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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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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

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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

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ZN SAPS Crime Intelligence, the provincial task team, the national intervention unit and the Umhlali K9 unit conducted operations during April and May, aimed at arresting wanted criminals, seizing unlicensed firearms and rooting out the drug trade. Operations were conducted in most areas, including Umlazi, Umbumbulu, KwaDabeka, Inanda, Newcastle and Madadeni. Ten suspects were arrested and charged for various crimes. Suspects were also arrested for four murder cases, attempted murder, armed robbery, dealing in drugs, possession of dagga as well drugs, theft of motor vehicle and possession of unlicensed firearms. Eleven firearms - five pistols, two AK47, two 303 rifles and two shotguns were recovered and seized. Police also recovered a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was stolen in Gauteng. The KZN Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni commended police on the arrests and the seizure of unlicensed firearms. “We will continue with similar operations to keep our province safe,” she said. All suspects appeared in different courts today. At the time of going to press the outcome of their court appearances were unavailable.

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SBS Splash Day NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com THE Parents' Fund-raising Association at St Benedict School held an annual Polar Bear Swim for the past few years and this has proven to be a popular event on the school calendar. St Benedict spokesperson Shareen Gould said: “Since the school's pool is now heated,it is no longer appropriate to hold a ‘Polar’ swim so this year the pupils took part in a sponsored Big Splash. “Pupils from Grade RR right through to Grade 8 got to have some fun in the sun.” Andiswa Shange, Mandy Olej niczak, Lia Govender and Quin Grobler. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Local musician expands >> Feleba SK wants to put township music on the map

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OCAL musician and producer, Feleba, also the founder of Rieco Bird Media, is putting township musicians on the map. Feleba SK has worked with many artists in the music industry. “I started putting my work onto record in 2003 with my friends Mondi and Makhosini, and together we formed a group called Ghetto Ghost under the stable, BMU records. “The group became successful, but as we grew older we seemed to go in different directions so we decided to end the group with the intention of building ourselves as solo artists. “In 2007 I started a new group called Zulu Camp with five members - Mic Stealer, SBS, Jakalasi, BMK and

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Kimbe - and the band became very popular. “We released two projects, which did well in terms of sales, because we used the money from the sales to upgrade our recording studio. “I later left Zulu Camp, allowing them to grow their artistry, and then in 2010 I formed Hustle 411. This group released a project in 2012, which was well received and it put us on the Durban and KZN music industry map.” Hustle 411 has now become home to three additional members. “The past years in the industry have taught me a lot as I have gained skills in production, self-marketing as well as developing my music skills. “I am also working with most of the Botha’s Hill musicians through Rieco Bird Media. I am so committed to my

work that I turned my bedroom into a recording studio. I hosted Afrik Hip Hop Mixtape with Zay Heath from the United States, the aim of which was to open platforms for musicians from all corners of Africa. “I believe my music is easy to understand in that you don’t have to be a hip-hop lover to listen to my records - you can relate to my raps even if you not into hip-hop. I have performed on indoor and outdoor stages, for big and small crowds.”

For more information, con tact Feleba on 063 398 9769 or visit his Facebook page on www.facebook.com/ftmtic

QuadPara delivers lifechanging services

NOSIPHO MKHIZE IKHETHELO Children’s Village, formerly known as Makaphutu, is a registered non-profit organisation which gives a better life and future for children with a tragic background. Ikhethelo's Associate Development director Ruth Mthembu said KwaZulu-Natal has one of the highest rates of HIV/Aids which is the primary cause of the orphan cycle. “Each child has a compelling story, a tragic case history of an unthinkable beginning to life. Each child comes to us having been stripped from an opportunity to create and envision their future. With 48 children under our care, we strive to provide them with opportunities to create and envision their future. “We give a child a fresh start in a loving, supportive community. Our children’s greatest need is love, and we attempt to give them that love through everything we do, including education, counselling and the teaching of life skills necessary to succeed. “We help our children feel nurtured and secure by creating a safe and loving environment in which they can, not only be restored, but flourish. We allow each child to reach their full potential by encouraging a love for learning, self-discipline and a sound work ethic. As we love and encourage our children we help them to believe in their importance as individuals to succeed and we nurture the diverse and unique talents of every child. She said Ikhethelo Children’s Village is not a stereotypical orphanage, but instead tries to create a healthy home environment within each cottage, which itself is part of a loving, vibrant, safe village community. “IKhethelo has six cottages functioning as family units. Each family unit consists of a house mother caring for a group of eight children, as in a natural family. The cottages each have six bedrooms, three bathrooms and an open plan living kitchen area and are suitably furnished and equipped. The house parents are the foundation on which each family is built. “The house parents receive weekly training and on-going support from the management team including our social workers, guest psychologists

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QuadPara KwaZuluNatal Association members enjoy an outing.

NOSIPHO MKHIZE Ikhethelo’s Children enjoying an afternoon of play time. and developmental experts to improve parenting skills and address each child’s particular needs. “Last year we began our own home-schooling programme for our primary school children. Being staunch believers in education we believe in delivering holistic and quality education to our children.” She added Ikhethelo's main aim is that by providing a good home environment, love and care they will be able to empower children to take charge of their future. “They form part of the next generation and because of that we stand firmly behind them. Through the 15 years of the organisation’s existence it is evident that this is not an individual effort, but one that can be achieved with the help of the local community and businesses.” For more information, call Ruth Mthembu on 079 137 8310 or email ruth@ikhethelo.org or visit www.ik hethelo.org

QUADPARA Association of KZN is an autonomous non-profit and a public benefit organisation that has been developing since 1993, and is responsible for all its own development, projects and administrative funding. QuadPara Association chief executive officer Cedric Hedgcock said: “Our aim is to deliver life-changing services to people with severe mobility impairments in KwaZulu-Natal by delivering projects that our donor and CSI partners can be proud of. Quadriplegics are one of the most vulnerable groups within the disability sector. “Those who are discharged to rural communities without any support or guidance structures have little chance of surviving the first year – the only dreams available are often nightmares of pain, isolation, poverty, abuse and death. “The association’s outreach, rural development and rural capacity building programmes offer hope and independence to those who desper-

ately need it. We cannot do it, however, without serious funding and partnerships.” The association is involved in various projects namely the Ashley Village - a home and a personal development ground for the 37 quadriplegics and paraplegics. Ashley Village employs nine permanent caregivers, between 10 and 12 trainee caregivers, three drivers and two grounds men. “The capacity building courses started in 2009 and these are proving to be highly successful, motivating, and life changing for those attending. We also embark on caregiver training. “It has been a highly successful project, with almost 80 percent of graduates moving on to be successfully employed.” The association has four vehicles that are extensively used to transport quadriplegics and other mobility impaired people to and from work, training modules, learnerships, and some excursions. He said that quadriplegics in KZN also participate in a road safety

awareness campaign, visitation, counselling, outreach, provincial development, income generation projects, driver training as well as HIV/ Aids, reproductive health and disability projects. “Without the generous support of our donors, however, we would have floundered and closed before we started 17 years ago. “A huge debt of gratitude is owed to so many donor partners and supporters who continue to care enough to keep our services going to an expanding number of persons with severe mobility impairments. Without them we cannot go on or develop as needed and planned. “I feel satisfied that our service provision has started expanding and developing its focus well beyond the boundaries of serviced accommodation. “We are well aware of the increased responsibility - we have to deliver meaningful services to a far greater pool of persons with physical disabilities in KZN.” For more information on the organisation, call 031 701 7444.

Comrades makes historic decision THE Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is in the process of implementing a directive from Athletics South Africa that two wheelchair-assisted participants be permitted to participate in the 2016 Comrades Marathon. “The CMA welcomes what is an historic decision for our sport and we em-

brace it in line with the spirit of the Comrades Marathon’s values and vision of equality and inclusivity,” said CMA chairperson, Macdonald Chitja. Two athletes, Chaeli Mycroft and Anita Engelbrecht, have complied with the standard qualifying times and entry requirements for the race and no

special provision has been made for them in this respect. They will also not receive any special treatment in the race. “As organisers, our primary concern is the safety of all participants and as a matter of urgency we will be consulting with various role players in a

process of reassessing our medical, technical, safety and security and logistical arrangements to determine possible impacts and necessary adjustments which we may need to implement in order to ensure there is no compromise to the well-being of all participants.

“We anticipate that Comrades runners and supporters will embrace this positive development in the spirit of camaraderie and humility, which is unique to the ‘Ultimate Human Race’,” said Chitja. - Supplied.

Suspects arrested for house breakings >> Suspect’s vehicle was rented and they had used false number plates

Residents urged to be vigilant of ‘scamsters’ NOSIPHO MKHIZE

HREE suspects aged between 24 and 32 were arrested on Friday 6 May for house breakings. Pinetown SAPS communication officer Warrant Officer BJ Manqele said on the Friday at 10.24am the complainant (47) was at home with her gardener in Hayfield Road in Kloof when they noticed a silver VW Polo parked at the gate. “The gardener went to the gate to ask the occupants who they were looking for and they said they were looking for a Mr Smith, and drove away. “It is alleged that few minutes later the suspects came back and banged on the dining room door trying to force their way inside the house. “The complainant pressed the panic button and suspects fled the scene. Police were then alerted and searched for the suspects. “Durban Dog Unit members spotted the suspects driving in New Germany and called for backup. “Other members arrived and the suspects were arrested, one of them

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was found in possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. “The suspects are also linked to another case of house breaking in Minorca Road, Caversham Glen where the gate to the premises was broken. “The suspects allegedly fled the scene when they saw a security

vehicle. “When the police searched the suspect’s car they discovered that it was a rented vehicle and the suspects had used false number plates.” The suspects will be charged for housebreaking with intent unknown to the prosecutor. - Supplied.

to be from a supplier. Attached to the email is a letter from the bogus supplier’s ac counting department, which states that the supplier has changed its bank details and the targeted company must update their records to reflect the new banking in formation. To make this appear more authentic there is a letter from a major bank attached to the email that validates the new banking

information. "This is a professional syndicate, they have very good intelligence, are computer savvy and allegedly have members inside banks and delivery companies that assist and feed them information,” said Hillcrest private investigator, Rick Crouch. “They know who to target and know the targeted companies’ suppliers. “They also know that these companies

pay their suppliers in excess of R1 000 000 on a monthly basis. I would suggest that if a company receives such an email from a supplier, they must call the supplier to veri fy, but do not use information on the email or letter, call them on the number the tar geted company already has for them. “We are working on cases like this right now and would request that if any business anywhere in the country has been a victim

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“There are many variations of this type of scam, but the most common one is when someone drops an envelope with money inside or cash in a plastic bank bag on the floor. “The victim will pick up the envelope or plastic bag thinking it is his or her lucky day. The perpetrator will then follow the victim. After a while they will confront the victim pretending to be police officers and produce a fake appointment certificate. “The perpetrators will convince the victim that they will share the money while they convince him or her to go with them to a private place. The victim will then be robbed of valuables. Some of the victims are raped and murdered. Be aware of your surroundings as criminals are waiting to strike. Let us work together in the fight against crime.”

Contact Pinetown SAPS on 031 325 580/ 81/82/83 or report crime or suspicious activities on 10111.

of this type of fraud, or if they have received a similar email or letter, they should contact us with details as we are trying to link all these cases so that the police can make ar rests. “We keep all information confidential, we also understand the sensitivities in volved with businesses not wanting it to be known that they have been a victim of a fraud." supplied. PIN 196.04.16

BUSINESSES are being targeted by a syndi cate and are losing millions to the robbers. The modus operandi is that the business targeted will receive an email that appears

Some of the items recovered by SAPS.

PINETOWN SAPS recently embarked on a crime awareness campaign in the Pinetown CBD. Motorists were warned not to open windows when approaching intersections. In the past weeks there are people who have been the victims of robberies while waiting in the line outside Pinetown Home Affairs office. Warrant Officer BJ Manqele of Pinetown SAPS said: “The most important thing is to make sure your motor vehicle is properly locked before leaving by physically checking the doors. “Do not leave expensive items such as laptops, cellphones, bags and cash on your car seats - lock them in the boot. Be aware of your surroundings as criminals are waiting to strike. Let us work together in the fight against crime.” Another scam that's prevalent in the area is one that promises victims large amounts of money.

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Heaven is a place on Earth KALISHA NAICKER HEAVENS Kitchen 3610 is a humanitarian organisation that feeds the hungry and homeless in the Pinetown area. Since its inception in 2014, it has fed vulnerable people every Thursday evening through donations from companies and individuals. Speaking to the Fever Kayleigh Symes said: “We are motivated by biblical scriptures that command us to ‘love others as ourselves’ (John 13:34) by meeting the needs of others, materially, spiritually and morally,” she said. “We have also seen many religious and co-operated organisations do the same and we are inspired to toe the same line to help in the eradication of poverty, although not entirely.” She said there are no restrictions to membership, but only kind-hearted people who are ready to give freely are welcome. “You don’t have to be rich to get in-

volved. A partner of Heavens Kitchen is someone who is capable of mobilising needed resources for the effective implementation of the project.” “It is our mission to feed and love the homeless and destitute in a broken society. We do, however, require donors and sponsors as our aim is geared towards reaching the homeless and needy even beyond the borders of Durban,” said Symes. Heavens Kitchen is currently running a blanket and goodie bag drive. “We need 100, single-bed blankets and items for the goodie bag such as bath soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, green soap bar, candles, matches, chips and treats.”

Email Heavens Kitch en on heav ensk3610@gmail.com to find out more or to become a sponsor and/or volunteer. You can also visit its web site www.heaven skitchen3610.co.za and our facebook page heavens kitchen 3610.

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Heavens Kitchen volunteer team.

NGO founder ‘powers’ those in need >> Organisation feeds the hungry and donates clothes to the needy PHOTO: NO SIPHO MKHIZE

Power Line Youth and Educational Trust founder Is rael Ngubo.

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IS love for helping the community began in 1994 while living in Ndlane in Richmond. Israel Ngubo (44), NGO Power Line Youth and Educational Trust founder, said he used to teach pupils speech and drama, music and cultural dance, however, he saw that many came from disadvantaged families and his passion for assisting impoverished people grew. “When my mother died in 1991 things were not easy for our family because I had to learn how to be responsible and do things on my own. “I began teaching children cultural dance, speech and drama and everything pertaining to the performing arts. In 2001 I got a job at Woolworths in Kloof where I lived and later moved to Wyebank. “I noticed that many people in the community were very poor and I began to collect clothes to give to them.

Even though I helped people under Power Line - it was only registered in 2002. “At that time the government encouraged community members to start non-profit-organisations to help people who are unable to help themselves. By then Power Line was well known and people came forward pleading for help.” Power Line’s focus is feeding the hungry and donating clothes to those who need it. “I don’t even know how many people we have on our list because there are so many. We work in conjunction with Woolworths, Mr Price and Tabernacle Church in Wyebank where we provide members with provide food every Friday. “We also donate shoes and stationery. I have assigned two members of Power Line in Wyebank to identify community members who are in need of help. “These members also do home vis-

One on one with Zee TV CEO Harish Goyal KALISHA NAICKER FEVER: Please can you tell our readers a little bit about yourself? Harish: I was brought on board the ZEE group in August 2014 to spearhead ZEE’s strategic vision of strengthening its position in emerging markets with an aspiration to achieve better and continued higher growth for the Africa and Indian Ocean Island territory. I am responsible for growing the company’s profitability through new product launches and driving revenues in SA and exploring and seeding other markets in Africa and Indian Ocean Islands. I come with more than 20 years of rich experience and cross culture exposure from managing businesses across over 60 countries, driving new business initiatives, strategic partnerships and distribution network management from varied sectors. With a degree in Electronics Engineering combined with a Masters in International Trade from (IIFT) India, I worked across Telecom Infrastructure, Consumer Durable, Energy, Electronics industries with companies like Indus Towers Ltd., Times Innovative Media Ltd., Bharti Airtel Group FEVER: Can you tell our readers a little history on Zee TV? (When was it created and why) Harish: Zee is the world’s largest Indian content aggregator, with over 70 channels nationally and internationally. It was the first private satellite channel to be launched in India. Africa

was the first international market Zee TV forayed into in 1996 and has been present on the largest DTH platform on the continent. Zee TV is the only Indian Hindi General Entertainment category broadcaster that has a local presence with offices in South Africa and Mauritius. Over the years ZEE has evolved to become the undisputed market leader in the Bollywood General Entertainment category segment, through our world class programming and market strategies. FEVER: The Fever newspapers has a mixed audience in terms of race and LSM, can you tell me how does Zee TV cater for this? Harish: ZEE has two channels in South Africa, ZEE TV and Zee World. While ZEE TV caters to the Indian diaspora ZEE WORLD is the English dubbed channel catering to mainstream audiences of all races. Both channels have a wide appeal not only in South Africa, but in the continent as a whole FEVER: What makes Zee TV different from other channels? Harish: ZEE TV was the first Indian channel with a dedicated feed for Africa. The channel has English subtitles and is broadcast within 24 hours from India. ZEE TV is the only Indian channel with a full service local office in South Africa, giving us a unique advantage to know our audiences and bring programming that resonates with them. The stories are traditional, instilling

good family values. FEVER: What can our readers look forward to this year? Harish: ZEE TV has four new shows which will launch during the course of this year. We bring one of the best comedies to town from 9 March with ‘Bhabhiji Ghar pe Hai?’ at 6pm. The other shows to look forward to are ‘Satya ki Kiran’, ‘Radha Krishn’ and a brand new second season of ‘Fear Files’. Zee World throughout the year has great programming coming to the viewers, with series like ‘East Meets West’ starting 28 April at 9pm and two new food shows ‘3 Course with Pankaj’ which plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5pm and ‘Healthy but Tasty’ with chef Ranveer Brar on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5.30pm. May 15 sees the launch of a great show called ‘Love…look what you made me do’ at 7pm. It’s fresh and different and will have the streets buzzing! The new reality show deals with love and just how crazy things can get when a relationship doesn’t work out. It’s a must see for all. FEVER: There is a little notion that ZEE TV is an “Indian channel”, how can we change this mindset of people? Harish: Zee World is a mainstream channel with 85% mainstream viewers and a large number of black female viewers. It is fast paced due to its customisation, adaptations and English dubbing which has been specially created for our mainstream audiences.

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its to access their living conditions. Furthermore we host programmes that deal with HIV and Aids, crime and drug awareness campaigns. We do this by conducting a stage play or a musical event pertaining to that particular theme.” He said his biggest wish is for the organisation to get its own premises because at the moment they work at Wybank Library activities room. “I would be happy if we could have our own place which will be in a form of a centre. We are grateful that a community member, Mr Chonco, is assisting us with his vehicle when we need to deliver food parcels and clothing.” He encouraged the youth to be active by getting involved in sport. “We need the youth to work with community organisations. We need these fresh minds to partake in changing people’s lives and that will get them off the streets.” For more information, phone Israel Ngubo on 079 219 2609.

Bagubhe iminyaka engama60 NOSIPHO MKHIZE

SIKOLE i-St Benedict School igubhe iminyaka engama-60 yasungulwa. Okhulumela i-St Benedict uNks Shareen Gould uthe kube nomcimbi lapho kumenywe khona labo abebe funda kulesi sikole kudala. Uthe: “Bekumnandi ukuhlanganyela nabebe funda kulesi sikole.

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Bekukhona abafundi base St Benedict, othishanhloko nothisha asebe thathe umhlala phansi. Abanye abebe thamele lo mcimbi bebevela phesheya kwezilwandle. Isikole sasungulwa ngo-1956 ngaleso sikhathi sasibizwa nge-Pinetown Convent kodwa ngo-2002 kwashintshwa igama laso sabizwa ngokuthi yi-St Benedict School,”kusho uNks Gould.

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AMALUNGU omphakathi waKwaNgcolosi awagculisekile ngesimo esesibahlukumeze izinyanga ezintathu sokungabi nawo amanzi. Ilungu lo mphakathi elixoxisane nentatheli yeFEVER uMnuz Mali Sithole uthe le nkinga yokungabi nawo amanzi ibukeka sengathi umasipala akazimisele ukuyilungisa ngokushesha Uthe: “Singaba hlali siphakamise izikhalo zethu kwi Khansela lendawo kodwa kuyi manje isimo sisefana, amanzi awaphumi empopini.” Uthe umphakathi waziswa ngoMasingana (January) ukuthi kune nkinga ezimayini njengoba yadilika. Uqhube wathi bayaleziswa ukuthi amanzi azovalwa isikhashana. “Singu mphakathi sazi ukuthi amanzi azovalwa isikhashana kodwa siyathuka uma sesibona amanzi engasabuyi nhlobo. Le senzo sisishiye sidiniwe ngoba umphakathi uthwele kanzima njengoba amanzi engekho. Asikwazi ukuphila ngaphandle kwamanzi ngoba asikwazi ukugeza kahle, ukupheka nokuya endlini encane ngendlela ehlanzekile. Lokhu kuhlu-

kumeza nezingane zethu ngoba bathwala kanzima njalo ekuseni uma sekumele baye esikoleni” kusho uMnuz sithole. Uthe njengoba amazi evaliwe lokhu kuzodala izifo eziningi. “Lesi simo sidala ukuthi kube nokungahlanzeki endlini encane ngoba akekho ongazi ukuthi indlu encane isebenza ngamazi. Lokhu kuzodala izifo eziningi emphakathini ezidalwa ukungcola. Lokho kuzo gulisa umphakathi.” Uthe uMasipala ufake ama thange endaweni kodwa inkinga wukuthi lama thange awafinyeleli kwamanye amalungu omphakathi ngesikhathi esifanele. “UMasipala usifakele ama thange amanzi kodwa amanye amalungu omphakathi awawa tholi amanzi ngoba ayashesha ukuphela okusho ukuthi sibaningi futhi izimoto ezithulula lawo manzi zihamba emgwaqeni owodwa bakhohlwe ukuthi kune minye imizi eminingi esemakhaya futhi eminye yawo inezaguga ezingenawo amandla okuhamba okusho ukuthi aziwatholi nhlobo amanzi. Sesilinde isikhathi eside siyanxusa uMasipala uzwe ukukhala kwethu,”kusho uMnuz Sithole” Elinye ulungu lo mphakathi uMnuz

Uthokozele imiphumela NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com UTHOKOZELE isitifiketi se-Visible Policing uConstable Nkosiyazi Mntungwa asithole emcimbini obizwa ngokuthi yi-National Excellence Awards obuse Sandton Convention Centre eGoli. UConstable Mntungwa uwine lesitifiketi ngaphansi kwesigaba se-Visible Policing Employee kwisigaba sokuqala siya kwesiyikhombisa.

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Blessing uthe umphakathi usalinde izimpendulo ezivela kwikhansela. “Kade saphakamiswa isicelo sokubuyiselwa amanzi kodwa uKhansela namanje akasiniki izimpendulo futhi lokho kuyasidumaza. Sikhathele ilesi simo yingakho size sabize iphephandaba iFever ukuthi lischicilele lolu daba okunokwenzeka ukuthi khona ozosizwa isikhalo sethu, sikhathele ukuphiliswa kabuhlungu” kusho uMnuz Blessing. UKhansela Themba Shelembe waku ward-8 uthe: “Ngiyasazi isimo esibhekene nomphakathi waKwaNgcolosi kodwa ngixhumane noMasipala ukuze ubanike amathange amanzi emphakathini ngafaka nama thange akwa-Jojo kulabo ambahlala emakhaya. Ngiphinde ngaxhuma noMeya weTheku neMenenja yeTheku ukuze ngibazise ukuthi isimo esib-

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hekene nomphakathi siyaphuthuma, Njengamanje kube nesivumelwane sokuthi kuqalwe iproject yokufakwe amapayipi amanzi,”kusho uKhansela uThemba Shelembe. Uqhube wathi le-project izothatha izinyanga eziyi-6 kuya kweziyi-9. “Ngiyanxusa amalungu omphakathi ukuthi ehlise umoya abekezele isiqalile le-project sifuna lo msebenzi wokufakwa kwamapayipi uphethwe. Sizozama ukuthi lo msebenzi usheshe.”

Sibhalele udaba lwakho silushicilele kwiPinetown Fever SITHANDA ukumema abafundi baleli phephandaba iFEVER ukuba basibhalele ngokwenzakalayo ezindaweni abahlala kuzo. Ithimba leFEVER lizimisele ukuba lifike mathupha ukuzobhala lolo daba umfundi acabanga ukuthi likufanele ukushicilelwa kuleli phephandaba. IFEVER ishicilelela noma yiziphi izindaba zomphakathi kubalwa izindaba zase mabandleni, ezobugebengu emphakathini, izinhlangano nemikhankaso yemiphakathi, abantu abenza umehluko emphakathini nabantu abanamathalente athile empilweni. Ningakhohlwa bafundi ukuthi sitholakala nakwi-facebook lapho ngisho nomuntu obengalitholi leliphephandaba ezindaweni esizibhalelayo uzokwazi ukulifunda noma ngabe ukuphi. Ikhasi lethu le-facebook lithi: Pinetown Fever. Leli khasi le-facebook lenziwe ngokucophelela, ngocwepheshe bezama-computer abenza kubelula ukuthi wonke amalungu omphakathi akwazi ukufunda izindaba esizibhalayo. Leli phephandaba ligunyaza umphakathi ukuthi ubhale izindaba ofisa ziphume kwiphephandaba ngale kokulinda intatheli. Ngakho ke mfundi siyakumema ukuba ube yingxenye yawo wonke ama-facebook editions ethu, lokhu kuzoqinisa ubudlelwane beFEVER nomphakathi jikelele. Awuke uzame ukuthi ungene kuleli khasi le-facebook, ubone esinethulela kona. Konke kusezandleni zenu bafundi bethu abathandekayo. Uma kukhona udaba othanda silushicilele sithumele i-sms enombolweni ethi: 073 154 4117 nendawo lapho ohlala khona ukuze sizozifikela mathupha.

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B5: Bhubesi arrived at our SPCA on the 14 March 2016 - a scared and bewildered stray mommy dog looking for their forever homes. These 2 boys are very with a litter of very sickly puppies. She was found in different. Tom is a lap dog who wants to sit with you the Northdene area by a kind member of the public and have hours of cuddles whereas Jerry is the comwho contacted our SPCA to assist. Bhubesi’s pupplete opposite and just wants to run and play. These pies were extremely sick with canine parvovirus boys are so close and we would love for them to be and the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanase and end their suffering. Bhubesi herself homed together. To meet Tom and Jerry please conwas very weak and fragile - her body condition was tact our adoptions officer Brigitte on 0317641212 or proof of the hard life of neglect she had led. email her on adoption@kloofspca.co.za Everyday a dedicated Petros Ntuli of the Kloof and Highway SPCA would fetch Bhubesi from her kenK66 : Dusty and Rusty are 7 year old male nel and take her to run around on the grass and lay in the sun of the socialisation run. Bhubesi and Petros developed a special Spaniel crosses. Dusty is very quiet and bond and she would eagerly follow him, without a lead – tail wagshy with new people that he meets. Rusty ging furiously behind her. Every time Bhubesi catches a glimpse is a very affectionate boy and is looking for of Petros Ntuli from her kennel during the day she howls and a loving home. Dusty, along with his brother dances with excitement. Bhubesi has recovered remarkably well Rusty, were signed over into the care of the is now looking for her forever home. She is one of the most lovKloof and Highway SPCA when their ownable dogs ever and sometimes thinks that she is a lap dog. She ers sadly had to move into an old age home. loves lying in the warm sun and has so many licks and loves to To meet Dusty and Rusty please contact give everyone. To meet Bhubesi please contact Brigitte on 031 Brigitte the adoption officer on 031 764 1212 764 1212 or email adoption@kloofspca.co.za or email adoption@kloofspca.co.za

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HE all-new Ford Focus RS has won Car of the Year at the prestigious 2016 Vehicle Dynamics International (VDI) Awards. The Ford Performance team that developed the widely-acclaimed highperformance hatchback also has won Dynamics Team of the Year at the VDI Awards. A jury of 23 independent automotive journalists from around the world praised the Focus RS for “handling characteristics the opposition can’t match” and its “pure driving pleasure”. The Focus RS pioneers innovative Ford Performance All Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring for a new level of handling, grip and cornering speed. Selectable Drive Modes – including an industry-first Drift Mode that allows controlled oversteer drifts – and Launch Control feature on the RS model for the first time. Demand for the high-performance hatchback is accelerating fast, with 6,200 vehicles already ordered by European customers – almost double Ford expectations – and the Nitrous Blue paint colour among the most popular options. “We set the bar high for the Focus RS, to deliver a world-beating hot hatch worthy of the Rallye Sport badge with the most exhilarating and dynamic RS driving experience yet,” said Tyrone Johnson, vehicle engineering manager, Ford Performance. “Ford Performance is honoured to receive two awards from Vehicle Dynamics International, and proud to have developed a car that sets new standards for affordable hot hatch performance.” The annual VDI awards recognise

Ford Ford Focus Focus RS RS Hot Hot Hatch Wins Prestigious Dynamics Awards Awards PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The Ford Focus. the best ideas, technology innovation and achievements in vehicle dynamics development. Ford now has won six VDI awards – more than any other manufacturer – including four Dynamics Team of the Year awards. This year’s double success follows a similar achievement in 2013, when Ford won Dynamics Team of the Year and Ford vehicle dynamics specialist David Put won Dynamicist of the Year. The Focus RS is the first Ford vehicle to win in the Car of the Year category. Developed by Ford Performance

engineers in Europe and the U.S., the model is powered by a specially engineered version of Ford’s 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine delivering 350 PS, and sprints from 0-100 km/h (0.62 mph) in 4.7 seconds, making it the fastest accelerating Ford RS model ever. Jurors said of the Focus RS: · “... Ford’s Focus RS has completely rewritten the hot hatch rulebook,” Alvaro Sauras, Autofácil/EVO, Spain “Ford Focus RS is… by far the most entertaining to drive owing to neutral and oversteer handling characteristics that the opposition can’t match,” Nicol Louw, CAR magazine, South Af-

GMSA supports vital skills base for the automotive industry AS manufacturing industries have become more and more dependent on computerised and robotic machinery, the need to align its skills base has also increased. To this end, General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has been partnering with the local university, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), to ensure the required skills are developed for motor manufacturing in Port Elizabeth. According to GMSA’s Training and Organisational Development Manager, Wayne Osborne, the eight year sponsorship of the Chair in Mechatronics at the NMMU is vital in enabling the institution to contribute meaningfully towards the manufacturing industry’s requirements. Mechatronics combines a number of aspects of engineering, including mechanical and electrical engineering, robotics, programming and computer-aided design. NMMU is the only university in the Eastern Cape offering a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechatronics. GMSA’s support for the Chair in Mechatronics also includes the opportunity for students to complete their inservice training at the company, participating in GMSA projects and acquiring critical on-the-job training and experience. “We make extensive use of mechatronics engineering skills in our plants, which are highly mechanised and use robotic systems. The company has employed several graduates from the programme and will continue to do so in future.”

rica “The Focus RS simply rewrites the rulebook for how sporting hatchbacks behave. The combination of handling prowess, safety and security, and the sheer hooliganism of Drift Mode blends performance and pure driving pleasure like few cars ever have,” Jim Kenzie, Toronto Star, Canada Jurors said of the Ford Performance team: · “… when the Blue Oval skunkworks teams are let off the leash, magic inevitably follows,” Brian Cowan, motoring writer, New Zealand. Focus RS arrives with customers

Full production of the Focus RS – also crowned 2016 Car of the Year by Top Gear magazine, U.K. – is under way at Ford’s Saarlouis, Germany assembly plant and the first cars are now arriving with Ford Performance fans across the region. The initial wave of European orders reveals that the signature Nitrous Blue paint colour has been selected by more than half of all Focus RS customers, making it more than three times as popular as the second favourite colour choice, Frozen White. Reflecting the car’s high-performance nature, more than 50 per cent of customers have opted for the distinctive RS Recaro shell front seats offering increased lateral support for fast road and track driving, while 60 per cent have specified the lightweight forged alloy wheels finished in low-gloss black that offer enhanced strength and impact resistance, with weight savings of 950 g per wheel. The most popular option of all is the RS blue paint finish for the powerful Brembo brake callipers, chosen by more than two-thirds of Focus RS customers. The all-new Focus RS is spearheading a new era of growth in performance Fords for Europe, with sales this year expected to increase by 50 per cent compared with 2015, which in turn saw performance car sales rise by 61 per cent compared with 2014. Alongside models like the Fiesta ST, new Fiesta ST200, Focus ST, Ford Mustang and Ford GT supercar, Focus RS will contribute to sales of 40,000 performance cars for Europe in 2016. - Supplied

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NMMU Mechatronics engineering gradu ate, Nathan Kops, left, is now a full time employee at GMSA. Inspecting one of the robotic systems in the Struandale assem bly plant with him, is automationtech nician, Zais Salie.

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Obtaining Merit Awards for their fourth year projects in Mechatronics Engi neering in 2015, are fromleft: Scott Burton, Theo Weyers, Mr Wayne Osborne GMSA Training and Organisational Development Manager), Hein Swanepoel, Richard Kirton and Shaish Gopichand. Osborne explained that GMSA and the current holder of the Chair, Professor Igor Gorlach, were instrumental in establishing the programme in NMMU’s Engineering Faculty in 2009 in a five-year contract with the University. The partnership was renewed from the beginning of 2014.

To date more than 30 projects have been completed by Mechatronics students over the years. These projects aim to benefit GMSA through the development of unique and innovative solutions to industry problems, whilst students gain practical experience. - Supplied

THE Isuzu OffRoad Academy now oper ates with the new and enhanced Isuzu KB range for all of its OffRoad Driving Cours es and Corporate Team Building Experien ces. Launched at the end of last year, cus tomers now benefit from a robust range which includes a 4x4 Automatic and a new 2.5litre DTEQ turbodiesel engine. Founded six years ago, the Isuzu Off Road Academy has trained over 5000 people on the basic techniques of 4x4 driving for road and offroad driving. Now with a new advanced offroad course cus tomers can expect to learn advanced driv ing techniques for all terrain, vehicle re covery, vehicle maintenance and most im portantly the protection of the environment around you whilst offroad driving. Corporates can now spend a day out with the Isuzu OffRoad Academy as part of an excellent team building initiative where they can enjoy tailor made offroad training programmes whilst enjoying the outdoors and learning the art of OffRoad driving. With years of experience under their belts, instructors at the Isuzu OffRoad Academy include Grant McCleery – a mul tiple South African Motorsport Champi on, and Marius van Vuuren. Both qualified to facilitate 4x4 courses

with qualified training in the specific tech niques required for safe and effective 4x4 driving. “The Isuzu OffRoad Academy is an approved Isuzu service provider that pro vides an invaluable extension to the Isuzu ownership experience,” says Mlungisi Nonkonyana, Isuzu Brand Manager, GM South Africa. “The course allows the Isuzu owner, particularly the less experienced recreational user, the opportunity to fully realise the potential and thus enjoyment of a 4x4 vehicle for maximised satisfac tion and safety in use.” Isuzu is a key brand of General Motors South Africa with the Isuzu KB en trenched in the market since introduction in South Africa in 1978. The Isuzu KB is re nowned for its ride comfort, toughness, durability, reliability and superior offroad ability. The Isuzu OffRoad Academy is based at Gerotek Testing Facility close to Preto ria but is geared to provide training at vir tually any location nationally where train ing is needed. For further information contact the Is uzu OffRoad Academy: Tel: 011 431 2000 Email: info@drivingdynamics.co.za Website: www.drivingdynamics.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/isuz usa Supplied