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Aids helpline A number of reasons to celebrate 0800012322 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 AIDS HELPLINE avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. 0800-012-322 As we get ready to wind down and take a breath er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful United we can reasons to celebrate the year that was. Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you. We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. To those people who are continuously going the

extra mile to serve others, we would like to salute you and thank you for allowing us to share your sto ries. This year South Africans voted hoping for the best – many are now glued to the parliament ses sion coverage because you never know what to ex pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the byelections and once again, hoping for positive change. We know we live in a beautiful city and another reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been voted an official new Seven Wonder City of the world. The picturesque beaches, rolling hills and breathtaking skyline together with a host of won derful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of South Africa. After 40 years, the Miss World title is held by a South African.

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

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Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World at the weekend and now features in a long list of remarka ble women who continue to make a difference to the countries they live in and the world. South Africans also took time through out the year to remember Nelson Mandela and do their bit to fulfill his legacy. It’s been a year since his death and many ques tioned the stability and patriotism of South Afri cans. The good news is, it seems as if communities are now more united than ever. Many believe his spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba magic’. Clearly South Africans will continue to make great strides despite the negative news that some times comes to the fore. The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive sea son and here’s to welcoming 2015 in style.

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

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

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Food price increases affect poorest of poor >> Pacsa has been monitoring food prices since 2006 NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile.mtolo@media24.com

NCREASING food prices lead to the poor not paying for municipal services and transport in favour of groceries. This is the outcome of research done by the Pietermaritzburg Agency for Community Social Action (Pacsa) on its monthly food price barometer. March statistics show that the food baskets increased to R1 869.39, 58% of R3 200, which is regarded as the typical family income for in Pietermaritzburg. Pacsa researcher Julie Smith said the cost of the Pacsa food basket increased by 14.5% or R237 year-onyear, from R1 632.85 in March 2015 to R1 869.39 in March. Pacsa has been monitoring food prices since 2006 and the food basket includes 36 food products for a household of seven. The food basket consists of 25kg maize meal, 10kg rice, 10kg cake flour, five kilograms samp, 10kg white sugar, five kilograms sugar beans, 4 litre cooking oil, 2 litre maas, two heads of

cabbage, 10kg onion and 10kg potatoes. Smith said households on low and capped incomes prioritise expenditures because they struggle to make it through the month on their income. “Households need to secure goods and services to live at a basic level of dignity. “Households prioritise transport to get to work and school, education, electricity and burial insurance. “In this mix, households prioritise the repayment of debt because this enables the securing of credit, going forward. “What is extremely important to note is that food is typically one of the last expenses households prioritise because it is one of the few expenses households can control. “Because food is last in the line of expenditure, the food budget is low and households typically underspend on food. “Food runs out two to three weeks into the month. Debt is taken to cover food shortfalls,” she said. Smith said the increase in food

prices sees poor people faced with low income levels, which are not increasing amid massive hikes in food prices and other goods and services, eating cheaper and less nutritious food and taking on debt to pay for food. “Many households are now reaching a critical point where the strategy of cutting back or taking on increasing levels of expensive and unsecured debt is damaging and resulting in serious negative implications for health, nutritional status, childhood development, productivity levels and household debt levels,” said Smith. As a short-term solution, Smith said there should be immediate food aid interventions coupled with increasing social grants and public sector wages in accordance with levels of food inflation. For a long-term solution she said the economic growth must provide

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The increase in food prices has caused poor families to sacrifice payments for municipal services in favour for groceries for their families. decent and living wages to allow households the possibility of being fully human and living a life of dignity. Msunduzi R1,9 billion debt The Msunduzi Municipality’s debt has been increasing over the years due to government departments, businesses and residential customers that are reluctant to pay for services. By October 2015, the Msunduzi debt was a R1,903 billion, and

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TAC hosts people’s health assembly >> Issues to be taken to the International Aids Conference discussed NONTETHELELO MZIZI >>nqobile.mtolo@media24.com

HE Treatment Action Campaign organisation invited more than 20 members from various unions and organisations to attend the people’s health assembly at the Royal International Ministry on 22 April. The aim of the assembly was to discuss issues to be taken to the International Aids Conference in Durban in July. TAC provincial head Mzamowenkosi Zondi said the assembly also discussed HIV/Aids-related issues, and celebrated the one million HIV positive patients, who are on ARV treatment in KZN. Unions that attended the assembly included Congress of South African

Trade Union (Cosatu), KwaZulu Regional Christian Council, KwaZuluNatal Christian Council (KRCC), National Association of People With Aids, Congress of South African Students, National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers and others. All the organisations supported the TAC. Cosatu provincial executive committee member Makhosi Xaba said: “We are behind TAC in everything they do. We have seen how they’ve worked for people to be provided with treatment. It is because of them that we are where we are in South Africa in matters concerning HIV and Aids and the provision of treatment.” Sthembile Sibiya of the KRCC said it is all our responsibility to teach people about HIV/Aids and many

social issues the country is facing. “It is important for us as religious organisations to stand up and help our communities by teaching them more about prevention methods, treatment and the importance of knowing their status. “This should not stop in church, it should also be done in our families, work environments and anywhere else where we can make a difference,” said Sibiya. During the assembly organisations divided into groups to discuss issues, touching on the provision of treatment to people who suffer from diseases and find solutions. Some of the points noted during group discussions were that there is an increasing number of defaulters due to distant health care facilities,

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Guests at the Royal International Ministry’s health assembly. health facilities that run out of antiretroviral drugs, outdated tuberculosis treatment and unprofessionalism among health-care workers who deal with HIV-positive patients. Zondi warned attendees that HIV/ Aids continues to claim the lives of many South Africans. “The struggle is not over. HIV is still

here and there’s still much to be done to help people infected by this disease. TB and diabetes, and other pioneer diseases are killing our people. “We are all accountable for the number of people who die from these diseases because we not doing enough to stop them from taking our people,” said Zondi.

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HE national Department of Water and Sanitation recently handed over a media classroom worth more than R300 000 to Imbali Unit BB school, Izwilesizwe Primary. The school won a national schools competition - Baswa Le Meetse - where pupils demonstrated how to save water through traditional music, poetry, praise singing and drama. This is the second time the school has won the competition. The media classroom will help children improve their technology skills such as using internet and other software that is relevant to technology and trends. Regional co-ordinator of “2020 vision for Water and Sanitation” programme, Nathi Zwane, said the Department of Water and Sanitation’s Baswa Le Meetse 2020 vision project partnered with MTN in building the media classroom. As part of the prize, the 10 best performing pupils will share prize money of R6 000, which will go towards their studies. Winning the competition means that the pupils are now the ambassadors of this project. Izwilesizwe Primary principal Thembi Luthuli said this project will help pupils, students and the community to understand more about the need to save water. Luthuli added that after school hours the community will be allowed to use the media classroom, saying this would help adults to improve their computer skills and knowledge about technology. “We have installed an alarm system and we have very strong burglar guards. The school will also be working with the community in terms of security,” said Vukani Mtya, the national programme manager of the 2020 Vision for Water and Sanitation programme.

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The winning school team (from left) Sesethu Mthimkhulu, Nomzamo Mntungwa, Noxolo Hleng wa, Ntombenhle Shezi, Amahle Buthelezi, coach Nosipho Nxele, Snothile Ngubane, Amanda So khela, Akhona Ngcobo, Khayelihle Ntombela, Sakhile Mkhize and Lindokuhle Lembethi. Community member Snethemba Memela said: “Pupils at Sinamumva Primary and Nansindlela Primary have been without water at school since last week, but they’ve been told to bring their own water bottles. Some of the pupils have been told to not attend if there’s no water.” Deputy principal, Vusi Radebe, said the school is thrilled that their water tanks help them store water for drinking and for watering the school’s garden when there is no water. Teacher Nosipho Nxele helped shape the talent of the school’s winning group for the second time since she’s been at the school. Luthuli encouraged everybody not to waste water and thanked sponsors, Nxele and the community for their support and for protecting the school.

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Debt relief for government employees

Pupils spoilt for choice at career expo MORE than 500 pupils from Gobindlovu and Langalakhe high schools attended the Elandskop career exhibition at Thursdayat Mafunze community hall.

The event was initiated by Ward 7 Councillor Mbusiswa Hencefort Mkhize and facilitated by the Msunduzi Municipality. Presentations were done by

The Face of KZN Model Search Contest 2013 female winner, Zandile Thusi at the event.

>> ‘Many are in debt because they live beyond their means’ NJABULO CELE >>nqobile.mtolo@media24.com

HE KZN Treasury Department has just revealed that one in seven public servants in KwaZulu-Natal government departments have a garnishee order against their salary. This was unveiled as the KZl Financial Literacy Association Trust (KZNFLA) recently launched its debt relief programme. The chairperson of the trust, Artwell Hlengwa, said the programme would help those in debt and said the situation gets worse by the day. “We have partnered with financial services that will help these civil servants save their money. People will now be able to get out of debt while investing and saving at the same time. The civil servants don’t know anything about saving and investing and they will be taught how to do this by professionals,” said Hlengwa. He said the Trust is working with investment management firms, including Allan Gray. KZNFLA Trust board member, advocate Linda Zama said that many people are trapped

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>> Man was allegedly told by municpal workers that pensioner’s don’t pay for municipal services NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile.mtolo@media24.com

ONGANI Joshua Zondi (65) of Swapo has been left in the dark with an electricity bill in arrears

after Msunduzi Municipality workers allegedly told him that he does not need to pay for municipal services because he is a pensioner. Zondi claims that he has been misled by the workers who had come to fix

street lights last year near his house. Noticing that he does not have the financial muscle to pay for municipal services, Zondi has since made an affidavit stating he is unable to pay the R750 electricity bill.

“I haven’t paid for electricity ever since I received information that I am a pensioner and therefore cannot pay. My account is in arrears and I would appreciate light on this matter.” Every year the Msunduzi Munici-

pality rolls out free basic services to customers who have been declared indigent and who earn below R3 500. People who are regarded as being indigent include pensioners and child- headed households. Those who qualify get financial relief with rates and municipal services. In December 2015 the total debt of those who had applied for indigent benefits amounted to R91 million. Msunduzi Municipality spokesperson Nqobile Madonda said that applications for indigent benefits are ongoing. “The application for indigent status does not close. Applicants can apply all year round, but benefits are applied in the month of application and not retrospectively,” said Madonda. She said applications for the 2016/2017 financial year are currently under way. “These applications have been made available to councillors and are available at most council offices. Currently there are 5801 beneficiaries for the 2015/2016 financial year. Beneficiaries are those with a total household income of less than R 3 500. Documents needed are proof of income, a copy of identity document of the applicant, as well as identity documents of all household members and proof of income or letter confirming unemployment from Department of Labour. “If any occupants are at school, then a report card will be required,” explained Madonda.

Pensioner Bongani Zondi claims he was approached by municipal workers who said he should stop paying for municipal services because he is a pensioner. Zondi visited ‘Maritzburg Echo’ offices with his paperwork to seek for clarity into the matter. PHOTO: NQOBILE MTOLO

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NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile.mtolo@media24.com THE post office services of delivering post are affected by the vandalism of postbox units located at various sites within the communities. South African Post Office SOC Limited communication specialist Nobuhle Njapha, said that it costs R40 000 to manufacture and install a post box unit. “Ten postbox units in Pietermaritzburg were vandalised, and postbox units that were repaired have been van-

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dalised again. The SA Post Office has engaged community forums in these areas to sensitise them to the problem. “The postbox units were installed at various times as part of the Post Office’s campaign to give each household a postal address. Postboxes that are in use will be repaired as soon as funds become available, given the current financial challenges of the SA Post Office,” said Njapha. She said that postbox units will be removed in other areas. “In areas where the postboxes have been replaced by street

delivery, the damaged postboxes will be removed. The average cost for manufacturing and installing a postbox unit is R40 000. The community should also be reminded that it is a criminal offence to damage postboxes,” said Njapha. She urged the public to report anyone that vandalises the postbox units as they are the property of the SA Post Office. She added, “Community members who have information about postal crimes, are requested to report it to the Post Office’s toll-free crime line on 0800 020 070.”

Overseas tickets up for grabs at event PIETERMARITZBURG community members are expected to attend Meelad-UnNabi saw and Urs Shareef of Hazrath Ghous Paak Ra to be celebrated on 5, 7 and 8 May at 786 Old Greytown Road.

Apart from a draw for Umrah tickets, hundreds of people are fed during the annual three-day prayer event. Performances by local and surprise international artists await people who will be

attending the event on Saturday. Buses have been organised by the Ideal’s family to ferry them to and from the event. For further information phone 083 459 7821 or 083 520 1955 or 084 258 1523.

Another city nurse murdered KAILENE PILLAY NEIGHBOURS, family and friends gathered in numbers outside a Napierville home on Friday night where a local policeman allegedly shot and killed his wife. Advanced midwife in Edendale Hospital Thabisile Doyisa (46) had just arrived home from her shift at around 7 pm when her husband, whose name cannot be revealed at this stage, allegedly shot her in her head at point-blank range with an R5 rifle. ER24 paramedics said Doyisa was still in her uniform and had already died due to her extensive injuries before their arrival. Her husband, a member of the Public Order Police Unit in Pietermaritzburg, fled the scene before police could arrive, but hours later returned to his house where he handed himself over to officers. Police vehicles and emergency services flooded the narrow Devonshire Road in Napierville where the couple lived. A neighbour, who did not

wish to be named, said the couple was usually a loving one. However, they could be heard arguing “every now and then”. “We really did not expect this. They seemed like a lovely couple but now and again we would hear them argue. I guess they were going through some difficulty in their marriage that led to this,” said a neighbour. Doyisa, who was a professional nurse and specialised in advanced midwifery, had worked at Edendale Hospital since 1992. She was described by her colleagues as a “down-toearth, humble, flexible and hard-working person who was always dedicated to her profession”. KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo said to lose a nurse under such brutal circumstances is unacceptable and a big setback to the department’s efforts to provide quality health care to all. “From what we hear, nurse Doyisa was a dedicated staff member who will be extremely hard to replace.

“We wish to pass our deepest condolences to her family, colleagues and friends. We hope whoever is responsible for this callous act will be subjected to the full might of the law,” Dhlomo said. Police spokesperson Sergeant Mthokozisi Ngobese said a case of murder has been opened and the suspect is expected to make an appearance at the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court today. Earlier this month, 26year-old Sindisiwe Shelembe, a professional nurse from Grey’s Hospital, was shot dead while on her way to work. Shelembe was driving down Townhill on the N3 on her way to work the night shift when an unknown shooter opened fire on her car, striking her once in the head and in the face. The young nurse is believed to have died instantly with bullets shattering the passenger and driver’s windows before her car hit the barrier a few kilometres before the Peter Brown off-ramp. No arrest has been made yet with regards to Shelembe’s killing.

Ashburton residents living in a nightmare

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Siyanda Phakathi and Frans Meuwese of Ashburton hold water from the swimming pool that they have to use to flush toilets

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ORE than 120 Ashburton residents have been living without piped water for years and, since their boreholes have dried up, they have no water at all. The residents, who live near the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy, are caught between the Mkhambathini and Msunduzi municipalities and claim they have been left in the lurch by both. Representing the 124 residents, an emotional Frans Meuwese said he had numerous meetings with both municipalities since late last year when the drought struck. “After months of speaking to the different municipalities, we have got nowhere. Representatives from each municipality met to discuss our plight but they refused to include me in the meeting,” said Meuwese. He said after continuously calling the mayor of Mkhambathini Municipality, Thobekile Maphumulo, he was told last month that a 20 00 litre water tank would be sent to the area. “The water tank is definitely not enough to service all of us. We are 124 residents living across five kilometres of road. Surely this is against the law and our basic human rights,” Meuwese said. Also, the water tank was never delivered as promised a month ago. Meuwese has since reported the matter to the

Human Rights Commission of South Africa. The residents said they have reached their wits’ end and have had to borrow and ask neighbours for water. “The quarry sends a tanker out to us whenever they can and they do this out of the goodness of their hearts. The garage down the road allows us to fill our drums of water and we pay a small fee. Everyone is trying to help but the municipalities,” said Meuwese. He said that some houses along the five-kilometre stretch were purchased by the land claims commission for those who claimed the land. “They spent millions to buy these houses for those people who were claiming them, but when the people moved in, they didn’t even stay for longer than a few months. They moved out because there was no water and now the houses are standing empty,” he said. One of the men maintaining a nearby property that was left stranded by land claimers said he was forced to use water out of the swimming pool. “It is very difficult to live like this. Where do we go to? Why are people not helping us?” asked Siyanda Phakathi. The Witness made numerous calls to the office of Mkhambathini mayor Thobekile Maphumulo and to her cellphone, however it was never answered.

6 things you shouldn’t be doing if you plan to retire SAVING for retirement seems incredibly easy to put off for another day. After all, it’s still a long time away isn’t it? But when that day comes, and it’s sooner than you think, you’ll suddenly find yourself wishing you had a solid retirement plan in place. Think of money you save for your retirement as money you’re saving for your freedom to do whatever you want later in life. Be sure you don’t make one of these six common retirement mistakes: Not having a retirement financial plan The biggest mistake you can make going into retire ment is not having a plan in place. This is one of the most common reasons why retirees run into problems, as most people underestimate how much money they will need in retirement. Whether your retirement plan is to spoil the grandkids or travel the world, the general rule of thumb is that you will need approximately 70 80% of your current annual income in retirement. Putting off saving adequately for retirement Many people view saving for retirement as just an other chore and the common excuses of procrastina tion include “I’ll do it after I get a promotion”, “when I’ve paid off my debt”, or “after I’ve paid for my children’s education”. But when you keep putting it off it’s all too easy to get to retirement and find out you don’t have nearly enough. Make sure to set aside a portion of your income every month as early on in your career as possible, and if you claim a work bonus or save some extra cash, top up your retirement fund instead of spending it. Take full advantage of retirement and savings tax breaks and the many options for catchup savings and topup funds, especially if you started saving late. Don’t pick a retirement fund that you don’t under stand Retirement funds have a reputation for being

confusing and complicated. Make sure that the fund you choose and the risks and benefits involved have been explained in a way that you fully understand. Don’t scoff at getting help from professionals Financial advisors can help determine how much you need to save for retirement, where to invest, and can create a financial plan that you will be able to stick to. If you’re a doityourself type, ensure you fully research the products and options available, keep up to date with new taxes or laws that may be implement ed and the launch of new fund and annuity options, to ensure that you are saving with the best possible outcome. Not diversifying your portfolio When a financial advisor tells you to diversify, it simply means that you shouldn’t keep all your money in one place. That doesn’t mean that all your invest ments should be placed into highrisk, highgain as sets, but it also doesn’t mean that the bulk of your money shouldn’t be in a savings or cheque account (or stuffed under that mattress). A diversified portfolio with a variety of funds, annuities and investments on shore and offshore is ultimately a safer and healthier portfolio. Don’t cash out your retirement fund early After building up your savings and finally retiring you may want to celebrate by splurging on expensive cars, extravagant meals and fancy holidays — don’t be tempted. You’ve worked hard and should enjoy your self, but don’t empty your bank account in the first few months. You still need to be clever with your money, especially if you want to keep enjoying your lifestyle over many years and leave an inheritance for your loved ones. Don’t spend your savings from your pension/ provident fund when you change employers — pre serve the money by staying invested. — Fin24.

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HREE Sobantu Secondary pupils, who were the only South Africans selected to participate in the final stages of a United Nations research competition on sustainable cities, returned from their Dubai trip all smiles last week. Pupils Fezeka Bhengu, Nokubonga Xaba and Thobeka Shange entered an essay on how Msunduzi could be sustained by using methane gas from municipal dumps to generate electricity for the city. Bhengu bagged eighth place among the top finalists for her essay and debating skills on sustainable living. Sobantu Secondary teacher Thandeka Sibiya was awarded a teacher champion accolade during the visit to Dubai. “Dubai was an exciting experience for me and the pupils. I met teachers and pupils from Africa, Nigeria and Ethiopia. I also met teachers from Turkey, Philippines, UK, Macedonia, Seychelles, Lebanon, India, USA and many other countries. This exposed me to a variety of teaching strategies and different world views,” said Sibiya. She said they were excited when

Sobantu star pupils back from informative Dubai trip >> Sobantu Secondary teacher Thandeka Sibiya was awarded a teacher champion accolade they arrived at their five-star hotel that Save Hyper paid for. “People were asking us what do we do in South Africa and how could we afford to stay in such a place. Save Hyper really spoilt us and went all out to make sure our trip was nothing short of amazing,” she said. The pupils debated and presented their essays on sustainable living in Dubai and were also taken to its fellow sustainable city and neighbour Abu Dhabi. “We will soon be sharing all that we learnt with other schools and teachers in Pietermaritzburg,” said Sibiya. - Supplied. Sobantu Secondary pupils Thobeka Shange, Nokubonga Xaba and Fezeka Bhengu arrived with their teacher Thandeka Sibiya (left) at the King Shaka International Airport on Friday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Woman mauled to death AMIL UMRAW NEIGHBOURS on Monday described the dogs that mauled to death a 32year-old Montrose woman as “troublesome and extremely aggressive”. Gathered outside the Braithwaite Road home, and all clearly expressing

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“The dogs are very aggressive and always fight among themselves. They have killed at least two other dogs in the area and neighbours have always complained,” a neighbour said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Pietermaritzburg police spokesperson Sergeant Mthokozisi Ngobese said just before 11 am on Monday, two adult Rottweilers and one Bull Mastiff mauled their owner’s daughter to death. Ngobese said police had to shoot the dogs dead to gain access to the woman’s body. The woman, identified as Mpho Mokoena (32), is believed to have been alone at the house where she lives with her parents and three-year-old son who was at his crèche when the incident occurred. An eye witness at the scene detailed the horrific attack. The resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said she was chatting to Mokoena through the fence about Mokoena’s fourth dog that went missing recently. The resident said Mokoena was carrying a pipe and said she needed to use it when entering the back yard because she was afraid of their dogs. While they were chatting, one of the Rottweilers jumped on Mokoena who pushed it away. When the dog tried jumping on her a second time, she produced the stick and all three animals pulled her to the floor in a violent attack. “They were vicious in their attack.

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They bit at her and ripped at her clothes. She was screaming and tried to throw them off but they overpowered her. I tried to throw things at the dogs and banged on the gate and tried to scream at the dogs to distract them,” the resident said. “The more she [Mokoena] shouted, the more intensely they attacked her. I just wished I could have helped.” The resident used a cellphone application to alert emergency services who arrived with police shortly after the distress call was made. A police source, who is not authorised to speak to the media, said

when they got to the back of the house, one of the dogs was sitting calmly next to Mokoena’s motionless body, almost like it was “guarding” her. “The only thing separating us from the dogs was a palisade fence and when they saw us, they went ballistic,” the officer said. “They would not let us come over the gate and get anywhere near her [Mokoena]. I think the dogs were already hyped up after the attack and they saw us as a threat. They were already in pack form and probably would have taken us out too. It was daunting seeing her there but not being able to do anything.” It is believed the police, in a team effort with paramedics, tried to drug the dogs by feeding them meat laced with morphine. However, this did not deter the animals. The two Rottweilers then attacked the Bull Mastiff, sending it scurrying to another corner of the house. Both Rottweilers, which during the fight came close to the fence where police stood, were then shot dead and the Bull Mastiff was cordoned off in the corner. The Bull Mastiff was later shot under the instruction of Mokoena’s father. “It was a gory scene. The dogs had ripped open parts of her leg, neck and head. She was dead before we could get to her,” the officer said. The dogs’ bodies were sent to the Allerton Laboratory for a forensic autopsy.

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ground because of gravity. “Water will always tends to run down to the lowest point to the higher ends detriment. So the HE time has come.” people living on low lying properties will have Those were the words of Brenden water for longer and those higher up will suffer. Sivparsad, manager of the Msunduzi This is the nature of gravity.” water and sanitation department, at a briefing He added that water tankers would be sent to last week on the water crisis. areas most affected by water shedding, which Sivparsad uttered the words that residents would probably be areas higher up the valleys. were dreading to hear - water shedding could Another element adding to the water crisis is be implemented this week because there is no internal leaks. The municipality is active in more water and normal curtailing is no longer an addressing areas where there are leaks and tries option. to deal with them quickly. Water shedding schedules will be There are also various government-owned circulated to residents so buildings that are some of the main contributors they can prepare. He also said that to the water waste with their internal Umgeni Water would be releaks, which are not being addressed by the ducing water in the city by relevant government department, but which 20% to 30%, if not more. have been brought to their attention by the “Water shedding is municipality. not like electricity Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business CEO, We will continu We will where it’s the switch Melanie Veness said this was “unacceptable” of a button at fixed that businesses in the city are suffering water ously be looking continuously times. Water, becuts when they are being water conscious. at smarter ways be looking at cause it needs to fil“It’s just outrageous that consumers and ter through pumps businesses that pay their rates are suffering smarter ways to to save the that supply many because people who are tasked with such houses, will take time jobs are irresponsible. All sorts of terrible save the luxury to flow through and things are happening and people can lose luxury reach everyone. So if we their jobs. It’s all well and good to have switch the water back on at meetings, but we want to see action. 12pm for example, some “Our businesses and consumers watch every houses will get their water immediately while expense, they fix their leaks and have trained others will have to wait until the water is employees who can do it, they installed jojo tanks sufficiently flowing through their pipes, which and are going to the nth degree to play their part could take up to two hours, depending on their and we must face the restrictions because of the geographical location from the reservoir,” he sheer lack of interest of some people - it’s just said. unacceptable,” said Veness. He added the water shut-off will come directly Water restrictors will be installed in all from Umgeni Water and that, as a municipality, households within the municipality which will they need to work with them in order to cater for help with water saving and conscientise their residents and adhere to the requirements. residents about their water use. By the end of the Sivparsad said when the water is shut off year all houses in the city will be fitted with people living on higher ground will run out of restrictors. water more quickly than people living on lower Sivparsad said the municipality has installed >>news@myecho.co.za

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Woodlands Primary pupils are in danger, allege parents KAILENE PILLAY AND SABELO NSELE PARENTS whose children attend Woodlands Primary School say the number of protests at the school are putting their children in danger. Teachers at the school, who are calling on the Education Department to declare the school a health hazard, embarked on another protest outside the premises yesterday. The parents said they should have been notified of the protest so they could make arrangements for their children. “We send our children to school in trust that they will be there for the day, but when they arrived the gates were closed and the teachers were picketing outside,” said a grandparent, who asked not to be named for fear that her grandchildren would be victimised. She said she understood the school’s staff were fighting for a legitimate cause, but added “the children should be made a priority”. “I attended the school, my children attended the school and now my grandchildren are there.

Yes, the school is rubbish and the teachers are fighting for a good cause, but they need to think about the safety of the children,” she said. Another parent said children were roaming in areas around the school as they did not have transportation to return home. “What happens if these children get knocked [down] or kidnapped? No one is watching these children and, in this society, our children are not safe,” said another parent. Education Department spokesperson Sihle Mlotshwa said the department acknowledged the situation at Woodlands Primary School was “hazardous”. “Officials from the department went to meet the parents over the issue today (yesterday). The department had promised mobile classrooms, but the parents refused to accept our offer … the school remains one of our priorities, although I cannot give an estimate of when the department will start refurbishment of the school. We are working hard to make sure that the school is rebuilt,” he said.

water restrictors in 4 000 households. Restrictors will not stop the flow of water to a drip nor inhibit household appliances such as dishwashers, geysers or washing machines from working - they will only reduce the pressure of water flow. “You’ll still get your water, but not at the pressure that you are used to. This is to assist with the volume of water used and mainly to make people aware about the amount of water they use,” said Sivparsad. He explained that while normal water flow will take 15 minutes to fill a bathtub of 100 litres, with the reduced pressure, that same bathtub will take one hour to fill therefore consumers will still be able to get the volume, but it will take longer. Sivparsad asked residents not to remove the restrictors once installed.

“We need to continuously be mindful of the crisis and do what we can to save water. “We are only going to be able to manage the crisis if all consumers work together and act responsibly so look at yourselves and your household use and cut, reuse and save as much as possible,” he said. Sivparsad said there will be various consultative processes taking place in order to minimise the effects of water shedding on consumers and to cut water supply at hours that is suitable for the majority of the residents, however, it is all based on testing different methods to check which ones works best for the city. “We will continuously be looking at smarter ways to save the luxury that water has now become because that’s how precious a resource it is.”

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Ruling party risk losing Ward 34 AS one of the Ward 34 residents, I am very worried about the forthcoming municipal elections in August. The ruling party is likely to lose Ward 34 (Cinderella Park, Eastwood, Panorama, Madiba and Malivana by a wide margin. At the moment there is no stability within Ward 34 ruling party members, especially in their branch executive committee (BEC). The process of deciding who is going to campaign as their Ward 34 Councillor candidate was allegedly forced down their throats. In short Ward 34 residents are unhappy with the candidate who is hardly known by everybody or only known by a minority of a certain race group. As a resident who is touched with Ward 34 politics and activities, our obvious, expected and popular choices were current

Ward 34 chairperson Ivy Terry, Pius Zondi and Jerry Barnes. Ward 34 residents are angry, shocked and crushed because their popular choices were sidelined and overlooked. I won’t be surprised if some of these names cross the floor and join opposition parties. Zondi (Cinderella Park) is a long-serving Ward 34 member while Terry is a long serving chairperson in the ward, she is well versed and learnt the ropes from her late husband Wally Adams, also a Ward 34 councillor. Barnes is one of the popular faces around the city, passionate, well-known Ward 34 BEC, community activist, humanitarian, sports personality, veteran journalist and currently involved with a lot of community projects around Ward 34. The majority of people who are expected to vote for the ruling party will obviously come from Panorama and a lot of people from the same area were expecting Barnes to carry their hopes and future. Disturbing allegations currently doing the rounds are that people are likely to lose interest in voting if Barnes is not one of the councillor candidates because the local municipality election campaign is likely to be fruitless.

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OR as long as there is a distinction between women’s rights and human rights, the culture of patriarchy will continue to characterise interaction in the political, economic, religious and personal sphere of life. Patriarchy is a system that is designed to detect the gender of a person and treats them accordingly. It promotes male privilege by being male-dominated, male-identified and male-centered. Patriarchy is organised around obsession with control and oppresses woman. The system creates a power differentiation between woman and man by establishing a set of standardised roles. The role of the woman is more passive, submissive and servile while that of a man is more dominant, obstinate and uncompromising. This is also due to cultural background, where historically the man have always been superior to woman. The culture of patriarchy is one of the few that does not show any racial or cultural segregation as the ideology exist in around the globe. As a result woman are subjected to a lot of abuse. In a module that covered

social issues we were told by our lecturer that this specific module will not touch upon rape and teenage pregnancy or topics of that nature as they have already been over discussed and are boring, a typical beneficiary of the patriarchal system – for as long as females are being raped the topic will never get old. Culture of rape is a term mostly used to show ways in which society blame victims of sexual assault to normalise male sex violence, this makes it extremely hard for survivors of rape to come out because they fear being judged and ostracized or shunned by community members. No amount of nakedness is asking for rape, no amount of drunkenness is asking for rape, no amount of twerking in bum shorts is asking for rape. The cause of rape still remains to be rapist, damaged individuals who treat woman as possessions, the cause of rape are the egomaniacs with a sense of entitlement created by society in the patriarchal system. No means no – not maybe not sometimes but firmly no! Standing in solidarity with the students of Rhodes University in their anti- rape movement #RUReferenceList for social justice – Aluta continua!

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ONE of the many subjects I have invested time studying and observing is that of racism. This of course is a global phenomenon with ubiquitous traits that are disturbing here in Africa and everywhere else in the world. However, the South African case is very interesting for many reasons, most of which are beyond the parameters of this article, but I wish to touch on few perturbing mistakes we (people) and government often make around the discourse. Prior to doing this though, I wish to invoke the services of Dr Anderson, who defines racism

as a race between groups of people. This is a race between people, of accumulating wealth, resources, power and influence. However, this race becomes racism once this one group (whites) after accumulating resources, power and influence, then systematically and intentionally denies the other group (blacks) the opportunity to be in a competitive posture. As a consequence, blacks cannot compete with whites over resources, opportunities, power and influence. This is so because the system designs and produces a black man who is only good at administering the wealth and resources of the whites, never producers. Furthermore, this is evidenced in the way in which the system still excludes blacks. The system still dictates where we (blacks) can afford to buy property, eat, school, look for jobs and who we can marry. Unfortunately, when the government introduces measures and/or tools to curb racism or mitigate the effects thereof, these only tend to wish racism away. We all are aware that one of the feasible ways of curbing the impact of racism is through transformation. Transformation of all public, private and civil institutions is mandatory, and more importantly, is fighting the subtle manifestations of this attitude that only normalises racism. Our government has produced both qualitative and quantitative tools all of which wishes racism away. We have concepts like “born frees”, the “rainbow nation, etc., claiming to encourage social cohesion. The truth of the matter is that we are only wishing racism away with such stances. True transformation must be backed by economic emancipation of the previously repressed group/s. Both the born free and rainbow nation concepts do not guarantee a black child good education and/or future, but money does. In our endeavour to achieve real transformation, we must veer away from forging social cohesion on falsified grounds. There are thorny issues that must be dealt with honestly and holistically if we are to move forward as a nation of blacks and whites. • Zipho Makhoba, an author, political philosopher, social commentator and research consultant, writes in his personal capacity.

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>> PMB’s jazz vocalist Thobeka Langa at Seaman’s Corner in Hammarsdale PIETERMARITZBURG’s jazz vocalist Thobeka Langa is to perform at Seaman’s Corner in Mpumalanga, Hammarsdale on 1 May, accompanied her three instrumentalists. Langa is a 27-year-old jazz vocalist who developed her love for music at a very young age. She started singing with a community gospel group called Change, in PMB. She then studied performing arts at the Mbongeni Ngema Academy after completing matric. She further pursued her music studies at University of KwaZuluNatal - Howard College School of Arts where she specialised in jazz and popular music. In Hammarsdale, Langa will perform some of her compositions and favourite jazz standards, and will also perform pop songs by her favourite vocalists from way way back. Langa’s band will be Ndumiso Ndlovu on keys, Senzo Mdamba on bass guitar and Stanley Matlou on drums and her on vocals. Langa has shared the stage with Lira, Judith Sephuma, Ronnie Jordan, MiCasa and Ernie Smith. She has also worked with musicians Change Gospel Group, Victory Sonqoba Arts Company, Beat-Route

Jazz vocalist for Hammarsdale Jazz Band, Soul Force Jazz Band ber 2013. and Unlocked Keys. This concert is supported by Langa has over the years also Concerts SA and the eThekwini graced Vodacom Durban July, MTN Municipality Arts and Living CulDurban Jazz Festival, Ballito Prawn tures and brought to you by iSupand Jazz Festival, SAIFTA Awards, port Music Business. KZN Department of Arts and CulThe concert starts at 6pm, and ture High Tea Party and Pam Goldtickets cost R30 at the door. ing Awards with her music. Concerts SA is a joint South As part of her bachelor African-Norwegian initia She was of practical music detive that aims to stimgree, Langa passed ulate live music in selected lead “performance” South Africa by vocalist for a student cum laude. finding and imThis as well band that represented the plementing as her performways to create ance at the University of KZN School of regular, suslaunch of the tainable perArts Music Exchange Unisa School formance platof Music forms. Programme at the Virginia earned her a It also aims Common Wealth University to develop an scholarship to study towards interest in and Music School in October appreciation her Master’s deof gree at the North live music by 2013 Carolina Central Unishowcasing music versity. performances and conShe was also selected ducting workshops at lead vocalist for a student band that schools. represented the University of KwaAdditionally to this performance Zulu-Natal School of Arts Music ExLanga and her band will performing change Programme at the Virginia at Sansikane Primary School in Cato Common Wealth University Music Ridge. School (Virginia, Richmond) in Octo- Supplied.

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Jazz pianist Mthobisi Mthalane will perform at Khabza de Khabza in Hammarsdale.

SOUTH Africa-trotting jazz pianist Mthobisi Mthalane is to perform at Khabza de Khabza Arts and Entertainment Centre in Hammarsdale on Sunday. The place owned by well-travelled musician Vusi Mkhize is fast gaining popularity after it opened its doors to the public in December last year. Hailing from Impendle, Mthalane has stayed in a number of places including Pietermaritzburg where he teaches music. He studied music at University of KwaZulu-Natal. Apart from playing he is also composer, song arranger, voice training and producer. Mthalane has worked with many high profile artists such as Dorothy Masuku, Camagwini, Ntando, Zulu Boy, Rebecca Maloepe, Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Benjamin Dube, Jub Jub and Jazel brothers, to mention just a few. In 2013 he worked with Madala

Kunene, Maisha (multi-racial rock band) and is a pianist in the Vusi Mkhize Band. He is the music director of the theatre production Long Journey, which received a standing ovation on its opening night at The Playhouse Company (Durban) in 2012. Mthalane has also been part of big events such as SABC Gospel Music Crown Awards from 2008 to 2011 as a pianist and band leader. He also participated in Satma Awards in 2009. Besides recording his debut album Africa My Beginning, he was involved in debut album recording in KZN Music House Studio with his mentor, Pietermaritzburg’s Nhlanhla Mnikathi, whom he described as a wonderful guitarists. He won the Shell Road to Fame in 1997 and the Standard Bank Jazz Encounter in 2005. In 2010 Mthalane recorded

Amaqhawe with Amantombazane Asogwini, produced by Atlas Philani Duma. He also teaches music at the Bat Centre in Durban and at the Msunduzi School of Music in Pietermaritzburg. He was enlisted by the Department of Education teach music at Glenmore Primary School from 2012. Other artists who have performed at the Khabza de Khabza are purcussionist Dan Chiabori, maskandi duo Qadadisi and Maqhinga and and jazz guitarist Zazi Mncube. Entrance to his Sunday concert is R40 per person. Food and drinks will be for sale. The concert venue is 134 Esivivaneni Road as you leave Mpumalanga’s Unit 6 in Hammarsdale towards Ntshongweni. For further information, phone Vusi Mkhize on 072 507 7344. - Echo Reporter.

PIETERMARITZBURG guitarist Zazi Mncube, Many Moore, Londeka Khanyile, Menzi Sibiya, Bongeka Mafahlen and more have been lined up to entertain at the Tatham Art Gallery tomorrow. The 4th annual Poetry and Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration Concert, themed “Creating Legends in our Lifetime”, is organised by the Bessie Head Library Pietermaritzburg American Corner in collaboration with the local jazz artists and poets.

Tatham weekly diary Tomorrow (29 Friday): No Art Class Saturday from 9am to 4pm Café Tatham open Sunday (1 May): Worker’s Day. Gallery closed Monday: Public Holiday. Gallery closed

The performance starts at 11.30am and runs until 2.30pm in the Lorna Ferguson Room. For further information, contact Fathima Dlamini on 033 392 2683, 078 822 5059 or Fathima.dlamini @msunduzi.gov.za On Sunday Mncube and his band featuring Bongeka Sokhela will perform at the newly opened kwaHlophe in Draaihoek from 2pm until late. Entrance is free. For further information, contact Mncube on 073 301 2227. - Supplied.

Tuesday from 2pm Library open, No Film Club until 24 May Friday (5 May): from 2:30pm to 4:30pm Art Class Please note an upcoming event: Friday (6 May): at 5:30pm to 6pm Book launch in Café Tatham: Strandloop, by Norman Morrissey. For further information you could email to: Pinky.Nkabinde@msunduzi.gov.za or phone her on 033 392 2801

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HEIR story read like a typical Hollywood tear-jerker. They met through a dating site for HIV-positive singles. Thirty-seven-year-old Joe Burger’s profile read like a sales pitch. It was to the point funny and it had a poetic flair about it. He had a lot of hits, but only one profile made an impression on him - that of 29-year-old LeeAnne. Her profile was beautifully written, but it was as long as a thesis. There was an innocence about her profile that he liked and identified with. He thought of her as someone who had self-esteem issues because she oversold herself a little. It was a profile he lingered on nevertheless. All they did was check each other’s profiles regularly. As luck would have it, the dating site had a happy hour every second Thursday. Non-paying members were welcome to use the happy hour to send messages between one another and share contact details to liaise outside of the site. It was in fact LeeAnne who drew first blood with a message that read “Hi, please send me a WhatsApp on 0** *** **** if you wouldn’t mind.”

Joe’s WhatsApp to LeeAnne went through as soon as he got the message. Their WhatsApp texts were long, comical and intellectually stimulating at the same time. They really understood one another too. They liked the same books, same movies and they didn’t text in shorthand, ie lyk dis. How they managed to have a social life outside of their WhatsApp enclave was a mystery. Whenever one had a chance he or she texted or called the other. They dropped their pseudonyms too. Joe’s real name was Musa and LeeAnne was Linda. Pictures were shared, in keeping with the dos of internet dating, and Facebook and twitter profiles were checked, obviously without the permission the person whose profile was checked. It’s only natural, thanks to Google, to check if a person checks the requisite boxes of acceptable social behaviour and most importantly to check if they are not married. Women tend to check on the marital status. They went on their first date exactly two weeks after first cellphone conversation. They met at a posh restaurant in the heart of Imbali Unit 3. It served township cuisine with the flair of an upmarket Sandton eatery. It had been Musa who picked the place. It was

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but he couldn’t help but feel that the knife had been twisted for maximum impact. His parting shot was that he was going to make a plan. He was determined to make the relationship work. If she wanted a millionaire boyfriend, he was going to be that millionaire. Exactly how he was going to pull off, he didn’t have the slightest clue. He was not a gambling man either, otherwise he would go on a gambling spree hoping to clean out. A relationship that had started being about two people wanting to be with one another was dying a slow death because of logistical issues. So sad, he thought. They started about arguing about small things. Things like the number of times one texts in relation to the other. He was always the guilty one. A relationship that had started out beautifully was dying in its infancy. They gradually went from seldom talking to not talking at all. He missed her terribly, but he accepted that perhaps they were better off as friends. He made a personal vow to live his life with HIV, despite it. A vow to treat the virus as his positive living buddy, but he would not let it dictate who he loves.

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Reserve in Mandeni and currently resides in Pietermaritzburg, Westgate. “My first single Sqedathando featured a member of the winning team from Clash of The Choirs 2014 competition, Zinhle Malandela. Last year my single track, Guqaphansi ngamadolo, won Best Lyrist and Song of the Year awards at the Mandeni Music Awards. The song featured a well known producer Dollar Ezintanjeni who was responsible for many hit singles including Sengihambile by DJ Bongs, Naima Kay’s Okabanikelo and many more,” explained Zulu. Zulu said that in his music journey he met producer Eugene ‘DJ Euggy’ Cele who gave him the opportunity to share the stage with well known musicians. Zulu was initially introduced to the music industry through Mzwandile Zakwe who is the art manager and brother of the well know rapper Ntokozo Zakwe whom he met in Richfield College while he was doing his diploma in business administration. In the year 2015 Zulu auditioned in the South African Art and Development Association owned by the legendary Arthur Mafokate. Zulu said the most challenging aspect of being in the South African music industry is the lack of opportunities and platforms for upcoming artists to market their music and share their talent with the rest of the world. Zulu will be releasing his new single this June called Sgqoko Sami Esasala Emcimbini and it features Emza. “I have a lot of faith in this song, I believe it is the song that will put my name on the map and make all my dreams come true,” said Zulu in a very enthusiastic tone. In future he said he plans to work with Kalawa Jazmee artist Professor. Zulu encouraged the youth to strive for their dreams and to think outside the box to explore their abilities. “I love music but I believe school is important too,” he said.

with her so it made sense to be a man and lay his limited financial cards on the table as it were. He didn’t ask how much she earned, but declared what he earned. Her facial expression and body language spoke volumes. She was disappointed. She admitted to have wondered about how much he earned. He had told her beforehand he was a cashier with one of the hotel groups. He was shattered. She had fallen hard for him she said, but she had been hoping he was her financial equal at the very least. He appreciated the honesty,

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OMMITTEMENT, passion and hard work work for the whole season finally paid off for Haythorne High School women’s team. The Woodlands-based school were officially crowned 2016 Cumberwood School League (CSL) Champions. The CSL is made by the likes of Eastwood Secondary School, Haythorne High School, ML Sultan, Karina Secondary School, Raisethorpe, Heather and Northbury Seconday School. Haythorne were crowned champions after the CSL fixtures were wrapped up at Eastwood Secondary School grounds. According to

More schools asked to join hands >> The CSL is made by up of the likes of Eastwood Secondary, Haythorne High and ML Sultan Haythorne’s coach and CSL co-ordinator Sue Schalwyk the league was founded in order to create a stage for girls to play. “We felt more emphasis and fucus was mainly on male players. The majority of sponsors and expactions mostly concentrates in men’s soccer and women’s players are eitheir sidelined or overlooked,” said Schalkwyk. Schalkwyk says it is dissapointing that some of the schools are still not part of CSL and sometimes cagey to

travel or honour their fixtures in areas such as Woodlands and Eastwood. “We need more affiliates to come on board. Unfortunately the likes of Raisethorpe, Heather and Northbury don’t want to travel to Woodlands and Eastwood. It is alleged that they feel unsafe in those areas. “You can ask any educator or player, there is nothing wrong with Woodlands and Eastwood are their school grounds are perfect, safe and suitable for soccer,”said Schalwyk. Schalkwyk also revealed that one

of the former Haythorne High pupils and player Slindile Chonco has been offered full scholarship at the University of Free State made possible by the ex-Leicester City/ Maritzburg City defender Godfrey Tenoff who is currently working as a sports officer and coach at UFS. “You can already see that in future some of these girls will carry on with their careers somewhere else and be recruited by national teams and universities. I mean the results are already there and Chonco is a living

proof for that.” Eastwood Secondary School were the runners-up. Haythorne’s next mission will be in August (Women’s Month) where will travel to Kloof to take part in the Annual Women’s Soccer tournament. “We are not yet done with our goals,”said Schalwyk. *During the final games in Eastwood on Saturday, Gift of the Givers provided hygenic personal packs for players, coaching staff and administrators.

Local SAPS male emulate their female counterparts MIDLANDS SAPS’s male soccer team followed in the footsteps of their female counterparts by winning the KwaZulu-Natal provincial championship tournment at the Ladysmith Military base last weekend. This happens hot on the heels of a similar feet by their female soccer team. The midlands side played in the final against uMfolozi SAPS’s male team and beat them 1-0. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Mindlands SAPS’s male soccer team is the winner of the KZN provincial championship tournament. They are now ready to battle it out with other winners in eight provinces in August.

Best striker Siyabong Buthelezi received the trophy from Ladysmith acting cluster commander Brigadier Zandile Kune ne while a Safa official only known as Phiri (left) looks on.

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THIS year Umsilinga Pri mary School in Ezinketheni will join the Unogwaja Movement, which will head to PMB on 28 May to complete the sixth journey from Cape Town to PMB. Unogwaja has grown and evolved significantly since its inception in 2011. It is a journey inspired by the story of Phil “Unogwaja” Masterton Smith who in 1933, was living in Cape Town and could not afford the train fare to get to the Comrades Marathon. It has now become the Unogwaja Charitable Trust with a focus on serving children within the South African primary and preprimary school system in the belief that this is the one area that can change everything and empower our nation to create a great future. “Unogwaja has be come a movement that unites people and ignites hope within them to serve our nation, to take responsibility, to listen and to see all our people,” said John McIn roy of the Unogwaja Movement. The journey is be tween Cape Town and PMB and is an annual event that sees a group of ambassadors, chosen from all over South Afri ca and around the world, who cycle from Cape Town to PMB in 10 days and then run the Com rades on the 11th day. The movement in vites the people of PMB to join in the final procession to the city hall on Saturday 28 May, the day before the Comrades Marathon. McInroy said the team was introduced to Umsilinga Primary School pupils by Michael Deegan and the Pietermaritzburg and District Community Chest, who have been a partner and benefactor of Unogwaja since the start. While Umsilinga Primary is one of the schools who have been approached to join the march, McInroy said that there is still an opportunity for other schools to come on board and join in the fun. To find out more about the Unogwaja Movement find it on Facebook where there is also an invite to the Pietermaritzburg procession.

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OYAL Eagles say it is too early to talk about a contract extension for Katlego Mphela as they continue the push for the promotion play-offs. The former Bafana Bafana striker, who was written off by many, has put NFD defenders on red alert with his predatory instincts and is scoring goals for the ambitious Durban side after another strike on Sunday against Santos. Mphela, whose contract is up at the end of this season, was responsible for the sacking of AmaZulu coach Steve Barker by firing Eagles to last week’s 1-0 victory after the club appointed interim coaches Bheka Phakathi, Abram Nteo and John Tlali. “Let me put it this way, I don’t think it has become fair for now to start talking about contracts of who is staying and who is leaving,” Eagles general manager Richard Makhoba tells KickOff.com. “Honestly speaking, the club has never looked at any other player on the contract future or anything like that. Right now we are still enjoying our quest to play our last remaining matches. “We don’t want to unsettle our camp unnecessarily in terms of contract or no contract. He’s scoring goals right now and it would be unfair for us to start writing about him.” The former Kaizer Chiefs and

Royal Eagles mum on Katlego Mphela contract extension >> Mphela was responsible for the sacking of AmaZulu coach Steve Barker Mamelodi Sundowns striker’s goal in Sunday’s 4-0 victory over Santos took his season tally to nine in 19 matches. Eagles are now third on the log table, and Makhoba feels Mphela is happy and settled at the club after an early lack of match sharpness. “All the guys are happy and they are training for the team,” Makhoba adds. “He scored the goal and if he was unhappy he wasn’t going to score over the weekend. He’s getting the necessary support from the management and the directors also so no player is unhappy.” As Eagles’ play-off ambitions are in fine balance, they will have the biggest task on their hands next weekend when they welcome cup giant killers and NFD log leaders Baroka FC to Harry Gwala Stadium. - KickOff.com

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Roya Eagles striker Katlego Mphela whose contract negotiations have not started despite it ending at the end of the season.

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Minister of Sport and Recrea tion Fikile Mbalula during Sa fa and Fifa press conference at Safa House in Johannes burg last year.

SPORTS minister Fikile Mbalula has criticised Safa’s inefficiency in their drive to introduce soccer as an official sport at former Model C schools. Private and former Model C schools traditionally offer cricket as the main summer sport and rugby or hockey as winter sports. Mbalula, speaking during the release of the Eminent Persons Group on Transformation in Sport report in Pretoria on Monday, has criticised Safa for making slow progress in this area. “In respect of the South African Football Association, I am delighted that Safa has met its transformation targets,” he said. “I will, however, issue a Ministerial directive to Safa as a consequence of their poor drive to penetrate and roll

out football in former Model C schools and private schools.” Mbalula said that owing to the injustices of the country’s history, it is immediately necessary for sport to transform for both moral and strategic imperatives. The sports minister pointed to the statistics that indicate that 84% of the country’s school-going population was black African and only 16% white, coloured and Indian. Mbalula also suspended the privileges of SA Rugby, Cricket South Africa and Athletics SA from bidding for international tournaments for failing to reach their transformation targets. “I will review this decision when considering the results of the 2016/2017 Transformation Barometer,” he said. –KickOff.com

South Africa U23s line up Japan friendly ahead of Rio Olympic Games THE South Africa Under-23 team will face Japan in a friendly on June 29 as part of their preparations for the Rio Olympics in August. Owen da Gama’s side will contest the international tie at the Matsumotodaira Football Stadium in Nagano, Japan. Kick-off is at 7:30 local time (12:30am SA time). “We could not have asked for a more high profile opponents like Japan. In the last Olympics they finished top of their group and finished among the top four, which shows they are no pushovers,” Da Gama said. “We have said time and again that the only way for us to be completely ready for the Olympic Games is to face big guns like these. “I would like to thank Safa for working round the clock to secure this match, and we are working on more practice games because we want to go to Rio with a couple of matches under our belt which will put the boys in good stead.” Japan U-23 coach Makoto Teguramori is relishing the rare opportunity to take on African opposition before also competing at the sporting showpiece in South America. “This is our last match in Japan before we go to the Rio Olympics; we are really looking forward to play against

a team that is also going to the Games. This match will afford us a chance to show that our team has some possibility of achieving a good result in Rio. We have to prepare a variety of tactics to play in Olympics as we are facing different oppositions with different styles,” said Teguramori. “We would like to show the people of Japan how much progress we have made in our attempts to challenge the world. South Africa is a team using physical strength and from what we have seen recently, the team is getting more tactical. We don’t have too many opportunities to play against African opposition so this game will be a very important opportunity for us to learn more about African game.” Safa president Danny Jordaan said the association is committed to helping Da Gama’s team and Banyana Banayana get ready for Brazil. “We have promised that we will do the best we can to help both Banyana Banyana and the SA U-23 national team prepare for the Olympics. This is a very important tournament and we are aware that most of these boys will graduate to Bafana Bafana with so much experience, which will help the country and Safa’s Vision 2022. “We will soon confirm more friendly matches for both teams because we want them to go there better

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Under 23 coach Owen da Gama.

prepared.” SA u-23 International Friendly Wednesday 29 June 2016 Japan vs South Africa Kirin Challenge Cup 2016 – International Friendly Matsumotodaira Football Stadium Nagano, Japan 19:30pm (Wednesday, 12:30am SA time) SA u23 Men’s Olympic Fixtures: Thursday 4 August Brazil vs South Africa

Mane Garrincha Stadium Brasilia 4pm (9pm SA time) Sunday 7 August Denmark vs South Africa Mane Garrincha Stadium Brasilia 7pm (2am Monday, 8 Aug SA time) Wednesday 10 August South Africa vs Iraq Corinthians Arena Sao Paulo 10plm (3am Thursday, 11 Aug SA

time) Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016 Group A Brazil, South Africa, Iraq, Denmark Group B Sweden, Colombia, Nigeria, Japan Group C Fiji, Korea Republic, Mexico, Germany Group D Honduras, Algeria, Portugal, Argentina –Safa Media

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Team of Choice was just a marvel to watch SPORT 28 April 2016 and proved it to us that they can be an excit maritzburg ing outfit to watch, if they want to. Maybe I may sound like I am blowing the whole thing out of proportions or sound more than just excited, but that night I actu ally witnessed the whole team playing their Mbalula may sound harsh, out of tune, hearts out and were prepared to die with and was not expected to shoot from the hip, their boots on. but I understand where is coming from. Remember: just to hold our local City For the record it was reported that Mbal of Choice flag aloft. ula has suspended the privileges of SA Rug Again, well done to entire side and I per by, Cricket South Africa and Athletics SA sonally believe that if the Team of Choice from bidding for international tournaments can transfere their form to their last games, due to lack of transformation. their skin will be saved and will be in the elite According to the statement released league again next season. earlier in the week, Mbalula said: “I have re Secondly, this week the SA Minister of solved to revoke the privilege of Athletics Sports and Recreation Fikile Mbalula, sud South Africa (ASA), Cricket South Africa denly came out guns blazzing. (CSA), Netball South Africa (NSA) Mbalula general feels that there are a and South African Rugby (SARU) lot of federations that are taking to host and bid for major and mega forever to apply or achieve international tournaments in the transformation. Republic of South Africa as a SHOOTING THE The bitter truth is the majority of federa consequence of the aforementioned feder BREEZE tions are not worried or pretend that it’s so ations, not meeting their own set transfor impossible to achieve transformation. mation targets with immediate Personally, I really thought when we effect. JERRY BARNES first voted for the very first democratic gov “I will review this decision when consid HESE few days I have been thinking ernment in 1994, our human rights ering the results of the 2016/2017 Transfor very hard, excited and also really im problems were over, I mean done and dust mation Barometer.” JERRRY BARNES ed. It is heartbreaking that so many years, pressed about few a things that un Wow! Well said guys and Mbalula’s ac folded in local sports circles. Firstly, I must we still have certain code of sports are tion is expected to send cold shivers down thought to be blacks United or whites only. HE the league for Maritzburg congradulate our local PSL side waygame the spines across the country. against UniversitySports is sports and does not have col of Pretoria will be a they played against their neighbours in the Again, well done to Mbalula and may the our, home race, culture or religion. or die for the team, and the KwaZuluNatal Province, do Lamontville heads of all the federation Sports is maximum also the easiest way to in different spheres of sports act now so Team of Choice will have to earn Golden Arrows last Friday in Durban’s Kwa exercise unity and open stage for that we can see democratic changes this time. Mashu Princess Magog points Stadium. A win visiting Tuks will also Although the final score was against 11, the theeverybody. and proper transformation. mean moving away from the relegation zone or last position for the first time in the season. PROF HASSAN WITH STRONG MUTHI NOW IN PMB Last weekend the PMB outfit bowed out Cell:073 792 7282 • PMB UPTOWN of the Nedbank Cup after going down 2-0 to • Bring back lost lover Mpumalanga Black Aces away. • Recover stolen properties Team of Choice communications manager Caluza Stadium, U15,Wednesday Y. Knockers vs Special XI at 12 noon • Send away tokoloshe Brian Zuma says their match against the Special XI vs Heroes at 9am Sunday u15, eThafeni Stadium from homes, businesses Pretoria visitors will be a six pointer and he Superstarz vs Guguletu at 10am Juventus vs Special XI at 9am and offices can’t imagine themselves faltering. Celtics vs Juventus at 11am Celtics vs Heroes at 10am • Stop early ejaculation “It is unfortunate that we lost 2-0 to Aces United vs M Panthers 12 noon M Panthers vs Y Knockers at 11am • We finish unfinished jobs during the Nedbank Cup because we really Saturday, Thafeni Stadium, u13 Superstarz vs Guguletu at 12 noon by other doctors wanted to advance to the next round. Our Heroes vs Dambuza at 9am Peacevalley vs United at 1pm • Win tenders & loans priority is the PSL status and on Saturday • Male enlargement Juventus vs Celtics at 10am Note: All matches will be played at Thafeni & will be the D-Day for us. • Financial problems United vs M panthers at 11am Caluza stadium. “In fact this clash will be treated like a • And many more final by both teams. Our aim or our thoughts are simple and straight froward, we want to win this game at all cost and earn maximum points in order to move away from the bottom of log table for the very first time,”said Zuma. Last weekend against Aces, the Team of Choice fielded the majority of fringe players

bafowethu. Shebeleza Makhaye, Le Shezi, Jerry Ncengwa, oMike, Joel nabanye abaningi niyisibuko esihle entsheni ekhulayo. Ngingekhohlwe oZeph, bhuti Cutter noBheki kwiSwift Swallows, oMandleni, Chunu noRay kuCity Rebels nabanye abaningi engingebaqede. Madoda imfundo, udumo nokuceba akunenzanga nakhohlwa imvelaphi yenu. Isikhathi esiningi umdlalo webhola ubukwa njengento yabantukazane. Into yokuchitha isikhathi. Kuyadabukisa ukuthi izikhungo eziningi namaqembu esasinawo awasekho ngenxa yobudedengu nokuvilapha. Uma ucabanga amadoda aqotho aphume emaqenjini alapha eMgungundlovu njengo baba uJoe Mazibuko, oBhiza Dlamini nezinye izinkakha, uyayibona imisebenzi. Lawa amadoda ayizibonelo ezinhle ngokuziphatha nokuzinakekela empilweni. Kuyodingeka ngelinye ilanga abanye bethu baqophe phansi umlando walo mdlalo kule ndawo yaseMsunduzi. Kuningi okungafundwa intsha yanamuhla empilweni yabadlali ababamba iqhaza bakhulisa lo mdlalo kanye nabantu abafana noMnumzane Qokololo Hlophe, Eric Mtshatsha. Ngingakhohlwa kanjani obaba uNdima owayelungisa inkundla iWadley nabanye abaningi. Unzima lomthwalo!

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MAQEMBU aKwaZulu-Natal adlala kwiPremier Soccer League (PSL) iLamontville Golden Arrows neMaritzburg United athi azimisele ukudlala kuze kuse emnyango futhi adlalele ukufa nokuphila ukuze aqede esendaweni ephephile kwiligi. Abafana Bes’thende, iLamontville Golden Arrows isalokhu izame ngayoyonke indlela ukungena emaqenjini okuqala esishiyagalombili (top 8). Nokho kuyacaca ukuthi ukungena eKhanana noma kwi-Top 8 kusalokhu kuwumnqansa kuma-Arrows. Phela Abafana baseLaxie basalokhu belele ishumi nanye (11th position). Selokhu iqalile isizini basawine imidlalo eyisishiyagalombili. Imidlalo yonke esebeyiluzile iyishumi nanye, badlala amadilo ayisithupha, kanti amagoli asebangenele awu-31. Esewonke amaphuzu asebewaqoqile angamashumi amathathu (30). Umqeqeshi waBafana Bes’thende uClinton Larsen uthi akathandi ukuthi abadlali babe sengcindezeni kodwa bona baphokophele ukuqeda endaweni ehloniphekile. Lo mqeqeshi uthi cishe bonke abaqeqeshi bamaqembu ake azibone ukuthi asbenze kahle noma ngokugculisayo uma bekwazile ukungena kwi-Top 8. “Thina sifuna ukuzama ukudlala kahle siwine nemidlalo esisalele ukuze Perfume siqede endaweni egculisayo,” kusho uLarsen. Ngalo Mgqibelo, i-Arrows izobe ihanjelwe yi-Free State Stars R375 eChatsworth 100ml Stadium (3pm). Kanti iTeam of SAVE Choice isalokhu R izabalazile, izama ukusuka emsileni. “ORIGINAL” Uma singayibali imidlalo edlale phakathi nesonto,

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i-United nayo ibisadlale imidlalo engamashumi amabili nanhlanu. Selokhu yaqala isizini bebesawine imidlalo emithathu vo! Okubuye kuthuse ukuthi iqembu leMaritzburg United selingenelweNGUBANE amagoli amaningi kunaNOMPENDULO wowonke amaqembu akuPSL, phela esewonke >>nompendulo.ngubane@myecho.co.za 30 April amagoli asebangenele awu-50. Amadilo aseGolden place Arrows onne Free bawadlalili kwase kuthi asebeluzile aw- will be taking ALL is setawu for 8, the Mandela Marathon which State Stars eChatsworth u-14. Sunday, 31 August. Stadium ngo3pm, Okhulumela leli days qembu uBrian With only two leftlaseMphithi before the marathon, a total number of 9500 Polokwane City ne Black Aces Zuma uthi akusadlalwa kodwa sekulwela athletes have been confirmed that they will be participating on Saturday ukufa nokuphila kwasani and Sunday, saidfuthi race bazoshaya director Johan Van Staden. eOld Peter Mokaba Stadium ngo3pm, ne Chippa oluphambi kwabo ngoba bafuna ukubalekela He added that a group of 60 professional athletes will alsoWits be part United eBidvest Stadium izembe.“Asisho ukuthi kuzoba lula kodwafor the race of the race. He confirmed that preparations route are done. ngo6pm, Mamelodi sizimisele ukuqoqa amaphuzu agcwele “We have ensured that everything will go according to plan and we Sundowns ne Kaizer Chiefs kuyoyonke are lookingimidlalo forwardesisalele. to it,” hePhela said. akekho eLoftus Stadium ngo8:15pm ofuna ukuya ehlathini.” Bongumusa Mthembu, a participant and ambassador for the race, lwakusasa saidNgoLwesihlanu his work won’t really be about i-United being in the race, but rather about izobheka neSuperSport United eHarry Gwala interacting with the athletes. Stadium (8pm). “It will be about talking and supporting those who will be taking part on the race. I will avail myself for any questions they Ikhuthaza ukusebenza kwakho ocansini. might have and I will be there as a supporter on the day. I’m looking forward to the day and Ikunika amandla. Ikhuphula izinga lokufisa I wish all of the runners the best on Sunday,” umuntu wesifazane he said. Other ambassadors are radio presenter Alex Mthiyane, Phindi Gule, Makhosi Khoza, Willie Mtolo, Jenna Challenor, Bruce Fordyce and Lusapho April. The 10km race will run from 6.30am to Ivusa Ivusa Induku Induku Ime Ime Ithi Ithi Mpo!... Mpo!... 8.30am,the21.1kmracewillrunfrom6.45am to 9.45am and the 42km race will run from Ivuka Ivuka amahora amahora angu angu 72 72 7am to 1pm.

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