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By Nomzamo Mntungwa and Noluthando Dlamini Ngemva kokhetho ezweni izolo, intsha yaseThekwini, iphawule ngokuthi kusho ukuthini ukuvota kuyona. UShongani Ndebele uchaze izizathu ezimenze wayovota. “Isizathu esingenze ngayovota namhlanje wukubona ushintsho nentuthuko emphakathini wangakithi” Wengeze ngafisa kushintshe ezikhungweni zokuvota. “Ushintsho engifisa ukulubona wukuthi kuqashwe intsha ngoba ngithe uma ngifika esikhungweni sokuvota kusebenza abantu abakhulile, abantu abaqashiwe abanemisebenzi, okusho ukuthi basebenza kabili kube kukhona abangasebenzi,” kusho yena. UNolihle Miya, onqume ukungavoti, uchaze ngesinqumo sakhe. “Amaqembu aphethe awayilethi intuthuko emphakathini. Emphakathini wangakithi amanzi aphumayo empompini awekho esimweni esihle ukuthi ungapheka ngawo futhi uwaphuze. Lokhu ngazalwa imigwaqo iwubhuqu. Isidingo sokuvota angisibonanga ngoba namanje kukhona…

By Minenhle Zikhali To address the concerns surrounding the national elections and their impact on youth. The Durban University of Technology Student Governance recently held its first-ever clubs and societies panel discussion. The discussion was about understanding the connection between the 2024 elections and youth empowerment. As well as connecting individuals from various clubs and societies to learn how to actively contribute to shaping a better tomorrow. The SRC organisation and accommodation officer, Mhlengi Zuma said: “The 2024 elections are going to be a great moment that will not only determine the direction of our country but also significantly impact…

By Sihle Nzima With the national General Election just two days away and with political parties campaigning robustly for votes, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison has reassured that the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster will crack down on conduct that might pose a possible threat during the election and afterwards. The department said at a recent media briefing that there are more than 17 000 police and other security personnel, and 1 008 social crime-prevention volunteers deployed for this election season. KZN is known to be the most volatile province, especially during the election season, with…

By Minenhle Zikhali and Noluthando Asanda Dlamini Africa Day came into existence 61 years ago. It was on 25 May 1963 that the Organisation for African Unity (OAU) was created. It was in Durban in South Africa in 2002 that this organisation was transformed into the African Union (AU). Without trade and fostering African growth, this body would be useless and celebrations of Africa Day would be superficial. That’s why 49 African Union heads of state signed the African Free Trade Agreement in Kigali in Rwanda in 2018. Writing for the Policy Centre for the New South, Larabi Jaïdi, Bruce…

By Noluthando Asanda Dlamini and Minenhle Zikhali Durban book lovers are in for a treat, as a treasure trove of tales and knowledge awaits them aboard the Logos Hope ship. After eight years, the Logos Hope ship returned to Durban waters to host its one-of-a-kind floating book fair from 8 May to 2 June 2024. One of the attendees, the principal of Bundle of Joy Day Care, Chantell Jansen, said taking her children on this trip has brought back memories of her experiences when she first went to the book fair. “I am now 48, but I was lucky enough…

By Nokulunga Nzuza and Busisiwe Ngcongo Intsha yophiko lwentsha yoMkhonto WeSizwe isanda kuphuma ngobuningi bayo ukuyozwakalisa izikhalo kuMasipala waseThekwini ngokungabibikho kobulungiswa ekwabeni imisebenzi nangendlela yokuqasha abantu. Le mashi ibisuka eKing Dinuzulu Park eThekwini iya eCity Hall. Umdidiyeli woMkhonto Wesizwe Party uNdabezitha Biyela uthe inhloso yabo ngokuhambisa lolu hla lwezikhalo wukuba yizwi labangenazwi. “Sisebenzisa amalungelo ethu ekutheni uma singaneliseki ngezinto ezenzekayo siziveze ngezindlela ezihlukene. Thina-ke indlela esibona izosisebenzela wukuhambisa lolu hlu lwezikhalo eMkhandlwini weTheku noma loMkhandlu esiyokhononda kuwo kuyiwo kanye esikhala ngawo,” kusho yena. Elinye ilungu elingazithe linguNkk Mbulazi lithe: “Le mashi ihlelwe yintsha eneziqu nengosomabhizinisi othola ukuthi ayikwazi ukungena emikhakheni…

By Minenhle Zikhali & Nosihle Mthembu A Durban University of Technology (DUT) lecturer recently staged an exhibition and book launch at the Art Gallery Department. Lee Scott Thompson, who teaches drawing and illustration to Fashion and Textile Design students, spoke about how the inspiration for her work ranges from her childhood in Zimbabwe to the dark moment of the passing of her father. She added that she had an opportunity to go to Germany through DUT, where she took a basic animation course. With regard to the kind of showcasing she chose, the artist said: “I’ve been doing a bit…

By Kwanele Ntombela and Noluthando Dlamini The annual KZN Provincial District Awards ceremony took centre stage to recognise excellence in education, where the outstanding accomplishments of educators, learners and district-wide institutions were honoured. The event took place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban recently, bringing together community leaders, educators and government officials to commend the creative initiatives and exceptional work in education in the province. Education officials, including the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, and the MEC of Education, Mrs Mbali Frazer, attended. One of the awardees was Dr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, the provincial HOD for…

By Lucia Gxigxa and Sanele Khumalo As South Africans prepare to cast their votes next week, the residents of Progress, in Chatsworth, in Durban, say they are uncertain about participating in this year’s National General Election. They are disgruntled about experiencing severe water shortages for a long time. One of the residents, Aphiwe Duma, who has been living in the area for almost 10 years, said that water scarcity is a big problem for the community. “When we do not have water here in Progress, we get affected (negatively) a lot because there is nothing we can do if there…

By Nokulunga Nzuza Every year in May, the continent’s tourism industry meets at Africa’s Travel Indaba which has been held in Durban’s International Convention Centre (ICC) for the last couple of years. In a statement released by Tourism KwaZulu-Natal, this year’s Indaba saw significant growth from last year as 1 200 buyers attended the event and they say this great turnout lasted until the very last day. “We are very excited to see the last day of ATI still busy and vibrant. If we are talking post Covid recovery, we have our Indaba back,” said Tourism KZN’s Chief Operations Officer, Phindile…