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By Bonginkosi Msezane KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works, Martin Meyer, says their payments to contractors depend on the government receiving payments from those in charge of the project. “Before an entity is contracted we, as KZN Public Work and infrastructure, get approached by the client who tells us what they want us to build. This request then gets approved once all the requirements have been met, including that the client has the funds to cover the project” said Meyer. This process has stalled a number of payments to contracts. Some have chosen not to continue with work contracted to them.…

By Philani Khumalo Sibone ingqephu, injabulo kanye nezinyembezi ngenkathi abafundi baseNyuvesi Yezobuchwepheshe yaseThekwini (DUT) bethweswa iziqu kulamaviki amabili edlule. Kuthiwa akugiywa eDUT kodwa sibabonile abathathe isibindi, bazibamba bekhombisa ikhono kuleyomzuzwana besuka komemezela igama labo beya kobebathwesa isigqoko. Kuwona lomncimbi obuse Olive Convention Centre ngasebhishi, abafundi bebedlulisa amazwi abo ahlukene okubalwa kuwo ukubonga kubazali babo ngokubeseka base bafike kulesisigaba sempilo. UReno Lebulo obengumunye wabafundi obethweswa iziqu uthi bekungelula neze eqala enyuvesi njengoba eqala ngonyaka wesifo uKhuvethe,u2020. “Isikole ebengikuso besisemaphandleni ngakho bekunzima ukuthi ngiqonde izinto zokufunda ngosizo lobuchwepheshe. Konke lokhu bekukusha kimi kodwa kuthe kuhamba isikhathi ngazibamba zaqina kwaze kwajayeleka,” kuchaza uLebulo.…

By Prudence Mathenjwa Climate change has been a concern in much of the world and South Africa has seen the real impact of it which has led to repeated flooding in cities that include Durban. “Rising global temperatures are contributing to more extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, wild fires, which pose significant threats to lives, infrastructure and economies,” says Mbandlwa. Because of this, Durban university of Technology (DUT) lecturer, Prof. Zamokuhle Mbandlwa, has launched a book he calls Challenges, Strategies, and Resiliency in Disaster and Risks Management. He says that it’s because of his observation and concern…

By Lungisani Mkhulise The flair of movement, performance and singing by students of the Shembe Nazareth Baptist Church was used as a form of entertainment as they showcased their way of worship in the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) Madiba House Residence recently. The visit was organised by the Nazareth Tertiary Students Association (NATESA), that is active in several higher education institutions across the KwaZulu Natal. “Our goal is to reach students where they are, using something that’s part of our identity, music, and dance. It is how we connect spiritually and culturally,” said Simiso Buthelezi, one of the participants.…

By Ntombifuthi Buthelezi In recent months, many have raised concern about whether the South African justice system is adequately equipped with dealing with sexual assault and rape cases. This is after televangelist Pastor Tim Omotoso was acquitted of all 32 charges against him when it emerged that the prosecutor in the case started a WhatsApp group with the witnesses in the case. It was then decided that he had to be deported back to his home country of Nigeria. In a separate case, there will be no prosecution in the alleged rape case of 7-year-old Cwecwe as there isn’t enough…

By Akhona Dlamini There have been many conversations about how moral regeneration can be done in South Africa and there was even a Moral Regeneration Programme that was headed by former president, Jacob Zuma, at a point. In the rural parts of KwaZulu-Natal, this is done through maiden camps. It’s an ancient culture where young maidens are taught about saving themselves for the right man, mostly marriage, while being taught about other parts of life too. In Bulwer in KwaZulu-Natal, young gather from time to time to learn valuable life skills, cultural values, and the importance of preserving their heritage.…

By Musa Zondo Learning is easy when it’s in a safe environment and sometimes students want to spend longer on campus in order to get additional time to improve their craft. However, Durban University of Technology (DUT) students who stay in residences that are in high crime areas like Point Road say they can’t do this. One res in this area has imposed an 11pm curfew for all students staying there. “Safety is our priority. The curfew helps us ensure students are not exposed to unnecessary harm late at night,” says residence manager Bhubesi Nxumalo. Earlier this year, Screen Arts…

By Siphumelele Madide At just seven years old, Luyanda Lethokuhle Gumede, a Grade 3 learner at Sarnia Primary School, is already making headlines in the junior golf world. Despite only picking up a golf club for the first time in 2023, Luyanda’s natural talent and unwavering dedication have propelled him to the top of the leaderboard in multiple prestigious tournaments. In a short period, Luyanda has claimed several accolades: Ranked 3rd in his age group across the African continent 1st in his age group in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) 3rd at the eThekwini Metro Golf Club in his age division Adding to…

By Thivanni Naidoo The Democratic Alliance has said that they’re cautiously happy about the budget that’s been tabled by Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana. This is after they had taken him to court over the then proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase which will no longer be the case. “This is not an austerity budget but an expenditure budget,” Minister Godongwana started his speech. Godongwana then went on to say that South Africa’s projected growth is now at 1,4% and not the 1,9% mentioned in March. He then mentioned that with economic stability comes a promotion of lower inflation as…

By Philani Khumalo Ungqongqoshe wezezimali uMnuz. Enoch Godongwane wethule inkulomo yakhe yesithathu yesabelo mali namuhla ebibanjelwe eKapa, Cape Town International Covention Centre (CTICC) emini yantambama. UGondongwane uqale ngokucacisa ukuthi i-VAT izohlala kwiphesenti ebikade ikolona lika-15%. Izabelelo ezehlukahlukene zenyuke kancane “Isinqumo sokuqeda ukunyuka kwe VAT, ngaphandle kwemali esebenzayo engenayo, kunciphisa kakhulu amandla ethu nezinhlelo zethu ezixhasayo namanye amaphrojekthi ebesiwahlelile esibona ebaluleke kakhulu ezweni,” kuchaza u Godongwane enkulumweni yakhe. Abanye babahlali baseThekwini bathi bebenethemba lokuba izibonelelo zizonyuka kakhulu kunalokhu abakubonayo. “Inkulumo ka ngqongqoshe bengilindile ukuba kunyuswe imali yethu yabangasebenzi kakhulu khona sizofaka esinye isinkwa endlini ngoba iyashesha ukuphela,” kuchasa ozibike ngoMnuz. Cele.…