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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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Matatiele changes lives mayor SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com MATATIELE Local Municipal Mayor Momelezi Mbedla told more than 1 000 community members that the municipality has changed many lives. Mbedla tabled his State of the Municipality Address recently at Sandfontein village outside Cedarville, and during his address he acknowledged that there are electricity challenges that locals are facing. He said during the past five years the municipality has spent millions of rand on building new access roads, bridges, surface roads, community halls and has electrified many areas, but said some villages have no electric-
ity, although residents have had solar systems temporarily installed. “There are nine wards that have no electricity in Matatiele. The municipality has worked with Eskom to electrify 400 houses in Harry Gwala Park Extention and other rural villages. “We built 300 houses at Caba-Mdeni village, 500 in Mvenyane, 898 in Mehloaneng and 700 houses were built for destitute people. “Through the provincial Department of Human Settlements we have built houses in Nyaniso, Chibini, Phifane, Mahereng and other villages.” He said the expanded public works programe has created many job opportunities for young people and women. “The municipality has assisted projects that are owned by women. “The Kuyasa poultry project in Ward 20 has received funds from the municipality.” Mbedla mentioned that poverty is going to be the thing of the past through the intervention of the social development department and special programes unit. He said R12 million has helped 75 projects through poverty alleviation programmes.
Mayor Momelezi Mbedla delivers his State of the Municipality Ad dress. PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO
Split over ruling party candidates >> Unhappy ANC branch members to stand as independant candidates SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com
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NSTEAD of staying with the ruling party or joining opposition parties, six unhappy branch members in Kokstad have decided to stand as independent candidates in the upcoming local government elections. There are two more branch members - in Ward 6 in Pakkies and Ward 8 in Zibeleni Township - who are also standing as independent candidates. Chairperson of the dissatisfied Kokstad branches, Sihle Mbabala, accused ruling party leaders of killing the ANC by not resolving candidates’ problems. He said moving away from the ANC was not an easy decision, but pressure within the party forced them to do so. Recently Mbabala and Mziwamadoda Sogayise, both ANC members, led a march of more than 1 000 community members to deliver a memorandum to the Greater Kokstad Municipality. The march turned violent where shops were vandalised and looted. More than 50 people were arrested for public violence and malicious damage to property. Mbabala and Sogayise blamed the ruling party for not attending to complaints within the unhappy branches
about the election of ward candidates during branch general meetings. “We sent complaints to Harry Gwala regional leadership and the province, but no one attended to us. Our main complaint was that the election of candidates were done illegally, and without the interest of branch members. Regional leaders imposed on members who to elect during branch general meeting. “We even spent our money on travel from Kokstad to provincial offices to pose our complaints,” said Mbabala who confirmed he is going to stand as an independent candidate at Shayamoya. Pakkies community members in Ward 8 recently threatened to close schools and roads if their ward councillor, Tshibi Mhlakoana’s name didn’t appear on the list of candidates. Mbabala confirmed to Fever that the Pakkies community indicated to him that they are going to support independent candidates because the ruling party has failed them. He said joining opposition parties will not help them as political parties are led by hungry people who don’t care about other people. Kokstad opposition party members - United Democratic Movement, Congress of the People and Azapo have guaranteed to vote for inde-
pendent candidates to fight ANC, this according to Mbabala. “ANC is not the same compared to the period when it was led by Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu and other leaders. Today ANC does not serve the purpose of Mandela, people are feeding their stomachs,” said Sogayise. He blames the ANC general secretary, Gwede Mantatsh,e for not fixing the split in the party. “I asked Mantashe to come and solve the problems that have escalated after branch general meetings in Kokstad. He said people can’t march for branch general meeting outcomes.” Regional Harry Gwala ANC chairperson, Zamo Nxumalo, said the party is worried about ANC members who have left the party to stand as independent candidates. He said the ANC is not going to be defeated by people who were born before the ANC. “The ANC has 104 years behind it, so it is not going to lose. “Independent candidates have confirmed to Fever that registration processing with the Independent Electoral Commission is complete. Legal fees have been paid and by next week the faces of contestants will be plugged so that people will know us. We are not scared of the ruling party,” said Mbabala.
Clinic flooded with dirty water Old lady killed for money gether when the suspects demanded money. No arrests have been made and police appeal to anyone to come forward with information. Recently Fever published a story about Maduduma Pakkies (77), who was strangled to death and her body put into a trunk. An 18-year-old youth of Shenxa village in Matatiele was arrested on Friday by Afsondering police for allegedly killing Pakkies. Motloung said the youth appeared in Maluti Magistrate’s Court on Friday, but the case was postponed for bail application. - Supplied.
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SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com THE municipal workers strike has badly affected a public Matatiele clinic, the grounds of which became flooded
with dirty water and sewage. South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) members in Alfred Nzo District municipality have been on an unprotected strike since last month according to the municipal spokesman Lubabalo Majenge. Majenge said services like water and sanitation have been severely affected by the strike. Clinic staff and patients were shocked to see smelly water in and around buildings on Monday. They put bricks in the water to walk on, others wore gumboots to get inside the clinic. The general manager of health programmes for the De-
partment of Health in Alfred Nzo, Lizo Ngxata said the problem will be attended to. “I spoke to municipal officials about fixing the problem so that peopple can get quality service. Operations are normal at the clinic.” The district municipality apologised for the inconvenience caused as a result of the action. “The municipality is doing its best to get workers to return to work and to bring the situation back to normal. Service providers are on standby to assist hospitals and clinics with water services. “The problem at the clinic is going to be attended to,” said Majenge.
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Calling for Inspection of Supplementary Valuation Roll No 2 (Ubuhlebezwe Municipality) and Lodging of Objection Notice is hereby given in terms of section 49(1)(a)(i) of Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004 (Act No 6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”, that the Supplementary Valuation Roll for the financial years 1 July 2013 to June 2017 is open for public inspection at the Municipal Library, Municipal Offices (Reception Area) and Revenue Office, 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo and Thusong Centre in Highflats during office hours from 08:00 to 16:30, Mondays to Thursdays and Fridays from 08:00 to 16:00 from 9 July 2016 to 8 August 2016. Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1)(c) of the Act that the Municipal Manager serves, by ordinary mail or, if appropriate, in accordance with Section 115 of the Municipal Systems Act, on every owner of property listed in the valuation roll, a copy of the notice referred to above, together with the extract of valuation roll pertaining to that owner’s property. For enquiries, please contact (039) 834-7700 or 073 401 7088 or e-mail: nkhumalo@ubuhlebezwe.org.za or sihlangunokukhanya@gmail.com
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TWO unknown suspects demanded money from an 84-year-old woman of Gobizizwe village in Matatiele last Friday. The woman and a 60-year-old friend were returning home from a tavern at around 11pm. When the woman said she had no money, the suspects shot and killed her. “The 84-year-old woman was killed and the 60-year-old man was injured, and transferred to hospital,” said SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Raphael Motloung. Allegedly the suspects also killed two men and critically injured another two at Mengini village on the same night. The victims were drinking to-
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Greeting elders at Rawuwe village in Matatiele (front, from left) Secretary General Gwede Mantashe, speaker of Alfred Nzo District Municipality Sandile Sello, Provincial ANC member Vusi Mgoduka and Alfred Nzo regional chairper son Sixolile Mehlomakhulu.
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ENERAL ANC secretary Gwede Mantashe has called for unity and peace among the party members ahead of local government elections. Mantashe met with more than 500 branch members at Ward 25 in Rawuwe village outside Matatiele last Friday. Members requested Mantashe to restore harmony in the branch and
blame regional leaders and councillors for causing division. Mahlomowa Mzinyathi said: “We are divided in this ward. Provincial and other national members have tried to unite the area, but there is no change. We don’t greet each other as members of the same party.” Other branch members told Mantashe that some members have low interest in the party because councillors undermine people. Mantashe said members should focus on campaigns for the upcoming lo-
cal government elections. He admitted that the election of ward candidates has caused cracks in the party. “I am here to bring peace, not to take sides. The unhappy members about elected candidates must accept the results and campaign for the party to win elections. If your candidate is not elected, you must accept and support the appointed one. Let us be a family, not enemies.” He distanced himself from accusations made by some party members that he interfered during the election of ward candidates. He said the selection process of candidates has nothing to do with him and he can’t doing anything about who should be elected in wards. “I have big power in the party even in government. I am also responsible to protect the party. If President Jacob Zuma has sinned my duty is to make sure he is protected. People talk about Nkandla and the president. I have never visited Nkandla, but my duty is to tell the public that the president has apologised.” He called on branch executive leadership to meet and organise door-todoor campaigns. On Saturday he met with Cedarville branch members in a community hall. They voiced their dissatisfaction about election candidates two months ago. A large number of community members in the area vow to support South African Communist Party in the local government elections.
RAMADAN is the month of love, mercy and blessings and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. Islam is a religion of peace and is the fastest growing religion in the world. In the United States more than seven percent of the population are Muslim. People such as Muhammad Ali and Malcom X embraced Islam. In Kokstad the Dawah Centre, whose director is poet Sheik Phiri, hands out clothing to the needy during this month. The Kokstad Muslim community also feed Muslim inmates, and teaches them self-motiva-
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tion. During Ramadan Muslims are required to abstain from smoking, eating, drinking during the day. Currently, there are stories about terrorism in South Africa, which has come from U.S. media sources, however, these rumours are not true because Muslims are communitybased. Organisations such as Gift of the Givers in Pietermaritzburg work with the government to alleviate poverty, among other community issues it is involved with. I wish all the Muslims an awesome Ramadan. - Sheik Phiri.
Sheik Phiri, lead er of Kokstad Muslims. PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO
amaHlubi nation contests kingship SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com THE amaHlubi nation is to contest in court its “kingship” to be recognised like other kings in the country after it was disbanded by Nhlapho Commission years ago. The commission was appointed by former president Thabo Mbeki to resolve disputes on chieftaincy and after recommendations of legitimate kingships in the country amaHlubi lost their status. Last Saturday amaHlubi king Langalibalele Radebe II was in Kokstad to prepare for the Supreme Court of Appeal battle next month. Chiefs across the country belonging to the nation attended the meeting to seek a way forward before the
25 July court date. In his speech Radebe called for unity among the chiefs to win this battle. He said amaHlubi are to be found in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Khayakhulu village in North West. The amaHlubi national working committee co-ordinator, Chief Jobe Radebe said amaHlubi chiefs are oppressed in the country. “AmaHlubis are not progressing in terms of developing their areas. “Our children and chiefs should know their king. In this country no one counts us when kings are mentioned.” A portion of land in some parts of South Africa is under claim by the nation. The nation also called for
the Hlubi language to be added to the 11 official languages. Sonwabo Dingazwe, who is fasttracking the process of Hlubi language, said he and other Hlubis established a NPO in 2012 working with linguistic university professors. “We are visiting areas where people speaks isiHlubi and do sound recordings for university professors. “We are in the process of getting a license from Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) for the isiHlubi community radio station.” Other chiefs at the meeting said PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO they hope the court rules in their Escorted by traditional leaders and chiefs (front left), King Langalibalele favour so they can plan traditional Radebe II. celebrations for the GREATER amaHlubi. MUNICIPALITY
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The awarding of the Contract will be confirmed in writing after (14) fourteen calendar days, from (09 June 2016 to 23 June 2016). If there are any objections they should reach the Municipal Manager’s office within the 14 days period.
Notice is hereby given that, in term of Section 53(3) of the Municipal Finance management Act, 2003 (No. 56 of 2003), that the Municipal Council of Greater Kokstad Municipality has adopted its Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan for the 2016/2017 financial year at a Council meeting held on the 26th May 2016. For further enquiries, contact the Co-ordinator: Executive Support, Ms. HI Adkins, on (039) 797 6604
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ON THE APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET, BY-LAWS, BUDGET RELATED POLICIES, MUNICIPAL RATES & TARIFFS OF CHARGES FOR 2016/2017 Notice is hereby given in terms of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 and of Section 14(1) and (2) of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004, that the Final Budget, Municipal Rates, Tariffs of Charges, By-laws and Budget Related Policies of the Kwa Sani Municipality and KZN436 for 2016/2017 has been approved by Council Resolution Number 38/ MAY/2016 taken on the 30th May 2016 by the Council of Kwa Sani Municipality and by PCMC on the 31st May 2016 in terms of the Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003 KZN436, KZN431 & KZN432 MUNICIPALITY 2016/2017 TARIFFS OF CHARGES
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and are now available for public viewing in the Municipal Building (Reception), Municipal Library and Municipal website. In terms of section 14(1) and (2) of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 the council resolves by way of Council resolution number 38/MAY/2016, to levy rates on property reflected in the schedule below with effect from 01 July 2016 as follows: Developed Residential Smallholding Properties
30%
30%
Residential Smallholding Properties (situated outside the proclaimed boundaries of the townships Himeville & Underberg
5%
5%
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OTHER RELIEF MEASURES (on application) Indigent Owners Rebate
100%
100%
50%
50%
CAT 1:RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
1.85c/R
1.306c/R
1.371c/R
1.371c/R
Pensioners Rebate 1
CAT 2:COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
2.00c/R
2.613c/R
2.100c/R
2.100c/R
Pensioners Rebate 2
75%
75%
Pensioners Rebate 3
100%
100%
Disability Rebate
100%
100%
100%
100%
2%
2%
INDUSTRIAL
2.00c/R
2.100c/R
CAT3:AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES
0.46c/R
0.326c/R
0.340c/R
0.340c/R
CAT4:STATE OWNED PROPERTIES
0.46c/R
1.306c/R
1.371c/R
1.371c/R
Child-Headed Households
CAT 5:PSI
0.46c/R
0.326c/R
0.340c/R
0.340c/R
Small Commercial Properties utilised predominantly for tourism & hospitality purposes
CAT 6: PBO
0.46c/R
0.326c/R
0.340c/R
0.340c/R
Non-Profit Organisation
100%
100%
0.680
Agricultural Bona Fide Farming Rebate
50%
50%
1.371c/R
Commercial Properties utilized predominantly for tourism & hospitality purposes
20%
20%
1.371c/R
Tourism & Hospitality Urban Properties (CAT11)
20%
Properties in private ownership utilized for informal settlements
100%
CAT 8:TOURISM & HOSPITALITY RURAL
0.46c/R
0.653c/R
CAT 10:RESIDENTIAL SMALL HOLDING
1.85c/R
1.306c/R
CAT 11:TOURISM & HOSPITALITY URBAN
1.46c/R
1.306c/R
COMMUNAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATIONS
1.371c/R
1.85c/R
1.371c/R
Full details of the Council Resolution and rebates, reductions and exclusions specific to each category of owners of properties or owners of a specific category of properties as determined through criteria in the municipality’s rates policy are available for inspection in the municipality’s offices, website (www.kwasani.gov.za) and in the Library. THE TARIFFS OF CHARGES FOR OTHER SERVICES ARE AS FOLLOWS: REFUSE REMOVAL Government Housing
R 1 056.00
R 537.00
R 572.44
R 572.44
Residential Properties
R 1 056.00
R 3,396.00
1125.696
R 3,396.00
Tourism & Hospitality Urban properties
R 3,396.00
R 3,396.00
R 3,396.00
Agriculture & Residential smallholding properties
R 3,396.00
R 3,396.00
R 3,396.00
Goods /Service Business and other properties are billed for the sum of the business within each Centre/Mall/Property.
EXEMPTIONS
REBATE
Ingonyama Trust Land
100%
100%
Place of Worship & official Residence
100%
100%
2. Due dates for Rates at Kwa Sani/former area of Kwa Sani Municipality 2.1 That the final date for payment of annual rates be fixed at 16 September 2016 with a 3.2% discount for full payment upfront. 2.2 That rates are payable over a period of eleven (11) equal instalments with the first instalments payable on or before the last day of August 2016. Thereafter each monthly instalment must be paid on or before the last working day of each month and provide that penalties will accrue at 18% per annum if an instalments is not paid by the last working day of the month, and a flat 10% collection charge will be charged on any monthly instalments that fall two months into arrears, in terms of the Council’s Debt Management Policies. 2.3 All other tariffs of charges for services rendered by the municipality will be increased by 6.6% unless other increase below 6.6% has been indicated in this document or budget document. KZN436 MUNICIPALITY • FINAL SUMMARY BUDGET 2016/2017
Business & Other properties Commercial
R 4 182.00
Large
R 83 742.24
Ingwe Budget Estimates: 2016/2017
KwaSani Budget Estimates: 2016/2017
KZN436 Budget Estimates: 2016/2017
KZN436 Budget Estimates: 2017/2018
KZN436 Budget Estimates: 2018/2019
-149,962,843.22
-53,549,610.40
-203,513,307.16
-205,710,102.98
-210,743,564.96
30,470,648.63
16,801,145.05
47,271,795.68
50,013,663.83
52,914,456.33
43,253,937.26
25,320,520.67
68,574,457.93
72,551,776.49
76,759,779.53
TOTAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
10,241,503.85
1,683,479.36
11,924,983.21
12,616,632.24
13,348,396.91
Total Operating Expenses
83,966,089.74
43,805,145.08
127,771,236.82
135,182,072.56
143,022,632.77
Total Programmes
10,852,144.50
2,673,570.73
13,525,715.23
14,310,206.71
15,140,198.70
Total Operating expenses and Programmes
94,818,234.25
46,478,715.81
141,296,952.05
149,492,279.27
158,162,831.47
Nett (Surplus)/Deficit
-55,144,608.98
-7,070,894.59
-62,216,355.11
-56,217,823.71
-52,580,733.49
R 4 458.01 R17 340.00
R17 340.00
REVENUE
“Significant volume of waste and difficult to handle” Medium
R 8,580.00
R 8,580.00
R 8,580.00
Small
R 4,200.00
R 4,200.00
R 4,200.00
R 209.00
R 884.80
R 222.79
Garden Refuse (per load)
100%
R 830.02
THE PUBLIC NOTICE WITH A LIST OF OTHER TARIFFS OF CHARGES FOR OTHER SERVICES IS INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET DOCUMENT AND IS AVAILABLE IN MUNICIPAL BUILDING (RECEPTION), UNDERBERG LIBRARY AND ON THE MUNICIPAL WEBSITE : www.kwasani.gov.za
The first R 15 000 of all tourism & hospitality urban properties (B&B) and first R 50 000 on residential & residential small holding properties be exempt from the calculation of rates as per the Municipal Rates policy. The tariffs will be applied to property values in the General Valuation Roll & Supplementary Rolls prepared in terms of MPRA. Property owners who have lodged objections on the market values of their properties are required to pay rates based on the objected values in terms of MPRA until their objections have been considered and adjustments will be made afterwards. 1. The 2016/2017 rates will be subjected to the following rebates at Kwa Sani/ former area of Kwa Sani municipality, in terms of Council’s Rates policy. DESCRIPTION
Total Own Revenue and Grants EXPENDITURE General Expenses Total General Expenses Salaries and Allowances Total Employee Related Costs and councillors remunaration REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
Programmes
2015/2016
2016/2017
Developed Residential Properties
30%
30%
Residential Properties (situated outside the proclaimed boundaries of the townships Himeville & Underberg
5%
5%
Total Capital expenditure
55,144,609.00
7,063,546.00
62,208,155.00
27,715,377.52
29,322,869.42
Developed Business, Commercial & Industrial Properties
30%
30%
0.02
(7,348.59)
(8,200.11)
(28,502,446.19)
(23,257,864.07)
Commercial Properties (situated outside the proclaimed boundaries of the townships Himeville & Underberg
5%
5%
Nett (Surplus)/Deficit after Capex
Agricultural Properties (situated outside the proclaimed boundaries of the townships Himeville & Underberg
35%
35%
Public Service Infrastructure Properties
30%
30%
Public Benefit Organisation Properties
100%
100%
NC James
Developed Commercial Properties utilized predominantly for Tourism & Hospitality (situated within & outside the proclaimed boundaries of the townships Himeville & Underberg)
30%
30%
Tourism & Hospitality Properties (situated outside the proclaimed boundaries of the townships Himeville & Underberg)
Acting Municipal Manager Kwa Sani Municipality
5%
5%
REBATES
Capital Expenditure -
The Municipality will assist those who require assistance in the determination of rates payable for the 2016/2017 financial year. Copies of the approved, Budget, tariffs for all charges, budget related policies and by-laws would be available at our office, 32 Arbuckle Street, Himeville, Underberg Library and on our website: www.kwasani.gov.za.
GKM VIEWPOINT
GREETINGS to the people of Kokstad. Mayoral Games in progress Wednesday was the official start of the Mayoral Games at Riverview Stadium, will run until 16 June. The sporting codes are soccer, netball, volleyball and basketball. To make these games competitive and attract maximum participation, we have introduced a number of prizes
to be won. I urge the people of Kokstad to come out in numbers to participate and support these young athletes when they display their talent. Youth Day celebration As the municipality we know that a society, which does not cater for its youth, is doomed to fail. To ensure that our young men and women are empowered we have put in place infrastructure that will enable them to take a leading role in their development. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of 16 June we will officially open the Bhongweni Youth Centre, the town hall and Extension 7 hall. These facilities will assist young people when developing various aspects of their lives. The safety and well-being of these facilities are in your hands. Sad loss of Urban de Kok It is with profound sadness that we inform you about the death of our former colleague, Urban de Kok. He was part of GKM team for many years before resigning to pursue a career in
sport. He worked as the coach of various soccer teams including Maritzburg United. May his soul find eternal peace and his family and friends find strength and fortitude to bear such a tragedy. De Kok may be gone but his ideas will live on to inspire generations to come. He will be buried on 11 June in Kokstad. The service will be held at Kokstad Catholic Church and it will start at 10am. Electricity theft Electricity theft is costing Kokstad thousands of rands per year. Residents are urged to prevent and not to participate in any form of activity related to electricity theft. Electricity theft causes the overload of the network which finally leads to power cuts (load shedding). Illegal connections and exposed wires can cause serious injuries and even death. Any resident who participates in any form of electricity theft will face harsh punishment as per the newly adopted municipal by-laws.
UMZ VIEWPOINT
ZWELIPHANSI SKHOSANA MUNICIPAL MANAGER Operation Sukuma Sakhe THIS programme is a provincial programme that was founded on the premise of taking government to the people in a co-ordinated manner, and brings NPOs and NGOs to the fore. It is through this programme that back-tobasic is implemented. Last week revealed another progressive element of this programme and inter-governmental relations were further elevated. LED and Tourism Awareness Cam paign
Young people, take charge
As a municipality, through stakeholder engagements, we realised that our communities experience challenges about profiling and popularising tourism interest in our villages. We know that the elevation of strategic tourism corners have economic spin-offs for the community, so we embarked on a LED and Tourism Awareness Campaign throughout all villages of Umzimkhulu to ensure that communities embrace their touristic spots. Environmental Affairs Awareness Campaign We have further educated our communities about the importance of being environmental friendly and conscious about the environment, and have partnered with Harry Gwala District Environmental Affairs office for an event to be held at MaWusheni Village. Until we meet again.
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use these opportunities will lead us being labelled as the wrong people who were given the keys. For us to reach our full potential we need to grab the bull by the horns and en sure that youth development becomes the business of everyone in government, business, society and communities. Our achievements should be meas ured by our level of skills development and socioeconomic empowerment. They should not be measured by the level of crime, HIV/Aids, drugs and substance abuse. The Freedom Charter declares: “The doors of learning shall be open and educa tion accessible.” Therefore we need to make an effort to learn because it is through learning that we can claim our rightful place in society as skilled, pros perous and proud people. Our freedom will be meaningless if we avoid opportunities presented to us. Let us dedicate our efforts to give impetus to a struggle that is about to go silent. Zolani Siqwayi, Kokstad
KWA SANI VIEWPOINT N.C. JAMES. MUNICIPAL MANAGER GREETINGS to everybody as we approach the end of the local government financial year. As the municipality, we look back at the projects that have been achieved, at our successes and improvements that still need to be looked at. Kwa Sani Municipality took part in Child Protection Week and a women’s handover project at Ridge community hall on 2 June. The purpose of the day was to make people aware that children must be protected at all times. This year’s theme for Child Protection Week is “Let Us All Protect Chil-
UMUZIWABANTU MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAEMENT ACT (ACT NO. 16 OF 2013) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT (ACT NO. 6 OF 2008) INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED REZONING Umuziwabantu Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Act No. 16 of 2013) and its Regulations read with the KwaZulu-Natal Planning and Development Act (Act No. 6 of 2008), that Umuziwabantu Municipality has received an application for the development identified hereunder: The application is for 1. Proposed rezoning of Erf 271 Harding from Residential Zone 2 to a Residential Zone IV for the development of town houses and flats (high density units) Street address: Shepstone Street, Harding The above mentioned property is within the jurisdiction of Umuziwabantu Municipality and within the Harding Town Planning Scheme. A copy of the application and its accompanying documents will be open for inspection by interested members of the public during office hours (from 08h00am to 16h30pm) at Umuziwabantu Municipality Library or at Development Planning and Infrastructure Department, on 7 Holman Street, Harding. Any interested and affected party in the proposed development is invited to submit written comments to the Municipality within 30 days commencing from the date of this publication. Please note that any comment/s received after the expiry date of the comment period will be considered invalid. Comments may be lodged by registered post, by hand or e-mail to the following details: M. Ndamase, 7 Holman Street, Private Bag X1023 Harding 4680, mndamase@umuziwabantu.gov.za, Tel: (039) 433 2055/6, Fax (039) 433 1208.
dren to Move South Africa Forward”. This theme tells us that children need to be protected, to be safe and have freedom. The women’s handover day was held to encourage the women of Kwa Sani to stand up and take charge of their future. They were also told that employment creation cannot be left in the hands of government, rather we can also be creators of jobs and fight poverty. A woman by the name of Toffee Molefe from Ridge asked Kwa Sani Municipality to help her with fencing material because she had started a farming business in Ridge, Ward 1. The handover was done by mayor Cllr M.B. Banda, who said “women can play a pivotal role in moving this country forward and if you teach a woman you educate a nation”. The aim of this handover was to show our support for our community and to prove to other women that they can do things for themselves and not
to depend on men. It also demonstrates that government is working for the people, and Kwa Sani Municipality is a leader in development. Social development, the Department of Health, the Consumer and Liquor Authority, Khuphuka NGO attended the event. These stakeholders played an important role on the day, especially the Department of Health, which hosted a presentation by a dietician. Community members were participants on the day, and as Kwa Sani Municipality we will continue to be a beacon of hope for our people and ensure their development. On 3 June we hosted a small-business workshop, the aim of which was to introduce new developments in terms of registering businesses, etc., and teach our business people how to improve ways in which they can maximise every opportunity. Until we meet again, stay blessed.
UMUZIWABANTU MUNICIPALITY
Private Bag X1023 Harding 4680 Tel: 039 433 3500 Fax: 039 433 3500
S. Mbhele Municipal Manager
IN South Africa June is Youth Month, but we often forget that June also marks the commemoration of the Freedom Charter, a document developed as a vision for en suring a free, democratic and prosperous South Africa. It is a roadmap with a vision that cuts across socioeconomic issues. As young people we ought to value the Freedom Charter as a guiding philosophy that pro pels us towards emancipation. We have a responsibility that none of us can afford to postpone or outsource now time for us to take charge of our fu ture, and the future of our country. Our struggle should take us to a stage where we tell stories of hope that serves as a re minder that OR Tambo was correct when envisioning investment in youth as a fu ture investment. We need to collectively do more with the little we have, but we remain untrans formed. We often forget we have a youth ful population and it is our responsibility to turn this into an opportunity for the betterment of communities. The government has opened a lot of doors for young people and our failure to
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SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT (ACT NO. 16 OF 2013) UMUZIWABANTU MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BYLAW INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED REZONING
Umuziwabantu Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Act No. 16 of 2013) and its Regulations read with the KwaZulu-Natal Planning and Development Act (Act No. 6 of 2008), that Umuziwabantu Municipality has received an application for the development identified hereunder: The application is for; 1. Proposed rezoning of Erf 277 Harding from Business Zone 3 to a Institutional Zone 1 for the development of a FET college Street address: Moodie Street, Harding The above mentioned property is within the jurisdiction of Umuziwabantu Municipality and within the Harding Town Planning Scheme. A copy of the application and its accompanying documents will be open for inspection by interested members of the public during office hours (from 08h00am to 16h30pm) at Umuziwabantu Municipality Library or at Development Planning and Infrastructure Department, on 7 Holman Street, Harding. Any interested and affected party in the proposed development is invited to submit written comments to the Municipality within 30 days commencing from the date of this publication. Please note that any comment/s received after the expiry date of the comment period will be considered invalid. Comments may be lodged by registered post, by hand or e-mail to the following details: M. Ndamase, 7 Holman Street, Private Bag X1023 Harding 4680, mndamase@umuziwabantu.gov.za, Tel: (039) 433 2055/6, Fax (039) 433 1208. S. Mbhele Municipal Manager
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Church prays for peace in Kokstad SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com
HARRY GWALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY The Harry Gwala District Municipality situated in Ixopo invites applications from innovative and committed individuals for the under mentioned positions.
FINANCIAL INTERNSHIP (5 PoSTS) R120 000.00 p.a. (total cost to employer) Duration: 36 months
The Council of Harry Gwala District Municipality have established five contract positions geared towards capacitating young graduates for a career in local government finance in this area of jurisdiction. Municipal officials working in conjunction with the National Treasury, to ensure the trainees’ progress to a successful career in the Municipality, will provide substantial training and support. The Department of Financial Services offers graduates an opportunity to acquire valuable work experience in the following disciplines: • Auditing (2 positions) • Financial Management (3 positions) Requirements: Applications are invited from dynamic individuals with the following characteristics: • A complete three year B.Com Degree/National Diploma with a major in either Financial Management, Management Accounting, Local Government Finance and Internal Auditing • Unemployed graduates who have not been previously employed under any internship program • Excellent computer literacy including good skills in Excel, Word and Power Point • A working knowledge of developments in local government finance • Commitment to establishing a long term relationship within Harry Gwala District Municipality, skills transfer within the Authority and to other less empowered Local Authorities.
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HRIST Revelation Movement Church members are going around the streets and townships of Kokstad praying for peace because, as members say, there is no peace among the people of Kokstad. Recently congregants were seen by Fever praying at a busy Kokstad taxi rank, and taxi drivers and passengers joined church members in prayer. The church co-founder, Pastor Gugu Mbokazi, said the recent violent strike in Kokstad resulted in congregants praying for calm. “The church has decided to come to the taxi rank to pray with people for peace. “God has shown us that a big protest is coming to Kokstad, and we are praying about it before it happens so that there are no damages during the pro-
PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO
During the prayer service at Kokstad Taxi Rank Pastor Gugu Mbokazi (front left). test. The use of drugs by pupils in school is high and needs prayer.” Mbokazi said the church came to Kokstad from Empangeni last year in order to restore peace among govern-
School receives donation of 32 computers
All the enquiries must be directed to: Mr M. Mkatu, Acting Municipal Manager, (039) 834 8700 and must reach us no later than 30 June 2016. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter; updated CV, certified copies of original qualifications, academic transcripts and a certified copy of Identity Document. Applications must be forwarded to: The Acting Municipal Manager, for attention: Miss N. Lungwengwe, Harry Gwala District Municipality, Private Bag X501, Ixopo 3276. Further correspondence will be confined to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Council reserves the right not to continue with the interview and appointment if it feels that no suitable candidates could be found. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. NB: Canvassing with Councillors or Management will lead to immediate disqualification. Harry Gwala District Municipality subscribes to the National Equity Strategy. MR. M MKATU: ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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Washbank Junior Secondary School pupils with their new computers.
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PUPILS of Washbank Junior Secondary School in Umzimkhulu were delighted to received 32 new computers from the MEC of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cyril Xaba recently. These computers came at the right time during mid-year exams. Operation Sukuma Sakhe, led by the municipality, is working with the provincial government to provide resources for schools. Umzimkhulu mayor, who is leading the programme for the municipality, Mphuthumi Mpabanga said the computers will play a positive role for pupils and the community. “I want to thank the community of this village and pupils for waiting patiently for these computers. The municipality is aware that there are pupils still experience difficulty in getting information. “Computers are important for pupils, which enables them to search for information and do assignments easily. I call on the school governing body to make sure these computers are protected from thieves.” The Umzimkhulu Department of Education has promised to maintain the computers. The school thanked government for bringing computers and promised to achieve good results by the end of the year. - Supplied.
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>> ‘We want to bring back our culture by singing our traditional songs’
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OCAL traditional group, Khabane-tsa-Matatiele, is encouraging people to go back to their culture by singing traditional songs roots to bring back ubuntu (humani- that reminds them of our roots. A Soty). tho person has a unique way of walkThe group was started by nine ing and dressing.” young Matatiele people in 2010 who Khabane-tsa-Matatiele has reentertain at weddings, funerals and leased three albums and one DVD. government events. “On the DVD we show natural areGroup leader as in Matatiele with In Matatiele and Reatile Mokhele indigenous rocks, (27), told Fever that and huts Maluti we have lot trees, elderly people of abmade with tradieSotho should teach tional decorations. of Sotho people, the new generation Drakensburg about the back- but they forget about Mountain and Kepiground of abeSotho si Mountain are also their indigenous and how they live. shown in the DVD. background Mokhele said the “If a person is group sings Sotho taking a trip using a songs and expresses horse, to gain rethe diverse culture of the Sotho peo- spect from that horse you should ple by wearing traditional blankets. wear traditional blankets,” said “In Matatiele and Maluti we have Mokhele. lot of Sotho people, but they forget The group demonstrated the culabout their indigenous background. ture of Sotho people at the Port St “Now we want to bring back our Johns Arts Festival.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016/2017 Notice is hereby given, in terms of Section 25(4) of the Municipal System Act 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), (a) (i) and (ii) that a Municipality must, within 14 days of the adoption of its Integrated Development Plan (IDP) give notice to the public, of the adoption of the plan and that copies of or extracts from the plan are available for public inspection at specified places. PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO
KhabatsaMatatiele members.
People cautioned about ‘fire season’
It is in light of the above that UMzimkhulu Local Municipality has adopted the 2016/2017 IDP on the Special Council of the 30th May 2016. Documents are therefore available at the Municipal offices, No. 169 Main Street, UMzimkhulu and Municipal Library, No. 155 Main Street, UMzimkhulu for inspection at 08h00 – 16h00 Monday to Thursday and 08h00 to 15h00 Fridays. Enquiries regarding this notice may be directed to: The office of the Strategic Planning, Housing, LED & Tourism Manager (for the attention of Mr T. Maphumulo) on tel. (039) 259 5000 or 072 584 3295. Yours In Service Delivery. MR Z.S. SIKHOSANA: MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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the Harry Gwala District Municipality will provide water during this high-risk fire season. “In previous years we were assisted by Protection on Fire Association to fight grass fires, however, things have
changed because the association is unable to assist us because of demarcation,” said Msiya. Smokers are also warned about being extra careful where they throw their cigarettes butts.
THE chronic shortage of water and the drought has brought additional fear for the Greater Kokstad Municipality because June is regarded as the start of the fire season across KZN, and already in Kokstad grass fires have started in and around town. Acting municipal manager Nyaniso Msiya, who is also responsible for fire department, said highrisk fire areas have to be monitored because the number of fire fighters has been reduced and there is a national water criUMUZIWABANTU MUNICIPALITY Private Bag X1023 Harding 4680 sis. Tel: 039 433 3500 Fax: 039 433 3500 “Usually we have 24 fire-fighting team SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT (ACT NO. 16 OF 2013) members from proUMUZIWABANTU MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BYLAW vincial government, in addition to the 18 INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED SPECIAL CONSENT Umuziwabantu Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management members employed Act (Act No. 16 of 2013) and Umuziwabantu Municipal Planning and Land Use Management Bylaw that by the municipality, the municipality has received an application for the development identified hereunder: but 24 have been taken to other areas in The application is for the country to deal 1. Proposed Special Consent for a Second Dwelling Unit on Remainder of Erf 508 Harding with fire, which Street address: Callaway Street, Harding means Kokstad does The above mentioned property is within the jurisdiction of Umuziwabantu Municipality and within the not have sufficient Harding Town Planning Scheme. staff to fight grass fires.” A copy of the application and its accompanying documents will be open for inspection by interested Msiya warned members of the public during office hours (from 08h00am to 16h30pm) at Umuziwabantu Municipality people not to play Library or at Development Planning and Infrastructure Department, on 7 Holman Street, Harding with fire, especially in Extension 7, ShaAny interested and affected party in the proposed development is invited to submit written comments to the Municipality within 30 days commencing from the date of this publication. Please note that any yamoya, kwaPakcomment/s received after the expiry date of the comment period will be considered invalid kies, and farm areas outside Kokstad. Comments may be lodged by registered post, by hand or e-mail to the following details: M. Ndamase, 7 He said vegetation Holman Street, Private Bag X1023 Harding 4680, mndamase@umuziwabantu.gov.za, Tel: (039) 433 and trees are ex2055/6, Fax (039) 433 1208. tremely dry at the moment and can S. Mbhele catch alight very easiMunicipal Manager ly, but said he hopes
ISAZISO SOMPHAKATHI ISAZISO SOKWAMUKELWA KOHLELO LWENTUTHUKO EDIDIYELE OSELWAMUKELIWE LONYAKA KA2016/2017 Lapha kukhishwa isaziso, ngokweSigaba 25(4) soMthetho Wezinhlelo Zikamasipala, wezi- 2000 (uMthetho uNo. 32 wezi-2000), (a) (i) no- (ii) sokuthi uMasipala kumele kungakapheli izinsuku eziyishumi nane (14) zokwamukelwa koHlelo Lwentuthuko Edidiyele (IDP) wazise umphakathi ngokwamukelwa kohlelo kanye nokuthi ezindaweni ezihlonziwe ayatholakala amakhophi noma amakhasi acashunwe ohlelweni ukuze ahlolwe ngamalungu omphakathi. UMasipala weNdawo yaseMzimkhulu walwemukela uHlaka Lwentuthuko Edidiyele lowezi-2016/2017 emhlanganweni oyisipesheli woMkhandlu owabe ungomhla zingama-30 kuNhlaba wezi-2016 ngenxa yalezi zizathu ezibekwe ngenhla. Imibhalo eqondene nalokhu iyatholakala emahhovisi kamasipala akunombolo 169 Main Street eMzimkhulu kanye naseMtapweni Wolwazi kaMasipala okunombolo 155 Main Street eMzimkhulu ukuze ahlolwe. Ukuhlolwa kwale mibhalo kuvuleleke kusuka ngehora lesi-08h00 kuya kwele– 16h00 ngoMsombuluko kuya kuLwesine bese kuthi ngoLwezihlanu kube yihora lesi-08h00 kuya kwele- 15h00. Imibuzo emaqondana nalesi saziso ingaqondiswa ehhovisi leMenenja yoMnyango Obhekele Ukuhlelwa Kwamasu Okusebenza, Ezezindlu kanye Nokuthuthukiswa Komnotho Wendawo (Strategic Planning, Housing, LED & Tourism) (iqondiswe kuMnu. T. Maphumulo) kule nombolo yocingo ethi, (039) 259 5000 okanye 072 584 3295. Yimina owenu ekuNikezelweni Kwezidingongqangi Zomphakathi. UMNU. Z.S SIKHOSANA: IMENENJA KAMASIPALA
ISAZISO SOLUNTU ISAZISO SOKWAMKELWA KWESICWANGCISO ESIMANYENEYO SOPHUHLISO SIKA-2016/2017 Esi saziso sikhutshwa ngokuyalela kweCandelo lama-25(4) loMthetho weeNkqubo zooMasipala, 2000 (uMthetho wama-32 ka-2000), (a) (i) necandelwana (ii) elibalula ukuba kufuneka uMasipala athi kwiintsuku ezili-14 esamkele isiCwangciso esiManyeneyo soPhuhliso (iIDP) akhuphele uluntu isaziso sokwamkelwa kwesi sicwangciso kwaye aqinisekise ukuba iikopi okanye izicatshulwa zesi sicwangciso ziyafumaneka kwiindawo ezichaziweyo ukuze uluntu lufumane ithuba lokusiphendla. UMasipala weNgingqi yaseMzimkhulu wamkele isiCwangciso esiManyeneyo soPhuhliso sika-2016/2017 kwiBhunga eliKhethekileyo ngomhla wama30 kwekaCanzibe 2016 phantsi kwezi zizathu zibalulwe apha ngasentla. Amaxwebhu anokuthi aphendlwe ayafumaneka kwiiofisi zikamasipala kule dilesi: 169 Main Street UMzimkhulu nakwithala leencwadi likaMasipala elikule dilesi: 155 Main Street UMzimkhulu, phakathi kwentsimbi yesi-08h00 neye-16h00 ngoMvulo ukusa kuLwesine naphakathi kwentsimbi yesi-08h00 ukusa kweye15h00 ngooLwesihlanu. Imibuzo enxulumene nesi saziso mayijoliswe kwiofisi kaManejala wesiCwangciso sokuphucula ukusebenza, eZezindlu kunye noPhuhliso loQoqosho lweNgingqi (ibhekiswe kuMnu. T. Maphumulo) kule nombolo yomnxeba (039) 259 5000 okanye 072 584 3295. Owenu kuziso lweenkonzo eluntwini. MNU. Z.S SIKHOSANA: UMANEJALA KAMASIPALA www.ayandambanga.co.za 32977KZN
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Caf coach instructor’s death sudden >> Urban described as a football giant who was passionate about sport SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com
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EWS that Confederation African Football coach instructor and South African Football Association (Safa) coach Urban de Kok (54) has died has been met with shock and disbelief. Condolences poured in for the well-known Kokstad football giant last Sunday at his home. His brother Dominic said Urban had not showed any signs of ill
health on Saturday, but on Sunday he complained about chest pains and was taken to hospital where he died. News of his death was announced on his Facebook page and people sent condolences to the family. Urban started his football career as a Maritzburg United player in the Federation Professional League. Between 1986 and 1989 he contributed in the then Kokstad Swallows and also captained Northern Natal
in the Federation Inter-Provincial Tournament. After completing local coaching courses between 1997 and 2011 he attended international coaching courses. In 2013 he completed his Confederation of African Football senior certificate instructor course in Cameroon. His coaching career started when he was appointed Safa coach instructor. He was also appointed a Safa Eastern Cape provincial coach.
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Traditional group encourages ‘ubuntu’ see page 7 trict Municipality. Former Safa vice-president Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana describes Urban as a football giant who was passionate about sport. “He contributed a lot to the country’s football and was looking forward to doing more in developing football. Safa is at high level because of his coaching skills.” Urban’s friend Leonard Gregory, also a coach said: “Words can’t express my pain. I am broken, De Kok thought of me so much. I achieved so much in my coaching career because of his lessons.” Women’s football technical director Fran Hilton Smith wrote on Facebook: “It so very sad to hear the sudden passing of my long time colleague. Many coaches benefited from his great wisdom and knowledge.” Urban’s funeral will be attended by many people, including nationwide football coaches and sporting legends on Saturday in Kokstad.
‘He contributed a lot to the country’s football and was looking forward to doing more in developing football’ Locally he coached Andile Jali when he played for Pretoria University under the Mvela League. In 2014 Urban received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Service in Sport from the KZN Department of Sport and the Harry Gwala Dis-
SA footballer to host soccer tourney SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com SOUTH African footballer Andile Jali (26), is giving back to his home-town community by hosting the AJ Football Tournament from Tuesday 14 June to 16 June, when local and university teams will be contesting for the R15 000 prize. The tournament will take place at the Matatiele open grounds. Tournament organisor Lwazi Nogenga said teams from Matatiele, Umzimkhulu, Mount Ayliff and other areas will be competing. “The two teams who make it through to the final will receive a Nike kit,” said Nogenga. Jali is currently playing for KV-Oostende as the midfielder in Belgium. He told Fever the three-day tournament is his way of giving back to his rural town of Matatiele. “Matatiele is a small town where many people can’t afford to travel to different places in the world and see famous artists. “They only see Big Nuz on television. I don’t want young people to focus on alcohol and drugs, they must focus on sport. I want them to follow in my footsteps.” Big sport names such as Bongani Ndulula, Kaizer Chiefs, Luvo Mphetha, Super-Sport and Aubrey Ngoma, Mpumalanga Black Aces will accompany Jali next week.
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