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Environmental scientist seeks to solve KZN’s coastal issues

Aug 17, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

Every year, in August, South Africa celebrates Women’s Month to pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on August 9, 1956, in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. To commemorate this consequential month of celebrating women, the Caxton Local Media will be shiningthe spotlight on some phenomenal women who are breaking barriers, excelling in their fields and inspiring the youth in their communities.
UPDATE: Missing bird found by owners

Jul 30, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

COCO, the African Grey Parrot who had his parents’ worried sick has returned home after he went missing from his owner, Parth Joshi’s home on Masizi Kunene Road. Joshi spread the news far and wide after his beloved bird, Coco, went missing on Saturday, July 27, at around 16:00, and the Glenwood community was on high alert as Coco’s picture was shared across social media platforms. Coco was spotted the day she went missing near Life Entabeni Hospital and again on Monday, July 29.
Resident appeals for help to track down flyaway bird

Jul 29, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

GLENWOOD resident Parth Joshi is appealing to the community, especially those who reside near and around Life Entabeni Hospital, to be on the lookout for his African Grey Parrot, Coco, who went missing at 16:00 on Saturday, July 27. “I stay at a complex in Glenwood, near the Life Entabeni Hospital. My African Grey Parrot, Coco, went missing on Saturday, and we have been trying to search for him ever since, and it is now dark, making it more difficult.
Neighbours share ire over water woes

Jul 26, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

GLENMORE and Umbilo residents say they are still dealing with water issues, including frequent water outages without any notice and low water pressure. Umbilo resident Lorraine Fouquereaux says the water was shut off on Saturday, July 13, and although the water was restored the following week, there have been frequent water issues ever since. “Some homes in Umbilo have been without water since early Saturday morning. Water came on at 19:17 on Thursday, July 18.
Woman without sight has big vision

Jul 25, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

DURBAN resident Saffura Khan is a true testament to the phrase, ‘Disability doesn’t mean inability’. The now 76-year-old was born totally blind and has never let her disability get in the way of conquering her goals and touching the lives of others. Khan is the founder of the non-profit organisation, the Phoenix Light Group for the Physically Challenged, which she founded in 2002.
Cats have a local hero in Jackie De Gaye

Jul 22, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

FOR more than 20 years, Glenwood resident Jackie De Gaye has been selflessly feeding and caring for hundreds of stray cats while visiting numerous cat colonies in Umbilo, Glenwood, Maydon Wharf and Cavendish Park. De Gaye says she has always loved animals. “My mother was an animal activist and started her own organisation called Animal Action in 1993 but only started feeding cats on this scale in about 2000.
St Thomas’ Church celebrates 160 years of history

Jul 19, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

ST Thomas’ Anglican Church in Musgrave is celebrating 160 years since Anglican worship began at old St Thomas’ on the Berea. To find out more about the history of the local church, Berea Mail visited St Thomas’ and spoke with Reverend Ian Blyth and his wife, Margaret Blyth, both faithful members of the parish. “The foundation stone for the old St Thomas’ in Ridge Road (now Peter Mokaba Road) was laid on April 19, 1864.
UPDATE: Police claim suspects were hitmen, en route to murder next victim

Jul 17, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

MOSES Kotane (Sparks) Road in Sydenham has been closed after four suspects were shot and fatally wounded and another one injured in a shoot-out with police this afternoon (July 17).
Widespread water outages cause frustration in Berea

Jul 17, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

SEVERAL areas in Durban have been affected by frequent water outages, with some lasting a few hours and others lasting days. Residents in Glenwood, Morningside and Berea have been experiencing frequent water outages or have gone without water for indefinite periods of time since last week. Morningside residents André and Kim Pillay say they haven’t had water since last Sunday. “The water shut off for us on Sunday night.
Celebrate miniature mastery at ModelCon

Jul 15, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Nia Louw

THE International Plastic Modellers’ Society (IPMS) Durban branch will be hosting their annual ModelCon event on July 24 at Collegians Rugby Club – just opposite Kings Park Rugby Stadium and across the road from Moses Mabhida Stadium. IPMS Durban is a non-profit club where members who build plastic model kits gather to discuss, demonstrate and showcase their skills and techniques. The IPMS was founded in Great Britain in 1963 and is more than 60 years old.