Tragic early morning crash on Durban North freeway claims the life of young woman

Monishka Govender|Published

A young woman tragically lost her life in a head-on collision on the M4 Northern Freeway in Durban North, leaving multiple injured and authorities investigating ...

The dangers of fake spiritualists: a warning from religious leaders

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The warning comes after the Durban Regional Court recently withdrew a conspiracy to commit murder case against a Chatsworth family, who were charged for allegedly ...

Protecting communities from faith predators: a call for awareness

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Dr Keresha Govender explores the alarming rise of fake spiritualists

CRL Commission calls for action against fraudulent spiritual practices

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Commissioner Dr Rajendran Govender said in South Africa, certain categories such as traditional healers fell under regulatory frameworks.

Durban High Court postpones Tongaat Hulett liquidation case amid new funding agreement

Nomonde Zondi|Published

The Durban High Court has postponed the liquidation case against Tongaat Hulett after a last-minute funding agreement was reached, providing the company with a temporary ...

Clampdown: Phoenix pupils as young as 13 caught vaping in school toilets

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Community leaders have reported that pupils as young as 13 are vaping in school toilets.

Julius Malema claims political bias in firearm sentencing

Manyane Manyane|Published

Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, claims his recent sentencing for unlawful firearm discharge is politically motivated, alleging external influences on the judiciary ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Family of PMB double murder victims mocked and insulted outside court

Nadia Khan|Published

Calls for justice heightened during a placard demonstration as the man accused of killing a Pietermaritzburg mother and her teenage daughter appeared in court today. ...

Family yearns for justice as pre-trial for Shailen Singh's alleged killers is adjourned

Nadia Khan|Published

The family of slain Mount Edgecombe businessman Shailen Singh, are hoping for swift justice, as the trial dates for his alleged killers are being set.

Illegal fertiliser operation causes stink, fly infestation in Stanger

Nivashni Nair|Published

An illegal fertilizer operation in Stanger has led to a severe odour and fly infestation, prompting local authorities to take action against the responsible parties. ...

Here's what you need to know as Postbank SA replaces Sassa gold cards with black cards

Post Reporter|Published

Stay tuned for updates on the rollout and how it will impact your access to social grants.

Innovative weight loss programme offers beef or chicken for kilograms lost

AFP|Published

The rules are straightforward: for every half kilogram you lose, you will receive the same weight in boneless beef, or 1.5 kilograms of beef on the bone.

Former SAPS dog handlers Fazal Rajak and Kelvin Shunmugam train Metro Police K9 Unit

Zainul Dawood|Published

TWO former SAPS dog handlers discuss their experiences and the importance of their skills in training the Durban Metro Police K9 unit.

High Court halts mortuary construction at one of the oldest active Muslim burial sites

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Judge Gayaat Da Silva Salie ruled in favour of Dr Tolgah Bassier, who challenged the Muslim Cemetery Board’s plan, arguing that the site's title deed strictly stipulated ...

Delhi High Court allows wife of soldier in vegetative state to retrieve sperm for IVF

IANS|Published

A single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the order while hearing a plea filed by the wife of Lance Naik, seeking directions to permit the ...

How alarming staff shortages are compromising safety and service in SA prisons

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald reveals alarming staff shortages in South Africa's correctional services, highlighting the impact on safety, ...

IN COURT: Trial dates to be set for Ferrel Govender and his brother

Nadia Khan|Published

The trial dates for a Durban security boss and his brother accused of killing businessman Shailen Singh due to an “affair” is expected to be set in the Durban High ...

High Court absolves dog owner of liability in R350,000 fractured ankle case

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A lower court initially accepted that the dog attack triggered a chain of events leading to the fracture and held Shaun Errol Bergstedt liable. Unhappy, Bergstedt ...

Family and friends want Tahir Thaku’s killer brought to book

Yoshini Perumal|Published

A friend claimed that Tahir Thaku had been living in fear for years, as there had been “several hits on his life” since 2024.