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Aurets is a healer, psychic medium, intuitive mentor, masseuse and regression therapist who also teaches meditation and breath work. She practices in Upper Highway. Contact her at 079 356 4657 or email theeternalbreath@gmail.com ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Regain the child within you by embracing the magic of life. Explore new knowledge, so you have all the facts right. Life is not about racing forward. It is about taking a gentle step. The coffee smells good only if you are prepared to stop and enjoy the aroma. Magic number: 7. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) Stand in your integrity. You can rise above the chaos when you step aside and see the value of what is from the distance. Avoid being caught up in frivolous affairs which…

500g pasta 1 tot olive oil 1 tot butter 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 packet bacon, 250g, chopped 1 punnet mushrooms, 250g 4 chicken breast fillets salt and pepper 1 cup cream fresh green herbs, chopped, optional for serving lemon wedges, to serve, optional 1. Place your classic three-legged potjie on the fire and boil the pasta in salted water until 80% done. The trick here is to not boil it all the way, as we’re going to add it back to the meal later for a second round of cooking. Drain the partly cooked pasta and preserve some of the liquid in a cup. 2. Put the potjie back on the fire and add the oil, butter and chopped onion. Sauté the onion for a few…

Food for Life Africa has set out to collect 50 tons of rice on Heritage Day, in its annual rice drive. The goal is to eradicate hunger. The organisation was started in 2020 by Theasen Pillay, an attorney. He helped to collect 11 tons of rice that year. To honour his memory, 22 tons were collected last year. Lisa Sukdev, the director of the organisation, said the rice drive would be held on Saturday. “The Food for Life Africa Rice Drive is a major fund-raiser. Participants will meet at Blak Bespoke Automotive on Meridian Drive in uMhlanga at 9am. “Once the cars, bikes, vans and possibly helicopters are stacked with rice, we will head to the River Range Ranch in Verulam where there will be food and live music. “All…

WHEN preparing for an interview, an essential factor that plays a pivotal role is your choice of outfit. If your resumé is your dynamite, then your choice of outfit is the gunpowder, and you certainly want your prospective employer to end the interview with a twenty-one-gun salute. Many of you have been in that scenario, some more than others, and a few of you as you read this. The question that remains, though, is why is it that the interview guidelines are always written with the stiff- upper-lip corporations in mind? It seems that every style guide I see for an interview is modelled around the investment broker type of person. You know, the heavily suited gent with the empty briefcase, and the formal lady in shoulder-padded coats straight out…

RADIO is an intimate, charming medium. It provides companionship, and powerfully activates one’s imagination. There is real cause for celebration in 2023 – radio broadcasting in South Africa will be turning 100. You can be part of this milestone by sharing your most memorable relationship with radio. Your 750-word story about the benefit/value/friendship that this “theatre of the mind” medium has brought are being sought. You have the freedom and flexibility to choose whatever radio memory is near and dear to you. Get nostalgic and reminisce about radio. Memories submitted about the beauty of radio will be considered for a book as part of the celebrations on the century of radio in the country. If you have a special radio memory to share, send it together with your full contact…

WITHOUT doubt, the reference to the late Queen Elizabeth II as “My dear Elizabeth” and “Lizzie” by Nelson Mandela always evoked a wry smile in me as much as it raised consternation among his close aides at the time. His reason was simple. "Why shouldn't I call her Elizabeth? She calls me Nelson.” No statesman has publicly referred to the reigning monarch of England by their first name, as a matter of protocol, but then again Mandela was no ordinary statesman. I do not believe that Mandela meant disrespect or harm by his seemingly precocious references but simply extended his cordiality and amiability to another human being who had been thrust a title by a social decree of elitism by her countrymen. On a personal note, I am opposed to…

POLICE have arrested a man in connection with Rajanee Devi Reuben Murray’s killing. Murray was found dead in the bedroom of her home in Foresthaven, Phoenix, on September 9. She was strangled. A television, cellphone and other electronic items were stolen from the home. Menolan Naidoo, 21, was arrested on Saturday and charged with murder and robbery. He appeared in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court on Monday and the matter was adjourned. Yaditha Reuben Murray Shamlall, her daughter, said her family believed this was the first step for them to get justice. “Nothing is going to bring our mom back. My siblings and I thought we were strong but our mother’s death has thrown us another curve ball. Our whole world has shattered. We are left empty and lost. “Life has…

Ravi Nadasen believes education forms the foundation for strong, ethical leadership. This comes as he recently stepped into his new role as the first CEO of the Inspired Education Group (IEG) for Africa. Nadasen, who became the CEO of IEG South Africa in 2020, said: “We are constantly on the lookout for countries that fit our offering and I feel humbled by this opportunity to establish my footprint in this way.” His responsibilities included overseeing the eight Reddam House Schools around South Africa and three Reddford House Schools in Gauteng. Nadasen has now added Brookhouse School Runda and Brookhouse School Karen, both located in Kenya, to his portfolio. The 47-year-old was born and raised in Overport in Durban. He went to Clayton Primary School and Collegevale Primary School and matriculated…

Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham took advantage of a reduced Premier League schedule due to policing pressures due to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as the top three pulled clear at the top of the table. City and Arsenal were comfortable 3-0 winners on the road at Wolves and Brentford respectively, while Tottenham’s 6-2 demolition of Leicester left the Foxes still rooted to the foot of the table. West Ham are also struggling to match the standards they have set in recent seasons as a 1-0 defeat at Everton left the Hammers in the bottom three heading into an international break. AFP Sports looks at three talking points from the Premier League weekend. Are Arsenal title contenders? Brentford boss Thomas Frank was fulsome in his praise for the Gunners as he…

FOLLOWING a successful auction for the upcoming SA20 competition, Hollywoodbets Dolphins players fared well with 10 players from the cricket union being snapped up by the various franchises for the tournament. Two players will call Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium home for the competition with Prenelan Subrayen being picked by Durban’s Super Giants before the auction, while Proteas star Keshav Maharaj was their other Dolphins pick. “We’re excited to have Durban’s Super Giants call Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium home for the tournament,” CEO of KZN Cricket Heinrich Strydom said. “We hope that the Durban public come through and enjoy some high quality T20 cricket. “The team will have two of the longest-serving Dolphins players in their ranks in Keshav and Prenelan and along with former Dolphins player and coach Lance Klusener at the…

Marinade: 8 cloves garlic a few small hot chillies, preferably African Bird’s Eye ½ cup oil ½ cup grape vinegar ½ cup lemon juice ½ cup water 1 tot paprika 1 tot chilli powder 1 tot salt Espetadas: 2kg rump steak 8 skewers Marinade: 1. Finely chop the garlic and chillies. Put them in a non-reactive container or resealable plastic bag with all the other ingredients and mix well. 2. Cut the rump steaks into cubes of about 3cm to 4cm. 3. Add the cubes to the peri-peri marinade. Toss them around so that all the pieces are well coated. Marinate in a fridge for 2 hours. Espetadas: 1. Divide the number of cubes evenly and skewer the meat on 8 skewers. 2. Braai the espetadas for about 8 minutes…

Camembert has a fairly low melting point. The outside skin has a much higher melting point than the inside though. This makes it the perfect cheese to braai. No need to put it in bread, in a pan or in foil – just take it out of the packaging and braai over medium to low coals for about 10 minutes until the cheese on the inside has melted, but before the outside skin melts, boils or ruptures. There are plenty of ways to serve braaied Camembert and my favourite is with nuts and figs as a dessert. 4 whole round Camembert cheeses, about 125g each 8 ripe figs, or preserved if you can’t find fresh ripe ones about 20 pecan nut halves, shelled 1. Braai the Camembert cheeses on an…

Charnel Hattingh HOMEOWNERS should make sure they understand the impact load shedding can have on any security system. Sufficient battery back-ups and charging capacity can extend the uptime of alarm systems during load shedding. Continuing bouts of power cuts are not ideal for battery efficacy – whether they are planned or unplanned. The focus on home security systems and their battery back-ups should be maintained even after load shedding has been suspended. Batteries play a big part in your home’s security system. Wireless security systems have batteries in the detectors that are not affected by load shedding, but the main control box still contains a back-up battery that should not be neglected. When you check your back-up batteries, make sure you look at everything. Preventative maintenance today can help ensure…

Minister earns the wrath of Twitter PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is not exactly the type of guy who lights up a room. But we appreciate his efforts to portray himself as a charismatic leader by cutting short a trip overseas to deal with Eskom’s latest crisis. Last Friday, Ramaphosa met US President Joe Biden in Washington. On Monday, he attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London. He was meant to have returned to America to attend a UN get-together in New York but he chose to return home. While Ramaphosa was away, Eskom slipped into Stage 6 load shedding. According to some reports, the national electricity grid was not too far from collapse. But exactly what Ramaphosa will achieve by returning home is not clear. Seven years ago, as deputy president…

WITH reference to the column “Temple visits have become a dress-up competition” (POST, August 7-11). Some writers may think that individuals attend temples to gossip, compare fashion and not contemplate their prayers, but it seems the writer is probably reflecting on a narrow and inappropriate circle of her choice. A person’s religion and worship are a personal matter and to the many billions who visit places of worship, be it from any faith, to describe everyone as gossipers and fashion watchers is inappropriate and insensitive. If your character is such that you attract such a crowd or mix with such a crowd, then speak for yourself. Maybe that’s the only subject you are good for talking about and hence the conversation is going in that direction in your presence. Religion,…

ARANJALAM Rungasamy was fondly known as “Daddy” to his friends and relatives. He was a stalwart musician who brought heaven down to Earth with his sweet, melodious music. Being a talented musician, he played various musical instruments, but his preferred instruments were the guitar and accordion. Arananjalam was a sought-after musician. In his younger days, he played with Star Light Entertainers, Vani Entertainers and Ragini Entertainers. Later in his music career, he settled for gospel music and played with Gethsemane Orchestra and Bethany Church. Aranajaiam graced the platforms of many other churches that were privileged to have such a talented yet humble musician. He was willing to play music for any funeral or thanksgiving home service. We remember our dear father with his accordion or guitar in one hand and…

SUNDAY was the start of Purtassi, a time of fasting and penance, where people abstain from consuming meat and alcohol. This is an annual prayer festival which is an opportunity for families to unite and bring back spirituality into our homes. It is also a time when people need to reflect, and promote the concept of charity and goodwill. Most importantly, during this period we must unchain ourselves from our own ego, jealousy and the progress of others. As parents, we need to impress on our children the culture and values that we as a community are known for. These sadly lack in our community today. While we embark upon this time of prayer, we must, as all religions teach us, respect our elders, parents and fellow human beings as…

THE Reservoir Hills community is encouraging civil bodies and organisations in eThekwini to unite for better service delivery. The Reservoir Hills Ratepayers and Residents Association has invited ratepayer associations to a community engagement at the Hindu Seva Samaj Community Hall in Battersea Avenue on Friday. Ish Prahladh, the chairperson of the association, said officials from the eThekwini Municipality were also invited. “One of the aims is for an umbrella body to be established. This will create a unified front for us when we engage with the municipality. A ‘one community, one voice’ motto must be adopted,” said Prahladh. “We need each other to work together for better service delivery. The municipality is powerless without us. They need us and our rates. An umbrella body would allow communities to pool resources…

JUNAID Bhayat believes he is alive today because of prayer. Bhayat, 44, a chartered accountant from Musgrave in Durban, suffered heat- stroke, kidney damage and dehydration during the final stretch of the Comrades Marathon last month. A medical team at the race had to resuscitate Bhayat and place him in an ice bath before transferring him to Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital. When he arrived at the hospital, he was placed in the ICU. Before deciding to compete in the race, Bhayat participated in short- distance triathlons as well as cycling with the Team Impi cycling club. “In April, I was inspired by a group of friends to start training for the marathon. I have an admiration for Comrades runners. I started watching my diet, ensuring I had balanced meals filled…

The Massaman flavour combination has been around for centuries and has stood the test of time. It’s traditionally and best made in a potjie on the fire, and made with beef as opposed to chicken, lamb or pork. Think of it as a combination of a Thai and Indian style of curry. 1 punnet fresh coriander (30g) ½ cup salted cashew nuts 4 cardamom pods, whole 4 cloves, whole 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 4 cloves garlic, peeled ginger, equal in volume to garlic, peeled and sliced 1 tsp coarse sea salt 1 tsp olive oil 1 tin coconut cream 1 kg chuck steak meat, deboned and cut into cubes 1 cup chicken stock 2…

4 chicken breast fillets some fresh sprigs of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme 3 lemons 2 tots olive oil salt and pepper normal white string 1. Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board and lightly beat their thickest parts with a heavy object like a meat mallet or bottle of wine. This will make the chicken easier and quicker to braai. 2. Take a bit (not all) of each of the 4 types of herbs and chop finely. Mix with the juice of 2 lemons and the oil. Rub this mix on to the chicken, coating all sides, and marinate the chicken for 2 hours in the fridge, turning it once. Best practice is to rather use a plastic or ceramic bowl. 3. Slice the remaining lemon into slices.…

Inspired by my husband. He asked me to make garlic kulambu and suggested I add madumbi. Koftas: 500g madumbies washed, peeled and boiled until tender and mashed ½ cup (125ml) cooked chickpeas, roughly mashed with a fork 160ml rolled oats, pounded coarsely 1 tsp (5ml) coriander powder 1 tsp (5ml) cumin seeds 1½ tsp salt, adjust according 1 tsp finely chopped garlic 2-3 green chillies, finely diced 1 tbs (15ml) finely chopped flat leave parsley 2 tbs (30ml) finely chopped coriander leaves ¼ cup finely sliced spring onions, add more for extra flavour oil for deep frying Gravy: 2-3 tbs (30-45ml) olive oil, add more if you like ¼ tsp black mustard seeds 2-3 sprigs tender curry leaves 1 medium onion, finely sliced 1 tbs (15ml) chana dhal (Bengal gram…

TWO people were arrested in East Leicester on Sunday after groups of men began an unplanned protest, the Leicestershire police said. The police posted on Twitter: “Two arrests were made – one man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder and one man on suspicion of possession of a bladed article. They remain in police custody.” This comes after videos and reports circulated on social media about Pakistani organised gangs seen vandalising and terrorising Hindus in Leicester City. The incident follows a spate of violence and disorder in the city’s eastern part. The violence took place on August 28, after India won the cricket match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022. Thereafter, a fight broke out in Melton Road, Belgrave, leading to 27 arrests. “Gangs running riot and…

USING social media and comedy, Lungisani Ngcobo is spreading laughter and promoting social cohesion among the Indian and African communities. Some social media users know Ngcobo as his alter ego Strinivaasen Ranganna – a quick-thinking and witty man from Ntuzuma. Ngcobo, 28, of Hillary, is a health and safety officer who grew up in Ntuzuma but went to school in Phoenix. He attended Brailsford Primary School and Avonford Secondary School. Ngcobo has a 6-year-old son and a partner. “From the time I was a child I was playful. This enabled me to make friends easily. I have always valued my friendships. Going to school in a predominately Indian area, most of my friends were Indian. These were true friends who never discriminated against me. “I remember after school while I…

THE 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July was exactly what KwaZulu-Natal’s economy and people needed. Thousands descended on the province and almost 35 000 people attended what has become a must-go-to event on our social and sporting calendar. There was palpable excitement across the province after months of abject despair and disaster. Full hotels and guest houses, bustling restaurants, happy service providers – KwaZulu-Natal was happily back at work and the local economy was once again thriving. Sadly, this excitement and stimulus to our economy is under serious threat. The KZN legislature is at present completing its consultative process to introduce the KZN Gaming and Betting Tax Amendment Bill. While there were considerable objections to the bill during the public hearings, all stakeholders, including Gold Circle, are anxious about the outcome from…

QUEEN Elizabeth II’s reign spanned 70 years, making her the UK’s longest reigning monarch. From the early age of 26 to the ripe old age of 96, she was indeed a queen for all seasons. No Hollywood or Bollywood actress could rival her. She was the star attraction in London. Like bees to honey, world leaders from far and wide went to London to pay homage to her. For tourists, too, Buckingham Palace was an attraction to see the medieval tradition of the changing of the guards, and perhaps catch a glimpse of royalty on the balcony. But the queen rarely made public appearances. Behind the high walls of the castles and sprawling gardens, she and her family led a secluded life of royalty, far removed from the prying eyes…

PHILANI Mavundla, the deputy mayor of eThekwini, decides to clean up the streets of Durban by enlisting the support of celebrities, including the son of former president Jacob Zuma. It gets him front-page media coverage, and no doubt, wins him brownie points from the Zuma supporters in eThekwini. As ratepayers, we pay towards the cleaning of our streets, and our contributions make up the budget of the municipality, which is more than R50 billion. The elected councillors are the custodians of our hard-earned money and are responsible for employing and managing staff with the resources necessary to clean our streets. It was Mavundla who bemoaned the fact that city officials are lazy, inefficient and some do not deserve a salary. It is a fact that Durban is a cesspool of…

FOR those visiting the Durban beach promenade, they will notice the piles of black composted soil over the 8km stretch from the Blue Lagoon to uShaka Marine World. This is meant to nourish the lawns, palms and other plants. It occurred to me that this could be an opportunity for the city fathers to establish an organic fertiliser business to help create jobs. The same could apply to the failed orange bag project to recycle cardboard and plastics. The war between Russia and Ukraine has exposed the fact of how vulnerable South Africa is to imported goods such as wheat, sunflower seeds, fertilisers, etc. We have unlimited human and material resources to produce these products. Ordinary South Africans are really battling to purchase food, such as cooking oil, where…

THE 32.02% tariff increase application for 2023 by Eskom to the National Energy Regulatory Authority of South Africa (Nersa) is outrageous, and an insult to South Africans who have been forced to contend with a rising cost of living crisis and increasing frequency of load shedding. As part of the DA’s response to this Eskom tariff application, we will be making a detailed oral submission against the tariff increase when Nersa opens up its public participation process. Our submission will be based on the simple premise that South Africans cannot be made to pay more for electricity that they do not have. With 2022 on course to become the worst load shedding year on record, it is simply immoral for Eskom to think that it makes business sense to charge…

l Sandipa Ramkisson: “The queen did a remarkable job of ruling England. To some, she held her head up high with dignity, but for others, she was not perfect. “She made a good decision to not get involved in politics. Her Majesty was a leader who was neutral. She served her country with pride and was a people person who was down to earth. As much as she was strict and tough in her younger years, as she aged, she softened and gave love to the people of England.” l Sara Serjeant, who was born in London, said: “The queen was crowned on the day I was born. I am nearly 70 years old, and we have lived here for many decades. The queen is ever-present. “She is a legend…

ASLAM Mahomed who started learning kickboxing while still a toddler, has been appointed president of the World Organisation of Kickboxing in Africa. Mahomed, 41, formerly of Isipingo Beach, Durban, now lives in Benoni, Johannesburg. He said he appreciated the support from colleagues in Africa who had faith in his leadership. “It puts South Africa on the map in terms of kickboxing,” said Mahomed. “Kickboxing is a sport that has been passed on from one generation to another in my family. My 84-year-old father, Alan Mahomed, known as the ‘kancho’ (the ‘professor’), taught me all I know about kickboxing. He taught the sport for many years and got me started at 18 months old.” Mahomed in turn has coached his three children, Mahmood, 18, Ahmed, 15, and Salama, 11, who have…

A hectic schedule of club football ahead of the World Cup is interrupted this week as national teams get a last chance to finetune their preparations before travelling to Qatar for the start of the tournament on November 20. Holding the World Cup in the middle of the European season is having major consequences for clubs but also for coaches of national teams. While domestic competitions bear the brunt of the upheaval to the calendar as they are forced to halt a week before the opening game in Qatar, that also means there will be next to no time for squads to work together before beginning their World Cup campaigns. Extra importance is therefore placed on events over the next week, as European sides complete the UEFA Nations League group…

FOR our offshore anglers, the tuna, a few early dorries and some proper couta have all made it onto the deck. The north coast has seen some good snoek and couta for the smaller boats and skis. The deeper reefs and wrecks have seen some good bottom fishing with big trawl soldiers and a host of other species being caught. Squid and sardines have been the baits of choice for the deeper fishing. The tuna have been full up, with some giants being hooked and breaking tackle. These are powerful fish, so allow them to tire themselves out before you try horse them to the boat. Much like the north, the tuna have been around the central coast. Guys continue having great success with the surface lures and the poppers…

MATT Turner said he is unfazed by a lack of minutes for Arsenal as he bids to establish himself as the United States’ first-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup. Turner, 28, who started eight of the USA’s 14 World Cup qualifiers, joined the Gunners in June on a long-term deal from the New England Revolution after being named Major League Soccer’s goalkeeper of the year in 2021. However Turner has failed to dislodge first-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale since moving to London, and has not featured in any of the Gunners’ seven Premier League fixtures to date. Turner, though, does not believe a lack of minutes will hamper his match sharpness as the USA prepare for friendlies against Japan and Saudi Arabia – the team’s final games before heading to…