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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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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. As we get ready to wind down and take a breath er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was. Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you. We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. To those people who are continuously going the
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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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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
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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Active seniors at Padca Mile Page 20 Four young Pietermaritzburg men will be jetting off to India to study through the African Scholarship Scheme offered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. The four (from left) Siyanda Baijoo, Samendran Naidoo, Kiyalan Archary and Nhlalonhle Dladla. PHOTO: NICOLE JOHN
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OUR former pupils from Pietermaritzburg have been selected for the fourth year of the African Scholarship Scheme (ASS) offered by the Indian Council for Cultural relations (ICCR), to study in various tertiary institutions in India. Siyanda Baijoo (22), Samendran Naidoo (18), Kiyalan Archary (20) and Nhlalonhle Dladla (26) will be jetting off to begin their academic careers, which start in either June or July in India. Speaking to Maritzburg Fever, Naidoo said it was his first time out of the country and he cannot wait to begin the new life path set out for him. He will be completing a three-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology, journalism and English literature in Bangalore. “I am so excited, and of course nervous, but I am going to south India, which is very beautiful and, even though I’m Indian, I will be a foreigner there, but I’m ready for the challenge,” said the former Woodlands Secondary matriculant. It will be Archary’s first time out of the country and he will be completing a three-year degree in instrumental music in Kolkata. Archary, who matriculated from Heather Secondary, said music has always been his passion and he is excited to learn the art in India. “There are mixed emotions, sad to be leaving my family but I’m ready for the journey and experience,” he said. The students were recently acknowledged by Msunduzi Municipality mayor, Chris Ndlela, who urged them to remember to fly the Pietermaritzburg and South African flag high and make the city proud. “You are going to India as the chosen few. Ensure that you are good ambassadors in India because we have deep relationships with the country. Make full use of this opportunity but come back home to plough your skills into the community. Congratulations to both you and your families.” This is the fourth consecutive year that former Pietermaritzburg pupils will be participating in the ICCR scholarship programme. The scholarships offers return flights from South Africa to India, along with a living and house rent allowance. The university course fees and medical fees are paid by ICCR directly to the respective universities. In addition to this the municipality gave each one a stipend of R5 000. Ranjiv Nirghin, chairman of the Midlands Hindu Society that facilitates the scholarships, thanked the Indian Consulate for making these scholarships availa-
ble to the Pietermaritzburg youth and thanked Msunduzi Municipality for its continued support and for the stipend given to them. “We are grateful to all stakeholders who made this possible and we are hoping to strengthen our relationships and grow our partnerships so that more students are able to participate. To the students, take full advantage of the scholarship, but come back to enrich our country,” said Nirghin. ASS offers degrees, diplomas and certificate courses in the field of arts, fine arts, IT, commerce and science. For pupils wishing to study engineering courses, it is mandatory that they have physics, chemistry and mathematics in their school-leaving examinations with 60% marks. Applicants must be proficient in English and have a valid passport for the duration of course before submitting the application.
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URING a recent external stakeholder engagement at the Unilever tea factory, Ntokozo Sithole, site lead for the Pietermaritzburg factory, raised concerns affecting the factory and its daily operations with Msun- duzi Municipality mayor, Chris Ndlela. She raised the issues of the ongoing service delivery protests and the illegal dumping site that has been formed near the factory bringing issues of health and cleanliness to the fore. Sithole said that protests not only cause havoc around the factory, which is close to Sobantu, they also make it difficult for workers to gain access to the building as the road is often blocked. She also addressed a site near the factory, which has become a dumping ground raising health
concerns about rats and flies, and which is also an eyesore, particularly when international visitors are taken to the premises. Sithole appealed to Ndlela and the municipality, to address these issues. During Ndlela’s address to stakeholders he said he appreciates the significant contribution Unilever has made to the city and said that a lot rests on local government to ensure that the environment in which businesses operate meets their needs. “Today [3 June] marks exactly two months that I have left [office] and I have learnt lessons of a lifetime, I’ve seen it all, but the one that we never planned for was the ‘so-called’ service delivery protests, because not all are about service delivery. “We have taken a resolute decision that if a protest is not sanctioned properly, we will immediately escalate the matter to the
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At the Unilever tea factory external stakeholder meeting (from left) Ntokozo Sithole (site lead, Pietermaritzburg factory), councillor Chris Ndlela (Msunduzi Municipality mayor) and Si bonile Dube (corporate affairs director of Unilever South Africa). SAPS because we do not encourage “We cannot be relaxed and unnecessary disruptions.” allow there to be no consequences He added he is certain there will for dumping illegally,” said the be more service delivery protests in mayor. the run-up to elections and said He said education about the the only support the muimpact of rubbish and nicipality can offer illegal dumps is the factory was important. municipal secu“People think ‘You belong to rity personnel that because Pietermaritzburg. to deal with the they are crowds. throwing rubYou have the poten Speaking bish away on the dumpfrom their tial to grow well be ing site, Ndlela house they are yond a thriving said that the safe from apathy of peogerms, but village’ ple needs to germs spread. change. “Filth affects all “There were two of us and throwing activities I remember rubbish anywhere exacerclearly in school - that every day bates the problem. People’s mind pupils had to ensure their sets need to change so they underschools were litter-free and to go stand that they need to take care of around the grounds collecting their environment,” he said. rubbish. This happened every Ndlela thanked the factory for day without fail. their job recruitment and creating “We are now living in a employment in Pietermaritzburg. culture where no one takes own“You belong to Pietermaritzership of the space they use, so burg, not to any specific ward and cleaning it is not a priority. you can still raise the bar. “We, as a council, need to “You have the potential to grow ensure that the by-laws are well beyond a thriving village,” he followed. said.
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IN the midst of KwaZulu-Natal’s crippling drought, the knock-on effect of critically low dam levels in the Midlands could have severe impacts on both Pietermaritzburg and Durban. This comes as Umgeni Water warned that normal rainfall is only predicted for the end of this year. The level of Albert Falls Dam has dropped dramatically to 31%. As the province undergoes stringent water restrictions in an attempt to stabilise the situation, Umgeni Water spokesperson Shami Harichunder said in a statement that the organisation was “concerned” about the amount of water left in Albert Falls dam. He said although Albert Falls is a holding dam receiving water from Midmar, Midmar’s low levels mean Albert Falls has a reduced amount released into it. “Albert Falls is the main source of supply to Nagle Dam and a significant part of Durban receives its water from Nagle,” he said If Albert Falls Dam continues to drop there will be severe “implications for Nagle Dam” and ultimately Midmar Dam, which pumps water into Albert Falls. “The need for strict water conservation by the public has become a necessity,” he said. Harichunder said if people do not conserve more water, the effects will be seen in the diminishing levels of Midmar, Albert Falls and Nagle dams. He said this will cause many parts of Pietermaritzburg and Durban to face “acute water shortages”. He added that predictions by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) said below average rainfall is expected to continue until the end of 2016. The prolonged drought has added to the rapid decrease in KZN dam levels and has meant that water restrictions have had to be implemented such as those of 15% in the lower and upper Mgeni system. On Sunday, Midmar Dam sat at 45% while Spring Grove Dam was at 72% and Mearns On Dam at 31%. “Water is Sunday, being pumped Midmar Dam from Spring Grove and sat at 45% Mearns dams to augwhile Spring ment supply Grove Dam was in Midmar Dam,” said at 72% and Harichunder. Mearns Dam “Spring Grove and Mearns at 31% are small dams that deplete quickly. All three of these dams remain in a state of stress as there has been little rainfall in their catchments over the past 20 months. “The level of Albert Falls Dam sat at 31%, the lowest it has been in 20 years, while Nagle Dam was at 68% and Inanda Dam was at 74%.” He said that if water conservation is not applied, the level of Midmar Dam - the main source of water for Pietermaritzburg - will continue to drop. With the lack of rain and no decrease in water usage by the public, Midmar Dam levels will continue to fall, he said. “It is important for consumers to realise and accept that, at this stage, the water situation is serious and it will get worse if the rains do not come and if consumer behaviour does not change.” Harichunder said Hazelmere Dam levels are stable at 47%. “Mandatory water restrictions of 50% remain in place in areas that are supplied by the Hazelmere Water Treatment Works,” he said. - Reporter.
Mandato ry water restric tions of 50% remain in place in areas that are supplied by the Hazelmere Water Treatment Works
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HE public is warned to take extra precautions when hiring temporary workers who gather in the vicinity of the Naidoo and Baijoo road intersection in Raisethorpe. This is due to the numerous cases of intimidation and threats to the people who pick them up to do odd jobs on their property. Sadly, hidden among these work seekers are thugs and robbers who pretend to seek work. Residents living in close vicinity to these pick-up points have come under attack by this unwelcome lot, who at times harass residents for food and water, and sometimes steal and urinate on their front lawn.
Make sure the work seeker has a valid ID document, and record the details
More trouble is caused by the daily illegal gambling which at times turns to violence. The community raised this burning issue at public meetings and made several requests to the SAPS for more police visibility in the area, however, the culprits return within minutes to the spot and ply their trade. A few simple tips before you pick up or engage a temporary worker. • Make sure the work seeker has a valid ID document, and record the details. • Explain the job description,
working hours and remuneration before engaging these temporary workers. • Establish his or her experience because many temporary workers, desperate for work, will claim to be qualified and then damage your machinery or material, due to inexperience and you will still have to pay them a day’s wage, or “get your hands bitten while feeding them”. J. SINGH Raisethorpe
Reclaim ‘lost’ human beings WORLD Tobacco Day was celebrated on 31 May and there is a global acceleration in addressing the dangers of smoking. Concurrently, there is discussion to change the legal age to consume alcohol from 18 to 21. Currently alcohol is easily obtainable by under 18-year-olds and the law remains paralysed to act. Further, licensed alcohol outlets disregard trading hours, conduct business with illegal liquor outlets, and frighteningly, transact with pupils. Attractive advertising and colour-
ful drinks are all intended to draw the individuals to “join the party”, while the compulsory segment of the advertisement prohibiting the sale of alcohol to under 18’s is in small print, and not accentuated. Government is dragging its feet to prohibit the advertising of alcohol and ironically wants to change the legal age. Not being pessimistic, we are faced with serious issues where drug addiction, sex in primary and secondary schools and an increase in pregnancies at school going age, coupled with children of the street that is spiraling out of control, changing the age
limit to 21 will not in any way assist alleviate the social ills we are challenged with. Abstinence must be prioritised and encouraged via aggressive programmes. We have to reclaim valuable human beings lost to alcohol and drugs via also giving attention to rehabilitation centres. Communities are crying out for help for youth trapped in the cycle of drug and alcohol addiction - sadly the state facilities in this regard are embarrassing. JAY JUGWANTH Via email
Victory amid adversity MANY critics wrote off the Team of Choice even long before the first whistle was blown. As an ardent supporter of the team, I travelled by bus to Potchefstroom together with 700 die-hard supporters to watch our team in the dying minutes make a comeback to demolish Jomo Cosmos and retain the right to remain in the premier league. This was possible through the support of both the MEC of Sport and Recreation KZN and uMgungundlovu
Council by providing the necessary transport. My congratulations to the boys, coach and management for fighting to the very end, you have done us proud. We travelled up in unity for one purpose, and that was to see our team demolish the opposition and to cement a place in the Premier League for next season. The approximately 704 spectators from the City of Choice by far outnumbered the spectators of the opposition.
Samrem founder’s death creates a vacuum IT was with the saddest of regrets to learn of the death of Soobramoney Narrine - more popularly known as “Robbie”, on Saturday 21 May. The elderly and well respected Robbie, and the late Mr. H. Singh, was one of the founding members of the SA Minority Rights Equality Movement (Samrem) an NPO which challenges arms of administration, be it national, provincial or local, when aspects of the Constitution are sabotaged or circumvented to suit party political ends. Credit must be given for Robbie’s principled stances against minorities and the under-privileged whenever injustices were perpetrated by those in power. His invaluable and reasoned contributions at meetings revealed a lot about the nature of the person he was, and his deep concern for the less fortunate, or those unable to
articulate their abhorrence towards unjust, unfair, or discriminatory legislation. His insight into matters affecting minorities could not easily be challenged. Samrem members will agree that a lot was learnt from his wisdom and foresight into matters that drive the organisation Uncle Robbie will most certainly be missed by all who knew him. We of Samrem pray that the legacy set in motion will gain momentum until the ideal of a just society is reached. Uncle Robbie’s demise has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill, but Samrem members have vowed to continue the legacy. May the most compassionate cosmic Lord bless his soul. DALEEP SAN Pietermaritzburg
Letters to the Editor must be received by no later than Friday 4pm to be considered for the following edition.. Letters and emails should be addressed to The Editor and emailed to editorial@ pmbfever.co.za or posted to PO Box 362, PMB, 3201. Letters should not be longer than 350 words. While pseudonyms are allowed, writers must still include their full names and contact details or letters will not be printed. The Editor reserves the right to not run letters or to alter letters so they are legible.
To all the critics and prophets of doom eat your heart out and eat humble pie. From a die-hard supporter, I believe that if every adult or young adult citizen of Pietermaritzburg showed some support to the Team of Choice in the City of Choice, I am certain the team would not find itself in a similar position again. Viva Maritzburg United, viva. GOPS NAIDOO Pietermaritzburg
Do not regret the past or fear the future THE past is gone. Do not spend time and energy brooding or worrying about it or fearing the future. Live in the present moment, This is where everything happens. There is no way of rewinding the clock to give ourselves the chance to do it all over again. Now is the only time we have to do what we want to do. Yesterday is dead and buried. Tomorrow is unborn. Today is what we should live for and care about because today is here and now and that is all that matters. Tomorrow will be taken care of, if we live today as it would be lived. Regretting or being sad over the past will not change our current cir-
Where are your manners? WHERE an ambulance siren is hailing in traffic to get to an accident scene, what is triggered in your mind? The common and most sensible thing to do is to pull over as best you can to give that ambulance way. In an emergency, every second counts. To the lady in the van what if that was your relative or someone you knew. You had enough space to pull over. Eventually the paramedic in the passenger seat waved at my husband in gratitude. He had to tell the woman to please give way. I am sure we owe these people our common courtesy or has it just become common for us to blatantly ignore rules of the road? Please be considerate and where you can help, do so, for the sake of those in the emergency and those who are trying to reach them. Brenda Jordan Woodlands
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cumstances. Mourning the past will only erase depression, not alter it. The action we take in the present will determine our future. Nothing ever happens in the past. It all happens in the now. What we do in the now is crucial to our destiny. When the future comes it comes as the now. Recalling the past takes up a lot of our time and attention, affects our thoughts, and creates guilt, pride, resentment, anger, regret and self-pity. The crux of the whole thing is not to regret the past, focus on the now and build the prosperous future that we aspire to. ASE AMEEN Pietermaritzburg
f MARITZBURG FEVER of an ambulance and block them from going past, some people seem to think it’s funny Raeesa Dawood: Brainless barbarians!!! They usually are the ones that bought their license and can’t see pass their nose!!! Idiots Justine Spires: We must get their licence plate numbers and name and shame them!!!! Unacceptable! Verusha Naidoo: Maritzburg has the worst slow drivers iv ever seen .... so sense of urgency ... then when u swear them .... ooh then only it’s a problem Rosalind Derrick AnkerSim mons: I feel like people spread up when an ambulance comes up from behind...
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DAY T S E The 21st Longest Day G N race will again be hosted by Collegians THE LO Harriers Club at the club. It is a 12hour track race
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for runners and walkers. A specially designed medal will be presented to runners who complete a minimum of 80kms and walkers who complete a minimum of 60kms in the allocated 12 hours. The day is a wonderful opportunity for family members to support their loved ones and enjoy a day outdoors. The race will be held on 6 August at 7am, and is sponsored by Kings Academy in Amanzimtoti. Entries for the race close on Saturday, 23 July or when 150 entries have been received. Entry is R400. For more information, contact the race office at 082 750 0822 or Les Burnard at 082 336 7244 or Chantelle Van Zyl at 082 213 48 52.
WINE EVENING AT HOSPICE A wine evening, hosted by Pick and Pay Victoria Road, in aid of Msunduzi Hospice will take place on Friday, 10 June at 200 Zwartkop Road from 6pm. Entry is R200 per person and five percent of all sales on the evening will be donated to Hospice. Tickets available from Pick and Pay Victoria Road Liquor Store or Msunduzi Hospice. No under 18’s allowed.
LADDSWORTH NIGHT FUN RUN WALK The Laddsworth Night Fun Run Walk has grown tremendously over the past few years from 300 entrants in 2012 to 755 entrants in 2015. This growth can be attributed to the fact that the staff and parents of Ladds worth work together to organise a safe, funfilled event for the whole family. The sixkilometre route starts at Ladds worth, then weaves its way through the streets of Hilton and the St Anne’s Col lege wetlands, and finishes back at Laddsworth. There is a shorter route, for younger children and grandparents, of approximately four kilometres. This year’s event will take place on Wednes day, 15 June at 6pm at Laddsworth Pri mary School, 1 Winstead Road, Hilton. For more information, contact Shamaine Rajah at 033 343 3256, ex tension 4. Entry forms available on the website www.laddsworth.co.za Partici pants must remember to dress in their luminous gear, as the theme is glow in the dark. Headlamps are encouraged.
‘Blood Wedding’ at the Hex Cast members TQ Zondi and Sade Wag ner with Francis Mennig ke (reflection), are ready for their production of ‘Blood Wedding’. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Tickets R60 or R45 at www.webtickets.co.za Phone 033 260 5537 for more information. BLOOD Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca will take place at the Hexagon Theatre from 7 to 11 June at 7pm. Under the direction of Tamantha Hammerschlag, the cast of postgraduate and undergraduate students of the Drama and Per-
formance Studies UKZN is joined by professionals Ntokozo Madlala, Hazel Barnes, Marcus Henning, TQ Zondi and Mpilo Nzimande. Designs by Peter Mitchell, music by Bernard Kisbey-Green and choreography by Paul Datlen and Pumelela Nqelenga. - Supplied.
FACE OF KZN The fourth Face of KZN Model Search Contest is calling for entries from young people of KwaZuluNatal. The contest is open to males and females across race groups between the ages of 18 and 35, who are at school, college, university or working. They must not be engaged, married or pregnant and must live in KZN. Send your name, surname, age, cell number, location, height, waist size, bust or chest size, shoe size, eyes and hair col our and three recent clear photos in full length, head and shoulders and swim wear via Whatsapp to 073 356 3737. No collage photos are allowed. Do not wear glasses in your photos and make sure your photos are not older than three months. Entries close on 30 June. The 30 finalists will be informed via WhatsApp, SMS and Facebook on 1 July. Photos of all 30 finalists will be published on Facebook and the public will have a chance to vote for their favourite contestant. For more information find Face of KZN on Facebook.
SPCA 1000 PAWS WALK The SPCE 1000 Paws walk, present ed by Sunday Tribune, will take place on 1 July at Hilton College from 8.30am to 12pm. Best SPCA dog owner/dog look alike competition. Other prizes, events for the children, food stalls and more will be available.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION FÊTE Church of the Ascension in Brindy Lane Hilton is having a fête on 11 June from 8am to 1pm. The jumble sale will be on Friday 10 June from the church office. There will be a range of stalls including white ele phant, nursery, book store, fresh produce, craft store, jewellery, children’s fun park and preserves, and includes a tea garden, among other food stalls. A raffle draw will take place at the end of the fête. FILMCLUB AT TAG Film screenings will take place at the Tatham Art Gallery lecture theatre on Tuesdays at 7pm, cost is R35. The coffee shop will be open. For more information email AntonvdHoven@gmail.com
MARKETS The SPCA Pietermaritzburg Village Market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 12pm. Outside stallholders welcome. Phone 033 386 9267. The Pietermaritzburg Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays from 6am to 10am at the PMB Botanical Gardens in Mayors Walk. Inquiries: Mike at 082 886 0687. The YMCA Sunday Market takes place on the first and last Sunday of every month at the YMCA, Scottsville, from 9am to 3pm (weather permitting). Phone Jenny at 073 500 1244. Thursday market from 6.30am to 10am in Princess Margaret Avenue. Inquiries: Roger at 083 513 3227.
Oyster Box steals the show at Royal Show red meat auction A DETERMINED Kevin Joseph, second reserve champion, another executive head chef of the Bonsmara, bred Andrea Hesom, of Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Dundee, and shown by Owen Sithole came away from the prestigious Royal College of Agriculture in Empangeni, Show carcass auction with the will also be heading to the hotel after champion lamb last week. they were bought for R55 and R50 per The white dorper, bred by Coetzee kilogram respectively. Reitz, from Williston in the Northern Joseph’s final purchases of the Cape, sold for R1 600 per kilogram, night were the champion pork carR500 more than the top price achieved cass, bred by Craig McCord of Glenelly last year and far beyond the current Farm in Ashburton, which went for a market rate of R57.50 per kilogram. new South African record price Speaking after the event, at of R95 per kilogram, the the Sheep and Wool Expo current market rate is at the Royal ShowR23.80 per kilogrounds, the chef said: gram, and the Oyster Box head “I got what I came for. second reserve chef walked away I’m very happy.” champion carIt wasn’t cass, bred by with champion lamb Joseph’s only purthe NHELC chase of the night, at prestigious carcass Farm, near he also bought the New Hanover. auction champion lamb Kennedy group of white dorpers Meat Market in bred by Gideon Hoon, Durban bought a from Jacoblinks farm in number of lots includWilliston, for R150 per ing, the first reserve chamkilogram. pion lamb carcass, a White Dorper, And Oyster Box clients will be bred by Reitz, for R300 per kilogram, enjoying a range of tasty beef dishes the second reserve champion carcass, after the chef held off several other a White Dorper, bred by Gert Lötter, bidders to buy the champion beef from Hofmeyr in the Eastern Cape and carcass on show, a Bonsmara bred by the first reserve champion carcass first-time exhibitor, Nelius Ferreira, of European genetics, a Suffolk, bred by Ferrero Bonsmaras, based in Tjaart Steenekamp, from Twee Seuns Harrismith in the Free State. Suffolk in Barkly East in the Eastern The carcass was sold at auction for Cape for R210 per kilogram. R95 per kilogram, well above the Willowton Meats in Pietermaritzmarket rate of R37.50 per kilogram. burg bought the champion European The first reserve champion car- genetics lamb carcass, an Ile de cass, a Bonsmara cross, bred by the France, bred by Johan Roarty, from Vryheid Landbouskool, and the Kinross in Mpumalanga, for R400 per
kilogram and the second reserve champion group of white dorpers, bred by Reitz, for R110 per kilogram. Shaam’s Butchery in Durban bought the first reserve champion group of lamb, white dorpers bred by Lötter, for R200 per kilogram. Smia Livestock, in Newcastle, purchased the champion group of beef carcasses, a Bonsmara bred by Ferreira for R45 per kilogram and the reserve champion group of beef carcasses, a Bonsmara cross, bred by Vryheid Landbouskool for R40 per kilogram. The auction, which is backed by the Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO) and the South African Meat Industry Company (SAMIC), is considered the premier red meat competition on the African continent. “We have some of the world’s premier meat on display here tonight, so I would like to take this opportunity to urge consumers to buy local and to help the red meat producers of South Africa to go forward,” said Angus Williamson, spokesman for the RPO. Terry Strachan, chief executive officer of the Royal Agricultural Society, said he was very happy with the prices achieved at the auction, in particular that of lamb, and was pleased to see those from the hotel industry joining the ranks of buyers in line with similar shows in Australia and New Zealand. “For many years chefs have been buying meat from those Royal Shows for their establishments because it is the best meat on show at that time,” he added. - Supplied.
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Sunflower Fund Golf Day blooms
New board chairman at Grey’s Hospital
The third annual Sunflower Fund’s Charity Golf Day, in association with Land Rover Pietermaritzburg, was a great success with 124 golf ers enjoying a day of sunshine and golf at Victoria Country Club. A total of R124 910 was raised which will enable The Sunflower Fund to create awareness, educate and recruit stem cell donors to increase the number of people registered on the South African Bone Marrow Registry. The Sun flower Fund thanks sponsors who contributed to the success of the event and to those who partici pated. RIGHT: At the event (from left) Stefan Terblanche (compere), Kenwyn Geyser (Sunflower Fund) and Musa Mthembu from Land Rover Pietermaritzburg.
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ETIRED teacher and wellknown community worker, Jay Jugwanth, was recently elected Grey’s Hospital chairman of the board of management. After serving the board for 32 years, Brian Edwards resigned due to poor health. “Edwards is a huge character and a very caring soul. His vision and excellent leadership has seen the hospital grow and make great strides in every department. “He has been associated with the hospital since 1984 and managed
the board through the transition committed to democracy. “His out-of-the-box thinking and financial management being his huge asset and strength, Edwards has strengthened the board to one of the best managed in the province, and undoubtedly the best in Msunduzi,” said Jugwanth. He complimented the CEO of Grey’s Dr Bilinge, the hospital Exco and staff because they achieved remarkable success when Grey’s was placed first in South Africa for meeting all the NHI criteria. - Supplied.
Youth centre opens
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GLN receive American donation The Gay and Lesbian Network (GLN) recently received a donation of R1 400 from Amy Rand and her family, who come from North Dakota in the United States. She donat ed to GLN in recognition of her friend, Joshua Meyers, who recently married his partner, Andrew, in America. LEFT: At the donation handover (from left) Amy Rand, Scott Pryor, Anthony Waldhausen (GLN director and founder), Simon Pryor and Elsa Ruth Pryor. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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About 30 young people attended the opening of the Scripture Union Youth Centre last Thursday. Pastors from city churches showed their support at the opening and Youth for Christ sent their staff and volunteers to assist. ‘The children loved it, they were excited to use the computers and the free internet access we gave then at the launch. They also enjoyed the ice breakers and teambuilding activities we had planned,’ said Garland Sam, regional director of Scripture Union. ABOVE: At the opening Neo Mashau (left) and Nqobanie Gwala.
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FOCUS ON HILTON Dental Zone provides finest dental care in KZN The ladies aim to build long and happy relationships with patients.
THE Dental Zone girls are excited about their new second practice in the Hilton Health Medical Centre in Hilton. As our mission statement states, we continue to provide the finest dental care in KwaZuluNatal with careful attention to detail and personal respect. We are a unified team of professionals who enjoy working together and are committed to neverending improvement as well as providing a lifetime of optimum oral health to our patients and the best patient care available. Patients’ care will be administered with a sense of comfort and kindness and we will not rest until they are satisfied with their smile. We are easily accessible and are wheelchairfriendly at both our Roberts Road (Pietermaritzburg) and Hilton Health practices. Dental Zone is a childfriendly practice and make their visit a funfilled experience.
We provide the following: Preventative treatment • checkups and examinations; • scale and polish; • fluoride treatment; • oral hygiene instructions; and • fissure sealants. Basic dentistry • fillings composite and ceramic fillings; • root canal treatment; • tooth extractions; • Surgical removal of wisdom teeth; • full and partial dentures; and • gum guards and bite plates. Specialised dentistry • wide application of orthodontic treatment to develop and reposition jaws using the Damon braces system for adults and children; • toothcoloured braces (aesthetic braces); • functional removable orthodontic plates; • cosmetic dentistry; • teeth whitening; • cosmetic veneers; • replacing of metal fillings with ceramic fillings (inlays and onlays); • implants (tooth replacements); and • crowns and bridges.
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ELOCITY Sports Lab has expanded to spread the health, happiness and fitness love from the heart of Hout Bay in the Western Cape to Hilton, the southern gateway of the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal. Velocity Sports Lab Hilton, the all new, modern, upmarket gym with the latest equipment is conveniently located on the ground floor of the Hilton Health Life Hospital complex, where the delivery of a wide spectrum of high quality primary health care and health related services has created a convenient medical hub. The gym is well placed and easily accessed from the highway, making it convenient for patrons from Hilton, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands. What sets this gym apart is the warm and welcoming staff, instructors and personal trainers, supported by a charming front-of-house personnel, always on hand to help you with signing up, or inquiries. The qualified personal trainers are available on request when joining the facility, whether it be for fitness assessments or personal training sessions. The state-of-the-art TechnoGym equipment, two studios, sauna and
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Velocity staff (front, from left) Ros Flint, Rob Graham, Matt Dove, and (back, from left) Emmanuel Zondie, Holly Howland, Philip Turnbull Nell and Jess Melle. jet-based infinity swimming pool are an integral part of offering top quality service and facilities to partner and motivate you on your health and fitness journey. Velocity Sports Lab has a wide variety of classes for all levels of fitness - spinning, zumba, kettlebells, ultimate conditioning, yoga, to skipping and boxing classes. Since opening the doors on 1 June they have been well received by the public and have been showcasing the
facility to many visitors, resulting in a large amount of member sign-ups. They are a unique facility with competitive rates - so ask yourself, what’s stopping you from taking your fitness to the next level? - Supplied. For more information, email hilton@velocitysportslab.co.za or phone 033 343 0883.
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Dynamic Communications & Surveillance Solutions (DCSS) staff (from left) DCSS Philip TurnbullNel (service coordinator), Nonhlanhla Smith (service coordinator), Wayne Turnbull Nel (senior office administrator) and Nick Glaeser (senior accounts executive) are happy to assist you with any questions.
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New optometrist opens in Hilton
ADJACENT to the Life Hospital, John Meyer Optometrist will be situated in the newly anticipated Hilton Health Centre. Being one of other medical disciplines within this facility, the centre will be a unique multiFreese, Clark and Storrar functional medical component within the heart PHYSIOTHERAPISTS of Hilton. John Meyer Optometrist, being a new brand We are proud to announce the opening of our of optometry and eye testing introduced to the second practice at area, will strive to build customer relations, Hilton Health Medical Centre personalisation and overall depth in service. Ground Floor, Suite 7 • Tel: 033 343 0885 The sole optometrist and owner, John Emergency Cell: 081 862 6320 Meyer, who has clients across the whole of Pietermaritzburg and Howick, is looking www.pmbphysios.co.za forward to building lengthy relationships with Our 330 Burger Street practice is still in patients within the area again. operation in Pietermaritzburg Starting his career in Sandton Johannesburg, touring most of Namibia, the Caribbean Islands and Newcastle, he will be using these worldly experiences in the field of optometry to best benefit the region. The practice itself will consist of three front-line staff and Meyer as the optomeDr Brittany Dr Lizane van Wyk Dr Bianca Janssen Dr Ilze Wessels trist. Westhorpe-Pottow The practice will be contracted to most medical aids and will be facilitating all disciplines in optometry. Opening date is Monday, 13 June and bookings from 20 Also at Hilton Health Centre • Suite 2, First Floor. June. Tel: 033 343 1744 We are looking forward to a lengthy 86 Roberts Road, Clarendon, Pietermaritzburg. relationship with Tel: 033 342 2602 • Fax 033 342 7603 everyone who we come into contact with.
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Hilton College pupil achieves top individual result in science quiz
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Three of Hilton College’s top Grade 12 physical science pupils represented their school in the annual provincial MinQuiz Science Competition at the UKZN Edge wood campus and finished in the top five. Andrea Tonelli (pictured) produced the top individual result in the province. He has been se lected as a member of the team who will travel to the national final round to represent KZN.
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The St John’s Diocesan School for Girls Junior School, for the past two years, has been assisting God's Little Lambs, a preschool in the Tumbleweed settlement outside Howick. This year, we collaborated with the senior school in joining their Socks of Service Campaign, and expanded our warmth to blankets and jerseys. An overwhelming number of gifts were received. A special mention must be made of Granny Newman and Debbie Channon, who knitted the beautiful jerseys for the children. The love and support of our St John's community will go a long way to keeping these children warmer this winter. Some of our girls will be visiting God's Little Lambs to interact with these delightful children. With the jerseys (back, from left) Catherine Riekert, Maddison Walton, Camryn Jordaan, Casey Joubert, Abbey Reynolds, Meghann Oldfield, Chane van Niekerk, Holly Brassell, Siobhan Rowe, Aneesa Rawat, and (front, from left) Sidney Bowles, Jenna Fyvie, Paige Mayer, Jena Hunter and Abbegail Riekert.
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Megan Hall won the regional Poetry for Life recital competi tion when she represented KZN at the national event in Franschhoek.
St Charles pupils visit Bot gardens
Athlone night walk relay brings all together Athlone held their night walk relay on Friday, 20 May. We had about 800 people join in our event and it was a wonderful, heartwarming thing to see, with the young and old enjoying an evening together, relay teams and walkers were encouraged to dress up and have fun. Taking part (from left) Dillon Wernich, Ryan Grant, Simon Mann, Zama Mdladla, Manelisi Zondi and Andiswa Zimu.
The St Charles College Grade 1 boys went on an outing to the Botani cal Gardens before the midterm break. They had lots of fun playing in the autumn leaves and the river after an adventurous walk up to the top of the hill. The boys couldn’t wait to attack their picnic lunch. In a stream in the gardens Dustin Stockley (left) and Tomas Speirs. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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ARITZBURG United chairperson Farook Kadodia this week categorically denied reports that they would be selling the club to Moroka Swallows. Soccer Laduma reported that Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi was leading a consortium to buy relegated first division club Moroka Swallows, and would in turn purchase the Premier League status of the Team of Choice, returning the fallen Soweto giants to the top flight. But, Kadodia dismissed the rumours, saying that the rumours were being spread by those who were trying to destabilise the club. United have just survived a rollercoaster season that saw them escape relegation from the top flight with wins in their final two games after having been bottom of the league virtually the entire season. Despite their troubles, Harry Gwala Stadium was packed to the rafters for home games as Maritzburgers have taken to their club. “I don’t exactly know who is playing mind games and coming up with this stuff. We have not spoken to Moroka Swallows and this is not true,” Kadodia stressed. According to Soccer Laduma, citing anonymous sources, a verbal agreement was in place for the consortium to purchase Maritzburg United. Kadodia denied that any of that was true. “At no stage have we indicated any intentions in selling the club. We have no idea who is trying to destabilise us and why,” the chairperson continued. “Whoever has come up with this story must come
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to me with the facts. “I am very upset by this. The team will not leave PMB. We are committed to the people of Pietermaritzburg, to the people of KZN, and our partnership with the Msunduzi Municipality,” he said. Planning for next season has already begun, and coach Ernst Middendorp, who rescued the club from relegation after being appointed halfway through the season, has signed a new contract that will see him remain with the club for two more years. Kadodia said the club had also rebuffed an approach from Kaizer Chiefs, who are interested in the services of United’s top goalscorer and player of the season Evans Rusike. The Zimbabwean’s movements off the ball, with the ball, pace and finishing was something many remarked about during United’s demanding campaign. “Rusike will be with Maritzburg, so will [Deolin] Mekoa,” said Kadodia. The only player the club have released was Khumbulani Banda, while Kadodia said they were still in the process of negotiating contract extensions with goalkeeper Tawfeeq Salie and defenders/midfielders David Booysen and Thami Mkhize. On-loan Defenders Tamsanqa Teyise and Kwanda Mngonyama would be returning to parent clubs SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns. Kadodia confirmed that they were interested in bringing Mngonyama back as the Sundowns man has been a rock in United’s defence over the last two seasons. Mekoa has a date with Neymar and Brazil in Rio and will therefore miss the start of next season.
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St Charles College Scrum mies and Junior Primary boys and some parents recently participated in a miniComrades.
Laddsworth pupil achieves gold for gymnastics
Hilton PrePrimary girls tackle miniComrades
Maritzburg Prep hold miniComrades
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Kimé Brits, a Grade 5 Pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, parti cipated in the Ocean Invita tional Rhyth mic Gymnas tics Competi tion in Salt Rock and placed first in the Level 2 division.
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Hilton PrePrimary pupils Cayley McKenzie (left) and Sivuyile Luzipo support each other during the school’s mini Comrades Marathon.
Cordwalles boys chosen to represent Sharks The following Cordwalles boys have been selected to represent the Sharks at the various age group tournaments (from left) Jarryd Pike (Sharks U12B), Fortune Mpofu (Sharks U12B), Avuyile Zondi (Sharks U13A Craven Week). With them is their 1st XV coach, Rory Bremner, who has been named head coach for both the Sharks U12B squad and Sharks U12 Sevens squad. The U12 tournament will be held in Vryheid from 23 to 25 June and U13 Craven Week is in Paarl from 4 to 8 July. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Grace College pupils, staff tour Thailand A group of Grace College pupils and staff went on the World Challenge Tour to Thailand. They went to a variety of different places in cluding Bangkok, Thailand, Um Phang, Koh Chang, Mae Sot and Uthai Thani. The group experienced this beau tiful country in a variety of ways, from working at an orphanage, rafting and trek king through the jungles, to a muchneeded time of rest at the beach during the last week of the tour. With their guide on a raft (from left) Milan Comley, Candace Swart and Rachel Newlands. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Maritzburg Preparatory School hosted its miniComrades Marathon for the preschool and junior primary children recently. Children had to complete laps around the campus, and staff arranged tables of cool drink, bananas and water sachets sponsored by Supercool to emulate the Comrades Marathon. Taking part (from left) Khwezi Sikosana, Josh Garnett, EmmaJoy Nelson and Megan Brandsma.
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Gabriella Chantler (left) and Kathryn Green from St John’s Diocesan School for Girls, competed at the Ocean Invitational Competition in Ballito. The compe tition was attended by rhythmic gymnastics clubs from across KZN North Coast, South Coast and Inland. Kathryn competed in Level 8 and Gabriella in Level 9 and both won gold medals.
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Grade 2 pupil, Galilee Drake, dodges her way through drums and elastic. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
RIDGE Primary recently held its annual obstacle course. Every child who participated faced some of these challenges, including crawling under an army net full of flour, climbing over elasticised “webs”, stepping through tyre, and diving onto the water slide full of bubbles.
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Grade 2 pupils (from left) Jodi Wells, Piper Wendler and Anke Koekemoer climb over the ‘web’ challenge.
TWC girls selected for squash teams
Cordwalles boys chosen for U13A Inland hockey team
Cordwalles Preparatory School boys have been selected to play for the KZN Inland U13A hockey and will be going to the IPT in Potchefstroom. The team (back, from left) Thoba Buthelezi, Nicholas Cook and Ayanda Cele, (front, from left) Thomas Conolly, James Lalor and Callum Lee. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Girls from The Wykeham Collegiate Junior School attended the KZN squash trials recently. Congratulations to Emma Hoole and Alexandra Uys who have been selected for the U11 team and Isabella Uys who has been selected for the U13 team. The girls (from left) Isabella Uys, Emma Hoole and Alexandra Uys.
Russell High bowlers make U19 Midlands team
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Russell High pupils, Adele Wagner (left) and Sibusisiwe Myaka made the Midlands U19 bowling team.
Laddsworth hosts fiveaside soccer tournament
Laddsworth Prima ry hosted a fivea side soccer tourna ment where 322 children, in 46 teams from many schools around Pi etermaritzburg and as far afield as Kokstad, participat ed in a funfilled morning of soccer. The Laddsworth U9A soccer team was runnerup in their age category (front, from left) Patrick Lamb, Cal um Mulder, Tapiwa Mukono, Matthew Bishop, Awande Mthalane, Jack Holtzhauzen and Reuben Macfarlane, and (back, from left) Gavin Lam booy (principal), Ashlee Smith (coach), Sean Veenstra (director of sport). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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HE second event in the KZNTR Winter Series takes place at Faulklands Farm, Table Mountain in Pietermaritzburg, on Sunday, 12 June. Andrew and Lauren Booth lived on Faulkands Farm for five years before moving to Howick, and it was during this time that KZN Trail Running was born. This event will take you along the Booths’ favourite trails on the farm. View the beautiful surrounds where the valley views from the cliff tops are spectacular and river running is most exciting. The event offers short (7km), medium (14km) and long (22km) route options, ensuring there is
something for everyone. All the routes are circular, starting at the edge of the Umngeni Valley and venturing to the valley floor along this pristine stretch of the Umngeni River. The medium and long courses include two adventurous river crossings, while the short course runs down a beautiful stream. All courses include a challenging climb out of the valley. Juniors are welcome on the short and medium courses. All routes start at 7.30am, with registration open from 6.30am. Pre-entries close at 12pm on Friday, 10 June. Late entries are available at the start, but a R40 surcharge applies (U18s exempt). - Supplied
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Lauren Booth of KZNTR soaks in her favourite clifftop single track at Faulklands Farm.
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KZN Cricket Club finally find winning formula DAVID KNOWLES THE University of KwaZuluNatal Cricket Club Pietermaritzburg have been through their own trials and tribu lations in recent years, but winning the Inland Premier League this past season has restored them to the top of the pile, thanks to doing the basics and getting the right people in the right places. A club that have seen the likes of Jonty Rhodes and current Inland cricketers Tshepang Dithole and Ruhan Pretorius in the ranks, the past seasons have been ones of transition as the dynamics of the campus and sport kept changing. This affected the fortunes of the club and from being a dominant force, they had to sit and plan the right and constructive way forward. Faizel Simon was tasked with tak ing the club forward and he showed his and the club’s intentions with the ap pointment of Dolphins Cubs head coach Lucky Dladla as the new coach and former Transvaal player Bruce Roberts as development officer. As a mighty trio, they began resurrecting Varsity’s cricket fortunes,
starting with development sessions and clinics, getting players into the game from grassroots level through to senior club level and beyond. With these initiatives in place and growing, the fortunes of the club started changing for the better, with big name players once more looking at the club as a possible choice to play their club cricket. One such player was Dolphins fast bowler Craig Alexander. Yashveer Singh took up the manag er’s mantle and with the final cog in the engine ready to roll, the club were in order and ready to make an impact. The 2014/15 season saw the club finish sec ond in the Premier and 1st Divisions, with the 1st Division players winning their T20 league and the Premier lads finishing runners up to Standard. Having finished second over numer ous seasons, the club wanted to go one better and be the top dog, their vision and strategies paying dividends as they took the spoils this past season. Approaching every match with a winning mindset, the Premier and 1st Division sides produced the goods early on and as the season progressed, it
The past seasons have been ones of transition as the dynamics of the campus and sport kept changing
Varsity Cricket Club are back on top as the Premier League club champions for the past season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
came down to the rivalry between Varsity and Standard. At the Christmas break, Standard had just beaten Varsity at Peter Booy sens and they repeated the dose once the festive season had passed. Varsity had to hope Standard slipped up and that amounted to Standard having to lose two matches — something the strong outfit had not succumbed to in many a season. But, fortunes change and history is created as Standard found to their detriment. Standard suddenly lost
those two games and Varsity were back in the chase for overall honours. Tough matches against Zingari and Maritz burg Cricket Club remained for Varsity and once the dust had settled, they had won the Premier Division by a single point. The club were second in the 1st Division and both teams Premier and 1sts made the semifinals of the T20 competition. “We are back where we should be and putting club cricket on the map in Pietermaritzburg again,” said Singh.
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