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In this issue
June 11, 2025
Blind granny, 83, killed, daughter's throat slit
'My sister is fighting for her life in hospital. All we can do is pray'
2 mins
Phoenix man killed over parking dispute: neighbours arrested
THE family of a Phoenix man, who was killed in full view of his parents after a dispute with his neighbours over parking, are outraged that the two men arrested for his murder have been released on bail.
3 mins
A tribute to seaman Pooventharan Thangavalu on the Wall of Remembrance
IT WAS a bitter-sweet moment for the family of the late Seaman Pooventharan Thangavalu of the then-South African Marine Corps, whose name was recently added to the Wall of Remembrance.
2 mins
Fathima Fareed's quest to become a seine netter
AT JUST 20, Fathima Fareed is on a mission to become South Africa’s first female seine netter, honouring her grandfather's legacy while inspiring young women to break into the fishing industry.
4 mins
KZN matric pupils face uncertainty
TEACHER UNIONS INITIATE WORK-TO-RULE PROTEST
4 mins
Repairs to Mobeni Heights and Tongaat crematoriums to be fast-tracked
ETHEKWINI Mayor Cyril Xaba conducted a site visit to the Mobeni Heights Crematorium yesterday (Tuesday) to address the challenges plaguing the facility, and vowed to accelerate the repairs.
1 min
Alberton family seeks answers after the death of their newborn
A FAMILY from Alberton, Johannesburg, are seeking answers after their one-month-old daughter died due to alleged negligence at a private hospital.
4 mins
A commitment to the community
FOR almost a decade, Shridika Devi Davenarian, has remained dedicated to uplifting the lives of others through her community work.
2 mins
SA youth share their challenges and hopes
OPINION POLL
4 mins
Pearl Pillay's journey in youth development
YOUNG AND UNSTOPPABLE
4 mins
Ricardo Pillay: a voice for change
HAVING grown up in a community plagued with drug, alcohol abuse and gender-based violence, equipped Ricardo Pillay to empower other youth.
2 mins
Finding strength in adversity
WHEN Ashwin Ramlotchan was informed of his cancer diagnosis in 2018, he said it felt as if his “whole world was at a standstill”.
1 min
Celebrating survival: Sulosh Pillay's journey of hope
CELEBRATING 27 years of remission is Sulosh Pillay, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1998.
2 mins
Facing breast cancer: a story of resilience and gratitude
'SUFFERING IS INEVITABLE'
4 mins
An inspiring journey from police officer to cancer advocate
Recently retired police officer Colonel Santha Moodley, a cancer survivor, shared her battle with cancer and her commitment to raising awareness with MONISHKA GOVENDER
3 mins
Residents protest against 400 bed homeless shelter
LOWER ILLOVU
3 mins
Narend Singh on environmental challenges in SA
JUNE marks National Environment Month in South Africa, focusing on environmental awareness and action against plastic pollution.
4 mins
Pollution and waste management: residents speak
CRISIS IN ETHEKWINI
6 mins
Durban marine engineer's bravery during the SS Wafra tragedy remembered
IN AN INSPIRING story, Silverglen resident John Sahadeo, recalled recently how he bravely rescued nine crew members from the SS Wafra during a tragic incident at Cape Agulhas.
4 mins
From killer to crusader: Ravi Naidoo's fight against drug abuse
A former gang leader and convicted murderer has dedicated his life to combating drug abuse after serving 25 years in prison. YOSHINI PERUMAL tells his journey from a life of crime to becoming a beacon of hope for communities plagued by addiction
8 mins
Sardine season: a culinary delight in Chatsworth
CHATSWORTH was full of sardines over the weekend.
1 min
Understanding the missing children epidemic
AS WE CONCLUDE Children Protection Week, allow me to conduct a frightening hypothesis into the ripening underbelly of the missing children crisis in our beloved country.
1 min
The Madleen's mission: a thorn in Israel's side
OF COURSE, the Madleen would be intercepted. And it was.
2 mins
My greatest regret as a father – Mandela
BEING a father is no easy road — but it does comes with bountiful rewards. As dads all over South Africa prepare for Father's Day celebrations on Sunday, they will look forward to being pampered by their children and loved ones for being their protector, nurturer, care-giver, supporter and role model. Their hearts will swell with pride as their children shower them with little gifts, boundless love and undivided attention on this special day.
3 mins
The disillusionment of SA's youth: a 31-year reflection
Youth Month in South Africa prompts a critical examination of the political and economic realities faced by the youth today, highlighting disillusionment, unemployment, and the urgent need for reform writes NIKIEL MOODLEY
4 mins
Palestine: when the international system fails
IT IS JUNE 2025 and the “Madleen”, a small boat crewed by 12 humanitarian activists, has been illegally boarded and seized by Israeli naval commandos while sailing in international waters. Her crew of international activists is detained in Israeli custody.
4 mins
Don't destroy the faith of the economically desperate Fragrance Street market vendors
THE situation at the Fragrance Street Market in Chatsworth, where Hindu stall owners are being asked by the eThekwini Municipality to remove a sacred puthu and stop performing simple non-invasive rituals, raises significant constitutional, cultural, and administrative concerns.
3 mins
Good GNUs, bad GNUs and ugly GNUs... one year later
IT HAS been one year since the formation of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), which was the conclusion of several uncertain weeks post the 2024 general elections, where the African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time since 1994. The ANC made a conscious decision to seek out coalition partners, and the outcome was a compromise with the Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and smaller parties to create the GNU.
3 mins
Being more tolerant will promote peace
A NEW wave of violence is eroding civilised society and urgent action is needed to stem the tide.
2 mins
The challenges facing Shamila Batohi and the NPA
NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY
5 mins
Call for the community to support Chatsworth Hospice
I WAS quite surprised when I met Pavi Reddy, the head of fundraising for Chatsworth Hospice, who shared with me the remarkable work they do.
1 min
'Dinner is served' – then the madness begins
IN DECADES of attending all kinds of events, from gatherings where simple finger snacks would be served to right royal banquets, it has never ceased to astonish me how some people will openly display gluttony.
5 mins
Trump restoring tolerance on US campuses
DENNIS Pather's columns invariably provide entertaining reading. How-ever, his attempt to link the Trump Administration's policy towards Harvard University with apartheid's “bush colleges” is out of line (the POST, June 4-9).
1 min
Custom-made marriages
WEDDING bells are ringing somewhere all the time. My recent column on my godparents’ SOth wedding anniversary was a milestone celebration. And last week, if my precious parents had still been alive, on June 6, they would have rung in their 65th wedding anniversary.
3 mins
Pride Month: a plea for protection
JUNE marks International Pride Month - a time during which KwaZuluNatal’s (KZN) LGBTIQ+ community celebrate their identity — culminating in the Pride March on June 28.
1 min
NPA’s failures highlighted in Omotoso case
FOLLOWING the grave miscarriage of justice in the recent Timothy Omotoso case, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has further egg on its shameful face with former Free State Premier, Ace Magashule’s personal assistant, M Cholota, walking free after her extradition from the US was deemed to be unlawful.
1 min
Honouring Gertrude Shope: a legacy of courage and equality
WITH immense sadness the nation was told of the passing of ANC struggle stalwart, Gertrude Shope.
1 min
Why fathers are essential for children's health and development
FATHERS play an irreplaceable role in all families. Their involvement has a significant impact on their children's and their family's health and development.
3 mins
Prioritising self-care: a guide for men and dads
Inaworld where the lines between work and personal life are often blurred, Kersha Singh, an occupational therapist at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth, advises men, and dads, to have a prioritised approach to work-life balance, emphasising the significant impact on mental and emotional wellne
3 mins
Ayurveda and cardiovascular disease in men
HEART HEALTH
3 mins
Crime drama
THE makers of director Nelson Venkatesan’s film, DNA, featuring actors Atharvaa Murali and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead, announced that the film would be released on June 20.
1 min
Ajith gets a new McLaren Senn
AJITH Kumar, who is a huge fan of Ayrton Senna, got himself a new McLaren Senna.
1 min
Surjashikha on her transformative role in 'Maa'
SURJASIKHA Das, who is gearing for the release of her film Maa, said that for her, the length of a role was secondary or even tertiary but the substance of the character was something that she could not compromise with.
1 min
DJ Nivaadh Singh makes international debut in New Zealand
NIVAADH Jeeth Singh, also known as Deejay Nivaadh Singh, a Bollywood fusion DJ and live-streamer, recently made his international debut at Studio The Venue in Auckland, New Zealand.
2 mins
Building the future of female action
FISTS, FLAWS AND ALL'
1 min
Absurdity reigns in the latest instalment
RIDICULOUS PLOT
1 min
Kyle Desai's new country song and artistic evolution
ISIPINGO singer and songwriter, Kyle Desai, 26, has conquered his goal of expanding himself as an artist with the recent release of his country song called Home.
3 mins
Goat White Fry
Ingredients: 1.5kg goat meat, cut 1/3 cup oil 3 onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped 4 green chillies 4 dry red chillies 6 cloves garlic, sliced curry leaf fresh thyme 3 tbs ginger garlic paste salt 1 tbs jeera seeds 1 tbs soomph seeds 4 cinnamon sticks 4 bay leaves 4 star anise 2 tbs garam masala 1 tbs dhania powder
1 min
Koeksisters
Ingredients: For the syrup: 1.5kg sugar 3 cups water 3 tbs lemon juice 2 cinnamon sticks 1 piece ginger 2 star aniseed Method: Boil the syrup until it becomes a bit thick, about 10 to 12 minutes.
1 min
Spicy Chicken Strips and Rice
Ingredients: 5 cups cooked yellow rice (day old is best) 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 tbs peri-peri spice 4 tbs butter 2 tbs oil
1 min
Chicken Piccata
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut in halves longways salt and black pepper legg 1/3 cup flour 2 tbs for the sauce oil for frying 6 tbs butter 1/2 cup lemon juice 500m! fresh cream 2 tbs garlic, chopped 3 tbs capers 2 tsp black pepper 2 tbs parsley, chopped 400g boiled linguine pasta
1 min
Victoria Sponge Cake
Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
1 min
Sweet & savoury
Keenan Blake is a professional chef. Follow him on: Instagram and TikTok @keenanblake, and on Facebook Keenan Blake's Kitchen.
3 mins
Banana Cream Pie Tartlets
Ingredients: Tartlet cases 200g flour 140g butter 80g castor sugar
1 min
Fresh Cream Long Doughnuts
Ingredients:400g flour 200ml warm milk 7g yeast 40g castor sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk 45g butter oil for deep frying
1 min
Club World Cup riches await four African challengers
THE four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the US are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.
2 mins
Flawed Test Championship reveals world cricket’s underlying problems
REIGNING champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s from today amid a chorus of criticism over the competition’s format.
2 mins
Cherry smells of ‘lemon thyme’
UNTERS face another testing card lon the poly track at Hollywoodbets Greyville today and hopefully the gale force winds have subsided.
3 mins
Ex-Klopp assistant on Man City coaching staff
MANCHESTER City yesterday confirmed the appointment of two former Liverpool coaches to Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff, including Jurgen Klopp’s ex-assistant Pepijn Lijnders.
1 min
Minimise your bogeys and elevate your game
AS GOLFERS, we've all been there — standing on the green, staring down a putt that could make or break our round. Bogeys, those pesky one-strokeover-par scores, can quickly add up and derail an otherwise solid game.
2 mins
Offshore fishing heating up, action across the board
IF BENT rods, heavy bottom action and a salty grin are your thing — it’s game on.
2 mins
Maharaj wants Proteas to turn past misses into triumph
AS A key player who stars in all formats, Keshav Maharaj has had his fair share of heartbreak in Proteas colours over the past few years.
2 mins
Can young bucks spark Bok 'Dad's Army' for World Cup?
SOME of the Sharks' Springbok stars were heavily criticised on social media following the United Rugby Championship semi-final defeat to the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld last weekend.
3 mins
SA misses out on 2026 F1 calendar
SOUTH Africa will not feature on the 2026 Formula One calendar, as organisers unveiled a revised schedule that includes a new race in Madrid, making Spain the only country to host two Grands Prix.
1 min
JP Duminy hoping Shukri Conrad's Proteas hit a sweet note at Lord's
AS WE make our way to the ICC Hall of Fame gala evening on a glorious London summer evening there is a fairly large gathering of people at a road crossing.
3 mins
Mulder good enough to bat at No 3 in Lord’s final, says Amla
PROTEAS legend Hashim Amla has backed all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for the crucial No 3 spot for the World Test Championship final against Australia, starting today at Lord’s.
3 mins
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