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A number of reasons to celebrate 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.
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continues to destroy some of our communities. own challenges this year, but as we enter 2015 However, the one thing that continues to we renew our pledge to you to do our very best stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper High- to continue to be the most accurate, fair and balway community. Through the difficult times, anced source of news, opinion, features, sports Terms and Apply in the Upper Highway Area. our readers have once again proven that Conditions we and entertainment are, without a doubt, among the most resilient We will continue to be open and honest with and strong-willed. our readers and we assure you that the new We have weathered all the storms that came year will be one never to be forgotten. our way and have demonstrated that we can Our hearts go out to those who lost loved be a community to be proud of - from our disa- ones this year and those experiencing difficulbled horse rider achieving his goals to a local ties of all types this holiday season. We extend woman beating breast cancer and becoming an sincere and warm wishes to our Hillcrest Fever inspiration to others - our community stands to- family for a safe and peaceful festive season, gether proud! and a happy and prosperous 2015. We are confident that 2015 will be better Kalisha Naicker than ever. Senior Journalist We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our Hillcrest Fever
Sunglasses from only R120 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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Cable theft leaves Burbreeze in darkness GRAHAM BARCLAY >>graham.barlcay@media24.com
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for a solution to their lasting problem. “The R102 is a main road and is dangerous at night when there are no lights on the street. We worry about crime in the area since our homes are right next to the road, and if you were to break-down there, you are finished,” said Kalideen. Roy Wienand, deputy head of low
and medium voltage at eThekwini Municipality, said while the municipality is doing everything in their power to provide a reliable service, the residents are within their rights to complain as the theft of cables continues to worsen.
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N armed robber who was shot by Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) head, Prem Balram on Thursday, February 25, was denied bail in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court last Wednesday, 6 April. His three accomplices, who were arrested during a house robbery in Verulam, were also denied bail and the four men were remanded in custody
by police after Verulam SAPS detectives opposed bail for each of the men; forcing them to return to Westville Prison where they will stay until a trial date has been finalised. According to Balram, the shot suspect is widely considered as “notorious in KwaZulu-Natal”. He was shot in the face and chest by Balram during a shootout in Verulam. Police have linked the well-known suspect to various violent crimes across the North
Sadtu welcomes delayed release of jobsforcash report THE South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has welcomed a decision by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to postpone the release of a jobs-forcash scandal report. Sadtu national spokesperson Nomusa Cembi yesterday said the postponement would give union members a chance to respond to damning allegations made in the leaked interim Ministerial Task Team (MTT) report. The postponement comes after the union criticised the report, saying that it lacked credibility and did not accurately reflect what was happening at grassroots level. The union said it was also concerned that the department was ready to release the report without giving those implicated a chance to respond to the allegations. “We welcome the postponement because there are damning allegations made against Sadtu members
and we wrote to Professor Volmink seeking clarity three times, but we got no response. We told them that we were being treated unfairly,” Cembi said. On Monday, the Basic Education Department announced that the MTT report, which was due to be released on April 15, would now only be released on May 6. Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said the decision was taken after the minister received requests to delay the release of the MTT final report to allow teacher unions and individuals implicated in the report to rebut or make formal representations to the MTT. The ministerial task team conducted the jobs-for-cash scandal investigation after a damning exposé by City Press newspaper in 2014. The report implicated Sadtu in the nationwide selling of teaching posts. - News24.
FROM PAGE 1 Cable theft leaves Burbreeze in darkness “Cable theft is pandemic, with an incident occurring two to three times a week, which makes the challenging task of keeping all 210,000 street lights in the eThekwini area switched on almost impossible,” said Wienand. He added that if cables are stolen from one location on more than three occasions, the municipality stops replacing the cables for a week or so while they wait for the criminals to move on. “If a broken light is reported to us, we will try to fix it within three days, while if a cable is faulty or has been stolen, we strive to replace them within the week. This, however, is made more difficult by the cost of replacing cables, as if just 30 metres of cable is stolen from one street light; it costs the municipality R700R800 to replace, plus roughly R500 in labour and transport costs. This makes our job very difficult. “I fully understand the frustration of these residents, and although I believe we provide a reasonable service, they have every right to complain. They pay their money and are fully entitled to voice their frustration and we have no vested interests in ignoring complaints since operational infrastructure benefits us all,” said Wienand.
Coast region and KZN province. Balram came under heavy fire as the armed robbers attempted to flee the scene and received back-up from Rusa officers and police, who managed to corner two of them. Balram said the madness and mayhem on the day of the gun-battle has been stressful, but memorable. “Since that dramatic day, reaction officers have received a barrage of death threats. The shot suspect also lost his eye due to the severity on the injuries that he sustained. It is apparent that the reaction officers are com-
Security officer attacked A REACTION Unit South Africa (Rusa) armed response officer sustained severe injuries on Sunday afternoon when he was attacked by a man with a brick. Officer, Jerry John responded to a call of a robbery-in-progress with fellow officer Sunil Hemraj at the premises of a business in Phoenix at around 2.30pm. According to Rusa head, Prem Balram; John and Hemraj noticed a suspect scale a fence and flee the scene when they arrived, which triggered Henraj to pursue him on foot. “Reaction officer Jerry John approached the rear of the building and noticed a second suspect attempting to flee the building through a door. “When the suspect saw Officer John approaching, he ran back inside the building as John pursued him,” said Balram, who added that upon entering the building, John saw two suspects inside and managed to arrest them both; handcuffing them together. It was at this point that John was attacked by a third suspect, who, unbeknown to him; had been hiding in the building. The man hit Officer John several times with a brick and a firearm before the trio fled the scene; leaving John in a pool of blood. “The firearm magazine was found
ing under threat because they busted this syndicate and also because their leader was maimed in the process,” he said. Balram added that three of the suspects were arrested on the scene, while the fourth was arrested a few days later. “The death threats have been coming in fast and furiously, with the shot suspect making a point of informing police while he was still in hospital that he will exact his revenge on the officer who shot him,” said Balram. He went on to say that he is pleased
that the matter is following due process and hopes justice will prevail when the men are tried later this year. “Unfortunately, death threats are par for the course in our line of duty; it is an occupational hazard that cannot be avoided. Ultimately, our goal on duty is to ensure that crime is curbed and criminals are busted. If we are able to accomplish those tasks, our job is worthwhile. We do remain on high alert in the face of the death threats, but this will not deter us from protecting the community as we have pledged to do so,” he added.
next to John after it was ejected during the scuffle,” said Balram. The two men who John had handcuffed together were arrested a short while after the botched robbery by police officers on patrol in the KwaMashu area. According to Balram, the police officers claimed to notice the two suspects behaving suspiciously, when they approached the men, found them handcuffed together, and took them into custody. Officer John’s firearm was recovered after a short search, and the reaction officer remains in a stable condition in hospital. Balram commended the reaction officers for their brave interception of the suspects and wished the injured officer a speedy recovery. The RUSA head also praised the police for their
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Healing addiction through bhakti yoga >> Former addict shares his success story GRAHAM BARCLAY
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OGA has been taking the Western world by storm for decades, with scores of enthusiasts across the globe squeezing into their spandex to take part in this alternative form of exercise. Another form of yoga, however, known as ‘bhakti yoga’ has been hailed by thousands of recovering and former drug addicts as a healthy and effective solution to their drug problem. George Mukesh, a 45-year-old North Coast resident from Etete, near Shakaskraal, said his long and painful journey with drug and alcohol addiction came to an end as a direct result of the healing powers of bhakti yoga. “I started using drugs when I was about 21-years-old and it led to an 18year struggle of addiction to cannabis, cigarettes and alcohol. “I was in and out of rehab for years, and while it did keep me alive at times, I would always relapse when I was released. When I discovered bhakti yoga, however, everything changed and I have been 100% clean for six years now,” said Mukesh. He added that while the conventional form of yoga is more about exercise, bhakti has a spiritual focus which is routed in a quest for self-realisation and what he calls ‘God realisation’. “Bhakti means to love or adore God
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I started using drugs when I was about 21yearsold and it led to an 18year struggle of addiction to cannabis, cigarettes and alcohol. and it requires dedication before it can become a lifestyle. In realising the self, you become aware of the parts of your spirit that need urgent attention, while in realising God, those parts can once again be purified.
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It is human nature to seek pleasure, which is what addiction is all about. The reason bhakti is so successful among recovering addicts is that it replaces their addiction to drugs or alcohol with an addiction to the bhakti lifestyle of love and purity,” said Mukesh. He added that committing oneself to bhakti yoga removes one’s desire to take their drug of choice entirely, but the process is only as fast as you allow it to be. “For severe addicts like I was, it is crucial to heal as soon as possible your life depends on it. I have also met a number of former drug users from across the world, who are now my friends and they have put their success solely down to the powers of bhakti yoga. As an addict, you have two choices; you can decide to live or you can choose to die, and I almost died a few times. Bhakti yoga truly saved my life,” said Mukesh, which he said is all explained in his book Heal Addiction with Bhakti Yoga and Stay High Forever, which is due to be released later this year. One of Mukesh’s main focuses now is to realise his dream and open a bhakti yoga rehab centre for anyone struggling with addiction as he said he wants to share his successful recovery with those who want and need assistance.
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>> The Tongaat South Women’s Forum is looking for women to join their group. They are also urging people to donate spare fabric, cotton and zips. The group meets at the Tongaat South Library in Watsonia every Tuesdays from 9.30am. For more information, call Pushpa Govender on 032 944 6892 or 073 897 9944. >> The Shri Siva Subramaniar Alayam of Umdhloti Drift, Verulam invites all to their Tamil New Year celebration on 14 April from 6pm to 7pm. For further details contact Mrs Gonum Moodley on 0744518662 or George Reddy on 0837756116 or email sssalayam1900@gmail.com >> The Vishwaroop temple and Dharmashala lovingly invites you to Raam Naumee Celebration 2016 to 15 April 2016. Daily programme from 6.30pm consist of bhajans and kirtans, discourse by by Shri M.K. Angajan , Arathi and
Shanti paat. Booking essential for participation. All welcome. Maha parsad (supper) will be served daily. All enquiries to Navin Panday 076 7007861. >> The Om Hari Sabha Temple of 22 Mira Way, Everest Heights, Verulam is observing Ram Naumi on to 15 April at 6.30pm to 8pm on weekdays and at 5pm to 6.30pm on the weekend. All are welcome. >> The Shree Veeraboga Emperumal Temple proudly presents Shri Krishna Leela, a classical dance drama narrating the glorious Leelas of Lord Shri Krishna by SMT. It takes place on Saturday, 7 May 1at 5pm at the Veeraboga Cultural Centre. Cost is R50 and R100. For tickets and details contact the temple on 032 945 1496 or Selochana Govender on 073 549 1383. >> The Shri Siva Subramaniar Alayam (est.1900) of Umdhloti Drift, Verulam invites you to join us for weekly prayer services from 8am to 9am on Sundays. Contact Mrs Gonum Moodley on 0744518662 CROCKERY & CUTLERY FOR HIRE The centenary hall is available for hire 7 days a week. Contact PHOENIX • VERULAM • TONGAAT Mr D.Lingappen for community use on EMAIL: prisanm36@gmail.com 0829617609 or email sssalayWedding and Ceremony Packages Available am1900@gmail.com >> Internationally acclaimed playwright, Ronnie Govender’s outlandish musical comedy, Your Own Dog Won’t Bite You, hits Sibaya’s iZulu Theatre this weekend. It takes place on Friday, 15 April and Saturday, with 2 Upright Bouquets and 16 April. Tickets cost 1 Flower Garland for Photo Frame from R100 per person at Computicket and the Sibaya Box Contact us for a free quote - 073 402 6325 Office.
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businesses and church groups to provide relief aid as and when disaster strikes. Over the past four years Cityhope immersed itself into providing assistance to local and international relief missions such as the Somalian food crisis and Malawian floods in 2014, the Slovoville fire disaster, the xenophobic attacks last year, and more recently, providing aid to hundreds of families fleeing from Syria to Greece as a result of violence and civil warfare in their country. “Cityhope’s mission is to partner with those who share our values and mission, that is to provide urgent relief
aid to those who find themselves in desperate circumstances irrespective of their culture, race or religious backgrounds. “We have a volunteer base of over 200 willing people and generous donors who have committed themselves to our cause and who are ready to ‘down tools’ and jump into relief effort initiatives where it will help those in critical need,” said new Cityhope general manager, Lori Reardon. The organisation ensures that readily available “hope kits”, comprising basic necessities including blankets, raincoats, food items and simple medical supplies, are stocked, stored
Reaction Unit South Africa crime report House breakin: Verulam – Reaction Unit officers received report of a break-in on Monday 4 April 6pm. Officers were dispatched to Juniper Road in Trenance Park after being informed of a house break-in. Upon arrival officers found that forced entry was gained via the second floor window. Jewellery and a DVD player were stolen from the home. Theft of motor vehicle: Verulam – A 2007 model, metallic blue Toyota RUN X with registration ND 353 366 was stolen on Wednesday 6 April from outside the Verulam court on Moss Street in Verulam. Identifying features on the vehicle include smash and grab tint and standard mag rims. If anyone has information that could lead to the recovery of the vehicle contact Reaction Unit South Africa on 086 1234 333. Hit and run: Verulam – Rusa paramedics responded to calls from motorists about a pedestrian who was hit on Friday 8 April at approximately 8pm. Medics were dispatched to Inanda Road in Verulam after receiving several calls from motorists requesting medical assistance for a pedestrian who had been knocked down by the driver of a white VW Polo. Upon arrival the pedestrian was treated for an injury to his leg and transported to a local hospital. The driver of the VW Polo fled the scene of the accident. Hijacking: Verulam – Officers responded to call of a hijacking on Sunday 11 April at approximately 2pm on Old
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Ranjeni Munusamy
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AST Friday afternoon, a media alert arrived from the ANC announcing that a press conference would be held at 8pm that night on the outcome of the meeting of the party’s top six officials. The ANC’s national officials had met that day to discuss the outcome of the Constitutional Court case on the Nkandla matter. As news spread of the media briefing, speculation grew that a big announcement might be coming of the
ANC taking action against President Jacob Zuma for violating the Constitution in his treatment of the public protector’s report on Nkandla. Then a second alert arrived, this time from the Presidency, announcing that Zuma would make a live address to the nation at 7 pm. My phone started ringing and did not stop for the next hour as expectation grew that the president would be making an explosive announcement, possibly that he was accepting an ANC decision to recall him or had decided to resign himself. I eventually switched my phone off so I could think. This was Zuma, a person with no ability for self-reflection, personal accountability or remorse. Since he became president, he has never put the country’s interests above his own. There was no way he would fall on his sword. What ensued on Friday night was a farce followed by a cover-up. Zuma offered an apology for the “confusion” caused by the Nkandla fiasco, not for his role in dragging the
matter out and refusing for almost two years to pay back the money for nonsecurity upgrades at his home, or for undermining the Office of the Public Protector. The briefing by ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe was to applaud the president and fend off calls for action against Zuma. This caused an explosion of outrage over the past week, with ANC veterans, religious organisations, civil society leaders and prominent South Africans standing up to denounce the president and call for his resignation. An attempt by opposition parties to impeach the president in Parliament failed but the debate exposed that the ANC has no real defence for Zuma’s conduct. The ANC’s refusal to hold the president to account has led to an awakening in civil society with a new mobilisation campaign launched against Zuma. One of the most poignant public letters came from a group of activists from across the African continent ask-
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The ANC’s refusal to hold the president account has led to an awakening in civil socie ty with a new mobili sation campaign launched...
ing Zuma to set the example for “visionary, ethical and imaginative leadership” in Africa. “South Africa has a heritage of leadership that listens to its people … We ask you now to dig deep within your soul, rise above your denial and patronage network, and surprise us by continuing this robust tradition of leaders who know when to rise up and step down. “We, the young people of Africa, will be the authors of your history and legacy. Do not be the first South African president who let power trump the people. “Your resignation will show the rest of Africa that South Africa can still provide guidance and wisdom, that leaders do make mistakes, but they own up to them and bear the consequences,” the group of activists said. There have been many such earnest appeals to Zuma’s conscience, including from the elders in the ANC and children born in exile. But they have all fallen on deaf ears. On Thursday, a week after the damning Constitutional Court judg-
Doing what makes the heart happy
Jyothi Laldas THE other day, as I was readying myself for a function we were to attend, my fiancé says to me: “Girls wear make-up to impress guys. Why are you putting on makeup?” I looked to him wryly, shrugged him off and thought to myself, this is probably what most guys think. As I contin-
ued with my artistry, my mind travelled to various explanations as to why we women wear make-up and then out of left field - just as I finalised my cat eye liner - it dawned on me, why should we have an explanation at all. I have always believed in doing what makes your heart happy. Whether that means lounging in your PJs all day long watching TV shows and eating junk food or putting on a full face of makeup and hitting the town - it’s entirely your own thing. Personally, I enjoy doing both of those things equally. But, I digress. Now, even though I don’t see a need for an explanation as to why we like make-up, I thought sharing my love for the pallets and bullets (that’s what lipstick tubes are called) would draw some insight and maybe just lift some of the stigma people have attached to it.
Let it be known that I do not wear a full face of make-up every single day, I am always late for work and that sort of art takes time. Yes, I said art and no I am not delusional, there is a reason why people who put on makeup for a living are called makeup artists. Anyway, to me make-up is like icing on a cake, the star is still the cake, but the icing adds a little extra. I enjoy buying make-up and watching tutorials and trying new things, to me it’s a hobby. It’s a way for me to do something different with the way I look, not because I don’t like my face, but because quite simply, it’s my face and I can do what I like with it. It’s fun and it is most pertinently, it’s for my own enjoyment and most definitely not to impress anyone. I recently saw a meme that described what I mean perfectly. It went something like, “Girls wear
Questionable education EDUCATIONAL institutions have an integral role to play in terms of skills development in our country. They provide the relevant personnel to companies to keep the wheels of the economy turning. With a budget of almost R280 billion spent on education, there has to be a requisite return on this investment. Since the dawn of democracy in 1994, our education system in terms of learning and teaching has changed four times. This has put undue pressure on the whole education fraternity, with everybody trying to grapple with the new changes. Students being accepted into universities are not adequately equipped to deal with the challenges that they encounter at tertiary institutions. The high failure and drop-out rate could be a reflection of the inherent
deficiencies faced by our ailing education system. Could a possibility exist that certain students are pushed through the system while others are forced to repeat certain courses? Institutions like Unisa have sites where students interact with each other, with the sole intention of sharing knowledge and information. Students who are inactive on the site fail while other students pass with a mark of 50%. Could there also be a quota in respect of students who pass and fail? A few weeks ago, investigations into a pregnant mum revealed that the doctors gave the patient a pethidine injection when she complained about a tight chest as she was struggling to breathe. The pethidine injection aggravated the problem. A medical expert states that it is a
widely used painkiller during labour but should not be given to patients with respiratory problems. Having qualified medical personnel who are oblivious of the contraindications of this drug is a travesty that has resulted in the death of two innocent lives. The next question would be as to what other aspects of medical science are doctors lacking in, that could endanger the lives of other patients? The Department of Health and other institutions need to analyse carefully issues pertaining to progression, more especially in the faculty of medicine. People cannot be used as guinea pigs merely because bureaucracy dictates so.
VIJAY SURUJPAL Phoenix
make-up to impress boys...As if I own 78 Mac lipsticks to impress some dude who doesn’t even know the difference between Sin and Diva. No!” Now I know that other women out there have their own reasons for wearing make-up, many girls are genuinely empowered by wearing make-up to cover up scars that make them feel less happy and less confident (notice how it’s all about the make-up wearer and their feeling and not what anyone else thinks) and to that I say more power to you. Do what makes you feel the best about yourself. No explanation needed. If anyone has something to say about it go on and ask them to tell you the difference between Sin and Diva and then upon their stuttering confusion continue to rest your case. Keep on blending girls, keep on blending.
ment, Zuma launched an attack on the judicial system. Addressing traditional leaders in Pretoria, Zuma said courts of law could not be trusted. “I think we can resolve these matters in an African way, not through the law,” said Zuma. After promising to abide by the Constitutional Court ruling, Zuma is now seeking a mechanism outside the Constitution to override the judicial system. Our president is a man who has parted ways with his moral compass and is immune to shame. His inability to distinguish right from wrong is now a danger to our democracy.
Zuma should retire THE recent ruling handed down by the Constitutional Court regarding Jacob Zuma’s mansion at Nkandla is the best news we’ve had so far this year. Before this despotic snollygoster does any further damage to our reputation and financial markets, Zuma should retire to the Nkandla Retirement Village forthwith, where I believe there are plenty of activities to keep him occupied in his retirement, such as aqua aerobics in the fire pool, daily concerts and Zulu dancing in the amphitheatre, hide-and-seek in the bomb shelter, and a petting zoo in the cattle kraal. NICK MCCONNELL
Proteas need to make some changes THE Proteas’ exit from the World T20 competition was not surprising, but what can be done to end our ICC jinx? The inevitable post-mortem will be done, as has happened over the past two decades whenever we have crashed out of a major tournament. Issues that strike me are the captaincy, coaching staff and make-up of the team. Faf du Plessis is a world-class batsman but he comes off as too conservative as a skipper. No risks were taken in crunch situations. Also, the coaching team needs to be overhauled. Russell Domingo tries his best, but we need an ex-player, preferably an all-rounder, who understands all three disciplines of the game. I hear Jacques Kallis is free. Why are Charl Langeveldt and Neil McKenzie assistant coaches when
many current players are superior to them? They were good players but have not coached before. What could Langeveldt teach Dale Steyn, for example? Also, we need to stop playing the same squad across all three formats. England have a great model of specialist teams, which works. We rely on Hashim Amla who isn’t a T20 specialist and has not played in the IPL. CSA need to come up with a solution to win some silverware. Start planning now. Our best bowler, Imran Tahir, is at retirement age. My thoughts are with all the patient supporters. Will the jinx ever be broken? DHIRSHAN GOBIND
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Sporty seniors step up GRAHAM BARCLAY
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HE Fairbreeze Senior Citizens Club prove without a shadow of doubt that you are only as old you feel; meeting twice a week to take part in a variety of sporting activities. The club’s 86 loyal members meet at the Tongaat Town Hall every Monday and Wednesday to participate in a health awareness programme that seeks to keep senior citizens fit, active and healthy. As part of their exercise, the enthusiastic members perform a number of drills ranging from passing around a soccer ball and catching hoops on sticks to throwing around a rugby ball and the central theme is to have fun while getting a workout. Club chairperson, Geetha Reddy, said there is a great sense of community among members who enjoy getting together to socialise as they mobilise. “Meeting twice every week gives our members a great opportunity to
keep fit in a wonderfully social setting – we are all good friends who come together to enjoy some good exercise, good food and great conversation,” said Reddy, who added that all the club’s members are over 60-yearsold. Designed for and run by Tongaat’s senior citizens, the health awareness programme is not just social; it is also competitive. On Wednesday 6 April, the Fairbreeze team took on a handful of other clubs at the Tongaat Town Hall in the widely enjoyed ‘Golden Games’; a sporting tournament for senior citizens from across the Tongaat area to compete in the exercises they all know and love. The Games seek to bring senior citizens from the wider Tongaat area together in a fun and healthy drive to keep fit, stay social and share some laughs as they enjoy their golden years.
“There is truly something for each of our members to embrace and enjoy as they settle into retirement. At the Fairbreeze Senior Citizens Club we are all fun-loving, active over 60s with a passion for life,” said Reddy, who added that the club’s oldest member is 86 and still going strong.
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Winners in their respective categories received gold, silver and bronze medals for their efforts, but all entrants to the tournament received a certificate and medal of participation. The highlights of the day were the stellar performances executed by the senior male black belt division, during which the excited crowd was treated to high-speed, adrenaline packed action. Sandesh Ramsaroop finished the tournament as grand champion after winning both the kata and kumite categories. Stiff competition came from Ashlyn Pillay and Warren Pillay, who placed second and third, respectively, in both disciplines.
N a day devoted to kicking and screaming, the International Federation of Funakoshi Shotokan Karate South Africa (IFFSKSA) hosted its 26th annual regional development tournament at the Greenbury Community Hall in Phoenix on Sunday, 3 April. The event attracted enthusiastic karate practitioners, or ‘karate-kas’ from across the North Coast area. The IFFSKSA has a long and impressive history - now in its 32nd year of existence, the organisation is continuing to grow as the number of affiliate clubs throughout the country increases. The president and chief instructor of IFFSKSA, Kyoshi Eric Govender; a 7th Dan black-belt said he was especially pleased at how well MR the event was supported by parents. PATCHAPPEN The tournament NAIDOO aimed at developing young talent and exposing the organisation’s young karateHow sudden was your call that shocked us kas to competing in a all. Those hard working hands are now at full tournament in rest. We love and miss you very much. which World Karate Rest in peace. Federation rules apThe 15th Day Memorial Service of ply. Mr Patchappen Naidoo (Gans) will take In addition to this, place at Gandhi’s Hill Temple Hall on the organisation’s Tuesday 19 April 2016 commencing provincial and naat 17:30. tional-level karatekas also took part and The Naidoo family would like to thank amazed the crowd everybody who supposed them at the time with their skill and of bereavement. expertise in both the set-moves of ‘kata’ Friends and family are requested to and freestyle fighting accept this as a personal invite known as ‘kumite’.
The senior female division also packed some powerful punches, which saw a deserving Lauren Munsami winning both the kata and kumite, while Waseela Khan finished second in the kata category and third in kumite after a valiant effort. Bronze medallist in the kata, Shria Reddy scooped up the silver in kumite category after a powerful performance. The next major event in the organisation’s calendar is the All Style Friendship Karate Championship at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Old Mutual Sports Centre on 14 May. For further details, contact Kyoshi Eric Govender on 083 777 0727 or Niren Naidoo at nirenn@telkomsa.net.
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THE Tongaat Cricket Union brought the 2015/2016 season to a close with the final of the T20 competition last weekend. In a repeat of last season’s final, de fending champions Belvedere won the toss and elected to bat first against a highly motivated Fairbreeze team seek ing their first T20 title; having been run nersup in six previous attempts in a final. Belvedere openers Shaun Pillay and Kavil Madheo got the defending champi ons off to a decent start; hitting 19 runs in the fifth over before Pillay became the first wicket to fall when he was caught be hind off the bowling of Nithen Noodley. Kavil Madheo then looked to up the run rate by hitting three boundaries for four before being bowled out by his broth er, Rishen Madheo for a quick fire 16. Dharmesh Suklall and Chris Govender then looked to steady the ship and com bined for a third wicket partnership of 30 before Govender was unlucky to go out after he hit the ball onto his pads, which made it roll back to dislodge the bails. At 60/3 after 11 tough overs, Fairbreeze felt they were in with a chance of restrict ing Belvedere batsman and it seemed as if Belvedere would struggle to reach 100. However, a wellplayed 15 from captain Logan Govender and a brilliant 55 notout
by Dharmesh Sukhlall ensured Belvedere reached 117 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Pick of the Fairbreeze bowlers were Vishalin Pillay, with 2 wickets for just 20 runs, Nithen Moodley who also ended 2/20 and Rishen Madheo for his 2 wickets for 31 runs. Going into the second innings, Fairbreeze were confident they could chase down the target and seemed to be on their way before a brilliant catch by Chris Govender to oust Haslin Naidoo. With Naidoo’s exit, Fairbreeze lost their first wicket on a score of 25 runs in the fourth over. 25 /1 soon became 30/3 as veteran Danny Nohari claimed the wickets of Prejlin Govender and Ryan Lalhdaas before clinching the wicket of Theoshan Naidoo, who finished on a well played 35. As a result, Nohari finished the day with a figure of 3/13. Fairbreeze’s remaining hope lay with Rishen Madheo, but once he was caught and bowled out by Logan Govender, the writing was on the wall for Fairbreeze. Far aad Shaik (24) was the only other bats man to offer any resistance as Chris Gov ender wrapped up the tail. The win for Belvedere saw them claim their sixth T20 title in eight editions of the tournament to remain dominant T20 team in the Tongaat Cricket Union. Belvedere Cricket Club are all smiles as they enjoy their sixth T20 champion ship title. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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It been a year since God called you home. Much to our sorrow, you’re still thought of every day. With love and warmth and missed terribly. The legacy you left behind will never be forgotten. You were an excellent role model to each one of us. We salute you for being Gods Chosen. You and your family are invited to the Yearly Memorial Ceremony of the Late Mr Munsamy Chetty (Nelson) formerly from Gandhi’s Hill Tongaat. Date: Sunday 17 April 2016 Venue: S.V.E.T – Gandhi’s Hill Temple Hall Time: 10:30 - 11:30 Sadly missed by his mum Pushpa and Late dad Kanniah Chetty
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