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By Buhle Dlamini What was meant to be a steamy night turned into a nightmare for a Durban University of Technology (DUT) student who was robbed after meeting someone on a dating app. Narrating his recent ordeal, Sanele Mhlongo, 21, said he matched with someone on Grindr, a dating app primarily used by the LGBTQI+ community, and agreed to visit the man at his home. “His profile was full of his pictures, and he chatted very well; he made it easy for me to trust him,” Mhlongo explained. However, on the day of the meetup, Mhlongo discovered that the “home” was…

By Yolanda Basi At just 26, Vuyani Mnqobisi Nzaca has already seen more of the world than most people dream of. Born and raised in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, he now works with the Royal Caribbean Group in the United States. From township roots to international waters, his journey spans continents and cultures. Nzaca is part of a growing generation of ambitious young South Africans proving that your beginnings don’t define your future. Raised by a nurse mother and a detective father, Nzaca grew up in a family that valued hard work and determination. As a child, he loved playing rugby and…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi The final spot in the Carling Knockout has been filled. this comes after Marumo Gallants joined Richards Bay FC, Lamontville Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates as the Bloemfontein side beat Stellenbosch FC 4-0 at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium this evening. Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo who netted a brace, Monde Mphambaniso and Edgar Manara were on target ensuring that Gallants have a chance at glory and a step closer to lifting the cup. Semi-final draw: Lamontville Golden Arrows vs Marumo Gallants Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates The matches will take place in the weekend of the 8th and 9th…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi The Sharks ownership and management have confirmed that Sharks mentor, John Plumtree will step down at the end of this season. This decision comes after the Durban side defeated the Scarlets this past weekend in the United Rugby Championship at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park, where Sharks registered their first win of the season in five matches. Despite the win, the club has issued a statement stating that they will part ways with the coach by mutual agreement. “Plumtree retains the complete backing and support of ownership, management and players. To continue building on the significant contributions he…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Durban City Fc coach, Gavin Hunt has expressed his excited for the upcoming match against Kaizer Chiefs at the Moses Mabhida stadium this coming Friday. Hunt’s remarks come after the Durban City side held a media briefing today at the Jonsson Workwear in Springfield, Durban. Speaking to the media the coach said the match of this magnitude is good for the players and team. “For a club that has been promoted to be in this situation and have a chance to play a game of this magnitude early in the season is good and hopefully we can…

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…