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By Nosihle Mthembu and Talent Tembe Non-Site Art Collective, a three-member collective of artists, is currently exhibiting the work of artists who all have different art pieces in paint, resin and thread at the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts Gallery in Durban. Artists Adelheid Frackiewicz, Davina de Beer and Franli Meintjes make up the collective. The exhibition, which opened on 2 August and will run until 25 August, has become a platform for artists to showcase their work and attract art enthusiasts. One of the organisers of the exhibition Meintjes explained the idea behind her art: “With this new work, I…

Bonginkosi Msezane The Durban University of Technology Football Club’s Varsity Cup campaign has been bolstered by AmaZulu (DStv Diski Challenge, Premiership reserve league) player. The tournament, which is already under way, commenced on July 25 and will end on September 26. It is being held at various university sports facilities around the country. After a goalless draw against the Central University of Technology (CUT) last Thursday at the CUT Stadium, the DUT will hope Sbonelo Ngidi’s PSL reserve league’s experience inspires them to success. He said: “Judging from the games we played before the Varsity Cup (started), I can say…

By Messiah Zwane The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture has commended South African winners at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites conference that was held in India recently. This comes after UNESCO inscribed Sibudu Cave, near oThongathi, and Ohlange, in Inanda, as World Heritage Sites. The Sibudu Cave had been nominated under the category “The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa”, while Ohlange was one of the 14 sites listed in “The Human Rights Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites” category. Mntomuhle Khawula said that…

By Sisanda Mgojo A young visionary is a driving force behind creativity and innovation in the vibrant city of Durban. Keanu Rust, 21, has made significant strides in pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a superhero in Marvel comic books. Rust, inspired by Tony Stark, creates robotic suits that resemble Marvel characters such as Black Panther, Thor and Iron Man, to display their bravery and strength. To pay homage to the Stark Industries comic book counterpart, he has named his company Rust Industries. Rust said that his early fascination with Marvel superheroes led him to connect with Stark’s combination of bravery, intelligence and technological prowess. He…

By Noluthando Dlamini The recent opening of the PEP Home outlet at Kloof Village Mall has been welcomed by residents and business people alike as a much-needed addition to the drive up ramping up employment in the western Durban area. One of the residents and newly-hired employee Philangezwi Cele has hailed the new shop as life-changing. He said: ”This opportunity means the world to me. This job means everything to me.” Cele added that: “It means I can bring food home, because they depend on me. Now that I have a permanent job, they (the family) are also happy. Everything…

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…