Former Stables Market traders allege fraud against eThekwini Municipality

Nadia Khan|Published

SIX years after their eviction, former traders of the Stables Market in Durban are calling for an investigation into alleged fraud by the eThekwini Municipality, ...

Evicted traders seek a return to their livelihoods

Nadia Khan|Published

FORMER longstanding traders of the Stables Market are struggling to pick up the pieces after their eviction six years ago.

2026 National Budget: key insights from the Minara Chamber of Commerce"

Ebrahim Patel|Published

Explore how the 2026 National Budget could reshape South Africa's economy, fostering growth and addressing pressing challenges.

Budget 2026: what it actually means for your pocket

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

As South Africans engage in their annual tradition of dissecting the National Budget, this year’s speech from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana brings forth a mix ...

From jobless to baker: Thandazile's making a name for herself one loaf at a time

Post Reporter|Published

Driven by the desire to make a difference, Thandazile Faya came up with the idea of baking affordable, fresh bread for her community.

Phoenix and Chatsworth face critical ambulance shortages: community leaders call for immediate action

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Residents claimed they were forced to transport patients in private vehicles and taxis with no medical equipment or trained personnel.

Ambulance shortages: the response time could be 8 hours after a distress call or none at all

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Amid the shortages, recent findings have also shown that State ambulances were operating without the required certification from traffic authorities.

Grade 10 pupil gives birth in exam hall washroom

Published

The girl, appearing for her mathematics paper, suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain midway through the test. With the invigilator's permission, she went ...

Celebrating Archbishop Tutu: Dr Survé presents World’s Children’s Prize on his 95th birthday

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

In a heartfelt tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu on what would have been his 95th birthday, the World’s Children’s Prize has been awarded to the Tutu Legacy Foundation, ...

Roti, chai and a whole lot of hustle: how Sandesh Rampersad built a street food dynasty

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

From a Durban food trailer to Rosebank, Sandesh Rampersad’s Roti & Chai serves soulful Indian street food born from family resilience.

Phoenix pensioner relieved as R81,000 municipal debt is written off

POST REPORTER|Published

A 75-YEAR-OLD pensioner in Phoenix finds relief as her R81,000 municipal debt is written off after being incorrectly billed for services.

IN COURT: 204 km/h speedster arrested in Scottburgh after dramatic police chase

Yoshini Perumal|Published

A SCOTTBURGH motorist, Yusuf Ismail, was arrested after fleeing police while driving at 204 km/h in a 120 km/h zone.

Court reduces father's maintenance payments from R7,500 to R2,000 after calculation errors

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

A COURT has reduced a father’s monthly maintenance payments from R7,500 to R2,000 after finding that the magistrate made significant calculation errors in determining ...

KZN ‘deadbeat’ father finally laid to rest after intervention of local funeral parlour

Gwalisile Khanyile|Updated

AFTER being rejected by his son due to years of neglect, a father receives a dignified burial in Pietermaritzburg, thanks to the intervention of a local funeral ...

R1,1 million stolen Audi A8 found in north coast chop-shop

Yoshini Perumal|Published

A STOLEN black Audi A8 valued at about R1,1 million was recovered by police at a chop-shop in Redhill Farm in Tongaat. A man, who runs the business, was arrested ...

Community water distribution turns violent: woman assaulted while doing charity work

Monishka Govender|Published

After a violent assault during a community water distribution effort, community worker, Tasneem Ismail said she had been left traumatised and feared for her safety. ...

Finance Minister discusses new Livelihood Grant to replace Social Relief of Distress Grant

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana announces discussions on a new Livelihood Grant to replace the Social Relief of Distress Grant, aiming to better support South ...

Alcohol and tobacco taxes to rise with inflation: What it means for consumers

Nicola Mawson|Published

Alcohol producers have welcomed the decision to limit sin tax increases to inflation, saying predictable adjustments are critical for industry stability and efforts ...

Mobeni Heights Crematorium remains closed despite promises of R14 million for repairs

ZAINUL DAWOOD|Published

THE Mobeni Heights Crematorium remains closed despite a R14 million budget for repairs last year, causing distress among families in the Chatsworth community. Local ...