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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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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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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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At the Mandela Marathon media tour outside Manyane Hall, where Nelson Mandela gave his final public speech (from left) councillor Sifiso Mkhize (uMgungundlovu District Municipality exco member), Sibusiso Khuzwayo (uMgungundlovu District Municipality municipal manager), Gabi Gumbi Masilela (Umngeni Local Municipality), councillor Yusuf Bhamjee (uMgungundlovu District Municipality mayor), councillor Chris Ndlela (Msunduzi Municipality mayor) and councillor Roger Ashe (uMgungundlovu District Municipality Exco member). PHOTO: JONATHAN BURTON
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Street child, Cebolethu Ngcobo [17] who was murdered this weekend was known in the Sanctuary Road area. Street child murdered THE family of a street child, who was murdered this weekend, are demanding justice from the courts, saying his murder must not be in vain. Cebolethu Ngcobo (17) was shot and killed on Saturday night, allegedly by a man going to pray at the Church Street mosque. A 26 yearold man was arrested. Ngcobo’s mother, Nonhlanhla, said her son was well known in the Sanctuary Road area, where he had been begging for money and food since 2013 after running away from home. Paramedics said that the boy was unresponsive when they got to him and was declared dead at the scene. The teenager had sustained two gunshot wounds, one to his upper left leg and one to left side of his chest. The man appeared at the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court this week. At the time of going to press, the outcome of his court appearance was unavailable.
Five injured in Church Street accident FIVE people were injured on Friday evening, including an 11-yearold boy, when a motor car rear-ended another on the N3 highway before the Church Street off-ramp. ER24 paramedics found the light motor vehicles on the side of the road. All of the occupants were found outside their vehicles. It is believed that one of the vehicles rear-ended a stationary vehicle, broken down on the side of the road. Paramedics discovered four adults and the child in his mother’s arms. Paramedics assessed the young boy and found he had sustained a serious head injury and was in critical condition. Paramedics immediately provided the patient with advanced life support interventions. Once treated, the patient was transported to Greys Hospital for urgent treatment. The four adult patients were assessed and found to have sustained only minor injuries. Paramedics treated the patients and transported them to Greys and Northdale hospitals. The cause of the collision is not yet known. Shoot out at doctors surgery PATIENTS at Dr Aditya Purmasir rooms in Baijoo Road were traumatised after a man opened fire in the reception area last week. The shooter is unknown at this stage. Police spokesperson Captain Gay Ebrahim said the “well-dressed” man was asked to fill in his particulars as it was his first visit to the doctor which he refused to do. He returned an hour later and fired three shots at the filing cabinets behind the receptionists before fleeing. There were no injuries. Police are now calling for eyewitnesses who were in or around the surgery at around 11am on Wednesday to
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Dry taps continue in Prestbury PRESTBURY residents continue to suffer without water and were left with dry taps for 36 hours this weekend. Although water tankers were sent to the area, residents said the tankers do not service all the affected roads. Msunduzi municipal spokesperson Nqobile Madonda said the trucks cannot go to every road and residents will have to go to the trucks. Bail denied for murder and at come forward. Eyewitnesses can tempted murder accused contact the Mountain Rise police NORTHDALE resident Neville station at 033 387 9680. Naidoo (44), charged with murder Two people killed in Howick ing his brotherinlaw and the at accident tempted murder of his mother and A MAN and woman were killed on sister, was denied bail last Friday. Monday morning during a head-on The case was postponed to collision on the R617 just outside HowJune 24 for further in ick at about 6am. Paramedics found vestigation. two wrecked cars in the middle of the road, with broken parts scattered. A man was found dead in one car, and meeting was held to look at ways to two women lying inside the second. curb crime in and around the universiER24’s Russel Meiring said the ty’s Pietermaritzburg campus. driver of the second vehicle, believed This comes on the back of another to have been pregnant, was found student allegedly being robbed last dead. Her passenger was removed Friday. Various ways to increase secufrom the wreckage before being treat- rity and the response of campus secued and rushed to hospital. rity to the incidents were discussed. UKZN safety still a concern Howick jogger rape case postUNIVERSITY of KwaZulu-Natal poned to September student leaders recently held an urTHE trial of a 25-year-old man gent meeting with campus security to charged with rape and robbery of a discuss rising concerns over criminals woman who was jogging in Howick targeting students in the area. The last year, will be held on 26
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Howick accident in which two people died. Two killed in Albert Falls accident TWO men were killed at the weekend when a bakkie and truck collided head-on on the R33 in Albert Falls. ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene in the early hours of Saturday morning. A truck and bakkie sat on the side of the road, both sustaining heavy damage. On inspection, paramedics found the bodies of two men lying a few metres away from the bakkie. Assessments showed that both men, believed to be in their thirties, had sustained numerous fatal injuries. Unfortunately, nothing more could be done for either patient and they were declared dead on scene. The driver of the truck was assessed and found to have escaped injury. It is believed the driver of the bakkie lost control, causing the vehicle to veer in the path of the truck.
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Paying tribute to Nelson Mandela at the capture site in Howick is Sibusiso Khuzwayo (uMgungundlovu District Municipality municipal manager), as uMgungundlovu District Municipality mayor councillor Yusuf Bhamjee (left) looks on with Msunduzi Municipality mayor councillor Chris Ndlela (back, right).
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established five years ago. Bhamjee said it was an honour to have the race in the city and that it is something all people O get the full experience of the historical in Pietermaritzburg should be proud of. Mandela Marathon, media from around “Mandela made a powerful statement in this the country and members of local and city. This is a historical moment and this race is district municipalities toured the 42.2km run. the living legacy of his life. Not only does the race Race director, Johan van Staden and heritage attract tourists, it’s also important that the and content manager, Oscar Dlomo gave a community understand and are aware of his detailed tour of the route, which is filled story so that his legacy lives on,” he said. with historical significance. His words were reiterated by The most Starting at Manaye Hall in Ndlela, who said the bonds of Imbali, where Nelson Mandela intergovernmental relationsignificant part gave his final speech before ships were strong across the of the race is the being captured, a group of various municipalities, and pupils sang the national he hoped it would continue eightkilometre hill, anthem, followed by a to grow from strength to moment of commemorawhich symbolises the strength. tion of Mandela. It is just over 90 days Various stops were made most difficult years of before the fifth Mandela along the route, which had Marathon takes place and Mandela’s politi thousands historical significance to South of runners descend cal life Africa and the people who fought on the city. This year it is expected for freedom, including visiting the the race will have up to 15 000 particigrave of stalwart Moses Mabida. pants from over 30 countries. The most significant part of the race is the Athletes are urged to enter now at www.maneight-kilometre hill, which symbolises the most delamarathon.co.za as the entry system will difficult years of Mandela’s political life, a close on 31 July and no extensions will be stretch which has been named “Struggle Hill”. allowed. uMgungundlovu District Municipality Mayor There are various options in the marathon Yusuf Bhamjee, Msunduzi Mayor Chris Ndlela for those who want to be a part of the experience and the team were given a taste of Struggle but cannot manage the over 40km run. Hill, which they had to climb a part of in remembrance of the struggles of old. The tour ended at the finish of the race - the capture site where Mandela was arrested. Members of the municipalities paid tribute to him and other freedom fighters by placing flowers at the site. The tour was informative of what runners can expect during the race, but also highlighted the important points along the route that were taken into consideration when the route was >>nicole@pmbfever.co.za
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Saturday 27 August At 6am the trail running events covering distances ranging from the 4km, 8km and 16km. Mountain bikers will depart at 9am to complete the 10,km 21km or 42km routes. The first Mandela Day Marathon Triathlon will start at Midmar Dam with the mini triathlon at 11am followed by the sprint distance at 12pm and then the Olympic distance at 1.30pm. Sunday 28 August Road running events all leading to the flagship 42.2km Mandela Day Marathon take place beginning at 6.30am with the 4.6664km VIP race where dignitaries from all over the world will come to experience the “Madiba Magic”. At the same time the 10km road race will start at the Howick Sports Stadium taking the runners past Midmar Dam on the R103 to the Iconic Capture Site. The 21.1km half marathon will start at 6.45am in the heart of Hilton meandering down to Cedara and up to Merrivale followed by a steady drop down into Howick Sports Stadium where they will join the 10km route to the finish. The flagship 42.2km full marathon, measured to IAAF standards, will start at Manaye Hall at 7am with live TV coverage. Top athletes have entered this race and will be competing for the R100 000 firstplace prize packet. This is the first official televised Comrades qualifier for the year and many pro athletes are ready to stamp their mark on the South African roadrunning calendar. Spectators are invited to join in and experience the “Madiba Magic”.
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HILE growing up, I thought I had a pretty good idea about what being a woman meant. Most of the women around me had a lot in common – they had jobs, were married, were mothers and were involved in their community. At that time women in their early twenties were already married with a child or one on the way. When I look
back now, I ask myself, “how did they do it?” The 21st-century woman has a very different idea of what it is to be a woman, or at least I do. There are different types of women and I have come to know a few. Some unmarried, some without children, some starting their career, some as homemakers, some young, some old and some somewhere in between. Each of them with their own perspective on life, on what they believe womanhood is and each with their own set of priorities. It would be naive to think there is one definition of what it is to be a woman. I think each person has their own idea, which is shaped by experience and by other female influences in their life. Womanhood is more than biology and social constructs. Unfortunately, human nature is such that people tend to categorise a woman and put her into a box of typical categories, which include traditional or modern, conservative or outgoing, the list goes on. Recently I’ve been thinking about exactly what it means to be a woman in 2016, and how this is different from being a girl. When do you start referring to yourself as a woman and your friends
as women? Is it when you turn 21? scarier … choices. Get your first job? Get married? Have I think that the 21st-century woma baby? an wants to be independent. So we try Along with most things these days, every day to get to a point when we the lines are blurred and there is no know we can look after ourselves. right or wrong way to be a woman. Too often we see marriages fail, Women can choose whether or not to families break up and women left get married, have a baby, buy a house, broken. We try not to emulate that. We stay at home and raise try our best to be all we can children, the scenarios be and have all that we are endless. could possibly have Yes we all, and to make us feel I know I can reach I speak for those good about ourmy goals and climb who are single selves. and in their The to new heights because, twenties, go daunting to family task is enas the Australian events suring that songwriter Helen Reddy where an we make the older right deciwrote: ‘I am strong, “aunty” sion. I am invincible, reminds us I read a that our “bioblog once by I am woman’ logical clock is Corinne Blumticking”. But, for coach, in which the most part, in an she wrote: “It is our effort to be modern, sensitivities that make there is no one telling us what us compassionate, our feelit means to be a woman anymore. This ings that offer empathy. It is the cracks sometimes feels even more challeng- that inspire us, and our struggles that ing because now, without overbearing strengthen us. It is the courage that families and the pressures of twenties comes from within that gives us true society and its norms, we are left with confidence.” Being a woman is difficult endless possibilities, and with those and it is a challenge every day to make possibilities, comes something far the right decisions and do the right
bearing character and teachers patience. It also provide the faithful with both spiritual growth and physical fitness. It strengthens the body and is a cure to many known diseases. Ramadhan certainly has no substitute. All the months belong to Allah, the Almighty. Who has alone created the world. He alone has created time, and time continuously changes. Yet the special feature of Ramadhan is such that the almighty says, “the month of Ramadhan is the month which was revealed in the Quran, a guide for mankind and open signs of guidance and a criterion between truth and falsehood”. Ramadhan is no ordinary month. We usually do not pay much attention to what we always see or are familiar with, like for instance the road which we always travel. Similarly we do not take much notice of what we are used to hearing, to the extent that every time we hear the call to prayer we do not ponder on the meaning of its words. Let us pledge that this Ramadhan we will make up for all the sins and shortcom-
who attended. Not only that, but she and Mrs Watson phoned various firms to get prizes donated, and the choir mistress and drama teachers organised wonderful entertainment for the moms. It is such a special occasion, with entertainment from dance productions to marimba bands, poetry readings and sayings about mothers. Mrs Meyer is long past retirement,
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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ings that we remember to have committed in the previous Ramadhans. The Almighty has favoured Ramadhan over other months for its numerous merits and virtues. These include: • The odour from the month of a fasting person is more pleasing to the Almighty than the fragrance of musk. • The devils are chained during this month. • The doors of paradise are opened while those in hell are locked. • Those fasting receive forgiveness of their sins on the last night of Ramadhan. How then should we receive this month that has all these merits and virtues? Is it by occupying ourselves with playfulness, or should we feel panic and a great burden on our shoulders upon its arrival. The righteous servants of Allah welcome it with repentance and dogged determination to fully reap its benefits and put its precious time to good use. ASE AMEEN Mountain Rise
thing. Being a woman is about recognising the strengths that come with being a woman – the strength of your heart, your mind and your body. You might be afraid, but you must move beyond that fear to define your womanhood, and not allow somebody else to define it for you. I enjoy being a woman, and I look forward to the woman I am still becoming. I especially enjoy the fact that I can never be “put into a box”. I enjoy the fact that I can take part in a conversation about Formula One racing and know exactly what I’m talking about, and in the next moment I can be in the kitchen cooking and baking. The possibilities of being a woman are endless and we are lucky to have come this far. I do, of course, want to be a wife and mother, maintain my identity as child of God, a daughter, a sister, and a good friend - that’s my idea of womanhood, and I love it. So when I wake up every morning, thinking about the countless tasks set out for me that day, I know I can conquer them. I know I can reach my goals and climb to new heights because, as the Australian songwriter Helen Reddy wrote: “I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman.”
New station commander welcomed THE recent appointment of the new station commander at Mountain Rise is greatly welcomed by the community who live in the jurisdiction of the Mountain Rise Police station. Having addressed him over the years as Colonel “Boxer” Pillay, we salute you once again Brigadier Pillay. Your dedication and service to the citizens is both admirable and commendable. JAY’S ELECTRICAL MANAGEMENT AND STAFF Raisethorpe
Thanks to an amazing teacher FOR many years, Hester Meyer, the hospitality teacher at Alexandra High School, has organised a Mother’s Day tea as part of the Grade 11 assessment. The event is held to assess the pupils’ cookery skills, table-laying and table-serving skills, and their ability to bake savoury and sweet treats for the moms who attend. This year there were 200 moms
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Objective of fasting in Ramadhan RAMADHAN is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It has been prescribed upon the Muslims to fast in this month and it is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims all the world observe total fasting (no food or water) between dawn and sunset in the month of Ramadhan. Fasting is an unique moral and spiritual Islamic attribute. The main reason behind fasting is to attain piety. After all, it is an act of worship that testifies to total submission and obedience. The hardship that the faithful endures while carrying out this obligation is insignificant in comparison with the noble objective of attaining Allah’s pleasure and the great reward in the hereafter. Fasting helps the faithful develop a strong personality and character. It instills in them the quality of will power and determination. It also helps develop the virtue of displaying affection towards the poor and distressed, for one can easily remember their condition when one undergoes the pangs of hunger. Fasting also nurtures gentle fore-
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so I would especially like to thank her for making the morning so special for so many moms. Some of Mrs Meyer’s pupils now work in international hotels. Mrs Meyer, you are truly an amazing teacher and staff member, and Alexandra High School will truly miss you when you retire. JANELLA COYNE Pelham
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Congratulations on promotion, brigadier I WOULD like to take this opportunity to congratulate Colonel P. Pillay on his promotion to the rank of brigadier. Pillay served in Pietermaritzburg for many years, particularly at SAPS Mountain Rise. He is an experienced and capable officer, most conversant with policing. We worked together at the Prestbury and Mountain Rise police stations. I wish you everything of the best in your appointment, brigadier. Continue to protect and serve, as you have always done. LOGAN GOVENDER Pietermaritzburg
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ARITZBURG United secured a spot in the Premier Soccer League for next season when they defeated Jomo Cosmos 3-1 in their match on Saturday bringing their supporters great joy in spite of the recent debate over the request of transportation funds for supporters to the match. In a quote tabled at last week’s executive committee meeting, a request for five buses and meals to be provided for spectators who wished to travel to support them for the crucial match, which, if they lost, would have led to their relegation from the Premier League. Although the quote was for over R200 000, councillors resolved to sponsor only R30 000 towards
Maritzburg United saved from relegation >> Team of Choice defeated Jomo Cosmos in Saturday match support from the trip, although the report stated there were no funds available to make the donation. The support for part of their request was supported by Eunice Majola, who said this would be a way of supporting the team. Thulani Xulu reiterated that the Team of Choice needs community support. “We just need to give them the extra support. We benefit from their games and it’s beneficial to the community and we need to give back to them,” he said.
Expressing his shock with the request was DA councillor Bill Lambert who said it was “the most outrageous thing” he had heard all day. “We already gave them R12 million with a list of conditions, which they have not even abided to. Now they want us to give them this over and above the R12 million. The report says there are no funds. This is a fruitless and wasteful expenditure.” His view, seconded by DA councillor Judith Lawrence, was that the team should have made their own provisions if they wanted supporters at
‘We already gave them R12 million with a list of conditions, which they have not even abided to. Now they want us to give them this over and above the R12 million’
their games. IFP councillor Ntokozo Bhengu was also adamant in his decision to not support the request to fund the supporters. “Even when they [United] play in Harry Gwala, they lose. We don’t even give them a kombi and they lose, so why must we give them buses?” he asked, going further to say that even if the request was for R50 he would not support it. To some extent Maritzburg United redeemed themselves and will contin-
ue in the Premier League next season by saving themselves from relegation, the jubilation of this was seen on Msunduzi Municipal Mayor Chris Ndlela who was at the match.
Netcare St Anne’s staff awarded TWO Netcare St Anne’s staff members were recently acknowledged for their dedication and hard work at the Coastal Carer event in Durban. These awards recognise individuals who go beyond the call of duty. - Supplied.
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At the award handover (from left) Louis Joubert (hospital general manager) Mlamuli Blessing Hadebe (awardee) and Craig Murphy (Netcare regional director for Coastal Regional).
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At the awards (from left) Louis Joubert (hospital general manager), Sister Rosemary Wright (awardee) and Criag Murphy (Netcare regional director for the Coastal Regional).
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well as relevance of these has failed to solve the great crisis of youth unemployment, which stands at up to 70% of the unemployed population in certain areas in South Africa,” said Sam. He explained the centre will offer children a place where they can complete their homework, tuition, computer literacy, recreation, drama or arts clubs as well as affordable printing, copying, scanning, faxing and internet services. NICOLE JOHN “Building sustainable mecha>>nicole@pmbfever.co.za nisms of support as well as promoting peer learning and joint-action SCRIPTURE Union (SU) in Pieter- among the youth, the project aims maritzburg will be opening its to create a new breed of children youth centre at its offices tomor- who are agents of change in their row, 26 May, in an effort to keep city broader communities,” said Sam. youths off the streets. Pupils in Grade 5 and above are Speaking to Maritzburg Fever, invited to the centre, which is free SU founder Garland Sam said the of change, with a minimal fee for key objective of the internet and printing serproject is youth vices. empowerment Sam explained The centre is to through trainthe main reason ing, educating, SU decided to empower youth to motivating embark on the affect and effect change in project is to and mentoring. the chilcommunities and educate get The cendren off the tre is to emthem on the responsibilities streets when power youth they are finthey have in order to to affect and ished at effect change school. address issues facing in communities “Young peoyoung people and educate them ple tend to hang on the responsibiliaround in town aftties they have in order er school, very few to address issues facing spend those hours wisely. young people. Our hope is to make this safe zone “Unequal access to economic available so that young people can opportunities, quality education better utilise their time and invest and a lack of active citizenship par- in their future,” he said. ticipation among the youth has led The centre, at 165 Peter to a feeling in society that the chal- Kerchoff Street, will be open from lenges of poverty and inequality Monday to Friday from 3pm to will not be resolved in our lifetime. 5pm and will be run by SU “Although programmes volunteers. An adult will be currently exist to develop present to facilitate the proentrepreneurs, the accessibility as grammes and provide oversight.
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OON-TO-BE-JAILED Maritsa Gouws is appealing to the Pietermaritzburg community to help her raise her “bail” when she participates in the Cansa Pietermaritzburg’s Jail and Bail tomorrow, 26 May at Liberty Midlands Mall. She will be joined by Msunduzi Municipal mayor, Chris Ndlela, Msunduzi Municipal speaker, Babu Baijoo, Kevin Beekrum from Xcelarate outsourcing, Shashika Selall from Top Roti and Erica Abrahams from Entrepreneur Crosol Engineering and Acacia Bush Lodge. Gouws, a Schwarzkopf Professional Mrs South Africa top 25 finalist, will be raising money for the organisation during her fund-raising campaign. She will be participating in various charity and fund-raising events to raise as much money as possible. Gouws needs to raise as much as possible by 5pm. All funds raised will be donated to Cansa Pietermaritzburg and be used for Cansa’s service delivery in the city. “I am not allowed to leave the jail unless I come up with my bail money and I have an urgent meeting to attend to that evening and I need to be bailed out as early as possible. Please help me,” she said. Gouws will be locked up in a Suzuki vehicle, the official Schwarzkopf Professional Mrs SA sponsor, at the mall from 1pm. Companies that donate towards the bail will appear on all her social media feeds on the Mrs SA Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter and the name will be announced by MC’s, Bengs Nkosi and Mandisa Gwala, on the day. Members of the public can take photos with the prisoners for R20 each. All photos will be immediately posted on social media.
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Fever foodies Guiltfree deliciousness RECENT reports indicate that cauliflower is the new “carb” as people move away from eating carbohydrate-rich foods such as pasta, bread and rice. Market indications are that cauliflower prices are increasing. Whether this has to do
with the craving for the humble vegetable or the drought, now is the time to enjoy a different take on the cauliflower. The Diet Everyone Talks About has a recipe for cauliflower dumplings - a substitute for flour dumplings in soup or stews this winter.
CAULIFLOWER DUMPLINGS Makes 12 dumplings 0,25g carbs per dumpling. Preparation time: 40 minutes. Ingredients • 1 small cauliflower • 3 eggs, beaten • To taste salt, seasoning, black pepper • 5ml parsley • 5ml nutmeg • 200ml grated cheese (of your choice) • For baking, butter and/or olive oil Method • Cook cauliflower till soft. Mash thoroughly. • Add all the ingredients, except the butter and/or olive oil. Mix well. • Shape into walnutsized balls. • Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add 30ml salt. • Drop balls into the boiling water. Once the balls rise to the top, remove them with a slotted spoon. • Heat butter in a heavy pan. Fry each ball till brown on all sides. • Delicious with soup, as a side dish or as a starter with fried mushrooms and small tomatoes on a bed of lettuce. Alternatively, break the cauliflower into small flowers. Cook until just offhard. Mix the rest of the ingredients (except the oil). Dip each flower into the mixture and bake in deep hot oil until brown. The oldfashioned English crumpet has had a makeover with Sedgwick’s Original Old Brown, to make modernday, mouthwatering, glutenfree coconut crumpets in a few easy steps. Try this recipe and impress your family and friends with this anytime snack. Sedgwick’s Old Brown is celebrating a century of heritage, character and traditions this year. Affectionately known as “Obies”, it is still made according to the original recipe.
Pietermaritzburg. 102 Victoria Road Tel: 033 394 4591. Fax: 033 394 4162 Email: markl@bluffmeatsupply.co.za 5 Market Road, Mkondeni Tel: 033 346 2200, Fax: 033 346 2199 Fruit and Veg Tel/Fax: 033 386 1459 CASH AND CREDIT CARDS ONLY Help us support rural schools by donating your old children’s books. Donation boxes at Victoria and Mkondeni Road branches
GLUTENFREE COCONUT CRUMPETS With honey and Old Brown (optional) sauce. Serves four to six. Ingredients • 4 eggs • 1 cup milk • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 cup coconut flour • 1 tablespoon baking soda • ½ tablespoon salt • butter for frying Honey sauce • ½ cup Sedgwick’s Original Old Brown (optional) • ¼ cup honey • ¼ cup sultanas • ¼ cup raisins • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted Method • In a small bowl, beat the eggs for about two minutes or until frothy. Mix in the milk, vanilla and honey. • Combine the coconut flour, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl and whisk together. • Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until the coconut flour forms a smooth batter. • Lightly grease a pan with butter. Ladle a few tablespoons of the batter onto the pan to form each crumpet. Spread them out slightly using the back of a spoon. The crumpets should be fairly thick. • Cook for a few minutes on each side over medium heat, flip each crumpet over until each side is slightly brown. • Heat the Sedgwick’s Old Brown and honey in a saucepan over low heat, stir until warm. • Add the raisins and the sultanas to the sauce, remove from the heat and keep it covered. • Let the sauce cool for 20 minutes and stir in the almonds. • Serve the sauce over the coconut crumpets.
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Fever foodies Have you got a favourite receipe you would like to share with readers? Send it to editorial@pmb fever.co.za
Pork the superfood TRACY PAXTON
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SIMPLY love this time of the year - Maritzburg at its best. What a great time to braai. Lunch time (perfect weather) early evening (slightly chilly) dinner time (pull out the jackets and keep warm by the fire) Perfect whatever your timing. I want to share with you an under-rated, underexposed, most delicious piece of meat to braai -
Way to prepare and braai pork fillets. As many pork fillets as you may require. Cheddar, mozzarella, Gouda or Tussers, grated Hot English or mild French mustard Enough streaky bacon to wrap around the pork fillets Freshly ground black pepper Take your pork fillet in hand and cut almost through to the other side, horizontally Mix the mustard and cheese of choice and spread across the centre of the pork fillet Press closed Now take pieces of the streaky bacon and wrap around the pork fillet,
nity with a balanced diet
pork fillet. Firstly pork is a superfood It’s true, pork really is the other white meat. Gram for gram, pork fillet has less fat than a chicken breast. And food scientists are finding ways to make it leaner and leaner. For the record pork is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, including thiamine, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, niacin, phosphorus and iron.
continue wrapping the streaky bacon around the fillet until it is completely covered with the bacon. Braai for about 10 minutes each side. Let the pork stand for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Creamy mustard sauce to serve with the braaied pork 3 TBSP of butter, 1 TBSP Dijon mustard, 1 cup fresh cream salt to taste, squeeze of lemon juice, 1 tsp xylitol or 1 TBSP honey or 1 tsp sugar. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the rest of the in gredients and simmer for 23 minutes until reduced to a creamy consistency.
Another delicious way to braai pork fillet As many pork fillets as you re quire fresh lemons olive oil (at least double the amount of lemon juice) fresh garlic lots of freshly ground pepper and salt crush as much fresh garlic as you require zest of a couple of lemons lemon juice of those lemons whisk together with olive oil freshly ground black pepper and salt Pour over the pork fillets and marinate for at least 30 minutes Braai for about 20 minutes and allow to stand for 10 minutes be fore slicing Nutty sauce to serve with pork fillet 200ml coconut milk, 6 tsps peanut butter, tsp fresh ginger (grated) 1 TBSP soy sauce, 1 tsp dried freshly ground chilli, or 1 fresh chilli finely chopped, no seeds. Juice of 1 lemon or lime. Handful of fresh coriander. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Place the blend ed ingredients into a pot. Bring al most to the boil and allow to thicken. Spoon over braaied pork fillet. • Tracy Paxton is the owner of AbsFood and is passionate about health and wellness. She is a qual ified personal trainer and wellness coach and is certified in food prep aration. As an enthusiastic sports woman, wife, and mother of four, she believes there is a strong cor relation between food and happi ness. Tracy’s goal is make nutri tious, delicious and readytoeat meals accessible to all homes in the Pietermaritzburg and sur rounding areas, encourage people to make better choices about food and to produce better tasting food. Check out her website www.absfood.co.za for a selec tion of readytoeat meals.
Pietermaritzburg. 102 Victoria Road Tel: 033 394 4591. Fax: 033 394 4162 Email: markl@bluffmeatsupply.co.za 5 Market Road, Mkondeni Tel: 033 346 2200, Fax: 033 346 2199 Fruit and Veg Tel/Fax: 033 386 1459 CASH AND CREDIT CARDS ONLY Help us support rural schools by donating your old children’s books. Donation boxes at Victoria and Mkondeni Road branches
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family collect truckload of water
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The Merchiston Preparatory boys and families have been collecting water to assist school children in less fortunate areas that have no drinking water. The Merchiston family collected over 1000 litres of water from 500ml bottled water to fill an entire truck load. The water was given to the Gift of the Givers, which handed the bottles to Mpukunyoni Primary and Ikusasalethu High School in Zululand, in partnership with Pick n Pay.
Italy beckons Grace College pupil
Athlone Park gets it down to a ‘tea’ Athlone Park Primary held a vintage tea on Saturday at school. It was a wonderful morning where moms, daughters, grannies and friends had the opportunity to dress up vintage style and enjoy a proper ladies tea party. BELOW: Pupils dress to the vintage nines. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Ridge Primary hosts Grandparent’s Day Grandparent’s Day was recently held at Ridge Junior Primary where grandparents were treated to entertainment by the Grade 3 choir and songs or poems by each of the Grade 1 classes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Grace College Grade 11 pupil, Carl Brann, has been chosen to go on a Rotary exchange at the end of the year and will be going to spend it in Italy.
St John’s DSG earns recycling certificate St John’s Dioce san School has been presented with a certificate from Wildlands as one of the top schools in recycling. The school has collected 29 257kgs of re cyclable material. At the certificate presentation (from left) Brenda Willows (St John’s DSG), Derryn Millward, Tamsin King, Lily Smit, Moira Potter (Wildlands) and Sally Perks (St John’s DSG). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Combined art exhibition at Hilton College
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The official opening of the Hilton College and St Anne's combined matric art exhibition took place at Hilton College recently. The guest speaker was George Niven, St Anne's academic head. The exhibition will run until Saturday, 19 June in the art department. With some paintings (from left) Angela Salamon, Niven and Giulio Beltramo.
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Former Carter High pupil wins 2015 Moot Court competition >> ‘Emerging triumphant has been one of my most memorable achievements’
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ARTER High School song Justitia et Veritas epitomises the positive ethos that Alyssa Smith takes from her high-school years. “Keep on striving for perfection” has been her mantra. Smith matriculated from Carter High in 2014. In October 2015 she won the provincial Moot Court competition and was awarded Best Heads of Argument in the national Moot Court competition. The Moot is a mock trial, where participants role-play legal practitioners, arguing a specific set of facts in an authentic court room. It is purposed to
allow pupils the opportunity of experiencing practical aspects of law, such as the reality of legal research, legal drafting, oral advocacy as well as interaction with legal practitioners. “Emerging triumphant throughout my Moot Court competition has been one of my most memorable achievements and has afforded me the reassurance that hard work and dedication definitely do pay off,” says Smith. Currently studying towards an LLB law degree at Varsity College, Smith shares that law continually allows her to develop her intellect while enhancing skills of self-discipline and perseverance. She admits the amount
of work is challenging, but this fits her character to a tee as she enjoys a good challenge. Smith is inspired by the acronym “FINAO” as quoted by Gene Kranz, director of the Apollo, Gemini, and Space shuttle missions - “failure is not an option”. To the class of 2016 at Carter High School, grab hold of the words “keep on striving for perfection” as you venture forward. It is not just the words that should be emphasised, but the challenge of taking the initiative to ensure those words are realised in every endeavour taken. - Supplied.
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Alyssa Joan Smith is inspired by the acronym ‘FINAO’ failure is not an option.
TWC pupils host ‘sandwich’ time with dad The Wykeham Collegiate Grade 3 pupils made sandwiches with their Dads during Dads and Daughters Time and then enjoyed the fruits of their labour. Taking part Dr Hendrik Uys and Alexandra Uys and Lee Chalk and Abbie Chalk. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
St Charles Scrummies host moms
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Four excited boys and two staff members from Cordwalles Preparatory School recently flew to England to visit St Piran's as part of the Cordwal les exchange programme for Grade 6. Nicholas Burczak, Dylan Kriel, Tomas Szudrawski and Matthew Sara will be away for two and a half weeks where they will experience school life in a British environment. The boys and staff (back, from left) Nicholas Burczak, Matthew Sara, Lillemor Blunt, Dylan Kriel, Kerry Peckham, and (front) Tomas Szudrawski.
Workers’ Day was a very special day for the St Charles College Scrummies boys and their moms. Leading up to Mother’s Day, the timing was perfect to have the preprimary moms spend the morning with their boys at school. Things started off with a picnic on the grass, then there were several activities set up for all to enjoy. RIGHT: Michael Brown gives his mother, Cindy, a hand mas sage. PHOTO: JUSTIN SMIT
Scottsville Primary hosts Letterland parade Scottsville Primary School Grade 1 pupils hosted a Letter land fashion parade recently. Each child dressed up as their favourite Letterland character, and was cheered on while ‘modelling’ to a song about their letter. In Letterland attire (from left) Junior Mhlongo (Fireman Fred), Tyrah Mungroo (Quarrelsome Queen), Ryan Vesagie (Kicking King) and Julia Palmer (Impy Ink). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Hilton Preprimary pupil shares quality with gran
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Craig Akerman and his granny Eilen Bloem enjoy quality time during a Tshirt painting morning at Hilton PrePrimary.
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16 MATTHEW WILLMAN AT HOSPICE Msunduzi Hospice Association presents internationally recognised documentary photographer, Matthew Willman, who grew up during the last era of apartheid in South Africa. As a young artist Willman chose to stay in the country to be a part of the change and to use his artistry to transcend di vides. Perhaps one of Willman’s great est achievements and one that plays a significant role in contributing to the recording and preservation of South Africa’s democratic change is his work as commissioned photographer to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and for 10 years with Mandela himself. The event takes place at Msunduzi Hos pice, 200 Zwartkop Road, Prestbury on 28 May at 8.30am. Tickets cost R80 per person, refreshments will be served. To book contact Rashida Vagh at 033 344 1560. BRAVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE All Saints United Church will be hosting a Brave Women’s Conference to empower and equip women to lead brave lives at home, in the workplace and in daily living. The conference will take place on Friday 3 June from 5.30pm to 9pm and Saturday 4 June from 8am to 3.30pm at the church in Montgomery Drive. Entry is R250 per person. The event is in aid of church outreach. For more information or to book contact the church office at 033 347 3177 or visit www.allsaint schurch.co.za
FILMCLUB AT TAG Film screenings will take place at the Tatham Art Gallery lecture theatre weekly on Tuesdays at 7pm. The Tatham coffee shop will be open. For more information email AntonvdHoven@gmail.com
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At last year’ Laddsworth Night Walk (from left) Rebecca Briscoe, Natalie Rohrs, Abigail Beaumont, Jenna Cornelius, Emma Veness and Kelly Martin.
COUNSELLING WORKSHOP This workshop looks at the basic skills needed for counselling, such as listening and empathy and will be helpful to anyone needing to know the basics of counselling and good com munication skills that are useful in any therapeutic relationship. It can also be helpful to those wanting to help fami ly and friends who need support. The course is interactive and allows time to practice new skills. Some notes will be provided, but bring your own writing material and instruments in order to make additional notes. The workshop will take place on 8 and 9 June from 8.30m to 1.30pm at Msunduzi Hospice Conference Centre, 200 Zwartkop Road, Prestbury at a cost of R285 per person. RSVP by Wednesday, 1 June. Only tea will be served. For more infor mation, email training@hospicekzn. co.za
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LADDSWORTH NIGHT FUN RUN WALK The Laddsworth Night Fun RunWalk has grown over the past few years from 300 entrants in 2012 to 755 entrants in 2015. This growth can be attributed to the staff and parents of Laddsworth who work together to organise a safe, funfilled event for the family. The six kilometre route starts at Laddsworth, then weaves its way through the streets of Hilton and the St Anne’s College wetlands, and finishes back at Ladds worth. There is a shorter route for young er children and grandparents of approxi mately four kilometres. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, 15 June at 6pm at Laddsworth Primary School, 1 Winstead Road, Hilton. For more infor mation contact Shamaine Rajah at 033 343 3256, extension 4. Entry forms are available on the website www.ladds worth.co.za Participants must remem ber to get dressed in luminous gear as the theme is glow in the dark. Headlamps are encouraged. MSUNDUZI HOSPICE AGM Msunduzi Hospice will be holding its AGM on 26 May at 3pm in the Hospice Conference Centre at 200 Zwartkop Road, Prestbury. RSVP to hospice@ hospicekzn.co.za
MMAC CAR BOOT SALE Maritzburg Model Aircraft Club is hosting a radio control model aircraft boot sale from 8am to 12pm on Satur day, 4 June at the Maritzburg Model Aircraft Club. Current RC pilots from KwaZuluNatal are encouraged to bring any unused, but serviceable RC equip ment you want to get rid of at a give away prices. Now is the time to clear out your hangars and raise money for the next project. For more information con tact Johan at 082 202 4163. ‘BORN TO DIVA’ International cabaret star Tonya Koenderman presents Born To Diva at the Hexagon Dive on Friday 27 May and Saturday 28 May at 7pm. The new onewoman show promises to be a musical feast with serial thrillers and gorgeous, slightly revealing costumes. The show includes all the old favourites with a Koenderman’s saucy touch added. Doors open at 6.45pm and are picnic shows so bring food, but no drinks – there is a cash bar. Tickets are R90 per person. To book email hexa gon@ukzn.ac.za
Furs and feathers at the Royal Show
ALLISON HOMES FÊTE The annual Allison Homes Fête will take place at 488 Burger Street on Satur day 4 June from 8am. There will be a tea garden and stalls.
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.
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>> Budgerigar Club to host bird show in the hall next to the rabbit hall
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HETHER you love feathers or fur, there will be something which is sure to appeal to Royal Show-goers this year. The Pietermaritzburg Budgerigar Club will host a young bird show, for birds bred and rung during 2015 and 2016 at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg. Budgie breeders from across South Africa will be participating in the competition, which is being judged by Johan Lucas, well known for his own excellent stock of exhibition budgies, and more recently, the breeding of fancy wild type birds. This year’s show will run from Thursday, 2 June to Sunday, 5 June in the hall next to the rabbit hall. Birds will be available to buy at reasonable prices. The South African Fancy Pigeon Association will be showing its finest birds in the bird hall from 26 May to 1 June. The pigeons will be benched and judged on Thursday, 26 May and the hall will be open to the public from 9am to 5pm from 27 May to 31 May. On 1 June the birds will released and the hall vacated for the caged birds
years. Visitors will be able to view breeds in four sections - fancy, fur, satin and Rex. There will also be Angora-spun, crocheted and knitted items on show, and pelts, breeding stock and pets available to the public. Judging will take place on Thursday, 26 May and Friday, 27 May and the hall will be open to the public from the first Friday afternoon to the last Sunday when it will close at 12pm. Please note that the hall is closed from 12pm to 1pm daily. - Supplied. Beautiful budgies will be on display at the Royal Show. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
and budgies. There will be some new breeds on display, and members will be on hand to answer any questions and advise interested visitors. If you prefer furry friends, then head to the rabbit section, which is run by the Natal Rabbit Club and has been in existence for 60 years and part of the Royal Show for the past 59
Entry to the Royal Show is R60 for adults and R40 for children under 12 and pension ers. Entry is R40 for ev eryone on Wednesday, 1 June.
NATIONAL Tekkie Tax Day, on 27 May, will be celebrating a fourth year on the South African fund-raising calendar. There are 11 national beneficiaries this year and together they represent more than 1 000 local organisations. You can show your support to a charity organisation of your choice for only R10 a sticker or R35 for a pair of Tekkie Tag shoelaces. Buy your Tekkie Tag shoelaces at any Clicks store or a sticker at your nearest Toys R Us or Babies R Us. There are also 100s of local
welfare organisations selling them. For more information, visit www.tekkietax.co.za or call 012 663 8181. - Supplied. How Tekkie Tax works Choose a sticker representing a cause close to your heart available from any Toys R Us or Babies R Us (R10 each) or get a funky pair of Tekkie Tag shoelaces at any Clicks for R35 (including your sticker of choice). Wear your tekkies on National Tekkie Tax Day, 27 May.
Invitation to audition for talent competition THE Gay and Lesbian Network (GLN) is hosting KZN’s Got Talent and is inviting everyone to audition. This event is part of the buildup to the network’s main event, The Pink Mynah Festival in October and is sponsored by the Department of Arts and Culture and endorsed by Tourism KZN and the Msunduzi Pietermaritzburg Tourism Association. Auditions will be held on 18 and 19 June at the Pietermaritzburg Tourism Hub, at 280 Langalibalele Street between 9am and 4pm. Entrance is R50 for individuals and R100 for a group. Audition:
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HYDRO ZONE • Group plants together according to their water requirements into one-drop, two-drop, three-drop and no-drop zones — the latter including surfaces such as permeable paving and gravel, and plants that can survive on rainwater once established. • Plant a variety of endemic and hardy indigenous plants suitable to your climate as a lasting backbone taking up most of the available space. Plant those that need more water in smaller beds or containers. • In large gardens, plant huge swathes of drought-hardy ground covers and spreading succulents like crassulas, cotelydons, vygies, gazanias, arctotis and osteospermums. Include groupings of grasses and restios like Elegia tectorum. • If you are partial to bright colour, plant annuals in pots and in the foreground of shrub beds. You can simply water them with a bucket instead of opening the sprinkler. • Create more interest with hard landscaping elements like pathways,
water elements, focal points and lots of pots to take up ground space. HOW TO SPOT A WATERWISE PLANT Plants that are not water guzzlers normally have certain characteristics in common. Look for the following: small needle-like foliage, grey foliage colour, hairy leaves, fleshy leaves, a waxy leaf surface, leaves that close up in dry spells and leaves with a lighter shade underneath as in droughts they will flip them upwards, reflecting the heat of the sun away. HOT TIP Even plant camels will need regular watering at a young stage to become established, before being able to withstand periods of drought well. If you have planted a young tree or shrub, create a basin around the stem and see that this basin is filled up when watering with a hosepipe or bucket. MORE TIPS • Rethink your lawn area — reduce lawn surfaces, reduce the watering sessions for your lawn and mow regularly.
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Plant a variety of endemic and hardy indigenous plants suitable to your climate as a lasting backbone taking up most of the available space.
• Care for the soil — add copious amounts of organic material, which will change the soil structure into a cultivatable loam full of good soil organisms with better drainage and water-holding capacity.
• Mulch — mulches like bark nuggets, pine needles, peach pips and other organic material placed over the soil keeps plant roots cool and moist between watering. HOW YOU SHOULD WATER • Irrigate in the early morning or late afternoon. • Never water in windy conditions. • Water less often, but deeper and for longer periods.
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ITH the heatwave that hit South Africa in the summer, there have been a number of campaigns in the media highlighting the dangers of leaving pets in the scorching sun or locked in a hot car. Now that the weather is turning, pet owners should take just as much precaution to shield their furry family members against the bitter cold of winter. When it comes to winter safety tips, however, homeowners with pets should pay attention to more than just the weather elements. The National Council of SPCAs shares a few tips on how pet lovers can protect their furry companions. PROVIDE SHELTER It’s not always possible for dog owners to keep their pets indoors. If they are outdoors, make sure that you provide appropriate shelter in the form of a kennel. Before winter really begins to bite, take the time to check that your dog’s kennel is ‘in order’ and properly maintained with no leaks or protruding objects that could harm him like loose nails or a wood splinter. It is recommended that homeowners with pets use bed boards to lift the kennel off the ground. This will reduce the amount of heat loss. As well as providing safe shelter, pet owners should also provide a warm blanket. BE CAUTIOUS AROUND VEHICLES A warm vehicle engine is a tempting source of heat for outdoor cats, so homeowners need to be especially cautious when starting a vehicle, either from home or any parking place. Cats also tend to curl up in warm places like the bonnet of the car or in the wheel space of a vehicle. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Before winter really begins to bite, take the time to check that your dog’s kennel is ‘in order’ and properly maintained with no leaks or protruding objects that could harm him, like loose nails or wood splinters.
Check before taking off — look underneath the car and honk the horn. This will encourage any animals to abandon their hiding place.
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T this time of the year when we start to notice the chill in the air, many of us reach for the ignition switch on our gas heaters. It is essential, however, first to make sure we know the safety tips and that our gas heaters are safe to use. Always follow manufacturer guideVannucciSmit shares pointers that homeowners should consider when using gas heaters this win ter • Always turn your heater off before going to bed or leaving your property. • Make sure all the components, such as the heater, regulator and hose connectors of your unit, are wellmaintained. • Do not use aerosols or flammable cleaning liquids or sprays in close proximity to the heater. • Avoid sitting or standing too close to your heater; it might feel nice and toasty, but gas burns are no joke. • Always ensure that the room in use is well ventilated. If it becomes stuffy, open windows and doors to allow fresh air in immediately. Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas that can go completely
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line with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Once your gas heater is securely connected to your gas bottle and ready for use, it is important to make sure that it is operated safely. - Property24. What to do if you smell gas • When you smell gas, do not light flames or create sparks — this includes lighting a cigarette. • Don’t operate light switches, appliances or phones. • Leave the area with the doors and windows wide open. • Do not use an electrical fan to try to blow away any leaking gas. • Shut off the gas at the gas bottle valve by turning it clockwise. • Don’t turn it back on until it has been checked by a qualified gas technician. • Do not return inside your home until the gas has had time to dissipate. • Remember that LPG is heavier than air and can accumulate in low areas. • Get your system checked by your gas installer.
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The ‘Maritzburg Fever’ team would like wish runners the best of luck for Comrades 2016 BELOW: Andrew Kelehe, winner of the 2001 Comrades, notched up 10 consecutive gold finishes from 1997 to 2006.
Mark Page (156) and Nick Bester have five second places between them in the Comrades Marathon. PHOTOS: GALLO IMAGES
The GREAT alsorans Behind the recent Comrades winners are many experienced war horses who could win the run DAVID KNOWLES
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HERE’S a common saying in sport that “those who come second are never remembered”. It’s the winners who hold the trophy aloft and see their names on honours boards while for the rest, it’s a matter of going home and trying again. The Comrades Marathon is all about winners, whether breasting the tape as the first man or woman home
or scrambling for the line before the 12-hour gun signals the end of the day. Through the history of the race there have been those runners who have consistently challenged for overall glory and while some have broken through the barrier and notched a win to their credit, there are many others whose names are forgotten when talking of the greats of the race. Human nature dictates that a winner is always remembered while the rest make up
the numbers. In the 1920s, Harry Phillips was such a runner. Second in the inaugural race in 1921, he added two more runner-up spots to his name in 1922 and 1925, retiring from the race when he finally got the better of the first of the Comrades greats, five-time winner Arthur Newton, in 1926. When another five-time winner, Hardy Ballington, dominated the 1930s, his biggest challenge came from Bill Cochrane who, in his tally of five gold medals, managed two wins but also two second places. Allen Boyce, the 1940 winner when he came home a whopping hour and 50 minutes ahead of the second man, ended his Comrades days with eight gold medals, which included four runner-up finishes. His feat is matched by 1949 winner Reg Allison,
who also finished second on four occasions in his haul of six golds. Characters from the 1950s who left their mark on the race were double winners Trevor Allen and Gerald Walsh. Allen bagged a healthy 10 gold medals in his time on the road between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, half of those being third place finishes, while Walsh had three seconds and two thirds at the height of his running power which saw seven gold medals to his name, including back-to-back wins in 1955/56. Manie Kuhn, always remembered for his one-second win in 1967 when cramps saw Tommy Malone fall before the finish, was second on three occasions, with a third and fourth spot thrown in for good measure. He has six gold medals to his credit. In the Bruce Fordyce era, every Comrades was the question of who, if anybody, could beat him on the day. The Hillcrest Villagers duo of Graeme Fraser and Tony Abbott finished with six and four gold medals respectively, Fraser having two third places and Abbott a third and two fourth placings as their best finishes. Boysie van Staden, closing in on his
Dignitaries to fire Comrades cutoff guns named TOMMY Malone, Terence Hoskins, Helen Lucre, Fusi Nhlapo and Macdonald Chitja are among the dignitaries who will fire the cutoff guns for the various medals at the 91st Comrades Marathon on
40th run, was another Fordyce pursuer yet he could not taste victory. His six golds included two fourths, while 1991 winner Nick Bester, with nine gold medals, was second on three occasions. Mark Page, who courageously threw down the gauntlet with Fordyce, might only have three golds to his name, but two of those were for finishing second, his efforts never enough to break the Fordyce stranglehold. Alan Robb, with four wins, still holds the record for the most gold medals with 12 in his bag, but if two runners deserve the mantle of the unluckiest Comrades runners of them all, it must be Bob de la Motte and Hoseah ‘Hoss’ Tjale. They tried everything possible to crumble Fordyce, yet were never able to be first into the stadium. Both De la Motte and Tjale ran times under five-and-a-half hours, yet it was not enough. De la Motte looked to have the 1986 down run sewn up, but his time of 5:26:12, which still rates as one of the best ever for the down run, was 125 seconds too slow as Fordyce clocked 5:24:07. Likewise Tjale, third in that 1986 run, who also broke the five-and-ahalf hour barrier with 5:29:02. A popular runner, Tjale hung up his shoes with nine golds, including two second and two third places. These days, the gold medallists change year to year, although 2001 winner Andrew Kelehe has 10 golds and his brother Gift, last year’s winner, has four. Ludwick Mamabolo has been another consistent finisher, winning in 2012 and boasting a growing tally of five golds to his name. This Sunday, that cherished tape awaits to perhaps welcome another new name to the winner’s rostrum, but then again, one of those experienced war horses might just have a point to prove once more.
Sunday, 29 May. As per the Comrades Marathon downrun tradition, Msunduzi mayor, Chris Ndlela, will fire the gun at 5.30am to signal the start of the race. The 11.30am cutoff gun for the Wally Hayward Medal, which is awarded to runners from 11th position who finish under six hours, will be fired by the winner of the 1966 Comrades Marathon Tommy Malone, in honour of the 50th anniversary of his historic win. Malone, who has since passed on his Green Number 62 to his daughter Amanda, completed 10 Comrades Marathons between 1966 and 1980, earning two gold and eight silver medals. The 1pm cutoff gun for the silver medal, which is awarded to runners who finish between six and seven andahalf hours, will be fired by CMA board and Life Member Terence Hoskins. Terence completed eight Comrades Marathons between 1984 and 1993. Since then given back to the Ultimate Human Race as a volunteer, portfolio holder, executive committee and board member. He is currently responsible for the CMA start portfolio and a CMA board member. The honour of firing the 2.30pm cutoff un for the Bill Rowan Medal, which is awarded to runners who finish in under nine hours, goes to Helen Lucre a three time winner of the 1985, 1986 and 1987 Comrades Marathons. The Bill Rowan Medal is sonamed in commemora tion of the winner of the first Comrades Marathon – Bill Rowan in a time of 8:59, which is also the slowest winning time in the history of the race. The honour of firing the 4.30 cutoff gun for the Bronze Medal, which is awarded to runners who finish under 11 hours, has been given to one of the most popular of the post2000 winners of the Comrades Marathon, Fusi Nhlapo. The 2003 winner earned an impressive nine gold medals between 2000 and 2010. The final cutoff gun at 5.30pm for the Vic Clapham Medal, which is awarded to runners finishing under the 12hour time limit will be fired by the chairperson of the Comrades Marathon Association, Macdonald Chitja.
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Comrades to tackle cheats THE Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has issued a warning to potential cheats at this year’s race. “We will take drastic action against any unsportsmanlike behaviour this year,” said CMA general manager, Chris Fisher. Running clubs across the country have this year raised their concerns and alerted the CMA to be on the lookout for transgressors. Some have gone as far as submitting names of potential cheats to be watched. Fisher reminded this year’s runners that additional technologies to highlight irregularities would be used to expose cheats. Fishers says officials will be on the lookout for the so-called “park and ride” gang who drive part of the route and run the rest. “If you don’t cross all the timing mats we will want to know why. Transgressions vary
from not running the full route distance, running with another entrant’s race number or supplying false information, all of which are considered unethical and unsportsmanlike behaviour by the CMA. “This year, thanks to tip-offs, we have names which we will watch carefully. Suspicious split times will also be investigated,” said Fisher. If suspected of cheating, KwaZulu-Natal Athletics will issue those runners with a notice to attend disciplinary hearings. Bans of up to two years can be handed down. Fisher believes the above measures to be in the best interest of both runners and the sport of road running. “The integrity of runners, who honourably complete the Comrades Marathon, needs to be safeguarded,” he said. - Supplied.
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Since the age of eight, Matthew Hammar was a fan of the high flying moves and acro batic athleticism of wrestlers
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Matthew Hammar (left) performs highflying moves at a previous event.
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RESTLER Matthew Hammar (19), also known as “Matthew the Assassin”, from Pietermaritzburg is set to show his mettle in the ring at this weekend’s wrestling tournament. Since the age of eight, Hammar was a fan of the high-flying moves and acrobatic athleticism of wrestlers in shows from the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). “After years of loving wrestling and being interested in it, I finally decided to do something about it and searched for training centres in my area. It was then that I found a wrestler by the name of ‘Nightmare’ on the internet and contacted him via Facebook. “He pointed me in the direction of Joshua who was the trainer at Durban Pro Wrestling,” he said. From there Hammar joined other wrestlers in KZN and has participated in numerous events and won a series of matches, including an inter-provincial title belt. “My local role models would be Ananzi from APWA [African Punishment Wrestling Association] and ‘Nightmare’ of DPW [Durban Pro Wrestling], both professional wrestlers for World Wrestling Professionals,” he said. Hammar said his other influences are Jeff Hardy from the WWE and oldschool wrestler, the “Ultimate Warrior”, who wrestled in the nineties. He also dreams of joining WWP’s
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India line-up and one day perform in the U.S. and train at the Wild Samoan training school in Florida. While many sceptics criticise the sport, Hammar explained that being a wrestler is no easy feat. “I go to gym six days a week. On Saturdays I have wrestling training in Durban and on Sundays I rest. In preparation for a match I try to stay calm and get into the zone. Having a match requires you to have a different personality in and out of the ring,” he said. “When watching action movies with actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, you don’t generally walk out of the cinema thinking, ‘well, that was fake’. What we do in the ring is art. It is far different and more complicated in comparison to other sport. “In sports such as soccer, or MMA, what you have to do comes naturally. Throwing a punch comes naturally, kicking a ball comes naturally. However, it takes a certain kind of skill and talent to be able to body-slam someone in the correct way and put on a show at the same time.” Hammar is not afraid to be stepping into the ring with competitors older and more experienced than him when he participates in the Sibaya Xplosion II next Saturday at the Sibaya Casino in Durban. “I welcome the challenge as I could use it as a growing and learning experience. In wrestling, we wrestle for the crowd. Our aim is to put on the best possible show, to entertain the crowd,” he said.
St Nicholas teacher’s athletic prowess Grade 5 Teacher, Wendy Mills from St Nicholas Diocesan School is an avid runner and athlete. She recently partici pated in the Husqvarna MidIllovo 18km Trail Run as well as the Molweni 16km Trail Run. LEFT: With her prizes from her achievement.
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Laddsworth hosted 22 schools and over 800 crosscountry runners at the recent interschools cross country event which was a huge success. The runners enjoyed a lovely day out running in the Laddsworth School grounds and the St Anne’s College wetlands. Laddsworth cross country runners achieved first place in the following ages U7 girls and boys, U8 girls, U9 girls and boys, U10 boys, Open boys and girls. Excited about their placing are open girls (from left) Erin Douglas, Ashleigh Rohrs, Sarah Anders and Morgan Jackson.
St Charles U14 rugby team win all games
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Hannah Elliott, a Grade 3 pupil from Athlone Primary, took part in the South African Mountain Bike Cup in Port Elizabeth recently and came first in her age group.
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A highlight for St Charles College from the day of fixtures against Hilton College came from the U14 rugby age group, who won all their games. ABOVE: Russell Makinga of St Charles College, powers through a tackle.
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MMAC is hosting a Radio Control Model Aircraft Boot Sale in PMB. Come and enjoy a fun morning from 08h00 to 12h00 at the Maritzburg Model Aircraft Club (MMAC). This may be your chance to get into the hobby at a reasonable cost. We are inviting current RC pilots from KZN to bring along any unused but serviceable RC equipment that you want to get rid of at give-a-way prices. Now is the time to clear out your hangars and raise some money for the next project! Directions Take the Lion Park off-ramp, off the N3. Go 3 km along the road towards the Lion Park. Turn left at the MMAC signboard. Keep left on the dirt-road to the flying club. GPS: 29°40’36.71”S, 30°29’57.98”E. Contact: Johan 082 202 4163.