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By Ndumiso Khuzwayo The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has unveiled reverse vending machines to offer students a convenient recycling experience on campus. The machines promote sustainability and encourage students to go green. These innovative machines accept aluminium cans, plastic bottles and Tetra Pak packaging to allow students to recycle while they earn rewards through the Imagined Earth app. DUT Real Estate Management senior director Thabani Mhlongo explained the inspiration behind the initiative. He said: “There was a vision around sustainability. For us, it was about how we bring the vision to life and make sure that it’s not a…

By Talent Tembe and Aphiwe Mgoqi The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) held a media briefing on Wednesday at Westville Boys’ High School on the state of readiness of the Class of 2024 National Senior Certificate Examinations (NSC). KZN MEC for Education, Sipho Hlomuka, outlined the province’s state of readiness for the 2024 Final NSC Exams that start in less than two weeks. The MEC discussed the department’s preparation for 172 433 full-time candidates and 18 019 part-time ones. “The KZN Department of Education examination system is the biggest in the country, with 6 343 invigilators to manage the…

By Sihle Nzima The Durban University of Technology’s Student Housing and ResLife Unit recently held a Green Summit for a Green Campus Initiative (GCI) at E1 Ritson Hall. The summit was attended by DUT students, students from other institutions of higher institutions, and young entrepreneurs and innovators. The Green Summit programme aimed to discuss green initiatives and understand ways to promote sustainability. The GCI seeks to educate students and surrounding communities about the impact of climate change while developing pedagogical approaches to address environmental issues. The DUT senior residence life officer, Khosi Twala, emphasised the summit’s purpose as a platform…

Enzokuhle Sabela In June this year, Media24 announced that it would phase out most of its well-known print publications. The Beeld, Daily Sun, Soccer Laduma, Rapport and City Press ceased their print operations on 30 September owing to their shift towards a digital focus. The planned move sees the Rapport, City Press and Daily Sun transition into digital-only brands. Media24 former CEO Ishmet Davidson said consumer preferences had changed. “People now read news more than ever, but most prefer to do so on their cellphones or laptops and publishers have to comply with their preferences,” he said. He added that globally, print media had been suffering structural declines in circulation and advertising…

By Nozipho Mjwara More than 1 000 protestors took to the streets of Durban on Monday as part of a nationwide Congress of South African Trade Union (Cosatu) strike. The protest began from King Dinuzulu Park to the City Hall. Union leaders presented a memorandum to government officials, including the minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande, KZN MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi and eThekwini mayor Mr Cyril Xaba. The memorandum, handed over by the Cosatu provincial secretary Edwin Mkhize, highlighted key issues facing workers in KZN and across South Africa, demanding immediate…

By Bonginkosi Zondi and Ncamsile Mtshali The KZN Mental Health Advocacy Group held its annual mental health walk last weekend. More than 1 000 people gathered at the North Beach Amphitheatre, opposite Elangeni Hotel, to participate in the 9th Annual KZN Mental Health Advocacy Walk. KZN Mental Health Advocacy Walk has been happening every year since its introduction in 2016 by Suntosh Pillay and Professor Suvira Ramlall. Both have been in the public mental health sector for many years. Pillay said that the key objective of the initiative is to raise awareness about mental health and looking back from when…

By Aphiwe Mgoqi and Talent Tembe The Durban University of Technology’s Protection Services, in collaboration with its security partners, hosted its 2nd annual Crime Awareness Week at Steve Biko campus last week. DUT Protection Services, Ranger, Blue Security and Izikhova, hosted the crime awareness initiative to equip students with self-defence techniques. The campaign was to promote student safety on and off campus, where students were taught about self-defence and how to react when in a dangerous situation. DUT security officer, Sandile Mkhize, cited an increase in crime reports from students, prompting Protection Services to ramp up efforts to educate them…

By Ncamisile Mtshali and Mthokozisi Dlamini The Durban University of Technology (DUT) recently hosted its annual Mr and Miss Diversity pageant. The pageant took place on 5 October at the Greyville Convention Centre, bringing together students, staff and the community for a special evening. The theme for this year was “Water, fire, air and earth” to emphasise the significance of living in harmony with nature with all its diversity. The event was filled with music, dance, fashion and cultural exchange. The organiser, Mosetsana Motsomi, said: “What inspired me to organise this event is seeing people coming together to promote diversity…

By Ndumiso Khuzwayo The Durban University of Technology Cricket Club secured a crucial victory over KwaMashu Cricket Club at the Chatsworth 217 cricket ground on Sunday, successfully chasing 65 runs with four overs to spare. DUT bounced back from last week’s upset with a dominant bowling display in the T20 Castle Promotion League. KwaMashu captain Wanda Mtolo chose to bat first after winning the toss, but that decision backfired later when DUT bowlers restricted the opponents to a modest 64 runs all out. DUT spinners exploited the turning pitch conditions well to their advantage. Spinners Bonginkosi Luthuli and Kreesan Pillay…

By Phumlani Zulu A recent Betway Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs underscored the necessity of video assistant referee (VAR) technology in South African football. In the match poor officiating by a South African Football Association (SAFA) referee was witnessed that cost Chiefs two legitimate goals, which has reignited the VAR debate in South Africans. The match highlighted the results of SAFA and South African Premier Soccer League’s (PSL) delay with regard to implementing VAR in South Africa. South African coaches and administrators have long proposed for VAR’s introduction, citing its success in other African countries. In the…