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By Kwanele Ntombela and Mendy Mtshali The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education and Shell Downstream South Africa launched a bursary programme that targets Mathematics and Science learners this week. The KZN MEC for Education, Sipho Hlomuka, and the Shell Downstream South Africa country chairperson, Aluwani Museisi, launched the Shell South African Bursary programme at Ndukwenhle High School in R section at Umlazi on 1 October. The bursary programme aims to assist underprivileged learners who meet academic requirements of 70% and higher who wish to further their studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at institutions of higher…

By Aphiwe Mgoqi A KwaZulu-Natal non-profit organisation recently organised a beach clean-up at Virginia Beach in Durban North. The clean-up was organised by the Litterboom Project and supported by Durban North community volunteers. The drive was aimed at raising awareness about plastic pollution and to foster community involvement. The Litterboom Project CEO and founder, Cameron Service, outlined the importance of community participation in initiatives such as the beach clean-up, adding that community support contributes significantly to saving marine life. “Our intervention to try to alleviate the increase in marine plastic pollution begins with ordinary citizens coming together to engage in…

By Lucia Gxigxa The Old Court House Museum in the Durban CBD is aiming to modernise visitor experience by integrating fourth industrial revolution technologies (4IR), despite budget constraints. The museum’s officials believe that integrating 4IR can enhance educational experiences and expand the audience, however funding remains a challenge. The museum is part of the Durban Local History Museums network that consists of more than 15 sites, historical buildings, statues and monuments. According to the acting curator of Old Court House Museum, Rebecca Naidoo, lack of funding remains their biggest headache. She said that funding is allocated for the basic development…

By Kwanele Ntombela and Mandy Mtshali The Durban Community Tourism Organisation, in collaboration with the eThekwini Municipality, hosted World Tourism Day at the New Beach, in South Beach, recently. Themed “Tourism and peace”, the event, which was aimed at celebrating tourism and its impact on the city was held on 27 September. It included games such as beach soccer, volleyball, indigenous games and live performances. The Durban Community Tourism Organisation deputy chairperson, Thapelo Mofokeng, highlighted the importance of collaborating with eThekwini Municipality to showcase eThekwini’s rich heritage and beauty. He said: “Tourism is a large sector, as it touches on…

By Ncamisile Mtshali A north Durban youth organisation hosted a soccer tournament at Inanda Sports Ground recently to combat crime and substance abuse among the local youth. Senamile Mthethwa, the founder of Inanda Youth Organisation, said he started this initiative to spread the message of empowerment, hope and unity in the community. “The aim of this initiative is to fight against crime by creating events where the youth can unite. We are also going to have different sports, such as netball and basketball, to keep the youth away from the streets and be active all the time.” He said that…

By Mendy Mtshali and Kwanele Ntombela The mayors of eThekwini, Bremen City, and Windhoek recently signed an agreement to collaborate on common developmental issues. The mayor of eThekwini, Cyril Xaba, the mayor of Bremen (Germany) Andreas Bovenschulte and Windhoek (Namibia) mayor Queen Omagano Kamiti signed the Tripartite Agreement at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on 26 September. The co-operation agreement aims to tackle developmental issues in these three cities, including climate change, water and sanitation, skills development and waste management. In welcoming the delegations from Bremen and Windhoek, Xaba expressed delight and described the day as historic for…

By Samkelo Biyela At first, the ocean seems clear and still, almost as if nothing happens on it to the point that you’d believe that there’s no life under these waters. It actually is magnificent in Port Edward and in the belief that nothing happens here – some got off the boat to take a dip despite the gloomy weather Spring starts with Tourism Month in South Africa, but we’ve been dealing with a September that hasn’t provided us with great weather. Despite this, the coast in KwaZulu-Natal is always great to explore especially as we race towards warmer weathers.…

By Kwanele Ntombela and Mendy Mtshali The Department of Small Business Development was in town to give Durban small business owners much-needed equipment at The Station in Durban yesterday. The Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, together with eThekwini Municipality, the Small Enterprise Development Agency, the Small Enterprise Finance Agency and the National Development Plan joined forces to support small enterprises. Ndabeni-Abrahams underscored the significance of promoting collaboration between the government, the private sector and civil society for economic growth and development during the handover event. “Today, as the Department of Small Business Development, we are here to hand…

By Samkelo Biyela When many think of KwaZulu-Natal, they seldom move away from coastal areas that include Durban, but this Tourism Month – we are urged to also visit inland areas which include the Drakensberg and other places that provide eco-tourism. KZN Wildlife Ezemvelo runs a number of establishments such as Royal Natal National Parks. “Hiking is the main activity here. The Drakensberg Mountains in KZN are part of the great escarpment. They’re part of a great geological history. This park alone is over 100 km in length along the escarpment,”  says KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife ecologist, Sonja Krueger. If you…

By Kwanele Ntombela and Phindile Shange After months of renovations, a historic Durban high school was officially reopened by last week. Dr JL Dube High School, in KwaMashu, north Durban, was officially reopened by KZN MEC for Education Sipho Hlomuka on Thursday last week. The school, which was established in 1979, was named after Dr John Langalibalele Dube, the founding president of the African National Congress. The school’s comprehensive reconstruction comprises an impressive administration block, media room, computer room, science lab, 32 classrooms and a large sports ground. The construction of the new facilities was sponsored by the Cotton On…