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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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A BIKER was injured after he slammed into a concrete park bench at Winklespruit beach on Sunday 15 Janu ary afternoon. Spokesperson for Netcare 911 Chris Botha said re ports from the scene indicate that the biker was riding down the road when his accelerator jammed and his handlebars locked. “The biker veered off the road and slammed into a concrete park bench. Exact detail to the cause of the incident, however, will form part of the police in vestigation. “Paramedics arrived at the scene and found the man on the side of the road with serious injuries. The advanced life support paramedic treated the man at
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IT is with great sadness that Amanzimtoti Fever reports the death on Saturday of wellknown and highly respected journal ist, Seton Thompson. Among the many publications Seton worked on, Upper Coast Fever was one. “A true ‘officer and gentleman’. An ab solute professional in everything he did, and a pleasure to work with,” said Lynn Hitchcock, former Upper Coast Fever edi tor. “Seton Thompson was a wellknown
man in Scottburgh, journalist, wellre spected, very knowledgeable and good supporter of Khanya Hospice,” Khanya Hospice CEO, Neil McDonald said. Thompson leaves his wife Rose, a daughter and a son. Rose said the family takes comfort in the fact that he is no longer in pain. “It was Seton’s wish not to have a fu neral. It is more important for us that those who care send us a card or phone us,” she said.
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ARD 97 Councillor André Beetge reported on several issues currently being addressed. Inyoni Rocks swimming pool The Inyoni Rocks swimming pool is empty due to an electrical problem with the pump. “A contractor pulled out the pump on Monday and the pump has been sent for repairs.” Potholes The public is requested to report potholes to 080 131 3013. Some potholes have been marked with white paint for repairs. The department was waiting for asphalt as the factory was closed. Black bags The public is still putting out black bags before collection day. A particular area of concern is the corner of Riverside and Entombeni Drive where the ET guard is stationed. Some bags have been placed out on Saturday, while collection day is Monday. This creates an opportunity for the monkeys to wreak havoc and bags to fall into the stormwater drains. Another problem is when the department workers are on strike bags are being put out or dumped in other streets. The public is requested to take it to the dump site themselves. Use either the one on Old Main Road, next to the parks department, between the one-way bridge over Toti River and Aloe Road, or to the landfill site in Lower Illovo, across the steel bridge, well signposted and a couple of 100m to your right. Sewage Some areas are still experiencing
problems with sewage; this is often caused by a system overload during the holidays and the increased amount of foreign objects landing in the pumps. According to Cllr Beetge they have recently pulled a double-bed sheet from one of the pumps, while other foreign materials include stones, wood and pipes. Another problem occurs when the stormwater drains are mistakenly linked to the sewerage pipes. The public is asked to use registered plumbers. Water Report water problems immediately to the authorities, do not wait for your neighbours. The response is calculated as 24 hours from the time the problem is reported. Keep your reference number to follow up. Refrain from reporting the problem on a social media website, the municipality does not monitor social media sites. “Also when reporting on social media, the public is requested to make sure of their facts, not to jump to conclusions and assumptions and cause panic,” Cllr Beetge said. “Athlone Park has been an area of concern, it is a very long line. For instance a burst in the Fynn Road area can affect the flow to Athlone Park. The sooner it is reported, the quicker the problem can be addressed,” he said. Report all water and sewage-related queries and potholes to 080 131 3013. Report electrical faults (home electricity, traffic lights and street lights) to 080 131 3111. Contact emergency services (fire brigade, disaster management) on 031 361 0000.
CHRISTMAS Day at Amanzimtoti Methodist Church marked the first sermon delivered by Reverend André Carl du Plooy, now the new resident pastor. A self-declared “true banana boy”, Du Plooy grew up in KwaZulu-Natal and began his primary school education in Durban. Later his family moved to Margate, but he completed high school in Dundee. Du Plooy pursued a career in the South African Police Force for the next seven years. He then joined his mother in the family business and “discovered the difficult side of the business world”, which now helps him when it comes to fund-raising. He was ordained by the Methodist Church of SA on 19 September, 2004, and started his career in Dundee where he remained for eight years. Du Plooy settled in Scottburgh for the next four years with his wife Annemarie and their three sons, Philip (now 18), Stefan (14) and Jamie (seven). Philip matriculated last year, Jamie enrolled this year in Grade 1 at Warner Beach Prep and Stefan is doing his Grade 8 at Amanzimtoti High. This tied in with his decision to join Amanzimtoti Methodist a year earlier than originally planned. Du Plooy tithes his time to the community and served on the governing body of Dundee Junior and Scottburgh Primary. He is a believer of practical, real ministry and envisions youth visiting the church coffee bar and getting involved in the community. “Who says church must only happen on a Sunday, what about the other six days with 24 hours in them?” he asks.
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The Du Plooy family (front) Reverend Du Plooy, (second row, from left) Stefan, Annemarie, Jamie, and (back) Philip. “My vision is to grow folks spiritually,” Reverend Du Plooy said. “I am not a Methodist minister, but rather a Christian minister in a Methodist church,” he said, explaining that he grew up in the NG Kerk, but has attended many “charismatic churches”. He will focus on members’ growth in their personal relationship with Jesus and participate and be involved in church life as adults and as children. He aims to expand the children’s ministry and the small group ministry library and hopes to develop and nurture the musicians in the worship team. His life verse is 1 Samuel 3 vs 10: “... Speak Lord, for your servant is listening”. Du Plooy said the strength of the Methodist Church is the openness to all. “Anyone is welcome at the church [be it] for funerals and weddings even if they are or were non-believers. I believe Jesus would have been at the 18th
hole on the golf course and in the community working, and not merely at church. “I did many funerals, over 200 in the four years in Scottburgh and I always wondered what would happen if it was my family member that the church was not prepared to bury, what if it was your mom or dad or son or daughter. “The period in Scottburgh, where the average age of congregation at worship is 70, taught me that age is a state of mind. I saw how a church of 180 to 200 people, organised a ‘Woeker’ talent drive and raised R80 000,” he said, adding he had “four fantastic years living in the Scottburgh community”. One thing that has changed for the reverend is his workload. For many years, he was the superintendent minister for a cluster of churches and district secretary for “half of KwaZulu-Natal”. “I can now focus on things I enjoy, like watching a movie, strolling on the beach and enjoying lunch at Lords and Legends. With me, what you see, is what you get. I enjoy all sports, especially rugby, cricket and beach sports and my children participate in body boarding and surfing. We are a normal family,” he said. “The years in the police service taught me self-discipline and how to deal with all people, easy and difficult, and it taught me decision-making.” He says he has made three subtle changes in the Sunday services to improve the flow. The church offers three services on Sundays - 7.15am – traditional, 9.15am - contemporary, 11am – Zulu service and another contemporary service at 5pm. Both the 9.15am and 5pm services offer children’s church.
Quick facts: Last book read: Soul Keeping by Tommy Telly. Favourite movie: All the epics, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, because it is not real I can escape reality.” Favourite meal: Curry and bunny chow. Like: People. Pets: A Labrador and two cats and soon to join the family, a Dachshund puppy and a Border Collie puppy.
Nuwe waarnemende hoof vir Kuswag TANIA SANDBERG CHRIS Lindeque neem tans waar as skoolhoof by Kuswag Skool. Hy neem die leisels oor by Linda Scholtz wat aangestel is as skoolhoof by Danville Girls’ High. “My doelwit is om ‘n goeie, gebalanseerde en gelukkige atmosfeer te skep vir ons personeel, ouers en leerders en om net my beste te gee.” Leerders word, naas akademie, gemotiveer om deel te neem aan sport en kultuuraktiwiteite. Daar word veral gefokus op die geestelike en emosionele aspekte van leerders se lewens. Samewerking met verskillende kerke en betrokkenheid van die gemeenskap is nodig om ‘n gelukkige skool te bou en ons is gelukkig om beide te hê. Lindeque is in Boksburg gebore en die gesin het later na Thabazimbi verhuis. Hy verwerf sy matriek aan Hoërskool Dirkie Uys op die Bluff en gaan studeer daarna onderwys by Durban Onderwys Kollege. In 1987 begin hy sy onderwysloopbaan in Greytown. Hy is sedert 1994 by Kuswag Skool eers as departementshoof van die laerskool. Die jaar 2000 was ‘n groot jaar vir Lindeque - hy word aangestel as adjunkhoof van die Laer-
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Chris Lindeque neem tans waar as skoolhoof by Kuswag Skool. skool en word ook aangestel as voorsitter van Suidkus Skolerugby en rig Cravenweek Rugby af. Hy dien ook vir 13 jaar op die KwaZulu-Natal laerskole se uitvoerende komitee. In 2001 voltooi hy sy Honeursgraad in Onderwysbestuur.
Lindeque is getroud met Berni, Departementshoof by Doonheights Primary. Die egpaar se oudste dogter, Bianca, is ‘n onderwyseres by Kenmont Skool en hul jongste dogter, Cara, het so pas haar Honeursgraad in kriminologie voltooi. “My lewensfilosofie is om die lewe te geniet, maar te lewe volgens die wette van die Bybel. As ‘n mens glo, is alles moontlik. Markus 9:23.” As skoolhoof streef Lindeque daarna om te alle tye regverdig op te tree, maar hou nie daarvan as mens se goedheid misbruik word nie. “Ek behandel beide my junior en senior personeel op dieselfde professionele vlak” sê hy. Hy glo dat ‘n leier een is van ‘n span, want die leier is nederig, beskeie en ag nie hul opinie belangriker as ander nie.
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increase, workers are going to demand higher salaries, which will lead to decreased productivity THE common sentiment ex- as they engage in industrial action. MANY people either look forward to the festive pe extra mile to serve others, we would like to salute Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World at the pressed by the government is that The impact of the drought will riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc you and thank you for allowing us to share your sto weekend and now features in a long list of remarka consumers need toble women who continue to make a difference to tighten their compound rising prices. And the tober, while others are left running for the hills to ries. belts as the economy intothey a live volatility theworld. rand has become a avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. This year South Africans voted hoping for the the goes countries in and of the challenging patch. major talking point due to dubious As we get ready to wind down and take a breath best – many are now glued to the parliament ses South Africans also took time through out the In his budget year to remember Nelson Mandela and do their bit speech, the decisions made by the president. er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful sion coverage because you never know what to ex finance minister to highlighted a The Hawks and Minister of reasons to celebrate the year that was. pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the fulfill his legacy. O not tell me you are a better their five- percent increase. people who gave you your job. rangefor of commodity price increas- Police, Nathi Nhleko, seem to be Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights byelections and once again, hoping positive It’s been a year since his death and many ques option than the ANC. Do not tell You all (opposition parties) so easy how many jobs, es. As the target range of the gov- intensifying their bid to extract as well (no pun on the wvoted ord ‘lights’), bItut isthat wouldto show change. tioned the stability and patriotism of South Afri the people of South Africa to against Zuma’s increase of approxischool, RDP houses, etc., can be creaternment’s three tocans. The good news is, it seems as if communities six percent information about an alleged not be very festive at all. We know we live in a beautiful city and another readyou about MOOCs evant andhow because it’s ed or Some these MOOCs are or being (Unisa-style) vote’VE for recently you because will change matelycourse R120content, 000, but many builtofwith Zuma’s salary the inflationcourses. margin are is now exceeded, “rogue unit”Many thatbelieve was inhis SARS. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been more united than ever. believeDo that these have the po- all being conducted online, the five re- Nkandla providedcosts, free and someabout require registhere isare one major Consumers must PHOTO SUPPLIED it forand theIbetter. not tell me you care South Africans know of the but voted what you, the Seven However, interest rates going to benerise to brace themand has shared some truly remarkable memories an official new Wonder City of the spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba to and solveunemployed a major partofofthis the sponses should prompt. tration and fees toworld. be paid. fit, especially for developing counRibeauvillé is a picturesque for tential the poor percent increase you all got? The five opposition? bring inflation under control. selves for further devaluationlittle of with be you. magic’. #feesmustfall problem. I’ve done some basic on MOOCs, by their very nature, tries, rolling and that is and theEnergy cost associated 16km north of make Colmar.Tom country, because you are lying. percent increase for all research MPs equals Are you truly thereThe for the peoplereof beaches, The National Regulator thetown rand ifcontinue the rift to between We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting picturesque hills Clearly South Africans will What are MOOCs, youAfrica are likely andwonderful it appears that thewho firstare South quire Africa the useorofjust new technology IT with of providing MOOCs large Eskom numThe reason why South is in MOOCs about R18,6 million - that is excluding there to tell us — how South Africa has to allowed Moyane and Pravin Gordhan is left individuals slowly changing breathtaking skyline together with a host of won great strides despite the negative news that some asking? MOOCsocial stands “massive by a Canadian uni- bad specialists, need bers to of students. CAROLYN BORCHARD this economic, andfor moral crisis MOOC MPLs,was cityprovided councillors and mayors, the ANCvideographers, is. Ifderful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of you reallyetc. want to increase electricity simmer without constructive their communities one step at a time to covering times tariffs comes by to the tofore. open onlinemost course”, and are courses 2008. was providto be for employed —South but the While a low-cost option, is because of our public repre- versity and if inyou areThe a course chairperson of a work the people, youbecause will takeof your 9,4%,being an above-inflation increase intervention soon. campaigns that shows a proactive community who Africa. The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli News that an unlimited number of students to 25 fee-paying students economies of scale, when courses are MOOCs should be provided cost to RIBEAUVILLÉ is a picturesque litsentatives (opposition included) are ed committee, you get even more.and to salary increase and put it back into the that is is going eatat ainto the are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. After 40 years, the Miss World title held by to ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive sea -Don’t bethe a victim of crime this season 2 200 can enrol and study for. All students’ students online stu- community popular or widely disseminated, - a low cost, but aand costhere’s nev- to welcoming tle town2015 16km north of Colmar and part of problem. Yes, I festive am angry, Do online you really work (the for the people? you serve. disposable income of consumers. SURUJPAL To those people who are continuously going the a South African. these the student son in VIJAY style. -IChristmas centrepieces kidssaddened can make by dents need is Internet access. werewe able to access the course for additional costs would be relatively ertheless. 75km south of Strasbourg am very angry, but more How can rebuild Mzansi if you do When you chose to become a public As commodity prices begin to Phoenix in -Think when buying Christmas gift already evidence of MOOCs small. I’m sure that students have a lot less France. It lies at the foot of the Vosthe There’s fact that whilea we put our trust in nothing). not represent the people? representative, you did it because you revolutionising the way in which tertiLike new increase developments there I’ve also read the of completion guilt when they drop out of a course ges Mountains and is captivating in -Mobile hospitals out these people toroll represent us they do Your all salary in total is wanted to serve thethat people South Afary they education being provided an155 initial manic surge of enthusirate not of for MOOCs is lowIf you (apparently, that they’re taking free, than to drop every sense of the word. -KZN’s tight security plans not, just takeis care of their own was about times more than Zuma’s rica, the money. did it for aroundsweeps the world. asm for theHave concept, butrepresentatives this tapered off the something I would imagout of a course that they or their parSurrounded in part by ancient personal survival. increase. public money like then10%), youras, heart is in the -Measles across South Africa I’vefour readofthat the end of 2015, athought lot and has now recovered to more re- wrong ine, isplace. the case with existing corre-some ents paid for or borrowed money walls, hasasmany picturesque All theby biggest opposition about what they can do with I willcontinues end with this - batho to destroy of have our communities. own challenges this year,itbut we enter 2015 methere were some 35 million students levels. spondence (Unisa-type) courses. to study. dieval houses andvery twobest very old parties inGalleries Parliament opposed Presi- alistic their increase? pele — people first. However, the one thing that continues to we renew our pledge to you to do our Picture worldwide who eachincrease signed upand for That enthusiasm for MOOCs exSome students willundefeated drop out of a spirit I of believe thatHighour Department ofto be the churches, both fineand Gothic dent Jacob Zuma’s If just the opposition usedstill their stand is the the Upper continue most accurate, bal- buildCONSUMERS must betocareful and fore reaching the fair cashier. -Tis the season tohad besalary giving at least one MOOC. because while MOOCs aren’t per- MOOC because IGOR their enthusiasm for Higher Education should investigate ings. put up a Parliament last ists increase to help SA, it would amount SCHEURKOGEL way community. Through the difficult times, anced source opinion, features, sports at the vigilant when purchasing goodsof news, The problems experienced -Launch ofbig Talkfight Sign in 2015 MOOCs initially sound pretty much fect, they go a long towards the course wanesour and someVia will take urgently, TheUpper town are: hall contains a valuaweek, but how many of them opposed to more than R7way million. Theprovidexact email readers have once MOOCs again that as we they andcertainly entertainment in the Highway Area. fromproven our supermarkets. supermarkets like the correspondence-type courses ing low-cost, affordable tertiary educa- the course merely towithout educate them- among have the the potential to defuseWe the curble collection ofhonest antiquities. The are, a doubt, most resilient will continue to be open and with My personal experience refers. I • advertised items are not always Events that institutions, such as Unisa, have tion to potentially many millions of selves with no intention of ever writing rent crisis purchased that exists abetween theofandavailable, town is so small andthe so quaint that and strong-willed. our readers we assure you that new recently 7,3 kg bag even when you arrive at -Maynards Beachfor Festival been providing many years — and poor and people, the exams at the course’s conclusion. state, universities and #feesmustone would be for thinking Deardisadvantaged Readers, We have weathered all the storms came year will be onethe never to be Husky dogthat food thatthe was advertised stores asforgotten. theforgiven doors open; and -KZN that Music these Imbizo are. worldwide. 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Become a CITIZEN JOURNALIST ternet one can now provide better ma- ganisations the initial both and detractors. dents are motivated to thising paths,season. which lead into the surges tosupporters keep a pristine palace.rider achieving thiswere season, let us providers reflect on moments that bled horse hisWhen goalssufficiently a local the ties of all types holiday We extend Itoqueried overcharge Supermarkets protect themSubmit YOUR storiesfor and pictures on our homepageof MOOCs, but prominent universities, terial-facilities correspondencewould say criticism thatact, MOOCs complete the course and graduate, rounding forests and Fever up toand some •I For final, truly heroic CNN cancer touched our lives and the community thisapast woman beating breast and becoming anhe sincere and warm wishes to our with the manager, told me it was selves legally inHillcrest the fine print in style courses, as online video lec- like Stanford University, can’t beinternational as good asinspiration conventional cours-- ourthey surely overcome the limited magnificent look-out points. In are fact WITH its manysuch diverse acts, the world bly in theyear. lions’ arena. Harvard Uni- senior correspondent to others community stands to- family for a safethe and peaceful festive season, a can head office error. After much media, stating that stocks tures, Hillcrest online multiple-choice testing, Peking University, Oxford Unies or lectures is valid, the comple- disadvantages of online learning done very nearby are the ruins of three becomes increasingly our circus. Here versity, • Donald Trump beginClarissa Ward, clad and inproud! traditional 2014 haswho, beenwith marked by persistent chalgether and a happy prosperous 2015. debate and production of the flier, Iandlimited or when available, and have @HillcrestFever Fever online discussion and Paris’s Sorbonne tion inflations rate of MOOCs isWe certainly likely to that through MOOCs. — overcharge Voices24. of R50. a cut-off famousdate. castles, Saint-Ulrich, are a few of them. forums on which versity ner’s luck and ainslick, crudeUniversitongue, Islamic black, secretly enters Isis terrilenges our economy with price are confident 2015 will be better Kalisha Naicker Girswas refunded my lecturers fellow canand as- ty have taken their cue these orga- tory be lower thanto conventional courses or berg Haut-Ribeaupierre, all of • Jacoband Zuma and students his ongoing makes a(food, mockery of from thefuel, traditional in Syria film horrors she electricity, etc.). thanthe ever. Senior Journalist Points to remember: The and consumer bodies and public sist students,Houdini who have and are now participating in lectures — much like it is likely to be • Robin MunGavin is a financial manager which beckon to be explored, never-failing act.questions or nisations United States presidential election found there. To have been caught We had weather catastrophes and crime We, at The Hillcrest Fever,• have faced our Hillcrest consumers must keep their re- protector should do a fullFever and ongoqueries or problems regarding rel- MOOCs low with currentcertain correspondence at a Durbanbased law firm. taking ininto the our stunning scen• Afghanistan, through thethe years process.through online providers. would have meant death, but ceipts and the flier, and check them ingwhilst investigation supermarery and views. the scene of war, uncertainty and • Those in the United Kingdom she managed brilliantly to produce a against the goods they purchase; and kets on advertised products and prideath, produces a cricket side which in who, inspired by the modern wave of horrifying and revealing report. • use a cellphone to calculate the ces. Situated in the middle of the famous AlsaceDEENA vineyards, Ribeauthe World T20 devoured its fellow min- suicide bombers, pursue Brexit. MERRICK HAWTHORN amount you are expected to pay bePADAYACHEE ville is home to many viticulturists nows and currently performs admira• President Assad of Syria who, in Via email Via email and it’s easy to see how it was classified one of the most beautiful villages in France. Alsace is a beguilVALENE GOVENDER education, it was pupils like me. An underachievement was anything Today, he has made his mark in the ing blend of French and German Letters to the Editor must be received by no later than Monday 4pm. Letters and emails should be addressed to The Editor and emailed to ucnews2@feveron However, my teachers were pasless than 50%. IT sector because of his natural aptiwith gastronomic delights from line.co.za DEAR future leaders you have sionate,are pushed us when weinclude became When I became a student I was tude for computers. He managed to get France and order from Germany. Letters should not be longer than – 350 words. 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Problems at the supermarket
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A letter to the Class of 2016
Remember Madiba’s words
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>>Amanzimtoti Primary School welcomed pupils old and new.
Grade 1 pupil Aiden Van De Venter with parents, Deon and Mariska.
Grade 1 pupil Ethan Holm with his mother Suné and father Dillon.
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Grade 1 pupils (from left) Allanah Curren, Kiara De Kock, teacher Monique Pretorius and Suvaan Lynch.
Grade 3s Eva Rohde and Siphosethu Makhanya.
Grade 5 pupils Lara Kruger (left) and Mia Oosthuizen.
Grade 2 pupils Endinako Nengwa, Tannah Aissing and Unaye Gudazi.
Grade 7 pupil, Tyler Masson.
Ziva Germishuizen is prepared for Grade 1.
Miss Dana Whit ing welcomes her Grade 6 class.
Grade 4 pupil, Ashlee Bingham.
Grade 1 pupils Nikky Ngwenya and Hannah Goodwin.
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Warner Beach Prep pupils’ first day TANIA SANDBERG BIG smiles and some small tears marked the first day of primary school for the many Grade 1 pupils who enrolled at Warner Beach Preparatory. The girls quickly completed their colouring-in task, the boys were creative with their colours, and teachers stood by ready to assist.
Grade 1 pupils (from left) Wenzile Shozi, Alessa Savage and Zandré Herbst show off their colouringin skills.
Abby Chiccáro with her parents, Daniel and Lizann.
Aariz Ismail (left) and Abby Chiccáro.
Nadia le Roux.
Evan MacKintosh (left) and Kay laLee Rossouw.
Kayden Kistnasamy (left) and Jordan Fisher.
Wenkosi Magubane (left) and Connor Greenhalgh.
Grade 10 Tyrone Smit (right) assures new Grade 8 pupil, Juanne Marais that high school is ‘not that bad’.
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Thumbs up from a group of Grade 8’s on their first day at high school.
Amanzimtoti High School 4 Learners achieved A aggregates 25 learners achieved B aggregates 99,2% Pass Rate 70% Bachelor Pass
1st: Siyanda Hadebe – 86% aggregate
2nd: Senamile Dubazane 82% aggregate
3rd: Shared by 2 learners Jodie Viljoen and Eirean Bowker both with an 80% aggregate.
’A’ symbols for 2016: 12% of Life Science learners, 11% of Physical Science learners, 33% of Art learners, 15% of Drama learners, 27% of Accounting learners, 3% of Mathematics learners, 14% of Afrikaans (FAL) learners, 44% of IsiZulu learners, 14% of Tourism learners and 11% of Maths Literacy learners.
WELL DONE TO THE CLASS OF 2016 – YOU HAVE DONE AMANZIMTOTI PROUD! Look out for Amanzimtoti High School’s Open Day – 9 March 2017
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Graad 1 klas van Juffrou Amanda McLeod.
Graad 1 leerling, Johann Vermaak. Juffrou Eliza beth Nel se Graad 3 klas.
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With teacher Dolly Naidoo Grade R pupils at Orissa Primary (from left) Trevin Naidoo, Jordan Coetzee, Mpilo Mncwabe, Esamisiphe Nsele, Rivash Mahes and Zothandwa Mbutho. GRADE R pupils at Orissa Primary School in Isipingo welcomed the start of the new school year smiling. Teacher Dolly Naidoo has been teaching at Orissa for 23 years and
with 22 years of Grade R experience under her belt, she is looking forward of sharing the joys of teaching and learning with a new group of excited little ones. - Supplied.
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Meneer Heinrich Rossouw se Graad 7 klas.
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HE Hollywoodbets Dolphins went to the top of the Sunfoil Series log after their clash with the VKB Knights ended in a draw in Kimberley as the batsmen took full advantage of conditions after the first day was lost to weather as both sides pillaged over 1000 runs in three days of cricket for the loss of just 14 wickets. The Sunfoil Series table shake up sees the Hollywoodbets Dolphins go to the top of the table after all three of the matches over the last four days ended in draws. Having won the toss on Thursday the Dolphins felt that they would be able to exploit some favourable bowling conditions and they managed to pin the hosts back to 85/3 on the first day. After the strong start with the ball the Knights pair of captain Theunis de Bruyn and wicket-keeper Rudi Second put the Dolphins bowlers to the sword as they put on a mammoth 258 for the fourth wicket with De Bruyn scoring 182 and Second finishing on 125. The Knights declared their innings on 487/7 on the third day of the game giving the Dolphins a chance to get in some more
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batting practice with the chances of a result fading. The opening batsmen Divan van Wyk (34) and Senuran Muthusamy started well and put on 52 before the former was adjudged LBW off the bowling Mbulelo Baduza. From then on it was all the Dolphins as Muthusamy and Vaughn van Jaarsveld made hay in brilliant batting conditions as they put on a devastating 355 for the second wicket with Muthusamy anchoring the innings for his 181 from 348 balls which was his maiden Sunfoil Series hundred. Having come off a brilliant hundred in the previous Sunfoil Series clash against the Warriors, Van Jaarsveld continued his imperious form scoring runs at will in Kimberley as he bludgeoned an impressive career best 203 from 237 balls, striking at 85 runs per 100 balls. The Dolphins managed to bat until just before tea on the final day before both captains called the game a draw with the Dolphins posting an impressive 538/7. All-rounder Calvin Savage was in belligerent form as he powered his way to 58* from 66 balls as he and Mthokozisi Shezi put on 41 runs for the eight wicket. The Hollywoodbets Dolphins now return home for a Sunfoil Series clash with the bizhub Highveld Lions in Pietermaritzburg from 19-22 January 2017. - Gameplan Media
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THE annual SPAR KZN School Girls’ Hockey Challenge kicks off for its seventh edition with the first of ten regionals taking place in February. The hockey tournament travels throughout KwaZulu Natal for its regionals, sees close on 80 schoolgirls’ first teams competing with each of the regional finalist travelling through to the Grand Finals that takes place in July at St Mary’s, in Durban. Pongola Akademie is the first school hosting the 2017 tournament, with 12 schools participating. The Amajuba, Vryheid and part Umzinyathin regional takes place on Saturday 25 February. Following this the two Pietermaritzburg Regionals take place on Saturday 11 March, with Epworth High School for Girls’ hosting the Pietermaritzburg Central and Voortrekker High the Pietermaritzburg North Regional at the UKZN Astro. Sunday 12 March sees the Durban South Regional taking place at the 3 Schools Trust field, hosted by Werda Skool. Staying in Durban, Crawford La Lucia hosts the Durban North Regional on Saturday 25 March and Durban Girls’ High School hosts teams at the field, 3 Schools Trust for the Durban Central Regional on Sunday 26 March. April sees only one regional taking place on Saturday 22 April at Hoërskool Suid Natal for the South Coast and Sisonke Regional with teams travelling from outlying areas Kokstad and Matatiele. The final three regionals will take place in May. Wembley College will host the Umvoti, uThukela and Umzinyathi Regional on Saturday 13 May. Newcomers to the tourna-
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Former SA Women’s Captain and double Olympian, Lenise Marais heads up hockey at Durban Girls’ High School and International Umpire Wanri Venter, has just returned from Chile having umpired at the Junior World Cup, is the HOD for Sport at Thomas More College. ment, Curro Hillcrest who participated for the first-time last year, hosts the Highway Regional on Saturday 21 May and Grantleigh in Richards Bay hosts the North Coast Regional on their turf on Saturday 28 May. Coming on board for the second year, Varsity College will generously be offering a full bursary to one lucky player who impresses coaches at each of the regional. In the 2016 tournament, Varsity College announced at the finals that the talent was so fantastic, they rewarded two players with bursaries.
Peter Deeb, Marketing Executive for SPAR KZN stated, “We are certainly in for an exciting year sports-wise for SPAR. Some fabulous sporting events on the horizon, starting off with the magnificent hockey tournament for first teams, now in its seventh year. I wish all the teams the best of luck, and hope that they enjoy themselves on the turf.” Tournament Director, Les Galloway enthused, “The KZN tournament certainly has blossomed into a fantastic, fun and fulfilling tournament. The tournament has expanded across the provincial bor-
Route change for Comrades 2017 AS Comrades runners prepare themselves for peak performance in this year’s up-run, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced the official distance of the 2017 Comrades Marathon as well as marginal changes to the route. CMA race director, Rowyn James said: “The officially measured and certified distance is 86.73km. With regards to the route
changes, we will return to the original up-run course through Pinetown without any detours and follow the traditional route from the start outside the Durban City Hall all the way to Pietermaritzburg, except for the last seven kilometres or so. “Just after the top of Polly Shortts, a revised route will be followed to the new finish venue of Scottsville Racecourse. The route is
similar to the one of the 1998 and 2000 Comrades Marathons, with a few minor tweaks here and there.” The 2017 Comrades up-run will be slightly shorter than the two most recent up-run routes. The 2013 route was 86.86km while the 2015 route measured 87.72km. In line with the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2010, James has also confirmed that the Scottsville Racecourse will serve as
ders to the other provinces, which is so good for the growth of the game. Being the first tournament, KZN holds a special place in my heart and I am delighted with how it has grown in the seven years, and continues to grow welcoming and encouraging new players to the game.” Eager young hockey players are gearing up for the seventh SPAR KZN School Girls’ Hockey Challenge as the annual tournament kicks off in Pongola in February. For more info like the tournament’s Facebook page. - Supplied. the finish venue for this year’s race. “Aligning with the requirements of the Events Act necessitated the move to the racecourse. The landmark location served as the finish venue of both the 1998 and 2000 editions of the Comrades Marathon.” “We are working closely with the owners of the Scottsville Racecourse, Gold Circle, to ensure that the facilities and other arrangements are in keeping with Comrades Marathon standards and to meet the needs of both our runners and spectators on race day, Sunday 4 June.” - Supplied.
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mulated 6 000 km of testing prior to the launch, with further tests planned ahead of its competitive debut at Rallye Mon teCarlo in January 2017. With the new car, the team hopes to build on its most suc cessful season to date, in which it secured two victories and an additional ten podium finish es. Hyundai Motorsport crews finished in the topthree in 10 out of 13 rallies last season. Team principal Michel Nandan said: “It’s a great new technical chal lenge and one that we have tackled with enthusiasm. All teams start from scratch, so we are on an equal footing. Hav ing finished in second in 2016, we want to show our ability to fight for the Champion ship in 2017 – and we are confident the Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC will help us do just that.” Hyundai keeps an unchanged driver lineup for 2017. Thierry Neuville, Hayden Paddon and Dani Sordo will contest all rounds of the Championship alongside their respective codrivers, Nicolas Gilsoul, John Kennard and Marc Marti . The team can also announce an extension to its partnership with title sponsors Shell and Hyundai Mo
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The i20 Coupé WRC’s first gravel test. bis. The new WRC regulations for 2017 mean that manufacturers will be able to enter up to three cars in each round, with the two top classified finishers scoring points for the Manufacturers’ Championship. After three seasons of competing with two separate team names, Hyundai Motorsport’s three crews will run under a unified banner in 2017:
the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team. “We have a strong, consistent and versatile driver lineup. We had a competitive season in 2016, with victories, podiums, stage wins and Power Stage points. To have all of our drivers involved in such a close fight for second right up to Australia showed just what strength in depth we have. We have the confi dence in the team to compete at the front and to be seen as genuine contenders in WRC’s new era,” said Nandan. Neuville and codriver Gilsoul were one of the standout crews in 2016, taking victory in Sardinia and an impressive string of podi um results. Finishing second in the Drivers’ Championship, the Belgians want even more in 2017. “I have high hopes for our new Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC, which is the prod uct of a lot of hard work from everyone in the team. My initial impressions of the car in testing were very positive,” said Neuville. “The changes in regulations have al lowed us to make improvements in key are as, such as aerodynamics and rear stability. The increase in power is incredible while the
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additional grip and driveability gives us more confidence to push. For the specta tors, there will be a visibly marked differ ence in terms of the car’s speed.” Paddon claimed an impressive maiden WRC win in Rally Argentina in 2016, with further podiums in Sweden and Poland. The Kiwi and his compatriot codriver Kennard will be aiming for a more consistent Cham pionship in 2017. “My target for 2017 is to continue the im provements we showed during this past season. I want to start challenging for more rally wins and demonstrate more consist ent speed throughout the year. The Hyun dai i20 Coupé WRC is enjoyable to drive and I think it will be more exciting for the specta tors too. I like that the cars will be more tuneable to each driver and driving style,” said Paddon. Secondplaced podium finishes were the highlights of a consistent 2016 season for Sordo, alongside co driver Marti . “When I first tested the Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC, I was taken aback by the speed of the car,” said Sordo. “The more powerful engine and in creased grip from the aerodynamics are im pressive. I am sure this will be an exciting season to be a WRC spectator as well as for us inside the car! It’s very special for me to remain part of the Hyundai Motorsport team. It’s more than just team; it really is like a family. We work very well together and the atmosphere is incredible. The people in this team are some of the best in the busi ness.” Supplied.
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gland. After those three disappointments, Proteas coach Russell Domingo was a dead man walking. Cricket commentators and fans alike were questioning his ability and many were outraged by the fact that he had not been held accountable for what were considered a series of unacceptable performances. Now, a year after that England series, things could not be going better for the team. A 5-0 ODI triumph at home to Australia
was followed by the memorable 2-1 Test series win in Australia, and with a 3-0 Test whitewash against Sri Lanka now complete, there is an unmissable optimism currently accompanying Domingo’s charges across all three formats. It was fitting, then, that Domingo was asked to talk about those tough times of a year-or-so ago after he had just witnessed his side win by an innings and 118 runs in the third Test against Sri Lanka. “I had to go. Not this person, or that person … I had to go,” Domingo remembers of the public outcry at the time. On Saturday he provided some reasons for why he thought the South African public were so angry when things were not going according to plan in 2015 and early 2016.
“I was saying to someone the other day, and I am not comparing, but South African cricket has got more challenges than most other nations in the world,” he said. “That’s the truth. In terms of finances, in terms of Kolpaks, in terms of the make up of the team. That’s just the way it is.” There is no doubt that Domingo has had an up and down tenure as Proteas coach ever since he was appointed back in 2013. And the tough times are potentially the reason why he is not getting too lost in the current success of this team. “I could go tomorrow. Nothing is certain,” he said, bluntly. “I by no means look too far ahead in my coaching career. I take it one series at a time. You never know what’s around the corner in coaching.”
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