Thobeka Ngema

Durban

Multimedia Journalist and Producer at Daily Voice (South Africa)

Digital Producer at Independent Media

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Over R6 million raised for charities at the Comrades Marathon

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

2minThe CHOC Cows were looking udderly amoozing at their water point in Hillcrest. Image: SuppliedOver R6 million has been raised under the Comrades Marathon Association’s Amabeadibeadi Charity Drive. These are the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC), SANParks Honorary Rangers, Community Chest, Rise Against Hunger, Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) and Childline KwaZulu-Natal.
Incredible Dijana and Steyn focus on the prize and take Comrades glory

2 weeks ago | capeargus.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

Tete Dijana won his third Comrades Marathon title in the down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Sunday. Image: Sibonelo Ngcobo / Independent NewspapersDown run king Tete Dijana came out victorious with Piet Wiersma hot on his heels during the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Sunday. Dijana said he felt like a real winner, and he was indeed, a “down-run real champion”. He said he could not explain how winning felt. “I was so excited.
Community unites for healing ceremony one year after Tongaat tornado

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 2minThe Naidoo Road Civic Association will hold a ceremony and peace prayer on the first anniversary of the devastating Tongaat tornado. Image: Doctor Ngcobo / Independent NewspapersWith June 3 marking a year since a tornado devastated Tongaat, the Naidoo Road Civic Association (NRCA) will hold a post-tornado ceremony and peace prayer over the weekend. It will be held in the spirit of unity, healing, and gratitude.
Final touches: RK Khan Hospital renovations nearing completion

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 1minThe KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane, acting department Head Penny Msimango, the health infrastructure unit, and the contractor recently conducted a Siyahlola oversight visit at RK Khan Hospital. Image: KZN Department of HealthRenovations at RK Khan Hospital in Chatsworth are 99% completed. This was revealed during a recent oversight visit to the facility by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health.
LICENCE CARDS TRAFFIC JAM

3 weeks ago | dailyvoice.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

Thobeka Ngema | June 5, 2025MENSE who applied for the renewal of their drivers licence cards maande gelede will have to wag langer to get their new cards. This comes as Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said the backlog of driving licences as of 15 May was estimated at 733 000 cards. The backlog came when Mzansi’s enigste drivers licence card printing machine broke down earlier this year.
Bluff residents concerns during Bayhead Road rehabilitation 'must be heard'

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 3minA significant road rehabilitation initiative, spanning six months, is now underway at the Port of Durban’s Bayhead Road, as announced by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Image: Leon Lestrade/ Independent NewspapersWard 66 Councillor Zoë Solomon will be looking out for the Bluff during the rehabilitation of Bayhead Road in Durban.
Vodacom's commitment to enhance rural connectivity in KwaZulu-Natal with over 300 new towers

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 2minKwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi. Image: KZN Cogta / FacebookResidents living in rural KwaZulu-Natal can expect better communication with the installation of more than 300 Vodacom towers over three years. This follows Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli’s commitment to address the network problem in rural areas.
Increased shark activity prompts warnings as the Sardine Run returns to KwaZulu-Natal

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 2minFishermen in Warner Beach netted several crates of sardines on Tuesday morning. Image: Doctor Ngcobo / Independent NewspapersAs the famous Sardine Run makes its annual return to the shores of KwaZulu-Natal, so does a significant increase in shark activity, as evidenced by footage from a netting on Saturday. The video shows numerous sharks entangled with the sardines. “This is a typical illustration of the increased shark activity witnessed during the sardine run.
Driving licence printing machine fixed but huge backlogs remain

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

1minThe Department of Transport has repaired the driving licence card printing machine after months of downtime, but a significant backlog of unprinted cards remains. Image: FileMillions have been spent on repairing and maintaining the driving licence card printing machine. The Department of Transport announced earlier last month that the driving licence printing machine was fixed and operations have resumed.
Despite machine's repairs, close to 700 000 driving licence cards remain unprinted

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema |Siphesihle Buthelezi

2minThere is a daunting backlog of over 700 000 unprinted cards, leaving many motorists in limbo. Image: Independent Newspapers ArchivesMotorists who applied for the renewal of their drivers licence cards months ago may have to wait even longer to receive their new cards. This comes as Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said the backlog of driving licences as of May 15 was estimated at 733 000 cards.