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Students at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) are raising serious concerns around safety in off-campus student accommodation after a tragic incident on Monday night, where one student was fatally stabbed and another injured during an alleged break-in at a student residence in Summerstrand, Gqeberha. In a statement, the university expressed its condolences to family and friends of the deceased student and wished the injured student a speedy recovery. NMU confirmed that counselling and psychological support were being offered through the institution’s Emthonjeni Student Wellness Unit, and that it is cooperating. The deceased has been identified as Minenhle Hlongwane. The incident sparked…

By Emihle Mlotana Originally purposed to preserve fish, sushi has evolved into a popular dish. A traditional Japanese dish originating all the way to the 1600s, has now become so popular in modern South Africa. Allow me to take you on a palatable and succulent excursion into the world of fried sushi! In the heart of Durban’s ever-evolving culinary landscape, a surprising new trend is fried sushi, finding its way onto menus and into local conversations. This crispy, golden twist on the traditional Japanese delicacy is not only delighting taste buds but also challenging long-held perceptions of what sushi could…

By Haylee Maduray The innovative Johannesburg-born culinary Chef Katlego Mlambo is once again set to bring his sizzling creativity and local twist to South African television screens as he returns to MasterChef South Africa Season 6, as a judge. Mlambo, a cookery graduate with over 15 years of experience has cooked besides some of South Africa’s most distinguished chefs, including Luke Dale Roberts, Ivor Jones and Eric Bulpitt to name a few. His impressive career has spanned across top restaurants in Cape Town, Johannesburg and London. As a judge in this year’s show, Mlambo brings heart and heritage to the…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi The Durban University of Technology (DUT) LGBTQIA+ in partnership with various student organisations held the Rainbow Alliance peaceful march to highlight the alliances voices and sentiments made against their community. The purpose of the march was to take a stand and address the sentiments made by the self-appointed President of AmaBhinca, Ngizwe Mchunu over a week ago where he expressed his disgust after a same sex couple wore Zulu traditional gear to their wedding ceremony. During a march, the Rainbow Alliance marched in all the DUT campuses, Steve Biko, Ritson and ML Sultan displaying their LGBTQIA+ flags,…

By Nothando Mkhize Gone are the days when people took to social media to post tributes and condolences when a prominent figure died. With content monetisation rapidly gaining momentum, platforms such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) have sacrificed truth, creating an environment where misinformation is easily disseminated. Following the tragic death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, we witnessed these social media platforms become fertile ground for lies to spread, go unchecked, and without consequence. Mthethwa, also a former minister, reportedly fell from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris three weeks ago. According…

By Magugu Xaba A majority of institutions of higher learning in South Africa now require students to clear, or make a plan to pay installments towards their accumulated tuition, and sometimes accommodation, before proceeding with registration for the current academic year. Last week, the University of the Free State (UFS) was criticised for this regulation. The universities` decision to phase out provisional registration has sparked a debate on whether this is fair, especially for students who are already struggling financially. Prior to spelling out my thoughts on this issue, it is crucial to consider the unacceptably high and continuously-surging unemployment…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi IBafana Bafana ebingagayelwa mphako izibekisele indawo emdlalweni yeNdebe yoMhlaba ka-2026 iguqisa iRwanda ngo 3-0 eMbombela Stadium. IBafana ize kulomdlalo idinga ukunqoba ebese ithandazela ukuthi iNigeria yehlule iBenin ukuze elakuleli libhukhe ithikithi lango-2026 lapho imidlalo yeNdbebe yoMhlaba izobe ibanjelwe emazweni amathathu angomakhelwane i-USA, Canada naseMexico ngonyaka ozayo. Bese kupheleiminyaka engu-23 iBafana yagcina ukungena koweNdebe yoMhlaba njengoba yagcina ngo-2002, eKora nase-Japan, kwazise ngo-2010 yangena ngokuba lemidlalo yayibanjelwe eNingizimu Africa. IBafana yiyo ebitshengisa izimpawu zokufuna amagoli njengoba ihlasele zisuka. Igoli leBafana lokuqala lize noThalente Mbatha ngomzuzu wesihlanu umdlalo uqalile. Elesibili lize no-Oswin Appolis ngomzuzu ka-25 okunguye obe ngumdlali ovelele. Isipikili…

By Kwanele Khanye As the countdown to the 2025 matric examinations begins, the atmosphere at Machanca Secondary School in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal is a combination of focus, determination, and quiet optimism. Teachers, learners, and staff are working tirelessly to ensure that this year’s matric class is ready to uphold the school’s record of academic excellence despite a year marked by unexpected challenges. Earlier this year, adverse weather conditions ripped through the school, blowing off the roofs of the Grade 11 and 12 classroom blocks. As a result, classes were suspended for two weeks while repairs were underway. School Principal Raymond Mavimbela…

By Sanele Khumalo South African youth are constantly fighting to overcome a plethora of challenges, one of them being unemployment, there is another load to carry. The unfair defunding of students by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). According to reports, in 2024 alone 10 000 students were defunded. With the rising unemployment rate and no clear solutions in place, the student funding crisis is not just an education issue but a growing economic disaster in our country. According to an interview from Newzroom Africa, NSFAS Acting CEO Waseem Carrim, stated that the reason for the defunding of students…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Ten men Zimbabwe held on and denied Bafana an all-important win in a sold-out affair at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban today. Bafana came into this match sitting on the second spot, tied on 14 points with Benin who were sitting in first place after Bafana were docked 3 points for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho. Today’s result means Benin tops group C with 17 points after edging Rwanda by a single goal to nil. Bafana remains second on the log with 15 points while Nigeria are third with 14 points as the 2026 World…