South Africa

South Africa: Residents Sign Natasha Petition In Protest of Murderer’s Parole

SOUTH AFRICA –  Concerned residents of Chatsworth suburb  have petitioned authorities over the granting of parole to rapist and child murderer. Natasha Sukdeo was kidnapped, held for 4 days, brutally raped and murdered in Chatsworth , Unit 2. Her body was mutilated and dumped a few doors from her residence. She was only 10 years old, her innocent life taken away!! “Her murderer and rapist Devapragasen Munsamy has been granted parole. Please assist us in singing the petition below to stop this from happening. He cannot be allowed to walk the streets!!” says the residents. “He remains a threat to... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, November 24th 2010 | Read Comments

South African President Delivers Chief Albert Luthuli Lecture

Shout-Africa is proud to bring you the CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI MEMORIAL LECTURE BY HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA AT INKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, DURBAN ; 24 November 2010 Members of the Luthuli Family, Honourable Premier, Dr Zweli Mkhize; Hon Minister of Arts and Culture Mr Paul Mashatile; His Majesty King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, isilo Samabandla, Judge President of the province, Justice Qeda Msimang, His Worship Mayor Obed Mlaba; Hon leader of the IFP, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi; Fellow South Africans, Sanibonani, Dumelang, Namaste! We have come together on this special evening to celebrate the service to humanity of a man... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, November 24th 2010 | Read Comments

South Africa: Durban FilmMart 2011 Calls For Submissions

By Novell Zwange – SOUTH AFRICA – The Durban FilmMart has confirmed that its second edition will take place from 22-25 July 2011 during the 32nd Durban International Film Festival (21-31July). This partnership project between the Durban Film Office and the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) provides film professionals from across Africa an opportunity to pitch projects to financiers, distributors and sales agents as well as participate in an exciting master-class and workshop programme. The successful inaugural edition of Durban FilmMart hosted over 200 international producers, sales agents, distributors, financiers and funding organisations, who filled meeting lounges and seminar rooms... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, November 24th 2010 | Read Comments

South Africa: T Pain & Busta Rhymes Come To South Africa

By Novell Zwange – DURBAN – Shabach Concerts and Mr White Productions bring the Busta Rhymes and T Pain Live, for one night only, at The ICC on the 28th of November 2010. This will be the first in a string of international concerts guaranteed to be coming to Durban’s shores over the next year. As one of hip-hop’s most enduring iconic figures, Busta Rhymes is acknowledged among rap’s greatest lyricists and performers as a hip–hop icon. Busta is a true original and one of modern culture’s most gifted voices and charismatic characters. His role in hip–hop history is enormous,... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, November 24th 2010 | Read Comments

South Africa: IFP Calls For Probe Into The Murder Of Gospel Singer

By Own Correspondent – DURBAN – The IFP has called upon the KwaZulu Natal Provincial Government and the National Minister of Police to give answers following the murder of a well-respected gospel singer from Durban. Sifiso Mzulwini, 33, a singer in the Ithemba Gospel Music Group was murdered near Durban on 18 November 2010. The first police report stated that he was shot by unidentified men but the second police report stated that he was shot by police who were looking for him for allegedly being involved in a spate of house burglaries and armed robberies in Isipingo. “Of late,... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, November 23rd 2010 | Read Comments