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By Ntombifuthi Buthelezi People of Congolese descent have marched in the Durban city centre to share their concerns and outrage at the recent escalation of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the alleged involvement of Rwanda in that conflict. In January this year, South Africa’s relations with Rwanda soured after a number of South African peacekeepers were killed by the M23 rebel group that has taken over parts of Eastern DRC. The group has been defended by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda who has widely been reported to be in support of them and believed to have…

By Simthandile Ngcobo & Bayanda Hlongwane Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says Bergview College principal in Matatiele has submitted his DNA which will be sent for testing in the 7-year-old Cwecwe rape case. The principal is one of the three suspects that are now being investigated for the alleged rape. The police have also confirmed that a rape case was initially opened in October in 2024, but had done absolutely nothing to investigate it. After Cwecwe’s mother appeared in a podcast to tell the story, South African netizens rallied behing #JusticeForCwecwe. This has also led to wide spread protest action,…

By Wandiswa Nxumalo As part of Human Rights Month festivities, the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) Gallery in Glenwood, Durban, hosted its Transformative Journeys in Mentorship art event that saw works of local artists being placed on show. One of the artists showcasing their works is internationally renowned, Zanele Muholi. “My images are portraits, so if my work is being exhibited, someone else’s existence is also being affirmed. What matters is having a dialogue with people, with institutions and with history. It’s a collective project of reclaiming space,” explains Muholi. South Africa observes March as Human Rights Month because of…

By Ngazibini Siyephu Migration has become an increasing discussion all over the world as many in the world fall on hard times and have to flee their home countries, but often they end up in places where locals are themselves trying to grapple with various challenges with joblessness and financial strife right at the top. Recently, those who participated in Durban’s March in March said they are against the huge number of undocumented immigrants living in South Africa. The march was led by Vuma FM presenter, Jacinta Ngobese. “South Africa was celebrating Human Rights Day just a few days ago,…

By Bonginkosi Msezane The family of Umlazi man who is accused of killing his mother says they wouldn’t want him to get bail. Sibusiso Radebe appeared briefly in court in Umlazi on Wednesday where the case was postposed to 19 March. He allegedly slit his mother’s throat. “If the community were to kill him, the police won’t leave him on the streets. They’d call the vry same family that’s feeling pain. Yes, he is our brother, but we see him as an animal now because of what he did,” said the Delani Radebe, the brother of the accused. He said…

By Musa Zondo Many international reports have said that South Africa has the largest inequalities in the world which creates many challenges. The world bank says South Africa’s social grant system is therefore commendable as its cushions those who are struggling. There are others who have said that South Africa possibly has the largest welfare system in the world. “Despite being an upper middle income country, South Africa’s high inequality and the long-lasting legacies of apartheid mean that the country is faced with numerous development challenges, many of which are characteristic of countries with much lower incomes,” reads the World…

By Siphumelele Madide High school learners who visited Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) City Campus recently say they are now considering professions they had never thought about because of their new exposure. On Friday, 6 March 2025, forty Grade 9 learners from Mhawu and Nwabi High Schools in eNgonyameni spent the day with the Department of Screen Arts and the Media, Language & Communications’ Bachelor of Journalism programme. “I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer, but after practicing as a news reader – I now want to be a journalist,” said Mhawu High School learner, Luyanda Chonco. “I’m going to…

By Philani Khumalo The world has been facing catastrophic climate change that has resulted in changing weather patterns impacting mostly on women and children as they get uprooted from their homes, are forced to think about new food sources and have to be creative in how to survive in general. Because of its impact on women who are heads of many families in South Africa, issues of climate change were a huge part of the International Women’s Day discussions held by The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and Democracy Development Plan (DDP) in Durban’s Southern Sun Hotel. “If all us come together men…

By Bonginkosi Msezane A significant number of students in the Durban University of Technology has started to miss lectures because of a pink eye outbreak. “I was really embarrassed to go to class with pink eye,” said second year Fine Arts student, Sengezo Ndlovu. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has confirmed that eThekwini Municipality is currently facing an outbreak and warns that it is highly infectious and requests that those who suspect to have it to stay away from others. “209 cases have been reported, most of them coming from Durban. Mostly in Durban, if we remember correctly, last year…

By Bonginkosi Msezane Fine Art students from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) were treated to an exhibition that explores identity, belonging and movement at the The KZNSA Society of Art gallery recently. The show was titled The In Between. “The exhibition featured an impressive array of works developed through various mediums, including welding, paper making, screen printing, and ceramics workshops. Each piece was a testament to the artists’ creativity and skill, as they pushed the boundaries of their chosen mediums.” Explained lecturer, Carla Da-Cruze. Some of the works on show have been created by DUT Master’s students, exchange students…