From Mr Asker

1: Who will be excluded?
2:Wasn't that mc in the wob function just fabulous?
3:The new house comm is in, now what?
4:Are the people you voted for still giving you the same attention as they did when a vote was needed?
5:Just how diligent is Msawenkosi Khumalo?
6:When are you going to start with your exam preparation?
7:When will Osama answer that question?
8:I saw Rag gathered around the steps outside big chill, are they still in operation?
9:What exactly is this Denision scandal that everyone is talking about?
10: How long will the new house comm remain in favour with the students ?

Being Gay On Campus

By Osama Ka Sethenjwa Dumakude

Socrates, Philosopher; Sir Elton Jones, Rock Star; Frederick the Great, King of Prussia; Barney Frank, U.S. Congressman; George Michael, musician, Someone you know ,Someone you work with, Someone you care about, Someone you respect, Someone you love, the list of gay eminent people is endless.
South Africa's post-apartheid constitution enshrines gay and lesbian rights through statutes on equality which ban discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, as well as race and gender. That follows a tumult over the gay and lesbian rights. I am quite sure that there is someone you respect or attend Ethics or Biology lecture with who is gay or lesbian. The credit for new innovations should go to those people who have secured a place for all homosexual people in the new South Africa. Through dedication, hard work, and sheer drive they have been instrumental in shaping the new law modification governing the practice of homosexuality, gays place in the work force and their civil rights. The BIG question is how we, as students, treat our fellow students who are homosexual. Are they what they are by choice or by nature? What is our perception towards them and what is their perception towards us?
Whatever the cause of homosexuality may be but the purpose of this article is mainly to tell everybody to feel free to disclose their beliefs, sexual orientation and their political inclination that they think they best articulate and represent their ideas and needs. Fortunate enough this campus boasts so many organizations which serve as a platform for students to voice their concerns.
Everybody has been to high school level and there were times when he/she was protesting for his/her freedom in silence. University is a place where each of you must try to discover thyself. It is a place where one should try to create her/ his own sense of identity. Whether you are what you are by either choice or nature but be proud of yourself. Yes, human beings have innate degree of conformity, but you must not sacrifice what satisfies your desires in the name of conformity. Try not to confuse your freedom and responsibility. Be what you are as long as it is self-regarding.
There might be stigma attached to being gay or lesbian but persist on leading your homosexual life so that people will see that there is nothing wrong with what you are.
In conclusion, let it be clear to everybody that this article was written to shed some light to the much-debated topic of homosexuality, not to provoke the homosexuals. They are more than welcomed to respond this article

SA citizens think Zuma will be President:Survey

By Khombisa Sidloyi

Research surveys showed today that "most" South Africans think Zuma will be the next President. The second most popular candidate was current Deputy President

Zuma-27%
Ngcuka-10%
Mbeki-8%
Ramaphosa-7%
Sexwale-6%
Zille-4%
Nkosazana-Zuma-3%
Manuel-2%
De lille-2%
Leon-2%
Poor Understanding of politics

"However we should'nt get too excited". The fact that some people opted for candidates that are not from the ruling party demonstrates a lack of political understanding. Yes they are exercising their views which is constitutionally correct,but then offcourse when excersing democracy we should do so being mentally sober.
The survey also asked respondents if they thought Zuma becomming the President in 2009 would bring disaster to the country. 48% felt doom was imminent, this feeling differed between race groups.
30% of Blacks felt a Zuma Presidency would be disastrous, 69% of Whites, 78% of coloureds and 81% of Indians felt the same. 36% of the inhabitants of the Durban region predicted disaster if Zuma would come to power.

Campus Highlights Pays Tribute to Lucky Dube

By Osama Dumakude
ACHIEVEMENTS: IN JUST 43 YEARS: Lucky Dube - August 3, 1964 to October 18, 2007
HEAR: Gallo CE Ivor Haarburger talks about his friend Lucky
IN SONG: Listen to Lucky Dube’s Taxman here.
PICTURES:A LIFE IN SONG: Moments in the life of revered reggae artist: Lucky Dube
ON STAGE: Watch a video of Lucky in concert
SADDENED: Music industry mourns Dube’s death
SINGERS SAY: Role model par excellence
IN CONCERT: Saving the best, for the last
IN CONCERT: Saving the best, for the last
ON TRIAL: Suspects are brought into the dock

ADDING SOME HUMOUR TO YOUR DAY

Malherbe wins the prestigious tournament

By Thabani Magubane
It all began when the UKZN Soccer Committee organized a greatest of all tournaments- The UKZN Champions League. The tournament was held on the 6th of October 2007 at Howard College. Sixteen teams from all the UKZN campuses with Nelson Mandela Campus falling under Howard College participating in the tournament. The top four from each UKZN Campus League were selected to participate in the tournament. Siwelele, Greater Malherbe, WOB and Denison represented PMB in the tournament. It was PMB Campus that proved to be the best with three of our teams (G. Malherbe, Siwelele and Denison) reaching the Semi-Finals. The PMB teams dominated in all the games. In the first game Siwelele won 6 – 1 to P – Block (Westville) the so called the best, G. Malherbe drew 2 – 2 with New Res (Howard) which has the best players representing the UKZN soccer team and G. Malherbe won 3 – 1 on penalties, Denison won 5 – 1 , unfortunately for WOB they lost on penalties after 1- 1 draw. In the quarterfinals, G. Malherbe won 2 – 1 to Shakers, Siwelele won on penalties after a one all draw.

Already three out of four teams from PMB had already qualified for the semis. In the 1st semis Siwelele again won on penalties after a hot goalless match and had qualified for the finals. G. Malherbe was suppose to play against Denison in the 2nd semi-finals but since it was late, and only the PMB Campus teams were left, it was decided that the second semi-final (G. Malherbe vs. Denison) and final were going to be played in PMB. The 2nd semi-final between G. Malherbe and Denison was played in Greenfield on the 20th October 2007. Malherbe dominated the whole game and the final score was 3 – 0 in favour of G. Malherbe (the untouchable boys: “Abafana Bamaskofiya”). The final between G. Malherbe and Siwelele was held on the 21st October 2007 at Greenfield. This was the dream match for all soccer supporters in PMB, although the sun was burning hot but Greenfields was packed with both G. Malherbe and Siwelele supporters. The 1st half was not interesting as it seemed as if both teams were trying to understand the opponents’ style of play. In the 1st minute of the 2nd half Siwelele broke the deadlock with only four passes as they caught G. Malherbe napping. G. Malherbe boy came back to equalise with only 10 minutes left on the clock. The matches ended up in a one all; draw, and went on to penalties. All Siwelele players missed penalties even their most trusted one Lindo “Skhafthini” Zamisa missed, therefore allowing G. Malherbe to win it in style, 3 -0 on penalties. It would have been very sad for G. Malherbe if they did not win this one because they failed to win the league and the cup although they pulled off good performances for the rest of the season. Congratulations to Greater Malherbe “Abafana Bamaskofiya”

To all the teams that represented PMB in Howard College; you guys made us proud and showed that our Campus League is the best in whole of UKZN.

WHY BOKS ARE THE BEST

1. Bok fans aren't surprised and grateful when their team wins matches, they're surprised when their team loses.
2. Green and gold jerseys look cool on all kinds of South Africans, but white jerseys make England supporters look like the love children of unhealthy Zombies and dead fish.3. We actually have 15 players in our team, rather than just Jonny Wilkinson and 14 old guys.
4. The South African sports media might be a self-serving, sycophantic bunch of freeloaders, but at least they aren't staked out outside the team hotel hoping to get a picture of Monty's wife tanning topless.
5. Our coach has got a chin (okay, more than one when he speaks Afrikaans).6. The Boks' traditional rivals actually come from different countries like New Zealand and Australia, as opposed to being English provinces, like Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
7. Fans of other teams hate the Boks because they're hard bastards - they hate the English because they're hypocrites who won't admit they're hard bastards.
8. Instead of wanky names like Jason, Jonny, Martin and Phil, our players have cool names like Os, Bakkies, Wikus, Akona, and, uh, Percy. (Dammit, trust Percy to ruin everything again).
9. Bok fans don't mind being hated, because of all the practice we had during the apartheid years. English fans, on the other hand, can't seem to understand why the rest of the world loathes them.10. Win or lose on Saturday, Bok fans are flying back to a summer of hot babes and beaches. English fans are doomed to a winter of sleet and clogged M1.
11. (Everyone knows South Africans can't count) Schalk Burger pushes the earth down when he does press ups. Martin Corry sticks his bum in the air.

TIPS FOR THE INCOMING HOUS COMM

1Make sure you utilise your budget effectively, don't leave 14 000 for the university rather overspend.

2Although it may appear that they dont want t-shirts, they do and they will hate you if you dont get the t-shirts.

3. If there is a braai make sure everyone gets meat, dont let people see you goin into your room with it and have abraai with your friends the next day.

4.If you have nothing good on your manifesto.pick on the microwaves. They are the esiest target or the laundery for that matter.

5.If you are a sports officer if nothing happens in your office pick on the campus league, as if there is no other sport you can facilitate

6.If you win don't think its going to be the measure of your popularity when it comes to Src. Its a whole different ball game, ask the outgoing housecomm of WOB

7. Dont think you are going to take over Campus Highlights its not the house comms

8.And please refrain from making your self look stupid, by pulling people at voting stations and smiling at them pretending to be their friends.

9.Most importantly remain accountable.

10.Last but not least take no notes from the outgiong wob house comm.it is in my opinion that they didnt do a good job.

TRUE HEROES UNSUNG

IT HAS NOW BEEN ESTABLISHED BY CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS THAT THE STORY WE WERE FED ABOUT THE INAUGURATION, ALTHOUGH IT WAS TRUE THAT THE WHOLE PROCEDURE TO GO THERE WAS FLAWED. BUT THE HEROES THAT WERE SAID TO BE HEROES NEVER WERE.WE ARE AWAITING A REPORT FROM A TRUE HERO OF THE DAY WHO EVEN RISKED HIS LIFE BY STANDING IF FROM OF THE BUS TO MAKE SURE IT NEVER LEFT STUDENTS BEHIND.ALSO ON THAT MATTER CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS HAS BEEN UNRELIABLY INFORMED THAT ALTHOUGH THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW SRC STOOD BEHIND STUDENTS AND NEVER LEFT WITHOUT THEM. ONE MEMBER WAS INAUGURATED AS HE/SHE HAD BEEN THERE ALREADY. WE ARE AWAITING OFFICIAL COMMENT AS TO WHY THIS WAS AND WE WILL PUBLISH THE WHOLE STORY.

The Battle of Thabani's- Unjustifiable diabolical arrogance filled this hogwash!

By Thabani Dladla Student Activist,Writing in his personal capacity

It was with sad eyes that almost swam in tears when I read Thabani Mkhize’s (Students: apathetic and opportunistic 24/10/07 Witness, and repeated on Campus Times, October 2007 edition Are Universities breeding incompetent, immoral leaders? Also Make SRC work for you). Mr Mkhize who is a former Sport editor of the controversial Nux, and an Honours students made me sad because I was not sure after reading his melodrama and hasty generalisation if he was applying the new form of journalism that is opportunistic in this country, as he is an Honours student the labour sector is close at his door perhaps he is doing his level best to be positioned right to get that job or pave a way for greener pastures than telling like it is, it is the evolution of the new journalist that have thrown the ethics in the sea that have forsaken integrity when they write to pave careers and win awards to secure best jobs in journalism, these small and growing journalist who will do anything to get a story?

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POLITICS COMENTATOR RELEASED

CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS. PROMISED YOU CAMPUS POLITICS COMENTATOR WE EVEN NAMED HIS INSERT MTUNGWAS CORNER. WE GAVE HIM HIS FIRST TASK WHICH WAS TO CRITIQUE THE SRC ELECTIONS.BUT WE HAVE RECEIVED NOTHING FROM HIM TO DATE( A COUPLE OF WEEKS DOWN THE LINE) NOT EVEN AN EXCUSE . AFTER A VERY SHORT TIME OF CONSIDERATION OUR TEAM HAS DECIDED TO RELEASE Msawenkoi Khumalo OF HIS DUTIES AS OUR CAMUS POLITICS COMENTATOR.

stooge or just student ?

Apparently a strange phenomenon has hit our campus politics. Those in the know articulate that our campus politics is infested by ‘stooges’. What exactly is a stooge and where do you draw the line between being in ‘tutelage’ and being a stooge?Those in the know even mention names of such stooges ( whom by the way I always see in the company of their alleged master) . I challenge those in the know to send us mail and if possible lead us to the way of the stooges. We will make sure we give them a chance to comment.( picture by www. mg.co.za/shapiro)

Campus Highlights congratulates Springboks for their sensational victory against England. We see no need to give the match report.

SRC Inuaguration was a crap

SRC REALLY STARTS ON A WRONG FOOT. You can call me names but I don’t have to remain silent when things do not go well. I happen to be a leader and I don’t criticize other structures of leadership because I know that ‘Inxeba lendoda alihlekwa’ . On Friday we went to the SRC Inuaguration in Howard College. Let me tell you the proceedings step by step.

It was announced, through GroupWise that the event will start at 6h00. That meant we had to leave PMB at 4h00. Let me tell you what happened. There was only one bus for people who can fit in three buses. There was hullabaloo in the main gate as people were trying to squash into one bus. These guys were up and down claiming to be organising the buses for us. The students did not stop demanding the explanation for the inconvenience. They said Freda (SU administrator) did not give the order number to the bus operator. I knew they were lying. They spoke of getting the taxis. It took another hour to secure those taxis. If it wasn’t for Sammy Mashite we wouldn’t have left. That guy organised people and made sure that everyone was seated and the bus left(BUT WHERE WERE THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW SRC THEMSELVES ?). It was around 8:30 when the bus left and we were already late. We reached Durban at 10:00 due to traffic and for the fact that we were travelling by bus. When we arrived there everything was over and many people had left. That meant our SCR is not inaugurated except the president who was nowhere to be seen. I think he left PMB early, which leaves me with questions. Where is team spirit, how can you leave your subordinates behind and rush to Durban leaving things dishevelled behind.The other person I did not see is Ali. If they start on this note can we have confidence on them?( Take part in the poll on this page) We stayed there for one hour and we came back- what a waste of time.

However we need to support them. They were elected by us.( WE WILL MAKE SURE WE GET ONE MEMBER OF THE SRC TO COMMENT, BUT BE THAT AS IT MAY. THE FACTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES IN THIS CASE.

MAN FROM THE BIBBLE

It seems some people are too slow to get it, one wonders how they got to varsity. But anyway. Procedures are there to be followed, lately I’ve been bugged by some guy (I will mention his name if he continues) that he needs the pass words to post some articles on the site. I told him if he wants to post something he needs to send us mail (like everyone else) and If we feel its good enough we will publish it. But he was adamant that I was against him and I am so opposed to his views. Prominent writers ( Chessa, Kotini, G, Thabani Dladla to name a few ) of the site know the procedure and follow it. How this guy is special I have no Idea. So Mr get it through your head you might hold some possession in your organisation but that doesn’t make a difference to us. Follow the procedure. GET THE LOW DOWN ON WHO THIS ARROGANCY RIDDEN CHARACTER IS TOMMOROW

Luky Dube is no more

Campus Highlights is sad to announce the demise of our reggae music legend Lukcy Dube. According to Mail & Guardian the artist was shot dead in a highjacking on Thursday( last night) Captain Cheryl Engelbrecht said the incident took place at about 8.20pm when Dube (43) was driving a blue Volkswagen Polo in the Johannesburg suburb. He was dropping off his son in the area when he was attacked. "His son was already out of the car. When he saw what was happening, he ran to ask for help." said Engelbrecht.

Dube, born in Johannesburg on August 3 1964, was named "Lucky" as he was born in poor health and doctors thought he would die, according to Wikipedia. But Dube survived and went on to become a front-line artist in the reggae genre. However, the singer's website, Luckydubemusic.com, says: "Giving birth to a boy was considered a blessing and his mother considered his birth so fortunate that she aptly named him Lucky."

UBUZA BANI

Here goes the ten rhetorical questions once again ? buza ndoda buza!!!!


1:Do you have enough money for these girls on campus ?

2:Will we see people being suspended from SRC this year ?

3Guys, What on earth is wrong with these girls from malherbe ?

4: That Rag ‘buddy bus'’, does it still have an engine or is it a place for chickens to hatch ?

5:When will these ‘political students’ ever give us a straight answer to our questions ?

6:What now for the guys from Wob who embarrassingly lost the SRC elections ?

7:How Many events has pmb campus had this year, exluding the disaster ( cell C concert) ?

8: aren’t the people who do drama the most fabulous on campus ?

9 do you think Big chill rocks ?

10: where is your girlfriend and what is she up to as we speak ? yes you !!

I WRITE WHAT I LIKE- Are we not demanding too much

By Osama

I am a black South African, even blacker than the blackest black. I have been caught between two extremes of the deeper edges of my mind. Yesterday I serendipitiously found a very racist blog in which the blogmaster was questioning the intelligence of us, (us) meaning'blacks'.( me included) . His arguement was based on the DNA tests wihch he claimed they prove so. He provided no empirical evidence. Well my todays topic is not about that and I can't susbcribe to such senseless outlook. One thing for sure is that intelligence is not about race.
For the past few years there has been strike(s) where ,we - the blacks, have been complaining about the high university tuition fees. Actually our SASCO was demanding something they called "free tertiary education'. I am trying to figure out how possible is that in our country. I don't want to reach my superficial conclusion of that they( SASCO+ ANCYL+SADESMO and any other students leadership organisation) are trying to be popular in an irrational way.

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MBOTHO HITS BACK

By Mthobisi Mbotho[Senior Tutor History Department]

As much as I agree that the Tutoring Project Ball went wrong we should not criticise our executive or leaders, as the loopholes and failure of the Ball was a mistake of the hotel employee who did not reserve the place for the TP members and their partners.

Our executive follow the proper channels of booking and paying on time the fees which were recommended by the Tropicana hotel management. We should not use the campus highlights as a platform of misleading the student of the UKZN, but to use it as a way of building ourselves and acknowledge the handwork which has been done by our executive to make an alternative as we did get another venue by the assistance of Ndumiso Mkhize. Asingabini amavezandlebe asibuzeni uma singazi, since some of us does not used his or her sense of hearing or his sense of hearing is impaired as we were told by the T.P EXECUTIVE and the invited guest including our very own UKZN ALUMNI NDUMISO MKHIZE that the criticism must go to the Tropicana hotel for their immaturity, of not reserving the venue for us.

The issue of T.P Members pushing the bus is not a matter of concern since we should understand that the Marine parade area is the busiest place in Durban there are no parking for large vehicles. The area which was a free space unfortunately was full of sand covered by grass which make difficult for a bus driver to recognise that it was not suitable for parking.

FROM THE EDITOR

Mr Mbotho, Thank you for shedding some light in this issue. However your account leaves our readers with plethora of unanswered asks. Campus Highlights understands that it is the duty of every member to protect an image of an organisation he/she belongs, but that does not necessarily mean that one has to protect it at all times.

As much as we should blame the hotel owners, TP executive is not immune to blame. Did they confirm that they were coming at least a day before. I know that payment implies confirming but any reasonable person would have phoned a hotel and asked if everything is according to plans. Campus Highlights do applauds the TP executive for securing the alternative venue, but the question that lingers on is that why did all the mess happened in the first place. I understand your explanation of why you were forced to push the bus, but I was told that the bus was not up to scratch. We at Campus Highlights like to publish the stories that builds- to prove that- We did not tell our readers that there were some beatings because we don't like to worsen the tension. Mr Mbotho we can you deny the allegations that a particular tutor slapped an exec member?

Mr Mbotho have a lot to reveal.

Tutoring Project Ball A Disaster- A Diary post by a member

In this world there are those things you really can’t classify or give a name. This years’ Tutoring project ball was on one of those event haunted by unique and rare scenes that you read about in novels and action movies. ‘It was really insane and most embarrassing scenes I have ever experienced in the days of my life’, said one of the guest that attended the meeting.

The function was held on Saturday in Durban??????(I can’t remember because I was too hungry to memorise anything)Apparently the hotel was not booked, it seemed as if there was miscommunication within the hotel taking so many people to a blank spot? Probably the excitement of being in power is the answer to my question.

The guests arrived in Durban and they had to wait outside the hotel for about one and a half hour before it came to the executive cognizance that the hotel was not booked. The hotel manager was willing to refund the transport costs so that everyone could leave Durban home. The worst thing is that we waited outside the hotel with empty stomachs and no explanation was given. Guess what we ate. The y bought packets of chips from the street vendors. Some of us ate potato chips.

The venue that was booked was not any different from C1 in commerce. The conference finally started after midnight. The guests had to listen to the stale jokes by the exec. Finally we got our first meal of the day at 02:30 AM. At least quarter chicken and rolls put smiles back to people’s faces. The exec came closely to buying the bunny chows (phew) for the guests. The only thing that prevented them from doing so was that abomama abadayisa emgwaqeni base begoqile.

This year TP ball was a huge embarrassment. The TP exec was a big joke. This leaves us with questions. ‘What makes a good organiser and a leader? Does the fact that one went to good school and speaks good English means he/she is a good leader.

Anonymous

SRC Porfolio Allocations

President: Simphiwe Biyela

Deputy President: Mabandla Dlangamandla

Secretary General: Nandisa Tushini.

Finances and Projects Officer: Mlungisi Manana

Transformation and Academic Officer: Malusi Mchunu

Community Development Officer: Blessed Ncube

International and Marketing Officer: W S Mbokazi

Student Services Officer: Sphetfo Dlamini

Residence Liaison Officer: Zethembiso Mthethwa

Sports, Arts and Culture Officer: Muhammad Ali

ANCYL IN PARTICULAR AND PYA IN GENERAL EMERGED AS THE BEST

By: Siyabonga ‘Kotini’ Nene, YCL Umgungundlovu District Secretary, ANCYL member, SASCO member

The environment in which we are located is extremely polluted, contaminated and diluted, and unfortunately it is therefore cumbersome to divorce ourselves from such. This get expression through people portraying themselves as mouthpiece of students. Others, off course driven by higher level of paranoia, extremely low level of sanity, power hunger, bankruptcy of intelligence, political thirst, absence of clarity and intellectual emptism, they went as far as saying students are tired of Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA) which in this campus is comprised of African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL), South African Student Congress (SASCO) and Young Communist League (YCL). These pseudo political analysts or pseudo political experts would create this false and non-existent picture that PYA and its components have outlived its usefulness and it has also become distasteful and irrelevant to students, when they speak you might think they have conducted a scientific research. And these individuals have this rotten and infantile tendency of closing a room for either interrogation or debate which makes it difficult for anyone who may want to engage them. When such view is put on authenticity test through democratic process (SRC election), students vehemently and fundamentally distanced themselves from that. As we struggle to propel society into a new stage of free education we will continue to articulate more clearly the continuing historical basis of the PYA, the shared objectives of its component organizations, its shared obligations of the students, and its common program to achieve the objectives of the national democratic revolution. ..........Continues

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21-11 EQUALS 10 QUESTIONS

This is a new feature which in which we will ask questions but may not be looking for an answer here goes 'TEN QUESTIONS'

1: WHY DID THAT GIRL GET 13 VOTES IN AN INSTITUTION OF THOUSANDS ?

2: HOW DID 2 MEMBERS OF WOB HOUSE COM GET A JOKE OF VOTES ?

3: WHEN WILL WE STOP SEEING THE SAME DJS @ PMB FUNCTIONS."TIRA &....?

4: WILL OUR NEW SRC BE THE FAN FAVORITE ?

5:HAS RAG SUNK!! NEVER TO RISE AGAIN ?

6: WILL EVER WE SEE A GOOD FRESHERS PARTY ?

7: WILL THEY EVER RECOGNISE THAT WOB IS HOUSING MOST OF THE BEST ACADEMIC PERFOMERS IN UKZN?

8: WHO IS PROFITING WITH THE SALE OF THE CELL C STARTER PACKS ?

9: WHY ARE SO MANY WOBITES UPSET WITH OUR OUTGOING HOUSECOM ?

10: WHO WROTE THAT EXPLICIT NUX ARTICLE ?

RDS NEW EXECUTIVE

FROM L-R(TOP) Nathi Malinga-Environmental Officer;Mhlonishwa Mthembu- Sports Officer ; Kefiloe Makheka- Treasurer ; Luthando Swana- PRO.

FROM L-R (BOTTOM) Simphiwe Mntambo- Secretary Xolani Zondo- Chairman , Lungile Hlophe - Fundraiser

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TOMMOROW ON CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS

Meet us as we gonna be publishing the " Cell C Stater Packs" Probe.

FACE 2 FACE WITH MELUSI MCHUNU

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED

Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?Have you ever wondered why isn't 11 pronounced onety one and 22 twoty two? Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a race car not called a racist? have you ever wondered If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, why doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked and drycleaner depressed? Why is it that if someone tells you that there are 1 billion stars in the universe you will believe them, but if they tell you a wall has wet paint you will have to touch it to be sure? Why if people from Poland are called "Poles," why aren't people from Holland called "Holes?" If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery? Have you ever wondered why the unknown is represented with the letter X and not W or Q? Why is the square enclosure in which boxers fight called a 'ring'? Have you ever wondered why porpcorn pops. Why 13 is called an unlucky number? Why can't women put on mascara with their mouths closed? Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"? Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

HELP ME- I NEED SOME ANSWERS!!!!!

Compiled by Osama

Chessa`s Concern- OF POLITICS OF BACKSTABBING, CAMPUS ACTIVISTS, SELF-MADE STOOGES AND THE REVOLUTION

BLOGMASTRES NOTE: Gentlemen and Ladies I beg you to read this one from Mr Zondi. Although its not in simple language but it is HOT !! and straight to the point.

Chessa: As you correctly said, articles should be submitted to you for publication in your website therefore here is the article. I must confess that its a bit discouraging to perpetually write articles without getting people to critique it (i.e. the content) not me as a person. You see when people do not respond, I will not be able to intellectual grow simple because I will not know the weakness in my arguments thus I am running the risk of assuming that my views are the gospel truth which anyway I believe they are but surely I do have weakness which ought to be identified by readers therefore I am asking you to encourage people to respond to articles but not for the sake of responding they must have content as well.


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Malherbe wins the prestigious tournament

It all began when the UKZN Soccer Committee organized a greatest of all tournaments- The UKZN Champions League. The tournament was held on the 6th of October 2007 at Howard College. Sixteen teams from all the UKZN campuses with Nelson Mandela Campus falling under Howard College participating in the tournament. The top four from each UKZN Campus League were selected to participate in the tournament. Siwelele, Greater Malherbe, WOB and Denison represented PMB in the tournament. It was PMB Campus that proved to be the best with three of our teams (G. Malherbe, Siwelele and Denison) reaching the Semi-Finals. The PMB teams dominated in all the games. In the first game Siwelele won 6 – 1 to P – Block (Westville) the so called the best, G. Malherbe drew 2 – 2 with New Res (Howard) which has the best players representing the UKZN soccer team and G. Malherbe won 3 – 1 on penalties, Denison won 5 – 1 , unfortunately for WOB they lost on penalties after 1- 1 draw. In the quarterfinals, G. Malherbe won 2 – 1 to Shakers, Siwelele won on penalties after a one all draw.
Already three out of four teams from PMB had already qualified for the semis. In the 1st semis Siwelele again won on penalties after a hot goalless match and had qualified for the finals. G. Malherbe was suppose to play against Denison in the 2nd semi-finals but since it was late, and only the PMB Campus teams were left, it was decided that the second semi-final (G. Malherbe vs. Denison) and final were going to be played in PMB. The 2nd semi-final between G. Malherbe and Denison was played in Greenfield on the 20th October 2007. Malherbe dominated the whole game and the final score was 3 – 0 in favour of G. Malherbe (the untouchable boys: “Abafana Bamaskofiya”). The final between G. Malherbe and Siwelele was held on the 21st October 2007 at Greenfield. This was the dream match for all soccer supporters in PMB, although the sun was burning hot but Greenfields was packed with both G. Malherbe and Siwelele supporters. The 1st half was not interesting as it seemed as if both teams were trying to understand the opponents’ style of play. In the 1st minute of the 2nd half Siwelele broke the deadlock with only four passes as they caught G. Malherbe napping. G. Malherbe boy came back to equalise with only 10 minutes left on the clock. The matches ended up in a one all; draw, and went on to penalties. All Siwelele players missed penalties even their most trusted one Lindo “Skhafthini” Zamisa missed, therefore allowing G. Malherbe to win it in style, 3 -0 on penalties. It would have been very sad for G. Malherbe if they did not win this one because they failed to win the league and the cup although they pulled off good performances for the rest of the season. Congratulations to Greater Malherbe “Abafana Bamaskofiya”To all the teams that represented PMB in Howard College; you guys made us proud and showed that our Campus League is the best in whole of UKZN.

A ROUND OF APPLAUSE

Osama Dumakude writes

Somewhere in the country there is a province called KwaZulu Natal. In this province there is a gorgeous city called Pitermaritzburg. In the southern suburbs of this city is an institution of higher education: University of KwaZulu Natal. In this university there is a magnificent red-bricked student resident called William `O Brien. Those who know people of this resident better call them “The ultimate trendsetters”. You know nothing if you haven’t been to WOB. It’s alive with possibilities.

Since my first year of tenancy I have felt this spirit of brotherhood oozing through my blood vessels. The fact that WOB is a home for leaders is indisputable. The former Deputy President of the SRC, Kwazi Mshengu is a bona-fide Wobite. Did you know that Melusi Gwala, ex-RAG executive member, hails from C block? I hope you are aware of that
The chairman of ANCYL, Mdu Ntuli was once a Wobite. Did you know that Mthobeli Mankahla who held Finance and Projects in the SRC was a Wobite?
WOB is shining with its undying heroes. I am talking about the people who have exemplified courage, selflessness, exuberance, super student abilities and amazing grace. I am talking about Siyabonga Nene, Snothi Bhengu(ex-SRC). Their faces are dazzling in the walls and corridors of every building on campus. We are in an era that offers us the opportunity to change views on our resident and to point out what exciting possibilities – and realities – abound in WOBIt would be a remiss of me not to mention these people: Hlumani Zondi, Mhlonipheni Mthethwa- Golden key Members; Vusumuzi Ngcobo- the Secretary of Sport. How can I omit the likes of Nhlanhla Mbudu and Alfred Masemene- the members of Management faculty Committee. Do you know Thabani Mkhize? …he is a dreadlocked touchline sport editor for Nux. There is a lanky guy who is Chairperson of UKZNP soccer- that Msawenkosi Khumalo. He used to hand-in-glove with Elia Maluleke who is a Campus league convener. The list is incessant.

This day will go down in history as an epoch-making day for the people. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for quality service in the history of our varsity. We want our leaders of tomorrow to be as great, if not better than those of today and yesterday.
I congratulate Mabandla Dlangamandla,Msawenkosi Sodwele and Justice Manana for their success in the elections and wish them all the best in the office. It would be a remiss of me not to congratulate Malusi Mchunu, ALI Muhammad and Sphetfo Dlamini .Campus Highlights also thanks also those who did not make it and urge them to play a role in making this varsity a better place.
Osama Dumakude – I am out..

ANCYL -Simply the best!!

ANCYL have done it again. It will take another century to dethrone them. They have won the SRC elections by overwhelming majority boasting a whooping 894 votes before PASO who got 249. SADESMO landed on number 3 with 189 votes before MSA who were voted for by 119 people.

The suprise packege was Melusi Mchunu who attracted 280 votes with Ndlangamandla Mabandla; Manana Mlungisi Justice; Ali Muhammad Yusuf and Dlamini Sphetfo after him.





For all the results CLICK ONTHE ELECTIONS LINK ON THE LEFT

Devine intervention on campus

Source: Sowetan- 10 Sept 2007

Traditional healers and sangomas will be on call to attend to the needs of African students attending the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the Mercury newspaper reported. The newspaper reported that the “indigenous counselling” initiative would complement Western forms of counselling provided by the Student Counselling Centre.

The Mercury reported that plans are under way to build traditional huts for the healers, following a proposal by the the deputy dean of students Bheki Ncgobo.The need for indigenous healers to diagnose illnesses, prescribe and prepare herbal medicine, provide counselling and offer spiritual support cannot be overemphasised,” Ncgobo was quoted as saying. He said that the project should be seen in the context of “reclaiming our heritage”. “Indigenous counselling attempts to restore the African way of life, primarily to African students. As an institution that upholds African values, we are endeavouring to bring the suppressed culture to students,” he said.

The proposal says that many students, primarily African students, experienced problems that required the special skills of traditional healers.The Mercury reported that “some of the problems experienced by students included being possessed, being chosen by ancestors to stop formal education to be trained as a traditional healer, being unable to concentrate on studies owing to bad spirits or spirits that required purification and cleansing, and madness caused by bad spirits that needed to be exorcised.” Ngcobo’s proposal says that an initial sum of R20,000 would be set aside for the project from the Student Development Fund.It is envisaged that each consultation would cost R20 a student.The sangoma, who has been operating at the university’s Howard College in Durban, told the Mercury that more than 250 students had come to her for help since her arrival a few weeks ago.

By Osama Dumakude

GRAB THIS CHANCE!!!!!!!!!

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE THE, ERNEST SHAPIRO OF THE VARSITY ? CAN YOU DRAW ANY 'PUBLIC' FIGURE FROM THE VARISTY ESPECIALLY FROM THE INCOMING SRC ? IF YOU THINK YOU ARE GAME. DRAW A CARTOON ABOUT ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS AT THE VARISTY AND IF WE ARE CONVINCED. IN THE FAMOUS WORDS OF DONALD TRUMP THEN SEXWALE 'YOU ARE HIRED' THERE IS ALSO AN INDUCTION PRICE TO BE WON.(cartoon from m&g.co.za 1/09/2007)

WEIGHING UP THE ODDS

How I wish the spirit that is currently surrounding our campus may continue...you meet someone you've bumbed into around campus but you hadn't actually talked to one another they smile at you. wow how great!the people on this campus are just too nice. they ask you how are you, suprised you say I am quite good actually how are you.they tell you that they are also good, and BOOM!!! the real reason behind their niceness then starts to surface. 'please dont forget to vote for me' they the promises come.I will provide "this,that this, that' some as even as far as one student one laptop. wow these people really care about us. But then again what are the odds of you voting for the guy/lady. and to your suprise when the club closes and you are stranded that same guy/lady in the 'trafic' or 'corrolla' wil have some difficulty recognising you.PLEASE VOTE WISELY.

By Mxo
POST SCRIPT: by Osman D

Ja Mxo . Yesterday I spoke to the guy I hadnt thought of speaking to , he was so distant to me. He hardly greets me. For the first time I saw him greeting and laughing. Do you know how do girls choose the person to vote for? Hey I laughed out loud when a bevy of chics told me that they gonna vote for the other guy because he is cute- how funny!!! Election are more of beauty contest or popularity contest than anything.

CIRCUS? that 'thing' is(WAS) about to hit the fan

There are still unpresidented rumours that there is to be a src election circus today. either at 15:00 to 18:00or some time later. CH will keep you posted. as in the circus some are bound to be humiliated beyond a certain degree and some are just bound to make fun of themselves( MAYBE THINKING THAT THEY ARE KEEPING THE SPIRIT OF THE WORD CIRCUS. ). some will aslo be quite genuine and diligent but maybe the voters wont be felling sympathetic , we promise to report every thing that happened as it is, holding no punches. and we will also critically analyse each canidate/orgaisations manifasto. assess their chances.( and their likelyhood of shying away from their manifestos promises once in office) brace yourselves cause there will be no fear no favour
(NEWS JUST IN IS THAT THE CIRCUS,IS NOT HAPPENING, PRESUMABLY CANCELLED SO I GUESS YOU. JUST HAVE TO ASK YOUR CANDIDATES WHAT YOU WANT TO ASK WHEN YOU HAPPEN TO BUMP INTO EACH OTHER)

FOND MEMORIES: I wish I could turn back the hands of time.

Hello all!!My name is Osama Dumakude....Today I feel homesick. I miss the sounds of taxis and trucks. I miss the clack of their wheels and their loud whistles. I remember when the train came every afternoon, and I remember all the pennies we put on the rails. I miss the sound of milk wood carrying trolley. The woodman came in the morning and replaced empty crates with full ones. He had a metal carrying case, and the irons of the trolley clinked together when he walked. He wore a uniform and drove a big black trolley with a giant red logo on the side written”wOods for saLe. We couldn’t read that because we had never been to school even our older sisters could not. We used to wait on the steps to say ‘sawbona malume’.I miss the man who drove down the ice cream selling kombi. . He'd come down my street and shout to announce his arrival. We would cry out loud begging our mothers to buy us ice cream and candy. I remember the guy who was whetting the knifes and axes. Mothers would bring their knives and scissors then chat while they waited in line. The cart had a whetstone, and the man pedaled to keep it moving.
I miss the dusty streets of my home town. I (ironic) miss those old bullies who used to ask 50 cents everyday at school. I do miss those bullies who would ask me to fight my friend. I remember one day refusing because I did not know how to fight a friend. I miss the swing bridge which led us to the store across the river. I remember one day crying because my mother was disallowing me to follow my old sisters.

I miss those plastic balls I could make for 15 aside soccer games which could last the whole day. We did not have clocks, so the half time was after two goals and the game was finished when the fourth goal was scored. I remember myself breaking Aunt Diana’s window with the ball. I do remember stealing the bottles to sell them to get money to pay for watching TV. I grew up a bit- I was in Standard five when I was almost bitten to death for telling my classmate that I liked her. I remember tucking that love letter to Dudus mathematics book. I remember my first kiss with Dudu. I remember my favourite books Benny and Betty; Plain Sailing; Modern Graded English Book;IsiZulu Soqobo; Comfort Herself and many others

Memories of matric dance are still lingering in my mind. I remember the girl I shared the table with (sadly he died of AIDS). I remember my friend Siyanda (studies in Howard). I remember my friends’ ex-girlfriend Ntombi (now married to pastor with 3 kids). I don’t know where is the guy who used to tease for getting zero mark in mathematics test. I miss hoarse Mam Gwamandas’ voice. I was told she is now a principal.

All of this is funny but it made life more fun and a whole lot more colorful
I wish I could turn back the hand time.

SRC elections around the corner

Although many people shy away or are nauseated by the term, due to its reputation, politics influences every sphere of our lives. It is not just about party politics, and not everyone should necessarily join a political party youth wing. However everyone should be aware of how they are being led and what decisions concerning them are being made. It is everyone's rudimentary right to decide their future course of action, and by not being aware of politics in general we lose out on that right.

The elections date is on the 3rd August 2007 : this coming wednesday.Individuals and organisations who are contesting on the internet at http://www.ukzn.ac.za/policies.asp.