Author: crediblesource

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…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Many supporters feel Bafana Bafana needs some improvement, should they qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as none of the South African players scored goals against Nigeria, with the Bafana Bafana goal being courtesy of an own goal by the Super Eagles.  The two played to a 1-1 draw in Bloemfontein last night, which edges group-leading South Africa closer to their first World Cup qualification in over 20 years while further diminishing Nigeria’s chances of even participating in second-place play-offs. Speaking to Credible Source, the fans said the team played well, but they were not happy…

By Minenhle Zikhali The Government of National Unity (GNU) isn’t a new concept in South Africa, however – South Africa was coming out of the difficult years of apartheid when the concept was introduced in 1994 and the aim was to foster inclusion despite the African National Congress (ANC) being outright winners of the election then. This time, the terminology is being challenged by some as it can be viewed as a mere coalition because the union came as there hasn’t been an outright winner. The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) has even gone to court a few times in an…

By Yondi Mahlangeni Malvern community members say they are disappointed by the Durban Magistrates Court’s decision to grant a school principal charged with his wife’s murder, bail. Following a lengthy hearing, the Durban Magistrates Court granted bail to Sithembile Primary School Principal, Khayelihle Dhlomo on Monday, 8 September. During the court proceedings, state prosecutor Calvin Govender gave a detailed account of events leading up to Khanyisile’s death on 4 September 2022 highlighting that there was a long period of domestic violence between the couple. The deceased had also applied for a protection order at the Pinetown Magistrates Court in 2014…