Author: crediblesource
By Bayanda Hlongwane The new March in March Movement plans more protest action on 2 May 2025. They say illegal immigrants take opportunities such as work and business from South Africans. This is a sentiment seen elsewhere in the world which has led to mass deportations by American president, Donald Trump. It was also echoed in Britain before they voted to leave the European Union (EU) – a decision that is now blamed for the current economic struggles of that country. Like many parts of the world – South Africa has been experiencing an ailing economy seen through the weaker…
By Nothando Mtshali The Durban Central Taxi Association (DCTA) says it has rigorous training and consultation processes with drivers and other personnel registered under the organisation. This comes after repeated commuter complaints about ill-treatment when the use minibus taxis as public transport. Passengers say many of vehicles have too many faults, are overcrowded and there are drivers who ignore basic road rules. “I am scared for my life every day,” says 29-year-old Thandeka Zulu, a domestic worker from KwaMashu. “Some drivers speed, use their phones while driving, or don’t stop at red lights. But we have no choice. We need…
By Luyanda Mlaba In a bid to help emerging artists with skills and methods to sustain themselves, Woza Moya Art Gallery in Hillcrest recently held an exhibition to showcase works by three emerging talents. Curator, Nomfundo Khathi, says the art on display asks pivotal questions about our modern urban societies. “The exhibition brings together artists whose works interrogate societal barriers that dictate visibility and worth,” Khathi explained. One of the artists whose work is on exhibition is street photographer, Manelisi Nene. “By capturing the street life, I aim to showcase the progress made as it has been 31 years of…
By Ntombifuthi Buthelezi People of Congolese descent have marched in the Durban city centre to share their concerns and outrage at the recent escalation of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the alleged involvement of Rwanda in that conflict. In January this year, South Africa’s relations with Rwanda soured after a number of South African peacekeepers were killed by the M23 rebel group that has taken over parts of Eastern DRC. The group has been defended by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda who has widely been reported to be in support of them and believed to have…
By Simthandile Ngcobo & Bayanda Hlongwane Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says Bergview College principal in Matatiele has submitted his DNA which will be sent for testing in the 7-year-old Cwecwe rape case. The principal is one of the three suspects that are now being investigated for the alleged rape. The police have also confirmed that a rape case was initially opened in October in 2024, but had done absolutely nothing to investigate it. After Cwecwe’s mother appeared in a podcast to tell the story, South African netizens rallied behing #JusticeForCwecwe. This has also led to wide spread protest action,…
By Wandiswa Nxumalo As part of Human Rights Month festivities, the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) Gallery in Glenwood, Durban, hosted its Transformative Journeys in Mentorship art event that saw works of local artists being placed on show. One of the artists showcasing their works is internationally renowned, Zanele Muholi. “My images are portraits, so if my work is being exhibited, someone else’s existence is also being affirmed. What matters is having a dialogue with people, with institutions and with history. It’s a collective project of reclaiming space,” explains Muholi. South Africa observes March as Human Rights Month because of…
By Ngazibini Siyephu Migration has become an increasing discussion all over the world as many in the world fall on hard times and have to flee their home countries, but often they end up in places where locals are themselves trying to grapple with various challenges with joblessness and financial strife right at the top. Recently, those who participated in Durban’s March in March said they are against the huge number of undocumented immigrants living in South Africa. The march was led by Vuma FM presenter, Jacinta Ngobese. “South Africa was celebrating Human Rights Day just a few days ago,…
By Bonginkosi Msezane The family of Umlazi man who is accused of killing his mother says they wouldn’t want him to get bail. Sibusiso Radebe appeared briefly in court in Umlazi on Wednesday where the case was postposed to 19 March. He allegedly slit his mother’s throat. “If the community were to kill him, the police won’t leave him on the streets. They’d call the vry same family that’s feeling pain. Yes, he is our brother, but we see him as an animal now because of what he did,” said the Delani Radebe, the brother of the accused. He said…
By Musa Zondo Many international reports have said that South Africa has the largest inequalities in the world which creates many challenges. The world bank says South Africa’s social grant system is therefore commendable as its cushions those who are struggling. There are others who have said that South Africa possibly has the largest welfare system in the world. “Despite being an upper middle income country, South Africa’s high inequality and the long-lasting legacies of apartheid mean that the country is faced with numerous development challenges, many of which are characteristic of countries with much lower incomes,” reads the World…
By Siphumelele Madide High school learners who visited Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) City Campus recently say they are now considering professions they had never thought about because of their new exposure. On Friday, 6 March 2025, forty Grade 9 learners from Mhawu and Nwabi High Schools in eNgonyameni spent the day with the Department of Screen Arts and the Media, Language & Communications’ Bachelor of Journalism programme. “I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer, but after practicing as a news reader – I now want to be a journalist,” said Mhawu High School learner, Luyanda Chonco. “I’m going to…