Having been introduced to hip hop by friends when she was going through the darkest period of her life, Philisiwe Mhlongo has since been using art as therapy which also inspired the formation of a Non-Profit Organisation that uses entertainment to empower and educate the youth. Born in Umfume at the...
Seeking to show love and support to children from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring them that their situation does not define their destiny, is an initiative called ‘Ayanda Ngubane Schools Campaign’. This drive is dedicated to make sure that no child in South Africa misses school because they cannot afford school...
Many of us look at social media as a means of entertainment, and sometimes as an escape from the real world. However, social media is more than that! It is now considered the first source of breaking news and is fast becoming an ideal place for job seekers. An individual...
“Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu” is a rich isiZulu proverb that speaks of the humanity of society and those around us; directly translated “A person is a person through other persons”. This platitude repeatedly echoes the journey of Wenzile Mbanjwa who is so full of life, it’s almost contagious. The young woman...
Your immune system is the body’s natural defence mechanism against infectious organisms and other invaders. Now imagine a condition in which it begins to attack and destroy itself, resulting in the failure of your major tissues and organs. This is the unfortunate reality for millions of people diagnosed with Lupus...
Taking a pinch of modern day trends, a spoonful or two of African tradition and topping it all off with the colourful Zulu culture, has produced a sustainable social enterprise that is creating much needed livelihood for the disadvantaged. This is what Nozipho Zulu has done for the community with...
The academic and social discrimination of predominantly black women, based on the natural state of their hair is not a new issue in our society. Less than two years ago, student protests broke out at Pretoria Girls High in South Africa. Learners protested the school’s code of conduct which instructed...
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) recently hosted an engaging seminar on the long standing Africans and Indians racism narrative. The seminar took place last week on Thursday night and formed part of the eThekwini Municipality’s annual PRC Week – a two week long programme hosted by the...
eThekwini Municipality officially launched its annual two-week long Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Week with a beach clean-up event at Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve. The event kicked off with the honouring and recognition of Edith Mkhize, a cleaner under the PRC department who was honoured for her long standing and...
EKhaya Multi Arts Centre, a visionary project of KwaMashu Community Advancements Projects (K-CAP) is a world class facility with not only a rich history but a promising future as well. It was founded in 1993 by the internationally acclaimed artistic director, Edmund Mhlongo. Mhlongo, who studied at the University of Sussex,...