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By Awande Mabizela and Nosihle Mthembu The Durban Film Office (DFO), the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and Film Publication Board (FPB) recently held a Film Industry Development Workshop for Durban University of Technology (DUT) Video Technology students at the City Campus’s Arthur Smith Hall to bridge the gap between theoretical education and the film industry practice. The Durban Film Office said that it had championed the initiative so that the students know about the workings of the industry and the prospects. Fezile Peko, the DFO office project manager, said: ”We said to…

By Sizwe Ntshololo Stellenbosch FC says they’re hoping to beef up their squad as they aim to progress to the group stages in the CAF Confedetrations Cup. The Western Cape outfit beat ESwatini’s Nsingizi Hotspurs in Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night. The 2-nil win takes Stellies to 8-0 on aggregate. “We would like to make the group stages of the continental competition. Hopefully, [we can] go deep into a cup competition and give ourselves a chance to defend that cup (Black Label) and maybe get into the final of another cup,” says Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker. Barker says…

By Nkanyiso Mchunu Owner of Durban City, Farook Kadodia, has told Credible Source by DUT Journalism that they’ve done an about turn and will not be signing former Orlando Pirates striker, Thamsanqa Gabuza, as previously planned. He says there is a bit of a worry that Gabuza may not be as great as he used to be. “Right now, I do not think he was at the level that we wanted him, so it is very hard to give a judgment if the guy is not fit,” explained Kadodia. Maritzburg United relocated to Durban and changed the name after not…

By Sizwe Ntshololo Western Cape outfit, Stellenbosch FC, is hoping to widen their lead against ESwatini side, Nsingizini Hotspurs, when they meet in Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Nsingizini coach, Alexio Segion, says the first leg was full of mistakes on their side which led to them losing the match 3-0. “It’s a game of mistakes, rectifying (them) – that’s when they showed character in the second half. We cannot discuss about it because we will be demotivated, just tell them it’s a mistake and move over.” Speaking at a media briefing ahead of the match, the Zimbabwean…

By Minenhle Zikhali After a four-year hiatus, Mduduzi Mabaso, best known as Suffocate Ndlovu on soap opera Rhythm City, has joined the Season 4 of e.tv’s House of Zwide. He returns as Msizi Shange, the brother of Faith Zwide (Winnie Ntshaba). Rhythm City’s last episode aired four years ago. About his return to e.tv, he said: “It feels like home. I mean it is also a challenge because when people think of me and e.tv, they automatically think of Suffocate.” Mabaso said that he is always looking for a character that he has never portrayed before, focusing on characteristics, nuances and background that he has never portrayed…

By Awande Mabizela The Durban University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design recently honoured its Journalism students at the annual Journalism Students’ Achievement Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the City Campus’s Arthur Smith Hall on 15th August 2024. The event, themed “Celebrating new factual African storytellers”, underscored the crucial role of truth and storytelling in the media landscape. The awards ceremony included prizegiving, performances, showcasing the students’ short documentaries and panel discussions of DUT alumni. The awards provided insight into the media industry and an opportunity to network, as there was a panel of speakers who were…

By Sihle Nzima Media personality, entrepreneur and Crown Gospel Music Awards founder Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule’s Special Provincial Official Category 2 funeral was a fitting send-off, where speaker after speaker paid tribute to her. The funeral was held at Durban International Convention Centre at the weekend, before she was laid to rest in Mariannhill, near Pinetown. Mbokazi-Nkambule, who had battled with lung cancer for three months, passed away at Parklands Hospital last week. Colleagues, friends, family and supporters attending the funeral paid their respects about her exceptional life. Among the mourners there were gospel singers, pastors, media personalities and government officials, with…

By Sisanda Mgojo In a new development after doubts about her citizenship were raised during a preliminary investigation by the South African Department of Home Affairs, former Miss South Africa finalist will now compete in a Nigerian beauty pageant. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, withdrew from the South African beauty contest a probe revealed that her mother forged her identity fraud 23 years ago, forcing Adetshina to withdraw from the competition, which was eventually won by Mia le Roux. Adetshina faced a public backlash, with critics questioning her representation of South Africans, particularly with her mother’s Mozambican heritage and father’s Nigerian background.…

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…