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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Are you runway ready? Durban Fashion Fair launches model search
IF you are a model with passion for fashion, a flair for the dramatic, and a desire to be part of something big, then the judges for Regional Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) Model Search Roadshows are looking for you. The model-casting will commence on Saturday, June 7, at Durban Botanic Garden and end on June 20, at The Pavilion Shopping Centre. Gugu Sisilana, eThekwini Municipality's spokesperson, said the search is open to models from all eThekwini regions, who are between the ages of 18 and 35 years. ALSO read: Another title for Musgrave model 'The municipality under the banner of the DFF, is calling all aspiring models looking to professionally venture into the modelling industry not to miss this opportunity. We are looking for female, male and fuller-figure female models,' Sisilana said. She said finalists will undergo two months of training on various modelling aspects to prepare them to strut the runway at this year's annual DFF showcase and make their grand entrance into the industry. Sisilana encourages models who meet the requirements to participate in the regional model search roadshows planned for their nearest areas. 'Compulsory documents to bring on site for castings include a copy of your ID to verify your age and proof of residence,' she advised. Female models: • Minimum height – 1.75m with no heels. • 87cm – 9cm hip measurement. • Must wear body-fitting clothing and bring heels to the casting – jeans not allowed • Advised to wear minimal make-up. Male models: • Minimum height – 1.84m. • Trouser size 30 to 32. • Must wear fitted T-shirt or shirt and closed shoes or trainers to the casting. • Must be in good physical shape Fuller-figure female models: • Minimum height – 1.75m without heels • 38 to 42 trouser-size measurement • Must wear body-fitting clothing and bring heels to the casting – jeans are not allowed • Advised to wear minimal make-up Full schedule of the DFF Regional Model search roadshows is as follows. They all commence at 09:00. June 7, Durban Botanic Garden • June 8, Umlazi Mega City • June 15, G Hall, KwaMakhutha • June 20, the Pavilion Shopping Centre For more information, email or call 031 311 4497. For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Durban Fashion Fair model search kicks off this June
IF you are a model with passion for fashion, a flair for the dramatic, and a desire to be part of something big, then the judges for Regional Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) Model Search Roadshows are looking for you. The model-casting will commence on Saturday, June 7, at Durban Botanic Garden and end on June 20, at The Pavilion Shopping Centre. Gugu Sisilana, eThekwini Municipality's spokesperson, said the search is open to models from all eThekwini regions, who are between the ages of 18 and 35 years. ALSO read: Another title for Musgrave model 'The municipality under the banner of the DFF, is calling all aspiring models looking to professionally venture into the modelling industry not to miss this opportunity. We are looking for female, male and fuller-figure female models,' Sisilana said. She said finalists will undergo two months of training on various modelling aspects to prepare them to strut the runway at this year's annual DFF showcase and make their grand entrance into the industry. Sisilana encourages models who meet the requirements to participate in the regional model search roadshows planned for their nearest areas. 'Compulsory documents to bring on site for castings include a copy of your ID to verify your age and proof of residence,' she advised. Female models: • Minimum height – 1.75m with no heels. • 87cm – 9cm hip measurement. • Must wear body-fitting clothing and bring heels to the casting – jeans not allowed • Advised to wear minimal make-up. Male models: • Minimum height – 1.84m. • Trouser size 30 to 32. • Must wear fitted T-shirt or shirt and closed shoes or trainers to the casting. • Must be in good physical shape Fuller-figure female models: • Minimum height – 1.75m without heels • 38 to 42 trouser-size measurement • Must wear body-fitting clothing and bring heels to the casting – jeans are not allowed • Advised to wear minimal make-up Full schedule of the DFF Regional Model search roadshows is as follows. They all commence at 09:00. June 7, Durban Botanic Garden • June 8, Umlazi Mega City • June 15, G Hall, KwaMakhutha • June 20, the Pavilion Shopping Centre For more information, email or call 031 311 4497. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
City comments on tree complaints north of Durban
ETHEKWINI Municipality has acknowledged a growing backlog in addressing tree-related complaints, particularly in District 3, which includes areas such as Durban North, KwaMashu, Newlands East, Ntuzuma, and Newlands West. Also read: Help out at sorting day at Cornubia church for Street Store initiative The Northglen News reported on two tree-falling incidents, the first being in January when a massive tree that collapsed on Mount Argus Road in Umgeni Park knocked down electricity poles and disrupted traffic. The second occurred three weeks ago where a resident's car was damaged. Municipal spokesperson Gugu Sisilana confirmed the delays, citing multiple contributing factors. 'Yes, there's a backlog regarding tree complaints. This is attributed to a combination of limited resources and the high demand placed on the small team assigned to the area,' she said. District 3's tree maintenance team services 17 wards, which has placed significant pressure on manpower and equipment. To address the issue, Sisilana revealed that the municipality is in the process of acquiring new equipment to support and expand the capabilities of the existing team. Following the Northglen News article published on May 9 (Fallen tree leaves resident vulnerable), where a resident's car was damaged, the Northglen News queried about compensation for property damage caused by falling trees or overgrown vegetation. Sisilana stated that the municipality evaluates claims on a case-by-case basis. 'It depends on the investigation conducted by the department, which is evidence-based. The final decision lies with the insurance company after their own assessment,' she said. Residents affected by unresolved tree issues are encouraged to continue reporting incidents as the City works to clear the backlog and improve service delivery in the affected wards. Ward 36 councillor Heinz de Boer said he received complaints about trees daily. 'Complaints about trees hanging onto private property, overgrown trees, trees interfering with streetlights, trees falling and damaging private and municipal structures occur on a daily basis,' he said. He said he had met with the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department a few months ago where residents' concerns were addressed. 'It's clear that the equipment has not been replaced or upgraded in a long time. The trucks are more than 30 years old, the hydraulic lift leaks hydraulic fluid and there is no wood chipper,' added De Boer. He said he had requested funding for equipment from municipal management. 'Staff can't be expected to do their jobs without proper equipment,' said De Boer. For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
TimesLIVE
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Anant Singh complains to ANC about eThekwini's 'sabotage' of film studios
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has vowed to act against eThekwini municipality officials who might be implicated in an apparent sabotage of world-renowned film producer Anant Singh's R7.5bn film studios. Singh acquired the old Natal Command defence force building along the North Beach in 2022 to make an investment of R7.5bn for the development of film and television studios and related sectors in Durban. However, the project has been stalled because the city has not yet installed water and electricity in the building, which Singh had renovated. Instead the city revalued the same property to R1bn, which Singh said was way higher than when he bought the property for R71m in 2022. Singh said this meant he would need to pay higher rates yet the building was unusable because there was no water or electricity. Speaking at the ANC engagement meeting with businesses in Durban on Tuesday, Singh told the ANC leaders that after fighting for more than 20 years to acquire the property, which he eventually received three years ago, he did not understand why eThekwini officials were sabotaging such a huge investment that would create jobs in the city. Singh said he was forced to buy a generator because the city has refused to install electricity, adding that the city has recently demanded more than R400,000 just to install an electricity meter. 'I have already lost two TV shows worth R200m which had to be recorded in Johannesburg because my studios are not yet complete because of eThekwini's inept attitude,' he said. ANC provincial task team convener Jeff Radebe expressed shock that Singh's project had not taken off, promising that the ANC would launch an investigation to find out what was happening. 'We will definitely act against the people in the city that would be found responsible for Singh's project delay,' said Radebe. eThekwini municipality spokesperson Gugu Sisilana said: 'Since the allegations are related to a contractual matter regarding the installation of bulk infrastructure services (water and electricity), legal advice will have to be sought before responding.' Sisilana said a dispute regarding the municipal valuation of the property has been lodged by the property owner. 'However, as this matter is subject to a formal dispute resolution process in terms of the Municipal Property Rates Act, the municipality is not able to comment further at this stage. 'The matter will be adjudicated in accordance with the applicable legal framework,' said Sisilana. She said the municipal leadership has an open-door policy and continues to engage various stakeholders including business leaders on pertinent matters for the benefit of the city and its residents.
IOL News
14-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Community leaders outraged by the closure of Mobeni Heights Crematorium
THE closure of the Mobeni Heights Crematorium yet again, has sparked outrage among community leaders in Chatsworth and funeral service providers. They have accused the eThekwini Municipality of 'gross apathy' for not managing the facility properly. On Monday, funeral service providers were notified by the manager at the crematorium that the facility had been shut-down after the municipality had allegedly failed to renew the Air Emission Licence (AEL). eThekwini Municipality spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana, said the closure of the crematorium was due to the poor performance of the furnace. This, she said, was attributed to the control unit malfunctioning. It impacted on the facility's ability to cremate within the parameters of the AEL, and the closure was enforced despite the AEL being valid until January 31, 2026, she added. Sisilana said the crematorium would be reopened once the proposed upgrade was completed and compliant with all legislative requirements. 'The upgrade of the crematorium is funded in the 2025/2026 financial year and would focus on the replacement of the furnace and a building upgrade of the 'pyramid' portion of the facility. Any changes would require permission from the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) and final approval by other role players,' she added. She said the crematorium had two furnaces, both of which were not operational. 'The upgrade would replace the oldest furnace with a locally manufactured and maintained unit. The new unit will comply with the latest legislation required to operate a crematorium. 'The second furnace that was commissioned in 2021 would undergo a refurbishment, including the control unit to latest industrial standards and norms to be fully compliant with all legislative requirements,' Sisilana added. Rocky Naidoo, chairperson of the Chatsworth and District Civic Federation, said they would challenge the municipality in court if it did not find a solution to get the facility up and running again. He said every year, the crematorium was faced with different issues, including broken incinerators and furnaces which did not work. 'The municipality is messing around with the community they were tasked to serve. Last year, we were told that the budget was approved for the 2024/5 period and that the facility would be fully operational. We were assured by Tim Arbuckle, the head of crematoriums for the municipality, that the incinerators would be operational within that period. 'But they are dragging their feet. The incinerators have not been working efficiently for well over 10 years. The communities are deprived of a valuable much needed service. You cannot have a citation where we encourage people to cremate their loved ones in view of the shortage of burial space, but not have the services,' he added. Naidoo said the community was paying the price for the lack of service delivery from the city. 'We believe that the service delivery is non-existent in predominantly Indian areas like Chatsworth. This is evident in the lack of response for the ongoing issues the community faces. 'We hope that we are not going to hear the same excuses, that the money will come from the budget in the 2025/26 period next year. The crematorium will become a rusting relic if left to the municipality,' Naidoo added. Clive Moodley, President of the Progressive Funeral Practitioners Association (Profpa), said for years the municipality had proven they were unable to properly manage the crematorium. 'This is just another show of negligence by the city. We have made a number of proposals to them, including for the crematorium to be privatised so that the facility could be refurbished. But they do not want to do that or fix it.' Moodley said an air emission certificate not being renewed was an indication that the city did not have their operations under control. 'How can they fail to renew a licence for a facility that is already in dire need of repairs? This shows that they do not care about the people. We will join the civic association to take the municipality to court if they do not prioritise the crematorium repairs,' he said. Lenny Reddy, from Wyebank Funeral Services, said: 'Families are facing significant delays in arranging funerals and there is great uncertainty with this latest closure. This causes emotional distress and financial hardship for those affected by death. I urge the relevant authorities to provide interim solutions or emergency funds to address the crematorium's closure. We too will join the civic association to hold the city accountable.' THE POST
