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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.
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
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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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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HE district 9 libraries recently hosted an event where com munity members participated in indigenous games. New Germany librarian Angela Howell said the event celebrated cultural heritage as it is a growing concern that so many of the world’s indigenous games are fading into oblivion. Indigenous knowledge systems are facing the harsh reality of extinc tion. The games seek to promote and preserve the rich heritage of all South African people. This event was also held to celebrate Africa Day. “The games that were played were ‘umlabalaba’ which is a tradi tional board game played in South Africa, hopscotch which originated in ancient Britain during the early
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Roman Empire, thunee a popular card game that originated in Durban, carom board game that is found throughout the East under different names though (most nonEastern people know it by the East Asian name of caroms) and ‘ingqathu’ a skipping rope game that is played in South Africa. About 60 youth and senior citizens participated in the games. “The purpose was to make these groups share knowledge about in digenous games and to bring about social cohesion. 120 people of all ages attended as spectators. “This event brought about unity as all the races within South Africa and some races from Zimbabwe were represented and participated. “Participants were able to share knowledge and experiences through presentations and participation in Games,” said Howell.
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URBAN’S largest ever bulk water pipeline, the Western Aqueduct (WA), is making steady progress and reaching important milestones. Head of eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS), Ednick Msweli, said that the WA would have a significant impact on the future development of the eThekwini region. “With unemployment at record highs and a need to fast track the establishment of industry that will beneficiate commodities and manufacture for export in order to both grow the regional economy and create jobs, the provision of good water infrastructure has never been more important. “With the completion of the WA, Durban will have some of the best water infrastructure in the country,” he said. The WA - which was divided into two phases – will bring water into Durban from the Midmar dam and recently constructed Springrove Dam. It will significantly strengthen the capacity of bulk water supply and meet the needs of the greater eThekwini region for the next 30 years. The first phase of the Western Aqueduct, which measures 20km and stretches from the Umlaas Road Reservoir to Inchanga, was commissioned at the end of 2012. The R1,8 billion second phase of the Western Aqueduct which contin-
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Wyebank Break Pressure Tank under construction. ues from Inchanga to Ntuzuma is making steady progress and is expected to be commissioned in 2017. Martin Bright Project Manager for the Western Aqueduct second phase explained that the massive second phase had been divided into a number of related contracts. The first two contracts comprises a 14km stretch of pipeline extending from Inchanga to Alverstone Station and then on to Ashley Drive in Hillcrest have been completed by Cycad Construction and WK Construction respectively. Both these contractors have already moved off site. Msweli said that the eThekwini Municipality was
Music awards for police THE KwaZulu-Natal 2016 Police Music and Cultural Association (POLMUSCA) elimination competition was held at the UGU Sport and Leisure Centre in Gamalakhe recently. Choristers from five clusters within the province - uMzimkhulu (UGU), eThekwini (Durban), Midlands, uLundi and uThukela - pitted their talents against each other. The other categories forming part of the competition were ballroom dancing, potjiekos, cultural exhibitions and traditional dancing. The performances were of a very high standard and the judges had a difficult time choosing the winners. Pinetown SAPS communication officer Warrant Officer B.J. Manqele said eThekwini Inner and Outer West Cluster obtained first position on exhibition and third position in the potjiekos categories during the eliminations. “The POLMUSCA is playing a very important role in marketing the police
image and public relations,” he said. KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani Zwane said POLMUSCA was established by the SAPS in 1993 to promote, develop and manage music, arts and cultural activities within the service, support crime prevention initiatives through community outreach programmes, promotion of unity and cross-cultural communication within the service and in communities, contribute to the social well-being of members and to promote and improve relations between the SAPS and the community. “The event commenced with prayer and the introductory and welcome speech was delivered by the Ugu Cluster Commander Major-General Agnes Nxamagele. The programme directors, Sergeant Mthokozisi Ngobese of the Mgungundlovu South Cluster and Sergeant Happiness Mkhwanazi of the Margate SAPS did a sterling
pleased that both projects had been completed and met stringent quality standards. As a result of the severe drought being experienced lately, the rehabilitation of the areas where the pipeline was laid, has been delayed but completed under difficult circumstances. Work on the 25km stretch of the pipeline which extends from Ashley Drive to Ntuzuma which is being carried out by Esor Construction, is progressing well and is on schedule for completion in September 2017. He said that a 7km branch line to Tshelimnyama is being carried out by Esor Construction and is on track for completion towards the end of 2016.
job introducing the participants and presenting the items for adjudication.” Deputy provincial commissioner, Major General Phindile Radebe represented the acting KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner, Major General Bhekinkosi Langa. She delivered the keynote address in his absence and overlooked the entire day’s proceedings. “The fun-filled and exciting day ended with the winners of each category being awarded certificates and trophies for their excellent performances. “eThekwini Cluster earned the highest points and emerged the overall winner while uMzinkhulu (Ugu) Cluster came second and Midlands third. UMzimkhulu (Ugu) took first position for Western song with eThekwini taking second position and Midlands, third. eThekwini was placed first for rural song, followed by Umzimkhulu came second and Midlands,
This runs along Haygarth Road and under the N3 to the water reservoir in Tshelimnyama and this pipeline will alleviate water shortages in this area. The large Ashley Drive Break Pressure Tank was designed by the Western Aqueduct Consultants Joint Venture has been completed by ICON Construction. This 20 million litre Break Pressure Tank has just won the South African Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE) Award for Technical Excellence at a formal ceremony on the 10 June at the SAICE Durban Branch Awards. In the submission entry the following aspects of this project were highlighted; that it showcases the civil engineer’s leadership and management skills, not to mention technical competence, in bringing together a team of specialists in the disciplines of civil, structural, hydraulic, geotechnical, roadwork, mechanical, electrical, electronic and telecommunications engineering, as well as other related fields such as environmental, heritage, security and planning. A second reservoir – known as the Wyebank Break Pressure Tank - is also well on the way to completion during the third quarter of 2017. This break pressure tank has also been designed by Royal Haskoning DHV and is currently being built by ICON Construction. Msweli thanked eThekwini resi-
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dents for their patience both during the construction of the completed sections of the pipeline and during on-going construction. “Unfortunately, traffic disruption will still be felt as a result of work in Kloof, Wyebank and KwaDabeka. The section of the road M13 off ramp to Willingdon Road is due to commence in July. The temporary railway crossing at the Kloof Station will be terminated at the end of June and traffic will revert to flowing along Church Street as the pipeline along Church Street is now complete,” he said. Work will continue along Wyebank Road for the foreseeable future. Road surfaces will remain temporarily unsurfaced but once sufficiently long stretches of road have been completed, these will be resurfaced. “We would like to urge residents to continue to be patient as this mammoth project draws to an end. It is extremely complex and often requires us to work on a number of different segments of the pipeline at the same time. “We also need to co-ordinate our operations with those of other service providers who often need to relocate the likes of electricity and fibre optic cables,” he explained. - Supplied
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third. “Own choice of song category was won by eThekwini, second place was uMzimkhulu followed by Midlands in third place.” In the run-up to this competition, the Ugu Cluster embarked on a series of crime awareness campaigns in identified police station patrol areas, as a crime fighting initiative while cre-
ating awareness through music on issues pertaining to crime. SAPS members as well as various guests addressed the public and called upon them to work in partnership with the SAPS, not to harbour criminals within their communities, not to buy stolen goods and to report all criminal activities to the police. - Supplied
Who is funding politicians? SABELO NSELE TWENTYTWO years into democracy, political party funding still remains a closely guarded secret. Besides the funds disbursed from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and Parliament’s dis bursement to parties represented in the national leg islature, very little is known about the private donors, companies and individuals who sponsor various politi cal parties. The secrecy around the parties’ funding became more evident recently through an application by My Vote Counts through the Promotion of Access to Infor mation Act (PAIA) for political parties to disclose their private donors. My Vote Counts describes itself as a “campaign formed by citizens and members of existing civil socie ty organisations concerned with democracy and social justice”. It says on its website that the campaign is not affiliated to or aligned with any political party and that membership or affiliation is open to all South Af ricans of voting age “who share our objectives”. Of the 13 political parties represented in Parlia ment that the NGO had asked to disclose their funders, only four had responded. The four responses did not come from the political parties themselves, but from their lawyers who punched holes in the NGO’s application, saying there was no legislation that forces political parties to pub lish this information. Political analyst Xolani Dube, founder of the Xube ra Institute for Research and Development, said politi cal parties disclosing their private donors would com promise their chances of getting government tenders. “In some instances, donors function as agents of mon eylaundering. Disclosing who they are would be ex
posing them to financial trouble. Some individuals in these political parties benefit in these deals.” He said the problem with other funders is that the parties did not want the public to know who they were affiliated to because some of them might be question able. “The problem is the nature of the membership of political parties. It is dominated by pensioners who cannot raise their own funds so political parties have to go out and look out for donors,” he said. Dube said there are a few conglomerates and indi viduals who sponsor multiple political parties. “There are people like your [Nicky] Oppenheimer [former chairman of De Beers diamond mining com pany] who would sponsor all political parties accord ing to their proportional representation. The Guptas are also funding both the ANC and DA. They have also have had meetings with IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi.” Dube said he expected the 22yearold blackout to continue. My Vote Counts coordinator Janine Ogle ex pressed “outrage” that, on the eve of the 2016 Local Government Elections, political parties refuse to pub lish information about the sources of their private do nations. “That there is no legislation that forces politi cal parties to publish this information is not a valid response. Political parties currently canvassing for votes should be willing to disclose this information. It is an insult to the electorate and the South African public for political parties to say this information is not necessary for deciding who to vote for on election day. The electorate needs to make an informed decision who to vote for, and who a political party accepts pri vate donations from is part of the information neces sary in making that decision.” (Weekend Witness)
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Fun run for a good cause >>‘I want children to have a better future and not be involved in drugs’
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“Each school needs to put together a netball team and the team that wins will receive a netball kit sponsored by the PMB Department of Sports and Recreation. Other participants will receive medal as a token of appreciation as well as refreshments. Other schools and the community are welcome to join this initiative.” Mjwara has been training 30 of his athletes every day at Kings Park Stadium. “I train them not only for this event, but for other marathons and fun runs. Three athletes - Sandile Mjwara, Andile Zwane and Madoda Ngwane - who is 60, entered the Comrades Marathon which encouraged members to take part in various runs. I recently entered the Kruger2Canyon Challenge which was a two-day initiative. The first day was a 45km run and the second day was a 28km run. The weather was freezing, but I was determined and wanted to encourage athletes in my team.”
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ITH the aim of keeping children off the streets, Amakhosi Athletics Club, in partnership with the Department of Sports and Recreation, will host a fun run “Imnandi Lento 2016 Challenge” - on Saturday 20 August at KK Sports Grounds at 7.30am. Amakhosi AC founder Sphiwe Mjwara said he has been preparing for this event for a long time and now his dreams have become reality “I have been trying to put together this event for some time, but finally things pulled through. The purpose of this event is to keep children off the streets while encouraging them to get involved in sports. We also chose August because in support of Women’s Month. So far I have invited five schools to take part - Khulugqame Primary, Buhlebemfundo, iLanga, Sthokozile and Sthengile Secondary.
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‘Care’ organisation transforms lives
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NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com KWACARE’s vision is to transform impoverished families into people who are able to provide for themselves. The Pinetown organisation works mainly with the KwaDabeka community. KwaCare’s managing director, Lauren du Randt said: “More than 100 000 people live in KwaDabeka, with many living below the poverty line. Around 70% of people are unemployed and only 25% finish high school. More than 1 000 households are child-headed and many families live in shacks and makeshift homes with no running water or electricity. “Our vision is to see our community transformed where families no longer live in poverty, but are able to provide for themselves and look to the future with hope. In the short term we work to meet some of the immediate physical needs of socially and economically vulnerable people by meeting their needs in practical and relevant ways. “In the long term we work to resolve the causes of poverty, thereby alleviating its impact in people’s lives. Our projects focus on reaching some of the poorest and most vulnerable people such as orphans and vulnerable children, single parents, youth, widows and the elderly, people who are sick or disabled, and victims of rape and abuse.” KwaCare is involved in various projects, including food security, education projects and rape and trauma victim support. “We provide monthly food parcels for some of the most impoverished and vulnerable families in the community. We run a school soup kitchens providing meals for children who don’t get enough to eat at home, this helping them to concentrate on their school work. “We assist orphans and other highly vulnerable children to attend school by paying their school fees, uniforms,
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transport, stationery and other schooling costs. We also run a mentorship programme for them and assist orphans and vulnerable children who come from impoverished and disadvantaged homes to study at tertiary level. “We reach out to victims of rape and trauma in practical and relevant ways where we give them ‘comfort bags'. These are given to rape survivors at the RK Khan Thuthuzela Care Centre. These bring comfort and dignity while they wait to receive medical assistance. The bags contain soap, underwear, a snack and toiletries. The children’s bags also have a soft toy.” Counsellors are unable to meet the
demand for rape trauma support. KwaRescue provides a specially trained trauma volunteer who gives free counselling services to ensure more victims are reached and helped. Packed lunches are given to children who testify against their perpetrators at the Pinetown and Durban courts. Many of these children travel many hours to get to court, arriving tired and hungry. The lunch helps them to cope better with the ordeal of the court process.” For more information, email Lauren on lauren@kwacare.org.za or phone 076 824 4039 or visit www.kwacare.org.za
Orphans blessed with food NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com WILLIAM Clark Gardens Child and Youth Centre were recently blessed with food parcels when Westwood Pick n Pay employees visited the centre in celebration of its 49th birthday. The event was filled with fun and dance as children sang a birthday song. William Clark Gardens facility man-
“I want these children to have a better future and not be involved in drugs because most of their parents have died, however, I help them, but sometimes it’s difficult for me. “I want to see them being the best athletes in South Africa. The athletes are motivated and are winning their races. This motivates other athletes in the club so I am more than happy.” “I want to thank a local business man, Mthokozisi Mkhize, who owns a tuck shop in Clermont. He has been assisting me with donations for the athletes as well as Build it in Pinetown, Aquelle and Coo-ee that were sponsors for this event.” If anyone is interested in joining Amakhosi AC at its fun run, they must contact Mjwara on 071 021 6224. The joining fee for children from seven to 12 is R10 and for adults it is R30. Netball team entry fee is R150. Prize giving after the race will commence from 10am.
ager Farhana Patel said: “We are grateful they chose our centre to host this initiative. The day was fun and children enjoyed their goodies from Westwood Pick n Pay. As William Clark we thank Pick n Pay for giving love and care to our orphans.” Pick n Pay “party rocker” Phumelele Sibiya said: “We wanted to celebrate our 49th birthday by giving back to the community and William Clark was one
of the centres we appointed. We will continue to show love to those who are needy.” Zinhle Bhengu, Nqobile Zondi (child care worker), Phumelele Sibiya (party rocker), Thembelihle Nzuza (child care worker), Bonginkosi Mbuyisa (child care worker) Gugu Basi and Dustin Weagle (customer service manager). PHOTO: NOSIPHO MKHIZE
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Workshop graduates (back) with their certificates, and Ekhayalethu staff.
NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com EKHAYALETHU Care Centre, a registered non-profit organisationin conjunction with the Department of Social Development, under the Pinetown district, recently held a threeday school holiday workshop where various issues, including drugs, HIV, Aids, education and career guidance were discussed. This workshop was attended by KwaNgcolosi, Pinetown and surrounding area communities. Ekhayalethu founder Sbonelo Ngema said: “The event was a huge success and many pupils from various schools showed interest in this event. “At the workshop I advised the youth about life and the importance of knowing what they want in life. We also gave them certificates as a token of appreciation as well as to encourage them to be active individuals in the community.” Ekhayalethu Care Centre was established in 2006.
“I realised that in my community there are many disadvantaged children and most of them are without parents. “The centre is a non-residential hub that provides food parcels, school uniforms and clothing for children in the Highway area. At the moment we do not have a residence, however, we are office-based and help 45 to 60 children on our database. We recently embarked on another project and opened a crèche and we are in progress to open a chronic diseases management clinic.. “The centre also has a skills development project which generates income for most of our clients. We conduct brick-making, tent-hiring and camping projects. All our projects are based on funders and sponsorship.” He said the crèche was built with the help of centre members however, they need electrical appliances. To Ekhayalethu, contact Ngema on 082 486 5664 or email ekhayalethucares@gmail.com
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Pinetown artist ‘moved to paint’ >> Howells’s art has earned her many achievements over the years FEVER REPORTER
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Pinetown artist Shirley Howell.
INETOWN artist Shirley Howells wants to share her experiences using art. “I want to tell stories, share experiences, involve the emotions of the viewers through painting. From the first daub of paint on a canvas I knew that what I really wanted to do with my life was paint – it was to take another 10 years before I could realise that dream. “And so it all began in the wrong side of 50, so much to learn, to achieve, to absorb which made the whole journey that much more thrilling with not
a moment to lose. “From realism to what could be described as traditional, modern impressionism, but with an underlying passion for colour and light. I attempt, and sometimes get to paint energy and passion - movement. “I want to tell stories, share experiences, involve the emotions of viewers, to get them to see and experience what I have been moved to paint,” said Howell. She says her work meanders down the path of romantic florals, portraiture, rustic landscapes with ramshackle buildings, people going about living their lives, musicians with atti-
tude, quiet kitchen moments with inanimate objects. “Who knows what will come next? I certainly don’t.” Howells’s art has won many achievements in the past years. “I have over the past 15 years won various awards, had work accepted in prestigious showings, been published in an international book on still life, been featured in SA Artist Magazine and have had work included in the collections of notable collectors, but the best affirmation has been having one of my works used on the set of Anant Singh’s movie, A Long Walk to Freedom.
“I don’t know where my journey will end. “Each day a new beginning, a new insight as I drink in the sights and sounds of life, a life which I embrace to the fullest, and the living and sharing of which I hope will give you, the viewer, as much enjoyment in the viewing as I, the painter have had in the painting.” Monthly art demonstrations are presented by a non-profit-organisation - North Coast Artists. For more information contact Gloria Howard on 083 657 1901 or email gloria0836571901@gmail.com
NGO finds solutions, together THE Church Alliance for Social Transformation (CAST) is a registered NGO that mobilises and equips churches with compassionate action among the poor. CAST works in the KwaDabeka community, in partnership with KwaDabeka Baptist Church and Sithokozile Secondary School. CAST spokesperson Laura Mbugua-Mwaura said: “KwaDabeka is on the edge of New Germany, where poverty is rampant. We work with many households where the bread winners are too sick to work, or simply lack the skills to be employed. “The predominant problems in this community are poverty, HIV/Aids, unemployment, lack of economic opportunity, crime, drug abuse, domestic violence and rape. “Our programmes include a food parcel project named Hearts to Hands. We work towards uplifting poorer communities and facilitating the journey of restoration from hopelessness and despair to faith, dignity and self-worth. “We start by meeting the most urgent
needs by offering relief services specifically in the area of monthly food parcels and providing clothing and blankets. “Households are assessed by CAST community workers who work with schools, clinics and churches in the communities.” CAST’s Youth Development initiative includes sports programmes which are basketball, soccer and tennis coaching. “To combat issues such as HIV and Aids, drug abuse, lack of education, and poverty, CAST’s sports programme focuses on whole life coaching. Coaches use the Ubabalo eAfrica programme, which recognises the emotional, intellectual, social, environmental, spiritual and physical needs of youth. Coaches take sport skills and make a life skill application through Bible study. “We believe one-on-one mentoring is the answer to many of these community problems. “Youth who participate in our sports programmes need individual attention from an older mentor who can
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pour into their lives on a consistent, long-term basis. “By encouraging education and providing meaningful relationship with older mentors, we strive to empower youth to avoid whoonga, crime, and irresponsible sexual behaviour. CAST has also developed a maths and science tutoring programme with volunteers and university students from Westville and KwaDabeka. They tutor high-school pupils from KwaDabeka who are in the CAST Youth Development programme. “Our business forum members gather weekly at our business forum in KwaDabeka to learn how to run a business, or grow the businesses they already have. We use the paradigm shift curriculum for basic business training. After completing the course group members meet weekly for networking and ongoing inspiration and training. “Training topics include registering a business, marketing successfully, submitting tenders, managing and cash flow. When we started the first forum we discovered that the majority of people running these small business-
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Pupils get up close and personal ST Benedict School Grade 2 pupils spent the term learning about the people and wildlife of South Africa and recently went on an outing to PheZulu Safari Park where they got up close and personal with crocodiles, tortoises and snakes, and experienced the Zulu culture with Zulu dancers.
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The Hlaudi swagger ments against him. Motsoeneng has embarked on an unapologetic mission to turn the SABC into a pro-government propaganda machine, going to the extent of banning negative coverage of President Jacob Zuma because “he deserves a certain degree of respect”. Motsoeneng previously issued a decree that the SABC should broadcast a 70% quota of positive news in its bulletins, irrespective of what is actually happening in the country. Recently, Motsoeneng banned coverage of violent protest action on television news bulletins. Journalists who questioned this decision were suspended, sparking a backlash from the media fraternity and media freedom institutions. This has not altered Motsoeneng’s
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F there is one person who has learnt how to wield power, it is SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. South Africa has had many powerful politicians, trade unionists and business people, but Motsoeneng has emerged out of obscurity to become South Africa’s most colourful and influential media personality. This is not because of any particular achievements in the field of broadcasting but because of his inflated sense of importance and his ability to keep his grip on the SABC in spite of a damning public protector report and court judg-
The censorship must stop THE strategic appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as chief operating officer of the SABC in the midst of his qualification debacle is reason to believe that political expediency is the motivating factor to retain him. Even the public protector has ruled on this issue but the recommendations were once again ignored. Over the past two months, the public broadcaster has been embroiled in unconstitutional pronouncements aimed at compromising and more importantly censoring information intended for public consumption. This type of censorship is being
equated to apartheid-style tactics, and many commentators see it as a reminder of the dark days of subjugation and oppression. A free press is the lifeblood of the nation. Stopping and interfering with the free flow of information is like restricting blood flow, causing gangrene and inevitably leading to capitulation of a free and fair public broadcaster. It seems that South Africa is moving with speed in this direction. The violent protests and destruction and damage to public institutions that flashed across our television screens and featured in newspapers are indicative of rising public
Mass shootings IN the wake of the terrible shooting in Orlando, a political struggle is playing out over whether to define the massacre as an anti-gay crime or an act of “Islamic” terrorism. Although it is difficult to make sense of the conflicting information coming out, the massacre cannot be condoned. Taking the reports of his ex-wife,
family and former co-workers into account, why Omar Mateen committed the crime will likely never be known with clarity. The official story that he was “radicalised” and linked to Isis does not hold water. Beyond his 911 call moments before the rampage, there is no solid evidence linking him to Isis. More-
swagger. He believes himself to be invincible and is dismissive of whatever criticism comes his way. Following the sudden resignation of the acting group chief executive officer, Jimi Matthews, Motsoeneng waved off suggestions of a crisis at the SABC. “Just because one or two people cough here, it does not mean we are all sick. All is well here at the SABC; we are not all sick,” he said at a media briefing last week. He was even more dismissive of criticism of the SABC’s new editorial policy of censoring negative news and violent protests. “What is this censorship thing? It is English so I don’t know it. There is no censorship here.” Motsoeneng clearly undermines
anger. The advent of social media makes censoring repression and rebellion in SA almost impossible. Ultimately, the SABC belongs to the people and not a specific political party. The public broadcaster must be able to report news without fear or favour. Journalists must be able to report freely on stories without being threatened, and must not be instructed by senior management not to carry certain stories. This corrosive atmosphere within the SABC needs to be mediated on with urgency. The present editorial policy decisions based on censorship will harm South Africa’s image in Africa and abroad. VIJAY SURUJPAL Phoenix
over, it has been reported that he was a patron of Pulse nightclub and regularly visited LGBT websites. The number of mass shootings resulting in deaths is increasing in the U.S. Perhaps it is time for the U.S. government to re-examine its gun laws. Mass shootings and deaths are not unique to the U.S. However, in the U.S. they are increasing - why? MOHAMED SAEED
Violent protests need to be stopped THE recent spate of violent protest action is giving South Africa a poor image abroad. This destruction and mayhem seems to continue unabated with no end in sight and South Africa has been accorded the dubious title of protest capital of the world. Never a day passes without the mention of violent protest action in some corner of the country. Hearing of protesters blocking
roads, burning tyres and cars and causing damage to property has become the order of the day. The security personnel either do not have a clear-cut strategy or they are not equipped adequately to deal with these volatile situations. This is a dangerous path to follow, especially when suspects are apprehended and released on warnings. This is ultimately sending out the
wrong message to people who want to indulge in violent acts. New stricter legislation with severe sanctions needs to be drafted to arrest the situation. Intervention is required immediately to put SA back on a positive road to recovery. DURBAN WRITER
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the public’s intelligence and is blinded by his own egotism. There are few people who would have the audacity to retain an in-house choir, at a cost of close to R4 million a year, to sing praise songs about themselves. His pomposity knows no bounds. South Africans once had to watch a group of religious leaders praying over Motsoeneng on all the television news bulletins of the day. How is this news? In one of his most bizarre acts of vanity, Motsoeneng said he wanted SABC camera operators to be retrained as they “make him look shorter than he really is”. Motsoeneng has been given free reign at the SABC for far too long, supposedly because he has high-level political protection. After allowing Motsoeneng to run the public broadcaster like a feudal lord, the ANC finally spoke up this week. ANC chief whip and chairperson of the party’s communication’s subcommittee Jackson Mthembu lashed out at the decision to censor the news and the poor leadership at the SABC. “I can assure you, at the highest managerial level we are lacking. That is why we keep on moving from one
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S a citizen of South Africa, I cannot help but follow the current news to keep myself abreast of any develop ments in my country, whether good or bad. The focus that has been afforded by the news to the issue of virginity bursaries or maiden bursaries from uThukela Municipali ty, has been one of those that one hopes will move from the spotlight soon, especially with the intervention of the Commission for Gen der Equality. I firstly need to say that, as a Zulu woman, I respect our cultures and traditions, and be lieve that people have a right to exercise them if they so desire. I also wish to state that girls who willingly undertake virginity testing as part of their cul ture should be allowed to do so. That being so, as a Zulu woman I abhor any treatment or action that forces any person to do what he or she would not normally do, because of his or her financial situation. I would, however, like to comment on the press conference that was held by the mayor of Uthukela District, Dudu Mazibuko, in the company of a young woman said to be a Zulu princess. I was shocked to hear the utterances of the princess in support of the bursaries, es pecially when she threatened a repeat of the Sandlwana war if “fingers are pointed” at the Zulu tradition. That made my heart sink in disgust, more so because she had a smirk on her face when she said it. What have we become as a nation and as proud amaZulu? Is she even aware what is happening in our beautiful country? Here is a young woman threatening a country grounded in constitutional democra cy, with war if a requirement that is perceived to be unconstitutional is questioned. Is vio lence now the answer to issues in the public space? Is her intellectual capacity and that of those she supports or represents so restricted that violence is the answer to such a simple issue, which has got nothing to do with our traditions, but everything to do with munici pal systems and the constitutionality there of? An illconceptualised policy decision is at the centre of this controversy, not our tradi tions. Lest we forget, we no longer have home lands governance systems but are citizens of South Africa, and thus subscribe to the Con
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crisis to another,” Mthembu said. “Truth be told, we are not happy at the expertise the SABC has at the highest level. “You need to ensure that we have people who know how to run an institution as big as the SABC. You can’t bring any Tom, Dick or Harry to run the SABC.” The SABC board hit back at the ANC, disputing that the management is not adequately educated, skilled and experienced to run the public broadcaster. This is despite it being proven that Motsoeneng does not even possess a matric certificate. The situation at the SABC is no different from other state-owned companies that are moribund through bad leadership. Motsoeneng was left to his own devices for far too long and allowed to fashion the SABC like his own kingdom. Those who have only woken now to the fact that a megalomaniac is in charge of the public broadcaster will battle to dislodge him. • Ranjeni Munusamy is a political journal ist and commentator for the Daily Maver ick. ranjeni.munusamy@gmail.com.
stitution, irrespective of our opinions on it. That includes the mayor and her council, the members of which, one hopes, were sworn in. In this case in point, where the institution is a government one using ratepayers’ money, one hopes that it will uphold and protect the Constitution. The mayor and the municipality cannot choose to be part of the Constitution when it suits them, and then use the tradi tions card when they feel like it. They are a government institution and are part of a uni tary state, and should protect every constitu tional value at all times. In cases where they err and are called to order by a duly recognised institution, they should take the advice. Should they not be content with the advice given, they should follow the necessary pro cedures to appeal or to register their dissatis faction, and not call upon the support of a child who talks of war in a country that is al ready burning; that is careless. Blind stubbornness will not help anyone, but engaging with issues in a manner that will take the country forwards and add value to our understanding of contemporary issues and how to deal with them, will create an at mosphere where there is a balance between traditions and systems of government. As a country, we are fighting the phenom ena of teenage pregnancy, HIV/Aids and vari ous other social ills. These problems cannot be addressed by dangling a bursary in the fa ces of teenagers who are growing up in a sick society; they go far deeper than that. Every resource should be directed to teaching our children to value themselves and to instil in them a sense of selfworth and that they need to restrain themselves and to abstain from not only premarital sex, but things that will prevent them from attaining their dreams and building a better South Afri ca. I do not know what interventions and re sources the municipality is using to deal with the scourge holistically, and on assisting the youth who feel that they have no option but to have sex to get a plate of food or to escape their circumstances. A firm foundation should be laid. If the councillors of uThukela Municipality, its mayor and her supporters, in cluding the princess, want to provide bursa ries based on virginity, I suggest they create a bursary to which they contribute from their personal funds, but in a case where public funds are used, let the municipality seek con stitutionally viable criteria for the allocation of these bursaries, thus providing much needed assistance. • Ntokozo Makoba is a doctoral candidate and lecturer at UKZN Westville.
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INTER is on its way with temperatures in South Africa already showing a gradual decline. While many South Africans will ensure they are protected against the cold, vehicle owners can forget about that their cars need protection and care against the elements. The Automobile Association shares some advice for ensuring your vehicle performs optimally during the winter months. Batteries Batteries tend to give more problems during winter because of the increased amps drawn by the starter to crank the cold engine. The last thing you want on a cold winter’s day is to be stuck with no power to propel your vehicle. To avoid this, ensure you battery is in good working condition: • Check the water (electrolyte) level. Make sure the level is not too low (it must cover the fluid plates) and, if necessary, top it up. Use only distilled water (water that is boiled and allowed to cool). Avoid overfilling and clean any spillage. • Keep the battery clean. Clean the terminals with warm (not hot) soapy water and remove any acid or dirt build-up, which can cause the battery to self-discharge quicker. • Secure the battery. Make sure the battery is secured properly and not moving around under bonnet. • Charge the battery regularly. If you normally drive only short distances, or use your car infrequently, you may need to take a longer (one hour) drive each week to ensure the battery stays charged. Shorter trips, or excessive idling, is not enough to charge the battery, and will shorten its lifespan. • Switch off before you switch on. Switch all other devices in your vehicle off before your switch the car on. These include the air-conditioner, radio, lights, seat warmers, windscreen wipers, and demisters. In cold weather a fully charged battery provides less than half of the power than in warm weather. • Alternator belts. Check the belts for fraying or cracking. A loose alternator belt is a common is a common cause of battery failure. • Service your car. Poor engine condition can overload the battery, so ensuring your car is maintained according to the manufacturer’s specifications will extend the battery’s life. If you struggle to start your vehicle, do not crank the engine continuously as this may damage the starter, battery, and other electronic components.
Tyres Always ensure your tyres are in a good condition and not worn down. Worn tyres are extremely dangerous in all conditions but this danger can be multiplied in wet, snowy, and icy conditions. Check that your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure according to manufacturer’s guidelines, as this will ensure optimal road holding and tyre life. It is also a good idea to ensure you tyres are in a good condition because the law requires it and you may face stiff penalties if you are stopped and your tyres are found to be sub-standard. The law says your tyres must have at least a one millimetre tread. Some tyres have tread wear indicators in the tread pattern to show when the tread depth is less that 1.6mm. In these cases, if the tread is level with this indicators, the tyre must be replaced as it is considered unroadworthy. Your insurance policy may also require that your car is roadworthy before you drive it, and worn tyres may void that condition. Remember your lights As the days get shorter, and the nights get longer, many motorists will leave for work in the morning while it is still dark outside and they will need to use the car’s headlights. Ensure the car’s headlights are working properly. Also ensure that you switch the headlights off when you reach your destination as you may have left them on after the sun came out during your journey. Park facing a wall if you can, the reflection of the lights will act as a reminder to switch them off. Windscreens and wipers If your car is parked outside overnight, you may have a layer of frost on the windscreen. Do not use warm water to clean this layer, your windscreen may crack. Instead use a scrapper (an old credit card will do) to remove the ice. Using the air-conditioner to demist the interior of the car will also help. Make sure it is clear before you drive. Avoid using the windscreen sprayers when driving in cold conditions as the water from the reservoir will freeze onto the windscreen, and the wipers will not be able to clear the ice. Importantly, check the condition of your wiper blades and replace them if needed, and avoid cleaning mud and soil from the windscreen with the wipers as these can scratch the glass. If possible, park your car undercover at night to ensure your windscreen remains clear the next morning. - Automobile Association of South Africa (Wheels24)
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Unsafe tyres are one of the many reasons for road fatalities every year. Check out some top tyre tips to
keep safe. The South African Tyre Manu facturers’ Conference is urging all road users to give priority to the
safety of their vehicle’s tyres be fore they set off on their holidays and longdistance travel. The high death toll on South African roads is nothing new. During 2012’s festive season more than 1400 people were killed.
UNSAFE TYRES On average 14 000 lives are lost each year in road collisions and many more people are injured in the process. Some sources put the number as high as 20 000. Sadly, many of these incidents can be at tributed to unsafe tyres and could easily have been avoided. SATMC is a representative body consisting of the four local tyre manufactures Apollo (formerly
Dunlop), Bridgestone, Continental and Goodyear. Locally tyres are also specifical ly designed for South African road and climate conditions which make them safer and durable. SATMC CEO Etienne Human warns against cheap and unknown tyre brands on the market. “These tyres do not hold to the same per formance levels, which greatly compromises safety, have a short
er life and poor road performance. Remember, they’re cheap for a rea son.” Fitting secondhand tyres may cost you less in the shortterm but could end up costing you much more in the long run. “Remember, if your car includ ing the tyres is in any way deemed unroadworthy, your insurance company is unlikely to pay out a claim in the event of an incident.
TOP TYRE TIPS 1 Check your tyres regularly (in cluding the spare) ideally once a month. Check their pressures, look for damage, sufficient tread and whether there are any nails or sharp objects embedded that could cause a puncture. 2 Check wheel balancing and alignment at regular intervals. Cor rectly balanced tyres reduce vibra tion and make for a smoother ride. They also increase tread and shock absorber life. 3 Rotate your tyres every 10 000km. They will wear out more evenly. 4 Ideally, tyres should be re placed in fours. If it’s not possible, at least in pairs, try to replace it with the same type, load index and speed rating as the originals. 5 Make sure your tread is more than 1mm* over the entire tread
surface and get them replaced as soon as it drops below that. This will prevent skidding on wet roads. A 3mm tread depth has about 20% more stopping ability on a wet road than 1mm. Old tyres also become hard providing less road grip. 6 Tyres should be correctly in flated. Underinflated tyres will in crease fuel consumption and tyre wear on the tread shoulders, while overinflated tyres will reduce grip especially in wet weather and run down the tread over the middle of the tread surface. 7 Have a puncture assessed as soon as possible. If the puncture is in the tread and less than 6mm in diameter, it can be sealed and you can continue to drive with the same tyre. If it is bigger than 6mm or occurs on the sidewall, the tyre will have to be replaced. A spa
ghetti plug repair is a temporary fix to buy you some time to get to a tyre workshop and have the tyre replaced or repaired with a proper mushroom type plug. 8 All tyres should be replaced after seven years, regardless of use, damage or tread. Tyres are ex posed to weather conditions and aging, which degrades the integrity of the tyre, regardless of how far you have travelled or how often the tyres are used. Take special care to replace car avan and trailer tyres after seven years, even if you only use them once or twice a year. *1 mm that’s the legal limit but Wheels24 recommends at least double that tread depth for you tyres’ to displace water any where near efficiently which is the only reason for having tread grooves in the first place.
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The MercedesBenz C350e sedan.
Efficiency, dynamism and comfort – the best of three worlds F
OLLOWING its premiere in the S-Class, Mercedes-Benz is now offering its most advanced hybrid technology in the C-Class. The dynamism and efficiency of the C350e sedan makes it a convincing proposition in its segment. With a range of 31 kilometres in purely electric mode, local emission-free driving is now a reality. Its four-cylinder petrol engine, in conjunction with a powerful electric motor, gives it a total system output of 205 kW and torque of 600 Nm. The new C350e delivers the performance of a sports car and yet offers certified consumption figures of just 2.1 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 65 grams per kilometre. The C350e is equipped as standard with AIRMATIC air suspension plus a Pre-Entry Climate Control system that can be controlled via the internet, adding up to a truly exceptional level of driving and climate comfort. A first for the Mercedes-Benz East London plant is the manufacture of a C-Class with the latest PLUG-IN-HYBRID technology for both local and export markets.
Isuzu KB X Rider offers great value ISUZU, the bakkie specialists, have added a new special value model to their light commercial vehicle range the KB XRider based on the 250 HO HiRider 4x2 in ex tended and double cab body styles. The newcomer can be readily identified by a number of visual cues such as stylish black diamondcut 18inch alloys and black tubular side steps, but some less obvious features are what marks this special edition KB as a special kind of workhorse. The XRider boasts an uprated towbar with a 2.1tonne braked trailer capacity, LED daytime running lights and remote keyless entry. Owners will also get the luxury of
“The successful manufacture of the C350e sedan at our award winning Mercedes-Benz East London plant to exacting world-class standards, is another milestone in our illustrious 68year history of engineering excellence,” says Arno van der Merwe, CEO Mercedes-Benz South Africa and executive director manufacturing. The East London plant celebrated a record milestone of one-million vehicles produced in May 2015 and continues to receive a number of accolades and awards. Logistics division’s project management specialist, Liebrecht Otto, confirmed that all employees -and contractors involved with the manufacture of these hybrid units were specifically trained to safely work with high voltage components. “Instructors from TÜV SÜD, an international service corporation focusing on consulting, testing, certification and training, were brought in to the plant to ensure that we met the highest international safety standards. We have now set the benchmark in South Africa for safety, as we do for quality. From a facility perspective, to accommodate some of the additional work
content, we installed a new Lifter and High Station in the Assembly area. Additionally, we installed a manipulator on the trim line to aid the operator in securing the new battery into the vehicle,” added Otto. Thanks to the combination of combustion engine and electric drive, hybrid drive systems deliver impressively low consumption, but with high performance. The electric motor is able to replace or support the combustion engine in situations where the combustion engine does not perform quite so well, and makes practical use of energy generated while braking by converting it into electric energy and storing it. In the new Mercedes-Benz C350e, this hybrid drive concept is combined for the first time with an efficient fourcylinder petrol engine. From a displacement of just under two litres, it produces 155 kW and maximum torque of 350 Nm. Its direct injection system with spray-guided combustion uses electronically precise controlled multiple injection and fast multi-spark ignition to deliver outstanding performance coupled with high efficiency and exemplary emis-
leather seats, with the XRider logo em broidered on the front headrests. The leathertrimmed steering wheel, which is equipped with a full array of satel lite control, stands out thanks to the red stitching and Isuzu badge in its centre. Vice president of vehicle sales, service, and marketing at General Motors South Af rica, Brian Olson said: “Our aim with the XRider is to offer real value and individuali ty in a brand which is well known for tough ness, reliability and comfort. “The XRider follows on the success of special edition models of the past, such as the Midnite and Serengeti. The XRider con tinues the tradition but at a lower price point, providing added exclusivity and ex ceptional value for money.” Further detail enhancements are red stitching on the gearlever gaiter, steering wheel and the seats. Piano Black inserts are used on the doors (with a bold red ‘X’ mo tif), with the same highgloss finish used to
highlight air conditioning vents, the sound system, and the gearshift console. All Xrider derivatives will be powered by the new, 100 kW/320Nm Nm highoutput version of Isuzu’s proven 2.5litre common rail direct injection turbodiesel, an engine which has been a stalwart of the KB range since a September 2015 facelift. The XRider will be available at Isuzu dealerships from the first week of July. The XRider is offered in a trio of classy colours Summit White, Switchblade Sil ver or Maranello Red – and the full array of changes applicable to the exterior include: ∙ Black front bumper guard ∙ Light Emitting Diode (LED) daytime running lights ∙ Wheel caps with red Isuzu branding ∙ Black tubular side steps ∙ Black sports bar ∙ Blackedout Bpillar ∙ XRider body decals ∙ 255/60 allterrain rubber on 18inch
sions. The high overall system output and intelligent engine management give the car the dynamic performance of a nimble sports car. And it combines this with the ride comfort of a premium sedan, along with fuel consumption and environmental compatibility at a level that, until not all that long ago, would not even have been expected of many small cars. This sedan sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h in conjunction with certified fuel consumption of 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 65 grams per kilometre. The C 350 e offers the possibility of driving up to 31 kilometres in all-electric mode, and completely free of CO2 emissions locally – for example in the city. One new feature of the C350e is the so-called haptic accelerator pedal, which helps to reduce fuel consumption and thus also exhaust emissions. It provides two types of information: If, when driving in electric mode, the driver’s foot meets a point of resistance on the accelerator pedal, this is an indication that maximum electric
performance is being delivered. If the driver continues to depress the accelerator beyond this resistance point, the combustion engine will kick in. A double impulse from the ECO Assist function signals that the driver should remove their foot from the accelerator pedal in order to switch off the combustion engine and decouple it from the drive train. Assuming that the driver does what the double impulse suggests, the intelligent engine management system of the C 350 e will vary the deceleration mode between unpowered (sailing) and recuperation, using data from the car’s radar systems as its basis. The order book for the MercedesBenz C350e sedan is open at dealerships throughout Southern Africa and delivery of customer vehicles commences August 2016. As with all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, the C 350 e comes standard with a class-leading six-year/100 000km PremiumDrive maintenance plan. The C350e is exempt from CO2 emission tax as emission levels amount to frugal levels of 65 g/km and retails at R804 900. - Supplied.
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The Isuzu XRider. diamondcut alloy wheels Pricing Isuzu KB 250 HO XRider Extended Cab
R 355 900 Isuzu KB 250 HO XRider Double. Supplied.