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ACTRESS Sherleen Dutt is a self-confessed foodie, but does not let that get in the way of maintaining her physique. Dutt, who will make her Bollywood debut with Koi Jaaye Toh Le Aaye, said: “As a big-time foodie, I don’t believe in restrictive diets. Instead I focus on a balanced approach. I enjoy all my favourite foods but in moderation. And I ensure my meals are rich in proteins, healthy fats, and fibres, and plenty of vegetables and fruit. “Balancing my love for food with a commitment to fitness, both physical and mental, has been essential for my well-being. Pilates has been a wonderful addition to my routine, allowing me to stay fit while enjoying the food I love.” For Dutt, mental fitness is equally important. “It’s the foundation…

KRITI Kharbanda, who is known for Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, Karwaan, Housefull 4 and others, has completed 15 years in cinema. She took to Instagram and penned a long note. The actress, who made her debut with the Telugu film, Boni, in 2009, wrote: “I’ve spent the last 15 years, pretty much the majority of my life, being an actor. What started out as a hobby, as a way to pay the bills and being recognised slowly grew into a passion!” She said she had grown as a human being and an actor. “Today as I mark 15 years of being an actor, I want to share a story with you. I used to run a boutique with my mum since my teenage years. We used to shop, design and…

THE much-anticipated fantasy adventure, Vishwambhara, headlined by Chiranjeevi, has made a significant addition to its already star-studded cast. Kunal Kapoor, celebrated for his versatile performances in Rang De Basanti, Don 2 and Dear Zindagi, has been signed to portray a pivotal character in the magnum opus set to release on Sankranti in 2025. The ensemble cast includes Trisha Krishnan and Ashika Ranganath. Taking to Instagram, Kapoor wrote: “Very excited to come on board for an incredibly challenging role in this very ambitious film. And to have an opportunity to share the screen with someone I’ve greatly admired since I was a young boy, megastar @KChiruTweets garu #vishwambhara.” Produced under the banner of UV Creations, of the acclaimed trio of Vikram, Vamsi, and Pramod, Vishwambhara will feature the music of Oscar-winning…

THE home is supposed to be the safest place, filled with love. It is meant to be a place of refuge where peace and serenity prevail; a place where you can rest, regroup and re- energise to go out and do great things. Home is where you pray together as a family and sit down to eat dinner together as a family. It is where you store your treasures; your hard-earned life’s possessions – jewellery, clothing, appliances and works of art. The everyday goal is to get home safely because that is where the threats end. At least, that is how it is expected to be. But no more. Our homes and communities have become veritable slaughter houses. Almost daily we hear of people being killed in the sanctuary of…

Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs: Reverend Musa Zondi (IFP) Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi (IFP) Health: Nomagugu Simelane (ANC) Social Development: Mbali Shinga (NFP) Public Works and Infrastructure: Martin Meyer (DA) Finance: Francois Rodgers (DA) Agriculture and Rural Development: Thembeni Mthethwa (IFP) Transport and Human Settlements: Siboniso Duma (ANC) Education: Sipho Hlomuka (ANC) Sports, Arts and Culture: Mntomuhle Khawula (IFP).…

HOPEFULLY most readers would have heard of the controversial kids’ colouring book From the River to the Sea, which attracted the attention of a Cape Zionist body that tried to get it banned in case it “brainwashed small children to figure out exactly what crimes were being committed in Gaza”. Enough has been written about the book already. But there is another dimension which is a fearful one, and clearly affects the present awkward puzzle of which party is going to get into bed with which in order to get the ball rolling in Parliament. It’s very clear that some political parties did not endorse South Africa’s official stance on the Palestinian issue and, I am guessing, the same lot must have been secretly favouring the call for the ban…

AS ECONOMIC analysts we’re particularly interested in the outcomes of the 2024 South African General Elections because of the diversity of economic policies proposed by the participating political parties. What disturbed us was not the “fringe” or “extreme” policies such as secession of the Western Cape from the Republic, mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, or even the nationalisation of white-owned farms and commercial banks. Rather, we were perturbed by how some media outlets engaged in fearmongering once it emerged that the ANC would lose its national majority and control of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. One media house claimed that an ANC/MK Party/EFF coalition would pose an existential threat to the economy. The revelation that a few wealthy families fund several political parties silenced the same media house, raising questions about the…

A DURBAN man, who allegedly stabbed his mother to death, had spent the day shopping with her and his girlfriend and later consumed cocaine and dagga with a friend. This emerged at the start of trial of 23-year-old murder accused, Uveer Jaganath, in the Durban Regional Court on Tuesday. Jaganath pleaded not guilty to killing his mother, Jessica, 43, at their Clare Estate home on May 6, 2021. Krishen Shah, senior State advocate, said they intended to prove Jaganath guilty of the murder as he had “unlawfully and intentionally” killed Jessica. It is alleged the mother-of-two was stabbed more than 26 times and died at her home. Jaganath, in his plea statement, read out by his legal representative, advocate Paddy Prior, instructed by attorney Bob Bahadur, said he had been…

WHO would’ve seen this coming, that the United States of America would secure a Super Eight spot in a home World Cup? However, the co-hosts were somehow able to sneak into the next phase of the T20 World Cup with a massive victory over Pakistan the highlight of their tournament thus far. USA also came close to knocking India over at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York two weeks ago, as they set former world champions 109 runs to win and took the game deep, with India winning by seven wickets with 10 balls remaining. Their seven-wicket victory over Canada in the tournament’s curtain raiser, coupled with their abandoned match against Ireland, meant the Americans had done just enough to progress to the next phase. Behind all…

India captain Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement and optimism as the team gears up for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup. Speaking ahead of their first match against Afghanistan tomorrow (Thursday), Rohit emphasised the team’s collective ambition to make a significant impact in the tournament. India, having cruised through the group stage unbeaten, secured victories against Ireland, Pakistan, and the USA. Their final group-stage match against Canada was abandoned due to rain, leaving them at the top of Group A with an unblemished record. The Indian team arrived in Barbados days ahead of their Super Eight opener to acclimate and focus on their preparations. In a video released by the BCCI, Rohit highlighted the team’s eagerness to excel. “There is real keenness in the group to go…

SONAKSHI Sinha is set to get married to beau Zaheer Iqbal. The couple will have a registered court marriage on June 23. As per media reports, the invitations have been sent on the couple’s behalf to their dear ones. However, the invitation does not provide details of any elaborate wedding ceremony. Earlier, it was revealed that the dress code for the wedding was formal and festive and that the celebration was happening at Bastian – At The Top restaurant in the Dadar area of Mumbai. The couple reportedly met at a party hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and soon hit it off. They have been living together for a year. Sinha and Iqbal started their journey in cinema with Salman Khan Productions. While Sinha made her debut in 2010…

VETERAN actor Anupam Kher shared a video of himself meeting Rajinikanth at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi. Kher took to his Instagram and shared the video with the Tamil megastar. He also expressed his admiration for “Thalaivar”. In the video, Kher walks beside Rajinikanth as they are surrounded by security guards and others. He then heaps praise on Rajinikanth, saying: “The one and only, Mr Rajini-the-kanth! The one and only. The God’s gift to mankind Waah (wow).” A shy Rajinikanth looks into the camera and smiles without saying anything. The oath-taking ceremony of Modi and his cabinet was at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. The event was attended by the who’s who of the country from different walks of life, among them Bollywood icon…

THE makers of Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor, have set the release date of the film for Diwali on October 31. The film was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on August 15. The date change means Singham Again, which also features Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff and Arjun Kapoor, will clash with the Kartik Aaryan-led horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which will also be released on Diwali. Taking to social media, film-maker Rohit Shetty shared a poster featuring the film’s title and the names of the star cast. In the caption, Shetty wrote: “See you in the cinemas once again… This Diwali.” During the trailer release of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, Devgn shared an update on the film: “Some work on…

3 bunches of amaranth (red herbs) 1 large onion, finely sliced 4 green chillies or dry chillies 4 tomatoes, puréed 6 cloves of garlic, finely sliced mustard seeds salt oil Method Clean and wash the amaranth, then keep it aside. Add oil to the pot and braise the onion. Add garlic, mustard seeds and green chillies or dry chillies. Once the onions have softened, add the herbs, tomatoes and salt. You should also lower the heat. When the herbs appear to be almost cooked, remove the pot lid. Once all of the water has evaporated, turn off heat and enjoy.…

THE high unemployment rate, the rising cost of living and poverty are driving drug dealers in communities like Phoenix and Chatsworth to exploit the elderly and vulnerable by using them to sell or hide drugs. But community organisations say people have a choice about being lured into crime and should be held to account as they are committing a crime. Mohammed Shah, the chairperson of the Phoenix Drug Forum, said drug dealers preyed on the unemployed and destitute. “In Phoenix when I go to the rent office I watch people beg and plead for help because they cannot pay their utility bills. We have families coming to us on a daily basis seeking help for hampers so they can put food on the table. For their families, poverty and unemployment…

UNEMPLOYMENT and poverty are what drove a Verulam mother to sell drugs – for a mere R100 a day. The woman, who did not want to be named, said she felt she was left with “no choice” after she failed numerous attempts to get a job. “My husband and I have tried to get jobs. But our ages and lack of experience always works against us. Our son completed his schooling a few years ago and we could not even afford his tertiary education. He does odd jobs and he is also struggling to find employment.” The woman said life was tough and they struggled to put food on the table. “We did not have money to buy food or pay the bills. We also don’t qualify for the old-age…

THE past couple of years, specifically since 2021, the overall ongoing neglect, misappropriation of funds and the absence of sound water resource planning and management of decades past has led to the Gauteng province’s water infrastructure being in a dilapidated state, creeping closer to a possible localised collapse with the public fearing the ever-present threat of “day zero”. The province is facing a very high risks of water insecurity, with consumers experiencing either low flow and dry taps due to water shortages and/or prolonged outages. Water insecurity is a real risk and a threat to our water supply which needs to be addressed with haste in a logical manner. The Gauteng province contributes almost a third of the country’s gross domestic product and is home to a quarter of the…

THE Editor’s View, the POST, June 12-16, “Nersa must show compassion”, has sent shockwaves of disgust throughout the community of Tongaat. The proposed electricity tariff increase is unjustified and highlights the depths of depravity our society has sunk to, devoid of compassion. This comes at a time when residents are still reeling from the devastating tornado and heavy rains, struggling to rebuild their homes. The community of Tongaat is once again shrouded in shame. I lament the loss of humanity. Thankfully, civil rights organisation AfriForum is taking urgent legal action against Nersa to prevent the tariff hike. It’s unjustifiable that anyone could make such a decision. I mourn the loss of humanity. The burden of increased costs will definitely affect cash-strapped and indebted individuals, including pensioners relying on meagre grants…

BUSINESS Unity South Africa (Busa) welcomes the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as President of the Republic of South Africa and head of state. We also welcome the election of Thoko Didiza and Annelie Lotriet as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, respectively. The business community and the rest of South Africa have eagerly awaited these elections, which mark the beginning of the Government of National Unity (GNU) after the May 2024 elections. The dignified manner in which the election of the president and presiding officers was conducted is a testament to the maturity of our democracy. We are eager to collaborate with President Ramaphosa and his government and await the appointment of Cabinet members. Similarly, as the representative of organised business we are ready to engage with…

MINUTES after they had walked into their home with their newborn baby, a Sandfields couple’s home came crashing down after being hit by the tornado. First time parents Adel Naidoo, 27, an occupational safety officer, and her husband, Viven, 36, a boilermaker, had renovated their home in time to welcome baby Kezia Alison to the world, on June 1. But on June 3, minutes after they had walked into their home with their baby, the tornado devastated their home. Adel recalled that while holding tightly onto Kezia and praying that God would spare their lives, glass shattered around her, the roof tiles flew off, the ceilings collapsed and part of the house structure fell. Rebuilding their lives three weeks on, Adel said this disaster had taught them that “material things…

THE African National Congress would have done well had it heeded the advice that Mahatma Gandhi gave the Indian National Congress after India’s independence. India’s Congress Party had been formed in 1885 and fought against British colonialism, with Gandhiji as its face. Soon after Independence, Gandhi called for the Congress Party to be disbanded. He said it had served its usefulness as a liberation movement and should be dissolved. He advocated that Congress should be reconstituted as a people’s service organisation, helping India to still attain social, moral and economic independence. But Congress did not listen to Gandhi and Congress eventually lost power in 1989 after being involved in a deluge of corruption scandals that caused the people to lose faith and confidence in a political party that was once…

A bloodied nose, a booking for unsportsmanlike conduct and an unfathomable miss that silenced a stadium – France’s Kylian Mbappe underlined his troubled relationship with the European Championship on Monday amid uncertainty over his injury. The France captain, to his credit, was sublime in creating the goal that beat Austria 1-0. But his failure to score at a Euros will weigh heavily on a player who has found the net 12 times at World Cups, including a hat-trick in the 2022 final. Mbappe’s last match at a European Championship ended in acrimony for France, with his miss in a shoot-out the trigger for their shock second-round exit to Switzerland at Euro 2020 after his side squandered a two-goal advantage late in the game. Goal droughts do not come often for…

THE offshore has been up and down. The seas have been choppy, but those that have launched have landed some good fish. The North Coast has produced some fantastic fish, with big tuna and some fat snoek being landed. The snoek have been around the Tongaat long beach area. The backline is a fantastic stretch to troll for both garrick and snoek. The snoek have been preferably picking a fillet bait, while the garrick like a live shad or mackerel. The deeper reefs have produced some quality reef fish, along with decent tuna on the drift. A live mozzie or mackerel under a balloon will quickly draw the attention of a passing gamefish. The Durban area has been focused on the snoek at Blue Lagoon and the bottom fish on…

India’s head coach Igor Stimac has been sacked after the team’s poor performance in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, the football federation said this week. India’s 2-1 defeat to Qatar earlier this month dashed their dreams of reaching the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup for the first time. India ended third in the group, behind Kuwait and Qatar. “Noting the disappointing outcome of the senior men’s national team’s Fifa World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new head coach would be best placed to take the team forward,” the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said in a statement. “A notice of termination has been issued to Mr Stimac by the AIFF Secretariat, and he stands relieved of his obligations with…

ACTOR Gurmeet Choudhary, who is geared up for his upcoming series Commander Karan Saxena, said he eliminated processed foods, sugary snacks and junk food and focused on eating lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats to fuel his body. Choudhary, known for his work in Ramayan and Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi, told IANS: “Fitness and diet go together when it comes to physical training for any character. To play a commander role, I needed to be muscular, athletic, agile and fast. I followed a strict diet that supported my intense training. Hydration was also crucial, so I ensured I drank plenty of water throughout the day. This disciplined approach was essential in helping me reach peak physical condition.” Commander Karan Saxena also stars Iqbal Khan and Hruta Durgule. The show will…

DURING the early 1900s, many Tamil orchestras and musical bands existed in Durban central. Under the Group Areas Act, Magazine and Railway Barracks residents were relocated and housed in the newly-developed Chatsworth. In this issue, we remember the Padma Group of Chatsworth. The band was founded in 1962 by Billy Naidoo, who was also the music director, vocalist and organist, together with his brother, DJ Naidoo. Members of management included band manager Logan Hirasen, assistant music director and accordionist Ganesan Nair and producer and lead guitarist Daya Naidoo. Other founding members were Thumba Naidoo, Krish Naidoo, Ninee Pillay, S Christie and Thomas Christie. The band’s lead vocalists were Sagren Naidoo, Mary Maistry (Naidoo) and Rosy Govender. Musicians included Bobby Naidoo on bass guitar, Ahmed Baboo on the thabla, Norman Chetty…

A Phoenix family claim that a local drug dealer had framed one of their relatives, who is a known drug addict, for a hit on another dealer. He is now languishing in prison “for a crime he did not commit”. His relatives say the man had battled drug addiction for many years. “At one stage he was working and taking care of his family and then in an instant he was hooked on rock cocaine and heroin. On realising how bad his addiction was, we tried to get him help through the rehabilitation centres and support groups. Nothing worked and he was always drawn back to the drugs.” The relative said despite his addiction, the man was not a violent person. “He would come to our family for money to…

Arthur Thamsanqa Ntuli was born on November 10, 1973, in Nkandla. He was a deputy principal at Nkandla High School and the principal at Ohanqwana Combined School and Lushaba High School. Ntuli led the National Teachers Union as Nkandla Branch Chairperson, provincial and national level, ward 6 councillor, and mayor of the Nkandla Local Municipality for more than two terms since 2012. He was the mayor of the King Cetshwayo District Municipality. Ntuli is the provincial chairperson of the IFP in KwaZulu-Natal.…

IT’S the dead of winter and much of nature is asleep. While we are lucky to have some greenery along the coast, the people inland are not so fortunate. The vegetation is tinder-dry, ideal for veld fires. Many exotic gardens which looked luxuriant in summer have now lost their lustre and look bare and shabby. But if you have an indigenous garden, you could be waking up to a glorious sight in the mornings. For it’s at this time of the year that the iconic aloe, the strelitzia, the protea – the country’s national flower – and the stunning red-hot poker, wild dagga, etc, put on their colourful winter display. If you want to see some winter magic, I suggest you leave the rat race behind and spend some…

AFRIFORUM’S Private Prosecution Unit has further questioned Unisa’s motive for suspending Dr Reshma Mathura, the university’s acting chief financial officer, as it has emerged that important information was not disclosed to the firm appointed to investigate her. The unit, which represents Mathura, believes that her role in flagging questionable contracts and her co-operation with a Hawks investigation into corruption at the institution is the motive for the steps taken against her. Professor Puleng LenkaBula, vice- chancellor, suspended Mathura on April 19, for several reasons, including allegations contained in an anonymous whistle-blower report sent to Unisa management a few weeks prior. The report alleges that four unsolicited payments into Mathura’s private bank account were bribes paid by students in order to have their study funding approved. In April, the unit sent…

I AM DONE. I have lived and tried to participate in the change I believe in. This façade of a Government of National Unity (GNU) reads “Coalition of Genocide Enablers”. Evil is rendered halaal. There, I have dared to declare. Like the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, I borrow from Francis Fukuyama. This is the end of history and the end of the ANC. I have nothing more to contribute. In Kahlil Gibran’s refrain: “A little while, a moment of rest upon the wind, and another woman shall bear me”. Peace be unto you, Azania. To my children whom I’ve failed, another Hector Pieterson must be born. You deserve so much more. SABER AHMED JAZBHAY Castlehill…

RESPECTED retired judge, Shyam Gyanda, of Varsity Drive, died at his Durban home on Monday after a short illness. He was 69. Gyanda matriculated at Sastri College in Durban in 1971. He attended the University of Durban-Westville where he graduated with BA and LLB degrees. At university, he and Achmad Jappie, who later became the KwaZulu-Natal High Court Judge President, had commenced their academic careers together and both started in practice as advocates around the same time. Judge Gyanda was a colleague of retired Judge Zak Yacoob at the Bar. Yacoob later became a Constitutional Court Justice and served as one of Gyanda’s mentors. Judge Gyanda appeared as an advocate in many leading cases and also delivered several judgments reported in the law reports. He was also a member of…

YOUNG South African influencers have expressed their views following a local pastor’s “homophobic” comments in response to Woolworths Pride campaign on TikTok. They have also shared their views on the “hate” that members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face. Diolan Govender, an actor and presenter, said: “Nearly every day, without fail, I receive homophobic comments on social media, criticising my lifestyle and how I choose to present myself online. However, I draw strength from knowing that I have a support system at home that embraces my authenticity. “Growing up in a home where my parents embraced me for who I am has profoundly shaped me into the person I am today. Although my parents didn’t accept my lifestyle at first, they learnt to respect my bravery and authenticity.”…

Manchester City will begin their Premier League title defence away to Chelsea on the opening weekend of the new season after the fixture list was published yesterday. The match on August 18 will pit Pep Guardiola against his former assistant Enzo Maresca, who was appointed Chelsea boss earlier this month after guiding Leicester to promotion last term. FA Cup winners Manchester United will host the opening game of the campaign when Fulham visit Old Trafford on August 16. The following day, newly promoted Ipswich, back in the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, welcome Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot, who has replaced the long-serving Jurgen Klopp. Leicester, back in the top-flight after one season in the Championship and yet to name Maresca’s successor, will host Tottenham on…