Guinness World Record recognises mass recital at Mahant Swami Maharaj's 92nd birthday celebrations

IANS|Published

VADODARA: A Guinness World Records certificate recognising the largest simultaneous Hindu text recital was presented to Mahant Swami Maharaj on Monday as the 92nd ...

WATCH: looting after major cash-in-transit heist on N2

POST REPORTER|Published

EMERGENCY services have been deployed to a violent cash-in-transit heist on the N2 northbound near Chesterville, where criminals blew up the vehicle after robbery. ...

Court rejects man's attempt to reclaim dog found starving, infested with fleas in drain while he was on holiday

Nadia Khan|Published

A HIGH court judge has dismissed a dog owner’s urgent application to reclaim his pet, who was found trapped in a drain, starving and infested with fleas and ticks, ...

Pietermaritzburg businesses targeted in labour rights showdown

Nadia Khan|Published

LABOUR and Civic Organisation (Laco) members have confronted multiple Pietermaritzburg businesses over alleged unfair labour practices, leading to agreements on ...

WATCH: Fake party guests rob family at gunpoint, steal phones and alcohol

Robin - Lee Francke|Published

POLICE are searching for criminals who posed as birthday party guests before robbing a family at gunpoint. A viral video shows the terrifying moment when the celebration ...

Hindu Maha Sabha seeks official role in foreign priest visa vetting

Yoshini Perumal|Published

THE South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) has proposed becoming a designated reviewing authority for foreign Hindu priest visas to combat fraud and protect local ...

Newcastle drunk driving crackdown: Priest quotes bible during arrest

Chumani Mazwi|Published

A priest caught driving under the influence during KZN's road safety campaign warned officers of divine punishment while quoting scripture during his arrest. Despite ...

Armed home invaders flee Silverglen crime scene as shot resident fights back

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The wounded resident bravely fought off the attackers, who fled leaving weapons behind.

Watch: Open Air School set to celebrate 105th birthday

Nadia Khan|Published

AS Open Air School gets ready to commemorate their 105th birthday, their wish is to continue to uplift the school, and for that they require the generosity of donors ...

Author Diveshnee Moodley releases 'Journey Through Thaipoosam' to connect children with cultural roots

Nadia Khan|Published

IN A FAST-MOVING world, a Gauteng author who believes it is essential that the younger generation stay connected to their cultural roots, has released her latest ...

Fuel price relief: 64 cents cut expected this week

Jason Woosey|Published

MOTORISTS can expect significant relief at the pumps from Wednesday, February 4, as fuel prices drop, with petrol decreasing by 64 cents and diesel by up to 56 cents ...

Celebrated open-water swimmer John Flanigan dies at 80, weeks after historic achievement

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

JOHN Flanigan, who made history last month as the oldest man to complete the Robben Island to Blouberg swim, has died aged 80 while kayaking off Bloubergstrand.

Mothibi takes helm at NPA as high-profile State capture cases await

Zelda Venter|Published

AS SHAMILA Batohi concluded her seven-year tenure, incoming National Director of Public Prosecution (NDPP) Mothibi faces immediate challenges including ongoing State ...

Fake doctor nabbed: 50-year-old Pakistani woman practised medicine without qualifications for a decade in Midrand

Oluthando Keteyi|Published

THE JMPD's Tactical Response Unit has arrested a bogus doctor who admitted to practising medicine for over a decade without proper qualifications. The 50-year-old ...

Man sentenced to life for raping biological mother in KZN

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

A 32-YEAR-OLD man from KwaZulu-Natal has been handed a life sentence for the horrific crime of raping and assaulting his biological mother.

SAPS defends KZN spokesperson targeted for not speaking isiZulu

Chumani Mazwi|Published

A woman's xenophobic outburst against a SAPS colonel for not speaking isiZulu has prompted an official response from police leadership. The incident, captured on ...

Legal showdown: ALS paramedics issue demand to KZN MEC over 'false and defamatory' accusations

MONISHKA GOVENDER|Published

ADVANCED Life Support (ALS) Paramedics have issued a legal demand for retraction and public apology from KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma after he accused private ...

Valentine's Day compromise: 6 ways to celebrate without the drama

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Valentine's Day usually divides couples - the " red roses and reservations" and the " it’s just a money-making scheme" crowd. When people from opposing views happen ...

Israeli diplomat given 72 hours to leave South Africa

AFP|Updated

The South African government has declared Israel's top diplomat in the country " persona non grata" and given him 72 hours to leave, the foreign ministry said Friday. ...