Author: crediblesource

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…

By Nonhlanhla Mbonambi South Africa currently has about 178 000 immigrants holding Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs). This, after Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber issued a statement on the 7th of October 2025 to once again extend ZEPs to the 28th of May 2027. Leaving South Africans asking questions like, “Who truly benefits from these ZEP extensions? How does it affect South Africa and its citizens in the long term?” Important to note, there is no war or any political unrest in Zimbabwe. If there were, this extension could be considered a valid reason for the continuous extensions of ZEPs. However,…

By Luyolo Chiya Indigenous African vegetables aren’t just about full meals; they make good ingredients for desserts. Recently, Durban University of Technology students in Journalism collaborated with the Department of Consumer Sciences: Food and Nutrition to develop a dessert recipe out of umdumbulu.  Umdumbulu is an indigenous plant found in South Africa but remains underutilised. In countries like Asia and West Africa, the plant is called cassava and is quite popular. It is a starchy root crop that thrives in poor soil and drought-prone regions and consumed in many ways such as fufu, garri, and cassava flour. Using umdumbulu to…

By Zandile Mahlobo South Africa’s (SA) spirit of Ubuntu is on life support, and the government’s lack of political will is amplifying the crisis. President Cyril Ramaphosa, it’s time for your cabinet to share a table with the March in March movement and hear what they have to say. It was on Monday, 13 October 2025, that we woke up to the horrific news that over 40 people from Zimbabwe and Malawi had died in a bus crash on the N1 outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo. In a media statement issued by the Office of the Premier in Limpopo, the bus,…