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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
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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
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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the council a way of demanding action be taken against top officials and councillors allegedly linked to corruption, following the outcomes of a forensic report. Last week Thursday a group of more than 20 members of EFF attempted to disrupt the council meeting but it had been postponed because of poor attendance of councillors. This week Monday the council meeting was postponed again because of poor attendance.
“We staged a sit-in at the council chamber and occupied three chairs that belong to the mayor, speaker and deputy mayor last Thursday. We are not going to allow council members to proceed smoothly while there are unresolved issues,” said Dlamini. He said since the current term of council members is going to end after 3 August, the new council should start in a clean environment. Mhlongo denied claims that the
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SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com A NEW-BORN baby was rescued by two off-duty prison officials in a pit-toilet at Newsstands village in Maluti on Sunday. It is believed that the baby was born and dumped in the toilet. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Raphael Motloung, the baby was heard crying by a neighbour
Newborn rescued from a pittoilet who informed prison officials that were passing on the road. The baby was retrieved from the toilet by prison officials and taken to a nearby hospital in a stable condition. “A 24-year-old woman who is believed to be the mother of the baby is going to be arrested soon because she is known in the area,” said Motloung. The baby is healthy and is recovering well in hospital.
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OZENS of liquor stock was taken away by police from illegal liquor stores in Harry Gwala township outside Matatiele on Wednesday morning during a crack down operation. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Raphael Motloung said more than 20 people were arrested for selling liquor illegally. Others were charged for drinking alcohol inside the illegal liquor stores. Motloung said another group of people were fined for public drinking. He said the aim of the operation is to reduce the number of illegal liquor trading stores in the townships. “These liquor stores are selling liquor to under age youth,” said Lieutenant Motloung. He promised that the operation is going to be intensified until the whole area is clean. Police van filled with liquor con fiscated during an operation at Harry Gwala township.
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marched to municipal offices in Harding demanding municipal Mayor Dixie Nciki and municipal councillors to be probed and step COMMUNITY members of Harding threat- down due to allegations of nepotism and corened not to vote during elections if Umziwa- ruption. bantu Local Municipality does not respond Protestors accused Nciki of illegally beneto the memorandum delivered two weeks fiting from funds that were meant for a conago. ference that was held at Ugu District recently. Corruption, nepo“If the municipality tism and interference “If the municipality is ignoring is ignoring our petiof municipal officials tion, we are not going during election of our petition, we are not going to close schools or deward candidates were to close schools or destroy stroy government listed on the memoproperty as a sign of government property as a sign frustration as other randum. A community of frustration as other people people do in the counmember who is also an try. We are peaceful ANC member, Nikwe do in the country. We are here in Harding,” said Jomboni, said the muJomboni. nicipality is wrong for peaceful here in Harding,” said Municipality no t answering their speaker of the council Jomboni. memorandum. Dumile Ngubo said the “If the municipality chooses not to respond- municipality is not ignoring its people. He ing to our memo, people will not participate said the municipal leadership is going to rein the elections,” said Jomboni. spond anytime soon. Earlier this month Fever published a sto“The municipality has requested organisry of ANC and community members who ers of the march to clarify some of things that are not clear in the memorandum.” Siphelele@media24.com
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Man arrested for wife’s death SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his 30-year-old wife in Nchodu village outside Maluti on Sunday. “It is alleged that the woman was not present at her home on Thursday afternoon when her husband was looking for her. When she returned
home the following day, her husband questioned her about where she was during the night,” said SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Raphael Motloung. The man hacked the woman in the head with a garden spade and she sustained multiple injuries. The woman died in hospital and the man is facing with a charge of murder. -Supplied
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GRICULTURE and Tourism are be able to draw more investors to boost local economy in the district of Harry Gwala. This is according to Don Govender who is a chief consultant of Lindon Consulting. Govender was amongst people that were
participating in a one day workshop held at Ixopo on Tuesday. The workshop was attended by investors, farmers, businesses people and representatives from local and district municipalities under Harry Gwala district. Lindon Consulting Company is a service provider tasked by the department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental
Affairs to position Harry Gwala for investors. Govender said the purpose of the workshop was to present investment promotion and facilitation strategy to the district municipality to promote the district as investment destination. He said the district municipality signed an agreement with the department of Economic Development,
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money on farming.” He said the area of Harry Gwala has a good climate for farming and agriculture. Bruce Allwood from the Associaton of Farmers in Ixopo said land ownership is hindering commercial and local farmers. “The biggest challenge that we are facing as farmers is that there is no ownership of land and banks can’t lend us money without a full ownership.” He encouraged other investors and the municipality to invest on agriculture to create job opportunities and grow economy for all people in the region.
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SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com FOOTBALL coach and instructor Urban de Kok was described by many as an important sport developer in the country during his funeral service in Kokstad on Saturday. The funeral service was attended by coaches from both KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape and the service was held at the Roman Catholic Church. De Kok was a Confederation African Football (Caf) instructor and South African Football Association (Safa) coach.
He died last Sunday after complaining of chest pains. His friend and a coach Leonard Gregory said De Kok’s death is still yet to sink in. “De Kok used to visit my house every day and chat about sport development in the country. He instructed me to invest my legacy as a coach by training young people in sport. His death came as a shock to me,” said Gregory. De Kok started his career as a football player for Maritzburg United. After that he completed coaching courses and received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Service in Sport in 2014.
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SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com THE people of Kokstad responded positively to the blood donor campaign at St Patrick’s Church hall on Monday. Thera Eksteen was one of more than 50 blood donors who responded. The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is driving a national campaign to encourage people to donate “safe blood” that can used for those in need. According to Mandy Govind, the clinic supervisor from SANBS Midlands branch, the country has a shortage of blood.
“Winter is the critical season where blood is needed. Blood is mostly needed during Easter and December holidays where many people get involved in accidents.” Requirements for people to donate blood they should be older than 16, must weigh more than 50kg, lead a healthy lifestyle and practice safe sex (use condoms). Govind said all blood groups are needed, including A, B, O and AB. She said group “O” is needed most by people in extreme emergencies. Blood Donor Day was on Tuesday 14 June under the theme “Blood connects us all”. Another blood donor drive was held in Matatiele this week.
Youth reminded of symposium PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com THE youth of the South Coast is invited to the Second Annual Youth Symposium which will be held the Margate Community Hall today (Thursday). The symposium starts at 10am and everyone
is expected to be seated by 10.30am. The youth together with the organisers of Tim Omotoso Global Outreach and Save Our Youth will be discussing the negative influence and solutions of illegal drugs, alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS among other topics. There will be entertainment and a number of activities the youth can participate in.
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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO COMMENT ON AN APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE GREATER KOKSTAD MUNICIPALITY’S TOWN PLANNING SCHEME BY REZONING THE REMAINDER OF ERF 373 KOKSTAD FROM “SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL” TO “GENERAL COMMERCIAL”, IN TERMS OF THE SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT 2013 (ACT NO. 16 OF 2013) AND IN TERMS OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2008 (ACT No. 6 OF 2008)
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GARDEN project worth R360 000 was donated to a rural school of Mbeleni Full Service in kwaMachi outside Harding last Friday. This was a gift under a land care project driven by government. The school has showed its commitment in a programme of raising environmental awareness within the community. The awareness project is supported by the department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental
Affairs in partnership with the department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Xolani Biyela from the department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs said the department is working with schools that are under school environment programme. “Schools that are registered in this programme are given chances to embark on projects that are promoting environmental management within the school. Mbeleni has showed a full support to the project that is why we chosen it under Ugu district.”
During the handover of the garden project to the school community members and pupils celebrated and expressed their gratitude to government. Umziwabantu Local Municipality Mayor Dixie Nciki encouraged community members of kwaMachi to take care of the garden not to destroy it. She also reminded communities to take care of the environment as the beauty of their nature. A local chief said the garden project is going to help many people to get fresh vegetables and people will not travel far to buy food.
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Public Notice is hereby given that the Greater Kokstad Municipality has received an application in terms of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 2013 (Act No. 16 of 2013) and Chapter 2 of the KwaZulu-Natal Planning and Development Act, 2008 (Act No.6 of 2008) for the Proposed Amendment of the Scheme by the Rezoning the Remainder of Erf 373 Kokstad from “Special Residential” to “General Commercial”. The purpose of the Proposed Rezoning is to operate a Funeral Parlour. Remainder of Erf 373 is situated at 96 Hope Street Kokstad. Particulars of the application lay for inspection during normal office hours, between 08h00 and 16h00, at The Greater Kokstad Municipality Building, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Division, at 75 Hope Street, Kokstad, for the period of 30 days, no later than the 29 July 2016. Objections and representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager, at the above address or at P.O. Box 8, Kokstad 4700, which may be submitted by fax, mail or email, must be submitted within 30 days or to the Co-ordinator: Spatial Planning and LUMS, Mr S Madikizela, Tel: 039 – 797 6642, Fax: 039 – 727 3676, P. O Box 8, Kokstad 4700, Email: Samora.Madikizela@Kokstad.gov.za or Planning Administrator, Miss T. Gono, Tel: 039- 797 6733, Email: Thando.Gono@Kokstad.gov.za Please note that the Greater Kokstad Municipality may refuse to accept comments submitted after the closing date and that persons who did not comment on the application will not have a right of appeal against the decision of the municipality. MR N. MSIYA Acting Municipal Manager NOTICE NO.: 80-2015/2016 CUSTOMER CARE 039 797 6600 | FIRE 039 727 5733 | PROTECTION SERVICES 039 797 6657
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Nelisa Khwela invites all girls and boys aged four to 27 years to enter the second annual Mr and Miss Day at the Races 2016 to be held at Umthunzi Hotel on 25 June 2016. Winners will also receive automatic entry into the seventh annual Africa Model 2016 in October. South Afri can award winning designer Gideon will be at the event. Contact Stacey Upfold on 0741883272 for more details.
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GKM VIEWPOINT ANDILE VELEM ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER Greetings to the people of Kokstad JUNE 16 Celebration June 16 is recorded in the history of South Africa as a turning point in the South African education system and also shows education was used to advance the oppression of the black per-
son. On 16 June 1976, the students in Soweto put their pens down and embarked on a peaceful march against Afrikaans being used as a medium of instruction across all schools. On the 16 June this year we commemmorate 40 years since the Soweto Uprising took place. Nowadays we view June 16 as a day where we want to see the youth taking action in advancing the growth of South African Economy which will see the country eradicate poverty and unemployment. To commemorate June 16 as GKM we hosted the Mayoral Tournament. We are of the view that sport has a potential to unite people of different races and be a weapon to fight alcohol and substance abuse. The youth of
1976 took a leading role in their liberation after teachers and SGBs had failed. In line with the national theme, “Youth moving South Africa forward,” I urge the youth of Kokstad and surrounding areas to lead transformation and make it their call to make Kokstad a viable city. Progress on Phase-6 Roads As part of fulfilling what we promised during our IDP road shows, the community of Kokstad will soon have their IDP requests answered by the municipality. We are in the final stages of construction of Phase-6 roads which include ,amongst others, Coulter, Backlay, Barker and mid-block roads. Although the contractor is behind schedule, they are pushing as hard as
MATAT VIEWPOINT DR DCT NAKIN MUNICIPAL MANAGER Warm greetings to all readers of this viewpoint! Youth Month WE have once more in the Youth month, 16 June is the day that we all stand up to honour the spirit of young martyrs who laid down their lives so that the youth may be free today. June 16 marks the 40th anniversary of the Sow eto and other related youth upris ings in South Africa. The three part national Youth Day programme will be officiated by President Ja cob Zuma in Orlando Stadium, Soweto. Our Government is certainly aware of the challenges that youth face, i.e. unemployment, HIV/AIDS, youth involved in crime and pover ty. These challenges, however, might be different from those ex perienced by the Youth of 1976. However today’s youth is still ex pected to offer their hands in vol
unteering to rebuild their commu nities. This demands that the youth seizes the opportunities brought about by democracy and work both with Government and the private sector to uplift them selves from poverty, ignorance and lack of skills. Let us celebrate this day remembering deaths of hun dreds of Soweto school children, a day that changed the course of the South African history: 16 June 1976. For more on youth programmes that the municipality offers, young people are encouraged to visit the Special Programmes Unit at the Municipality. Indigent Support Pro gramme The Municipality, through the Indigent Support Programme, con tributes to about 6000 house holds on the nongrid, 2 314 people benefit on electricity from Eskom, 982 for rates and refuse collection while 515 benefits on Municipal electricity. What does the Free Basic Servi ces and Indigent Policy entail?
Indigent policy defines indi gence as the state of being unable to afford basic goods or services such as housing, water, food, cloth ing, and basic sanitation. A child headed household is au tomatically classified as indigent. Beneficiaries of social assistance grants are considered potentially indigent, but must still be tested for eligibility in order to receive free basic services. If your right to basic sanitation is violated, you may complain directly to your ward councillor or municipality. To access free basic services you must be a South African citizen or have refugee status and you must be a resident of the municipality where indigent support is sought. For further details regarding the Basic Services and Indigent Pro gramme, members of the public can contact the Budget and Trea sury Office at 039 737 8100. Till next time, stay safe and be blessed. Thank You Sweet People from Sweet Matat, “A Destination of Choice and Excellence.”
they can to finish the projects. As we always say if it was for our wishes all roads would have been rehabilitated but the budget is not allowing us to do all of them. We are proud to say that even our locations have new roads after completing Horseshoe and Shayamoya Roads. People must be assured other roads are on the pipeline. We are also in contact we the Department of Transport with regards to the rehabilitation of Hope Street. All developments on that matter will be communicated with the public. Openning of municipal facilities This is once again a reminder that tomorrow, on 18 June, we will be officially opening the Youth Centre in Extension7 Hall and Kokstad Town Hall.
These facilities will be used by the people of Kokstad, especially the youth on activities to empower and strengthen their capabilities. Also on the day we will be handing out prizes to winners of the Mayoral Tournament at an event that will be held at Kokstad Town Hall. The purpose of handing these prizes is to award excellence and also to motivate young athletes in our local area. The event will start at 10am. I urge the people of Kokstad to come out in numbers. Lastly, I want to thank Mr Nyaniso Msiya who has been acting for the past three months. He has done a tremendous job and I will continue to work hard on what he has left. Our common goal of changing the lives of Kokstad people is continuing. Siyaqhuba. Enkosi.
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N.C. JAMES. MUNICIPAL MANAGER GREETINGS to everybody. As we approach the end of the local government financial year we as the municipality we are reflecting on the projects that have been achieved, successes and good sto ries of our municipality that needs to be told. June is celebrated as youth month inSouth Africa, with a specific focus on 16 June, which is also known as youth day. Youth month pays tribute to the school pupils who lost their lives during the 16 June 1976 uprising in Soweto. This year marks the 40th anniver
sary of theSoweto uprisings. The theme for Youth Month is: “Youth Moving South Africa Forward”. Kwa Sani municipality hosted a youth day dialogue on 14 June at Himeville Hall. The youth of Kwa Sani gathered in a fruitful debate and discussions about the social ills that seem to be dominating their lives and spoke about the possibly solutions to these problems. As the municipality we believe that the youth can be the antidote to these social ills, the power is in their hands, hence the dialogue was fa cilitated by the youth themselves and one can boldly express that it was a success. Cllr Sihle Mqwambi gave a message of support on the day encouraging the youth to take charge of their lives and involve themselves in activities that will pave a positive way to a brighter fu ture for them. Photography training: Kwa Sani Municipality under the unit of tourism is looking for six local individuals who have the in
terest and passion in photography. It must be three females and three males between the ages of 18 and 35 years. The training will be focus ing on etreet photography, events and function photography as well as wild life photography. As Kwa Sani we continue to lead transfor mation in all sectors of the econo my as we shine the torch into a pit that no helmet has ever shone, eco nomic development must not sole ly focus on huge projects but even the small sectors of the economy need to be explored if we are to change our communities for better. Interested people can contact the tourism office at Underberg on 0337011471. In the words of the greatest boxer to ever grace the boxing ring, legendary Mohammad Ali “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see.” We are saying to the youth it is possible and the future is in your hands.Until next time, stay bless ed.
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PUBLIC NOTICE AVAILABILITY OF THE ADOPTED 2016/2017 REVIEWED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN Notice is hereby given in terms of Section34 of the Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, that the Umuziwabantu Council has adopted the 2016/2017 Integrated Development Plan. The document is now available for public viewing at the following offices: • Umuziwabantu Municipality’s Main office • Harding Public Library • Umuziwabantu Municipal website For enquiries regarding the Integrated Development Plan, you may contact the Manager Strategic Planning, Miss Thandeka Mhlakaza on 039 433 3500 or alternatively send an email to tmhlakaza@ umuziwabantu.gov.za. MAYOR CLLR D NCIKI
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>> Abuse also occurs when families take rent from an older person
Show the elderly the respect they have earned Older people are most like ly to be abused in their own homes by the very people who are caring for them.
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E all probably have a clear idea of elder abuse, with a mental picture of someone violently hitting out at a frail old woman, and we are horrified at the thought of a vulnerable older person being treated so badly. But abuse is complicated because, as with children, older people are most likely to be abused in their own homes by the very people who are caring for them. And abuse takes many forms, not just physical harm. Abuse occurs when those living with older people end up screaming at them and telling them that they are useless, they have no purpose and they should just die. This is verbal and psychological abuse, denying that person’s value and dignity as a human being. Telling someone, child or senior, that they are useless tells them they are worthless. The belief that your life might be of no value to anyone is devastating. This causes major depression and depressed people stop believing in their ability to do things for themselves, which causes greater dependence and chances are, greater frustration for the person caring for the elder and subsequently more verbal abuse. A vicious circle. We forget to see in older people the contribution they made as active and fully functioning adults. We forget who they were. Maybe we never knew an elderly person as a healthy and energetic somebody, seeing only the crumpled, shrunken old person in a wheelchair. Abuse also occurs when families (or people providing rooms in the community) take rent from an older person but do not provide adequate care. They might be away all day, leaving a bedridden person alone to fend for him or herself. How to access food, water or the toilet? But life can be complicated. The family may have to work, there may be no one with whom to leave the older person. In KZN, there is only one state-owned old-age home. The others are all privately owned or run by the NGO sector with minimal funding from the state. With the excep-
tion of a very few old-age homes, the funding from the state provides less than a third of the cost of the care of a single person and that third is only provided for residents who meet a very strict set of criteria. NGOs are forced to find the balance of the cost for care where they can. This results in long waiting lists and limited accommodation, leaving older people vulnerable to the vicissitudes of life. While many people may decry our country’s • Udume ngokubuyisa isithandwa sakho system of paying pen• Imali ekhawulezayo, Iimpuku ezilanda imali sions to most of our citi• Wina E-Cassino neLotto • Susa utshaba zens over 60, research • Sendawana Oil • Sula isikweletu has repeatedly proven that the pension is, in fact, • Gudluza isitha sakho • Phuma ejele the greatest security an Uma uhlulekile kwabanye woza kimina older person can have. It keeps families together, uzoba right provides for schooling Nokunye okuningi 074 2451 269 and goes a long way toEmzimkhulu wards ensuring that people have some food in their stomachs at night.
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Gogos with pensions play a vital role in the lives of their families and in functional families, these family members in turn have great care and respect for their gogos. But as drug abuse sweeps through our rural and peri-urban communities in an unprecedented flow when young unemployed youth turn to drugs to mask the hardships of life, their addiction quickly puts our elderly at risk as they are perceived as an easy and, sadly, a rightful source of money for a compulsive drug habit. People with drug and alcohol addictions behave erratically and will often become violent, both as a consequence of substance abuse but also in their search for money to support their habit, leaving our elderly particularly vulnerable in situations where substance abuse is prevalent. Then there are those people in the community who take the Sassa (SA Social Security Agency) card, or bank cards, with the ostensibly good intention of collecting the pension for the older person who has difficulty accessing pay points. While some community members are genuinely try4862 ing to be help-
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While many people may decry our country’s system of paying pensions to most of our citizens over 60, research has repeatedly proven that the pension is, in fact, the greatest security an older person can have. ful, for others this is an easy source of income, demanding huge cuts of the pension for their trouble. This financial abuse is rife among older people who have limited family support, and who are unsure of their rights. This financial abuse is difficult to curtail as the older person and the abuser live in the same community, and the threat of being left completely alone to fend for oneself can be scary for an older person who has no children and has lost contact with other family members, or whose family has died. It is easy to be judgmental of people who we deem to be abusive of elders. But how often have we got stuck behind a dear little old lady, exercising her right to independence, driving at a careful 40 km/h through town, leav-
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ing us swearing in frustration because we are running late for something? This is abusive because we are dismissive of her right to be there. So what do we do to combat abuse? In the words of a wise elder: “You cannot change the world, all you can do is change yourself. And when we begin to change our attitude we begin to change the world.” So take a breath. Recognise an older person’s fundamental right to be in that place at that time. They have earned that right by being competent active adults for some 50 years of their life. In fact, for the vast majority, they remain competent active adults — just a little slower than they were a few years ago. Appreciate who they are and the experiences they bring to the palette of life, the history their lives have helped to create. Spend some time and show a whole lot of respect the next time you meet an elder in the community. And teach your children well, because they will be the people responding to you your time Klein Paradys when comes to fulfil the role SOUTH COAST of senior in your comOut of season Cottages: R180-00 p/p/per munity. night • Jo-Ann StevCabins: R150-00 p/p/per night Camp Site: R100-00 per site ens-O’Connor is the per night social-work manager Contact Lorraine on at Padca. 039 681 2611 / 072 244 3788
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Used car sales are booming >> Low rand sees online sites grow with cars, trucks and tractors listed as people seek relief
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T is deeply unfair that our rand is so weak. For as everyone who has bought fast food overseas can testify, back home our rand buys you a whole lot more of the same burger and milkshake than it does in London. But because of taxes and currency shenanigans our rand does not buy a whole lot of new car. Which is why sales of used cars are rising every month. The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers’ (Naamsa) report for May shows new car sales con-
tinued their decline, with total industry sales of only 42 907 new vehicles sold — a 10,3% fall. “Used car sales are booming, and set to continue growing over coming months as more consumers adopt the second-hand trend,” Naamsa in a statement. As a result, Karla Levick from online classifieds OLX said online sites for used cars are seeing exceptional demand. These sites all have the inherent risks that come with transacting large
amounts with strangers, but Levick said the higher prices people can get for their cars and the savings in dealership commissions are enough attraction. She said it is not only light vehicles and cars that are trading heavily on online classifieds. “We are seeing a lot more trucks and other commercial vehicles being listed, which means businesses too are moving away from buying new and rather looking for secondhand bargains.’’ According to recent data released
by OLX, the most popular car brand leading the pack on online classifieds is Volkswagen, with Toyota close behind in second place. In terms of models, the VW Golf tops the list followed by the Polo, Corolla and then the BMW 3 Series. Simphiwe Nghona, CEO of WesBank Motor Retail, said the bank’s own data also reflects a continued shift to the used market. “The weaker rand has resulted in continued new car price inflation and this has caused consumers to shift to the used car mar-
ket. Consequently, demand for used cars — as measured by application volumes – grew 9,5% in May.” Nghona said these supply-demand dynamics have subsequently seen used car prices increase and in May the average transaction value for a used car financed through WesBank grew by seven percent. “In the current market consumers will find themselves either having to hold onto their cars for longer, before replacing them with a new model, or having to downgrade to a cheaper one which is easy to maintain” said Nghona. “This focus on affordability highlights the pressure on consumer budgets. The cost of motoring is on the rise, and will start playing a bigger role going forward,” Ngohana warned. - Supplied
Renault Duster SUV sales exceed IF you’re planning to make your escape in-town or out on the open road behind the wheel of EXPLORE, the latest addition to the Renault’s forever tough DUSTER SUV line-up, in the words of the majority of South Africa’s petrol heads, we suggest you put foot! Since launching in September 2013, more than 10 000 new SUV buyers in SA have opted to go the distance in the dynamic yet down-to-earth Duster and the objective behind the release of the petrol-powered Renault Duster 1.6 77kW Dynamique 4x2 Limited Edition EXPLORE is to celebrate this achievement. The Duster Limited Edition EXPLORE comes with an array of onboard extras and according to Renault Product Manager Jeffrey Allison, with just 100 units available, Renault is offering a limited number of aspiring SUV owners a meaningful value-add proposition: the opportunity to purchase an EXPLORE at the same price as the standard Renault Duster 1.6 16V Dynamique 4x2. EXPLORE THE EXTRAS Renault is renowned for being ‘allinclusive’ with vehicles spec’d beyond their class in terms of technical specifications, interior and exterior trim, intelligent technologies as well as active and passive safety features and fitments. The Renault Duster SUV line-up is
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The Renault Duster. no exception. An upgrade of its 1.6 Dynamique 4x2 sibling, the Duster 1.6 77kW Dynamique 4x2 LIMITED EDITION EXPLORE comes with even more equipment included. · Duster- branded nudge bar · NEW Limited Edition 16” alloy wheels · Wheel arch protectors · Reverse camera
Renault’s 1.6 16V petrol engine has received high praise for its reliability and top performance. Naturally aspirated, this popular powerplant produces maximum power output of 77kW at 5 750 r/min and peak torque of 148 Nm at 3 750 r/min whilst maintaining enviable fuel consumption levels (7.6 litres/100km in the combined cycle). The Duster Dynamique Limited
Edition EXPLORE is as at home on highways, in cities and suburbs as it is off the beaten track. Pressing all the right buttons for a new breed of driver with diverse demands behind the wheel, the 1.6 16V engine delivers driving pleasure and absolute peace of mind whatever the road conditions. An authentic SUV that’s tough, unpretentious and versatile, the Renault
Duster SUV is the proven fit for any individual or family seeking adventure. The Limited Edition newcomer remains true to its heritage with its open invitation to simply get out there and EXPLORE! Rugged and reliable, Renault’s Duster SUV is just the ticket to take the family almost anywhere. The first Renault model designed to meet stringent European standards - yet be capable of conquering international markets where usage and road conditions are considerably more rugged the Renault Duster line-up continues to be a formidable contender in South Africa’s B-SUV segment. WARRANTIES AND SERVICE PLAN As is the case across Renault’s entire product range, the Duster 1.6 77kW Dynamique 4x2 Limited Edition EXPLORE comes with a 5-year/150 000km mechanical warranty. Standard on the Duster range is a 3-year/45 000km service plan (with service intervals at 15 000km intervals) and a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty. RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICING Duster 1.6 DYNAMIQUE 4x2 (petrol) Limited Edition EXPLORE: R258 900 - Supplied
Mazda RXVision concept wins automobile design prize
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The Mazda RXVision.
THE Mazda RX-VISION has won the 2016 Car Design Award in the concept car category. Bestowed for the most noteworthy contribution to the evolution of automobile design, it’s another accolade for Mazda’s striking sports car prototype and, of course, for the company’s designers. Kevin Rice, European design director at Mazda, accepted the prize at the Turin Motor Show Parco Valentino. The Mazda already took home Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year at the 31st Festival Automobile International in Paris in January, not long after making its world debut last November at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. In a nod to Mazda’s legacy of front engine, rear-wheel drive sports cars, RX-VISION’s sleek shapes, inspired by the company’s much-lauded KODO – Soul of Motion design philosophy,
epitomise pure performance. Its lowslung design also owes much to the compact nature of what is hidden under the bonnet, namely the next-generation SKYACTIV-R rotary engine. Mazda is the only carmaker to make a market success of this unusual technology, and has never given up on it. The 2016 Car Design Award featured prizes in three categories, including production vehicles and brand design language. An 11-member jury of editors and representatives from high-profile car magazines on four continents selected the winners from vehicles presented during the past year. Originally launched in 1984, the Car Design Award is organised by Auto & Design. The magazine resurrected the contest this year after a 19-year hiatus. The looks are truly award winning indeed. - Supplied.
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Titles for team KZN >> Women’s and men’s races won by PMB paddlers at SA Canoe Marathon Champs in Cape Town Louis Hattingh (red and white) and Andy Bir kett pull ahead of from Brandon van der Walt and Stu McLar en in the clos ing stages of the 2016 Presci ent South Afri can Marathon Championships at Zandvlei, Cape Town, on Sunday. PHOTO: JOHN HISHIN/GAME PLAN MEDIA
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IETERMARITZBURG paddlers shone at the South African Canoe Marathon Championships on the weekend, led by the Natal Canoe Club (NCC) K2 teams of Andy Birkett and Louis Hattingh, and Abby Solms and Bridgitte Hartley, who captured the men’s and women’s senior titles respectively. Hattingh doubled up with a victory in the men’s under-23 race, while Michaelhouse’s Jean van der Westhuyzen claimed the boys’ under-18 win and Hamish McKenzie of Maritzburg College lifted the under-16 title. In girls’ action, Epworth’s Christie McKenzie partnered Sabina Lawrie to the K2 under-18 honours ahead of the Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High pair of Jessica and Katie Croudace. The masters competition delivered numerous titles for NCC with Melissa van Rooyen picking up K1 gold in the sub-vet category, multiple world champ Marion Young winning the veteran women’s title, and Mandy Hoddinott taking the honours in the submasters. Van Rooyen and Hoddinott teamed up to capture the sub-vet K2 title, while Young partnered Kim Peek to the vet-
erans win. “It’s fantastic and I am really proud of the people that made the trek to Cape Town, and very happy with the ladies that did so well. And Gavin Tarr also did well. He came third in a very competitive age category,” NCC general manager Brett Austen Smith told The Witness yesterday. Commenting on why the club’s masters paddlers are performing at such a high level, he continued: “I think it has a lot to do with the atmosphere and facilities at the club. It is very conducive to a social, fun environment. It shows in our masters that are paddling through the winter. The vibe on a Thursday evening (when we hold our weekly dice) is very positive and social.” The women’s K2 win by Solms and Hartley was hard-fought as they battled under-23 star Jenna Ward and under-18 standout Kyeta Purchase, who had placed fifth in the senior women’s race at the 2015 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships, for the title. While Ward and Purchase regularly train together, sprint queen Hartley has been preparing for the Rio Olympics, so she and Solms had spent little time together in the boat before the weekend’s racing in Cape Town.
“It went well. There is lots of room for improvement. We felt reasonably comfortable in those conditions. There was a bit of wind every now and then, but we had no major issues. We were happy,” said Solms. “It was fun. I think it was nice for Bridgitte to go in there with no pressure and no expectations. It was an enjoyable race and it fitted in with Bridgitte’s training programme.” Commenting on the success of the KZN contingent, she said: “It was enjoyable to be part of such a strong [KZN] team. There was a good vibe and team spirit from NCC [paddlers] … It gave me confidence having my teammates there and doing everything together.” Andy Birkett was pipped by reigning world champion Hank McGregor for the K1 title after an end-sprint, but then joined forces with Louis Hattingh to capture the K2 honours, with McGregor having to partner Siseko Ntondini after his regular partner, Jasper Mocké, withdrew due to illness. “It was great. We felt really good in the boat together,” Birkett said of his partnership with Hattingh. “I am enjoying sitting behind Louis. He races a good race tactically.” The six-time Dusi champ continued: “His future looks good. Last year he wasn’t focusing on marathons and he didn’t even make the under-23 team. “This is the first year that he has ever raced seniors at the SA Marathon Champs and he chuckled afterwards and said ‘Flip, first year racing seniors and we just won SA K2s. Not a bad introduction to the racing’.”
SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com KOKSTAD football players and supporters are mourning the death of Eric Ndamse who is the former president of the Greater Kokstad Local Football Association and the founder of Eastern Rangers Football Club. Ndamse’s sudden death came as a shock during a tough time as his team Eastern Rangers FC is preparing for provincial play-offs this month. Eastern Rangers FC is the only team in Harry Gwala District that is going to participate in the provincial playoffs. Mkhuseli Sporo Sentane, who is the team coach, said he is saddened by the death of Ndamse especially this period of preparing for provincial games. “The players’ spirit is very low at the moment but we are going to make sure that we play hard to honor him. He was everything to his players.”
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The late Eric Ndamse. Ndamse was the first person to establish a ladies soccer team in Kokstad and his team has produced players that are playing in the national ladies’ team, Banyana Banyana. Greater Kokstad Local Football Association secretary Lubabalo Gugwana described Ndamse as a person who contributed in the development of sport in Kokstad. “Ndamse was part of people that were pushing government to renovate Bongweni Stadium.” His funeral service is on Saturday at Bongweni Stadium according to the family spokesperson Chris Mamkeli.
“I was raped by the father of my child. My mother told me I was not welcome in our house if I had another baby. I gave birth in the veld and left my baby there. I can’t even care for myself, how would I care for a child?” 18-year-old girl from Tembisa
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Siphelele@media24.com HAYLEY SMITH of Roag Team (Uvongo, SouthCoast) is going to take part in the inaugural San Lameer MTB and Trail Fun Run and Race on the South Coast tomorrow (Saturday). The trail is set in in one of the South Coast’s most scenic coastal forests. Participants of the inaugural San Lameer MTB & Trail Fun Run & Race will be the first to experience this captivating coastal trail.
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