By Motshwari Mofokeng KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli joined the Consulate General of India in Durban for a Flag Hoisting Ceremony held at India House in Morningside, Durban, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The ceremony marked India’s 80th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule and brought together members of the Indian diplomatic community, government representatives, […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal — Young medical doctor and community activist Dr Nompumelelo Nkosi-Ntombela, popularly known as Dr Lelo, is turning her passion for empowering communities into a powerful fight against gender-based violence (GBV). A qualified medical doctor and officially licensed boxing promoter in KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Lelo is using Dr Nompumelelo Boxing Promotions to […]
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Ngo Motshwari Mofokeng Izigcawu zomculo weMaskandi zigcwele eMsinga ngoLwesihlanu njengoba abaculi, abalandeli nabangani behlangene ukuzovalelisa okokugcina kumculi obehambisana neziteji, uSipho Gumu “Gupta” Mchunu. Umngcwabo kaMchunu uyaqhubeka, kanti abaculi beMaskandi bafike ngobuningi ukuzokweseka umndeni wakhe nokuhlonipha impilo yakhe. Ubesebenza eqenjini lesiteji lomculi wodumo, uScebi Dlamini, owaziwa kakhulu ngelika-Inkosi yamaGcokama. UMchunu noDlamini bashone engozini yemoto ngempelasonto ngesikhathi […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng A quiet early morning in Montford, Chatsworth, turned tragic on Friday when a house fire claimed the life of one resident and left another hospitalised. eThekwini Municipality Fire and Emergency Services were called to the double-storey home at about 05h30 after flames engulfed both floors. Firefighters arrived to find the residence fully […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng IXOPO, KwaZulu-Natal — Christ The King Hospital has made history with the launch of the Harry Gwala Health District’s first-ever Mobile X-Ray Clinic, bringing free and accessible tuberculosis (TB) screening closer to communities in Ixopo. The mobile unit, permanently stationed at the hospital, focuses on digital chest X-rays to help detect TB […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng The death of popular radio presenter and musician Ndoni, whose real name was Futhi Hadebe, has shocked listeners and fans.Hadebe worked at community radio station Nanda FM, where she presented a weekday programme from 9am to 12pm. She previously gained popularity while hosting an early-morning show on Vuma FM, which aired from […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng A prominent KwaZulu-Natal businessman has been arrested on allegations of human trafficking and kidnapping, following a Hawks investigation. The businessman was arrested at his upmarket Umhlanga home on Tuesday night after the KZN Hawks reportedly executed a J50 warrant of arrest. His name has previously featured in investigations into alleged corruption within […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for stronger measures to protect whistleblowers and citizens who provide critical information to law enforcement in the fight against crime and corruption. Ntuli was speaking on Sunday, 9 August, during the unveiling of a memorial bust honouring the late Babita Deokaran, a senior Gauteng Health Department […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng The Maskandi music community is mourning the tragic death of popular artist Scebi Mfowethu, affectionately known as “iNkosi Yamagcokama.”The musician, who hailed from Msinga in KwaZulu-Natal, reportedly died in a car accident while travelling to Richards Bay to attend the Basadi Music Festival. According to reports circulating on social media, the accident […]
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By Motshwari Mofokeng Hundreds of young athletes in the uMgungundlovu District now have a better chance to chase their sporting dreams after the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture handed over sports equipment to 48 schools at Mpophomeni Stadium in Howick. The initiative, led by MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Mntomuhle Khawula and […]
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