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By Noluthando Dlamini and Minenhle Zikhali Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s observation that the recent General Election results show that the people of South Africa expect their leaders to work together to address their needs, some voters are sceptical about the success of a government coalition. Some of the voters have expressed concern that things will change for the better for them. Sifanele Jula said that although the results show a need for a coalition government, but he does not expect it to bring about any meaningful change in the country. “If you take one rotten egg and mix it with…

By Samukelisiwe Gumede Some students are giving up on their studies citing the enormous amount of work that comes with tests, assignments and the expectation to excel. Durban University of Technology (DUT) dropout Ayanda Xulu says he thought he was geared up for university life, only to realise it was more challenging than he had expected. ”I enrolled for architecture at DUT. I did not expect university life to be difficult. All the modules I did had tests, assignments and exams. I thought I was going to be a high achiever as I was in high school, but that was…

By Awande Mabizela & Aphiwe Mgoqi When he comes from the world, fashion has traditionally been associated with women, but Thabiso Mkhize, popularly known as PrinceThabz Mkhize, has come out of his shell to challenge this belief. He believes that the misconception about men in fashion has delayed his big break. He is the founder of the clothing brand Prince Bespoke, which specialises in premium custom-made menswear. This distinctive brand includes custom-made suits, shirts, bags and men’s accessories. His cousin and Prince Bespoke’s manager, Sizwe Mkhize, says he was not aware of his cousin’s passion for fashion. “I didn’t know…

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…