Table of contents for 2023-03-15 in Post

Darren Maule – a popular East Coast Radio presenter and comedian – hosts the second edition of his ensemble stand-up comedy show Darren Maule & Friends on March 18 at The Globe at Suncoast. Maule has rallied his personal friends, Marc Lottering, Carvin Goldstone, Skhumba, Prev Reddy and Lindy Johnson, to bring laughter and good vibes on the night. Maule said: “It’s important to take a break from all the chaos and enjoy some much-needed laughter therapy. “I’m excited to be back on the Darren Maule & Friends stage in the best of company and the best in the business with this incredible line-up of talented comedians.” Among others, a highlight will be Prev Reddy, who will bring his own brand of stand-up to the stage. Reddy recently said he…

shortcrust pastry: 2¼ cups plain flour 80ml castor sugar 175g unsalted butter, chilled, chopped 2 egg yolks 2 tbs chilled water Process the flour, sugar and butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolks and chilled water. Process until the dough just comes together. Turn the dough out on to a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until smooth. Roll the dough to required thickness. Line fluted tart tins, small pie tins or use a pie maker. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool. filling: 8 sliced golden delicious apples 3 sliced bananas a few sultanas 1 tbs butter sugar to taste and ¼ tsp fine cinnamon Add the butter to a saucepan Add the sultanas, apples and…

5 chicken fillets cut in strips Marinade with lemon-and-herb spice, and lemon-and-black pepper seasoning, for 30 minutes or more. Soak 5-minute Chow Mein noodles in boiled water or boil Barilla spaghetti as per instruction on the box. 2 red onions, chopped half a shredded cabbage sliced mushrooms 4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped 200g julienne carrot strips 200g baby spinach 200g sliced green and red peppers 1 tbs dark soy sauce very little salt as soy sauce is very salty black grounded black pepper to taste sesame seeds, for sprinkling 1 cup Hawaiian stir-fry frozen vegetables Stir fry the marinated chicken fillets in olive oil or avocado oil. Remove and set aside. Braise the onions in the same pot. Add the garlic and vegetables. Add the seasoning and soy sauce. Drain…

“I was sent by Jehovah’s Witnesses to kill all other religions and races.” That’s what an employee at a Hyundai dealership in Burgersfort, Limpopo, was told by a man who went on to attack him with a panga, last Monday afternoon. Mohamed Husain Tayob, 33, the dealer principal at Hyundai, said he was at his work desk when the incident happened. Tayob said: “I first heard a sound like a lion roaring. I turned around and saw an unknown man with a panga (knife) in his hand making those sounds while charging towards me. “He mentioned something about our business being built on his ancestral land and that he was sent by Jehovah’s Witnesses to kill all other religions and races.” Tayob said he had a firearm on hand, which…

AUTHORITIES are on high alert ahead of a planned shutdown on Monday by the EFF. In a statement, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, national spokesperson for the SAPS, said it was the responsibility of organisers and conveners of gatherings to ensure that the gathering proceeded peacefully and in an orderly manner. “This is in line with the Gatherings Act No 205 of 1993. It is also the organiser’s responsibility to ensure that their participants or supporters at the demonstration or gathering abide by the law and that the laws of the country are complied with, with no incidents of lawlessness taking place. “To this end, the SAPS will not tolerate any lawlessness and any form of criminality. It is, therefore, important to note that anyone who is found to be contravening…

The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the Consulate General of India in Durban will join the festivities to celebrate 75 years of the country’s independence through the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (Akam). The Akam is an initiative of the Indian government to celebrate its independence with a 75-week countdown to its anniversary. The countdown started in March 2021 and will end in August this year. On Saturday, the cultural centre will partner with the KZN Chess Academy to host an Intercultural T20 Rapid Chess Tournament. Erick Takawira, chess instructor for the KZN Chess Academy, said the event was open to players of all nationalities under the age of 20. “There is no entry fee. “The main objective of the tournament is to promote social cohesion by bringing people of different…

BRIJLALL Ramguthee: A doyen of South African journalism. It was indeed a magnanimous and pleasant gesture by current POST editor Aakash Bramdeo to feature his predecessor, Mr Brijlall Ramguthee, highlighting his contributions to the field of journalism in South Africa. For those of us who still believe in the print media, before the advent of technology and social media, and I remember being encouraged by my dad and granddad while still in primary school, to read the so-called “Indian” publications at the time – the Graphic and The Leader, this form of news garnering became pivotal to me in later years. Mr Ramguthee, evidently, had been “through the mill” as it were, wherein he learnt and plied his trade with aplomb and distinction, reaching the position of editor of a…

THE five men accused of stealing more than R2 million worth of jewellery from a store in the Phoenix Plaza Shopping Centre have each been sentenced to an effective 13 years’ imprisonment. Siyanda Mthethwa, 30, Siyanda Blose, 35, Philani Ngwane, 27, Mbongeni Mlotshwa, 26, and Siboniso Ndlovu, 24, appeared in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court last Friday. Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, the spokesperson for the NPA in KZN, said that in February 2018 the men robbed Mayuri Jewellers. “They also robbed two staff members of their belongings and fled with approximately R2m worth of jewellery. “They were spotted by an off-duty policeman who pursued them. “Soon other police officers joined the chase and the suspects were arrested with the jewellery still in their possession.” She said that in court State advocate Rakesh Singh…

Liverpool will nudge up the price of its season tickets next season for the first time in eight years due to rising costs, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, in a decision the club’s Supporters Board called “cruel and unjust”. The club will continue to freeze prices for juniors and the local general sale, which will remain at £9 (about R198) a ticket, and it said no more than £17 will be added to the price of season tickets. “The rise is a result of significant rising costs across the club,” Liverpool said in a statement. “In the past five years, annual operating costs for Anfield have increased by nearly 40% and utility costs have gone up by 100% this season.” The LFC Supporters Board called the price increase…

FOR ROCK and surf, the inedibles are giving a good account of themselves. The kingfish have been around in good numbers with most being taken on lures. The upper reaches of KZN have been a bit quiet for the summer but the days that have produced fish have seen good hauls of raggies with a splash of diamonds in between. The raggies have mainly come out at Tugela Mouth with bigger head baits getting the best results. The rest of the North Coast has seen some spots producing amazing action and others that are seemingly perfect, not seeing fish. Your best bet is to line up the conditions as best as possible and check out the spot you want to fish on a low tide to see the banks. Wait…

Popular Durban stand-up comedian Mervyn Pillay heads back to stage with his new one-man show, Merv the Swerv, on March 21 at iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino. The show will start at 3pm. Pillay is known for shows like Back In Time, Mervyn from Durban; Me Myself and I; Bollywood Comedy Night and One Nite Stand, which made him a staple on the Durban comedy scene. During the onset and aftermath of Covid-19, he kept busy on TikTok, using his characters Ravi, Boya, Shambies, Stoneyard and Brommer to comment on current social issues, some of which will come to life on stage. In an interview with POST, Pillay said he last performed live onstage in February 2019, performing One Nite Stand at the iZulu Theatre. “The long break gave me the…

125g Stork Bake or butter 250ml castor sugar 2 eggs 4 ripe bananas, mashed 5ml vanilla essence 500ml cake flour 5ml bicarbonate of soda 5ml baking powder 5ml mixed spice 125ml hot water Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cream the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla essence and mashed bananas. Add the flour, baking powder and mixed spice, followed by the bicarbonate of soda dissolved in hot water. Mix until well combined. Spoon into paper cupcakes cases and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Add chopped nuts or walnuts or pecan nuts (optional). Makes about 22 muffins.…

pieces of 1 whole chicken Marinade: 1 tsp chicken lemon and herb spice, 1 tsp peri peri, 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Aromat. Set aside for an hour 2 cups cake flour Add the same amount of the spices mentioned to the flour. Dip the chicken pieces in the flour. Bake with avocado oil or sunflower oil in the oven at 200ºC until golden brown. mushroom and spinach rice: 2 cups rice 2 tsp fine rice spice salt to taste Boil above together until soft. Vegetables: 1 large onion, chopped 200g sliced mushrooms 200g chopped, fresh spinach 1 tsp dried thyme salt and pure black pepper to taste Braise the onion in a little oil. Add the mushrooms, spinach and thyme. Add the salt and black pepper. Stir the…

A TEENAGER sustained multiple stab wounds after a fight with another girl outside their high school in Chatsworth last week. The incident was recorded on video and has gone viral on social media. In the 16-second clip, a group of pupils are seen around two girls who are arguing. One girl jumps up and grabs the other by her hair. The girls punch and slap each other. A girl is stabbed and, moments later, the crowd disperses. The principal of the school confirmed the incident. “From what we understand, two female pupils were fighting. One pupil was armed with a knife and during the fight, she dropped it on the ground. The other pupil picked it up and stabbed her multiple times. “We are not aware of the circumstances that…

CHEFS with Compassion, a non-profit organisation founded in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, recently reached its five millionth meal. The organisation “rescues” surplus food that would go to waste and donates it to its 30 kitchen hubs in Johannesburg where it is cooked to feed people in vulnerable areas. Chef Coo Pillay, the national project manager and founding director of Chefs with Compassion, said the mission was to rescue, cook and feed. “There are 20 million food insecure people in our country. Meanwhile, producers and manufacturers make more food than we can consume. Retailers also overstock on their shelves and over 10 million tons of food gets wasted. “As consumers, we also buy more than we need, which is how a lot of our food ends up in…

At the age of just 8, Amina Farouk lost her leg after being run over by a drunk driver. Over the years, Farouk, 26, has used her disability to motivate herself and others, and racked up a number of successes along the way. Farouk, formerly of Durban and now living in Johannesburg, has won a slew of awards and accolades for the inspirational manner in which she has lived her life, and for being a role model to others in the community. She holds the title of Ms Inspire SA Woman 2022/2023, and is also a casual day ambassador for the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. She received the Women of Wonder Gauteng 2021 award, and was added to the list of 100 most influential women in South Africa…

THE season for municipal rates rebate applications and renewals has begun. To assist pensioners to apply for or renew their applications for rebates, POST spoke to the municipality to get more clarity on the process. Msawakhe Mayisela, the spokesperson for the City, said property owners who receive a rates rebate are reminded that their rebate renewal forms are due on April 30. He explained how rebates are granted. “The eThekwini Municipality, in terms of the criteria set out in the Rates Policy, may exempt a specific category of owners of properties, or the owners of a specific category of properties, from the payment of a rate levied on their property. The municipality may also grant a rebate on, or a reduction in, the rates payable.” Mayisela said the rates rebate…

India will monitor the workload of their players in the build-up to the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, with some of them set to play key roles with their teams in the Indian Premier League, captain Rohit Sharma (right) said. Rohit, whose side sealed a 2-1 homes series victory over the same opponents to qualify for the WTC title clash, will also explore the possibility of sending some players to Britain earlier than scheduled to prepare for the match. The IPL kicks off on March 31 and the final is scheduled for May 28, while the WTC decider begins at The Oval on June 7. “I think it’s quite critical for us,” Rohit said. “We’re going to keep in constant touch with all our players who are going…

Duff is a psychic medium, soul coach, spiritual mentor, healer and animal communicator. She has been connecting with spirit for more than 20 years and runs her business, Quantum Soul, from Waterfall, KwaZulu-Natal. Watch her weekly predictions on GlowTV on Sundays after 8pm with Denver Naicker on the Get Real Show. Contact her at 072 986 5514 or sharron@quantsoul.com ARIES (March 21 – April 19) It’s time to move on and make space for new beginnings. Remember that everything happens for a reason. New opportunities are coming that may take you out of your comfort zone. Use your intuition to guide you. Lucky colour: purple. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) Dig deep this week and think before you speak. Practise patience with others, especially at work. Career advancement…

250g deboned smoked fish 1 medium onion freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon 3 tbs mayonnaise 1 tsp dried parsley ½ tsp peri-peri spice 2 tsp fisherman spice Blend all the above in a food processor until smooth. Serve on crackers, toasted bread or rolls bread rolls 6 cups cake flour 1½ tsp salt 4 tbs sugar 2 packets (20g) instant yeast ¾ cup sunflower oil 60 gr melted butter n ±2½ cup lukewarm water Sift the flour in a bowl. Add the sugar, salt and yeast. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients. In a jug, mix the boiling water, oil and butter. Add to the flour mixture and mix to a soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rise for one hour. Knock down…

EThekwini is sliding into a state of lawlessness. With no speed cameras working or blood-alcohol testing kits, it is each to his own on the roads. Only about a fifth of the CCTV cameras are working. These were meant to assist police in their fight against crime. More recently, the metro police K9 unit lost its teeth because it no longer has any dogs. Senior Superintendent Geraldine Stevens, a spokesperson for the Durban metro police, confirmed that the speed cameras had not been in use for the past three years. “There is an ongoing court case and the date is set for November 2023. Until the finalisation of the case I am not at liberty to discuss the matter.” Stevens said metro police had three mandates; traffic management, by-law enforcement…

JUDGE Thoba Poyo-Dlwati has made history as the first female judge president of KwaZulu-Natal. Poyo-Dlwati, 47, was recommended for the post by the Judicial Service Commission in October after an extensive interview process. In December, President Cyril Ramaphosa selected her to lead the province. She assumed her role early this year. Poyo-Dlwati is the second-born of 10 children. She was born and raised in Nkwenkwana village in eNgcobo in the Eastern Cape. She said her father provided for his family by ploughing the land with a tractor he owned. He also owned a shop. Her dad died in 2020 and her mother, who was a housewife, still lives in the Eastern Cape. After matriculating from Mount Arthur Girls’ High School, Poyo-Dlwati studied for her BProc degree at the University of…

KADAMBA Kanana Swami Maharaj will be remembered for breaking racial barriers through the spiritual teachings of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon). Maharaj, 69, from Heemstede in the Netherlands, died last Thursday in Vrindavan, India. He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April last year, and decided to spend the remainder of his days there and continued to preach Krishna Consciousness Govardhana Das, co-governing body commissioner of Iskcon South Africa, said Maharaj was one of its most influential members. He said Maharaj served as a spiritual teacher, travelling to South Africa frequently over three decades. “A white European guru sharing the teachings of ancient Vedic scriptures of India. “He not only taught the love of God in African communities in South Africa but dedicated his life to…

Since its founding 110 years ago, our police service has undergone two major changes. The first was on April 1, 1913 when the police forces from the four colonies – the Cape, Natal, the Orange River and the Transvaal – joined forces under the command of Colonel Theodorus Gustaff Truter. With the adoption of our Constitution in 1995, the police united with the 10 so-called “Homeland” police, under General George Fivaz. This year, through sheer coincidence, the police service gets a budget that is in line with its age – just over R110 billion. Most of the billions will be spent on salaries. In fact, for every R10 the police get to fight crime, R8 is spent on salaries. However, the people receiving the money seem unable or unwilling to…

SOUTH Africa is at a crossroads. The country has faced numerous challenges over the years, but the current situation is dire. Corruption and state capture have led to the loss of almost a trillion rand, while ministers in the Cabinet struggle to manage their portfolios. Crime is at unprecedented levels. Load shedding has become a daily occurrence, causing severe disruptions to the economy and affecting all South Africans. Unemployment is the highest in the world, and many young South Africans are leaving for a more stable future abroad. Many people believe that the end is in sight for South Africa and that there is no hope left. However, there is still a chance to turn things around. The first step towards rescuing South Africa is to vote out the current…

WITH dyspeptic reliability, Julius Malema continues to ratchet up the mayhem ahead of his planned national shutdown or showdown next Monday, March 20. According to him, it promises to be the real Freedom Day when president Cyril Ramaphosa will resign. And none other than his marxist brother in-arms, Saftu’s Zwelinzima Vavi, has teamed up with him, lending support to an explosive partnership. Both are foetal demons turned quislings of the ANC. Like Siamese twins, they are joined at the umbilical cord of anarchy and destruction, and are adored and worshipped by millions for their eccentricity, daring and capricious behaviour. Once emissaries of the ruling party, they guarded the ANC like faithful and ferocious pit bulls – but it was not long before they turned on their master. At one time,…

South Africa have a new coach and the West Indies a new captain as they start a three-match one-day international series at Buffalo Park tomorrow. Proteas coach Rob Walter and West Indian captain Shai Hope will both be seeking a winning formula at the beginning of a crucial period for both teams in the lead-up to the World Cup in India in October and November. SA and the West Indies aren’t guaranteed a place at cricket’s showpiece event as they languish in eighth and ninth places on the ICC World Cup Super League. The top eight teams qualify automatically for the World Cup – the rest will have to survive a qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe in June and July. The Proteas can overtake the West Indies – and both could…

Ethan Petambar’s karate journey has been one of courage, conviction and resilience. He has faced every challenge with determination and unshakeable faith in himself and his abilities. From a bullied 7-year-old boy to silver medallist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Ethan has come a long way. His parents enrolled him in a karate school in Phoenix with the hope of boosting his confidence. With the guidance of sensei Raj Govender and the encouragement of mentor Renshi Brando Pillay, Ethan quickly fell in love with the sport and began to excel in it. Over the years, his hard work and dedication led him to achieve KZN Colours, Protea Colours, and to become the No 1 ranked fighter in his division. Ethan’s success extended beyond the mat as well. He was named…