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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
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.
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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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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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
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FEVER REPORTER ROTARY International is again hosting their life-changing Rotary Family Health Days (RFHD) worldwide. The RFHD will take place at 120 sites between 12 and 14 October and the site for Amanzimtoti community is the Zimbokweni Community Hall, Sompukane Road, near Charles James Hospital. The organisation’s vision through this programme is to save and improve five million lives by 2020, and their mission is to save and improve the lives of children and families who lack access to preventive health care and education. The Rotary Family Health Days provide comprehensive free health care and screening services to citizens at selected sites rural, urban and informal, identified by partners. Services provided include HIV testing and counselling, TB screening, diabetes screening, hypertension screening, condom supply and hepatitis screening. Further services are measles inoculation, polio drops, vitamin A and D administration and deworming of children. Select countries have access to male circumcision, cervical cancer testing and malaria as well as optometry, dentistry, mental health and many more services. For more information, contact the helpline on 0800 012 322.
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HE location around the Shaka Stone in Ilanda Wilds along Isundu road in Amanzimtoti - unveiled as part of a Durban South Business Forum (DSBF) heritage initiative in 2013 became a hive of activity on Saturday, 1 October. Durban South Business Forum (DSBF), Sapphire Coast Tourism (SCT), Amanzimtoti Sport Centre (ASC) and traditional leadership, led by InKhosi Maphumulo and Induna Makhanya, congregated to launch a collective objective – initiating cultural and eco tourism routes into the traditional areas inland of the Sapphire Coast area, that stretches from the Umbogintwini River, south up to the river just north of Scottburgh and inland to Umbumbulu. “While our beaches arguably remain the main attraction for domestic tourist, who continuously return to our shores, the reality remains that there is much more potential just wait-
ing to be unlocked. “Those in the know have been telling tales of waterfalls and dams, mountains overlooking winding roads and green valleys, bass fishing in crystal clear water, wild bush pig and duiker roaming dense forest, paddling clear rivers to the sound of a fish eagle or exploring lesser travelled paths either by foot, mountain bike, motorcycle, 4x4 or on horseback for years … and all of this in our own back yard’,” said DSBF vice-president André Beetge. “Government’s repeated call for organised business to assist in finding ways to alleviate unemployment and eradicate poverty, coupled with the increasingly more important role that traditional leadership are destined to play, set the tone for DSBF to start engaging stakeholders for collective solutions,” he said. “While partnering with both SCT as marketing authority and ASC as the
Galleria, the host with the most TANIA SANDBERG A HOST of celebrities descended on Galleria Mall in the last week of September in a DStv MultiChoice celebration. The public were spoilt for choice with the attendance of Somizi, Proverb, Nomzamo, Carol Shabalala, DJ
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‘home of local sport’ makes logic sense, no success can be achieved without close co-operation from the traditional leadership who control 44% of the province’s land and who remain the custodians of the Zulu tradition. Hence the significance of launching what will be the ‘White Rock cultural and eco tourism routes’ at the Shaka Stone,” Beetge added. He said not only does it signify an epic journey or the naming of the town Amanzimtoti, but the commemoration of 200 years since the unification of the tribes by King Shaka to form the Zulu nation. “We were recently fortunate to follow Shaka’s assumed route from the Shaka Stone through Bhukulwandle as guests of InKhosi Maphumulo and were amazed at the view from the top of White Rock and the bottom of the Nungwani falls. “Yet we were saddened at the condition of Jubilee hall on the premises of Adams College, where the likes of Nelson Mandela, Mangusothu Buthelezi and many other prominent African
leaders received their education many years thereafter,” Beetge said. “The launch signifies the start of a year-long journey – along the way we will engage with all effected traditional leadership - areas cut across the jurisdiction of AmaKhosi Maphumulo, Makhanya, Hlengwa and Luthuli - tour guides or operators, tourism educators at various schools, tourism graduates, canoe, cycling, hiking, motorcycle, 4x4 and the hospitality industry, and more, in an effort to obtain a holistic perspective of what is really available to offer both local enthusiast and our visitors, whilst unlocking employment potential into our traditional rural areas,” he added.
The highlights on Friday and Saturday included a mini- Idols competition, hosted by Somizi and Proverb, and a performance by DJ Bongz, while Masekwameng showcased his cooking skills and Sunday’s stage clearly belonged to Professor.
Commenting on the variety of successful events recently hosted at Galleria Mall, general manager Kurt Hoggan said the footfall is on a steady increase and shoppers can look forward to many more high-level events in the near future.
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New team for Toti SPCA Thrift Shop THE Amanzimtoti SPCA Charity Thrift Shop in Scottburgh has two new team leaders at the helm. Mother and daughter, Olwen and Colette James, are the new managers as from 1 September. Besides selling second-hand items donated by the community, the shop is also a satellite station for those wishing to make financial donations to the organisation as well as
a drop-off point for bags of dog and cat food. Proceeds from the sale of donated items go towards medical and food costs of the animals in the care of the SPCA at Athlone Park. Previous manager Nigel Eady retired due to ill health and the SPCA thanks him for all he has done to ensure the success of the shop. Clean out your cupboards and drop unwanted items off at the shop at Southern Cross Centre, Arbuthnot Street between 9am and 3pm during the week and from 9am until 12pm on Saturdays. Plastic packets are also needed and creative and active members of the community are invited to donate three hours of their time weekly to work at the shop. For more information, contact Sarah-Jane Bow on 031 904 2424/5. Residents are reminded to keep this number handy to also report animal cruelty. - Supplied.
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ROTEAS, roses, orchids and bread - all of these were used in Biblical inspired flower arrangements at a flower show hosted by St Mary’s Anglican Church in Warner Beach on the weekend. “We try to do different fund-raisers annually. The Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare used to host a flower show annually, but did not do so last year and we thought it might a wonderful fund-raiser so we joined forces with the Church of the Good Sheppard,” said organiser Colleen Gill. “We decided to host it at St Mary’s as it is such a poetic venue, with the different nooks and crannies offering the ideal exhibiting space,” she added.
A total of 22 floral arrangements were entered by mostly amateurs doing the arrangements in various churches. No judging took place, but judging by visitors’ views all deserved top honours. A firm favourite was Meg Harburn’s “You Raise me Up”. “What inspired me was that things are tough and if it was not for faith, I do not know where we would be. I made a traditional well with hessian to illustrate the depth and then gave the flower arrangement height to show how God raises us up,” Harburn said. Visitors said the arrangement is beautiful and shows imagination. “It is so much more meaningful, showing what is in your heart,” one said.
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Jean Maughan with the arrangement done by her sister, Colleen de Klerk, who chose a special family hymn ‘How Great Thou art’. ‘I encouraged my sister to do it. I do the baking and she does the flower arrange ments. St Mary’s is my home church,” Maughan said.
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Organiser, Colleen Gill with her floral arrangements.
tarian, no egg, but dairy platter at my res taurant in Glenwood Popup Society. This proved to be a huge hit with almost all por tions selling out every day. As I tallied the sales on the first night I ONE vegetarian meal per week anyone? wondered if I had missed the memo about You may not believe me but this Heritage vegan cooking – everyone else seemed to Day I had a vegetarian braai. had cottoned on to it. So this week, after #insertdisbeliefhere. all that meat eating I encourage readers to To any red blooded South Africa this is dedicate a meal or day to vegetarian cook a major violation and total misuse of an an ing. This is a simple platter we are serving cient tradition practised all over our land for at our restaurant that you can make your ages transcending all ages and races. self at a fraction of the cost of meat. “Yes, indeed, homemade lentil burger The platter consists of mashed butter patties, soya sausages with a great Asia in nut with a handful of coriander, cream spin spired sauce and corn on the cob, all cooked ach with a hint of ginger, store bought soya to perfection on my charcoal braai on 24 chicken schnitzel and soya mince made into September. a stirfry with vegetables. I also tossed mushrooms in garlic butter, lightly fried and I did the same with the haloumi. There are so Building Materials from Foundation to Roof many options to Suppliers of: Security Fencing, Concrete Products Creosote Poles & make meal time Slabs, Electrical, Plumbing Timber, Gas & Glass exciting. If you need help with k a Wee any recipe, email Days 7 n e Op me on rev@po 250 Old Main Road pupsociety.co.za Amanzimtoti Tel: 031 903 2024/5 and until then, Email: vshardware@telkomsa.net Fax: 031 903 7925 happy cooking.
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AMANZIMTOTI Primary Grade 4 to Grade 7 pupils participated in a drama production and took the audience on a journey of music through the ages. The drama group did impersonations of the icons from various decades and the children had great fun dancing to the songs.
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Kuswag kies 2017 leiers KUSWAG wens die nuwe Studente Raad (SR) van 2017 geluk. Hulle is Monique Buys, Mine Coetzee, Cameron Dechant, Fransune du Toit, Wilmie Erasmus, Anieka Gericke, Marizel Hendriks, Valmari Janse Van Vuuren, Zuelle Maas, Liza Nel, Miki Smit, Mianka Wilmot, Tristen Ceronio, Re
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Budding ‘actresses’ (from left) Mia Van De Ruit, Madison Jacobs, Ken isha Govender and Omphile Zungu.
Warner Beach Prep celebrates heritage Warner Beach Preparatory Grade 1 pupils celebrated Heritage Day (from left) Tristan Lamprehcht, Shane de Jager, Arav Lander Ritch ie, Urcacia Pil lay, Yuvathi Ramanund and Shilah Bower.
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Mawande Mkhize leads the Grade 7A class dance.
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Taking the lead in the Grade 4L class dance (front) Nathan Short and Yavcan Roopnarian.
Grade 3 (from left) Kate Bar tholomew, Jessica Swane poel, Thabiso Xulu and Meg an Steenkamp dress in traditional at tire.
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Kamalinee celebrates 35 years
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Former Kamalinee Primary School pupils (from left) Marcia Lameez Valodia, Irfaan Khan, Ashmantha Muruven, Nerisha Arjun, Angie Govender, Sumeshni Muruven, Tristin Munsamy, Magendren Muruven and Kumaran Muruven, ready for the school’s 35th birthday party celebrations. KAMALINEE Primary’s former pupils are elated to be part of the 35th anniversary cel ebration. Former pupils (above) played some role in the life of the institution. Kamalinee is calling upon all their former pupils, members of the community and stakeholders to make their bookings for this milestone celebration on Friday, 18 No vember at the Amanzimtoti Civic Hall at
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Events for breast cancer awareness
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Rotary Family Health Days. The Rotary ment, good food and many prizes, especial Family Health Days provide comprehensive ly for the best dressed couple. Hospice can CTOBER is Breast Cancer Month and free health care and screening services to be contacted on 039 973 1783 or 083 Hospice and its volunteers are doing citizens at selected sites. The Amanzimtoti 597 8985 and Paul can be contacted on whatever it takes to create aware health days are hosted at the Zimbokweni 074 260 4102. ness about cancer. Community Hall, Sompukane Road, near 28 October, Rotary Golf Day, for further “Early detection is very important. Peo Charles James Hospital. information contact Aneska Dupont on ple need to look after their health and take 15 October, Women’s Tea and Cancer 083 255 2588 or aneska@iafrica.com care of themselves,” Khanya Hospice CEO, drive at 10am. This will be Neil McDonald said. held in Umzinto at 10am, with 10 October is World Hospice and Pallia Al Ansaar Cancer support tive Care Day. This day is to draw the atten group from Overport. For fur tion to the free nursing care and work that ther information contact Hospices around the world Bilkish Vawda on are doing around and the 039 569 0971. services they offer. 20 October, Nikki Linneb 12 to 14 October, ank from Shot Brew Bistro hosts a high tea for Hospice. Tickets are R80 and include treats, and ticket holders will be entered into a R20 lucky draw for Khanya Hospice, the prize is a new Toyota Etios. Drinks not included. RSVP: Yvonne by 12 October on 031 903 8081, email info@22on rockview.co.za or Hyundai Specialists: contact Nikki on Service, Repairs & 079 884 0298. Maintenance 22 October, Shereen Paul All Makes of Vehicles, SUVs, from Scottburgh Bakkies & 4 Ton Trucks PHOTO: SUPPLIED hosts a dinner Khanya Hospice CEO Neil McDonald (left) dance at the with Scottburgh resident Shereen Paul, who 5 Camp Road, Winklespruit Scottburgh Town is hosting a dinner dance for Khanya Tel: (031) 916 2055 • (031) 916 7155 Hall. There will be Hospice. great entertain
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KHANYA Hospice received a pleasant surprise from a cancer survivor last week. Viva Naicker, from the South Coast, surprised Neil McDonald and his team with a donation she raised using her talent. Naicker crocheted scarves and sold them over a period of two months and collected over R5 000, which she gave Hospice to say thank you for the work Khanya Hospice is doing on the South Coast. Naicker also took a money tin
from Hospice to fill at home and is challenging survivors to do their bit for Breast Cancer Awareness Month for Hospice. Men can start getting ready for “Movember” by getting plans in place in order to create awareness for men. Anyone wanting to donate clothes, unwanted gifts or what-have-you-to-give-away, can contact Hospice on 083 597 8985 or email hospice@scottnet.co.za - Supplied.
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Home owners beware new legislation obliges you to declare and/or re move alien invasive plants when selling. WHEN selling or buying a home or property, there is always a list of items to tick off - lawyers, banks, notification for change of address - and so on. Now it is likely that an extra item will need to be added to that list: declaration of alien invasive plants on the property and/or their removal. A home was recently sold in Kloof. The sale went smoothly, until it was discovered by the new owners that there were alien invasive plants growing in the garden. What these particular sellers were responsible for was either the removal of the alien plants or to notify the buyers of this need. What property sellers need to be aware of is that a new legislation is currently being negotiated. If this is passed, sellers will be required to advise buyers of the presence of alien species on the property with the view to avoiding any possible legal action. This legislation is virtually guaranteed to be passed as the Department of Environmental Affairs is taking the pandemic of alien plants in South Africa very seriously.
“Home buyers and sellers need to know their rights,” says Gill van Wyk, a local alien invasive plant expert. “People who do not declare Category 1A and 1B invasive plants to a potential purchaser and then remove them before the sale of their property, will be fined when/if this law is passed.” The type of plants categorised as 1A and 1B in the Act are, amongst others, Mexican Sunflower, Schefflera, and Litsia (see www.durbaninvasives.org.za www.sanbi.org and www.invasives.org for more). “Housing complexes have frequently been landscaped with invasive aliens as they grow easily. However, they are now required to reassess the species of plants in their grounds,” says Van Wyk. When removing alien plants, a list of suitable replacement species and advice for quick-growing replacement plants can be found either at local nurseries, on the SANBI website (see address above), or you can contact Gill van Wyk at shakleton1@telkomsa.net or 071 403 0320. Gaylene Allen.
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ELEBRATING Heritage Day, Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare Society invited inspirational speaker Hitesh Surujbally to talk about his new book 12 Weeks of Healing through Christ. The writer shared his experience about healing on a spiritual and physical level. A percentage of the book proceeds will go to Kingsburgh Child Welfare. “12 Weeks to Healing through Christ documents how I found healing. I want to make one thing clear, this
is not a religious book. It is, however, a book about God, healing and the sacred teachings of Christ. Everyone on this planet deserves perfect health, and I know that the 12 principles I share in this book have brought about my own healing,” Surujbally said. “I share these with you with the intention that you have similar results with your health. Remember that total healing requires healing on both a spiritual and physical level. All forms of healing have value and its place. In this book, I share healing through the perspective of the teachings of Christ,” he added.
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Amanzimtoti Sports Centre Amanzimtoti Tennis Club news WE managed to get two of our previously rained-out matches played last weekend. Our ladies second team had a great 4-0 win over Bellevue 3 on Saturday. Unfortunately, the men’s team lost to a strong Durban Country Club team on Sunday. Men’s league fixtures are now complete. The ladies 1st team will be playing Durban
North 1 at home on Saturday 8 October starting at 11.30am. Only two courts will be used for league and the other three for social games. Please note our development clinic is closed until schools reopen on 10 October. Members please remember the Bobbi Bear Collection box in the clubhouse. Donations of food and toiletries for abused children will be greatly appreciated.
Surujbally said if you are of the Christian faith, you will deepen your relationship with Him, as well as find healing, while non-Christians will be introduced to the beautiful teachings of Christ, as well as find healing. “I say this, because this book is for everyone, regardless of their religious affiliation. No matter what this book will get you to a place where your hope is renewed and your faith restored,” he said. For further information, contact Janette at Kingsburgh Child Welfare on 031 916 2274 or 031 916 3007 from 8am to 12pm weekdays.
Galleria Ice Rink foam party this weekend GALLERIA Ice Rink will be hosting a foam party on 8 October. It’s a foam party, but with a twist - the Spring Foam Party is on ice. Foam parties attract fun-loving and energetic people of all ages, who like to skate to the latest chart hits, as they submerge themselves in a mountain of bubbles. A foam cannon dispenses foam from the roof onto the ice at one end of the ice rink. So, partygoers can expect to get wet. Just how much or how little is up to the skater. Just in case, it is advised that skaters dress appropriately, and it’s probably a good idea to bring a change of clothing, which can be stored in lockers inside the ice rink. The foam party will take place all day. Skaters can choose to attend either the 10am to 5pm party, or the evening session from 7.30pm to 11pm. Standard entrance fees apply for each foam party session - R50 entrance fee for those with their own skates, and an additional R20 for those who need to hire ice skates. (No fee for parents watching.) For more information on the event, contact Galleria Ice Rink management on 031 904 1156.
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sake make sure it’s treble that. • Worn shock absorbers don’t keep the rubber hard down on the road; no road contact equals no ABS, no grip and very little braking. • Cloudy and rain equals poor visibility. Take extra care when over-
taking - and remember not all drivers coming towards you will have their headlights on. • Adjust speed and following distance - at least six seconds to the car ahead. Ensure you can stop within the visible area ahead. • Avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering which can result in a skid. • Don’t drive through deep water. It could damage your car and possibly cost you your life. • If you have no option but to drive through such water, then drive slowly in a low gear, holding the steering wheel steady. • After driving in heavy rain allow your brakes to dry - especially if your vehicle has drum brakes. • If you experience car or bike trouble turn on your hazard lights and try to move completely off the road. If possible ensure that you have a reflective warning triangle to put behind your vehicle.
ARBOUR Crossing Retail Centre, in as sociation with Pick n Pay Hyper, South Coast Car Radio and Genser Marketing, will be hosting the Arbour Crossing Mo tor Show on 9 October in the parking lot at Arbour Crossing Retail Centre. The event will include a Nasca sound off and a old and new school Show and Shine competition. The com petition attracts participants from throughout Durban and is a thrill for car fanatics. Show attendees will be treated to some classic, custom and modified cars and there will also be a “stance” com petition, accommodating air and static cars. Some new car dealerships will be on site showcasing what’s on offer, at re duced prices. CocaCola will provide the entertainment and there will be many special offers at participating stores. Registration opens at 9am and the show runs from 10am to 5pm. Competi tion entries close at 3pm. For further information, contact the Arbour Crossing Retail Centre manage ment on 031 904 2233.
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>> Avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering which can result in a skid ANY parts of South Africa are feeling the full effects of winter, with torrential downpours wreaking havoc on our roads. After a blazing summer that saw especially crops and animals succumb to the heat, the much-needed water is not unwelcome. However, although the rain is appreciated, certain areas, such as KwaZulu-Natal are experiencing severe flooding and motorists are not hesitant to wade through the water. Driving through water can be incredibly dangerous and cause serious damage to your vehicle. Tips for driving in the rain: • Always turn on the vehicle’s headlights in wet weather. • In heavy rain use the brighter (rear fog lights) setting for your car’s tail lights. • Make sure your wiper blades are in good condition and do a clean sweep. • Do not allow the inside of your
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HE five-kilometre Color Run™ returns to Durban on Durban on Sunday 9 October. The Color Run™ boasts more colour, sparkles, and highlights shining through, “the happiest five kilometres on the planet”. This year brings with it a new venue and a fabulous new route, says The Color Run SA national event co-ordinator, Trevor Latimer. “The Durban run starts from the Durban North College and the PMB run starts at Epworth School – both routes giving us access to some of the city’s most scenic views, and we can’t wait to introduce rainbows to every kilometre of it.”
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With headline sponsor, Capitec Bank on board once again, the fun and festivities promise to be every bit as exciting as KZN Color runners have come to expect from the original paint race. Capitec Bank’s head of communications Charl Nel says: “Capitec strongly supports the Color Run’s principles of healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back, which is why we have continued our longstanding relationship with Adopt-aSchool, allowing us to contribute to schools in each area in which the event takes place. We donate R10 for each ticket purchased to a deserving school identified by Adopt-A-School.”
The 2016 Durban Color Run recipient has been named as the Maphumuzana Primary School in Umlazi. “Through Adopt-a-School, we have learnt that Maphumuzana Primary requires teacher development and classroom-based support programmes in natural sciences. All money raised will be donated to this cause.” Phangindawo Primary in Cato Ridge, is the identified recipient for the Pietermaritzburg event. All money raised will go towards building the school a vegetable garden. Latimer stresses that The Color Run is not about one day of fun. “We hope that Color runners will
experience healthiness as enjoyment, and this will encourage them to make focus on the Color Run principles, which arguably form the foundation of a fulfilling life.” In addition to raising money through Adopt-a-School, individual charities and schools can form their own fund- raising programmes. Register your school or charity on the “fun raiser” programme and raise money for every ticket sold under your unique fun raiser code. To get involved, contact The Color Run on hello@thecolorrun.co.za Color runners will each receive a race pack that includes the official Rainbow Tour edition T-shirt, head-
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band, bag of colour powder, temporary tattoos, and a race number. Additionally, every Color runner will receive a R200 voucher from Superbalist.com to be redeemed against a minimum spend of R650 through the Superbalist app. Ts&Cs apply. Tickets available online from The Color Run website (http://thecolor run.co.za) and Facebook (www.face book.com/TheColorRunSouthAfrica). Individual ticket prices are R250 and R225 for groups of four or more. Manual entry points are listed on www.thecolorrun.co.za Late entries are charged at R300 each. - Supplied.
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