Nadia Khan

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Nadia Khan

“WE WERE NOT CONSULTED” 6minResidents of Illovo and surrounding areas took to the streets in protest against the building of a 400-unit homeless shelter. Image: SuppliedRESIDENTS of Lower Illovo claim their pleas to the eThekwini Municipality to halt the building of a 400-unit homeless shelter in their community, had fallen deaf ears. The residents said while they are not opposed to shelters being built for those in need, the community had not been consulted prior to it being approved.

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Nadia Khan

“WE WERE NOT CONSULTED” 3minResidents of Lower Illovo and surrounding areas are opposing the eThekwini Municipality’s plans to build a homeless shelter. Image: Nadia KhanRESIDENTS of Lower Illovo and neighbouring communities on the south of Durban will take to the streets on Saturday (tomorrow), as their pleas to the eThekwini Municipality to halt the building of a homeless shelter in their community have fallen on deaf ears over the past year.

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Nadia Khan

Hoping to complete his 26th Comrades Marathon 1minDr Sid Reddy. Image: SuppliedA CHATSWORTH dentist, Dr Sid Reddy, is hoping to complete his 26th Comrades Marathon on Sunday. The 70-year-old member of the Rising Sun Chatsworth Athletic Club, said he trained throughout the year. “I run throughout the year, at least five times a week. I am excited for the upcoming Comrades Marathon as it is a culmination of one’s hard-work and dedication. I also hope to finish in a good time.

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Nadia Khan |Yoshini Perumal

Escalating violenceNadia Khan and Yoshini Perumal|Published 7 minutes ago 11minPhoenix had the third highest number of serious crimes reported in the country and second provincially with1 976 cases. Image: FileTHE recent crime statistics reveal a troubling rise in serious offences in Chatsworth, Phoenix and Verulam, prompting community leaders and security experts to call for urgent action to address the escalating violence.

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Nadia Khan

HIT-AND-RUN 3minVijendra “Parra” Govender. Image: SuppliedTHE family of a Chatsworth grandfather is appealing for witnesses after he was knocked twice and later died in hospital. Vijendra “Parra” Govender, 60, of Woodhurst, was standing on the pavement waiting to cross the road on Florence Nightingale Drive, when he was first struck by a vehicle last Monday (May 26). The driver of the vehicle stopped to assist him.