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April 23, 2025
Woman (81) seriously injured in fall
AN ELDERLY Westcliff mother suffered severe injuries — including a broken hip, shoulder, elbow and kneecap - after she fell into a hole allegedly caused by a delayed municipal response to a burst water pipe.
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Teacher 'sent' explicit messages to pupil (12) on TikTok
A PRIMARY school teacher is facing charges of child grooming after he allegedly sent explicit messages to a 12-year-old pupil on TikTok.
4 mins
KZN DoE fills critical teacher posts, but challenges remain
DESPITE the recent appointment of over 1 500 teachers in KwaZulu-Natal, unions have highlighted that the ongoing shortages and budget constraints that threatened the education sector, had left many qualified teachers unemployed.
2 mins
Are children overwhelmed by homework? Parents and teachers weigh in ...
PARENTS are increasingly concerned about the growing amount of homework assigned to their children, leading to stress and anxiety.
6 mins
Luxury brands under fire: the made-in-China controversy
DAYS after President Donald Trump of the US slapped a 125% tariff on Chinese imports, China took to social media, “exposing” the location where luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Coach and Jimmy Choo and many more were manufactured.
4 mins
Water quality tested at Durban beaches
RECENT water quality testing by the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT) has revealed which Durban beaches are safe for swimming and which pose health risks due to elevated E coli levels.
1 min
Support the Adopt-A-Child campaign to create a brighter future for our country
IN A heart-warming response to community need, it has been two weeks since the launch of the “Adopt A Child” campaign, in partnership with the Chinmaya Mission’s Flourish to Nourish team.
1 min
Family of slain Pmb pensioner want justice
THE family of a Pietermaritzburg pensioner who was assaulted and later died in his hospital, are calling for his alleged attacker to be denied bail.
3 mins
KZN DoE clears teachers of religious intolerance allegations
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education (KZN DoE) has concluded its investigation into allegations of religious intolerance at Drakensberg Secondary School, exonerating both the principal and a teacher.
5 mins
Bogus doctor arrested for illegally practising in Chatsworth
A BOGUS doctor who operated as a general practitioner (GP) from the surgery of the late Dr Govindaraj Muruvan, in Havenside Drive, in Chatsworth, treating hundreds of patients over the last three years, was arrested during a sting operation, last week.
3 mins
Young South Africans reflect on 31 years of democracy
In commemoration of Freedom Day on April 27, and 31 years of democracy, POST reporter Nadia Khan spoke to young South Africans on how far they believe we have come as a country, and the role they can play in addressing critical issues.
5 mins
Bridging generational gaps: youth leadership in religious organisations
Religious organisations in South Africa are empowering youth to take on leadership roles, bridging generational gaps, and preserving cultural traditions through innovative strategies.
6 mins
An uMhlanga woman’s life-changing experience
ANDREA Govender Singh, a member of the Parish of the Blessed Sacrament in Virginia, Durban, said as a Catholic, she had the privilege of attending a World Youth Day celebration in Poland with Pope Francis.
3 mins
‘He served humanity’
RELIGIOUS leaders from various faiths expressed their sadness and reflected on the impactful legacy of Pope Francis, highlighting his commitment to. compassion, interfaith dialogue, and social justice.
3 mins
Pope Francis: a legacy of compassion and change
THE last few months, in which Pope Francis has been dangerously sick, should have prepared us for his passing. Nevertheless, the news of his death on Monday morning still came as a shock to many.
4 mins
Remembering Pope Francis: a tribute from Durban's religious community
POPE Francis's funeral, which is expected to draw huge crowds, will take place on Saturday in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
4 mins
Chatsworth community mourns loss of child welfare president
COMMUNITY leaders in Chatsworth are mourning the loss of Gopaul Logan Naidu, 63, the president of Child Welfare Chatsworth (CWC), who died on Saturday, while undergoing heart bypass surgery.
3 mins
Langadha stories of indenture and the days of our lives
THE holidays almost always bring together extended family at the communal dining room table. It is most often the case, especially in contemporary times, when family that have not met in a long time use this opportunity to catch up on their “days of their lives’.
4 mins
The railroad of death: Angola and the ticket stamped ‘no return’
It is that time of the year where stories of freedom echo through South Africa. It is a remarkable narrative of a prisoner Nelson Mandela becoming president of a democratic South Africa. But often we get lost in the grand fairy-tales of Struggle and liberation. In this column, we bring to life a story of working-class Indians from Natal, who left to Lobito Bay for a better life. Their stories have largely been forgotten. But it is a bloody reminder of the price people paid to find a home in Africa.
8 mins
Debate erupts over privacy concerns in new land ownership regulations
New regulations requiring landowners to provide personal information have sparked a heated debate in South Africa, with political parties divided over privacy concerns and the implications for property rights, writes Nadia Khan
2 mins
Where shall we bury our beloved?
BURIALS and cremations are private affairs where family members and friends of the deceased gather to intern a beloved person. They are embedded in religious practices, traditions and norms wherein the internment or cremation of a deceased is seen as a sacred duty.
5 mins
America: a paper tiger in decline
AMERICA is nothing more than a paper tiger and a champion of nothing.
2 mins
Lack of clarity and consistency
IN HIS opinion piece titled “Charity must not be shackled by the state” (the POST, April 16-20), Yogin Devan raises valid concerns about the need to preserve the independence of charitable organisations from state interference.
3 mins
Parties must reconsider the VAT increase
The recent agreement among political parties to increase VAT has sparked widespread concern, particularly among low-income households.
1 min
A vision for medical tourism
A FAMILY general practitioner recently made a comment that in spite of lots of discrepancies in the system, where the greater majority of poor people are marginalised from proper medical care, particularly in our public hospitals (and to some extent within our private hospi-tals), the private hospitals in our country were definitely easier to access and the fees far lower than in other countries.
1 min
The Waqf issue: charity and state control in India
YOGIN Devan’s column, “Charity must not be shackled by the state”, the POST, April 16-20, refers.
3 mins
Australian visitors bring family together
MY WIFE'S cousin and her daughter from Australia did an amazing thing recently when they came to visit their families in South Africa.
1 min
Land was grabbed illegally
DID Yogin Devan get his information about the Waqt issue from his friend, Congress acolyte Sanjay Kapoor or his contacts from the anti-Hindu DMK of Tamil Nadu, the disciples of EV Ramasamy of whom Nehru wrote: “Let him be put in a lunatic asylum and his perverted mind treated there” in a letter to K Kamraj, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
2 mins
School marginalisation is unfortunate
An open letter to Nomusa Shamase (KZN Department of Education: superintendent education manager of uMlazi), Marco Manias (school governing body chairperson) and Dr Garth Shaw (principal).
1 min
Beware - the daily erosion of freedoms in SA
WHEN asked to write a column on Freedom Day, I did not immediately agree. It is not only because I don’t like writing, but I wondered what I would say that another would not already have said, or would say with greater eloquence than I could.
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On Freedom Day, honour the past and embrace the future
THIS Sunday will mark the 31st birthday of South Africa’s democracy. On April 27, 1994, the country’s first democratic elections were held, ushering in a better future for all.
1 min
GBV in SA: Unpacking the failures of the justice system
IT WOULD not be an understatement to make the claim that gender-based violence (GBV) has become an epidemic in South Africa, and has been one for some time now. Virtually every day, the media carries stories of women and children who have been sexually assaulted, abused, violated, raped, harassed and, in the worst case scenarios, murdered by an intimate partner, a family member or a sexual predator.
5 mins
Religion and philanthropy - a South African Hindu perspective
AS GLOBAL restructuring and the failure of neoliberal market-driven development strategies put pressure on the ability of states to meet the social and welfare needs of their citizens, faith sector philanthropy (or giving) and voluntarism are more frequently depicted in political and academic discussions as a \"solution\" to social and political challenges.
4 mins
Medicine: a journey worth the challenge
JUNIOR Junior medical doctors in South Africa will be tested from the moment of their inception as they learn to survive. The public healthcare system in South Africa is a high-pressure environment, fraught with many challenges, which initially may seem daunting to the Ist year intern.
4 mins
Ayurvedic approaches to prevention and treatment
ACCORDING to the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, upper respiratory tract infections such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and Covid-19 increase during autumn and winter. These diseases present similar symptoms. For this column, we will focus on influenza.
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Fight those germs, and detoxify the body
SOUTH Africa is known as the cradle of humankind. From a yogic point of view, it is a land charged with high levels of spiritual energy, a site frequented by rishis of the yore for their sadhna (practices given) and seva (selfless service or charity).
4 mins
Protect yourself this flu season
INFLUENZA, also known as the flu, is an acute viral respiratory infection transmitted by the influenza virus.
2 mins
A lawyer’s journey from loyalty to rebellion
THIS title is a bit of a misnomer, as the original Kesari was based on the true story of a Sikh regiment led by soldier Ishar Singh (Akshay Kumar), who valiantly sacrificed their lives defending British India against hundreds of Afghan tribesmen.
1 min
Burnley’s ‘boring’ style could secure survival for Lyle Foster’s team
BURNLEY have confirmed their return to the English Premier League with victory over Sheffield United on Monday night.
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Athletes shine at Laureus Awards as Biles weighs Olympic return
AMERICAN gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday night, said she remained uncertain about whether she would compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
1 min
Kannemeyer could hold the key
It is only a fortnight before the official start of South Africa’s Champion Season so punters need to pay close attention in the ensuing weeks if they are to try and second guess trainers and their strategies.
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Ancelotti still in 'honeymoon' phase
REAL Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti dismissed suggestions on Tuesday he is under mounting pressure at the club as they sit second in the La Liga standings and were knocked out of the Uefa Champions League last week.
1 min
Why you should consider adding a 7-Wood to your golf bag
IN RECENT times the 7-Wood in golf has become a very popular golf club in the bags of pros and amateurs.
1 min
South Coast turning heads with mix of delicious edibles
LONG Weekend Rock & Surf Fishing Frenzy!
2 mins
EThekwini Municipality launches sports lease committee
A FORMER Durban footballing administrator said it was up to communities to amalgamate and show that they could make their sports facilities sustainable in the long term.
3 mins
Should Feinberg-Mngomezulu or Pollard be Springbok flyhalf?
I WAS honestly worried about Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s injury situation earlier this season.
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Alexander-Arnold will be fondly remembered
LIVERPOOL captain Virgil van Dijk says Trent Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for \"a lot of good things\" even if he decides to leave Anfield at the end of the season.
1 min
Adams tipping Engelbrecht, Peter as future of SA spinners
KESHAV Maharaj is 35-years-old. So too is Dane Piedt.
3 mins
Kaydn Naidoo's journey from water baby to Olympic hopeful
KAYDN Naidoo has grown from water baby to fly guy, and is now making waves in the swimming world with his sights set on the 50m and 100m butterfly at the LA Olympics in 2028.
3 mins
Proteas trio pushing everyone to work harder
PROTEAS Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt knows all about being the youngster in the team. The skipper, now 25, was 16-years-old when she made her international debut against England back in 2016.
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