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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

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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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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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HE Kuswag Karnaval once again hosted a full entertainment programme over the weekend, ranging from popular Afrikaans singers to the Mr and Miss Carnival junior and senior competition. “The fact that the carnival is well known in the area and draws many people, made it easy to get people to enter the modelling competition. It’s also such a fun event that motivates the children to enter and the title will be well recognisable in the community,” said Simply Models branch manager, Angelique Janssen, who had been approached by Kuswag to organise the modelling competition. The event also enabled a scout from KZN Top Models to look for new talent, which he found and seven models were scouted. “Contestants, 18 years and older were eligible to be scouted. The junior and senior divisions combined had about 40 entrants, with the most entries coming from the junior division. “Two male models, Slindelo Cele and Mkoma Kingu, were scouted as well as five female models, Juane Diedricks, Naoi Kingu, Shannon van Rooijen, Nadene Erasmus, Carla van Rensburg and Alyssa Bosshof,” Janssen said.

Kuswag Karnaval entrants scouted >> Winners had to be confident, had to be dressed appropriately For the Mr and Miss Carnival titles Janssen said they were looking for confident girls and boys who had good stage presence and who made a good impression on the judges. Scoring cri-

teria were confidence (20), outfit (10), natural beauty (10), ramp skills (5) and overall impression (5). “The winners had to be confident, had to be dressed appropriately, have

a warm smile, could at least walk in their heels and have good posture,” Janssen said. Although only 20, Janssen has a wealth of experience in the industry.

“I have had a passion for modelling since my high-school years. I love the fact that modelling, especially pageants, give you a platform to reach out to the community or the youth and make a change. I’ve always tried my best to use each modelling opportunities, be it is for photo shoots, fashions shows or pageants, as a platform to inspire and motivate,” she said. The model also harbours a passion for acting. “I first set foot on a stage when I was in Grade 0 and have never left since. I did a six-month advanced actor’s course in Johannesburg last year as part of my after-school studies,” she said. Janssen’s dedication earned her a performance at the Arts Rising Talent Showcase in America in 2014, representing South Africa as an actress, model and singer as part of an elite team, and won her the Miss Teen KZN title - all this in one year while studying to pass matric.

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RIGHT: At the pageant first princesses (from left) Ansuhka Mitch ley, Carla Van Rensburg, Angelique Janssen (Simply Mod els) and Tatum van Tonder (junior first princess).

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Kings burgh Child and Family Welfare cele brated Women’s Day by acknowledging these ‘women of worth’.

DSBF management committee hands over the cheque to Bobbi Bear (from left) Andre Beetge, Eureka Olivier (on behalf of Bobbi Bear), Jaco Wijnmaalen and Aart Verrips. THE Durban South Business Forum held its annual fund-raising golf day recently, the proceeds of which went to Operation Bobbi Bear. Bobbi Bear is a non-profit organisation and totally financially dependent on public donations, with no help from government. It works on behalf of children who have been sexually abused, to minimise their risk of HIV infection at the point of rescue, ensure their health and well being, and bring the perpetrators to justice. Based in Amanzimtoti, Bobbi Bear reaches out far beyond the boundaries of eThekwini. In spite of their financial struggle, the dedication and courage of the few

staff performs miracles for abused children. In 2015 more than 20 000 children were reached in schools and communities and hundreds of children were rescued and given treatment and perpetrators brought before the courts. Bobbi Bear has a “rescue pack” used for initial care and treatment of rescued children. It is estimated that the cost of one “rescue pack” is in the region of R200. The R12 000 donation by DSBF to Bobbi Bear enables them to rescue 60 abused children from extreme adverse circumstances. To contribute to this worthy cause, contact Bobbi Bear at 072 708 0095 or 072 44 2525. - Supplied.

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FEVER REPORTER KINGSBURGH Child and Family Welfare celebrated Women’s Day by acknowledging women of worth in the community on 10 August. The special women were treated to cake and tea, were given a gift of appreciation and were motivated with inspirational words of wisdom. Senior social worker, Sandra

Govender quoted Anne Morrow Lindbergh: “You are special - to give without reward has a special quality of its own.” “Time tested inexpensive beauty hints” - Sam Levenson: “For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. “For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. “For slim figure, share your food with the hungry. “For beautiful hair, let a child

run its fingers through it. “For poise, walk with the knowledge that you will never walk alone...” Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare is a registered non- profit organisation that supports the less fortunate. To support the welfare society, visit them at 2 Hall Road, Warner Beach, 4126 or contact 031 916 2274/3007.

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OST of the taxis on KwaZulu-Natal’s roads are not legal. As the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has announced they will stop issuing taxi permits in KZN, alarming figures have emerged, revealing that 20 000 of 35 000 minibus taxis on the province’s roads are not certified to operate. The largest taxi regulator in the country said it decided to halt new taxi operation permits due to the bloated state of the KZN taxi industry. The council said although the industry is filled to capacity, all pending applications submitted before this decision was made, would still be issued. Santaco spokesperson Mandla Mzelemu said the decision was part of the plan to reduce the number of road accidents caused by minibus taxis that are not roadworthy. He also said they aim to address the taxi violence that persists in some parts of KZN because of tensions between legal and illegal operators. In 2007 council took the decision with the Department of Transport to stop issuing permits. “But later, we negotiated with the department to lift the moratorium because many minibus taxis were operating without permits.

“This was actually putting the lives of commuters at risk,” said Mzelemu. Mzelemu told The Witness that the taxi council is aiming to maintain order and control within the industry. He said the only way to do so was through limiting the powers of local taxi associations that were recruiting people into the industry. “We urge people to stop purchasing vehicles [minibus taxis] without operating permits. “That puts the lives of commuters in danger.” Mzelemu said the council was aware some operators would be defiant on the issue. “But if anything, like an accident, happens with commuters aboard that vehicle, government will not compensate anyone affected. “We want to ensure all vehicles we have on the road have permits and are safe for commuters. Any vehicles which are not roadworthy will be taken off the road.” He warned retirees against investing their pension into a taxi business. “What we are saying is, if you are currently planning to take your package from where you work to start a taxi business, there is no more space for you,” said Mzelemu. Department of Transport spokesperson Kwanele Ncalane said the department agrees with the taxi regulator that they need to reduce traffic in the taxi industry. Ncalane said the other reason was due to the industry being saturated and over-traded, which would mean operators could end up not making any profit.

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IE jaarlikse Kuswag Karvanal het weereens gesorg vir hope vermaak en pret die afgelope naweek. Die Karnaval is die grootste geleentheid op die Amanzimtoti Afrikaanse kalender en was ‘n reuse sukses.

Quentin Botha geniet die reuse glyplank. Kuswag Graad 8 en Graad 9 leerlinge het al die jong besoekers by die Kuswag Karnaval vermaak deur hul in te huldig as prinsesse.

BO: Sussies, Channah (links) en Isabelle Arnold geniet ‘n rit tydens die geleentheid.

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Die span van Makro verwelkom mense by hul stallet jie (voor, van links) Daniel Naidoo, Jarrod Collyer, Nozi pho Gumede, en (agter) Steven van der Schyff.

Die Kuswag Karnaval is die ideale geleentheid om inko pies te doen (van links) Ashlin Botha, Diwane van den Berg, Carelize Olwagen en Kiera Taljaard.

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Association for former soldiers commemorates The South African Veteran Associa tion National chairperson, Gideon Pieterse invites Sava veterans to an event at Hutchinson Park. PHOTO: TANIA SANDBERG

Toti community thanked FEVER REPORTER AMANZIMTOTI Cares would like to thank the community for their help and support in assisting to arrange a memorial service for Rika Graaff. “We cannot thank the community

enough for their support, especially the way they rallied behind us when the single mother died, leaving behind a nineyearold son. “Rika’s husband died about a year ago and they have no family in Toti. Two angels came to this child’s rescue, and after the

HE South African Veteran Association (Sava) was started in 1957 and is an international membership organisation for soldiers that did border duty and retired in 1994. “Sava is a huge organisation. We have 2 535 members in South Africa and many more scattered all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and the United Kingdom. Each country has its own chairperson who is accountable for each region,” said national Sava chairperson necessary paperwork was done, they re moved him from the house,” said Edna BlomLourens, of Amanzimtoti Cares. Councillor André Beetge applied for and arranged a state funeral. “People of the community donated clothes for the boy, money, flowers and food and pamphlets. Others assisted at the church. I want to thank everybody who helped, it just shows how wonderful our community really is,” she added.

in South Africa, Gideon Pieterse, who resides in Amanzimtoti. The organisation has a chairperson in each province. Basie Coertze is the Sava regional chairperson for KwaZulu-Natal. “Our organisation falls under the National Defence Force Act and we pride ourselves on being disciplined soldiers. The motto of the organisation is Pariter Stamus, which translated, means ‘We Stand Together. “The idea behind the organisation is to create a common sense of underAmanzimtoti Cares assist families in cri sis with food and resources to help them find sustainable solutions for their prob lems. The organisation’s Gideon Pieterse said they also go out and pray with families and support them emotionally. “Many families stand up and get out of their situations. That is what God does,” he added. They currently are assisting about 30 families and receive no government funding

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standing, to bring all old soldiers together, to share the brotherhood. We all talk the same ‘language’ and deal with the same issues, such as trauma,” said Pieterse. Sava hosts several annual events, during which they commemorate soldiers who lost their lives for the cause. Two such events are 2 February when they commemorate the Battle of Delville Wood, a wall of remembrance is erected and wreaths are laid in memory. On 11 June Sava commemorates “Ops Savannah” in memory of their great victory in Saldanha. Veterans attending must confirm attendance via email Gideon.pieterse@ gmail.com before 25 August. On Saturday, 17 September Sava has a Pro Patria Commemoration Day. For further information, contact Pieterse on 082 734 5602 or contact the KZN chairperson Coertze on 083 280 6862. and are reliant on the community’s goodwill and donations. Every three months they re assess families’ needs, their conditions and prospects. Amanzimtoti Cares recently moved to the premises of One Stop Retirement Vil lage in 8 Umfuleni Road, Doonside, from where they distribute food parcels. Anyone able to assist can contact them on their Facebook page Amanzimtoti Cares or call 082 466 0017.

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ICTURE what it must have been like – over 20 000 women of all ages and races from all across South Africa marching together towards the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Although each marcher must have

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tional Congress. Some of the women marched with babies on their backs, or were accompanied by young children. Rahaba Mahlakedi Moeketsi re called. "Some were carrying the white children with them, those who were working for whites. "We were all enthusiastic to get there and see this Boer baas and tell him that we are not going to carry those things [passes]." Dorothy Masenya recalls her atti tude and the collective attitude of the marchers on the day. "We wanted to see whether we were going to be arrest ed, or where would they find a prison for this entire mob. You see that was the big idea o a bona [you see] if they arrest one we all walk in and there is no turning back. So instead, really, they gave us a way out. Nobody was arrested that day." The women concluded their demon stration by singing freedom songs like Nkosi sikeleli Afrika and a new song which became not only the anthem of the march, but the credo of South African women, the song was saying: “If you strike a woman, you strike a rock.” The women's march was a spectacular success. We need to applaud and recognise the bravery of these women who risked offi cial reprisals including arrest, detention and even banning. The march showed that the commonly accepted stereotype of women as political ly inept and immature, tied to the home, was outdated and inaccurate. Women proved they were not powerless to make significant changes to a way of life that dis criminated against them primarily because of their race, but also because of their class and their gender. They had the ability to or ganise themselves and to be a political force to be reckoned with. Women's political organisation and their struggle for freedom and gender equality has belatedly been given recogni tion. The stories of many of the women,

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Women on the march for their rights. who took part in the march and played im portant roles in our history, have gone un told. An exciting new project by South African History Online (SAHO) is working to capture and preserve information about these women, in particular those that took part in the 1956 March. SAHO is developing a huge online resource of biographies, chronologies, essays and photographs of the women's political struggle and wom en's issues from 1900 until present day. It is difficult to gather information about the women who played a significant role in South African history, in particular those that took part in the 1956 march. There has been little systematic re search on the topic. Many of the women have died or their contact details have been lost. It is therefore important that today's researchers try to salvage what they can from oral history initiatives, organisations' archival information, books and old news paper articles. South African History Online has also

Mark White Nissan Carol Mathews – Marketing and Fleet sales

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Aneska Dupont – Financial Planner with Lumenrock Sh’Zen Team Leader and owner of Sunflower Sh’Zen Spa and Slimming THE multi-skilled and talented Aneska Dupont started her own business in 2013, when her contract with Nedbank ended. Currently Dupont is running three businesses and is also President of the Rotary Club of Amanzimtoti. “Planning and Prioritising is the secret to running a good business. With 40 years experience in finance, I wanted to share information gained with clients to make an informed decision when entering into a financial contract,” Dupont said. She prides herself in a track record of doing the right thing when nobody is looking. She said there were many challenges, but working hard and delivering excellent service made a huge difference. Dupont’s key to success is to always ‘under promise and over deliver’ and says the best advice ever given to her was to give more than you receive. For Women’s Month she is offering a free Financial Consultation to her clients and entry to win a hamper of Sh’Zen products valued at R1 000. For further information contact Aneska Dupont on 083 255 2588.

CAROL Mathews joined Mark White Nissan in February 2015, in their marketing and sales department. In April this year fleet sales were added to the dynamic professional’s profile. Having relocated to Amanzimtoti, Mathews was offered the position by the dealer principal to market and create awareness of the new dealership. She is driven by the love of her career. “Meeting people through golf days, sponsoring schools in the community, and the freedom both my captain (Erwin Vermaak – dealer principal) and chief (Travis Clarke – Sales manager) give me, motivates me,” she said. “I love the rewards of helping the community with both my bosses right behind me. The freedom to express creativity in the marketing side is amazing. My ideas are thrown around, and mostly taken. I will always come back to Change your Wheels Change a Life, when I brought this idea to the table last year April, both bosses went for it immediately. They let me have the reins, and we have not looked back, our first being the very next month. So far we have handed over18 wheelchairs to those in need,” Mathews added. She says she has not encountered much problems as a women in the industry. “It seems 99% of people nowadays don’t look at you as a woman, just how you come across in business. What you have to offer and how you handle their query, the service etc. is what matters... I respect the lowest of low, and the highest of high. I also think they can see my love of my career, and they respect that,” Mathews said. The best business advice exercised by her is also to treat those that respect you with equal respect. “Don’t turn your nose up to the smallest sale, as this could turn into a bigger one,” she quipped. Quotes Mathews life by are: ‘Show me a person who cannot bother to do little things and I’ll show you a person who cannot be trusted to do big things’ and ‘no-one goes alone to the height of excellence’ and ‘your success will depend on others, and theirs will depend on you’.”

>> The true reason why 9 August is celebrated in South Africa

embarked on a national oral history project in collaboration with the Department of Ed ucation to assist in gathering more informa tion from communities on the role played by people in the liberation struggle, in par ticular women. Even though the issues that concerned women in the fifties were very different to the issues facing women in modern day South Africa, the background of the 1956 women's march has helped women of to day to organise themselves politically and within the community to take up the chal lenges of the day. The 1956 march helped to shape the ideologies of many, particular those that drafted the South African Constitution and the Commission of Gender and Equality. The phrase, “strike a woman, strike a rock” has come to represent women's cour age and strength. The Congress Alliance de cided to mark 9 August as Women's Day, and it is now, in the new South Africa, com memorated each year as a national holiday. Women24.

Linda Scholtz Kuswag Skool principal LINDA Scholtz is inspired by her passion for children and was appointed principal for Kuswag Skool in February 2007. Her people-orientated life approach has set her apart in her field and in 2008, she is appointed Businesswomen of the Year. Scholtz believes in keeping a healthy balance between being people orientated and having business acumen. In what used to be a male dominated position, it took hard work to win the respect of some men, but through dedication, collaboration and sound business decisions, she has proven she does not have to stand back for anyone. She says the best advice given to her was: ‘Be authentic and work hard. Die empty!’ Scholtz enjoys the unequivocal support of her husband Dirk and her son Liam, who married Christy-Anne in 2014. Contact Linda on 031 903 5434

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Estelle van Rhyn Property Professional

ESTELLE van Rhyn is a property professional associated with the property market leaders in Amanzimtoti, RE/MAX Toti, for the past 10 years. “I have also been a member of the local BNI Invictus Chapter for over five years. This has allowed me to support other local businesses and from life-long friendships with my valuable clients and business owners,” Van Rhyn said. The dedicated property professional attributes her success to being honest and transparent and providing a personalized customer service experience to all her clients. “Buying or selling a home, after death and divorce, is the most stressful event in any person’s life and it is important to be empathetic, supportive and compassionate about it. It is also for the majority of people the largest financial investment they will ever make, so there are a lot of factors that need to be taken into consideration,” Van Rhyn said. The industry is forever changing and the economic and legislative environment in which property professionals’ work has a unique set of challenges. Van Rhyn said to overcome most of these challenges she attends as many training sessions, seminars and lectures as possible to try and stay relevant and up to date. “I also surround myself with other service providers that have the same work ethics and standards as I do and together with them and all my loyal clients and their referrals, I have proudly achieved the National RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2011 and the prestigious International RE/ MAX Hall of Fame in 2014,” she added. The best advice she applies to her life was given to her by her dad, when she was only 12. My dad once said to me: “You never really know another person until money has changed hands between you. Always remember that money and financial pressure makes people, quit often, do things they would not normally consider in doing.” The other good advice I have received was to always respect other people’s views, culture and beliefs. Everyone is entitled to their own views and opinions. For further information contact Estelle on 072 117 9431 and the RE/MAX office 031 903 2220.

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At the FNB Business Breakfast (from left) Uraisha Haswell, Hazel Pillay, Khosi Duma, Boni Mchunu (East Coast Ra dio’s gen eral man ager) and Buhle Gorrie.

Speakers at the FNB Busi ness Break fast, Stafford Masie (hold ing phone), Yolande Steyn, Boni Mchunu and Khanyi Dhlomo.

Key insights at ‘Wonderwomen’ breakfast

East Coast Radio general manager, Boni Mchunu and Ndalo Media CEO, Khanyi Dhlomo, at the FNB Business Break fast. PHOTOS: ABHI INDARAJAN

>> ‘Women are not equal. Women are better’

ORPORATE Durban filled the ICC last week to hear four influential South Africans share their wisdom at the FNB Business Women’s Breakfast, in association with East Coast Radio. ECR’s Darren Maule hosted hundreds of women from all spheres of business who enjoyed a morning of networking and key strategic insights and learnings at one of the most anticipated events on the KwaZulu-Natal corporate calendar. IT guru Stafford Masie kicked off the power presentations, drawing attention to the fact that the notion of driving businesses in a masculine way is a thing of the past and that technology is playing a leading role in

driving this - “Women are not equal. Women are better.” The former Google Africa boss and self-confessed serial entrepreneur tapped into his knowledge as a technology futurist to highlight that as much as the world today is about technology, it is about humanity. Masie has been involved in several leading-edge technology start-ups. He has played a significant role in the open software arena and is responsible for global partnerships and corporate tech strategy in Latin America, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Europe. Head of FNB Innovations, Yolande Steyn, dished up honesty with a dash of pragmatism, in her account

of the challenges, trials and tribulations as a woman in business. The industrial engineer has extensive experience in product development and strategic project management and has played an integral role in consulting, mobile telecommunications, software development, mobile money and innovations. Yolande’s advice to all Wonderwomen of KZN: “We should never underestimate our own resilience and our ability to overcome pretty much anything. Every time you think your problems are bad, just take a look around and you’ll find people who are dealing with much worse.” “Wonderwoman exists in each and every one of us,” said Ndalo

Media CEO and award-winning media personality, Khanyi Dhlomo, who packed a powerful punch with her inspiring story of her journey to get in touch with her inner Wonderwoman and shared how she brings these superhero qualities in everything she does. “The challenge is breaking down the boundary between who we are, what we believe and what we do. The work we do needs to be aligned with our purpose. At the end of the day, we are all Wonderwomen.” Humour, a magnetic personality and strategic food for thought make a formidable combination and that’s exactly what entrepreneur, Vusi Thembekwyo, delivered when he

Seadoone Vet Clinic Tamryne Talbot

TAMRYNE Talbot is the proud new owner at veterinarian at Seadoone Veterinary Clinic. Tammy’s passion to help her ‘patients’ to the best of her ability drove her to take over the well-established business in August. She strives to go the extra mile to make her patients and clients part of the clinic’s family and not just a number. Being a predominantly male industry, especially when one deals in agriculture, Talbot was put in challenging situations. “When I first qualified, I worked in a predominantly agricultural area. The farmers in the area were a bit sceptical of a female who was working on animals, especially animals more than six times my size. But once they got to know me and my abilities, their attitudes and confidence in me changed,” she said smiling. She added that the best advice given to her has been to: “Never drop your standards as it is your patients that end up suffering”. As a special for Women’s Month Talbot is offering 5% off spays, on a Wednesday for the Month of September. When she is not tending to her patients, her five pets keeps her and her husband very busy.

Contact Tamryne on 031 903 3664.

The Unlimited

Melissa Erasmus – Team Leader MELISSA Erasmus made a decision to shift her life and that of her family, especially her niece, into a new gear when she applied for a position at The Unlimited. Her dedication and hard work lead to a promotion to Team Leader. “The Unlimited gave me an opportunity to get into the driver’s seat and be in control of my career and future, by empowering me to run my own business and grow at my own pace,” Erasmus said. Besides learning key entrepreneurial skills, Erasmus also experienced personal growth. “Before I started in the business, I had no confidence and I had a fear of speaking on the phone and I was an introvert. But since working at The Unlimited, the leadership and great mentorship has enabled me to step out of my comfort zone. I was empowered to run my own business, which has boosted my confidence in business and in personal life,” she said. According to her, the best advice applied by her is that if you give other people enough of what they want, you can have what you want in multiples.

TheUnlimited Team Leader Melissa Erasmus 031 903 4735

Nicolene Els – Franchise Owner Driven and passionate, Nicolene Else started her career at The Unlimited in October 2013. She started working towards being a business owner from the first day, a dream she realised on 18 May this year! “The Unlimited provided me with a system, tools, a platform and support – everything I needed to start a business without any startup capital. So when the opportunity came my way, I knew I had to grab it with both hands!” Els said. She said that she had some challenges as a woman in the world of work that she had to overcome, not least of which was that people can be narrow minded and still believe in the concept that women belong in the kitchen or minding the children. “Proving that I have what it takes to make it came with its fair share of challenges. I overcame these by constantly reminding myself of why I was doing chasing my dream to own my own business – my children are my inspiration and I will overcome anything to give them the lives they deserve,” she added. Els is the mother of four beautiful daughters and married to a husband who supports her career all the way. “I can’t wait for my daughters to start their careers as future owners in my business,” she added. This resonates with what Els believes is the best advice she has ever been given: do what you say you are going to do, even if the mood you were in when you said it in has passed! Els said she does not only look at what is going to work for tomorrow, but also looks at ways to improve her life and the lives of the people working for her for decades to come. Contact: Nicolene Els on 071 194 3702 or email: nels@theunlimited.co.za

wrapped up the morning. Using humour and personal anecdotes, he encouraged women to boldly charter new waters. “Men have had it easy for a really long time. Women have far greater odds to go up against when they want to build lives, build businesses, build careers so I stand before you with a sense of humility knowing that I’m speaking to an audience of powerful people, who face the odds who, I as a man, would never understand.” Thembekwyo highlighted the changes in business today, why they changes are happening and what we need to do, as professionals and business people, to be able to compete in the new world. - Supplied

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Toti Primary pupils place well PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Jason and Matth ew Maree competed in the WKF All Styles KZN opment tournam devel ent both achieved br and onze in kata.

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Kaden McKenzie placed first in the juvenile boys division at the KZN In terschools Figure Skat ing Competition. He passed his Level One test in April and competed in the national division. He will be tak ing his Level Two test later this month, and is compet ing in the Gaut eng InterProvincials in September.

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At Crow Mbali Mashamba and Kailash Naidoo ‘pet’ a tortoise and learn how a tortoise’s shell protects it from predators.

Danielle Ware par ticipated in the Dis trict 5 quiz com petition at the Amanzim toti Library on Thursday, 11 August. Danielle took fourth place in the com petition.

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Eli Easton and Ngcebo Mthembu had fun learning about tortoises at Crow.

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At Crow (from left) Jiaxian Song, Jenna Pawley, Kera Henderson and Tallyn Doubell with sculptured warthogs, and learnt about the impor tance of protecting our wildlife.

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Orissa pupil tops in EMS quiz

ORISSA Primary Deputy head boy, Sanele Khanyase came second in the Umlazi District Economic Management Science Quiz. He will go on

to represent the Isipingo Circuit in the second round at circuit management level. Orissa wishes him all the best. Standing with pride (from left) Orissa Pri mary Princi pal Dhiren Deonarain, Sanele Khanyase and deputy principal Frances June Dayal. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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With their quiz cup (from left) Department of Education Arts and Culture subdirectorate, Joshua Ndlovu and pupils Amahle Mhlongo, Mlondi Memela, Zama Ngidi and Sethabile Maphumulo.

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Amanzimtoti Rugby Club Toti 1st rugby team played in the finals of the Castle Lager Murray Cup against Collegians. The Toti 1st team finished second with a score of 3113 to Collegians.

Toti United Football Club TUFC 5aside junior soccer 68 teams played from U7 to U15. Well done to all who participated.

Amanzimtoti Athletics Club ASC hosted the 2016 KZN Cross Country League. Durban August race calendar: 21 August Durban Runner at UKZN. It is a 21km and 10km road race. To enter, go to www.durban runner.co.za/upco…/durbanrunner challenge/ 28 August Mandela Day Mara thon takes place in Howick. It is a 42km Comrades Marathonqualifier made up of a 21km and 10km road race. To enter, go to https:// secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/ step1.php?id=3247

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Amanzimtoti Sports Centre Amanzimtoti Cricket Club Amanzimtoti Cricket Club juniors registra tion is now open. Fees are R550 for the season. Email phillipa@afrisource.net for more information. Training started on Monday 15 August.

Amanzimtoti Tennis Club The ladies’ 1st team beat Hillcrest 1st by 4 matches to 2. The 2nd team lost to a strong Kloof 2. Wednesday 24 August fixtures: 1st team away to Chiltern 1 and 2nd team away to Glenashley 2. Social players please note all courts will be available for social games. Weekend league results: 1st beat Hillcrest 2, 31 and 2nds lost to Midlands. On Saturday 20 August both la dies’ teams will play at home the 1st against Durban North 1 and the second against Mitchell 1. Four courts will be used for league from 1.30pm to about 4pm. The men’s team lost to Bellevue 2 on Sunday 14 August and will play away to Mitchell 2 on Sunday 21 August. The development clinic takes place every Saturday morning for the duration of the school term. If your child shows an interest in tennis, bring them down to the club on Saturday from 9am to 10am. There are racquets available and children must wear suitable shoes. Madi and Gabriel will be there to coach children.

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Fynnlands and Westville teams.

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HE new Honda Civic is now available in South Africa, bringing bold, dynamic styling, along with trend-setting levels of sophistication and high-tech features. Over the course of the past nine generations, the Civic has continuously evolved to meet changing customer needs around the world. Thus, it comes as no surprise that Honda’s longest-running automotive nameplate is also its biggest-selling model globally, with more than 23 million Civics sold to date. The new Honda Civic was realised on three main pillars, beginning with a design that offers depth of appeal supported by the car’s technology and performance. It is also soulful, delivering new levels of dynamic, sporty performance that remain true to its heritage, and that of the Honda brand. With the focus on comfort, Honda incorporated advanced equipment developed for an era that demands new levels of integration between people, smartphones and the vehicle, while also increasing the Civic’s com-

fort, safety and quality standards. In aiming for superior levels of design and comfort, the challenge for Honda engineers was to combine a sleek and aerodynamic exterior with D-segment levels of spaciousness and comfort. The newcomer’s styling carefully reflects a revolutionary silhouette for a four-door sedan, creating the overall impression of a sleek sports coupé. The result is a clean, sculpted body shape that emphasises the new Civic’s sporty character, reinforced by the lower and wider stance, along with a longer bonnet and short front overhang. The reduced height and the more dynamic aesthetic appeal also translate into a lower centre of gravity for greater on-road stability, boosting cornering confidence and encouraging sporty, engaging driving. A selection of futuristic-looking 16 and 17-inch wheel designs completes the sophisticated and athletic design. The uncluttered interior design features extensive use of attractive soft-touch and accent materials that

heighten the sense of premium quality. On an ergonomic level it offers refined, user-friendly access to the various controls. This includes the new high-deck centre console that encompasses key features such as the new Electric Parking Brake and Brake Hold function. To reduce cabin noise and enhance ride quality, the interior package is fitted with lightweight sound proofing materials. This includes underbody coverings and a noise isolation door system. Rear-seat knee space has increased by 55 mm, along with further gains in shoulder room for the rear occupants. Boot capacity has also improved by 20 percent. Ahead of the driver is a new advanced full-colour LCD multi-information cluster. One of the most exciting new features is the advanced interface provided by the high-resolution, seven-inchWVGA LCD display that forms the centrepiece for the digital audio system. The expansive IPS display can be viewed from both driver and passen-

Volvo millionseller celebrates On 17 August, 1966, the Volvo 144 was pre sented in the midst of an ongoing manhunt. With this new model series, Volvo could de velop into a considerably bigger car maker. In eight years, no fewer than 1.25 million cars were produced – creating Volvo’s first mil lionseller. At its global launch, almost 400 journal ists were in attendance at the Lorensberg function rooms in Gothenburg that day. The new Volvo 144 was to be presented, un veiled by raising a dividing wall behind which three preseries models of the new Swedish car were waiting. Rumours about Volvo’s new model had been circulating for several years and what the press now finally got to see was an austere and modern vehi cle. Parallel to the unveiling in Gothenburg, the new model was also revealed in Oslo, Copenhagen and Helsinki. The cars used at the press show in Go thenburg had been lifted into the premises the evening before by crane, hidden in large wooden crates. The procedure was sup posed to be as discreet as possible, but this proved difficult since a major manhunt was under way to catch two police killers. A na tionwide alert had been issued and as the

wooden crates were being lifted into the function rooms, the police received a tipoff that both fugitives may have been in the au dience at the adjacent cinema, which had to be evacuated. In June 1960, Volvo’s management – with CEO Gunnar Engellau at the helm – made the final decision on the basic direct ive for the new car. The P660, as the project was designated, was to be larger than the Amazon, but of the same weight and price class. It was to fulfil strict safety require ments and comfortably carry four or five people. Moreover, the car was to have the same wheelbase as its predecessors, the PV 544 and the Amazon. Unlike when the Ama zon was developed, several different chas sis versions were planned from the start. With the 140 series, Volvo introduced a naming scheme in which the first digit des ignated the model series, the second digit the number of cylinders and the third digit the number of doors. Mass production of the 144 started two days after the presentation, on 19 August 1966. In 1967 the twodoor 142 was launched, and in 1968 production of the 145 estate began. A closely related model was

ger seats, and the air-conditioning can also be operated on the display panel. The innovative system enables connection with numerous smartphone functions, including maps for ease of navi operation. The system is also compatible with various media formats, and can be operated by controls on the multifunction steering wheel. In addition, a switch on the steering wheel can perform alphabet searches and switching of content. A separate switch for the volume, which is frequently used, has also been added. Several other Civic firsts are also included, such as Walk Away Auto Lock operated by the smart key system, standard on the Sport and Executive models. Performance comes into sharper focus with the latest Honda Civic, featuring a new 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine that features Honda’s “Earth Dreams Technology” – the company’s next generation set of technological advancements. Honda’s first-ever 1.5 VTEC turbo engine produces 127 kW of maximum

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the 164, which was launched as the 1969 model. It shared many chassis components with the 140 series, but had a 10cm longer wheelbase and a longer front to fit the straight sixcylinder B30 engine. Yet anoth er chassis version was launched in 1970 the spacious loadcarrying Volvo 145 Express, on which the roof was raised from the B pil lar and back. Chief designer Jan Wilsgaard was also the man behind the Amazon’s elegant lines. There was a strong desire for a grille design reminiscent of the Amazon’s. The shoulder that widened the doors below the side win

dows was also similar to that on the Ama zon The 140 series was well suited to the ide als of the 1960s, giving precedence to func tion. Scandinavian design, with its clean and simple lines, is a popular approach to day and the 140 series is a prime example of its expression. The 140 series entailed several impor tant advances in both passive and active safety. The chassis was extremely resilient to twisting and was fitted with crumple zones and a protective roll cage. The brake system was advanced with disc brakes both

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power at 5 500 r/min, along with 220 Nm of maximum torque – the latter available in a range between 1 700 and 5 500 r/min to enhance all-round drivability. The engine achieves Euro4 emission requirements, making it one of the most environmentally-friendly engines in its class. The new Civic is also available with an updated version of the 1,8-litre SOHC i-VTEC naturally aspirated engine. It produces 104 kW and 6 500 r/ min, allied to a torque peak of 174 Nm at 4 300 r/min. Both engines are paired with an exhilarating and sporty new series of CVT gearboxes as standard. This ensures powerful and smooth performance, with the added benefit of maximum efficiency. This combination achieves a combined cycle fuel consumption of 5,9 l/100 km for the 1.5 VTEC TURBO, and 6,3 l/100 km for the 1.8 SOHC i-VTEC – the latter representing an improvement of 8,8 percent compared to the old model. Both engines feature Honda’s ECON mode, which optimises the engine and transmission for maximum fuel economy. Honda’s new Agile Handling Assist feature is integrated with the Civic’s EPS and vehicle control systems to facilitate overall control and stability. An additional safety net is provided by means of the Vehicle Stability Control, which is standard on all models, incorporating Hill Start Assist, along with ABS anti-lock brakes and electronic brake force distribution (EBD). All models are equipped with dual front, side and curtain air bags, complemented with a reverse camera and rear parking sensors on all but the base model. The new Honda Civic range comprises four models, spanning a choice of two engines and four specification grades. 1.8 Comfort CVT – R330 000 1.8 Elegance CVT – R370 000 1.5T Sport CVT – R430 000 1.5T Executive CVT – R460 000 The recommended retail pricing includes a five-year/200 000km warranty, a five-year/90 000km service plan, as well as three years of AA Roadside Assistance. - Supplied.

front and rear together with a dualcircuit system with twin hydraulic circuits at the front. This provided a threeway partition ing of the circuits, so that if one circuit failed both front brakes and one rear brake would still function. There were also reducing valves to prevent the wheels locking during heavy braking. A split steering column and a dashboard with a collisionprotected frame were other safety features. The Volvo 140 series had a conventional design with a frontmounted engine and rearwheel drive. Initially, the series em ployed the tried and tested 1.8litre four cylinder B18 engine from the Amazon, pro ducing 55 kW – or 70 kW with twin carburet tors. The 1969 model had the 2litre B20 engine, producing 60 kW and 75 kW respec tively. When production of the 142, the 144 and the 145 came to an end in 1974, 1 251 371 cars had rolled off the production line. The model series became the company’s first millionseller. The legacy of the 140 series is, however, greater than this, stretching all the way to 1993. Its replacement, the Volvo 240, borrowed much from the 140 series chassis and went on to become Volvo’s most massproduced model, with some 2.8 million cars built in 19 years. Supplied.

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AMALINEE Primary School boys’ volleyball team remained undefeated at an inter-school one-day volleyball tournament. The team played brilliantly without dropping any sets. They emerged winners after defeat-

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Warnadoone Lifesaving Club hosts open day

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Michaela Quintal and Faye van Wyk support their team, Sondella. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

THE Warnadoone Lifesaving Club held an open day recently and attendants, including parents, enjoyed the winter sunshine and beautiful sea conditions. The club received a fantastic response to their micro Nippers and Nippers (eight to 14), with some juniors and seniors, and from sea events to beach events, all were enthralled. The organisers thank parents who brought their children down to join in the day and learn about lifesaving. The season has started, so join them on Fridays from 5pm to 6pm and/or Sunday from 8.30am to 11.45am. - Supplied.

Kingsway pupil to represent KZN in volleyball Kingsway High School pupil Tiago Changelryan has been selected to represent KZN in U15 volleyball. PHOTO: SUPPLIED