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A number of reasons to celebrate 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

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

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

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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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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.

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

Matric pass for Pinetown Girls’ High pupil

>> KZN seventh, but has the most matric pupils CHELSEA PIETERSE

OLLOWING the release of the 2016 matric results, the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department has hit back at those critical of the province’s pass rate. The province was ranked seventh nationally, with a pass rate of 66,4% for 2016, an increase from 2015’s 60,7%. The education department said last week that although the province had been placed seventh nationally, it should be taken into account that KZN had the highest number of pupils who wrote the 2016 exams in the country. Out of the 12 provincial school districts, uMgungundlovu was placed second, with a 76,38% pass rate. Amajuba district took first place with a 77,4% pass rate. Education MEC Mthandeni Dlungwana said KZN had the most National Senior Certificate examination candidates, accounting for close to 30% of the National Senior Certificate

pupils. He said the province had the second largest population in the country, with over 147 000 pupils enrolled to write matric exams compared to the top province, the Free State, which had just over 27 000 enrolled pupils. “As one of the most rural provinces we are confronted with highest levels of poverty, unemployment and inequalities,” said Dlungwana. “This places an extra burden in the allocation of resources to schools.” KZN acting premier Sihle Zikalala said schools with 100 pupils writing matric exams and which achieved a 90% pass rate were less recognised than schools that had four pupils writing with a 100% pass rate. “The accolades go to the school with the four pupils who had a 100% pass rate,” he said. He said the larger schools with a 90% pass rate also contributed to the province. “This looks like the school with fewer pupils did very well compared to the schools with more pupils due to the

high population.” He said this made it difficult to compare KZN to smaller provinces. Dlungwana said in his speech that the province’s performance in 2014 and 2015 had been unsatisfactory, “which left all of us shocked, disappointed, embarrassed, but still determined to overcome the situation and turn things around”. He said KZN has experienced three “serious” declines — the first one appearing between 2006 and 2008 at eight percent. The second decline was between 2010 and 2011 at three percent and “the most serious decline” was 16,7% between 2013 and 2015. The MEC said in the previous three years, KZN received a 77,4% pass rate in 2013, a 69,7% pass rate in 2014, and a 60,7% pass rate in 2015. “The question that we ceaselessly ask is why these declines when we had support programmes in place? CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Lulu Mpanza with her matric results.

NOSIPHO MKHIZE PINETOWN Girls’ High Class of 2016 matric pupil Lulu Mpanza from New Germany is excited about passing matric.

She said she will be doing B.Sc in agriculture. She has been accepted at the University of Pretoria and the University of Free State, however, she now needs to choose her university.

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Mr Deaf SA 2016, Gerard Kroese.

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>> ‘It is a big honour to be crowned the first Mr Deaf SA’

INETOWN Fever reporter chatted to the first Mr Deaf SA 2016, Gérard Kroese, about his life and achievements. PF: Where did you grow up and where do you live now? GK: I was born in Pretoria, but grew up in Bethlehem in the Free State where I also matriculated from Witteberg High School in Bethlehem. My family moved to Pretoria after I finished school where I studied at the University of Pretoria. I was recently offered a post in Durban and live in Pinetown. PF: What is your fondest childhood memory? GK: Obtaining my first century as a U9 cricket player for my school. I dreamt about the first time I would achieve the milestone and celebrated like the pros do by taking off their helmet and lifting their bat in the air - but that day I forgot to do so. PF: What makes you happy? GK: Seeing people achieving success and staying humble. PF: What did you want to be as a child? GK: Other than Spiderman, I wanted to become a Formula 1 racing

Performing arts organisation uplifts SPHESIHLE Shabalala’s purpose is to show communities that Clermont and KwaDabeka is not all about crime, that these areas have people who are talented in various sectors, which is why he formed the NPO, Swaz’Elihle Performing Arts. Sphelele Hlengwa, the organisation’s general secretary, said Swaz’Elihle Performing Arts is multi-

driver. PF: When did you decide to take part in MDSA? GK: Given that this is the first Mr Deaf SA, I saw this as an opportunity to inspire others and to share my experience that might change a deaf or hearing person’s life someday. But most importantly I used this as an opportunity to make my message, ‘you are able’ clear. PF: How do you feel about being the first Mr Deaf SA? GK: It is a big honour to be crowned the first Mr Deaf SA. For me it is more than a title or a crown - it is an opportunity where I can show deaf and hearing people that every individual has the ability to achieve success in any area of their life if they use the abilities to their full potential. PF: How do you deal with the responsibilities that come with your title? GK: I have a great team who support me and deal with the necessary matters. Living day by day and ensuring that my diary is up to date helps with planning. I also use the “how to eat an elephant” approach, it helps me to break

disciplinary performing arts organisation. “We plan community events and do films as part of developing our community. The organisation also has various projects under its banner, namely the Under Age Dreamers, which focuses on dramatic arts, Swaz’Elihle the Musical, which specialises on a cappella and we have Senzi and Sphe, gospel artists who have been groomed by the organisation.” Swaz’Elihle’s aim is to promote a culture of open dialogue and healthy debate, to nurture and develop young

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Swazi’Elihle general secretary Sphelele Hlengwa and vicechairperson Sphe sihle Nqubuku.

up big projects into smaller and manageable tasks. PF: What do you do in your spare time? GK: My passion is the corporate world and insurance industry and I spend most of my time with friends, family and discovering new adventures and interesting places. PF: What advice have you got for a disabled person who doesn’t think they can achieve their dreams? GK: Your abilities are more important than your disabilities. You are already equipped with all necessary abilities, it is your responsibility to know what they are and how to use them. PF: What are your future plans? GK: Preparations for Mr Deaf World that will be held in Prague Czech Republic this year. Getting involved in promoting deaf sport in South Africa by identifying and creating opportunities thereof. I want to encourage people with a hearing impairment that they can live their dreams and passions in every area. My professional career is on a drift, a place where I am free to live out my passion for the corporate world.

artistic talent primarily from the community of KwaDabeka and Clermont as well as foster a culture of human rights, respect and oppose all forms of discrimination. “As reflected in our aims, we believe in the power of the Swaz’Elihle events and in the power of performance and the arts to create safe spaces for dialogue, healthy debate and productive human interaction. “We believe in a society where poets and artists have no space and time to keep quiet and ignore the events and happenings around them. “Every event we host matters to us and our community, as long as it brings the best to them, it is worth being done,” he said. Swaz'Elihle, in partnership with Mshengu Communications, hosted “Iskomplazi Ikhaya Lami” last month at Sub 5 Community Hall. “The day was filled with lots of fun while showcasing various talent in the community. “There were performing artists, motivational speakers, awards, presentation on various topics, competitions and gifts. “There was also performances by Terrence Dlamini, Mncedi Mc Nungu, Slow and Thabani, Cheez Intemnandi, Imbong'Ehlaziya Amaqiniso, Prospector, New Generation, Thinasonke, Born To Be Stars, B.E, Love world Pro, Senzi and Sphe, Syabonga Ntuli, Da-3 Mayors, Ma-7, Ithuba labasha, Mpesshi, UnderAge Dreamers, Unique lovers, Crazy Movers, Worse Behavior, DB, Frolics, Dj Vibe and Dj O-men.” For more information on Swazi ’Elishe, phone 084 080 1786 or 071 720 6118 or email iskomplazi khayalam@gmail.com

eThekwini municipality sets record straight THE matric results night vigil hosted by eThekwini Municipality, in partnership with several NGOs, who initiated this event, was a resounding success. The matric night vigil, aimed at provid ing moral support to matric pupils who were waiting for their results, is part of the city’s broader programme to support pupils both mentally and financially. The event focused on providing psycho logical support, counselling, motivation,

career guidance (bursary information and onthejob training, etc), and engagement with the 2016 matric pupils prior to receiv ing their results. This annual event has tak en place for the past two years. The municipality confirms that the ex penditure for this event was R750 000, which went towards logistics costs, includ ing venue hire, transport, marquee hire, etc. and did not cost ratepayers R6 million as re ported on social media platforms.

The event further sought to inculcate a positive mindset, give hope to pupils who might have failed their matric and inform them about other avenues they can pursue going forward in order to succeed in life. To reiterate the city’s commitment to youth empowerment, the 2016/17 budget has set aside R100 million for youth pro grammes. A project to be undertaken by the munic ipality is the Artisan Development Pro

Pilot river project ‘cleans up’ CLEAN-UPS were recently conducted by the Eco-champs and ARPP1 team in the Area nine section of the Ndunduma part of Clermont community. According to community liaison officer Thozeka Ntlukwane, there was some volunteer assistance from community members and more than 100 plastic bags were filled with refuse from alongside 33rd and 31st Avenues sites within the community in particular MaMyeza’s Dump, in and alongside the river, and in the tributary in this section of Ndunduma. “More than 10 waste plastic bags were filled with disposable nappies from one informal bush dumping site. Two containers of used motor vehicle oil were found dumped in the bush. “Durban Solid Waste assisted with tools and vehicles to remove the filled plastics bags. “The disposable nappies are a very serious problem as they do not bio-degrade and contain chemicals that should not end up in the river. “The nappies are also disposed of in

the toilets and these end up causing blockages in the sewerage pipes. When the pipes block then the sewage ends up in the river making the river very unhealthy.” The Eco-champs will be involved in on-going education programmes in the community to explain the importance of improving the health of the Aller River. Councillor Mfana Qwabe said he actively supports this project, which relies heavily on communities that live and work along the Aller River to work together to solve the problem of ecological degradation. Qwabe stressed the importance of a healthy environment for people to live in. “The contamination in our rivers and the sea is because of us humans so we need to take responsibility for our rivers and streams and make sure our birds, animals and communities have clean healthy river water.” - Supplied. At the cleanup (from left) Bruce (Briardene Youth Centre), Dorothy Simamane (community member), Eco champs Silindile Sithole, Nomfundo Nala, Thandeka Dube, Silindile Bhengu, Nokuthula Mkhize, (right), Jonas Strasser (Briardene Youth Centre), and (front) Hebert Chamane (left, uMngeni Estuary Conserv ancy) and ‘Ou Bert’ a community member. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

gramme, which would see the city facilitate the training of 10 000 youth as artisans over the next three years. The programme will cost R741 million. Another initiative aimed at assisting youth is the Mayoral Student Financial Re lief Fund, which was introduced in 2014 to assist financially needy pupils with registra tion fees. The fund is meant to assist deserving pu pils from disadvantaged backgrounds who cannot afford registration fees. The programme has since assisted more than 380 disadvantaged pupils. Another fi

nancial assistance is in a form of a bursary, mainly targeting scarce skills in technical fields of engineering. Furthermore, R4,5 million has been set aside for the 2017 academic year by the mu nicipality to assist pupils from impoverish ed backgrounds. For more information about the Student Financial Relief Fund, contact Puleng Mon atisa on 031 311 3150 or email puleng.mon atisa@durban.gov.za or Nompumelelo Phakathi 031 322 7534 or email nompume lelo.phakathi@durban.gov.za Supplied.

Failing matric is not the end

KZN dept defends pass rate “A few indicators point to weak leadership, lack of accountability especially in schools and districts, non-completion of the curriculum, lack of quality common assessments throughout the system, curriculum changes, and a lack of resources. “The most important one among these is the leadership that failed to take decisions and to act decisively,” said Dlungwana. He said the province had the highest number of “progressed learners” (pupils who had failed three subjects and were pushed through to the next grade) in 2016. “From the 12 938 progressed pupils who wrote the examinations, only 4 495 candidates passed, which is only a 34,6% pass rate.” He said, however, that he was pleased the province had improved in mathematics and physical science compared to 2015. In maths, the province achieved a 37,91% pass rate compared to 33,23% in 2015. In physical science it received a 57,76% pass rate compared to 51,81% in 2015. KZN has 85 schools that achieved 100% pass rate while in 2015, only 66 schools had a 100% pass rate. KZN Education MEC Mthandeni

>>People who turn to suicide often feel helpless and alone NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com

ANY pupils are overwhelmed by their matric results, many have passed with flying colours while some did not. KZN MEC of Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has warned people not to judge those who did not pass their matric because this could cause stress which can lead to suicide. Pinetown Fever asked people for words of encouragement to those who did not make it. Sibusisiwe Dlungwana: “This is not the end of the world, life goes on and no one is too young for school. For those who are thinking of doing something stupid, please think of your family and friends who love you. You have a chance of returning to school and no one will laugh at you.” Nomkhosi Dlamini: “For those who did not pass I tell them to go back to school. If you are too ashamed of going back to your previous school there are a lot of finishing schools around KZN. You need matric to get a decent job in KZN so you need to get that matric certificate.” Simphiwe Langa: “There is no need to be ashamed of not passing matric. Just tell yourself you are not the only one who is going through this and it too shall pass. Keep your head up and don’t give up.” KZN Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has appealed to parents, guardians and society to be supportive. “People who turn to desperate measures like suicide often feel helpless and alone. And each life lost to suicide, especially a young life, is one life too many. We must do all we can to prevent these tragedies, not just at a government level, but as civil society. It is a desperate call for help and we must respond collectively.” According to the South African

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Dlungwana also announced “with a deep sense of embarrassment, disappointment and disbelief” that KZN had nine schools that obtained a zero percent pass rate. He said the number of schools with a zero percent pass rate had only decreased by five from the 14 schools in 2015. “The 215 schools that achieved a 30% pass rate and below in 2016, compared to the 308 schools in 2015, remain a serious cause for concern and drastic measures need to be implemented immediately to move all of them to 50% and above.” He said another worrying issue was the overall performances of progressed learners, saying it was not pleasing. He said the matter should be dealt with “decisively as a matter of urgency”. “We cannot allow the province to be drawn back by the same factor every year.” He said the department would be taking “decisive steps” regarding districts that had consistently not achieved the required results “in spite of numerous interventions and resources provided”. — The Witness

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Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo says don’t judge those who have failed matric but support them. Depression and Anxiety Group, people who are suicidal can be helped by: • Be direct. Talk openly and matterof-fact about suicide. • Be willing to listen. Allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings. • Be non-judgmental. Do not debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Do not lecture on the value of life. • Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support. • Do not dare him or her to do it. • Do not act shocked. This will put

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distance between you. • Do not be sworn to secrecy. Seek support. • Offer hope that alternatives are available, but do not offer glib reassurance. • Ask if you may contact a family member. • Take action. Remove means, such as firearms or stockpiled pills. • Do not leave them alone, get help from persons specialising in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. If necessary, get in touch with the police on 10111, or the Emergency Medical Services on 10177.

Ready for school

in umgungundlovu, 14 schools received a 100% pass rate. the schools are as follows: 1. Amajuba: 77,4%

7. Ugu: 65,39%

2. uMgungundlovu: 76,38%

8. Harry Gwala: 63,79%

3. Umlazi: 74,42%

9. King Cetshwayo: 63,42%

4. Umkhanyakude: 69,17%

10. Umzinyathi: 58,13%

5. Uthukela: 67,7%

11. Zululand: 57,97%

6. Pinetown: 66,38%

12. Ilembe: 52,42%

Man injured after vehicle rolls down embankment

THE Pinetown Fever management and staff wish the Class of 2017 all the best for the new school year.

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The confiscated illegal fireworks. A 60-YEAR-OLD man was recently arrested by the Durban Explosives Unit for dealing in fireworks using a fake licence. Unit members were doing a routine patrol in the Pinetown CBD when they saw a shop in Stanfield Lane selling fireworks and went in to check. Upon checking the licence they discovered it was fake and the owner was

Emergency services at the scene of the accident on M13. immediately arrested and fireworks with a street value of R350 000 were seized from the shop. KZN Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa asked shop owners who sell fireworks to comply with the Explosive Act. “Those who are found to contravene such Act will face the long arm of the law.” - Supplied.

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Trish and Audrey Fete are ready for school this year.

THE driver of a car was injured after his vehicle rolled down an embarkment on the M13 near Pinetown on Saturday 7 January. A Netcare 911 rescue officer who responded found that a vehicle had rolled down a steep embankment. A team of paramedics were on scene and helped get the driver

and his vehicle to safety. The driver was then assessed and found to have sustained moderate injuries. The man was stabilised on scene and transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics from another emergency service, said a Netcare 911 spokesperson. - Supplied.

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Part solution to the high cost of SA’s higher education? ROBIN MUNGAVIN

’VE recently read about MOOCs and I believe that these have the potential to solve a major part of the #feesmustfall problem. What are MOOCs, you are likely asking? MOOC stands for “massive open online course”, and are courses that an unlimited number of students can enrol and study for. All students’ need is Internet access. There’s already evidence of MOOCs revolutionising the way in which tertiary education is being provided around the world. I’ve read that by the end of 2015, there were some 35 million students worldwide who had each signed up for at least one MOOC. MOOCs initially sound pretty much like the correspondence-type courses that institutions, such as Unisa, have been providing for many years — and that these are. However, with the advent of the In-

In the gorge THIS month we feature one of the most iconic plant species of Kloof Gorge, the Streptocarpus, which are currently in full flower in the gorge. Streptocarpus is a large genus in the family Gesneriaceae, which also includes African Violets, and is native to southern Africa with over 150 species being recognised. The subgenus Streptocarpus is comprised of plants with typically strap-like leaves, which grow either from an irregular rosette with several leaves emerging directly from the ground, or as a single leaf, the only leaf the plant will ever produce. The later is what we find in Kloof Gorge and there are five species (ref. David Styles): • Streptocarpus molweniensis, which consists of two subspecies. The typical subspecies molweniensis is endemic to the Kloof area and can be found along the Longshadow and For-

ternet one can now provide better material-facilities for correspondencestyle courses, such as online video lectures, online multiple-choice testing, online discussion forums on which lecturers and fellow students can assist students, who have questions or queries or problems regarding the relevant course content, and because it’s all being conducted online, the responses should be prompt. I’ve done some basic research on MOOCs and it appears that the first MOOC was provided by a Canadian university in 2008. The course was provided to 25 fee-paying students and to 2 200 online students (the online students were able to access the course for nothing). Like all new developments there was an initial manic surge of enthusiasm for the concept, but this tapered off a lot and has now recovered to more realistic levels. That enthusiasm for MOOCs still exists because while MOOCs aren’t

est trails. Streptocarpus molweniensis was first described in 1996 by the well-known botanist Olive Hilliard, then based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus. • Streptocarpus haygarthii is found in shady forest interiors including the Windsor Road Gulley and sections of the steep ascent out of the gorge known as The Wall. • Streptocarpus grandis is very similar in appearance to S. molweniensis and is found in damp forests. This species has exceptionally large leaves of up to 700mm long and 600m wide. • Streptocarpus polyanthus subsp. polyanthus is usually found on exposed cliff edges and rock outcrops, not in deep shade). • Streptocarpus prolixus (also mainly cliff edges, on rocks, and in dry forest, but not usually in deep shade). Security: Walking in the reserve is safe – normal precautions apply when walking in isolated areas. - Supplied. ‘Strepto carpus grandis’ (foot in photo to give sense of size). PHOTO: SUPPLIED

perfect, they go a long way towards providing low-cost, affordable tertiary education to potentially many millions of poor and disadvantaged people, worldwide. Unsurprisingly, many non-profit organisations were the initial providers of MOOCs, but prominent universities, like Stanford University, Harvard University, Peking University, Oxford University and Paris’s Sorbonne University have taken their cue from these organisations and are now participating in MOOCs through online providers. Some of these MOOCs are being provided free and some require registration and fees to be paid. MOOCs, by their very nature, require the use of new technology — IT specialists, videographers, etc. need to be employed — but because of the economies of scale, when courses are popular or widely disseminated, these additional costs would be relatively small.

I’ve also read that the completion rate of MOOCs is low (apparently, something like 10%), as, I would imagine, is the case with existing correspondence (Unisa-type) courses. Some students will drop out of a MOOC because their enthusiasm for the course wanes and some will take the course merely to educate themselves with no intention of ever writing the exams at the course’s conclusion. Being a new development, MOOCs are obviously controversial and have both supporters and detractors. I would say criticism that MOOCs can’t be as good as conventional courses or lectures is valid, and the completion rate of MOOCs is certainly likely to be lower than conventional courses or lectures — much like it is likely to be low with current correspondence (Unisa-style) courses. However, there is one major benefit, especially for developing countries, and that is the cost associated with providing MOOCs to large num-

bers of students. While being a low-cost option, MOOCs should be provided at a cost to the student - a low cost, but a cost nevertheless. I’m sure that students have a lot less guilt when they drop out of a course that they’re taking free, than to drop out of a course that they or their parents have paid for or borrowed money to study. I believe that our Department of Higher Education should investigate MOOCs urgently, as they certainly have the potential to defuse the current crisis that exists between the state, universities and the #feesmustfall campaigners. My final word on the subject - if students are sufficiently motivated to complete the course and graduate, they can surely overcome the limited disadvantages of online learning done through MOOCs. — Voices24. • Robin MunGavin is a financial manager at a Durbanbased law firm.

High prices during festive season WITH Christmas a thing of the past it’s important to reflect on the prices of things you purchased. Fundamentally it is a case of goods being marked higher to generate maximum amount of profit. Have shops now become milking cows of the hardworking consumer? Why do prices go through the ceiling during Christmas? Could the bonuses received by workers be a catalyst to the exorbitant mark ups during this period? Why can’t prices remain the same as a token of appreciation for the patronage of the consumer? The concept of demand and supply is a relevant explanation in this context. However, could this economic phenomenon be used as a rea-

Judge Motata should resign I THINK it would be in the national interest if Judge Nkola Motata resigned without any delay. The man allegedly caused his car to crash into a wall in 2007 in

son to extract the maximum amount of cash from consumers. The day after Christmas is the beginning of many sales in most of or practically all the major chain stores where goods from clothes to toys to Christmas décor is reduced by as much as 60%, and even more. The simple explanation for these mark downs is that the goods will lie on the shelves because consumers have spent their money. It makes economic sense to get rid of Christmas stock by creating a demand for those who have budgeted for the anticipated lower prices. At the same time it’s also depressing to walk past a store to see the shirt or dress that you paid R700 for before Christmas now being reduced by

a drunken stupor and added insult to injury by making racist rants and uttering profanities at the time of the incident. Unbelievably, he has had an extended fully paid holiday for almost a decade and has cost the hardpressed taxpayers approximately R16 million in salaries and benefits that he “earned” by his notorious actions and deliberate delaying tactics. Judge Dhaya Pillay is to be commended for recently rejecting Motata’s pathetic attempts to have the

50% or more on 26 December. The bottom line is that companies use the euphoria and festivities of Christmas as a marketing tool to extract the most amount of money from consumers. It’s up to the consumer to reflect on the prices and ask themselves if this purchase is really worth it. Ultimately the power to bring down prices lies in the hands of consumers. Spontaneous and impulsive buying especially on credit is not the answer. Selective purchases based on needs should be a motivating criteria when swiping that credit card. All the best for 2017. Vijay Surujpal

Judicial Services Tribunal to inquire into his misdemeanors thwarted and also ruling that the errant judge should bear the costs of the legal action as a punitive measure. One is innocent until proven guilty. Nevertheless, this is certainly one judge whose shameful actions, non-repentance, failure to take responsibility for his misdoings and Fabian tactics must never be emulated. Simon T. Dehal

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‘We must stop tearing one another apart’ — Zuma THE ANC has called on party members to stop fighting one another and instead focus on priorities like jobs and fighting crime and corruption. Addressing a packed Orlando stadium at the weekend, President Jacob Zuma said the party had heard people’s cries that the ANC “are too busy fighting each other and not paying sufficient attention to their needs”. “We must give our people hope and unite against our common enemies which are unemployment, inequality and poverty, and not against one another,” Zuma said. He was delivering the January 8 statement by the national executive committee to give party supporters the plan of action for the year. In the full statement, the party admits that it is plagued by “serious challenges to its unity. threatening its position as leader of society”. “Divisive tendencies such as factionalism, gate-keeping and manipulation of internal processes exist at all levels of ANC, the ANC leagues, the Alliance and the mass democratic movement,” the statement reads.

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It said these tendencies inhibit the party’s ability to give decisive leadership to society. “Our own research and interactions with members of the ANC demonstrates clearly that the people abhor the apparent preoccupation with personal gain.” The theme for the January 8 statement is “Unity in Action” following a turbulent 2016 that saw public spats by senior leaders divided over Zuma’s leadership and calls for a consultative conference following an eight percent decline in electoral support. The divisions are expected to heighten ahead of the December elective conference. The party has called on its leagues to lead the push for unity. “The ANC leagues are the coalface of our organisation representing specific constituencies within our movement, they must lead programmes to unite the people,” Zuma said. The divisions have extended to its alliance partners Cosatu and SACP, unhappy about the government policies and party direction. “Our task is also to unite the alliance as said by president [OR] Tambo during [Moses] Mabhida’s funeral to guard the alliance jealously and not to tear ourselves apart,” Zuma said. — News24. President Jacob Zuma greets supporters at a rally to com memorate the 105th anniver sary of the founding of the African Nation al Congress in Soweto yester day. PHOTO: NEWS24

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HE Clermont Arts Development Programme (CADP) is a project headed by an NPO called The Community Outreach Programme Trust (Copt), which works with communities around KwaZuluNatal According to Clermont Arts Development Programme manager Mduduzi Mbutho, the project was established three years ago with a purpose of ensuring that children are able to continue with school as well as help them with their studies. The project also focuses on teaching children music, piano lessons, vocals and studio work. “We have various projects under CADP, namely the Siyabonga Project, which is a fund-raising project whereby our members perform for pupils in one of the schools overseas and from those performances we raise funds for our pupils in primary and high school. “Under this project we have 32 members from around KwaDabeka and Clermont led by one of our choreographers, Simphiwe Mdunge. “With these funds we want our members to reach tertiary level.” They also have a breakfast club where they provide children with cereal, juice and fruit three days a week before they leave for school. “We have a feeding scheme that is held every Saturday where we conduct music and drama classes.

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Clermont Arts Development Programme members Simphiwe Mdunge and Mduduzi Mbutho. “We also have another feeding scheme at the KwaDabeka Clinic every Thursday where we give patients sandwiches and fruit. “We started this programme after seeing that a lot of people are on medication and they leave home without even having breakfast.” “Our Learn to Learn Programme teaches our members to be responsible and give back to the community. We give them tasks like cleaning around the community and by doing so we give them points. “Once they have reached a certain number of points they are able to buy

food parcels with those points.” The biblical programme teaches members about the word of God. “The Bible also teaches the children on how to behave themselves as well as how to tackle challenges they face. We also go to Christiansburg School in Clermont where we teach pupils biblical studies and provide them with food.” At the moment the project doesn’t have a permanent sponsor and they are looking for sponsors. For more information on Clermont Arts Development Programme phone Mbutho on 084 732 9424.

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HE Pinetown Japanese Karate Association (JKA) was founded by Duncan Player in the mid1980s. Pinetown JKA Karate account manager Karin Prinsloo said when Player started Player’s Gyms, karate was taken over by a member of the national karate team, Ronnie Webber. Prinsloo and Caron Harris trained with Ronnie Webber at the time and took over the dojo in February 1997. “Since the early 2000s Karin Prinsloo and her competent team of instructors and seniors, established Pinetown JKA Karate Institute as a highly respected karate school, as well as a place of learning, growth and meaningful friendships. “The club is at the Cowies Hill Municipality Hall at 5 Woodside Road. There are about 80 students training at Pinetown JKA of which there is a good composition of male, female, adults and children.” said Prinsloo. “Karate is a martial art and system of self-defence that originated hundreds of years ago in Okinawa, but was greatly influenced by an even older tradition from China. Literally, ‘karate-do’ means ‘the way of the empty hand,’ referring to the fact that its practitioners use no weapons to attack and defend, but only the hands, feet, and body. “Yet karate is much more than being merely physical. It is found-

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ed on a grand philosophical and spiritual tradition based on Bushido and Zen Buddhist principles. Through hard training and practice, karate develops not only the body but also the mind and character. “The ultimate purpose of karate is not physical prowess or the winning of matches, but the development of balance, harmony and spiritual and physical strength through strict, disciplined training.

legal karate entity officially recognised by the Japanese government as an association of members for the promotion of karate. “More importantly though, we are the keeper of karate’s highest tradition, the preserver of the soul and spirit of the art of karate in line with the tradition of Bushido [the way of the samurai]. “Our mission is to promote the way of karate throughout the world, while

Chatting to KwaDabeka music producer PINETOWN Fever reporter, Nosipho Mkhize chatted to a KwaDabeka music producer about his work and life. NM: What is your name and where do you come from? PN: I’m Patrick Thamsanqa Nkomo, but my stage name is DJ Pat. I was born in KwaDabeka on 2 December, 1999 and live in Clermont. NM: Tell me about your childhood. PN: I enjoyed playing sport, particularly soccer and I even wanted to play soccer professionally, but growing up I realised I was good in English and participated in school debates so I changed my mind. I then wanted to be a lawyer until I fell in love with music, which changed everything. NM: Talk to me about

Aspiring producer DJ Pat. PHOTO: NOSIPHO MKHIZE

your family. PN: I come from a warm family full of love and joy and there are two children in our family - my sister and me. My father died when I was nine and it was difficult to cope without a father figure, but my mother kept me going. She has always inspired me to be the best at what I do and to believe in myself. I owe my strong and persistent character to her. NM: When did you fall in love with producing music? PN: I started my own brand in 2013 and called it DJ Pat, and it has been doing well ever since. I am in partnership with my friend Sanele Ndzimande. We started by exploring software such as virtual DJ and Fl studio on my laptop, that’s when I began to fall in love with producing. I created a Facebook page as a marketing strategy, which I am proud to say, has a good fan base. NM: what type of music do you produce? PN: I produce hip-hop infused with new school trap music. I was influenced by listening to Drake, Eminem, Tupac Shakir and DJ Khaled. I regard myself as a hardworking person who is always willing to learn. NM: Describe yourself in one word. PN: One word - creative. NM: Do you have a message for the youth. PN: Talking from personal experiences I tell the youth that nothing is as important as having a vision. Regardless of your family background or personal circumstances, you must know where you want to go. You should see yourself succeeding and making a difference in the lives of others because having a vision gives you hope.

“Karate schools you in natural, effortless action, and imbues you with an openness, peace, and wholeness of character that vastly enrich day-today life.” He explained what the Japanese Karate Association is and why the Pinetown JKA is affiliated with it. “With members in over 100 countries, the Japan Karate Association is the world’s largest and most prestigious karate organisation, and the only

ensuring that it remains true to the philosophical precepts upon which it was founded. “This has been our mission since the establishment of the JKA in 1949,” said Prinsloo. For more information about JKA South Africa visit www.karatesa.org or for JKA Japan visit www.jka.or.jp For the World Karate Association visit www.wkf.net and for the Karate South Africa visit www.karatesa.org

NPO receives ‘caring’ support NON-PROFIT organisation iThemba Lethu recently received R15 000 from Compass Cares, the CSI arm of Compass Medical Waste Services, and continues to see the lives of vulnerable children and families flourish by partnering with funder Compass Medical Waste Services. Since 2001 iThemba Lethu has facilitated 93 adoptions and 26 reunifications of babies and children under the age of five. “That is 119 little lives changed from being orphaned to now being raised as sons and daughters,’’ explains Karen Brokensha, co-ordinating fund-raiser for iThemba Lethu. “It takes passionate and committed people to change lives, which is why we really appreciate the continued investment from Ian du Randt and his CSI team at Compass,’’ says Brokensha. “Compass believes in making a difference and this is what we have been able to achieve together.” For more information or to pledge your support, go to www.ithembalet hu.org.za

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With the R15 000 donation from Compass Cares, the CSI arm of Compass Medical Waste Services (from left) iThemba Lethu housemother Liz Holley, Sharon de Beer and Sphindile Mngadi (Compass Medical Waste Services), iThemba Lethu coordinator, Karen Brokensha and housemother Roxie van der Linde. To see the projects that Compass Cares is involved in, visit www.face-

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Soccer tourney brings festive spirit EIGHT soccer teams from the Kwandengezi, Ntshongweni and Dassenhoek communities came together for their annual tournament recently. The event took place over two days at the Kwandengezi, Kwa-Linda soccer field and it appears the home game advantage helped – in first place was the young boys academy of Kwandengezi, with V-Section also of Kwandengezi the runners-up. The tournament was almost cancelled after the usual sponsor pulled

out due to budget constraints. The EnviroServ Group stepped in to assist and both teams walked away with an EnviroServ-branded soccer kit, trophy, medals for each player as well as R1 000 for the winning team and R500 for the second place. Event organiser Mlu Shozi said: “The event was successful and well attended, and gave about 1 000 community members the opportunity to watch thrilling clashes on the field.” Dignitaries included the chief and

indunas. “We are really grateful that EnviroServ was able to assist with this event,” he said. EnviroServ Group Public Affairs Manager Makgabo Van Niekerk said the company always endeavoured to partner with the communities in which they operate. “We were happy to be able to contribute to the success of the soccer tournament and add to the good vibes of the festive season.” - Supplied.

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KWADABEKA resident, Sibongile Nkabinde, a volunteer at a Pinetown NPO, Church Alliance for Social Transformation (Cast), is now making a living as an entrepreneur by selling clothes and helping the poor. As a child Nkabinde learnt about entrepreneurship from watching her mother sell televisions and radios. Now Nkabinde goes door to door in KwaDabeka selling clothing. At the beginning of the month she buys clothing bags from Cast for R50 each and makes an average profit of R1 000 from each bag, this to support her four children. The leftover clothing she gives to the poor. Nkabinde first heard about Cast two years ago, when their family was going through a difficult time. Her son had a stroke, became paralysed and was unable to

speak. As a result, Nkabinde became his primary caregiver, and struggled to find to work. “At that time my daughter was attending Sithokozile High in KwaDabeka, and needed an exemption from school fees. Cast’s social worker was able to assist with the exemption, and I was referred to other programmes at Cast.” Nkabinde received assistance through monthly food parcels, and joined Cast’s business forum in KwaDabeka. She not only learnt how to sell clothes, she also got support from other entrepreneurs, and learnt how to sew. “Although I’m able to support my family, I’m still looking for a school that will provide specialised services for my son.” This year Nkabinde wants to volunteer with Cast’s sport and youth department and start a girls’ netball team in KwaDabeka. Cast spokesperson Laura Mbugua-Mwaura said the NGO’s parcel programme is intended to provide short-term assistance to people like Nkabinde and one of the ways Cast helps them get back on their feet is through a business forum, which empowers entrepreneurs to grow their small businesses and make a liveable income. “Cast is all about restoring dignity and hope for families who have lost faith that their situation will get better.” For more information contact Zama on 031 267 1716 or email zamaa@cast.org.za - Supplied.

Group aims to uplift youth through music A GROUP of KwaDabeka artists recently hosted a music event at KwaDabeka Road after starting a new record label in November last year. “We are an underground record label known as Taliban Records, formed in November 2016. Our first event was the first annual ‘After Christmas Bang’, which was the first of its in the community. “The purpose of the event was to keep the youth entertained and so that they don’t fall prey to drugs and other youth issues,” said Taliban Records spokesperson Thamsanqa Nkomo. He said Clermont and KwaDabeka communities are troubled by drug abuse, teenage pregnancy and crime. “We are dedicated to addressing these social ills in our community through the power of music, which is a universal language. “We encourage the youth to discover and use their talent and turn it into a business, especially if one is gifted in music or anything creative. Our mission is to get more than 100 boys and girls by the end of 2017 to follow their dream and change their mindset and think positively because we believe that the only limits that exist are those set in our mind.” - Supplied.

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Meet awardwinning musician NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com THULASIZWE “Lastee” Dlamini is a Durban artist influenced by the hiphop culture. Lastee is a selftaught musician who start ed in an informal studio using cheap soft ware and a computer to finetune his craft. He advanced his interest working with many artists who relished his way of mak ing music and subsequently refining his musical talent and gaining experience. He is a fivetime Original Material Award winner in the Best Producer 2012 category, Metro award winner Remix of the Year 2014 and 2015 and a South African Music Award Nominee Remix of the Year 2014 and 2015. He was also runnerup in the Battle of the Year 2010 and 2011 and won the Back to the City Producer Battle 2013. He has been showcasing his talent since high school age at many venues, including the Durban Red Bull Corner to Corner, Fact Durban Rocks, Club Kulture, Good Sundae and 47th Avenue.

Pinetown Fever reporter Nosipho Mkhize spoke to Lastee to get to know him better. NM: Where were you born? TD: I was born in Nsingweni Clinic in Eshowe. NM: Where did you go to school? TD: I went to Vukayimbe Primary School in Nsingweni and then did my sec ond to seventh grade at Zuzokuhle Primary School in Inanda. I then went to Umtapho High School in Ntuzuma D Lindelani, until I matriculated. NM: What are your hobbies? TD: I don't do much besides listening to music and playing video games. I do a little reading when I feel like it. NM: Tell me a bit about your childhood. TD: I grew up in a very musical family, and by family I mean my mom, who I've always been with ever since I can remem ber. I somehow feel this played a huge role in me being who I am. We have always tried to be as happy as possible, even though the odds were against us most of the time. NM: Tell me about your music. TD: My music is a mixture of rap and

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Thulasizwe ‘Las tee’ Dlamini.

singing, half and half. I'm more of what a rapper would sound like if they were to put a melody to what they rap. I use mostly hip hop beats, so my sound would be what most people would recognise as hiphop. NM: Do you have a message for the

youth? TD: Go to school, but with that being said, school is not the only place you can be educated. Explore, have fun and be re sponsible. If you can dream it, you can be it.

What you can expect to earn with a matric, and beyond SOUTH African youth who stay in school for longer have much better salary prospects than those with limited schooling, said Analyico, a company that provides earnings analysis in South Africa. “Based on our research, for South Africa to overcome the large earnings inequality staying in school for longer will have a significant impact on reducing the polarisation of our labour market. “Education has a prominent role to play in reducing income inequality and depolarising a currently deeply divided society,” said company spokesperson Jaén Beelders. However, completing high school does not translate into individuals finding themselves in a better position in the labour market. There is an important distinction to be made with regards to the quality of education, since the poorest South Africans only have access to “free schooling” and these schools generally do not perform as well as more affluent schools, Beelders said. Studies in South Africa have shown that the wealthiest 20% of South Africans in Grade 6 have far better reading tests scores than the least wealthy 20%, indicating that the quality of education must be considered to determine earnings capacity upon leaving school, Beelders said. “The current education system, instead of fighting earnings inequality, is reproducing the patterns of poverty and inequality that we are observing currently in South Africa.” Furthermore, the estimated dropout rate of 44.6%, which is assumed to be largely in the more impoverished areas in South Africa, young people entering the labour market are finding themselves in unskilled occupations. Consequently, they must compete with more experienced individuals in this sector decreasing their chances of employment. If young South Africans drop out of school, it can be observed to have a significant detrimental impact on their potential future earnings capacity. It can further be observed that pupil who leave school early often experience sustained periods of unemployment and this in turn further reduces their potential earnings capacity relative to their more educated peers. This results in a spiral of poverty and inequality in the South African context for youngsters, Beelders said. The company did research on young South Africans’ earnings potential based on educational outcomes. The following analysis was conducted with Statistics South Africa data, using the Analytico Earnings Analysis ModelTM with a total sample size of 717 364 individuals with educational outcomes of Grade 8 to Bachelors level. It was based on median gross income per month in October 2016 terms. Analytico said the figures here are what one could reasonably expect to earn on entering the labour market given the grouped qualifications: • No schooling: R1 704 • Some primary (Grade 1 – 7 incomplete) education: R1 867 • Completed primary school (Grade 7): R1 946 • Some Secondary Education (Grade 8 – Grade 12 incomplete): R2 660 • Grade 12: R4 977 • Grade 12 with Certificate: R8 326 • Grade 12 with Diploma: R13 378 • Bachelor’s degree: R21 527 Beelders emphasised that the analysis does not account for tenure, specific occupations, professional designations, decision-making bands or the differentiation between full-time or part-time employed individuals. “This information should not be regarded as a substitute for more detailed earnings research,” he said. - Fin24.

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Intokozo kubafundi bethweswa iminyezane ANDILE SITHOLE INTOKOZO beyibonakala ebusweni kubafundi ngesikhathi kunomcimbi wokubethwesa iminyezane eThekwini eCity Hall. Abafundi bebeqhamuka ezindaweni ezahlukene ezakhele iTheku, phakathi kwabo bekukhona nabaqahamuka ezindaweni ezakhelene neVerulam noThongathi. UMnu Lindokuhle Thabethe (18) waseMahlabathini noNksz Ntombifuthi Jeza (30) wase Waterloo baphothule izifundo zabo esikhungweni semfundo esibizwa nge- IQ Institute for Quality. UMnu Thabethe noNksz Jeza bathola umfundaze ngonyaka odlule wokwenza izifundo ezigxile ekuphathweni kokudla kanye neziphuzo (Food and Beverage). Bobabili ba-

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bonge ikhansela uMnu Chris Langa ngokubaxhumanisa nezinkampani ezikwazile ukubanikeza imifundaze ukuze bakwazi ukuqhuba izifundo zabo. UNksz Jeza uthe: “Basisize kakhulu ngoba besingenayo imali yokuqhubeka nokufunda. Siyabonga kakhulu kuMnu Langa kanye nethimba lakhe ngabakwenzile kithina ukuthi basifunele uxhaso lwezezimali ezinkampanini ezahlukene.” UMnu Thabethe uthe: “Njengamanje into engibhekene nayo ukuthola umsebenzi lapho ngizokwazi ukuveza ulwazi engiluthole ngesikhathi ngifunda. “Ngifunde unyaka wonke ngaze ngaphothula kulonyaka lokho kwenze ngithole ulwazi olunzulu ezintweni eziphathelene nokudla. “Ngiyethemba futhi ukuthi lesitifiketi sami ngizokwazi ukungqongqoza ngaso eminyangeni eminingi ivuleke. Impilo beyinzima kakhulu njengoba bengingakwazi ukuqhubeka ngenze ezinye izifundo ukuze ngithole isitifikeni semfundo ephakame.”

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UMnu. Thabiso Gumede (owesithathu kusuka kwesobunxele ngemuva) kan ye nentsha eqhamuka kwezinye izifundazwe bahloniswe ngezindondo nguM nyango wezokuThuthukiswa kweziNdawo zasemakhaya. “Sithole ulwazi oluningi ngesikhathi sisekambini yamasosha sifunda. Ngizimisele ukuthi lolulwazi engilutholile ngilwedlulisele kwabanye abantu abasha endaweni engihlala kuyo. Ikusasa lisezandleni zabantu abasha. Ngakho-ke kubalulekile ukuthi sizilungiselele kusemanje. “Njengamanje ngiyisishoshovu sokulwela ushintsho emphakathini ngokusebenzisa amakhono esiwathole ngesikhathi sifunda. Yonke into esiyifundile kufanele siyifundise imiphakathi yakithi.” Uphinde wanxusa intsha yaseNingizimu Africa ukuthi ibambe iqhaza emphakathini. “Intsha kufanele yazi kabanzi ngezwe layo ukuze ikwazi ukuba yingxenye yentuthuko. Ngiyisibonelo esihle engithanda ukuthi sibonakale emphakathini nasezweni lonke. Angizimisele

ngokuhlala ngilinde ukuthi kubekhona engizokwenzelwa, kodwa ngibheka izinto engingazenza ukuze ngilethe ushintsho ezweni lethu.” UMnu. Mnqobi Mthethwa obhekele izindaba zokufundiswa nokuthuthukisa umphakathi oThongathi uthe: “Loluhlelo [lokufunda] lumenze wakwazi kubona izinto ezidingwa ngumphakathi . Futhi loluhlelo lwakha intsha luphinde luyintshale ezindaweni zasemakhaya ukuze isebenze emisebenzini yomphakathi. Lushintsha intsha yasemakhaya ekubeni ngabantu abakhangeza imisebenzi bese iba ngabantu abakhanda imisebenzi.” Phakathi kwezicukuthwane ebezikhona kulomcimbi bekuyiSekela likaNgqongqoshe woMnyango wezokuThuthukiswa kweziNdawo zasemakhaya uMnu Mcebisi Skwatsha.

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UMnu Chris Langa nekhansela lasoThongathi uNkk Dolly Munien (kwesobunx ele) behalalisela abafundi ngemuva kokuba bethweswe iziqu eCity Hall nges onto eledlule.

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MOTORING Honda reveals ‘cooperative mobility ecosystem’ >> Honda has also announced technology collaborations with Visa, DreamWorks Animation

ONDA has unveiled its Co-operative Mobility Ecosystem concept at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting the power of artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future and improve customers’ quality of life. Featuring a number of prototype and concept technology demonstrations at CES, the Honda concept envisions a future where vehicles will communicate with each other and infrastructure to mitigate traffic congestion and eliminate traffic fatalities, while increasing the productivity of road users and delivering new types of in-vehicle entertainment experiences. Vehicles will create new value by providing services autonomously when not in use by their owners. Honda has also announced technology collaborations with Visa, DreamWorks Animation and innovative start-ups through the Honda Developer Studio and Honda Xcelerator open innovation programs based out of Honda Silicon Valley Lab. Supporting its Co-operative Mobility Ecosystem theme, Honda unveiled the Honda NeuV, an electric automated concept car equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) “emotion engine” and automated personal assistant, creating new possibilities for human interaction and new value for customers. The global mobility company also revealed the Honda Moto Riding Assist, a concept motorcycle that applies Honda’s robotics technology to maintain balance. Visitors to Honda’s exhibit can experience Honda robotics technology firsthand by “test driving” the Uni-Cub, the company’s self-balancing personal mobility device. “Since our founding, Honda has focused on creating technologies that help people,” said Yoshiyuki Matsumoto, president and CEO of Honda R&D Co, Ltd. “Our goal is to showcase a future technology path that results in a redefined mobility experience.” The following is a summary of the product and technology concepts shown on the Honda exhibit at CES 2017: Honda Riding Assist motorcycle In a global debut at CES, Honda has unveiled its Moto Riding Assist technology, which leverages Honda’s robotics technology to create a self-balancing motorcycle that greatly reduces the possibility of falling over while the motorcycle is at rest. Rather than relying on gyroscopes, which add a great deal of weight and alter the riding experience as announced by other companies, the Honda Moto Riding Assist incorporates technology originally developed for the company’s Uni-Cub personal

mobility device. Honda NeuV Designed to create new possibilities for customers, the NeuV (pronounced “new-v”), which stands for New Electric Urban Vehicle, is a concept vehicle whose genesis is based on the fact that privately-owned vehicles sit idle 96% of the time. The NeuV explores the idea of how to create new value for its owner by functioning as an automated ride sharing vehicle, picking up and dropping off customers at local destinations when the owner is not using the car. The NeuV also can sell energy back to the electric grid during times of high demand when it’s not in use. These activities have the potential to create a new business model for enterprising customers. “We designed NeuV to become more valuable to the owner by optimising and monetising the vehicle’s down time,” said Mike Tsay, principal designer, Honda R&D Americas. NeuV also functions as a thoughtful and helpful AI assistant utilising an “emotion engine”, an emerging technology developed by Honda and SoftBank (cocoro SB Corp.). Called Hana (Honda Automated Network Assistant), in its application in the NeuV, the ‘“emotion engine’” will learn from the driver by detecting the emotions behind the driver’s judgments and then, based on the driver’s past decisions, make new choices and recommendations. Hana can check on the driver’s emotional well-being, make music recommendations based on mood, and support the owner’s daily driving routine. Safe Swarm At CES, Honda launched its “Safe Swarm” concept, which uses biomimicry – replicating the behavior of a school of fish – to create a safer, more efficient and enjoyable driving experience. The Honda Safe Swarm demonstration immerses visitors in a world where vehicles sharing the road communicate with one another using dedicated short range communication (DSRC) to support the driver in negotiating complex driving situations. The Safe Swarm concept enables vehicles to operate cooperatively, enabling more efficient, low-stress and, ultimately, collision-free mobility. Honda UniCub The Honda Uni-Cub exhibit enables CES attendees to experience a self-balancing personal mobility de-

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A sketch of the Honda’s Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept.

vice that allows the seated rider to control speed, move in any direction and stop, all by simply shifting their body weight. Earlier this year, the company opened the Uni-Cub’s API, seeking to facilitate the creation of software that can control the device from a smartphone and other devices, which would provide the potential to expand its value and functionality for people. With the ability to freely move forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally, Uni-Cub can quickly and easily manoeuvre among people. Open innovation and collaboration - Continuing its pursuit of open innovation and collaboration, Honda also announced initiatives with entrepreneurs, start-ups and global tech brands via the Honda Silicon Valley Lab. Visa - Building on the companies’ mobile payment collaboration at last year’s Mobile World Congress, Honda is conducting two proof-of-concept demonstrations at CES created through its partnership with Visa. These demonstrations will be the first

undertaken with infrastructure partners Gilbarco Veeder-Root and IPS Group. The demos will showcase the simplicity and convenience when paying for services such as fuel purchases and public parking from the comfort and safety of a vehicle. DreamWorks Animation – Honda has teamed up with DreamWorks Ani-

content at CES. Vocal Zoom – Through its Honda Xcelerator program, Honda is working with Vocal Zoom to apply its optical microphone technology to the in-car experience. By reading physical vibrations generated from the speaker’s voice, Vocal Zoom’s optical sensor ascertains additional layers of voice data not attainable by traditional acoustic mics alone. This additional information significantly increases an onboard computer’s understanding of voice commands, especially in harsh-noise environments. LEIA Inc. – Through another Honda Xcelerator collaboration, with LEIA, Honda has developed a new driver’s display concept that uses LEIA’s nano technology to provide three-dimensional images, providing seamless transitions between different viewing angles for warnings and driver-assistive systems. Although 3D can be distracting if it is not designed correctly, the LEIA’s nanotech approach presents depth in a way that feels natural. - Supplied.

Since our founding, Honda has focused on creating technologies that help people. Our goal is to showcase a future technology path that results in a redefined mobility experience mation to develop new cross-platform, augmented- and virtual realitycontent and solutions for the in-vehicle experience. Honda is demonstrating a proof-of-concept version of its Honda Dream Drive incar virtual reality prototype featuring exclusive DreamWorks Animation