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By Lwandile Hlekwayo The emergence of esport in recent years has brought about a significant change in the world of sport. Esport (electronic sports) is the playing of video games in a competitive and organised setting. Esports is mostly played in multiplayer video game competitions, where individuals or teams compete. Games are often in the form of the first-person shooter games, fighting, real-time strategy, sports and simulation. Esport is on the rise in Durban, where there is a noticeable increase in gaming tournaments in the city. The emergence of esport as an official sport in South African Universities has shifted…

By Aphiwe Mgoqi Following the adoption of the Integrated Development Budget (IDP) for 2024/25 of uMngeni Municipality in Howick has angered the residents of marginalised communities, who believe other needs have taken priority over their most pressing needs. Residents from needy communities in Howick, such as Mevana, Sphumelele and Shiyabazali, said they are not satisfied with the allocation of funds for the new financial year. They feel that the Budget has overlooked the lack of basic services in their neighbourhoods. Mevana resident Thandeka Hlatshwayo said the budget seems to favour those who live in developed neighbourhoods. “The municipality knows that we…

By Samukelisiwe Gumede After more than two months of the abduction and death of a 9-year-old boy, the parents and caregivers of Westridge in Newlands West are now extra-vigilant about their children’s safety. They said the safety and well-being of their children are of utmost importance to them. Many parents are now more vigilant about their children’s whereabouts after the death of Sibusiso Mpangase. Maria Nkosi, a mother of three, said: “Since the kidnapping, I’ve been walking my children to and from school every day. It’s terrifying to think that something like this could happen at any time.” She added…

By Bonginkosi Zondi Othisha bamabanga aphezulu emfundo eMkhunya Circuit e-Ugu District, oGwini oluseNingizimu yaKwaZulu-Natali, bazakhele uhlelo olusiza abafundi baphase kangcono.  Lolu hlelo lwenziwa ngezimpelasonto, lapho kuhlanganiswa izikole ezihlukene zalesi siyingi, kuhlaziywe izifundo ezixaka abafundi. URichard Sibiya, uthishanhloko waseSiphelile Secondary School, uthe lolu wuhlelo luhlukene kabili futhi lunobudlelwano namanye ama-Circuit. “Ngokujwayelekile othisha bayaye bahlangane ngokwezifundo abazifundisayo bahlele izinsuku abazohlanganyela ngazo nabafundi. Kuyaye kwenzeke kube ngabafundi abavakashela kwezinye izikole noma kubengothisha. Lolu hlelo alugcini lapha eMkhunya Circuit, kepha kuyenzeka lukapakele nasezikoleni zaseDududu Circuit. Inhloso yalolu hlelo wukuthi izikole zendawo ziphumelele zonke ngokufanayo,” kusho yena. USibiya ukholwa ukuthi ukhona umehluko owenziwa yilolu hlelo…

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…