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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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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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Street lights A TOTAL of 198 street lights were found faulty along the main arterial route between Winklespruit and Inyoni Rocks Crescent during an inspection of the evening of 24 May. While some have been repaired, others have become faulty again and not least in areas noted for criminal and other questionable activities such as Beach and Commercial roads in the old CBD. Cllr André Beetge confirmed they suspect deliberate interference by third parties to render the lights dysfunctional thus cloaking their nocturnal activities. While the matter is under investigation, residents are encouraged to continue reporting faulty street lights and traffic signals to the electricity call centre on 080 131 3111. Invader alien species control pro gramme (IASC) Beetge confirmed that his office is being inundated by inquiries from residents expressing concern regarding bush and brush clearing along St Gabriel Road in Warner Beach. “Residents can rest assured that their speculation of land invasion and low cost housing development is totally unfounded. The programme is actually one of three in the city that was initiated by the municipality's environmental planning and climate protection department and facilitated by WESSA, that aims to cut and control alien invader
Municipality roundup species,” said Beetge. He said the three-year programme, extending 50ha, started along St Gabriel south of the N2 and will continue to the first houses, then it will cut across and behind the Kingsburgh Water Treatment Works. “Cuttings will be left as they fall being that the programme does not extend a permit to move bio mess," said Beetge. Recent storm, and beaches The weekend of 7 and 8 May was noted for the most rain in a 24-hour period since 1971, but with a difference. In 1971 the population was approximately 30% of what it is today and containers were either glass, waxed cardboard or paper; informal settlements were unheard of and our local rivers were known for their “sweet waters”. Today virtually everything comes packed in non-bio degradable plastic, settlements in crouch river banks and the very rivers have become nothing but a means of waste dispos-
al for domestic and human waste. This remains evident in the estimated 100m3 of waste that was washed onto our beaches (and that continues to arrive on a southern current) that now needs to be dispersed by a limited number of municipal employees, who remain starved for resources by their political masters. Political infighting, jobs for pals and awarding of tenders beyond capability has resulted in a shortage of vehicles, refuse bags, staff and other resources required to address what should be classified a disaster - for as rubbish washes out along the beaches, much of it remains in the ocean where it threatens marine life and ecosystems. Following an inspection from Isipingo to Umkomaas on Monday morning 9 May, beach management prioritised bathing beaches starting with the Inyoni Rocks main beach down towards Winklespruit and Illovo as their point of departure with attention towards non-bathing
‘Mercedes’ is killing our children THE ecstasy-based pill, known as “Mercedes” is white in colour and has a piece of metal wire lodged at its core, and goes by many names on the street, including “Mitsubishi” and “Lacoste”. At only R30 a pill, the drug has
already killed almost 12 people, among them school children, and left scores others in hospital. In March, three Durban teens died and 32 were admitted to hospital after suffering symptoms of poisoning allegedly from a new form
of ecstasy also known as “Mercedes”. Scores of teens in KwaMashu had been celebrating at a term-end party and apparently spent the night drinking, smoking and taking drugs. Parents are urged to be alert and look out for the following symptoms if they think their child has used the drug Mercedes - visual hallucinations, auditory hallucinations, being aggressive sometimes withdrawn, showing signs of abdominal pain and vomiting. Unfortunately, there are not enough resources in this country to fight against substance abuse, so we need the parents of every single child to be alert and aware about what is going on in their children’s lives. Even if you believe your child will never turn to something like drugs, you have to be aware that it can happen to any child at any time. Drugs do not discriminate, your child can be a top achiever in sport or academics. It just takes that one time, that one wrong decision with the wrong type of “friend” around. Drugs are not made like they were in the sixties. They are being made to kill our children. If your child has only just “experimented” with drugs, they still need help and counselling to ensure it never happens again. If you are concerned for your child’s well being or lifestyle choices, don’t hesitate to contact me for help and support. - Bianca Holman. About the author: Bianca Holman SAC (dip.) is an addictions counsellor and the founder of Against Substance Abuse.
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beaches from Dakota down being cleaned thereafter. Residents will note that while some of the rubbish has been removed, staff are also piling and sorting organic and non-organic matter above the high-water mark for later disposal and to alleviate rubbish being pulled into the sea at high tide. While organic matter could be used in dune rehabilitation, residents are encouraged to assist in the removal of plastics and other articles to recycling institutions or landfill sites. “This disaster is not something we can just leave up to the officials to address - it is something that impacts each of our lives, our town and our environment and while I applaud the local management for their initiative, we should all be assisting by putting our weight behind organisations such as the conservancy, thus ensuring the situation gets back to normal as quickly as possible,” said Beetge. Roads and stormwater department Have you been wondering why there are suddenly so many potholes all over town? Why the road markings aren't refreshed and/ or completed? Why the wash down after the storm has not been cleared away? Why the stormwater drains are blocked? Why damaged drains are not being replaced? Why there are suddenly no yellow roads department vehicles noticed on the streets? “Wonder no further," said Beetge.
“The city's 25 roads department depots have all of their vehicles parked in the depots as they are unable to go out to work. Employees find their lives threatened by the Umlazi based Amadelangokubona Business Forum and MK military veterans who are demanding to be awarded municipal contracts, yet also demanding that the city supply them with vehicles to do the contracts, being that they are lacking the necessary start-up capital.” While the city remains torn apart by political rivalry leading up to the local government election and the city manager is unable to take a stand lest it provoke a reaction, residents are being deprived service delivery, at cost to an already fragile and ageing road infrastructure as failing to take timeous action, it will inevitably lead to more damage and increased reinstatement cost.
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SOUTH Coast Tourism had a busy week. Last weekend's heavy rain led to a team effort to clean up the beach. Tourism thanks the public, as well as Stanley, a dedicated municipal
worker, for collecting rubbish on Tuesday morning, 10 May. The arrival of long awaited funding led to the Winklespruit Lifesaving building getting a great face lift. - Supplied.
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‘Unsustainable development’ discussed The South Durban Com munity Environmental Alli ance and their 19 affiliated organisations, as well as individual community members during a peaceful protest, highlight long reg istered grievances on vari ous issues affecting South Durban and surrounding communities. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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N 27 April, the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) and their 19 affiliated organisations, as well as community members held a peaceful protest, highlighting long registered grievances on various issues affecting south Durban and surrounding communities. A memorandum was handed to Richard Vallihi (Transnet Chief Executive: Transnet National Ports Authority), Captain Alexius Miya
One on one with CCPO chairman FEVER reporter Tania Sandberg asked newlyelected CCPO chairman, George Lithgow, about the organisation, his biggest challenges as chairman and the organisation’s goals. FEVER: Why was the CCPO estab lished and what is its goals? CCPO: The CCPO was established due to the violent crime experienced when Sam Dwyer was mur dered. Quinton Rutherford ap proached me and asked how we could get more people to join the crime initiative that was in place. I approached my late brother Bruce, who called the meeting where over 2 000 people attended. Bruce asked the community to contribute R100 per month to get the organisation off the ground, and the same evening the community appointed me as chairman and the first committee was established. The goals were to provide a force on the ground to de ter criminals from coming into our ar ea and protecting the community we serve. We have grown from day to day and is known today as the CCPO. FEVER: What have you done in order to achieve your goals and how have you progressed? CCPO: My main objective will always be to build a proactive unit and move slowly away from the reactive side. The goal is to stop crime in the areas before it happens making it extremely difficult for criminals to do business here. Our committee already has a positive feedback after just being in office for a few months. We expect our teams to improve daily by establishing new methods and tactics to remove crime. FEVER: What is your area in which you are operational and is there support offered for other areas? CCPO: The area of operation is from Athlone Park to Illovo Beach. At this stage we are unable to extend our services to other areas as our resour ces are stretched to the maximum. FEVER: What makes the CCPO so successful in terms of crime prevention? CCPO: Our crime prevention is suc cessful firstly as we have a dedicated team of champions on our commit tee and operational staff on the ground, together with coordinated support from the SAPS, Metro Law enforcement agencies and individu als like Gary Van Sluys and Tony Lot ter, who have worked timeously to prevent crime in our area.
(Harbour Master Port of Durban), Moshe Motlohi (DBN Port Manager) and Mayor James Nxumalo. The SDCEA stated in the memorandum that in recent months they have found that many of our problems are worsening because of the way industry, especially Transnet, is being given free rein in the city. “Developments that have been proposed, funded and implemented in the city by Transnet have had life-altering impacts on the people who get affected and will continue to pose threats to the lives of thousands daily,”
FEVER: What sort of interaction has CCPO established between security companies? CCPO: We have always encouraged security companies in the area to participate in our initiatives and they have played an important role in assisting with our unbeliev able success. FEVER: What is the relationship between CCPO and SAPS and/or law enforcement? CCPO: We as a committee of the CCPO know that the relationship between ourselves and the SAPS and the Metro are important and is paramount to our success. Our objective is to support all law enforcement agencies as it is them that have the proper legal require ments to back our organisation. FEVER: Is there an update on your interaction with the minister of police? CCPO: The meeting with the minister of police was extremely positive as he set the platform for assistance for our organisation with the regulatory authority PSIRA who I have had three meetings with on different issues. To be introduced to the CEO of PSIRA through the minister has really helped us when dealing with related issues one on one. I have been approached by the provincial Chair of the CPF to talk at a meeting next month about our organisation which the minister of police will be at. I really believe, as I said before, that our concept will be a blue print for the country. FEVER: What are the services rendered by the CCPO and which services have been sourced out to Blue Security? CCPO: The CCPO has a manager and supervisors who oversee the service providers. Our team is responsible for monitoring crime and taking the necessary action to prevent crime by placing guards in strategic posi tions. We attend to crime scenes un til the law enforcement authorities arrive. Blue Security provides the armed response side of our opera tion, together with the monitoring of the CCPO response action line.
the SDCEA stated. Adding that there will be significant impacts on the health and well-being, safety, environment and land degradation, community and social decay, potential relocations of people and threaten the subsistence livelihoods of fisherman and farmers while destroying local businesses and manufacturing industries that create substantial and sustainable employment for residents and the upliftment of people. Pertinent at this stage is the development of the Clairwood Racecourse. “The loss of the last green lung will
FEVER: How is the UIP initiative progressing? CCPO: The UIP initiative is one that I believe in as it deals with many issues, which we as the CCPO do not deal with. It is a well known that criminals are attracted to rundown areas, for instance areas that have derelict build ings, overgrown road verges, the list goes on. Cape Town has 33 UIP models in its city today, which has resulted in positive feedback whether it be higher and better property sales crime, et cet era, in the areas of operation. Umhlan ga and Florida Road are areas that have been turned around totally and are now enjoying the benefits. I have met with the safety representative of the Chamber of Commerce and have tried to get one of the pilot projects, which would have been for free for the Amanzimtoti area. FEVER: While your organisation is hugely successful in crime prevention, the administration of the organisation has been questioned. Do you have plans to address this? CCPO: As chairman I have inherited the pre vious administration. We have implement ed a new system which was donated by a kind member. The new ad ministration system is a billing system which has so many features. It will be operational shortly, which all members will observe.
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Basin has a population of 285 000 people with 600 light and heavy industries, however, the area faces high levels of social and economic ills [eThekwini Social Impact Assessment, 2009]. According to the Durban Monitoring Forum, close to 10 000 jobs have been lost in the petrochemical industry alone. “Out of the 18 900 jobs throughout the four-year construction phase and 4 600 promised jobs, how many South Durban residents will get permanent jobs that will help them progress socially, economically and environmentally? This development is likely to produce the same results as the surrounding industrial and commercial businesses,” The SDCEA urged Capital Property Fund, now known as Fortress Income Fund, to address the people of South Durban. “Engage with the people whose lives you hold in your hand. It is a debate we are waiting for, but are you ready?” Pillay asked.
FEVER: Besides membership, how can the community contribute to combating crime in their area, assisting CCPO? CCPO: The community is our eyes and ears and it is their vigilance that helps the CCPO combat crime. It is important that everyone that lives in our area keeps the number of the CCPO, which is 083 393 5066, handy and report any suspicious behaviour. It is our busy lifestyles that criminals find easy to operate in as we are not focused on what is happening right in front of us. FEVER: What are your plans for the CCPO, moving forward, this year and can the public access your offices? CCPO: The CCPO Committee is moving in an accelerated pace on all issues whether it be operation al requirements to make the area safe by being more visual, to fundraising to obtain more funds to place more guards to improving our administration system and to keep members informed of all improvements and events that are taking place. FEVER: What do you have to say to your critics? CCPO: There will always be the negative individuals, the ones that cannot deal with change, the ones that have lost their way in life, they are a fact of life. As chairman I enjoy constructive criticism by people who have better or superb suggestions regarding issues, my focus is on this community’s safety and will do whatever necessary, no matter what the challenge is, to assist this community with a better and safer place to live in.
FEVER: What are the contact details if one wants to join? CCPO: Contact Kelly Fourie at 081 869 7184.
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have catastrophic effects on peoples’ health and social well-being. Due to the space being turned into a logistics park, surrounding communities will experience an increase in traffic flow, including an excess flow of trucks, which will be hazardous to daily commuters and will increase the, already toxic, air pollution we face in South Durban,” noted SDCEA in its memorandum. Nico Prinsloo, development manager of the Fortress Income Fund, which will develop the former Clairwood Racecourse site, said in a press release issued last week that the construction of the R3,5 billion Clairwood Logistics Park will begin within months. “Research into the socioeconomic effects of the project has revealed that it is likely to generate an estimated 18 900 jobs during the four-year construction phase through both the development of infrastructure and the facility itself. A further 4 000 jobs could be created once the facility is completed in 2020,” said Prinsloo. Reacting to this, SDCEA’s Priya Pillay stated: “There is the argument that such developments create jobs, let’s debunk this. The South Durban
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IVING back to the community and being more than just a business is something car dealership, Mark White Nissan Amanzimtoti (MWN Toti) considers a priority and through the year and half they have been open, the dealership has grown this community footprint. Their “Change your Wheels, Change a Life Campaign”, where they strive to give away at least one wheelchair a month, and, partnering with Prima Care Homecare and Clinic Furniture P/L to supply wheelchairs at significantly reduced costs, has changed the lives of many. Passionate about helping the com-
munity, the dealership recently chose three schools to sponsor sports equipment to. The schools, Amanzimtoti High School, Kuswag Skool and Kingsway High School were asked to provide them with their sports “wish lists”, that were then given the equipment they asked for. Among other sport equipment received were volleyball nets, rugby booster balls, netball post protectors and netball poles. It did not end there. Amanzimtoti Primary School received a sponsorship of back packs for the first rugby team and Toti and Scottburgh rugby clubs are part of MWN Toti sponsorships. Increasing their support for education, the dealership also spon-
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sored an advert in the programme for the drama production of Les Misérables, performed by Amanzimtoti High pupils, and towards the headmaster conference. Toti residents also benefit from MWN Toti community service, in the sense that any Toti community member purchasing a vehicle in the Toti CCPO area get their membership paid for six months. The car dealership now has their sights set on the Toti Golf Club. “Having been approached by the owner of the ProShop at Amanzimtoti
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Golf Club, Nico Vogel, to sponsor prizes for monthly events, we decided to sponsor R1 000 towards the Sundowner Golfing Day, held on the first Friday of every month,” said Erwin Vermaak, MWN Dealer Principal. All players playing in this particular Sundowner day need to be present at prize giving at 6pm for a lucky draw and the winner wins R1 000. “The odds to win with say 50 players are really great and we wanted to sweeten the pot, so if the winner is not present at the draw, the money rolls
over to the next month, which is what happened last month. So at the next event on 3 June, the prize money is R2 000,” Vermaak said. “We would like to grow this event really big and include surprises to make it more exciting,” he added. Vogel said he is thrilled with the outcome of the first event and the club had already seen a significant growth in participants. Interested parties can contact the ProShop at 031 902 4144 or to book they can email nico@wenprokzn.co. za
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THERE were prizes for everyone who participated in the Waves Pub Quiz on behalf of Khanya Hospice on a recent Wednesday evening. “What a wonderful crowd and a great evening. Great food, good company and prizes galore. The food was scrumptious and the setting and vibe was great,” said a participant. “Khanya Hospice and Waves would like to thank all the people who kindly helped to
sponsor some great prizes - Bidvest, Collin and Boffa, Douglas Green, Venice from Tahiti Hair, Umkomaas Lodge, Woolworths Scottburgh, Pennington Pharmacy, Blue Marlin Hotel and Amru Security. Your donations contributed to the success of the evening. It is dearly appreciated,” said Khanya Hospice CEO Neil McDonald. - Supplied.
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MAC’s club members with Johan Nel (left). ON 7 May, Johan Nel arrived in Amanzimtoti after his long walk from Olivedale, Johannesburg. Nel is walking on behalf of Broth ers For Life (BFL) and Sisters For Life (SFL) from Olivedale to Amanzimtoti, and then back to Gauteng, covering a distance of 1 642km. The walk is to get donations for six rescued children, as well as help the abused women and children in squatter camps. On arrival at Charlies Pub (Warner Beach) he was escorted by some MAC motorcy cle club members on their bikes and received a warm welcome by everyone who was there. Fundraising took place and R5 000 was raised by the biking fraternity in 15 minutes for six chil dren who had been taken away
from their abusive families. The funds are allocated to help the grandparents who look after these children on a government pension. A big thank you to Charlies Pub for hosting this event, as well as to MAC members and other biking clubs who attended Megaforce MC, the free spirits, Wild Stallions, Bravados MC, Silverbacks MC, Crusaders, ARC Warriors). Roberto Menego, founder and chairman of Brothers and Sisters For Life said: "Johan Nel is a man of great strength. A brother of an organisation called Brothers For Life (BFL). We [the organisation] rescued abused children from drug addicted parents and need the help of the community to help the grandparents give their
grandchildren a better life to what they were used to.” “Johan, a pensioner with a damaged knee, took on the jour ney as a result. With the funds and donations we receive, we will be helping the [six rescued] children in furthering their schooling and assist abused women and chil dren to get the help they need. We will also help clothe the homeless and feed all we can help.” On 9 May, Nel started his walk back to Johannesburg, he is scheduled to arrive at Bidvest, Nissan in Germiston on 28 May. For more information, or to make a donation, contact Menego on 074 958 3131. Bianca Holman.
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Amanzimtoti High School hosted VIPs from local schools and the Department of Education at the final performance of ‘Les Misérables’.
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19 May. Join the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra for the first of their series of Winter Season Performan ces at 7.30pm in the Durban City Hall. Daniel Boico will be conduct ing and soloist Melvyn Tan will be performing as well as the Durban Symphonic Choir and the Clermont Community Choir. Prices range from R65 per pupil and R110 to R230 per adult for a single ticket. Call 031 369 9438 to subscribe for the season and save on ticket costs.
29 May. SPCA hosts Music by the River on the Amanzimtoti Civic Centre field. Bands performing are Tyler Ds, Apparently Jak, Alimho & Storm, Kickstands and Gus Brown, plus there will be other entertain ment. Gates open at 11.30am. Tickets are R50 for adults, R20 pensioners and children aged 412 (under threeyearolds, free). Food vendors will be available and people are welcome to bring their own picnics and alcohol. For further in formation contact SPCA on 031 904 2525.
27 May. Woelwater Preprimary School is hosting a sponsored golf day at Amanzimtoti Golf Club. This is an unique advertising opportunity for companies as about 200 golfers will attend, as well as the company of three Springbok rugby players. To participate or to sponsor, contact Marize or Carmin on 031 904 1853 or email woelwater@absa mail.co.za
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21 May. The Gee Jays are staging Let There Be Love at The Aliwal Theatre in Umkomaas. The theatre is run as a fundraising initiative for Umkomaas Primary school. Celebrating 31 years together, The Gee Jays celebrates a perfect evening of romantic escapism. Tickets are R120. Book with Barbara on 039 973 1105 or 083 778 1469.
21 May at 10am. The Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA) is celebrating its 90th anniversary and the Upper South Coast branch of WESSA is inviting all lovers of the environ ment to attend a talk and guided walk through Umbogavango Nature Reserve in the heart of the Umbogintwini Industrial Complex. The 36hectare reserve is a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature trail enthusiasts and the perfect spot to host this celebratory event. The venue is the educational resource centre at the Umbogavan go Nature Reserve. There are facilities at the Reserve to braai at lunchtime. All those attending are requested to bring their own food and drinks. As the event is situated in a national keypoint area, all those interested in attending are requested to RSVP to Veerle on 031 573 1054, orveerle@burger ip.co.za by Thursday, 19 May at the latest.
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LEFT: There will be two cello solos Ayanda Makulwane and William Nobelo (both 24), performing ‘Vivaldi Concer to 2, movements 1 and 2’ on 21 May at the annual KZN Young Performers concert. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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21 May. The annual KZN Young Performers concert will take place at 7pm at the drama theatre in The Playhouse. The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, in association with the South African Society of Music Teachers, presents a special oneoff concert to showcase the solo skills of some of the most promising young KZN orchestral performers and vocalists in a variety concerttype format performing an eclectic repertoire of classical highlights, opera arias, choruses and crossover operapop. Entry is free and all are welcome. There is no charge, but seats must be reserved in advance. To secure your seats, call 031 369 9438 (office hours).
ABOVE: Alida Esterhuizen (12) will be showing off her recorder skills with ‘Sammartini Concerto in F major, 2nd movement’ on 21 May at the annual KZN Young Performers concert. ABOVE: Alessia Zedde (12) on piano will perform ‘Haydn Concerto in C major, 3rd movement’ on 21 May at the annual KZN Young Performers concert.
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ing system, drivetrain, suspension and other components.” Motorists should also ensure their car is serviced by a reputable workshop that only uses quality oil, fluids and parts. “While it might sound like an attractive option to service your car as cheaply as possible, the financial implications in the long run will outweigh the apparent short term benefit. It’s never wise to scrimp on your car’s maintenance costs.” In addition to regular maintenance there are a number of other things motorists can do to extend a car’s life. Motorists should regularly check the level of fluids in their vehicles, such as the antifreeze, oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and brake fluid. He also advises motorists to monitor the thickness of their vehicle’s brake pad to prevent the pads from wearing down to the metal. He advises against fitting cheap, substandard brake pads as these, apart from having a poor service life, often do not fit into the brake caliper as they
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At the recent Gelofte Rugby Festival, Amanzimtoti Primary pupil Braedon Arends U9 goes for the ball in the lineout.
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Amanzimtoti High School’s three netball teams took part in a sports day against Creston College on Saturday 14 May. All three teams beat their opponents. The U14 team won 226, the U16 team won 227 and the first team won 567. ABOVE: The netball teams with their coaches Margeurite Koen and Elizabeth Richter.
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Kuswag Skool se O15 span het Saterdag afgereken met Hoërskool Richardsbaai se span met ’n telling van 240. Die drieë is gedruk deur Ruan Swart, Durandt Nel en Gideon Stiglingh wat ook drie strafskoppe oorgeskop het. Afrigters, Francois Herbst en Pieter van der Spuy, is baie trots op hulle span.
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Kuswag Skool se eerste rugbyspan het naelskraap hul wedstryd teen Hoërskool Richardsbaai gewen met agt punte teenoor sewe. Dwayne Trollip het die span se enigste drie gedruk en kaptein en hoofseun van Kuswag Skool, Lance Potgieter het met sy skopskoene gesorg vir die ander drie punte. Op die foto het Tristan Ceronio, van Kuswag Skool net een doel voor oë vorentoe met die bal.
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RAVIS Clarke is not your ordinary guy, at the age of 42 he still plays Premier rugby and while most of his mates have hung up their boots long ago, Clarke says he is not planning to retire from rugby any day soon. He was selected for the Southern KwaZulu-Natal team for the first time in 1998 at the age of 24 and again represented the team in 2013/2014 at the “ripe old age of 40”. “It was my most memora-
Local MMA fighters dominate MORNÉ Swanepoel’s Rio Grappling team dominated GroundQuest, a national grappling tournament which was held in New Germany on Saturday. The goal of the tournament is to use a wrestling positioning to get your opponent to submit, and then apply joint lock or chokes until your opponent “tap’s out”. More than 100 fighters from all over South Africa competed at this prestigious event. CombatCoaching.com gym grappling team, “Rio Grappling Club”, won the most divisions at the event, with special mention going to one of coach Morné’s sons, Bradley Swanepoel. Aside from winning his junior division, Bradley also competed in the senior adult division. Winning all his fights in the adult
division placed him in the final against current adult MMA and grappling champion, Andrew Caruth. “It was a very close fight, with Bradley almost submitting the much older, experienced and stronger opponent on a couple of occasions. Andrew won the fight, but Bradley won the hearts of spectators and fellow competitors with his outstanding performance,” Morné said. Self defence course for women Morné is hosting a women’s self-defence workshop at Sweetwaters Church on 21 May at 9am. It is a fund-raiser for the church. Cost is R50 per person. For further information, contact Sweetwaters Church on 031 916 2653. - Supplied.
ble moment, running out for Southern KZN at Kingspark Stadium against Durban Sub Rugby Union in 2013,” Clarke said. This is little wonder when one hears it was also the first time in history that they won the cup against Durban Sub Rugby Union. “I am blessed to be able to play Premier rugby at the age of 42. I still play because I just love the game and will keep playing while I can,” he said. Clarke attributes his success to years of experience, technique and the love of the game. He started playing at school level and joined the Scottburgh Rugby Club in 1989. He played for the club and the school’s first team, at the same time, and was lucky to be part of the now late, Trever Kelly’s legacy. “I always played loose-head and tight-head prop,” he said. Even some serious injuries have not deterred Clarke, who is arguably, the sport’s most dedicated fan. “I once broke a vertebra in my neck
at school and they said I won’t play again. Luckily it was not serious and I played the next season. “It is also great to have my wife and family’s support,” Clarke added, who is married to Tanya and the father of Megan aged 15 and Nikita aged 11. The proof certainly lies in the fact that his eldest daughter was almost born next to the rugby field. “My wife’s water broke at the club house.” Clarke practises twice a week at the club and does his own gyming at home in between. He has been with Scottburgh Club since 1989, but recently “took the very hard decision” to leave and join Toti Rugby Club. When Clarke is not playing rugby or being the sales manager for Mark White Nissan Amanzimtoti, he enjoys deep-sea fishing and listening to the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. His least favourite thing is waiting, and his pet love is his family, and rugby of course.
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