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45 years in cinema ANIL Kapoor, who stars in the recently released movie, Fighter, is a fighter for all seasons; rather for all decades. He has been in the business of cinema for 45 years. Kapoor recently interacted with the media and shared what it took to be a successful actor despite facing competition. “To be relevant ... I have to work harder every year. I have to constantly change the gears so that the youngsters, the actors, the technicians, the press consider my work good.” Kapoor made his debut in 1971 with Tu Payal Mein Geet in which he played the younger version of the late actor Shashi Kapoor. The film was, however, not released. He then graced the silver screen with Hamare Tumhare in which he played a…

BHUMI Pednekar is set to play an underdog journalist who takes on a giant villain exploiting young girls at a women’s shelter in Bhakshak. She said the upcoming film was one of the most important of her career. “For me, the month of February has been most special ever since my debut as an actor. My first film, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, released in February and it got me so much love, acclaim and respect that it cemented my position as an envelope-pushing actor in the industry. “It was a true disruptor of a project. I couldn’t believe the outpouring of appreciation coming my way for my first film, and I will be forever indebted to this film for giving me a dream start to my film career.” She added:…

PARINEETI Chopra, who recently announced her musical journey, has given a glimpse from her singing practice session as she gears up for her maiden live performance. Chopra took to Instagram and shared a video montage featuring her with headphones and a mic. In several moments, she is pictured singing. The clip has the tune of Sanson Ki Mala by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan playing in the backdrop. For the caption, the actress wrote: “From my soul to stage very soon”. Chopra recently announced her foray into the world of music. She said she felt lucky and blessed to start a new chapter and embark on this musical journey. She shared a video of her singing Maana Ke Ham, which she originally sang in the 2017 romantic movie Meri Pyaari Bindu,…

A STUDY reveals that having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, found that early life food allergy was associated with an increased risk of both asthma and reduced lung growth at age 6. The study involved 5 276 infants, who underwent skin prick testing to common food allergens, including peanut and egg and oral food challenges, to test for food allergy. At 6 years, children were followed up with further food allergy and lung function tests. The results, published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, showed that by age 6, 13.7% reported a diagnosis of asthma. Babies with a food allergy were almost four times more likely to develop asthma…

1kg lamb or beef mince (I used lamb) 2 tbs cooking oil 1½ onion, chopped 410g Mexican-style canned tomatoes 1 heaped tbs hot seasoning ½ tsp cumin (jeera) powder ½ tsp coriander (dhania) powder 2 heaped tbs chilli powder 1 heaped tsp ginger and garlic paste salt to taste 1 tbs Cajun seasoning 2 tsp dried parsley 24 corn tacos grated cheese of your choice crème freche or sour cream chopped coriander for garnishing salsa (See eatmeerecipes.co.za for recipe) To a pot on medium high heat, add the cooking oil, onions, hot seasoning, cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, and ginger and garlic paste. Mix and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes and mix until combined. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add the mince, salt and…

Use your favourite ingredients. The pinwheels can also be frozen. 400g puff pastry +/- 2 cups grated Mozzarella 250g ham 1 egg +/- 4 tbs pasta sauce Defrost the puff pastry and unroll it. Spread the pasta sauce, or sauce of your choice, over the pastry. Place the cheese over the ham or meats of your choice. Roll the pastry like a Swiss roll, as tightly as you can. Slice the roll and gently shape them into circles in your hands. Place them into your air fryer. Beat the egg in a bowl and brush it over the pastry. Air fry for 15 minutes at 180°C. These are best enjoyed as soon as they are done, when they are crispy. If stored, they tend to soften.…

RACIST social media messages, a lack of intervention by Indian police officers, and private security companies “taking the law into their own hands”, were among the key drivers of the “racially motivated” attacks in Phoenix during the July 2021 unrest. These were some of the findings of the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) when it released its 252 page report on Monday into the unrest that broke out in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. It also found that historical references by victims during interviews to the “racialised” events that occurred in Cato Manor in 1949 and in Inanda in 1985, “justifies, explains or clarifies the interracial violence between Africans and Indians” in Phoenix. The mayhem that unfolded from July 9 to 18, 2021, resulted in 353 people being killed and more than…

A day after the SAHRC and CRL Rights Commission released their findings and recommendations into the 2021July unrest, the 65 alleged instigators who were charged in connection with the unrest and public violence made their first appearance in the Durban High Court. Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority, said the accused faced charges of conspiracy to commit public violence, incitement to commit public violence, terrorism, sedition, and conspiracy to commit murder; among others. The matter was adjourned to April 8 for some of the accused to finalise their legal representation.…

DOGS turning on their owners have come under the spotlight after a recent spike in the number of cases with serious injuries being reported. In Chatsworth last week, Timel Moonsamy, 11, sustained injuries to her hand after the family’s two-year-old dog Rusty turned on her. Her mother, Melissa Hammond, 31, was leaving the yard and Timel was holding Rusty when he attacked her. Hammond said the dog suddenly became enraged, which was not his usual behaviour, and grabbed and bit Timel’s hand. “We cannot explain his behaviour. He was growling and aggressive at that moment. When we screamed, he let go, but a chunk of flesh was ripped from Timel’s hand. We rushed her to RK Khan Hospital where she was treated. “The dog had not been vaccinated, so she…

THE KZN Liquor Authority (KZNLA) has intensified its efforts to clamp down on businesses such as shebeens and those selling alcohol illegally. Bheki Mbanjwa, the acting chief executive officer of the KZNLA, said shebeens were not recognised as legal operators in KwaZulu-Natal. “Consequently, they operate with- out licenses and fall outside the regulatory purview of the KZNLA. “Furthermore, the issue of illegal alcohol trading is not unique to KZN, as highlighted by the Minister of Treasury, Enoch Godongwana, who noted a national impact of a R3.7 billion reduction in revenue during the first six months of the 2024 financial year,” he said. Mbanjwa said the KZNLA had a comprehensive strategy to combat the illegal selling and manufacturing of alcohol. “This involves joint operations, exemplified by collaborations with law enforcement and…

THE extraordinary victory by South Africa at the International Court of Justice in The Hague has been met with an exhilarated response by most South Africans, the Global Left and across most of the Global South. Israel might well ignore the judgment, as it has done with many UN resolutions, and it might not provide immediate relief to the residents of Gaza, but it has broken the key ideological fiction of the West. The West, led by the US, relentlessly claims that it leads the “rules-based liberal order” and defends it against authoritarian rivals such as Iran, Russia, China and so on. The local proxies of the West organised in an archipelago of well-funded NGOs and media projects, such as the Brenthurst Foundation, the Institute for Race Relations, The Daily…

SABER Ahmed Jazbhay’s letter “Ram Mandir can inspire peace” (the POST, January 24-28), refers. I nearly thought that Mr Jazbhay had turned a corner until I read the line, “The amount of money that is spent to subdue people could be better spent towards building upon and entrenching a secular religion, leaving Islam and Hinduism to develop and reach out with a common purpose”. In this statement, Mr Jazbhay displays his gross dismay at the resurrection of the Ram Mandir. I would like to inform him and others that tourism to Ayodhya would now outweigh tourism to the Vatican and Mecca combined. Revenue brought in will be able to develop the economy further. Already the construction of the temple led to massive infrastructure upgrades in Ayodhya and surrounds. Muslims in…

Many thanks and much appreciation to Vidhei Sivurusan for the delicious recipes over the fasting period. With regard to the coverage on the Daniel Fast, I have searched and reviewed the various versions of the Holy Bible to see if there is a record of the Prophet Daniel on a fast. Daniel, Chapter 10, verse 2 and 3 records: “I Daniel mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice food. No meat or wine touched my lips and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.” This was written according to the new international version. In conclusion, there is no such fast as the Daniel Fast. The true and right fast is the fast carried out by Jesus Christ, which is recorded in the book of…

THE SA BDS Coalition welcomes the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order at The Hague. This historic judgment demonstrates the validity of the meticulously compiled case by the South African legal team and what most people around the world can clearly see – the genocide unfolding on our screens. We are proud that the South African government hauled apartheid Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ is now compelled to investigate and hold Israel accountable for its genocide on the people of Gaza under the Genocide Convention. The ICJ made history. It confirmed the plausibility of South Africa’s charge under the Genocide Convention that “Israel has engaged in, is engaging in and risks further engaging in genocidal acts against the Palestinian people in Gaza”. It ordered Israel…

SASOL is a significant investor in education, and recognition of outstanding academic achievement contributes to realising our ambition to improve access to quality of education. We do this through our various programmes and initiatives. In this case, one of the initiatives that Sasol sponsored was the National Senior Certificate Awards ceremony which took place on January 19. The event, run by the Department of Basic Education, recognises and awards top performing learners in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (Stem). Sasol supports these awards annually by making funds available to assist the top performing learners from schools in the Quintile 1-3 category, which are ‘no fee’ schools catering to the poorest communities. The intent behind these special awards is to enable learners to have funds to travel to university, pay…

WALKING through the rubble of his burnt home, Suresh Ramballi does not know how he will put the pieces of his life back together. A fire ripped through his three-bedroomed duplex in Greenbury, Phoenix, last week, destroying everything and leaving Ramballi and his family with just the clothes on their back. Ramballi, 60, a pensioner, shared the home with his daughter, Seema Bridjmohan, his son-in-law, Ashley Moonsamy, 38, a taxi driver, and their three children aged 16, 7 and 3. “Ashley and Seema left for work in the morning. She was starting a new job at a debt collection agency. We were so excited because she lost her job during the Covid-19 pandemic and had finally secured employment.” Ramballi said his 16-year-old granddaughter went to the clinic and returned home…

HOW many times have you seen someone (or yourself) lose a fish right at the end of the fight? Remember you don’t get to fish everyday, let alone catch every time you go fishing. Make the most of the fish you catch and enjoy the fight. Use the waves to help pull the fish up the beach/rocks. Loosen your drag to allow the line to peel off should the fish dart a final run. Enjoy and have fun. The shore angling has been great despite the dirty water. The key has been finding spots that have cleared up a bit quicker. The areas around Richards Bay, uThugela Mouth and Ballito have been the most productive. There have been hammerheads off the deeper points during the day and the night…

PEP Guardiola said he has “everything a manager could dream of” at Manchester City as Erling Haaland is set to return from a two-month injury layoff against Burnley today. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, and Guardiola’s former player Xavi, who is now coach of Barcelona, both announced their intention to step down at the end of the season in recent days, citing the emotional strain that comes with management at the top level. Guardiola also cut short his hugely successful spell in charge of Barca after four years and spent only three seasons at Bayern Munich before arriving in Manchester in 2016. Now into his eighth season at City, Guardiola has racked up five Premier League titles and the club’s first ever Champions League among 15 major trophies. But the 53-year-old…

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FILM-MAKER SS Rajamouli and actor NTR Jr have congratulated Chiranjeevi, who has been conferred with a Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour in India. The awards are conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. They are conferred at ceremonial functions. The RRR director wrote on X: “From nowhere, a boy who laid the first stone for Punadhirallu to becoming the recipient of the second-highest civilian award in India … your journey inspires generations Chiranjeevi Garu. Congratulations on receiving the Padma Vibhushan.” NTR Jr, who is known for his works in Subbu, Aadi, Naaga and RRR, wrote: “Congratulations on receiving the Padma Vibhushan. Also, congratulations to all the recipients of Padma Awards. May your remarkable achievement inspire generations to come …” Chiranjeevi also received the Padma…

1kg venison 3 tbs vegetable oil 1 onion 1 tomato few sprigs thyme 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste 2 green chillies 1 star aniseed 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick ½ tsp cumin (jeera) seeds ½ tsp fennel (soomph) seeds 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin (jeera) powder 2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp cardamom (elachi) powder 3 tbs chilli powder or masala salt to taste 1 sprig curry leaves ¼ cup fresh coriander (dhania) ¼ cup fresh mint freshly chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing Rinse and cut the venison into pieces. Peel and chop the onion. Rinse and slit the green chillies. Rinse and chop the tomato. To a pot on medium heat, add the vegetable oil, onions, green chillies and thyme.…

125g Lotus Biscoff biscuits 2½ tbs melted butter 250ml fresh cream 200g cream cheese ½ cup icing sugar 2 tbs Biscoff spread ¼ tsp vanilla essence Crush the biscuits in a blender or ziplock bag. Set aside three tablespoons of the crushed biscuits for decorating. Pour the melted butter into the biscuits and mix well. Spread out evenly in a greased 15cm springform pan. Refrigerate. Whip the fresh cream in a bowl until it forms stiff peaks. To another bowl, add the cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla essence and Biscoff spread. Fold together the whipped cream and the cream cheese mixture. Place over the biscuit base and refrigerate for an hour. Heat four tablespoons of Lotus Biscoff spread in the microwave until melted. Pour the melted Biscoff spread over…

Simply Wonderful is an Indian sweetmeat/dessert that is easy to make. These are also referred to as milk mawa, doodh peda, khara pera or milk ladoo. 200g butter (room temperature) 1½ cups sifted icing (confectionery) sugar 1¾ cups milk powder ½ tsp cardamom (elachi) powder Do not use margarine because the taste will not be the same. Cream the butter and the icing sugar in a bowl, using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer. Add the milk powder. Add some cardamom (elachi) powder. Nuts and/or desiccated coconut may also be added. Mix with a spoon. Knead the dough until it becomes soft with a fondant-like texture. The dough should not be sticky. Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture so that it is all the same size. Roll the…

Professor Luka Mosoma, the chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commision), said the July 2021 unrest proved that adversarial relationships existed between the African and Indian communities. “There is a mistrust of Africans by Indians as cited by communities, and these mistrusts and suspicions made it difficult for them to coexist. The unrest found fatal ground to spread the mistrust among the communities. The CRL found that racism is prevalent in Phoenix and surrounding areas. “There is inherent systemic prejudice which exists, which marginalised the African people. “Racism is pervasively present and this was brought to the attention of the commission. “There is economic dominance of Indians in eThekwini. It was found that the dominance lies…

THE once peaceful farming community of Etete, on the KZN North Coast, is being terrorised by criminals in a bid to “get us out of the area”. The more than 100 Indian residents said they were afraid to go to bed at night for fear of being attacked. Many go to sleep armed with guns and knobkieries. Residents, who did not want to be identified for fear of their safety, said they believed the robberies were being committed by a syndicate. “This is a tactic to frighten us into fleeing our farms. These suspects want our land,” said the residents. Some have chosen to sell their homes below property value, to safeguard their families. Others are struggling to find buyers. There are three suspects behind the attacks, the residents said.…

IT WILL be interesting to know how much of scarce public resources was used by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to produce an inconclusive 252-page report about who “orchestrated” the July 2021 riots. The commission failed dismally to probe and identify the conductors of the orchestra. Astonishingly, it found no evidence to link the July unrest “with the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma”. The commission also ignores compelling evidence – literally from the horse’s mouth – which would have been obtained from a cursory desktop search. When applying for an indefinite postponement of his corruption trial in April 2022, Zuma’s lawyers referred to the July 2021 riots and stated that it was “an open secret that the series of events were partly motivated or sparked, to whatever…

THE article, “Burning issues at crematorium” (POST, January 24-28), needs a response. The eThekwini Municipality has a deadline to be the most caring and liveable city in Africa by the year 2030. Sadly, deadlines don’t seem to matter in our city. First, the ongoing problem with the Mobeni Heights Crematorium has persisted for more than 20 years, and nothing has been done to correct their mistakes. The problem has been persistent, and despite numerous complaints by undertakers, sadly, nothing has changed. Here again, the municipality offers nothing more than promises. Whatever our beliefs, there’s a common thread that binds all people of this world. That is the inevitability of death. What has become a matter of great concern within the funeral industry has been the evidence of an apparent…

IN A letter published in the POST (January 24-28), “Couple with humanitarian spirit”, by Ronnie Veeran, it stated that the late Venketas Naidoo was unable to continue his business due to a lack of funds. An error was inadvertently introduced during subbing. It should have read that “Naidoo with just a Standard 6 education, as he was unable to continue due to lack of funds, was the first in Africa to manufacture plastic straws in 1967.” We regret the error and apologise to the Naidoo family.…

JASKARAN Moopanaar Rajaruthnam, a matriculant who was placed second in KZN and third countrywide (POST January 24-28), ordinarily, would have had the admiration of the entire country, having excelled in his final exam of 2023. The administration of the Department of Basic Education, including the honourable minister, who announced and acknowledged such an achievement, have fallen foul of a grave injustice committed against a young man who is bound to do the country proud as a productive citizen, sooner rather than later. However, the humiliation and embarrassment that Jaskaran suffered when an announcement was made with regard to bursaries offered by Sasol, with him being cited as one of the recipients, in that, while such a bursary was going to be offered to the top two students in KZN, such…

MANY KZN activists and community leaders welcomed the findings into the July 2021 unrest by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), but felt that Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission’s report unfairly painted all Indians with the same brush as “racist and rich”. l Ravi Pillay, former MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs in KZN, said a distinction had to be drawn between the two reports. “We welcome the SAHRC report. While we may not agree with all aspects or matters of emphasis, it is inclusive in the true spirit of its constitutional mandate,” said Pillay. Its recommendations were constructive and set out a credible way forward in dealing with what was clearly still a fragile societal fabric, he said. “The implied message is that there are…

It could take up to 40 years before the housing backlog in KwaZulu-Natal is cleared. Mbulelo Baloyi, spokesperson for the KZN Department of Human Settlements, said there were between 700 000 and a million people waiting for houses in the province. Pavershree Padayachee, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) provincial manager for KZN, said: “We have received several complaints relating to access to housing, which are currently under investigation. “In terms of section 26(1) of the Constitution, everyone has the right to have access to adequate housing. The state is obligated to take reasonable legislative and other measures within its available resources to achieve the progressive realisation of this right.” Baloyi said the backlog was mainly due to more people migrating from rural areas to urban centres, seeking economic…

A well-thought-out financial plan not only ensures the smooth sailing of your day-to-day expenses but paves the way for future investments and goals. My guide to help you navigate the financial waters this year. Create a comprehensive budget: Begin your financial planning journey by crafting a detailed budget. Categorise your expenses into fixed (rent or bond and utilities) and variable (groceries and entertainment). Allocate a specific amount to each category. I always like to go through my 2023 bank statements as a reference of which areas I spend the most on. You need an accurate starting point or else the entire budget will fail. Anticipate major expenses: Identify significant annual expenses such as school fees, birthdays, car services or repairs. Set aside a portion of your income monthly to…

THE Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity group released its December 2023 Household Affordability Index, which tracks food price data from 47 supermarkets and 32 butcheries in the country, including those in KwaMashu, uMlazi, Isipingo, the Durban CBD, Hammarsdale and Pinetown. Julie Smith, the organisation’s researcher, said the data showed that the average cost of the household food basket increased by R86.66 (1.7%), from R5 238,20 in December 2023 to R5 324.86 this month. Year-on-year, the average cost of the household food basket increased by R407.44 (8.3%), from R4 917.42 in January 2023 to R5 324.86 this month. The Durban basket increased by R149.17 (2.9%) month-on-month, and increased by R387.39 (7.8%) year-on-year, to R5 362.38 this month. “Foods which increased in price in December 2023, by 5% or more, included soup,…

Proteas speedster Anrich Nortje believes the South Africa Under-19 team will need to cope with the added pressure of being the home team as they enter the Super Six stage of the ICC U19 World Cup this week. The Junior Proteas finished top of Group B after victories over West Indies and Scotland to advance to the next stage of the competition. Both wins were earned in sensational fashion with the bowlers closing out the win over the Windies, while the Scots were downed in a spectacular run chase. Juan James’ team are set to face southern African neighbours Zimbabwe in their first Super Six match in Potchefstroom today. Nortje feels this is where the men will be separated from the boys. “There’s been a lot of pressure on them…

AS THE Shah Rukh Khan-starrer, Pathaan, clocks one year since its release in Hindi cinema, actor John Abraham, who got immense love for portraying an anti-hero in the movie, said it would always stand as a film that brought a lot of respect and glory back to the industry. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan was the first Hindi film to register Rs 500 crore at the box office in 2023. “Pathaan’s anniversary will always be nostalgic for me personally and also for the Hindi film industry because this was the film that made us as an industry bounce back,” said Abraham. “The amount of love I got for Pathaan is incredible. Playing an anti-hero and winning hearts is a very special feeling.” He hopes Aditya Chopra is plotting his next…

KANGNA Ranaut has debunked rumours about dating EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti. She said he was “happily married” and that she was seeing someone else. Ranaut was pictured with the EaseMyTrip founder in Ayodhya, posing during the Ram Mandir at the Pran Prathistha ceremony. The Dhaakad actress reacted to an article about this and urged the media to not embarrass her by linking her to a new man every day. She wrote on her Instagram Stories: “My humble request to the media, please don’t spread misinformation. Nishant Pitti is happily married and I am dating someone else. “Wait for the right time. Please don’t embarrass us. It is not nice to link a young woman to a new man every day just because they clicked pictures together. Please don’t do this.”…

GRADE 5 pupil Awan Pookot is excited at his home in Kozhikode, Southern India, eagerly awaiting the premier of Manoj Bajpayee’s film The Fable, directed by Raam Reddy, at the 74th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival in the competitive category of ‘Encounters’. The film is the second Indian film in the past three decades to make its debut at this festival. Awan,10, plays the son of Bajpayee’s character and is delighted that his wait will soon end as the festival begins on February 15. “Yes, my wait is almost over and I am waiting to see after it has released in Berlin. The shooting was a delightful experience as Bajpayee uncle and Deepak uncle and others were fun to be with,” said Awan. The child actor rose to…

KEEPING babies protected from the cold is important. From proper layering to maintaining optimal indoor temperatures, below are tips to ensure the well-being of newborns when it is cold. Winter-appropriate clothes: The ideal baby clothing is made of natural fibres that are soft and breathable. Use mittens, socks, and caps because bare skin causes the body to lose heat. Change diapers quickly once you notice heaviness. Massage: Massaging the baby with (baby safe) warm oil containing beneficial ingredients, such as almond, coconut and sesame, will improve circulation. After the massage, wait one to three hours before bathing your baby. Oil massage aids with sleep and keeps your baby warm. Boost immunity: Breast-feeding provides skin-to-skin contact which keeps the baby warm. Breast milk is full of all the nutrients and antibodies…

2 tbs cooking olive oil 1 chopped onion a few sprigs thyme 2 heaped tbs chilli powder 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder ½ tsp cumin (jeera) powder ½ tbs chilli flakes 1 tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp cracked black pepper 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste 500g mince salt to taste 70g tomato paste 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp dried parsley Veri Peri sauce (optional) 400g Arrabbiata pasta sauce 400g cavatappi pasta Boil the pasta with salted water until al dente. Heat the vegetable oil in a pot on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and thyme. Mix and sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli flakes, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and ginger and garlic paste. Mix well and simmer…

Profiteroles are little choux pastry balls, which are filled with either whipped cream, custard, pastry cream or ice cream. Choux Pastry: ½ cup water 100g butter or margarine ¼ tsp salt 2 tsp white granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose or cake flour 3 eggs Add the butter or margarine to a pot on medium heat. Add the water. Add the salt and sugar. Mix until the sugar dissolves. Simmer until the butter has completely melted. Add the flour. Stir until it forms a dough and no flour is visible. Remove the pot from the heat and cool. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Once the dough has cooled, add one egg at a time, stirring after each one. It will separate but it will come together. By the third egg, continue…

IF YOU want flaky and soft rotis, Denisiya Hemraj has a tip. “Boiling water is key,” she said, “I watched my grandmother make them, and today I share her method. The water must be boiling, then stir it into the flour and work it with your hands,” Hemraj said. For a chicken and lamb curry, she suggests grating a potato and adding it in with the tomatoes. “This makes a thick gravy.” Hemraj, 33, who studied bookkeeping and graphic design, has opted to enter the world of food blogging. She is also a content creator and recipe developer. “I started EatMee Recipes in 2016 with a website where I shared my family recipes in detail. It was not a business but more of a journal for myself, and to help…

To combat issues arising from the “racially motivated” attacks in Phoenix, a victim-centred approach is to be adopted. Support may include enduring legal costs for victims, who wish to pursue litigation against the accused for damages, or for psychosocial assistance. Victims of unfair discrimination are advised to utilise the equality courts should they want to seek justice against their perpetrators. The onus rests on the SAPS to up their game and curb the “apparent lapses in law enforcement by state security agencies, particularly the police”. CRL Rights Commission chairperson, Professor Luka Mosoma, said police officers at the Phoenix police station needed to work on a geographical rotational basis to curb allegations of racism. Police officials and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) are to act within the confines of the law,…

Joeash Govindsamy and his wife Aveshnee Naidoo were found guilty of killing Bryson Munilall and could face life imprisonment. Munilall, 27, was stabbed in the parking lot of Dance Café, a nightclub in Chris Hani Road, Durban, in November 2022. He is the son of magistrate Bryan Munilall. Joeash, 29, and his wife Aveshnee, 23, of Greenbury in Phoenix, were arrested and charged with murder. Both pleaded not guilty. Aveshnee was also charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. She pleaded guilty to this charge. The trial began last Monday and judgment was handed down last Wednesday by magistrate Mayne Mewalall. During the trial, the State led by prosecutor, Desiree Boyang, set out to prove that the accused acted in common purpose to kill Bryson. Boyang relied…

AS I STOOD there on that glittering stage, surrounded by the anticipation and glamour of the Mrs South Africa pageant, little did anyone know the secret I carried within me, hidden behind my radiant smile. It was a heart-pounding moment when they announced the Top 5 on that unforgettable Friday. The weight of what was about to unfold pressed upon me, but amid it all, I felt a strange sense of peace. Regardless of the outcome, I knew I had given it my best. The real challenge came when I had to draw a judge to ask me a question on stage. Fate led me to Catherine Constantinides, and her question was about which living person I considered an icon and why. I glanced at her, my heart pounding even…

THE letter by Saber Ahmed Jazbhay, “Ram Mandir can inspire peace” (the POST, January 24-28) refers. It is my respectful submission that the same need to be responded to as false narratives and undertones cannot be left unchallenged lest it becomes “facts” in the minds of the reading public. Mr Jazbhay refers to the Shri Ram Mandir being consecrated over the rubble of the Babri Masjid. What he disingenuously and conveniently omits to mention is that the Babri Masjid was built over the rubble of a pre-existing Hindu temple which was demolished by the Islamic Invader Babur. The very rubble of the pre-existing Hindu temple was used to build the Babri Masjid. Historical records and incontrovertible evidence bear testimony to this fact. How is it possible that sacred Hindu…

THE judgment delivered by the International Court of Justice in the South Africa versus Israel case, reminds me of Dr Martin Luther King’s famous quote: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” In today’s grim war-torn reality, the arc of the moral universe hides in the shadows of justice. It does not bend towards justice on its own. It does so only because fearless and dedicated people pull it towards justice. It is an active exercise, not a passive one. The grim and bloody reality of the brutal carnage, reminds me of the words of Robert E Lee: “The dominant party cannot reign forever, and truth and justice will prevail at last.” The overwhelming judgment at The Hague was a reminder of a profound…

IT WAS with disbelief and disappointment that I read the article about Jaskaran Rajaruthnam being sidelined for the Sasol bursary. If, as reported, the announcement was made that Jaskaran qualified for the bursary, but then it was retracted when he privately went to claim his incentive, that constitutes legal action. That the Department of Education would allegedly stoop to that level is alarming. Indians are not sub-citizens. Many of us have groomed our children to be achievers. There can be no explanation justifying the withdrawal of the bursary. I anticipate that the argument offered could be that Jaskaran comes from a “more privileged” background. Hard work, sweat and tears do not have a price tag attached to them. A reward is not meant to be filtered. Please don’t let this…

IT IS A sociological fact that overcrowded homes are prone to various forms of social and medical problems. Crowded living environments are a nursery for highly stressed children as well as adults, particularly women, leading to poor social relationships, poor childcare, aggression or withdrawal. Overcrowded housing impacts negatively on the socio-psychological and physical development of children, resulting in poor school performance, high school dropout rates, life-long diseases and reducing the prospects of advancing in life. Formal human settlements in South Africa offer a slightly better quality of life when compared with informal human settlements as far as basic services are concerned. In spite of this, overcrowding becomes a deprivation trap for families. In some instances, overcrowded formal human settlements become informalised as families erect backyard shacks. These are reminiscent of…

THE Proteas’ quest to defeat Australia in a Women’s bilateral series will continue after the home team claimed a five-wicket victory in the final T20I to seal a 2-1 win in Hobart last night. Laura Wolvaardt’s team had made history in the previous match in Canberra when they defeated the Aussies for the first time in any format, but were unable to climb their Everest in the decider at the Blundstone Arena. The world champions paced their run- chase to perfection with Beth Mooney’s 55-ball 82 (11x4, 1x6), the cornerstone, before Ashleigh Gardener chipped in with an unbeaten 29 (17 balls, 3x4, 1x6) to guide the home team past the Proteas’ 162/7 with four balls to spare. Mooney, who is the world’s No1 T20 batter, has been the difference between…