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By Prudence Mathenjwa As Heritage Month comes to a close in South Africa, we turn our attention to the various ways young people engage with respective traditional cuisine. While some stay closely tied to their cultural roots through food, others are merging traditional dishes with modern trends ,highlighting the rich diversity and evolving nature of contemporary food culture.  A student at Eshowe TVET College, Mcebisi Shongwe who is studying towards obtaining a qualification in agriculture holds tradition and culture dearly in his heart. Shongwe proudly shares his love for amasi, a classic Zulu dish of fermented sour milk often enjoyed…

By Siphumelele Madide KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli recently launched four mobile Police Stations at the Mayville Conference Centre in Durban in an effort to curb crime in the area. One of the areas that received the recently launched mobile stations is a rural area in uMfolozi Municipality, called KwaMbonambi, where crime is rampantly high. The launch of the four mobile police stations last month forms part of the province’s efforts to alleviate crime in KwaMbonambi, an area where because of its geographical landscape, getting police to arrive on a crime scene timeously is often difficult. These mobile stations are trucks…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Bafana Bafana have suffered a major blow in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This comes after the FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in the match against Lesotho on 27 March 2026. The sanction means that FIFA has deducted 3 points and the match has been forfeited with a 3-0 loss, moving them to the second spot on the Group C log with 14 points. SAFA has also been ordered to pay a fine of around R200 000, while Mokoena has been issued with a…

By Sabelo Seroke Springbok fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu etched his name into South African rugby history by scoring a record-breaking 37 points in a single Test match. Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s tally came in South Africa’s 67–30 victory over Argentina in the Rugby Championship at the packed Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban, this past Saturday. His haul included three tries and 10 successful kicks from the tee, surpassing Percy Montgomery’s long standing record of 35 points set in 2007. The 23-year-old was central to a dominant Springbok second-half display as the Boks were in high spirits at a packed stadium in Durban. Springbok…

By Makhosazana Radebe The opening of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System last week was meant to signal a turning point: a chance to confront long-simmering claims of political interference, criminal infiltration, and corruption at the very heart of South Africa’s justice system. Yet the road to the hearings has been anything but smooth, raising as many questions as it seeks to answer. A Commission Born in Crisis When KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi went public earlier this year with allegations of mafia-like networks operating inside policing and intelligence structures, the…

By Siphumelele Madide Bekufinywa ngendololwane, kuphume nomtakabani ngesikhathi indodana endala yeNkosi, uZungu KwaMadlebe, eMpangeni enyakatho neKwaZulu-Natal ibikhehla yaphinde yeMbesa muva nje. UMnuz Malusi Zungu, ukhehle waphinde weMbesa ingoduso yakhe uSamukelisiwe Gazu waseMamba, eNkandla. Lomcimbi ubuhanjelwe nguNdunankulu waKwaZulu-Natal, uMnuz Thami Ntuli, iMeya yaseMhlathuze, uMnuz Xolani Ngwezi, kanye nabaholi bendabuko abebeqhamuka esifundeni saseKing Cetshwayo nasesiGodlweni sakwaPhindangene. Abebehambele lomcoimbi kanokusho, bachaze umcimbi walezi zithandani njengotshengisa uthando lakwaZulu. “Uthando nenjabulo phakathi kukaMalusi noSamukelisiwe, kube yinto enhle futhi efanele ukubukwa. Ukubungaza kufane nothando oluqhakambisa amagugu ethu akwaZulu,” kusho uSibusile Mthembu obeyingxenye yawo. Lomcimbi kanokusho uhehe abaningi ezinkundleni zokuxhumana, abanye bebuza ukuthi imali yawo iqhamuke kephi…

By Makhosazana Radebe The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act is being hailed as one of the most significant and daring transformations in South Africa’s education landscape in recent history. Signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on September 13, 2024. The BELA Act extends schooling by making Grade R compulsory, outlaws corporal punishment, recognises South African Sign Language (SASL), and takes decision-making power on admissions and language policy away from school governing bodies. These are sweeping ambitions, and on paper, they paint a picture of a fairer, more inclusive education system. However, just like many ambitious reforms, the BELA…

By Ndumiso Khuzwayo South African politics rarely lack drama, and we have accepted the theatrics as part of the deal. However, the last week offered us a glimpse of how easily serious governance issues can be drowned out by politicians’ point-scoring. Just recently, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa put a spanner in the works when he boldly told ANC councillors he was addressing in Soweto that they could learn a thing or two from DA-led municipalities when it came to local governance and service delivery. This political storm, which was dubbed by many as the DA’s free ‘PR campaign’, comes just…

By Haylee Maduray An expert has urged people struggling with suicidal thoughts to reach out for help after a 21-year-old male committed suicide by jumping off a bridge in Durban. The deceased, who was later identified as Nickeel Gokul from Chatsworth reportedly jumped off the M19 bridge onto the N2 near the Umgeni Interchange on Saturday, 20 September. Emergency service KZN VIP said its control centre received multiple reports through social media about the incident and immediately dispatched tactical officers and medical teams. “Upon arrival, officers were informed by members of the public that a black TSI VW Polo had…

By Lungisani Mkhulise Following a clean sweep in the recent Student Representative Council (SRC) elections at Durban University of Technology (DUT), the Economic Freedom Fighters Youth Command (EFFYC) is setting its sights on more than just political leadership, promising real, practical change through a series of student-focused programs and initiatives. The EFFYC claimed a seventh consecutive win with over 8000 votes in the elections that were held between 17 and 19 September.  Incoming SRC member Inam Mbizweni shared that they plan to prioritise collaboration with departments within the university, especially housing and finance, to address long-standing issues affecting students funded…