Posted on 26 July 2010 by Betsie
The Department of Science and Technology will this week host a week-long expo to raise public awareness and understanding of the Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS).
The IKS Expo, which kicks off on Monday at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), will be opened by Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.
Through the IKS Expo, the department hopes to raise public awareness and understanding of IKS in South Africa. Indigenous knowledge is described as facts about medicinal plants, indigenous games, indigenous food crops and musical instruments to mention but a few.
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Posted on 21 July 2010 by Ulwazi Web Editor
It’s that time of year again when film enthusiasts can satisfy their motion picture mania. The 31st Durban International Film Festival runs from the 22 July to 1 August promising eleven days of cinematic indulgence.
In the festival’s wide selection of films from around the world is a selection of thrilling, edgy, thought-provoking and downright funny films from India and the Indian diaspora.
Zooming in on political accountability, Peepli Live explores the realities of poverty-stricken farmers whose only way out is committing suicide so that their families may receive government compensation. This surprisingly hilarious film was produced by the legendary Indian actor Aamir Khan.
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Posted on 15 July 2010 by Ulwazi Web Editor
Posted on 12 July 2010 by Betsie
Chatsworth has organised a celebratory day to honour former president Nelson Mandela, who turns 92 next Sunday.
The Chatsworth Youth Centre, the Lenny Naidu Development Institute (LNDI), Imagine Chatsworth and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) have banded together for an event in recognition of the struggle hero and the part he played in bringing the 2010 World Cup to South African shores.
The event is planned for July 18, to coincide with Mandela’s birthday.
Posted on 30 June 2010 by Ulwazi Web Editor
The Municipality is calling for the public to nominate people in their communities to stand in for the Living Legends awards. Nominees should be people who were born within the Municipal area and who have excelled in the following categories: music, sports, arts and drama, politics and social responsibility. This will be the third Living Legends Awards to be held in September.
Director of the Local History Museum, Mlungisi Ngubane, said the Municipality intends to award or recognise people who have done exceptionally well in their respective fields. These should be individuals whom communities feel have made valuable contributions to society and deserve to be respected and honoured, he said.
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