Sboniso Dlamini

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Nothando Mhlongo |Sboniso Dlamini

After an incredible 43 years of service at the Ballito Veterinary Hospital, 64-year-old Samson Ndlovu is hanging up his uniform and stepping into retirement. Samson, a proud Ballito resident, found his lifelong passion for animals during his first job on a farm outside Pietermaritzburg. There, he worked with racehorses, including the legendary Politician, a champion in South African horse racing history. “I was the one grooming Politician from the time he was just a pony.

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Nothando Mhlongo |Sboniso Dlamini

Frustration continues to grow over a sinkhole on the corner of the R102 and the entrance to Shaka’s Head. The initial damage on the P339, a few metres from Imbonini Park, occurred during the devastating 2022 floods, but the road was further washed away in January last year. The situation now poses a significant safety risk to residents and motorists, particularly with the frequent movement of heavy trucks accessing the nearby industrial area.

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Nothando Mhlongo |Sboniso Dlamini

Umhlali K9 police officer, warrant officer Clinton Odayar, is a true blue man in uniform. Odayar was named ‘operations member of the year’ at the Saps National Excellence Awards held at the Durban International Conference Centre last Sunday for going beyond the call of duty. The title is awarded to a police officer who consistently upholds the attributes of discipline, professionalism and dedication.

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Nothando Mhlongo |Sboniso Dlamini

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party is formalising political structures in iLembe and now looks to solidify its foothold in the area. MK were riding high after a mammoth debut election last year, with 45.35% of the provincial vote, but lacked the political infrastructure and boots on the ground of legacy political parties. This was exacerbated by a move to disband all regional structures across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) last October.

Jan 24, 2025 | citizen.co.za | Nothando Mhlongo |Sboniso Dlamini

Forty-year-old Dumo Mabhalane of Shayamoya stands as a testament to a dream, determination and hard work. After spending over two decades in the butchery industry, he now proudly owns Secret Steak Butchery and Grill, one of KwaDukuza’s most promising businesses. Describing his journey as “God-planned,” Dumo still finds himself in awe when he wakes up each morning. Born into a disadvantaged home in the Eastern Cape, he was unable to pursue tertiary education after matriculating in 2006.