Jehran Naidoo

Multimedia Journalist, Sport

Truck driver fights criminals back at Tugela Toll, but could face might of law

Jehran Naidoo|Published

South Africans rejoiced as they watched a truck driver fight back against a criminal who tried to rob him but police say the use of firearms could land drivers in ...

Alleged kidnapper linked to businessman's kidnapping and death has been shot dead

Jehran Naidoo|Published

A SUSPECT allegedly linked to the kidnapping and murder of Johannesburg businessman Shamshudeen Faki was shot dead by police on Tuesday evening.

“It's the fastest car I’ve driven, but not the safest” - Preston Chetty on his BMW E30 Turbo

Jehran Naidoo|Published

From classic sports cars like the BMW E36 M3 and Honda S2000, to vintage cars like the Lotus Seven, Preston “Bala” Chetty from Chatsworth has driven his fair share ...

Prominent Joburg businessman kidnapped, found dead

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Shamshudeen ‘Dawood’ Faki, 67, one of the owners of Dawood’s Frozen Foods, was kidnapped and found dead in Brakpan on Monday.

“I still use my mums recipe,” Poli Aunty refuses to give up at 71

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At 71-years-old, Sita Singh of Chatsworth still gets up early on the weekend so she can sell her poli and murukku at the Made in Chatsworth market to earn a living. ...

Spikes on N2 puncture motorists tyres, criminals lurk in bushes

Jehran Naidoo and Nadia Khan|Published

CRIMINALS are targeting motorists on the N2 northbound between M19 and Queen Nandi Drive in KwaZulu-Natal, by placing spikes on the road. On Monday evening, five ...

Cape Town trucker girl Zureena Samuels is ‘one with the road’

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Despite going against the grain to how societal norms typically depict truck drivers, Zureena Samuels, 30, believes that logistics is engrained in her DNA as her ...

South African junior go-kart champion Aaryan Singhs wants to race in big the leagues

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Aaryan Singh, 12, was recently crowned the fastest racer in Africa for his age group and will represent South Africa at the junior go-kart world championships in ...

Good friends and fast cars, what more could you ask for?

Jehran Naidoo|Published

What started out as rivalry over a street race between Collin Naidoo and Norman Naidoo ended up being a lifelong bond over their shared love of racing and at the ...

11-year-old wins monster burger challenge in Phoenix

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Luaine Stuurman, 11, won The Baking Pan and Appetite's Monster Burger Challenge which took place at Palmview Primary School in Phoenix, north of Durban, on Sunday. ...

Guns drawn, shots fired outside KZN school during armed robbery

Jehran Naidoo|Published

High school pupils at Sacred Heart Secondary were left traumatised after an unconfirmed number of gunmen opened fire on fellow learners outside the school in Verulam ...

Home invasion: Sugars addict violently assaults pensioner

Jehran Naidoo and Charlene Somduth|Published

Shelindra “Pops” Thakur, 71, of Tourmalin Avenue, was hit on his face with a glass mug. The suspect then grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Thakur in his head and ...

‘The best’ is only getting started: Chess prodigy Kaylee Budhram shines at junior championship

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Kaylee Budhram was recently crowned the best South African female player in the Under 12 category.

Paper books still offer value in face of digital revolution

Jehran Naidoo|Published

With digital media slowly pushing out the need for printed books, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa believe books still offer value.

Captain Rajoo “Tiger” Ellappan recognised as Hall of Fame wrestler

Jehran Naidoo|Published

At 77-years-old, Captain Rajoo ‘Tiger’ Ellappan said he was overcome with both pride and gratitude after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the World Wrestling ...

Four youngsters killed after BMW crashes into Joburg car dealership

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Four young men from Limpopo, who are believed to be students, died in the early hours of Sunday morning after a BMW they were travelling in veered off the road and ...

“We watched our first home burn because there was no water to put out the blaze,” Verulam woman cries

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Farrah Amod together with her family watched helplessly as their Verulam home burnt down as emergency teams waited for water to douse the fire.

Parlock cricketer, Keyaan Naicker, selected for Dolphins U16 hub team

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Durban North College pupil, Keyaan Naicker, 15, has been selected to play for the Dolphins Under 16 hub team after his performance at a recent tournament earned ...

Two years on and communities are still crying for water

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Two years since the floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal and

“I've gone through thousands of tyres,” Red Bull Car Park Drift champion Jim McFarlane says

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Together with his LS-swapped Nissan 350Z powered by a naturally-aspirated 6 litre V8 engine, Jim McFarlane is hoping to once again be crowned champion at the Red ...

“I’m Vivian, he’s Visvin”: Businessman Vivian Reddy's identity confused with MK Party member

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Businessman Vivian Reddy and MK Party politician Visvin Reddy have confronted the identity mixed up between them and spoken out about the unwanted confusion.

No one can stop this MK Party Tsunami’, Visvin Reddy says outside court

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Vocal MK Party backer Visvin Reddy told supporters that nobody can stop the ‘MK Tsnumani’ advancing through South Africa after his court appearance in Chatsworth. ...

Drones in warfare: Weapons have evolved, but thirst for war remains

Jehran Naidoo|Published

From the simple bow and arrow to mini-drones able to wipe out small communities with a remote control, mankind’s weapons have evolved extensively, but the thirst ...

Zuma’s MK Party could steal ANC’s thunder in upcoming election, new poll shows

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Jacob Zuma’s newly formed political movement, MK Party, could steal points from the ANC during the upcoming election as the former president is highly favoured in ...

Big fight over water billing error

Jehran Naidoo and Zainul Dawood|Published

eThekwini demands ratepayers sign an acknowledgement of debt or face foreclosure, despite an earlier agreement with residents.