Schoolgirl fight video: pupils suspended, face disciplinary

Yoshini Perumal|Published

‘Come on, slap her. We want to go home’

Closed murder case: family of Chatsworth torture victim calls for justice

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Kumarasen Trevino Naidoo, 27, was allegedly kidnapped from Road 721 in Montford on November 5, 2023, and taken to Silverglen, where he was brutally beaten with a ...

Closed murder case: family of Chatsworth torture victim calls for justice

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Kumarasen Trevino Naidoo, 27, was allegedly kidnapped from Road 721 in Montford on November 5, 2023, and taken to Silverglen, where he was brutally beaten with a ...

Elderly victims' bank accounts hacked by man masquerading as a ‘pastor’ from India

Yoshini Perumal|Published

It is alleged the pastor sent links to prayer services on WhatsApp, and ended up hacking into his victims’ banking apps.

Two Chatsworth men arrested in alleged Montford drug lab operation, granted bail

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The accused were arrested by Hawks members from the Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime Investigation, KwaZulu-Natal Counter Narcotics, and the Durban Metro Police ...

Closure for Chatsworth family: funerals set after house fire tragedy

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Maya, 91, a retired teacher and musician, Kogie, 89, who was bedridden, and their ill son Niren, 54, died when a fire ripped through their home in Silverglen on ...

New monument commemorates Indian indentured labourers

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Located in the garden of the Howick Museum, the construction of the monument was spearheaded by the 1860 Legacy Foundation, chaired by Dr Isri Bedassi.

Brutal bar attack: ‘drunken’ cop, pool player in court

Nadia Khan and Yoshini Perumal|Published

“There needs to be justice for Brandon, who has worked tirelessly in the community and assists the local police. ”

Venomous cobra that protected chickens removed from Chatsworth farm

Yoshini Perumal|Published

When the snake posed a risk to Lee Pather’s his employees, had to take action.

Municipal employee arrested for siphoning diesel from water tanker

Yoshini Perumal|Published

A quick-thinking resident reported the incident to the relevant authorities. The employee had allegedly been stealing the diesel for the past two years at R13 a ...

DUT and UCT shift to virtual learning as campus protests escalate

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Lectures at DUT will continue online until further notice, while UCT staff have been advised to liaise with their line managers for specific work arrangements relating ...

Day 17: search continues for missing Chatsworth teenager Amaan Khan after drowning incident

Yoshini Perumal|Published

‘These past few weeks have been like a nightmare for us. We are praying that we will find Amaan’s body soon. ’

Two Chatsworth men arrested for cooking crack-cocaine in a makeshift lab

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In a separate incident, a couple was arrested for wholesaling crack cocaine to smaller dealers.

Child neglect and abuse cases by mothers and their partners surge

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Experts to call for urgent reforms and stricter penalties to protect vulnerable children

Pensioners in Chatsworth praise Sassa for smooth transition to Postbank black cards

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Calls for extension as February 28 deadline looms

Tragic wall collapse claims life of young boy outside Pietermaritzburg school

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Survivor friend is ‘lucky to be alive’

Urgent strategies proposed by Mayor Xaba to address water crisis in eThekwini

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Calls for immediate action and effective management of water resources.

Hospitals are ticking time bombs for health catastrophes as taps run dry

Yoshini Perumal|Published

“Recent reports that there is little to no water at some of KZN’s largest hospitals are extremely disturbing. These hospitals cater to thousands of KZN residents ...

Pinetown father shot dead while confronting car thieves

Yoshini Perumal|Published

The man happened to be awake when he spotted the robbers stealing his car.

SA kids at risk: Sexting and online predators on the rise

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Shocking statistics have revealed that sexting occurs most among children in the 10 to 13 age group and that there was an increase in six to 10-year-olds creating ...

Rising concerns: sexting and online predators among South African children

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Shocking statistics have revealed that sexting occurs most among children in the 10 to 13 age group and that there was an increase in six to 10 year olds creating ...

Teen swims Midmar Mile in tribute to drowning victim Amaan Khan

Yoshini Perumal|Published

When Sohail Khan saw posts on social media about Amaan’s drowning, and that his body had still not been found, he said he was overwhelmed.

Childline KZN launches Family FunFest 2025 to combat financial woes

Yoshini Perumal|Published

“We are on a mission to raise vital funds to continue providing critical support and services to children in need across the region. ”

Silverglen community calls emergency meeting after deadly home invasion

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Crime and gun violence had escalated in the area and sparked the call for an emergency meeting

Bail granted to Chatsworth pastor accused of raping 15-year-old in church

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Chatsworth Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum said bail should have been denied