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By Sabelo Seroke The Durban University of Technology (DUT) held its inaugural arts festival at the DUT City Campus on 1 November 2024. DUT’s Arts and Design Faculty hosted an exhibition and art show called Umbukiso wethu. The festival was organised by a committee consisting of students and lecturers from different departments of the Faculty of Arts and Design. The exhibition featured art galleries, panel discussions and documentary screenings, with the highlight being a live concert of different local artists and students. The Faculty of Arts and Design’s executive dean, Professor Jean Baxen, highlighted that the festival was aimed at fostering collaboration…
By Zanethemba Tembe The Durban University of Technology (DUT) held a webinar recently in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. DUT Student Health Services hosted a webinar on 24 October to educate the students about early detection, screening methods, risk factors and support for those affected. The seminar aimed to raise awareness and promote education about breast cancer, encouraging women and men to prioritise their breast health, and support those affected by it to overcome the mental issues that come with being diagnosed. The webinar featured expert insights from Dr Ayanda Gwala, a general practitioner at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. She…
By Ncamisile Mtshali To help students manage exam stress and mental health during the upcoming exam season, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and a Durban-based fitness trainer held a workout session at the DUT Steve Biko Campus’s Sports Centre recently. The DUT Department of Student Counselling and Health partnered with Blaise Mukembanyi, a herbal life wellness coach and fitness trainer, to offer workout session for students to help manage exam stress and mental health during the upcoming exam season. Mukembanyi said that exercise does not only provide physical benefits, but also enhances mental well-being. “The benefits of working out…
By Charity Shezi In a letter to its employees, dated 7 October 2024, a popular South African sneaker brand Drip Footwear announced that it has entered into liquidation, resulting in the closure of its remaining 14 stores and layoffs. The liquidation comes after an order by the Johannesburg High Court after an earlier application by large, high-impact advertising company Wideopen Platform that claimed that Drip had failed to pay R20 million for advertising services rendered. Founded by Lekau Sehoana in 2019, Drip set itself apart with its unique designs and local craftsmanship. The brand quickly gained market traction and loyalty…
By Sihle Nzima and Kwanele Khanye An early morning clean-up operation in the Durban CBD this week has led to the arrest of a number of undocumented foreigners and homeless people. The eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier’s Office, Correctional Services, Metro Police and the provincial Community Safety and Liaison conducted a joint raid at Albert Park on 14 October, which they said is known to be a hot spot for crimes such as theft out of motor vehicles, smash-and-grab incidents and robberies KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed that during the operation, police demolished informal structures built in public…
Enzokuhle Sabela and Minenhle Zikhali Durban University of Technology (DUT) Journalism Programme lecturers presented their research paper at the South African Editors’ Forum (Sanef) seminar at Radisson Blu Hotel in uMhlanga, Durban, recently. DUT Journalism Department Dr Theodora Adjin-Tettey, Dr Tigere Muringa, Mr Siphumelele Zondi and University of Edinburgh scholar Samuel Danso presented their research paper at the Sanef seminar titled “Opportunities and Risks for Journalism in an Era of AI (Artificial Intelligence)-Driven Newsrooms”. Sanef reported that AI advancements are revolutionising journalism by automating tasks and enhancing efficiency in news gathering, production and dissemination. Phathiswa Magopeni, Sanef’s chair of Education…
By Sanele Khumalo A Durban University of Technology (DUT) Journalism Department lecturer has been rewarded with a journalism award for her dedication to community media. DUT Journalism lecturer Slindile Khanyile was awarded the Stephen Wrottesley Award at this year’s 26th Nat Nakasa Awards at the Radisson Blu at uMhlanga in Durban on 14 September. The Nat Nakasa Journalism Awards are an initiative of the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef), which honours bravery, courage and integrity in journalism. The award is a peer recognition to recognise her passion and commitment to Sanef, and her dedication to community media. The KwaMashu-born…
By Ncamisile Mtshali The Durban University of Technology (DUT) held its annual Video Tech Student Awards ceremony recently at the City Campus’s Arthur Smith Hall. The event included student work exhibits, award presentations and speeches. A Video Technology lecturer and the event organiser, Samuel Ntsanwisi, said that the event aimed to acknowledge the hard work of the students. “The purpose of this ceremony is to reward excellence of those who did well in 2023 and celebrate their achievements. This event means a lot to the Video Technology Programme because we get to celebrate with the students as they go out…
By Ndumiso Khuzwayo The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has unveiled reverse vending machines to offer students a convenient recycling experience on campus. The machines promote sustainability and encourage students to go green. These innovative machines accept aluminium cans, plastic bottles and Tetra Pak packaging to allow students to recycle while they earn rewards through the Imagined Earth app. DUT Real Estate Management senior director Thabani Mhlongo explained the inspiration behind the initiative. He said: “There was a vision around sustainability. For us, it was about how we bring the vision to life and make sure that it’s not a…
By Talent Tembe and Aphiwe Mgoqi The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) held a media briefing on Wednesday at Westville Boys’ High School on the state of readiness of the Class of 2024 National Senior Certificate Examinations (NSC). KZN MEC for Education, Sipho Hlomuka, outlined the province’s state of readiness for the 2024 Final NSC Exams that start in less than two weeks. The MEC discussed the department’s preparation for 172 433 full-time candidates and 18 019 part-time ones. “The KZN Department of Education examination system is the biggest in the country, with 6 343 invigilators to manage the…