Nivashni Nair Senior reporter

Nivashni Nair is a multiple award-winning journalist who has interviewed presidents and superstars and travelled throughout KwaZulu-Natal to find the untold stories of the ordinary South African. She has been the eyes and ears of the people during some of the country's major court cases and is always on the lookout for stories of the underdog, unconventional tales and "good" news.

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
Questions over airport medical equipment after passenger’s fatal heart attack

An “out-of-order” sign covered the box where a life-saving automated external defibrillator (AED) should have been when a traveller suffered cardiac ...

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
Vagrant regarded as ‘bigger than mayor’ stirs trouble in seaside town

Ballito residents, Facebook group, radio station side with homeless man who allegedly threatened to kill

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
Dangerous TikTok trend leaves Durban pupils with head injuries

The name has changed but the result is the same – seriously injured teenagers.The dangerous JumpKick Challenge is the latest dare on social media ...

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
Extortion gives rise to 'forum fixer' job as gangs prey on business

Criminal groups in KwaZulu-Natal are targeting companies for protection money, often disrupting essential services if their demands are not met

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
SA’s female pilots flying high but transformation has stalled

While South Africa was recognised for having the third-highest female representation in pilots, it's failing to meet the goal of 50/50 parity in the ...

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
War vets up in arms over plan to move ‘Weeping Cross’ war relic

Pietermaritzburg’s historic Weeping Cross might shed its tears one final time at its current location in the KwaZulu-Natal capital city if a ...

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
Abuse claims against CEO rock posh KZN school

The man and school cannot be named to protect the identities of his wife and  children

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
Ballito rocked by minibus mayhem

There’s a new “law” in the seaside town of Ballito on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, and residents are not happy about it.

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
Pupil’s blooming marvellous ideas bring joy to Makhanda orphanage

A grade 11 pupil’s fundraising efforts coincided with Mandela Day’s call to action to make a positive impact

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
He’s a government teacher, of course he’s going to do a TikTok video

Chatsworth educator’s video gets a million views ... and dozens of fans for his school.