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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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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

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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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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ONE of four Mental Health Review Boards in the province function. The boards are meant to assess and review applications for mental healthcare users who are admitted into mental healthcare institutions in the province. A board member, who asked not to be named, said “thousands” of mental healthcare patients were being “illegally detained” in the province. “Currently the province does not have a single legally constituted Mental Health Review Board. “The effect is that patients that are admitted into mental healthcare insti-

tutions are admitted without the applications being reviewed as per the requirements of the Act, thus rendering all such admissions illegal,” said the board member. Department of Health spokesperson Sam Mkhwanazi said there had been some “internal administrative delays” in appointing new board members. “The department is attending to them. The department has ensured that it continues to provide the service to healthcare users, including clinical care,” he said. The boards have not functioned since January this year. Each board must include at least one mental healthcare practitioner for it to func-

tion. Department of Health provincial head Sifiso Mtshali approved a request for Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo to appoint new board members in February this year, but no new appointments have been confirmed yet. The Fever’s sister publication the Weekend Witness has established that in Umngungundlovu there is only one member who has been duly appointed. The contract of the previous board member who is set to retained, has not been renewed after it expired on December 31. Three names that have been recommended to fill up positions left by

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have not been renewed and two new names that have been recommended have not been approved. The other requirement in terms of the Act is that mental healthcare institutions submit periodical reports every 12 months to the review boards, so that an assessment can be done as to whether the patients still require to be detained within the mental institutions or to be discharged. “Currently this is not done. The effect of this is that thousands of patients are being detained in the mental institutions without any submissions being made to the review boards to justify their continued detention within these institutions,” said the board member.

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previous board members have not been approved as yet. Although eThekwini has three board members, they cannot function because none of them is a mental healthcare practitioner. Two new names have been recommended, but has not been approved. In Uthungulu and Amajuba there are no duly appointed members. In Uthungulu, contracts of two board members have not been renewed since their expiry on December 31. Three new names have also been recommended, but none have been appointed. In Amajuba, contracts of two board members who are set to be retained

spreading out of the fireplace. ∙ Ensure that there is proper ventilation in the room. ∙ Put an appropriate screen in front of the fireplace to safeguard your family from possible burns as well as to prevent embers from jumping out. ∙ Keep flammable items away from your fireplace. En sure you extinguish the fire before going to bed or leav ing home. ∙ Keep a small household fire extinguisher near the fire place. Make sure that everyone in the family knows how to use it. Additional safety measures ∙ It is important to install smoke detectors and to test them regularly to ensure that they work. ∙ Keep a fire extinguisher at home. ∙ Check your windows and ensure that they open easily. You may need to use a window as an escape should there be a fire. ∙ Keeping a ladder at home is advised especially if you live in a multistorey house. ∙ Have an escape plan. Ensure all members of the family know what to do and where to go in case of a fire at home. Ensure all emergency exits are clear. ∙ In case of a fire at home, sound the fire alarm if you have one and call emergency services. Exit the build ing. If caught in a smokefilled room, get as low as pos sible to the ground and exit the house. You can also cover your mouth and nose with a moist cloth if you are able to, to reduce smoke inhalation. General fire safety ∙ Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children. ∙ Candles are a common cause of residential fires. Can dles are often used instead of a flashlight when there is a power outage or even in instances where people do not have electricity. Often, the candle is placed in a plastic makeshift holder or simply stuck down on a table without a holder. Lit candles should be put in a proper nonflammable holder that cannot easily be bumped or blown over by the wind. It should also not be placed near curtains or anything flammable. Do not leave a candle burning if you go to bed or leave the property. Also, never leave children unattended near a lit candle or any fire for that matter. The ER24 Emergency Contact Centre can be reached on 084 124 for any medical emergency. Supplied.

KAILENE PILLAY ANOTHER fuel price increase has been predicted for the end of the month, with the AA warning that motorists may face even more increases this year. The AA said that a rising world oil price, with limited support from the exchange rate, had set the stage for fuel price increases. Commenting on unaudited mid-month data released by the Central Energy Fund, the AA said the data predicts a rise of up to 27c/litre for petrol and 61c/litre for diesel. Illuminating paraffin is also under pressure, with the data currently showing a 60c/litre rise. The AA said further economic shocks would weaken the exchange rate, and may lead to even higher fuel price increases by year-end. The association said a recent stronger rand/dollar exchange rate had not been enough to counter the rise in world oil prices. However, Momentum Life

economist Johann van Tonder said he was “very uncertain” whether the fuel price would continue increasing until the end of the year. “At this point we do not know if there will be an increase or even a decrease in fuel prices toward the yearend,” he said. Van Tonder said there were many factors that had to be taken into consideration, such as interest rate increases in the U.S. “We need to also look at the oil reserves in the U.S. and if the stockpiles are being used or not. If the surplus declines, then that could put the brakes on an increase, but the U.S. could grow faster, which would increase the price of fuel. It is all very uncertain at the moment,” he said. On June 1, the pump price for all grades of petrol went up by 52c/l and in May motorists had to fork out a whopping 88c and 86c more respectively for 95 ULP and LRP, and 93 ULP and LRP. The price of petrol has already gone up by R1,52 since March this year.

Diesel reached R10,96/litre on June 1, according to figures from AA. The price of diesel increased by R1,70 since March this year. The main reasons are the continued upward march of international petroleum prices and the weakening rand/ dollar exchange rate. “Should the South African government not come up with a short-term plan to strengthen the rand and lower the political and economic risks, then we would probably experience further increases,” said Van Tonder. With the cold of winter having set in, people who use paraffin for heating and cooking are poised to experience a sharp jump in their energy costs, aside from a rise in transport-related costs, the AA said. It advised South African motorists to reconsider their driving patterns and car-sharing habits to economise, should the current run of fuel price hikes continue in the medium term.

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Can SA rise from ashes? RANJENI MUNUSAMY

T was a great relief that our sovereign credit ratings were not downgraded to junk status. After a period of political and economic turbulence, South Africa was viewed as a risky destination for foreign investors. The government, business and labour worked together to reassure the three international ratings agencies, Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch, that South Africa has turned the corner and will focus on economic growth and fiscal targets. Now that we have jumped the hurdle, there is a danger that it will be business as usual until the ratings

Scams, spams and other things VALENE GOVENDER I HAVE won the lottery in unknown countries, received inheritances from distant relatives in the UK and have won tons of SMS competitions I have never entered. I am officially a “scam and spam” billionaire. I receive at least one SMS a month informing me that I have won R250 000 in a washing powder draw. I have at least five emails from “relatives” in the UK asking me for banking details as I have inherited one million pounds, and I have also won lotteries in countries I have never heard of. Most of these emails and SMSes come with a link. When you click on the link it takes you to a foreign website and your information is being downloaded by scammers. People have lost airtime and money from their bank accounts believing these messages to be true. It surprises me that people think they can win competitions they never entered. I am also surprised that people think they can become rich overnight. I recently read a story about a woman who trusted a “spiritual healer” with R50 000. She was told to put the money in a suitcase and bury it somewhere and to her surprise (really?) the money was stolen the next morning. The man, being the magician that he is, disappeared and could not be reached. She opened a case at the police station, but I would hate to be the investigating officer on a case like this. In my quest to understand the

agencies look our way again in December. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says there should be greater cohesion in our society around building the economy and more positive narratives to talk our economy up. Speaking at The Gathering hosted by the Daily Maverick last week, Gordhan said there is a need for greater co-operation from all sectors of society, and even between the government and the opposition, to turn around the negative trend. “Confidence plays a big part in whether we get investments going and business activity going in our country,” Gordhan said. “Confidence is also about building trust and building understanding, and having a shared idea of where we want to take this country.” I was thinking about this while travelling by train between Bonn and Berlin in Germany this week. Instead of enjoying the idyllic countryside

thinking behind making a decision to trust an unbelievable mission, I ask the following questions … Firstly, if you have R50 000 lying around, why not talk to a legitimate source about investments? Why would you give it to a “suitcase man” and bury your hard-earned cash? Secondly, if that man could turn R50 000 into R100 000, why is he not the richest man on Earth by now? Thirdly, is desperation to make a quick buck shadowing common sense? Another scheme-making headlines this year is a “money sharing” one where residents “lend” money to each other while earning ridiculous interest rates on the initial sum pledged. There is one scam (the name escapes me, but a case was reported) where you pledge R1 000 and the next day you receive R1 500. I do not understand how this works, but this should be screaming “scam”the minute you read about the returns. To be honest, when investigating one of these schemes I signed up and wanted to see why people are so naive. During this time I chatted to a woman who was making so much money from one of these schemes that she quit her job and was earning R15 000 a month while being a stay-at-home mom. The prospect of becoming rich overnight scared me to the point that I left that scheme as I am not sure what I would do with all that money. Also I work way too hard to be taking a chance with my salary. I do understand that poverty and desperation plays a big role in people making foolish decisions, but surely if you have spare money there are other things you can do with it. If you received any of these messages or would like to share your scam or spam story, email valene. govender@media24.com

I AM SURPRISED THAT PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN BE COME RICH OVER NIGHT.

whooshing by, I was fascinated by the fast and efficient rail system that allows people to travel around the country cheaply and comfortably, and without much effort. In the cities, there are so many transport options to get around, including cycling. I kept thinking how difficult life is in South Africa, with just the commute to work being challenging and very often frustrating. Post World War 2, Germany embarked on a process of rapid economic development, turning the country into the largest individual economy in the European Union. Among other things, Germany adopted a pro-growth policy and used the education system to create a more productive workforce. The reunification of Germany also led to increased development and better economic performance. Germany is known for its efficiency and innovation, but has also become a global political heavyweight. Why does South

Africa struggle so much to get things right? We keep lurching from crisis to crisis, while our politics becomes murkier and our economy remains on the decline. Gordhan is right that there should be a national consensus around building the economy, so that jobs are created and the cycle of poverty is reversed. Instead, alliance tensions, ANC factional interests and the lack of political will inhibited the implementation of numerous policies and plans developed over the years. The ANC missed its window to implement its development plans aggressively and unchallenged, and must now compete with growing opposition influence and an increasingly disillusioned society. There really should not be conflicts over certain issues — education, health care, transportation and water and electricity management. Other issues are more complex, such as land

Violent protests need to be stopped THE recent spate of violent protest action is giving South Africa a poor image abroad. This destruction and mayhem seems to continue unabated with no end in sight and South Africa has been accorded the dubious title of protest capital of the world. Never a day passes without the mention of violent protest action in some corner of the country. Hearing of protesters blocking roads, burning tyres and cars and causing damage to

property has become the order of the day. The security personnel either do not have a clear-cut strategy or they are not equipped adequately to deal with these volatile situations. This is a dangerous path to follow, especially when suspects are apprehended and released on warnings. This is ultimately sending out the wrong message to people who want to indulge in violent acts. New stricter legislation with severe

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ON the afternoon of Friday 3 June my son was leaving Hillcrest High School for the short walk home when a strange white male attempted to talk him into his small silver or white car that was parked outside the school. When my son walked by he was asked if he needed a lift, and he said no and kept walking. The driver then started the car and drove down the street, made a U-turn and then drove back in the direction my son was walking. The driver slowed down and again, driving in the middle of Ridge Road because my son was on the opposite side of the road, he persistently asked my son if he wanted a lift, who aggressively said no a few more times and the vehicle sped off. This was more than someone just asking a person if they needed a ride, he was very persistent. The person was a white male in his early twenties with close-cropped, almost shaved, blonde or red hair. Please tell your children to be alert. Councillor Rick Crouch

IN the wake of the terrible shooting in Orlando, a political struggle is playing out over whether to define the massacre as an anti-gay crime or an act of “Islamic” terrorism. Although it is difficult to make sense of the conflicting information coming out, the massacre cannot be condoned. Taking the reports of his ex-wife, family and former co-workers into account, why Omar Mateen committed the crime will likely never be known with clarity. The official story

Time for another major war? THE longest period between all major inter national conflicts, up to today, is 21 years between the end of World War 1, which started in 1914, to 1939, when World War 2 broke out. A quick analysis of the eight major inter national wars shows the outbreak dates as between two and 20 years. This is extremely concerning as exclud ing the 9 800 American troops still in Af ghanistan and the second Gulf War, which began in 2003, we are 13 years into the time between another international war break

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and mining, but if we do not get the basics right, what chance do we have of tackling the others? With resources going to waste through inefficiency, poor management and corruption, it is difficult just to keep the wheels turning. The situation is made even worse when there are factional battles at play and the government system is used to serve certain groups’ interests rather than the citizenry. Our country clearly needs strong leadership to marshal support from all sectors, across political and class divides, to revive the economy, create jobs and match skills development with market needs. There cannot be a once-off show for the ratings agencies and then a return to complacency and self-interest. Sustainable growth needs a sustained effort to get the country working. Germany is a good example of how a country can rise from the ashes to optimum performance. It takes political will, strong leadership and a society that pulls together. • Ranjeni Munusamy is a political journal ist and commentator for the Daily Maver ick. ranjeni.munusamy@gmail.com Send letters to valene.goven der@media24.com. To be con sidered for publication, letters must include the writer’s full name, address and contact number. All details will be kept confidential. Letters may be edited and/or condensed although care is tak en to preserve the core of the writer’s argument. The Fever reserves the right to publish letters.

sanctions needs to be drafted to arrest the situation. Intervention is required immediately to put SA back on a positive road to recovery. VIJAY SURUJPAL Durban

that he was “radicalised” and linked to Isis does not hold water. Beyond his 911 call moments before the rampage, there is no solid evidence linking him to Isis. Moreover, it has been reported that he was a patron of Pulse nightclub and regularly visited LGBT websites. The number of mass shootings resulting in deaths is increasing in the U.S. Perhaps it is time for the U.S. government to re-examine its gun laws. Mass shootings and deaths are not unique to the U.S. However, in the U.S. they are increasing - why? MOHAMED SAEED

ing out. With the Syrian refugee crisis and sim mering Nato/Russian tensions, we could be nearing the critical international pressure point that inevitably leads to nations going to war. A wide range of smaller conflicts have occurred fairly regularly as we humans seem to be a very warlike species, always have been, and whatever has happened most before is most likely to happen again, but this constant state of war stress has to be getting on the nerves of many, which ironically only leads to actual wars breaking out sooner. Robert Nicolai

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R24 bid farewell last month to a man who dedicated several years of his life to helping those in their greatest time of need. Patrick Smith (65), from the ER24 Highway team, worked his last night shift on 29 May. He is the first person at ER24 to be retiring from operations officially. Smith, affectionately known to colleagues as Uncle Dan, started his career as a medic in 1986. He has been with ER24 since 2004. He had to start working soon after leaving school (Wentworth High School), to help support his family. He worked in the building industry and a few years later, moved on to the metal industry where he trained to become a pipe fitter. Smith, soon realised his passion for helping people. “I loved helping and caring for those in need. There was a great need for paramedics. I decided to follow my passion and became a basic life support (BLS) medic in 1986,” said Smith. He started his career at the government emergency services. He became an Intermediate Life Support (ILS) medic in 1994 and moved to ER24 a number of years later. He worked at the ER24 Central base and later moved to ER24 Highway. The job at hand was no easy task as he faced challenges. “When I first became a medic, I had to get used to the discipline and shift work. In time, and with patience and endurance, I was

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Good times with the team (from left) Athish Mohun, Patrick Smith, Nash Appalsamy and Jonathan Kok. able to overcome these challenges,” he said. He described being a medic as a noble career. “You try to help people in their greatest time of need. You must have a passion for the job. Then it becomes a career of joy and contentment,” he said. Smith has helped countless people following serious trauma and medical emergencies. One of the incidents he remembers is that of a woman who was struggling to breathe. “She had an illness that caused the

narrowing of her throat. One day while having lunch she started choking. She was rushed to a nearby doctor’s surgery, however, could not be helped. We were called out. “When we got there she was struggling to breathe. I applied the Heimlich maneuver and after a few thrusts, to my joy, the piece of food stuck in her throat came out. The thanks I received from her and her family gave me great satisfaction,” he said. Every paramedic will know that with all great moments of saving a life, there is another where nothing can be done despite all efforts to save the per-

son. “One of my worst or saddest cases was that of a six-month-old baby who stopped breathing in the early hours of the morning. On arrival, we found a number of people at the house. “There was an air of expectancy … a belief that we could do something to save the baby,” he said. But there was nothing that could be done for the child. “The despair and sadness made me feel so helpless,” said Smith. Although heartbroken, Smith knew that he had to stay focused and continue trying to make a positive dif-

Dream come true for Hillcrest pupil TWO disadvantaged individuals will now be able to study for a degree and change their lives with the help of Damelin Part Time. Sikhumbuzo Mdunge and Engelo Bantom received the good news over the SAFM airwaves during the popular career show hosted by Ashraf Garda. Sikhumbuzo, who lives in an informal settlement near Hillcrest, was determined to better his life. With just R100 in his pocket he made the choice to enter 157 times. This certainly paid off as he won the chance of a lifetime - a degree to study any course of his choice within Damelin’s part-time range. Sikhumbuzo now looks to the future with hope that his circumstances will improve by obtaining a tertiary education. He said, “Both my parents are unemployed and unable to pay for

me to study. This bursary has given me the opportunity to better my situation.” Engelo, the second winner who resides in King Williams Town in East London, is a driver and VIP protector for SAPS. He said, “It has been my dream to study with Damelin and I have been trying to win some money to pay for the fees. When I found out that I’d won I couldn’t believe it. I feel so blessed and positive about the future now.” Both Sikhumbuzo and Engelo need to work, but also want to earn a qualification. Studying part time will fit perfectly into their lifestyles. This bursary competition is just one of Damelin’s drives to cater to the nation’s growing need for flexible learning solutions. Damelin has revolutionised its part-time classes like no other, with state-of-theart learning facilities and efficient study methods conducive for parttime learning. According to the group chief academic officer of Educor Holdings, Professor Hay-Swemmer, “Due to the instability of the economy, many professionals are turning to parttime study as a means to grow their career and ultimately increase their chances of earning a better living. Today’s learners and employees want to have knowledge at their fingertips and modules that are presented in a simpler, more digestible format.”

ference where he could. Speaking about his retirement and in a message to his colleagues, Smith said: “Do not stop caring for the sick and injured. That friendly greeting, that smile, tells the patient that you have the best interest at heart. Continue with the great job that you are doing. “I would like to thank ER24 for the employment I had. May the company continue to prosper and grow. “Thanks to my base manager, Derrick Banks, for the kindness and understanding in dealing with me. God bless you all.” Banks described Smith as the most caring and compassionate person he has met. In a message to Smith, Banks said: “Uncle Dan … how that name came about we never understood but thank you for being the person that you are and reminding us every now and then why we chose this career. You have been a father figure to many of the staff. They have looked up to you for advice on many occasions. “The crew, which is more of a family at the Highway team, and I are going to miss you. I hope you can now sit back and enjoy your retirement with your family and look back at all that you have achieved.” ER24 thanks Smith for his dedication and compassion for patients. We also thank his wife Hazel, children Angus, Allerise and Denielle as well as his grandchildren for sharing him with us.

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Brigette Ferguson with Brie from Kennel 45. THE Kloof and Highway SPCA’s annual Dog Walk is just around the corner. Join them on Sunday, 26 June for the Kloof and Highway SPCA’s annual Mutt Mile. Registration opens at 9am and the walk is open from 9am to 11am. Distance is 1.6km and entry is R40 per adult, R20 per dog and children under 12 are free. Additional R10 per dog to enter the Mutt Mile Hero Challenge competition. Early birds may pre-register for the walk by downloading the forms from www.kloofspca.co.za All 11 charity shops will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm and will be filled with newly donated goods and you are sure to find yourself a little treasure. The Kloof and Highway SPCA is the perfect place to bring mom, dad, Gran, Grandpa and children too of course don’t forget family and friends are always welcome. There is so much for the little ones to do including a soft play area for the tiny tots, swings and jungle gyms, while the rest of the family enjoys breakfast, tea and cake, sandwiches and of course our famous cappuccino is a must! There will be live entertainment throughout the morning. - Supplied

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>> NPO has been fighting malnutrition since 1957

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EED the Babies Fund is a registered non-profit organisation that was established in KwaZulu-Natal in 1957. The fund runs a nutritional project called Amandla kwi Zingane that feeds 8 000 orphans and vulnerable children in rural areas and informal settlements in KwaZulu-Natal every day. The objectives of the organisation is to ensure that babies of all races receive at least one nutritious meal a day during the formative years, from birth to six years old. They focus on the promotion and maintenance of good health, hygiene and safety amongst babies of all races. The organisation ensures that preschool children stand a fair chance of a good education by being in a setting that lays the framework for future learning and to give every child a sense of love and caring by providing them with items of comfort. By abiding to the mission and vision statement the Feed the Babies Fund

Organisation’s ‘Boxer’ mission BOXER Rescue South Africa is an NPO whose mission is to assist Boxer dogs in crisis through responsible re-homing as well as education of the Boxer community about the breed’s physical and mental requirements.

Some of the chil dren that are cared for by the fund.

organisation provides a formulated cereal to crèches in these areas and controls the feeding of the children through regular visits. The children are evaluated and monitored continually to ensure they are being fed correctly and are in good health. In addition to the nutritional project, Feed the Babies Fund runs a

second project, Isandla Esisizayo, which focuses on providing a variety of items to a number of needy organisations. These items include clothes, blankets and other foodstuffs. The beneficiaries of this project are not only crèches, but soup kitchens, crisis centres, orphanages, halfway houses and schools.

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The organisation also teaches the importance of appropriate social and behavioural training, timeous sterilisation, vaccination and microchipping. Debbie Wells of the organisation said their vision is to see that every Boxer dog will be viewed as a feeling, sentient being, a canine companion for a human who is fully aware of the

breed’s physical and emotional needs. “We aim to see a South Africa where every Boxer dog that is unregistered with either the Kennel Union of South Africa (KUSA) or the Federation of Boxer Clubs of South Africa (FBCSA) is sterilised by six months. “In addition, sterilisation should apply to those registered Boxers carrying genes for inheritable conditions such as congenital heart disease, hip and elbow dysplasia and juvenile kidney disease,” she said. She urged the community to not support backyard breeding (unregistered, no

papers shown, unchecked rampant breeding with no thought for the health consequences - backyard breeders won't health-screen both parents). For more information, on the organisation, e-mail BoxerRescueSouthAfrica@gmail.com or call Margo on 082 853 0768. - Supplied.

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NPO’s mission is to assist Boxer dogs in crisis through responsible rehom ing.

Entrepreneurs invited to upskilling conference THE Robin Hood Foundation is hosting another free educational and upskilling conference on 12 and 13 July at CityHill Church. Cindy Norcott, chairperson and founder of RHF said: “We aim to equip more than 600 aspirant and existing entrepreneurs with knowledge, skills and advice in a two- day, jam-packed event. This conference is open to men and women aged 16 years and older. “It is our belief that many people in South Africa would make successful entrepreneurs if they had more knowledge, skills, a bigger network and access to more opportunities. “We have a group of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders lined up to share their skills and advice with the delegates, to expose them to great business minds, ideas and networks which they would not have otherwise had access to. Enabling the delegates to go forward with their business ventures and ideas and put them into action and start or grow their businesses and business ideas.” This is an educational venture for entrepreneurs that will cover the following business basics: • entrepreneurship and businessidea generation; • talks from successful business people; • communication skills and an interactive session with a teambuilding company; • marketing yourself, your business and networking; • customer service; and • managing money. “Based on the success of our two previous conferences, we are confident that this event will inspired delegates to run successful businesses that can have a ripple effect in poor communities and in the South African economy in general.” said Norcott. For more information or application forms visit www.robinhoodfoundation.co.za or email onrobinhoodfund@telkomsa.net - Supplied

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N Friday, 18 June, more than 360 people opened their hearts and gave of their time to make a difference in the lives of over 330 children on The Unlimited’s Love Day!. Four crèches were transformed by people who pitched in to create bright and beautiful learning environments. This project was the brainchild of The Unlimited, a financial services company, that is passionate about making a positive impact through the early childhood education initiative, The Unlimited Child. Over and above its work through this organisation, for the past seven years The Unlimited has also spent two days a year transforming crèches in and around the Hillcrest area. This year, the company rallied volunteers from the community to help reach five crèches, all of which are situated in the Upper Highway community. Trading normal work hours for paintbrushes and spades, the volunteers played their part by joining in to fix playground equipment, create veggie patches, fix windows, hang curtains, paint buildings and classrooms and so much more. Among the people who joined up for The Unlimited Love Day was popular DJ, Damon Beard who showed off his talent with both a paintbrush and a hammer on the day. “What an amazing experience! It was incredible to see so many people just getting out there and being inspired to make a difference,” Beard said. Many companies in the Upper Highway area also opened their hearts and contributed to making the day a great success. These included Build-It Pinetown which supplied the DIY

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People shared stories, laughs and love while giving back to the community. PHOTO: NOSIPHO MKHIZE

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Mike Kopelowitz of unlimited get ting ready to plant at iNhlaka nipho Crech. Yako Hoshino (Japan),Wa terfall College pupils Lina Kobayashi, Kayla Sim monds and Taryn Sim monds. PHOTO: NOSIPHO MKHIZE

The Unlimit ed team vol unteers with the children at Siyapham bili Creche in Hammarsdale The Chicken Express team providing lunch for the children of Siyaphambili Creche in Hammarsdale. PHOTO: VALENE GOVENDER

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periencing the same reservations... The venue If you initiate the date, it’s up to you to choose the venue. It should be quiet enough for conversation, but busy enough to have a buzz. Don’t call unnecessary outside attention to your taOME restaurant dos and don’ts ble. Rose petals and violins are fine for for that imperative first date! an anniversary, but way over the top And we recommend some top for a first date. spots. Restaurant vs drinks Picture this: You’re at the office/ General consensus is that if you’re gym/pub and the sexy stranger across going out with someone you’ve only the room catches your eye. You finally just met, a drinks date is a better idea work up the courage to speak to them, than dinner. An effective way to “dip and, wonder of wonders, they agree to your toe in the dating pool”, drinks are go to dinner with you. Boom! a lot less pressure than a canRight? dlelit table for two. What res Except, if you’re Do relax and have a anything like me, cocktail if you feel taurant do I five minutes after like it – it’ll calm this the nerves your nerves and choose? Do I let the guy hit and my make you less choose? How expensive brain starts self-conscious. spinning: Don’t overshould it be? Will my date What resdo it. Beer gogjudge me if they think I’m be gles make your taurant do I choose? Do I let date look hot ing cheap? I asked him out, and the guy choose? you look… How expensive drunk. so do I pay for dinner? should it be? Will The price my date judge me if This is one area they think I’m being where mediocre can be cheap? I asked him out, so a good thing. Too expendo I pay for dinner? Do we split sive, and you’re showing off. Too the bill? And what on earth will I wear? cheap, and…well, nobody likes a miSuddenly the excitement of the first ser. Don’t go over the top – a private date seems ‘n bietjie min in compari- dining room and 8 different forks son to the minefield of potential em- tends to be more intimidating than imbarrassment and disaster. pressive. Here is a useful guide if you are exWhat to order

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OU may not go out as much now that you have young kids, but that shouldn’t mean that you never get to go out. If you have any budget left for entertainment, you may be thinking of taking them to a restaurant. This can be intimidating: How can going to a restaurant with kids be fun? Here are some tips to help you get out and about: Preparation, preparation, prepa ration Phone and check. It’s a small step which could save you money and disappointment. Some places cater easily for children, while others may not, and you’ll know what to take along if you’ve asked in advance. You’ll also have to coach your kids on how to behave, but, if you’ve taught them table manners at home, this won’t be a problem. What’s on the menu? A child’s tastes range from eating everything in sight to surviving for weeks on just tomatoes. First prize for family dining is a restaurant which has a wide range of child-friendly food on a kids menu, with smaller portions which won’t assault their young palates. Pictures on the menu will help them

choose. Tip: Ask for juice/cooldrink or milkshakes in a paper take-away cup with a lid and straw- fewer chances of broken or spilled glasses that way. Why are we waiting? While adults attempt to chat, children need boredom-busters. Many restaurants offer a variety of distractions, ranging from supervised or unsupervised play areas, place mats with dough or crayons and paper. Unless you’ve checked to make sure there’s something for them to do, take paper and pens so they can draw, or a toy which isn’t too loud and doesn’t have pieces which can go missing. Don’t ask too much A restaurant is a finely-tuned machine, designed to reproduce certain meals served a certain way. They may not be able to adjust menu choices, or produce plastic bowls and cups for you. Check beforehand if they can, or bring whatever you may need alonga special spoon or bowl from home may help your child to eat the food you’ve ordered for them. Also, check if it’s okay to whip out a container of home-made food if you’re not ordering off the menu for the little one. It’s almost always fine, but polite to check.

Consult the chairperson You wouldn’t want to sit at a place where your nose is level with the table, and neither does your child. Check if there are special chairs available, or relatively high benches. You may even want to take a booster seat or a cushion. If there’s a chance that your baby will sleep, make sure there’s enough space in the restaurant for a pram, so the waiter and other patrons won’t bump into it. Tell your friends If the service is good, the food great, and you’ve enjoyed yourselves- tell other parents! We’re all on the lookout for somewhere new, fresh or reliable to go to. And if your

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waiter has made a special effort to ensure you and your kids have enjoyed it, reward him- that’s a parenting tip he’ll definitely appreciate. Last note: Going to a restaurant does require some discipline. If your child is going through a difficult phase, then a picnic or braai may be more suitable, or you’ll end up having to endlessly correct bad behaviour. - Parent24

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The server will get the message. 3. Bring it all back to the food “Context is all,” Evan Spingarn, the fabulously opinionated wine director at New York’s Tangled Vine, warned me. “The $100 Cabernet that was life-affirming on Tuesday night at the steakhouse may be appallingly bad at the beach with clam rolls on Saturday. Therefore, ordering wine by price, scores, or familiar names is never as successful as selecting by what you plan to eat with it.” 4. And be specific. “Never, EVER, walk into a wine store or restaurant

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The name Butlers derived from a chap who stood in the corner of the family pub by the name of Jeeves. Jeeves is a giant sized butler, who clearly has passion written all over his face. The family started discussing what butlers do, how they present themselves and what they have to offer.

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SIKOLE i-Kloof High simema umphakathi ukuba uhlanganyele naso emdlalweni weminyaka yonke webhola lezi nyawo ngo mhla ka-23 kuya ku-26 kuNtulikazi (July). Okhulumela iKloof High School uNks Janet Brodey, uthe lo mdlalo kuzobe kowesi-16 uholwa ilesi sikole. Uthe: “Imidlalo kulo nyaka izobe idlalelwa esikoleni iKloof High lapho kuzobe kuqhudelana amaqembu ahluka hlukene kwisigaba sika U/19. Uqhube wathi kule midlalo kuzobe kunamaqembu ahlukene aKwaZuluNatal bese amathathu aqhamuka kwezinye izinfundazwe. “Singothisha sihlezi sinikela isikhathi kubafundi noma ngabe sisinikela ekubafundiseni ezemidlalo noma izifundo emakilasini, okuhlezi kusemqoka wukuthi sibone imiphumela emihle kuba fundi. Ngonyaka odlule abadlali besikole i-Louis Botha sase Bloemfontein bathatha indondo. Kulo nyaka simeme izikole ezingama64. Lo mdlalo usayindwe ngokusemthethweni ngabakwa-South African Football Association (SAFA). Sibonga noDr Robin Petersen wakwa SAFA osilekelele ekutheni lo mcimbi ube yimpumelelo nokusitholela uxhaso oluvela phesheya kwezilwandle kwinkampani eyaziwa ngokuthi yiWorld Ventures Foundation. Sibonga nabakwa-Biztec, abakwa-RE/Max Address nabakwa Sportsman Warehouse ngokusixhasa. Isikole esiphume phambili sizothola umklomelo ka-R20 000,” kusho yena. Uqhube wathi lo mcimbi uzobe ubungazwa yizikawoti ezivela ezifundazweni ezahluka hlukene. Ngakho ungaphuthelwa.

Bathokoziswe ngekhofi lekhethelo NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com ABASEBENZI bakwa-Hirsch’s eHillcrest bathokozise abasebenzi baseStandard Bank eHillcrest ngesikha-

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thi bebathokozisa uhlobo lwekhofi olwaziwa ngokuthi yi-cappuccino. Okhulumela abakwa-Hirsch’s uNks Taryn Taylor uthe: “Singabakwa Hirsch’s sihlale senza isiqinisekiso sokuthi umphakathi uhlale uthokozile ngakho silibangise kwa-Standard Bank sabathokozisa ngekhofi okuyindlela yokuba bonga ngokusiza umphakathi mayelana nokubaluleka kwezezimali.” Uma uthanda ukwazi kabanzi ngo Hirsch’s shayela inombolo ethi: 031 761 7500.

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UAwande Ntuli noBukhosi Sikhakhane nofudu ePhezulu Safari Park. IZITHOMBE: ZITHUNYELWE

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NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@witness.co.za

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IN the Estate of the late DANISHWAR MONILAL ID No: 6305275204086 Last address: Lot 59 Cliffdale, Hillcrest, Durban Master's Office: Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Office: Pinetown Estate No: 10684/2013/PMB In terms of Section 35(5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No.66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 30 days from the date of publication hereof Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts - CHARMAINE PILLAY & COMPANY, 431 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

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K63: Jazz is a 6 month old Cross Breed puppy. Jazz was surrendered by his owner who simply said “he does not do dogs”. Jazz is a playful boy who loves splashing in water and going for walks. He loves rolling on the grass and would suit a young family so well. What a character he is! To meet Jazzy please contact our adoption ofﬁcer Brigitte on 0317641212 or email her at adoption@kloofspca. co.za

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B4: Finn is a 5 month old German Shepherd Dog Cross. Fin is a lively puppy who loves playing. Given half a chance Finn leaps onto your lap and licks your face nonstop. He would make the loveliest family pet and will need lots of exercise and cuddles. To meet Finn contact our adoption ofﬁcer Brigitte on 0317641212 or email her on adoption@kloofspca.co.za

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K68:Lexie is a 2 year old Africanis. Lexie is such a gentle dog who gives you her paw when she gets a treat. She is a happy fur baby who would ﬁt in well with any family. Please come in and meet little Lexie or contact our adoption ofﬁcer Brigitte on 0317641212 or email her on adoptoin@kloofspca.co.za

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DVENTURE racer Martin Dreyer stunned the mountain biking fraternity this weekend when he became the first person ever to officially complete the treacherous 575km Ride to Rhodes race from Pietermaritzburg to Rhodes in the Eastern Cape in less than 50 hours, battling cold and snow, fatigue and sleep deprivation, to shatter the previous record

>> Extraordinary Dreyer completes groundbreaking sub50 hour Ride to Rhodes

RMB Change a Life MTB Academy founder and keen adventurer, Martin Dreyer has broken the Ride to Rhodes time record by over a day after completing the selfnavigated, nonstop, 575km mountain bike event from Pietermaritzburg to the Eastern Cape town of Rhodes in 49 hours and 47 minutes PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Awardwinning rider to feature in showjumping event SOME of South Africa’s most qualified showjumping champions will be descending on KwaZulu-Natal from 15 to 19 June for the fifth Nissan Winter Classic at Durban Shongweni Club. Participating in the event will be a number of Team Nissan riders including SANEF Accelerated Development Programme’s 2007 Rider of the Year Award-winner, Oscar Ncube. Originally from Alexandra in Johannesburg, Ncube started riding 20 years ago after being introduced to the sport by his mother’s employer. “She was a really lovely lady with horses on her property,” he recalled. “I had the privilege of being taught by her and was fortunate enough to learn on her horses. That’s when my passion for showjumping began and soon after

that, I wanted to make a career out of it.” He started competing at the age of nine and began racking up a list of achievements including being selected for the first equestrian showjumping team to compete in the 2007 All Africa Games in Algeria; making the Western Cape Eventing Team; receiving his Springbok colours; competing in the FEI World Cup Qualifier in 2010 and being the first black rider to compete in the 1.60m South African Derby. Oscar loves the challenge that comes with showjumping, stating that dealing with horses means that no two competitions are alike. “When it comes to horses, they have minds of their own and they can have good days and bad days so you re-

Award winning rider, Oscar Ncube. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Join the drummies FOREST Hills Senior and Junior Drummies Club is a new established drum majorette team in the Upper Highway area. They are an independent sports team affiliated with Forest Hills Sports Club and they are recruiting girls from

Grade 1 to Grade 10 to join this amazing team. The club came third two weekends ago at the KZN Drum Majorette and Cheerleading finals. They travel throughout KZN and the country to compete against other teams. It’s a fun sport that teaches young women motivation, dedication, confidence, team work and much more. They currently have a team of 11 girls and would love to

ally never know what the day will bring,” said Ncube. “The feeling of a good jump is so satisfactory that it makes me feel on top of the world. It’s really a great sport that has taught me to be humble, patient and have respect for horses.” This will be Ncube’s third year of competing at the Nissan Winter Classic where he will be riding Poker LS, I’m Back and Rosee in the Open classes. Commenting on the upcoming contest, he said: “I’m very excited to be competing again. I have great horses, great sponsors and a great support team so I’m really looking forward to the week ahead. It’s going to be fun, the mood is always great as Nissan goes beyond expectations and makes the show very exciting, not only for the riders, but for spectators as well.”

grow to a team of 50 girls. The club is hosting an open day on Saturday 25 June at the Forest Hills Sports Club from 11am to 3pm. They will be introducing this fabulous sport to interested girls as well as teach them some awesome skills. Boerewors rolls and hotdogs will be on sale. If any girls are interested in the club, please contact Maxine Bradshaw on 0785126127 or e-mailbradshawmaxine2@gmail.com. our facebook page - Highway Majorettes.

The Forest Hills Senior and Junior Drummies Club PHOTO: SUPPLIED

by more than a day. The heroic solo charge triggered a flood of online support for the adventure junkie and founder of the RMB Change a Life MTB Academy, as he achieved the feat early on Monday morning. The Ride to Rhodes – a non-stop, self-supported sub-event of the 2300km Freedom Challenge’s Maritzburg to Wellington ‘Race Across South Africa’ – requires participants to complete the gruelling mountain bike task in a maximum of six days with support stations every 80-100km their only reprieve from both the elements and fatigue. For Dreyer though, the potential of not only completing the tall order but also breaking the event’s time record of nigh on three and a half days brought heightened appeal and kept the ‘Dusi Duke’ pushing through the numerous challenges of his remarkable feat, during which he remained sleepless throughout. “This is a personal journey; there is no winner and you don’t take part for bells and whistles at the finish line. For me it was all about pushing myself and testing my boundaries and I did that so I’m very chuffed,” explained an ex-

Ncube competes in events two to three times a month and, when not competing, he trains horses and also teaches clients to ride. He has been instructed by topranking showjumpers, Barry Taylor and Lorette Knowles-Taylor, of Farnham Stables, both of whom form part of Team Nissan and will be joining Ncube at the event. “Everything is prepared for another great Nissan Winter Classic,” said event co-organiser, Jodi Wolhuter. “There is a record 560 horses competing across 39 events on a course designed by FEI Level 3 course designer, France’s Michel Ismalun. It is really set

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hausted yet satisfied Dreyer. “I’m pleased all went well and my body and mind’s limits were tested and I’m relieved both held out for the duration of the challenge while breaking the record is also great, even though I’d hope to break the two day (48 hour) mark. “I loved it and it was everything I’d hoped it would be and more!” he added. Dreyer, coach and mentor of a crop of talented paddling, mountain biking and running athletes from the Valley of a Thousand Hills through his RMB Change a Life MTB Academy, was inundated with messages of support along the way while ‘legend’, ‘inspirational’, ‘monumental’ and ‘champion’ were used by many in their post-race congratulations. - Supplied More information is available at www.freedomchallenge.org.za

to be an exciting event for participants and visitors with ongoing entertainment throughout the five days.” The Nissan Winter Classis offers entertainment for the whole family with food and craft stalls, a dog agility display on Friday 17 and Sunday, 19 June and a designated Nissan children’s play area over the weekend 18 to 19 June. Visitors can also take a spin in one of Nissan’s vehicles at the Nissan Test Drive Station. Entrance is free for all. Anyone wanting more information can visit www.sashowjumping.co.za and www.nissan.co.za - Supplied

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The girls’ hockey teams get competi tive on the field.

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Hillcrest and Kloof High Derby Day >> Successful and competitive day for pupils

HE cold front did not stop pupils and parents alike from having a festive time at the annual Hillcrest and Kloof High Derby Day earlier this month. The day started off with rain early in the morning but the skies cleared up and turned out to be a pleasant, though cold day. The matches kicked off on schedule and were all played in a good spirit throughout the day. Most of the results were closely contested. Hillcrest had 8 wins, Kloof had 9 wins and there were three draws. Organisers thanked all those who helped to make the day a success, including Hillcrest High’s catering, cleaning and

maintenance staff, parent supporters, and of course all the young men and women from Kloof and Hillcrest High schools, who participated in each of the sporting events. Students from both schools were commended by their respective heads - Mrs Dawn Lefort for Kloof High and Mr Craig Girvin for Hillcrest High, on the way they conducted themselves, both on and off the field. Hillcrest High’s sports head, Mr Patrick Windsor, added his thanks by saying “I would like to thank all the staff, coaches, umpires, referees, spectators and most importantly the players who were part of Derby Day 2016.” - Supplied

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Netball action at the Derby Day.

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