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By Siphumelele Madide Bekufinywa ngendololwane, kuphume nomtakabani ngesikhathi indodana endala yeNkosi, uZungu KwaMadlebe, eMpangeni enyakatho neKwaZulu-Natal ibikhehla yaphinde yeMbesa muva nje. UMnuz Malusi Zungu, ukhehle waphinde weMbesa ingoduso yakhe uSamukelisiwe Gazu waseMamba, eNkandla. Lomcimbi ubuhanjelwe nguNdunankulu waKwaZulu-Natal, uMnuz Thami Ntuli, iMeya yaseMhlathuze, uMnuz Xolani Ngwezi, kanye nabaholi bendabuko abebeqhamuka esifundeni saseKing Cetshwayo nasesiGodlweni sakwaPhindangene. Abebehambele lomcoimbi kanokusho, bachaze umcimbi walezi zithandani njengotshengisa uthando lakwaZulu. “Uthando nenjabulo phakathi kukaMalusi noSamukelisiwe, kube yinto enhle futhi efanele ukubukwa. Ukubungaza kufane nothando oluqhakambisa amagugu ethu akwaZulu,” kusho uSibusile Mthembu obeyingxenye yawo. Lomcimbi kanokusho uhehe abaningi ezinkundleni zokuxhumana, abanye bebuza ukuthi imali yawo iqhamuke kephi…
By Makhosazana Radebe The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act is being hailed as one of the most significant and daring transformations in South Africa’s education landscape in recent history. Signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on September 13, 2024. The BELA Act extends schooling by making Grade R compulsory, outlaws corporal punishment, recognises South African Sign Language (SASL), and takes decision-making power on admissions and language policy away from school governing bodies. These are sweeping ambitions, and on paper, they paint a picture of a fairer, more inclusive education system. However, just like many ambitious reforms, the BELA…
By Ndumiso Khuzwayo South African politics rarely lack drama, and we have accepted the theatrics as part of the deal. However, the last week offered us a glimpse of how easily serious governance issues can be drowned out by politicians’ point-scoring. Just recently, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa put a spanner in the works when he boldly told ANC councillors he was addressing in Soweto that they could learn a thing or two from DA-led municipalities when it came to local governance and service delivery. This political storm, which was dubbed by many as the DA’s free ‘PR campaign’, comes just…
By Haylee Maduray An expert has urged people struggling with suicidal thoughts to reach out for help after a 21-year-old male committed suicide by jumping off a bridge in Durban. The deceased, who was later identified as Nickeel Gokul from Chatsworth reportedly jumped off the M19 bridge onto the N2 near the Umgeni Interchange on Saturday, 20 September. Emergency service KZN VIP said its control centre received multiple reports through social media about the incident and immediately dispatched tactical officers and medical teams. “Upon arrival, officers were informed by members of the public that a black TSI VW Polo had…
By Lungisani Mkhulise Following a clean sweep in the recent Student Representative Council (SRC) elections at Durban University of Technology (DUT), the Economic Freedom Fighters Youth Command (EFFYC) is setting its sights on more than just political leadership, promising real, practical change through a series of student-focused programs and initiatives. The EFFYC claimed a seventh consecutive win with over 8000 votes in the elections that were held between 17 and 19 September. Incoming SRC member Inam Mbizweni shared that they plan to prioritise collaboration with departments within the university, especially housing and finance, to address long-standing issues affecting students funded…
As South Africa celebrates Tourism Month in September, Durban’s appeal extends far beyond the year-round sunshine and pristine beaches that locals and tourists cherish. The city is equally rich in heritage sites, with numerous historically significant locations offering free access to visitors. Here are three sites you can visit in Durban: KwaMuhle Museum Situated in the heart of Durban, the KwaMuhle Museum was originally the base of the city’s notorious Native Administration Department and a central hub for its strict labour control system. Today, it has been thoughtfully converted into a museum that invites visitors to explore Durban’s urban development…
By Lungisani Mkhulise Heritage Month is not only about the colourful clothes and performances of different cultures but a period to consider the principles and people that defined the identity of South Africans. One of them is Anton Muziwakhe Lembede, the activist who founded the first African National Congress Youth League in 1944. Lembede left a strong legacy of African pride and self-determination despite dying at the young age of 33. His idea was that Africans would only truly be liberated once they broke the chains of mental slavery and controlled their fate. His vision of “Africanism” inspired future leaders…
By Andiswa Zondi A relief to economies worldwide as the inflation is projected to fall to 3.5% by the end of next year, slightly below pre-pandemic averages. This decline is dubbed a notable achievement, considering the surge in inflation that was driven by a unique combination of supply disruptions and strong demand pressures post-pandemic, which saw price spikes due to geopolitical tensions like the war in Ukraine. South Africa’s consumer price inflation rate fell significantly to 3.3% in August 2025, down from 5.5% recorded in July, according to official data. This notable decline has led financial analysts to predict an…
By Andiswa Zondi While the ongoing debating whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to replace people or to assist continues, the tool continues to cause disruptions in various industries. Reports show that increasing numbers of people now prefer and rely on AI for mental health support. The growing use of AI Chatbots is creating a new unregulated layer of care and continues to raise questions about patient outcomes and the evolving role of therapists. In many conversations, you often hear people saying when loneliness strikes or when they feel overwhelmed, they tend to vent to an artificial intelligence chatbot, with…
By Amahle-amanzima Mazibuko A recent post made by TikTok creator, Tefelo Mathabe, sparked controversy when it landed on X (formerly Twitter) where she discussed hook up culture and the dangers of sleeping around in your 20s. Tefelo creates content about lifestyle, make- up and giving advice to young girls ranging from hygiene tips to relationships. In the video she speaks to both young women and men on why hook up culture is getting out of hand and “doing it for the plot” has its consequences. On X, the discourse divided the users into two groups, those that agreed with the…