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Man: I was tubed over missing tyres

A BELLAIR businessman claimed he was tubed, stripped naked and kicked several times in the head by cops. [ Full Story... ]

couple dead - son in court

THE murder of a Muslim couple in Mpumulanga, on Sunday, a few hours before they could start their fast for Ramadan, and the arrest of their eldest son, the same day, has left the community reeling. [ Full Story... ]

'Action' doc dies after crash

THE medical fraternity in Durban is in shock after the tragic death of Dr Vis Govender, on Monday. [ Full Story... ]

Judge calls killers 'cowards'

THE two men charged with the premeditated murder of a Reservoir Hills schoolgirl and her maternal grandmother and the attempted murder of her biological father and his sister, were described as "cowards" by a High Court judge when they were sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday. [ Full Story... ]

keeping the message

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Matric fate hangs precariously

WHILE the fate of matric pupils appears to hang in the balance, due to the three week long public servants strike, teachers remain optimistic that the pass rate will not take a plunge. [ Full Story... ]

Bunny chow bonanza time again

DURBAN'S seventh annual Coca Cola Bunny Chow Barometer is set to take place on September 12 from 10am to 4pm, at the Blue Lagoon. [ Full Story... ]

The Govenders reunite

They flew from all around the world as all paths led to Stanger for a special Govender family reunion at the Ilembe Auditorium in KwaDukuza on Saturday. [ Full Story... ]

Eastern Friday to celebrate 150

THIS week sees the start of the POST/Lotus fm/1860 Commemoration Council Eastern Friday Campaign which calls on all South Africans to wear eastern garments on Friday, in the build-up to November 16, which marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians to South Africa. [ Full Story... ]

KZN Government to back up 1860 parties

THE KwaZulu-Natal Government is to be fully involved in partnership with all 1860 organisations to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians to South Africa. [ Full Story... ]

SAIF'S |GOT THE MOJO

Mumbai: Actress Kareena Kapoor is all praise for her beau Saif Ali Khan, with whom she is shooting for director Sriram Raghavan's Agent Vinod, and says she is lucky to have him in her life. [ Full Story... ]

Remembering Mother Teresa: An exemplary model of Christian virtue

Kolkata: Slumdwellers and admirers from abroad were among the thousands who poured into the Missionaries of Charity (MoC) headquarters here to celebrate Mother Teresa's birth centenary last Thursday. [ Full Story... ]

Fire claims retired principal's life

THE funeral of retired school principal, Debipersadh Gayadeen, who was trapped inside his double-storey Avoca Road, Effingham Heights, home, last Wednesday afternoon, when a fire broke out, was held on Saturday. [ Full Story... ]

Language ace offers help

TAMIL language expert Kisten Chinappan, who recently returned from his travels in South India where he completed a presentation on Tamil in South Africa at the five-day World Classical Tamil Conference, in Coimbatore, said he was eager to continue promoting and propagating the language of his forefathers. [ Full Story... ]

SA couple's 'first of its kind' contract

ENTREPRENEURS and those wishing to acquire new companies need look no further than an Umhlanga-based company for all market-related tips to ensure they are ahead in the world of business. [ Full Story... ]

Chatsworth 1860 Legacy plans are afoot

IT'S all systems go as the Chatsworth 1860 Legacy Foundation finalises its plans for the 150th anniversary celebrations of the arrival of Indians to South Africa. [ Full Story... ]

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

THE culmination of a week-long recital of the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, will end tomorrow (Thursday) with the celebration of Krishna Janmastami, the appearance of Lord Krishna. [ Full Story... ]

Beharie back at Lotus fm

LOTUS fm programme manager Santosh Beharie, whose three year contract failed to be renewed at the end of July by the national broadcaster, will soon return to his post after he was given the 'green light' by the SABC. [ Full Story... ]

lloyd the dude has what it takes to make it

IDOLS singing sensation, Lloyd Cele, and his family, were on tenterhooks, last night (Tuesday), awaiting word on whether South African viewers voted for him to remain and continue his journey into the Top 10 of the M-Net competition, or whether he would be given the chop, having previously reached the Top 14. [ Full Story... ]

Tune in to Post highlights on Lotus fm on tuesdays

BE SURE to tune into Lotus fm every Tuesday at 8.55am and 3.35pm for live-crossings from the POST news team, who will highlight some of the top stories and fabulous prizes that will be up for grabs and which will feature in the publication every Wednesday. [ Full Story... ]

gauteng events

THE month-long Joburg Arts Alive International Festival at 30 venues across the city will start tomorrow (Thursday) with a performance at the Newtown Dance Factory that includes South Africa's Got Talent winner, Darren Rajbal. [ Full Story... ]

Eastwave fm is rudderless again

LENASIA'S community radio station, Eastwave 92.2 fm, is without a manager, again, barely nine months after the board of the station was forced to reinstate Ashwin Singh following his suspension late last year. [ Full Story... ]

New building planned in Kathy's honour

PLANS for the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation building, at the entrance to Lenasia, were outlined on Saturday at a sod-turning ceremony. [ Full Story... ]

Making beads work ?

FOR 55-YEAR-OLD Pam Moodley, who operates one of several family businesses in the Victoria Street Market, nothing brings her greater joy than providing a platform for dozens of unemployed women to earn a living. [ Full Story... ]

Website launched to update on Pravasi Divas

A WEBSITE aimed at providing detailed, updated information on the upcoming mini Pravasi Bharathiya Divas - Africa (PBD Africa) conference will be launched today (Wednesday) at the Indian Consulate at the Kingsmead Office Park, Kingsmead, Durban. [ Full Story... ]

Lonely hearts - September 01, 2010

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Despair over fate of matric pupils

HAVE you heard the good news? Our matric is 'on par with the rest of the world.' According to education quality assurer, Umalusi and Higher Education South Africa [Hesa] we should stop worrying as the National Senior Certificate (NSC) is as good as any in the world. What fools we were to be so paranoid over our dismal matric results! We should shut up now and let the schools get on with their excellent work. [ Full Story... ]

Hindu school gets revamp

THE Westville Hindu School, which has been in existence for 10 years, recently underwent a R3.5 million revamp. [ Full Story... ]

Lisha reaches for the stars

REACHING for the stars took a whole new meaning for a Ladysmith matric pupil, when she made a grand entrance at her matric ball in a helicopter. [ Full Story... ]

Appeal to SA: Help us rebuild Pakistan

"THE Pakistan floods are the most catastrophic natural disaster the world has seen and I appeal to every South African to dig deep into their pockets and contribute toward relief efforts and rebuilding this shattered country." [ Full Story... ]