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A company has booked a hall in the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board to sell fireworks causing outrage among Umhlanga residents.
Hindus celebrate Diwali on Sunday. African Democratic Change leader Visvin Reddy urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to take a significant step towards correcting this wrong by making Diwali a public holiday.
The city said according to the by-law, no person may use any fireworks other than consumer fireworks in any residence except on approved days.
Food blogger Pebbles Govender shares DIY gifting tips for Diwali that are both tasty and easy on the wallet.
Ramaphosa said the Hindu community had made significant contribution to the nation, since the arrival of indentured Indians in South Africa in 1860.
The Durban & Coast SPCA said all their inspectors would be on duty in case of an emergency on Monday night as the bursting of fireworks gets under way in celebration of Diwali.
The Festival of Lights will not be celebrated this year by the Chetty family of Phoenix in Durban – and it might never be.
The president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha has called on every South African to practise tolerance today as Hindu’s celebrate the festival of Diwali.
SANYUKTA Singh is a 20-year-old fashion enthusiast whose clothing brand, S The Label, is a celebration of contemporary ethnic wear, amalgamating traditional Indian elements and modern/western fashion.
The morning after Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, residents of New Delhi woke up under a blanket of toxic smog and breathed in the most dangerously polluted air of the year so far, after revellers, as usual, defied a fireworks ban.
Ramaphosa said the community made a significant contribution to the spiritual, ethical, economic and cultural life of the country through the values of honesty, patience and compassion.
In a message to citizens celebrating Diwali on Thursday, eThekwini Municipality said they hope this year’s festival of lights will bring peace and prosperity to all the citizens.
A digital production on how Diwali became a celebratory festival will be released on the South African Hindu Maha Sabha's Facebook page today.
Don’t let that be the case for you this Diwali. We show you how.
Pet owners are advised to take extra care of their animals on Thursday and Friday.
eThekwini Municipality is confident people will come to Durban for Diwali now that the Covid-19 lockdown is at level 1.
On the eve of Deepavali, when warnings are issued on the responsible use of fireworks to safeguard pets, I am reminded that there was a time when our dogs were not afraid of firecrackers. True as Bob.
With celebrations coming up, we spoke to foodie and cook, Dhiren Narsai on how he will be celebrating this year.
The writer says it would be disempowering, disruptive, debilitating and distressing if our beloved country is plunged into darkness during the iconic festival of lights.
Deepavali signifies victory of divinity and righteousness over evil and unrighteousness.
Those who violate the eThekwini Municipality’s by-laws on Diwali could be liable for a fine of R2 500.
The pandemic has forced a change of perspective, a re-evaluation of priorities, as we stared our own mortality in the face.
People tend to overindulge in delicacies in this period which can lead to weight gain and other health issues.