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A CASE has been registered at the Khar police station in Mumbai against a man for spreading false news that Rs 2 lakh (about R44 000) was paid as contract money to kill Bollywood action star Tiger Shroff. The accused has been identified as Manish Kumar Sujinder Singh, 35, who hails from Punjab. Singh called the police control room in Mumbai and told them that some people from the security company, Trig, were out to kill Shroff. He told the control room that he had also given a weapon and two lakh rupees to them for killing the actor. Security was beefed up after the threat. However, when the police checked the facts, it was found that Singh had given wrong information to the control room. A case has been…

THERE is a particular alchemy to a good heist film. All you need is charm, momentum, surprise and just enough sleight of hand to make the implausible feel inevitable. Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins wants desperately to play in that league. It does, however, have the components. An ageing anti-hero, a blood drenched antagonist with a fetish for fine art and an emotionally blackmailed mission. Yet, it fumbles the recipe so completely, it had me wondering if the script was actually just the first draft. Saif Ali Khan slips into the role of Rehan Roy, a globetrotting thief with a troubled past and great hair. Rehan is drawn back to India under duress when a powerful art collector and underworld figure, Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat), coerces him into stealing…

3½ cups cake or bread flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup sugar 4 tbs Cremora (milk powder) 1 egg 50g butter 1 packet instant dry yeast 1 tsp vanilla essence ¾ tsp salt ¼ cup water (lukewarm) ¾ cup milk (lukewarm) 3 heaped tbs plain yoghurt (full cream) 2 tbs oil Sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the sugar, milk powder and dry yeast. Mix well with a hand whisk. Keep aside. Melt the butter. Add the boiling water and mix. Add the milk, yoghurt, vanilla essence, oil and egg. Whisk to combine. Make a hole in the centre of the dry ingredients. Pour in the liquid and then knead the dough for about 10 minutes. It should be a very soft and pliable dough. If it’s…

Filling: 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 3 tubs creamed cheese 250ml fresh cream 2 tbs lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla essence ½ cup cake flour fresh cream (slightly sweetened and beaten stiff) strawberries kiwi fruit figs slivered almonds nuts melted milk chocolate melted Milkybar chocolate Beat the eggs well. Add the sugar and beat until creamy. Beat the cream cheese and cream to soften. Add them to the egg mixture with the other ingredients, and mix. Base: 1 packet Tennis Biscuits 100g butter (melted) Crush the biscuits and mix in the melted butter. Press the mixture into a prepared springform pan, pressing it firmly with the back of a spoon, and covering the bottom and halfway up the sides. Pour the filling into the base. Bake for 25 minutes…

5 jumbo eggs (separated) 1 cup castor sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence ¾ cup cake flour ¼ cup Maizena 2 level tsp baking powder ¼ cup oil ¼ cup boiling water 2 tbs cocoa 1 heaped tbs plain double cream yoghurt sweetened fresh cream (whipped) Heat the oven to 180°C. Mix the cocoa in boiling water. Add the oil, egg yolks, vanilla and yoghurt. Set aside. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add the castor sugar a little at a time, until all is used up and the sugar is dissolved. Add the liquid to the egg white mixture, and mix well. Lastly, fold in the sifted flour, Maizena and baking powder. Don’t overbeat the mixture. Fold in carefully. Half fill tart pans lined with baking paper, and bake…

LOCAL activists have likened the surge in sexual violence to a pandemic, urging for immediate action and systemic change to protect victims and prevent future offences. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, there were 14 973 sexual offences reported, of which 2 818 were in KZN. Of the offences, there were 11 803 cases of rape, 2 188 sexual assaults, 748 attempted sexual offences and 234 contact sexual offences. Lubna Nadvi, a board member of the Advice Desk for the Abused, said the high prevalence of sexual violations was due to broader society focusing on responding to the incidents after they had occurred, rather than adopting a preventative approach and strategy. “Instead of investing in school or…

“ANANT Singh's long walk to the studio” - Just Saying - by Dennis Pather, the POST, April 23-27 refers. During apartheid, I was always proud of our Indian hero, Anant Singh. To see his name at the time on the Deadly Passion movie boards made me proud. I clearly remember the Shiraz Cinema in Victoria Street, Durban. But as the years went on, Singh made more and more movies about our apartheid government, which was indeed courageous. But how is it that after the 1994 democratic elections, Singh did not make any movies about our circus-run ANC, which he helped into power or the hurt and pain his Indian brothers and sisters endured of not being able to study at South Africa universities, or not being the right person for…

A DEADLY attack in the Indian-controlled region of Kashmir has escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. On the home front, I expect a barrage of Islamophobic rants following that dastardly deed committed in Indian administered Kashmir. So here's my rebuttal and response. When voices cry out in unison condemning, political oppression everywhere, as well as condemning religious, racial, cultural, as well as other caste biases, I will be among those who recoil in horror and cry out and condemn the dreadful paroxysm and odium that terror has wrought on in Indian administered Kashmir. There's no righteous indignation at what happened without acknowledging the historical injustice that Britain, the colonial predator brought upon a subcontinent bathed in blood and internecine murder for aeons. No life is worthy of being treated as…

A GAUTENG woman who took on the Road Accident Fund (RAF) after she suffered injuries in a collision that impacted her working capabilities, was awarded more than R1.3 million for her loss of past and future earnings. According to the judgment handed down in the South Gauteng High Court last week, Haseena Mossa instituted court action against the RAF due to injuries sustained during the collision on November 28, 2020. At the time of the collision, Mossa was 25 years old and employed as a data capturer at a laboratory since 2016. According to the judgment, the merits of the matter was settled, with the RAF accepting 100% liability for her proven or agreed damages. However, the only issue was the quantum of damages in respect of loss of past…

The ISKCON, Sandton Temple, will host the fourth annual Ratha Yatra festival, on May 3 and 4, at Sandown High School, from 10am to 8pm. This year’s theme – “Culturally Many, Spiritually One” – celebrates unity in our community “Steeped in tradition and spirituality, the festival aims to foster social cohesion, and celebrate the diversity and cultural inclusiveness of our rainbow community,” said Krsangi Radhe dasi, the communications director of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) SA. “By celebrating and embracing our differences, we promote and strengthen nation building. The festival will feature a showcase of diverse talents from various religious and cultural groups. The festival will feature transcendental music, mediation, mindfulness and delicious vegetarian food,” she said. The parade will take place on May 3, and will culminate…

PURSUANT to receiving complaints from parents, the South African Hindu Dharma Sabha acted decisively and swiftly regarding the matter of alleged religious intolerance and Christian domination at the Northwood School. We immediately wrote to the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, requesting urgent investigation. Furthermore, we requested that a circular be issued to all public schools in South Africa to pro-actively prevent widespread religious intolerance and Christian domination. The dharma sabha has also lodged an official complaint with the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities requesting it to take imperative, appropriate and effective steps consistent with due process. Moreover, we have requested the South African Human Rights Commission to approach the Equality Court and institute proceedings in terms of Section 20…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported on Monday. The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants but after quarter-final Uefa Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, he is poised to depart the Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti has not hidden that a potential exit was on the cards and said his future was “a topic for the next weeks” after defeat by Barca on Saturday. Spanish media report Ancelotti would take over ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June, leaving Madrid before the Club World Cup starts in the US this summer. Brazil sacked Dorival Junior after a 4-1 thrashing by Argentina in March and…

Golden Arrows have continued to reinforce their squad following the collapse of Royal AM, with Siphesihle Msomi and Philani Sithebe becoming the latest players to sign for the Durban club. The duo join a growing list of players who have made the move from the now-expelled side, as Arrows look to capitalise on the availability of quality free agents. Thabo Matlaba, Shadrack Kobedi, Sabelo Sithole and Ayabulela Maxwele have also linked up with the team in recent weeks. According to reports, that list might grow to eight with goalkeeper Xolani Ngcobo and defender Ayanda Jiyane might be headed to the Lamontville-based club soon. Head coach Manqoba Mngqithi expressed satisfaction with the contributions of the new arrivals as they begin to settle into the system. “I’m happy with the contributions of…

TAMIL actress and integrative health coach, VJ Ramya Subramanian, has warned a handle on Instagram that has been unlawfully using her video with an AI-generated voiceover. "This is the third time my video has been misused with an AI-generated voiceover. “This is illegal, unethical and a blatant violation of my rights. “Pull it down now or prepare to face strict legal action.” Subramanian, who is more popularly known as VJ Ramya, has acted in a number of films, including O Kadhal Kanmani, Aadai and Rasavathi. She was recently seen in Vidaa Muyarchi.…

New Delhi: Experts said early detection and proper management were crucial for babies born with a birth defect called antenatal hydronephrosis – a condition where the kidneys get swollen due to water accumulation while in the womb Antenatal hydronephrosis is a common disease, with one or two cases in every 100 pregnancies. It occurs when a foetus develops swelling in one or both kidneys due to urine build-up. Doctors believe this condition is often manageable with proper monitoring and care. “With appropriate follow-up and care, the majority of infants with antenatal hydronephrosis grow up healthy with normal kidney function,” said Dr Prabudh Goel, additional professor, paediatrics surgery, at AIIMS-Delhi. “By raising awareness about this condition, we hope to reassure families that early detection and proper management can lead to positive…

3 large egg whites (room temperature) ½ cup castor sugar 1 cup almond powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 11/3 cup icing sugar gel or powder colour Blanch the almonds, leaving them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Peel them, sliver and spread them out on a baking sheet. Dry the almonds in the oven at 70°C for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool and then grind them in a coffee grinder until fine. Process the almond powder and icing sugar in a food processor for a minute. Sift the mixture. Grind and sift all the almonds. Beat the egg whites in a steel or glass bowl until soft peaks form. Add the castor sugar slowly while beating. Beat on high for about 5 minutes until thick and glossy. Lower…

Flaky pastry: 3½ cups cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cream of tartar 500g butter (¾ grated) 1 cup (225ml) ice-cold water 1 egg yolk 1 tbs lemon juice Sprinkle: 1 cup Maizena 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking powder Mix together and put it in a sprinkler. Keep aside. Sift the flour, baking powder and cream of tartar together. Crumble ¼ of the butter (grated or cut into small blocks) into the flour until fine. A food processor works best. Mix the water, egg yolk, and lemon juice, and add it to the crumble mixture. Process it to form a firm dough. Let the dough rest in the fridge for an hour. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Put grated butter in…

5 XL eggs 2 cups sugar 250g butter (melted) 2 tbs oil 2 tsp vanilla essence 240g milk chocolate (cut into pieces) 1 cup cake flour 1/3 cup cocoa (if the cocoa is very strong, use less) ½ tsp bicarb 1/3 level tsp salt 1 cup pecan nuts Set the oven temperature to 170°C. Mix the melted butter and cocoa, and let it cool a bit. Sift the dry ingredients and set aside. Beat the eggs well. Add the sugar and beat until creamy. Add the cooled butter, oil and vanilla essence. Now add the dry ingredients and mix carefully until well incorporated. Fold in the chocolate and pecan nuts until just combined. Line 2 baking pans (30 X 20cm) with parchment paper. Spoon the mixture into the trays…

ACCORDING to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, Pakistan ranked second and India was 14th among the affected countries. The index, which was released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), analysed the impact of terrorism in 163 countries. It provides information about trends and patterns of terrorism. According to the index, this is the first time Pakistan has faced 1 000 terrorist attacks in a single year. Terror attacks in Pakistan have increased by 45%. The Afghan affiliate Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has become the fastest growing terrorist group in Pakistan. Willem Els, a senior training co-ordinator for the Institute for Security Studies, said terrorism and acts of terror were driven by several factors. “These include marginalisation, poverty, lack of opportunities, poor governance and the inability of governments to…

A FORMER Durban woman shared her harrowing experiences of sexual abuse and harassment, highlighting her journey from victimhood to empowerment. Through her foundation, she advocates for stricter laws against sexual predators and encourages open discussions about these critical issues. Poovendhrie Roja Naidoo, 44, formerly of Mariannhill, said the first violation occurred when she was around 5 years old, after her father had passed away. “We had a close family friend and I wanted to visit them so I could play with their daughter, who was about my age. That evening, her dad offered to drive me back home. I am not entirely sure why my friend didn’t come along, but perhaps because it was a single-cab bakkie. “But on the way home, he pulled over and started touching me between…

FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana faced an economic dilemma on how to service a R5.2 trillion debt and find money to finance a bloated government riddled with inefficiency, mismanagement and corruption? Asking his colleagues to tighten their belts and practice fiscal discipline would not only be deemed to be disloyal to the ANC cause but it would also be a long, arduous route to address the budget deficit. He had to find a shorter, easier route – increasing the VAT. But when he presented his delayed 2025 Budget he found the short-cut blocked. He had not consulted with the other parties in the GNU. Oh, what was Godongwana to do but wring his hands in despair. He had to consult with the GNU members and redraught the Budget. But the ANC…

ANY nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan will kill at least 50 to 125 million people resulting in a global climate catastrophe that would lower global temperatures and damage food production, resulting in famine that will be unprecedented in recorded history. The direct effects of a nuclear exchange would be apocalyptic. India and Pakistan have built 300 nuclear weapons collectively, ranging from tactical to strategic that have first and second strike capabilities. According to reliable data, Pakistan has 130 nuclear weapons and India has 172. Both sides would probably use thermonuclear 200 kiloton weapons in the event of all out conflict. Across the world, military conflicts are raging unabated, while the United Nations is powerless to intervene. When you read the news, it seems mankind is always at war somewhere;…

AS MUCH as it is unacceptable, horrendous and inhuman to kill innocent civilians under any circumstances, one needs to be circumspect and always ask the question: "Now where did we see this before?". For this, we only need to look to the west, in Gaza. Hamas is not a cause. It's a symptom. A predicted explosion to decades of tyranny. Nothing much to be surprised over. Blockaded in an open-air concentration camp for decades and fenced in on all sides. And now being strategically, systematically exterminated. So why the great surprise at what has happened in Pahalgam? The greatest of similarities between the histories of both Palestine and Kashmir. Both occupations began around 1947/48. Foreign settlers invading Palestine and installing the present killing machinery of Israel. India invading a…

ON TUESDAY morning, the first 66 South African pilgrims touched down in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ahead of Hajj 2025. Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage made to the Kaaba – the “House of Allah”, in the holy city of Mecca. This year, Hajj is expected to start on June 4 and end on June 9. Moaaz Casoo, president of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc), said there were 2 500 accredited pilgrims this year. He said the first group of pilgrims left South Africa on Monday. “They arrived in the kingdom during the early hours of Tuesday morning. The other pilgrims are expected to start arriving from Wednesday (today). Casoo said Hajj was one of the five pillars of Islam and a religious duty that must…

Pensioners continue to face significant hardships due to Sassa’s recent migration from gold Sassa cards to new banking options, leading to delayed payments and financial distress. Bhagat Singh, a pensioner from Westville, said he experienced multiple issues with the new system and with getting a black Post Bank card. “The conversion to the black Post Bank card requires an ID, but our green ID book, as I was told, is not acceptable if it was issued prior to 1990, which mine is. This has caused untold hardship due to the fact that the new ID cards take a while to process and issue. Others, like myself, did not get our grants in April," said Singh. He said as a result, newly-opened bank accounts were closed and the grants were returned…

ON MAY 1, 1886, Chicago’s streets pulsed with the fury of 40 000 workers demanding dignity: “Eight hours for work, eight for rest, eight for what we will!” For three days, the city teetered on the edge of revolt until May 3, when police gunned down strikers at McCormick Reaper Works, staining the cobblestones red. The next night, as rain drizzled over Haymarket Square, a bomb tore through the ranks of advancing police, igniting a massacre of wild gunfire and screaming men. When the smoke cleared, seven officers and four workers lay dead, but the true horror came after. In a trial dripping with vengeance, eight anarchists were sentenced to death for their words, not deeds, their executions a warning to the working class. Yet from their gallows rose a…

THERE is a very important saying in military conflicts and wars: "Do not start a war without knowing how to end it." Another saying goes: "Not everyone who starts a war can end it," and in another version: "The party that starts the war is not necessarily the one that determines how it will end." Before getting into the details of this letter, I want to say that in terms of describing the current war in Gaza, it is classified in conflict and war studies as an asymmetric war, because it is taking place between an organised army composed of brigades and battalions, and a liberation movement rebelling against a colonial system. It is a war whose outcome is difficult to predict. In most cases, regular armies suffer significant losses…

New Delhi: A team of US researchers has developed a simple blood test that can predict pre-eclampsia – a serious pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure. Pre-eclampsia, which occurs usually after 20 weeks of gestation, is a leading cause of maternal morbidity, mortality and preterm birth. Despite the use of general maternal characteristics to identify pregnant women at increased risk for pre-eclampsia, rates of the disease have nearly doubled in the last decade. The new blood test, which uses RNA signatures, showed that it could identify the risk of pre-eclampsia in 91% of pregnancies. “By the time a patient is symptomatic, it’s a race against the clock to try to get the baby to term, and not risk the mother’s health,” said Dr Kara Rood, a maternal-foetal medicine physician,…

4 egg whites 1 cup castor sugar ½ tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp Maizena 1 tsp vinegar Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add the castor sugar a little at a time, beating until all is used. Beat the meringue for about 10 minutes until glossy. Add the vanilla, Maizena and vinegar. Beat for another few minutes. Preheat the oven to 130°C. Place baking paper on a tray. Shape the pavlovas by making a bottom layer first and then piping the sides into a wall. Place the tray in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes and then lower the heat to 100°C. Bake for about 3 hours. Switch off the oven. Leave the pavlovas inside without opening the door, until the oven is cooled completely. Carefully remove the pavlovas…

1½ packets Marie Biscuits 1 cup pecan nuts, roughly chopped 6 egg whites a pinch of salt 1½ cups castor sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence ¼ tsp cream of tartar 2 tsp vinegar 2 tsp Maizena 3×500ml fresh cream chocolate swirls pecan nuts melted chocolate Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cover the baking trays with baking paper. Crush the biscuits roughly, add the pecans and set aside. In an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the castor sugar slowly and continue to beat until all is used. Continue beating until it becomes thick, creamy and glossy. Fold in the vanilla essence, Maizena, vinegar and cream of tartar. Beat for 5 minutes until the mixture is creamy and thick. Fold in the Marie Biscuits and…

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 to tying the knot and moving to his new home with the woman of his dreams. But his life was snuffed out when he was shot and killed during an attempted hijacking when he stopped to buy bread at a shop last Tuesday evening. Speaking to the POST on Monday, his fiancée Mikayla Chetty said they were devastated by his death. “A few days ago, we were preparing our wedding vows. I never imagined that I would be living out my worst nightmare so soon thereafter.” Chetty said…

INDIAN soldiers have blown up nine homes of suspected rebels in Kashmir and detained nearly 2 000 people since a deadly attack last week, sparking public anger and accusations of “collective punishment”. The demolitions, which left nine families homeless, began a day after the April 22 attack targeting the tourist hot spot of Pahalgam, in which 26 men were killed. India has named two Pakistani citizens among the alleged attackers, and accused Pakistan of supporting “cross-border terrorism”, claims that Islamabad rejects. But India is also hunting several of its own citizens in connection to the killings, the worst attack on civilians in contested Kashmir for a quarter of a century. Police have launched a vast manhunt and detained a long list of suspects for questioning, including nearly 2 000 residents…

ALMOST four decades after a Phoenix man was sexually abused by a family friend, he recounted the harrowing experience and the long-lasting effects it had on his life. The 47-year-old man, who requested anonymity, said to date he still had flashbacks of the abuse and required counselling. “You never truly heal, but just learn to cope, taking each day as it comes.” The man said the first sexual assault occurred while visiting a family member’s home when he was eight. “I went on holiday with my mother to her relative’s home. “There was a function and the men were drinking. It was around midnight, and they were playing cards when my uncle’s friend, who was about 20-years-old, asked me to fetch them cooldrink from a storage building at the back…

“BOGUS doctor arrested for illegally practicing in Chatsworth”, the POST, April 23 – 27 refers. He was masquerading as a professional doctor and treating thousands of patients at a well-known surgery. What was surprising, was that it took investigators from the Health Professionals Council three years to find out that he was illegally practising medicine. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community vigilance. When these types of unexpected events occur, they can have a profound impact on residents, highlighting the need for awareness. This bust is a worrying trend that highlights the need for stricter regulations and enforcement in the healthcare industry. The individual in question was able to pose as a medical professional, potentially putting patients’ lives at risk. These bogus medical professionals can…

THE recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in India’s Kashmir Valley in which 26 mostly Hindu tourists were killed in cold blood in front of their loved ones has triggered outrage in the Indian subcontinent, with calls for retaliatory action against Pakistan. In the days since, tensions between India and Pakistan, which both claim Kashmir in full but administer it only in part, have significantly risen. India has already enforced punitive measures against Pakistan by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty which governs the sharing of water. There is now growing speculation about whether there will be a military response from Delhi. Both India and Pakistan are bristling for war. Hindu-Muslim relations in Kashmir and other parts of India are threatened by the Pahalgam massacre. Understandably, the carnage in Pahalgam has reignited…

“CHARITY must not be shackled by the state,” by Yogin Devan, the POST, April 16-20 refers. The replies published by concerned writers regarding Devan’s column are most welcome. One is purely academic while the other two are rather soft. My response, therefore, is forthright, clinical and rather blunt. If my memory serves me correctly, this is Devan’s third column in which he berates India, Modi and his BJP Party, Hindus and Hinduism. All his columns, unfortunately, reflect not only gross inaccuracies but also gross ignorance of the true situation in India. His first column berated Modi on a Hindu temple that does not permit females to enter. He omits to mention that the temple concerned is hundreds of years old and the said rules were implemented long before Modi…

THE IFP and all the parties that supported the ANCs proposal of 0.5% increase of VAT have got rotten eggs in their faces. No increases in VAT and that is final. Give credit to the DA for bringing back sanity. All these gullible parliamentarians, who voted in support of the ANC during the Budget, had a vote of no confidence issued by the courts. In my books, a vote of no confidence means that they should resign. Do you think that they will give up the highest paid job so easily and hold the queue to collect unemployment? Never. They are shameless. If the late Dr Mangosutho Buthelezi, the founder of the IFP, was alive, he would have been ashamed to see his so-called leaders selling their souls to retain…

NEW DELHI: The Maha Kumbh, which was organised in Prayagraj, not only showcased the spiritual grandeur of Sanatan Dharma but also set a new benchmark in the field of crowd management. On average, 15 to 17.5 million devotees took a dip at the Sangam every day, and they returned to their destinations without any problems. Managing such a massive number of people was a challenge, which was efficiently handled by the government and administration, presenting it as a model to the world. Over the 45 days of this grand event, more than 660 million devotees participated. This number is nearly half of India’s total population. In fact, during these 45 days, the Maha Kumbh Nagar became the third most populated area in the world, after India and China. An elaborate…

A CONFRONTATION over stolen jackfruit from a Redcliffe farm led to two men being hacked with a panga. According to Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa), they were called to a scene in Dawnview Drive, when the two men were found with serious injuries, on Sunday morning. Rusa head Prem Balram said it appeared the men were under the influence of alcohol. He said one of the victims, who was employed at the farm, and his friend were walking down the road when they noticed the two suspects, alleged to be drug addicts, carrying a black refuse bag. “They stopped the alleged suspects and questioned them about the contents of the bag. “A dispute ensued after they established that the suspects were in possession of jackfruit, believed to have been stolen…

THE continued killings and destruction between Israel and the Palestinians is a tragedy for the world. America provides $10 billion worth of weapons to Israel every year. If $1 billion of that money was given to the Palestinians for building of infrastructure and development of agriculture, then it would be a blessing for the region. For the two state solution to be viable, then international troops led by India (with United Nations support) should patrol the borders of Israel and Palestine to solve the problem. America and other countries recognise the State of Palestine to make the two state policy a reality. Palestine has an embassy in Washington too. To receive goodwill from the world community, Hamas should release the Israeli hostages and then the process of peace building would…

If you’ve been dreaming of bending rods, screaming reels, and salt spray stinging your cheeks… this is it. Offshore action is absolutely electric right now – a wild blend of bottom fish and gamefish that’s had every angler grinning like a kid on Christmas morning. Sure, the mornings are getting crisp, and winter’s knocking. But don’t let that warm duvet win. The summer fish haven’t left the party – in fact, they’ve been on fire this past week. The cold means nothing to them – and it shouldn’t stop you either. North Coast Madness The North Coast has erupted with couta fever, and Umdloti is the beating heart of the chaos. Fishing ski warriors are crushing it at first light, and small-lipped lures are absolutely deadly. Want a quick fix…