POST Newspaper

09/09/2026

After days of holding onto hope, the family of missing Northdale businessman Anesen Pillay has received confirmation that the human remains found inside his burnt vehicle are his.
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DNA results have confirmed that human remains found in Anesen Pillay’s burnt vehicle belonged to the missing Pietermaritzburg businessman. Two suspects have been charged with murder, while police investigate a possible third suspect.

08/09/2026

The president of KIBA, Omie Singh, handed the Delphi Greek Taverna hero, Ayakha Godlwana an award on Tuesday. Singh said people had gathered to celebrate the courage Godlwana showed.
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Durban chef Ayakha Godlwana was honoured by KIBA after rescuing 74-year-old Doddy Teranes from a fire at the Delphi Greek Taverna.

08/09/2026

“I believe families deserve answers. We deserve communication. And when something concerns our children, we have every right to ask why there has been so little support from those we expected to stand beside us." - Linda Govender.
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The mother of missing South African pilgrim Terricia Govender says families affected by the Nepal floods are still seeking answers and greater support from Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation.

08/09/2026

Families are demanding answers after six South Africans went missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods on 26 August. Gift of the Givers says it is ready to deploy, but no formal request for assistance has been made, writes Vanessa Govender.
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Families are demanding answers after six South Africans went missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods on 26 August. Gift of the Givers says it is ready to deploy, but no formal request for assistance has been made, writes Vanessa Govender.

08/09/2026

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08/09/2026

Three service providers involved in a low-cost housing programme in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, unlawfully benefited by more than R29 million under procurement arrangements that have now been declared unlawful and unconstitutional by the Special Tribunal.
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The Special Tribunal has struck down housing arrangements in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, after an SIU investigation found that three service providers benefited by more than R29 million from the eThekwini Municipality’s low-cost housing programme.

08/09/2026

OPINION: THERE is a new kid on the block. Its name is AI. I’m not sure whether AI is a boy or a girl. I put this question to a few students who are studying Information Technology and the reply was that I can call AI a girl, a boy, or it. The choice is entirely mine, writes Sandy Kalyan.
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our world, we must ask ourselves: Is it an innovative ally or a looming threat?

08/09/2026

Celebrate Heritage month with POST and Wild Coast Sun!

Win a two-night stay for two plus double tickets to the Riaad Moosa's The Best Medicine Show Comedy Show on 20 September at the Wild Coast Sun.

08/09/2026

Durban musician Melvin Peters reflects on his journey from childhood piano lessons in Overport to jazz stages, university classrooms and theatre productions at home and abroad.

08/09/2026

As spring arrives, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect, refresh, and set new intentions for the remaining year, writes Lisa Sukdev.