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A number of reasons to celebrate MANY people either look forward to the festive pe riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. As we get ready to wind down and take a breath er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was. Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you. We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. To those people who are continuously going the
extra mile to serve others, we would like to salute you and thank you for allowing us to share your sto ries. This year South Africans voted hoping for the best – many are now glued to the parliament ses sion coverage because you never know what to ex pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the byelections and once again, hoping for positive change. We know we live in a beautiful city and another reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been voted an official new Seven Wonder City of the world. The picturesque beaches, rolling hills and breathtaking skyline together with a host of won derful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of South Africa. After 40 years, the Miss World title is held by a South African.
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continues to destroy some of our communities. However, the one thing that continues to stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highway community. Through the difficult times, our readers have once again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient and strong-willed. We have weathered all the storms that came our way and have demonstrated that we can be a community to be proud of - from our disabled horse rider achieving his goals to a local woman beating breast cancer and becoming an inspiration to others - our community stands together proud! We are confident that 2015 will be better than ever. We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our
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Dear Readers, TODAY marks the end of another year for the Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for this season, let us reflect on moments that touched our lives and the community this past year. 2014 has been marked by persistent challenges in our economy with price inflations (food, electricity, fuel, etc.). We had weather catastrophes and crime
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Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World at the weekend and now features in a long list of remarka ble women who continue to make a difference to the countries they live in and the world. South Africans also took time through out the year to remember Nelson Mandela and do their bit to fulfill his legacy. It’s been a year since his death and many ques tioned the stability and patriotism of South Afri cans. The good news is, it seems as if communities are now more united than ever. Many believe his spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba magic’. Clearly South Africans will continue to make great strides despite the negative news that some times comes to the fore. The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive sea son and here’s to welcoming 2015 in style.
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An artist’s expression Local artist Tony de Freitas turned his love for painting into a fulltime job and now his work is displayed in galleries around the country. Story on page 4. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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LACK Projects is a non-profitorganisation in Kwadabeka which uplifts the community members through music, educational talks and awareness campaigns. Black Projects spokesperson Senzo Mabaso said their goal is to unite and assist youngsters to do what they do best. “As a NPO we deal with social ills that affect members of the community. We started the organisation after we saw so much potential and talent in our townships, but people were not recognised and were not directed to the right channels. “Our motto is doing what you love and do it to the best of your ability. You don’t have to go to university to do what you love. “As part of community upliftment we started a musical session titled Ulwesihlanu Olwe Beat, a music session that takes place every Friday from 3pm to 6pm. We invite musicians and poets to show case their talent. “We have artists that come from Durban, Hammersdale, Embo, Mount Moria, Molweni and Stanger. We realised that a lot of people have poems and songs they write, but have never performed it so this session allows these artists to showcase their work.” The organisation also conducted educational classes with Grade 12 pupils in Kwadabeka and Clermont in 2014. “We want to carry on with this programme because we saw a change in pupils’ marks. We did revision classes on maths and science because those were the crucial subjects which many children need assistance with. “We also have sessions where we watch educational documentaries with community members and we’ve assisted eZibambeleni Old Age Home as well as children from Zakhe Place of Safety in Kwadabeka.
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APS Investigative Psychology Unit arrested a 45-year-old man in Pinetown last week for rape incidents that occurred in Waterloo, Verulam. Police had been investigating the case for years until the arrest and the suspect was eventually arrested at his workplace in Pinetown. The accused has been positively linked to 11 cases of rape through DNA. According to police the man would
accost couples and young girls and rape them at gunpoint in Waterloo and surrounding areas. Police have been investigating cases with the same modus operandi that were first reported from September 2008 to July 2016. The suspect appeared at the Verulam Magistrate’s Court and was remanded in custody until Friday 16 September for a bail application. Pinetown SAPS communication officer Warrant Officer BJ Manqele said: “We appeal to other people who have been victims of similar incidents and
Successful crime awareness campaign THE eThekwini Inner and Outer West Cluster in conjunction with the Cluster CPF conducted a crime awareness campaign in the Pinetown CBD recently. Metro Police, Department of Community Safety and Liaison, Department of Social Development, Santaco and the community were also part of the campaign. The purpose of the campaign was to raise awareness about crime in the Pinetown CBD, particularly street robberies. DJ Sox, Tzozo, Phumlani Dube and Sibusiso Shangase known as “Ankel” also joined the campaign. Acting Cluster Commander Brigadier Vukani Mgobhozi thanked everyone who participated. - Supplied.
lived at KwaBhontshisi Informal Settlement in Wyebank near Pinetown. She was playing with her friends when she was called home by her father who raped her. The victim reported the incident to her mother and her aunt. A case of rape was opened at Pinetown police station and the docket was transferred to Pinetown Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused made various court appearances before being convicted and sentenced.
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Man wanted by police to help them with a robbery case. THE Pinetown Trio Task Team is asking for information about the man in the identikit above. Police believe he could help them solve a case of house robbery that took place on 28 June at Moseley Park in Pinetown. A 40-year-old domestic worker was in the house when she was accosted by three armed suspects. A television set, jewellery and other items were stolen. Anyone with information about the man must contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Terence Soobramoney on 031 325 5040 or 074 045 614. The public can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. - Supplied. eThekwini Inner and Outer West Cluster in conjunction with the Cluster CPF and various depart ments and stakeholders seen at the campaign in Pinetown. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Suspects to appear in court for copper theft TWO suspects aged between 23 and 31 are expected to appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon for possession of copper. According to police on Saturday 10 September at about 11.30am during the crime awareness motorcade police noticed two un-
who have not reported it to the police, to come forward. The investigating officers can be contacted in order for the suspect to face the consequences for his actions.” Contact Captain Patsha on 082 560 9761 or 031 325 6328 or Sergeant Bekwa on 083 987 1782 or Crime Stop on 086 001 0111. In a separate rape case a 44-yearold man was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for rape last week in the Pinetown Regional Court. The rape took place in 2013 when the victim was seven years old and
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NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com THE Pinetown Fever chats to Cowies Hill furniture artist, Josie Hardy. Pinetown Fever: Where and when were you born? Josie Hardy: In Durban in June 1995 PF:Tell me about your childhood. JH: My childhood was spent on the Berea and then Cowies Hill - mostly outdoors, climbing trees with friends. PF: Take me through your schooling days. JH: I always enjoyed school – particularly high school. I was fortunate to receive a good education in an environment that suited me. I felt the freedom to ask questions and there was a great deal of encouragement from my teachers. When I decided to go Vega School the structure and system of my learn-
Chatting to Cowies Hill furniture ‘artist’ ing experience provided me with the confidence and tools to pursue the things I enjoy. PF: Talk to me about your family. JH: I’m the youngest in a family of four. A great deal of what I do and what I love now is a result of my upbringing and my parents, who are very talented, and who have always encouraged me to run with my ideas. PF: What work do you do? JH: The business aspect of it comes from the skills I learnt at Vega School. Creatively my work has gone from being a predominantly copper-and-oakbased furniture range to a more organic and one-off custom collection. I still love oak, however, I am phasing out the use of copper as I feel it’s time for something different. That said, I
have begun outsourcing steel work and experimenting with different shapes and forms that steel allows as well as working with more colour via powder-coating. PF: What inspires you? JH: People who run with their ideas despite the risks usually involved with passion projects. Also problems tend to inspire me – to find a solution or to rethink the way certain things are done often form the basis of my ideas. PF: What are your hobbies? JH: Being outdoors (preferably in the ocean), cooking, running, learning a new skill, sudoku and reading a really good book in the garden on a Saturday morning. PF: A message to the youth … JH: Try new things and ask people questions.
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Black Project members from left:Thabani Hlatshwayo, Sebenzile Madlala, Senzo Mabaso and Linda Ka Mpongo. PHOTO: NOSIPHO MKHIZE
“People do not realise how much talent there is in the townships and we have been knocking at different doors for funding, but unfortunately, we have not been lucky. We invite people to come to one of our musical sessions and see for themselves. “On Youth Day we had an awards evening for all performers as a token of appreciation and to encourage them to carry on with what they do. Black Projects is planning a Heritage Day event on Saturday 24 September. “This day will be filled with lots of fun and education on what Heritage is all about. We will have music performances on different genres of music including scathamiya, maskandi and hip-
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hop, we also invited various poets and speakers to talk to attendees. “Our food will be strictly traditional food which is jeqe [pot bread], samp and various African foods. “I encourage the youth to be dependent and not rely on other people. They need to be part of youth organisations in order for them to stay away from the streets and drugs. “We thank everyone who has helped us with our initiatives. We also urge businesses to sponsor us with a new sound system, including microphones. For more information, contact 073 241 4016 or 062 714 8731.
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TONY de Freitas’s love for painting began when he was young, however, he decided to do it full-time 17 years ago. “I’ve been painting since I was a child and professionally full time since 1999. “I ran art workshops in Hermanus and recently in KwaZulu-Natal. I work from my home studio in Drummond. “My works are currently exhibited at galleries in the Cape, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Clarens and Durban. Many of my works are bought for export.” He said art and music are his passions and he chose to invest in both. He explains that music satisfies him emotionally, while art is on the intellectual and creative level. “My approach to painting is much like a jazz musician towards his music. I enjoy pulling together a plethora of apparently random strokes, but they all contribute to what I see as the final picture. “I work rapidly painting the initial sketch on the canvas with a paintbrush, much like a water colourist. Then I use a
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Tony de Freitas. palette knife to apply thick textured paint. As I apply layer upon layer much like in jazz music, I improvise and modify freely. The process is impromptu and I add-lib in an impressionistic manner. As the painting evolves, the end result is never predictable. “Using a palette knife forces me to be bold and decisive and prevents me from being overly precise - rather than a photographic style. I like to let the eye finish the picture. A painting should be like a conversation,
the artist shouldn’t do all the talking. Adding too much precise detail results in the artist boringly dominating the conversation.” His subjects vary from landscape to seascape and portraiture. “The common factor is my interest in the play of light on subjects. I recently held an oil painting demonstration at Danville High School. The day was filled with fun and portraits by famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt van Rijn.”
Launch of the Aller River Pilot Project A RESIDENTIAL meeting was hosted at the New Germany Lutheran Church last Thursday and updates will continue in the line of educating residents on the “dos and don’ts” of living alongside a river. UThekwane Conservancy spokesperson Justine Saunders said: “A meeting for the industrial side of New Germany [where businesses border the Aller river] will be taking place on Thursday, 15 September at 2pm at Fibre-Wound, 9 Freese Road. The meeting is free and all are welcome.
“This Saturday is the International Coastal and Rivers Clean-up Day. There are four areas to choose from so please join us and The Lions Club in this clean-up campaign. All litter collected along the rivers means less gets into the ocean. Unfortunately the seminar which uThekwane and Edgewood host every second year has had to be cancelled due to student unrest. “We are hoping to run this later in the year.Thanks to Nick Liebenberg for taking a walk through Alfred Park pointing
out the beautiful spring flowers and interesting critters. Indigenous Flora Enthusiasts will be held on Wednesday 28 September at 9.15am, Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers (CREW) outing to Springside Nature Reserve. Email Jocelyn Sutherland on jocelyn26s@gmail.com or phone 031 5724116 / 083 2752216 The next committee meeting is on Tuesday 27 September at 3.30pm at the Green Office in 5 Myrtle Road in Pinetown. All are welcome.
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3–6 months · Roll Baby from side to side along the length of the bed. · Play peek-a-boo. · Pull your baby up into a sitting position and let her fall back onto a soft cushion. Most babies enjoy being pulled up, and the surprise of falling back will delight her. · Long walks will soothe unsettled babies and waken their curiosity. 6–9 months · Dance to all those holiday jingles with your baby. · Most babies love being tickled, and will laugh from the depths of their bellies. · Run a feather up and down her arms and legs, and on her tummy. If Baby doesn’t like this sensation, it may be a sign that she will profit from firmer body massage. · Roll a soft, light beach ball to each other. · Make rattles with covered toilet rolls and a variety of bells, grains, seeds and beans as fillings. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
9–12 months · Convert Christmas boxes into tunnels, and make an obstacle course for your crawler, encouraging her to crawl through the box tunnels, over chairs and under tables. · Hold Baby securely and “fly” her around the room or garden, twirling around, and going up and down. · Invest in a play telephone and have animated conversations on this telephone with your baby. · A saucepan and a wooden spoon are a sure recipe for a half hour of engrossing, if noisy, fun! · Stacking toys are firm favourites and encourage dexterity. · Wooden and fabric books with animal pictures provide tactile stimulation of the most valuable kind. · A magnet and a bunch of keys provide endless amusement. · Toys that challenge Baby to match shapes are great for this age. · Tell stories with hand and finger puppets. · Give your little one a few scarves, underpants and T-shirts and place her in front of the mirror.
The team (from left) Mrs Ruth Etyang (School Chess coordinator), Sizwe Ndlovu, Senzo Nzama, Nkazimulo Mbhele, Nkululeko Mbhele, Mr RV Mtheku (principal Sthokozile Secondary). Missing were Thulani Makhathini and Philani Mbhele from KwaSanti Secondary.
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ORE than 200 chess players, including a Beier Chess team from Sithokozile Secondary School in Clermont and KwaSanti Secondary School, participated in the eThekwini Chess Youth Trials recently at the Open Air School in Glenwood. Six participants from the Beier Chess Programme played their way into the KZN team. Beier Chess coach Mbongeni Sithole said: “This is the most number of players from any one chess programme to ever make the KZN team at once." The Beier Chess in schools programme is proudly sponsored by the Beier Group, which includes Beier Drawtex Healthcare (wound healing textiles), Beier Envirotec (industrial and engineered textiles) and Neucoat (coated textiles).
12–18 months · Hide behind curtains or around doorways and call to your little one. She’ll be so excited when she finds you. · Fill a tub with suds and plastic dishes, a brush and cloth, and let Baby splash around. Don’t let her out of sight though, as any water source can still be a drowning hazard. · Put sunscreen on your baby, avoid midday sun and don’t forget the hat, and your baby will enjoy hours of unadulterated enjoyment in the baby pool. Add a few buckets and plastic containers and her face will say it all! Never leave her alone. · While you water the garden, allow your little one to bake a few mud pies.
This programme sees chess introduced and taught at local, under-resourced schools in the greater Pinetown and New Germany area. The Beier Group are very passionate about education and believe that it is the responsibility of organisations to give back to the areas in which they operate. “Upskilling of students is imperative, especially in the areas of maths and science. We therefore support a maths and science programme in such schools, as well as our chess programme. “We strongly believe that the skills acquired through the discipline of chess will go a long way in contributing to the character and success of an individual in terms of discipline, patience, strategy and consequential thinking skills,” said Hans Beier, Beier Group
chairman. “Having the team’s transport, entry fees and lunches sponsored by Beier was a huge blessing as often chess champions from outlying areas cannot afford to take part in such tournaments and miss out on wonderful opportunities,” said Sithole. The six pupils from the Beier Chess in Schools team will now represent KZN at the South African Junior Chess Championships in Pretoria in December. “Well done to the team, what an incredible accomplishment. “The success of these youngsters from Beier Chess in Schools programme clearly illustrates the vast untapped potential that exists within our local schools that are under-resourced," said Winston Owen, Beier Group HR manager. - Supplied.
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Siyabathanda Abantwana Youth Organisation founder, Phumlani Ndwandwe.
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IFE while growing up was not easy for Phumlani Ndwandwe (30). His family moved from one place to another because of political violence, and eventually ended up living in a squatter camp Chicago township near Pinetown where poverty was rife. He said poverty and poor matric results made him realise he needed to do something positive with his life. “I wanted to keep myself busy and get away from drugs, crime, poverty and depression. Many township youngsters were living without having any goals. “I saw many people, who could not tolerate each other, form gangs and start unnecessary fights. So in 2007 I started to train young people in sport specifically basketball without realising I needed to form an organisation to support the initiative.” In 2009 Ndwandwe quit his job as a retailer, and in 2010 started the Siyabathanda Abantwana Youth Organisation (Sayo). “Sayo hosted many projects including sports programmes, practical life skills programmes and arts in schools. “In 2012 eThekwini Municipality Grant-inAid funded the organisation and we bought laptops, a printer and a Wendy House to work in. “That year we went into partnership with a American organisation called From the Roots. Its purpose is to uplift organisation founders in neglected communities. From the Roots also organised my trip to New York, Boston and Chicago to discuss a long-term partnership between both organisations. “As Sayo we assist the youth to make smart decisions and provide the right path to success. First and foremost this must begin with the founders, management, the implementation team and participants. My visit to the U.S. is one of my success stories, it showed the starting point for transforming the youth within the organisation. “In 2014 we formed a relationship with Sthandiwe Primary School and received basketball hoops and a monthly internet subscription from an organisation in Scotland called Jabulani Project. “Sayo trains pupils in soccer and we have a coach who trains them three days a week and also organises games for them. Because the organisation has no money we can only compensate the coach from contributions from the chairperson and the treasurer. “Our ultimate goal is to work with most of the schools in KZN by 2050 as a well-funded, township youth-driven, non-profit organisation. “We appeal to individuals who have power, people who know people with power and the government to help us achieve crucial things that will impact on the lives of the children.”
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Our shameful politicians RANJENI MUNUSAMY SOUTH Africa seems to have an oversupply of shameful politicians. Perhaps it is preferable to have many public representatives with terrible qualities than to be cursed with one truly abominable politician such as the U.S.’s Donald Trump. It is most disappointing that an organisation like the ANC, with a legendary history and generations of outstanding leaders, now has shameful characters in positions of leadership. Even when people fall from grace, they survive politically and continue to serve in Parliament and the leadership of the ANC. Take, for example, Humphrey Mmemezi, the former Gauteng
Local Government and Housing MEC. He was steeped in scandal for, among other things, abusing his governmentissued credit card on an official visit to Malaysia, using state funds to buy a painting worth R10 000 from McDonald’s and signing off on allowances for his daughter and five other employees of the Mogale City Municipality. Despite this, Mmemezi was elected to the ANC’s highest decision-making body, the national executive committee, and was moved from Gauteng to become a member of Parliament. This shows that the ANC ignores its own resolutions to purge its ranks of corrupt and discredited people, and instead rewards them. But Mmemezi is not out of place in Parliament, where mediocrity and chaos reign. Sometimes it is utterly shocking what MPs say in the House. The minister of Energy, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, will probably go down in history for uttering the most confounding statement in Parliament. During her speech in this year’s State of the Nation Address debate, she said: “When a cow gives birth to a
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fire, that cow will lick that fire. You know why? When a mother gives birth to a fire, she will lick that fire, because she gave birth to that fire. When a fire burns, it rains, and the earth gets wet. Fire burns, but when it rains, the earth gets wet.” It is statements like these that have turned the South African Parliament into a joke, as people care less whether what they say makes sense or represents their constituencies. The level of disrespect for Parliament and its role in holding the executive to account escalated this week during a question session for ministers. The Democratic Alliance (DA) had requested that an urgent question be put to the minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane, about his false claim last week that Cabinet had approved his recommendation for a judicial inquiry into the closure of the Gupta family’s business accounts by South Africa’s banks. The claim was repudiated by the Presidency, which said Zwane made the statement in his “personal capacity” and it did not “reflect the position or views of Cabinet, the Presidency or government”. So when Zwane appeared in Parliament this week, you would think
that he would at least be remorseful and acknowledge that he had falsified a Cabinet resolution. Even if he left it to President Jacob Zuma to decide whether he continues to serve in Cabinet or not, he should have displayed some respect for the institution of Parliament and the electorate by apologising for what he had done. But Zwane, like some others who occupy those benches in the National Assembly, has no shame. He avoided answering questions about why he had lied and instead tried to justify the need for a judicial inquiry into the banks. Despite having been dressed down by the Presidency and the ANC, which called his behaviour “outrageous, appalling and shocking”, Zwane continued to do the bidding of his friends, the Guptas. Speaker Baleka Mbete shielded Zwane from having to answer questions from the opposition and another ANC MP, Bheki Hadebe, argued that the principle of “separation of powers” means that a member of the executive does not have to answer to Parliament. This is a fundamental distortion of the accountability regime. It is a grand irony that MPs address each other as “honourable” when many of them are far from it. • Ranjeni Munusamy is a political journal ist and commentator for the Daily Maver ick. ranjeni.munusamy@gmail.com
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Govt must do what is right and find money THERE can be nothing more important in this country that spending money on education. If one goes back to the evil Bantu Education Act foisted upon the country by the National Party, it was an extremely poor education offered to black people, and to that extent I agree fully with the students’ demands for no increase in fees. I do not agree with the rioting or buildings being burnt down, but on the other hand, the ANC and President Jacob Zuma have not shown themselves to be interested in listening to the hardship of their own people. Zuma could have been a great president but he has proved to be a disaster, like so many leaders in the world today who are putting state money in their pockets, money that should have been spent on education and not for the benefit of politicians. So a message to Zuma and his greedy pals: do what is right for once in your lives, for the sake of our students who need to be welleducated. I fully support the students’ demand for no increase in fees for universities. Find the money. M.R. WOOLLAM
Dire implications for the country THE stand-off between Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan and the Hawks has dire implications for our country. The allegations that the minister knew about a rogue unit that operated within his earlier tenure needs solid evidence and maybe needs to be tested in our courts of law. If the harassment of the minister continues, the already volatile rand is going to depreciate further, leading to the intensification of poverty. The possibility of a credit rating downgrade to junk status seems probable.
The timing of the investigation, just after the local government elections, seems strategic. This comes at a time after a recent Cabinet lekgotla that gives President Jacob Zuma control over spending in the state-owned enterprises. The actions of the Hawks have once again created uncertainties and instability in the South African financial markets. When this happens, investors take their money out of the country, putting added pressure on the already volatile rand. The poor are affected the most as a result of increases in
commodity prices. The minister needs to be left alone to do his job. His apex priority is to avoid a downgrade by rating agencies. This cannot be achieved if his mind is unsettled. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has supported the minister, saying his integrity is unquestionable. He has also said that when a government works well, it should not wage war against itself. Let’s hope sanity prevails in the best interests of our country. VIJAY SURUJPAL
Taxi fare increases a surprise IMAGINE my surprise and the surprise of other commuters when I paid my usual R9 taxi fare on Monday morning only to be told that the fare has increased to R10. I questioned when we were notified and was told there had been notices in taxis two weeks ago. Obviously I and many commuters must have been blind because we never saw any no-
tification. On the way back home that afternoon, there were suddenly visible notices in the taxis. Give us ample notice about an increase as you need us more than we need you. You transport us in vehicles that should have been scrapped years ago. Nothing worked in the taxi I travelled in [on Monday] —
there were no handles to wind the windows and the heat and petrol gauges and speedometer were all non-functional. According to an article I read in June, the taxi association was to give notice of fare increases to commuters before July 1, 2016, or else it could only increase fares in July 2017. So where is the fairness in this increase? N. JONES
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