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8 hours ago
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Daily News Milk Fund: Caring for the babies
In a celebratory mood are Princess Shazi, Ayanda Mdluli, Sushie Munsamy, Michelle Potgieter, Sameera Kareem, and Sarah Pratley. Image: Tumi Pakkies The Daily News Milk Fund, a community-care project that is in its 83rd year of existence, reached out to the children living at the Shepherd's Keep home on the Bluff, Durban with some essential goods on Monday. Sameera Kareem, Ayanda Mdluli, Sushie Munsamy Image: Tumi Pakkies Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Shepherd's Keep, a sanctuary in Bluff, Durban, that has been providing unconditional love and care to orphaned and abandoned babies affected by HIV/AIDS since 1998. Founded by Colin and Cheryl Pratley, the home has been a beacon of hope for the most vulnerable members of our society. Sushie Munsamy Image: Tumi Pakkies To mark World Milk Day, the Daily News Milk Fund collaborated with the facility and delivered much-needed items from the home's wish list, a gesture that brought smiles, tears, and immense gratitude. Daily News' editor Ayanda Mdluli said: "I'm proud to say that our Milk Fund is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged children. Sameera Kareem Image: Tumi Pakkies
IOL News
a day ago
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Daily News Milk Fund brings light and love to babies at the Shepherd's Keep home on World Milk Day
THE DAILY NEWS MILK FUNF: Ayanda Mdluli, editor of the Daily News, Sushi Munsamy, Independent Media, Michelle Potgieter, Sameera Kareem, CSI Manager & Project Coordinator at Independent Media and Sarah Pratley sharing some love and celebrating World Milk Day at the Shepherd's Keep home. IN CELEBRATION of World Milk Day, The Daily News Milk Fund paid a heartwarming visit to Shepherd's Keep, a sanctuary on the Bluff, Durban, that has been providing unconditional love and care to orphaned and abandoned babies affected by HIV/AIDS since 1998. Founded by Colin and Cheryl Pratley, the home has been a beacon of hope for the most vulnerable members of society-babies. Currently caring for seven precious babies, Shepherd's Keep relies heavily on community and donor support to sustain its vital work. Their values of unconditional love, integrity, excellence of care, and the unwavering dedication of staff underpins everything they do. To mark the special day, the Daily News Milk Fund delivered much-needed items on the home's wish list, a gesture that brought smiles, tears, and immense gratitude. Ayanda Mdluli, the editor of the Daily News said as a media entity that is connected to communities, the opportunity to make a difference at the Shepherd's Keep home was greatly appreciated. "As the editor of the Daily News, I'm proud to say that our Milk Fund is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged children. "We've come a long way as a media brand, and one thing that's always been close to our hearts is easing the suffering of vulnerable kids in KwaZulu-Natal. Organisations like Shepard's Keep inspire us to keep doing the right thing for our precious little ones." Sameera Kareem, CSI Manager & Project Coordinator at Independent Media, described the visit as deeply emotional. 'It was an incredibly heartwarming feeling to hand over the much-needed items, knowing the difference it will make to the babies and the home itself,' said Kareem. 'There is so much power in community support and upliftment. It was amazing to spend time with these precious little ones,' she said. Michelle Potgieter, the current director of Shepherd's Keep, was visibly moved. 'Our stock of essential items was running critically low, and we were deeply concerned about how we would manage,' she shared. 'This generous support came at exactly the right time. It is truly a huge relief for me and my team.' As the world celebrated the nourishing gift of milk, the special day served as a reminder that nourishment came in many forms, love, care, and the kindness of strangers being some of the most powerful of all. Please also add the Milk Funds Baking Details should anyone want to donate to the milk fund. This should be on your records. DAILY NEWS
IOL News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Eight On Eighteens' victorious gallop in the Daily 2000 Grade 1 race at Hollywoodbets Greyville
Daily News' editor Ayanda Mdluli presents jockey Richard Fourie with an award for his winning ride on board Eight On Eighteen in the Grade 1 Daily News 2000 race at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday. Image: Leon Lestrade/Independent Media ANOTHER segment of KwaZulu-Natal's programme of horseracing in winter, also known as the Champions Season, galloped to life on Saturday with the running of the Grade 1 Daily News 2000, which drew a large gathering of punters and socialites to the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse. From the moment the entry gates opened early on Saturday, the atmosphere was electric. Fans eagerly placed their bets and anticipated an afternoon of world-class racing. The highlight of the day was the main race, where Eight On Eighteen, a horse owned by Nick Jonsson and trained by Justin Snaith, galloped to victory and drew a roar of approval from the crowd. The win marked a significant milestone for all involved and highlighted the event's continued legacy of excellence in the South African horse racing calendar. Looking dapper in a blue suit, the Daily News' editor, Ayanda Mdluli, took to the podium to hand over the trophies to the triumphant jockey. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ In an interview before the big event, Mdluli reflected on the significance of the occasion and expressed his gratitude to those who made it possible. 'As the Daily News editor, I am proud to be part of this prestigious event. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me, especially my mother, and of course, our loyal readers. We've recently launched the new Berliner-formatted Daily News, and the response has been phenomenal,' said Mdluli. The main race commenced promptly at 15:18, triggering a surge of excitement throughout the racecourse. Punters rose to their feet, clutching tickets, shouting the names of their favourite horses as the action unfolded on the turf. An elated Jonsson expressed his appreciation for the Daily News' long-standing partnership with the event. 'It's incredibly exciting that Eight On Eighteen clinched the main race. We're grateful to the Daily News association with this event for 20 years. It's a wonderful experience to own a share in a winning horse, and now we're focusing on preparing our horses for the Durban July,' said Jonsson. The winning jockey, Richard Fourie, shared on his emotional connection with the horse and his pride in the result.
IOL News
21-05-2025
- Business
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Daily News' new Berliner style a big hit with readers
Daily News reader. Image: Supplied THE Daily News' switch to the Berliner format has been met with glowing sentiments from readers, who have widely praised the fresh, modern layout and improved readability. Many have taken snaps of themselves reading the newspaper in its new sleek and stylish format. One of the readers, Pat Govender, commented: 'The Berliner format is good, especially if you are on the move and looking forward to reading while travelling. Suggestion: The paper should not be in two separate portions. It should be one complete piece with no loose pages." Daily News reader 2 Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Daily News Editor Ayanda Mdluli recently thanked the loyal readers of the Daily News for their support. He wrote: 'For me, being the editor of this amazing brand over the last five years has truly been an honour, and today I am blessed to usher the publication into a new era under my editorship. This is why I am so pleased and excited to announce that the Daily News, one of South Africa's oldest and most trusted newspapers, will be transitioning from a broadsheet to a Berliner format.' Daily News reader 3 Image: Supplied He said the change was part of ongoing efforts to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the evolving needs of our readers. The Berliner format, which is popular among many European, American and Chinese newspapers, offers a more compact, on-the-go and reader-friendly design. 'If you are a commuter utilising transportation such as airlines, trains, buses and taxis, or whether you are at home, having your morning coffee or chilling in the back of an e-hailing ride, then this format is definitely for you,' he said. This format will allow the Daily News to present content in a more concise and visually appealing way, making it easier for you to navigate and enjoy your favourite daily newspaper. 'I believe that this new format will enhance your reading experience and make our newspaper more accessible to a wider audience,' wrote Mdluli. DAILY NEWS
IOL News
02-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Ushering in a new era for the Daily News
DEAR valued readers. What a journey it has been! Since 1878, which is approximately 147 years, we have been at the forefront of bringing you the best news and content that eThekwini and the rest of KwaZulu-Natal has to offer. For generations, our brand has been at the heart and soul of our communities all around the province and we have been the leading voice of what goes on not just in Durban, but surrounding areas as well. For me, being the editor of this amazing brand over the last five years has truly been an honor and today I am blessed to usher the publication into an a new era under my editorship. This is why I am so pleased and excited to announce that the Daily News, one of South Africa's oldest and most trusted newspapers, will be transitioning from a broadsheet to a Berliner format. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the evolving needs of our readers. Some of you might ask what is the Berliner format? Well, the Berliner format, which is popular among many European, American and Chinese newspapers, offers a more compact, on the go and reader-friendly design. If you are a commuter utilising transportation such as airlines, trains, buses and taxis, or whether you are at home, having your morning coffee or chilling in the back of an e-hailing ride, then this format is definitely for you. This format will allow us to present our content in a more concise and visually appealing way, making it easier for you to navigate and enjoy your favourite daily newspaper. This change is also in line with global media trends, where many publications are shifting to more compact formats to better suit the needs of their readers. I believe that this new format will enhance your reading experience and make our newspaper more accessible to a wider audience. I want to assure our loyal readers that our commitment to delivering high-quality journalism and in-depth coverage of local and national news remains unwavering. Our team of experienced journalists and editors will continue to provide you with accurate, informative, and engaging content. The transition to the Berliner format will take place on May 5, 2025. We invite you to join us on this new journey and share your feedback with us as we strive to continually improve and meet your expectations. Thank you for your continued support and please engage with us on the new format. I can't wait to hear from you. Ayanda Mdluli, Editor: Daily News
