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By Phumzile Qwabe Despite the government offering transport to some of the refugees who had been staying outside the Department of Home Affairs offices on Che Guevara Road, formerly Moore Road, in Durban, some have chosen to remain behind. Five buses arrived in Durban on Tuesday to transport some of the group to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. The buses that transported the immigrants parked on Che Guevara Road. Image: Phumzile Qwabe The refugees were given the option of travelling to Gauteng or remaining in Durban. While some chose to leave, others decided to stay. Mukulu Yohane, from…

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has condemned the fatal shooting of KwaNdengezi High School learner Sphephelo Ngubane, who was shot on the school premises on Monday, 14 September. Preliminary information from the South African Police Service (SAPS) indicates that the 19-year-old sustained multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Premier Ntuli expressed his shock and outrage over the killing and directed law-enforcement authorities to use all available resources to identify and apprehend the suspect. Ntuli described the incident as a “deeply tragic, disturbing and unacceptable act of violence”. “A school is a place where our children must…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi and Ndumiso Khuzwayo  The new-generation Volkswagen (VW) T-Roc has arrived in Durban, with the second-generation compact SUV unveiled at a ceremony held at Hoopers Volkswagen. The new T-Roc is larger than its predecessor and comes with a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and a lower starting price. VW has dropped the 2.0 TSI engine from the South African line-up, with all three derivatives of the new T-Roc powered by the 1.4 TSI engine. The engine produces 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque and sends power to the front wheels through an eight-speed…

The Springboks have won the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series after defeating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, United States, on Saturday. The victory saw South Africa clinch the four-Test series 3-1 after losing the opening match to the All Blacks. The Springboks lifted the trophy in front of 68 000 spectators at M&T Bank Stadium. The final Test also saw the Springboks outscore the All Blacks six tries to four, with Damian de Allende, Morné van den Berg, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom crossing the try line for South Africa. The series was part of…

Until the last 30 minutes of the 18+ rated two-hour movie, I did not realise what Yorgos Lanthimos, the director, was doing with the movie. And that naivete cannot be attributed solely to my birdbrain; I was blinded by the unreasonable number of sex scenes, cunnilingus, and explicit anatomical dissections of human bodies. But don’t be alarmed; the scenes are nothing more than what any of us already watch in private, with both the volume and brightness of our very smartphones cranked down to the lowest level. Plot Godwin Baxter is an eccentric anatomy professor who finds dead and pregnant…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Durban City marked their historic debut in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation Cup with a 1-0 victory over Burundi’s Rukinzo FC in the first leg of the preliminary round at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday. An own goal from Rukinzo in the 70th minute sealed a landmark victory for the Citizens, giving the South African side a slender advantage heading into the return leg in Burundi next Sunday. Playing in front of their home supporters, City started on the front foot and created several opportunities but lacked composure in the final third. Their best chance…

By Nyiko Moloi The community of Mtubatuba came together to witness the launch of the national manifesto of National Community Liberation (NACOL) in Mtubatuba on Saturday. The NACOL held the event at iNkosi Mtubatuba Nordale Community Hall in Mtubatuba, marking the party’s first official launch. The venue was filled with community members from across Mtubatuba,united in the shared desire for change, placing their hope for a better future in the NACOL and a new direction for their communities. The manifesto was unveiled by the president of the liberation movement, Muzi Hlophe, who emphasised his commitment to the people of South…

By Ursula Wasenaar  According to Democratic Alliance (DA) eThekwini mayoral candidate, Haniff Hoosen, poor management is the main contributing factor to allegations that people are paying for jobs in the metropolitan municipality. Hoosen made the comments during a DA picket outside Durban City Hall following a media briefing by eThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele on allegations that people were paying to secure positions within the Durban Metro Police. During the briefing, Mbhele addressed the city’s investigation into allegations of irregular appointments within the Durban Metro Police. Mbhele said concerns raised by political parties, as well as allegations circulating on social…

By Philasande Gumede Award-winning artists Mawhoo and Lwah Ndlunkulu have teamed up for a 15-track Maskandi album, ISITHEMBU, under the name Zulu Queens. The collaboration follows the release of their song Nembeza, which the pair said created a strong connection and inspired them to work together on a full album. “Lwah is a great musician and when I worked with her, our energies matched and I believe in connection,” Mawhoo explained. Lwah shared the same sentiments. “When I was working with Mawhoo on Nembeza, I loved the connection so much. From there, I just really wanted to work with her…

The MK Party has announced six mayoral candidates for the upcoming local government elections. The candidates were unveiled during a media briefing in Umhlanga, Durban, on Friday, 28 August. The party will contest in eight metropolitan municipalities but is yet to announce its mayoral candidates for Tshwane and Cape Town. Here are the announced mayoral candidates: Johannesburg: Bongani Baloyi Ekurhuleni: Thulani Shongwe eThekwini: Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi Mangaung: Mapaseka Mothibi Buffalo City: Mzwandile Vaaiboom Nelson Mandela Bay: Mvuleni Map The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) had urged all political parties and independent candidates intending to contest in the 4 November elections to ensure…