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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…

By Sisanda Mgojo The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has joined throngs to mourn the death of Ukhozi FM presenter, gospel awards founder and businesswoman Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, who passed away in the early hours of the morning, was 52. Her death was announced by her husband, Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule. The couple recently announced that Mbokazi-Nkambule had been diagnosed with lung cancer. In a statement posted on social media, Nkambule said: “It is with a heavy heart that we, the Nkambule and Mbokazi family, announce the passing of our dearly beloved Ms Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule. “She departed to be…

By Sanele Khumalo A Durban University of Technology (DUT) third-year Journalism student from Westville, Durban, is making waves after his recent inclusion in the Mail & Guardians Top 200 Young South Africans 2024. Enzokuhle Sabela’s growth being recognised in the Editor’s Choice category exemplifies the power of youth ambition and journalistic brilliance. His accomplishments not only represent a personal milestone, but also foreshadows a promising future for the next generation of storytellers. He has written three opinion pieces for the Mail & Guardian, worked as a sports commentator at Durban Youth Radio and hosted a politics podcast called The South African Conversation by DUT Journalism, which…

By Nosihle Mthembu and Talent Tembe Non-Site Art Collective, a three-member collective of artists, is currently exhibiting the work of artists who all have different art pieces in paint, resin and thread at the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts Gallery in Durban. Artists Adelheid Frackiewicz, Davina de Beer and Franli Meintjes make up the collective. The exhibition, which opened on 2 August and will run until 25 August, has become a platform for artists to showcase their work and attract art enthusiasts. One of the organisers of the exhibition Meintjes explained the idea behind her art: “With this new work, I…

Bonginkosi Msezane The Durban University of Technology Football Club’s Varsity Cup campaign has been bolstered by AmaZulu (DStv Diski Challenge, Premiership reserve league) player. The tournament, which is already under way, commenced on July 25 and will end on September 26. It is being held at various university sports facilities around the country. After a goalless draw against the Central University of Technology (CUT) last Thursday at the CUT Stadium, the DUT will hope Sbonelo Ngidi’s PSL reserve league’s experience inspires them to success. He said: “Judging from the games we played before the Varsity Cup (started), I can say…

By Messiah Zwane The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture has commended South African winners at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites conference that was held in India recently. This comes after UNESCO inscribed Sibudu Cave, near oThongathi, and Ohlange, in Inanda, as World Heritage Sites. The Sibudu Cave had been nominated under the category “The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa”, while Ohlange was one of the 14 sites listed in “The Human Rights Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites” category. Mntomuhle Khawula said that…