KZN Commemorates 146th Anniversary Battle of Isandlwana – Nquthu

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The KwaZulu-Natal province commemorates the 146th anniversary of the 1879 Battle of Isandlwana in Nquthu today. (Photo credits: NewsliveSA and VM Radio) The province of KwaZulu-Natal, led by King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini remembered the victory in the Battle of Isandlwana in Nquthu on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. The battle, led by King Cetshwayo “uJininindi omnyama” kaMpande is a historical battle, which was part of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. On 22 January 1879, the Zulu army won victory over the British forces during the celebrated Impi yaseSandlwana. The King is expected to address the 146th anniversary of the battle to thousands of people on the Isandlwana Mountain.

Strike Continues as Landlords Await NSFAS Payments,Swinton Coastal College

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Umbumbulu Campus, Swinton Coastal College, (Picture Credits: News Live SA & VM Radio) After a strike at Swinton Coastal College over unpaid fees from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), landlords brought their protest to the Umbumbulu campus in KwaMakhutha on Tuesday. Allegedly, It is said that landlords received only partial payments from NSFAS, with the rest given directly to students, amounting to R13,000. From February to November, landlords haven’t received full payments for student accommodation, which has caused problems in maintaining their buildings and covering expenses. Landlords together with the students camping outside Umbumbulu Campus, (Picture Credits: VM Radio) Thembi Jili , on behalf of landlords said after so many attempts of sending overlooked emails to NSFAS, the college management from Umbumbulu campus was able to communicate with NSFAS to address the matter. “As we were waiting for feedback from Swinton campus after yesterday’s meeting, we decided to resume the strike and went to Umbumbulu campus. Fortunately, we were able to speak to Sibongile Mncwabe from NSFAS who assured us that trimester payments owed to us from September to November will be paid , while they discuss the remaining payments for annual students.” The strike continues while landlords await payments owed to them by NSFAS.