Budget constraints: KZN air quality stations non-operational

Yoshini Perumal|Published

KZN's air quality monitoring stations are non-operational due to budget constraints, raising concerns about the health impacts on communities. YOSHINI PERUMAL explores ...

Phoenix man arrested for alleged drug possession and firearm offences released on bail

Yoshini Perumal|Published

"There is an outcry from the community. They are now blowing the whistle on drug institutes, drug dens and people selling illegal alcohol and drugs to our children. ...

Fishermen warned to follow safety protocols after shark-related deaths on KZN's south coast

Yoshini Perumal and Monishka Govender|Published

One fisherman was killed in a shark attack, while he was fishing in a shoal of sardines. Another allegedly had a heart attack, while trying to pull a 50kg shark ...

NPA defends progress in prosecuting July unrest-related crimes amid ‘slow pace of justice’ claims

Nadia Khan|Published

While the South African Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over the “slow pace of justice” in cases related to the July 2021 unrest, the National Prosecuting ...

Four years on: families remember loved ones lost in the July 2021 unrest

Nadia Khan|Published

Tashleen Moodley’s son Faybian, 17, was shot and killed during the unrest. She said not a day had gone by that she and his two younger sisters did not miss him. ...

'Quick-thinking' motorist turns the tables on hijacker in Bayview shootout

Yoshini Perumal|Updated

"It was his quick-thinking and swift action that saved his life. " - Brandon Pillay, chairperson of the Bayview Community Policing Forum.

Heroic act saves beachgoers from serious injury during sardine netting at Winkelspruit

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Kioshan Govender, a third-generation seine netter, sustained severe injuries while attempting to protect beachgoers from a snapping rope during sardine netting. ...

Phoenix brothers caught 'red handed' in 'Sizokthola' live television drug raid

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Family claims they endured hours of police brutality.

Leaked audio recording: trial of cops charged with Regan Naidoo's murder postponed

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Family say a seven year wait for justice is too long

NPA to investigate release of suspect linked to Zarah Ramsamy case

Yoshini Perumal|Published

DPP in KZN, Advocate Elaine Harrison, will be looking into why the matter was struck off the court roll

Cultural ambassadors rally for support station faces financial crisis

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Cultural leaders have expressed concern and rallied support for Southside FM, a station facing financial challenges, as they discuss strategies for its future sustainability. ...

Southside FM faces financial crisis: Icasa gives three-month ultimatum

Yoshini Perumal|Published

“We need the South Indian community to take ownership of the station and realise that it is an effective tool in culture perpetuation,” said Thanigasalan Moodley, ...

Rising violence in Crossmoor: police team assigned to investigate recent shootings

Yoshini Perumal|Published

"The police are treating these incidents seriously and currently have leads on one of the suspects. " - Kishore Hambapersad, spokesperson for the Crossmoor CPF. ...

Phoenix residents demand action over ongoing water crisis

Monishka Govender|Published

Residents of Phoenix are taking a stand against a relentless water crisis that has left their community parched and desperate.

Lack of lighting on Higginson Highway prompts legal action from Chatsworth community

Yoshini Perumal|Published

DUE to the “lack of action” to restore stolen and damaged lighting along Higginson Highway, the Chatsworth and District Civic Federation will bring court action ...

Sassa grant payouts suspended for pensioners with ‘additional income’

Nadia Khan|Updated

Pensioners across South Africa are facing a financial crisis as Sassa suspends their old age grants, leaving them vulnerable amidst rising costs.

Home invasion: Hare Krishna devotee killed moments after returning home from doing seva at temple

Yoshini Perumal and Monishka Govender|Published

At around 3pm on Monday, Jeeva Pillay had returned to his Bottlebrush Crescent home, after helping prepare meals at the temple, when he was killed.

Setback in quest for justice for Zarah Ramsamy as suspect walks free

Yoshini Perumal|Published

“Justice is not being served. Criminals are living their lives while my child has lost hers …”

Buffalo Bill Cody is the early favourite for the POST Merchants

Graeme Hawkins|Published

What to expect at the Hollywoodbets Durban July