Sibongiseni Maphumulo

South Africa

Multimedia Journalist and Sub Editor at Freelance

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Resilient South Africa marks 31 years of freedom

1 month ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

FREEDOM is something that most South Africans do not take lightly nor for granted as we continue to reap the benefits of the country’s first democratic elections on April 27, 1994. For some, April 27 is a holiday to be enjoyed but for many, who lived through the Struggle and transitioned into a post-apartheid South Africa, it was the day that they gained their freedom and witnessed the birth of the Rainbow Nation.
Healing Ink calls for poetry submissions

1 month ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

HEALING Ink, an inspiring new poetry anthology, is calling for submissions from poets aged 18 and under to share their original work on the theme of healing and mental health. The anthology will be launched at the Glenwood Book Fair which will be held in partnership with the Glenwood Urban Improvement Precinct (UIP) at the Phansi Museum from May 30 until June 1.
Watch: Beare begins his mental assessment

1 month ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

FOLLOWING a brief appearance at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday morning, Glenmore murder accused Grayson Beare has begun his 30 days of mental assessment at Fort Napier Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. Beare, who stands accused of killing Halima Hoosen-Preston and attempting to murder her son and husband on June 2, 2024, will return to court on May 15. It is alleged that Beare fatally stabbed Hoosen-Preston at her Glenmore home after she voiced her support for Palestine.
Calls for safety barriers increase after car crashes into school

1 month ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

TRAFFIC calming measures installed to slow down vehicles near Port Natal School once again failed to stop a motorist who ended up crashing into the school fence recently. The accident, which was not the first to have shaken Port Natal School in recent years, happened near the boarding quarters of the school in Umbilo in March.
Glenmore murder accused back in court, evaluation booked for April

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

AFTER two failed attempts to get Glenmore murder accused, Grayson Beare, inside the dock at the Durban Magistrate’s Court, his lawyer Nyameko Jodwana has confirmed that he will appear before the magistrate on April 15. “He has to appear in court before he is admitted to Fort Napier Hospital on April 15 for his assessment,” said Jodwana. Beare stands accused of killing Glenmore mother, Halima Hoosen-Preston, on June 2, 2024.
Interactive safety lesson captivates learners

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

THE valuable life lessons of stranger danger and road safety were taught to the young learners of Open Air School (OAS) in Berea by retired eThekwini Metro Police officer, Captain Peter Keogh, who visited the school on Monday, March 24. Keogh, also known as the ‘Laughing Policeman’, injected humour into the life skills lesson as he addressed the learners on various safety tips and the role of law enforcement in keeping them safe.
eThekwini closes Mitchell Park Zoo for repairs

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

THE eThekwini Municipality has announced the temporary closure of Mitchell Park Zoo, from April 1, to undergo major repairs. Concerns over the declining conditions of the play area in the park and the animal enclosures at the zoo had become a cause for concern after an alarm was raised by residents and frequent visitors of the park.
World Down Syndrome Day celebration brings out talent

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

A TALENT show that was recently hosted by the non-profit organisation You’re Magical and the Down Syndrome Association in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 has been hailed a success. The spectacular event was hosted on Saturday at Mitchell Park in Durban, drawing in a number of participants.
Iftar in the Park celebrates kindness and generosity

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

THE vibrant Florida Road Square came alive with the spirit of Ramadan as people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds gathered to participate in the first-ever interfaith Iftar in the Park event on Saturday, March 22. Hosted by Penny Appeal South Africa and supported by the Florida Road Urban Improvement Precinct and local restaurant vendors, this special occasion aimed to promote a culture of unity and foster good relations among community members.
‘Lest we forget’: Five years post Covid-19 and lockdown

2 months ago | citizen.co.za | Sibongiseni Maphumulo

MARCH 27, 2020, is an important day in South Africa’s history, one that many will never forget. The day marked the start of SA’s Covid-19 (Coronavirus) journey which saw the nation being placed under lockdown due to the pandemic becoming a real threat. It left many children orphaned, parents hospitalised or too ill to bury their own children and loved ones, and countless others unemployed as the country came to a standstill.