Two-month wait to lay three loved ones to rest has ended

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Dhasheyan Veerappen, 23, whose father (Niren) and grandparents lost their lives during the blaze said it was a “huge relief to finally lay to rest our loved ones”. ...

Natalie Rungan’s jazzy Ghana collaborations

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Natalie Rugan said her Ghana experience was “inspiring and deeply fulfilling” and she got to reconnect and make music with a long-time friend.

Child welfare activist remembered

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

“Salochana Moodley came from humble beginnings and made it her purpose in life to serve others,” said Nelisha Pillay, her niece.

Durban artists animation collaboration

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

“I am very grateful to be commissioned for this work, and it is also a big moment for South African animation,” said Nanda Soobben,

India’s African commitment

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

As a global south country, India is “willing to commit resources abroad”, grow its international presence, and cement its already established relations with countries ...

House-fire claimed the lives of three family-members

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

“I can only imagine their suffering,” said a neighbour.

To catch a ‘dangerous criminal’

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Anton Booysen: “I was brought to tears on many occasions, it was hard to hold back. People think you are a cowboy when you work for the murder and robbery unit. ...

Carjacking operatives receive prison time

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Prosecutor Vishalen Moodley said stolen property fed the underbelly of the criminal world.

1977 Mazda Capella gets pulses racing

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Rakesh Gobardhan’s 1977 Mazda Capella has all the bells and whistles

A towering water problem for Malaba Hills residents

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Pranitha Singh: “Why should we be negotiating for a service we diligently pay for each month for many years. ”

eThekwini’s weighty water woes

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

“The low hanging fruit is for the municipality to address the non-revenue water rates. It is way more than what the global average is for many metros throughout ...

Bail for Panday

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Colonel Phillip Herbst said Thoshan Panday was relatively healthy and that his current symptoms are caused by stress.

No parole for serial rapist

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Magistrate Sharon Marks found that Mohamed was still a “dangerous criminal, posed a danger to the physical and mental well-being of people and “communities must ...

Durban beaches 'ready' for the festive season

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Gugu Sisilana, eThekwini Municipality: “If there are poor results, the pollution team immediately traces the source so that remedial work is done to stop the pollution. ...

South Coast beaches ready for holidays

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

THE CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya, said their beaches were ready to welcome holidaymakers this summer season. ...

Extradition of AKA accused still in the balance

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

The NPA believes Siyabonga Ndimande played a prominent role in the planning and his brother Malusi was one of the shooters.

‘Stand up for us’, leaders appeal to Premier

Mervyn Naidoo and Taschica Pillay|Published

The slave master’s bell is “wrong, disgusting and a slap in our face,” said Seelan Archary.

Engineering students light the way

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Two UKZN engineering students have designed easy-to-apply, low-cost solutions to power-supply problems.

Truckers lucky to return home

Mervyn Naidoo and Zama Ngcoya|Published

Others were not as fortunate as they attempted to get to the Lebombo Border post, the main crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, as their vehicles were pelted ...

Serial rapist not eligible for day parole

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

THE legal representative of a serial rapist still regarded as a “dangerous criminal” asked the court to consider day parole for his client.

Budding engineers display brilliance

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

From iron-clad voting system to ‘pocket-sized’ DJ technology, UKZN students have a plan.

Femicide son denied bail

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

A 23-year-old Glen Hills resident, who has been charged with the murder of his mother, was denied bail at Durban Magistrate’s Court last week. Connor Hurn allegedly ...

‘Go back to India’ jibe was deliberate

Mervyn Naidoo and Sibusiso Mboto|Published

Calls for firm sanction against councillor who made discriminatory remark

Law student denied bail on armed robbery charges

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

Two cousins in armed robbery matter, one denied bail.

A remembrance never to be forgotten

Mervyn Naidoo|Published

“I wear it almost everyday, all-year-long. It's close to my heart. ”