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By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi The final spot in the Carling Knockout has been filled. this comes after Marumo Gallants joined Richards Bay FC, Lamontville Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates as the Bloemfontein side beat Stellenbosch FC 4-0 at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium this evening. Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo who netted a brace, Monde Mphambaniso and Edgar Manara were on target ensuring that Gallants have a chance at glory and a step closer to lifting the cup. Semi-final draw: Lamontville Golden Arrows vs Marumo Gallants Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates The matches will take place in the weekend of the 8th and 9th…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi The Sharks ownership and management have confirmed that Sharks mentor, John Plumtree will step down at the end of this season. This decision comes after the Durban side defeated the Scarlets this past weekend in the United Rugby Championship at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park, where Sharks registered their first win of the season in five matches. Despite the win, the club has issued a statement stating that they will part ways with the coach by mutual agreement. “Plumtree retains the complete backing and support of ownership, management and players. To continue building on the significant contributions he…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Durban City Fc coach, Gavin Hunt has expressed his excited for the upcoming match against Kaizer Chiefs at the Moses Mabhida stadium this coming Friday. Hunt’s remarks come after the Durban City side held a media briefing today at the Jonsson Workwear in Springfield, Durban. Speaking to the media the coach said the match of this magnitude is good for the players and team. “For a club that has been promoted to be in this situation and have a chance to play a game of this magnitude early in the season is good and hopefully we can…

From the bustling township of Umlazi in the south of Durban to the global newsrooms of the BBC, Lethiwe Mdluli has always believed in the power of storytelling — not just as a career, but as a calling. Her journey from a quiet bookworm to an accomplished journalist is a testament to perseverance, passion, and the unshakable belief that one’s beginnings never determine their ending. Born in Pietermaritzburg on July 14, 1992, and raised by her late mother and grandmother, Lethiwe describes her childhood as simple yet nurturing. “I was very quiet as a child,” she recalls. “I spent most…

Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Kuhlengezele izinyembezi zenjabulo kumsunguli we-Sbu Maths Project, uMnuz Sbusiso Makhathini ngesikhathi abafundi abafundisa isifundo sezibalo, iMathematics bembonga ngegalelo lakhe alidlalayo ukuze benze kahle kulesi sifundo. Lokhu kwenzeke ngesikhathi uMnuz Makhathini eklomelisa abafundi abenze kahle kulesi sifundo kusukela ngo-term 1 kuya ku-term 4 nonyaka emcimbini obubanjelwe ehhotela iGarden Court, eThekwini ngoMgqibelo. Abafundi benze lokhu bekhombisa umehluko osuwenziwe yilolu hlelo uma beqhathanisa izinga lamamaki abebewathola ngesikhathi bengakangeni ngaphansi kwalo. UNksz Avela Cele owenza umatric, eSastri College, utshele iCredible Source ukuthi ukubonga kwabo uMnuz Makhathini kuwukutshengisa ukubonga kwabo ngomsebenzi awenzayo. “UMnuz Makhathini uyasisiza kakhulu. Uyasenza ukuthi sizizwe sikhululekile, siphinde sibike kuye…

By Anele Kunene Two Food and Nutrition students at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have brought a fresh twist to a South African classic by infusing marula into malva pudding – earning high praise from food graders. Andiswa Mzizi and Nkosinathi Mteshana teamed up to showcase the marula plant’s versatility in a dessert that combines tradition and innovation. “We wanted to explore how indigenous ingredients can be reimagined in modern dishes,” said Mzizi. Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of marula, the pair dug into its traditional uses through community elders. One such elder, Musa Ngwenya, shared stories passed…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Tourism Grading Council South Africa (TGCSA) has officially graded the Oyster Box hotel as a 5-Star Premium hotel. This major announcement was made at the headquarters of Oyster Box in uMhlanga, North of Durban today. The hotel which overlooks the Indian Ocean and Durban’s famous Lighthouse, boasts 86 rooms and suites that are individually decorated. Addressing the media, TGCSA Chief Quality Assurance Officer, Ms Bronwen Auret, said that the hotel now joins the ranks of only 23 properties in the whole of South Africa. “The Oyster Box is more than just a hotel. It is a symbol…

By Sindiswa Nxumalo Hundreds of protestors marched outside the Homii Properties building in Durban CBD on Monday demanding justice and calling for someone to be held accountable. The protest comes after the two Dlamini twins, Aphelele and Aphile fell down a lift shaft during repairs at their block of flats a week ago. In that ordeal, A twin boy died on the scene while the girl is still at the Addington Hospital fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Addressing the crowd, Khaya Dlamini, the father of the twins said he will not give up until he…

By Phila Ngcobo Six years after the closure of Oakford Clinic in Verulam, residents of the surrounding communities lament having to travel longer distances to other villages for healthcare. The closure comes after one of the staff members was shot outside the facility. According to a 2019 statement from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, which then-MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo released, condemned the murder of the 27-year-old nurse who was gunned down at the entrance of the clinic. “It is alleged that colleagues of the nurse, who hailed from KwaMashu, heard gunshots being fired outside the clinic. When they went to…

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has congratulated Luyanda Zuma of Pietermaritzburg for her remarkable achievement in being crowned first princess at the prestigious Miss South Africa 2025 pageant, held in Pretoria over the weekend. Zuma was the sole representative from KwaZulu-Natal following the voluntary withdrawal of Lebohang Msimango from eMpangeni. Throughout the competition, she carried the hopes and pride of the province with grace, dignity, and determination, earning widespread admiration for her authenticity and poise. Described as a “humbling second journey to the crown,” Zuma’s participation this year symbolised perseverance and personal growth. Having competed previously in 2022, her return to…