SAHMS Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 3 Covid-19 Pandemic In spite of the many months since the declaration of the Covid-19 Pandemic, we continue to be affected by the ongoing struggle against this virus. There are worrying signs that we have now entered a “second wave” as the number of infections begin to rise exponentially: [...]
Progress on Recognition of Hindu Marriages The SA Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) has had several engagements with government in recent years with regard to the recognition of Hindu marriages. As part of this interaction the Department of Home Affairs representatives met with the SAHMS on 25 November 2020 to discuss the status of Hindu [...]
Karthigai Deepam Celebrated within the Tamil month of Karthigai, Karthigai Deepam is the festival of light that is celebrated globally by the Hindu community. Synonymous with Diwali, Karthigai Deepam celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. On this day, it is believed that Lord Shiva first appeared on Earth as an infinite beam of golden [...]
Mental Health in the Elderly (Especially during COVID-19) The uncertainty and fear of the pandemic can have increased effect on the minds of the aged, as they are aware of their vulnerability. The fear of passing remains misplaced within the existential fear of losing their loved ones and guilt of possibly being the carriers [...]
[page_title] 3 November 1991, Sunday Diwali brings back for me memories of days on Robben Island. Regularly at this time of year when our Hindu friends the world over were preparing to celebrate the Festival of Lights we would be visited by Hindu priests. I recall Mr. Govender from Cape Town and Mr. Padyachee [...]
