Yoshini Perumal

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.

Jan 16, 2025 | iol.co.za | Yoshini Perumal

Elderly residents are forced to carry water despite their health challenges. Picture: Leon LestradePublished 10m ago | Published 10m agoThe recent heatwaves and peak-season demand have led to an intermittent water supply in Shallcross and surrounding areas since the festive season, said Gugu Sisilana, the spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality. In a statement, she said the "significantly increased water consumption" necessitated an intervention.

Jan 15, 2025 | iol.co.za | Yoshini Perumal

First responders at the scene. Picture: Mzansi Fire and SecurityPublished 15m ago | Published 15m agoA 46-year-old father of one from Chatsworth was found in his bedroom on Tuesday with fatal head injuries suspected to be caused by a blunt object. According to Mzansi Fire and Security, a family member of the man called them and requested assistance after they could not contact him. “Mzansi Securifire and other security partners assisted in gaining access to the premises.

Jan 15, 2025 | iol.co.za | Yoshini Perumal

Sunil BrijmohanPublished 10m ago | Published 10m agoDURING the ongoing murder trial of Sunil Brijmohan, a key witness has implicated the former councillor’s son and business partner in a conspiracy to kill him because he was “cheating on his wife”. Al-Barakh Jaleel Van Rooyen, 21, was the first key witness giving his testimony in the State’s case against Sewnath, 46, and his co-accused, Vernon Chetty, 26, Farah Moosa, 25, and Sibusiso Ngcobo, 26. The trial began in December and resumed on Monday.

Jan 13, 2025 | iol.co.za | Yoshini Perumal

Zureena Samuels. Picture: SuppliedPublished 21m ago | Published 21m agoZureena Samuels, who is breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry as a truck driver, was recently appointed as the first and only female perishable transporter for Frost Logistics. Samuels, 30, said being the only female at the company evoked a mix of emotions and experiences. “On one hand, it feels empowering to break gender barriers and represent women in a traditionally male-dominated field.