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Durban University of Technology | Faculty of Arts & Design Magazine

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Credits Editor: Andile Dube 031 373 6455/ andiled@dut.ac.za Interns: Carly van der Westhuizen and Mongi Khanyile Contributors: Bongani Gema, Elizabeth Kunene, Mbuso Kunene, Nomfundo Ngcobo, Noxolo Memela and Waheeda Peters Proofreader: Andrea Alcock Images: Ayanda Buthelezi, Bongani Gema, Carly van der Westhuizen, Mbuso Kunene, Mbuso Nkosi, Morgen Kisten, Noxolo Memela and Waheeda Peters Layout and Design: Nic Human Publisher: Faculty of Arts and Design (FoAD) Editor-in-Chief: FoAD Executive Dean, Dr RenĂŠ Smith

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Contents AWARDS AND HONOURS FoAD hosts annual Research and Staff Recognition Awards

Fashion’s Khaya Mchunu receives award from DUT Council

DUT student wins PlatAfrica 2017

TIP AND LP Hold annual Student Recognition Awards

COVER FEATURE Digifest 4 closes with a bang!

SPECIAL REPORT ISEA 2018 partners with Digifest 5

Young creatives lead PechaKucha at Digifest 4

EXHIBITIONS Come Find It - First and Second Year Graphic Design exhibition

Graphic Design Third Year and BTech students showcase their work

Fashion Students Showcase Their Futuristic Designs at the BTech Exhibition

Chiliza exhibits for PPC Imaginarium

Fine Art students explore critical themes for their final exhibition

Zindela makes his curatorial debut

Interior Design showcase “Glitch” inspired designs

Journalism Photo Essays Describe everyday “Glitches”

Fine Art’s Shamil Balram exhibits at SMAC Gallery

Fine Art students invade Essence Festival 2017

NEWS Faculties join forces to create a digital arts lab at Digifest 4

DUT Journalism hosts 9th Annual Mahatma Gandhi Media Lecture

MLC HoD awarded Erasmus scholarship to Valladolid University in Spain

Banele Nqeto’s Ngidlalile Ngethuba Lami

FoAD to host 2017 Emma Smith Art Scholarship Award

OUR ALUMNI Drama alumni receives VME medal

DUT Alumni talks about UK’s Cardiff University

FoAD alumni win big at Regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

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Editor’s Note HELLO FRIENDS Three years ago, I started editing this magazine. At the time, it was a newsletter and after much deliberation, we decided to relaunch it as a magazine. However, the rich content that celebrates the Faculty of Arts and Design’s staff and students’ strides has not changed significantly. In fact, we recently took a decision to have people on the cover of the magazine as opposed to having artworks. This is another way of showing that there is so much to celebrate in our faculty. This issue’s cover pays homage to the Arts and Design Digital Festival the faculty hosted in November 2017. In its fourth year the festival is still very much a ‘must attend’ feature in every art or digital enthusiast’s calendar. At this time of the year, many of us return to where we grew up, and to many this place is called home. Our homes are places of warmth, familiarity and love. Also for many, the idea of “home” reaches beyond a physical building – to a hometown or city. So to all those going home these holidays I wish you safe travel. I must also thank the team that works tirelessly on this magazine, Dr René Smith for her constant support, Nic Human for his dedication and hard work, my two journalism interns, Carly Van Der Westhuizen and Mongi Khanyile for their contribution. As well as others who contribute by editing and providing photography. Lastly I wish to thank you for taking the time to read the magazine. Whatever your experiences this year, wherever you are, I wish you a peaceful and a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2018!

Andile

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THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is a system for the classification, registration and publication of articulated and quality assured national qualifications. The revised Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF), which was gazetted on 2 August 2013, forms part of this framework. The Faculty of Arts and Design is in the process of aligning all qualifications to the revised HEQSF.

What does this mean? Qualifications that are not aligned to the HEQSF will be phased out. New qualifications will replace the BTech and National Diploma. Some departments have opted to offer HEQSF-aligned Diploma qualifications, whilst others will offer Degrees. The BTech, N Dip. and other qualifications that are not HEQSF-aligned will not be offered to first-time registering students from January 2020. Students who have registered for non-aligned qualifications before 31 December 2019 will need to complete that qualification before the final phase out date of that particular programme. Students who have already completed their National Diploma (NDip) and wish to register for the BTech have until 2019 to do so.

How does this affect me? You need to ensure you complete your course before the final phase out date for the qualification you have registered for. As the BTech does not exist on the HEQSF, the Minister of Higher Education has gazetted 31 December 2019 as the final date for first-time entering students enrolling in academic programmes that are not aligned with the HEQSF. You will need to check the entry requirements and articulation pathways of your chosen course before applying.

What effect does this have on my qualifications that were on the old NQF and not on the HEQSF? Your qualifications are still valid even though some of the current qualification types are not available on the HEQSF.

WHat are my options?

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For new (first-year, first-time) students registering, progression will be as follows: • Diploma Advanced Diploma Postgraduate Diploma Master's Degree PhD/ Doctorate Or • Bachelor's Degree Honours Degree Master's Degree PhD/ Doctorate Please note: This is the general route of progression on the HEQSF. For specific information on what qualifications will be offered by particular academic programmes, please consult the relevant department.

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Further information contact: the Faculty Office on 031 373 6522/6520 or go to: http://www.satn.org.za/ Durban University of Technology | Faculty of Arts & Design Magazine | Issue Four 2017

Awards Honours

FoAD hosts annual Research and Staff Recognition Awards MONGI KHANYILE AND CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

Durban University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design (FoAD) held its annual research and staff recognition awards at City Campus’ Courtyard. FoAD’s Executive Dean, Dr René Smith kicked off the ceremony by welcoming staff members and thanking them for their hard work and contribution in moving the faculty forward. The first part of the awards ceremony saw FoAD’s research coordinator, Dr Maleshoane Rapeane-Mathonsi hand out awards to staff that played a crucial role in research development in the faculty. Graphic Design lecturer, Dr Philippa Kethro was awarded the Research Supervisor Award for her dedication to supervising postgraduate students. After scooping the award Dr Kethro emphasised how much she enjoys her work, supervising research students and loved the fact that she is getting recognition for doing what she loves. “It doesn’t have to be an arduous journey to learn and study, it can be fun and I try my best to convey this to all my students so they make learning their favourite past time,” said Kethro.

Lyndall Kemm-Stols, Dr Maleshoane Rapeane-Mathonsi, Sunthra Moodley and Tasneem Seedat.

The third award was given to FoAD’s Quality Promotion Officer, Nirvana Ramsaroop for championing the Faculty Entrepreneurship Day. In the innovation and engagement category Dr Smith awarded full-time staff members, working on projects that prioritise strategic, inter-multitransdisciplinary projects that prioritise engagement and innovation.

During the staff awards Dr René Smith said it was important to recognise staff that embody the faculty’s values.

The Dean’s Team Award went to the Fashion and Textile Department for delivering on all strategic projects & imbibing faculty values. Their projects included the Digital Arts and Design Festival (DigiFest), student exhibitions, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT) partnership, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Polar project, E-learning and Leadership.

In the Teaching & Leaning category, Dr Smith gave out three awards with the first one going to the Curriculum Renewal Team, Prof Brian Pearce, Lyndall Kemm, Mogiveny Rajkoomar, Nirvana Ramsaroop, Tasneem Seedat and Sunthra Moodley.

Acting HoD for Graphic Design, Nicolaas Human, was awarded the Individual Deans Award for showing leadership by taking on a headship position when no one else would, for team work- working with Management team and staff, included previous heads and contributing to Softcopy.

The second award went to Fashion and Textile lecturer, Michaella Cavanagh for her efforts in driving capacity development and inspiring e-learning uptake and innovation.

“Receiving this award really surprised me. There are many things within the faculty to focus on but I am glad I was able to think and prioritise well enough to do my work,” said Human.

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Awards Honours

Fashion’s Khaya Mchunu receives award from DUT Council MONGI KHANYILE

Department of Fashion and Textile lecturer, Khaya Mchunu was awarded the DUT Council Award in the engagement category at the Durban University of Technology’s Staff Awards held at Steve Biko Campus.

“The DUT version was a paradigm shift where I switched roles to being the mentor, he said.”

Mchunu facilitates a community engagement project where second-year students collaborate with a sewing circle from the Durban CBD called Sewing for Africa.

The learning objective that he had for the project was to enable his students to see themselves beyond being design students but most importantly as active citizens and agents in social change (which is a graduate attribute of the institution) said Mchunu.

The sewing group comes to Brickfield campus and partners with students for design development. The previous projects were done by Mchunu himself whilst he was mentored.

“A method to exercise such an objective, I imagined, is by breaking the notion of the university structure as an ivory tower that is inaccessible to its immediate community, he said.” The project is an extension of the work that he has done both in Johannesburg and the Limpopo Province working with members of community sewing projects. “We somehow took a postmodern take on community work, in our case this meant, instead of students going into the community perhaps the community can come into our space,” he said. “The most rewarding feeling after being awarded is to keep doing more desirable work,” Mchunu concluded.

Khaya Mchunu (second from right) at the Polar Project exhibition at DUT Digifest 4.

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Awards Honours

DUT Student wins PlatAfrica 2017 SOFTCOPY REPORTER

Durban University of Technology Jewellery student, Anke van der Linden won first place for her piece “Undulation” in the student & apprentice category at the 18th annual PlatAfrica 2017 jewellery design and manufacturing competition. The winners were announced during a ceremony hosted by Anglo American Platinum at Theatre on the Track in Kyalami. The competition was presented in association with Platinum Guild International (PGI) India and Metal Concentrators. Anglo American Platinum CEO, Chris Griffith said: “We are ecstatic to announce the winners of this years’ competition and proud to be able to showcase top talent in South Africa. PlatAfrica forms an integral part of our vision of developing and building the platinum jewellery industry, and driving platinum as the jewellery metal of choice.” “Bold Minimalism” was the overarching theme of the competition and aimed to pair timeless platinum with on-trend design – curated elements, Anke van der Linden from the Durban University of Technology wins first place for her piece “Undulation”. pared down, simplified; each one considered, courageous and meaningful, a simple expression of love. The theme looks to minimalism as a stance against excess, it dares to be bold with designs that stand out from a sea of clutter. The target market for the 2017 competition was Indian millennials, and this year’s winners will again be invited to India as part of Anglo American Platinum and PGI India’s collaboration to participate in PGI India’s design outsourcing process for pieces for the growing Indian jewellery market. Platinum Guild International (PGI) is an organisation funded by leading South African platinum producers and refiners. Founded in 1975, PGI has been providing information, sales support and training to all levels of the jewellery trade for almost 40 years. In addition to its headquarters in London, PGI has offices in each of the world’s major jewellery markets – China, India, Japan and the USA.

We are ecstatic to announce the winners of this years’ competition and proud to be able to showcase top talent in South Africa.

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Awards Honours

TIP AND LP Hold Annual student Recognition Awards MONGI KHANYILE

The Language Practice and Translation & Interpretation programmes held their annual Awards Day where top performing students for the year 2017 were recognised for their hard work. Excited students packed the hall where awards were given to high achievers in General Language Dynamics and Applied Second Language. Awards were also handed out to students who have made incredible progress in their studies. Intercultural studies lecturer and organiser of the awards, Philiswa Mncube said the awards are hosted to motivate students, but importantly they are a way of recognising excellence in their academic performance. “On the day we invite people from relevant fields and have them give the students ideas on what awaits them in the business world and how to get there”, said Mncube.

Dr Felix Awung and Philisiwe Ncube at the Language Practice and Translation & Interpreting Pracrtice Student Recognition Awards.

Snehlanhla Khanyile, 3rd year student and deputy class representative scooped three awards: General Language Dynamics, Applied 2nd language and the Appreciation award. “It is a good feeling to have won all these awards because, it shows there are people who see your hard work and it motivates you to always keep reaching higher and to do better”, added Khanyile. Some very outstanding awards categories were won by S. Shange from language Practice III and these were the award for the best achiever, most participating student and most progressive student.

It is a good feeling to have won all these awards because, it shows there are people who see your hard work and it motivates you to always keep reaching higher and to do better. Durban University of Technology | Faculty of Arts & Design Magazine | Issue Four 2017

Cover Feature

Digifest 4 closes with a bang! CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

The fourth annual Digital Arts and Design Festival (DigiFest) wrapped up with a host of events and live performances at the Steve Biko campus. The live acts were in the form of poetry and open mic sessions. The main event of the night showcased a great line-up of music by ByLwansta, Gaba, Rude Boyz, Moonchild, Sibot and Toyota and Sparks Bantwana. DUT students came out in numbers to support the event and danced to all the different genres of live performances by various artists. One of the live acts, Rude Boyz, got the crowds rocking to their unique energy and sounds which evolve from 90s Kwaito, house music and hip-hop beats. DUT’s Graphic Design student Jordan Kim-Kayembe, also performed two of his songs live during the hip-hop showcase segment. “My performance was really amazing. I loved interacting with the crowd and their energy. I want to thank the organisers of Digifest 4 for providing us (artists) with a platform to showcase our craft,” said Kim-Kayembe.

The popular hip-hop dance group, Tytanz Crew astonished the crowd-goers with their impressive dance moves. Former DUT Graphic Design student and dancer from the Tytanz crew, Siyanda Magaba said: “It really felt great coming back to DUT and performing in front of everyone, it was magical,” he said. Fine Art student, Simphiwe Sims added that the highlight of the evening was definitely the performance given by ByLwansta. “He was awesome. He inspires me to perfect my craft and become a well-known and respected artist,” he said. For Journalism student Thanduxolo Mkhize, said that DigiFest 4 was outstanding, especially having a concert with such renowned stars. “Some of these artists were new to me but it did not stop me from appreciating each, unique musical item that was showcased. I thoroughly enjoyed every performance.” Next year, 2018, DigiFest 5 will be part of the International Symposium on Electronic Art, (ISEA 2018) which will take place at the Arts and Design Digital Festival (Digifest5), at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) from 23 to 30 June 2018.

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Special Report

ISEA 2018 partners with Digifest 5 WAHEEDA PETERS

Day Four of the Durban University of Technology’s fourth annual DigiFest, showcased the much-anticipated International Symposium on Electronic Art, which will take place at the Arts and Design Digital Festival (Digifest5), at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) from 23 to 30 June 2018. The presentation was held at the KZNSA Gallery and introduced ISEA as a precursor to ISEA2018. It was presented by Johannesburg-based electronic artist, cultural activist and producer, Marcus Neustetter along with Sue Gollifer, the chairperson of the ISEA international board. Gollifer gave more insight into the ISEA2018 theme of Intersections and also showcased Durban’s exciting, new promotional video, adding that the aim of ISEA2018 is to build a legacy and bring new audiences, academics, artists and local communities together. “The event will see an electrifying, creative collaboration between artists, artisans, designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists and inventors which will take place in a context where survival is the most basic instigator for solutions. “The ISEA2018 theme, Intersections, involves positioning creative technological innovation as an activist engagement into public space and public practice with underlying critical questions of ownership, imposition and development,” said Gollifer.

expressions of interest for partnership-projects, symposium presentations, artistic interventions and collaborative work sessions. Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design, Dr René Smith, said the sub-themes of hybridisation and purity will form part and parcel of ISEA2018. “The sub-theme provides for contributions reflecting the purity of numbers, code and technology interfacing with art, as well as hybridisation in relation to art, science and technology. This sub-theme includes contributions on identities, diversity and pluralism, migration and urbanisation as well as notions of democracies – all in relation to art, science and technology. We invite contributions on the purity of technology, sound, light and the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ (artificial intelligence, virtual reality), networks and net neutrality, as well as on the digital divide and technology,” she said excitedly.

ISEA2 018’s Marcus Neustetter.

Further elaborating on the symposium, Neustetter said, “The symposium and festival will focus on accessible and alternative platforms that encourage partnerships across sectors, highlighting the strength of industry, institutions and government to think about how we can improve our environments and find locally relevant approaches for everyday challenges.” Neustetter added that the ISEA2018’s strategy is to shape the programme through a call for

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Young creatives lead PechaKucha at Digifest 4 MONGI KHANYILE

PechaKucha, which has been a popular feature on the Arts and Design Digital Festival (Digifest) for the last three years, culminated day five of Digifest 4 which was filled with a host of prominent speakers in the world of arts, design and digital media. Young creatives took to the stage at this year’s installation of the PechaKucha which took place at DUT City Campus’ Arthur Smith Hall. This year some of the speakers included Photographer, Llwellyn Makhanya; Civic Data Activist, Richard Gevers; Developer, Mark Stuart; Music, app developer, Brad Vause; Multi-media designer, Zwelisha Giampietri; Journalist, Sihle Mthembu; Designer & Rapper, Bylwansta who shared their passions in 20 images, each lasting 20 seconds.

Multi-media designer, Zwelisha Giampietri.

Makhanya who is a portrait photographer based in Durban describes himself as a documentary photographer always seeking to be a voice for those who want to or cannot speak for themselves. “Passion wise I am inspired by people, specifically faces, and how they make sense without being verbal. I love photographing people’s faces whether it’s in a studio or in an informal setting”, said Makhanya. Gevers said the PechaKucha format inspires creativity by imposing constraints upon the presenter just as the Haiku format does with unrhymed verses. Vega School graduate, Zwelisha Giampietri prefers to call herself a multiskilled designer and has vast experience in the advertising and the retail clothing industries. She is currently working full-time at Amanda Laird Cherry Apparel, an established South African designer label. She likes researching ideas and putting together proposals, art direction and production, collaboration and optimising creative processes. She lives for nature, music, good food, culture and beautiful, colourful things. PechaKucha, which means “the sound of conversation” in Japanese, was first conceived by Tokyo architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham, who were seeking a way to encourage student presenters to use PowerPoint in a more organised and succinct manner.

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Exhibitions

Come Find It - First and Second Year Graphic Design exhibition CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN Graphic Design staff share a moment at the Come Find it exhibition.

The Faculty of Arts and Design year-end exhibition season was kicked off by the Graphic Design programme, which held its first and second year exhibition. The impressive event also featured an awards ceremony with the aim of recognising top performing students. Every year the students in the Graphic Design programme produce an amazing amount of work varying from different themes. Once the stress surrounding portfolio preparation and the formalities of marking have passed, they like to show off a little. From having City Campus lit up with posters titled, Come Find It, to the entire program being done and presented by both first and second year students, the exhibition was hosted by Khwezi Masinga, Thobela Khumalo, Hannah Smith, Jordan Kim-Kayembe, Kelly Hall, Nafisa Habib and Banele Makhanya. “Graphic design is not an easy course. It consists of long hours and sleepless nights but we are highly grateful to our lecturers who kept pushing us to achieve better. This night is a success because of the lecturers as well,” said first year student, Banele Makhanya.

The exhibition started with an awards ceremony. Students were awarded for the commendable work they produced throughout the year. Second year graphic design student, Pierre Rautenbach, stole the night with his many awards including the Portfolio of the Year award. “I worked really hard this year, it wasn’t easy but I proved that hard work really pays off,” said Rautenbach.

Graphic design is not an easy course. It consists of long hours and sleepless nights but we are highly grateful to our lecturers who kept pushing us to achieve better.

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Exhibitions

Graphic Design Third Year and BTech students showcase their work CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

The Graphic Design programme recently displayed their 3rd year and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) students’ final exhibition at City Campus. The third year final exhibition consisted of 13 projects. Namely, a DUT Art Gallery rebranding and awareness campaign, a gender based 30 second advert, OXX T-shirt design, courier packaging, an animated gif and online campaign, Baron Samedi Spiced rum campaign,the Poetry Africa poster, an editorial spread, IJusi Afrika Typographika, a history publication, a Durban map, Goldpack packaging, an Instagram diary, self-branding and a Behance online portfolio. Third year student, Samela Hlophe said, “The approaches on each project differed depending on what the brief required. But I maintained my style throughout, which is use of balanced colour themes and layout.” Hlophe said he learned a lot from DUT and is ready for the field. “I learned about strategy, concept is key, be authentic, hard work beats talent, never compare yourself to your peers and always push yourself to the limit (NOTE: there is no limit),” he said.

Graphic Design BTech student, Karl Ludick.

The BTech students exhibited individual projects. BTech student, Karl Ludick’s exhibition was based on the traditional aspects of Graphic Design which involved a lot of drawing and hands on crafts. “My aim is to reignite the urgency of traditional drawing and craft making within the Graphic Design field. Showing that it’s actually more important than what the modern world of design realises,” said Ludick. Ludick’s target market was aimed towards Graphic Design students, “I wanted to communicate the importance of drawing to graphic design students. That’s the foundation, they can build off that and become better designers,” he said. Graphic Design Lecturer, Dennis Purvis said, “It has been a wonderful year working with these students. I must say I’m quite shocked that they have succeeded because they are always quiet, they proved to us that they do listen and do their work.”

I learned about strategy, concept is key, be authentic, hard work beats talent, never compare yourself to your peers and always push yourself to the limit (NOTE: there is no limit)

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Exhibitions

Fashion Students Showcase Their Futuristic Designs at the BTech Exhibition WAHEEDA PETERS AND CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

14 Fashion students showcased their unique, futuristic designs at the BTech Fashion Exhibition held at Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Brickfield Campus. The students created designs for the exhibition which forms part of their annual practical component. According to Farida Kadwa BTech co-ordinator for Fashion, a diverse range of topics were covered by the 2017 students. Janine Turner focused on a free-form knitted collection that embodies sustainable ideologies. “The collection consists of eight looks, and the designs were all created using 100% merino wool and 100% kid mohair. The collection also features modular garments which means that garment pieces fit together with modular attachments, enabling the wearer to put together their own designs.” Balini Naidoo explored designing a braille identification system for clothing that will assist blind individuals in becoming more selfreliant and independent when making clothing choices. “Having a family member who is visually impaired has made me aware of the many struggles that are faced by the blind. According to the South African National Council for the Blind, the local communities in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and surrounding areas are faced with daily struggles in terms of self-imagery and making daily clothing choices.” Naidoo used an exploratory research approach led by the non-linear design thinking process focusing on five key stages of empathising, defining, ideating, prototyping and testing, in designing the braille identification system. She hopes her study will inspire more South African fashion designers and students to embrace the use of innovative designs for social responsibility in their practice.

Jessica Shuttleworth explored digital printing of macro photographs onto textiles, and subsequently applied handcrafted surface design techniques such as embroidery and 3D digital printing to these textiles. “The practical component challenged me to overstep the boundaries of what I have ever done before; to practice, learn and build skills in every stage of experimentation. Collaboration with individuals from other design disciplines is encouraged when exploring methods of hybrid craft, as this will further enrich the skills base.”

The practical component challenged me to overstep the boundaries of what I have ever done before...

Jessica Shuttleworth’s creation which explored digital printing of macro photographs onto textiles.

Neshika Nundkwar looked at creating origami-based designs which are an interdisciplinary art form that deals with the ability to fold paper. “My study shows that origami can be applied in fashion using different methods to create origami-based designs. Traditional pattern making techniques using existing origami paper folding methods, were adapted to create garments.”

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Exhibitions

Chiliza exhibits for PPC Imaginarium CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

Durban University of Technology Fine Art student and part-time lecturer, Mhlonishwa Chiliza exhibited his captivating sculptures that embrace not only single-medium, three-dimensional objects, but also mixed-media installation art for the PPC Imaginarium at KZNSA Gallery.

The competition has three judging phases. The first stage is the concept and submissions are done online. The second stage is the production phase where the artists and designers have to produce physical work to be submitted.

This after Chiliza made it to the finals at the PPC Imaginarium Art and Design competition for two sculptures.

“I was happy to be selected as a sculpture finalist out of 869 entrances. This nationwide traveling show is made of 55 selected finalists out of 869,” said Chiliza.

Chiliza explained his inspiration behind his work. “The work is inspired by my daily nonstop movements within my urban space, I admire or embrace the chaos or patterns of human movements specifically in the Durban market (Warwick triangle). It’s the space where informal trading happens, and I like how people navigate and intersect when occupying this space in Warwick,” Taking eight weeks to complete, Chiliza is thankful for the help he received from both DUT Fine Art alumnus, Jabulani Mbili and other artists.

Chiliza also compiled a documentary that supports the work and the photographers, namely Sthe Masinga and Mbuken Dlamini from Nobukisa Photography. Chiliza is grateful for this opportunity as he learned valuable lessons as a student aspiring to become a qualified fine artist. Although he faced many challenges his talent shone through. The winner of the competition will be announced in April 2018.

Chiliza’s artwork “Concretising Diversity” is inspired by the daily non-stop movements within his hometown of Durban.

I was happy to be selected as a sculpture finalist out of 869 entrances.

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Exhibitions

Fine Art students explore critical themes for their final exhibition CARLY VAN DER WESTHIUZEN

Fine Art third year students recently showcased their final year exhibitions at City Campus. Themes tackled were reconnection, sexual trauma, over-sexualisation of the black female body, oral traditions and archaic storytelling within the Zulu diaspora and traditional scarification, to name a few. Their work is inspired by renowned artists who have worked on similar projects. Fine Art student, Siyanda Zincume’s work examined the oversexualisation of the black female body, which pays much attention to the female’s buttocks. “As an artist, I believe that one of the purposes of art is to hold up a mirror to society. This is done with the aim of portraying a reflection of the issues within society. So I examined society’s obsession with large female buttocks,” said Zincume. Zincume’s work also show the overrepresentation of the female buttocks in visual media. “The rise of social media platforms has also contributed to the oversexualisation and overrepresentation of the protruding female butt. As a contemporary artist, I believe that this is one of the biggest issues we are currently facing as a global community,” said Zincume. Fine Art student, Yasmin Dadabhay focused on the personal journey of practices and processes of reconnecting to nature. “I feel drawn to creating art inspired through this topic as I feel we are living and being raised in an age of disconnection from nature surrounding us and our inner nature,” said Dadabhay.

Siyanda Zincume’s work examined the over-sexualisation of the black female body.

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Exhibitions

Zindela makes his curatorial debut SOFTCOPY REPOTER

Marking his curatorial debut, Durban University of Technology Fine Art student, Luyanda Zindela, curated an exhibition at the Absa Gallery based in Johannesburg. The exhibition was inspired by Gerard Sekoto, a broadly recognised innovator of black South African art. In 2004, the Absa L’Atelier awards honoured the artist’s legacy by introducing the Gerard Sekoto Award. The Absa Gallery brought together all the Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto Award winners in this exhibition. The exhibition titled A change in the Narrative, explores the winning artists’ narratives, through their work and through the reflective retellings of their thoughts and experiences since winning the Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto Award.

Zindela won a Merit Award in the 2014 instalment of the Absa L’Atelier competition. He is currently studying towards his Master in Technology Degree in Fine Art and feels honoured to have curated this exhibition. “Being presented with such a massive curatorial opportunity not only exemplifies Absa’s continued value and support for the unearthing of young, creative, African talent through the Absa L’Atelier art competition but it also exemplifies Absa’s continued dedication to significantly investing in and nurturing the careers and narratives of the artists that emerge as a result of the competition,” said Zindela. Additional Reporting done by Carly van der Westhuizen.

Fine Art’s Luyanda Zindela (third from left) at the Absa Gallery based in Johannesburg.

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Exhibitions

Interior Design showcase “Glitch” inspired designs CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

Durban University of Technology’s Interior Design department recently held their Interior Design exhibition at the Interior Design gallery at City Campus. The exhibition took place on day six of the fourth annual Digital Arts and Design Festival (DigiFest 4), where the Third year students incorporated the DigiFest 4 theme, ‘Glitch’, in their work. “We did a nightclub named Glitch. It worked as a restaurant during the day in a vision of 2040. The main purpose was to connect people with technology in this space by creating a transparent and united space,” said Third Year student, Nhlakanipho ‘Ifani’ Nkosi. Nkosi’s work was about creating an electric style of design ensuring a classical and contemporary aesthetic. “I am always guided by KISS principle which is a design rule that states systems perform best when they have simple designs. It shows design development behind concepts and ability to create a space that is functional and efficient. Lastly, it intends to demonstrate my technical abilities as a designer,” he said.

The Bachelor of Technology (Btech) students exhibited worked based on their topic of choice. BTech student, Nomonde Dubazane’s work is called The Creative Studio: using interior design to enhance innovative learning environments in the Durban University of Technology (City Campus). “Creative studio environments are active learning spaces that employ a variety of creative problem solving exercises into concrete solutions. The study focused mainly on using interior design to create learning studios that prepares creatives for the industry or office type of setting,” said Dubazane. Dubazane advises interior design students to believe in themselves and remember that planning is key.

A 3D visualisation of Nhlakanipho Nkosi’s “GLITCH” nightclub.

Nkosi got awards at the exhibition; 2nd place for presentation methods, best designer and an award for the most outstanding portfolio. As a design mentor for the first year students he encourages them to accept critique as it improves their work.

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Exhibitions

Journalism Photo Essays describe everyday “Glitches” MONGI KHANYILE

Journalism first year students exhibited photo essays themed “Glitch” as part of the annual DUT Arts and Design Digital Festival. Carissa Marnce, Daegan Martin, Mandisa Magubane, Mqondisi Myeni, Lwazi Khuboni, Nomfundo Khumalo, Thobani Dlamini, Thubelihle Dumakude, Sibulelo Dlamini and Tsheboeng Seitlhamo’s work captured everyday life “glitches”. Lwazi Khuboni first year student said, that his photo essay was about a glitch in society and since a glitch is a problem I focussed more on poor service delivery from the local government. “The reason why I chose service delivery as the glitch I see in society is because, I grew up in the township and poor service delivery has been going on for some time now”, said Khuboni. As a first year student at first I thought this is impossible because, a glitch is a word that mostly used as electrical error but then as time went on my lecturers and tutors explained it more thoroughly to me said Khuboni.

Journalism students’ Photo assays showing everyday “GLITCHES”

“I walked around my community took pictures of everything that I felt it was the local government’s responsibility to fix and aligned my essay well to tell a story”, added Khuboni.

Jeeva Rajgopaul, Photography lecturer, said part of DUT’s Digifest 2017 is how first year journalism students in photography have identified glitches in their environment and areas as future photojournalists. “Students have interrogated the Digifest theme of “Glitch” and have interpreted the same visually, examining their environment, areas they live in”, said Rajgopaul. Thobani Dlamini first year journalism student said, his photo essay was revolving around poor living environments people live under in the following areas of Clermont, KwaShembe and Emapheleni. “I think it is only fair to me to at least get that kind of recognition because, I worked extremely hard to put together this project with limited resources. I just hope it evokes the kind of emotions I wanted it to and persuades people to pay attention and change other’s misfortunes”, said Dlamini.

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Fine Art’s Shamil Balram exhibits at SMAC Gallery CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

Second year Fine Art student, Shamil Balram was recently one of the artists invited to exhibit his work at the South Africa’s contemporary SMAC Gallery. The gallery which is based in Cape Town represents established and emerging artists from South Africa, Africa and further afield. Titled PEER, the exhibition focuses on selected photographers practicing in the African continent. Their work has been produced in a variety of photographic mediums and sizes.

Fine Art’s Shamil Balram whose work was exhibited at the SMAC Gallery.

Balram exhibited a body of photographs. His work focuses on question of land ownership in post-Apartheid South Africa and unpacking our surroundings and their complex relationships to history, memory and politics. “My work conceptually speaks of building a bridge of a diverse culture so we can step into the shoes of each other and experience the pure meaning of life. One of my strong characteristics is my majestic interracial background which allows me to interact with diverse communities and cultures,” said Balram. Being a student, Balram believes it is imperative to have a voice in society and he is humbled that he could be part of this exhibition. “I found the exhibition to be very exciting having to communicate with people from different complex understandings of art in relation to their connection to the artworks,” he added. Through his art, he aims to challenge people’s understanding of their identity and their importance to society by acknowledging each other’s uniqueness and to critically analyse the environmental or governmental structures.

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Fine Art students invade Essence Festival 2017 MONGI KHANYILE

Second year fine Arts students Shamil Balram and Sihle Seme showcased their work at the Annual Essence Festival 2017 at the Durban ICC. Both students were invited to showcase their work at the festival, for both exposure, recognition and most importantly views & opinions on how to perfect their work by artistic critics. “I was happy to have been invited to exhibit my work for exposure and getting an understanding of other peoples’ opinions about my work, furthermore was to meet different artists and gain some ideas in order for me to be more critical and practical as well,” said Seme.

Seme said, the experience of the showcasing was quite challenging because I had a chance to interact with many other artists and individuals and had to explain my concept which was what I intended on constructing my work. “I found that this year there was more emphasis put onto the Visual Art aspect of the Essence festival, being a student it is imperative to have a voice in society,” said Balram. Having a number of international recognised artist who approached my work, it was truly an honour. It is shows like these which allows students to see the endless objectives in the art society.

Balram said, the work focuses on questions of land ownership in postApartheid South Africa and unpacking our surroundings and their complex relationships to history, to memory and to politics. Sihle Seme looks on as his and Shamil Balram stall is prepared at the 2017 annual Essence Festival.

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Faculties join forces to create a digital arts lab at Digifest 4 CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

The Faculty of Arts and Design engaged in an interdisciplinary project with the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics for the 2017 Durban University of Technology’s Digital Arts and Design Festival. This LabInter Project arose out of a commitment which is directly related to the forthcoming International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA) 2018 with guidance from Professor Andreia Oliviera from the Federal University of Santa Maria in Brazil. Professor Oliviera created the LabInter Project which is an interactive interdisciplinary laboratory and creation place that has become a place of discussion and development of e-Learning prototypes and pilot projects which are built through such interdisciplinary, interactive and collaborative experiences. Students from the Fine Art Department and the Information Technology Department came together and planned the successful project.

FoAD’s Executive Dean, Dr Renè Smith and Professor Oliviera with the students.

Master of Technology in Fine Art student and project leader, Luyanda Zindela explained, “It’s an interdisciplinary project in which Professor Oliviera has experience in creating an interdisciplinary digital arts lab. It’s a lab where students from different faculties like creative arts and science came together with the aim of creating a digital arts-based project.” The project was a performance, interactive installation that was activated at one of the spaces at City campus during the DigiFest 4. “The aim of the project was to allow for comments on student access to financial aid using access to ‘water’ as a metaphor,” said Zindela. Audiences were asked to complete a questionnaire which determined how much access they would have to financial aid and that access was represented by the amount of ‘water’ they had received. Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology student, Fanie Ndlovu said, “My experience with this project was awesome. As an IT student, I got to interact with students from different disciplines and I learnt how to infuse science with art,” he said excitedly.

My experience with this project was awesome. As an IT student, I got to interact with students from different disciplines and I learnt how to infuse science with art.

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DUT Journalism hosts 9th Annual Mahatma Gandhi Media Lecture MONGI KHANYILE

City Press’ Editor-in-Chief, Mondli Makhanya praised the South African judiciary system and media for playing a big role in helping society keep in line with the democratic South Africa they had imagined in 1994.

Makhanya continued, saying social media has expanded the debate, by connecting people in such a way it brings relevancy to local issues that affect communities.

Makhanya was speaking at the 9th annual Mahatma Gandhi Media lecturer hosted by the Gandhi Development Trust (GDT) and DUT’s Journalism programme recently.

“So all in all in order for the media to be a trusted source to the people it works for, they have to maintain an equal amount of credibility to the everyday South African,” said Makhanya.

In his address, Mhakanya stated that the country’s judicial system was still very strong and credible. He also glorified the media saying it had played a big role in assisting society stay in tune with matters of interest to the public. “Society in many instances has shown it’s resilience as it fought against the HIV & Aids dilemma in April 2002; how the society fought against arms deal; how the society forced SABC say no to censorship and battle the war against State capture”, he said.

Ending his address, he encouraged journalism students saying one of the most important things to do as future journalists is to ensure that vigilance is maintained. “Be the change that you want to see in the world, great words by the Veteran himself Mahatma Gandhi,” concluded Makhanya.

Be the change that you want to see in the world, great words by the Veteran himself Mahatma Gandhi

Dr Mikhail Peppas, Dr Nhlakanipho Zulu, Mondli Makhanya (Editor-in-chief City Press), Advocate Robin Sewlal and Zamambo Mkhize.

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MLC HoD awarded Erasmus scholarship to Valladolid University in Spain MONGI KHANYILE AND WAHEEDA PETERS

Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) own Ayesha Mall, travelled to Valladolid Spain where she lectured journalism students at the University of Valladolid. Mall who is the Media, Language and Communications Head of Department and Journalism lecturer, was a beneficiary of the Erasmus Mundus Programme which is a European higher education curriculum that aims to enhance quality education by ensuring diversity through different cultures. She said: “I spent time at the University of Valladolid in Valladolid, Spain where I taught journalism students and engaged with Journalism academics and students.” “It was a pleasure to meet the staff and students. The students asked a lot of questions, which led to wonderful and critical engagement”. The Erasmus Mundus Programme for South Africa (derived from Erasmus Mundus), is a plan to network and co-ordinate South African and European universities. DUT students and academics who are fortunate enough to be chosen for international trips and experience different cultures through the Erasmus Mundus Programme, always come back with a more enriched, academic mindset. Discussing how she was introduced to this programme, Mall said; “Dr Alicia Torres, of the University of Valladolid, had visited DUT in 2016 as part of the Erasmus Programme and had spent time in the Journalism Programme. She had sent me an invite to visit the Journalism department at the University of Valladolid as part of the Erasmus staff mobility grant and I was honoured to have been selected onto the programme,” she said. “Since childhood I had wanted to become a journalist. I’ve always been interested in journalism, communication and the media,” said Mall.

DUT Journalism’s Ayesha Mall with Dr Alicia Torres and the fourth year journalism students at the University of Valladolid in Spain.

“My family follows news and current affairs avidly and there have been always critical discussions around local and global politics in our family homes so I suppose this had an influence on me,” continued Mall. The University of Valladolid is a public university in the city of Valladolid, in the autonomous region of Castile and Leon, Spain. Established in the 13th century, it is one of the oldest universities in the world.

Since childhood I had wanted to become a journalist. I’ve always been interested in journalism, communication and the media.

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Banele Nqeto’s Ngidlalile Ngethuba Lami MONGI KHANYILE Bachelor of Education’s Banele Nqeto who wrote, directed and acted in his own movie.

Bachelor of Education student and entrepreneur, Banele Nqeto wrote, directed and acted in his own movie. The movie titled, “Ngidlalile Ngethuba Lami” is based on a true story. It is about a boy named Xolani who is originally from eQuthu, a rural area in KwaZulu-Natal, moving to the big city of Pietermaritzburg (PMB) where he came to study his Batchelor of Education at DUT’s Indumiso campus. Xolani (played by Nqeto) had a bursary from the Department of Education which he lost due to his academic results not being up to the standard of the bursary requirements. He left university because he could not pay his tuition fees. As acting is also Nqeto’s passion, he acted in his film to pursue his dreams of being an actor. “The movie is a true story of my life, I needed to drive out the message of my reality and I felt that I would act it out best as I am the key person who understands the story of my life,” said Nqeto. Later in 2015, he visited home and realised the need for technology in rural areas. Nqeto founded his business called NQETS IT (LTD) PTY, to kick start his entrepreneurial vision for bringing technology to rural areas. Also coming from a poor background, he wanted to help young people especially from rural areas. “I am currently dealing with Grade 12 learners and I want to make sure that they are able to go to university. I assist with university applications and I issue out bursary forms to those who do not have access to internet,” said Nqeto. Nqeto is also an ambassador at the HIV/AIDS centre at DUT and he sees a bright future ahead of him.

The movie is a true story of my life, I needed to drive out the message of my reality and I felt that I would act it out best as I am the key person who understands the story of my life...

“I am working on giving more awareness about HIV/AIDS through educative dramas or movies in the upcoming year,” said Nqeto.

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FoAD to host 2017 Emma Smith Art Scholarship Award ANDILE DUBE

The Faculty of Arts & Design will next year host its annual Emma Smith Art Award Scholarship where art students will complete for the R50 000 scholarship. The award ceremony and opening exhibition will take place on 14 May 2018 at 6pm at DUT City Campus’ Arthur Smith Hall and the exhibition will be on open view until 15 May 2018 at the Interior Design Room 24 & Graphic Design Room 211.

2016 Emma Smith Art Scholarship Award winner, Leandi Mulder.

The Emma Smith Scholarship Award was introduced in 1920 by KwaZulu-Natal sugar industry magnate Sir Charles Smith. Named after his mother, Smith’s endowment was made in appreciation of the work of visionary Art School Head, John Adams. Adams was the Head of the Art School and an influential figure in education and the arts in Natal. He was a graduate of the Royal College of Art and under his leadership the Durban School of Arts established its reputation not only in the field of Fine Art but also in the Applied Arts. The Faculty of Arts and Design’s Executive Dean, Dr René Smith said it is on the basis of his pioneering work that the Faculty of Arts and Design maintains its high reputation in the modern, technological world. “This engagement with the contemporary world has resulted in our annual DUTDigiFest, which promotes Arts and Design disciplines in the digital era,” said Smith. DUT’s Art Gallery Curator and organiser of the competition said the students’ work on exhibition is a representation of the top students from across the Faculty of Arts & Design. “The Emma Smith Art Award Scholarship exhibition showcases the best creative work that the Faculty has to offer and is of an exceptional standard. The nominees are selected based on existing student work produced during 2017, which includes 3rd year and B-Tech level. This body of work is shown as part of the exhibition and is considered as part of the judging process.” The first winner of the award was Elsie Currie and other notable winners include Dion Chang; South African corporate trend analyst and design consultant, photographer Angela Buckland and artists Deanne Donaldson and Ledelle Moe. Fashion and Textiles’ Leandi Mulder won the 2016 competition for her collection made entirely of second hand fabrics.

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Drama alumnus receives VME medal ANDILE DUBE AND MONGI KHANYILE

Former Drama and Production Studies student, Russell Boast was awarded the Veterans in Media and Entertainment (VME) medal bearing the organisation’s insignia recently.

the world and we learned from the get go how to use your talent to help and inspire others,” said Boast.

The medal is only given to non-profit networking organisations and unites current and former members of the military working in the film and television industry.

Professor Deborah Lutge said, in his final year of study, Russell Boast, showed initiative as an entrepreneur, becoming both director and producer in a touring Musical Review, mounted at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival and featuring female singers from the Department.

Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In practice, challenge coins that Boast received are normally presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. Boast who has been in the film and television industry for close to 20 years said receiving this token of appreciation from veterans, warriors was one of his most humbling experiences of his life.

“I could not be more pleased that this bright, dedicated, driven, and caring young artist has been recognized and awarded a prestigious LA Veterans in Film and Television Medal,” said Lutge.

Boast’s VME medal.

“They all deserve our undying gratitude for their courage and sacrifice in protecting our freedoms. I work tirelessly within the entertainment industry to fight for inclusion and diversity and to be honoured for that work by the military feels incredible.” Boast is an independent Film and Television Casting Director in Hollywood California and the Vice President of the Casting Society of America (CSA), heading up the organization’s Inclusion and Diversity and Training and Education Committees. I work primarily with ABC, CBS, FOX, HULU & NETFLIX. He studied at DUT almost 5 years ago and credits his success to the teaching staff in the Drama department. “I wouldn’t be living the “Hollywood Dream” if it weren’t for teachers like Prof Debbie Lutge and her team. Being born and raised in South Africa makes you a unique individual to Kerry Barden and Russell Boast at the Casting Society of America’s Membership Meeting.

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Our Alumni

DUT Alumni talks UK’s Cardiff University MONGI KHANYILE

Former DUT journalism student and Mercury Newspaper journalist, Sphelele Ngubane has returned to South Africa after completing his Masters in Journalism, Media & Communications at the renowned United Kingdom’s Cardiff University. The university has a well reputed school of Journalism, Media and Cultural studies, especially in the area of research quality. It was ranked number one on the chart of universities offering Journalism and PR studies by the Guardian University Guide 2017. “Understanding that my career path was leading to academia and having sought advice from professionals and academics ahead of me I decided to go to Cardiff,” said Ngubane.

Journalism’s Sphelele Ngubane.

“What also interested me was that there were more than 30 large-framed photos by South Africa’s very own photojournalists telling the Apartheid story. These include veteran photographers Peter Magubane and Alf Khumalo” Ngubane continued, “Since my educational background was at a university of technology and I was now in a traditional university doing a research-oriented degree, I had a challenge adapting to the style I was not familiar with. However with the luxury of being allocated a personal tutor, I got the hang of it within a few months into the programme.” Ngubane said, from the journalism school’s office to the residence office, they all offered world-class service. “What stood out for me inside the classroom were vigorous debates and discussions with viewpoints from different corners of the world. I learnt a lot about other places as much as I would believe they also learnt a lot about SA from myself,” continued Ngubane. Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire. Cardiff University is the ninth-largest university in the United Kingdom by enrollment (30,675 total students).

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FoAD alumni win big at Regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards MONGI KHANYILE

Five former Durban University of Technology students from the Journalism programme in the Department of Media, Language and Communication emerged victorious during the KwaZulu-Natal Regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards ceremony held at the Protea Hotel in Umhlanga, recently. Former DUT journalism student and SABC reporter, Sbongakonke Mbatha was named 2017’s Young Journalist of the Year winner. Speaking about her achievement, Mbatha said that winning the award assures her that she is on the right path with her career. “Winning Vodacom’s Young Journalist of the Year in KwaZulu-Natal has assured me that I’m doing well and I must now continue to soar and never look back because as far as my dreams are concerned the sky is not the limit,” said Mbatha. Another Journalism graduate, Nabeelah Shaikh, scooped the Vodacom Journalist of the Year regional award in the print news category. She clinched the title for her breaking news investigation on the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine’s corruption story.

Sbongakonke Mbatha with other KZN Regional winners.

Dasen Thathiah, also a former journalism student and Nkanyiso Mdlalose, former Video Technology student respectively took home the regional award in the TV Features category. Scooping two regional awards in KwaZulu-Natal, one for 2017 Radio News and for 2017 Radio Feature is Vusi Khumalo of SABC News. Sebe Buthelezi from Etv/ENCA was named the Northern (Johannesburg) region Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award winner. Both Khumalo and Buthelezi are also DUT journalism graduates. The 2017 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards drew over 1000 entries from all over the country. Chief Officer for Corporate Affairs at the Vodacom Group Takalani Netshitenzhe, said the KwaZuluNatal regional awards took place on 17 October 2017 and journalists were recognised in 12 categories for their outstanding work. “We are delighted to announce the regional winners in KwaZuluNatal for the 2017 awards which honour journalists from around the country by recognising their best work from the previous year. We look forward to welcoming them at the national finals,” said Netshitenzhe. Netshitenzhe further added that he felt that all winners were deserving and wished them all the luck in the national finals.

Winning Vodacom’s Young Journalist of the Year in KwaZuluNatal has assured me that I’m doing well and I must now continue to soar and never look back because as far as my dreams are concerned the sky is not the limit.

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