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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. As we get ready to wind down and take a breath er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was. Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you. We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. To those people who are continuously going the

extra mile to serve others, we would like to salute you and thank you for allowing us to share your sto ries. This year South Africans voted hoping for the best – many are now glued to the parliament ses sion coverage because you never know what to ex pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the byelections and once again, hoping for positive change. We know we live in a beautiful city and another reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been voted an official new Seven Wonder City of the world. The picturesque beaches, rolling hills and breathtaking skyline together with a host of won derful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of South Africa. After 40 years, the Miss World title is held by a South African.

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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.

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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N Sunday, 3 April, hundreds of athletes gathered in Amanzimtoti for the annual Dick King Race. This half marathon 21.1km - starts from Amanzimtoti main beach going towards Warner Beach, along the beachfront to Illovo, and then back to Amanzimtoti. “We had 746 athletes across the finish line with 800 entering the race as Amanzimtoti Athletic Club celebrates 40 years of running, from 1976 to 2016,” said club chairman, Des van der Merwe.

He said the club was formerly known as Paveley Harriers and was formed in 1975. Over the years it has become one of the well-known clubs in KwaZulu-Natal and has taken an active part in athletics in the province. Besides the Dick King 21km run-15km walk, the club also hosts two 15km, the South Coast Marathon annually. Van der Merwe said the race attracted athletes from Escort, Howick, Port Shepstone, and holidaymakers. Sapphire Coast Tourism said the race is one of two hosted annually by the club and provides Toti with a significant financial income. “Eight hundred athletes would Shop online at www.picknpay.co.za

equate to a R600 000 financial boost to local tourism, which includes beds, meals, petrol stations and the medical sector. The beach front looked beautiful and clean with the bonus weather conditions facilitating the runners,” Sapphire Coast Tourism chairperson, Kim McCarthy said. “Athletes finished on the main beach to welcome encouragement from the master of ceremonies and great music, setting the tone for a great day further.” Van der Merwe said weather was perfect for running and many athletes thanked them for that. “Most important was the safety of

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Water lettuce cleared THE Little Amanzimtoti River has finally been cleared of water lettuce (Pistia) after 20 weekends of hard work by Toti Saints members, assisted by Toti Conservancy, My SapphireCommUnity, eThekweni council and

the public. This is a fantastic effort considering the state of the water and the difficulties accessing the river. Many ingenious methods were tried to remove the tons of aquatic weed, including a weighted tennis net and a contraption made of poles with six inch nail spikes. The most effective method was pure hard work with a pitch fork. Some spraying has helped with control and bugs have been released upstream for long-term control. On-going maintenance is required so if anyone would like to participate, please contact Toti Saints or Toti Conservancy on Facebook. - Angus Pyke.

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Former Miss SA runnerup visits Toti SAPPHIRE Coast Tourism Chairperson, Kim McCarthy hosted an interesting personality over the Easter holidays. “We hosted a blind lady from Sydney, by the name of Victoria Bathurst. She originally hails from Cape Town and was the first non-white runner-up for Miss South Africa to Margaret Gardner. She was just 18 at the time and is now 55,” McCarthy said. “Victoria went totally blind, from a degenerative eye disease, at age 30.” McCarthy said they “got creative” to appeal to all her senses, so started her stay over with trip to Croc World where she participated in the talk and feeding of the crocodiles amid a potent smell of mature crocodiles and decaying chickens. “From there we strolled around the

Thembise Ndlovu has been employed through a community initiative, and recently an unknown wellwisher donated new over alls to him.

IGHT months ago a man’s dream was realised when the community got together to clean up one of the eyesores in Warner Beach, the subway tunnel to the beach. An unemployed man, Thembise Ndlovu was employed to help clean, prepare and paint the subway. “Thembise lives in Umbumbulu with his five children and wife and really needed assistance. “He showed such commitment that we gave him more responsibility

and soon his duties changed to being the full-time gardener to an area that is fast becoming a major tourist attraction,” said Lee Lewis of the Durban South Opportunity Centre. Romy Wenzel of My Sapphire Community agreed: “Thembise is always on time, dedicated, reliable and trustworthy and assisted us with the removal of three hobos two weeks ago. “He brought to my attention that people were loitering in the subway tunnel, looking for shelter while

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gardens describing scenes and colours, smelling flowers, hearing bird life and holding baby crocs and snakes. In the evening, we enjoyed a picnic of local flavours at the Rhumbala Theatre followed with an awesome jazz session which had her up and dancing,” McCarthy said. On Sunday morning the group headed for Tala Game Park for an open bumpy ride in the park jeep, enjoying the guides commentary, while taking in the African sounds around them. “The day ended with an enthralling beach horseback ride, ticking off another item on her bucket list. Interestingly, all her activities were recorded on her iPad with date and time for replay. She is an amazing independent woman who travels the world on her own,” McCarthy added. - Supplied.

drinking alcohol. “The group was successfully removed by ET,” Wenzel said. Lewis said Ndlovu has come a long way since being unemployed and waiting for a job offer and has just had some new overalls donated to him by an unknown well-wisher. People from far and wide come to marvel at the newly decorated bridge and often pose for a photograph close to the national flag painted on the bridge. - Supplied.

THE Amanzimtoti area is currently enjoying an exceptional number of water birds and this is a sight not to be missed. Amanzimtoti lagoon has seen flocks of up to 15 pelican surrounded by cormorants, gulls, egrets and many other species. Amanzimtoti Bird Park has turned into a roosting site for a rare visitor - the open billed stork - and up to 20 can be seen in the early mornings and late evenings. Two more good sites are the Little Amanzimtoti River at Warner Beach and the Illovo River Mouth. - Angus Pyke.

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Kim McCarthy (left) with former Miss SA runner up, Victoria Bathurst who visited Toti recently.

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HE Community Policing Forum’s #CrimeMustFall campaign culminated into a peaceful walk on the weekend where the Minister of Police was presented with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). “Amanzimtoti CPF was the first in the country to have adopted the #CrimeMustFall slogan and the Minister of Police has pledged to ensure it goes out to each and every SAPS police station and CPF,” CPF chairperson, Tommy Ackermann said. He said regrettably the #CrimeMustFall event on Saturday was not well attended in Athlone Park, Amanzimtoti CBD, Warner Beach, Seadoone and Winklespruit. “The meeting with the minister was very successful given the commitment by the minister to send a high profile delegation from various departments to address the social ills and crime-related issues as raised in the MOU. No incident of violence was reported and the peaceful walk lived up to its expectation,” Ackermann said. He added the CPF will revisit its priority areas in rolling out community outreach programmes in future. CCPO chairman, George Lith-

Alleged hijacker killed AN alleged hijacker was shot and killed in Winklespruit and a second gang member was arrested after a shootout with armed response offi cers on Wednesday evening. Blue Security operations manager Brian Jackson said an armed response officer was responding to an alarm activation in Winifred Drive when the local Community Crime Prevention Organisationn (CCPO), which has a

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The Minister of Police Nkosinathi Nhleko addresses the public after be ing presented with a Memorandum of Understanding. gow, was asked to attend a breakfast meeting with the Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko, and his delegation, before the crime must fall walk campaign and were not present at the peace walk. “After the meeting we went to the actual walk were the minister of police and his delegation addressed the concerned public. “At the breakfast I was given the platform as the CCPO chairman to voice our concerns and to explain our unique crime-prevention strategies and initiatives. The meeting

network of security officers that pro vide crime intelligence, as well as armed response back up to local se curity companies, alerted him via ra dio to a hijacking incident at Winkles pruit beach. “Our officer spotted a grey Audi jerking and stopping along the road and immediately reported it to the rest of the local CCPO intelligence network, as the owner had reported that the vehicle was low on fuel,” he said. “Our officers mobilised with the CCPO network and followed the vehi cle onto the R603, where it had

was attended by members of the ministry and high ranking police officers from KZN, with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) CEO,” Lithgow stated. He said as CCPO chairman, he explained problem areas and informed the minister of the new close working relationship the CCPO has with the new station commander, Colonel Bonginkosi Nkabinde and senior Metro police officers. “I explained the reason for our

stopped on the side of the road. When they realised they had been cornered, the gang of five men jumped out of the car and ran in different directions into nearby bushes, shooting at the armed response and CCPO officers as they fled the scene. Our officer and a member of the CCPO returned fire in the direction of the suspects,” he said. Jackson said the Amanzimtoti SAPS and the K9 Unit attended the scene of the shooting. “Police recovered the dead body of one of the suspects with a bullet wound to the chest in the bushes. They arrested a second suspect who

Motorists to pay outstanding fines in full MOTORISTS will be liable to pay their traffic fines in full as of 1 April as the 50% reduction of fines offered by eThekwini Municipality has been withdrawn. Reduction of traffic fines can now only be done by a prosecutor upon concluding that an offender’s written representations have established good cause. A report was presented to the Executive Committee on 30 March, outlining the reasons for the with-

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establishment of the CCPO organisation and how we went about forming the necessary community crime organisation and that our aim is to work closely with all law enforcement agencies that were available to us. “The station commander reinforced the positive effect the CCPO had of dealing with crime in the area we controlled.” The CCPO chairman said he pointed out to Nhleko and his delegation that their model could be used as a blue print for South Africa in dealing with the scourge of crime. The minister of police reportedly agreed and complimented the organisation on the effective work they had achieved against crime in our area and was extremely impressed with their average response time of two minutes to a member’s crime crisis. “The minister of police asked the CEO of PSIRA who the South African regulator for security is to help the CCPO with any challenges they faced. “The CEO advised that he had already had meetings with me the week before this meeting and he had already put measures in place to assist the CCPO in order to continue with their great success,” Lithgow added.

they found hiding in the bush. Police took the firearms for ballistic testing.” Jackson said the officers had not sus tained any injuries during the shoot out. “We commend our officer and the CCPO members for their rapid re sponse to the incident, and for their bravery in standing their ground in a life threatening situation. We are con fident that the teamwork between the CCPO and local security compa nies in the area is sending a strong message to criminals that their activi ties will not be tolerated in our neigh bourhood,” he said. Supplied.

fender, showing good cause, in line with section 57(4) of the Criminal Procedure Act. City manager Sibusiso Sithole said a directive had been issued to the city to review the fine reduction. “It is important that the public is made aware of this change. It must be noted that what is happening is not extraordinary, these changes are in line with the Constitution. The decision will be implemented by the end of the week,” he said. - Supplied.

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ITH only a few weeks to go, excitement is mounting to see who will be the KZN branch winners of the Margaret Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever of the Year competition. A gala evening is being held at Hirsch’s Umhlanga branch on 21 April, 7pm for 7.30pm, to announce the winners from Hillcrest, Superstore (Umgeni Road), Umhlanga and Ballito branches, with the winners in each area receiving a R10 000 Hirsch voucher, and the runners-up, R5 000 and R2 500 respectively. Proceeds from the evening will go towards the Girls with Dignity Project which enables girls from underprivileged areas attend school full time – instead of missing a week every month when they have their periods. It is a project that Margaret has been involved with since winning one of her first business awards the Business Woman’s Association of South Africa Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2012. Some of the finalists from Springfield Park include Daniyel Berry from Style Me Imaging, Cindy Norcott from PRO Appointments and Alice Leah from Mum’s Mail. Margaret started her Business Achiever of the Year competition after winning many business awards her-

Achievers of the Year awards coming up self over the last four years – culminating in an international award earlier this year, The Queen Victoria Commemorative Medal from the European Business Assembly. “Winning these awards has been wonderful – both for Hirsch’s and for me personally, and I would like to see this happening to other women in business,” Margaret explained when she decided to launch the Margaret Hirsch Business Woman of the Year Award in each area in which Hirsch’s operates throughout South Africa. “As women, we tend not to be assertive enough. There are so many fantastic women out there who are not coming forward to be acknowledged for their contribution to the business world, and this was my way of encouraging them to come forward and enter the competition,” she added. Guest speaker at the awards is Dr Michelle Potgieter, Samsung electronics director of communications and corporate marketing. Bookings for the evening are coming in fast and to book a table, contact Warren on warren@hirschs.co.za - Supplied.

Toastmasters Club for Toti THE newly formed Amanzimtoti Toastmasters Club will be meeting for the first time on Thursday, 7 April. Join it at the Amanzimtoti Methodist Church, 3 Dingwall Road, for an evening of inspiration and fun. “Toastmasters International is an organisation that helps develop careers and train tomorrow's leaders. It teaches effective communi-

cation and leadership skills, eventually producing a more confident you. In their warm, supportive environment we learn together, grow together and make lasting friendships. Come and see,” Tracy Smith said. For more information, contact Tracy on 082 302 6741 or tracys@ iburst.co.za - Supplied.

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Margaret and Glenda Hirsch with finalists from the Woman In Business Achiever of the Year Competition, Tamsyn Ferreira, Vino Govender, Kerry Dell and Sarah Swainson.

Support pub quiz, support Hospice THE owners of Waves Restaurant on the Umkomaas beach front, Rob Harding and Rudi Holtzhausen, have once again offered to have a pub quiz on behalf of Khanya Hospice on Wednesday, 20 April, at 6pm. “Last month was the best ever,” said Hospice CEO, Neil McDonald “The support was phenomenal and the evening was a great success. For R100, you get a great meal and desert, a evening filled with fun and laughter and great prizes to be won, plus a free panoramic view of the Indian Ocean.” Tables are limited, and people can phone 039 973 8500 to book. Hospice offers free palliative nursing care to people with lifethreatening diseases and offer support to their families. Hospice can be contacted on 039 973 1783 or 039 973 0277 or hospice@scott net.co.za - Supplied.

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In support of the pub quiz (from left) Waves Restaurant owner Rob Harding, Hospice CEO Neil McDonald and Waves Restaurant owner Rudi Holtzhausen.

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Taking part in the fun day (from left) Anton Nieuwoudt, Hoodlums Motor cycle Club president, Hospice CEO, Neil McDonald, in pink in support for Can sa Shavathon, which also took place at this event, Swannie Swanepoel, from Westville and Narend Singh (MP) and chairman of Khanya Hospice Board. IT was a great day with lots of fun and laughter at the Umkomaas River on Saturday, 26 March when Hoodlums Motorcycle Club hosted a river raft fun day as a fund-raiser for Khanya Hospice. Participating people with their rafts started the race near Sappi Saicor and the race went down the river, towards the sea and towards the local ski-boat club where participants struggled through the mud to get home first.

“We are very happy with this event and next year we are looking at an even bigger event,” said Anton Nieuwoudt, Hoodlums Club president. “Thanks to all who supported and offered sponsorship. This all added up to a great day with good memories,” Khanya Hospice CEO, Neil McDonald said. Hospice can be contacted on hospice@scottnet.co.za - Supplied.

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A leaking tap leaks about 3540 litres of water per day. A tap that drips at the rate of one drop per second, can waste more than 5 000 litres of water per year • Keep tissues and other things out of the toilet - a covered disposal bin can save you money and minimise stress on the municipal sewerage system. • Don’t flush the toilet unnecessarily - it can waste between seven to 15 litres of water. Instead, fill a large bucket and keep it next to the toilet. Let your family fill the cistern up with a smaller jug, and use only enough to

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HIS year, World Health Day on Thursday, 7 April will focus on increasing awareness about the rise in diabetes. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the condition appears to be a problem in low and middle- income countries. About 350 million people worldwide have diabetes and this number is likely to double in the next 20 years. A local doctor gave the following advice on the condition. • What is diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition resulting from the inability of the body to properly utilise the carbohydrates we consume in our diet. • Explain the two different types? There are two types of diabetes Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes affects younger patients (usually two to 30 years of age) and is the result of total absence of insulin production by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes usually affects patients 40 and above. In these patients insulin is produced by the pancreas, but the body does not respond to the insulin. This is known as insulin resistance. Insulin resistance gradually develops over the years and is the result of a sedentary life style, excessive weight gain, truncal obesity and a lack of exercise. Some patients might have a genetic predisposition to the development of Type 2 diabetes. • How does diabetes affect the body if untreated? Untreated or poorly controlled diabetes affects every organ in the body and can result in blindness (diabetic retinopathy), heart disease (heart attacks), kidney failure (diabetic nephropathy), poor wound healing, gangrene of the legs due to poor blood supply and loss of sensation in the lower legs, etc. Extremely high levels of blood sugar can lead to a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, coma and death unless urgently treated. • What are the symptoms of diabetes? Diabetes presents as excessive thirst, excessive urination, and increased appetite with tiredness and

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weight loss. Early diabetes may go undiagnosed for several months or years and regular blood sugar measurements would pick it up early and treatment can then be started before complications set in. • What are the risks of diabetes in children? Children usually have Type 1 diabetes and need to take insulin injections three to four times a day. All these complications above can occur in children as well if the diabetes is not properly

controlled. Children are at a higher risk of developing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which needs to be recognised by the care giver, and if sugar solution is not given in time they can go into a deep coma with resultant brain damage. • Is diabetes hereditary? There is a strong hereditary element to Type 2 diabetes. But a sedentary lifestyle (lack of exercise) and a high body mass index predispose adults to early development of Type 2

diabetes. The excessive consumption of junk food high in sugars (fizzy drinks, potato fries, hamburgers, etc.) lead to truncal obesity which in turn leads to early onset of Type 2 diabetes. A modern lifestyle is one of the most important factors in the development of Type 2 diabetes. • What sort of diet should you follow once diagnosed? A diabetics diet consists of complex carbohydrates which should constitute 1/4 of the plate. Vegetables consti-

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tute 1/2 of the plate and proteins constitute the remainder. Small portions (use a small plate) reduce sudden peaks of blood sugar. Meals can be taken in small portions four to five times a day instead of big portions two to three times a day. All vegetables and proteins are good for diabetics. Carbohydrates must be minimised and complex carbohydrates (whole-wheat bread, brown rice) both replace refined carbohydrates. • Is exercise important for a diabetic? Exercise is one of the most important aspects of the management of diabetes. It helps to reduce appetite, increases insulin sensitivity thereby reducing insulin resistance, and helps with weight control. The basic minimum is walking for 30 minutes three times a week. • What is the treatment for diabetes? The most important aspect of the management of diabetes is exercise, appropriate diet (avoiding all refined carbohydrates and eating small portions) and weight reduction. These three steps are called lifestyle changes. In addition to these changes the doctor might prescribe tablets or insulin injections depending on the severity of the diabetes. The patient will also have to monitor their blood sugar on a daily basis and keep a diabetic diary. Explain that diabetes is life-threatening and should not be ignored. I know of many people who know they are diabetic, yet still don’t take their medication. Please urge them to follow doctor’s orders. “Diabetes is a silent killer. You do not feel anything, but it constantly damages the organs inside your body. “The most important aspect of diabetes management is for the patient to implement lifestyle changes and take responsibility for their health. “They have to comply with the medication prescribed and take them exactly as advised by the doctor,” said Verghese.

Run Comrades for Hospice invite MIKE Parasaramen from the Umkomaas Athletic Club will be running the Comrades Marathon on 29 May as a fund-raiser for Khanya Hospice. Parasaramen is challenging other athletes and club members to support Hospice in this manner. Anyone also wanting to run Comrades for Hospice, should contact Hospice CEO, Neil McDonald. “Khanya Hospice offers free palliative nursing care to people with lifethreatening diseases and support to their families. We are not government

funded and have to arrange their own events and fund-raising. Parasaramen, a man with a “heart for the people”, knows the good and humble work the Hospice nursing staff do in the area, but more so, the amount of patients that has been seen by Hospice nursing staff have increased in the past year,” McDonald said. He added that unfortunately, many people contact them and come onto the Hospice programme at a late stage of the disease. “People must understand that we

care for the living – we are trained to do pain and symptom control. Once diagnosed, people should contact Hospice on 039 973 1782/0277 or 083 597 8985 or hospice@ scottnet.co.za,” said McDonald. - Supplied Mike Parasaramen from the Umko maas Athletic Club (left), with Khan ya Hospice CEO, Neil McDonald, brings the news that he is running Comrades Marathon as a fundraiser for Khanya Hospice. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Opposition not This week serving O N L I N E the people

Tough times A number of reasons to celebrate

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 vote for you because you will change mately R120 000, but how many ed or built with Zuma’s salary or the inflation 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. it for the better. Do not tell me you care South Africans know of the five Nkandla costs, but voted what about you,new the Seven Wonder interest rates are going to rise to Consumers must brace themand has shared some truly remarkable memories an official City of the spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba for the poor and unemployed of this percent increase you all got? The five opposition? bring inflation under control. selves for further devaluation of with you. world. magic’. country, because you are lying. percent increase for all MPs equals Are you truly thereThe for the people of beaches, rolling The National Regulator the rand the rift to between We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting picturesque hills andEnergy Clearly South Africans will ifcontinue make Tom The reason why South Africa is in about R18,6wonderful million - that is excluding or justbreathtaking skyline together with a host of won there to tell us how of South Africa has allowed Eskom Moyane and Pravin Gordhan is left individuals who are South slowly Africa changing great strides despite the negative news that some this economic, social and moral crisis MPLs, city their communities one step at a time to covering councillors and mayors, bad the ANC is. Ifderful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of you really want to to increase electricity simmer without constructive times tariffs comes by to the tofore. is because most of our public repre- and if you campaigns that shows a proactive community who are a chairperson of a work for the people, you will take your 9,4%, an above-inflation increase intervention soon. South Africa. The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli News sentatives (opposition included) are committee, are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. you get even more. salary increase and put it back into the thattitle is is going eat into the After 40 years, the Miss World held by to ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive sea -Don’t bethe a victim of crime thisI festive season part of problem. Yes, am angry, Do you really work for the people? community you serve. disposable income son of consumers. To those people who are continuously going the a South African. and here’s to welcoming 2015 in VIJAY style. SURUJPAL -IChristmas centrepieces kidssaddened can make by How can we rebuild Mzansi if you do am very angry, but more When you chose to become a public As commodity prices begin to Phoenix -Think when buying Christmas gift the fact that whilea we put our trust in not represent the people? representative, you did it because you -Mobile hospitals out these people toroll represent us they do Your salary increase in total is wanted to serve the people of South Af-KZN’s tightjust security not, they takeplans care of their own about 155 times more than Zuma’s rica, not for the money. If you did it for personalsweeps survival. increase. Have public representatives the money then your heart is in the -Measles across South Africa All four of the biggest opposition thought about what they can do with wrong place. I willcontinues end with this - bathosome of our communities. own challenges this year, but as we enter 2015 to destroy parties inGalleries Parliament opposed Presi- their increase? pele — people first. However, the one thing that continues to we renew our pledge to you to do our very best Picture dent Jacob Zuma’s If just the opposition used their stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highcontinue to be the accurate, and balCONSUMERS must betocareful and foremost reaching the fair cashier. -Tis the season to besalary givingincrease and put up a big fight in Parliament last increase to help SA, it would amount IGOR SCHEURKOGEL way community. Throughvigilant the difficult times, anced source opinion, features, sports at the when purchasing goodsof news, The problems experienced -Launch of Talk Sign 2015 week, but how many of them opposed to more than R7 million. The exact Via email our readers have once again that we and entertainment in the Upperare: Highway Area. fromproven our supermarkets. supermarkets are, without a doubt, among the resilient Werefers. will continue be open and honest withalways Mymost personal experience I •toadvertised items are not Events and strong-willed. our readers and we assure you that the new recently purchased a 7,3 kg bag of available, even when you arrive at -Maynards Beach Festival Dear Readers, We have weathered all the storms came year will be onethe never to be Husky dogthat food that was advertised stores asforgotten. the doors open; and -KZN Music Imbizo spite of for the the turmoil and almost TODAY marks the end of another year our way anduniverhave demonstrated that webut canI wasOur hearts go out to those who available lost lovedto help at R149,99 charged • staff are never sal devastation his country, manaHillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for inbe a community to be proudR199,99. of - from our disa- ones this year and those you withexperiencing the advertiseddifficulitem on sale. Become a CITIZEN JOURNALIST ges to keep a pristine palace.rider achieving hisWhen this season, let us reflect on moments that bled horse goals Itoqueried a local theties of all types this Supermarkets holiday season. We extendthemovercharge protect Submit YOUR stories and pictures on our homepage • For final, truly heroic act, breast CNN cancer touched our lives and the community thisapast woman beating and becoming anhe told sincere and warm wishes to our with the manager, me it was selves legally inHillcrest the fine Fever print and in WITH its many diverse acts, the world bly in theyear. lions’ arena. senior international correspondent inspiration to others - our community standserror. to- family a safethe andmedia, peaceful festive season, a head office After for much stating that stocks are becomes increasingly our circus. Here • Donald2014 Trump beginClarissa chalWard, gether clad inproud! traditional Hillcrest haswho, beenwith marked by persistent a happy prosperous 2015. debate and productionand of the flier, Iandlimited or when available, and have @HillcrestFever Fever are a few of them. ner’s luck and ainslick, crude tongue, Islamic black, secretly enters Isis terri- that 2015 lenges our economy with price inflations We are confident will be better was refunded my overcharge of R50. a cut-off date.Kalisha Naicker • Jacob Zuma and his ongoing and makes a(food, mockery of thefuel, traditional tory in Syria to film horrors she electricity, etc.). thanthe ever. Senior Journalist Points to remember: The consumer bodies and public never-failing Houdini act. United States presidential found We had weather election catastrophes andthere. crime To have We, been at Thecaught Hillcrest Fever,• have faced our Hillcrest consumers must keep their re- protector should do a fullFever and ongo• Afghanistan, through the years process. would have meant certain death, but ceipts and the flier, and check them ing investigation into our supermarthe 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. the World T20 devoured its fellow min- suicide bombers, pursue Brexit. MERRICK HAWTHORN amount you are expected to pay beDEENA PADAYACHEE nows and currently performs admira• President Assad of Syria who, in Via email Via email

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Toekoms van Afrikaans skole in the kollig A

FRIKAANS sal nie sommer verdwyn nie. Dít is die mening van onderwyskenners wat by die Helpende Hand Skoleondersteuningsentrum (SOS) se bekendstelling in die Atterbury Teater gepraat het. Volgens hierdie vooraanstaande onderwyskenners sal daar nog teen 2 036 Afrikaanse skole in Suid-Afrika wees solank Afrikaanse organisasies verantwoordelikheid vir hulle eie toekoms neem. Paul Colditz van Federasie van Beheerliggame van Suid-Afrikaanse Skole (Fedsas) was een van die gas-

sprekers van die aand wat Afrikaanse onderwysers en skoolhoofde bemoedig het. “Ons moet onthou dat die kleinste bosluis die grootste, hardkoppigste os kan plattrek. Hy moet net op die os wees en hy moet byt. Danksy organisasies soos die SOS en Fedsas is Afrikaanse skole op die os en is hulle reg om te byt.” Helpende Hand het die Skole-ondersteuningsentrum (SOS) tot stand gebring om aan die groeiende behoefte vir onderwysbystand vir Afrikaanse skole te voldoen. Armoede raak alle mense in die samelewing en

kinders word juis die meeste daardeur geraak. Helpende Hand is van mening dat armoede voorkom en verbreek kan word deur kwaliteit opleiding en onderwys. Aangesien Helpende Hand se fokus die voorkoming, verligting en verbreking van armoede is, is die SOS betrokke by opleiding van onderwysers en leerlinge. Tans fokus die SOS-opleiding op Wiskunde en Afrikaans Huistaal, algemene opvoedkundige beginsels soos leierskap en dissipline, asook onderwysers se rekenaarvaardighede en

AHI Laer Suidkus hou algemene jaarvergadering JOHAN PRETORIUS Daar is spesifiek gepraat oor regstreekse toegang tot die land se presidensie wanneer sakebelange ernstig geraak word. DIE algemene jaarvergadering van die Afrikaanse Handels-instituut Laer Suidkus is verlede week by die Port Shepstone-buiteklub gehou. Hilton O’Dwyer het die Fever meegedeel dat daar verslag gedoen is oor die skakeling met nasionale, provinsiale en plaaslike byeenkomste van die Handels-instituut. Daar is spesifiek gepraat oor regstreekse toegang tot die land se presidensie wanneer sakebelange ernstig geraak word. O’Dwyer sê die plaaslike tak het die afgelope jaar ‘n identiteit van vriendskap en samehorigheid gevorm, met die doel om ‘n “positiewe gesindheid oor ons plaaslike ekonomie, en die geleenthede wat die Suidkus bied, te kweek”. Die AHILS skakel goed met ander sake-

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aanwending van tegnologie ter bevordering van leer in die klaskamer. Hierdie dienste is almal breedvoerig op die bekendstelling verduidelik. Volgens Dr. Danie Brink, hoof uitvoerende beampte van Helpende Hand, bring SOS graag hulde aan Afrikaanse skole wat goed presteer: “SOS het ’n punt daarvan gemaak om aan die bespresterende Afrikaanse skole erken-

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ning vir hul prestasies te gee. Afrikaanse skole lewer top prestasies in Wiskunde en Wetenskap en doen feitelik 500% beter as ander openbare skole.” Volgens prof. Theuns Eloff, oudrektor van die Noordwes Universiteit, is daar vraagtekens oor die voortbestaan van Afrikaans op universiteitsvlak, maar volgens hom het Afrikaans op skoolvlak nog belangrike rol om te speel. Hy het verder gesê dat die voortbestaan van Afrikaanse skole verseker kan word indien ouers steeds, soos in die verlede, hulle kinders in Afrikaanse openbare skole sal plaas en hulleself beskikbaar sal stel om op die skool se beheerliggaam te dien. - Verskaf.

STILTETYD: ‘Ekkerige mense’

OOM KALLIE ONS het almal al ‘n “ekkerige” mens ontmoet. Dit pynig jou om in sulkes se geselskap te wees. Sulke mense praat gedurig oor hulself. Die woordjie “ek” word kwistig gebruik. Hulle spieël hulself gedurig in die opinie van andere. Hulle is jaloers op ander se sukses. Hulle loop ander uit die pad, maar kan self geen kritiek hanteer nie. Hulle kan geen terugvoer oor hul swak optrede hanteer nie, maar sien dit net as negatiewe kritiek. Hulle sal jou druk todat jy hul siening oor sake onderskryf. Hulle dring daarop aan om met eerbied en respek hanteer te word.

Dalk sê u dadelik dat u sulke mense ken. Die punt is dat die Bybel ons altyd oproep om eers hand in eie boesem te steek voor ons die fout by ander soek. Van nature is ons almal maar “ekkerige mense”. Die beste voorbeeld hiervan is seker in die gelykenis van die Fariseër en die tollenaar in Lukas 18:9-14. Hier vertel Jesus ons ‘n verhaal oor ‘n “ekkerige” mens wat homself altyd na onder toe gemeet het. As mens jou meet aan ander wat slegter, of minder opgevoed, of dommer as jy is, sal jy altyd die beste daarvan afkom. Die Fariseërs was in Bybelse tye mense met ‘n opgeblase ego.

Die tollenaars was die gestigmatiseerde mense, die mense wat jy afgeskryf het as brandhout vir die vuur. Ekkerige mense soos die Fariseërs het min deernis met ander gehad. Hulle het opgehou met selfondersoek en hulself gemeet aan die tekortkominge van ander. Is baie van die spanning tussen groepe en individue in ons land nie dalk hieraan te wyte nie? Ons skryf outobiografieë oor onsself terwyl ons ander beskinder en karaktermoord pleeg. Ons moet eerder die gesindheid van Christus afbid, wat gekom het nie om sy eie beeld te poets nie, maar ander se voete te was. Jesus was die teenpool van “ekkerigheid”. En jy?

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Wouter se Watergat WOUTER WILLEMSE GESPREKKE in die Watergat die afgelope week is oorheers deur een onderwerp: die Grondwethof se bevindings oor Nkandla en President Zuma se reaksie daarop. Dit het verlede Vrydag begin toe ons besig was om te kyk na die rugbywedstryd tussen die Lions en die Crusaders. Een van ons televisiestelle in die een hoek was ingestel op die Kyknet-nuusbulletin, en ons het agtergekom dat President Zuma skielik op die skerm verskyn het en die land toespreek. Ons het al die TVs na die nuus oorgeskakel, want die bedanking van ‘n president is tog belangriker as ‘n SupeRugby-wedstryd. Of hoe? Ewenwel, die teleurstelling het stelselmatig opgebou onderwyl ons agtergekom het ons word weereens vir gekke gehou. Hoe is dit moontlik dat ‘n president, al is dit iemand met ‘n bedenklike integriteits-geskiedenis, die intelligensie van sy mense so kan onderskat? “Ek is so verskriklik jammer, ek het geen bybedoelings gehad nie, ek het heeltyd gesê ek sal betaal,” ens. ens. Ná 10 minute het ons genoeg gehad en teruggeskakel na die rugby. In die talle besprekings daarna is baie menings uitgespreek oor waarom hy hoegenaamd nog oorleef. Myns insiens is hy polities reeds morsdood, en die tyd is nog nie reg vir die ANC om hom te laat loop nie weens talle oorwegings soos die komende verkiesing, en die houvas wat hy nog op sleutelmense het weens die krag van sy patronaat. Die politiek het egter sy eie rëels, en wanneer die kritieke oomblik aanbreek, sal sy party hom “slag” soos die Nasionale Party met John Vorster en PW Botha gedoen het. En die Tories met Margaret Thatcher. Een van ons besoekers, Joos Pieterse van Roodepoort, was erg omgekrap omdat hy oor die Paasnaweek op pad na Port Shepstone twee bande stukkend gery het deur ‘n vierkantige gat in die pad waar die provinsiale owerheid teer uitgehaal het sodat die pad herstel kon word. “Daardie gat was in die middel van die rybaan, en hulle het nie die moeite gedoen om waarskuwingstekens aan te bring of om dit af te kamp nie,” het Joos uitgevaar. “Talle ander motoriste het dieselfde ervaring gehad, en toe ek by die munisipaliteit beswaar aanteken, sê hulle vir my dis nie hulle verantwoordelikheid nie, maar die provinsie s’n.” Verskeie plaaslike inwoners het dieselfde ervaring gehad, met dieselfde gevolge. Ná die Paasnaweek was die werkers terug en is die padryvlak herstel, maar dit was toe te laat. Wie betaal vir die tientalle stukkende bande en wielvellings? Jan Kiepie-publiek. Vandeesweek se storie van die week kom van Daleen Vorster van Newcastle wat saam met haar man Hans ons Sondag-middagete kom geniet het. Klein Koos oefen in die sitkamer met sy viool terwyl Pa Koos in sy slaapkamer probeer om ’n uiltjie te knip. Die gesin se hond lê op ’n matjie voor Pa Koos se bed, maar elke keer wanneer Klein Koos ’n ekstra hoë noot uit die viool wring, vlieg die hond regop en tjank iets allerverskriliks. Pa Koos verduur die hond en die viool so lank as wat hy kan. Toe knak hy, spring vervaard orent en gil soos ’n besetene bokant al die lawaai uit: “Nee vrek, Klein Koos, kan jy dan nie iets speel wat die hond ken nie?’’

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ANY of us belong to a church, a cell group or a Bible study group and have found we still lack in-depth Bible knowledge. So with this in mind Mduduzi G. Zondi started Mduduzi Zondi Academy in 2006 in Pietermaritzburg. The academy offers a one-year diploma course or a three-year complete course in Bible study. The academy is growing and recently new branches were opened in KwaFelekisi, Ifracombe and Nongoma. Mduduzi Zondi Academy is registered as an NPO and the course is based on Satelite Bible College International, with the academy’s own modules added. The academy bases it’s vision on the Bible, Hosea 4 verse 6: “My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge …” “Twenty two students have enrolled in Umgababa. The course also covers interesting subjects such

as church history and how to prepare a sermon. Students attend two classes for two Saturdays every month from 9am to 1.30pm or people who want to study through the post can also be accommodated,” Zondi said. Training is not denomination based and anyone can subscribe. “There are no entry requirements, as long as you have an interest in studying the Bible you are welcome as long as you are able to read and understand.” The certificate course will qualify holders to offer counselling in prisons and hospitals, among other places, as employment opportunities. The academy operates from the Assembly of God Church premises in Ifracombe. For further information and costs, contact Pastor Zondi on 079 810 1351 or emailLulunduma@gmail.com

eThekwini honours former U.S. ambassador THE City of eThekwini added another feather to its cap when it honoured former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew Young Jnr. with the Freedom of the City at ceremony held at the city hall of Sunday, 27 March. Young becomes only the second global icon upon whom this honour is bestowed. Former president, the late Nelson Mandela, was the first recipient. Hoisted on a rickshaw bus, Young joined hundreds of eThekwini residents during a parade that started from the King Dinuzulu Park, on Berea, to the city hall where proceedings were to take place. He was accompanied by the eThekwini mayor, Cllr James Nxumalo and Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe. eThekwini awarded Young with the Freedom of the City as recognition

of the contribution he made in the liberation movement, his contribution to development, growth and democracy of South Africa. When he was the mayor of Atlanta in the U.S., Young contributed to those in need in KwaZulu-Natal through donating books, voter education and medical supplies during the early nineties. Honouring Young, Nxumalo said the occasion was a rare occurrence and a proud moment for the city. “We recognise your contribution to the freedom and democracy that is enjoyed by many of us today and bestowing the freedom of eThekwini upon you is our gesture that we truly appreciate your contribution to the development and growth of our nation,” he said. For his role in the struggle for freedom, President Jacob Zuma honoured

Young with the highest order of Companion of OR Tambo, which is awarded to eminent foreign nationals for friendship shown to South Africa. Young said being given the Freedom of the City of eThekwini was an honour, not only for him but for all of the people of the United State, particularly those who were inspired by the leadership, vision and the courage of the people of South Africa. “The liberation of the people of South Africa means access to capital, its democracy and freedom and restoring the dignity of South Africans,” he said. “The people I brought with me are here because of their dedication, they gave up their time and talents to come and finance new jobs and opportunities for youth to study in the U.S. They will come back to lead not only this

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country but all Africa,” said Young. Radebe congratulated eThekwini for honouring Young and thanked him for his commitment towards mediation and decolonisation of Zimbabwe and Namibia. “The bond of friendship that you have garnered for the people of South Africa and the City of Durban will forever be celebrated and appreciated,” said Radebe. Young led a delegation of over 40 people under the umbrella of Andre J Young Foundation. Among them were doctors, business persons, academics and teachers. “They are here to share their knowledge and skills and to see where and how they can assist,” said Young. The ceremony was concluded with the signing of a certificate of the Freedom of the City and a freedom medallion that shows Nelson Mandela standing behind his jail door with a candle in his hand celebrating freedom. - Supplied.

Welfare needs plastic bags KINGSBURGH Child and Family Welfare Society is in need of plastic bags. “The bags are used to pack clothing that we sell to women in need for resale in order to sustain their families,” said senior social worker, Sandra Govender. The organisation relies on donations and also need goods-in-kind donations of clothing, white elephant items and kitchen items for resale. For further information, contact Janette Krüger on 031 916 2274 or 031 916 3007 during office hours 8am to 12pm or email kingsburgh welfare@telkomsa.net - Supplied.

Participants at the re cent inspirational talk by Dumisane Mdladla, to empower the youth, by Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare. PHOTO: TANIA SANDBERG

New legislation for alien plants WHEN buying plants at a nursery, most people at one time or another have asked for advice regarding the habitat of a plant and how to maintain its health. Nurseries can also be a very good source of information and advice regarding alien plants. “Nurseries frequently sell plants that are registered as alien plants, so my suggestion is that if you want to buy one, find out from the nursery whether it is a sterile cultivar,” says plant expert, Gill van Wyk. “If you would like to place an alien plant in your garden, I would suggest

you ask your nursery for one that is sterile so that it won’t produce seeds,” she added. Sterile cultivars have been specifically developed to be sold in nurseries. An example of these is Lantana, which is available in a variety of colours. “Many alien plants have been introduced to South Africa for their beauty as garden ornamentals, and some even arrived in feedbags during various wars. Because our climate is so conducive to plant growth, they have grown out of control and many have

become a problem,” says Van Wyk. “The water hyacinth and water lettuce that are clogging up our rivers are directly related to people using them in their garden ponds. They have been accidently spread to rivers through flooding in the rainy seasons. The financial knock-on effect of this is massive because of the cost of labour and herbicides that are needed to remove these plants from the rivers,” explains Van Wyk. Government is getting tough on landowners who have alien invasive species on their property as well as in-

dividuals and businesses who deal in listed species. According to a law that came into effect in October 2014, any individual or business caught exchanging invasive plants without a licence is liable to prosecution. Regarding landowners, if they sell their property and know there are alien plants on their property, the seller is liable to be fined up to R1 million. If you would like to learn more about identifying and eradicating alien plants, contact Van Wyk atshack leton1@telkomsa.net or 071 403 0320. - Supplied.

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EELY Crocker (13), a pupil at Ethan won a trophy for overall Kingsway High School and winner for age group seven to nine as Ethan Abrahamse (9) a pupil at well as Talent Africa Junior Idol Amanzimtoti Primary school walked and a glass medal for Top 10 vocalist off with numerous awards at the for the junior group, age four Talent Africa Nationals at the Pro to 12. Musica Theatre in Johannesburg Keely and Ethan were chosen for from 21 to 26 March. the junior and senior showcase reBoth qualified at spectively, which regionals last Sepended the weekBoth were selected tember to compete long competition as members of the at nationals. with over 1 300 Keely obtained South African team to items having comsix gold medals for peted. This was a represent South Africa huge honour as only all six of her vocal genres - Broadway, selected few were at Talent America in achosen country, gospel, for showR&B, pop and open. July in New York and case. She also won a Ethan ended the both obtained their trophy for overall junior showcase winner for her age with a rendition of district colours in group 13 to 15 and a Tomorrow from performing arts glass medal for Top Annie and Keely 10 vocalist for the sang I Dreamed a senior group, age 13 to 40+ years. Dream from Les Misérables as well as Ethan obtained three gold medals a pop song, Stitches. for three vocal genres - Broadway, gosBoth were selected as members of pel and pop. the SA team to represent South Africa He also won two gold medals for at Talent America in July in New York modeling photogenic categories, plus and both obtained their district he won the Face of Talent Africa 2016 colours in performing arts. Junior category. - Supplied.

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Ekuphileni pupils excel in sport and art The Eku phileni Primary soccer team beat Saphume lela Prima ry in the Danone soccer tournament at Adams sports ground.

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Indies take 2nd spot ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 champions, the West Indies, have No 1ranked India firmly within their sights after they became the only country to win the tournament twice. The West Indies defeated 2010 winners England by four wickets, and have conse quently moved ahead of New Zealand into second place. The West Indies are now on 125 points, one point behind India who lost to the even tual champions in Mumbai in the second semifinal last Thursday. After finishing as the second best side in the tournament, England are now fourth after swapping places with South Africa. New Zealand, who lost to England in the first semifinal in Delhi last Wednesday, have retained their third place on 120 points. Meanwhile, in the ICC Player Rankings for T20I batsmen, India’s Virat Kohli has de fended his No. 1 position. India’s toporder batsman, who was ad judged player of the tournament, leads Aus tralia’s secondranked Aaron Finch by 86 points. Kohli had entered the competition leading Finch by 24 points. England’s Joe Root, who finished as the third leading rungetter behind Afghani stan’s Tamim Iqbal and Kohli with 249 runs, has broken into the top five for the first time in his career. Root scored 27 not out in the

semifinal and 54 in the final, for which he has been rewarded with a jump seven pla ces that has now put him in fourth position. Marlon Samuels, who won the player of the final award, has also returned to the top 20 in 18th position. The toporder batsman scored eight in the semifinal and 85 not out in the final, which has helped him rise five places to share the position with South Afri ca’s Quinton de Kock. England’s Jos Buttler is the other bats man inside the top 25 to improve his rank ing. The wicketkeeper/batsman is now in 24th spot after moving up three places. Batsmen outside the top 25 to head in the right direction include Lendl Simmons of the West Indies (32nd, up by 17 places), New Zealand’s Colin Munro (37th, up by 18 places), Johnson Charles of the West Indies (50th, up by 14 places) and England’s Jason Roy (62nd, up by 33 places). In the ICC Player Ranking for T20I bowl ers, India’s pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Ashish Nehra have achieved careerbest rankings. Bumrah has vaulted six places to sev enth, while Nehra has climbed five places and is now in 11th position. West Indies’ Samuel Badree is the No. 1ranked bowler and he leads fellow spinner Imran Tahir of South Africa by 50 points. Bowlers outside the top 25 to make an impact in the latest rankings include En gland’s Chris Jordon (30th, up by 19 places), Adil Rashid of England (51st, up by 29 pla ces) and Andre Russell of the West Indies (58th, up by 18 places). There is no change in the top five of the allrounders’ list, which is headed by retired Shane Watson. He is followed by Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, Australia’s Glenn Maxwell and West Indies’ Marlon Samuels. — Sport24.

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THELBERT Child and Youth Care Centre is holding its annual golf day at Beachwood Country Club on Friday, 15 April. This is one of its major fund-raisers. “We have an exciting experience waiting for the players on the 18th tee,” says Gaylene Allen, Ethelbert PRO. “Instead of teeing off with a driver, the players will be using a catapult. This is a first for KZN.” The catapult is provided by Golf Guys, who will have someone showing players how to use it. There will be a prize for the ball that lands closest to the 18th pin. “We have been given space for extra teams, so if anyone would like to have a first-time experience with 100 other players, they are welcome to join us,” says Allen. Ethelbert is a residential place of safety for children who have either been orphaned, abandoned, abused or severely neglected. For more information, contact Allen on 031 464 6555 or pro@ethelbert.co.za - Supplied.

ICF tests PMB course BRAD MORGAN NATAL Canoe Club will be hosting a test event for next year’s International Canoe Federation (ICF) Marathon World Championships at Camps Drift on Saturday. The ICF Marathon Committee is holding its annual strategic planning session in Pietermaritzburg and has asked for the local organising committee to assist them in making some assessments. “They have asked to see the course in action. The two main things that we are going to be showing them are our timing system, which we want to use, and the new portage,” Brett Austen Smith, the organiser of next year’s ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships, told The Witness yesterday. A similar portage was used during the South African Canoe Marathon Championships in 2015, but whereas that was all on artificial turf, grass has since been planted, and instead of running clockwise it will now be run counter-clockwise. The event is open to all and free. “There is no entry process. You just arrive and the race starts at nine o’clock,” Austen Smith said. “If there are enough boats, we will separate K1s and K2s.” There will be no formal timing or re-

sults, just the demonstration of the timing system to the ICF Canoe Marathon Committee. There has, nonetheless, been good interest in the event. FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon champion Andy Birkett will be in action, while the Dusi women’s winner Abby Solms will team up with sprint star Bridgitte Hartley, who also has South African colours in marathon racing. “I had a nice break after Dusi. I have been training for about two or three weeks now, trying to get back into it. It’s not that easy. Last year I got back into it quite easily and this year I am taking a bit of strain,” Birkett explained to The Witness yesterday. “Either I have got very slow or all of the ‘laaities’ have become super-fast, but I am not managing to beat any of them.” Birkett confirmed he would be defending his K1 title at the South African Canoe Marathon Championships in June. “If I make the team, I am looking at doing the World Marathon Champs, and also the World Cup in Portugal in July.” The Solms/Hartley partnership is an intriguing one, but, Solms said in an interview with The Witness they have no plans beyond Saturday’s event as Hartley is concentrating on the Rio Olympic Games, where she will be

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