halts essential mortuary facility for Muslim community

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Are we, as a Muslim community, always to remain dependent on others for critical burial infrastructure, or will we be allowed to develop our own facilities that ...

Ongoing lifestyle audits in Ramaphosa’s cabinet flag 24 officials for undeclared income

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Following ongoing lifestyle audits, 24 officials in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet are being investigated for potential undeclared income and concealed assets. ...