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Cambrian News
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cambrian News
Aberystwyth choirs raise thousands for WaterAid with bandstand performance
Organised by Susie Ennals, the group sang six songs in Aberystwyth bandstand. They were Croeso by Pauline Down, Wake up by Nick Prater, Iqhude, a traditional sound from South Africa in Zulu, Make of yourself an offering, composed by Justin Epstein with harmonies arranged by Ruth Gordon, Ynys Enlli, by Esyllt Harker, and A single drop of rain, by Dave Camlin.
IOL News
11 hours ago
- Politics
- IOL News
IFP advocates for Zulu king recognition through National Dialogue
The National Dialogue will discuss the role and the powers of Zulu King Misuzulu and other kings in the country. Image: Archives Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) said it will use the National Dialogue to relaunch its fight for full recognition of Zulu King Misuzulu and traditional leaders, which deadlocked during the Convention for the Democratic South Africa (Codesa) talks in the early 90s. In a media briefing on Monday, the party said it fully supported the dialogue, which was proposed by its late founder, inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi, eight years ago. Buthelezi died in 2023. Emphasising the importance of dialogue, the party president, Velenkosini Hlabisa, said it was a matter of historic record that Codesa fell short in many respects in wholly transitioning South Africa into democracy, as political freedom has not, among other things, translated into economic justice for South Africans. Hlabisa said since 1994, his party has continuously advocated for meaningful conversation, through a National Dialogue, on these critical issues because national unity and social stability depend on the collective ability to address these outstanding matters. 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 ✕ 'The Inkatha Freedom Party firmly believes that South Africa's future depends on open, inclusive, and honest dialogue among all its citizens. As Shenge reminded us, a national dialogue is not just about talking — it is about listening, understanding, and finding common ground to address the nation's most pressing challenges. We want the outstanding matters of Codesa to be addressed in the National Dialogue, such as the powers of the king and amakhosi,' said Hlabisa He said in times of economic, political, and social crossroads, dialogue offers a consensus-seeking path to nation-building. It emphasises the importance of engaging diverse voices across all segments of society, from government and traditional leaders to ordinary citizens, to forge solutions rooted in mutual understanding. 'Eight years ago, on 05 May 2017, our founder, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, emphasised the importance of National Dialogue on issues like land reform, traditional leadership, poverty alleviation, and social cohesion. He pointed out almost prophetically that 'South Africa has reached a crossroads, economically, politically, and socially. We cannot move blindly into the future, accepting the current trajectory as fixed. It is not. We are, after all, masters of our own destiny',' concluded the party. The IFP vigorously fought for the greater powers of the then-king Zwelithini during the Codesa talks to the point that the party boycotted the first democratic elections in 1994. It only entered elections a few days before the election date after international peace brokers promised to revisit the outstanding matters after the elections, which never happened.
TimesLIVE
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'I'm not a side chick' — Tirelo Kale on why she is not married to Mpumelelo Mseleku
Tirelo Kale has shed light on why she has not tied the knot with Musa Mseleku's son Mpumelelo. The reality TV star, who is Mpumelelo's first girlfriend and has a son with him, was recently questioned by social media users after Mpumelelo paid lobola for his second partner. During a recent Instagram live , Tirelo revealed her parents did not approve of her getting married while she was still in school and had nothing to show for herself. 'There was a letter sent to my family but they refused; the letter is still there. I pleaded with my family, I even rolled on the floor,' she said. 'My family said because I'm not done with school and I'm not working, if I get married? What are you leaving with? That's why they declined the proposal and my mother said she would observe us. I was hurt when my family refused.' While social media trolls have resorted to calling her Mpumelelo's side chick, Tirelo said she is comfortable with her position in his life. 'I'm not a side chick. There's no VIP in relationships.' On Mzansi Magic's Izingane Zes'thembu, Mpumelelo showcases how he navigates polygamy. Previously speaking to TshisaLIVE, Mpumelelo said he was following in his father's footsteps, adding he understood polygamy was not about money, but he was making sure he could afford more than one wife. 'I got an opportunity to showcase what I do. How to structure polygamy and make people understand you don't start polygamy when you are old. You have to start it now and grow with it to understand the dynamics. It's not forced. It's something I was raised in. People are failing to understand that.' Mpumelelo said having witnessed his father, who has four wives, run different relationships smoothly, he knew how to do the same for his growing family. 'What I learnt from my father is to be truthful, humble and respectful and know how to apologise. 'In Zulu we have a saying that a person does what they witnessed from their father when growing up. It's like someone who grows up in a family where they have a taxi business, a person who grows up in such a home would never turn down that business.'
The Citizen
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Actor bags historic role
Gcilima's Xolani Khowa Xolo recently bagged a role on Season 2 of Shaka Ilembe. Xolo portrays the character of Ndlela kaSompisi, who died in February 1840. Ndlela was a key general to Zulu Kings, Shaka and Dingane. He rose to prominence as a highly effective warrior under Shaka. Dingane appointed him as his chief advisor. He was also the principal commander of Dingane's armies. Xolo said this was his first acting role on screen. He described Ndlela as a person who believed in what he wanted and fought for it. 'He was a hero who was loyal to the Zulu monarch,' he said. The actor explained that he learned a great deal through this character. 'I have always known about the Ndlela surname, but I was not aware of the extent to which Ndlela played a role in unifying the Zulu kingdom. I have learned that our surnames carry a lot of history because of the people who did a lot to represent their lineage well,' he said. Xolo studied Drama and Production Studies at the Durban University of Technology. He said that is where his love for acting started. 'It was in 2015, in my first year in university that my love for acting started. I have been doing theatre for years in Joburg and the PlayHouse in Durban,' he said. Xolo added he was in negotiations with other production companies for other acting roles. Another South Coaster who was on Season 1 of Shaka Ilembe is Mtwalume's Hope Mbhele. Shaka Ilembe airs on Mzansi Magic every Sunday at 20:00. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Fever's Facebook page At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Lifetime Achiever Award
Veteran filmmaker Angus Gibson stands proudly at the Umhlanga pier, holding his Lifetime Achiever Award received at the prestigious Simon Sabela Awards ceremony — a tribute to his enduring impact on South African storytelling and cinema. KwaZulu-Natal-born filmmaker Angus Gibson, one of South Africa's most influential and enduring cinematic voices, was honoured with the Simon 'Mabhunu' Sabela Lifetime Achiever Award, capping off a decades-long career that has helped shape the nation's visual storytelling landscape. Gibson was presented the award at a glittering event yesterday evening at Durban's International Convention Centre. Presented by the KZN Tourism and Film Authority, the awards are KwaZulu-Natal's premier celebration of excellence in film and television. Now in their 11th year, the awards recognise outstanding contributions across more than 20 categories, including best feature film, best director, best actor/actress, best documentary and best student film - all with a focus on KwaZulu-Natal talent and productions filmed in the province. Gibson has been the director behind Yizo Yizo, Mandela, Isibaya, and Shaka iLembe. He was honoured not just for his artistic achievements, but for his contribution to the cultural and historical record of South Africa. 'I first lived in a house with a sea view that stretched from the Bluff to Umhlanga. What I did not see was KwaMashu not far behind my Durban North house, or the traditional Zulu world beyond those canefields. I became curious about the spaces I did not see and in a way I have ended up telling the stories of the spaces that were shut out from my view as a young person.' 'The cane cutters on the weekend would beat their drums virtually the whole night… the sound was enigmatic and made me curious about the Zulu world and culture,'he recalled. For Gibson, receiving the province's top film honour was not just aprofessional milestone - it was personal. 'For the last 12 years, with both Isibaya and Shaka iLembe, we have been immersed in a Zulu world, so it is from the KZN audience that we most want approval. This award is an affirmation that makes me very happy.'
