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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.

continues to destroy some of our communities. However, the one thing that continues to stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highway community. Through the difficult times, our readers have once again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient and strong-willed. We have weathered all the storms that came our way and have demonstrated that we can be a community to be proud of - from our disabled horse rider achieving his goals to a local woman beating breast cancer and becoming an inspiration to others - our community stands together proud! We are confident that 2015 will be better than ever. We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our

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Dear Readers, TODAY marks the end of another year for the Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for this season, let us reflect on moments that touched our lives and the community this past year. 2014 has been marked by persistent challenges in our economy with price inflations (food, electricity, fuel, etc.). We had weather catastrophes and crime

own challenges this year, but as we enter 2015 we renew our pledge to you to do our very best to continue to be the most accurate, fair and balanced source of news, opinion, features, sports and entertainment in the Upper Highway Area. We will continue to be open and honest with our readers and we assure you that the new year will be one never to be forgotten. Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones this year and those experiencing difficulties of all types this holiday season. We extend sincere and warm wishes to our Hillcrest Fever family for a safe and peaceful festive season, and a happy and prosperous 2015. Kalisha Naicker Senior Journalist Hillcrest Fever

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ORKING a full-time job and still finding time to run the Rainbow and Smiles organisation in Durban, Debbie Riggien’s life can be described as a commitment to philanthropy. The 45-year-old says that her life changed dramatically when her daughter Emma-liegh was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer in 2009. “When she went into remission I promised I would give back and support other parents, and children with cancer. During our hospital stays I was often lonely and needed someone to talk to, so I started volunteering for Rainbows and Smiles in January 2015 and have loved every minute of supporting the children,” she said. Rainbows and Smiles is a small NPO that was started in 2008 by Bonita Suckling after her son, Jed Brady Thomas, was diagnosed with brain cancer at age three. Suckling saw what families went through while in treatment and realised there was a need she could fulfill since she had lived the journey herself. However, Jed died on 11 July, 2011 after a brave three-year fight - he was initially given six months. Riggien said that with the organisation they assist families that are fighting childhood (0 to 16 years) cancer with emotional and financial support. “We will pay medical bills, buy food vouchers,

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pay for petrol, etc., because when cancer strikes usually the mother cannot work any longer as the child requires 24/7 care. We also spoil children while in treatment and support moms after a child had died. “We also have a programme where we spoil the ‘forgotten’ siblings because when a child has cancer understandably the parent’s attention is focused on the sick child. “Our main focus is on hope and giving children smiles during treatment. We deliver activity sets and toys to them whil on treatment and afterwards. Our mission is to provide assistance in the form of emotional social, financial support to families and caregivers.” She said her greatest role models are children who are fighting cancer. “They are the bravest little heros. I draw my inspiration from the smiles on the children’s faces when I arrive at the hospital and it makes it all worth it.” Her message is to never look down on anyone. “Remember to be kind and smile because you never know what others are going through. Give what you would like to receive, lift others up and make people feel special.”

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Gillitts man in harrowing home invasion A GILLITTS couple were lucky to escape a harrowing home invasion without serious injury on Friday. Blue Security operations manager Brian Jackson said a gang of three, armed with knives, held up the couple in their Forbes Road home at around 8.30am. “The gang ambushed the resident as he walked from the house to open the garage. They grabbed him by the neck and forced him back into the house where his wife was in the kitchen,” he said. The suspects demanded cash and gold before tying up the couple with rope. Jackson said the robbers stuffed rags into their mouths so they could not call for help, before ransacking the house. “The gang fled in the couple’s vehicle with two stolen firearms, two flat-screen televisions, a laptop, cellphones, jewellery, a wallet with cash, bank cards, and all the keys to the property. The husband resident sustained bruising to his face, but did not require medical assistance,” he said. Hillcrest SAPS attended the scene of the crime. - Supplied.

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The roleplayers involved in curbing crime. view of an incident cutting out valuable time delay in the course of investigations,” he said. King said a 24-hour dedicated incident manager will respond to the scene of the crime along with the armed response officer and inspec-

tor. “The incident managers are Scott Henderson and myself, who are both locally based. The incident managers will be the last people to leave the scene. “The incident managers will ar-

range the crime scene control along with the neighbourhood watch patrollers and arrange for the necessary emergency and police service on scene.” For more information, contact King on 082 820 4017.

A 30YEAROLD woman is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s court on Tuesday, accused of stealing a baby last week. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane said that the woman had been traced to KwaNyus wa, near Hillcrest, last Monday. He said on Saturday a woman, who had given birth to a baby boy in a Durban hospital, was approached by the sus pect, who allegedly offered the new mom a lift home. "The victim and the suspect left the hospital and proceeded to Durban where the suspect offered [to buy] food for the victim. Later, the suspect alleg edly gave money to the victim to buy air time while the suspect was waiting with the infant at a taxi rank," he said. The new mother returned to find her child and the suspect gone. Zwane said the suspect was eventu ally traced to the KwaNyuswa area, where the child was found alive. "The suspect was charged with kid napping and will appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court this week." he said.

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Curbing crime one community at a time S crime is on the increase in the Waterfall area with house break-ins, house robberies and theft, the Waterfall 2 Neighbourhood Watch has invited three major security companies in the area requesting a proposal on the upgrading of security. According to Steven King of SA Community Crime Watch and founder of Waterfall Crime Watch, they received an offer from Secure Link to complement and strengthen the security aspects of the area. He said in order for Secure Link to fulfill its commitment to the area a total membership of 300 clients is needed. He said they will offer a 24-hour totally dedicated armed response vehicle, linked via radio communication, with their control room ideally in Botha’s Hill. “The vehicle is fitted with on-board cameras both inside and outside with front and rear view. “Street cameras will be placed at strategic hot-spot areas, linked via ADSL to their control room as well as nominated neighbourhood watch patrollers and committee members. “Recording will also be done at the home of the nominated client closest to the place where monitoring is required. “This enables us to have instant

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Defining the future RANJENI MUNUSAMY WEDNESDAY was a huge news day. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Democratic Alliance (DA) were announcing their plans for local government in light of numerous councils left without a clear majority in the local government elections. On such a day, journalists just want to get on with the job of telling the story. So it was a bit bothersome that the EFF summoned us to Alexandra Township instead of its offices in cen-

tral Johannesburg where it usually holds media briefings. There was not even a proper address for the venue — the media alert simply said Setjwetla Circle, next to Green House Village. Like many informal settlements around the country, the place was filthy and a stench hung in the air. People on the streets stared as broadcast vans and our cars snaked through the rutted roads to a clearing in the middle of the settlement. Here, the EFF had set up a tent for the briefing. When Julius Malema and the rest of the EFF leadership took their seats and began addressing us with the backdrop of the sprawling township behind them, it made sense why the party had chosen the location. South African politics had become all about power games and a competition for wealth and resources. Millions of people living in sub-human conditions, like the area we were in, had become voting cattle and

pawns in the power games. The EFF had clearly chosen the location for the optics. Malema said the decision the party made, to not form any coalitions but to back opposition candidates in the hung municipalities, was to continue to fight poor people’s struggles. In terms of political strategy, it was an ace manoeuvre by the EFF. Later in the day, DA leader Mmusi Maimane walked into a packed media briefing at a Sandton hotel, flanked by leaders of four other opposition parties. He announced that his party had formed a multiparty coalition agreement with the Freedom Front Plus, United Democratic Movement, Congress of the People and African Christian Democratic Party in order to cogovern some of the hung municipalities. He also said the DA and Inkatha Freedom Party had a reciprocal agreement to back each other’s candidates,

ferent for everyone. When I met my husband I knew he was the right one. I saw the decency and kindness in him. And then my mentor Bob Rickards who was so wise and taught me all I know about business. People won’t remember what you say, but they will remember what you do. Huge success is the best way to shut people up who down you. Whatever you do - do it the best you can and then THE people who control the go the extra mile. ANC, our “government within a People judge you on what you do government”, certainly got it and not what you say. In my business right when they gave us you as as in most, service is the name of the a candidate for the post of our game, and whatever you are doing you mayor. need to be serving and if you serve well Regrettably, I have only had your life will go well. the privilege of meeting with I am energised by the people I meet you socially, and on very few oc- both my employees and our customcasions, but Chris I have been so ers. Coming from nowhere and being impressed by your humblepoor I can relate well to those who also ness, your striving for excelcome from nowhere and who are poor, lence and your caring for the and I know that if I speak to them, I wellbeing of your fellow citican show them that they don’t have to zens, both wealthy and poor. stay where they are, they can get It must have been daunting ahead in life. taking over a municipality in a You must be able to take rejection mess, but you have excelled and and not worry about it. Just move forwhat a pity that those people ward, because if you are not growing, have not recognised that your you are dying, you cannot live in limwork is not complete and rebo. You have to know that there is abwarded you with the opportunisolutely nothing you cannot do. You ty to continue with your task. have endless potential, and opportuYour humble beginnings on nities present themselves all the time. a farm, where you went bareYou have to grab every one that comes foot to school and learnt the disyour way. You have to wake up every ciplines of growing up in a rural day and say “Thank you God for sparenvironment and dirt poor, ing me for this day.” have stood all of us in good What you do for other people is how stead. you measure yourself and you cannot Your successor has very big help anyone else without helping boots to fill. I wish him well and yourself as well. Every day strive to be I also wish you well with your fubetter than you were yesterday. You ture career. won’t always get your way. Please send me a copy You won’t get what you of those memoirs, Send let want all the time - but God’s Trust no one, fear ters to valene.goven delays are not God’s deall. If the truth is der@media24.com. To be nials. You can have it told, they considered for publication, letters all, but you can’t have should be must include the writer’s full name, it all at the same time. very interaddress and contact number. All de Sometimes you esting readtails will be kept confidential. Letters have to make coming. may be edited and/or condensed al promises. I salute though care is taken to preserve You have to continyou. the core of the writer’s argu ue to work. You have an ment. The Fever reserves obligation to do someIAIN the right to publish thing special in this life. SINCLAIR letters. Please make me proud to be your friend.

An open letter to Chris Ndlela

MARGARET HIRSCH

Life is a balancing act AS women we have to balance a lot our work, our home, our husband’s, our children, our finances. We have to be courageous and have a sense of our own self worth and not allow people to take advantage of us. How often do we actually do this, just because we want to be liked? Too often. A woman's work is never done. Don’t be complacent. Things can change in a heartbeat. When my father died, in a split second our lives changed forever. However I know now that I would never be the person I am today if he had not died and left my mother and I to find our way in a world where we had absolutely no experience of life in general - we came from a very cloistered environment and were literally thrown to the wolves. I realised early on that it’s not what people say about you, it’s what you do that counts. If you like yourself, then you are okay. You know your own worth, and you don’t need to count on the kindness and goodness of others to tell you how good you are. You know. How do you get to where you want to be? It’s a journey. Confront your fears. Get over your first disappointment, your first lost love. Surround yourself with goodness and get the haters out of your life because while they are in your life there is no room for good people. Surround yourself with people who uplift you, and if you don’t have parents to support you, then find someone who is waiting to nurture you. It’s dif-

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although there was no formal coalition agreement. The agreements have far-reaching consequences, not only for the future of local government, but to shift power away from the ANC. All these opposition parties responded to the messages voters had sent, that a shake-up was needed and the ANC’s dominance needed to be broken. In one day, Malema and Maimane made announcements that changed the country’s course. Amid the drama of the day and while doing the sums of how the big councils such as Johannesburg, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela Bay would take shape, I could not help but be amazed at what these two young men had accomplished. Maimane is 36 years old and a relative novice in politics. He took on the mighty 104-year-old ANC, which controlled all levers of government, and claimed the jewels in its crown.

The ANC’s loss of the three metros must hurt, symbolically, financially and politically. It is a major upset. At the age of 35, Malema continues to shake up the political scene in ways the ANC cannot predict. Since he established the EFF, the ANC has been on the back foot and continues to be outsmarted by him. The ANC was desperate for the EFF’s co-operation in order to retain control of key municipalities. The EFF not only rejected its overtures but responded in a way that caused maximum damage and embarrassment for the ANC. For people in places such as Alexandra, the daily struggles of living in squalor continue. One can only hope that the massive political shift that occurred this week will make a difference to their lives. But one thing is certain, the time of the old guard is expiring and the young guns are now defining the future.

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Family the real medal winners LAUDABLE though Wayde van Niekerk’s achievement is, it should be noted that he attended Grey College in Bloemfontein, a special private school which has produced some of this country’s best sportsmen. Much praise should be heaped on his parents and broader family, who come from disadvantaged circumstances, for enabling him to attend

that school. It must not have been easy for them to put him through Grey College, and one can only praise them for their dedication and wonder at the sacrifices they must have made. MARGARET BATTERSBY

Those XXL track suits IT is so good to see our South African athletes doing so well at the Olympics in Rio. Special congratulations to Wayde van Niekerk for breaking the 400 m record — what a brilliant achievement. But what a pity about those dated drab tracksuits. It appears that the management dug into the archives from 30 years ago and found old

stock, and all in size XXL. We looked ridiculous, with some athletes pulling up their sleeves to be able to shake hands. The apparel manufacturers have such stylish kits for most countries. The South African Olympics team management should be taken to task. CEDRIC WILMANS

How not to become a smash and grab victim WITH the increase of smash grabs , below are some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim: * Lock all your doors and close the windows when driving. * Avoid opening your windows or getting involved in discussions with street vendors or anyone handing out flyers. * Constantly be on the lookout for suspicious looking characters. * Always be conscious of your surroundings and remain alert when coming to an intersection or stopping your vehicle. * Be wary of people standing at intersections. They may be innocent, but perpetrators mix with these people while waiting for an opportunity to pounce. * If you encounter obstacles such as

rocks or tyres do not get out of your vehicle to remove them -immediately reverse and drive off in the opposite direction. * If it’s late at night, slow down well in advance so that the light changes green by the time you reach the intersection. * Leave a gap between you and the car in front of you to give you room to escape (i.e. drive away from the scene), if anything should happen. * Be especially wary whenever you see broken glass lying on the road. If the pieces of glass are still scattered, chances are that a smash and grab occurred just recently. * Stow away your belongings such as shopping bags and laptops in the boot of your vehicle before leaving a parking area.- Steven King

Developing independent women >> She has a mission to offer help to those in need KALISHA NAICKER

IVING with the motto “every woman should be independent”, 37-year-old Jeannette Ouwenkamp has made it her mission to equip the women in her community with skills in order to be self-sustainable. With her company Tristye Cleaning, Ouwenkamp sources underprivileged women in the community and arms them with skills, knowledge - Aids awareness, health and safety and cleaning skills - and provides them with jobs.

“I make the women feel empowered as they learn to be independent and provide for their families. “I also am associated with Bark Angel where we rescue, house, feed, clean and medicate stray, abandoned, injured, neglected and abused dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and spay and neuter when possible.” In addition to all of this, the mother Jeannette Ouwenkamp equips the women in her commu nity with skills. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

of twin boys supports Cansa and offers a free clean every month to a cancer patient. She focuses on empowering women because she believes that every woman should be independent and be able to stand of her own feet and not rely on a man to provide for her. “I hear too many stories about women that are abused and feel there’s no way out. I am trying to change this and give woman hope. And a better tomorrow. “My main objective is to ensure that these women are self-reliant.” Ouwenkamp said her role model has always been her grandmother, who taught her to always care and reach out to those less fortunate. “I teach my children the same and they have this instilled in them.” She said she is inspired by people who want to make a difference in others’ lives. Women’s Month to Ouwenkamp is very important. “Women have been through a lot throughout history and deserve to be celebrated. Let every woman know she is valued, important, and worthy of respect. “Happy Women’s Month to all woman.” For more information, contact 079 402 8713 or email jeannette@tristyecleaning.co.za

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hillcrest Foundation FEVER provides ‘food for the soul’ FEVER REPORTER THE Robin Hood Foundation packed 500 overflowing gogo bags last Friday, thanks to community support and a team of volunteers. The Robin Hood Foundation has until 24 August to collect vital items to ensure the gogo bags for the second Soulfood visit to Shongweni are just as overflowing. Gogos and mkulus (grandfathers) travel and walk for kilometres and wait from early in the morning to get the bags, many frail, but desperate for the relief our gogo bags bring them. Along with the tea and eats they will get at the Soulfood visit this month, each gogo will get a large tub of freshly made stew to take home and a gogo bag containing enough food to feed a family of four for a

week. The Robin Hood Foundation needs help to complete these bags before 24 August: · 2 500 cans; · 500 blankets; · 500 beanies; · 500 scarves; and · pre-loved, good condition clothing for all ages and sizes. To find out more or to get involved, email robinhoodfund@telkomsa.net Drop off at any of our drop-off points by 24 August: · Broadway Pharmacy, Swapo Road, Durban North · Gekko Culinary Adventures, 596b Musgrave Road, Durban · Pro Appointments, Unit 6, The Views, 11 The Boulevard, Westway office Park, Westville · Alenjen, Pineville Junction, Pinetown · Chilli Source Designs, 62 Old Main Road, Kloof · Wool n Weave, Lilies Quarters, Hillcrest. - Supplied.

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Funraising getfit class on Saturday UPPER Highway residents Clinton Hall, Gerhard Botha, Kyle Vahl and Grant van Niekerk are ready for the Bella Fun-raising LiveFit classes on Saturday, 27 August. The classes take place from 7am to 8am and from 8am to 9am at LiveFit gym, 33 Macfarlane Drive in Gillitts. The cost is R100 per person per class and all proceeds go towards Bella Polkinghorne’s medical costs.

Classes involves functional circuitbased training and loads of healthy fun. LiveFit is an exclusive personal and group training facility that offers everybody the opportunity to experience the benefits of fitness. The aim is to create a greater training experience for all. At LiveFit they believe that health and fitness is a lifestyle and their experienced trainers enforce specific training techniques to ensure that each client achieves their desired fitness and fat loss goals. LiveFit promotes exercise that is performed correctly to get the best results and to avoid injury and are, in turn, disciplined when it comes to form and technique. To book for the 7am or 8am Bella Fun-raising class on Saturday, 27 August, contact van Niekerk on 079 410 3437. Each class is limited to 24 people, so book quickly so you don’t miss out. - Supplied.

Guild Old Girls host fundraiser >> Having a little fun for a good cause

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Ready to for the getfit class (from left) Clinton Hall, Gerhard Botha, Kyle Vahl and Grant van Niekerk.

HE Guild of St Mary’s Old Girls host an annual fund-raising evening with 90% of the proceeds from the event going to the St Mary’s Foundation Trust. The trust was created to advance the interests of St Mary’s to be an everlasting school. Its goal is to create a capital fund with the interest earned being used to transform lives through the provision of financial support. The foundation would like to grow this programme so it can assist more girls in the years to come. The remaining 10% of the funds raised are donated to a charity select-

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AT Aquazone we offer swimming lessons from six months old right up to masters and adult fitness training. A holistic view of swimming continues to be the over-riding principle at Aquazone, where the love, excitement and challenges of elite level swimming are embraced, and at the same time we are equally fulfilled by imparting the joy of water, and the life skill of swimming, to our tiniest of clients. We find as much reward in medals and records as we do in helping a young swimmer make the school team for the first time or the masters swimmer who completes their first Midmar Mile at age 65 and reach their fitness goals. Angela Marlton and Joanne Gibson-Taylor have been life-long friends for over 30 years. They became best friends as toddlers and have never looked back! They find

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HEN Paula Louise Strydom, saw the plight of the people in her community, she knew she could not do nothing. Instead, the mother of two decided to rally the help of her family and form Heartstrings, a Christian community organisation. Her vision is to empower disadvantaged people with hope and dignity by teaching them skills and creating employment. Speaking to the Fever Strydom described herself as a creative soul, empathic by nature. “I love people and even as a little girl I was drawn to helping others,” she says. In high school she was involved with organising a group that used to visit a children’s home called William Clarke Gardens, which deeply impacted on her life. In the holidays she used to teach children to read by getting involved in the Smile programme. After school Strydom studied residential child care, and would visit an orphanage in the Valley of 1000 Hills called Makaphutu, and run educational and stimulation programmes with developmentally delayed children and babies. “I also volunteered at a place for the elderly that was run by the Salvation Army and led by Captain Miranda. Thembela is a little piece of heaven. I was asked to share messages with the residents one Sunday a month,” said Strydom. Her passion for reaching out to women began to grow when her children were at school. I realised that many stay-at-home moms where lonely, doing the children drop-offs and going back to an empty home. I had, at that stage, been

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Paula Strydom with a child from the valley, who she assists through Heart strings. part of a remarkable ladies group through my church. “I wanted others to be able to have that same experience. Six years ago I began hosting meetings for ladies from all walks of life. I am a qualified counsellor and in-between meetings given my time to caring for ones who could not afford counselling.” Every Thursday her home is filled with the chatter of community ladies. “It was these ladies who spurred my husband and I on, they supported our vision to start Heartstrings Community Project. Fundamentally Heartstrings is about connecting hearts and being a flow of life and support from one person to another. “There are many facets to this, from creating employment and up-skilling gentlemen who make beautiful décor that we sell through Heartstrings Trading Co.”

Helen and Chelsea Mom and daughter team, Helen and Chelsea, owners of Keachea, offer a variety of products and excellent range of wooden educational toys. Moo Moo gowns, Sugar Dots games, toys and scooters, award-winning Sophie la Giraffe, 4-A-Kid products, Top Trumps, “hooligan”clothing, Mum 2 Mum, Lily and Jack, Baby Banz and more. We have two shops – one in Musgrave Centre, the other in Hillcrest Oxford Village. Keachea will also be at the Durban expo from 26 to 28 August, stand A3, which will offer 15% off our new and exciting products, excluding Melissa and Doug wooden educational toys. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Salon Highwaves It all started in 2013 when Nicky approached me about turning her hair and beauty dream into reality. As luck would have it, the perfectly situated Salon Highwaves in Richdens Centre was up for sale. The door was wide open to grow the market and implement Nicky and Kyle’s vision of a young, fun and funky salon where everyone feels welcome in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The décor is retro-steam punk, but there’s nothing old-fashioned about the salon. Highwaves offers the latest in colour technology and keeps abreast of the most recent hair trends. The fantastic success of hair salon has prompted the acquisition of an adjoining beauty salon, which offers a comprehensive holistic approach to unlock the full beauty potential of our clients, affordably.

Strydon said with Heartstrings they help gogos, distribute food and clothing to those in need, find ways to help those in really impoverished situations and have run some teaching programmes. “Currently we are building two classrooms in Molweni. The small crèche is run by two pro-active and dedicated ladies who had a dream of their own. One of our new ventures we are very excited about will be to start a creative arts programme with the children in the valley. “In our community there are many incredible women, pioneering, brave, tenacious ladies, who felt a burden that caused them to rise up and say something should be done, and I thank them for this. For more information, contact Strydom on 083 782 4531 or email paula.strydom@gmail.com

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Aquazone has a long history in the community of the Upper Highway area and has always been owned and run by women. The club was formed in 93’ by its former head coach Tracy Loxley who created the ethos and foundation on which the club is built today. The club is now owned and run by 3 ladies, head coach Angela Marlton, Director of stroke correction Joanne Gibson-Taylor, and Director of learn to swim Abi Ray. Angela took over the club in 2003 before being joined by Joanne Gibson-Taylor in 2008. They are assisted by a further 4 women [and 2 men] who complete the team of 9, with the view of including more of the current coaches into ownership of the club and bringing new members onto the coaching team over the coming year. Aquazone offers lessons and training from 6 months old right through to adult ﬁtness training. The club is based at the bew Curro High School.

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Poise and Pride Campaign kicks off THE Satin Candy bra boutique is launching their Poise and Pride Campaign where good Samaritans like yourself will get to pay only R50 for a new bra and donate it into the dignity bin. “Our goal at Satin Candy is to collect 1000 bras for those less fortunate women that do not even have bras to wear because they simply cannot afford them”, says owner, Sandra Thomas. “Even with hand-me-down Leonie Hensby and Gina Bertolotti assisting with the campaign. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

clothes, a nice bra can make all the difference in the world. Women are often forced to spend what little money they have on food so they can survive instead of being able to buy something as simple as a bra to wear”, she added. All donated bras from both stores will be handed to the Robin Hood Foundation on Wednesday, August 31, who will then distribute to women and girls who are in desperate need of restoring their dignity. So don’t delay, pay it forward to another woman this August and visit a branch near you in Kloof or Durban North. Enquiries call 031 764 5541 during office hours.

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Help women in need CELERATE Women’s Month with the Jes Foord Foundation by packing 60 bags per day for 31 days to help 1 860 survivors. The Jes Foord Foundation challenges companies to choose a day in August to pack 60 bags. Alternatively you can also donate enough products for 60 bags and they will pack them for you. The monetary donation for this initiative is R9 000 (150 x 60 bags). Individuals can also get involved and pack your comfort back, take a snap and tag us on Twitter or Instagram #JFF60Bags to be involved. Alternatively, if you live far away you can always donate your R150. Pick your date and then email us admin@jff.org.za -supplied

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HE Gcinamasi Arts and Heritage Trust has been working hard on realising its Founder and executive director Dr Gcina Mhlophe’s long-term dream of opening a multimedia Oral History Museum - Khumbulani Memory House. The organisation has also been hosting a celebration called the Spirit of Light since 2012. This event was originally focused on throwing a different spin on Woman’s Day Celebration where the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings was created. They decided that while it is also good to honour mothers and grandmothers for their bravery and resilience, society needs to shine a ‘spirit of light’ in South Africa on women

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As a qualified Paramedic – Emergency Care Practitioner (Advanced Life Support), my passion is always with my patients which started at the age of 16, as a first aider/volunteer at an ambulance service. Being in the position to assist/treat a person in their time of need is a feeling that cannot be described. I currently hold a Bachelor of Health Sciences: Emergency Medical Care degree and will complete my Master of Health Sciences degree at the end of 2016. My goals for the future are to further my studies by enrolling for my PHD in 2017 and further growing Meditech Emergency Response to become a household name in the highway area. The ultimate goal for Meditech is to provide affordable emergency medical care to the general public with the best possible service from me and my team.

BORN in Hammarsdale in 1958, Gcina Mhlophe is an author, poet, playwright, director, performer and storyteller. Inﬂuenced by her grandmother’s tales as a child, Mhlophe’s talent has transported her from South Africa to North America to Europe and Japan. She has received honorary doctorates from the London Open University (UK), UKZN, Pretoria University and Fort Hare, for work that has contributed to preserving the heritage of African storytelling. Dr Mhlophe has worked for the past 11 years running Nozincwadi Mother of Books Literacy Campaign to help make South Africa a reading nation. This year also sees the launch of the Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust, an umbrella body where her other projects are hosted and produced. Dr Mhlophe lives in Durban with her husband and daughter.

who are doing positive things in their communities. At the event they will light candles and several spiritual leaders will open with prayers and deliver uplifting messages. Every speaker is passionate about and how they are making a difference in the lives of people. 2008 saw the birth of the Nozincwadi Schools Festival in Durban. Every year at least 20 schools converge at the Festival Venue and celebrate with poetry, stories, choral verse, music , dance, and book reviews. - all presented by the pupils themselves. This year we focus on “Turning Waste to wow” and the Festival is heading to the Valley of 1000 Hills on 8 September 2016 (International Literacy Day).

Julie Cardona I qualified as a Speech-Language therapist and Audiologist in 97. I gained invaluable experience working for international hearing aid manufacturer, Widex, for 4 years. In 2001, Julie Cardona Speech Therapy and Audiology opened. The Practice has grown over the years. We strive to provide ethical, family-centered assessment and therapy to our clients. Therapy services are provided at a number of Upper Highway schools during the school mornings and at our offices in central Hillcrest in the afternoons. Annual hearing screening is offered to preschools and primary schools in the area. We are passionate about early intervention and perform newborn hearing screenings at our local hospital and our practice. We have a large client-base ranging from paediatrics to the older adult group who have benefitted greatly from hearing aid assessments, hearing aid fittings and aural rehabilitation.In 2014 I obtained additional training in cochlear implants and I am a member of the Durban Cochlea Implant programme.

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URTAINS have a history almost as long as textiles, and there is always much hesitation about where and how to hang them. We’ve all had our own frustrating experiences when we bought readymade curtains. They tend not to fit perfectly and end up being tossed aside — an expensive reminder that it’s important to measure before you buy window treatments. Erina van der Merwe from Living Divani shares a guide on curtains and window treatments. • Always hang curtains as close to the ceiling as possible. • Don’t worry about your windows being too large. Any window can be dressed using blinds or curtains, or left as they are to act as a feature. • You can combine blinds and curtains on the same window. You can pair mock blinds or vision blinds with mock curtains. • Remember to choose curtains that complement the rest of your furniture. • Make sure you get proper fullness when hanging your curtains. When the fullness isn’t enough, curtains tends to look skimpy. Full curtains create elegance and tend to make a space more chic. You can achieve proper fullness with tiebacks and hold-backs. • Next to paint, curtains can make the biggest change in a room. • Homeowners should consider curtains with an outdoor theme. Why not bring nature indoors? • If you have rooms in your home

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SUNCOAST recently turned into a sea of green and gold as supporters headed to Boktown. Suncoast marketing manager, Louise Howell said: “The rugby championship will take place over the next three months, from August to October with games being played at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria and Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on 8 October.” “Boktown is filled with supporters and Durbanites are behind the Bokke and hop ing that this year they win the champion ship. Come join us at Boktown for all the rug by action. “Boktown offers rugby patrons and enthu siasts an up close experience that’s as real

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Amashova celebrates 30th birthday OUTH Africa’s oldest road cycling race, Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic is turning 30 this year. As part of the celebrations for reaching this significant milestone, the event’s coordinators have launched a “local legends” campaign. According to Tsogo Sun Amashova’s Race Director, Annie Batchelder, the campaign being run via predominantly digital platforms looks to recognise loyal cyclists that have been riding this race for 10 years or more and are esteemed members of the Green Number Club. The history of this grand classic cycle race, is one of dogged determination to succeed in spite of the odds. The idea of having a bicycle race on the route of the Comrades Marathon was the dream of veteran Springbok cyclist Dave Wiseman and his friend Tony McMillan. At the time the relevant authorities, did not share the enthusiasm as The Natal Mercury and Pick n Pay who agreed to support the race in its early years. The NPA felt one day-long event was enough and wouldn’t budge. Finally, a local politician, who saw the value to Durban hosting such a race, forced the traffic authorities’ hand. So, reluctantly, permission was granted for the first race to take place in 1986. The race was called “The Natal Mercury/Pick n Pay National Classic”. The traffic authority gave permission for only 150 riders to participate. In the years that followed, the traffic authority gradually increased the allowable participation from this small group to 350, then 500, then 550 and so on. In the early days of the race only four hours were given for all to finish, which created the impression that this was a race for only the most serious cyclists. Resistance by the traffic authorities towards the race continued until 1998, with just over 800 riders participating in the event. The growth of the

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Glen Connell (left) having completed 25 years and Henk Duys having com pleted 30 years are some of the ‘local legend’ cyclists with their green num bers being recognised by the Tsogo Sun Amashova race organisers in the buildup to the 30th anniversary of the race. race was slow when compared with other cycling events taking place throughout the rest of the country. An approach was made to the new local government to relax the restrictive conditions to the race. The race organiser showed the revenue generation potential to tourism in the city to Durban mayor, Obed Mlaba. The mayor immediately endorsed the event, and the profile of the race changed completely. The route changed from the unexciting Walter Gilbert Road to right outside the city hall in West Street. In order to accommodate this dramatic finish, the western freeway had to be closed. KZN Transport Minister, Sbu Ndebele was quick to see that this happened. The culmination of this lobbying and planning has produced one of the finest finishes in South African road racing. With these changes, numbers and interest in the race grew dramatically. In addition, the introduction of one of the country’s top sponsors went a long way to making

the Shova, as it is fondly known today, as KZN’s biggest cycling race and the only cycle race with the city’s endorsement giving it full road closure. In 1999 the organisers wanted to build the race with its own identity. The race takes place in the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal province and naturally has a strong tie to the region, its people and the culture. The word “Amashovashova” was put forward, which is a Zulu word that describes the pedaling or pushingshoving motion. “Ama” denotes everybody doing it together. In 2010 the race finish found a new home at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, the stadium built for the Soccer World Cup and the race finished at Moses Mabhida Stadium until 2013. Since 2014, the race has run from Pietermaritzburg City Hall to Durban, ending at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, with the prize-giving at Tsogo Sun’s Suncoast Entries are still open, entrance can be secured online at www.shova.co.za

Sailors end season on high note ALL classes of Durban sailors gathered after a hugely successful season at the annual Point Yacht Club Prize Giving with winners being acknowledged for their efforts on the water last weekend. The classes that were recognised were Keeler, Dinghy and Hobies that competed over the 2015 / 2016 season. Also congratulated at the ceremony were youth sailors who have achieved both at club level and higher. Special mention goes to Benji Daniel and Chad Stevenson, who will be representing South Africa at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Youth World Championships that takes place in Auckland, New Zealand this year. They are the only Durban sailors who have made the team to travel across in December. Doing well racing in the keeler category were Sean Jones on Bandit, Olivia Jane skippered by Neil Millar and Brad Rayson on Flyer all achieving four top results over the season. Not far behind, with three medal placings were Robin Hulley on his Mafuta, Andrew Dolloway on his trimaran Ladybird and Tequila Sunrise skippered by Kevin Rainer. Placing in the dinghies were Rear Commodore for Dinghies, Myles White and his partner Estelle Buys with three firsts and a third over the season. Up-and-coming Iain Bowman scored two firsts and a second sailing his Oppie. Young Bowman can be seen on the water most weekends all by himself honing his skills and is one of the most eager sailors at the club. Hobie sailor, Dylan Albert was acknowledged in both the dinghy and Hobie classes for his continued keen efforts on the water. Albert scored a first and third sailing in the bay against some of the top Hobie sailors in the world. In the junior category, Albert sailing with James Butler competed in the recent youth World qualifiers finishing fourth. In the same event, Jethro Brophy – Tintinger, sailing with Sarah – Anne Hall finished their qualifiers off in third place. Brophy-Tintinger had a magnificent season racing Hobies

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Young Iain Bowman’s hard work and many solo hours on the water paid off with two firsts and a sec ond sailing in the Oppie Class in the bay. and was awarded the Most Improved Sailor in the Hobie category. Currently competing overseas, Garth Loudon together with Robbie Robbie Edwards – Bettsy won the European Hobie 16 Grand Masters at the end of July. Rounding off an exceptional season for the duo having won the Hobie 16 Provincials a month ago, the team walked away winning the Hobie 16 Category. Loudon also was awarded the prize in both the Hobie 14 category, with a second result in the Hobie 14 Nationals, finishing just behind legendary Blaine Dodds. The next sailing event takes place over the long weekend with all classes of smaller boats competing in the SAS Grand Slam with Point Yacht Club hosting the Hobie 14 Regionals as part of the slam offshore of Durban with the sunny conditions promising to have changing winds over the four days of the regatta, from light to moderately stronger winds predicted. - Supplied.

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as being at the game. You get to interact with supporters, spot former Springboks and Springbok legends and stand a chance of winning loads of spot prizes,” said How ell. Springboks supporters will be enter tained with live music and expert commen tary from former players before and after the game. Rugby fixtures are as follows: 27 August – Argentina vs South Africa

10 September – Australia vs South Afri ca 17 September – South Africa vs Australia 1 October – South Africa vs Australia 8 October– South Africa vs New Zealand Boktown will take place at the Suncoast from 3pm. Tickets are R30 and include a free boerewors roll and beverage. For more information, and to book your seat at Bok town visit www.suncoastcasino.co.za Supplied.

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Emma Thomas and Stephen Hein at Boktown.