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Mallaya-Pandya is a UK award-winning intuitive life coach and best-selling author. Visit her at www.mysticsisters-uk.com or mellissamallaya@hotmail.com or find her on social media @mysticsisters Aries (March 21 – April 19) Mars blazes a trail, but Saturn says rush and you will fall. A cosmic doorway cracks open. Storm it like the queen you are. The universe is shifting in your favour, but you will need strategy over impulse. Trust that timing is everything. The fire in your soul was never meant for small dreams. Walk with fierce grace. The universe is taking notes. Embrace your courage and let your passions lead the way. Don’t second-guess what is already destined. Mystic message: The Chariot. Focus wins, frenzy fails. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Venus crowns you queen of coins…

THE Chatsworth-based Shiva Tandava Cosmic Temple of Dance is the first Indian dance school from South Africa selected to perform at the Disney Diwali Dance Fest at Disney World in the US. Dancers aged 7 to 48 will be part of a team of 20 to travel to the Disney World Resort in Florida in October. They will be accompanied by family, dance teachers, non-performing students from the school and well-wishers. The fest hosts Indian dance studios from around the US. This year, for the first time, it has opened the event to international dance studios. Mahlinie Ganasen, the director of the school, said they completed the selection processes in February and patiently awaited the confirmation from Disney. “Disney recently released its selected dance schools on its social media platforms.…

A SEEFF real estate agent has been suspended after posting a video where he used the derogatory c***** word against Indians. Trevor Sturgess, 55, of Gauteng, has since apologised, claiming he wasn't aware of the term's offensive nature. However, Sturgess has been suspended and faces disciplinary action from his employer who maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination. Sturgess posted a video on his Facebook page – “Living next door to Mrs Naidoo” – where in the lyrics he described her as “oh Mrs Naidoo, you sexy c*****, you”. Ted Frazer, the national marketing manager for the Seeff Property Group, said the video was unacceptable. “Having viewed the post, Seeff has immediately suspended the individual concerned, pending an urgent disciplinary process. “The content of the video is a violation of our…

RATEPAYERS, residents and civic associations are calling on the eThekwini Municipality to repair road infrastructure such as potholes, which are causing residents to fork out thousands of rand in vehicle damages. Ish Prahladh, president of the eThekwini Ratepayers and Residents Association, said the issue of potholes remained a growing concern across the city. “But no action is being taken. Potholes are rarely repaired, and if it is, it soon returns, sometimes even bigger, due to the poor workmanship. Residents, like myself, are filling these potholes out of our own pockets. But why should we when we are paying our taxes and rates? “The city cannot say there aren’t funds. There would be if they spent money wisely and not on expensive vehicles, unnecessary branding projects or ‘special meetings’ which…

FIFTEEN years ago, I was walking home from school one day. I approached my house and saw the door was open. I entered, went into the living room and on the floor I saw my dad. In that moment, I didn’t know it but he had already passed away. I called the ambulance, they came but nothing could be done. He was gone. I was only 13 years old. This was a completely unexpected shock that no one saw coming. At that age, I had no clue how to deal with this. It took me many, many years to heal and overcome my grief and this is why I am sharing my story. Almost all of us will experience the loss of a loved one during our lifetime, but grief…

WHAT does it take for South African politicians to recognise genocide when they see it? When the bones of Palestinian children protrude from mass graves? Already, hospitals have been reduced to rubble with patients still inside. Journalists have been targeted for assassination to prevent their truth telling. Mosques, churches, schools and universities have been willfully destroyed. An entire population is being subjected to bombardment and systematically starved under the world’s gaze. The Democratic Alliance and Patriotic Alliance’s recent whitewashing of Israel’s crimes during their so-called “fact-finding mission” isn’t just willful blindness. It’s active complicity in genocide. Their claim of finding “no evidence of apartheid” is as morally bankrupt as those who once denied our own suffering under apartheid. While these MPs sipped coffee with their Israeli hosts, Gaza was enduring…

The South African rand has taken a severe blow following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of increased tariffs on imported goods. The USA policy shift has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, with intense punishment to emerging economies like South Africa feeling the brunt of the impact. The rand’s dip could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s economy, businesses and ordinary citizens, affecting everything from fuel prices to the cost of imports and overseas travel. While the rand’s move to almost R20 for a US dollar scared financial markets, it returned battered and bruised to almost R19 to a dollar by Monday. However, the currency volatility could spell bad times ahead. Trump’s tariff mania started with tariff hikes on all trade partners a few weeks ago, then spiralling into a…

PUPILS at Seatides Combined School shared their excitement and challenges as they anticipated moving into newly renovated classrooms after enduring difficult conditions in prefab structures. Aryan Ramkelawan, 16, of Grade 11, said seeing the school partially done was exciting. “It has been a while since we sat in normal classrooms. It is exciting to see the progress that has been made in the past few months. I think everyone in my grade is excited to be returning to our classrooms. We want to produce excellent results like in previous years,” he said. “I would like to thank all of the sponsors that assisted us. It has been tough trying to learn in the prefab classrooms. At times it was unbearable in the prefab buildings because of the heat. “Even the…

A young Chatsworth man was shot and killed, while protecting his mother and sister from armed men, who accosted them while they were drying clothes last Wednesday morning. According to reports from the Mzansi Fire and Security’s tactical team, five armed men entered the property in Havenside from the rear of the premises, which leads to Bulbul Drive, at around 5am. “When the homeowner and her daughter got outside to dry clothing, they were accosted by the armed suspects. They then rushed into the kitchen area, forcing the females into the house and demanding valuables. "The homeowner's son and husband got up after hearing loud noises from the first floor of the double storey home. When the father and son went downstairs, they attempted to fight off the suspects. The…

THIS year marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Verulam, a town located some 30km to the north of Durban. It was the third settlement, after Durban and Pietermaritzburg, to be established in the former British Colony of Natal. In the same way that indentured workers left in search of new opportunities to grow colonial empires, European Settlers spurred on by the potato famine and poverty in the United Kingdom drove several settlers to colonial Natal in 1820. By 1849, William Josiah Irons initiated the Wesleyan Settler Movement in Verulam, with the leader of the Wesleyan Settlers, Thomas Champeon, from the market town St Albans with the Roman name of Verulamium in Hertfordshire, England, officially raising the flag of Verulam. The flag bore the name “Verulam” in bold letters…

RELIGIOUS calendars can provide a reassuring rhythm to our lives. In the next few days, Christians will be re-enacting the familiar rituals of Holy Week: remembering Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples; his arrest, trial and crucifixion on Good Friday; and his Resurrection three days later at Easter. This same weekend, many Hindus in Durban will commemorate Ratha Yatra, the Festival of Chariots. Last Saturday, Jews started celebrating the Passover, in honour of Moses leading them out of Egypt. And, just recently, our Muslim brothers and sisters marked the end of Ramadaan with the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr. In a culture dominated by a solar calendar, the fact that these are all lunar festivals – their incidence determined by the phases of the moon – means that their dates are…

Ashton International College Ballito are back, being crowned the Durban North Regional champions in the Spar KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge that they hosted on Sunday. In an edge-of-your-seat final, Ashton beat defending champs Our Lady of Fatima 1-0. They dialled up their classy performance in their semi-final against Danville Park Girls’ High, which they won 3-0. From the get-go, Fatima dominated with an array of well-crafted attacking moves, including nine slick set plays with six short corners and three long corners being awarded. Ashton’s keeper, Isabella Baxter played the game of her budding career, backed by a determined and unpassable backline. Baxter pulled save after save out of her talented hat, with a miraculous stick save that deflected a near perfect missile that was rocketing into the top right corner…

Orlando Pirates are on the brink of history as they chase an unprecedented quadruple under head coach Jose Riveiro, who is set to part ways with the club at the end of the season. The Buccaneers remain – although they’d need favours – in contention for the Premiership title, the CAF Champions League and the Nedbank Cup, and have already captured the MTN8 and are staring down a feat never achieved by a South African outfit. Riveiro, who joined the Soweto giants in 2022, has transformed the team into a formidable force both domestically and on the continent. Known for his tactical discipline and calm demeanour, the Spanish coach has already delivered silverware in previous campaigns – five, to be exact. Still, this season promises to be his most memorable.…

Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind of magical night they need against Arsenal tonight if they are to progress to the semi-finals. The Gunners lead 3-0 after dismantling the holders in London last week in the quarter-final first leg, leaving Madrid craving the sort of dramatic comeback the 15-time winners are renowned for. Returning from a three-goal defeat would be a step further than anything Los Blancos have managed so far, but that is precisely why they tried to lure Mbappe to the club for years. The French superstar’s explosive edge gives Madrid hope of achieving what appears to be borderline impossible. “Of course we can,” said Mbappe on his way out of the…

HUNDREDS of devotees joined the Hanuman Jayanthi celebrations at the Shree Vishnu Temple Society in Chatsworth on Saturday. At the event were:…

AWARD-WINNING director and writer Jayan Moodley could very well have another hit on her hands with her latest movie offering, Meet the Khumalos. Inspired by the Kandasamy films, Meet the Khumalos was released on Netflix on Friday and stars, among others, Khanyi Mbau, Ayanda Borotho, Jesse Suntele, Khosi Ngema and Bonga Dlamini. The movie is about two moms, who were once best friends, and now arch-enemies. They start a neighbourhood war against each other when they find out their kids are head-over-heels in love. The result is a load of big laughs. Moodley, the producer, said viewers could expect the same laughs and heart. “But we get to go on the ride with new faces, a new script, and with a surprise for our Kandasamys fans.” She said every movie…

DUE to the lack of recreational spaces for people who are blind, the KZN Blind and Deaf Society is calling for donations for a recreational centre to serve as a safe and inclusive space for blind residents to unwind. The society is appealing for items to furnish and equip the recreation centre. This includes lounge seating, braille and large print board games, card games for the blind, and an audio book library. The centre will be based at the society’s premises in Ismail C Meer Street in Durban central. Yegeshne Naidu, from the society, said the centre would be opened once enough resources were secured. “We also need donations of smart TVs with captioning facilities, interactive gaming consoles with accessible features, sensory and tactile play equipment, musical instruments and a…

PUPILS and teachers in South African schools have been rewarded with a "special" week off school next week. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that the 2025 school calendar includes a "special" holiday week coming up after the Easter long weekend. The pupils will have a break from school as the country observes the Easter long weekend. Pupils and teachers will return to school on April 22 until Friday, April 25. However, from April 28 to 30, the department has declared three additional school holidays, granting an extra week off school for teachers and pupils. This is the week of April 28 (public holiday to observe Freedom Day, which falls on a Sunday this year) to May 2. Schools are expected to return on Monday, May 5. The…

Sunny and Nira Singh from Bakerville Gardens in Newlands share the heartwarming story of their 53-year marriage that began with phone calls, and blossomed into an enduring love story. They also reflect on the day they became models for the POST. Sunny, 75, who has been a financial advisor for 46 years, said their relationship was unique. “In matric, while doing my homework, I came across an article in the POST where Nira was looking for pen-pals from overseas. I then sent the article to a relative, who was studying overseas, and asked him to write to her. “A few months later, I asked my relative what came of it. He wrote to Nira, but she did not write back. He said I should phone and find out what happened,…

IN THE face of KwaZulu-Natal’s persistent and often overwhelming crime challenges, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, provincial police commissioner, has emerged as a pivotal figure in South Africa’s crime-fighting landscape. His bold and innovative approach to policing, rooted in a deep understanding of the socio-economic realities that shape communities, has sparked critical dialogues about the effectiveness of the South African Police Service (SAPS), specifically in kzn. His leadership is not simply a matter of administrative reform – it marks a fundamental shift in how crime prevention and community safety are being conceptualised in the province. Mkhwanazi's unwavering commitment to reducing crime has positioned him as a respected leader and a symbol of hope in the fight against violence and crime. He has become a central figure in the discourse on safety and…

ALMOST three years after her daughter was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend whom she had sought a protection order against, a Durban mother has opened a contempt of court charge against the policewoman who allegedly failed to remove his firearm. Sasha Lee Monique Shah, 25, of uMhlanga, was gunned down by her ex-boyfriend, Kyle Inderlall, 25, of Phoenix, in the parking lot at the Gateway Shopping Mall on October 30, 2022, just over a month after she was granted an interim protection order against him. On November 3, he was expected to appear in court for the order to be defended before its finalisation. However, Inderlall shot her several times while she was seated in her vehicle, and then turned the gun on himself. Last week, Jessica Shah, her…

Corporate sponsors – including the Gift of the Givers, Zimbali Foundation, Venk-Pac, CMH Ford, Pro Fibre, ECR, Bidvest Tank Terminals, Dunlop, Standard Bank, Cell C and Altacon - have stepped up as the KZN Education Department falls short in school rebuild, writes Monishka Govender SEATIDES Combined School has successfully reopened seven of its ten buildings following extensive repairs after a tornado last June. Despite the support from corporate sponsors, the Department of Education has yet to contribute financially to the rebuilding efforts Since June last year, teaching and learning has taken place from make-shift classrooms on the school grounds. At the hand-over last week, Simon Siyabonga Lushozi, the superintendent education manager at the KwaZulu Natal Department of Education (KZN DoE), said: “I would like to give our internal gratitude to…

AFTER the tragic discovery of Coleen Thaver's body in Umkomaas, her boyfriend has been arrested for her murder. Thaver, 32, a mother of one, was last seen on March 22 at a petrol station in Roseneath. Her decomposing body was subsequently found in dense bushes. On April 4, her sister positively identified her by her tattoos, and last Tuesday Thaver's boyfriend was arrested by detectives from the Umkomaas police station. Dawn Gounden, of Renegades Search and Rescue and a spokesperson for Thaver’s family, said a missing person's report was opened at the Umkomaas SAPS. “Her devastated family was left traumatised when her remains were discovered. The diligent efforts of the Umkomaas SAPS detectives, led by Detective Ramlal and Detective Arumugam, were instrumental in leading to an arrest. Police collaborated with…

From 1860 to 1911, 152 184 Indian indentured migrants arrived in South Africa to grow the ailing colonial economy of Natal. They came to grow sugar cane but were also indentured to work on the railways, mines, farms, hotels, and as domestic servants. Once their indentured contracts ended, many of these workers decided to stay in Natal, creating a home away from home in their African homes. On board the 384 ships that came from Calcutta and Madras, 101 468 or 66.6% of indentured Indians came from Tamil districts like Trichinopoly, Madurai, Ramnad, Salem, Tanjore, Chingleput, North and South Arcot and Tirunelveli. All these workers carried belongings in a bundle onboard the sometimes tortuous ship voyage, carrying seeds of a culture that they hoped to plant, nurture, and grow in…

RELIGIONS have generally been associated with the ideals of peace, tolerance, non-violence, fairness, equality and justice. South Africa is a multicultural and multireligious society known for interfaith harmony and tolerance. In 1993, the Assembly of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, recognising that “every human being must be treated humanely”, committed itself to a culture of “non-violence and respect for life; solidarity and a just economic order; equal rights and partnership between men and women; tolerance and a life of truthfulness”. These principles are embodied in the South African Constitution, which is committed to non-racism and states that “everyone has the right to freedom of religion, belief and opinion”. There is a close association between religion, ethics and morality. The faith sector is widely believed to be the custodian of…

The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League is nearing a month since the first ball of the season was bowled at Eden Gardens. Many South African players are yet to feature in the glitz and glam of this season, including the young fast bowlers Kwena Maphaka and Gerald Coetzee, and batters Matthew Breetzke and Donovan Ferreira. Former Proteas captains Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, and batters David Miller and Tristan Stubbs have all featured so far this season. Carrying the country's flag high in the tournament so far this season has been Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram, as we review their highlights. Aiden Markram Since arriving in his new team, the Lucknow Super Giants, Markram has been promoted up the order to open the…

Fifa faces more resistance against a 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal A 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered, Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has said, joining some other confederations in opposing a plan presented by CONMEBOL. CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez last week officially proposed staging the 2030 World Cup with 64 teams, up from the 48 set to take part in next year’s edition, with the tournament to be hosted largely by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The opening matches will take place in Uruguay, where the first World Cup was hosted in 1930, along with Argentina and Paraguay. “I don’t believe expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams is the right move for the tournament itself and the broader football ecosystem, from national teams to club competitions,…

Kaizer Chiefs gave it their all for nearly 90 minutes of their Nedbank Cup semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria on Sunday evening. But with the score at 1-1 at a packed Loftus Versfeld, it was almost inevitable that the Brazilians would find a way to get the winner, whether it was in stoppage time or getting through the penalty shoot-out. That is the Sundowns way. They are serial winners, kings of South African football, and well on their way to adding a second star on their jersey in the CAF Champions League, where they will face Al Ahly in the semi-final first leg in Pretoria on Saturday. In contrast, Chiefs – despite being the most popular club in South African football – are ridiculed on the social media streets…

The Arya Samaj South Africa, in conjunction with its Midlands region, held a havan in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the organisation. At the event were:…

THE MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma has announced strict new measures against drunk-driving in KwaZulu-Natal, including a six-year prison sentence for offenders. Emergency services and community forums have welcomed the initiative, while families of victims have shared their painful experiences of losing loved ones to intoxicated drivers. During the launch of the Easter Road Safety Campaign last week, Duma warned that drivers could face a six-year prison sentence if found driving under the influence of alcohol. KwaZulu-Natal is bracing itself for a bumper Easter weekend, with more that 1 500 vehicles per hour expected to pass through the Mariannhill toll plaza from tomorrow. In a bid to reduce the road fatalities, 120 law enforcement officers will be deployed to the province’s roads while 837 officers will conduct…

THE Bloemfontein High Court recently ruled in favour of a woman who suffered injuries after she lost control and crashed the vehicle she and her family were travelling, in due to potholes. According to the judgement, Puseletso Masengemi had instituted court action against the Free State MEC for Police, Roads and Transport, after she hit into potholes while travelling along the R34 between Vrede and Memel, on March 29 in 2014. Masengemi in her summons said that the MEC had a duty of care to ensure that there were adequate warning signs on the R34 road between Vrede and Memel to warn of the dangers, particularly potholes. She said that the MEC had wrongfully and negligently breached his duty of care and that as a result of that breach, the…

GRIEF is an overwhelming emotion, often aptly described as the struggle of "not knowing what to do with the love". We yearn to speak to, hold, or share moments with them, but the absence feels frustrating. We miss them but are, at some level, upset that they have left us. We understand that they loved us, but we still feel abandoned. This profound sense of loss and the battle of the heart and the head can leave us unsure of how to move forward and how to redirect that love when the person we cherish is no longer within reach. Just because this is inevitable and universal, doesn’t make it any easier. Therapy often entails expressing these confusing feelings and creating some sense of certainty or predictability by psycho-educating the…

IT HAS become very clear that the ANC and the DA cannot resolve their fundamental disagreements. Like a married couple that cites irreconcilable differences for divorce, this political marriage appears headed for a nasty break-up. The failure of these two political parties to rise above narrow partisan interests now threatens the survival of the Government of National Unity (GNU) less than a year after its formation. But wait a minute, the post-apartheid South Africa is a product of the compromises and negotiations of the early 1990s between the National Party government and the ANC. It would help the ANC and the DA to borrow a page from the early 1990s negotiations playbook Back then, South Africa was on the brink of a civil war. It took the political maturity, statesmanship,…

IF THE South African government poked its nose into the charitable contributions by Muslims, the entire Indian community would have been so much poorer. In fact, people of all races – not only those of the Islamic faith – have benefited from Muslim generosity. Charity must not be handcuffed. Just like a double-edged sword can cut both ways, rules and regulations can be both beneficial and harmful, depending on how they’re implemented and perceived. Although some oversight is desirable, it is important that charities remain independent from government interference if they are to offer a meaningful alternative to services provided by the public sector. I got thinking of the immensity of Muslim altruism in South Africa after learning that India, despite stiff opposition, recently passed the Waqf Amendment Bill aimed…

THE two words “conspiracy theory” have been bandied about throughout the world for decades. However, it has been ramped up even more since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. We will return to that aspect later. What is a conspiracy theory? It is a belief that some secret, but influential organisation is responsible for an event or phenomenon. Also, a theory that asserts that a secret of great importance is being kept from the public. As I mentioned earlier, it is not a new concept, but I did not realise exactly how far back it goes. Interesting words are found in the Bible in Isaiah 8:12, 13 (English Standard Version): “Do not call conspiracy all that this people call conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in…

A healthcare worker has bagged the R110 million Powerball. It is the biggest jackpot win for 2025 so far. The woman purchased her winning ticket through the FNB App with a R30 wager using the Quick Pick selection method. The draw took place on April 8. A regular participant in National Lottery games, the winner described the surreal moment when she realised she had won the jackpot. “I saw a message from FNB about winning, but I didn’t immediately comprehend it,” she recalled. “Then I started receiving calls from an 087 number, but I ignored them. The caller was persistent for a few days, and when I answered, it was the bank notifying me I had won the jackpot.” Speaking about how the money will change her life, the winner…

THE Ratha-Yatra, Festival of Chariots, will be held from Friday to Monday. Three 15m high chariots will be manually drawn on Friday from 11am from South Beach (opposite Tropicana Hotel), heading in a northerly direction on the Upper Marine Parade and turning at Mini Town into the Lower Marine Parade. It will reach the festival site, the lawns of the Bay of Plenty, opposite the Elangeni Hotel. A shorter parade will take place on Monday from 5pm. It will leave the festival site (Bay of Plenty lawns), heading south on the promenade, turning at the pool and returning to the festival site. Various activities will be held, including spiritual discussions, mantra meditation, song, dance and dramas dedicated to Lord Krishna. There will also be a children's spiritual wonderland and cultural…

HOW things change. At one time Easter meant an extra long weekend with lots of church services, but also an exciting soccer tournament! Then, more serious issues took centre stage from these different perspectives: a) Faith – the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. b) Community – how these three key events affect us as Christians. c) Personal – where I find myself faith-wise. Where do I stand today? a) Religious: the central events of Holy Week – the passion, death and resurrection – are a measuring rod for evaluating our lives against an outside standard. b) Community: the community aspect is key, as it ensures I learn from others even as I share my experiences with them. c) Personal: this aspect is the most challenging, as it takes…

Despite being born with physical disabilities, Sebastian Govender’s determination and skill have earned him a spot on the South African disabled cricket team after three years of effort. The Tongaat cricketer proves that limitations are only barriers if you let them be. The 29-year-old, from Belvedere, has been playing cricket from age 11, despite his disability. He was born with a shortened right leg and a crippled right hand. Govender underwent surgery at the age of five, followed by physical therapy and is now able to use his hand and leg. “I started playing cricket because I wanted to learn about sport but I quickly realised I love cricket. I used to play with my brothers and neighbourhood friends and got good. During my schooling at Golden Steps School,…

Virgil van Dijk says he expects a “big summer” for Liverpool in the transfer market as he reportedly closes in on a deal that will secure his future at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men are on the brink of a record-equalling 20th English league title after Sunday’s 2-1 victory at home to West Ham, in which Van Dijk scored the winner. They are 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal with just six games to go and could wrap up the title next weekend if results go their way. Van Dijk’s own future is likely to be secured later this week, with the announcement of a two-year contract to match Mohamed Salah's new deal. Forward Federico Chiesa was the only outfield signing in last year’s post-season transfer window but he has rarely…

It was an epic victory for Rory McIlroy this past week as he achieved his long-time dream of the ultimate grand slam of golf. While he may have had some encounters were he might have thrown the tournament away, it was his shot on hole 15 that, in my view, won him the Green Jacket. His drive stuck behind a tree, Rory had to play a hook shot for his second and went into it to make an eagle three. A hook is a type of shot that curves sharply to the left (for right-handed golfers) or right (for left-handed golfers). It’s often used to navigate around obstacles or to reach the green from a difficult angle. The hook sho t is a powerful tool in any golfer’s arsenal, but…