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MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Sir Elton John and Min ister Aaron Motsoaledi talk to the youth.
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HE Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi spoke to British pop singer, Sir Elton John about the support the Elton John Aids Foundation is giving to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. John visited the Gateway Clinic inside Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital on Wednesday 20 July. The foundation contributed immensely to the clinic, training its nursing personnel on how to be sensitive to the needs of the LGBTs and also donated equipment. In this fleeting visit, John met some LGBT people, who spoke about their frustrations on how shabbily they get treated by health workers wherever they seek medical attention. John reassured them that things will gradually change explaining that he too experienced difficulties in the sixties in London and understands the discrimination the group is faced with.
He praised the LGBTs for their bravery and for coming “out” with their status, stating that they are who they are and it will not help to hide or to pretend otherwise. Motsoaledi explained to John that what the LGBTs are experiencing is similar to how young girls, who seek contraceptives, are treated at clinics. He explained that health workers are now trained to be sensitive to the needs of various categories of people, sighting the adolescent and youth-friendly services. “This is about health facilities implementing the ‘Happy Hour’ initiative, giving preference to the needs of young people during hours that are convenient for young people to access health-care services,” said MotAt the meeting (from left) Sir Elton John, Minister Motsoaledi and MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo. soaledi. - Supplied.
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‘Paying it forward’ ethos in action HAMISHA Bramdaw, Sithokozile Secondary School representative, recently appealed for sports shoes for the netball side after she noticed the team had been playing barefoot. “The team are a strong side, having had an exceptionally good season, and recently won the Archie Gumede Cup,” she said. Although BBF Safety Group (BBF) had allocated cash CSI budget for the year, they were determined to help. Bronwyn Owen, a BBF staff member’s wife, approached her daughter’s school, Maris Stella, who agreed to buy and donate 19 pairs of sports shoes. In return, BBF donated Bova safety
boots to the estate staff at Maris Stella School. “What a wonderful example of the power of working together to positively contribute towards making a difference within our community,” said Vanessa Ronald, BBF senior brand manager. Hamisha thanked BBF for their assistance and Maris Stella for their donation. “Thanks to BBF for their support and Maris Stella for their donation. The netball team are overjoyed with their new sports shoes.” Paige Owen, a Grade 6 pupil, the Maris Stella representative, handed the donation over. “I wish the Sithokozile netball girls all the best for their upcoming season.” Maris Stella principal, Joan Schmidt, said they are delighted to have been able to assist. “It really is such a blessing to see the power of the ‘pay-it-forward’ ethos in action.” Each Sithokozile recipient sent a thank you card to each Maris Stella pupil. “What a beautiful, sincere gesture of heartfelt appreciation,” said Ronald. - Supplied. With the shoes (from left) Hamisha Bram daw, Va nessa Ronald and Pai ge Ow en. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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NATIONAL coalition against tuberculosis was launched in Durban last week. This alliance is a partnership between government, led by the National Department of Health, which has partnered with the National Religious Association for Social Development (NASRAD), the South African National TB Association (SANTA) and the South Africa Red Cross. According to the National Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, TB has overtaken Aids as the biggest killer of all infectious diseases, which today, is responsible for more deaths than HIV and Aids, worldwide. The launch was held at eThekwini Community Church in Durban, led by Motsoaledi, the KZN Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo and health professionals, including members of parliament from African states. They signed a pledge to be part of the global TB Caucus. Sounding a warning about the dangers of this silent killer, Motsoaledi said: “I dare all of you to request nurses to screen you for TB when you visit our clinics. Whether you are there for immunisation of your child or treatment for other ailments, ask to be screened so you will know whether you need to be put on treatment for TB. He said government is going to scale up TB screening in all Metros. The minister said TB was one of the biggest killers of people with Aids. “Statistics reveal that nine million
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people have TB worldwide, but only six million are on treatment. In South Africa the people who are the most affected by TB are inmates, those living in informal settlements and children, especially those under the age of five.” Motsoaledi called upon churches, mosques, synagogues and other places of worship to help save lives. “Today, we again summon the nation, communities, religious groups, men, women and the youth to participate in this ground-breaking TB testing campaign. “As we do so we must remind each other that to have tuberculosis is not a shame. We must allay the fears of those who contract the disease that they will be shunned, excluded and made to suffer in silence away. We must stand firm against prejudice, stigma and exclusion.”
Pastor Vusi Dube of eThekwini Com munity Church and National Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi at the tuberculosis awareness.
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Illegal abortion posters fill Durban >> Abortion posters litter Durban’ streets People are urged to say no illegal abor tions. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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S you walk around the streets of Durban it’ s impossible not to notice street-pole posters advertising “free and cheap” abortions at clinics that advertise illegal practice. Posters advertising “cheap abortion, one day, no pain” are common and with the increase in teenage pregnancy many unfortunately, don’t
struggle for business. Communication and marketing head of Marie Stopes South Africa (MSSA), Andrea Thompson said: “A market for illegal and unsafe abortion providers has been created and flyers advertising 'safe, pain-freer, quick and cheap abortions' litter the streets. “These illegal abortion providers target disadvantaged, vulnerable women and put their lives at risk by working outside all laws governing the
28 July 2016 or instruments into the womb. “Early warning signs of incomplete and unsafe terminations are fever, shivering, smelly discharge, haemorrhaging, lower extreme abdominal pain, high temperature and anaemia.” MSSA sees the consequences of illegal abortions in their clinics every day and run educational programmes and outreach projects to educate women on their rights to access safe and legal termination of pregnancy, and family planning services. He advises women seeking a pregnancy termination to look for a brand like Marie Stopes or ask at the Department of Health to give the names of approved clinics. “Look for a landline number and not just a cellphone number and inquire about the practitioner’s afterhours contact details in case of emergency. “They [pregnant woman] must also get counselling, which will provide them with all the information. “Patients should not pay until they are satisfied with the service and get
provision of this specialised medical intervention.” eThekwini Echo reporter contacted one of the clinics to find out how it operates and a staff member, who did not want to be identified, said: “We do the job in one day by giving liquid medication to drink, which will terminate the baby. You can either drink it at the clinic or at home, but make sure you are alone in the room for the whole day. “It makes the job difficult when you are four months pregnant so that's why we charge a higher price and we have male and female doctors so you can choose who you want.” Thompson said unsafe terminations are more likely to lead to complications, such as hemorrhaging, septicaemia, organ damage, tetanus, sterility, and even death and varying methods are used by these unsafe providers, which include ingesting mixtures and inserting objects
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a receipt and make sure the facility is at a fixed address and not on a street corner.” eThekwini Municipality’s spokesperson, Thulani Mbatha said: “The municipality is aware of the issue, as this has been an ongoing problem for years. “The safe abortion stickers are removed by the Expanded Public Works Programme staff, but find that a day after removal they are put up again. “The municipality previously conducted joint operations with Metro Police and the SAPS to arrest bogus doctors conducting illegal abortions. “Awareness campaigns are conducted to educate the public about the dangers of using bogus doctors. It is very difficult to establish who the culprits are as they employ ‘runners’ who work for them.”
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>> More drama will unfold in the new telenovelaThe Queen
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UCH has been said of women who wear their hearts on their sleeves. Much more will be said when The Queen, Mzansi Magic’s new telenovela, hits the screens on Monday, 1 August at 9pm. The Queen is a fast-paced telenovela about a dedicated wife, mother and successful businesswoman, Harriet Khoza (Connie Ferguson) who is forced to do the unthinkable when her husband’s (Treasure Tshabalala) secret comes to light. Harriet Khoza has lived her whole life as a spoiled trophy wife, but tragedy strikes her family and she is forced to take over a family empire and bring unity to a family at war with itself, while hiding a deadly secret that can tear the whole family apart. It is this concealed lie that sets into motion a series of events that will see Harriet battling forces that are out to destroy the life she has grown accustomed to. Produced by Fergusons Films and set in the contrasting worlds of the rich in Waterfall and the middle-class of Tembisa, The Queen strips bare the insatiable lust for power amongst the wealthy and the victims that find themselves at their mercy. It also uncovers the power struggles women are faced with in business and at home, due to cultural practices and beliefs. “Women are powerful beings. They can build empires, make homes and with the same passion that they can build, they can also tear everything apart. This new telenovela will not on-
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ly expose the flaws and weaknesses of the powerful – but will also hold a mirror up to society by posing the question: How far are humans willing to go to protect their livelihood and what they believe to be rightfully theirs?”
said Reneilwe Sema, Head of Drama at M-Net for Local Entertainment Channels. Other notable actors joining this impressive ensemble cast are Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Sthembiso “SK”
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KAMVAYOUTH is a non-profit organisation that enables disadvantaged youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty through education. IkamvaYouth Branch co-ordinator Thandazo Mkhize said the NGO was established in 2003, and works in township communities in five provinces and boasts an impressive track record. “The matric pass rate has consistently been above 80% over the past five years. 76% of pupils achieved eligibility for tertiary study-31% diploma passes and 45% bachelor passes. Overall, 91% have accessed postschool opportunities - 59% into tertiary, 15% into learnerships or jobs, and six percent upgrading key subjects. “IkamvaYouth is therefore growing in order to reach this number of pupils and currently operates in five provinces in South Africa, including KwaZulu-Natal where we have been operating since 2011, and currently have two branches in Umlazi AA Library and Chesterville Vuyani Nkosi Youth Centre. “Umlazi AA branch offers its programme to 120 pupils from Mzwamandla, KwaMathanda, Okumhlophe, Sishosonke and Umbelebele high schools. The Chesterville branch has 150 pupils enrolled from Chesterville, Bonella, and UMkhumbane Secondary Schools.” The IkamvaYouth model involves after-school supplementary tutoring, career guidance mentoring, e-learning activities and extra-curricular enrichment opportunities.
“The branches draw from a large and growing pool of volunteers made up of students from nearby universities and local professionals. The organisation's sustainability is driven by expupils who return to pay forward the help they received, by becoming volunteer tutors and mentors themselves. “The organisation’ s model illustrates underpinning values, and the ways in which the activities contribute towards achieving the mission of enabling youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty and into tertiary education and employment.” She explained the strategies they use to facilitate pupils, which are the tutoring approach that involves a method of teaching where pupils bring their homework or work they struggling with to tutoring sessions where they engage in small group peer-topeer learning facilitated by volunteer tutors. In this way, the tutoring augments and supports the content covered by teachers in the classrooms, and pupils are provided with support to tackle the gaps in their knowledge or understanding. “The career guidance mentoring involves one on one mentoring for Grade 12 pupils whereby they are assisted with their applications to postschool opportunities. “IkamvaYouth also contributes towards their application and registration fees. Each branch has a computer
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IKamvaYouth assistant branch co ordinator Sakhile Dubazana. (left) and branch coordinator Thandazo Mkhize. lab and pupils participate in programmes to ensure they are computer literate and can benefit from e-learning platforms and programmes.” “Winter schools are held at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in addition to tutoring, career guidance and ed-tech activities pupils engage in extra-curricular and life skills workshops, excursions and sports days. “These activities help pupils stay healthy and boost their confidence in terms of socialising, showcasing their talents and get to understand their peers from their communities.” The programmes are free, but in order to keep their place on the programme pupils are required to meet a minimum attendance requirement of 75%. For more information, phone 031 264 0000.
Durban ‘Top Chef SA’ ELIMINATED KERWIN Buckley’s Top Chef South Africa dreams came to an end last week as he was the second “cheftestant” eliminated from the reality cooking show that airs on SABC 3 every Tuesday at 8pm. Buckley, head chef at the St James on Venice Boutique Hotel, was asked to “pack his knives and leave the Top Chef SA kitchen” after his fish dish in the elimination challenge didn’t deliver. Buckley qualified from the International Hotel School with a diploma and has taken part in numerous cooking challenges, including the SA Global Pizza Challenge where he made it to the finals. In 2014 he was the Unilever Masters of Time winner.
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Buckley learnt how to cook helping his mother who does private catering and from an early age he knew that being a chef was what he wanted to do. The Durbanist likens himself to Gordon Ramsey because he can lose his cool when things go wrong in the kitchen. Cheftestant Sachin Gosai, who wowed with his snail pasta dish, emerged as the winner and gained the advantage of his personal fridge and extra ingredients going into the elimination challenge. Judges in the elimination challenge were Neill Anthony, Lesego Semenya, Lorna Maseko and guest judge Lucia Mthiyane. There are 12 cheftestants remaining. - Supplied. Durban born Kerwin Buckley PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
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Amalungu eKatsi Youth in Action uNks Hlombakazi Nophakela, uNks Zipho Mkhize noNks Sanelisiwe Dlamini. pilo labo abasebenzisa izidakamizwa, kube khona i- prevention programme lapho sisuke sinemkhankaso eqwashisa umphakathi ngezidakamizwa ezingekho emthethweni le mikhankaso siyenza ezikoleni, emicimbini yomphakhathi, emabandleni, ezinhlanganweni zabazali ezikoleni nase maphoyiseni,”kusho yena. Uqhube wathi: “Sisebenzisana
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HOPE for abandoned babies Likhon iThemba on an Easter egg hunt at home.
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IKHON iThemba, a non-profitorganisation, believes that every child has potential no matter their background, where they come from or what they have been through. Likhon iThemba spokesperson Kim Brown said: “We are passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children in South Africa and giving them a head-start. “We are dedicated to providing a safe and loving family environment for those who have no one. We are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and secure and that their needs are met. We believe that children should be part of a family, they should feel secure, loved, never go hungry and have access to medical care.” The organisation has a “baby
house” called Holah Baby House, a place of safety that provides care for up to six babies. “We have been registered since June 2012 and have cared for 32 babies so far. We look after the babies un-
Children treated as VIPs for a day THE seventh annual Children’s VIP Day, hosted by the Humanities Division of Inter national Bank Vaults (IBV), will take place at the Durban Exhibition Centre on Satur day 13 August. The day will involve 3 000 lessprivi leged children from Durban and surrounds, who will be treated to interactive fun, treats, games and pampering in the compa ny of sports stars and celebrities. On the day roles will be reversed when some of Durban’s top businessmen and women trade their jobs for a day of giving back and being “executive helpers”. Lawyers will roll up their sleeves twirling candy floss, dentists try their hand at face painting and hiphop artists will get in
touch with their creative side by drawing fantasy creatures with toddlers. “Since its inception, the essential pur pose of this day has been to make a large number of underprivileged children VIPs for a day while business leaders reverse their roles and become executive helpers,” said IBV CEO Ashok Sewnarain. IBV has forged partnerships with corpo rates, civic organisations, service providers, businesses and individuals to lend their weight to this innovative event and add val ue to day with the intention of forming part nerships with children’s organisations and homes. The concept of the Children’s VIP Day is that no cash changes hands businesses of
til suitable adoptive families are found or until they are reunited with their biological family if the circumstances are right. We have dedicated our time to working with child welfare organisations to ensure these babies are well
fer time or products to make the day a suc cess for the children. Partners support the initiative with item giveaways, including tog bags, clothing, maths sets, calculators, stationery, books, toiletries, sweets, food and beverages, transport; entertainment or activities and games. “We encourage businesses of all sizes to get involved and donate be it stock or your time, there are 3 000 children that will truly appreciate your involvement. Any thing will be greatly appreciated a little goes a long way,” said Sewnarain. “We are setting up book and stationery dropoff stations so the public can donate learning materials, books, etc. The two ve nues will be IBV International Vaults at Gateway and the Pavilion Hotel near north beach in Durban. To get involved, con
new project, a “baby house” on the South Coast. “This home is in Ramsgate and will be a respite centre for disabled children in the system who have become weak, sickly and undernourished and we aim to build them up and make them strong and healthy before going back into the system. “We don’t believe in begging for money or expecting it, we hold fundraisers to give our supporters something for their money. When we receive corporate funding or sponsorship for events, we ensure that those sponsors are given maximum exposure and connect them with organisations whose families are interested in adopting a special-needs child. Likhon iThemba’s wish is to work with hospital social workers to get abandoned children and babies in hospitals into a family environment. For more information, contact 083 232 5501.
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Celebrities get into the mode at last year’s event. tact Shivani Gosai on 031 566 3984 or email shivani@ibvglobal.com or visit
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Durban Fashion Fair models A MODEL casting was held at the Botanic Gardens recently for the upcoming 2016 Durban Fashion Fair which takes place from Wednesday 31 August until Saturday 3 September. The event held at the Durban Exhibition Centre, saw many professional models from around the eThekwini area strutting their stuff before a panel of judges to earn a place on the DFF catwalk. Seen at the event are...
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cared for.” Likhon iThemba has a branch called “Bowl of Plenty”, which collects food donations and distributes them to needy families in Durban, the South Coast and to rural areas. “We serve an underfunded NPO home called ‘Ikhayalethu’, in Nzimakwe, which serves 46 cerebral palsy children. They receive no funding other than child grants. We assist another NPO project, ‘Vuku Zithathe Project’, which cares for over 60 orphaned and abandoned and at-risk children in Gamalakhe. We also feed 18 children in a crèche in Manzamhlope where we hope to build a homework centre. “We have been fortunate to get regular donations of bananas from many local farmers, but welcome primarily, any and all food items, and if possible, clothing, school stationery and wheelchairs to assist us in making an impact in these forgotten rural areas.” “Butterfly Effect Baby Cottage” is a
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EGGS have massive health benefits and are seen as a crucial part of any fitness fanatic’s lifestyle — they are equally as important in the health benefits of Pokémon Go. While the app hasn’t quite made its way to South Africa yet, local users have managed to download it via the app hosting site apkmirror.com sending the country into a craze — with unavoidable hoards of users clustering around what are normally arbitrary locations collecting pokeballs, eggs and potions. The app has pinned areas outside of places of worship, post offices and other landmarks as virtual markers from where users can collect items within the game. Pokémon, short for “Pocket Monsters”, is the hit TV series from the nineties which has since spawned the most downloaded app in U.S. history — the goal behind it being to collect as many virtual creatures as possible and become a master. How Pokémon Go works Once a South African user downloads the app from the APK mirror website, they install the game and are able to chose a “starter pokémon” from three creatures. Once chosen, the hunt begins. Pokémon are around the country, “virtually” everywhere. The app uses the user’s smartphone GPS to track Pokémon around them. Once the user taps a Pokémon, the smartphone camera is activated and the user is able to photograph it, as if it were in front of them. A pokéball is then used to catch them with the flick of a finger toward them. Pokéstops are places where users can collect more pokeballs after finishing them, and Gyms are places users can battle to gain more experience
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points and level up. The user then has to walk around before new Pokémon appear. Health benefits Going back to the eggs. While users are forced to walk around to actually catch Pokémon, Eggs in the game can be incubated and once walking, either two kilometres, five kilometres or 10 km, hatch a new Pokémon. Most smartphones already encourage users to complete a 10 000-step-aday walk with the device’s pedometer to track step count. Pokémon Go user’s location of the smartphone forces the user to physically walk around to hatch Eggs. A small display shows what Pokémon are near and can be tracked, but is often inaccurate, again forcing the user to walk countless steps to actually find them. The walking aspect makes it far different from any other fitness apps available for download today. Pokémon Go CEO John Hanke told Business Insider in an interview: “A lot of fitness apps come with a lot of ‘baggage’ that ends up making you feel like ‘a failed Olympic athlete’ when you’re just trying to get fit … Pokémon Go is designed to get you up and moving by promising you Pokémon as rewards, rather than placing pressure on you.”
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N memory of Madiba’s life and legacy and in keeping with the Mandela Day campaign, uShaka Marine World set aside a full-day programme for 21 children aged between 12 and 21, who live on the streets and are beneficiaries of Corner To Corner, run by Sihle Ndima and Bhekithemba Tshabalala. Corner To Corner is a Grow Khula
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Support The Sunflower Fund breakfast MUSGRAVE Centre will be hosting an exciting fund-raising breakfast in support of The Sunflower Fund on Saturday, 13 August at their Ster-Kinekor cinema for an expected 200 ladies. The event kicks off at 7am and tick-
ets are R150 per person, which includes a hot cuppa and a light breakfast, a fabulous goodie bag, an inspirational talk and significant lucky draw prizes. The dress code for the morning is
floral, with a prize on offer for the best dressed. The endearing Carey Symonsthriving businesswoman, mother of three and mother in law to Springbok rugby legend, Patrick Lambie - will
share her encouraging experience of when she received a life-changing call six years ago that identified her as a positive donor match for a leukaemia patient. Survivor and life champion, Sharleigh Wilken, will be the MC of what promises to be an epic morning. Funds raised from the event will enable The Sunflower Fund to create awareness, educate and recruit stem
project that provides arts and sports activities for children living on the Durban CBD streets. They opened their doors the Albert Park in July 2015, with the aim of enabling street children to play together, showcase their talents and develop skills. uShaka Marine World started the day off by driving them to uShaka where they were welcomed by UShaka CEO, Stella Khumalo. On arrival they were given welcome gifts of hygiene items, uShaka clothing, slops, chocolates, water and more. The children were then treated to breakfast, and then directed to the showers where they cleaned up and got dressed in their new gear. They then went to the Wet ‘n Wild slides, team competitions with prizes awarded to the winning teams, a dolphin show and lunch at Cargo Hold. At the end of the day, blankets were presented to each of them and they were returned to the Durban CBD. In addition to this gesture for Mandela Day, Chef Warren Frantz from Cargo Hold, in association with South African Chef’s Association KZN, donated homemade soup and bread rolls, sponsored by Unilever South Africa and Altona Fresh Produce, to two shelters in the CBD Glitz And Fusion Shelter and the Nest Shelter. - Supplied.
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