City of uMhlathuze bags four awards at the 2022 KZN Municipal Excellence Awards
The awards were held at the Greyville Convention Centre on Tuesday night under the theme “Towards service delivery excellence in KZN municipalities”.
eThekwini residents block roads in protest over two-year water issues
The community members said they felt neglected by eThekwini after they had been “without water for two years”.
Agri-Youth entrepreneurship programme students honoured for their contribution to the sector
The programme aims to assist beneficiaries to establish business compliance, complete business models, canvas their projects, establish branding and to also improve their marketing plans.
UKZN students address ocean pollution
After the UKZN scientists attended COP27, they realised how much Durban has been exposed to the impact of climate change over the past few months, because of the floods, E. coli and sewage problems.
KZN student to represent SA abroad after winning national competition in electrical installation
The competition was implemented by the Department of Higher Education (DHET) and Training to showcase the skills of college students.
Pupil allegedly shoots teacher who reprimanded him for making a noise while matric pupils wrote an exam
It is alleged that after being reprimanded, the pupil then threatened the teacher and told him that he would shoot him once the school was out, which he allegedly did.
Violence in schools reflects society we live in – KZN premier
Dube-Ncube’s reaction was that of shock and outrage when she heard that the two boys had allegedly fought over a girl. It is alleged that one of them decided to use a knife during their fist fight, resulting in the stabbing incident.
Mom of matric pupil stabbed to death says son ‘was the calmest person ever’
Vilakazi’s mother Lindi Vilakazi said her son was her only hope at reviving their home. She said his determination proved that he was going to be their provider once he had finished school.
Plea for homeless people to be taken to consideration
The National Homeless Network said the period of Covid lockdown restrictions made things very hard for people who lived on the streets.
Mother of 12-year-old blood cancer patient pleads for help to find donor
Inamandla Nkwanyana, who aspires to be a netball star, was diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancer, acute myeloid leukaemia, earlier this year.
Ad agency to help with restoration of KwaZulu-Natal Children’s Hospital
The hospital was once a ray of hope for children, they could feel safe and find hope that they were going to be better as they would watch the ocean from their hospital beds, and the ocean is known for providing healing and comfort.
Minister of Small Business Development praises KZN’s budding tech whizz
Amahle Mjoli is a Grade 11 pupil and is also an entrepreneur. Mjoli is fascinated by media and technology. He does digital media as well as apps, websites and social media management.
Pupil almost takes her life after being bullied by a teacher
According to Sibiya, the teacher’s actions suggested that she was dumb and would not pass Grade 12.
Teenage boys on attempted murder charge after brutal assault on girl
According to her family, the girl was physically assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. He accused her of bewitching his current girlfriend, who had a miscarriage. He told her that he consulted with three sangomas.
UKZN student who was crowned National Poetry Slam champion says he writes his poems from the heart
The University of KwaZulu-Natal honours student is set to represent South Africa at the World Slam Poetry Competition in Brazil next year after winning at the Poetry Africa Festival.
Isipingo family of two slain women demand justice
The bodies of Lee Ann Jaers, 30, and Ashleigh Jaers, 17, were found naked and abandoned in Mahes Road in Isipingo.
Shallcross school celebrates 50 years of winning results
Shallcross Secondary, formerly known as Shallcross High School, was the very first high school in the area, quickly earning its good reputation.
Young businessman says youth can do anything with motivation
Khayelihle Khuzwayo, 28, owns four businesses: two bakeries, a drafting business and a business that installs aluminium windows and doors.
Housing cheer for evicted flood victims
Sandile Mvubu said he was excited about the residence that they were offered, a decent place to sleep in and it was less crowded. He said they had been degraded for a long time as their living situations were worse.
Flood victims spend cold, rainy night outside after eviction
At least 100 flood victims had their mattresses and belongings scattered outside the station – including women, the elderly and children – after they were on Monday served with a notice of removal from Tehuis Building, which is a private property.
eThekwini neglects Phoenix as sewage spills over – resident
Community activist Vivian Pillay said the spill was due to the vandalism of a pump house nearby, allegedly by vagrants whom he said wanted to steal cables.
Reservoir Hills residents unhappy about flood victims’ relocation to the area
The provincial Department of Public Works and Human Settlements moved 47 flood victims into a building that had been used to provide student accommodation.
WATCH: Thuso Mbedu says training for The Woman King was gruesome but worth it
People came in their numbers at the screening of The Woman King, which stars Academy Award winner Viola Davis and South Africa’s Thuso Mbedu.
Big win for UKZN student entrepreneurs in regional round of Entrepreneurship Intervarsity Challenge
It was the second time since the inception of the EDHE that a university has taken first place in all four categories during a regional round (the University of Cape Town achieved this in 2019 in the Western Cape regional round).
Sassy KZN fashion designer is ready to take the fashion world by storm
Makhosi Ntshangase opened her business in 2020 and has achieved a lot of success, and her clothing is being sold at Edgars stores.