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By Ndumiso Khuzwayo The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure unveiled its project to repurpose unutilised and abandoned government buildings at the Esplanade Government Building in Durban Harbour yesterday. The KZN MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Martin Meyer, said one of the projects was the refurbishment and facelift of the Esplanade Government Building. He announced the department plans to repurpose hundreds of government-owned buildings worth billions of rand to reduce spending because of exorbitant lease agreements. “When I took over the office, I was given the mandate to audit all our assets because we needed a clear picture…

By Noluthando Dlamini Two Durban University of Technology (DUT) Department of Food and Nutrition students showcased their indigenous dish using rooibos as the top ingredient at the department’s year-end cook-off recently. Naming it the Rooibos, Mixed Berries and Chia Pudding, Luthando Msomi and Asithandile Sithupha prepared the dessert for sensory evaluation. As part of what felt like a master chef cooking experience, DUT Journalism Programme students were invited to evaluate all prepared dishes. Reflecting on their experience, Sithupha shared: “We developed skills in incorporating unique flavours and textures into modern desserts and gained a deeper understanding of South African culinary…

By Lucia Gxigxa Pumpkins have a wide range of health benefits and there are various tasty ways in which they can be used to prepare dishes. Their health benefits include regulating blood pressure, reducing cancer risk, suppressing prostate cancer tumours, controlling diabetes and preventing eye-related issues such as vision loss. The Durban University of Technology (DUT ) Department of Food and Nutrition recently collaborated with DUT Journalism Programme students in a Food Journalism initiative. Kwazi Dlamini, a Food and Nutrition student, prepared pumpkin dumplings as his plant-based diet dish for the year-end practical assessment. “Pumpkin dumplings are a simple, plant-based…

By Samkelo Biyela and Enzokuhle Sabela Bananas are your go-to source for a productive workday if you’re into sports or are busy and need quick energy. High in potassium fibre and other key vitamins, the enthralling delight of bananas hides in plain sight. Depending on where you are, where you live, or even where you are from, this nutritional fruit has many variations and names. They include plantains, fehi and bluggoe and guineo, which is derived from Guinea, the West African country that is said to be one of the ancestral homes of bananas. Through the Durban University of Technology (DUT) inter-faculty project that explores the…

By Ndumiso Khuzwayo The bail application hearing of three suspects in the murder of a Durban primary school teacher was postponed this week. Nkosikhona Nkwanyana, 41, Bongani Fakude, 36, and Sanele Khomo, 36, accused of Dudu Khumalo’s murder, appeared for bail at Ntuzuma Magistrates’ Court in KwaMashu on 13 November. Nkwanyana and Khomo have had their bail application postponed to 20 November due to the investigating officer’s unknown reasons for absence. Khomo, a Westville Correctional Services inmate, has abandoned bail. The accused faced a packed courtroom, including community members and Khumalo’s family, demanding justice. The suspects are facing charges of…

By Mthokozisi Dlamini Providing indigenous food to children is a beneficial strategy to maintain their health and to foster a connection to their heritage. However, many parents and childminders struggle to develop a visual appetite while preparing and presenting dishes. Kitchen art enthusiasts have shared their creativity, emphasising the importance of balancing health, flavour and presentation when preparing food. The Credible Source by DUT interviewed some parents about their methods of preparing indigenous food for their children and how they enhance the visual appetite when serving the dishes. Nondumiso Mkhize said that one of the traditional dishes her childreni enjoy isigwaqane, a simple…

By Sabelo Seroke The Durban University of Technology (DUT) held its inaugural arts festival at the DUT City Campus on 1 November 2024. DUT’s Arts and Design Faculty hosted an exhibition and art show called Umbukiso wethu. The festival was organised by a committee consisting of students and lecturers from different departments of the Faculty of Arts and Design. The exhibition featured art galleries, panel discussions and documentary screenings, with the highlight being a live concert of different local artists and students. The Faculty of Arts and Design’s executive dean, Professor Jean Baxen, highlighted that the festival was aimed at fostering collaboration…

By Zanethemba Tembe The Durban University of Technology (DUT) held a webinar recently in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. DUT Student Health Services hosted a webinar on 24 October to educate the students about early detection, screening methods, risk factors and support for those affected. The seminar aimed to raise awareness and promote education about breast cancer, encouraging women and men to prioritise their breast health, and support those affected by it to overcome the mental issues that come with being diagnosed. The webinar featured expert insights from Dr Ayanda Gwala, a general practitioner at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. She…

By Ncamisile Mtshali To help students manage exam stress and mental health during the upcoming exam season, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and a Durban-based fitness trainer held a workout session at the DUT Steve Biko Campus’s Sports Centre recently. The DUT Department of Student Counselling and Health partnered with Blaise Mukembanyi, a herbal life wellness coach and fitness trainer, to offer workout session for students to help manage exam stress and mental health during the upcoming exam season. Mukembanyi said that exercise does not only provide physical benefits, but also enhances mental well-being. “The benefits of working out…

By Charity Shezi In a letter to its employees, dated 7 October 2024, a popular South African sneaker brand Drip Footwear announced that it has entered into liquidation, resulting in the closure of its remaining 14 stores and layoffs. The liquidation comes after an order by the Johannesburg High Court after an earlier application by large, high-impact advertising company Wideopen Platform that claimed that Drip had failed to pay R20 million for advertising services rendered. Founded by Lekau Sehoana in 2019, Drip set itself apart with its unique designs and local craftsmanship. The brand quickly gained market traction and loyalty…