Jehran Naidoo

Multimedia Journalist, Sport

Thousands gather at sold-out Dezzi Raceway for Supertech Torque Festival

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From slay queens and their blessers, rich socialites desperate to flaunt their wealth, die hard BMW fans and the everyday mom who just wanted her children to have ...

Durban racing pioneer Manu Khan dies at 81

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Manu Khan, a revered figure in Durban's racing community, passed away at 81 after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for his remarkable achievements in circuit ...

India U19 thrash Proteas to win back-to-back T20 World Cups

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India's U19 Women's cricket team showcased their dominance by defeating South Africa by nine wickets to secure their second consecutive T20 World Cup title in Kuala ...

Heinrich Klaasen on fire as Durban’s Super Giants beat Joburg Super Kings to gain SA20 consolation win

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Joburg Super Kings tried their best to hold Durban’s Super Giants to a low score, but Heinrich Klaasen had other plans for the JSK bowlers, dispatching them all ...

Durban fight like Super Giants to snatch SA20 thriller against Pretoria Capitals

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Naveen-ul-Haq held his nerve to defend 14 runs off the final over and clinch a dramatic SA20 victory for Durban’s Super Giants over Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead ...

Truck driver fights criminals back at Tugela Toll, but could face might of law

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South Africans rejoiced as they watched a truck driver fight back against a criminal who tried to rob him but police say the use of firearms could land drivers in ...

Alleged kidnapper linked to businessman's kidnapping and death has been shot dead

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A SUSPECT allegedly linked to the kidnapping and murder of Johannesburg businessman Shamshudeen Faki was shot dead by police on Tuesday evening.

“It's the fastest car I’ve driven, but not the safest” - Preston Chetty on his BMW E30 Turbo

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From classic sports cars like the BMW E36 M3 and Honda S2000, to vintage cars like the Lotus Seven, Preston “Bala” Chetty from Chatsworth has driven his fair share ...

Prominent Joburg businessman kidnapped, found dead

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Shamshudeen ‘Dawood’ Faki, 67, one of the owners of Dawood’s Frozen Foods, was kidnapped and found dead in Brakpan on Monday.

“I still use my mums recipe,” Poli Aunty refuses to give up at 71

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At 71-years-old, Sita Singh of Chatsworth still gets up early on the weekend so she can sell her poli and murukku at the Made in Chatsworth market to earn a living. ...

Spikes on N2 puncture motorists tyres, criminals lurk in bushes

Jehran Naidoo and Nadia Khan|Published

CRIMINALS are targeting motorists on the N2 northbound between M19 and Queen Nandi Drive in KwaZulu-Natal, by placing spikes on the road. On Monday evening, five ...

Cape Town trucker girl Zureena Samuels is ‘one with the road’

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Despite going against the grain to how societal norms typically depict truck drivers, Zureena Samuels, 30, believes that logistics is engrained in her DNA as her ...

South African junior go-kart champion Aaryan Singhs wants to race in big the leagues

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Aaryan Singh, 12, was recently crowned the fastest racer in Africa for his age group and will represent South Africa at the junior go-kart world championships in ...

Good friends and fast cars, what more could you ask for?

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What started out as rivalry over a street race between Collin Naidoo and Norman Naidoo ended up being a lifelong bond over their shared love of racing and at the ...

11-year-old wins monster burger challenge in Phoenix

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Luaine Stuurman, 11, won The Baking Pan and Appetite's Monster Burger Challenge which took place at Palmview Primary School in Phoenix, north of Durban, on Sunday. ...

Guns drawn, shots fired outside KZN school during armed robbery

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High school pupils at Sacred Heart Secondary were left traumatised after an unconfirmed number of gunmen opened fire on fellow learners outside the school in Verulam ...

Home invasion: Sugars addict violently assaults pensioner

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Shelindra “Pops” Thakur, 71, of Tourmalin Avenue, was hit on his face with a glass mug. The suspect then grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Thakur in his head and ...

‘The best’ is only getting started: Chess prodigy Kaylee Budhram shines at junior championship

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Kaylee Budhram was recently crowned the best South African female player in the Under 12 category.

Paper books still offer value in face of digital revolution

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With digital media slowly pushing out the need for printed books, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa believe books still offer value.

Captain Rajoo “Tiger” Ellappan recognised as Hall of Fame wrestler

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At 77-years-old, Captain Rajoo ‘Tiger’ Ellappan said he was overcome with both pride and gratitude after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the World Wrestling ...

Four youngsters killed after BMW crashes into Joburg car dealership

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Four young men from Limpopo, who are believed to be students, died in the early hours of Sunday morning after a BMW they were travelling in veered off the road and ...

“We watched our first home burn because there was no water to put out the blaze,” Verulam woman cries

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Farrah Amod together with her family watched helplessly as their Verulam home burnt down as emergency teams waited for water to douse the fire.

Parlock cricketer, Keyaan Naicker, selected for Dolphins U16 hub team

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Durban North College pupil, Keyaan Naicker, 15, has been selected to play for the Dolphins Under 16 hub team after his performance at a recent tournament earned ...

Two years on and communities are still crying for water

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Two years since the floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal and