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A ‘comedy party’ for Durban

A HOST of comedians have been lined up for the Great Big SA Indian Comedy Show. The stand-up comedy event features a line-up of South African comedians for one night only at The Globe at Suncoast on December 9. It includes Sans Moonsamy, Matthew Govender, Logie Naidoo, Bash with Tash, Mariam Bassa, Koobeshen Naidoo and Henry Ramkissoon. The show is presented by Moonsamy’s SandMan Productions and Enzine Events. Moonsamy’s previous shows were Those Indian Guys and Curry on Laughing. He has also featured in TV commercials. Moonsamy said they first launched this comedy brand at Suncoast in 2016 to bring some of the biggest Indian comics together. “It has been an absolute hit since and we have sold out everywhere we go. Covid came and we paused and now we…

A ‘comedy party’ for Durban

Dance gives access to all

For Kevin Govender, being involved in the arts is not just an opportunity to do something he loves, but to prove he is not limited by Down syndrome. The 31-year-old Queensburgh resident will perform in Durban’s Flatfoot Dance Company’s Flatfoot Access Dance Festival on November 25. Lliane Loots, the company director, said the showcase celebrated the power of dance to transcend narrow definitions of who could dance. Govender said he joined the Flatfoot Downie Dance Company in 2017, an extension of the Flatfoot Dance Company. “I always loved dancing. My three favourite things are music, dancing and food. I love Michael Jackson and learnt all about him from his days in the Jackson Five.” Govender said in 2017 there was a call for auditions for the Flatfoot Downie Dance Company,…

Dance gives access to all

Fraser returns with new show

KEVIN Fraser’s Minister of Entertainment! will stage on December 2 at The Globe at SunCoast. Fraser is one of South Africa’s most-viewed comedians and content creators, who has repeatedly broken the one-million-view benchmark, with his daily observations and satires. Fraser began his career in entertainment as a DJ. He then realised he could not only make people dance, but laugh a little too. His passion for performance and his talent started to evolve as he began releasing videos in 2015, about his experience as an ex-pat abroad. He did so through the guise of stereotypical South African personas. The success of the videos was instantaneous. Fraser’s career took off, and his fan base increased across all his online platforms. Throughout 2022, Fraser has toured the UK, Europe, Australia and the…

Fraser returns with new show

Comedy hits high notes

CLASSICAL Comedy, a show headed for the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from November 25 to December 4, will see comedians Aaron Mcilroy and Lisa Bobbert venture into the orchestra space. Directed by Darren King, Bobbert said: “In early April, Durban City Orchestra’s Francis Smith (committee member / second violinist) met us to discuss a possible collaboration between us. We started getting excited and thinking of material and songs that would work with our style of comedy and the orchestra's repertoire – songs that we could have fun with as well as showcasing the orchestra at their best. “At the time of planning, we were still in lockdown. As soon as we got the news the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre was opening to full capacity, we jumped for joy, and it was all…

Comedy hits high notes

Indian languages are dying

MORE than 160 years ago when the first indentured labourers from India arrived in South Africa, hardly any of them spoke English. But today fewer and fewer people can speak the languages of their forefathers: Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi. Recently, actress Charlize Theron, who was born in Benoni and now lives in the US, said Afrikaans was a dying language. She was criticised by some. However, it seems to be the reality for Indian languages in South Africa. Nazir Malek, president of the Buzme Adab South Africa, said he wished Urdu was more widely spoken but interest in learning the language was waning. “English has set a precedent for younger generations and become even more popular due to social media. On these platforms everyone wants to be the…

Another child robbed of a dad

WHEN Lauretta Ramrathan was 7 her father, Babu Ramrathan, was killed during a robbery at a tavern in Cliffdale. The incident happened in 2000 and years later, Ramrathan is watching her daughter, Terena, who is also 7, go through the same pain. Her husband, Bradley Singh, was stabbed to death during an alleged robbery, metres from their home in uMhlatuzana township, Chatsworth, on Monday morning. Singh, 38, was on his way to work. He is a machinist for a shoe manufacturing company in Jacobs. Singh was robbed of his shoes, cellphone and lunch bag. Miranda Inderjeeth, his sister-in-law, said he used the pathway daily. “He usually leaves home at 6am to get public transport. On Monday, he left just after 5.30am because he was getting a lift with a friend.…

Another child
robbed of a dad

Devotees angry over ‘club’ selling booze next to temple

DEVOTEES of the Shri Vaithianatha Easvarar Alayam in Umgeni Road have started a digital petition against the opening of a restaurant that will be selling alcohol next to the temple. The petition was started on Tuesday on the website change.org and has garnered more than 100 signatures. The website offers the public the ability to promote petitions on issues they care about and to raise awareness within communities and government. The petition reads: “There are plans to open a restaurant or nightclub which will obviously involve the consumption of alcohol and other substances. This will be positioned directly next door to the rear entrance of the temple. “We are petitioning against the opening of this nightclub as it goes against our religious practices and would also increase criminal activities in…

Phala Phala under the microscope

NOSIVIWE Mapisa-Nqakula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, extended the deadline for the independent panel report on the Phala Phala farm robbery to November 30. Members of Parliament will then debate the report on December 6. The panel is probing whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has conducted any misconduct in allegedly covering up a robbery on his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo in February 2020. It is alleged that around R60 million was stolen. The matter was not reported to the police at the time. Comedians spoke to POST about their take on the matter. Mark Banks, who is also an actor and MC: “They should move Parliament to his game farm and call it Phaala Phaalament. It is a complete circus. Remember, when confronted by circus people, go for the…

Phala Phala under the microscope

Empty tables predicted for Christmas

IT MAY be another bleak festive season for many South Africans who are not eating and drinking as they previously did. This is according to Statistics SA. Data released in the category “food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores” saw an 8.1% decline in sales on an annual basis. Dion George, the DA Shadow Minister of Finance in KwaZulu-Natal, said this would result in households being unable to afford food items they previously bought. “The resulting food price inflation has pressured vulnerable South African consumers into hunger. The Eskom blackouts have made it more difficult for retailers to keep afloat, high fuel costs have increased transport costs, and the weak labour market has kept consumer confidence low,” said George. Mervyn Abrahams, programme co-ordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity…

Empty tables predicted for Christmas

DA and IFP to work together to take over ward 99

THE DA and the IFP have joined forces in the run-up to the by-elections that will take place on December 14 in uMkhomazi (ward 99). The by-elections come after Mnqobi Molefe, the ANC ward councillor in the area, was killed in September. In a media briefing at the Elangeni Hotel on Tuesday, Thami Ntuli, the IFP KZN chairperson, said co-operation between parties was important. “It is an opportunity to change the dynamics at local, provincial and national levels within the political landscape. The political environment is ripe for closer collaborations and coalitions. “It has never been more urgent for opposition parties to work together to move the balance of power from those who have consistently abused it.” Ntuli said service delivery had been undermined by the ANC in uMkhomazi. He…

DA and IFP to work together to take over ward 99

Golden Steps up and running

During the July unrest last year, Golden Steps School for the intellectually challenged was looted and damaged. At the time, the management was uncertain if the school would reopen. But after assistance from the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal, businesses and non-profit organisations, the Verulam-based school has been repaired. The school management held a relaunch recently to commemorate the repairs. Shireen Hariparsad, the deputy principal, said during the unrest 25 sponsored computers from the computer centre and three television sets were stolen. The looters also vandalised the skills room. “The kitchen, where we prepare one hot meal a day for pupils, was destroyed and the appliances, including the fridge, microwave, kettle and industrial cooker, were stolen. They also stole the stored food, dishes, the tools from the agriculture centre, the…

Golden Steps up and running

Doctor gets Rhodes Scholarship

DR KAPIL Narain, a graduate of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, was recently awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. According to Beverley Johnson, regional manager of Rhodes Scholarships for Southern Africa, only academically gifted, socially committed, and exceptional young leaders, who will have an impact on Africa and the world are awarded the scholarship. The scholarship will allow them to further their post-graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) studies at Oxford University in the UK from October 2023. The selection process included a review before the finalists’ interview with a selection committee comprising experts and leaders in diverse fields. According to a press release issued by the Rhodes Scholarships for Southern Africa: “Kapil is a multi-award-winning youth leader, One Young World ambassador, and pan-African activist from Durban. Passionate about research since his undergraduate studies.” Narain,…

Doctor gets Rhodes Scholarship

Plan before you shop

NOBODY wants to start the new year in debt, and generally December and January are the two most expensive months of the year for the majority of people. Here are some tips to help navigate your spending over Black Friday and the festive season: Budgeting: Annual bonuses are not guaranteed nowadays, so it is important to save throughout the year to be able to cover the extra expenses incurred during the festive season, as well as January when children start the new school year. By drawing up a budget at the beginning of the year that includes all projected expenses at year-end, you will have a clear picture of how much you need and can start saving. However, don’t let the excitement of Black Friday derail your pre-determined budget and…

Plan before you shop

When fraudsters go shopping

The average South African will spend more than R1 600 during Black Friday sales on clothes, electronics and shoes. Forty-eight percent of South Africans who will shop on Black Friday already know what to buy, while shoppers will buy 4.5 items on average. This is according to a report by Black-Friday.Global. It also said 64% of bargain hunters would choose online and off-line sales. “Past years’ statistics indicate that the most popular categories of products among Black Friday shoppers in South Africa are clothing, shoes, groceries and electronics, as well as home appliances. “Around the world, widely understood fashion products take the lead during Black Friday. Nonetheless, in some countries like Brazil, Switzerland, India, Malaysia or Romania, electronics prevail in shopping carts,” it said. The report was created based on…

When fraudsters go shopping

Proud to be called a South African of Indian origin

I AM immensely proud to be branded a South African of Indian origin. For many younger South Africans, who are not conversant with the unique history of this country, this definition of South Africa and Indian in one sentence may appear to be a contradiction in terms, a conflict of origins, or a confusion of loyalty. In the South African context, nothing could be further from the truth. The largely unwritten history of the emancipation Struggle of South Africa is a history of local Indians fighting side by side with Africans against the abhorrent machinations of apartheid, and the eventual attainment of freedom and human rights. The history of Indian settlement in South Africa was unique to this country on the continent of Africa. Indians in other parts of Africa…

Proud to be called a South African of Indian origin

Yes, SA’s bad but no worse than other countries

THE grass might be greener on the other side but, in all probability, that’s only because it is an artificial lawn. Synthetic grass might look better because it is not prone to drought, weeds and insects, as well as discolouration and brown spots. But artificial grass is not real grass, no matter how realistic it might look. Nothing can compare to what Mother Nature can create, even if it has a multitude of imperfections. The same thing with the land of your birth. The rand is weakening against major currencies daily. South Africa has the third-highest crime rate in the world. Corruption within the corridors of the government is pervasive. There are high levels of poverty, inequality, unemployment and social exclusion. Racism is rife, although apartheid ended in 1994.…

Yes, SA’s bad but no worse than other countries

Walus case a reminder of weapons issue in SA

It is unlikely that whoever made P6-101368 realised the impact it would have on South Africa. P6-101368 was a modified Z88 9mm pistol. It weighed just under a kilogram and was a copy of the Italian-made Beretta. The Z-88 was manufactured in South Africa during the mid-’80s and was used by the police and army. P6-101368 was owned by the South African Airforce and stored at a military base in Pretoria. In April 1990 the gun was among more than 70 weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition stolen by right-wingers. They were upset because just weeks before, then president FW de Klerk had announced changes that would result in the end of apartheid. The right-wingers began to prepare for the “Boer Freedom War” and needed weapons. However, police arrested…

Dazzling display of carefree councillors dancing, partying

IF YOU have been wondering what our highly paid councillors are up to during these hard times, it’s not too difficult to see – they are dirty dancing on the council floor. Yes, folks, they are having the time of their lives doing the ANC jive all day long. Dancing, swinging, clapping and singing, they are having a jolly time crossing the floor from one party to another, to whoever offers them a tantalising morsel to fill their bellies. You don’t have to buy expensive tickets and travel distances to go to a show. In nearly every council across the country there are free shows throughout the year. These are not amateurs but accomplished dancers who have learnt the art of double and underhanded dealings and floor-crossing. Swinging like acrobats…

Has KZN run out of blood alcohol tests?

The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has received various reports from law enforcement officers regarding an allegedly dire shortage of blood alcohol testing kits in the province. This as the countdown to the festive season is in full swing. It also comes after the province’s so-called top brass, including Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Transport MEC Sipho Hlomuka, and eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda launched KZN’s integrated Festive Season Plan amid much fanfare recently. During the event, the premier stated that KZN was ready to welcome holidaymakers and keep everyone safe during the festive season. She said law enforcement was ready to address road carnage and take a no-nonsense approach to reckless driving. This is a big statement to make in light of the possible crisis that exists when it comes to ensuring that drunk…

WHEN I returned from Mecca in 1993, I felt lucky that I had saved a $100 bill. I had paid a whopping R2.98, as per the exchange rate of the US dollar in those economically challenged times. I hid it straight away – inside my single-ply choir mattress. I had sold half my furniture and my Toyota Cressida automatic to pay for this compulsory – if affordable – pilgrimage to the Holy Land. My cousin, who is a big-mouth attorney, however, warned me: “It’s a criminal act to hoard foreign exchange. You are supposed to return that bill to the country. It belongs to the Reserve Bank. And how can you commit a new sin after asking for forgiveness abroad, eh?” I looked at him contemptuously, made a funny face…

Brave enough to think differently

THE feats of businessman Vivian Reddy are monumental. His vision and accomplishments are staggering. He is brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he can change the economic and business landscape of our country, and talented enough to do it. His projects and expansion plans are shaping and benefiting communities across our geographical heartland. Reddy’s capacity to revolutionise important sectors of our diverse economy, through his powers of imagination and financial input, is a source of inspiration for thousands across KwaZulu-Natal and the country. From humble beginnings, he is one of the most influential creators and entrepreneurs. He is the greatest CEO of his generation. His business achievements reveal, in 3D, that what you build can change the world with innovation and high standards. Reddy’s latest business…

Brave enough to think differently

Families of MV Le Joola victims need closure

I have been fortunate that I have been on the water a couple of times. I sailed on a pirate ship in South America, just north of Rio de Janeiro, in 1994 and went on a cruise ship to Bazaruto Islands at the turn of the century. I also went on a Buquebus ferry from Buenos Aries, Argentina, to Montevideo in Uruguay. Each experience has been exhilarating and memorable. There is something about the open expanse of the sea that intrigues me. I could stand on the deck for hours and look out at an endless horizon and wonder what was on the other side. Perhaps it’s the loneliness, supremacy and serenity of it all, it’s mysterious depths that I find alluring. But woven into the tapestry of imagination and…

Time for turning the other cheek is over

It is with a deep sense of sadness that I write this letter. Reading the front page of the POST “Shiva Berg tours stopped” (November 16-20) has left me ashamed. Selfishness is a cancer that has enveloped us and the fear of God has been ignored by Cathkin Park residents. Shame on you. It must be remembered that we have one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. The rights of religious groups and people must be consistent with the provision of the Bill of Rights. This means that nobody can infringe on the rights of freedom of religion. Since the arrival of Indians to the country, we were discriminated against, so what's new? The position is clear that this country belongs to all who live in it. The…

Time for turning the other cheek is over

Basic Education, FF Plus is watching you

THE Freedom Front Plus takes note of the fact that the Department of Basic Education has labelled a recent document about gender-neutral bathrooms in schools as no more than a consultation document in its early stage of processing. The party was ready to act in case the guidelines were implemented at schools at short notice. The document deals with much more than toilets – as the department indignantly indicated. It encompasses everything at schools that relates to the traditional genders of male and female – from preferred names to names on registers, pronouns, sport participation and the hot topic of unisex toilets. The point is that, according to the document, transgender children’s right to quality education can be exercised only if there are no references to gender in the school…

Applaud POST for publishing column

WITH reference to the column “South Africa fertile ground for terrorist funders” (POST, November 16-20) by Hussein Solomon. I applaud you for publishing the piece, which I read and re-read. I thought he had real and direct information pertaining to a carefully choreographed but rehash of an old, partially true but mostly discredited and bankrupt narrative. Solomon is trying to market his equally discredited book, which he relies on to punt his narrative. His intellectual dishonesty and bankruptcy are disgusting propaganda. Permit me to add why. Typically, if you carefully read his piece, it feeds into a set narrative that South Africa has become a nest for terrorist funders. This is what the US-led media propagates. It comes in the wake of a note issued by the US embassy about…

Celebrating our shared history

THOUGH the history of South Africa is marked by brutality, oppression and injustice, there are aspects of our past that birthed our strength. Among them is the arrival of indentured labourers from India. On November 16, our country marked 162 years since the Truro docked at the Port of Natal. In the 50 years that followed, some 200 000 Indians were brought to Natal, through the indentured labour system. Thus Natal become home to a people who would enrich South Africa for generations to come. It is important for us to celebrate this milestone in our country’s history. We should not allow such anniversaries to go unmarked or unnoticed. The simple fact is that South Africa would not be the democracy it is today without the presence and contribution of…

E-book on Hindu last rites, training to conduct funerals

The Midlands Hindu Society recently hosted a workshop on the different cultural practices of last rites within Hinduism. Stemming from the workshop, an e-book will be compiled and released with all the different practices. And due to the shortage of suitably qualified people to conduct funerals for the Tamil-speaking community, training will be provided to volunteers who wish to assist to conduct the service. The volunteers can call Dr Praversh Sukram on 083 777 5285 to register.…

E-book on Hindu last rites, training to conduct funerals

‘KZN ready for festive season’

THE eThekwini Municipality is ready to host tourists for the festive season, according to spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela. He said the municipality’s Festive Season Management Committee (Fesmac) was recruiting seasonal staff to supplement its permanent staff. This, said Mayisela, included 160 additional lifeguards, 135 litter pickers, and 20 small-plant operators. In addition, 67 beach buddies, 48 childminders to look after children separated from their parents, 85 pool attendants, 4 pool cashiers, and 20 seasonal general assistants, would be hired. “The city continues to be a tourist mecca in the country and bearing testimony to that are the multitudes that have descended on the city for various mega events. “Durban is open for events that the city has partnered with such as the Crown Gospel Awards, Any Given Sunday, Music is King,…

‘KZN ready for festive season’

‘contravention’ Municipality tells why Shiva land needs to be rezoned

THE Shiva statue site in Cathkin Park, Drakensberg, was closed down because the activities taking place on the property were in contravention of the land use scheme, the local municipality says. The site, owned by Cedric John Hood, has a 3.5-metre Shiva, two and half-metre Hanuman statue, Shivalingum and Ganesha. Hood said he erected the Shiva statue in 2019 after meditating and receiving a sign from Lord Shiva. Thereafter, the Shiva statue site went viral and people began to visit. Last week, Hood said residents had complained about noise and disturbances. He said a town planner from Okhahlamba Municipality had arrived at the property to tell him he did not comply with zoning regulations in the area. This week, Suraya Asmal, the senior communications officer of Okhahlamba Municipality, said: “The…

State drops murder case

SARIKA Madhan is a free woman. In March, Madhan was arrested and charged with the murder of Mercisha Tedpaul, 24, a stay-at-home mum. Tedpaul was in a relationship with Madhan’s son, Nishkar. They have two children, aged 7 and 4. The couple shared a home with Madhan in Dundee. On March 1, Tedpaul went missing, and a few days later, she was found dead on a hill near a railway line on Watt Road, Dundee. She had been strangled. Soon after her body was found, police arrested Madhan, 47, her ex-husband, Manoj, 58, and their other son, Sanjoth, 28. They were all charged with murder. In addition to the murder charge, Manoj was charged with defeating the ends of justice and Sarika with robbery with aggravating circumstances. Sanjoth was also…

State drops murder case

No arrest in mosque robbery

NO ARRESTS have yet been made following a robbery at a mosque in Plein Street, Johannesburg, last Monday. Moulana Imran Diallo of the Shamsiyyah Musjid, also known as the Plein Street Musjid (mosque), said the robbery took place a few minutes after the midday prayer. “Four men entered the mosque, while one man stood guard outside. The ones that came in cocked their weapons and searched everyone, taking their cellphones and wallets. “One worshipper tried to run into the Azaan room, but he was chased and caught. They also punched an old man, who I think was slow in responding to them.” Diallo said that since the robbery, members of the Musjid have been in discussion on improving security. Videos of the robbery went viral on social media at the…

Pupils plant 162nd tree

THE pupils at Depot Road Memorial Primary in Bayview, Chatsworth, planted a banana tree to add to the living monument of 161 fruit trees at their school which honours indentured workers. Yogs Moodley, the principal, said: “We are pleased that there is powerful leadership from the younger generation to carry this important history forward.” The pupils were joined by former residents of the Magazine and Railway Barracks who worked with a number of groups, including the Sathya Sai Organisation, the Durban Book Fair and families, to plant the original monument in 2020. Farm Chatsworth, which surrounded the school until the building of the township in the 1960s, was a banana, ginger and vegetable farm. Bobby Chetty, the chairperson of the Magazine Barracks Remembrance Association, said they were pleased that Chatsworth…

Pupils plant 162nd tree

Capturing SA Indian heritage

The Sibaya Community Trust handed over IT equipment for the digitisation of 1860 Heritage Centre Archives on Friday. Selvan Naidoo, historian and the curator of the centre, said heritage preservation was a priority that could not be taken for granted. “The urgent need to safely keep precious books, family donated collections, together with historical and political ephemera must become a key focus for guardians of heritage preservation,” said Naidoo. He said the idea was to ensure that rare archival material was digitally archived. “For this to be done, high-end IT equipment is required to facilitate the digitisation process. To this end, the 1860 Heritage Centre is grateful to the Sibaya Community Trust for the sponsorship of digital archiving IT equipment. It will enable us to digitally archive all the collections…

Capturing SA Indian heritage

Spain’s Nico Williams hoping for sibling showdown

Spain winger Nico Williams wants to take his sibling rivalry with older brother, Ghana striker Inaki Williams, from local parks to the biggest stage of all. Teammates at Athletic Bilbao, the pair are extremely close, but Nico (20) is hoping their paths can cross at the World Cup in Qatar. They both managed to score in the same Athletic match for the first time in September and could potentially meet as foes from the quarter-final stage. The Williams brothers would be only the second set of siblings to face each other at a World Cup after Jerome and Kevin-Prince Boateng did in 2010 and 2014 for Germany and Ghana respectively. “Above all I’d like to face Ghana,” Nico told AFP in an interview at Spain’s Doha training base, the University…

Spain’s Nico Williams hoping for sibling showdown

Portugal sidestep Ronaldo drama as Ghana lie in wait

Portugal defender Ruben Dias said yesterday it was time to focus on the World Cup and move on from the media circus surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview. The Manchester City centre-back said despite the distraction, Ronaldo’s comments had not dented the nation’s bid to win the competition for the first time in their history. Ronaldo, who has been a peripheral figure for Manchester United this season, last week lashed out at the club and coach Erik ten Hag in an interview with Britain’s TalkTV. In the aftermath he appeared to share a frosty greeting with Portugal and United teammate Bruno Fernandes and was also pictured gripping Joao Cancelo by the head. But Dias said it was time to move on. “I don’t think Cristiano’s affairs have put a dent whatsoever…

Portugal sidestep Ronaldo drama as Ghana lie in wait

Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi’s Argentina yesterday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Salem al-Dawsari hit a stunning winner to sink the red-hot favourites, bringing the South American side’s 36-match unbeaten run to a shuddering halt. The win was fully deserved after Saudi Arabia came from behind after Saleh al-Shehri cancelled out an early Messi penalty. “Sometimes all the stars are aligned,” said Saudi’s French coach Herve Renard. “Today all the stars were aligned for us. “We made history for football,” he added. “It will stay forever, this is most important. But we also have to think about looking forward. We still have two difficult games before us.” Defeat is a bitter blow for Argentina, who were one game away from…

Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina

Smit: ‘Hard to defend Rassie’s behaviour’

Former Springbok captain John Smit said on a podcast that Rassie Erasmus’s behaviour was “hard to defend” and was making South African rugby “so easy to dislike”. Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, has been banned from attending Saturday’s big match at Twickenham because of his ongoing battle with referees and their errors. Smit, who guided the Boks to the 2007 World Cup, told the BBC’s Rugby Union Daily podcast: “It’s hard to defend him. The way he has approached this is not right. “Are you telling me Rassie is the only coach frustrated by a call that has gone the wrong way? “Something has to be done. A line that has to be drawn, and he is making it difficult for his team. It’s made the Boks, as…

Smit: ‘Hard to defend Rassie’s behaviour’

Boks make six changes to starting line-up

SPRINGBOK coach Jacques Nienaber has made eight changes and two positional switches to his matchday squad to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in their final November tour clash, with a handful of SA A players and Canan Moodie, who joined the team as reinforcements this week, getting a run. Nienaber has made six changes to his starting team with Jesse Kriel, Makazole Mapimpi, Evan Roos and Eben Etzebeth back in the mix, while Damian de Allende moves from outside to inside centre where he partners up with Kriel, and Kurt-Lee Arendse will start at right wing after playing on the left in Genoa. There were also four changes on the replacements bench, which will again feature the more traditional split of five forwards and three backs, with SA A…

Boks make
six changes to starting line-up

Blue Lagoon pier top spot for edibles and inedibles

It is Black Friday time again. This year we are going big with all our branches running the sale this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday! We have branches in Durban (Hunter Street as well as at Tackle Centre), Warner Beach, Kloof, Pietermaritzburg, Ballito and Salt Rock. All items are less 20%, excluding bait and items already on special (while stocks last). Pop into your nearest Kingfisher branch to make the most of the awesome deals. The dates and times are: Thursday, November 24, 8am-5pm; Friday, November 25, 8am-5pm; Saturday, November 26, 8am-1pm; and Sunday, November 27, 8am-1pm at all of our branches. The summer fish are here and the fishing has been good when the weather allows. There have been edibles and drag-peeling inedibles. The North Coast has seen a…

Blue Lagoon pier top spot for edibles and inedibles

Rain-hit tie hands India T20 series

India sealed a Twenty-20 series win over hosts New Zealand after yesterday’s rain-hit third match finished in a tie in Napier. The Black Caps were bowled out for 160 in their innings. India then laboured to 75 for four in their nine overs before the rain started. Under the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method, the match was a rare tie in Twenty-20 cricket. India took the series having won the second match on Sunday at Mount Maunganui, where morning rain threatened to delay the start before Suryakumar Yadav smashed 111 off 51 balls in a 65-run win. The first match was washed out by heavy rain in Wellington on Friday. “We would have liked to have won by playing the full overs, but it’s how it is. We don’t mind getting the trophy…

Rain-hit tie hands India T20 series

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