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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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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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operators and started attacking the legal driver. “We agreed as drivers to withdraw operating until our safety is assured. We asked our bosses to hire a private security company to guard us while we operate, especially in the Ezinketheni area. “This has been going on for far too long now. We fear for our lives and we need security to feel safe. “Our drivers can be shot anytime there,” said the driver. Following the alleged assault, outraged drivers swarmed to the Copesville taxi rank after midday hoping to iron out the matter with taxi bosses and local taxi association. But taxi association members left the scene apparently for an urgent meeting where the incident was to be discussed. Taxi bosses are also terrified to voice their concern or be named in the media. One taxi boss said: “People died while trying to resolve this matter and others had their houses and cars set alight for voicing their concerns about the on-going illegal taxis. “Exposing your name would be applying for death.” A taxi association chairperson in the area, Mandla Dube, said the incident was reported to the police.
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HE taxi feud between the socalled “illegal” and “legal” operators in Copesville and Ezinketheni reached boiling point this week. This follows after a legal taxi driver was allegedly assaulted on Monday morning by a group of illegal operators at the Asmalls taxi rank in Pietermaritzburg. The incident triggered a protest by taxi drivers who refused to return to work saying they felt intimated by the incident. The drivers vowed to put brakes on operating until their safety is assured. Mountain Rise police spokesperson, Captain Gay Ebrahim, said negotiations were under way and the parties were expected to meet with police today. It is believed the driver who was allegedly assaulted approached the illegal driver, who was loading his taxi with commuters, and asked him to stop loading passengers because he was not permitted to do so. According to the driver, who asked to remain unnamed as he said he fears for his life, the illegal driver then reported the incident to his boss, who in turn brought with him a “squad” of other taxi
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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.
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PIETERMARITZBURG woman has started a nationwide campaign collecting sanitary towels for destitute women living on the street. Zamathenjwa Nene (25), a former Cleland resident, started the #SanitariesForTheStreets campaign three months ago and it has spread to Pretoria, Durban and Johannesburg. Nene, a communications officer at the Department of Human Settlements in Pretoria, said she was prompted to start the campaign after reading an article on News24 highlighting the plight of women on the streets during their monthly menstrual cycle. “That time of the month for me is an uncom-
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The Wildlands Ubuntu Earth team (from left) Pamela Madondo, Kabelo Mohlohlo, Siphindile Moloi and Fundiswa Zuma don school uniforms in cel ebration of the 40th commemoration of 16 June Youth Day. THE Wildlands Ubuntu Earth team donned school uniforms in celebration of the 40th commemoration of 16 June Youth Day; one of the most recognised days in South African history. This young team works closely with the youth through the Nedbank Sustainable Schools Programme involving many local schools. Sustainable Schools Relationship manager, Siphindile Moloi said: “It’s a privilege to touch young people’s lives by educating and developing
them around financial, environmental and social issues.” Moloi encouraged leaders and the youth to invest in the younger generation by mentoring and opening opportunities in various spheres of society to achieve a sustainable future for all. To find out more about the Wildlands-Nedbank Sustainable Schools Programme email SiphindileM@ wildlands.co.za or MoiraP@wild lands.co.za - Supplied.
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EEJAYS Unite (DJU), Fanotainment and UMgungundlovu District Municipality have increased the number of delegates attending the South African Music Conference to 350. The conference will be heldon 29 June at the Winston Churchill Theatre in Pietermaritzburg. Event organiser, Fano Gumede said due to the overwhelming response from artists they decided to increase the numbers. “There has been a huge response with regards to the conference from artists throughout the district and we therefore decided to accommodate more people.” The Deejays Unite South African Music Conference has ambassadors like DJ Lady M, Nhlanhla (Luciano),
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Njure, Kabelo also known as Vergo DJ, who have benefitted from the programme. Each province has 10 ambassadors. Gumede said the conference will also include talks from the UMgungundlovu District Arts Council representative who will advise artists regarding opportunities the industry has to offer. “The conference will also cover content development, brand marketing, product development and the impact of technology in the arts.” Delegates must be at the venue at 8am to collect their accreditation on the day of the conference. Gumede said they will be hosting an after-party at Exclusive Lounge at 9pm to close the conference.
“Th e line-up for the after-party includes DJ Oskido, DJ Vinny da Vinci, DJ Christos, DJ Fresh and Musical Maestro Bobsta. We also have local artists such as Brewed Souls, Spice & Vergo, Nonjebc, Luciano, Mzala Wa Africa, FDN & Rhythm Sessions. Entry for the afterparty is R100. Registration forms for the conference are available at the UMgungundlovu District Municipality offices in 242 Langalibalele Street and at 033 Lifestyle in Imbali. - Supplied. .
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Youth talent development initiative hosted NOKUTHULA KHANYILE >>nokuthula.khanyile@media24.com IN keeping with youth development, OMagadlela Events in conjunction with uMngeni Municipality will on 24 June host a talent development initiative at Howick West community hall. Event organiser, Bongani Gina said the initiative will include an artist workshop and a talent search competition. “The main purpose for the event is to equip local upcoming artists with the knowledge they require to make it in the music industry. We want them to know about opportunities that are out there.” They have invited gospel artists Babo Ngcobo and Thina Zungu, actor Tshepanga Mohlomi and kwaito artist Beezory to share their success stories and experiences about the creative industry. “We have also invited KZN Music
House, Southern African Music Rights Organisation and the Creative Workers Union to come and advise artists about their rights and assist them in improving their professional capabilities within the creative industry.” The development workshop will be rounded off with a talent search competition where the winner stands a chance of walking away with a recording deal worth R30 000 from Sello Music. Auditions will be open to artists of all genres, including poets. The R30 000 prize money includes over 200 copies of CDs, and in addition we also invited different recording studios to come and scout new talent. The artist workshop will start at 9am, thereafter the talent search at 12pm. Entry is free. For more information contact Sphe on 073 391 2550 or Gina on 071217 3037.
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HE Gay and Lesbian Network (GLN) in Pietermaritzburg have spoken out about the shooting in Orlando in the U.S. last week, and the fear that some members of the LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) community feel in Pietermaritzburg as a result of victimisation. The shooting took place at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida by an American-born man who pledged allegiance to Isis. He killed 49 people and injured over 50. GLN director Anthony Waldhausen said there is a concern for the safety of lesbians and transwomen in Pietermaritzburg as they are victimised. “In certain areas of Pietermaritzburg, we receive a steady flow of hate crime reports which leaves the LGBTI community living in fear. The police at Plessislaer Police Station have been able to provide sensitised services to victims of hate crimes and this is very commendable. “This shows that our sensitisation workshops with police are working,” he said. In response to the Orlando club shooting, Waldhausen said LGBTI and allies are calling for physical protection for LGBTI people. “We are completely saddened and shocked by the shooting and send our condolences to families and friends who lost loved ones. We also want to send a speedy recovery message to those who were injured. We call on the South African government to move fast to enact the Hate Crime Bill so that hate crimes can be classified a criminal act, and that people who perpetrate acts
of hate crimes can be persecuted and provide recourse for LGBTI people. We will intensify our advocacy work and also continue to provide support to LGBTI persons in need,” he said. GLN is actively involved in breaking down barriers and addressing hate crimes not only in the city, but in the country as a whole. “GLN is a member of the Hate Crime Working Group, which is a national CSO body addressing hate crimes at a national level, and has been lobbying government to introduce a Hate Crime law. Already government has prepared a Hate Crime Bill and GLN was actively involved in that process. We also serve on the government’s national task team, which is addressing hate crimes against LGBTIs. “We are also part of a consortium of LGBTI organisations in South Africa that have come together to address hate crimes through a project called Love Not Hate. We host a number of sensitisation workshops with various There is stakeholders including government departa concern for ments, traditional the safety of healers, community and religious leaders lesbians and in order to sensitize transwomen in them on LGBTI issues and needs which PMB challenges homophobia,” said Waldhausen.
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NEMPLOYMENT, a term once foreign to our South African context, has become a household name. Roughly, only four out of 10 people have jobs, while the rest fall into three categories - seeking, given up, or trying some sort of business. Now, even a man of modicum in tellect realises there is a crisis. The time for romanticising critical issues that continue to decay society is over. Of course, it would be injudicious for an analysis of this nature not to attribute, to a significant extent, the current unemployment crisis to our unequal historical past. This historical past gave us unequal education while certain opportunities were reserved for some at the expense of others. Which is why today, in a
country of 35.5 million working-age people, only 15.1 million are employed while 8.4 million are unemployed (SRI 2016). The saddest part is, of the 8.4 millioni unemployed people, 5.1 million are seeking employment while 3.3 million are discouraged work seekers (SRI 2016). In comparison, South Africa remains the only country with the highest unemployment rates in the world at 25.4%, followed by Greece at 24.7% and Spain at 21.8% (OECD 2016). It is understandable for Greece and Spain to be going through such, given their recent financial meltdown, but South Africa … lest we forget the 600 000 university unemployed graduates who are languishing at home. The bigger picture still eludes our government, for example, our govern-
ment always advocates for the creation of “decent” jobs. The fact is that our South African context cannot afford the rest of the people. Instead, more focus should be placed on creating entry-level factory jobs - jobs that do not require serious qualifications. Remember in this country we have 22 million people who do not have matric. If we continue to focus on the creation of the so called “decent jobs”, where should the 22 million people go to seek employment? We have seen countries like Vietnam, Turkey and China applying this approach, thus extricating millions of people from the shackles of poverty. Only mass employment could precipitate economic inclusion and curb poverty. This country needs serious and vehement reforms starting at societal
Student social African states have lost sovereignty worker provides hope I WRITE as a student auxiliary social worker doing my first practicals with Mama Ntombi’s Community Projects. This NPO works with the poorest of the poor children and grannies at Ezinketheni. I am spending three months with MNCP and as I write I have just completed my first week visiting community members. This workplace experience has been a difficult adjustment from what we are used to at school. We had to learn to find our way by taking taxis to an area we didn’t know, because my home town is Empangeni. My experience at MNCP has been eye-opening. I have seen how to help people who face different problems in society and MNCP is reaching out to them in providing hope and practical support “one smiling child at a time”. MNCP helped me to realise that being a social auxiliary worker is about being hands-on and going to the people and finding out what they need, instead of sitting in the office and waiting for them to report their problems - we expect people to come to us, when they don’t even have taxi fares. I just want to learn more from MNCP and one day be able to help people like this organisation does. SKHONANGANE MTSHALI Student auxiliary social worker
COLONIALISM is back in full swing underhanded means to control Afriin Africa. African states have lost ca. their sovereignty. The continent is being held to African presidents no ransom by the West belonger have the power to cause our leaders fail rule their countries, to show strong leadas international ratership from the African presi ing agencies are word go. dents no longer the ones that call African leadthe shots. ers are to blame have the power to for this mess. They dictate who should be apthey rule their countries When pointed finance gained independministers in African ence, they failed to states. This is sad beimplement economcause this freedom was ic policies that would obtained through the shedhave made African states inding of blood. dependent economically. They emThese colonialists are now using barked on civil wars which de-
stroyed infrastructure. The stories of Angola and Mozambique are cases in point. Although Angola has oil in abundance, many people live in abject poverty, while only a few elite have benefited. Our leaders cling to power for a long time and there is no room for new ideas and progressive leaders. Those who come up with fresh ideas are assassinated or jailed. Africa needs to wake up and elect good leaders who will stop this rot. Colonialism was bad and we cannot afford to experience it again. ROMANIUS ZULU Via email
Will we sleep on those grasses of change? THEY sit in well served offices looking and searching for high academic performers forgetting that we all deserve a chance to life, a better life, They give out bursaries, scholarships and money sponsors, but to whom - the child who got seven straight As or the child whose parents are into politics, or better yet, the one who has access to high-tech internet and are able to fund their applications? They say their main goal is to see the sponsored wearing and smiling in that graduation gown and showing the community that it can be done, which community - the broken one perhaps? What about the people flooding
our street corners at night with no place to sleep, but a dream in their minds? What about the talent flooding our streets, giving up on dreams and smoking destructive drugs? Surely we all deserve an equal chance in changing the world. What about the person reading this with a heavy heart because someone always preaches lies about “free education for all”, yet it is “free education for high performers”. You talk about the smiles on the faces of those 1 000 graduates you sponsored, but what about the smiles it will bring to every citizen’s heart walking on the streets with no
child smoking on street corners knowing in our heart that they’re rehabilitating their dreams inside those tall university buildings. What about the parents who will die not through broken hearts by being robbed and raped by their own children, but who will die due to heart attacks and excitement of seeing their children getting free quality education instead of the free street destructive education. I know one day this poem will sleep on those green grasses of change and humanity then our broken youth will be mended and rescued. MANDLA MOSIA Via email
level. At this level there seems to be the notion that “no wage is better than low wage”. A multitude of youths in this country prefer staying at home rather than taking a low-wage job, thus forgetting that a job, whether paying well or little, still affords its subject autonomy, yes freedom, for example, of choosing what to eat for lunch, etc., which is something most picky job seekers do not have. Also, the inculcation of entrepreneurship culture among our youth must first and foremost be backed by honest institutional reforms. Imagine how easy it would be if financial institutions were to allow youths to write their funding proposals and business plans in their own vernacular. In conclusion, one can deduce by saying that people of this country, particularly the youth, are mostly victims of unemployment by virtue of the environment within which they live. By environment I mean institutions, laws, rules, regulations and social norms and apartheid ramifications. • Zipho Makhoba is an author, political philosopher, research consultant and social commentator.
Our leaders have failed us who now? OUR leaders have failed us, who to look up to now? Tata Nelson Mandela must be turning in his grave today. People are hating each other, killing one another just for positions that other people want just to help communities while others want these positions for their own benefit. What has this world turned into? Every day we wake up to news that someone has died. Last Sunday we attended a meeting at ICC in Durban only to find that some candidates’ names from different wards were not submitted. Today our leaders are teaching us fraud, hatred and killing. They commit fraud to use up money that is supposed to help people and then resign because of the storm they have created. ANONYMOUS Imbali Unit 2
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UMGENI Water management rolled up their sleeves and spent a day last week cleaning up the Baynespruit in Sobantu. Umgeni Water spokesperson Shami Harichunder said the clean-up, led by chief executive Cyril Gamede, lasted most of the day and resulted in a huge pile of rubbish being removed from the Baynespruit and surrounds.
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The rubbish heap was then removed by Msunduzi’s cleaning department. Harichunder said it was decided during the clean-up that a spot along the river would be “adopted” by Umgeni Water for future care and maintenance. Gamede said the project was a “reflection of Umgeni Water’s commitment to protect the environment and water resources”. “The reality is what we have seen in Baynespruit today is a small part of a bigger
problem. “In South Africa, around 142 rivers are polluted to the extent that they pose a risk to public health.” He said he hoped the clean-up and adoption of part of the river would encourage other businesses, organs of state and communities to nurture and protect the environment. Gamede said the results of polluted rivers and streams — including water-borne diseases such as bilharzia, typhoid and cholera — were “horrendous”. “Around 120 000 people became sick and 395 died during the cholera outbreak in KZN between 2000 and 2003,” he said. Harichunder said some studies
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“I was raped by the father of my child. My mother told me I was not welcome in our house if I had another baby. I gave birth in the veld and left my baby there. I can’t even care for myself, how would I care for a child?” 18-year-old girl from Tembisa
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HEN access does not mean success we need to question mostly the mode of operation, and maybe change tactics. The face of unemployment has changed radically, from being unskilled seniors to a more educated youth, access to a scarce resource such as education still cannot guarantee success. Thousands of graduates each year that are not utilised by the labour market - why? No one answer can fully explain this issue. There are a number of reasons why employable people are not being employed and I will look at
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WO Durban companies, Wonderbag and the Oyster Box Hotel, launched their first educational and economic-inclusive initiative for underprivileged communities in South Africa. The launch of the first phase of the initiative took place on Youth Day at Thembelihle Primary School in Howick for 300 parents of pupils who come from impoverished communities. The parents enjoyed a healthy Wonderbag-cooked meal amid lots of singing and uplifting educational demonstrations provided by Wonderbag’s activation teams. Not only did the local families leave with full stomachs and hearts, they received subsidised Wonderbags. Sarah Collins, founder and CEO of Wonderbag, addressed guests and acknowledged the importance of this momentous occasion being the 40th anniversary of the Sharpeville uprising as well as the significance for her of launching this community model in her home town of Howick. “Howick is a very special place to me as it was here that I spent a few years learning from Dr Ian Player about my life’s purpose while living on his farm in the Karkloof. “I believe that just like Hector [Pieterson] and all the brave children who went about affecting change this day 40 years ago – so too do we all have the power within us to improve our lives and that of our family’s and community. “We want to protect our future
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Bonginkosi Ngobese celebrates his Wonderbag purchase with the choir of Thembelihle Primary School as they enjoy a hot meal. leaders from the harsh realities and dangers of indoor air pollution and shack fires. So many children living in these communities face these dangers on a daily basis when trying to cook for themselves on open flames while their parents work long hours.” Thembelihle Primary School is run independently and relies solely on
donations to sustain its operations that cater for vulnerable children in the greater Howick region. According to the principal Damon Shaw, this school is more than just an educational centre for Howick’s children and further serves the needs of the community as a safe haven. “The school’s name means ‘good hope’ and we are very proud of the
trust and reputation we have earned from the families living here as they openly regard us as a beacon of hope to the community. “We not only strive to provide our pupils with a great education in the traditional sense, we also provide them with a holistic life education which includes assisting with health care, emotional support and
counselling as well as feeding them nutritional meals and providing health supplements to our students. “Our school’s cook was given a big catering Wonderbag from Sarah and her team and now swears by it for all the school’s cooking needs,” Shaw said. - Supplied.
Woodlands pupils in pet vaccination drive KAVITHA PILLAY IT was all barks and excitement last week at a Woodlands Primary School Youth Day initiative. Pupils and Woodlands residents were invited to bring their pets for free rabies vaccinations. Talks and demonstrations were held to educate youth on pet care, and underprivileged pupils were treated to a hot meal. The initiative was the brainchild of Derrick dos Santos, a Mr South Africa 2016 finalist and resident of Howick. Mr South Africa finalists have embarked on outreach projects this month, and Dos Santos, being a passionate animal lover who believes in “giving back to those in need both people and animals alike”, took to social media to get the ball rolling. “I put a post on Facebook a week ago asking for nominations for schools for the feeding day and pet care education drive, and the most nominations were for Woodlands Primary School,” said Dos Santos. He arranged a team of professionals to assist with the drive, including Dr Derek Clover from Hayfields Veterinary Hospital and his wife Jan, a nurse at Umgeni Veterinary Clinic. Dog trainer Adrienne Olivier, cofounder of Funda Nenja, taught the children how to train and take care of their dogs and provided dog demonstrations with her trainers and dogs. Tina Clarke from Petwise helped with vaccinations and presented a pet education talk. Volunteers and members of Pietermaritzburg Animal Rescue and Rehome (Parr), a newly formed nonregistered organisation, and members of the SPCA were also on site to help. “The area is also known for dog fighting and we want to educate the children on how and why not to get involved in this. “The drive was my idea, but the input and help from people has been overwhelming,” said Dos Santos, add ing he was grateful and “it was nice to have SPCA work ing together with other rescue organisations”. “Merrivale Spar donated 600 juices, Save Hyper provided the bowls and spoons, St Joseph’s Catholic Church and Waterwoods wedding venue donated their pots, I bought the food, Petwise in Hayfields arranged the rabies vaccines, and Parr members dedicated their time and effort to make this day a success,” said Dos
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At the free rabies vaccination drive (from left) Siphokazi Shabinga (17) with her puppy Tint, Sibongakonke Shabinga (9) with her dog Angela and Sbusisiwe Shabinga (14) with her puppy Brownie at Woodlands Primary School. Santos. Greendale Kwikspar’s kitchen staff helped Dos Santos and his friend Shaun Loggenberg, cook the meals for the school children. “Most pupils at the school rely on the school’s feeding scheme for a proper meal,” said Dos Santos. Those interested in helping with the feeding scheme should contact Woodlands Primary School at 033 387 1005. “The community can assist by having their own ini tiatives to feed the underprivileged not only on Youth Day, but any day they can. I will gladly assist and so will everyone involved,” said Dos Santos. He initially rejected the idea of applying for Mr South Africa 2016, but was convinced after he was told it is a platform to get his pet care education drives started. “I would help organisations that rescue animals get more funding, get the community involved and educated in animal welfare, and try bring relief to fami lies struggling to feed their pets,” said Dos Santos about his contribution should he become Mr SA. “The school thanks Derrick and the team for carrying out this initiative. Hopefully it will become an annual initiative as it provides a great service to Woodlands,” said principal, Neil Tommy. Also at the pet care drive was Maureen Vida, who belongs to a feral cat sterilisation group that embarks on trapneuterrelease drives around the city. They trap and neuter the cats, and release them back into the environment where they were found. The group, which is not linked with the SPCA, does not remove sterile cats. If you want to control the feral cat breeding situation in your area, contact Vida at 082 809 8601.
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St Christopher’s, a school with only 146 pupils, collected nearly 7 000kgs of recyclable waste. Wildlands and Nedbank, partners in a sustainable schools programme, recently visited the school to thank pupils for their outstanding effort. Displaying their recycling certificate (from left) Caryl Cullen (teacher in charge of recycling), Ju anPierre van Niekerk, Kuhle Mbandlwa and Nedbank representatives Belinda Van Niekerk (back) and Nkosi Zuma.
Mountain Rise Primary pupil first in speech contest
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Grace College participated in the KwaZuluNatal High Schools’ Debating League. Grade 11 pupil Carl Brann (left), achieved a place in the senior provincial debating team and Grade 9 Majorie Misihairabwi went through as a reserve for the junior provincial debating team.
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Siphokazi Msane, a Grade 7 pupil at Mountain Rise Primary School, won the final round of the André Wesley Naidoo Memorial Midlands District Primary Schools speech contest.
Scottsville Primary pupils ‘dare to go bare’
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St Nicholas Diocesan School recently held their second blood drive for 2016. The drive was well supported by pupils and staff. Many pupils faced their fears and became firsttime donors. ABOVE: Grade 11 pupil, Nokubonga Dlamini donates blood.
Twinkle Star commemorates Youth Day
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Scottsville Primary School pupils and some brave teachers, spent the day at school shoeless, on Wednesday 15 June. Pupils were encouraged to bring a pair of old shoes to school, and teachers who did not brave it barefooted, were asked to make a donation. All shoes and proceeds went to the Oscar Foundation, Mama Ntombi, Christen Maatskaplike and Kinosis Holiday Camp. ABOVE: Siyamthanda Zondi, Keira Marian, Nosihle Miya and Emma Spence enjoy being barefoot.
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Twinkle Star PrePrimary School recently held a special assembly to commemorate Youth Day. ABOVE: Teachers (pictured) and pupils enjoyed the event, which included various dramatic recitals.
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HE European Championships may not have dished up the most exciting football yet, but it is another great example of the powerful uniting and integrating force that is sport, especially football. There have been images of hooligans trying their worst to spoil the party, but the vast majority of fans at the tournament have been having just that - a party and a feast of football. Scenes of opposition fans singing along with each other and having a pre-match kick-about like the Irish and the Swedes did has shown that off the field, there is a real sense of enjoying an occasion like this. On the field there are also signs of how multi-cultural societies can unite around sport. Europe’s national
teams have benefited from the influx of people and their football has definitely benefited too by being exposed to different styles of play and unique skills. Germany and Belgium’s coaching philosophy has included “street soccer”-type skills into their training manuals because they have recognised the need for it. Older football fans will recall that special France team of 1998. That team was nicknamed the “United Nations” because they featured players of all hues and colours originating from all over the globe. The great Zinedine Zidane (born in Algeria), Patrick Vieira (Senegal), Lilian Thuram (Guadeloupe), Christian Karembeu (New Caledonia), Marcel Desailly (Ghana) and Youri Djorkaeff (born in France to Polish and Armenian parents) gave the team a real cosmopolitan culture. That team was strong in its diversity and successful, going on to win that World Cup of 1998 in France and the Euro championships two years later. Importantly too, that team arose in a time when conservative right-wing forces were on the rise in France. The success of that team was attributed to the subsequent defeat of these exclusionary forces at the polls. Currently in Europe there is another rise of anti-social right wing forces fuelled by anti-immigration policies and Islamophobia. France, Germany and a number of the countries participating in the championships have experienced this. The United Kingdom votes today on whether to leave the European Union.
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French teammates from left, Zinedine Zidane, Marcel Desailly and Laurent Blanc hold the football World Cup after France defeated Brazil 30 in the World Cup final football match, at the Stade de France in Saint Denis. Without getting into the details of this referendum, it is certain that the “leave” campaign has a strong antiimmigration slant. Back to the football. Can this current French side achieve something similar? They certainly have a number of similar ingredients - Dimitri Payet (born in Reunion), Patrice Evra (Senegal), Adil Rami
(Moroccan parents) and N’golo Kante (Malian parents) too mention just a few, gives this squad a very similar look to the 1998 version. They also have Anthony Martial and Kingsley Coman who are of Guadeloupian descent – perhaps that’s the secret. Germany is inextricably linked with the rise of right-wing nationalism, due to their history. Their current
squad boasts the likes of the brilliant Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira, both Germans by birth but criticised just a week before the tournament started by the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party, whose stance is that Islam is unconstitutional. A member of this party also made racially disparaging remarks about Jerome Boateng, who has a Ghanaian father. There are players from all over the world at the Euros. Virtually every team has one and so it should be in an open society. Austria has David Alaba, born to a Filipino mother and a Nigerian father. Belgium has Radja Nainggolan, who is of Indonesian descent. It seems that sport and politics will always be mixed but the ideals of sport must always remain - that it should be inclusive, fair and reward talent. So enjoy the football and remember that is what it is about, let’s not get distracted by nationalistic hooligans. The title “European Championships” is just a name given to it to define the rules of the competition. Germany’s football federation president Reinhard Grindel summed it up best: “Millions of Germans are proud of this national team because it`s the way it is, because it has people from migrant backgrounds in its ranks and because what counts is not someone`s origin or religion, but their performance.”
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Pick of KZN cricketers to measure skills F OR the ninth time in a decade the pick of KwaZulu-Natal’s township cricketers will measure their skills against one another at the 2016 Sunfoil Township Tournament to be held at Hilton College from 28 June to 2 July 2016 This annual tournament is organised by the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union (KZNCU) Township and Rural Development Programme in partnership with Willowton Group, manufacturers of Sunfoil cooking oil and the Department of Sports and Recreation in the province. Its purpose is to give disadvantaged young cricketers the opportunity to compete against other leading players under match conditions in an event which has become an eagerly anticipated beacon on the sporting calendar. This year, 336 players and coaches will be participating from areas like KwaMashu, Umlazi, Mpumalanga, KwaDabeka, Pongola and Mbali. A total of 24 teams will take part - 12 made up of U15 players and 12 for the U19s. They will play 49 T20 matches in total. In both the U19 and U15 age groups, eight of the teams will be from KZN, with four teams coming from other provinces. The visiting teams represent Gauteng, Northern Cape, Border and Western Province. The KZN Sunfoil Elite Squad is announced at the award ceremony on the final day. After the closing ceremony, a team of the best KZN players in each age group take on the top visiting teams in two hotly contested matches. Shoaib Moosa, Chief Commercial Officer of Willowton Group said that witnessing the journey of these young township players into fine cricketers was an inspiration and one of the many benefits that came from Willowton Group’s sponsorship of the tournament. “Our sponsorship of cricket in South Africa, through our Sunfoil brand, has taken many forms at all levels over a long period, from the development programmes to the pinnacle of Proteas Test Series cricket. Whilst, all aspects of our support have provided exceptional
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