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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Secunda USKU karatekas win in Durban
SECUNDA – Karatekas from the Universal Shotokan Karate Union (USKU) Club in Secunda competed at the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) of Federations African Karate (UFAK) Region SA tournament at the Tongaat Sports Centre in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, from May 23 to 25. Only three of the seven USKU karatekas selected could compete due to a lack of money. Despite this, the trio performed well and claimed top spots. Sensei Breshnev Dhlamini won the kumite individual men's senior category of 84kg and above, while Lwandle Shabalala took first in the 14-15 cadet men's kumite under 61kg. Lutendo Netshivhazwaulu placed third in the kata individual girls' category. South Africa won the overall event with 56 gold, 43 silver and 56 bronze medals. ALSO CHECK: Evander High beats Curro in netball matches Botswana came second with 12 gold, 12 silver and 18 bronze, while Angola placed third with eight gold, seven silver and four bronze. Head coach for Mpumalanga karate sensei Dhlamini thanked everyone who donated and helped with transportation so the karatekas could compete. Winning this tournament qualifies them for the UFAK Continental Championship in Nigeria from July 25 to 27. Any sponsorship or donations toward expenses are welcome. For more information, call Dhlamini on 083 741 2441. ALSO CHECK: Well-known Standerton resident rebuilds her life after tragedy, loss At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
From Thokoza to Casablanca: How social art movement shared photography skills in Morocco
The workshop was led by Jabulani Dhlamini, alongside Moroccan photographers Marouane Beslem and Abdelhamid Behlamidi. Kids at an orphanage in Morocco participating in a photography workshop. Picture: Supplied Thokoza-based social art movement and education program Of Soul and Joy (OSJ) made its presence felt at a Moroccan orphanage in Casablanca. 'It has been an enriching experience for me as a foreigner, and has opened a window for me to learn about a different culture and perspectives through the students and teachers,' OSJ project manager and mentor Jabulani Dhlamini told The Citizen. The Rubis Mécénat foundation, which founded OSJ, collaborated with Vitogaz Maroc, supporters of the Dar Al Atfal Sidi Bernoussi Orphanage, to put together the workshop to celebrate 25 years of partnership. The workshop began on the 30th of April at the Sidi Bernoussi orphanage and concluded on Sunday, 18 May. 'Rubis Mécénat selected OSJ to include a creative aspect to the celebration through the photography workshop,' said Dhlamini. The workshop was led by Dhlamini, alongside Moroccan photographers Marouane Beslem and Abdelhamid Behlamidi. Since 2012, the OSJ has awarded around fifty scholarships, held over 20 annual exhibitions and community events, and published four books featuring the OSJ students' work. As a commitment to its 12 years of photography training in South Africa, the OSJ has also created work opportunities for more than ten active mentors. ALSO READ: Of Soul and Joy takes photography to communities through Rural Empowerment Project Being in Morocco In its dozen years of existence, OSJ has made a tangible impact in the township located southeast of Johannesburg by empowering youth, often disadvantaged, with photography skills. OSJ has spread its reach in rural KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo through its Rural Empowerment Project. In Morocco, the workshop allowed children aged 12 to explore photography, offering them both the technical skills and creative tools to tell their stories and establish a visual dialogue between South Africa and Morocco. 'There was a challenge regarding the language barrier with the students (Moroccans speak French and Arabic), however, with my co-mentors communicating fluently in English, we were able to address this,' Dhlamini shared. He said they were able to find alternative ways to communicate, as photography is a universal language. 'It was inspiring to view the different lens' in which these students approached their work.' Given that the orphanage is catered for boys only, Dhlamini said 20 boys participated in the workshop- the boys were all 12 years of age. The lack of diversity in gender is one of the differences to the workshops that OSJ holds in South Africa. 'Firstly, we accommodate both genders, and there is usually a vast spread in terms of age, given that we take on both students and unemployed youth,' he shared. 'We also operate in schools, which gives us greater access to young people. There is also a wider variety of options in terms of space and subject matter, which the kids in our rural workshops have access to. Our workshop in Morocco was understandably limited as this was our first time in the country and the kids were only allowed to photograph within the orphanage.' Dhlamini says there was a need to understand the kids when working with them. 'In this case, the best way to teach them was through incorporating play, which meant we had to deliberately break up the workshops for play time to ensure they were able to enjoy and retain what we taught.' NOW READ: Of Soul and Joy takes photography to communities through Rural Empowerment Project
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Hurdlers stand out on day two of SA Athletics Championships
Jovan van Vuuren reclaimed his national long jump title with a leap of 8.00 metres. Zeney Geldenhuys earned her fifth national title and 30-year-old Sabelo Dhlamini claimed his first national crown on Friday, as 400m hurdles stole the show on the second day of competition at the SA Athletics Championships in Potchefstroom. Geldenhuys, who reached the Olympic semifinals last year, had no trouble in the women's one-lap final over the barriers, claiming victory in 55.09 seconds. She finished well clear of 17-year-old Tumi Ramokgopa, who clocked 55.90 to dip under 56 seconds for the first time in her fledgling career. 'I'm very happy with first place and the time is not bad as well, so that means the sub-55 and sub-54 is coming closer with each race, and I'm very excited about that,' Geldenhuys said. Dhlamini narrowly misses qualifier Meanwhile, Dhlamini was equally dominant, completing the men's final in 48.57, setting a personal best and missing the qualifying standard for this year's World Athletics Championships by just 0.07. Rising junior star Njabulo Mbatha took the runner-up spot in 49.28. 'I've been chasing this title for the last four years, and the first two times I was hitting hurdles and not even making it to the line properly… so when I saw the line with nobody next to me I thought 'I've made it', so I'm very happy,' Dhlamini said. There was also a solid performance by Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jovan van Vuuren, who landed at 8.00m to reclaim the national men's long jump title he won in 2022. Defending champion Cheswill Johnson earned the silver medal, just three centimetres back (7.97m), and former world champion Luvo Manyonga settled for sixth place, landing at 7.68m. 'After missing out on the national championships with an abdominal injury last year, bouncing back now and reclaiming my title is special,' Van Vuuren said. Looking ahead Plenty of excitement is expected on the third and final day of competition at the national championships, to be held on Sunday. Thrilling battles are expected in the men's 200m and 400m races, where experienced campaigners and exciting young prospects will lock horns over both distances. With Gift Leotlela pulling up injured in his first-round 200m heat, Bayanda Walaza and Benji Richardson will turn out among the favourites in the half-lap race, while Zakithi Nene, Udeme Okon and Leendert Koekemoer (who set a national junior record of 45.03 seconds in the semifinals) will be the main contenders in the 400m event. Other races which could have the crowd on its feet include the women's 800m final, where world indoor champion Prudence Sekgodiso could be pushed hard by Charne Swart, and the men's 5 000m final, which will see in-form distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt turning out in defence of his SA title.
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Talented Mpumalangan handball duo heads for international competition
A duo of handballers of the Sukuyende Handball Club, based in Bethal, are part of the South African Handball team taking part in the International Handball Championship in Zimbabwe from April 27 to May 3. The Mpumalangans, Lusanda Dhlamini (17) and Lusanda Zulu (16), are ready to give their all to claim victory and fly the South African flag high. This is a great opportunity to play on an international stage after they participated at the qualifying games held in Rustenburg on February 21 and February 23. The founders of Sukuyende Handball Club, Iggy Masuku and Chester Yende, mentored the duo. They both started playing recently and are already flying high. ALSO READ: Miss Bushbuckridge 2025 crowned in style Dhlamini and Zulu expressed their excitement for being part of the team. They see this is an opportunity to travel out of the country for the first time and meet new people, and cannot wait to taste some Zimbabwean dishes. Dhlamini said that handball is a sport that requires discipline and extra attention to rules. They said their trip to Zimbabwe will not affect their academics, as they have a catch-up plan to not fail their Grade 11 mid-year exams, which are approaching in June. ALSO READ: Bushbuckridge musicians dream of partnering with Kaizer Chiefs With these girls going places, the Sukuyende Handball Club is hoping other youngsters will consider handball as an extracurricular activity. 'We are currently encouraging young people with talent and dedication to play and be part of the team. We get support from the Bethal Correctional Services as they provide us with their training facilities,' said Masuku. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
