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Nomzamo Mntungwa noNoluthando Dlamini UZanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, umsunguli wama-Crown Gospel Music Awards nobenguumsakazi womsakazo Ukhozi FM, odlule emhlabeni ngemva kokugula, ukhunjulwe enkonzweni ebise-God Never Fails Revival Church eDurban Station, eThekwini, izolo. Kule nkonzo bekutheleke izinkumbi zabantu ukuzogubha impilo yakhe. UDudu Khoza, umsakazi woKhozi FM nomngani kaMbokazi-Nkambule, uzwakalise ubuhlungu obukhulu ngokudlula kukaMbokazi, wathi akalahlekelwe nguzakwabo kepha ulahlekelwe ngudadewabo. “UZanele ubeyingelosi uqobo lwayo. Umndeni, abangani nabalingani badlula esikhathini esinzima kakhulu lapho kufanele bayibambe ishisa injalo insimbi,” kusho lo msakazi wohlelo uJabul’ ujule. UNokulunga Madondo, okhulumela ibandla lase-St Francis Xavier Catholic Parish, ibandla akhulele kulona uNkk Mbokazi-Nkambule, udlulise amazwi enduduzo egameni lebandla. Uthe: “UMbokazi-Nkambule yinkulu…

By Darran Mabuza Few musicians in the ever-evolving music industry can win people over at such an early stage of their careers. Yet one newcomer, Nontokozo Mkhize, has not only left her mark but has also won some prestigious accolades, solidifying her status as an upcoming superstar in the industry. The gifted singer’s creativity was sown early, with church providing a strong connection to something bigger and a grounding in music. ”My journey in music began at church. Growing up, I was inspired by gospel music and the way it brought people closer to God. From singing at church and…

By Sisanda Mgojo The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has joined throngs to mourn the death of Ukhozi FM presenter, gospel awards founder and businesswoman Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, who passed away in the early hours of the morning, was 52. Her death was announced by her husband, Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule. The couple recently announced that Mbokazi-Nkambule had been diagnosed with lung cancer. In a statement posted on social media, Nkambule said: “It is with a heavy heart that we, the Nkambule and Mbokazi family, announce the passing of our dearly beloved Ms Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule. “She departed to be…

By Sanele Khumalo A Durban University of Technology (DUT) third-year Journalism student from Westville, Durban, is making waves after his recent inclusion in the Mail & Guardians Top 200 Young South Africans 2024. Enzokuhle Sabela’s growth being recognised in the Editor’s Choice category exemplifies the power of youth ambition and journalistic brilliance. His accomplishments not only represent a personal milestone, but also foreshadows a promising future for the next generation of storytellers. He has written three opinion pieces for the Mail & Guardian, worked as a sports commentator at Durban Youth Radio and hosted a politics podcast called The South African Conversation by DUT Journalism, which…

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…