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THEY WANT Sicathamiya music to be open to many people who are organizing a concert called Sicathamiya Concert which will be held at the Playhouse, Durban, on May 30.This is the second time this event has been held, as last year it was held in the same month.The leader of the group Zulu Messengers, Sikhumbuzo “Mavulakuvale” Mhlongo, said that they started the concert last year with the aim of changing the way the cathamiya is viewed.”We wanted the cathamiya to be performed like other musicals because it is always held in competition. For the first event we wanted to see…

10 Mei 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article? (Photo provided) Eleven suspects were arrested at a fuel plant in Meyerton in connection with the alleged theft of fuel. The suspects, aged between 27 and 46, were caught on Sunday morning by members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (the Hawks) and other law enforcement partners. Capt. Christopher Singo, spokesman for the Falcons, says members of the Falcons’ tactical operations unit (Toms) received information about an alleged robbery that would take place at a fuel plant in Meyerton. “The information was followed up and the…

METHULI in the country, Dr Musa Mthombeni and his wife Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, have once again said that they enjoyed their recent vacation while visiting Europe.This couple left Lisbon, Portugal, and headed to Amsterdam, Netherlands, showing us the beauty of these places and the things they liked. Liesl posted a bunch of photos on Instagram while they were in Lisbon. In these photos, he also reminded us that this year they will be married for five years since they are getting married in August 2021.In her text, she talked about her husband’s fashion which does not match her style at all.…

Stephanie de Klerk. (Photo: Provided) With her love for womanhood, motherhood, creativity and storytelling, Stephanie de Klerk weaves new life into old Persian carpets – each with its own story and piece of nostalgia. This is how The Carpet & Blanket Shoppe was born: an additional income for her family and their farm in Barkly-Oos and a way to keep stories from the past alive in contemporary homes. She was standing in front of her Esse anthracite stove with a second-hand Persian carpet under her feet when she came up with the idea for her business, a second-hand carpet shop.…

A delegation from the KwaZulu-Natal economy is arriving as the city of Thekwini is preparing for the annual tourism event, Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026. The organizers of this event say that Thekwini is ready to wait for this exhibition which will be held at the Nkosi Albert Luthuli ICC in this city from Monday until the 14th of May. It is at this leading conference venue in Africa that the hosts of Travel Indaba, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film, will be open to more than 600 exhibitors, including those from tourism and other sectors. Presenting this event this week, the Minister…

Ms. Nokuthula Dlamini, who was in the headlines this week and touched many people after the spread of pictures and videos of her crying at her graduation, is looking to continue using her education to change the situation in her country.Ms Dlamini (24), from Nhlazatshe and the only child of Ms Lindiwe Dlamini, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honors in Sociology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) at a graduation ceremony this week.After receiving his degree, he pleased and touched many people as he went straight to his mother, she kissed him and cried tears of joy – with…

Johanna Mathina Schoeman celebrates her 100th birthday in Netcare Pinehaven Hospital (Photo supplied)What should have been a big centenary celebration unexpectedly turned into a hospital birthday when Johanna Mathina Schoeman fell and broke her hip shortly before her 100th birthday.Schoeman, who was due to celebrate her centenary with more than 100 family members and friends, fell off a chair in early April. She was admitted to Netcare Pinehaven Hospital and underwent surgery the following day.After her initial recovery, she was transferred to a care unit for further rehabilitation. She returned home on April 18, where she resumed walking with determination…

An attack by armed rebels has killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the conflict-torn northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to security officials.For more than 30 years, the mineral-rich eastern DRC has been a battleground for various armed groups, vying for control of its many mines.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listTwo ethnic groups – the Hema and the Lendu – have been locked in a long-running violent conflict in Ituri, a gold-rich province that borders Uganda and South Sudan.Armed men affiliated with the Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO)…

VIDEOS and photos of them on social media showing that they are friends have made Brenda Mhlongo and her daughter Snikiwe “Sni” Mhlongo loved by many. Their popularity also makes companies pay attention to them as they have been seen advertising certain products.As Sunday marks Mother’s Day, Brenda, who is an actress who first toured the world with the show iThe Lion Kingand Sni, who is an influencer, talked about their relationship and how they will celebrate this day.Brenda described it as a day to honor mothers. He said that in addition to being a mother to Sni, she is…

10 Mei 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article? Mercedes with G-class (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified consumers that Mercedes-Benz South Africa is recalling five G-Class vehicles, the G580 model. According to the commission, these vehicles are already in the possession of end consumers in South Africa. Mercedes-Benz has indicated that the vehicles in question may have wheel bolts that do not meet the required specifications. The problem can lead to the wheel connection loosening over time while driving. According to the commission, this can impair the vehicle’s driving stability and increase…