Dillon Pillay

Durban

Journalist at Southlands Sun

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Durban Academy feel the thunder with Rocking Future career expo

6 days ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

DURBAN Academy was buzzing with excitement as it welcomed the Rocking Future career expo recently. The unique expo is aimed at inspiring and educating high school learners, specifically matric learners, to make informed decisions regarding their future. Also read: SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge: Durban South schools ready to battle it outThe Rocking Future career expo is the brainchild of Kay Cheytanov, the rockstar turned entrepreneur.
Rolling with the punches: Yellowwood Park residents enjoy comedy night

6 days ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

YELLOWWOOD Park Sports Club echoed with the sounds of thunderous laughter recently when it hosted a night of comedy featuring Yellowwood Park’s own Mmangaliso Mhlongo. Also read: A full house of fun at Yellowwood Park Sports Club’s bingo nightThe line-up drew a sold-out crowd, as residents of the neighbourhood packed the club hall to see a superb line-up of up-and-coming and veteran comedians.
Merewent Cheshire Home breathes life into new garden

6 days ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

FROM the rubble-strewn and forgotten yard it once was, the Merewent Cheshire Home recently unveiled its newly built Victor Daitz Recreational Area and Garden, a wheelchair-friendly, green oasis created to offer peace and enjoyment to the home’s residents, workers and visitors. Also read: Opening new doors to Merewent Cheshire HomeThe transformation was the brainchild of the manager of the home, Winnie Mkhize, who envisioned making something special out of the under-utilised area.
Harlequins tackle The Bluff in team-building clean-up

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

THE Harlequins Rugby Club demonstrated their care for The Bluff community beyond the rugby field when they staged a team-building clean-up initiative along The Bluff recently. Swapping rugby boots for rubbish bags and rubber gloves, the men’s team, led by coach Dylan Barnard, tackled litter with gusto. Also read: Harlequins rugby club celebrates a night of triumphStarting from the Harlequins Rugby Club grounds, the team walked along Marine Drive to the army base, collecting rubbish as they went.
Montlands Library promotes local economic development with talk

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

AN inspirational and informative economic development talk was held at Montlands Library on June 10 as part of the District 6 Libraries’ Economic Development Programme. The session aimed to inspire entrepreneurship, expand learning frontiers and build local economic resilience. Also read: Montlands librarian bids farewell after more than three decadesNkanyiso Mteshane, a librarian at Montlands Library, explained that the project was a means of creating positive change within the community.
Help bring missing Cocker Spaniel home

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

A BLUFF family is requesting the community’s assistance in locating their missing golden Cocker Spaniel, Bella, who has been missing since June 15. Also read: Help Bluff family find their missing dogBella, who also answers to “Bella Boo,” was last seen outside Brighton Beach Senior Primary on Marine Drive on The Bluff. Her family is desperate to be reunited with their furry friend. Bella is not an outside dog as she is rarely outside of the property.
eThekwini Municipality outreach brings relief to the community

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

A LARGE number of The Bluff residents made their way to the Bluff National Golf Course recently when eThekwini Municipality hosted a community outreach programme in partnership with The Bluff Ratepayers and Residents Association (BRRA).
Be prepared for a four-hour power outage

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

THE eThekwini Municipality has advised the public of an urgent planned outage which will interrupt electricity supply tonight (June 19), from 21:00 until 01:00 tomorrow. Also read: How to plan for unexpected power outagesThe supply interruption is required to allow eThekwini Electricity to safely isolate a faulted circuit at Rossburgh substation which would affect the Karim Lane substation.
New royalty reigns at Mowat Park High School

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

BRIGHT lights, glitz and glam and pure talent shone brightly on the stage at Mowat Park High School as learners showcased their talent and strutted their stuff at the school’s Miss Mowat pageant and talent show recently. Also read: A historic debut for Mowat Park High School at Kearsney Easter FestivalAnele Cele, one of the event organisers, said the event was a way to empower the learners by providing them with the opportunity to showcase themselves and present their personalities and talents.
Kenneth Stainbank gets a new look thanks to YouthMindset Empowerment

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Dillon Pillay

YOUTHMINDSET Empowerment (YME) hosted its Eco-Rush clean-up at Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve recently, where 30 committed volunteers came together to help protect one of Durban’s most precious open spaces. Also read: Youth clear three tons of trash in massive clean-upCo-founder Samkelo Sibiya said that the volunteers were welcomed and motivated before the day could get underway.