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Mother reveals son’s final moments before kidnapping and murder
A PHOENIX mother shared her devastating experience after her son, an e-hailing driver and community police forum member, was kidnapped and murdered by an alleged syndicate targeting drivers in the area. Another driver revealed he narrowly escaped the...
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Heroic act: businessman sacrifices his life to save nephew
A BUSINESSMAN, who arrived in Durban on New Year’s Day to spend time with his 4-year-old son and attend his cousin’s wedding, “died as a hero” after he saved his nephew from a rip current at a beach in Ballito in Durban. Although Mohammed Zaheer...
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Vasudeva Datta Das: the selfless humanitarian who fed millions
A devastating building collapse at the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection in Verulam has claimed the lives of three remarkable men whose legacy of service defined their existence: Food For Love Africa cook Vasudeva Datta Das (65), temple founder Vick...
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All female gaming team champion GBV awareness at international e-sports tournament
SOUTH Africa’s first all-female Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team recently returned from competing on Malaysia’s global stage, using their platform to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) while breaking stereotypes in the...
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Viral video shows Muslim woman verbally attacked for wearing niqab
A VIDEO showing a white woman berating a Muslim woman for wearing a niqab at a Pretoria restaurant has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights activists and religious leaders. Filmed by content creator @Kissmyabby, the video showed a woman...
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Phoenix teen testifies against pastor who allegedly raped her in his church
A PHOENIX teenager testified from behind a protective screen against her pastor who allegedly raped her inside their church. The pastor is accused of grooming the young church member for over a year before allegedly raping her shortly after she turned...
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Sukhari family devastated: drunk driver kills four despite warnings to police
THREE weeks after a drunk driver claimed the lives of four members of the same family on Diwali day, surviving relatives are speaking out about their devastating loss. The Sukhari family is calling for stronger enforcement of drunk-driving laws after...
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‘I watched my cousin being shot to death’
A PHOENIX man took the stand to recount the horrific night his cousin Wesley Steenkamp was shot dead at a Springfield Park petrol station where they had gone to watch a drag race. Shaun Sukhlal, 34, described how he was also shot four times during the...
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Daughter and domestic helper allegedly conspired to kill retired father
A PHOENIX detective has testified in court how Nicola Tasha Ramsamy allegedly orchestrated her father’s murder with the family’s domestic helper. The court heard chilling details of the alleged conspiracy, including phone evidence and a full...
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Mother alleges police corruption after daughter’s death
A CHATSWORTH mother has raised the alarm on alleged corruption at the Chatsworth police station after her daughter was killed by a “drunk driver” on the Higginson Highway on August 18. Dr Sharona Deonarain, of Arena Park, said it had been 10 weeks...
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Phoenix couple arrested for allegedly orchestrating father’s murder
A PHOENIX woman and her partner have been arrested on murder charges after they allegedly hired two vagrants to murder her father for R3 500. Arthur “Brian” Ramsamy, a recently retired eThekwini Municipality employee, was found strangled in his Weylen...
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R100 000 hitman plot: Chatsworth family charged with conspiracy to kill temple guru
A CHATSWORTH family face charges of conspiracy to commit murder after allegedly offering R100 000 to a local gang member to kill their spiritual leader. The plot against Guru Ashley Padayachee, head of the Shallcross Shree Kali Amman Kovil, allegedly...
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‘Sugar Popz’: from looter and drug lord to community hero
PHOENIX crime boss “Sugar Popz” Chetty got his “street name” when he allegedly started selling Sugars as a teenager in the community, a source told the POST this week. Chetty was killed in a hit on Friday, at his business property in Claymanor, in...
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Racist attack on Devi Sankaree Govender
AWARD-WINNING investigative journalist Devi Sankaree Govender has become the target of racial slurs following an exposé on her television show. The incident has reignited discussions about racism in South Africa, with experts noting that such attacks...
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Merebank mother fights off suspected kidnapper: ‘He wanted my child, not my bag’
IN BROAD daylight on a busy street in Merebank, a mother fought desperately to save her 19-year-old daughter from suspected kidnappers. This incident highlights growing concerns about kidnapping in KwaZulu-Natal, which has the second-highest number of...
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Man attacked sons, stabbed wife to death and then ended his life
A CHATSWORTH man who stabbed his stepson twice, then slashed the wrists of his 9-year-old son before killing his wife, was found hanged from a tree the next day. Zaheera Rehman (Sholene), 40, was stabbed six times in her chest during an altercation...
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Doctor struck off after sexual misconduct with patient
A 55-YEAR-OLD South African doctor practising in Australia has been struck off the medical register after being found guilty of having a sexual relationship with a vulnerable 24-year-old patient suffering from mental health issues and alcoholism. Dr...
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Westville widow’s crime spree: New R1 million theft charge
A 74-YEAR-old Westville widow who allegedly drugged and robbed elderly casino patrons faces a seventh charge involving R1 million in jewellery and a luxury car theft. Despite claiming stage 4 cancer, Hannah Naidoo’s criminal history spans decades,...
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‘Biggest’ cocaine bust in Phoenix: two arrested, allegedly linked to Southside Gang
IN A MAJOR cocaine operation, police uncovered a clandestine cocaine laboratory allegedly linked to the notorious Southside Gang, operating “under the radar” from a home in Phoenix. In a joint operation by the Hawks, the South African Narcotics...
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Girl (9) was kept home from school and allegedly raped by her stepfather
WHEN a man called Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) and reported his 9-year-old stepdaughter missing, he did not expect police to pounce on him after the child said she had run away because he had allegedly raped her. Rusa head, Prem Balram, said the...
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CCTV footage reveals freak accident that claimed a Malvern father’s life
A SON has recounted the heartbreaking moment he and his brother watched the CCTV footage of a freak accident which claimed the life of their devoted father. Strinivasen Kasavelu Nadasen, fondly known as “Mkhize”, 63, of Malvern, had checked on some...
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Family seek justice after mother’s death due to alleged hospital negligence
A PIETERMARITZBURG family are seeking legal recourse against two hospitals for alleged negligence following the death of their 70-year-old mother, Indranee Rajah. Her son, Shaun Rajah, said they had consulted an attorney this week after their mother...
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Family posing as customers steal Cartier watch
A LUXURY jewellery boutique in Bryanston, Johannesburg, was robbed by a seemingly ordinary family dressed in traditional attire and posing as customers. Thanks to social media, the stolen R150 000 Cartier watch was returned. The female, dressed in an...
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Phoenix brothers caught ‘red-handed’ in ‘Sizokthola’ live television drug raid
AFTER appearing on a South African crime series, a Phoenix family claimed they endured police brutality during a live drug raid, leading to community backlash and severe emotional distress. Brothers Preneshen Ramsagar, of Umhlanga, and Preshen...
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Chatsworth under siege
MOMENTS after a devotee returned home from doing his seva (selfless service) at the Hare Krishna Temple, in Chatsworth, he was gunned down by a lone robber in the driveway of his Crossmoor house. Since his retirement as an electrician, Jeeva Pillay,...
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Man jailed for one year for unintentionally killing brother during an argument
A PHOENIX man who pleaded guilty to “unintentionally” stabbing and killing his younger brother during an argument over their home alarm being activated, has been sentenced to one year behind bars. Emmanual Vencatsamy, 50, of Sunford, pleaded guilty to...
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Bellair shooting tragedy: husband says murder-suicide is a ‘mystery’
A WEEK after his son shot dead his wife and then turned the gun on himself, a Bellair man said the motive was a mystery to him and his family. Sunjeeth Dhanpal Moodley, 50, a self-employed motor mechanic, shot his mother Sharla Devi Moodley, 80, on...
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Phoenix man killed over parking dispute: neighbours arrested
THE family of a Phoenix man, who was killed in full view of his parents after a dispute with his neighbours over parking, are outraged that the two men arrested for his murder have been released on bail. Nico Naidoo, 35, a psychology student and...
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Reddy’s bus owner speaks out after deadly Tongaat crash
THE owner of Reddy’s Buses has broken his silence after last week’s deadly crash that claimed the lives of three Tongaat residents. Nivashen Reddy, 43, said he and his brothers were living in fear of their lives after receiving multiple death threats...
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Married father-of-two pleads guilty to killing his lover with 4-pound hammer
A CHATSWORTH married fatherof-two has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his lover, following a violent argument which was sparked by the discovery of four voodoo dolls in her bedroom. In the Durban High Court last...
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Family claim Indian medical manager was racist
AN INDIAN medical manager at the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, in Durban, is under investigation by the KwaZuluNatal Department of Health following the death of an intern doctor who was allegedly forced to report for duty while being “quite...
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Mother’s Day tragedy: couple die in fire
overhearing how loving they were to each other. They also loved watching soccer together. “Recently, we listened to them cheering on Liverpool while they watched the match in their lounge. Shanitha took good care of Indran, and they were a couple whom...
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Body of KZN graduate brought home after she suffered cardiac arrest in India
TWO months ago, former Durban woman Mikaila Chetty achieved her dream of being called “doctor” when she graduated with her PhD in Forensic Toxicology. However, Chetty, 28, who was living in Delhi, India, died after she suffered cardiac arrest on April...
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Man shot dead when he stopped to buy bread
DAYS after preparing their marital vows for their wedding in July, the fiancé of a Durban woman was shot dead in an attempted hijacking in Newlands West, last week. Austin Marcus Khan, 28, a sales representative, of Clare Estate, was looking forward...
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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. Muzi Mahlambi, spokesperson for the KZN Department of Education, confirmed yesterday (Tuesday) that the teacher...
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Religious intolerance claims at Durban North school: teachers boycott assembly
ALLEGATIONS of religious intolerance at a Durban North high school have surfaced, with several teachers boycotting the morning assembly due to the “dominance of Christian religious practices”. The teachers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said...
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Prolonged power outages: residents counting their losses
RESIDENTS of Reservoir Hills and Clare Estate have been left in the dark since Friday, after multiple cable faults left them without power, leading to food spoilage and safety concerns. Yogesh Naidoo, director of the Reservoir Hills Ratepayers...
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Man sentenced to house arrest for ‘accidentally’ killing granddad
A YOUNG Verulam man, who pleaded guilty to “accidentally” stabbing and killing his grandfather during an altercation, has been sentenced to three years of correctional supervision, which includes house arrest. Hamza Ally, 21, of Lotusville, was...
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Convicted sex pest pastor accused of raping boy, 12
A SEX pest pastor from Chatsworth, who was convicted of sexual assault six years ago, has been arrested for the alleged rape of an 12-year-old boy from his congregation. The 54-year-old pastor, who runs a church from an outbuilding in Bayview, was...
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Grieving family’s traumatic crematorium ordeal
A PIETERMARITZBURG family's grief was compounded when a malfunctioning furnace door at the Mountain Rise Crematorium forced them to postpone their loved one’s cremation. Samantha Tessa Athiah, 47, of Pinetown, lost her battle to leukemia last...
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Frankie Naicker turns 101: a testament to healthy living and family
FRANKIE Naicker, who celebrates his 101st birthday today (Wednesday), shares his secrets to longevity, love for family, and passion for reading. Registered as Subrayen Lutchmanna Perumal Naicker, on March 12, 1924, he told the POST that reaching this...
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Read the opinion and analysis of Dylan Naidoo’s historic win by: Selvan Naidoo – The Significance of rain: celebrating Dylan Naidoo’s triumph at the 2025 SA Open ■ Nisharlan Sewgolum – Historic victory: first player of colour to win ■ Robbie Naidoo...
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Design for 1860 monument approved
AFTER years of debate, the design of the monument to honour the arrival of indentured Indians to South Africa, on November 16, 1860, has been given the green light. R10 million had been allocated for the 150th anniversary commemoration by the KZN...
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SA’s first openly gay imam killed: community calls for justice
SOUTH Africa’s first openly gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks, was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, in Gqebera, on the morning he was to officiate in the interfaith weddings of two couples. His death has sparked widespread condemnation and debate in the Muslim...
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Girl, 7, dies after eating chips contaminated with a deadly insecticide
A FORMER Durban family are devastated after their 7-year-old daughter died from food poisoning after allegedly eating chips contaminated with a deadly insecticide. Azra Rahim, 7, of Brakpan, in the East Rand, suffered multiple organ failure hours...
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Man dies saving grandchildren from charging elephant
A GRANDFATHER made the ultimate sacrifice at Kruger National Park, dying while protecting his grandchildren from a charging elephant. Shabeer Shaik’s heroic actions saved his grandchildren’s lives in a tragic incident that has left his family both...
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Jealous rage: phone call from ex-boyfriend sparked murder
A PHOENIX man who killed his girlfriend and then set her body alight after he saw “a phone call from her ex-boyfriend”, has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment. In the Durban High Court on Monday, Shaun Naicker, 42, pleaded guilty to the murder...
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Priest stabbed to death by drug dealer over ‘empty pockets’
CCTV footage captured a respected Hindu priest pleading for his life before an “angry” drug dealer allegedly stabbed him to death because his “pockets were empty”. Guru Liven Pillay, 38, the resident priest at the Seva Soobramoneyium Temple, in...
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Witness implicates Brijmohan’s son in his murder
DURING the ongoing murder trial of Sunil Brijmohan, a key witness has implicated the former councillor’s son and business partner in a conspiracy to kill him because he was “cheating on his wife”. Al-Barakh Jaleel Van Rooyen, 21, was the first key...
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Family seek justice after father’s horrific water slide accident
A PHOENIX father was stranded with a broken back and leg for more than half an hour after the water machines were allegedly shut off while he was going down the second highest slide at uShaka Marine World. Junaid Singh, 34, who is self-employed, was...
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Killed in the line of duty: Pmb cop was a hero
TWO weeks after taking up his promotional post as a station commander, Captain Danasegran “Naveen” Pather, who served more than three decades in the police service, was killed in the line of duty. Pather, 56, of Pietermaritzburg, and his colleague,...
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Teacher shot five times after ‘rejecting’ man
NINE months after moving into her own flat to take up a permanent teaching post at a school for children with special needs, Simone Naidoo was “callously” killed by a man known to her before he turned the gun on himself. Naidoo, 31, of Margate, was...
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Durban priest killed on temple premises
ALMOST a week before a revered Durban priest could travel to India on his annual pilgrimage, his lifeless body was discovered in a storage container at the Eastbury Siva Alayam, in Phoenix, by two devotees. Guru Poobalan “Lenny” Naidoo, 59, was...
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Chatsworth siblings arrested for Facebook Marketplace scam
THREE Chatsworth siblings have been nabbed for allegedly running a scam on Facebook MarketPlace. They allegedly duped online sellers by producing fake proof of purchases (POP) for goods they had bought such as ceiling fans, lounge suites and...
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Schoolboy stabbed to death by bullies
A GANG of 15 teenaged bullies, allegedly armed with scissors and knives, who preyed on two schoolboys, are believed to be behind a violent attack that left one of the boys dead and another seriously injured, in Palmview, Phoenix, on Monday...
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Family calls for probe after toddler dies at place of safety
A PHOENIX family is calling for an investigation into the death of a 2-yearold family member at a place of safety in KwaDabeka, near Clermont. Raymond Moodley, 45, a manager at an insurance company, said in October last year, his niece Katelyn and her...
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Brazen hijacker ‘finished off’ on-duty traffic cop
AN ARMED hijacker made sure he “finished off” senior superintendent Desmond Arumugam, when he opened fire on him during an alleged hijacking and robbery on the N2 near the Groutville off-ramp on Monday morning. Desmond, 50, from Tongaat, who was on...
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Mom strangled with iron cord in robbery
TWO Darnall children were bound and gagged, and then covered with a blanket with their baby sister, before robbers dragged their mother into the lounge where she was strangled with the cord of an iron. Ronell Nagiah, 30, a cleaner at Prince’s Grant...
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‘Dishonest’ cop ‘linked’ to looting, hijacking syndicate
THE police officer who was arrested after he allegedly bought alcohol with a bank card taken during a hijacking that claimed the life of Zarah Ramsamy, 11, has been linked to the 2021 looting in KwaZulu-Natal. It has also been alleged that he had...
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Cellphone message for help led to lecturer’s murder
WHEN Verulam lecturer Chanlall Dwarika was kidnapped on May 28, last year, he had sent a message for help from his cellphone to Reaction Unit SA, which infuriated his kidnappers and allegedly drove them to kill him. This emerged at the start of the...
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Effingham double murder: dad tells of heartbreak
FOR Phoenix father Shardin Lance Chetty, losing his only child Mikai in such a brutal manner was the worst thing that could have happened in his life. Mikai Joshua Chetty, 13, and his grandmother, Nadhira Essack, aka Vanmala Chetty, 74, were found...
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Granny killed after battery thrown from bridge on to family’s car
MOMENTS after paying her last respects to her late uncle at the Verulam Crematorium, a Pietermaritzburg grandmother was killed when a car battery was thrown from an overhead bridge on the N3 highway near the Pavilion Shopping Centre on Sunday...
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‘Sari aunty’ duped father, drugged daughter
TWO women, pretending to be relatives delivering a memorial service invitation, duped a Chatsworth grandfather into letting them into the house, where they drugged his daughter and robbed them of jewellery. The 70-year-old grandfather, from Woodhurst,...
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‘My wife showed courage, so please stop the blame game,’ pleads dad
EXACTLY a week after 11-yearold Zarah Ramsamy was tragically killed, her mother has spoken for the first time about how she begged and pleaded for her only daughter’s life to be spared. In an exclusive interview with the POST, a devastated Shaida...
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