5 December 2025 Archives

KZN PUBLIC WORKS PUSHES BACK AMID REPORTS OF POWER CUTS AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

Chief Editor: Bronwyn M Singh4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

KwaZulu-Natal The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has moved to clarify widespread reports that lights have been switched off at several government offices, saying misconceptions about its responsibilities and long-standing municipal disputes have fueled confusion. In a statement issued on Friday, 5 December 2025, the department said it had “noted several media…

GIVING A VOICE TO THE SILENCED : An Interview with Jae Heenen

Chief Editor: Bronwyn M Singh4 months ago4 months ago44 mins

Durban,KwaZulu-Natal In a world where silence often becomes a survival mechanism, writers like Jae Heenen dedicate their craft to breaking it. At 40 years old, Heenen has carved a space in South African literature where truth, trauma, healing, and resilience coexist powerfully on the page. Her work, deeply rooted in personal reflection and social awareness,…