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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
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continues to destroy some of our communities. However, the one thing that continues to stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highway community. Through the difficult times, our readers have once again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient and strong-willed. We have weathered all the storms that came our way and have demonstrated that we can be a community to be proud of - from our disabled horse rider achieving his goals to a local woman beating breast cancer and becoming an inspiration to others - our community stands together proud! We are confident that 2015 will be better than ever. We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our
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HE bar was raised once more in yesterday’s Comrades Marathon when South Africa’s David Gatebe set a new down-run record, powering into Kingsmead to stop the clock in an unbelievable 5:18:19. The first woman home in the race was Charné Bosman who swooped in and completed the Comrades with a time of 6:25:55. Comrades Marathon winner David Gatebe celebrates after crossing the finish line in Durban yesterday. PHOTO: IAN CARBUTT
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Charné Bosman crosses the finish line to claim the women’s title at yesterday’s Comrades Marathon, which finished at Kingsmead in Durban.
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FIVE people were left injured after a collision that occurred at the corner of Accuts and Inanda Road in Hillcrest on Friday. Pieter Rossouw, ER24 spokesperson, said,”The collision involved a light motor vehicle as well as a bakkie. A high school pupil from Curro High School was first on scene. “Fortunately she was a first aider and was able to provide basic treatment to some of the patients at the scene. When ER24 paramedics arrived on scene they found that amongst the injured was a mother as
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EMBERS of the Assagay Wild Life Watch are urging members of the community to always have their dogs contained in their yards and never to use snares as it is harmful to the wildlife in the area. According to Trish Edwards, the Wildlife Watch was initiated about four years ago after the wildlife had been decimated by six wolves owned by a Botha’s Hill resident. Once they were sent to a wolf sanctuary, it was decided that the watch will monitor the surviving wildlife and record all reported sightings. “This year there were many sightings such as bush pig, porcupine, a white tailed mongoose and Grey duiker,” she said. “It is imperative that we try to protect our wildlife as every unnecessary death of a wild animal is a tragic loss. They already survive under stressful conditions and should be protected at all costs,” said Loughlin. She said that when it comes to dogs, “It is immensely important that dog owners do whatever is necessary to keep their dogs confined to
Three injured in multiple vehicle collision, Hillcrest THREE people were injured following a multiple vehicle collision on the N3 Shongweni Highway in Hillcrest on Wednesday. ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene and found a bakkie and light motor vehicle light motor vehicle had collided, leaving two people injured. The patients were carefully extricated from the vehicle and treated for their injuries. While paramedics were treating the patients, a secondary collision occurred on the opposite side of the highway. ER24 paramedics witnessed the driver lose control of the vehicle, causing it to slam into the roadside barrier. Fortunately, the man sustained only minor injuries. Paramedics treated all three patients and transported them to Life Westville Hospital for further treatment. Local authorities were on scene for further investigations. - Supplied
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It’s all about serving the people RANJENI MUNUSAMY NATIONAL Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams announced this week that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will seek leave to appeal a high-court ruling that corruption charges be reinstated against President Jacob Zuma. It was widely anticipated that the embattled NPA would pursue all means possible to avoid prosecuting the president of the country. In making the announcement, Abrahams went to great lengths to defend his independence and insisted he is under no political influence. “I am not a politician and I have no interest to be one,” Abrahams said. “There is no person or entity on this Earth who can influence me in making any decision.” He also complained about how he is analysed and caricatured in the media as a political stooge. It should be unnecessary for Abrahams to put up such an elaborate defence of integrity and reputation. His conduct and the work of the NPA under his leadership should be enough to convince the public that he is fiercely independent and worthy of the position. Sadly, this is not the case as he has shown himself to be a player in the political battles raging in the NPA and in government. His inability to answer simple questions about why he is appealing the spy tapes matter also revealed his lack of conviction and confidence. People who serve in positions to uphold the rule of law should be above reproach, and their credibility and political agendas should never be in question.
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Diabetes is not a choice part 2
“It is not what the ruling party wants, it is not what any other political party wants, it is what is good for our peo ple. That is what makes me wake up in the morning and be a good justice of this court as all my faculties permitted me, said” Moseneke. One such person is the now retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke. Moseneke retired from the Constitutional Court last week, after an emotional farewell ceremony. The tributes to Moseneke spoke volumes about his integrity, legal mastery and commitment to serving the people of South Africa fairly and justly. Moseneke was the youngest prisoner on Robben Island at the age of 15, and from the time of his release, spent his life fighting for a just and equal society. In a moving farewell speech, Moseneke told how he had made “a conscious choice not to be a politician but to remain a freedom fighter and a revolutionary”. He said former chief justice Arthur Chaskalson and former president Thabo Mbeki had tried to persuade him to become a judge. It was Nelson Mandela who provided the convincing argument in one sentence: “Dikgang, your people need you.” Indeed we did. His wisdom and prudence contributed to the many landmark judgments that ensure that our society adheres to the rule of law, equality, human rights, quality education and basic services provided for in the Constitution. Moseneke’s fierce independence, however, deprived him of the position
of chief justice. In his farewell speech, he was happy to repeat a statement he made eight years ago that earned him disapproval among some in the ANC leadership. “It is not what the ruling party wants, it is not what any other political party wants, it is what is good for our people. That is what makes me wake up in the morning and be a good justice of this court as all my faculties permitted me,” Moseneke said. He paid tribute to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, saying he is a “safe pair of hands”, but warned there are turbulent times ahead. At the end of his speech, Moseneke was so overcome with emotion that he could not utter these words in the written text: “May God give us leaders the wisdom and the care that we need to deliver our people and may all of us be granted the wisdom to know that each is his or her own liberator, and may find the space to make a real difference.” There are many people in public office who fail to recognise the responsibility of their high calling and use their positions for nefarious purposes. We can only hope that the legacy of giants like Moseneke will continue to guide us in these troubled times. • Ranjeni Munusamy is a political journalist and commentator for the Daily Maverick. • ranjeni.munusamy@gmail.com
KALISHA NAICKER FOLLOWING my last column related to diabetes, I was inundated with emails from readers that have had similar experiences, as people don’t really get what diabetes is. I was also interviewed on Voice of Wits (VOWFM) following my column and the stigmas relating to the disease. What irks me is that people who think they know what’s good for me when they have no clue. Sometimes, medical problems aren’t as bad as how other people react to it. Have you had experiences like these? • Discrimination: “Sorry, we didn’t invite you to go out with us because you can’t eat certain types of food and we will feel bad to order if you can’t.” Some prejudices can be seriously harmful and it hurts emotionally. • Food police: “Should you be eating that?” People who think they
Problems at the supermarket CONSUMERS must be careful and vigilant when purchasing goods from our supermar kets. My personal experience refers. I recently purchased a 7,3 kg bag of Husky dog food that was advertised at R149,99 but I was charged R199,99. When I queried the overcharge with the manager, he told me it was a head office error. After much debate and the production
ourselves and belongings on a daily basis to keep safe from harm and almost constant interference. The people we spoke to in Australia find it incredible that we cannot move about freely — it is a concept completely foreign to them. It is only once you remove yourself completely from the local environment that you realise how imprisoned we have become behind the high walls and electric fencing of our properties. What will it take for the people of
of the flier, I was refunded my overcharge of R50. Points to remember: • consumers must keep their receipts and the flier, and check them against the goods they purchase; and • use a cellphone to calculate the amount you are expected to pay before reaching the cashier. The problems experienced at the super markets are: • advertised items are not always avail able, even when you arrive at the stores as the doors open; and • staff are never available to help you with the advertised item on sale.
know better than you about what you should eat and keep questioning you on your every move. • Food sabotage: People who seem to think it’s their job to get you to “lighten up” about your diet. “C’mon, you know you love chocolate cake. Just a tiny bit will be okay.” • Needle phobia: Some people find it hard to be around people who are injecting insulin or checking their blood sugars. They hate needles and blood and will tell you so with words or nasty stares. • Knowing what you should do: People who consider themselves diabetes “experts.” They have cures they found on the Internet or warnings about complications (that you already know about, of course). They think they know diabetes better than you do and know you better than you know yourself. Like I often get told to drink black coffee or lots of water! How will that cure my illness? However, there are some people who ask: “Are you interested in hearing something good I found about diabetes?” or something like that. It is the better approach. Don’t just start in giving unwanted advice. • Helping: Sometimes helping is not always wanted. Being diabetic is not a form of disability so don’t belittle people because of their illness. The bottom line is that people with such stigmas are ignorant. My advice is to read up and learn everything there is to know about the illness even if it does not affect you personally. One may never know when they could use this knowledge- and this could be lifesaving one day. If you have an illness you think people should know more about or would like to comment on this column, please email Kalisha.naicker@media24.com.
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THE latest statistics reveal a slight decline of youth living below the poverty line. While this is good news, the status quo remains the same. The youth are still living in dire poverty and terrible conditions, and the unemployment rate is still growing. Unless the government devises this country to tolerate each other appropriate programmes, the curenough so that we can once again be rent state of living of our youth will proud and promote our country with persist. This is a reality for the youth confidence? that, for whatever reason, could not complete school and find themselves MICHELLE HISCUTT unskilled and unemployable. Blackridge, We believe that if the unskilled youth are exposed to education programmes tailored to suit them, the poverty gap would be bridged subSend letters to stantially. valene.govender@me However, access to higher edudia24.com. To be considered for publica cation system is also a challenge, tion, letters must include the writer’s full given the high cost of university name, address and contact number. All details education which led to the will be kept confidential. Letters may be edited and/or condensed although care is taken to preserve the core of the writer’s argument. The Fever reserves the right to pub lish letters.
Holiday in Oz proved to be an eyeopener WE have just returned from a short holiday while visiting our family in Australia. We had not been out of the country for a number of years and what an eye-opener it was to see how people in other countries live. What a treat it was to walk down the road at any time of the day and feel safe, do your shopping and walk around without any fear of interference. For years we South Africans have taken for granted that we must protect
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#FeesMustFall Campaign last year, and the lack of capacity at tertiary institutions. This calls for an alternative, which are occupational qualifications. These qualifications are accessible to everyone, including those who could not finish school. They are quality assured by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), and include the Electrical Line Mechanic qualification. The national Decade of Artisans initiative can only be realised if the youth consider occupational qualifications as a viable option for the betterment of their lives, and alleviation of poverty. NOTHANDO MTAMBO AND THOBANI MHLONGO
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Supermarkets protect themselves le gally in the fine print and in the media, stat ing that stocks are limited or when availa ble, and have a cutoff date. The consumer bodies and public protec tor should do a full and ongoing investiga tion into our supermarkets on advertised products and prices. DEENA PADAYACHEE
IT is such a disappointment when individuals lose their sense of responsibility. My husband and I take our twoyear-old daughter to feed the ducks at the Bird Sanctuary every Sunday. Almost every time we visit, we find empty alcohol bottles on the grass, near the ducks. I was horrified at our last visit to see the ducks sitting on broken glass.
Surely the patrons of the club nearby should exercise a bit of care in ensuring that they do not endanger the lives of the birds? Feeding the ducks is a simple, free pleasure in life. Let’s not kill it with careless behaviour.
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‘China’ goes to Spain >> Local resident and her four legged friend to represent SA in championships KALISHA NAICKER kalisha.naicker@media24.com
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ATERFALL resident Taryn Murphy and her beloved Border Collie China will be jetting off to Spain this year in September to represent South Africa at the Agility World Champs. Speaking to the Fever about her passion for dogs and the sport of agility, the 33-year-old Grade 3 teacher said that her childhood dream was to be a veterinarian and she has always loved animals so she pursued this in the form of dog training. “I started dog training at the Bluff Dog Club at 17 years old with my first dog, Misty (Bouvier x German Shepherd). I also saw agility at the World of Dogs and Cats and knew that this was the sport for me from that moment on,” she said. “I noticed that Border Collies were the breed to go with if you wanted to do well so I got my first Border Collie, Zest, a year later and started agility training.” She said that she trains dogs in obedience, agility, disc dog, trick training and canine freestyle. With immense love in her eyes Murphy said that she and China have a special bond. “China was imported from the Netherlands by a friend, Sharleen Blicher Olsen. Sharleen then fell ill with breast cancer and a month before she died, she sent China to me. China was nine months at the time. “I knew China had the potential to
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The handsome China will be representing SA at the championships later this year. compete at a high level so we worked very hard. We had to first compete in the SA Trials in the province to go to championships. “The top 60 dogs, over all heights, get chosen to compete in the finals (which was in Cape Town this year). Of those 60 dogs there were about 40 large dogs. Of those 40 large dogs there
were about 20 who decided to try out for the SA team. “In order to be on the team you have to be in the top four after your five rounds at the finals. China finished fourth place for the SA team and fourth place in the try outs. This now makes him eligible to be on the team,” Murphy said.
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TANYA Visser will be hosting a morning of “Time with Tanya” where she will discuss the Chelsea Trend Forecasting for this year and a donation will be made to the Kloof and Highway SPCA by Tanya on 15 June at Talloula, 61 Old Main Road. During the morning there will be an auction item - a gar-
den plan to the value of R15 000, which will be auctioned and all proceeds will be donated to the Kloof and Highway SPCA by Visser. The morning promises to be a gardener’s delight, filled with inspiration, laughter and new ideas. Guests will receive a goodie
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China and Murphy are the first large dog team from KZN to make it into team. “He also finished in the top 10 of the try outs which makes him eligible to compete as an individual at the World Champs. The World Champs in Zaragoza in Spain this year and it starts on 22 September,” said Murphy.
However she said that the cost of the trip will range between R30 000 to R40 000 and the most expensive part is the transporting of the dog and is appealing for any assistance from the public. “I am happy to work for any assistance. I don't believe in things coming for free even though I have amazing people who don't listen to me and support me anyway. “This is going to be tough as a teacher's salary normally just gets me by every month. I am doing this on God's grace and faith as this has always been a dream of mine and this is not an easy thing to achieve,” added the inspiring go-getter. For more information on the sport or to assist in anyway, contact Murphy on canineactive@gmail.com.
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The Importance of Early Detection ARMED robbers are running rampant throughout KwaZulu-Natal suburbs with home invasion numbers escalating at an alarming rate and victims being assaulted, stabbed, and even killed. Last week three home invasions took place in just two days in the Berea and north Durban areas while, in the past few months, armed robbers hit homes in Waterfall, Kloof, Gillitts, Summerveld, Crestholme, Westville, Pietermaritzburg, Umhlanga, Durban North, and Musgrave. Housebreakings have also spiked. Enforce Security is therefore appealing to residents to beef up their home security measures by focusing on early warning systems as opposed to mere intrusion detection via basic home alarm systems. Enforce director Derek Lategan explained that this was because such systems would only warn residents of entry – or attempted entry, to their homes. “Residents need to ask themselves: ‘What do I really want my security systems to do? To tell me when armed intruders are inside my home? Or to alert me of their presence before they have even set foot into my yard, so that I can press my panic button, call the police, and/or get myself and my family to safety’.” Assuming the latter, Lategan briefly explained the optimum combination of early detection and layering measures – starting from the outside, in. Outside your property: * Lighting: Well-lit areas make it harder for criminal activity to go unnoticed at night * Motion sensor lighting: Lights that switch on when movement is detected attract attention * CCTV cameras: Security cameras focused on this area enable residents to identify activity, and are particularly useful if used in conjunction with motion sensor lights to attract their attention * Electric Fencing: On its own electric fencing is not a means of detection. In this day and age, it is not a deterrent either.
Inside your yard: * External alarm beams: Outside beams are excellent detection mechanism as, once contact triggers the alarm, residents still have time to act * Dogs: Although an excellent source of early warning, it is not advised to rely solely on their barks as criminals can easily subdue them * Motion-sensor lighting, CCTV Cameras, and RVV: This combination can also be used within the perimeter fence The exterior of your house: * Alarm system: A basic alarm system to alert of intrusion via magnetic door and window contacts is essential. Although on its own it is not the best method of early detection, an intruder’s presence still needs to be detected, even if late * Beams on house exterior: Beams to exterior walls will trigger the alarm when contact is made
Inside your home: * Passive sensors: These are not advised as an early warning measure but are still useful in cases of house burglaries * CCTV Cameras and RVV: These technologies are also not recommended for early warning, but are beneficial, particularly for investigation purposes.
However, if the fencing is connected to the house alarm it makes for the ideal detection mechanism as the alarm will sound when contact is made * Remote Video Verification (RVV): These cameras are also connected to an alarm system and, once triggered, enable residents and their security companies’ control rooms to immediately view live footage. If connected to an alarm-triggered electric fence, detection is immediate – and early * Gate alarms: Alarm sensors fitted to driveway gates, or even other property gates and fences are excellent for early intrusion detection, particularly in cases of gate derailing. - Supplied
Pure Beginnings donate to Project Rhino >> R40 000 raised for conservation FEVER REPORTER
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URE Beginnings presented Sheelagh Antrobus from Project Rhino KZN with a cheque of R40 000 through the sales of their Limited Edition, Ruby the Rhino Fun Time Kids Wash at the Makaranga Lodge in Kloof on Tuesday. The leading South African organic baby and children’s skincare brand sold 4 000 units of the product to South African consumers through their retail network which includes Baby City, BabiesRUs, Wellness Warehouse and independent health and wellness stores. “We have had an overwhelming response to the Limited Edition Project Rhino Kids Wash”, said Bruce MooreGordon, owner of Pure Beginnings. “It’s really reassuring for us as a business that our consumers not only care about their children and the products they use, but are also looking at supporting important environmental and conservation initiatives.” The product was launched by the brand in November last year after Bruce and Kate Moore-Gordon, the husband and wife couple who own the brand, felt that due to the increase in popularity of the brand, they were now in a position to be able to use Pure Beginnings as a vehicle, to not only give back financially, but reach a wide audience of children and families to educate and raise awareness about preserving and caring for our rhino. With a passion for the African bushveld and frequently spending time in game reserves of KZN with their two sons, they felt passionate about rhino
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Bruce MooreGordon, Kate MooreGordon and Sheelagh Antrobus. conservation in KZN, which lead them to Project Rhino KZN. Pure Beginnings has chosen Project Rhino’s Youth Education programme (called Rhino Art) as the beneficiary project for the donation because it focuses on education, awareness and empowerment of the youth. “These are all values which we as a brand feel very strongly about. We also feel this programme is where our donation will have maximum impact” said Moore-Gordon. The programme works in rural schools in KZN, especially those bordering our game reserves, as well as in countries such as Vietnam, to educate the youth on the importance of biodiversity and rhino conservation, in a way that is meaningful to the children. It involves local communities
that are at times silent witnesses to the rhino poaching war, increases conservation awareness amongst the youth and adds to the groundswell of public support needed to end rhino poaching and other wildlife crimes. After presentation of the cheque to Pure Beginnings, Sheelagh said “We so appreciate the support of a local home grown KZN family business. It means a huge amount to us and as an organisation funded predominantly by individuals, the support of companies such as yours, is hugely valuable.’’ For more information about Pure Beginnings and their products visit www.purebeginnings.co.za and to follow and support the amazing work of Project Rhino KZN and their Rhino Art Youth Programme visit http:// www.projectrhinokzn.org.
Reddy takes Hirsch’s by storm HIRSH’S Hillcrest branch recently held their monthly Business Networking meeting with guest speaker Nelson Reddy, a motivational speaker and facilitator. “The more confident person in the conversation is always the one in control,” he said. The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sibusiso Msawoni managing director said, “I enjoyed networking at this event; Networking is so beneficial to business today. Thank you, Hirsch’s.” The next business network will be held on the 22 June. Please RSVP with Hillcrest ontarynt@hirschs.co.za or 031 761 7500. - Supplied
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ITH just less than a month to go to the 2016 edition of the 100 Miles Of Nowhere charity ride on Friday 24 June, the KwaZulu-Natal herd of The Cows has set a target of a quarter of a million rand to be raised for childhood cancer sufferers. The avid cycling enthusiasts, well known for taking on major events in their cow suits, raise money for the Childhood Haematology and Oncology Clinics (CHOC) and have expanded their annual South African edition of the famous training bike ride started by the American blogger popularly known as the ‘Fat Cyclist’ to include venues in the Western Cape and Gauteng. The riders will take to Cadence Cycling Performance Centres at five locations in KwaZulu-Natal, one in Johannesburg, one in Pretoria and one in Cape Town, hoping to have every training bike occupied in the eight centres to
Victory for St Mary’s FEVER REPORTER ST Mary’s DSG, Kloof 1st Hockey Team are riding the crest of the wave. After winning the KZN SPAR Regional Hockey Tournament at Thomas More last weekend they continued their winning streak to beat both Durban Girl’s College and Westville Girls High. They played a cracker of a game against Durban Girls' College on Wednesday where they were like a well-oiled machine moving the ball around the field with practised ease. St Mary's dominated from the start
The Cows set R250 000 target for 100 Miles Of Nowhere The KZN herd of The Cows has set a target of R250 000 to be raised at the 2016 edition of the CHOC fundraiser on Friday 24 June. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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of the game always looking calm and in control of the situation and after several near misses by the strikers, Tegan Fourie took charge with a scorcher of a shot from the top of the circle to beat the Durban Girls' College goalie and put St Mary's on the score-card with a 1-0 lead into half-time. Coach Kelly Madsen must have inspired her girls during the team talk because the St Mary's players came out firing from the first minute. A second goal by Hannah Shirley with a dive in front of the goalposts opened the floodgates. Skilful goals by Tayla Putz, Leah Piggott and an amazing flick between the upright and the goalkeeper by Kiana Cormack sealed Durban Girls' College fate with St Mary's taking the win by 5 goals to nil at the close
of play. On Thursday afternoon they went up against Westville Girl's High School. Both teams had been through the league unbeaten and so it promised to be a nail biting match. St Mary's had a number of goal scoring opportunities in the first half but the Westville goal keeper was on top of her game and kept everything out. Hannah Shirley from St Mary’s opened the scoring with a great hit off a short corner right into the bottom corner. Tayla Putz then followed suit not long after but this time into the opposite corner. With a 2-0 lead at half time Westville came out with renewed energy and scored early on in the second half making it an exciting 2-1 in St Mary’s
the close environment at the Cadence studios is conducive to a festive atmosphere and there is raucous celebration when a rider reaches the 160 kilometer mark. Riders can enter as a solo rider, a team of two or a team of four for the 160km ride on stationary training bikes. "It is a very do-able challenge," said Iris Varty, the "Daisy" of the KZN herd of The Cows. "It is a great fun afternoon and in the short space of a few hours, we believe we have the capacity to raise an amount that will have a significant impact on the lives of children confronting cancer." "There is always fun competition between the various centres to see which one gets a rider to the 100 mile mark first.
"The various Cadence centres will be following on our 100 Miles Of Nowhere Facebook page and it becomes very spirited. "It is always encouraging to see corporates contributing to the cause during the ride, even if they don't have someone riding at one of the centres. "We all know how tight the economy is at the moment but there is such a great energy and enthusiasm around the event that we honestly believe that with the centres in Cape Town and Gauteng involved, we can reach this target," she added. Entries are limited at each of the Cadence centres and are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis by booking on the event website,www.100milesofnowhere.co.za - Supplied
favour. In the last ten minutes of the second half Tegan Fourie’s piercing run through the middle with an aerial pass to Hannah Shirley gave Hannah the chance to smash it out of the air into
the net, making it 3-1 to St Mary's. Cailynn Den Bakker closed off the match with a slick goal for St Mary's ending the game 4-1 to St Mary's. - Supplied
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HE Guild of St Mary’s Old Girls’ fund-raising event, the French Bistro, promises to be an evening which indulges the senses - French food paired with fabulous wines, combined with great music and festive company. Taking place on Saturday, 11 June at 6.30pm at Bellevue Café in Kloof, tickets are R500 per person - proceeds will be used to build the St Mary’s Foundation Trust and support the Inanda Soup Kitchen. The St Mary’s Foundation was created for advancing 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. In addition, the Inanda Soup Kitchen NPO 121-981 will be receiving a portion of the funds raised. Based next to a church near Inanda Dam, the soup kitchen runs every Wednesday, providing between 150 and 180 children a much-needed hot meal after school. It costs between R350 and R400 a week to feed the children so the donation will be greatly appreciated. According to one of the main sponsors, Greg Setzkorn of Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting, it is an honour to be associated with this event since
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Thomas More Golf Day perfection THOMAS More College recently held their annual golf day at Kloof Country Club. The weather was perfect - there was a full field, great support from
our sponsors and every golfer walked away with a prize. A most enjoyable day was had by all. Taking part in the event …
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its inception seven years ago, not only for the close link he has with the school but because of the numerous charities which have benefitted from the funds over the years. “Through the St Mary’s Old Girls’ fund-raising events Setzkorn Health and Wealth has been able to support The Sunflower Fund, the Jes Foord Foundation, Choc, the KZN Blind and Deaf Society and now the Inanda Soup Kitchen which, as a family and business, we are delighted with,” said Setzkorn. Whispering Waters Resort was also involved with the guild fund-raising event in 2015 and has increased its contribution this year to be a co-main
sponsor with Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting. A big thank you also needs to be extended to associate sponsors, SoHOT solar panel pool heaters and Lipsano lip care for their generous support and to Jan-Nico Coetzee, who will be describing the various wines served on the evening and the reason for the pairing with the food. The R500 ticket includes a threecourse French meal, complimentary wine and a gift for each lady. To book for the event or to sponsor a prize, contact the guild chairperson, Derry Jurgensen, on 083 786 1829 or email her on derrybj@telkomsa.net - Supplied
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HETHER you love rock, pop, hip-hop or the music of Bollywood, the 166th Royal Show, which runs from 27 May to 5 June at the Royal Showgrounds you will find something to enjoy. On Saturday, 4 June is “Bollywood Nite”. From 5.30pm, Pinky Mothie and Big M Productions will be showcasing the talents of international star,
Rajesh Kumar, Mona Maharaj, from Johannesburg, Suresh Nathoo and Pravesh Sunker. The musicians will be backed by the Bollywood Showband. Bollywood dance sensation, Shiksha Singh, is also billed to appear with her professional dancers and there will be a performance by dancers of the Afrofusion cast and Rajiv Mothie. Lotus FM Bhangra will end the pro-
gramme with their deejays and a live bhangra. At 10am on Sunday, 5 June the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra will perform The Royal Symphony in the main arena. With the theme, Morning Melodies, the orchestra will play music from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, the jovial Rondo from Mozart’s Horn Concerto 4, The Swan from Carnival of Animals, Mozart’s Symphony No 40, Largo, from the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvorak, Flight of the Bumble Bee and many others. Soloists will include the orchestra’s concertmaster Joanna Frankel on violin, Russian cellist Boris Kerimov and pianist Christopher Duigan, who plays Beethoven’s Fur Elise, and film music number River Runs Through You. Daniel Walshaw will conduct the orchestra and soloists for the concert, which has been made possible with support from The Witness and Parklane Superspar. It will conclude with a tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday. The final musical offering is the “RSG Concert” on Sunday afternoon, 5 June featuring Die Broers, a trio made up of Snyman brothers Christo, Cobus and Stephan, the all-girl rock group, Saarkie, Sorina Erasmus, a singer and actress who portrays the character Flooze on the soapie, 7de Laan and South African Music Awardwinning singer-songwriter, Theuns Jordaan, with Anton L’amour. Entry to the concerts is included in the normal Royal Show gate charges of R60 per adult and R40 for children under 12 and pensioners. Entry is R40 for everyone on Wednesday, 1 June. - Supplied.
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an X. Draw the top lace through the bottom of the X and pull the two laces tight. Then make a loop out of each lace. Step 2: Cross the bunny ears over each other Cross one “ear” over the other, in the opposite order of your overhand knot. Step 3: Run the bunny ears over each other Explain how “the bunny runs around the tree” by bending one loop over the other. Step 4: See the bunny jump in a hole Now “the bunny sees a dog and jumps in the hole”: Pass the tip of the bent ear through the hole. Step 5: Pull loops tight For extra security, you can double the knot by making another overhand knot with the loops. Practise tying laces with your child until he can do it himself. Using a homemade practise board can be helpful. Then have him practise tying knots while wearing the shoes. Before you know it, you can throw out the Velcro shoes and your child will have mastered some fine motor skills that will help in other areas of learning. They might even like to graduate to some funky advanced shoe lace tying techniques!
Loveday call to action THE Unlimited, a financial services company, is looking for volunteers to help transform five crèches in the Upper Highway area on Friday, 17 June between 8am and 3pm. For the past 22 years, The Unlimited has been a proud member of the Upper Highway community and is passionate about making a positive impact through its Early Childhood Education initiative, The Unlimited Child. Over and above the work they do through The Unlimited Child, the company also spends two working days each year transforming crèches in and around the Hillcrest area. Friends and families are invited to join in to fix playgrounds, plant veggie patches, paint buildings and classrooms – The Unlimited calls this a “Love Day”.
This year, The Unlimited is making its Love Day on Friday, 17 June the biggest and best yet! In order to do this, the company is looking for 250 people from the community to volunteer their time to join their team on the day so that instead of transforming one crèche, they can take their Love Day initiative to five crèches in the Upper Highway area. An opportunity to give back to the community, everyone is welcome. It is a great family day and even young children are given the opportunity to pick up a paint brush and play their part! For more information on The Unlimited’s Love Day or to book your spot for the day, go towww.love-day.co.za.- Supplied
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>> A few easy steps to teach your child WO bunny ears help the child tie a square knot, one of the easiest knots to learn. Try teaching this: · Fold each end of the lace into a single “bunny ear.” You can hold the “ears” in place between your thumb and pointer finger on each hand. · Cross the bunny ears so that they form an “X” in the air. · Loop the bottom bunny ear over
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10 tips on how to protect your child >> When you are a parent it is no easy task considering the challenges faced by the youth of today. In light of Child Protection Week, ER24 offers the following tips on what a parent can do to protect their children.
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Get to know your children. A close relationship or bond with them will help you determine if anything is wrong. Let them know they can come to you should they need help. Educate your children about the dangers they face. Discuss topics like drug use, alcohol abuse, sex and peer pressure. Seek help from professionals if need be. Abuse, sexual assault, abduction and violence are some of the challenges faced by
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youth today. Teach children not to go anywhere alone, never to go to secluded areas or anywhere with a stranger. Even if approached by someone they know, they should obtain your permission first before going anywhere with that person. Inform them that should they feel unsafe around someone, they should try to run away and scream to get the attention of other people who may be around them. A home is a place where a child should feel safe and loved. Ensure a healthy family environment. Remember
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that children watch you. Set a good example. Never leave children unattended or in an unsafe environment. If your children are left in the care of someone else while you are at work for example, ensure the person can be trusted. If in doubt, find an alternative. Pay attention to them, listen to them, spend time with them and let them know that you care. Be involved in your child’s life. Find out what their interests are and support them
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Dance Academy where stars are born DANCE Academy has been running for more than 30 years with studios in Kloof, Empangeni, Richards bay, Mtubatuba and Mtunzini. Speaking to the Fever Michelle van der Merwe, owner of Dance Academy Kloof, said the Kloof branch was previously run by Hayley DeJager who has immigrated to New Zealand and put all her faith in her to continue the outstanding shows and performances. “We teach the AIDT modern and hiphop syllabus as well as show classes, open classes, competitions and events with styles such as modern, jazz, contemporary, hiphop and cabaret,” she said. “We have a very close dancing family with past and present students always coming to help and offer some new interesting choreography.” She said that many of the students have gone one to further their dancing career either joining
theatres of starting up their own classes. “Diana Ocholla, past pupil, has her own studio in Muizenburg, Kezia Ramsbottom performs for the Cape Town Waterfront Theatre school and one of our biggest fans and past pupil is a lead Choreographer for the Moulin Rouge in Paris. “We have performed all over, modeling shows, casino shows, festivals and events. Performed at Sibaya and Wild Coast Casino. And this month we will be filming a music video with an up and coming female South African artist.” Dance Academy are open to all ages young and not so young with any level or no level of dancing. For more information, contact 071 877 1441.
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Makayla Harland(pink top), Michelle van der Merwe (Owner) in black top and Brittany Van Heerden (white top).
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where necessary. Remember that your child and their wellbeing is your number one priority. Ensure your children know their names, your name and who to contact in case of an emergency when they are of age. Teach your children about responsibility. Put reasonable rules in place but also remember not to be overprotective. Pay attention to changes in personality or attitude. This could be a signal that some-
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thing is wrong. Teach children about the use of social media, the internet and cellular phones. They should be made aware of the dangers and rules should be put in place to prevent them being exposed to predators.- Supplied
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HE Mushroom Farm is one of Hillcrest’s hidden gems, offering something for everyone from children to moms, antique collectors, animal lovers, foodies, gardeners and everyone in between. The Mushroom Farm is familyowned and run and this little oasis has literally mushroomed from a small wooden farm stall to the vibrant centre it is today, drawing visitors from the greater Durban area. The Mushroom Farm site is located on the old working Chef Mushroom Farm. It comprises a delightful array of unique shops that
cater to both residents of the surrounding areas but also to weekend meanderers who enjoy shopping amongst the chickens and rabbits. Just off the M13 and around the corner from the Hillcrest Private Hospital, The Mushroom Farm must surely be the most relaxed shopping experience in the Upper Highway area, with country charm that harks back to the days when Shop at your leisure at The Mushroom Farm, 450 Kassier Road, Assagay. Supplied
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LET’S TALK SHOP LET’S TALK SHOP LET’S TALK SHOP LET’S TALK SHOP Farmstall and gift shop in a country farmyard setting. Variety of honeys, honey brittles, homemade preserves, dried fruits & nuts, mealie meal, coffee and a selection of gifts. Stockists of Hope Meat’s free range, anti biotic & hormone free meat, Croft Farm’s free range, anti biotic & hormone free chicken & eggs, as well as Graceland cheese and yoghurt. We also carry a wide range of ‘Banting-friendly’ products. Visit our shop and farmyard at:
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ROM Merlot to Malbec, Pinot Noir to Pinotage, the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show presents South Africa’s top wine labels all under one roof. Back in Durban for its fifth consecutive year the event engages wine lovers of all ages and ilk to taste and buy the country’s best bottles directly from wine producers at cellar door and show prices. Themed the ‘Greatest Show Unearthed’ for 2016 the event will channel a vintage burlesque experience while expertly blending hundreds of fine wine exhibitors, edu-taining activities, food and festivity between 2 and 4 June. Highlights not to be missed include the popular Wine Theatre that presents a series of interactive tasting talks hosted by industry experts, personalities and wine makers.
Visitors are also invited to vote for their favourite wine producer in the “People’s Choice Awards” and stand a chance of winning a case of wine. Tickets can be purchased pre-show for R120 from www.itickets.co.za or at the door for R140. Price includes a tasting glass, all tastings, access to the Wine Theatre and a map to help navigate the show. The show takes place from Thursday, 2 June to Saturday, 4 June at Sibaya Casino, Durban from 5pm to 9pm (Thursday and Friday) and from 12 to 9pm on Saturday. Winemaker Charl Coetsee. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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THE Upper Highway community came out in their numbers to support the comrades athletes as they ran past the Hillcrest and Kloof areas yesterday. The Hillcrest Fever is extremely proud of sales manager Justin Watson who completed the race. Well done to all the athletes. Seen here at the comrades are…
Hillcrest resident Warren and Nicky Kidgel with sons Ashton and Addison.
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Hillcrest Sales manager Justin Watson.
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LeighAnne and Neill Lovell with As ton Smith (centre).
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Yachal DuPlessis, Heidi and Shane Hawyes.
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Saroj Kisten (Public Choice Award and Class 2 Winner).
THE Darling Buds of May Flower Show, pre sented by the Hillcrest Floral Art Club, took place at Watercrest Mall from 20 to 22 May 2016. The floral artistry was most impressive, adorning the mall and turning it into a floral fantasy for the visitors. The show included both amateur and professional flower arrangements. The class entry themes were most exciting, but the fa vourite of course was the Children’s class “Tea Time” where arrangements were made in tea cups! Congratulations to the overall class Win ners: Class 1: 1st Norma Common, Class 2: Sar oj Kisten, Class 3: 1ST Brenda Van Der Merwe, Class 4: Linda Larratt, Class 5: Willie Kokott, Class 6: Yvonne Eijllers, Class 7 ( 79 YEARS): Jasmin De Montille, Class 7 (1012 YEARS): 1ST Caitlin Gerber. In addition Best on show as won by Yvonne Eijllers and
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The Bed King has come to Hillcrest THE Bed King is KZN’s biggest bedding wholesaler with 40 stores throughout the province and now the Highway area will get to experience their fast, efficient and reliable service and best value prices firsthand. The Bed King’s new Hillcrest showroom is conveniently located at shop 9, Elangeni Centre in between Bluff Meat and Mozambik restaurant. You will find their professionally trained, friendly staff on hand to ensure you purchase a bed that suits your individual needs which is tailored to your specific requirements. The superior service means they’re also available to set up your bed for you, should you so wish. In addition, you’re welcome to take advantage of their trade-in benefit on most beds to offset the price so that it’s even softer on your
pocket. Stocking highly trusted brands such as Cloud Nine, Rest Assured, Serta, Dreamworld, MJ bedding and Vita, their products carry warranties that range from 10-25 years – a sure sign that you’re buying a product you know will last. Bed King lives by its motto: “Buy today- sleep tonight”. Peaceful sleep requires comfort for those all important resting hours – so make the right start and ensure you never have another sleepless night. Visit one of their showrooms and take a rest – lie down and try their beds out for yourself. That’s the only way to know whether it will suit your needs in terms of support and comfort. Find them in Hillcrest’s Elangeni Centre or call them on 031 765 4293. - Supplied
Public Choice by Saroj Kisten. “As Chairlady of the ‘Darling Buds of May’ Flower Show I would like to thank Elizabeth Roux very much for giving us, Hillcrest Floral Art Club, the opportunity to showcase our love of flowers to the public . “During the several days of the show, many people came to us and thanked us for the show. They were amazed with the beauty and innovation of the designs which they thoroughly enjoyed! “One of my highlight was the Children’s classes, the ‘ future Florists’ maybe? All the local Schools were invited to enter the chil dren’s class and it was a joy to see their work. “The standard of the work was excellent with many Gold ribbons awarded especially in the children’s classes,” said Marieke Ric Hansen. Supplied
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What’s On 3 June Roseway Natural and Organic Christmas Market is holding a night market on Friday 3 June from 5pm to 9pm. There will be live music (The South Jersey Pom Poms will be playing), a variety of stalls, deli cious wholesome food, organic veg etables, cappuccinos etc. For more information contact Shelley on shelleyvw27@gmail.com. 5 June The next Sunday market at the Kloof and Highway SPCA will be held on Sunday 5 June from 8.30am to 12.30pm as the Comrades Mara thon will be held on Sunday the 29 May and all the roads into Kloof & Highway SPCA will be closed. 5 June The Rhodesia Association of South Africa (incorporating the Flame Lily foundation) will be hold ing their Annual General Meeting followed by a social braai at Twi light Shell Hole, Flame Lily Park, 565 Stella Rd, Queensburgh on Sunday 5 th June at 10.30 for 11.00am. It will be a braai for all members of RASA and the Rhode sian pensioners living in the park. It is also an open invitation for all Rho desians young and old who would like to join us for a fun get together. We will supply the braai fire, sadza and Gravy. Please bring your own meat, and perhaps a salad to share. There is a cash bar on the premises at very competitive prices, so please do not bring any refreshments. Please contact Jill de Beer on 083 4498422 if you would like to at tend to allow for catering purposes. 12 June Shunyata Sanctuary, nestled in the tranquil Valley of a Thousand Hills host meditation sessions free to the public on Sunday 12 June – Primodial Sound Meditation 8am to 10am and Sunday 26 June Well ness Market from 9am to 3.30pm. 29 July The Jess Foord Foundation is hosting a fun and games and I love my Coffee. Patrons can look for ward to bingo, quizes, spot prizes, rafffles and lucky draws. Goodie bags with be handed out and there are over R40 000 in prizes to be won. The cost is R30 for adults and children 10 years and older and R20 for children aged four to nineyears old. It takes place at St Mary’s School in Kloof on Friday, 29 July from 6pm (first game starts at 6.30pm). To book a spot or for more de tails, email orders@iluvcoffee.co.za or call 031 764 0446.
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C6 : Stella is a beautiful 2 year old cat looking for her forever home. Stella has taken such great care of her kittens and they will all be going to their wonderful new homes. Now it is Stella’s turn to find her happy place. Stella LOVES being picked up and runs up to you as soon as she sees you. She would fit in so nicely with any family. To meet elegant Stella please contact our adoption officer Brigitte on 0317641212 or email her on adoption@kloofspca.co.za
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IAT 500: the ‘great little car’ and emblem of mass motorisation in Italy, of which nearly 3.8 million were sold and which has become firmly established in collective imaginary, was introduced in 1957. Fifty years later, in 2007, Fiat chose to capitalise on that heritage and drive into the future: the new 500 was born and it was an immediate success. Eight years later, with over 1.5 million sold; the torch is being passed to the New 500 with which Fiat is preparing to take on new market challenges without forgetting its own deep roots. Made by the Centro Stile Fiat, the car has a refreshed exterior and interior design which is unmistakably 500 and even more attractive. It has not grown in size but it is packed with more technology, engine versions and customisation ideas: on-
ly in this way can the icon evolve and refine the features which have turned it into a masterpiece even further. Available in two versions (tin top and convertible), the New 500 will have three trim levels at launch: Pop, Popstar and Lounge. The first includes seven airbags, Uconnect Radio 5” with six speakers, AUX-IN and USB ports, and controls on the steering wheel and LED daytime running lights as standard equipment. The Popstar version adds automatic climate control system. The New 500 Lounge version is even richer featuring additional sophisticated details, like a panoramic glass sunroof, 15” alloy rims, chrome-plated front grille, Uconnect Radio 5” LIVE touchscreen infotainment system and leather steering wheels with controls allowing to integrate a smartphone, use
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THE allnew Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine is now available in South Africa. The flagship of the local XC90 range, the new XC90 T8 Twin Engine brings Volvo Cars’ new electrifi cation strategy to South African roads for the first time. “With the new XC90 T8 Twin Engine we are rewriting what is possible for plugin hy brid vehicles,” says Volvo Car South Africa Managing Director, Greg Maruszewski. “Combining electric power and our tur bo and supercharged DriveE powertrain with ultimate sevenseat SUV practicality and comfort, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine ex udes class, sophistication and Swedish lux ury while providing incomparable levels of fuel economy and ultralow carbon emis
sions. Built on our Scalable Product Archi tecture (SPA) platform, its full sevenseat configuration has been retained with no re al impact on passenger or luggage space, while the power available from its petrol and electric engines bestows it with excep tional performance and efficiency.” With its two engines, total power output is 300 kW, with 640 Nm of torque on hand – yet average combinedcycle fuel econo my is as low as 2.1litres per 100 km. Carbon emissions are just 49 g/km. Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Volvo Car Group, Dr Peter Mertens, expands: “There are no compro mises when you drive the allnew XC90 T8 Twin Engine – in the past you could either
many apps on the onboard system and stay connected. The engine line-up of the New 500 includes a 0.9 TwinAir engine (65KW or 77KW), In particular, the two-cylinder engines boast record-breaking performance: 90 g/km for the 65 KW engine, 99 for the 77KW. In short, the latest arrival is even more focused on sustainable future mobility. Audacious and seductive, the New 500 has no fewer than 1900 innovative details, all designed to enhance originality and make its style even more refined at the same time. New are the front headlights with LED daytime running lights, the rear light clusters, the colour palette, the dashboard, the materials: the updates are substantial but loyal to the unmistakable 500 style. Not by chance, the iconic Fiat is the manifest of a new concept of mobility; it is a ‘gentile revolution’ on the world’s roads because it can make apparently
opposite values meet. So, today the New 500 is refreshed under the sign of aesthetic continuity and technological evolution. This is the magical formula of being 500, the only model capable of coherently blending opposites: it is exclusive, yet accessible; it is a global best-seller with a quintessentially Italian heart; it is an elegant product which is also packed with fun. It is very personal although over 1,500,000 units have been sold. What is more, the New 500 combines technology and sentiment to reassert itself as the benchmark in its segment from all points of view. New design alloy rims – 15” and 16”, also diamond-finished – are also available. The colour palette features 13 body paints (seven pastel, one three-coat and five metallised), featuring the new Corallo Red and Opera Burgundy. Two striking black-yellow and black-red variants are also available in combination with ‘Second Skin’,
have power or low emissions. But with the allnew XC90 T8 Twin Engine you can have both. “We have been working hard to earn our competitive edge and to give our customers the ultimate combination of performance and low fuel consumption. Our Twin Engine technology has enabled us to build on our heritage of efficient powertrain develop ment in a completely new way. Thanks to SPA and our worldclass fourcylinder en gines, we have a clear and leading position.” The allwheel drive XC90 T8 Twin En gine plugin hybrid (PHEV) is, as its name suggests, powered by two engines. A conventional internal combustion setup is employed up front, with the award winning 2.0litre fourcylinder turbo and supercharged Volvo DriveE petrol engine powering the front wheels, providing 235 kW and 400 Nm via Volvo’s 8speed Gear tronic automatic gearbox. Exclusively available in the XC90 T8 Twin Engine, a specialised instrument read out relays information pertaining to battery level, power usage, and the balance be tween electric and petrol power. A battery charge indicator lies alongside the tradi tional fuel gauge, with electric range on dis play as well. Then, a classy power gauge re places the conventional rev counter, show ing current power usage for both the electric and petrol engines, the ‘changeover point’ at which the petrol engine will be activated, and the current drive mode. In Power, AWD and Offroad modes, this dial is converted into a rev counter. As with all other Volvo models, the new XC90 T8 Twin Engine is available as stan dard with a 5year/ 100 000 km warranty, a full 5year/ 100 000 km Volvo Plan, Track er Connect and laminated glass for added security.
Apply to own allnew Ford GT in a month AFTER more than 10,800 people showed interest online in buying a new Ford GT, Ford received 6,506 fully completed applications from people around the world in the onemonth window to apply to purchase the new EcoBoost-powered, carbonfibre supercar during its first application window. The number of applicants spiked in the last six days during which 32 per cent of the total fully completed applications were completed before the window closed. “We’re excited by the amount of enthusiasm fans are showing for the new Ford GT,” says Dave Pericak, director, Global Ford Performance. “This initial application window is just one of many ways fans and po-
an exclusive customisation offered by the New 500 to satisfy the most different moods and creative needs. Everyone can tailor the 500 they want and dress it with ever new looks. Walking into a dealership will be a bit like walking into a high-end fashion house. The New 500 offers a further outstanding opportunity which will not cease to surprise and stimulate imagination and flair while respecting the spontaneous congeniality that the iconic Fiat has always triggered. It is called ‘Second Skin’ and it is an exclusive customisation for transferring one’s own personality onto the bodywork and feeling always at ease with Italian made taste and elegance. The New 500 fits brilliant with fuelefficient engines which are even more environment-friendly, as demonstrated by the Euro 6 type-approval. Combined with five or six speed mechanical gearboxes or a Dualogic robotised transmission, the engines line-up available at launch include , the Twin Air 65KW or 77 KW. The TwinAir 0.9 cm3 is available in two versions: 65KW and 77KW. Fuel consumption of the first is equal to 3.8 litres/100 km on the combined cycle with emissions lower than 90 g/km of CO2: this is a remarkable result in terms of eco-sustainability and further proof of the concrete, accessible technological solutions made available by Fiat to a very large audience to provide the best possible benefits for the environment and for the owner’s pocket. In particular, the TwinAir engine stands out as a concrete example of how technology can reduce consumption and emissions, at an affordable price. The Fiat family in South Africa comprises of the iconic Fiat 500 , Fiat 500 Abarth and the all new Fiat 500x. All vehicles are available throughout the extensive Fiat dealer network in South Africa.
tential owners will have to connect with our all-new supercar even before it hits the streets.” Ford is now reviewing applications from those 6,506 potential supercar buyers and will start notifying potential owners in the next 90 days. Hundreds of registrants submitted videos with their applications during the month-long application window, hoping to bolster their chances of purchasing one of the first 500 new Ford GTs. Creative applicants featured children, lighting effects, racing footage, revving engines, garage tours and life stories to show why they should own the all-new Ford GT. The all-new production supercar is expected to start arriving in customers’ garages by the end of 2016. While the initial application window is closed, Ford GT fans can continue building and sharing virtual models at www.FordGT.com. - Supplied
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MTB star starts marathon season at Karkloof
Concept Cyclery Ballito, powered by Burry Stander athlete Julian Jessop, hopes to start his mara thon season with a strong per formance in the 60km Sappi Kark loof Marathon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Julian Jessop looks to start his 2016 marathon season with a bang
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UAL mountain biking star Julian Jessop will look to start his 2016 marathon season with a strong showing on Sunday, 5 June at the 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon, the feature race of the 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival, having spent much of the first half of the year focusing on the cross-country circuit. After two titanic tussles with TIB In-
surance’s Andrew Hill in 2014 and 2015, which saw the young Concept Cyclery Ballito, powered by the Burry Stander athlete, finish third and fourth overall, Jessop is eager to continue
mixing it up at the front comes this year’s race. “The Karkloof Classic is always such a great race and one of the most prestigious events in KZN so it’s definitely one
New head coach backs 2016/17 Dolphins squad Titans while Ryan McLaren – no longer a CSA contracted player – has opted not to sign a contract with any South African fran chise for the 2016/17 season. Former KwaZuluNatal semiprofes sional contracted players Khalipha Cele (Free State) and Craig Kirsten also won’t be part of the Sunfoil Dolphins and KZN mix next season while Ayavuya Myoli – previ ously uncontracted, but who played much of the RAM Slam T20 Challenge for the Dol phins – has signed with the bizhub Highveld Lions. Mthokozisi Shezi’s return to Durban on a permanent basis, having rejoined the Dol phins on a loan from the Cape Cobras during the second half of the 2016/17 season, is a pleasing one while exciting talents Sibonelo Makhanya, Sarel Erwee and Tshepang Dit hole have all earned Franchise contracts for the first time. “I was privileged to coach youngsters like De Kock, Bavuma and Hendricks while I was at the Highveld Strikers a few years ago and it is always great to see young talents like that making their way up the ladder. “Our younger guys like Sibs [Makhanya], Andile [Phehlukwayo] and a few others are also massively exciting and certainly have the talent, for me, this season is all about trying to get them to settle,” says Morgan. The Dolphins don’t have any reason to believe that Imran Tahir won’t turn out for them in 2016/17, however, confirmation of this is only expected in the near future due to the world class leg spinner yet to sign his CSA contract. “The vast majority of our squad has been with us for some time now and we fully back their ability and talent to take us as a Franchise to where we want to be,” says Sunfoil Dolphins CEO, Pete de Wet. “With Grant [Morgan] at the helm, we
look forward to him harnessing this talent as best he can and helping each player, as well as our team as a whole, realise their full potential,” he adds. Rabian Engel brecht, Senuran Muthusamy, Brandon Scullard and Mishkal Ram saroop have re tained their KwaZuluNatal semiprofession al contracts and are joined by new comers Smangal iso Nhlebela and Okuhle Cele with the KZN Cricket Union set to final ise negotiations with a seventh player shortly. Kyle Nipper, Graham Hume, Ruhan Pretorius, Lefa Mosena, At tie Maposa, Kush en Kishun and Cy ril Mthimkhulu have been grant ed a KZN Inland semiprofession al contract for 2016/17. Sunfoil Dol phins squad: Craig Alexan der, Cody Chetty, Cameron Delport, Tshepang Dit hole, Daryn Dup avillon, Sarel Er
wee, Robbie Frylinck, Imraan Khan, Keshav Maharaj, Sibonelo Makhanya, Andile Pheh lukwayo, Calvin Savage, Mthokozisi Shezi, Daryn Smit, Prenelan Subrayen, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Divan van Wyk, Morné van Wyk, Khaya Zondo KwaZuluNatal semiprofessionals: Okuhle Cele, Rabian Engelbrecht, Senu
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year’s Sappi Karkloof Marathon. “I don’t really change too much in my training regardless of whether I’m preparing for cross country or marathon; instead I’ll just look to add a few longer rides on the weekend in order for me to get used to that extra hour of racing a 60km event like Karkloof requires. “Karkloof does have some of the best single track around plus the three major climbs are all followed by a big descent and so my cross-country skills will definitely be to my advantage on those downhills,” says Jessop. While Jessop’s career remains in its infancy, the young star has already shown what he is capable of at the renowned KZN Midlands event while having also proven he has what it take to mix it up with some of the sport’s top senior competitors and will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with again in 2016. The 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival takes place at Karkloof Country Club on Saturday, 4 June and Sunday, 5 June. The event offers 21km, 10km and a five-kilometre trail running races, 60km, 40km, 20km and 10km mountain bikes events as well as an Enduro. Entries can be submitted via www.roag.co.za while more information can be found at www.karkloofmtb.co.za - Supplied.
ran Muthusamy, Smangaliso Nhlebela, Mishkal Ramsaroop, Brandon Scullard KZN Inland semiprofessionals: Graham Hume, Kushen Kishun, Attie Maposa, Lefa Mosena, Cyril Mthimkhulu, Kyle Nipper, Ruhan Pretorius More information can be found at www.dolphinscricket.co.za Supplied.
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NEW head coach Grant Morgan is looking forward to instilling his fresh philosophy in the Sunfoil Dolphins squad of 2016/17 and taking the Durban franchise forward with the talented crop of players that now have a wealth of experience within it. The likes of Cricket South Africa con tracted players Kyle Abbott and David Miller have left the Dolphins and will continue their career at the Warriors and VKB Knights respectively, however, Morgan backs the talent that remains. “It is a bit of blow to lose players like Kyle [Abbott] and David [Miller], however there is a huge amount of talent still left here at the Dolphins,” says Morgan. “There is no doubt that a very competi tive Dolphins team will represent the Dol phins in all formats come the start of the new season.” Morgan is also confident the strength of the province’s two provincial squads – KwaZuluNatal and KZN Inland – during the 2015/16 season will help create a healthy competition for places in the Dol phins mix come the new season. “Inland, having performed extremely well this past season and KZN having done nicely outside of the 50 overs competition, has also meant there are guys waiting in the wings, who are hungry to play franchise cricket. “You never want to lose anyone – they’re like family, their blood is Dolphins green – but at the same time, their depar ture gives some other guys an opportunity to show what they can do at franchise lev el.” The conclusion of the South African do mestic 2015/16 season saw Mat Pillans join Surrey in England, Thandi Tshabalala re tired from the game, both Daniel Sincuba and Jonathan Vandiar joined The Unlimited
you want to do well at,” says Jessop. “I will look to do my absolute best, as I always do, at this year’s race and just keep focusing on the controllables rather than the uncontrollable such as my final position,” he adds. While hesitant to predict an outcome of this year’s clash, Jessop brings good form into the race on the back of a strong showing at the recent leg of the Stihl SA Xco Cup Series where he finished fourth behind the country’s lead trio in the cross-country discipline, James Reid (Team Spur), Alan Hatherly (Kargo Pro MTB Team) and Philip Buys (Scott LCB Factory Racing). “Things have been going well for me on the cross-country front, but as that season starts to come to a close, I’ll look to do more marathons. “Karkloof is the weekend before the final Cup Series national and then there’s just SA Cross-Country champs left after that so I’d definitely say this is the start of my marathon season.” Despite the differing demands of the two disciplines, Jessop is confident he can make the transition in time for him to be competitive at this
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Land Rover teams take top spots >> Horse power at Shongweni
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UPERB weather, top quality polocrosse action and a beautiful setting ensured a highly successful inaugural Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL tournament at the Durban Shongweni Club last weekend (27 to 29 May). Both Land Rover men’s and ladies’ teams came out in first position after neck-and-neck games that saw all teams pushing themselves to the limit. Taking the prize in the ladies’ category this year was Land Rover Durban’s Team Evoque who walked away with R10 000 in cash following an impressive two-day display. The men’s final, held on the Sunday afternoon, was won by Land Rover after a highly competitive match. The Land Rover men’s team trotted away with a well-deserved R12 500 prize money and title as the first ever winners of the Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL. The event saw eight teams, four men’s - Branson, Zambeze Delta Anti-
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The Land Rover men’s team trotted away with a welldeserved R12 500 prize money and title as the first ever winners of the Land Rover Durban HIGH GOAL. Poaching, Alzu and Durban Land Rover – and four ladies’ – Alzu, Team M&M, Rhino Truck Sales and Team Evoque – competing in a number of games daily. The final four men’s and ladies’ games were held on Sunday. In the ladies’ division, Evoque beat team M&M 16-12 and Alzu beat Rhino in a closely contested 16-15 game.
The final scores put Evoque first, Alzu in second place, M&M third and Rhino fourth. For the men’s division, Branson took on Zambeze, finishing with a convincing 35-23 win while Land Rover finished the event off with a spectacular 35-24 win over Alzu. Final placings put Land Rover first, Alzu second, Branson third and Zambeze fourth.
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Land Rover truly got their monies worth when their Evoque ladies’ team member, Jean Hackland - who took part in last year’s World Cup - and took home the prize for Most Valuable Player in the ladies’ division and also the Best Turned Out Pony. The Land Rover men’s team also took home all the accolades as their captain, Andrew Heynes, took home the prize for Most Valuable Player in the men’s division and the Golden Pony award. Their Australian import, Lance Anderson, won the award for best No 2 player for the tournament. “It was a fantastic event overall with world-class polocrosse players bringing their best to the field,” said event organiser and Shongweni Polocrosse club chairman, Brent Von Benecke. “Shongweni experienced the usual glorious weather for this time of year, and there was a great turnout with hundreds of visitors coming to witness the fast-paced action.” Being a High Goal tournament, each team consisted of six players with a combined handicap of between 42 and 45 (out of a possible 60) where 0
is a beginner and 10 a world-class player. Showing its calibre, the tournament welcomed two 10-handicap players – Jannie Steenkamp and Graham MacLarty – to the field. Andre Schrenk, dealer principal for Land Rover Durban, said they were thrilled with the success of the first Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL, and looked forward to the 2017 instalment. “There were eight teams, 48 players and about 100 horses who put on a really world-class performance,” said Shrenk. “There were a number of tight games that were all greatly supported. “The weekend started with a gala black tie event and ended off with a prize giving. Land Rover Durban looks forward to sponsoring the 2017 edition.” Schrenk said that supporting the equestrian market was a global mandate for the Land Rover brand. “The Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL is the ideal opportunity for us to achieve this and we are fully committed to sponsoring the event going forwards.”- Supplied
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