Sboniso Dlamini

KwaZulu-Natal

Journalist at North Coast Courier

Journalist and photographer based in KwaZulu-Natal

Articles

Jubilation as North Coast IEB matrics receive final results

Jan 18, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini |James Anderson

The North Coast’s outgoing IEB matrics celebrated fantastic results on their last day at high school today. Crawford International College North Coast, Ashton International College Ballito, Curro Salt Rock and Reddam House Ballito all had a matriculating class who wrote the IEB curriculum. They form part of the 2 285 pupils who sat for IEB examinations across KwaZulu-Natal in 2023 and 15 180 countrywide.
Sewage spill nightmare in Tongaat

Oct 4, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Residents on the corner of Abu Govender Road and Andra Drive in Sandfields, Tongaat, have been grappling with ongoing sewage spills left unattended for the past eight months. Frustrated residents told The North Coast Courier the issue has been a recurring nightmare for them for several years. Despite previous interventions by the municipality to address the problem, relief has always been short-lived residents say.
Empty promises leave KwaDukuza commuters stranded without passenger trains

Oct 3, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Sixteen months since the Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa) promised residents a return of passenger train services in KwaDukuza, not a single train has been seen running since 2018. In May last year Prasa announced that the Durban to Tongaat and Durban to KwaMashu and Bridge City lines would be the first to resume services the following month.
Ntshawini CPF volunteer honoured for bravery

Sep 27, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Ntshawini Community Policing Forum volunteer Obed Mokoena was recognised for his bravery during the KwaDukuza Saps Excellence Awards last Friday. While on a night-time patrol in April, 46-year-old Mokoena and four other patrollers were shot at. He was hit and spent a month in hospital to recover. Since leaving hospital, Mokoena walks on crutches and is unable to travel by taxi as he cannot bend his knee. “I never thought I would be honoured for our work.
Rising crime wave in Tongaat CBD sparks business owners' fight for safety

Sep 26, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Caught in the grip of an alarming crime spike in the Tongaat central business district (CBD), fed-up business owners say they have no choice but to mobilise themselves to fight the problem. Gathering at the Tongaat Community Hall last week to form an interim committee to address the escalating problem, some business owners and residents said they have lost faith in the police, one of the reasons why crimes are often not reported.
Zulu King names new amabutho commanders at Umkhosi weLembe

Sep 26, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini on Saturday appointed new commanders for the amabutho (regiments), Prince Vanana Zulu and Sipho Mhlongo. He made the announcement during the annual Umkhosi weLembe event at the Stanger High School grounds on Saturday. Usually held on King Shaka Day, now called Heritage Day, this year’s event was hosted a day before, which also happened to be the king’s birthday.
iLembe District Municipality revolutionises indigent services with digital management system

Sep 23, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

A digital management system is transforming the management of free basic services delivery to indigent households throughout the iLembe District Municipality. Introduced in July, the system has replaced traditional paper records with automated digital registers for indigent households who qualify for free water, electricity and sanitation services.
KwaDukuza CPF chairman Mfuneni Zungu is a crime-fighter on a mission

Sep 22, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Observing the lack of unity in crime-fighting while involved in agricultural projects motivated KwaDukuza Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairman Dr Mfuneni Zungu to step up to make a difference. Taking on the role as chairperson in 2017, Zungu committed himself to addressing the rising crime rate in KwaDukuza, while acknowledging that a lack of proper communication had contributed to protests against the KwaDukuza police station.
New haven for rape and abuse victims comes to Shaka's Head

Sep 22, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

The Sakhisizwe Warriors Foundation has reached a significant milestone by opening a trauma centre for victims of rape and abuse in Shaka’s Head. A two-year journey from inception to realisation, the initiative was spearheaded by the foundation’s dedicated chairperson, Busisiwe Makhathini. Her inspiration for the project stemmed from her observation of victims hesitant to seek counselling, not because they didn’t want to, but because they lacked the means to travel to counselling sessions.
Shaka's Head musician Luthando determined to reach the top

Sep 21, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Young Shaka’s Head musician Luthando Mabaso, aka YM, hopes his new EP released last month will help him reach for the stars. The 26-year-old is seriously pursuing his ambition of becoming a top-class musician, working hard to develop his talents in between his day job at a local tyre company. Originally from Maritzburg and now residing on the North Coast, Mabaso’s musical journey began in 2013. His uncle, an upcoming hip-hop artist, sparked his passion for music.