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eNCA
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Film explores life on the margins of society
DURBAN - "God's Work," a powerful film by Durban-based Director Michael James, is making waves. The movie, starring Thobani Nzuza, is a raw and poetic portrayal of survival, brotherhood, and the human desire to be seen. God's Work blurs the line between fiction and reality to shed light on the lives of unhoused men in Durban. Even more exciting? It's been selected to compete for Best South African Feature at the Durban International Film Festival on 20 July.
IOL News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
God's work: A powerful new film exploring homelessness in Durban
Michael James' 'God's Work' highlights the struggles of the homeless in Durban. God's Work, a new film by acclaimed Durban filmmaker Michael James, has been selected to compete for Best South African Feature, and will have its SA Premiere at this year's Durban International Film Festival on Sunday, July 20. The film unfolds in a crumbling building in central Durban, where Simphiwe, portrayed by SAFTA-winning actor Thobani Nzuza and other homeless men struggle with poverty, addiction, and the temptations of fleeting notoriety. The ensemble cast also features Mbulelo Radebe, Omega Mncube, Siya Xaba, Zenzo Msomi and Nduduzo Khowa. James got inspiration for God's Work while filming a documentary about homeless shelters at the Denis Hurley Centre in Durban during the Covid-19 pandemic. "I intend to engage with both the internal and external worlds of the characters and to allow the audience deeper access into the surreal and often troubling recesses of the human mind," he said.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Suffolk man's death from fall in Great Yarmouth 'misadventure'
A man who fell from a building died as a result of misadventure, an inquest determined. Tom James, 26, died at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, in June 2024 - 15 days after falling from a building in Great Yarmouth. Over a week-long inquest at Norfolk Coroner's Court, a jury found that his death was a result of misadventure but noted that his diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia would have "contributed" to his in the week, the inquest heard that Mr James, who was born in Lowestoft, Suffolk, had a history of mental health issues. The court heard that Mr James had been out on two hours of unescorted leave from Northgate Hospital in the town, where he was a patient, at the time of the after the inquest, his brother Michael described Mr James as having a "happy, cheeky smile."Area coroner Samantha Goward praised the family for listening to "the worst of evidence with incredible dignity".His medical cause of death was recorded as traumatic brain injury and adult respiratory distress syndrome after an unwitnessed fall. If you have been affected by this story, you can find organisations which offer help, support and information at the BBC Action Line Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'We go again!' - Football Ventures director Nick Luckock's Wanderers message
FOOTBALL Ventures board member Nick Luckock had a simple message to everyone connected with Wanderers after a season of frustration in League One: 'We go again!' Speaking at the club's Player of the Year Awards, the businessman acknowledged some of the successes enjoyed by the B Team, Under-19s and women's team, along with the continued positive influence of Bolton Wanderers in the Community in the town. He also thanked fellow board members Michael James and Sharon Brittan for 'Resilience, passion and a determination to progress are reflected in the countless hours they pour into this club.' Reflecting on a season in which Wanderers spent heavily on the first team under Ian Evatt in an effort to reach the Championship but ultimately parted ways with the long-serving manager in January, bringing in Steven Schumacher, Luckock insists fans can 'look forward with purpose and optimism.' He said: 'This evening is also a chance to reflect on a year that tested us and ultimately has led to some recent disappointments. Last summer we decided to support the existing leadership team, heavily invest in the infrastructure and playing squad and strive in every way to achieve promotion. 'Everyone in this room supported the club in some way, be it through record season ticket sales, hospitality, away fan support, renewed sponsorship, or just those little things that help each other and the club out. 'We all wanted the same thing. It didn't happen, so we are learning the lessons, being smarter, making the necessary changes, and with your help we will go again. 'Over the five or so years that Football Ventures has been with this club we have been proud to live by the creed of one club, one community, one town. We have been humbled by the passion, commitment and unifying positive force of this club. 'Even though we sometimes frustrate ourselves on the pitch, I am immensely proud of the impact we all have on Bolton as a community, the way the town carries our name with pride and despite the challenges of the outside world we help people's lives and do good together. 'The other creed that Football Ventures has lived by as custodians is to leave the club in a better place than when we started, and tonight's event is just one example of the progress we have all made, so thank-you for the support. 'Under our new leadership team, with lessons learned and continued investment, with even deeper community ties, the strongest stakeholder relationships and all of us wearing the badge with pride, I'd like all of us to step up and make one simple toast: 'To Bolton Wanderers, we go again!'
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Victim named and man charged after stab death
A man who was fatally stabbed at a property in Sheffield has been named by police. Bradley Hollis, 35, died in the early hours of Sunday morning after he was found injured inside a home on Barlow Drive, Stannington, South Yorkshire Police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the force added. Michael James, 44, of Barlow Drive, has been charged with murder in relation to Mr Hollis' death and is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Investigation work continued on Barlow Drive, officers said, with a police cordon on Rivelin Valley Road no longer in place. Det Ch Insp Thomas Woodward said there would be additional patrols in the area over the next few days. "If you see them while they are patrolling and you have any questions, please do approach and speak to them as they are there to help you and keep you safe," he said. Those with information have been asked to contact police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Murder arrest after man found dead inside home South Yorkshire Police
