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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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continues to destroy some of our communities. However, the one thing that continues to stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highway community. Through the difficult times, our readers have once again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient and strong-willed. We have weathered all the storms that came our way and have demonstrated that we can be a community to be proud of - from our disabled horse rider achieving his goals to a local woman beating breast cancer and becoming an inspiration to others - our community stands together proud! We are confident that 2015 will be better than ever. We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our
own challenges this year, but as we enter 2015 we renew our pledge to you to do our very best to continue to be the most accurate, fair and balanced source of news, opinion, features, sports and entertainment in the Upper Highway Area. We will continue to be open and honest with our readers and we assure you that the new year will be one never to be forgotten. Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones this year and those experiencing difficulties of all types this holiday season. We extend sincere and warm wishes to our Hillcrest Fever family for a safe and peaceful festive season, and a happy and prosperous 2015. Kalisha Naicker Senior Journalist Hillcrest Fever
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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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RATE ANC branches in Kokstad declared that they will march for attention following allegations that names for new ward candidates have been added to a list despite nominations already being closed. Apparently community members were coerced into adding these names to put forward as possible
candidates for the August elections. The six branches that are not happy with the election processes of ward councillors are planning a march in Kokstad on 16 May to voice their concerns about the elections of ward candidates. Demonstrators will deliver a memorandum to The Greater Kokstad Municipality and to the ANC Constituency offices in Kokstad.
Coordinator, Sihle Mbabala, accused the ruling party of ‘playing around without addressing problems that exists at branch level.’ “Members of the branches have cautioned that they will not vote for candidates that were not elected by the majority of people. The march is also going to raise issues of poor service delivery to the municipality.” The branch members that are
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Guard against burglaries SIPHELELE NKETO nketo87@gmail.com THERE’S been an increase in burglaries in Kokstad which is a concern of the SAPS. Burglary hot spots include Extension 7, Shayamoya, Horseshoe, Bhongweni and the Kokstad CBD. Tips to remember: Never leave keys under doormats. Trim bushes around your home to reduce cover for burglars. Be a good neighbour. If notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call 08600 10111 immediately. Ask more than one security company what they have to offer. Never leave your house or home unoccupied, if you are admitted to hospital, work night shift or go on holiday. Light up your residence, lock your doors at all times and call the police when you see something suspicious. Make your home look occupied and make it difficult to break in by putting burglar guards. Keep your garage door closed and locked. Change locks immediately if your keys are lost or stolen. Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time. What to do if your house is broken into in your absence: Do not enter in - the perpetrator may still be inside. Use a neighbour’s phone to call police. Do not touch anything until police have inspected for evidence. Write down the licence plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles around your home. Note the descriptions of suspicious person. - Supplied.
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WO brothers aged 17 and 36 have been charged for allegedly killing their father, Mongezi Nondabula (51), at Mpifane village in Matatiele on 24 April. It is alleged that
the deceased didn’t obey last year’s court order of not visiting the family. Instead he visited his wife in the night on 24 April and started beating his wife with a stick.
The two brothers woke up from the other room after they heard sounds of their mother screaming for help. “While defending their mother the
two brothers beat their father until he collapsed,” said police spokesperson Lieutenant Raphael Motloung. Nondabula died on his way to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha. His wife was also treated for wounds to the head. Motloung said the brothers were arrested and charged for murder. “The first suspect is in custody but the second suspect is still a minor and he is in the hands of social workers.” Both suspects will appear in the Matatiele Magistrate Court next week Wednesday. - Supplied
Celebrating Freedom Day SIPHELELE NKETO siphelele@media24.com THE South African Communist Party (SACP) in Kokstad celebrated Freedom Day by honouring the life of the late SACP general secretary, Chris Hani, at Shayamoya Hall on Wednesday. The communist party held a memorial lecture attended by provincial Executive committee member Nosilivere Magadla, members of South African Democratic Teachers Union, South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) and the Kokstad community. SACP co-ordinator in Kokstad, Vuyiswa Qhakaza said Hani was a leader who played a huge role in the struggle against apartheid. Six SACP branches from Kokstad
attended the lecture. “Hani was the anti-apartheid leader that we should remember when we celebrate Freedom Day. By remembering Hani we are also reminding ourselves about where we come from in South Africa. “It is important for South Africans to think about people who contributed in the struggle against apartheid and honour their lives.” Qhakaza told communist party members to make sure that the party is united. “Former apartheid leaders, including former president Tata Nelson Mandela won’t smile if we fight each other. We need to keep our organisation alive and adhere to the vision of making this country a better place.”
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Members of the SACP (from left) Lucky Malusi, Vuyiswa Qhakaza, Nosilivere Magadla (PEC member of the SACP) and Mfundiso Figlan at the Freedom Day celebration.
Vox pop FEVER reporter, Siphelele Nketo, asked pupils what they understand about Freedom Day.
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‘Freedom ‘Day means that black and white people should unite and live peacefully with each other. Be fore freedom it was not easy for black people to live with white people.’
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‘The first black president, Tata Nelson, fought for us to get a better education and a better life despite coming from a poor back ground. We are now free to express our views and live together as a rainbow nation.
Amahle Maphumulo (18) ‘If you want to express your views you are free to do so. During apart heid it was not easy to do. Educa tion is now accessible in the country that’s freedom.’
Samkelo Bhekebhu (21) ‘Freedom Day means that every where you want to go you don’t have to carry an identifi cation card. I am happy that we are free today.’
Billy Tyathula (18) ‘Freedom Day is the day that Tata Nelson Mandela and apartheid leaders fought for. The 27 of April is important because people exercised their right to vote.’
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FEVER 3 Presence of ‘ghost delegate’ disrupts ANC’s Harry Gwala conference east griqualand
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ISGRUNTLED ANC branches in Harry Gwala have appealed for the party’s regional list conference to be reconvened. The party held the conference on April 19 at the Peace Initiative Hall in Ixopo, to nominate its PR councillor candidates to represent the party in the Harry Gwala Municipality. However, the delegates who at-
tended the conference said the proceedings finished prematurely after provincial secretary Super Zuma apparently refused to do verification of the delegates’ credentials at the request of the delegates after a “ghost delegate” was discovered inside the venue. The ghost delegate was asked to leave, but delegates wanted all other delegates to be verified, believing more “ghosts” would be discovered.
In a letter addressed to the provincial chairperson (dated April 22) of which The Witness has a copy, the delegates called on the Provincial List Committee to revoke the legitimacy of the conference. Mzolisi Ndobe, who attended the conference, said delegates had started heckling Zuma when he refused to do the verification. “Zuma took a decision to declare the conference closed and reiterated
that he would take the names appearing in the list as they were to the Provincial List Committee to decide. “But the conference had not discussed those names and put them to vote. The candidates needed 60% of votes for their names to make it on that final list,” he said. Ndobe also highlighted other issues which arose at the conference. “The branches from Umzimkhulu Sub-region in wards 8, 21 and 22 had lodged appeals prior to the conference, and the verdicts had not been finalised.
‘Enemy is within the ruling party’ SACP SIPHELELE NKETO THE hostilities and factionalism that is happening within the ruling party are causing the South African Communist Party (SACP) to worry that the party will lose certain municipalities during elections. The local government elections take place on 3 August. Sikhumbuzo Mdlalose was addressing more than 500 people at an SACP gathering in Wasbank in Umzimkhulu on Saturday. This was a rally of closing Freedom Month and a memorial lecture of former SACP secretary, Chris Hani. Mdalose said the ruling party has no enemy outside. “The ruling party leaders are campaigning to be elected for another term to be in power so as to send their children to schools in America and drive nice cars and forget about poor people on the ground. Local government elections in 2011 were good because there were no factions within the ruling party,” said Mdlalose. He added that today some people are campaigning taking advantage of the splits. “The ANC is treated like an employment entity that employs people to feed their own stomachs and then refuses to
Young people motivated SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com
YOUNG people of Kokstad and other areas were recently empowered by a young motivator and writer, Monde Mjila (34), at a youth seminar at the community hall in Kokstad on Wednesday. Mjila, from Ntabankulu, encouraged the youth to stay away from alcohol and drugs. “Young people must make sure they succeed in life rather than destroy their
Condolences pour in for teacher Addressing an SACP rally Sik humbuzo Mdlalose (left) and party mem bers of Um zimkhulu.
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“The branches were allowed to participate though there was an ongoing appeal,” he said. Ndobe said the branches also raised concerns about the district list. He said there was evidence that the names that appeared on the district list presented at the conference differed from those reflected in the records of the branch nominations. ANC provincial spokesperson Mdumiseni Ntuli confirmed yesterday that the provincial chairperson Sihle Zikalala, received the appeal from the Harry Gwala region.
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step down when their five-year term ends.” Addressing the challenges faced by the ruling party during selection of ward candidates, Mdlalose said the SACP feels sidelined by the ruling party. “As the alliance we should be involved at list conferences.” He said it is sad for SACP to watch party members plotting assassinations against each other for positions. “The ruling party should serve the purpose of former leaders including Nelson Mandela, Goven Mbeki, Chris Hani and many more. Other leaders forfeit their lives while fighting with the enemy (former government) not fighting for positions.” Mdlalose warned the ruling party to
deal with the enemy within that is destroying the party. “If the ANC loses Ethekwini Municipality it will mean that the party has killed its self.” He added that the red color of the communist party means that there are people who lost their lives for a democratic country. “It’s not a fashion to wear red beret, overalls and t-shits. We (SACP) don’t understand why there is an opposition party that is using our red colors.” The ruling party of Umzimkhulu sub-region chair, Xolani Tshazi, advised community members not to allow party leaders to impose on them during the election of ward candidates.
future on substance abuse. They must focus on their dreams and make sure they achieve their goals,” he said. He added that youth must compare themselves with successful people and that by reading and determination, their goals will be successful. “Youngsters must stop putting themselves down or allowing people to judge them.” The seminar was attended by young people and matriculants. Sipiwe Ndlobeni, the ANC communications officer in Kokstad sub-region told them to fight for good things to better the country. “The youth are the future leaders. They should start ob-
taining leadership skills and things that can make the country better. Education is very important and we need educated leaders.” Ndlobeni told those present that a future president of the country should come from Kokstad. “You must not enjoy being led by people from other areas. Start today and dream of yourself becoming president.” Sbusiso Phuzi, the Kokstad ANCYL spokesperson said young people have learnt a lot and encouraged young people to attend youth seminars.
SIPHELELE NKETO MESSAGES of condolences came pouring in from all corners following the death of a Kokstad College teacher Carla Brand (43). Brand’s death came after she lost her battle with cancer. Her husband Louis (49) who is the principal of the school appreciates the support he is getting from colleagues and members of the community. “The family has lost a dedicated mother who was always supportive in times of difficulty. May her soul rest in peace,” said Brand’s daughter, Elme (20). Brand started teaching in 2005 as an Afrikaans teacher at Kokstad College where she also taught Geography. She contributed in coaching pupils in netball, swimming and athletics. As the sad news of Brand’s departure was announced last weekend, messages of condolences poured in on the school’s Facebook page. Yonela Magabuko wrote, “Oh no man! Mrs Brand what a beautiful sweet person may soul rest in peace. Wishing her loved ones strength through this difficult time.” Andrew Koby Kumi wrote, “Truly, truly a huge loss. May her soul rest in peace.” Felicia Marais Davenhill wrote, “Mrs Brand! May your soul rest in perfect peace. You fought a good fight and finished the race. May the
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Carla Brand. almighty God comfort the family. I will lift my eyes to the hills where comes my help through this difficult time.” The department of education from Kokstad district is also in mourning. Circuit manager Cedric Mseleku said Brand was active in many things in Kokstad. “Her Geography subject was toped with 100% results in Kokstad and she was the best netball coach. For the past four years Brand was the chair of netball structure in Kokstad and she also served in the regional and provincial structure.” She left her husband Louis, two children Elme (20) and Joseph (19). The memorial service is tomorrow (Saturday) at Kokstad College.
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Fun day for children and parents
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KOKSTAD children and their parents had a fun-filled day at Kokstad Riverview Stadium on Monday. Ralph Cook organised horses for children to ride and other fun games. Cook is the director of a non-governmental organisation Royal Empire in Kokstad. The NGO started last year with assisting young people to obtain skills they require and to equip them in life. “I decided to organise this event for children to enjoy with their parents. The aim is to raise funds to assist youth with registrations at tertiary institutions,” hesaid. Poor attendance at the event didn’t stop Cook’s smile as he saw the children play water sports and have fun.
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ASHBANK Promise group, started in 2009 by unemployed young people, singing isicathamiya music (Zulu a capella) in Umzimkhulu and surrounding areas. It consists of 24 young men from Cashbank village in Umzimkhulu. Culturally and traditionally their music is influenced by Zulu indigenous beliefs which express hope, strength and power.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo are the most notable performers of isicathamiya. Cashbank Promise members say they decided to make music with the aim of reaching far, just like Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The group’s leader Winile Dlamini (24) told Fever that their music connects them with their ancestors and expresses the ubuntu concept. “We started at a low pace, but now we are moving higher. In 2013 we
competed with groups at the Durban Playhouse Theatre and now we get invitations to perform at funerals and wedding,” said Dlamini. Although the group have not yet recorded an album, they are working on one. Malibongwe Njiyela (20), dropped out of school early but is happy to be part of the group. “I am looking forward to continuing with this kind of music to show and teach the world our culture,” he said.
Shanique van Wyke (left), Jamica Cook and Throme Timm. Children enjoying at fun day Manqobi Mokoena (left), Njabulo Bulana and Sam kelo Mkize. PHOTOS: SIPHELELE NKETO PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO
Cashbank Promise sing isicathamiya.
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10 MURCHISON STREET, HARDING 4680 TEL: 039 433 1205 FAX: 039 433 1208 PUBLIC NOTICE INDIGENT SUPPORT APPLICATION Umuziwabantu municipality is in the process of updating a database for this support as required by the National Government for 2016/2017. This database will assist the Council to identify the indigent households to qualify for Municipal Services Subsidy on a monthly basis. All the rates and Municipal Services consumers who have accounts with the Municipality or who own properties within the jurisdiction of the Municipality having a combined income of two social assistance grants and less, per month are invited to visit the above offices for the application of this support. Existing Indigent Support beneficiaries should also re-apply as their financial status might have changed. The application forms for this exercise will be available at the offices starting from 05 May 2016 - 06 June 2016.
ISAZISO ISICELO SOKUCELA UXHASO LWABANTULAYO Umasipala Umuziwabantu usohlelweni lokuvuselela uhla lwabantu abadinga ukuxhaswa ngokohlelo luka Hulumeni oMkhulu kunyaka mali ka 2016/2017. Loluhla luzosiza uMkhandlu ukwazi ukuthola lawomakhaya antulayo ukuze athole ukuxhaswa ngokohlelo lokubonelela lukaMasipala lwanyangazonke. Bonke abakhele uMasipala benama-accounts kagesi noma awama-rates futhi benengeniso yasekhaya yemiholo yempesheni emibili nangaphansi, bayamenywa ukuba bazocela ama-forms okucela ukuxhaswa emahhovsisi kaMasipala. Nalabo abavele beluthola usizo lokuxhaswa bayacelwa ukuba baphinde bazifake ezinye izicelo ngoba kungenzeka ukuthi isimo sabo sezimali sesiguqukile. Ama-forms aloluxhaso azotholakala emahhovisi kaMasipala kusukela ngomhlaka 05 May 2016 06 June 2016.
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MUNICIPAL NOTICE VACANT POST : WASTE & ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER ANNUAL BASIC SALARY: R 197 108,98 – R 223 081,09 Per annum POST LEVEL : 04 Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above mentioned position. Minimum Requirements: ● Matric / senior certificate / grade 12 ● National higher certificate in Waste Management or Environmental Management ● Valid and unendorsed EB driver licence ● 2-3 years experience and strong interests in Environmental Awareness and Waste Management Key Performance Areas: ● developing and implementing environmental strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainable development ● have the ability to enforce and interpret applicable legislations ● supervising waste management projects & schemes ● ensuring compliance with current legislation in the handling, transportation and disposal of waste ● developing research projects and contributing to the activities of local , provincial and national groups concerned with waste disposal ● leading the implementation of environmental policies and practices ● promoting and raising awareness , locally about clean and safe environment ● auditing , analyzing and reporting environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies Benefits include: ● 13th Cheque ● Subsidised Pension and Medical Aid Scheme ● Subsidised Housing Scheme (subject to certain conditions) If you qualify as per the above responsibilities and requirements, please send your application letter indicating the position being applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, as well as certified copies of certificates to: The Municipal Manager Umuziwabantu Municipality Private Bag X 1023 Harding, 4680 Faxed or E-mailed application will not be acceptable The closing date for applications will be 20 May 2016. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful.
The Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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The dilemma of Facebook friends who simply don't exist FACEBOOK is quite a popular social network which most people have included in their lives. As a teenager I spent a lot of my time on Facebook, until I grew tired of it. However, I still see most people finding Facebook a most interesting place to catch up on gossip, witness arguments and update their dramatic statuses. What really caught my attention recently though, was the ‘fake Facebook profile’ issue. I noticed some strange happenings on Facebook in relation to this and decided to do a bit of investigating. Quite a few of my Facebook friends
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had all become friendly with a girl on Facebook, but what none of my friends actually knew was the ‘girl' wasn't even real. You're probably wondering how I knew 'she' wasn't real. Well, as it turns out all of the photographs 'she' uploaded of 'herself' were of someone else, someone I actually knew. I'm not quite sure how this person got access to one of my friend’s pictures, but 'she' created a whole profile which looked authentic and was so believable because 'she’ had over 30 pictures of 'herself' (actually my friend). The real person didn't even have a
Facebook account, so all these pictures were, I assumed, taken off BBM (Blackberry Messenger) and uploaded to Facebook. Here's the part that will get everyone wondering whether the person they are chatting to on Facebook is real or not. Firstly, every picture on this fake Facebook profile had at least 30 to 40 comments from guys who thought she was beautiful and were trying to compliment her. She even uploaded screenshot conversations which came from Whatsapp between 'her' and other guys. Eventually, after speaking to my friend, who is in campus with me, about the whole situation, she got to investigating and finally figured it all out.
MATAT VIEWPOINT DR DCT NAKIN MUNICIPAL MANAGER WARM greetings to all readers of this view-point. Welcome once again to the Matatiele Local Municipality view-
point. It is our responsibility to ensure that our community is well informed of recent accomplishments at their respective areas. The Matatiele Local Municipality
believes in providing people with information which is accessible to them and which they can use to improve their lives based on their needs, encouraging people to participate actively in the democratic processes, keeping people continuously informed of policies and programmes that affect them and progress in implementing them. “Talk to your Portfolio Head” Radio
GKM VIEWPOINT GREETINGS to the people of Kokstad. Welcoming in new GKM CFO The Greater Kokstad Municipality is happy to announce the appointment of Thando Mketsu as the new chief financial officer. He is joining us from kwaSani Municipality. He assumed duty on Tuesday, 3 May. As the municipality we are very confident that he is bringing much needed improvement to our financial management especially in our plan to get a clean audit in the future. As the municipality we will give him our maximum support to make sure he
performs his duties to the fullest. We also appeal to the community to give him their full support. Removal of all illegal posters in town The municipality is currently removing all illegal posters in town. We want to remind the community that it is illegal to put up posters without the municipality’s consent. People are requested to consult the municipality’s spatial planning unit for any outdoor advertising in town. As the municipality we will name the offenders, who will
ZWELIPHANSI SKHOSANA Municipal Manager Greetings people of Umzimkhulu Municipality. Assessments of municipal employees In order for the municipality to grow from strength to strength, in terms of employee empowerment and service delivery services, it is imperative for the municipal employees at all levels to be continuously as-
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sessed. Having completed the assessments of all the municipal employees, to finalise the assessments, this week is for the assessment of municipal management. These assessments will definitely have significant impacts on the organisational assessment and eventually add value on the pace of the municipality. Service delivery protest It was quite eye-opening to be engaged in a much matured manner by participants of the service delivery protests from Ward 6. Even though we, as a municipality, are generally doing well on rendering service delivery,
the community of Ward 6 strongly felt that there are huge setbacks in their ward. The leadership and management of Umzimkhulu, together with the KwaZulu Natal Provincial Government (COGTA) have taken into account issues raised and are committed to keep the promises. Workers Day As the municipality, we would like to applaud municipal employees for the significant role they have tirelessly played towards the better growth of this rural. This municipality, particularly it future, is indeed on their hands. Till we meet again. Thank you
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Turns out an ex-boyfriend decided to play a prank on her and created the fake profile. Which basically meant a good number of boys were actually chatting and flirting with a guy. It's disgusting to know someone could create a fake profile just to play games with someone. It's just as sad that we are so trusting that we become friends with people we don't even know and become close to random people who may not even exist. Soon enough, face to face, human interaction will become extinct and we will be reduced to Facebook profiles, Twitter accounts and BBM and Whatsapp emoticons. Do you have a story that you would like to share with me about a fake Face-
book profile that you may have interacted with?
Programme As part of promoting transparency and public participation in municipal programmes, the mayor of Matatiele Local Municipality together with the Executive Committee Members accompanied by General Managers will on, 9 May 2016, table their departmental programmes live on Alfred Nzo Community Radio. The programme will be broadcast live from 6am to 9am during the AM Live Show. Members of the public are encouraged to send through their questions on the SMS line, 39001 and start with the
word ANCR. Questions will be read live on air. Municipal website The mayor of Matatiele Local Municipality Cllr Momelezi Mbedla will on Monday, 9 May, launch officially the municipal website that has been redesigned. We apologise sincerely for the inconvenience caused during re-design processes. That is all from us for now, till next time, stay safe and be blessed. Thank you sweet people from sweet Matat, “A Destination of Choice and Excellence.”
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be charged. We hope to receive your c-ooperation on this matter. People must harvest water The municipality asks the community to continue harvesting rainwater especially those who have Jojo tanks. The water shortage is a serious challenge. As we know, water restrictions are ongoing and we must assist the district municipality and use water responsible. When harvesting water make sure you adhere to the suggestions on how to cleanse water before drinking it. We appeal to the communi-
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ty to be patient with government because what is happening is beyond our control. Until we get sufficient rain we will be faced with this situation. I also request that churches do not stop praying for rain. Indigent support applications Indigent support applications opened from 1 April and continue until 31 May. To apply people must be over the age of 18 and earn less than R2 820 a month and only registered owners of property can apply. The market value of the house must not exceed the
R600 000. Owners or households, who own more than one property will only receive subsidy on one property. If approved for the indigent subsidy the applicant will be liable to pay 20% of the services per month. For more information, contact Mr W. Dotye during office hours on 039 797 6600. Inkosi inisikelele.
Radical transformation instils fear and favour in voters THE marking of 21 years of democracy last year gave political parties the opportunity to debate Consolidation of freedom through accelerating radical economic transformation” in a joint sitting of Parliament. The result was as diverse as the opinions on what the real definition is. Politically the goal is to obtain a vote with a promise of change for the better. Every citizen must believe that interventions by his or her chosen party will bring relief to his /her need. Most people want to be free. Free of debt, free of responsibility, free of pain and ageing. We all want to tour the world care free for the rest of our lives. Unless you are a top politician, government cannot provide this sort of freedom. A clear definition of the result of transformation is needed for the voter to believe it and vote for it. The fear of transformation comes from the fear of losing value. The down turn in the economy, morality, safety, education, production and profit creates the idea that current transformation causes more loss of value to the country than value gains.
The value of the rand reflects our current value compared to other countries. It is now 2.5 % of what it was. It seems to be the price we pay for the short-term favour politicians gain through “radical” interventions. The political focus on racial transformation creates the idea that excluding, barring or extracting white people and foreigners from all levels of the economy, sport and politics and property will elevate inclusion of a specific group of black people in the void that is created. Such inclusion is expected to bring prosperity, happiness and healing to all and result in trust and love for the government and for the country. A person who believes in the open- ended contract offered by politicians in exchange for a vote during these coming elections must at least spend some time on the internet and get some perspective. Look at what is happening in the world and how politics and greed is killing the world. I am yet to meet a politician who has a clear vision, that is constitutional, achievable and who knows how to achieve it. I will vote for such a person. Clueless
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Schools battle for top position SIPHELELE NKETO ABOUT 80 schools in the Harry Gwala district battled for the top spot at the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) competition at Clydesdale community hall in Umzimkhulu on Tuesday last week. Schools from the district competed in five categories. In the first category children (from Grade R to Grade 2) battled a song titled “I love Mom” and “Segwagwa”, the Setswana song mean Frog. The foundation phase from Grade 3 to 4 battled with songs “Let it shine and “Intuthfwane” the Seswati song that mean an Ant. Two all boys schools, Kokstad Public and Tonjeni School, competed for the first prize with a song “I have been young” and the last category was given to Vulekani Special School in Umzimkhulu. The school chose it’s won song.
Zakhele Junior School from Ntsikeni village at Umzimkhulu came on top with 71% after singing “Intuthfwane”. The school is going to compete at a provincial level in Pitermaritzburg from May 24 to 28. The school also came on top with 68% after singing “Segwagwa”. School teacher and music conductor, Buyiswa Shoba said the school has many trophies in music and it is going to prepare for a top position at a provincial level. “In 2010 the school won at a national level and we want to keep the school’s flag high.” At a provincial level schools that are going to battle will come from Ugu, Harry Gwala and Umgungundlovu district. Winners will compete in Gauteng at a national level on June this year. Lethu Maninjwa, who is the district committee member from SASCE, said music plays a huge role in the minds of young people. She said pupils are not all excellent in academics, so the more they get involved in music the more they will enjoy school. “The department of education is encouraging schools to make sure that music is another learning material at school.” Another school that made history at the SASCE competitions was the Kokstad Public school after winning three trophies for second positions in all three categories.
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DUCATION MEC, Peggy Nkonyeni, addressed the Representitive Council for Learners (RCL), teachers and principals at Harding Secondary recently. This was part of a leadership meeting for Ugu District and Harry Gwala District. Nkonyeni said its important for the RCLs to play a role in monitoring and
fighting against social ills in the schooling environment. “RCL members should play their role when it comes to adressing issues of drug use, sexual abuse, bullying as well as gangerstism in schools,” said Nkonyeni. She said the contribution the RCLs make should immensely on governance and management of schools as well as overall improvement in the quality of learning.
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Pupils of Vulekani special school singing their own choice song and won a trophy.
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Feeling joy aft er winning tro phies Zakhele school (back left), conduc tors Cynthia Biyase and Buyiswa Shoba pupils from the school who sang their best.
BETHEL Ministries Church in Kokstad held a gala dinner to raise funds to buy winter clothes to be donated to a home for the aged on Sarturday evening. An amount of just over R3 000 was donated by the congregants and the community. Church leader Issac Frimpong told Fever that the church is going to buy clothes, blankets and food for the Home of Comfort. “The church has decided to raise funds for elderly so that when the winter
comes they won’t suffer. The church is also doing weekly programs of giving food to street children in Kokstad.” Dr Matthews Motimele who was the speaker at the evening encouraged people to donate to the poor. “The little you do can make a difference to the poor. Giving is written in the Bible and if you give to the poor, God will bless you double.” Bronwyn Moneveldt who also attended the dinner expressed his gratitude of what the church has done. He said he wishes that other churches can do the same as Bethel does.
Enjoying the even ing Ross Smal (from left), Jen nilee Smal and Alice Van Whyne
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Couples enjoy ing the even ing Nokuthula Sishi (left) and Nathi Sishi
Looking relaxed is Bronwyn Maneveldt (left) and El roy Maneveldt.
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NOTICE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL SITE BY MEANS OF UNSOLICITED BID The Municipal Systems Act (Act No. 32 of 2000), Section 18 (i), requires that the Municipality must communicate to its community information pertaining to the matters to which the community participation is encouraged. Section 18 (i), further requires the Municipality to communicate to the community information relating to Municipal governance, management and development. Accordingly, the Matatiele Local Municipality hereby informs the community its intention for disposal of the municipal sites as approved by Council. Section 113 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (MFMA Act No. 56 of 2003), read together with Section 37 of the Matatiele Supply Chain Policy, No. 20 of 2013/14 states that the Municipality is not obliged to consider an unsolicited bid, however if the Municipality decides to consider an unsolicited bid, it may do so if: • the product or service offered in terms of the bid is a demonstrably or proven unique innovative concept; • the product or service will be exceptionally beneficial to, or have exceptional cost advantages for, the Municipality or Municipal entity • the person who made the bid is the sole provider of the product or service; and • the reasons for not going through the normal bidding processes are found to be sound by the Accounting Officer; The Council intends to consider an unsolicited bid with the intention of disposing the site as shown on the table below: APPLICANT
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Mr. V. Haviside (Drakensburg Abattoir CC)
Portion of Erf 1, Matatiele (Road adjoining Erf 806 Matatiele)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION CR 885/29/01/16
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Site information
Portion of the road to be closed, subdivide, consolidated and rezoned to general industry.
Existing Zoning: Agriculture Proposed Zoning: Civic and Social Existing Land Use: Vacant Proposed Use: General Industry Extent: ±575.05 m2
Detailed particulars of these unsolicited bids can be obtained from the Development Planning Unit, Matatiele Local Municipality, LED offices next to Mountain View. Members of the Local community are invited to submit written comments and/ objections and / representations in respect of the proposed unsolicited bids to the Municipal Manager, 102 Main Street, Matatiele, 4730, within 30 days of the date of this notice. Enquiries regarding the above should be directed to the EDP Department: Mrs B. Ntloko 039 737 8100
HCM mayor leads the Mass Ride on Sun day.
ISAZISO MALUNGA NOKUTHENGISWA KOMHLABA KAMASIPALA Umthetho olawula ooMasipala ka2000 (Municipal Systems Act) kwisolotya 18(1) A (Act No. 32 ka2000) ugunyazisa ooMasipala ukuba mabazise umphakathi malunga nazo zonke iinkcukacha apho uluntu kufuneka luthathe inxaxheba. Kwakhona kwisolotya 18(1) (d) lomthetho uphinde uyalele uMasipala ukuba makazise uluntu ngokubanzi ngayoyonke imibandela yolawulo nophuhliso luka Masipala. Kananjaloke uMasipala waseMatatiele, wazisa uluntu ngokubanzi ngesicelo sokuthengiswa komhlaba, ngokwesigqibo sentlanganiso yebhunga likaMasipala.
Cleaning up the site (back, from left) dep uty mayor Johnny de Wet, Nolwazi Ngcobo, Ntombenhle Mqadi, Carl Frayne and mu nicipal manager Max Mbili.
Umthetho olawula ukusetyenziswa kwezimali koMasipala ka2003 (Municipal Finance Management Act, Act No 53 of 2003)icandelo 113, kwakunye necandelo 37 le Matatiele Supply Chain Policy, No. 20 of 2013/14 lithi ibhunga likaMasipala alinyanzelekanga ukuphonononga isicelo esiququzelelwe siso. Ukubangaba liyasiphonononga, lingenzakanjalo phantsi kwalamabakala alandelanyo: • Imveliso okanye inkonzo mayibonakalise umehluko kwezinye. • Imveliso okanye inkonzo zophuhliso mazizise inzuzo ethe kratya kwezo qoqosho lukaMaspala. • Umfaki sicelo mayibenguye kuphela ovelisa esosiqhamo okanye onokunika loonkonzo. • Izizathu zokuba esi sicelo siphononongwe ngendlela eqhelekileyo yezinikimaxabiso zifumaneka zilungile nguMphathi kaMasipala Ibhunga likaMasipala liceba ukuphonononga ezizicelo eziququzelelwe ngaphandle ngenjongo yokuthengisa lemihlaba ixeliweyo kule table ingentla. Imibuzo kunye neencukacha malunga nezizicelo zifumaneka kwi ofisi ye Economic Development and Planning kuMasipala waseMatatiele, LED offices.
Road hogs (from back) G. Lombard, Jonesy Jones, Apples Bruwer, Wal ly Bruwer, Giffie Bruwer and Nadine Bek ker.
Amalungu asekuhlaleni ayacelwa ukuba athumele izimvo kunye / okanye izithintelo, kwi Ofisi yoMphathi kaMasipala, 102 Main Street, Matatiele, 4730 kwintsuku ezingadlulanga kumashumi amathathu (30) ukusuka kumhla wokupapashwa kwesi saziso. Imibuzo malunga ngesi sasizo ingabhekiswa kwi ofisi yakwa Economic Development and Planning ku Mrs B. Ntloko 039 737 8100. TSEBISO YA HO REKISWA HWA MOBU WA MASEPALA Karolo ya 18 ya Molawanawa wa tsamaiso ya bo masepala ba lehae wa mashome tharo pedi (32) wa selemo sa 2000 e bua ka phatlalatso ya tlhahiso leseding eo setjhaba se lokeleng ho nka karolo ho yona. Molawana ona o tswa hlaloswa kahodimo, karolong ya ona ya 18 (1) (d) o qosa bo Masepala ho phatlalatsa setjhabeng ka kakaretso tlhahiso leseding e amang le tsohle tsa pusp hammoho le ntshetso- pele ya Masepala. Ka baka lena Masepala wa Matatiele wa lehae o iphumana a qoseha hho phatlalatsa setjhabeng diqeto tsa kopano ya Lekhotla tsa ho lokollela setjhaba ditsha molemong wa ntshetso-pele. karolo ya 113 ya Molawana o laolang tsamaiso ya tsa ditjhelete tsa bo Masepala wa Mashome hlano tshela (56) wa selemo sa 2003, o balwa ka kopanelo le karolo ya 37 ya Molawana wa Masepala wa taolo ya Theko le Thekisetsano wa Mashome a mabedi (20) wa selemo sa ditjhelete sa 2013/2014 o reng; Masepala ha a ya tlameha ho ela hlooko ho nehelana ka thepa ka boithaopo e sa kotjwa, empa leha ho le jwalo Masepala o lokela ho etsa seo ha feela eba; • Tshebeletso a tlamehang ho nehelana ka yona e tla sebedisetswa tlhahiso e kgethehile • Tshebeletso eo kapa tlhahiso eo e tla tswela Masepala molemo ka tsela e ikgethileng • Motho ya tla etsa Tshebeletso eo e le ena feela ya ka etsang tlhahiso e jwalo • Mabaka a etsang hore ho se latelwe metjha e tlwaelehileng ya kopo ya Theko ke a utlwahalang ho eo ya ikarabellang taolong ya Masepala. Legotla la taolo la Masepala wa Matatiele wa lehae le ela hlooko thekiso yamobu ka boithaopo jwaloka ha ho bontshitswe ditsha tse amehang qetellong ya tsebiso ena. Dintlha ka botlalo tsa thepa ena e tla rekiswa ka boithaopo le dipotso di fumaneha Lefapheng la Moralo wa ntshetso-pele ya moruo (Economic and Development Planning), kantorong ya Moralo wa toropo (LED Offices) ho Mof. B Ntloko dinomoro tsa mohala ke 039 737 8100. Baahi ba kgothaletswa ho ngola ba hlahise maikutlo a bona le dithibelo ka thepa ena eo masepala a elang hlooko ho e rekisa ka boithaopo mme tseo di ka lebiswa ho Mookamedi wa Masepala, e leng Dr DCT Nakin dikantorong tse 102 Main Street Matatiele pele ho feta matsatsi a 30 ho tloha letsatsing leo tsebiso ena e phatlaladitsweng ka lona.
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Making a donation to the charity in Gamalakhe, riders with Hibiscus Coast Municipality Mayor Nomusa Mqwebu (front, second right) and municipal manager Max Mbili (right).
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SPORT Kokstad club prepares for match tonight SIPHELELE NKETO
Amangcesha players (in black and white) lifting up a player to catch a ball while Kokstad club players (with red and black) ready to get the ball.
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HE Kokstad Rugby Club will play against Harding Club tonight (Friday) at Kokstad Rugby Stadium. On Tuesday Kokstad won with 55 points at a league match against Amangcesha Rugby Club from Port Shepstone. The match was held at Kokstad Rugby Stadium. The Amangcesha Club scored four tries and one penalty and as a result, received 31 points. The two clubs are playing in the third division along with clubs from Matatiele, Maclear, Ixopo, and others that are in the southern area of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Kokstad Rugby Club is fighting for a promotion to play with provincial teams in the first division. Supporters braved the chilly weather to support the club. Players were happy to see a few supporters of Amangcesha which motivated them to defend for tries.
Rugby scrum between Amangcesha club (with black and white kit) against Kokstad Club (with red and black kit) and referee Richard Ingram is watching.
Referee Richard Ingram (middle) giving guidelines to Amangcesha players (black and white kit) and Kokstad players with red and black kit. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
April gets his break JOHN BISHOP GARTH April, the young Sharks flyhalf, says he will not be overawed by the importance of the occasion on Saturday when for the first time he starts a Super Rugby game in front of his home crowd at King’s Park. The Sharks face a rampant Hurricanes outfit fresh from their 50-point rout of the Lions at Ellis Park and April will be up against All Black flyhalf Beauden Barrett in what is considered a must-win home game for the Sharks. Head coach Gary Gold has confirmed that April will start with captain Pat Lambie — returning after an extended injury layoff, playing off the bench. The Sharks are currently five points behind the Lions in their African conference after nine games and Lambie believes the next three games — against the Hurricanes, the Jaguares in Buenos Aires and then the Kings back in Durban before their second bye and the June international break — are crucial to their chances of reaching the playoffs. April is looking no further ahead than Saturday. “The Hurricanes will be a massive challenge for us,” he said, “but I will play my natural game.” The 24-year-old April described the Hurricanes as a “world-class team” but he is excited by the challenge. “Getting a chance to play in a game against a side like this is why I had the ambition to be a professional rugby player. “We are hungry for a good homecoming after our tour but saw in the Hurricanes’ game against the Lions that you just can’t allow them to get into their stride.” Gold promoted April off the bench a fortnight ago, switching him with the steady Joe Pietersen who, in turn, had taken over from Lambie when the Sharks flyhalf went down with a serious injury on the pre-season tour of France.
April’s first start was against the Highlanders on tour and he calmly landed all five of his goalkicks in the 1514 win. He scored a sublime individual try in his second outing against the Chiefs and showed deft touches in taking the ball to the line though there were also several unforced errors. April knows that Springbok Lambie will return as the first-choice flyhalf in the weeks ahead but, for the moment, he holds centre stage. Gold, who was impressed with April on the pre-season tour to France, said it was always part of the plan to play the slightly-built flyhalf off the bench and bring him slowly before throwing him into the frontline on the trip to New Zealand. “I am just glad I had opportunities on tour to show what I can do,” said April, who weighs in at 80 kg and is the smallest player in the Sharks squad. “It was not easy to take the step up
after such a long time on the sidelines, but I had been told by the coaches that my chance would come at some stage, and when it did it was up to me to make the most of it.” The well-travelled April was born in Cape Town and represented Boland and the Lions in the junior ranks before making his Vodacom Cup debut for Western Province early in 2015. He was playing for Western Province amateur club side Durbanville-Bellville when the Sharks contracted him a year ago. “I have always known that I wanted a career in rugby, so it is a case of just doing what I have loved doing since I started playing the game at the age of 12. I have
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Garth April takes part during a Sharks training session at King’s Park in Durban earlier this week.
learned to be patient, and having to wait my turn in New Zealand made me appreciate the opportunity when it came all the more.” He has also benefited from having experienced players helping in his development. “Pat [Lambie] has given me a lot of encouragement and on tour I was given some very good advice by scrumhalf Michael Claassens. “Willie le Roux has also contributed
and I have been grateful for the opportunity to learn from them. They have encouraged me to back my decisionmaking,” said April. Possession will be in short supply at King’s Park on Saturday and the spotlight will be on April who has a key role to play in balancing the Sharks’ running and kicking game. Kickoff is at 3 pm with South African Marius van der Westhuizen the referee.