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Teaching Ndebele in Zimbabwe schools will have helped Shonas
There are times when you think you are spitting someone, when in fact, you are destroying yourself.One such instance was when Robert Mugabe and his colleagues in ZANU (before it became ZANU-PF...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:21hrs | 287 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
The Durban ghost, Sheila. Real or fake
A few years back a number of people claimed to have seen ghostly Highway Sheila in the Chatsworth area, which she is said to haunt.Legend had it she is a restless spirit who is often seen by m...Published: 27 May 2024 at 21:22hrs | 21 | by Erick Matotoba
Ndebele monarchy resuscitation debate heats up
A call for the resuscitation of the Ndebele monarchy has sparked renewed debate. Advocates argue that it is crucial for preserving Ndebele cultural identity, which has been gradually eroded by western...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Philip Moyo's search for the path home after 61 years in South Africa
Philip Moyo, an 81-year-old man from Tsholotsho, left his home for South Africa in 1960 and never came back until recently. He says he cannot remember much about Zimbabwe except that Bulawayo used to ...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:21hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
The mystery man who disappeared for 61 years
Philip Moyo, an 81-year-old man from Tsholotsho, left his home for South Africa in 1960 and never came back until recently.He says he cannot remember much about his life away from home, except...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:13hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Thabo Bester's Zimbabwean accomplice appears in court
A 31-year-old suspect appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court for allegedly helping convicted serial rapist Thabo Bester escape prison.Zanda Moyo, 31, faces four charges - aiding and a...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 15:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans head to court to stop 'harassment' by SA banks and schools
The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) heads to court next week seeking an urgent interdict to stop banks and schools in South Africa from harassing Zimbabweans who are under threat...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 05:05hrs | 2 | by Ciaran Ryan for Moneyweb SA
Madlela Skhobokhobo is the best comedian
MULTI-AWARD winning musician-cum-comedian Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu, aka Madlela Skhobokhobo, believes he is one of the best comedians in Zimbabwe, but faces a barrier of language to maximise his poten...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nhlanhla Lux exposed - The disturbing picture behind the masks of the man heading Operation Dudula
Nhlanhla "Lux" Mohlauhi (also Dlamini) has been churning up anti-foreigner sentiment and bursting into people's homes like a vigilante, instilling fear and panic in refugee and immigrant communities....Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 10:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns SA flood victims
President Mnangagwa yesterday sent a message of condolence to South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa following the death of over 300 people due to floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal province.In a s...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Obert Dube grooms up-and-coming poet
AN old adage says "A candle loses nothing by lighting another".This could be the inspiration for Victoria Falls-based praise poet Obert Dube who has identified a promising 18-year-old poetess ...Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 11:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Sbu converts masses at Hustlers Summit
"PREACH Pastor Sbu", said one of the hustlers who assembled at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Hall 4 in Bulawayo on Thursday for the Hustlers Summit.DJ Sbu has been addressed with many ...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:17hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
BV partners with TWAA, innovative digital female-driven mentorship platform in support of women in business in Africa
Empowering women in leadership using innovation to boost development "There is no limit to what we, as women, can acco...Published: 08 Nov 2020 at 09:43hrs | | by Agencies
Mthwakazi women rise and take a stand for the sake of your children
There is a lot of noise about the Zimbabwe crisis and it cannot be complete without mentioning Lindiwe Zulu an embodiment of IMBOKODO, she is doing a great job and should be commended. She understands...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:01hrs | | by Mtshumayeli
Mthwakazi women rise and take a stand for the sake of your children
There is a lot of noise about the Zimbabwe crisis and it cannot be complete without mentioning Lindiwe Zulu an embodiment of IMBOKODO, she is doing a great job and should be commended. She understands...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 08:18hrs | | by Mtshumayeli Makhanya
Jacob Zuma laughs at Ramaphosa
Former South African President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Mhlanganyelwa Zuma on Monday posted a tweet that was an indirect jibe at the embattled current President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa who is accused of ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 17:19hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Maj General Sedibe's speech at Dumiso Dabengwa memorial service
We are here to honour and celebrate the life of Cde. Dumiso Dabengwa. In South Africa, we regard him as a hero, and brother in arms. A highly treasured son to the people of Zimbabwe, and to all freedo...Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:46hrs | 8 | by Major Gen. Jackie Sedibe
IsiZulu and Zimbabwean Ndebele controversy
The use of isiZulu in Matabeleland as a language of both evangelization and education dates back to the earliest works of missionaries under the London Missionary Society in the 1850s. The approach ha...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:07hrs | 3 | by George Mkhwanazi
Falling In Love - Part 1
Her desire is deepest in the morning. She is too much woman for me, at sunrise. But I sip eagerly from her cup and inhale her essence. She is my thick cup of creamy coffee.We both wake up earl...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 22:40hrs | 4 | by Jerà
Donel Mangena's star shines brighter
He seems ready for the world but is the world ready for him?Hailing from Bulawayo, unheralded teenager Donel Mangena (16), seems to have a bright future in the music industry.While mos...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa caught in media scrum
When asked the question on the country's lips - what President Jacob Zuma's immediate future holds - ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa just laughed.Ramaphosa found himself in a media-scrum as he e...Published: 12 Feb 2018 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Sapa
Zimbabwean immigrants united by the Greenbomber passport
Since the turn of the century, millions of Zimbabweans left the country to find employment. South Africa is home to the majority of Zim immigrants who are scattered across the globe. Vokal Da Poet rec...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 18:49hrs | 1 | by Jerà in Diaspora
The Ncube Clan: a Tale of Kalanga Origins
THE REBIRTH OF BUKALANGA: A GREAT NATION Since the publication of my book, The Rebirth of BuKalanga, a lot of interest has been generated in Kalanga ide...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 17:15hrs | 607 | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo
Zuma accuse DA of witchcraft
President Jacob Zuma has blamed witchcraft for the ANC failure to beat the ruling Democratic Alliance at the polls in the Western Cape.Addressing a packed Lwandle Hall‚ in Strand‚ on Thurs...Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 14:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa's finance minister is a Zimbabwean?
Ministerial spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete says next week Mentor will probably say Gigaba is an 'extraterrestrial'.In the wake of the media storm that followed EFF allegations that former home...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 21:31hrs | | by City Press
e.tv cancels its Zulu TV news bulletin, mantains Afrikaans bulletin
e.tv and eNCA's eNews division has cancelled its daily Zulu prime time TV news bulletin, Izindaba, after just three and a half years as it continues to scale back on its news offering.Accordin...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
King Zwelithini condemns xenophobia attacks
In a scenario not unlike a church ceremony, King Goodwill Zwelithini called on the sick to march towards him so he can pray for them – a move unprecedented for royalty, City Press reported....Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 16:44hrs | | by City Press
LISTEN: Radio presenter forces guest to speak in English
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini's spokesman Lumka Oliphant was kicked off a radio show for refusing to answer questions about the social grants crisis in English.Talk Radio 7...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 12:53hrs | | by online
Xenophobia attacks - Ways to stay safe!
We are once again faced with xenophobia threats particularly in Pretoria and some parts of Johannesburg. We have seen the looting of shops belonging to foreign nationals in Mamelodi and other areas. A...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 11:30hrs | | by Cde Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena
Xenophobia attacks - Ideas on how to stay safe!
We are once again faced with xenophobia threats particularly in Pretoria and some parts of Johannesburg. We have seen the looting of shops belonging to foreign nationals in Mamelodi and other areas.&n...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 05:31hrs | | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena
Zimbabwean artiste eyes South African market
Zimbabwean-born musician, poet, producer and preacher Prince Titus Munondo Zhakata, aka Psaltz, is trying to penetrate the prestigious South African music market.Most Recently, Psaltz has ...Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ebenezer going strong
Johannesburg - The Cross-Dete born Luke Ebenezer, rising Gospel star, launched his new offer on Sunday at Assemblies Of God Church in Ebony Park in Tembisa. As charity begins at home, the launch w...Published: 27 Nov 2016 at 16:23hrs | | by Martin Blessedchild
I am no thief, I am no dog, says Zuma
President Jacob Zuma on Friday told more than 3 000 ANC supporters at a cadres forum in Pietermaritzburg that he was no thief."You can spread lies as big as Durban. I don't care," Zuma told th...Published: 20 Nov 2016 at 12:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plumtree-born author pens another masterpiece
Johannesburg - A Plumtree born and Johannesburg based female novelist - Sibonokuhke Moyo have bounced back with one of the top drawer in literary works, through her Ndebele short story anthology "Imvi...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 11:00hrs | | by Martin Blessedchild
Zuma impeachment bid on today
President Jacob Zuma faces another bid for his impeachment when parties debate the Democratic Alliance's (DA) call for him to be removed from office in the National Assembly today.National Ass...Published: 05 Apr 2016 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
People having sleepless nights plotting my demise, says Zuma
Durban - There were people spending sleepless nights plotting his downfall, President Jacob Zuma told a supportive crowd in his home province on Sunday, ...Published: 04 Apr 2016 at 13:35hrs | 1 | by Amanda Khoza, News24
Zuma wants prayers to fight 'satan'
President Jacob Zuma on Friday called on Christians to pray for politicians, as the devil was trying to interfere with their work."We are here to get blessings and prayers. We want you to pray...Published: 25 Mar 2016 at 12:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
23 years for double shooting gunman
A DANGEROUS thug who shot two people on Christmas Eve while fleeing an angry mob on a busy Bulawayo street is starting a 23-year jail stretch today. Thokozani Zulu, 39, together with two accom...Published: 15 Mar 2016 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Thandeka Moyo
Armed robber abandoned by crew pleads guilty
A GUN-wielding robber who allegedly shot and injured two people as he tried to escape from an angry mob has appeared in court facing robbery charges. Thokozani Zulu, 39, allegedly robbed and t...Published: 14 Mar 2016 at 05:39hrs | | by Thandeka Moyo
Another Zimbabwean in SA court for gruesome murder and rape
The second suspect arrested in connection with the attack on two couples at the Rhodes Park in Kensington last month was due to take part in an identity parade, ...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 15:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA King apologises for xenophobic attacks
A SOUTH African king who is visiting Zimbabwe has apologised for the xenophobic attacks that took place in his country earlier this year, describing the attacks on foreigners as a regrettable episode ...Published: 30 Aug 2015 at 10:41hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Zim fans to attend Masondo funeral
Johannesburg - Zimbabwean music fans who live in Johannesburg say they will attend the funeral service of the late Soul Brothers lead singer, David Masondo on Sunday to show their appreciation for...Published: 10 Jul 2015 at 11:22hrs | | by Thabo Kunene
Bakhale ngokuthi 'mubi' oqokelwe esikaMiss Zimbabwe
Kushukumise izinkundla zokuxhumana ukuqokwa kukaMiss Zimbabwe omusha ozomela leli lizwe kuMiss World njengoba abanye kulezi zinkundla bekhale ngokuthi uqokwe kanjani "emubi kanje", ...Published: 29 Apr 2015 at 13:19hrs | | by News24
This is not Xenophobia, this is Afrophobia
Dear South AfricaThis is not Xenophobia, this is Afrophobia.You bring down statues of hate and yet you build the biggest statue of all. To kill the very people who helped liberate you....Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 11:36hrs | | by Lusaka Times
King Goodwill Zwelithini is out of order
It is with such a heavy heart that I read the King's sentiments. Not only are his sentiments misplaced, but they are treasonous. These sentiments on mass media forums are a coup de tat to the spirit o...Published: 28 Mar 2015 at 16:40hrs | 1 | by Ntate Moruti Tapiwa Diamond Chadya
Jacob Zuma sponsors isiZulu bible translation
South Africa's Roman Catholic Church has welcomed a donation of about $40,000 (£26,000) by President Jacob Zuma to translate the Bible directly from Hebrew and Greek into isiZulu.Current tran...Published: 07 Jan 2015 at 10:33hrs | | by BBC
'Dr Mugabe seem not to know what has brought Millions of Zimbos to SA' - WhatsApp update
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. ...Published: 14 Oct 2014 at 07:10hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
7 Zimbabwean students top Cambridge world rankings
Seven Zimbabwean students made history by scoring the highest marks in the world in the subjects they sat for in the November 2013 Ordinary Level examinations set and marked by Cambridge Universit...Published: 10 Aug 2014 at 20:24hrs | 3 | by Shamiso Yikoniko
Gmail now in isiZulu - isiNdebele
Google has announced 13 new languages for Gmail, including isiZulu which is related to isiNdebele.The additions push the number of supported languages on the Gmail platform to 71."Gma...Published: 09 Jul 2014 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Women up in arms over brothels operated by MP's family
Gwanda women are reportedly angry at two hotels cum brothels that are operated by Gwanda North member of parliament Madodana Sibanda's family and housing scores of prostitutes coming from as fa...Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 16:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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