‘Skeem Saam’s’ Nompilo Mwelase FINALLY apologises for being ‘rude’ to aspiring actors

Over two weeks after she was lambasted for her unpleasant treatment towards aspiring actors during a Black Brain Pictures audition in Durban, Skeem Saam actress Nompilo Mwelase has apologised. ‘SKEEM SAAM’ STAR NOMPILO MWELASE ACCUSED OF BEING RUDE In January this year, Mwelase (who plays the role of Nokuthula on the SABC 1 educational drama … Read more

Teacher allegedly bullies grade 10 learner to suicide

A grade10 learner at Mbangazwe High School in KwaMakhuthaha, south of Durban, has decided to take his own life to escape the alleged abuse which was meted out by his teacher daily. According to Zimoja, Thandolwethu Ngcobo was mistakenly failed grade nine, when his marks was swapped with another learner. This mistake was brought to … Read more

52-year-old lawyer sentenced to 10years for theft

A former Durban lawyer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing money meant for his clients. LAWYERS DIRTY DEALINGS Fifty-Two year old Langelihle Dube, was found guilty of theft Durban Commercial Crimes Court, of approximately R2.3 million, from two of his clients between the period of 2009 to 2011. ALSO READ: Disgraced RWC … Read more

Popular Durban spot, Havana Music Café, CLOSES DOWN

A popular hangout spot in Durban, Havana Music Café, has announced the closure of the business today, Tuesday, 23 January. WHAT IS HAVANA MUSIC CAFE FAMOUS FOR? Havana Music Café, situated in the Durban CBD and popular among the 90s generation, took to Facebook to announce the shutdown of the business. “It brings us sadness … Read more

Which WARD do you live in?

eThekwini Municipality includes large parts of Durban, and it’s what some parts of the country might refer to as “the Coast” when going on holiday for the year. But if you’re a resident of the Kwazulu-Natal part of the country, then it can be difficult to identify exactly in which ward you live in. ALSO … Read more

Durban: Tourism on the decline…

Durban’s tourism sector is at risk with fewer tourists visiting the city. The coastal city is no longer the tourist beacon it once used to be.    For decades, Durban was considered a holiday hotspot by local tourists.  The city offered fun activities, a range of good hotels, pleasant beaches and well-functioning infrastructure.  The inland … Read more

Durban beaches declared SAFE for swimming

Durban’s eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, has assured both residents and visitors that the city’s beaches are safe for swimming. The announcement coincided with the reopening of the iconic uMhlanga Rocks Whalebone Pier, greeted with enthusiasm from the public. Mayor Kaunda highlighted the positive results from water quality testing, conducted in collaboration with the Institute … Read more