What is umhlabelo in english?

Umhlabelo, made of dried leaves from the Nidorella plant, can help heal bones and muscles. UMHLABELO has been known to strengthening and repair bones, reducing muscle spasms or cramps and is used to speed up the healing process. New group exhibition at the BAT Centre in Durban The title of the exhibition Umhlabelo is a Zulu word with two meanings – it is a Zulu medicine that you drink to fix a broken bone and also can be described as a sacrifice. umhlabelo and boil for 5 min.

This exhibition comprises the work of five Durban-based visual artists – Major Ndlovu, Andile Maphumulo, Khulekani Mkhize, Nhlakanipho Mkhize and Mthobisi Maphumulo – who are members of the group Amasosha (a Zulu word that means soldiers, people who have patience and courage).

The aim of this group is to shape each other in terms of ideas, share skills in the construction of their work and to make art that can have a dialog with the audience of different cultures.

The title of the exhibition Umhlabelo is a Zulu word with two meanings – it is a Zulu medicine that you drink to fix a broken bone and also can be described as a sacrifice. In South Africa we are in a time where we are fixing the residues of our colonial past and through that process of fixing, there are so many sacrifices and offerings to make.

“The works you will see in this exhibition are a reflection of our communities today and role played by the past to shape our reactions on things and our presentation in our society,” says Fortune Bengu, spokesman for the gallery.

Mthobisi Maphumulo was born in 1988 September 9 at IMfume (southcost). He said: “When I was at school I wanted to study art but I was encouraged to study electrical engineering. I dropped out after two years to pursue my passion for art.”

His work takes a critical look at the social construction of our communities. He is also interested in unpacking inhumane processes involved in the construction and socialisation of human stratification from lower class to the upper class. Through his work, he also revisits the colonial history as a point of reference in order to challenge the residue of the colonial past because he feels it still infringes majorly in our present life.

Umhlabelo runs until July 31. The Menzi Mchunu Gallery is open from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. Entrance is free.

FIFA is concerned that players at the World Cup could use undetectable stimulants derived from traditional African medicines that aren't currently banned substances.

Fifa medical committee chairperson Michel D'Hooghe yesterday said he wanted the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) to analyse some African plants that could give athletes an unfair advantage.

"I have a big concern - and I can confess that. We were learning a lot about the traditional African medicines and we are not sure what all of these products contain.

"I think some products are not detectable. This makes it difficult. They can deliver stimulation and diuretic activity."

D'Hooghe said he became aware of the extent of the issue at Fifa's medical conference at the weekend at Sun City ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, which starts on June 11.

In many African countries, plants provide the main source of medicine.

CONTENTS:

Green Grass (roots) Acridocarpus Natalitius Bhanana, Eucomis Autumnalis, Purified Water.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Take a quarter cup (50ml) 3 times a day after a meal.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Store below 30ºC.

Not to be taken during pregnancy.

No artificial preservatives  or flavourings.

No known contra-indications.