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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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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

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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RAGDEY struck a family in Waterfall last week when their house that they rented was allegedly set on fire by a person that they took in to help. According to Hillcrest SAPS CPF public relations officer Steven King, the family of three has lost quite a bit in the fire along with two of their dogs who died as a result of the smoke. He said that the family was on their way home when the vehicle they were travelling in broke down on Fields Hill. “A guy called Shane stopped to assist the family. He told them that he drives between Durban and Pietermarizburgh and stops to help motorists whose cars have broken down. He does this to earn money.” “The guy assisted the family and even helped them get new parts for their vehicle, which he also wired.”

King said a week later Shane arrived at the family’s home unannounced and said that his car had broken down and he had no money. “The owner of the house invited Shane in for supper and offered him a place to stay for the night. Shane stayed with the family for one week while he “tried” to fix his car.” He became a part of the family and socialized with them daily, King said. However on Thursday after the family left for work and school they received frantic calls from neighbours informing them that their house was on fire. Police have since discovered that Shane’s car was a stolen vehicle and that numerous electronic equipment was stolen from their house. King said neighbours had seen Shane leaving the property on Thursday morning and they saw smoke coming from the house. “A passing neighbour had seen him

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pushing his car and stopped to help. She saw smoke coming from the house, but he told her everything was under control. After he had gone, she went back to the house, saw it was on fire and called for help. “Police are investigating a case of arson,” added King.

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TWO people, who were fixing the road, were knocked down by a vehicle on the M13 last week. ER24 paramedics arrived on scene and found one patient walking on scene and another lying on the road. Upon assessment it was established that the man found walking had sustained minor injuries - the other had sustained serious injuries. Both men were treated and transported to hospital. The exact cause of the incident is unknown. Also on the M13 a short while later, a young child and a woman, believed to be in her fifties, who were travelling in a taxi were injured in a separate collision. The boy, believed to be five years old, was treated for minor injuries and the woman was treated for moderate injuries. They were then transported to hospital. The accident is being investigated. - Supplied.

Warning for Outer West schools THE “Gadget Gang” that devastated Pietermaritzburg schools stealing computers, cell phones and breaking into safes has now moved into the Durban area with many Durban and Upper Highway schools having already been targeted in the last few weeks with one high school being hit as recently as Saturday evening. Durban private investigator Rick Crouch said, “The modus operandi of the “Gadget Gang” is; they will break in through the roof, when the alarm triggers they will wait for the security company to give the all clear after which they will disable the alarm, telephones and any CCTV. They then proceed to break into computer labs and will use an angle grinder on any safe that is found. Schools should employ additional security guards for the short term, specifically during evenings and over weekends.”

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HE Upper Highway community are once again urged to think twice before letting anyone into their homes and their hearts as the teen “con artist” is back prowling the streets. According to Hillcrest SAPS CPF spokesperson Steven King, a 16-yearold girl either walks around in her school uniform or normal clothing and plays on people’s emotions. He said that she has been charged on numerous occasions but is then released into the care of her aunt or brother. “Her modus operandi is to play on the heart strings of her victims by

telling them how her parents have died leaving her orphaned. She also claims to have been raped and abused,” said King. “She walks around the neighbourhood streets ringing doorbells

King said that she has now acquired the nick name "school girl ". He urged those that have had dealings with her and fell victim to her to please contact him urgently so he can get her charged with as many cases as possible. He said that she was picked her up last Friday and handed over to SAPS who charged her with theft. “We need to get this con artist off the streets and either get her rehabilitated or find a way to keep her safe,” King said. “We also need to investigate this case further as there may be more to the story.” To contact King with more information call him on 082 920 5799 or email at sacomcrimewatch@gmail.com.

Her modus operandi is to play on the heart strings of her victims by telling them how her parents have died leaving her orphaned. and begs her way into people’s homes. When she leaves she normally leaves with either a wallet or a cellphone. She also likes to hitchhike and when given a lift the people soon realise that she has ripped them off.”

Man beaten in Waterfall robbery SA Community Crime Watch received a call from Blue Security to report a house robbery on Brackenhill Road in Waterfall, Durban. Local patrollers responded and found a man lying on his verandah with lacerations to his head, leg and arms. When they questioned his wife it was established that three men in their late 20s smashed down their door and entered the house where the husband was severely beaten with a wooden beam. The victim fought back as he was

trying to protect his wife and two little boys. He defended him self with a bush knife and could have possibly injured one of the suspects in the process. ER24 was dispatched to the scene. Hillcrest SAPS, Care line Crises centre, Shongweni K9 unit and Secure link responded to the scene. An extensive search was done, but no suspects could be tracked. The patient was transported to Hillcrest Private Hospital where he received medical attention and transported back home by SACCW.

A case of house robbery has been opened and an investigation will be conducted by SAPS. “A big thank you to the dedicated patrollers of SACCW Waterfall for containing and preserving the scene. The quick reaction and response from ER24 is also valued and greatly appreciated,” said CPF spokesperson Steven King. The man that was beaten in Wa terfall robbery. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Immune to shame

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AST Friday afternoon, a media alert arrived from the ANC announcing that a press conference would be held at 8 pm that night on the outcome of the meeting of the party’s top six officials. The ANC’s national officials had met that day to discuss the outcome of the Constitutional Court case on the Nkandla matter. As news spread of the media briefing, speculation grew that a big announcement might be coming of the

ANC taking action against President Jacob Zuma for violating the Constitution in his treatment of the public protector’s report on Nkandla. Then a second alert arrived, this time from the Presidency, announcing that Zuma would make a live address to the nation at 7 pm. My phone started ringing and did not stop for the next hour as expectation grew that the president would be making an explosive announcement, possibly that he was accepting an ANC decision to recall him or had decided to resign himself. I eventually switched my phone off so I could think. This was Zuma, a person with no ability for self-reflection, personal accountability or remorse. Since he became president, he has never put the country’s interests above his own. There was no way he would fall on his sword. What ensued on Friday night was a farce followed by a cover-up. Zuma offered an apology for the “confusion” caused by the Nkandla fiasco, not for his role in dragging the

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matter out and refusing for almost two years to pay back the money for nonsecurity upgrades at his home, or for undermining the Office of the Public Protector. The briefing by ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe was to applaud the president and fend off calls for action against Zuma. This caused an explosion of outrage over the past week, with ANC veterans, religious organisations, civil society leaders and prominent South Africans standing up to denounce the president and call for his resignation. An attempt by opposition parties to impeach the president in Parliament failed but the debate exposed that the ANC has no real defence for Zuma’s conduct. The ANC’s refusal to hold the president to account has led to an awakening in civil society with a new mobilisation campaign launched against Zuma. One of the most poignant public letters came from a group of activists from across the African continent ask-

The ANC’s refusal to hold the president account has led to an awakening in civil socie ty with a new mobili sation campaign launched...

ing Zuma to set the example for “visionary, ethical and imaginative leadership” in Africa. “South Africa has a heritage of leadership that listens to its people … We ask you now to dig deep within your soul, rise above your denial and patronage network, and surprise us by continuing this robust tradition of leaders who know when to rise up and step down. “We, the young people of Africa, will be the authors of your history and legacy. Do not be the first South African president who let power trump the people. “Your resignation will show the rest of Africa that South Africa can still provide guidance and wisdom, that leaders do make mistakes, but they own up to them and bear the consequences,” the group of activists said. There have been many such earnest appeals to Zuma’s conscience, including from the elders in the ANC and children born in exile. But they have all fallen on deaf ears. On Thursday, a week after the damning Constitutional Court judg-

Doing what makes the heart happy

jyothi Laldas THE other day, as I was readying myself for a function we were to attend, my fiancé says to me: “Girls wear makeup to impress guys. Why are you putting on makeup?” I looked to him wryly, shrugged him off and thought to myself, this is probably what most guys think. As I contin-

ued with my artistry, my mind travelled to various explanations as to why we women wear makeup and then out of left field - just as I finalised my cat eye liner - it dawned on me, why should we have an explanation at all. I have always believed in doing what makes your heart happy. Whether that means lounging in your PJs all day long watching TV shows and eating junk food or putting on a full face of makeup and hitting the town - it’s entirely your own thing. Personally, I enjoy doing both of those things equally. But, I digress. Now, even though I don’t see a need for an explanation as to why we like makeup, I thought sharing my love for the pallets and bullets (that’s what lipstick tubes are called) would draw some insight and maybe just lift some of the stigma people have attached to it.

Let it be known that I do not wear a full face of make up every single day, I am always late for work and that sort of art takes time. Yes, I said art and no I am not delusional, there is a reason why people who put on makeup for a living are called makeup artists. Anyway, to me makeup is like icing on a cake, the star is still the cake, but the icing adds a little extra. I enjoy buying makeup and watching tutorials and trying new things, to me it’s a hobby. It’s a way for me to do something different with the way I look, not because I don’t like my face, but because quite simply, it’s my face and I can do what I like with it. It’s fun and it is most pertinently, it’s for my own enjoyment and most definitely not to impress anyone. I recently saw a meme that described what I mean perfectly. It went something like, “Girls wear

makeup to impress boys...As if I own 78 Mac lipsticks to impress some dude who doesn’t even know the difference between Sin and Diva. No!” Now I know that other ladies out there have their own reasons for wearing makeup, many girls are genuinely empowered by wearing makeup to cover up scars that make them feel less happy and less confident (notice how it’s all about the makeup wearer and their feeling and not what anyone else thinks) and to that I say more power to you. Do what makes you feel the best about yourself. No explanation needed. If anyone has something to say about it go on and ask them to tell you the difference between Sin and Diva and then upon their stuttering confusion continue to rest your case. Keep on blending girls, keep on blending.

ment, Zuma launched an attack on the judicial system. Addressing traditional leaders in Pretoria, Zuma said courts of law could not be trusted. “I think we can resolve these matters in an African way, not through the law,” said Zuma. After promising to abide by the Constitutional Court ruling, Zuma is now seeking a mechanism outside the Constitution to override the judicial system. Our president is a man who has parted ways with his moral compass and is immune to shame. His inability to distinguish right from wrong is now a danger to our democracy.

Zuma should retire THE recent ruling handed down by the Constitutional Court regarding Jacob Zuma’s mansion at Nkandla is the best news we’ve had so far this year. Before this despotic snollygoster does any further damage to our reputation and financial markets, Zuma should retire to the Nkandla Retirement Village forthwith, where I believe there are plenty of activities to keep him occupied in his retirement, such as aqua aerobics in the fire pool, daily concerts and Zulu dancing in the amphitheatre, hide-and-seek in the bomb shelter, and a petting zoo in the cattle kraal. NICK MCCONNELL Howick

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THE Proteas’ exit from the World T20 competition was not surprising, but what can be done to end our ICC jinx? The inevitable post-mortem will be done, as has happened over the past two decades whenever we have crashed out of a major tournament. Issues that strike me are the captaincy, coaching staff and make-up of the team. Faf du Plessis is a world-class batsman but he comes off as too conservative as a skipper. No risks were taken in crunch situations. Also, the coaching team needs to be overhauled. Russell Domingo tries his best, but we need an ex-player, preferably an all-rounder, who understands all three disciplines of the game. I hear Jacques Kallis is free. Why are Charl Langeveldt and Neil McKen-

zie assistant coaches when many current players are superior to them? They were good players but have not coached before. What could Langeveldt teach Dale Steyn, for example? Also, we need to stop playing the same squad across all three formats. England have a great model of specialist teams, which works. We rely on Hashim Amla who isn’t a T20 specialist and has not played in the IPL. CSA need to come up with a solution to win some silverware. Start planning now. Our best bowler, Imran Tahir, is at retirement age. My thoughts are with all the patient supporters. Will the jinx ever be broken? DHIRSHAN GOBIND

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Offering hope to those in need FEVER REPORTER

ACH school term holiday, The Robin Hood Foundation hosts a Hope breakfast for orphaned and vulnerable children from the surrounding disadvantaged communities. Cases are sent to the foundation by request from the Christian Social Services who work in the townships with vulnerable groups. The aim of this project, which the RHF has been running for four years is to inspire hope in the lives of the young children, aged between three and 17, who have suffered devastating loss in their young lives. Most of them having lost parents and are being cared for by an older sibling, aunt, neighbour or their ageing gogos. The RHF takes the children out of their dire circumstances for a while, lets them play, feel the love from volunteers and just be children. The RHF goal is to treat each child to a few hours of play, interaction and a meal and then be sent home with a gogo bag filled with non-perishable foods, a blanket and towel, a new school uniform – top to toe – stationery,

lunch boxes, juices bottles, etc., everything they’d need to start off their new term. Kim Griffith Jones, RHF co-ordinator, said: “For these children almost every day is a struggle so imagine their joy in receiving a new school uniform and stationery to start their new term at school. “At each project we’ve hosted, we’ve seen what these uniforms mean to them because once they receive them, all play halts and they do not want to put them down. For them, this is a reason to go to school, proudly dressed in their new attire.” Jones thanked Chep and O&O Café, as the RHF was able to bless 40 orphaned and vulnerable children with not one but two full, new school uniforms, a stationery pack, gogo bag filled with two weeks supply of nonperishable foods, toiletries, towel, blanket and much more. “We are so grateful to Chep and O&O Café as well as the team of volunteers for making this a day these children will not forget in a while. “To see how their faces lit up, knowing that as they start their new school term, they have all they need, was priceless.”

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Professor to talk at Kloof Library PROFESSOR Martin Prozesky will be the next speaker at the Friends' Forum talk on Wednesday 13 April at 6pm in the Kloof Junior Primary School hall. The subject of his talk will be "ethics and sport". Tickets are available at Kloof Library and cost R35 for members of Friends or R50 for non-members. Prozesky is the founding director of Compass Ethics CC, which provides training and other resources in various areas of applied ethics. He is also an Emeritus Professor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, from which he took early retirement in 2007 as senior professor of Comparative and Applied Ethics.

He joined the staff of the former University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg in 1977 as a senior lecturer, and was the founding director of its Unilever Ethics Centre from 1997 until his early retirement. Before moving to Pietermaritzburg he lectured at Rhodes University and the former University of Rhodesia, besides working in the publishing business from 1970 to 1971. His university education took place at Rhodes University (BA 1966) and the University of Oxford (MA 1973), followed by graduate studies at Cambridge, Massachusetts and by a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Rhodesia in 1977.

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vised edition, Cape Town, Oxford University Press, 2009). From 1991 to 1995 he was Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the Pietermaritzburg campus. He has been a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars in various countries, and has often addressed schools, businesses and other audiences. For more information contact, Jill.Storra@talkomsa.net - Supplied.

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Botha’s Hill musician expands NOSIPHO MKHIZE LOCAL musician and producer, Feleba, also the founder of Rieco Bird Media, is putting township musicians on the map. Feleba SK was born and raised in Botha’s Hill and has worked with many artists in the music industry. “I started putting my work onto record in 2003 with my friends Mondi and Makhosini, and together we formed a group called Ghetto Ghost under the stable, BMU records. “The group became successful, but as we grew older we seemed to take a different direction so we decided to end the group with the intention of building ourselves as solo artists. “In 2007 I started a new group called Zulu Camp with five

members - Mic Stealer, SBS, Jakalasi, BMK and Kimbe and the band became very popular because of our energy on stage. “We released two projects, which did well in terms of sales, because the money we made from the sales we used to upgrade our recording studio. “I later left Zulu Camp, allowing them to grow their artistry, and then in 2010 I formed Hustle 411. This group released a project in 2012, which was well received and it put us on the Durban and KZN music industry map.” Hustle 411 has now become home to three additional members. “Hustle 411 is a crew of musicians and we have a project that aims to grow its members as solo musicians. “The years in the industry

have taught me a lot as I have gained skills in production, selfmarketing as well as developing my music skills. “I am also working with most of the Botha’s Hill musicians through Rieco Bird Media. I am so committed to my work that I turned my bedroom into a recording studio. “I hosted Afrik Hip Hop Mixtape with Zay Heath from the United States, the aim of which was to open platforms for musicians from all corners of Africa. “I believe my music is easy to understand in that you don’t have to be a hip-hop lover to listen to my records - you can relate to my raps even if you not into hip-hop. “I have performed on indoor and outdoor stages, for big and small crowds.” For more information, contact Feleba on 063 398 9769 or visit his Facebook page on www.facebook.com/ftmtic

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HE Kloof and Highway SPCA are delighted to announce that it has its own little cycle track - Centipede’s Cycle Track - designed and created by experts from Giba Gorge. The SPCA is grateful for their assistance and input in implementing this cycle track. Children under the age of five are encouraged to bring

their mountain and BMX bikes along, with helmets, to enjoy the new facility. The fee to ride is R30 per child with no limit on the duration of the ride. Parents and guardians are to supervise their children at all times. • No children older than five are permitted to ride. • Helmets are essential – no helmet, no ride.

• R30 per child – unlimited use for a day. • Ensure your child is stamped with a fun icon to prove that payment has been made. • Parents and/or guardians must supervise children at all times. All bike riders under the age of five are invited to enjoy Centipede’s Cycle Track.

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FOR those who cannot afford to visit India because of our plummeting rand, here is an opportunity to experience genuine, hearty Indian cuisine at its best. This little restaurant is a gem right on our doorstep. Punjabi’s Restaurant is based in Hillcrest’s Oxford Village Market. This little restaurant can be easily missed if you do not know the area, but all you need to do is follow your nose. Owned and run by a family from Punjab, this little restaurant became famous almost overnight for its authentic North Indian cuisine characterised by fragrant curries cooked in rich gravies. The menu includes a huge choice of curries, as well as seafood, Tandoors and, for us South Africans, the famous traditional bunny chows. Punjabis are also well known for their incredibly delectable butter chicken and freshly made

naan bread. I’m a Durbanite and have been exposed to your “typical Durban curry” for years. I am a huge curry lover; however there was something different about this little place. It wasn’t the overpowering smell of a commercial curry mix that you will find in many other restaurants in the area. This is the smell of authentic Indian cuisine. My meal was pleasant and I took a chance sticking with all traditional meals. The flavours were fabulous complimenting each mouthful. I was offered a dessert and again went with something different choosing Kulfi which is Indian ice cream made with milk and flavoured with almonds. This was amazing, not too rich or too sweet but just perfect. I ended off my meal with a cup of masala tea, I am sure this has some kind of healing magic in it. I am a huge tea lover and have never enjoyed a cup of tea like this one. This tea is brewed using masala and milk until it thickens. This is a real comfort drink. On chatting to the owner Mr Kummar I was also pleased to learn that Punjabi’s will soon be introducing their very own “Shumiyana”. This is an area traditionally used for royal dining. The area is going to consist of your very own big screen TV, large colourful cushions, built in couches and mini granite tables where you will be provided with meals fit for royalty. All this while sitting in a private dining area draped in colourful fabrics and traditional décor. The Shumiyana will be able to cater comfortable for 40 people. This is the perfect way to give

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info@punjabis.co.za Telephone: 031 765 4779 | 084 819 8911 Shop 31- 33, Oxford Village, No9 Old Main Road, Hillcrest www.punjabis.co.za you the royal feeling. Punjabi’s also offer a takeaway service and you can phone in ahead of time and collect your order later. All food is available in mild, medium or hot. Weekends and evenings are very busy, and their seating space is limited so you may want to plan to arrive a little earlier.

After my experience I rate this stunning venue and overall 9/10. The service and food are outstanding with a gentle ambience and décor that is not to over empowering. If you would like more information on them you can follow them on Facebook or pop onto the websitewww.punjabis.co.za - Supplied

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A popular destination for all STOKER’S Arms is a popular pub and restaurant situated in the old Kloof Railway Station. It comprises a pub filled with a lively atmosphere, a 60 seater restaurant and a large outside seating area overlooking the railway tracks, protected from the sun by a permanent awning and umbrellas. The unique English style pub has a wide range of drinks available including nine beers on tap. Stokers

Arms is not only a local pub that holds the history of the railway, it offers a delightful menu catering for all from your traditional pub lunches, salads, snacks and lovely fully cooked meals. Our house specialties are pan meals, steaks, burgers, pizzas and our famous pies ensuring there is something to satisfy everyone. .. And the quality of our food will leave you wanting to become one of our many regulars.

A railway coach is available for private functions and special celebrations from 21st birthdays to celebrating the 60s. The Kloof Railway Station building was built in 1912 and operated as a railway station until 1983 when the railway line was de-commissioned. In 1987 the building was converted into the Stoker’s Arms Pub and Restaurant and has operated as such since then. There have been four different owners since the opening and the current owners, Tony Dickinson and Guy Stone have owned the business since 2007.

Over the years we have added on the awning section, the outside bar, the playground, the railway coach and new paved areas. We’re constantly looking at ways to improve your experience here and hope to continue serving you our “fine fare” for many years to come! Cheers! Keep an eye out for a new menu and come and enjoy our lovely Kids entertainment area. We look forward to welcoming you to this very special local soon. Our kitchen opens at 12 noon each day and food is served until 10pm daily. - Supplied

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The price of becoming found to eat too much salt, fat, sugar and refined Westernised and products, while not getfollowing in the footsteps ting adequate amounts of whole grains, fruits, of First World countries vegetables and dairy. Our youth are regularly and has proved too high a frequently consuming fast price for the sake of foods, junk food and sweetened beverages, and missing our health. out on vital foods that should be consumed daily such as fruits, vegetables and dairy products. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa states that half the men and two thirds of the women in our nation are physically inactive. This sedentary trend has concerning and severe implications on our health. Less than two thirds of our children engage in any exercise on a weekly basis. What strikes me most about this alarming data is the potential for us to change the statistics going forward. Adults who are more active and eat healthily most of the time will naturally role model a better lifestyle to the next generation. We cannot hope to improve the health outcomes of our children if we are not prepared to make the appropriate changes in our own behaviour. Start by assessing where you are at so that you can map the way forward. • Audit your grocery cupboard. How many sweetened breakfast cereals, refined biscuits, juices, sweets and chocolates are on the shelves? Rather stock up on high-fibre options such as bran-rich cereals, oats, whole-wheat crackers, dried fruit, raw nuts and legumes. • Audit your lunch box and dinner plate. Half of the meal

should be salads or vegetables in various forms. Think coleslaw, beetroot, mixed salad, extra vegetables added into stews and casseroles, lentils added to rice, mashed baked beans used to thicken sauces and gravies. Some simple changes and additions can improve dramatically the nutrition of a regular meal. • Audit your activity level. Get moving as much as you can. Common advise such as always using the stairs, parking further from the shop entrance and walking to colleagues’ offices to deliver messages rather than e-mailing are worth implementing. In addition to that, try to be more active during your spare time — join a dance class, take the family on a bike ride or play ball games with an obliging fourlegged friend. • Audit you snacks. Use fresh and dried fruits as go-to snacks through the day instead of sweets and other tempting treats. Changing the state of our nation’s health will not be achieved overnight, but will be impacted radically by each family unit making changes for the better. • Sharon Hultzer is a consulting dietitian. She can be reached at eatsmart@iburst.co.za.

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Part of the Cows herd taking part in the aQuellé Tour Durban 45km Fun Ride last year with Gordon Reid riding the ice cream.

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NTO the final week before normal entries close for the aQuellé Tour Durban on Sunday 24 April, the distinctive charity-driven athletes in their cow suits are mobilising a "herd" to take part in the popular 45km ride. The KwaZulu-Natal herd of Cows has become a distinctive part of the aQuellé Tour Durban, and every year a steadily increasing group of social riders have joined their group, or herd, as a show of solidarity with their on-going efforts to raise funds for, and profile the work done by The Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa (Choc). Last year, one of their stalwart members, Pinetown businessman Gordon Reid, rode the aQuellé Tour Durban 45km race on an ice-cream cart bike surrounded by fellow Cows, who helped push him up some of the hills. True to form the high-spirited Cows engaged fellow riders and spectators with their enthusiastic banter and passionate team spirit. This year, race organisers have set aside a batch in the 45km race specially for the Cows. Anyone interested in riding with the herd needs to enter the race first, buy one of their distinctive Cow T-shirts to ride in and then contact Mamma Moo at the KZN herd of the Cows. "Our motto is simple - love living life," says Reid, who has been involved with the Cows from inception of the KZN herd. "When it all started at the 2008 94.7 the people involved tried to get matching costumes to ride in and all they could find was six cow suits. That's where the Cows was born."

The Cows project was started by friends close to the family of 20-month-old Jessica Bain, who died of cancer. Her parents, Kerrin and Grant Bain, threw their weight behind a pilot fund-raiser for the Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa at the 94.7 Cycle Challenge in memory of their daughter. The project caught the imagination of the race and the public and snowballed as a fund-raiser and awareness drive for the fight against childhood cancer. Nationally the Cows had raised over R24 million for Choc-related charities by the beginning of 2015. The KZN herd of Cows gets involved with many of the province's major sporting events like the Comrades Marathon, the Midmar Mile, the FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon, ECR Big Walk, Compendium MTB Derby and Trail Run and the Amashova cycle races, using their enthusiasm for endurance sporting events to channel awareness and funds to the childhood cancer charity. "The herd is really looking forward to the aQuellé Tour Durban this year, and we are hoping to get as many riders that have entered the easy 45km ride to Umdloti and back to join us in the special charity batch," said Reid. Any rider keen to join the Cows herd for the 45km race will need to lodge a normal entry first and then notify Mamma Moo at the KZN herd by email at durbsdaisy@thecows.co.za Entries will be taken at registration at Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World from 10am to 5pm on Friday, 22 and Saturday, 23 April. The 105km road race, 45km fun race and 55km cyclocross race take place on Sunday 24 April.

PMB Collegians host Hillcrest rugby RENE MISSEN LAND Rover Durban-Hillcrest Villagers RC, were hosted on Friday night by PMB Collegians rugby club at their home grounds at Woodburn Stadium, in Pietermaritzburg, in the first round of the 2016 KZNRU First Division. In the opening game of the evening, PMB Collegians 2nd XV were the first to post a score, but as the Villagers outfit slowly but surely started to gel, so too did their eventual dominance of the game. It was a tough and tight encounter, with Villagers' chairman, Nic Tyler, playing a captain's Innings, and the Hillcrest lads ultimately beating the home side 13-11. Try scorer was Philip Calitz, with Justyn Ebben slotting three penalties and a conversion. Tyler and Ebben, were awarded Men of the Match. In the main match of the evening, Villagers and PMB Collegians 1st XV's went head to head and competed for every inch of territory on the Woodburn pitch.

The game "yo-yo'd" in both territory and possession for all of the eighty minutes. An amazing, and hugely physically resolute defence from the visitors, saw Villagers defend their second half lead, resulting in a 19-13 win. Try scorers were Brandon Waugh and Wade Windell, with "speedster" Alex Klewinghaus kicking three penalties. Klewinghaus won the "Tackle of the Evening" award, while Wesley Volek and Mat Hill, won the Men of the Match Award. The win was particularly sweet for new Villagers head coach, Mike de Kock, who praised both teams for their double win away from home. The Land Rover Durban Hillcrest Villagers 1st and second XV play Westville Old Boys this Friday evening at the Jimmy Bellows Ground, in Westville. The Envirosan Hillcrest Villagers 3rd XV play Toti 3rd XV at home at the Durban Shongweni grounds on Friday night at 7pm in the opening round of the KZNRU 4th Division Fowden Bowl.

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