Isibonelo Secondary School in KwaMashu entered the MTN Gwijo Challenge and won a share of R1 million. Drama pupils, together with teachers, created a Gwijo song called Phambili Ngama BokoBoko within 30 minutes.
Two suspects, one a former pupil at the school, forced their way inside the school premises to attack a male pupil with whom they had an “ongoing beef”.
Crime analyst and senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, Dr Johan Burger, said such incidents of vigilantism really raise questions of unlawfulness in KZN, and are becoming more common.
This comes after ActionSA and the DA in KZN accused Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Edtea) MEC Siboniso Duma of planning to spend R28 million on hosting the event while the organisers of the awards, the Recording Industry of South Africa (Risa), reportedly asked for only R8m.
The US Consulate General in Durban deemed this is a unique opportunity to empower communities.
KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube issued the call during a recent oversight visit joined by Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, Human Settlements and Public Works MEC Sipho Nkosi, and the mayor of uMkhanyakude District Municipality, Siphile Mdaka, in Mtubatuba.
The weather did not deter the cyclists’ enthusiasm, and riders crossed the finish line with beaming smiles and high spirits.
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) activated its first Crime Awareness Week programme aimed at raising awareness about crime prevention and safety measures within the DUT community and educating and empowering the university community and the broader public about safety and security.
Warrant Officer Sthembiso Mazibuko, 40, a member of the National Intervention Unit (NIU), died during a shootout with suspects at a house in C Section in Ntuzuma last week.
Thabani Mathe, who is also the DUT Chess Club captain and an information communications and technologies student, said that hard work, dedication, and learning from the senior players got him to where he is today in his chess career.
The passengers will vote by sending an SMS. Drivers are allowed to vote for themselves.
This programme seeks to address the problem of drowning in South Africa by teaching learners about the various dangers water poses, empowering them to better manage risks and maintain constant awareness and vigilance whenever water is around.
This comes after the South African Weather Service issued a Level 6 weather warning in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal, including eThekwini.
Amaara Sulaiman from Greenwood Park and Lalana Santana from Verulam, both students at Capsicum Culinary Studio in Durban, secured second position and won R20 000.
The upcoming 13th World Tournament Championships in Japan, which take place every four years, will be held over five days, from November 15 to 19.
The World Travel Awards aim to honour travel excellence and industry leadership has, for three decades, been recognising organisations that consistently elevate the standards of the global travel and tourism sector.
Only the fitness test process will be affected; the rest of the intake processes, including the aptitude test and interview processes, will continue as usual.
The teenager, 18, who cannot be named, is also alleged to be the uncle of the victims. He is in Grade 11. He was remanded until his next court appearance.
Ntokozo “Surprise” Maphumulo surprised many as he won the Junior QF Seal Point Pro after he broke his leg while playing indoor soccer in February.
Hundreds of people waved flags, held placards and punched the air chanting “Free Palestine”.
The money will be used for the creation of a state-of-the-art,15-bed mental health ward for adolescent girls with neurological conditions. The ward will offer a nurturing environment and specialised care to aid in their recovery and well-being.
It is alleged an individual, who has been identified as being from uMlazi unit U, came with a hearse on September 29 to claim Siyabonga Mbanjwa’s body, pretending to be a family member.
Minenhle Simelane makes mats out of plastic waste dumped in townships using his own hands and then sells them.
Sandile Nkosingiphile Mbatha, 16, a Grade 10 pupil at Amanzimtoti High, was selected in April to participate in the Uhuru Rugby Tournament.
Pinky “Pinky-1st lady” Khotsolo 34, started Drumroll Entertainment, which aims to empower artists living with disabilities and instil confidence in them. Khotsolo intends to educate people about the challenges disabled people face.
