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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe­ riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc­ tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season.

As we get ready to wind down and take a breath­ er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was.

Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all.

The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you.

We’ve had an action­packed year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns.

To those people who are continuously going the

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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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.

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.).

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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.

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Dangerous ‘hole’ in Wyebank Road raises concerns Hillcrest Fever

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>> ‘Initially the hole was dug to repair a water leak. To make matters worse the fence around the hole was stolen’ NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com

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OTORISTS are driving slowly in fear after a construction company left a huge hole uncovered on the side of a Wyebank Road.

A Wyebank resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, said the hole is next to her house and is concerned about when it will be repaired.

“Initially the hole was dug to repair a water leak. With the recent heavy rains a tree fell over and collapsed onto the verge leaving my neighbours without electricity for at least six days. The road was barricaded and traffic diverted.”

“Concrete barricades were placed around the huge hole, but a MercedesBenz crashed into the barricades. Both lanes cannot be used so vehicles are now driving on the pavement.

“The concrete barricades are now being used to stop vehicles going into the below-road level houses and yellow plastic barricades are now surrounding the sinkhole.

“To make matters worse the fence around the hole was stolen on Sunday 9 October. I have reported the hole matter to eThekwini Municipality and no one has come back to me.

“I will also contact the construction company responsible for this. It is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs. It has been reported to the authorities on a few occasions, but to date nothing has been done, their ex-

The hole left by the construction company concerned that fills up with water when it rains..

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A resident shows ‘Fever’ reporter the hole. cuse is always [there is backlog].”

Another resident, who also wants to remain anonymous, said he is living in fear because the hole is not only dangerous for motorists, but also for residents and children in the area.

“The hole is quite deep and if a child falls into it no one will even notice.

When it rains the hole fills with water and that is also dangerous because if a child falls in they will drown. Children normally throw stones into it when it is filled with water and don’t realise how dangerous that section of the hole is.”

When the Fever reporter contacted

the eThekwini Municipality head of communications, Tozi Mthethwa, she said: “Our records indicate that the matter was attended to and the patch of road was tarred. As a caring City eThekwini Municipality has a dedicated team of staff, who strive to provide superior service to all City residents.

Service delivery remains our key priority.”

Simphiwe Thwala an Esor Pipeline (contractor) spokesperson said: “ It is not a sink hole, it is a scour valve, which is installed at all the lowest point[s] of the pipeline. Due to heavy rains experienced over the past few months there was mud that had to be cleaned along the pipeline almost the whole of Wyebank Road. We are done with the removal of mud, we have started with the installation of pipe.

The affected area will be backfilled by the end of October 2016.”

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Road closures for Amashova THE Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic, KZN’s safest cycle event, is back again on 16 October bringing thousands of cyclists and visitors to the city.

For safety reasons the Durban Metro and KZN traffic authorities will close the roads to motorists for a limited time only on race day to ensure the safety of the cyclists and motorists on the route during the event.

The following roads will be closed: Chief Albert Luthuli Street Alexandra Road 4am-9.30am Alexandra Road - Umlaas Road 5am-12pm Umlaas Road - R103 Inchanga/1000 Hills 4.30am12.30pm 103 Inchanga - Botha’s Hill Butchery 4am-2pm R103 Patna Road - Kassier Road-M13 on-ramp 4am2pm M13 Hillcrest - M13 Westville 4am-3pm M13 Westville - M13 45th Cutting 4am-3pm N3 Outbound - Monty Naiker Street 5am-3.15pm Monty Naiker Street (Pine Street) 4am-3.45pm Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (south-bound) 4am-4pm For up-to-date information on the event go to www.shova. co.za - Supplied.

Encouraging a community of readers >> Reading boosts pupils’ performance Husband and wife UMkhumbi Develop­ ment members Skhum­ buzo and Nosipho Mas­ ikane with Nal’ibali T­shirts.

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MKHUMBI Development Project and Nal’ibali, held literacy training for the youth of KwaNdengezi.

UMkhumbi founder, Pastor Skhumbuzo Masikane said: “UMkhumbi Development Project is registered as a NPO and has partnered with Nal’ibali, an organisation that has trained 35 Funda leaders, who have established reading club networks.

“We spoke to the management of

KwaManzini Primary and Nkosenye Intermediate to introduce reading for enjoyment and they were amazed.

One teacher said reading boosts pupils’ performance and develops their interest to study for exams.

“The school schedule for reading for Grade R to Grade 7 pupils will be from Tuesday to Friday every week.”

He said the organisation is in need of funds since it has to provide a stipend for Funda leaders and provide books for the reading clubs.

“At the moment we work from home and we need offices. Our long-

term goal as UMkhumbi is to create an open library with a reading section for children and a campaign that encourages old people to read, establish more reading clubs and approach religious organisations to start reading session on Sundays for children.”

UMkhumbi Development Project is an organisation formed by Pastor Skhumbuzo and his wife Nosipho Masikane of House of Praise International Church in KwaNdengezi, which they believe can fight poverty in that community.

Skhumbuzo said he remembers his mother helping people, so the

Choc gets welcome support CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation provides support for children with cancer, and their parents.

In these difficult financial times Choc relies on the community for support to survive and continue to pro­ vide this important service.

need to help people grew within him.

“There is nothing more calming than helping disadvantaged people.

My mother used to help people with food and clothes. I would watch her do this and her love for taking people out of poverty remains in my heart.

“I started off small by helping poor families in my neighbourhood then I decided to register a non-profit organisation in 2011. That year we adopted 15 homes as members and gave them food and clothes. Our main aim as an organisation is to change lives and remind other people that there is still hope.

“We believe in fighting against poverty, and with help and support we believe we can.”

He said the organisation became known to the community after working with local clinics.

“The eight members of the organisation brainstormed ways in which we can assist the community. We then decided to provide tea, sandwiches and biscuits for the Kwandengezi Clinic, Nagina Clinic, St Mary's Hospital and Hillcrest Hospital patients.

“We felt that most patients leave home early without having breakfast and most are on medication.

“We felt that by providing them with breakfast will make it better for them to take medication, but we cannot continue with this initiative because the organisation relies on sponsorship and donations, however, we wish to reintroduce this initiative, but need businesses to come on board.”

For more information, contact 074 573 0660 or 083 955 9049.

Agie Govender, Choc regional manager, said Rose­ hill Primary has supported Choc for many years.

Principal Mrs R. Naidoo regularly hosts a tea for Choc because of its financial challenges.

The monies raised from the Choc tea contributes to supporting the board and lodge Choc provides for parents, and children with cancer. The organisation also thanked actress and entertainer Lisa Bobbert for ensuring the guests had a fun morning. ­ Supplied.

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>> ‘Fever’ reporter asked women what they prefer

Wigs are an easy option as you can change your hairstyles as often as you life.

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Weaves, the more expensive option, has to be done by a hair stylist and is a more permanent option.

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HESE days weaves are very popular, not only in black communities, but in other races as well.

South Africans are slowly adapting to American trends from clothes to skin lighting and now weaves and wigs.

Pinetown Fever reporter took to the streets to find out if women prefer weaves or their natural hair.

Nombuso Dubazane from KwaDabeka said she prefers natural.

“First of all I cannot afford these so-called weaves. I am unemployed and they cost a lot of money. Therefore I relax my hair with a cream relaxer and do braids with my natural hair - it only costs about R150.”

Sindi Dlamini from Pinetown said she prefers natural hair and “fake hair”.

“I normally put on weaves when going to a special occasion because it’s easier to style than natural hair, but at the same time I don’t mind having my natural hair, however, I don’t buy expensive weaves because I feel that it is way above my budget, so I buy what I can afford.”

Fever spoke to Nomusa Dlamini from Nazareth, who had a weave that looked like her hair.

“I wear Brazilian hair, which costs over R2 000. I cannot go a day without the weave because I feel that men are more attracted to girls with long, straight hair.

“I like weaves because it makes me more beautiful. I don’t buy cheap weaves because they look artificial and it doesn’t have volume. I wear

Tell Fever what you think about natural hair vs weaves, and email your comments to nosipho.mkhize@ media24.com or SMS 073 154 4117.

an 18-inch weave, but it costs a lot of money, but it’s worth it.

“So girls must stop hating girls who wear weaves. If they can’t afford a weave then they must shut up and go with their natural hair.”

Ntombi from Pinetown shaved her hair after her hairline was damaged by constantly wearing weaves.

“I used to wear weaves when I was in tertiary school, but what I didn’t realise is that the weave damaged my hairline. I tried to do damage control by applying hair moisturisers to grow back my hair, but nothing worked.

“It is hard to regrow your hair line after it has been damaged, so now I prefer going bald because I still have a problem with my hairline.”

Mrs Naicker from Durban, who bought a wig from Pononozy Hair Salon at Hillcrest Corner said she sometimes wear a wig because it is affordable and a lowmaintenance hairdo.

“I wear a wig when I need change. It beats going to the salon and sitting there for hours only to be disappointed with the end result.

I also feel that other races should move away from stereotype that wigs are for black people. Wigs can make anyone feel beautiful.”

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St Benedict pupils learn about emergency services GRADE 2 pupils at St Benedict School in Pinetown spent the third term learning about different modes of transport and ended off looking at the various emergency services.

To conclude the theme, a visit was arranged to the Pinetown Fire Station.

"The pupils heard all about the equipment used by the firefighters and were taught how to react in various emergency situations, including “stop, drop, and roll”. They ended the morning play in the foam and had loads of fun," said St Benedict spokesperson, Shareen Gould. - Supplied.

Maths celebrated at Pinetown Girls’ High

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Pupils from Pinetown Girls’ High were treated to a special three hour live broadcast by East Coast Breakfast as the radio station teamed up with CASME (Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education) to promote maths.

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East Coast Breakfast’s Darren Maule shows off his dance moves during the live broad­ cast at Pinetown Girls’ High.

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Going for a ride in a fire engine (from left) Natasha Phiri, Amila Thai, Jordan Poulter and Awande Ntuli.

>> ECR breakfast team and Darren Maule drop in at the high school

HE sky might have been a little gloomy with clouds gathering, but that did not stop Darren Maule and the East Coast Breakfast Team and Pinetown Girls’ High School from having fun in the name of mathematics.

Pinetown Girls’ High was selected by the Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education (Casme) for a #Science2Go day, to bring quality teacher professional development opportunities for mathematics and science education in under-resourced schools.

Casme’s is a public benefit organisation, whose vision is to be a worldclass centre for changing pupils’ lives

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East Coast Breakfast’s Keri Miller with some of the pupils from Pine­ town Girls’ High during a three­hour live broadcast to promote maths learning. through quality and innovative mathematics and science education.

Casme’s mission statement is to provide quality teacher professional development opportunities for mathematics and science education in under-resourced and rural schools in

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Casmes chief operations officer Henré Benson said: “Casme operates throughout the schooling sector from Foundation Phase to Grade 12, and throughout South Africa.

“The centre was established in 1985 and is a well-recognised and respected education development organisation with a long history in the development and delivery of school maths and science interventions in South Africa.

“Casme implements a range of interventions in support of the Department of Basic Education.

“The organisation does not have an inclination or capacity to take over the work of government, rather we seek to complement government priorities primarily by strengthening the

capacity of teachers to teach with compassion and add value to the education system and by assisting pupils to learn better.”

Casme has capacity through a well-established network of contractors and implements programmes across all nine provinces.

“At a national level, in partnership with the Vodacom Foundation, Casme served as the service provider leading the mathematics and science teacher training and support across all nine pilot ICT Education Centres.

“At provincial level, Casme has served as the lead service provider in a KwaZulu-Natal pupil tuition programme, which operated across all 12 Districts, employing about 150 trainers in 50 tuition centres. Casme is currently responsible for education projects across South Africa involving about 400 schools and 1 600 teachers.”

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Health department takes over St Mary’s >>St Mary’s is the only district hospital in the areas and serves 15 areas

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HE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has recently announced that it will be taking over St Mary’s Missionary Hospital.

KZN MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dlhlomo said: “As always we appreciate the Missionary Sisters for their pioneering role since 1927 in establishing schools and hospitals to serve communities in the areas where the Missionary Sisters carried out their work.

In 1995, the Missionary Sisters could no longer run the hospital given the ever-escalating costs thereof.

In an effort to continue to serve the people, the business of the hospital and all its assets were sold and transferred to an independent trust, the St Mary’s Catholic Mission Hospital Trust, that took over the ownership and operation thereof and has since looked after the affairs of the hospital, with the Sisters continuing to own the land.

“Unfortunately, the costs of the hospital kept escalating and this led to the hospital Trust being finally sequestrated and wound up by the High Court. The business of the hospital is under the direct control of the trustees for the time being of the insolvent estate St Mary’s Catholic Mission Hospital Trust, that is operating the hospital pursuant to the provisions of the law relating to insolvent estates.”

“Today we announce that the trustees of insolvent estate St Mary’s Catholic Mission Hospital Trust, together with the Missionary Sisters and the

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KZN Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo (middle) and St Mary’s staff.

KwaZulu-Natal government, led by the Department of Health, have agreed to begin negotiations on the planned disposal of the institution upon terms and conditions to be agreed.

St Mary’s Hospital is a 200-bed, level one district hospital serving a population of about three million and acts as a referral hospital for 15 provincial and municipal primary healthcare clinics as well as two community health centres.

St Mary’s is the only district hospital in the area and services the following

catchment areas - Cato Ridge, Inchanga, Mpumalanga, Hammersdale, Shongweni Dam, KwaNgcolosi, Waterfall, Molweni, Gillits, Hillcrest, Stockville, Kloof, Mpola, Tshelimnyama, Mariannhill, Pinetown, Ashley, Wyebank, Clermont and New Germany.

Following financial difficulties encountered in the running of this historic institution that was established in 1927, which resulted in the sequestration of the hospital trust by one of the major creditors of the hospital.

Students concerned as ‘fees must fall’ continues KALISHA NAICKER and NOSI­ PHO MKHIZE WHAT started as a campaign to lower higher education fees around the country has taken a drastic and violent turn for the worst.

The #FeesMustFall campaign has seen students violently protesting and damaging university property.

Students are slowly forming a division as some remain spellbound by the campaign, while others are concerned for their safety as well as their education as campuses are forced to close.

Many matriculants are also concerned as the destruction of university property will negatively impact on their studies next year. The campaign started as students felt the exorbitant fees were preventing them from completing their degrees, thus slowing down the process for them to earn a living.

Upper Highway students say the protests must stop and violence is not the way to get results and say the protests are causing more harm than good. Some also felt the protests have now taken a racial and political turn, which is adding to the chaos.

Ashira Lukhan, a master’s industrial psychology student, said the protesting students who are putting them at a disadvantage as their entire academic year has been put on hold because of the protests.

Lukhan says assignments are due and tests have to be written, but campuses have been forced to close.

“These delays are hindering our studies. When will all of this end?”

Lukhan asked.

“On one side students are fighting

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for their rights and the very tools to help them combat poverty. On the other, it is disrupting other students.

They are important matters that must be addressed, but at what expense?

“The government needs to take notice of these issues and address the concerns with tangible action,” she added.

Minister of Education Blade Nzimande was interviewed on Gagasi FM on Wednesday 5 October during the 6pm slot hosted by radio presenter Alex Mthiyane.

He said: "The government believes that the #FeesMustFall campaign is more than just a protest. It has got out of hand and looks like there are other people behind the campaign, who want to destroy the ruling party. The government cannot pay for each and every student.

“Some students went to private schools where school fees were over R50 000. I am surprised that the parents were able to afford school fees then, but now they demand free tertiary education.

“We also believe that the people who started the campaign are those who were not paying attention to their studies during the year and now have realised they will fail their courses.

“Some students are there to study and are serious about their education, however, they are now caught up in this wrong-doing.

“Pupils in matric are afraid and concerned about this because if it goes on for too long it means they won't be able to further their education any time soon." He urged the students to commence with classes and think about how this will affect their future.

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Please directly report cruelty to the Kloof & Highway Inspectorate on (031) 764 1212 from 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 – 12:00 on Saturdays and our after-hour emergency number is 073 3359 322

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K72: Dimples and Chocolate are 2 boys looking for their forever home. Dimples and Chocolate are approximately 6 months old. These 2 boys will need a gentle hand and some serious TLC at first but will blossom in a home environment. To meet Dimples and Chocolate please contact our Adoption Officer Brigitte on 0317641212 or email her on adoption@ kloofspca.co.za

K54: Romeo and Hope are 2 Cross Breeds looking for their forever homes.

They are 18 months old and are full of love to give!

They walk well on a leash and enjoy being cuddled.

To meet Romeo and Hope please contact our Adoption Officer Brigitte on 031 7641212 or email her on adoption@kloofspca. co.za

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K67: Jack and Jill are 2 Daxi Cross Jack Russell Terriers who came into the SPCA unwanted by their owners. These 2 have stolen our hearts! Jack is the lover of the two, any opportunity he gets he jumps up onto your lap and gives you a big lick! Jill is more adventurous, sniffing around everywhere and loves playing ball. To meet these heart stoppers please contact our Adoption Officer Brigitte on 0317641212 or email her on adoption@kloofspca.co.za

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K47: Lucky is a 3 year old Doberman X Wirehaired Terrier. Lucky enjoys going for walks and has such a big personality with the funniest quirks and habit’s. To meet Lucky please contact our Adoption Officer Brigitte on 031 7641212 or email her on adoption@kloofspca.co.za

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Kubonakale umphakathi ufika ngobuningi bawo uzothamela lo mcimbi obuhlanganise izinhlanga ezahlukene.

Okhulumela abe-Rieco Bird Media uSibusiso Nzama uthe lo mcmbi ube yimpumelelo ngokuhlanganyela kwentsha, abadala, iziduna nama Khansela endawo.

“Lo mcimbi uhlanganise wonke amalungu omphakathi lapho bekukhonjiswa amathalente akhona emphakathini futhi uthokozelwe abahlukene kubalwa nalabo abathanda ezobuciko namaSiko.

“Lo mcimbi unike amalungu omphakathi ithuba lokuthi bagubhe amasiko ahlukahlukene . Labo abebe ngenele lo mncintiswano wonobuhle nama geza bebe lindeleke ukuba begqoke izingubo zesintu futhi amajaji

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akhethe loyo obashaye emakhanda.

“Kwabe silisa kuwine uSfundo ‘Lah’ Ngcobo obe yigeza lo nyaka kwabesifazane kwa wina uLondeka ‘Sandla Sengcweti’ Zondi obe nguNobuhle womcimbi ka-2016.”

UNzama uthe iqembu lenza konke okuse mandleni ukuthi liqhakambise

amathalente akhona emphakathini: “Kukona konke esikwenzayo ekuqhakambiseni amathalente emphakathini asifuni ukukhohlwa iSiko lethu.

Lokhu asikwenzanga kuphela ngokuthi kugqokwe imvunulo kodwa sikwenze nangoku ziphatha, inhlonipho nango mlando wesintu. Lo mcimbi

ungomunye wemicimbi edonse amehlo eningi KwaNyuswa futhi umehluko siyawubona kwezobuCiko namaSiko.

I-Rieco Bird Media ingezinye zezinhlangano ezaziwayo KwaNyuswa futhi isizenzele igama elihle emphakathini njengoba ilekelela intsha enamathalente ahlukene iphinde ilekelele labo abanama khono ahlukene.

Okubalulekile wukuthi sifuna ukushintsha izimpilo zabantu abasha emphakathini.

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ISIZULU

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wanyuswa nezitolo ezincane zasemphakathini (tuck shops), ngabe lomcimbi awubanga impumelelo ngaphandle kwalabo abasilekelelile.

Siyethemba ukuthi umcimbi ka2017 uzoza nokuningi okuhle.

Uma uthanda ukwazi kabanzi ngeRieco Bird Media xhumana no-Able Zama Zuma enombolweni ethi: 0633989769 noma uSibusiso Nzama enombolweni ethi: 0739119912 noma uthumele umyalezi ngekheli leemail elithi: riecobirdonline@gmail.com

PHOTO: NOSIPHO MKHIZE

IQembu laKwaNyuswa elaziwa ngokuthi yi­Rieaco Bird Media ebeluhlele umcimbi wamaSiko

Sibhalele udaba lwakho silushicilele kwi­Pinetown Fever

NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@witness.co.za

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, ezobugeben-

gu 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.

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MOTORING New Face and Tweaked Rear Suspension for Isuzu KB

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The 2016 Isuzu KB

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ENERAL Motors South Africa (GMSA) has started delivering a facelifted version of the sixth generation Isuzu KB to approved dealers in Southern Africa. The 2016 Isuzu KB boasts some styling changes to the front fascia and rear tailgate as well as a redesigned instrument gauge cluster.

Some of the key changes for the 2016 KB are: •New front fascia design including changes to bonnet, radiator grille and fog lamps •New headlamps with projector and integrated LED day time running lights on LX models •New tailgate styling on extended and double cab models.

•Rearview camera integrated to tailgate handle on LX double cab models •4x4 decal on load box •LX models get stylish new 18 inch alloy wheels •New 16 inch styled wheel for rest of the range •New instrument cluster design with improved functionality and gear shift indicator for manual models.

“The new KB looks a lot sleeker and streamlined with a new instrumentation cluster design, improved sound system while maintaining all the key Isuzu characteristics we have come to love. In addition to the new look, 3 litre 4x4 LX Double Cab customers will benefit from additional value as these models now come standard with a towbar, sportsbar, roofrails and power adjustable leather seats,” says Brian Olson, Vice President Vehicle Sales, Service, and Marketing General Motors Sub-Saharan Africa.

The 2016 range continues with the proven 2.5 and 3.0 litre diesel engines. The powerful 3.0-litre DTEQ turbocharged diesel with 130kW and 380Nm from the common rail direct injection turbodiesel does duty in top of the range models. Combined Cycle fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100 km for 4x4 double cab and extended

equipped with the Direct Injection 4 Cylinder 2.5 Diesel engine which produces 58 kW and 170 Nm and has an impressive combined fuel consumption figure of 7.9 l/100 km.

Revised suspension for a smoother ride Local engineers covered over a hundred thousand kilometres refining the suspension of the latest model for a smoother rider on all road surfaces. Hi-Rider 4X2 models received new front and rear dampers while 4X4 models received revised rear dampers only. Rebound control was refined to have more compliant characteristics at both low and high piston damper speeds.

The end result is a smoother ride across a greater variety of terrain i.e. improved isolation from high way road vibration and reduced harshness from high impact.

Complete Care equals complete peace of mind Supplied.

cab models, dropping to 7.7 litres per 100 km for the 4x2 versions. The single cab 4x2 also returns a figure of 7.7 litres per 100 km, with the 4x4 single cab version consuming 8 litres per 100 km.

A key feature of LX models is a touch screen infotainment system with satellite navigation, internet, WiFi, and smartphone integration.

The screen – a 1080p high-definition TFT unit with a generous 6.5-inch dimension - also acts as the display when browsing, or using the DVD

player.

The Rear Park Assist reverse camera is now integrated into the rear tailgate handle on all LX double cab models.

Passive entry and start system (PESS) is a keyless entry with Start/ Stop ignition button is standard on all LX double cab models. Leather is available as standard on the 4x4 auto and manual double cabs and as an option on 4x2 Double Cab derivatives.

The second powertrain option is the 2.5-litre DTEQ common-rail di-

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rect injection turbodiesel, which was introduced last year with 100kW and 320Nm. The 2.5 comes with a variable geometry turbocharger similar to the 3.0 DTEQ engine, which allows for fine management of boost pressure.

With a 20 percent increase in torque at 1 200 rpm and a much wider power band compared to its predecessor, all Isuzu models powered by this unit enjoy vastly improved driveability.

Two workhorse models, the 250 Base Single Cab (LEED) and 250 Fleetside single cab (LEED), are

Isuzu has a complete customer care pro­ gramme aimed at giving customers peace of mind by covering all aftersales related worries under one programme.

Isuzu Complete Care covers: • All routine maintenance, regular servicing and roadside emergencies • New Vehicle Warranty – Standard 5 Year or 120 000km • Roadside Assistance for 5 Years or 120 000km • 5­year/ unlimited mileage anti­ corrosion warranty and, • 5­year/ 90 000 km service plan.

Service intervals are 15 000 km or twelve months for all derivatives. ­