Urgent Need for Peace Amidst Israel’s Ground Invasion of Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyah. Image: Wikipedia.On October 1, 2024, Israel launched a ground invasion into southern Lebanon, marking a dramatic escalation in the long-standing conflict with Hezbollah. This military operation, catalyzed by a series of devastating strikes against Hezbollah in September, raises critical questions about the future of regional stability and the humanitarian toll on civilians caught in the crossfire. The backdrop to this invasion is a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions that have recently... Read more »
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By Ellington Ngandu On Friday, September 13th, 2024

Xi’s $51 Billion Pledge to Africa: A Landmark Deal or a Debt Trap?

In a sweeping announcement at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit held on September 5, 2024 in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged nearly $51 billion over the next three years to bolster Ch... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, September 9th, 2024

Popular KZN Stick Fighter Bhejane Msomi Dies in Murder-Suicide Shooting

Bhejane Msomi, a popular stick fighter from KwaZulu-Natal, has allegedly died in a murder-suicide incident that took place in his hometown of Highflats on Monday, 09 September 2024. According to various sources... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Steyn’s Troops Fighting Fit for Tough Varsity Netball Tournament

Forging ahead in times of adversity is what new Madibaz coach Jeanie Steyn is asking from her troops when they start their Varsity Netball campaign this weekend. The elite student competition, which is broadcas... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Friday, August 23rd, 2024

It’s journey’s end for Madibaz stalwarts at Varsity Netball

Senior Madibaz players Mothira Mohammad and Siya Dingiswayo are eager to make their final Varsity Netball fling a memorable one. The highly regarded Mandela University pair have been named co-captains for the t... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, August 15th, 2024

Floyd Shivambu Leaves the EFF to Join MK Party

Floyd Shivambu has resigned from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a party he co-founded with Julius Malema in 2013, to join Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. This was announced at an EFF press con... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

King Bhaka Critizes Dr Khehlelezi Over Zanele Mbokazi ‘Prophecy’

Zamokwakhe “King Bhaka” Nzama has vehemently criticized his fellow controversial traditional healer Bhongolethu “Dr Khehlelezi” Mzozo for his ‘fake’ prophecy about the death ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, August 12th, 2024

Sadness as Zanele Mbokazi Dies of Lung Cancer at 52

Ukhozi FM presenter and businesswoman Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule, popularly known simply as Zanele Mbokazi, has died at the age of 52, a few months following her lung cancer diagnosis. The sad news of her passing ... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Friday, July 12th, 2024

Unbeaten run sees Madibaz return to USSA hockey’s top division

The Madibaz men’s hockey team will return to the premier division of the University Sports South Africa tournament in 2025 after producing a cohesive effort to win the B section in Johannesburg last week. The... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, July 10th, 2024

Cyril Xaba Appointed as Mayor of eThekwini Municipality

Former KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Cyril Xaba (57) has been appointed as the new Mayor of the eThekwini Municipality, replacing Mxolisi Kaunda who was ousted from the position in Jun... Read more »