“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,...
“We believe that the social and economic empowerment of women is the beginning of the end of poverty in our community,” says Flo Khoza; the founder of Panties and Bras campaign under the Flojo Foundation. Founded in March this year, the Panties and Bras campaign is an initiative that aims...
This past week, hundreds of students flocked to the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) annual World of Work (WOW) exhibition for a chance to mingle with prospective employers. The two day annual event, hosted by DUT’s Co-Operative Education Department, saw numerous companies from various industries that not only showcased, but...
Every year, millions of girls in Africa miss a significant number of days at school because of their periods. Poor menstruation hygiene not only causes school absence but may also cause stigma and ill health. Trying to change this dreadful situation is Ngugi Vere, an international fashion stylist and designer...