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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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The Wildlands Ubuntu Earth team (from left) Pamela Madondo, Kabelo Mohlohlo, Siphindile Moloi and Fundiswa Zuma donned school uniforms in celebration of the 40th commemoration of 16 June Youth Day. This young team works closely with the youth through the Nedbank Sustainable Schools Programme involving many local schools. ‘It’s a privilege to touch young people’s lives by educating and developing them around financial, environmental and social issues,” said sustainable schools relationship manager, Siphindile Moloi. She encouraged leaders and the youth to invest in the younger generation by mento ring and opening up opportunities in various spheres of society to achieve a sustainable future for all. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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SPIKE in crime in the northern areas has resulted in a call for extra vigilance by residents and an increased presence from the Mountain Rise SAPS. According to the Mountain Rise police, May and June has seen an increase in crime compared to the same period last year, with house- breaking and theft showing a slight increase, which has been attributed to the seasonal change. “Further intelligence gathered at our station reveals that especially during winter, criminals are capitalising on opportunities to commit more crimes because the cold weather means people go to bed earlier than normal. “It has been noted that criminals keep watch for police patrols and security company vehicles before committing crimes in the community. “Regular police patrols are being conducted, however, as soon as the police vehicle drives off to patrol another section, criminals know this and engage in criminal offences,” said Warrant Officer Joshua Maistry from the Mountain Rise SAPS corporate communications office. Police therefore appeal to the community to work with them to address crimes in their area by reporting any and all suspicious incidents. “Community policing partnerships must be created within all sectors of the community. The police depend on the community to be their eyes and ears on the ground by being fully alert and aware of suspicious persons or vehicles. There are various ways to deter crime from happening,” said Maistry. He added that watch dogs and alarm systems are being used as deterrents. “These initiatives are of paramount importance in order to deter or minimise crime. By engaging in the crime-preventative initiatives, you as the community, have created a positive partnership in the united fight against crime.” Maistry said that often stolen items are sold at second-hand stores by the perpetrators, who falsely identify themselves as the owner. The community is therefore encouraged to visit local second-hand store dealers as soon as property is stolen in the hope that it can be identified. “If any property is identified at the second- hand dealers, notify the owner of the business then report this to the investigating officer immediately. “This is called community policing partnership, when the community works hand in hand
‘Community policing partnerships must be created within all sectors of the community. The police depend on the commu nity to be their eyes and ears on the ground by being fully alert and aware of suspicious persons or vehicles’ with the police in order to fight crime,” he said. The police urged the public to keep all items of value, such as jewellery and cash, in a place where it can be locked at all times and keep a comprehensive description of all household items such as electronic appliances, electrical appliances, computers and cellphones. This is to ensure that in the event of a burglary, the owner will be able to give precise descriptions. Checking for stolen cellphones can also be done at second-hand good dealers. To check the unique IMEI number of cellphones, dial *#06#. The IMEI number for the phone will immediately appear.
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GLN is a and addrctively involved in but in th essing hate crime breaking down b e country as a whos not only in the carriers ity, le NICOLE JOHN >>nicole@pmbfever.co.za
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HE Gay and Lesbian Network (GLN) in Pietermaritzburg have spoken out about the shooting in Orlando in the U.S. last week, and the fear that some members of the LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) community feel in Pietermaritzburg as a result of victimisation. The shooting took place at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida by an American-born man who pledged allegiance to Isis. He killed 49 people and injured over 50. Speaking to Maritzburg Fever, GLN director Anthony Waldhausen said there is a concern for the safety of lesbians and transwomen in Pietermaritzburg as they are victimised. “In certain areas of Pietermaritzburg, we receive a steady flow of hate crime reports which leaves the LGBTI community living in fear. The police at Plessislaer Police Station have been able to provide sensitised services to victims of hate crimes and this is very commendable. This shows that our sensitisation workshops with police are working,” he said. In response to the Orlando club shooting, Waldhausen said LGBTI and allies are calling for physical protection for LGBTI people.
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“We are completely saddened and shocked by the shooting and send our condolences to families and friends who lost loved ones. We also want to send a speedy recovery message to those who were injured. We call on the South African government to move fast to enact the Hate Crime Bill so that hate crimes can be classified a criminal act, and that people who perpetrate acts of hate crimes can be persecuted and provide recourse for LGBTI people. We will intensify our advocacy work and also continue to provide support to LGBTI persons in need,” he said. GLN is actively involved in breaking down barriers and addressing hate crimes not only in the city, but in the country as a whole. “GLN is a member of the Hate Crime Working Group, which is a national CSO body addressing hate crimes at a national level, and has been lobbying
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government to introduce a Hate Crime law. Already government has prepared a Hate Crime Bill and GLN was actively involved in that process. We also serve on the government’s national task team, which is addressing hate crimes against LGBTIs. “We are also part of a consortium of LGBTI organisations in South Africa that have come together to address hate crimes through a project called Love Not Hate. We host a number of sensitisation workshops with various stakeholders including government departments, traditional healers, community and religious leaders in order to sensitize them on LGBTI issues and needs which challenges homophobia,” said Waldhausen.
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Mystery surrounds an abandoned car that was found, and extracted, from the Duzi River on Monday morning. The shell of a green VW Golf was spotted by neighbouring factory workers in Barnsley Road early on Monday morning and was reported to the police. Search and Rescue divers quickly investigated the car and found it was just the shell of the vehicle, as the windows, tyres and paintwork were damaged. No bodies were found. Speaking to ‘Maritzburg Fever’, one of the divers said they suspect that the car had been pushed into the river off the nearby lowlying bridge and became visible due to the low levels of water in the river as a result of the current drought. The slimecovered vehicle took about 30 minutes to be pulled from the water. PHOTO: NICOLE JOHN
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HE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) are running on fumes with under three days of blood stocks for the KwaZulu-Natal region which includes Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle, Durban North, Durban South and Pinetown. “The month of June is blood donor month and SANBS is pleading with all South African citizens who meet the requirements of being a blood donor to take a few minutes of their time and visit our donor centres and mobile clinics to donate blood. “Without committed blood donors, SANBS will not be able to supply the hospitals with safe and sufficient blood. Pietermaritzburg, as a branch, has a monthly target of approximately 2500 units of blood that we need to collect,” said Khulekani Zuma, SANBS public relations practitioner in Pietermaritzburg. Zuma said that the database shows that the number of blood donors is increasing, especially African donors, whereas the white population donor base is decreasing. “Although the African donors are increasing, they are not retained; meaning that they don’t donate as frequently as SANBS would like them to. They generally only make one donation,” said Zuma. SANBS needs all four blood types to be donated. “All blood types A, B, AB and O are important. With blood type O negative being the universal blood type, it can be transfused to any patient. That is why at times we make a special plea for blood type O,” he said. SANBS operates in eight provinces in South Africa, with the exception of the Western Cape. The blood collected is circulated as per need. If one zone is in need of blood, it can be sent from another zone that has a surplus. The current blood stock nationally is three day’s supply.
“Pietermaritzburg is doing well. In May we collected over and above our target and were the best performing branch. It’s all thanks to our donors who are committed and dedicated to saving lives,” said Zuma. Zuma said that without blood, committed blood donor hospitals will not be able to operate and many people will not get a second chance to life, especially those who need blood transfusion. “Donating one unit of blood can save up to three lives. Donating blood is a noble gesture that every qualifying citizen should do. We would also like to appeal to schools that we are not currently visiting to open their doors, as well as churches and business sites,” said Zuma. People in Pietermaritzburg can donate at the SANBS Donor Centre at 294 Jabu Ndlovu Street which is open from Monday to Saturday. For more information visit www.sanbs.org.za To get SANBS to your organisation contact Khulekani Zuma at 033 264 3600 or email khuleka ni.zuma@sanbs.org.za Blood donor requirements: • You must be between the ages of 16 and 65. • You must weigh 50kgs or more. • You must lead a sexually safe lifestyle. • You must be in good health at the time of donating. • You must eat at least four hours before donating blood. • If somebody has put him or her self at risk of contracting HIV/Aids they must not donate blood.
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COMING home from work after 5pm is becoming more dangerous in the Woodlands area. I must say thank you to the RTI PMB for coming once to the Northway Spar traffic lights, however could you please come again - maybe three times a week. It used to be just the Northdale taxis doing illegal U-turns, but now half of the northern area are doing wrong. It does not matter whether old or I WENT to the vehicle licensing young, lady or man - wrong is office recently to register a wrong. vehicle - a task I dreaded, but I The Msunduzi Municipality has was in for a pleasant surprise. placed four big signs from the I arrived at 7.30am and was bottom of Chota Motala Road clearsecond in line - it opened at ly indicating left for Woodlands, 7.45am. I went straight to a winright for Mountain Rise and dow where a pleasant clerk straight for the northern areas, yet processed my documents and people still do illegal U-turns. took my money all in a matter of People of Woodlands, it is time minutes. I was on my way home to take a stand and come together by 7.5 am. I could not believe it. as one. Well done and thank LEROY SNYMAN Letters to the you. What a difference to Woodlands Editor must be received by no later than Friday 4pm to be the four hours I spent a considered for the following edition.. few years back to regLetters and emails should be addressed ister a vehicle. to The Editor and emailed to editori If I could suggest al@pmbfever.co.za or posted to PO Box 362, PMB, 3201. Letters should not be longer than a tip someone gave 350 words. While pseudonyms are allowed, me, for anyone goPUT another writers must still include their full names and ing to register a vehiarrester bed contact details or letters will not be cle, in addition to all on Townhill. I printed. The Editor reserves the right to not run letters or to alter letters your required docucommend the so they are legible. ments (blue or yellow previous writers forms, COR), take a certified on the subject. Being copy of your ID and proof of a Hilton resident, I am residence. compelled to use the Townhill section It will save you and all those of the highway more than I care to. playing musical chairs behind There is a fatal accident on the down you a lot of time. run at least twice a month. Therefore, more preventative measures are JACQUES POIRIER needed. Pietermaritzburg My feelings on this issue were elevated last week, thanks to a business
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HE ANC launched its manifesto at the Harry Gwala Stadium on 12 June. Post the launch, Alexandra Park was strewn with litter with no respect shown for our environment. This seems to be a pattern with political parties and government-organised gatherings. Three years ago the ANC left the Truro Hall complex littered after a social ills programme and not long thereafter, the Department of Health employees did likewise to the Protea Grounds after a wellness day programme. We are showing scant regard and setting poor examples to the youth. Earth sustains us and is struggling to give us water and food due to challenges from the severe drought. Schools prioritise anti-litter and enviro-friendly programmes, however, these programmes need to
be driven in the workplace too. Universities are not excluded - the local campus is now an eyesore. We are the only ones on this planet who have to work to sustain ourselves, yet we show extreme disregard for Mother Earth. Msunduzi is sadly cluttered with litter and the biggest culprits are the many businesses who dump litter on pavements. The inner residential areas decay must be attributed to residents who carelessly dump their waste on vacant land, on street corners and along school fences. Commitment, awareness and effort, coupled with sensitivity for nature, will assist in keeping our surroundings clean. Community education must be on-going and the law sternly applied. JAY JUGWANTH Pietermaritzburg
More safety measures on Townhill call to a large mill in Midvaal, where a 26-wheeler caught my eye as I recognised it to be a make assembled in Pietermaritzburg in the mid-seventies. I chatted to the driver, who is as pleased with his “still manual, gear-boxed” truck as the owners of the old cars at Cars in the Park. A 40-year-old 26-wheeler with in excess of 40 tons in the trailers - could this truck marshal a 40-something ton load down Townhill, using first gear, travelling at 10km/h from Hilton to the level road after the Peter Brown off-ramp?
The trouble, the driver said, is with impatient and frustrated “hotshot drivers” in the new “technologically superior” trucks behind him on Townhill that will break the slow-lane ranks. So, another arrester bed and visible policing, please. A compulsory stop after the Peter Brown bridge, please. Camera policing to slow and/or control the “newer speeders”, please. We have to reduce the Townhill casualty rate. COLIN WATERWORTH Hilton
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Kline Smith’s original play, ‘Mob Feel’, has just been published. PHOTO: GERORGINA BURTON
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PMB playwright gets published NICOLE JOHN >>nicole@pmbfever.co.za KLINE Smith’s original play, Mob Feel, which has been very popular at the Hexagon Theatre, has just been published. Mob Feel is set in the summer of 1952 against the backdrop of an extended period of gang violence and ethnic rivalry, fuelled by mob mentality which devas tated the township of Westbury in Johannesburg. The tragic love story is of Linga and Mapula, and their attempt to overcome an old ethnic rivalry stained with prejudice, violence and pain. Lyrical, and at times almost balletic, choreographed movements combine physical theatre with the ageold traditions of storytelling. “No elaborate props, sets, lighting, costumes and frills are used. It is simply four people with a guitar, a drum, an abundance of energy and a story that is hauntingly reminiscent of the atrocities committed recently in South Africa most notably, the devastating xenophobic attacks that flared up in parts of the country,” said Smith. Smith, who is from eShowe in Zululand, has been living in Pietermaritzburg for the past seven years. “Maritzburg’s laidback mood, strong sense of community and its rich history draws comforting parallels to home,” he said. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of KwaZuluNatal in Pietermaritzburg and lectures journalism at Rosebank College in Durban. Smith said he has always had a flare for the dramatics. “My earliest childhood memories are of me gath ering my cousins together to put on shows for the family during the holidays and reunions. No doubt, my entrepreneurial drive peaked when I realised I could charge my aunties and uncles for a seat on the floor of a lounge packed with family members.” He began his directing career, albeit informally, by creating performances that relied almost solely
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on bodies in a space. “I had to. There was no drama department at school and therefore no access to props or costumes. Drama was an extramural activity and, although compressed at school, it ignited and sustained my love for the arts,” said Smith. He said his passion for playwriting came about in 2001. “It may sound silly, but it was only when I got to school in 2001 that I learnt that plays were not just performed for a live audience, but were also published in books. I remember first arriving at the campus library and finding aisles full of play texts. South African plays with characters I felt I had known my whole life. If I could have pitched a tent in the South African Theatre aisle I would have, because for a good few months thereafter I sat crosslegged on the library floor, lost in worlds I could never have dreamt up.” Smith draws his inspiration from some of the greatest South Africa’s playwrights Athol Fugard, John Kani, Barney Simon, Lara Foot and a seemingly endless list of other powerful writers. “The opportunity to have Mob Feel published is therefore a tremendous honour and I hope the book will aid some young artists along their journey of theatre directing,” he said. Mob Feel has been performed across South Africa including Grahamstown, Pietermaritzburg, Plettenberg Bay and Oudtshoorn. Smith received Best Writer and Best Director, 2012 National Arts Festival’s Student Theatre Programme and Best Fringe Production at the 2013 Musho! International Theatre Festival. “It’s been a fantastic year for theatre, particularly student theatre, at UKZN and the Hexagon is fully booked up until next year. We hope to run the show early next year together with the book launch, sign ing and conversation with the cast,” said Smith. For a copy of Mob Feel email Robin Malan info.junkets@iafrica.com
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Dr Mpungose is a prosthodontist (Dental specialist) now practicing in Pietermaritzburg. He qualified as a dentist in 2006 from UWC; He then completed his community service in Scottburgh on the south coast of KZN in 2007. He immediately then ventured into private practice in his home town of Eshowe where he worked for 2 years. In 2010 he took up a registrarship post at UWC (Tygerberg hospital) to further his studies and specialise in Prosthodontics. He had always wanted to be a Prosthodontist and his two years in private practice had further cemented this belief and desire as he felt he was not equipped with enough as a general dentist to deal with the complex problems he faced on a daily basis. In November 2013 Dr Mpungose qualified as a prosthodontist and briefly stayed on at the university as a consultant teaching undergraduate students. He then moved from the Cape and started a private practice in Johannesburg in 2014. The academic bug refused to leave him, so he also got involved at Wits School of oral health where he worked as a sessional consultant in the department of Oral Rehabilitation once a week for two years. His academic and clinical interests are Endodontics (root canals), Aesthetics (cosmetic) and computerised dentistry. In his spare time he enjoys a good game of Tennis and he is a die hard Manchester United supporter. He has now moved to Pietermaritzburg and has taken over Dr Ron Ross’s Dental practice. He has kept the familiar faces you know at the practice and he looks forward to providing you with the quality service you had been accustomed to. Please feel free to call DR MPUNGOSE on 033 342 3822 Address: 14 Stranack Road (off Boom Street) Pietermaritzburg Central
A 5km fun run, hosted by Vuka Fitness, will take place on 9 July at 8am in Warwick Road, and the family is invited. Coffee and breakfast at Flava Café after the race. RSVP by 1 July to bwpfit ness@gmail.com For more information contact Bianca at 072 671 3738 or visit www.vu kafitness.co.za
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nicole@pmbfever.co.za Week of hope Scripture Union challenges teenagers and young adults to give their time to share hope in their annual Week of Hope initiative. It is an oppor tunity to keep older teenagers occupied by direct ing their energy and focus to helping younger children by sharing valuable life skills and biblical values through sharing hope over a week. SU part ners with schools, colleges and universities to train young leaders from around KZN to initiate this project in the winter holidays. Young people who wish to volunteer for a week can contact SU for more information. The dates for Week of Hope are 4 to 8 July and 11 to 15 July. Training for the volun teers will be on 2 July. Applications need to be in by 27 June 2016. Contact SU at 033 342 9191.
Annual Sabha concert The Pietermaritzburg Sanathan Ved Dharam Sabha is hosting their annual premier fundraiser concert ‘Starnite 2016’ on Saturday, 23 July. The concert will feature a Sarie Queen contest and a Nagara evening by the awardwinning Flash Entertainers. The Sabha is looking for contestants, 18 and older, to participate in the Sarie Queen contest. Entry is free and fabulous prizes are to be won. Contact TG Singh at 083 785 9746 or Parisha Singh at 084 260 5751 for more information.
NWU Puk choir concert The NWU Puk concert will take place on 2 July at Voortrekker High School Hall at 7pm. Tickets cost R60 per person and will be available at the door on the evening of the concert. Hayfields car boot sale The Hayfields Car Boot Sale will take place on Saturday, 25 June from 9am until 1pm next to the NG Church across from Foxon Spar. This will take place monthly on the last Satur day of each month. Zimele Community Projects, Pieterma ritzburg Kitten Res cue and God’s Ware house will be there selling various arts and crafts. This event is weather permitting and will go ahead regardless of rain. Anyone n need of extra income can grab this opportu nity to create an income from unwanted goods. For more information contact Michelle at 083 432 8754 or email michelle@ghekko events.co.za or to book a place.
Cook off at Brookside AFTER last year’s success, Brookside Mall will host their second annual Checkers Hyper Cook Off and Food Fair on Saturday, 16 July from 10am to 3pm. The Cook Off will once again be hosted by celebrity chef Sherwyn Weaich, a former MasterChef and Ultimate Braai Master contestant who has performed at the Good Food and Wine show and cooked alongside the UK Food Network’s Jenny Morris and MasterChef Australia judges, Adriano Zumbo and George Colombaris, to emcee the cook off. The cook off will give cooking enthusiasts the opportunity to show their signature dish to Weaich and the judging panel as they battle it out for the Checkers Hyper-sponsored prize of R8 000 in shopping vouchers. This year the organisers are also introducing a new angle to the cook off, with the inclusion of a children’s category. Aspiring chefs between the ages of 12 and 16 will have the opportunity to win R2 000 in shopping vouchers by impressing the judges with their meal.
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Epworth choir qualify for competition finals Epworth’s Cantabile Choir has qualified for the finals of the ATKV Applous Koorkom petisie, which will be held in Stellenbosch on 4 August. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
ng team St Nicholas debati in semis The St Nicholas Senior Debating Team recently competed in the debating semifinals with Maritzburg College, St Johns and St Annes. The team (back, from left) Nokubonga Dlamini, Oluvu Gidi, Dane Landsberg (teacher), Awande Kuzwayo, and (front, from left) Nokwanda Msimang, Luyanda Sithebe, Nomfundo Mtshali and Nothando Gumede. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Grace College pupils progress in debating league
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Grace College participated in the KwaZuluNatal High Schools’ Debating League. Grade 11 pupil Carl Brann (left), achieved a place in the senior provincial debating team and Grade 9 Majorie Misihairabwi went through as a reserve for the junior provincial debating team.
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TWC pupils create geoblock structures
Grade 7 pupils at Cordwalles Preparatory School were tasked in natural science to build a project that would promote sustainable energy. Nick Cook and Hunter Whittle made a bio digester for their natural science project on sustainable energy. They manufactured methane gas for use in cooking. This demonstration proved the collection of the methane was viable.
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Grade 2 pupils at Merchiston Preparatory School enjoyed an educational and interesting talk on ‘frogs’, their current theme at school. Proud ambassadors of the ‘save the frog’ badge (from left) Tiago Thomas, Ezra Samuel and Cole Berriman. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Creating structures with geo blocks The Wykeham Collegiate Grade 3 pupils, Ella Hoepfl (left) and Jhuwareeyah Moosa.
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St Christopher’s awarded recycling certificate St Christopher’s, a school with only 146 pupils, collected nearly 7 000kgs of recyclable waste. Wildlands and Nedbank, partners in a sustainable schools programme, recently visited the school to thank pupils for their outstanding effort. Displaying their recycling certificate (from left) Caryl Cullen (teacher in charge of recycling), JuanPierre van Niekerk, Kuhle Mbandlwa and Nedbank representatives Belinda Van Niekerk (back) and Nkosi Zuma. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Teams are gearing up for the upcoming grand finals of this year’s Spar KZN School Girls’ Hockey Challenge (from left) Amy Walker from Ashton International College, Wendy Mlebuka from Amanzimtoti High School, Ashleigh Thomas from Durban Girls’ College, Alexandra Mitchley from St Mary’s DSG, Julia Saulez from St Anne’s College, Elke Engelbrecht from Warthburg Kirchdorf School, Katie Dawe from Amanzimtoti High School and Lauren Brown from Pietermaritzburg High School.
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Knocking on the door five times, having medaled in every single tournament, Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School are also vying for a chance to get their name engraved on the trophy with three silvers and two bronzes in their history at the tournament. Only two teams have featured at every single final - the defending champs Girls’ College and last year’s silver medallists PMB Girls’ High. Making their fifth appearance are both saints teams, host team St Mary’s DSG and 2015 bronze medallists’, St Anne’s College. Wartburg Kirchdorf will be hoping that their German precision continues to move them up the leaderboard, making their fourth appearance they ended in sixth place last year; a wellearned improvement from their ninth and eighth in previous years. Winner of the Durban North Regional, Ashton International College, have also
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EN first teams will be taking to the field in the grand finals of this year’s Spar KZN School Girls’ Hockey Challenge taking place at St Mary’s DSG on 23 and 24 July. The tournament, now in its sixth year, will enjoy two days of epic turf battles with the teams being split into two pools. Pool games will be played on the first day in 20 minute one-way duels and then cross pools being played on the final day in 30-minute games, with teams having a quick change-over after 15 minutes. The 2016 tournament is set for awesome action on the turf with the coveted trophy up for grabs. Defending champions Durban Girls’ College have held onto the trophy for the last three years, with the two saints teams raising the cup before that and both eager to topple Colleges hold. St Anne’s took the overall title in the inaugural tournament in 2011 and St Mary’s won the second year, in 2012.
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MICHAELHOUSE surprised Hilton on Gilfillan on Saturday and Kearsney were too strong for a game and spirited St Charles side in Pietermaritzburg in the two main schoolboy rugby clashes of the weekend. Hilton 17 Michaelhouse 21 In front of a large crowd, Hilton were keen to pull off the double over their traditional rivals, having won the first encounter 108 at Balgowan earlier in the season. Having lost to Kearsney and College in two bruising encounters, Hilton wanted to end the season with purpose but House were not to be underestimated coming off a win against DHS the previous week. Hilton started with energy, running at House with power to soon open a 120 lead. Early tries came from flyhalf and captain Angus Curtis and wing Thomas Fraser, fullback Cameron Badenhorst converting the Curtis effort having taken over the kicking duties following a shoulder injury to Curtis in the match against Kearsney. As House settled down, they started to make solid ground by holding onto possession and using the pick and go gameplan to great effect. This called on Hilton’s defence to stand firm but House stuck to their guns, chipping away and going through strong phases. Just before the break, House lock Grant Haines dotted down for flyhalf William Glassock to convert and the game was in the balance as the sides changed ends with Hilton 127 ahead. Since losing Curtis’s trusty boot for the kicking duties, Hilton have been left to pon
der what could have been in the match against College and again on this occasion. Four kicks were missed throughout the game and in hindsight, this could have taken them to that cherished win. It was not to be, though, and they had to do it the hard way by running at the opposition. House struck first in the second half when outside centre Luke Versfeld broke through for Glassock to convert and the boys from Balgowan were suddenly 1412 ahead. Hilton came back and grabbed their third try through Badenhorst, who was unable to con vert, but his side were 1714 ahead. With about eight minutes remaining, House sealed the deal when inside centre Kyle Thompson scored a converted try for what proved the final result (2117). Hilton, knowing they had to attack, fin ished strongly, kicking for corner and working hard for the winning score. Two of House’s tries came from Hilton errors but credit must be given to the boys in red and white for their tactical play and holding onto possession. On the day, rugby was definitely the winner and the two fine contests between the schools gave further reason as to why rugby clashes between them remain a firm favourite. St Charles 6 Kearsney 52 Played on St Charles’ Old Boys’ Day, this was always going to be tough for the home side against a Kearsney side who have enjoyed a strong season. St Charles did however enjoy the lead for a brief moment when flyhalf Brandon van Zyl slotted an early penalty for a 30 advantage. It did not take long for Kearsney to shift into
steadily improved and they will be making their third appearance at the finals. Grantleigh are back, having featured in the inaugural grand finals, their girls are raring to go in their second appearance. Joining them making their second appearances are teams from the southern parts of KZN. Amanzimtoti High School, winners of the Durban South Regional, has had a superb season and is looking to build on that. The feisty team travelling the furthest, King Edward High School from Matatiele will be keen to display their mettle this year, having made a wonderful impression in their first tournament last year, ending in eighth place. The only newcomer to the 2016 tournament is Sarel Cilliers from Glencoe, the team that managed to dethrone five time winner, Ferrum High School from the Newcastle regionals. - Supplied. gear and they were soon over the whitewash when hooker Dylan Richardson gave a final pass to flyhalf Cameron Ritchie to score in the left corner (53). With Kearsney’s pack be ginning to dominate and securing valuable turnover ball, it wasn’t long before Ritchie bagged his second try of the afternoon, wing James Sutherland converting for a 123 lead. Kearsney’s third try came from wing Reece Daniel, the conversion stretching the lead to 193. St Charles, with nothing to lose, enjoyed a steady passage of play which end ed with Van Zyl’s second penalty (196). Although playing with heart and character, St Charles could not stem the tide and Kearsney soon had their fourth try following great interchange between their Craven Week players Luke Croshaw (flanks) and Ritchie, Croshaw doing the final honours. Sutherland added the extras and Kearsney were a handy 266 ahead at the change. Kearsney were soon full of running, Richardson, another Craven Week player, continuing to impress in a golden season. Again, great play between backs and for wards ended with lock David Weaver sending centre Matthew Blair over next to the up rights for Sutherland to convert (336). Sutherland added his own sevenpointer as Kearsney dominated all phases (406) and then came the try of the match as Weav er dived over after a succession of phases and carries where Richardson and captain Greg van Noordwyk were prominent. The conver sion was successful (476). Still St Charles kept trying for a try of their own and in the cruellest of luck, were on the attack when the ball was stripped from them for Richardson to round off a fine afternoon with a 40m run to the tryline (526).
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Seven pupils from Laddsworth Primary were selected for KwaZuluNatal Inland hockey teams. They were selected at the KZN Inland InterDistrict Hockey Festival where they represented Umgun gundlovu District. The team (from left) Connor Baldrey, Ayakha Mthalane, Ashleigh Rohrs, Mikha Sabatta, Rachel Tegg, MaryLynn Cotton and Luke van Niekerk. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
St Anne’s pupil swims for conservation awareness
St Charles Prep boys chosen for Midlands rugby teams Seven St Charles College Prepar atory School boys were selected for their respective Midlands Rugby Teams. Congratulations to (back, from left) Seth Godden, Jens Lütge, Hunter Mason, Matthew Boast (U13), and (front, from left) Sphesihle Gaston (U12), Jackob Sisia and Gary Scott (U13). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Grade 8 St Anne’s pupil Zoë Frank recently participated in the Four Elements Ocean Challenge. The sixkilometre swim started at Durban Underwater Club near the harbour wall and finished just past the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Despite being an incredibly long and gruelling challenge, she was placed first in the women’s open division in a time of 1:10:22 and was placed third overall with the men and woman combined. There were 91 swimmers including some wellknown names who partici pated in the challenge. The purpose of the event was to raise funding for conservation aware ness.
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Three girls from The Wykeham Collegiate Junior School have been selected for the KZN Inland U12 and U13 Hockey Teams. Congratulations to (from left) Abby Daugherty, Kian Green and Josephine le Roux.
Epworth pupils to represent KZN in squash
Six Ep worth Prep School pupils were recently chosen to represent KZN for squash in the U11 and U13 age categories (back, from left) Nicola Bentley, Ellena Chemaly, Jaimie White, Luke van Wyngaard, and (front) Siana Middleton (left) and Kayleigh Els. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Hilton College pupils picked for KZN squash team Chris Bass (left) and Brendan Doyle from Hilton College were selected for the KZN U16 squash team. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Ridge Grade 3 pupils take part in netball festival
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Grade 3 girls from Ridge Junior Primary participated in the Epworth Netball Festival hosted by Epworth. The Ridge girls displayed strong defence techniques against their opponents.
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Three Cordwalles Preparatory School rugby boys attended their capping ceremony for the Natal Sharks U13 and U12 rugby teams. At the ceremony (from left) Rory Bremner (Cordwalles 1st XV coach and head coach for the Sharks U12B squad and Sharks U12 Sevens squad), Lance Veen stra (headmaster), Jarryd Pike (Sharks U12B), Avuyile Zondi (Sharks U13A Craven Week), Graham MacKenzie (President of the KZNRU), Fortune Mpofu (Sharks U12B) and André Greyvenstein (Cordwalles 1st XV assistant coach). The U12 tournament will be held in Vryheid from 23 to 25 June and U13 Craven Week, in Paarl, is from 4 to 8 July.
Trent Payton, Peter Haw and Pete Jacobs tackle the second crossing of the Umngeni River on the Winter Series Faulklands Trail Run.
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HE second event in the KZNTR Winter Series 2016 took place in cold, overcast conditions on Faulklands Farm, just outside Pietermaritzburg. The winter series is composed of three trail running events organised by KZN Trail Running in the Pietermaritzburg area and held annually in winter. The first event took place at Hilton College on 22 May, Faulklands Trail on Sunday, 12 June and the final event will take place at Table Mountain on 26 June. The two features of the 2016 Faulklands Trail, the amended seven-kilometre route and the river crossings, did not disappoint participants. “I live 30 minutes away in Pietermaritzburg yet didn’t
know that such beautiful areas existed so close to the city. Trail running gets me into those unexpected places,” said Colin Boyes, a participant on the seven-kilometre route. The medium (13km) and long (22km) course runners took on two challenging river crossings, more than knee deep. “This course has a bit o f everything, but the river crossings are the signature feature of the Faulklands Trail. While some approach them with trepidation, they are exciting and adventurous,” said race director Andrew Booth, from KZN Trail Running. Salomon-sponsored athletes, Claude Eksteen and Trish Bahlmann, took the top men’s and lady’s honours in the 22km event in 1:39 and 1:56 respectively.
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Full results from the event are available on www.kzntrailrunning.co.za/results The final event at Table Mountain is iconic within the local community being shrouded in folklore. It offers panoramic views of the Msunduzi and Umngeni valleys and for the first time will feature a 20km route in addition to the 14km and seven-kilometre options. - Supplied.
Lungelo Ntombela (left) and Thabizo lo Msimang (right), Grade 7 boys from St Nicholas Dioce san School have been selected for the U13 KZN Midlands soccer team. With them is coach Kieran Nero.
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