Whitney Houston’s First Live Concert Album from South Africa to Be Released in November: In partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music, Legacy Recordings will release Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) on Friday, November 8, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Houston’s historic visit to South Africa. The live album features hits like “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “I Will Always Love You,” “How Will I Know,” and more, alongside her renditions of “Amazing Grace” and “Home” from The Wiz.
Clive Davis, who signed Whitney to Arista Records, praised the album, saying, “There will never be another Whitney Houston.” Pat Houston, executor of her estate, shared her excitement, noting the album’s long-anticipated release and its ability to showcase Whitney’s unmatched vocal… continue reading HERE.
Award-winning DJ & Revered Entrepreneur DJ Kotin, Ignites Hope With Single “Intozami” – Gagasi World: Durban, South Africa — Multi-award-winning DJ, producer, and esteemed entrepreneur DJ Kotin has sparked hope across South Africa with his latest single, Intozami. This track, part of an upcoming album dedicated to his late grandmother, is rapidly gaining traction, dominating streaming platforms, and currently soaring at the top of the Radio Monitor Top 10 charts.
Listen to the official single here:
Intozami, which loosely translates to “my own things” in isiZulu, is an infectious, upbeat track blending aftotech melodies with three-step influences. The song is a heartfelt plea to God, asking for blessings and the fulfillment of personal dreams. Written and performed by rising stars Njilour and Kayzee Musiq, Intozami expresses a… continue reading HERE.
Growing calls for investigation into spaza shop ownership in Durban: Durban — The momentum for an investigation into the ownership of spaza shops in Durban is steadily increasing as various organisations rally behind a petition spearheaded by KwaZulu-Natal ActionSA leader Zwakele Mncwango.
This growing movement comes after the eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) rejected Mncwango’s proposal last month for a probe into foreign-owned spaza shops in Durban.
This was after the ANC voted against the proposal, while the DA abstained.
Undeterred, Mncwango has launched an online petition aimed at galvanising support for a probe into the ownership of a lucrative sector of local spaza shops amounting to billions of rands.
Mncwango said the response to the petition has been positive as more organisations threw… continue reading HERE.
Three sought for rape, abandonment cases in Durban: THE SAPS Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit detectives are seeking assistance in solving cases they are investigating of rape, abandonment and assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
SAPS’s Sergeant Zanele Khomo said, “It is alleged that on June 8, at about 19:30, a complainant, aged 38, was walking along Snell Parade in North Beach when proceeding to the Suncoast casino with a male known to her. On the way, the male suddenly forced her to go to the nearest bush. He threatened her with a knife and pulled her to the nearest park where he raped and stabbed her in the back. Police believe the male attached in the picture…continue reading HERE.
One injured in light aircraft crash at Durban North golf club: One person was injured after a light aircraft crashed at Beachwood Golf Club in Durban North on Thursday afternoon…continue reading HERE.
AKA murder suspects fear for their lives!: Ndimande brothers Siyabonga and Malusi, are challenging their extradition to Mzansi.
THE big hope for Mzansi to have all AKA murder suspects in one dock seems to be disappearing again.
This follows the last-minute appeal filed by brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, linked to the murder of AKA and Tibz, against their extradition from Eswatini.
Their extradition to Mzansi was granted by the Manzini Magistrates Court in Eswatini on 16 August 2024.
But in their appeal filed in the High Court of Eswatini on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, the brothers raised security concerns…continue reading HERE.
Cricket fraternity mourns the loss of Shoaib Moosa: The cricket fraternity is mourning the passing of Shoaib Moosa who had a huge impact on the sport in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Mr Moosa died on Tuesday (October 15) and was buried at Al-Hilal Cemetery in Berea.
The Hollywoodbets Dolphins, together with the KZN Cricket Union (KZNCU), join many in mourning the passing of Mr Moosa, the Director and Chief Commercial Officer of the Willowton Group, based in KZN.
His legacy had been etched on cricket through this passion and vision. His involvement and commitment to the KZNCU, Sunfoil, and KZN Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (KZNDSAC) Hub Development Programme had changed the lives of many.
President of KZN Cricket, Yunus Bobat, passed his… continue reading HERE.
Crackdown in Durban nets cops R15m in fake branded goods: Fake Louis Vuitton bags, Yves St Lauren shoes, Rado and Boss watches and Gucci clothes were among the high-end apparel worth more than R15m confiscated during a police raid in the Durban CBD on Thursday.
Provincial police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda said a team that deals with contraband, counterfeit and illicit goods acted on information that shops on Dr Pixley kaSeme Street in the Point area were selling counterfeit goods.
“Police obtained search warrants for several shops which were raided on Thursday, leading to the recovery and seizure of the counterfeit clothing items, watches and other big-brand items.
“At least four suspects have been arrested in the operation which is ongoing. All suspects are foreign nationals and their status in… continue reading HERE.
Confirmed! Springboks lock in Six Nations opponents for two test series in 2025: Rugby World Cup champions South Africa have confirmed that they will face Italy in a two test series in mid 2025.
Last facing the Azzurri in Genoa two years ago, when the Springboks claimed a dominant 63-21 victory but have not faced the Italians on South African soil since 2013.
During that one off test in Durban in 2013, the Boks would emerge victorious 44 – 10.
In total the two nations have faced each other 16 times with South Africa winning 15 whilst Italy’s lone victory came in 2016 when they triumphed 20 – 18 in Florence.
Although Italy have not enjoyed a strong record against South Africa they are fresh off their best Six Nations to date and are buoyed by a young and talented squad.
In addition to the Italian tests, the Springboks… continue reading HERE.
Owloon Celebrate A New Generation Charmer: The champagne corks were popping at the magnificent Owloon Horses in Paarl earlier this week when their 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July winning broodmare Souk delivered a handsome and beautifully conformed Fire Away colt.
Delighted Stud Manager Alex de Wet told the Sporting Post on Thursday that the team were ‘over the moon’ and were delighted to have a beautiful colt, already named Charm Away, in their burgeoning equine arsenal.
The ball of fire was born on 13 October.
“We are thrilled. He’s beautiful. Souk will visit Vercingetorix this season, so we are going back to the Oriental Charm Hollywoodbets Durban July winning well, as it were,” he added.
The stakes-placed Souk, a daughter of the.. continue reading HERE.
Whitney Houston’s Iconic South Africa Concert to Be Released in First-Ever Live Album and Concert Film: Whitney Houston fans around the world are in for a rare treat as Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings, in collaboration with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music, brings Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) to audiences on November 8. The release marks the first time that fans can own a live album and concert film of the music icon, showcasing Houston’s historic performance in post-apartheid South Africa.
Houston’s estate said the 1994 South Africa concerts were more than a musical tour—they were a powerful symbol of hope, freedom, and resilience in a country emerging from decades of racial oppression. Houston became the first major Western artist to perform in South Africa following Nelson Mandela’s election,… continue reading HERE.
Whitney Houston – The Concert for a New South Africa at select Cineplex locations – October 23 & 27, 2024: Whitney Houston – The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)
In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy and inspiration to a country newly liberated.
Now, 30 years after the historic visit, The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) comes to the big screen for the first time. Digitally remastered in 4K and featuring newly-enhanced audio, the film captures every note, every cheer, every tear,… continue reading HERE.
Durban to host 82nd anniversary of the ill-fated S.S. Tilawa (the ‘Indian Titanic’), sunk in World War II enemy action: Lost but not forgotten – The Durban commemoration will be a whole day event.
On 23 November 1942, the S.S. Tilawa en route from Bombay India, to Durban South Africa, was tragically sunk by two torpedoes fired from a Japanese Imperial Army submarine during World War II. The bombing took place at about midnight, just north of the Seychelles Islands. This war-time tragedy led to the death of 280 passengers and crew, and left many survivors of the bombing severely traumatised.
The 3rd commemoration of the ill-fated SS Tilawa will be held on the 82nd anniversary of its sinking, on Saturday November 23 2024 at the Regent Business School in Durban. For the first time on… continue reading HERE.
Homeless dispersal sparks concern in Durban: THE DENIS Hurley Centre has raised concerns about the dispersion of the homeless people who were raided in the Durban CBD on Monday, October 13, during the KZN government’s operation, Khuculula. Serving disadvantaged people in central Durban, particularly homeless people, drug users, the urban unemployed and refugees, the centre said though a problem was solved, others were created.
During the operation, over 200 homeless people were removed from the streets of Albert Park and surrounding areas. According to the KZN government, the operation is focused on dismantling illegal drug activities and apprehending undocumented foreign nationals involved in unlawful operations. The operation also resulted in… continue reading HERE.
KZN stalwart exports two heavy engineering projects: THE Duys Engineering Group has re-established its heavy engineering capabilities and successfully completed two large projects for an international mining operation, creating employment, developing skills and boosting the economy with foreign earnings in the process.
The company’s fully equipped Richard’s Bay factory completed the manufacture of 23 large pontoons each weighing 40 tons. The pontoons will float on an inshore man-made lake to form the base for the client’s mining process plant.
Group chairman, Henk Duys says the nine-month project processed 1,000 tons of steel. One hundred and forty people were employed on the project, and many acquired new skills as a result.
Duys also successfully handed over a 75-ton work barge manufactured in its specialist New Germany-based engineering works. “Forty men and women were employed on this… continue reading HERE.
Cost of counterfeit goods seized in Durban CBD shoots up to R37m: Search warrants were issued for several shops suspected to have been selling high-end knock-offs.
Police raided several shops on Dr Pixley kaSeme Street in the Point area yesterday.
Fake goods, including clothing, watches, bags and wallets, were confiscated, and five people were arrested.
Officers also seized R200 000 in cash.
The suspects, who are all foreign nationals, are due to appear in court soon.
Police say their status in the country is still under investigation.
Initially, the value of the counterfeit goods recovered was estimated at R15 million… continue reading HERE.
Deputy Minister Narend Singh addresses 3rd EAPASA Regional Conference: The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Narend Singh, will deliver the Keynote Address at the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) Regional Conference on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at the Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province.
EAPASA is the sole Registration Authority which has been mandated by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to register and regulate Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) in South Africa. The aim of the conference is to engage with relevant professionals operating within the environmental sector in Africa to find synergies that can assist in standardising the Environmental Assessment practice and… continue reading HERE.
Sactwu calls for regular raids to weed out undocumented foreigners: A strong police presence kept an eye on marchers.
“We are losing numbers constantly,” Govender said.
“Among the reasons for this is we are a private sector union. We are affected by job losses in the form of retrenchments.”
Sactwu had about 38,000 members in KZN and more than 100,000 nationally.
“The biggest challenge we have is the use of foreigners for cheap labour. Though there is high unemployment, there are spaces undocumented foreigners occupy,” said Govender. continue reading HERE.
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