Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal’s latest news.
uMsinga: The King of the Zulu nation has joined thousands of Maskandi fans in mourning the tragic death of award-winning musician Scebi Dlamini, known as Inkosi yamaGcokama, and his backup dancer Gupta Mchunu, by donating four cattle to their families. King Misuzulu kaZwelithini sent Royal Chancellor Inkosi Malusi Zondi with two cattle to the late Maskandi star’s families on Thursday as the families were preparing to bring home their bodies ahead of their funerals. The Zulu King also sent traditional healer Prof. 3 Seconds Nkwanyane with another two cattle to the families of the two deceased. The funeral of backup dancer Gupta Mchunu took place on Friday at his home of eMachunwini village, while that of Inkosi yamaGcokama is set to take place on Saturday at Mzisho stadium.
Mayville: Two suspects who were arrested for dealing in drugs as well as possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Mayville on Thursday night appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The two suspects, aged 20 and 26, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation by police officers who are members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Organised Crime unit, specialising in narcotics, at a residence at Puntus area in Mayville. The suspects were put under surveillance from June 2026 after police detectives uncovered the duo’s suspected drug trade in Overport and the surrounding suburbs. The recovered drugs are estimated to have a street value of over R700,000.
Durban: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to regional integration, solidarity and shared prosperity during the SADC Public Lecture hosted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, on Friday. Welcoming President Cyril Ramaphosa, delegates and guests, Premier Ntuli described the gathering under the theme “Translating SADC Vision 2050 into Action: Pathways Towards Solidarity, Equality and Shared Prosperity” as a call to collective purpose in a rapidly changing global and regional landscape. Reflecting on KwaZulu-Natal’s legacy of leadership, he drew inspiration from King Shaka kaSenzangakhona, Inkosi Albert Luthuli, His Majesty King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, noting their shared belief in African dignity and unity. He emphasised that continental unity must be lived through education, media, cultural exchange and people-to-people relations, ensuring citizens see one another as neighbours and partners.
Pictured above: His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini donated four cattle to the families of Maskandi star Scebi Inkosi yamaGcokama Dlamini and Gupta Mchunu ahead of their funerals.
Image source: The Zulu Royal Kingdom
