KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute

KZN Sport, Arts and Culture is calling for nominations to the Council of the KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute. This is your chance to help shape how our province’s heritage is identified, conserved, and celebrated. Submissions close on 12 June 2026. #Activewinningkzn #SportDevelopmentAwards #KZNDSAC #Isukile #Inspiringnewhope

uMgungundlovu District Club Development Awards

The uMgungundlovu District Club Development Component proudly hosted the 2025/2026 Club Development Awards, celebrating excellence, growth and dedication across all sporting codes. Richmond Local Municipality was crowned Local Municipality of the Year, while UMgungundlovu District Netball Association earned Federation of the Year honours. SAFA uMgungundlovu was recognised as Best Complying League, and MUBS Ladies Football…

Ndaleni Library in Richmond

The Richmond community celebrates a milestone as Honourable Mntomuhle Khawula, MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, officially opens the newly built Ndaleni Library. This cutting-edge facility, developed by the Department, boasts a modern library and an outside gym area, fostering a culture of learning, wellness, and community development. A significant investment in the community’s future,…

Women in Heritage

Today, we proudly honoured five remarkable women who have made a meaningful impact and contribution to our heritage. Under the theme “Honouring Her Legacy: Women Shaping Our Heritage Future”, we celebrated their dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to preserving and shaping our cultural identity. During the event, MEC Khawula also announced the start of Heritage…

International Mother Language Day

The International Mother Language Day is currently underway in uMnambithi under Alfred Duma Local Municipality. The celebration also included a heated panel discussion looking at geographical naming and language preservation, geographical names as living heritage and preserving cultural, historical and linguistic heritage. Winners of the My Language, My Lens video competition will be announced as…

75th Dusi Canoe Marathon

Day Three of the 75th Dusi Canoe Marathon saw the country’s top elite paddlers power their way to the finish in Durban, bringing to a close three days of intense competition. The prestigious race got underway in the waters of the Umsunduzi River on Thursday, with the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula,…

2026 Premier’s Netball Cup

Beach Blitz of Ethekwini did it again, Defeating Inkosi All Stars from King Ceyshwayo 47-33 in the 2026 Premier’s Netball Cup finals, held at the Manguzi Multi-Purpose Centre in KZN, retaining their title for the second-year running. Sport, Arts and Culture MEC Mntomuhle Khawula attended the match, with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture…

Umkhosi Wamaganu

Umkhosi Wamaganu kicked off with so much excitement and joy. The women were celebrating big time, dancing, and having the best time. It was truly a beautiful sight to see. They were all gathered to present amaganu to His Majesty King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini. It was a moment of great pride and happiness for everyone…

Book Fair Reading Competition

A Powerful Start to the KZN DSAC World Read Aloud Day and Mini Book Fair. Article – A.M Mgaga The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture officially kicked off its World Read Aloud Day and Mini Book Fair at the Westville Civic Centre, and if day one is anything to go by, the literary…

The Annual KZN Sport Awards

KZN Sport Awards Rulebook 2026KZN Sport Awards Nomination Form The Annual KZN Sport Awards are a premier event on the KwaZulu-Natal sporting calendar and are aligned to the National Sport and Recreation Plan. The Awards are hosted in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Sports Confederation and aim to celebrate excellence within the sport and recreation sector.…