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Tariff Increases Draw Widespread Anger
WHEN residents of eThekwini cast their votes on May 29, who can blame them for remembering the latest slew of tariff increases as they cross their ballot papers? The proposed tariff increases by the eThekwini Municipality have been met with resistanc
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‘I Know What It Feels Like To Go Hungry’
THE Denis Hurley Centre is a beacon of hope to the homeless in Durban and last year alone it provided 169 000 meals to those living on the streets. Stuart Talbot, the empowerment project manager at the centre, said the meals were prepared and distrib
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Brother Celebrated
ON THE occasion of Siblings Day, actor Varun Dhawan credited his film-maker brother Rohit Dhawan for believing in him, and said that he would not have been anywhere in life without him. Varun shared a picture with his brother on Instagram with the ca
Post South Africa3 min readCrime & Violence
Man Allegedly Hit Girlfriend With A Dumb-bell: Court Hears
A YEAR before she burnt to death in her home, Nivashni “Jackie” Naidoo, sustained extensive head injuries after her boyfriend allegedly hit her with a dumb-bell. Chilling details have emerged in the court indictment, of the years of physical and ment
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Epic Proportions
NTR Jr is in Mumbai for the shoot of the spy universe film, War 2. Images on social media show NTR wearing a pastel-blue shirt and blue denims. He topped the look with a black baseball cap, sunglasses and black sports shoes. He looked intense in the
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Vegetable Fried Rice
2 tbs vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 6 medium cloves of garlic, slivered 2 tsp chilli flakes 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetable 100g paneer, crumbled 3 cups cooked rice 3 tbs soy sauce 2 tbs sriracha sauce salt pepper Heat the oil in a large wok or p
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Schauffele, Aberg Hit World Ranking Highs
SCOTTIE Scheffler won the thing that counts the most – the green jacket – but Ludvig Aberg of Sweden and Xander Schauffele had nice consolation prizes in the Official World Golf Ranking standings. Aberg’s runner-up finish at the Masters on Sunday mov
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Barry, The Maestro, Wove Stories Through His Music
IN THE hallowed corridors of a studio at East Wave Radio, Barry Baldeo played a pivotal role – a conductor of cultural symphonies. His mission: To amplify the vibrant Tamil culture and ensure its resonance reached every corner of Gauteng. The radio
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South Indian Fish Curry
700g firm textured fish ¼ cup light olive oil or vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely diced 1 tsp mustard seeds 8 large garlic cloves smashed and cut in half 3 sprigs curry leaves 3 green chillies, slit in halves 8 medium Roma tomatoes blanched and bl
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Tamil New Year Celebrations A Success
THE Tamil New Year celebrations hosted by the Tamil Advancement Society (Tas) and Luxmi Stars of Mount Edgecombe, led by Ashley Kisten, was a roaring success if the number of attendees were anything to go by. The function, at the Umhlatuzana Civic Ha
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Do Those Fed Up With The ANC Have An Alternative In The MKP?
THOSE paying attention will attest that Jacob Zuma is no stranger to capitalising on political and legal troubles. At the watershed ANC elective conference in 2007, Zuma turned the tables on the incumbent, Thabo Mbeki, despite facing legal troubles.
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Reading Of Greens And Their Pace Key To Mastering Putting
THE Masters served up yet another exciting encounter and we got to witness how much the natural conditions play a factor during your game. Winds and rain make the golf course a completely different scoring zone in different situations. This tourname
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Dentist Charged For Patient’s Death
THE trial of a dentist, who is accused of operating an illegal drug treatment centre and allowing a patient to continue taking his “anxiety and panic disorder” medication, while administering ibogaine, a schedule 6 substance resulting in his death, b
Post South Africa3 min readCrime & Violence
Unisa Official Claims She Is The ‘Target’ Of A Bribery Scandal
THE acting head of finance at Unisa, Dr Reshma Mathura, has engaged AfriForum’s private prosecutions unit to legally support her after she allegedly became the “target” of a bribery scandal. On April 2, Mathura – who is the acting vice principal for
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Fardeen Makes A Comeback
FARDEEN Khan will make his comeback to acting with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, where he will play Wali Mohammed. He said he could not hope for a better return to the screens, adding that it was the “perfect role” for him. Khan, who was last seen
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Baldeo Was Dedicated To The Local Arts
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for one of South Africa’s most renowned Indian guitarists, Surabjit Jaybelly Baldeo, after his sudden death on Sunday morning. He was 66. Popularly known as “Barry”, Baldeo was a key participant in almost every Indian mu
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Tough Times Denting RCB’s Confidence
AFTER slumping to a fifth defeat on the trot in the IPL 2024 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis admitted that the team’s confidence has taken a hit and that “cricket is tough when the team’s confidence is low”. On Monday
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Father Of Three Was Helpful, Kind
A COMMUNITY crimefighter and father of three was shot in the back of the head and died while trying to save his neighbour from robbers outside his home in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Saturday night. Gulam Mohammed Musa Ibrahim Patel Attaari, 34, was a
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Pecan Shortbread Cookies
250g/1 cup butter, room temperature ½ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup castor sugar 3 cups cake flour 1 cup toasted pecan nuts, chopped Beat the butter, oil and sugar until creamy. Add the flour, a little at a time until the dough comes together. You may no
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NO PIPED WATER IN HOME, family of 7 FORCED TO BOIL WATER ON OPEN-FIRE Gran, 72, suffers second-degree burns
A GRANDMOTHER, who has not had piped water for a month at her Reservoir Hills home, sustained second-degree burns to 36% of her body, after she tripped and fell while carrying a 25-litre bucket of boiling water for her granddaughter’s evening bath. S
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MF Will Not Contest Elections
FOR the first time since 1994, the Minority Front (MF) will not be contesting the elections. Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi, the party leader, made the shocking announcement in the KZN Legislature, last week. She said the party would not contest the May 29
Post South Africa1 min readPoverty & Homelessness
Shelters Offer People Another Chance
THE Payless Shelter and Kick-Start Centre are non-profit shelters that aim to give the homeless a second chance at life. Ahmed Randeree, the owner, said the Payless Shelter, based on the Victoria Embankment, was set up like a dormitory. “People come
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Residents Angered By ‘Dysfunctional’ City
COMMUNITY activists who have been liaising with the Msunduzi Municipality to resolve the service delivery crisis, say the city is dysfunctional and lacks leadership. Anthony Waldhausen, the chairperson of the Msunduzi Association of Residents Ratepay
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City To Help Homeless Reunite With Families
THE eThekwini Municipality has programmes in place to help the homeless rebuild their lives so they can reunite with their families. Municipality spokesperson Gugu Sisilana said: “Each shelter has between three and four security personnel, guards, si
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Easy Chicken Fajitas
4 tbs olive oil 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), deseeded and sliced 1 large red onion halved and thickly sliced fresh coriander 8 small tortillas Chicken marinade: 600g chicken breasts halved horizontally and cut into strips 1 tsp crushed garlic
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Dhal Roti
½ cup gram or chana dhal 2 tbs butter 1 tsp turmeric 3 tsp coarsely ground cumin ¼ cup chopped spring onion ¼ cup chopped coriander 1 tsp salt Boil the gram dhal until tender but still firm. It should still keep its shape but it should be soft when p
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Silva Says Double Treble An ‘Inspiration’ For Man City
BERNARDO Silva says an unprecedented double treble is an “inspiration and motivation” as Manchester City prepare to host Real Madrid today (Wednesday) with a place in the Champions League semi-finals at stake. Last season, Pep Guardiola’s men became
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Khaka Joins An Exclusive Club Of Centurions
THE Momentum Proteas Women will look to deliver the knockout blow when they play their final match of the ODI series against Sri Lanka at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom this afternoon (2pm start). With the first match rained out, the Proteas go i
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Eggless Snowballs
125g or ½ cup butter ½ cup or 125ml castor sugar ¼ cup or 60ml condensed milk ½ cup or 125ml full fat plain yoghurt 430ml self-raising flour 1½ cups desiccated coconut a few drops food colouring, pink or red Syrup: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water
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‘Your Husband Paid Us To Kill You’
A DURBAN beautician this week relived the ordeal of her husband of almost three years ignoring her screams for help as he scrolled through the banking app on her phone, depleting her accounts, while his two accomplices tried to kill her, at Winkelspr
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