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By Nokulunga Nzuza and Sikhumbule Zwane Thami Ntuli, the premier of KwaZulu-Natal, held a media briefing yesterday outlining the extensive discussions of the provincial cabinet’s lekgotla. A few days ago, the Provincial Executive Council had convened for a two-day meeting to deliberate on critical issues affecting the province. He highlighted the lekgotla’s emphasis on creating a well-defined strategy, prioritising projects and assigning responsibilities. Ntuli stated that the Executive Council discussed and decided on several issues, including the appointment of MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma as the Leader of Government Business. ”We have had robust discussions about the state…

By Faith Hlongwane In the wake of the recent formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa, civil society groups Democracy Development Program (DDP) and the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) held a community dialogue recently at K Hall in KwaMashu, in Durban, that was aimed at educating people about the new form of government. Sphamandla Mhlongo, a senior programmes officer at the DDP, said they have identified a need to educate the community about how the GNU works. South Africa has not seen the GNU since 1994, which ushered in the first democratically-elected government, which was…

By Lwandile Hlekwayo In recognition of June as Men’s Mental Health Month, a Durban barbershop has taken a unique approach to raising awareness of men’s mental health by hosting an electronic sports (e-sports) tournament at the facility. The initiative is aimed to eliminate the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and promote an open dialogue among men. The organisers said they were inspired by their clients and wanted to create a safe space for them to speak out about their mental challenges. Siya Bhengu, the manager at Mankave Barbershop, said: “We have a close bond with our clients, each haircut is…

By Lwandile Hlekwayo & Minenhle Zikhali Durban basketball enthusiasts have been left in awe after Moët Hennessy, in collaboration with a local art painter, unveiled its third in-the-paint basketball court on Florida Road, which is the first of its kind in the province and the third in the country.  Through this initiative, Moët Hennessy said that they want to empower the community through sports and recreation. The general manager and marketing director of Moët Hennessy, David White, said that the project is designed to give back to local communities. He added that he hopes that by refurbishing the court, they…

By Minenhle Zikhali IF, an animated comedy drama, written and directed by John Krasinski, which was released recently, follows the life of a young girl, called Bea (Cailey Fleming), who discovers that she can see long-lost imaginary friends. The film starts with Bea playing in the company of her parents. She then enters a dark room and sees her grandmother (Fiona Shaw) holding a box. The grandmother tells Bea that she used to love playing with what is inside, but Bea replies by saying: “Grandma, I am 12, I don’t do that anymore.” Overall, Krasinski has done an impeccable job…

By Noluthando Dlamini and Minenhle Zikhali Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s observation that the recent General Election results show that the people of South Africa expect their leaders to work together to address their needs, some voters are sceptical about the success of a government coalition. Some of the voters have expressed concern that things will change for the better for them. Sifanele Jula said that although the results show a need for a coalition government, but he does not expect it to bring about any meaningful change in the country. “If you take one rotten egg and mix it with…

By Samukelisiwe Gumede Some students are giving up on their studies citing the enormous amount of work that comes with tests, assignments and the expectation to excel. Durban University of Technology (DUT) dropout Ayanda Xulu says he thought he was geared up for university life, only to realise it was more challenging than he had expected. ”I enrolled for architecture at DUT. I did not expect university life to be difficult. All the modules I did had tests, assignments and exams. I thought I was going to be a high achiever as I was in high school, but that was…

By Awande Mabizela & Aphiwe Mgoqi When he comes from the world, fashion has traditionally been associated with women, but Thabiso Mkhize, popularly known as PrinceThabz Mkhize, has come out of his shell to challenge this belief. He believes that the misconception about men in fashion has delayed his big break. He is the founder of the clothing brand Prince Bespoke, which specialises in premium custom-made menswear. This distinctive brand includes custom-made suits, shirts, bags and men’s accessories. His cousin and Prince Bespoke’s manager, Sizwe Mkhize, says he was not aware of his cousin’s passion for fashion. “I didn’t know…

By Lwandile Hlekwayo The emergence of esport in recent years has brought about a significant change in the world of sport. Esport (electronic sports) is the playing of video games in a competitive and organised setting. Esports is mostly played in multiplayer video game competitions, where individuals or teams compete. Games are often in the form of the first-person shooter games, fighting, real-time strategy, sports and simulation. Esport is on the rise in Durban, where there is a noticeable increase in gaming tournaments in the city. The emergence of esport as an official sport in South African Universities has shifted…

By Aphiwe Mgoqi Following the adoption of the Integrated Development Budget (IDP) for 2024/25 of uMngeni Municipality in Howick has angered the residents of marginalised communities, who believe other needs have taken priority over their most pressing needs. Residents from needy communities in Howick, such as Mevana, Sphumelele and Shiyabazali, said they are not satisfied with the allocation of funds for the new financial year. They feel that the Budget has overlooked the lack of basic services in their neighbourhoods. Mevana resident Thandeka Hlatshwayo said the budget seems to favour those who live in developed neighbourhoods. “The municipality knows that we…