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By Nkanyiso Mchunu Men in South Africa can finally take their wives’ surnames. The Constitutional Court ruling is being praised in many corridors as a victory for equality. Now that the hype is dying down, let’s hold a sober conversation. One of the founding ideals of the post-1994 SA was to emerge with a non-sexist society. With every move, we are to self-check if we are on track and making progress in reversing the sexist injustices and troubling anti-woman attitudes of the past. With this latest development of the surname adoption option, I have been juxtaposing it to the grand…

By Tracy Valaydham Thirty years into democracy, yet racial violence is still rife and has escalated to schools. The question is often asked as to why the generation that has never experienced the atrocities of apartheid and the wrath of racism are the ones that continue to find themselves in arguments and violence related to race. The recent racial violence took place in Chartsworth, Durban, where a minor dispute on the football field at Glenover Secondary school saw Indian and African learners taking on each other. Reports say the violence erupted when a parent and a group of former learners…

By Bonginkosi Msezane  The Durban University of Technology’s Satellite Art Gallery was abuzz on Saturday, at City Campus as second-and third-year Fine Art students unveiled their much anticipated exhibition titled “Loading…” a vibrant showcase of evolving artistic identity, audience engagement, and professional standards. Over 160 people attended the exhibition which was open to the public,at least two pieces of art were sold on the day! Fine Art lecturer and a curator, Francesca Verga said the theme “Loading…”  served  as a powerful metaphor for transition, anticipation, and future potential. “It’s a digital metaphor, but also a deeply personal one. It reflects…

By Nokwanda Ncwane The Democratic Alliance (DA) commended AmaZulu King Misizulu kaZwelithini for speaking out against turning young girls/maidens into wives. The king delivered a powerful speech during the Reed Dance held at the Mashobeni Royal Palace in Pongola on Saturday, 12 September, saying that he will not choose a wife from any of the maidens this year, citing their young age. “You are my children, I will not choose a wife from any of you. I am around the same age as your mothers,” he said, speaking in Zulu. The king also advised young women under 16 to avoid…

By Nonhlakanipho Magwaza The road bullies throw a tantrum, and everything comes to a screeching halt in the country. The government runs around like headless chickens to try to soothe their tempers. Our government has created a monster by dragging its feet in regulating the mini-bus taxi industry. A glimpse into safe driving around Durban CBD Driving along the M4 in Durban, making my way to work on Thursday, 4 September, was such a blissful, stress-free experience. When I got into town, traffic was moving freely with no sudden braking, no one banging their doors followed by shouting or mini-bus…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Extra-time was needed in a sold-out Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga for Orlando Pirates to write their name in history as they beat Stellenbosch 3-0 in the MTN8 final. Orlando Pirates substitutes Tsepang Moremi and Tshegofatso Mabasa were on target in extra time as Moremi scored in the 2nd minute, and Mabasa found the back of the net 12 minutes later. The substitutes united again as Appolis played a sublime through pass to Moremi, who finished clinically to see his second goal of the night. It was the Buccaneers who showed hunger in the first half of the…

By Avuyile Dube A fine art exhibition themed ‘The body’ provoked controversial thoughts from Durban University of Technology (DUT) students concerning women abuse.   Marie Anna Pahil, an exchange fine art student from Germany who studied ‘the art of the body’, expressed sentimental emotions using a sculpture to promote awareness of the ill treatment female sex workers get in Germany, with the hope to bring change and empower women whilst utilising art. She revealed that “Expressing is important to connect with people, when they disconnect, there will be a bigger rave.”  Lecturer and drawing co-ordinator, Mhlonishwa Chiliza, vouches for women’s…

By Lungisani Mkhulise As September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, Durban University of Technology (DUT) Faculty of Health Sciences and Student Counselling held a World Suicide Prevention Day event at DUT Fred Crookes Sport Centre yesterday. The event aimed to raise awareness on the pressing issue of suicide and promote mental health dialogue. The students were reminded that no one should judge a book by its cover. Counselling Psychologist from Higher Health, Cebisile Kubheka, highlighted the importance of seeking professional support and also shared platforms where students can report when they are facing or battling with suicidal thoughts. “Students must…

By Steve Bhengu Champagne, high-end fashion brands, latest phones, and free accommodation are some of the things used by human trafficking syndicates to lure young females from as early as 20 years old. For an unemployed individual, this is more enticing, and often that’s one of the hidden requirements for syndicates that operate in human trafficking and child labour exploitation. A similar story to this is the recent controversial Russian Alabuga Start Programme, which was “pushed” by well-known local influencers hoping to recruit. The controversial programme which runs for two years in Russia got attention when Cyan Boujee (Honour Zuma),…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Mental health is a challenge that many students deal with as they balance life, studies and busy schedules. With the world observing World Suicide Prevention Day, DUT Student Counselling has revealed that they have received roughly about 1 209 bookings from January to July this year. These figures were revealed in an event held at the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) Fred Crookes Sport Centre. “Suicide is a very big problem in South Africa, in particular. We also receive a high volume of student bookings who always need a session with us, but due to limited staff…