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Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World at the weekend and now features in a long list of remarka ble women who continue to make a difference to the countries they live in and the world. South Africans also took time through out the year to remember Nelson Mandela and do their bit to fulfill his legacy. It’s been a year since his death and many ques tioned the stability and patriotism of South Afri cans. The good news is, it seems as if communities are now more united than ever. Many believe his spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba magic’. Clearly South Africans will continue to make great strides despite the negative news that some times comes to the fore. The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive sea son and here’s to welcoming 2015 in style.

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extra mile to serve others, we would like to salute you and thank you for allowing us to share your sto ries. This year South Africans voted hoping for the best – many are now glued to the parliament ses sion coverage because you never know what to ex pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the byelections and once again, hoping for positive change. We know we live in a beautiful city and another reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been voted an official new Seven Wonder City of the world. The picturesque beaches, rolling hills and breathtaking skyline together with a host of won derful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of South Africa. After 40 years, the Miss World title is held by a South African.

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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. As we get ready to wind down and take a breath er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was. Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you. We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. To those people who are continuously going the

Dear Readers, TODAY marks the end of another year for the Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for this season, let us reflect on moments that touched our lives and the community this past year. 2014 has been marked by persistent challenges in our economy with price inflations (food, electricity, fuel, etc.). We had weather catastrophes and crime

continues to destroy some of our communities. However, the one thing that continues to stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highway community. Through the difficult times, our readers have once again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient and strong-willed. We have weathered all the storms that came our way and have demonstrated that we can be a community to be proud of - from our disabled horse rider achieving his goals to a local woman beating breast cancer and becoming an inspiration to others - our community stands together proud! We are confident that 2015 will be better than ever. We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our

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Tourism clarifies CTO status SAPPHIRE Coast Tourism wishes to clarify its status as a Community Tourism Organisation (CTO), registered as an non-profit organisation, which is managed by community volunteers reporting to Durban Tourism with a signed mandate from the eThekwini city manager to market our region. “Subscribing to the international tourism mantra of being a non-racial, non-sexist, non-religious and a non-politically based organisation, Sapphire Coast Tourism is proud to represent the peace flag for our region. In our capacity as a publicity association, we are ignorantly seen as the governing head of all municipal departments, which is not the case at all,” Sapphire Coast Tourism chairperson, Kim McCarthy said.

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HE 32nd Tourism Indaba is set to take place from 7 to 9 May at the Durban

ICC. The indaba, and the events surrounding the show, produces a huge return on investment for the city, amounting to millions of rands annually. “A database of over 1 000 international tour operators is released to the city’s nine community tourism organisations (CTO) to market their tourism products with our exchange rate putting us in a most favourable position to draw in visitors with the correct marketing approach,” Kim McCarthy, Sapphire Coast Tourism chairperson said. McCarthy said international buyers utilise the event to look for quality tourism products and experiences for tourist package deals to sell overseas. Last year 1 029 companies exhibited at the event that had a media attendance of 796 and an overall attendance of 7 704. “This year Durban Tourism invited each CTO to represent a

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Public complaints relating to the condition of your neighbourhood should be directed to the relevant local government department on 031 311 1111, obtaining a reference number for follow up, or for escalation as a last resort to your local ward committee for intervention,” McCarthy said. “A current example is of vendors selling items on the beach who must obtain a beach permit from ‘business support’ failing which, they will be removed by beach law enforcement as an illegal trader. This is a city regulation, [it has] nothing to do with us as a publicity association. “Beach promotions and give-aways [no sales] must contact the tourism office for a booking and permission via beach management and law enforcement,” she added.

Preparing to tackle the International Tourism Indaba, (front, left) Kim McCarthy (chair person), and (back, from left) Sibongile Ntetha (tourism officer – Durban Tourism) and Liz van der Mescht and Monique Botha (committee members). tourism product that not only showcased their products, but add value to those around them. Sapphire Coast chose the Aliwal Shoal Reef, which is internationally known,” she said. Umkomaas Dive Charters were invited to represent that forum at Indaba. “Aliwal Shoal is one of the 10 best dive sites in world. It is renowned for its unique fossilite sand dunes. Spanning across approximately 35kms. There are still vast areas which we have not even explored yet. Low-lying areas are

at a depth of five metres to a maximum depth of 36m,” Liz van der Mescht, Umkomaas Dive Charters, stated. “The Aliwal Shoal also has two ship wrecks. The Produce, a Norwegian bulk carrier, ran into the reef in 1974 and The Nebo, went down on 20 May,1884, in the same area as The Produce. Travelling from England, it was carrying 4,5 tons of railway material, said to build a railway line for the queen. No lives were lost,” Van der Mescht said. “The reef attracts an average of

45 000 divers a year and it is the overflow in-between divers looking for alternate experiences that we are also encouraging,” McCarthy said. “In addition to selecting a unique tourism product from each region for Indaba, Durban Tourism selected Mnini Dam, Gary’s Horse Riding and KZN Shuttle and Tours, as their guests, serving as a training ground and giving opportunity to facilitate exposure to their products. It’s a wonderful initiative by Durban Tourism to grow our local economy, ” McCarthy said.

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N Tuesday morning 22 March, council were alerted to water discolouration in the St Winfred area that feeds off the Illovo pump station. “Following a residential appeal, we were able to confirm similar patterns in the low lying areas that are supplied off the Almond Road and Lewis Drive gravity feed reservoirs and the KwaMakhutha pumpstation - all of which receive bulk supply from Umgeni water's Amanzimtoti treatment works,” said Ward 97 Cllr André Beetge. He said while eThekwini water department was tasked to inspect reservoirs and flush contaminated water via dead-end valves (fire hydrants), various analysis samples were also drawn at the outlets, reservoirs and

ATW. “Laboratory reports from the ATW indicated significant amounts of taste and odour-causing-compounds in raw water. The same sample indicated 3.1 NTU operational turbidity (cloudiness or haziness) in reservoir 2 (four reservoirs on site) - higher than ideal, yet below the aesthetic limit of 5 NTU,” he added. Beetge said this was attributed to the raw water quality owing to low water levels closely followed by high run- offs into the Nungwane Dam that feeds into ATW. “As the plant stopped pre-chlorinating to address the odour issues (associated with algae etc., at low level), immediate intervention was required to address the high soluble manganese (Mn) in the Nungwane

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Hospice addresses SAARP KHANYA Hospice CEO, Neil McDonald, was invited by South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) Alexandra Club that normally meets once a month at the Umdoni Retirement Village to tell them about the work that Hospice is doing. “We normally start with tea and coffee with some refreshments provided by the members. This is the highlight of their week for many members where they meet old friends again, make new ones and socialise. Various speakers are invited to talk to the members and sinteresting topics have come up in the past. People were absolutely astounded and did not realise what actually happens in the day-to-day life of the Hospice nursing staff,” said Stuart Ormerod, club chairman. Ormerod asked that there be some Hospice money tins placed where people can donate funds. Anyone needing the free services of Khanya Hospice, can contact 039 973 1783 or email hospice@scottnet.co.za - Supplied.

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At the Better Together Network meeting at Amanda’s Diner on Wednesday (front, from left) Praise Buthelezi, Lee Lewis, Captain Charlene van der Spuy, Shanno Enoch, and (back, from left) Neil McDonald, Loraine Odendaal, Jane Wright and Danièle Gradwell.

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HE Better Together Network, a networking opportunity for non-profit organisations and ministries to get together and spread the work has started up again. “The network was initially started by Gail Shreiner, the founder of the Pregnancy Resource Centre, years ago but was discontinued three years ago. Sometimes ministries feel they are lonely by themselves, this is an opportunity to see how we can help each other,” Danièle Gradwell

(representing Choices for Life and Africa Cares) said. The network will meet every second month on a Wednesday. The next meeting is scheduled for 18 May at Khanya Hospice, in Umkomaas. Attending the first meeting of the network, Praise Buthelezi said he represented the NGO, Work for a Living. The organisation teaches the unemployed basic work skills such as business literacy, job readiness, computer literacy and work ethic and then place them in jobs. Corporates have bought into the initiative and employs through the organisation.

“Our heart is for the unemployed and we source job-seekers. To show their commitment to the course, attendees are required to pay R100 for the 12-day course,” he said. The NGO operates from Lion’s Gate Church premises. Buthelezi called on the community to refer business people who are employing to them. Neil McDonald, CEO of Khanya Hospice said they need support to build a patient care facility for their terminally ill patients. “Hospice is looking for companies and/or private people who would like to partner with us in the project. We

need the services of a structural and civil engineer, who would be able to see the project through. Also a project manager, people in the building trade who would like to donate their time and expertise to Hospice,” he said. Lee Lewis from the Durban South Opportunity centre said the centre created to assist job seekers along Kingsway is gaining momentum. They are also still looking for employers to partner with them to employ job seekers, who are screened. Loraine Odendaal represented Amanzimtoti Trauma Unit. “ATU offers a variety of services to the community, which includes debriefing trauma victims, offering ongoing counselling for victims of domestic violence and abuse and related services such as assisting victims with arrest warrants and dealing with the court. They also have a safe house, offering victims a safe place to stay in a time of crisis. Amanzimtoti SAPS PRO, Captain Charlene van der Spuy said the network offers an opportunity for SAPS to refer clients to the correct NGO. She emphasised that the quickest way to get assistance from SAPS is to call the national emergency number, which is 10111, no area code is needed. Danièle Gradwell said that Africa Cares equip and train 65 pregnancy resource centres across Africa, the organisation also engages in other training and is looking for opportunities to equip employees of corporate organisations in personal and leadership development. Jane Wright from Choices for Life said the organisation offers sexual health programmes to schools in the area. They are also willing to offer the course to schools outside the area for a minimal fee. To join the Better Together Network contact Shanno Enoch, operations director, Africa Cares on 031 903 2340.

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deur byvoorbeeld saam met hulle te loop. Sy het gesê ’n boelie is iemand wat ongelukkig voel met homself en die wêreld en dit nie kan vat dat ander gelukkig is nie. Hulle boelie gewoonlik kinders om aandag te trek, en weet nie hoe om maats te maak nie en kinders aangemoedig om te praat oor hulle probleme met ‘n volwassene, eerder as om ander af te knou. “Moenie terug boelie nie, wanneer jy terugbaklei maak dit hom net meer aggressief en

dit kan ook baie gevaarlik wees, want iemand kan seerkry,” het sy gewaarsku. Sy het gesê skole moet ‘n beleid teen afknouery hê wat deur ouers, leerlinge en onderwysers geteken word. Die beleid behoort te omvat hoe boelies deur die skoolstelsel aangespreek sal word. Kaptein Van der Spuy het ook gewaarsku dat ‘n kind wat afgeknou word, se ouers ‘n saak teen die boelie kan oopmaak en die boelie ‘n kriminele rekord kan kry. - Verskaf.

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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe extra mile to serve others, we would like to salute Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World at the riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc you and thank you for allowing us to share your sto weekend and now features in a long list of remarka tober, while others are left running for the hills to ries. ble women who continue to make a difference to OW incredibly real it is that All the avoid government’s longand of water over the ‘silliness’ that comes feeling with the season.being flushed This year South Africans voted hoping for the the countries they live in and the world. one never truly appreciates short-term goals toget increase her learnt,best – many are now glued to the parliament ses through sign As we ready to South wind down and hand, take a she breath South Africans also took time through out the something until it is gone. Africa’s GDP will be in vain. language, 30 wordssion coverage because you never know what to ex — the power er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful year to remember Nelson Mandela and do their bit The current drought will have a We know that water the is year a that of water. KARL Marx (1818-1883)to died reasons to celebrate was. pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the fulfill on his 14 legacy. Just as classical economics may be crippling effect on our nation if it sustenance for everything, hence The recent rains byelections have brought March, 1883. called the businessperson’s economYes, we can talk about some of the lowlights and once again, hoping for positive It’s been a year since his death and many ques continues. It will very possibly one may refer to(it a power a raybut ofthope. Now that the awareAt Highgate cemeterytioned the stability and patriotism of South Afri in England, ics because in it the businessperson as well no as pun on the wthat ord ‘lights’), hat would change. become an economical perplexity, sustains all forms of festive life. at all. ness of sustainability has made a his stone monument and his mortal could find aid and comfort, so the not be very We know we live in a beautiful city and another cans. The good news is, it seems as if communities considering that some farmers Helen Keller, experiencing the clear statement with the swift remains lie. economics ofMany Marxbelieve may be The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been are now more united than ever. hiscalled the have already reached bankruptcy total loss of two vital senses since economic climate shift, wean ought to new Seven ItWonder was forCity the workers the work- workers’ economics because in it and has shared some truly remarkable memories voted official of the and spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba and the lower end of the infancy, grew ing-class movement that Marx and workers could find their important with defiant you. and frustrat- realise the importance world. of our magic’. middle-class are being ed, with anWe’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting inability to learn individual roles in supporting a Friedrich Engels — place in the things The picturesque beaches, rolling hills wrote and Das Kapital Clearly South Africans will scheme continue ofto makeand could placed into a borderline anything. wonderful individuals who are long-term ecologicalbreathtaking skyline together with a host of won balance. hence “workers of the world unite”, derive hope for the future. slowly changing great strides despite the negative news that some impoverished situaHowever, on the very day she TESLYN GOVENDER not for the capitalist times classcomes or theto the fore. their communities one step at a time to covering derful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of tion. experienced the cool, tranquil Via email bourgeois class or the upper middleJOHN P. NAIDOO campaigns that shows a proactive community who South Africa. The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli News class. are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. After 40 years, the Miss World title is held by ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive seaVia email -Don’t be a victim of crime this festive season To those people who are continuously going the a South African. son and here’s to welcoming 2015 in style. - Christmas centrepieces kids can make -Think when buying a Christmas gift -Mobile hospitals roll out The target of 60% of water licences Tshintsha Amakhaya, a civil-socie-KZN’s tight security plans to black users by 2024, as stipulated in ty alliance, has embarked on a Water the National Water Act, remains a Justice Campaign. We will take these -Measles sweeps across South Africa dream. to thebut Water Tribunal, a governcontinues to destroy some of our communities. own challengescases this year, as we enter 2015 Just over one percent of ruralthe users Since only two of the ment-regulated kind water However, one thing that1998, continues to percent we renew our pledge to you to do ourofvery bestcourt. Picture Galleries WORLD Water South Africa, where the gap between Day highlights the those with and without access to water are large-scale commercial farmers wateroflicences that were issued wereto be the We call accurate, on you to support stand undefeated is the spirit the Upper Highto continue most fair andour bal-call for -Tis the season to be giving importance of water is even higher than the income gap. who use 95% of all agricultural water. to black users. water justice and #WaterForAll. way community. Through the difficult times, anced source of news, opinion, features, sports -Launch of Talk Sign 2015 and water management for sustainaResearch by the International Instead of regulating thehave large Recent Oxfam research shows that our readers once again proven that we and entertainment in the Upper Highway Area. ble development. Water Management Institute has users, the government requires that among half of the R1resilient billion identified for MONIQUE SALOMON are, without a doubt, the most We will continue to be open and honest with Events The theme for 2016 is “Better shown that 10% of large water users small food producers have water drought relief is being used to fix and we National coordinator: Tshintsha and strong-willed. our readers assure you that the new -Maynards Beach Festival water, better jobs”. This is ironic for use 70% Dear to 90% of our country’s water. licences and chargesWe them high rates. all neglected water Amakhaya Alliance Readers, have weathered the storms thatinfrastructure. came year will be one never to be forgotten. -KZN Music Imbizo TODAY marks the end of another year for the our way and have demonstrated that we can Our hearts go out to those who lost loved Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for be a community to be proud of - from our disa- ones this year and those experiencing difficulBecome a CITIZEN JOURNALIST this season, let us reflect on moments that bled horse rider achieving his goals to a local ties of all types this holiday season. 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More severe weather episodes expected AS the world observed World Meteorological Day last week, nations have been warned to expect hotter temperatures, more intense drought conditions and more intense rainfall and flooding. These extreme weather conditions will directly threaten lives, livelihoods and property, according to a joint statement by Department of Environmental Affairs and the South African Weather Service (Saws) yesterday. South Africa recently experienced the hottest temperature for October 2015 worldwide. The statement said South Africa joined the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in 1994. Data released by the WMO shows that greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached new record levels in 2015. Saws climate records of 2015 revealed that SA experienced the driest year on record since 1904. “This can be attributed to variability in weather patterns due to climate change and the El Niño phe nomenon, which is expected to subside by June 2016. “The drought has been associated with an unprece dented frequency of heatwaves. SA recorded 48,4°C in Vredendal in October, the highest recorded tempera ture in the world for October, while 31°C maximum temperature records were shattered across SA in early January 2016.” Climate research by WMO also reveals that each of the past several decades has been significantly warmer than the previous ones. Globally, the period 20112015 has been the hottest on record, with the year 2015 the hottest since modern observations began in the late 1800s. January and February 2016 have been recorded as the hottest months to date. South Africa, a signatory to the Paris Agreement concluded at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) in December 2015, is committed to cut carbon emis sions. Supplied.

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station experienced a coal storage silo collapse,” he said. A short-term solution was implemented with coal being fed through an elevated mobile boom feeder. “Designs for a permanent solution have been completed and the contract was awarded in December 2015. Work commenced in January and is expected to be complete by December 2017.” These include the reinstatement of the damaged silo and the associated coal conveyor system as well as the reinforcement of

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Mass ride against substance abuse

HE Against Substance abuse campaign “zero tolerance” recently held a mass ride throughout Amanzimtoti together with the Amanzimtoti SAPS, CPF and Amanzimtoti is not getting involved in Bikers Against Drugs. such activites. The social standards of Five local establishments were today's time makes it “okay” for the visited by the group who handed over a letter stating that they need to ensure no underage drinking takes place as well as the use/selling of drugs is to not be allowed. There was no negativity amongst the establishments when they received their letters and are all on board to ensure the safety of our youth. The reason why we started this initiative is due to the large amount of drinks being spiked as well as underage youth drinking and using For further drugs. We as a community have information contact to stand together to show that Bianca Holman, Against we do not tolerate this Substance Abuse, on behaviour. 073 153 5541. The work needs to come from the community's side as well as parents to ensure that our youth of

youth to be involved in the wrong things, only we can change this. The youth of Amanzimtoti is the future - if

business coaches, thereby leaving nobody in a vacuum after the course. In addition, AHi has access to several sources of finance to those who need start-up capital to make their dreams come true. Last year more than 400 young and established entrepreneurs completed the programme, including mentorship. The programme is managed by Nadia Carolissen, manager, entrepreneurship training and development at AHi. Entrepreneurs create most of the

we allow such behaviour to get out of control - what will become of our town?

The group who participated in the mass ride. PHOTO: TYRON WIGHT, ISO MEDIA

Entrepreneurs training course offered IN order to promote entrepreneurship and aid in enhancing your business as well as assist in accessing business finance, AHi is planning an entrepreneurs training course, coordinated by DSBF. This will take place on 6 to 8 April at ATKV Natalia conference resort in Illovo Beach, Amanzimtoti. This is a unique opportunity open to anybody and everybody who is interested in becoming a real entrepreneur. The course will be followed with active mentoring by experienced

It is time the community stand together and report any illegal activity and save the lives of our future. Don’t allow your child (under 18) to be out in a club or in the adult environments let them be kids and enjoy their youth in a safe way. This will not be the last initiative of the campaign as we will be doing things like this on a regular basis.

employment opportunities and make a huge contribution to economic growth worldwide and especially in South Africa. Entrepreneurship development and training is one of the AHi's main activities, as entrepreneurs are the biggest creators of employment in these economically exciting times. In this way AHI helps to create a strong middle-class. Spread this news to potential or existing entrepreneurs in your sphere of influence who might benefit from this unique opportunity.

Overnight accommodation for those who need it, is available at the resort, but attendees are welcome to provide for their own accommodation if they wish. Members of ATKV can negotiate a special rate with the resort. For more information, contact Jaco Wijnmaalen on 082 821 4392 or jaco@ quartzconsult.co.za by no later than end of business Friday 1 April, who will send you the necessary entry forms and other materials needed, and to plan for catering seating arrangements. - Supplied.

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The Lifestyle Expo will display an impressive array of products and services to enhance visitors’ lifestyles, all in one easyaccess vicinity.

HIS year’s 52nd annual Highland Gathering at Hutchison Park fields on Saturday 30 April, promises to be another success as the Lifestyle Expo returns for its third year. The event, organised by Big Events 365, will display an impressive array of products and services to enhance visitors’ lifestyles, all in one easy-access vicinity. The Lifestyle Expo will add value to an already successful one-day event, the Highland Gathering, which has been held annually in Amanzimtoti since 1963. The introduction of The Lifestyle Expo to the event in 2014 only added to this much–anticipated event. The Lifestyle Expo offers affordable exhibition space and is the ideal marketing opportunity for any business. With over 10 000 visitors, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Businesses can choose to exhibit in one of the following categories: • House and Garden • Outdoor and Leisure • Health and Beauty Exhibitors have the option of

exhibiting in either open air space or under a marquee. The health and beauty section is suited to, among other things, a multitude of hair and beauty products and services, medical services and spas, healthy eating and gym equipment. While the expansive outdoor and leisure section is suited to car dealer-

buying audience face-to-face, create a “pop up shop experience”, build your database and is an excellent promotional opportunity no business can afford to miss. With marquee spaces starting at R210 per square metre, and open-air starting at R100 per square metre – thereafter dropping to R70 per square metre – businesses of any type and size can afford to exhibit. Along with exhibition space, the Lifestyle Expo will also have a Demo Arena and a relaxed food court area for the parents to enjoy while their children have fun in the safe kids zone area. To book your exhibition space at the upcoming 3rd Lifestyle Expo, contact Monique Botha at Big Events 365 on 082 304 2803 or admin@bigevents365.co.za Entrance to the event is R40 per adult, R20 for children and pensioners. Gates open at 8am. To keep updated on the event, check the Facebook page “The Highland Gathering & Lifestyle Expo Amanzimtoti”. - Supplied.

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Lifestyle Expo offers affordable ex hibition space and is the ideal mar keting opportunity for any business. With over 10 000 visitors, this is an opportunity not to be missed ships, caravans, boats, trailers, electronic gadgets, fishing, travel agencies and vehicle accessories to name a few. The house and garden section caters for home improvement, furniture, green products, real estate agencies, appliances, children’s furniture and more. This action-packed one-day event provides an incredible platform for businesses to interact with an active

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Memorial service held for AServiceMEMORIAL was held cemeteries unit manager atCivicAmanzimtoti Centre on 23 March for Risky Gumede, who was the manager at the Amenities for Parks, Leisure and Cemeteries Unit. Sapphire Tourism chairman, Kim McCarthy said it is with great sadness that they inform the public of the death of Gumede. “We pray for his soul to rest in peace and his family be granted the strength and courage to face this sad reality.” She quoted Rossiter Worthington Raymond: “Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.” - Supplied.

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Pupils from Amanzimtoti Primary School were introduced to new classrooms and new subjects as they tested the waters of high school at Amanzimtoti High School’s recent open day.

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Primary school gets desk assistance Ekuphileni Primary School pupils were relieved to receive 38 desks borrowed from neighbour ing schools. The increase of pupil enrolment has resulted in shortage of furniture as well as teaching and learning space. Many thanks go to manage ment and governing bodies of neighbouring schools that extended a helping hand. The school appeals to individuals and organisations with means to offer them assistance regard ing furniture and floor space. Contact 076 844 0150/031 or 031 901 2022. Pupils next to the truck that delivered desks (from left) Musa Dlamini, Sandile Sithole, Ntando Msomi, Mfanafuthi Mkhize and Mhlengi Madlala. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Grade 6W pupils learn about uShaka. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Roxy van der Linde and Jarryd Fisher watch the sea urchins.

Toti High pupils ‘pizza pleased’

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Amanzimtoti High School’s Grade 8WA were pleasantly surprised when Panarottis Pizza arrived to spoil them with pizza. The class was rewarded for their consistent good work and for being an allround well behaved class.

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Kamalinee Primary’s Grade 6 pupils recently entered a competition held by Shoprite Checkers called ‘What I want to be When I Grow Up’. Pupils had to either draw a picture or present an essay on this topic and we are extremely proud to announce that Luyanda Shabane was selected as the overall winner. Luyanda wrote of his desire to become a doctor and to help underprivileged children. His essay captured the hearts of the organisers. Luyanda was presented with a cheque for R1 500, which will go towards school fees. ABOVE: With his cheque Luyanda Shabane, his mother, M. Padayachee and members of the Shoprite Checkers team.

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Orissa Primary launched a swimming programme for the Grade 1 to 7 pupils by engaging the services of a professional coach. This has been an enhancement to the life orientation physical education curriculum at the school. Participating pupils received instruction on freestyle and water safety. Eighteen pupils were identified, trained and participated in the interschool swimming gala. Taeera Baboolal, Thandiswa Nqhome, and Mvuselelo Bhengu won three medals. This was a remark able achievement as these pupils only started swimming at the beginning of this year.

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Kamalinee Primary’s Junior Primary pupils were given a special talk about encouraging reading and joining our local library by Isipingo Civic Library’s head librarian Mrs Judy Govender. In addition they were also treated to a talk on bullying and were introduced to a new and innovative board game called ‘Bully Bogie Challenge Board Game’. This entertaining board game gave pupils a simple and innovative way to broach the serious issue of bullying, but at the same time having fun and learning. The game is approved by the Department of Education and helps pupils develop important social skills allowing them to be better equipped to deal with bullying. For further information on the board game contact info@bullyboogie.co.za or visit website www.bullyboogie.co.za

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REATING goodwill among schools, Creative Life Montessori Pre-school pupils and parents fund-raised and donated R1 190 in support of the pilot Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme of Rotary, launched at Mother of Peace (MoP) last year. “The ECD programme was initiated by Rotary because we believe education is the most powerful tool to alleviate poverty. Once the pilot project is running smoothly, Rotary will roll out the programme to skill other ECD facilities and ECD facilitators,” Iris Canham, MoP general manager and project co-ordinator of Rotary’s ECD project stated. Montessori Pre-school principal, Avanti Ramsunder said when she heard of the project through her

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Pupils who donated towards the Mother of Peace, Rotary ECD pro gramme with principal, Avanti Ram sunder (left), MoP general manager and project coordinator of Rotary’s ECD project, Iris Canham and assist ant teacher, Zinhle Hlengewe. PHOTO: TANIA SANDBERG

PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced that voter registration will continue until election date, and another weekend - 9 and 10 April - has been set aside for those who did not register, said KZN IEC spokesperson Thabani Ngwira. He said the recent weekend’s registrations went smoothly. “The Electoral Commission in KwaZuluNatal is happy to report that registration weekend went smoothly except in a few areas that reported protests, which resulted in the

delayed opening of voting stations,” said Ngwira. The IEC’s expectation of voters was a 1 000 000. “The commission went into the registration weekend with the hope of getting one million people to register, check and update their registration details on the voters roll. “Provincial registration statistics show that 864 295 people visited voting stations to register, re-register and/or update their details “Voter registration continues until the election date is proclaimed by the National Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs. “Voters must visit local municipal offices to register and update their address details during office hours - 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday,” he said.

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parents, but to help parents replace the perhaps less helpful things they say and do with more helpful and effective things,” said senior social worker, Sandra Govender. The training is AECI-funded and was conducted to facilitate learning and sharing of ideas. Topics covered included

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word, etc., is captured onto their database. They then have full access to your bank accounts," said Crouch. You can protect yourself. “Do not give your ID number to just anyone. Don’t even allow people to copy your ID document unnecessarily. Invest in a shredder and shred all documents you are throwing out. Your bank will never send you an email asking you to verify your information. If you get one of those emails simply delete it, do not reply to it either because they then know they have a good email address and it will be shared and shared again on the internet by criminal cartels. “Do not leave your mail in the mailbox - better still get a post office box and be suspicious of overdue bills because identity thieves also put in a change of address with your bank or creditor to delay you finding out about the identity theft. Finally, check your credit reports regularly as this is where you will find the first indication you have been a victim of identity theft. “There are some serious and inconvenient consequences of identity theft. It can ruin your credit, it can take years to reverse, employers can refuse you employment, loans could be denied and, in some cases, you could be falsely arrested," said Crouch. - Supplied.

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ATA Motors, India’s largest vehicle manufacturer, is displaying a host of new models at the 2016 Auto Expo in India. All or some of these new models could be imported to South Africa after the various derivatives have undergone local static product clinics and dynamic evaluation on test tracks and public roads. “Tata Motors is focused on bringing to market the most exciting and dynamic, youthful, high performance vehicles that should be segment-defining in terms of style and features,” said the president of the Tata passenger vehicle business unit, Mayank Pareek. “The new range of Tata Motors vehicles showcased at Auto Expo will provide the market with a wider product choice while at the same time redefining our passenger cars for modern customers in terms of both styling and technology.” The most important car on show was the small Zica hatchback, which

Tata’s latest hatch, the Zica, has been renamed the Tiago, and may yet come to South Africa. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

is the first Tata model using the IMPACT global design cues from Tata’s facilities in Pune (India), the United Kingdom and Italy. The car was renamed due to the similarity between Zica the car and Zika the mosquito-

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VW best seller extends appeal POLO Vivo, South Africa’s top selling passenger car in 2015, is extending its appeal to commercial customers with the introduction of half-ton Xpress. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo range (sedan included) sold 31 384 units in 2015. Polo Vivo and Polo have consistently been the top two selling passenger models in South Africa since they were launched in 2010. The Xpress, the brainchild of chairman and managing director of Volkswagen Group South Africa, Thomas Schaefer, was designed and developed locally by the Engineering Division in Uitenhage in response to requests from fleet owners for a small delivery vehicle from Volkswagen. With 519kg payload and 1,060 litre volume of loading capacity,

Polo Vivo Xpress offers an excellent load carrying abilities. Polo Vivo Xpress is based on 1.4 Conceptline with 55kW power output. Its standard features include remote central locking with alarm, air conditioner, ABS, 15 mm raised suspension, load partitioning between driver and cargo and hard wood flooring in the loading area. Available optional features include cruise control, CD/Radio, 14inch alloy wheels and rough road package (front underbody guard and heavy duty shocks). Xpress has been homologated as a N1 Commercial Vehicle which will allow VAT registered customers to claim back VAT. The retail price for the Polo Vivo Xpress is R163 700 (VAT and emissions tax included).

styled new hatch from Tata. Kyri Michael, the CEO of Accordian Investments which distributes Tata passenger cars and light commercials in South Africa, says that he is delighted the promise of significant new mod-

els is being fulfilled. “We are most impressed with the new ranges on show at the Delhi Auto Show as they are much improved in all aspects and we believe they can be competitive in the South African market in the future. “We are now looking forward to the roll-out of the new models to give added impetus to the Tata brand in the local passenger car market, starting later this year,” added Michael. The brand building programme that started last year is being undertaken with the full support of Tata Motors which has invested significantly in market research on which to base the renewal programme. This includes the introduction of new products, improving the dealer network by upskilling dealer personnel and restructuring the head office to make the whole operation more efficient. One of the models shown in India that will do well in South Africa is a perfomance Bolt. Tata teamed up with Jayem Automotives to develop this Sport hatchback based on the Bolt. It is powered by a modified Revotron 1.2T turbocharged engine with special exhaust system to provide higher power (83 kW) and torque (170 Nm) which results in acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 12 seconds. Performance suspension using retuned springs and dampers for a harder but lower ride ensure improved roadholding and handling, but in Tata tradition, this go-faster Bolt looks to be what the Citi Golf was, an affordable hot hatch. - Supplied.

Fuel station of the future, at your garage Polo Vivo GTS Volkswagen has replaced the current sporty Polo Vivo GT derivative with the Polo Vivo GTS. The standard features of the GT including 1.6 engine with of 77kW have been retained in the GTS. Additionally, GTS also features roof painted in back, side mirrors in gloss black, 16-inch Rivazza wheels in grey metallic gloss finish, sport pedal cluster, two-tone GTS side decals, carpets with black piping and red stitching. Polo Vivo GTS is offered with option of five colours - Pure White, Flash Red, Reflex Silver, Sunset Red and Pepper Gray. The retail price for the Polo Vivo GTS is R197 200 (VAT and emissions tax included). - Supplied. The Polo Vivo Xpress. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

LAST year, Nissan and Foster + Partners announced a joint brain trust to consider the fuel station of the future. A vision has now been unveiled in which the fuel station of the future is conceived as the home, the street, the city and indeed the car itself, but not, ironically, as a fuel station. Nissan and Foster + Partners’ “fully connected vision of the future of mobility” is based on the belief that the future of vehicles is electric. It sees vehicle-to-grid, battery storage, wireless charging, autonomous drive and over-the-air connectivity technologies combining to change not only how cars are refuelled, but how energy is used and distributed across major cities. The move towards electric vehicles (EVs) is already creating a need for a new refuelling network. Such a network, said co-head of design at Foster + Partners, David Nelson, can be sustainable, innovative and can do more than simply refuel cars. “Integrating zero emission technologies into the built environment is vital in creating smarter, more sustainable cities,” said Nelson. “That commitment must extend far beyond the car — it must sit at the heart of everything we do.” The results of the 12-month collaboration envisage smart streets on which the cars, houses, road and grid are all connected. Cars are charged using renewable en-

ergy from people’s homes or using technologies that are being developed now where cars autonomously navigate to wireless onstreet charging bays, charge themselves and then re-park while their owners sleep. The vehicle is itself seen as a power hub, able to feed energy back into houses, the grid, other vehicles or devices. This use of cars for energy storage, coupled with energy storage capabilities installed in homes, would help to minimise the amount of renewable energy that goes to waste. Nissan and Foster + Partners also posit that the move towards zero-emissions technology in cars could change what is possible in how we use them. The firms suggest, outlandishly but by way of example, that cars could be driven into offices and used as power sources, or simply that such newly feasible proximity would allow for automated parking systems within offices to whisk cars away to be stored and charged upstairs or elsewhere in a building until the end of the day. Taking their vision further, the firms see a world in which distributed clean energy production is so abundant that it becomes a free commodity shared across cities, with fuel stations and many car parks able to be replaced with green spaces. Nissan and Foster + Partners’ vision is being displayed at the Geneva Motor Show. - Supplied.

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