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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.

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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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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. A Mark White NISSAN campaign to help the

own challenges this year, but as we enter 2015 we renew our pledge to you to do our very best to continue to be the most accurate, fair and balanced source of news, opinion, features, sports and entertainment in the Upper Highway Area. We will continue to be open and honest with our readers and we assure you that the new year will be one never to be forgotten. Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones this year and those experiencing difficulties of all types this holiday season. We extend sincere and warm wishes to our Hillcrest Fever family for a safe and peaceful festive season, and a happy and prosperous 2015. Kalisha Naicker Senior Journalist Hillcrest Fever

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ALLERIA Mall has been lauded for their new security surveillance system this week that has lead to three positive cases where stolen vehicles have been recognised, the authorities alerted and the suspects being questioned. Galleria Mall general manager Kurt Hoggan said the Number Plate Recognition System went live last Wednesday. The surveillance cameras at the entrances of the parking lot identify number plates for recognition on the ENATIS system. “Any vehicle used in a crime or stolen is flagged for investigation. The surveillance camera is linked to SAPS and Metro and in the case of positive identification, a report is automatically sent to them and the control room at Galleria Mall. The police then apprehend the suspects when they leave the premises to ensure the safety of the public,” Hoggan said. He said the system has been used successfully on a trial basis in Johannesburg at other malls owned by the group. The mall has invested a large sum of money in security by installing the necessary CCTV cameras. “Not all vehicles marked by the system as stolen are however stolen. There are instances when the vehicle was recovered, but not properly ‘re-issued’ into the system and as a result there has been seven alerts thus far, with three positive cases,” said Hoggan. He said to further ensure the safety of the public, SAPS is also doing moni-

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Ensuring the safety of the public at Galleria Mall (from left) are: Mendy Majola, Mlungisi Ngema, Luan Havemann and Sbongiseni Mbatha. toring and the air patrol helicopter will now land at the mall. The mall has also appointed additional staff, both visible and non-visible security, on site during the festive period. SAPS are manning a help desk on a daily basis at the mall. The public can find the help desk, manned by security personnel and SAPS, just out-

side H&M on the second floor at the information counter. He said while the mall will do their best to ensure the safety of their customers, it does not take away the responsibility of the customers to be aware of their surroundings. “Ensure you keep your bag with you at all times. Ensure your car is

properly locked, especially to protect yourself against remote-jamming and do not leave any valuables lying in your car,” the GM advised. He said parents should not drop off children or leave them unattended or with young siblings to watch them in play areas. “The mall is as safe as you make it.

We can have all security measures in place, but if shoppers are not aware of their surroundings, they can be targeted by criminals. “Please also ensure you keep your personal boundary space and be wary of people that invade this space in crowded areas,” Hoggan emphasised.

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Community urged to be wary of police impersonators THE management of Amanzimtoti SAPS pleads with the community to be alert of criminals acting and impersonating police officers and then robbing them of their money. A few cases have been opened where the same modus operandi is used in the greater Durban area. “There is a group of men operating in Durban posing as police officials. SAPS is investigating this alarming matter and it is important to help prevent any future incidents and to apprehend such criminals in our communities by being proactive,” Captain Charlene van der Spuy warned. She said the criminals are operating as a group of individuals wearing SAPS uniform. They are known to approach a person with the knowledge that such individual is carrying a large amount of money. “The criminals will then say that there has been a case of bank robbery opened and they will further inform the victim of the exact amount of money that the individual is carrying or have withdrawn. They will then search the person, and of course, find the exact amount of money mentioned earlier to you and then they will outplay a false arrest,” Captain van der Spuy cautioned. Members of the community should follow the following prevention measures: · Do not to withdraw large amounts of cash money, rather transfer it into the accounts of the individuals or businesses you need to make those large deposits into, even when paying your bills. · Ensure that only one person you trust knows that you are withdrawing that amount of money. · In case of stokvels withdrawals, members withdrawing the money should not let the other members know the date the money will be withdrawn and should rather opt to pay it into people accounts. · Residents are urged to opt for credit card payments if they are to purchase goods which will need a large amount of money. What you should do in case of a similar occurrence? · Keep calm. · Ask the police to produce their appointment certificates before they search you. If they refuse to do that, never allow them to search you. · If you are searched by force, call the police as soon as they are gone. · Do not go or run after them. Take as much details about them as possible, details such as (complexion, height, appearance and if they are using a car, try to remember the number plate). “SAPS members are dedicated in keeping the community safe, it is sad that criminals will go to any length to successfully commit a crime, even that of impersonating a police officer. SAPS appeal to the community to be vigilant and to phone 10111 or your nearest police station. They encourage the community to work with the police to ensure police success in apprehending this group of police impersonators,” Captain van der Spuy said. Together we can fight crime and keep our communities safe.

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THEKWINI Municipality’s Festive Season plan will focus on clamping down on lawlessness and preventing road accidents by deploying additional law enforcement officers to ensure safe holidays for residents and tourists in the city. Unveiling the city’s Festive Season Management Plan last week, eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede said Durban is ready to put its best foot forward to welcome holiday makers. The municipality has put together a comprehensive integrated summer season plan and pulled out all the stops to ensure that visitors will enjoy the warm weather, warm beaches, be welcomed by friendly people and have a memorable holiday. The peak season plan will be in operation from 7 December to 20 January 2017. The launch of the festive season comes as Gumede celebrates 100 days in office. “The safety of our patrons is a key priority as promised in my inaugural speech, thus, eThekwini Municipality and other stakeholders have put special measures in place to ensure that locals and visitors alike enjoy a safe and hassle free stay in our beautiful city,” said the mayor. Law enforcement officers will be out in full force. Metro Police officers, members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), beach law enforcement officers and additional security personnel will conduct regular patrols around the city and at all beaches to ensure that law and order prevails. Extra security guards will be hired to complement law enforcement officers on the beachfront and will be deployed to key hot spots. Metro Police will be out in full force conducting several road safety checks to ensure that the use of unroadworthy vehicles, drunken driving and irresponsible conduct on the road is curbed. They will also be on the lookout for any general by-law and traffic contraventions as well as criminal activities. To control traffic on the beach-

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EThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede delivering her speech at the launch of festive season plan in Tongaat. front, certain roads leading into the beachfront will be closed and some will be boom gate controlled. On peak days, the boom gates will be closed and only permit holders will be allowed access to the beachfront. Life guards will be on duty to ensure the safety of swimmers from 6am to 7pm daily. Patrons are urged to swim between the beacons and listen to the lifeguards at all times. To prepare for the high numbers of visitors to the beaches, wrist bands have been procured, which all children will have to wear when entering the beachfront area. These wristbands contain the details of their guardians in the event that a child is separated from their guardian. Over 25 child-minders have been employed to look after lost and separated children until such time that they are reunited with their parents or guardians. Approximately 60 beach buddies will be situated at various

beaches around the city and will be on hand to offer any type of assistance to the visitors. Additional seasonal lifeguards will be deployed at various beaches. All bathing beaches will be operational between 6am and 6pm on a daily basis. In addition, 47 pool buddies will be placed at pools throughout the eThekwini region. The Durban Solid Waste Unit has appointed 85 additional staff litter pickers and has placed additional litter bins in key areas with high volumes of visitors such as the beachfront. Three shifts will ensure that the city’s beachfront remains spotlessly clean over a 24hour period. Special teams are also in place to ensure that entertainment areas, such as Florida Road and Helen Joseph Roads are also kept free of litter. Staff will be out in full force in these areas from 6am to 10pm. This year the city has embarked on an intensive marketing campaign to attract visitors from all over the world, with the overall

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the victim back inside the vehicle, but the victim begged them to leave her and handed them the keys. The suspects then jumped into the vehicle and drove off. The victim’s handbag, with her purse, two cell phones, cash and a laptop were still inside the vehicle. “Total value of property taken is estimated at R1 108 080. The suspects were on foot. No shots were fired and no injuries sustained. A case of hijacking is being investigated,” Captain van der Spuy added.

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message being, Sunsational Durban, 100% pure summer. It is expected that approximately 1.3 million visitors will visit the city during the festive season period and enjoy a ‘sunsational’ summer holiday. Gumede said: “Let me also remind visitors that our region is blessed to have a multitude of attractions, from the beaches to the Valley of a Thousand Hills, to the pristine Inanda Dam for the adventure seeker to the Inanda Heritage route for those who wish to delve into the rich cultural diversity and history that our city enjoys. I urge you to visit each attraction and enjoy the city’s offering that makes it a world class city and an award winning tourist destination.” Gumede urged visitors to take full advantage of the municipality’s scenic views, world-class recreational facilities and entertainment. “However, remember to so in a responsible manner so that you can take back all the good memories you have created in our city.” - Supplied.

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More than 50 sexual offenders sentenced VARIOUS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Units in KwaZuluNa tal have secured 59 convictions on various sexual related cases. According to SAPS spokesperson Colo nel Thembeka Mbhele a total of 365 sus pects were arrested in November 2016 for various cases like, rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, child ne glect, attempted murder, house robbery, contravening of the protection order and other crimes. “Nine life term imprisonments were handed to the convicted accused and a to tal of 550 years in jail. The accused have been convicted by various courts in the province after they were found guilty of these sexual related offences,” said Mbhele. The KwaZuluNatal acting provincial commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa applauded these successes achieved by the FCS units. “These sentences proves that our units will make sure that all the sexual offenders are locked behind the bars for a very long time,” he said. Supplied.

Matter of fact IN the 7 December issue of Fever, it incorrectly stated that SAPS held an awareness campaign for 16 Days of Activism at Turning Point. Turning Point, in fact, hosted the event, SAPS were guest speakers. We re gret the error.

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HE Domino Foundation volunteers, staff, beneficiaries, and Kingsway Church International staff gathered to celebrate the success of The Domino Foundation’s Toti Sandwich Kitchen and thank the volunteers for the hours of making sandwiches for local school children in Amanzimtoti. Under the guidance of Domino and the kitchen manager Cheryl Dann, and the support of 23 generous volunteers, the Domino Toti Sandwich Kitchen has prepared and delivered an incredible 13 500 sandwiches from April to the end of the third school term. Sandwiches are delivered to children in local schools who can’t afford lunches and as a result battle to concentrate in class. The team now delivers 660 sandwiches a week, with more schools on the horizons for 2017 and dreams to expand their current premises. Mr. Dlomo from Siyabonga Secondary School spoke on behalf of the 301 matric pupils who are beneficiaries of the sandwiches made in the kitchen of The Domino Foundation at Toti. The Domino Foundation, based in Durban North, started as a simple sandwich kitchen and now impacts 4 000 individuals on a daily basis in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

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Gathering to celebrate the success of The Domino Foundation’s Toti Sandwich Kitchen are: Greg MacKinnon (lead elder: Kingsway Church International), Cheryl Dann (feeding programme coordinator: Toti), Mr. Dlomo (Siyabonga Secondary), Cathy Whittle Feeding Programme Leader) and Shaun Tait (The Domino Foundation: operations manager).

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HIS month motor dealership Mark White Nissan’s wheelchair campaign took their project to the next level when two wheelchairs were donated to Athlone Park Primary School and Warner Beach Preparatory School. The motor dealership has donated 22 wheelchairs to the community this year. For every car they sell, a portion of the sales goes towards their wheelchair campaign. Mark White Nissan does so in partnership with Prima Care who supplies the wheelchairs at a reasonable price. Warner Beach Preparatory principal Kevin Maiden said the school is most grateful and thankful for the donation. “As a result of inclusive education, schools are now taking in children with ailments, injuries and walking problems. The wheelchair will assist us to a great extent in getting them around school,” he said. Athlone Park Primary acting principal John Vorster said there are currently two children in wheelchairs at the school and the donated wheelchair will be extremely helpful as an emergency wheelchair. The principal said it would also be beneficial for children who need a wheelchair as a result of an injury or other ailments. “We have ramps in various classrooms and are also building more ramps where we have not had before,” Vorster added. Athlone Park Primary Grade 3 pupil, nine-year-old Thaliyah Pillay, received the wheelchair on behalf of the school, with her principal. “Thaliyah was born with Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease).

Wheelchair campaign keeps giving >> Two schools receive wheelchairs from Mark White Nissan

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Addressing pupils on the effects of drugs is Warrant Officer Mbuso Wella.

Drug awareness campaign held AMANZIMTOTI SAPS held a drug awareness campaign at Ewubwini Primary School, Imfume recently. Warrant Officer Mbuso Wella addressed the pupils on the effects of drugs. The main focus was on the Grade 7 pupils, since they are exiting primary level this year and will be more exposed to drugs in high school. - Supplied.

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Receiving a wheelchair from Mark White Nissan on behalf of their schools (in front) is Thaliyah Pillay with (back, from left) principal Kevin Maiden (Warner Beach Preparatory), Mark White Nissan sales manager Travis Clarke and marketing and sales Carol Mathews, principal John Vorster (Athlone Park Primary) and Thaliyah’s parents, Swanee and Kevin Pillay. Her first fracture occurred at 22 days old. She had a second fracture, at the age of six months and was subsequently diagnosed. Thaliyah goes for consecutive treatment where she spends three days in Westville Hospital, every three months. She is treated by paediatric endocrinologist, Dr Kubendran Pillay,” said her mom, Swanee Pillay. “We also have a brilliant orthopedic

surgeon, Mr Robert Fraser at Hillcrest Private Hospital who performed surgery when she broke her entire left leg badly on New Year’s eve (she had numerous fractures during the years, but this was her first operation) and she had rods put in. Later during the year, Thaliyah sustained a fracture to her right leg. This resulted in a second operation and having put in rods in the leg on the first of November,” she add-

ed. “Although Thaliyah has missed almost half a year of school, she is very talented and hard working and achieved a good academic report,” said her principal. Thaliyah was happy to try out the school’s new wheelchair with the Mark White Nissan number plate and judging by her smile, it was a great fit for her and the other children who would use it.

Help with child maintenance TURNING Point Amanzimtoti recently attended a workshop with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, which amongst other issues, looked at child maintenance. “Anyone needing assistance with child maintenance issues and queries can contact Turning Point Amanzimtoti,” centre manager, Loraine Odendaal said. For further information contact them on 031 903 7777.

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quirements even without being paid. Police reservists play an important role in helping the police fight crime. The contribution they make towards helping the SAPS ensure that communities are and feel safe is invaluable. The SAPS urges people to consider joining the police as reservists. People who are interested in serving their country are advised to apply to join the SAPS as a reservist at any police station close to their residence as they will have to travel to and from the police station using their own transport. Application forms must be hand delivered to the nearest police station or the Provincial Recruitment Centre. For further information on the criteria for enrolment as a reservist, visit the SAPS website at www.saps.gov.za and download the advertisement at http:// www.saps.gov.za/careers/downloads/ draft_advertisement_reservists_20161102.pdf and the application form at http://www.saps.gov.za/careers/downloads/ reservists_application_form_2016_2017.pdf. - Supplied.

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Helpende Hand wil vanjaar nog vier projekte ondersteun. Die eerste is ‘n Kerspartytjie vir behoeftige kinders. Besig om geskenke uit te deel is Meyer le Roux.

Om goed te doen, is goed vir jou >> ‘Dankbaarheid lê sentraal tot vrywilligers se motiewe’

OLIDARITEIT Helpende Hand se projekte tydens 2016 was nie net goed vir gemeenskappe nie, maar ook vir die persoon wat die projek bedryf. Hierdie teorie is weereens bewys nadat Helpende Hand se vrywilligers in ’n opname hulle motiverings neergepen het. In 2016 het Helpende Hand se 165 takke 1 303 takprojekte en 330 streeksprojekte aangepak ten bedrae van R8 227 684. Toe die 2 000+ vrywilligers gevra is hoekom hulle by Helpende Hand betrokke is, het 60% aangedui dat hulle ’n verskil in hulle gemeenskappe wil maak. Nie net baat die samelewing by die projekte nie, maar vir 80% van die vrywilligers is dit ’n bron van vreugde om ander te help. Verder het hulle aangedui dat dit betekenis aan hulle lewens gee en ook dat dit help om hulle te laat ontspan. Volgens René du Preez is daar nog redes waarom betrokkenheid by lief-

dadigheid goed is vir individue. “Vir vrywilligers is dit ook ‘n goeie geleentheid om hulle netwerke op te bou aangesien 66% van vrywilligers aangedui het dat hulle tak ’n netwerk van organisasies het wat hulle kan bystaan en ondersteun,” sê Du Preez. Buiten vir die projekte wat deur takke geloods is, het Helpende Hand ook nasionale projekte geloods wat vir 4 600 graad eens ’n skooltassie met skryfbehoeftes in voorsien het, en daagliks vir 4 420 kleuters van ’n warm bord kos voorsien. Verder is R750 000 spandeer om 3 697 meisies in die skool te hou deur hulle van die nodige sanitêre produkte te voorsien. “Dankbaarheid lê sentraal tot vrywilligers se motiewe,” sê Du Preez. “Toe ons vrywilligers vra wat hulle meer wil hê van Helpende Hand, het die meeste bloot hulle dankbaarheid betuig. Hulle doen goeie werke, want hulle is dankbaar vir wat hulle het en ons as organisasie wil daardie tradisie voortsit.”

Om hulle dankbaarheid te betoon wil Helpende Hand vanjaar nog vier projekte in die samelewing ondersteun met ’n finansiële inspuiting van R10 000. Die eerste van hierdie projekte was die Kideo’s Kleuterskool in Daspoort se Kerspartytjie. Hierdie kleuterskool het baie behoeftige kleuters wat baie min die geleentheid kry om ’n partytjie te hou. Daarom het Helpende Hand op 6 Desember vir die kinders ’n spesiale Kerspartytjie gehou. Meyer le Roux van Buffelsfontein Baard-olie het as Baardvader opgetree en geskenke aan die kinders uitdeel. Volgens Barbera Fouché, een van die onderwyseresse by die skool, was die kinders reeds dae voor die tyd opgewonde oor die partytjie. “Dit beteken baie vir die kinders om so bederf te word. Dit is iets anders waaraan hulle glad nie gewoond is nie,” sê Fouché. - Verskaf

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Sixyearold Mikaylah Rae Mellis from the Acadamy of Christian Excel lence loves to read and loves art..

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Mikaylah Rae Mellis’ artwork.

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USWAG Skool het op Donderdag, 1 Desember hul jaarlikse laerskool gala prysuitdelingsfunksie gehou. By die spoggeleentheid is Emma Pretorius aangewys as die dogter dux-leerling in Graad 7. Emma het 'n allemintige hoeveelheid trofees ingepalm vir: • Monitor van die jaar, KLAS (kultuur,leierskap, akademie en sport). • Kameraadskap in Graad 7. • Beste prestasie in Afrikaans, Engels, wiskunde, sosiale wetenskap, lewensvaardigheid, natuurwetenskap, tegnologie en ekonomiese bestuurswetenskappe. • Sportdogter van die Jaar. • Atletiek. • Veldhokkie eerste span. • Trofee vir Volgehoue bydrae tot Kultuur. Die uitblinker het behoorlik 'n trollie nodig gehad vir al hierdie trofees. Kuswag wens Emma baie geluk, die skool is baie trots op haar. - Verskaf. FOTO: VERSKAF

Kuswag Skool het hul jaarlikse laerskool gala prysuit delingsfunksie gehou. By die geleentheid is Emma Pre torius aangewys as die dogter duxleerling in Graad 7.

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Kamalinee’s academic awards

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Kamalinee Primary School held a prestigious awards ceremony. At the event (front, from left) seated are: Khadija Thayab (Junior Dux Award), Lwandile Dlamini (Dux Award), Joash Mahipath (Good Fellowship Award) and Janisha Parsotam (runnerup to the Dux Award) and standing (back, from left) are the Awards Committee members: Annamarie Antoinette Naicker (convenor), Saloshnie Pillay, Shanilia Devi Singh (Deputy Principal), Jagatheesan Naidoo (Principal), Ashwin Rugbheer (guest of honour), Kamalpersad Singh (SP HOD), Donald Naidoo (chairperson: SGB), Rena Devi Manichand (convenor), Thanjamah Pillay (admin) and Ranjini Nai doo.

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Athlone Park Primary School enjoyed a visit from Bryan Clarke’s percussion band and Dominique Bez uidenhout drummed up a storm.

KAMALINEE Primary School held a prestigious awards ceremony at the Lotus Park Community Hall recently. This ceremony is held to honour all pupils who achieved excellent results in various academic categories.

Kamalinee Primary has performed on various levels and the school is extremely proud that our pupils have achieved glory in our district, province and even at national level. The highlight of the event was the awarding of special awards.

The Dux award was won by Lwandile Dlamini, the runnerup title was Janisha Parsotam. Joash Mahipath won the Good Fellowship Award. The final Grade 7 special award was the Principal’s Commendation Award won by Josh

Corban Chetty. The school has also instituted a Junior Dux Award which is presented to the Grade 3 pupil with the highest overall score and this was awarded to Khadija Thayab. The school congratulates all awardees for 2016. - Supplied.

Warner Beach prep stars Warner Beach Preparatory held their annual prize giving on 30 November.

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At the annual prize giving, the Dux for 2016, Chloe Botha receives her reward.

Service and dedication to Enviro Club has earned Matthew Manning (left) and Byron Schamrel these awards.

At the annual prize giving, the Sports Boy and Sports Girl for 2016 were announced. The winners are Russell Heine (left) and Gabriella Barker.

Dealer principal leaves on a high note

Dedicated serviceman thanked ON Wednesday, 1 December DSW hosted a farewell party for Basdaw Seerpersad, who retired after 42 years of service in the department. “Basdaw has been a dedicated employee. | He is who one you would call had an ‘institutional memory’. He knows what has been happening in the department and how it developed and is a father figure in the department,” said deputy head of operations, Bri-

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OTOR Dealership Mark White Nissan opened its doors in October 2014 under the leadership of Dealer Principal Erwin Vermaak. Vermaak moved to Amanzimtoti from Johannesburg and quickly settled into the more relaxed lifestyle. He enjoyed playing a game of golf and walking with his dogs on the beach. But now the time has come for him to move back to Johannesburg. “As they say home is where the

heart is, and my heart is with my family in Johannesburg. My one daughter will soon give birth to a little girl and I would like to be there,” he said. He admits he does not have any fixed plan, probably for the first time in his life. “I never had a holiday for longer than two weeks, so I will first have a long holiday and see whereto from there,” he said smiling. He said he would miss the Amanzimtoti community the most. “There are so many people who care, it is a really special community,

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DSW held a surprise farewell party for Basdaw Seerpershad. Present (from left) manager: operations, Nhlanhla Kunene, Basdaw Seerpershad and Pat rick Moodley, senior clerk.

everybody bands together.” Marketing executive Carol Mathews said: “Erwin was our captain, and the best captain a ship could ever have, it will be hard to fill his captaincy hat. Most community based sponsors, help given, was always given a go ahead by him. “He is a total giver and cared from the bottom of his heart. He will be sorely missed by his staff, especially his Chief Travis Clarke and me.” Vermaak leaves on a high note with their best in sales to date last month. It will be a sure gain for Johannesburg.

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His colleagues at the surprise party (from left) Nhlanhla Kunene (manag er: operations), Brian Mthembu (deputy head: operations), Nozipho Sithole (administrator: operations and Patrick Moodley (senior clerk).

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an Mthembu. Manager Nhlanhla Kunene said he worked well with Basdaw and thanked him for showing respect to him and to the staff. He also thanked him for his dedication and his wife and children for allowing Basdaw to work for DSW for all these years. He wished him well on his retirement on behalf of him and all depot supervisors and staff. Basdaw Seerpersad said he will miss his department and staff. - Supplied.

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Mark White Nissan recently said goodbye to their Dealer Principal, Erwin Vermaak. The staff is carrying him on their hands, as he has done over the past two years. Participating (from left) are Carol Mathews, Mark Boshoff, Travis Clarke, Eddie van der Merwe, Essop Monsoor, Crystal Rosendahl and Bianca Nothnagel.

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YDNEY, home to almost 32 000 South Africans and as a result, is visited by thousands more. The number one tourist attraction is the Sydney Opera House, followed by the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The sight of both is synonymous with Sydney. But why not view the

Travel with me former from atop the latter, because today we’re climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Situated within one of the most beautiful harbours on earth, the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in 1932 and today you can ascend its arches on foot to the summit 134m above. Akin to edging your way step-bystep across an “exposed spine”, this

adrenaline-filled adventure offers iconic views of Sydney and is an oncein-a-lifetime experience. Climbs take place during the day, at night, twilight or dawn and are pricey at around 300 AUD. The 1 332 steps are covered in around three-and-ahalf hours and children from eight years are welcome. Safety is taken very seriously.

Once latched on within the climb base below Bradfield Highway, you walk on catwalks below the road-deck until you reach the South East pylon. A climb up four ladders, takes you to the start of the upper arch. You continue along the bridge’s outer arch on the Opera House side to the top. Celebrate, have your pictures tak-

en, but note no selfies permitted up here, and then cross the spine of the bridge to the Darling Harbour side, from where the descent begins. Adventurous, thrilling and perfectly safe, this is the ultimate Sydney experience, an opportunity not to be missed if you’re travelling through or spending time in this magnificent city.

Amanzimtoti Sports Centre Amanzimtoti Conservancy News WESSA (the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) is a dynamic South African environmental NGO with a mission to implement high impact environmental and conservation projects that promote public participation in. For more details, go to www.wessalife.org.za Amanzimtoti Athletics Club news If you are interested in becoming a member of Amanzimtoti Athletics Club, please email toti.ac.secretary@gmail.com, and the membership forms and info will be sent to you. Alternatively, come down to the club any Wednesday evening 5:30pm - 7pm, and sign up to become a member. Amanzimtoti Cricket Club news Please note that the six-a-side tournament due to take place this weekend has been postponed. Amanzimtoti Tennis club news Our midweek ladies had an awesome Christmas lunch last week at the clubhouse. Thank you to all who contributed to the wonderful feast of Christmas fare, and to all who attended. Social tennis continues throughout the holiday period. Our chairman Alan and his committee wish all our members and their families a blessed Christmas and a good tennis New Year.To those who are going away, we wish you safe travels.

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Die nuwe leiers (van links) CJ Wessels, Marco Kruger, Caitlyn Clack en Nadia Botha. KUSWAG Skool se hoofleiers van 2017 is aangekondig by die gala prysuitdeling gehou op Donderdag, 1 De-

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HILE new vehicle sales remain on a downward slope, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) continues to defy the general industry trend and notched up a fresh set of all-time sales records during November 2016. After securing its best-ever market share of 16.4% during October, Ford went one better in November and ended with an all-new record share of 17.3%. This was driven by its year-onyear sales climbing by 6% compared to last year, with a final tally of 7 245 vehicles for November – thus entrenching its status as the second-best selling brand in the country. The Ranger was once again Ford’s star attraction in November, topping the light commercial vehicle segment and the industry overall for the second consecutive month – and by a significant margin over its nearest LCV competitor. “We are absolutely overjoyed about our sales performance for November, with Ford achieving an all-time share record, our highest sales volume in two years and the best-ever results for the Ranger,” said Neale Hill, Director of Marketing, Sales and Service for Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa Region “The market was down 9.6% year-

New Indica adds lots more value TATA has introduced an additional, limited-edition variant of its Indica hatch as an added-value offering. The new model, known as the Indica Flash, is based on the Indica LGi model, with several distinguishing features and significant additions to the list of standard equipment. The Flash is now specified well above the standard specification of its main competitors in the market. At R124 995, it is only R6 000 higher than the standard Indica. “We are confident that the Indica

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over-year, so for Ford to consistently buck the trend in a declining economy is humbling and reflects the way the market in general is reacting to the new range of Ford products and the exceptional performance, technology and value proposition we offer. “With the Ranger setting another all-time record of 3 680 units in November, it proves the response to this vehicle has been superb. What we’re seeing coming through Flash special edition is going to be a success as it is a true value-for-money offering aimed at first-time buyers and those with a limited budget,” said Kyri Michael, the CEO of Accordian Investments which markets and distributes Tata passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in SA. People will be able to identify the model with its bold black stripes, incorporating the Flash logo, running along the bottom of the doors. The steel wheels have also been replaced with spoked alloy mag wheels. However, the scope of the big upgrade comes once one sits inside the Indica Flash. Firstly, there are leather seats with the Flash logo appearing on the top of the front seats, while the steering wheel has a soft leather grip. An audio system with USB and handsfree Bluetooth capabilities has also been added.

very strongly is the new 2.2 TDCi Automatic derivatives that are rapidly gaining traction in the market,” Hill added. “We’re also encouraged by the performance of the Everest range, with November being the first month of sales for the extended range which is now proudly assembled in South Africa.” “We have also had great feedback from customers and dealers alike regarding our new Ford Options vehicle

financing plan which was launched in November. We expect this to gain strong momentum in the coming months.” Following a record-breaking month in October, the Fiesta continued its strong performance and recorded 1 130 sales in November. This contributed to a substantial 19% climb in year-to-date volumes compared to last year. The Focus has followed a similar

trend, with the 331 units retailed in November leading to its volumes growing by 15% on an annualised basis. Ford’s top-selling EcoSport retained its unrivalled status as king of the compact sport utility segment, attaining 908 units for the month. Notably, the Everest range, which has grown from two to eight models with the launch of the new 2.2 TDCi derivatives, a selection of 4x4 and 4x2 models as well as the high-value XLS models, also gained significant ground. November sales reached the highest figure yet for the year on 359 units. Commercial vehicles The Ford Ranger notched up its second consecutive month as South Africa’s top-selling vehicle, and as the leader of the highly competitive LCV segment. The 3 680 Rangers sold in November represents a new record for Ford’s trend-setting pick-up, ending the month 1 188 units ahead of the nearest competitor. A total of 5 776 Rangers were exported from Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, reaffirming the sustained high demand for this crucial model. - Supplied.

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The Indica Flash sells for R124 995, in cluding leather seats with the Flash logo, an audio system with USB and handsfree Bluetooth.

The Indica Flash is powered by a 1,4-litre engine which delivers 56 kW and drives the front wheels through a

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