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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

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

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Dear Readers, TODAY marks the end of another year for the Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for this season, let us reflect on moments that touched our lives and the community this past year. 2014 has been marked by persistent challenges in our economy with price inflations (food, electricity, fuel, etc.). We had weather catastrophes and crime

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Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World at the weekend and now features in a long list of remarka ble women who continue to make a difference to the countries they live in and the world. South Africans also took time through out the year to remember Nelson Mandela and do their bit to fulfill his legacy. It’s been a year since his death and many ques tioned the stability and patriotism of South Afri cans. The good news is, it seems as if communities are now more united than ever. Many believe his spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba magic’. Clearly South Africans will continue to make great strides despite the negative news that some times comes to the fore. The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive sea son and here’s to welcoming 2015 in style.

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

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

Let the festivities begin T HE festivities have officially begun as residents prepare to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year. The Pinetown Fever would like to take this opportunity to thank our readers and clients for the support this year and we look forward to another great year serving the awesome highway community. The management and staff of the Fever wishes all a happy Christmas and prosperous 2017. Ready to celebrate is four yearold Advika Toolsee.

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>> The NGO works in the impoverished township community of KwaDabeka NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com

WACARE, an NGO in Pinetown in partnership with Woolworths Pavilion and uShaka Marine World, recently gave 46 children a Christmas party to remember. The children brought to uShaka were students who form part of the KwaCare Education Programme, either orphans or highly vulnerable children living in impoverished homes, with some living in child-headed households. KwaCare’s managing director Lauren Du Randt said: “Through this project, we help them go to school by covering their school fees, uniforms, stationery, transport, and other schooling costs. We also run a mentorship programme for them, covering a wide range of relevant topics, equipping them with practical life skills as well as motivation to work hard, complete their schooling and have hope for their future.” With Christmas being the season of giving, every year KwaCare go the extra mile to host a Christmas Party for the kids on this programme – giving them a day of fun and joy to look forward to. Through the good work that KwaCare does, uShaka Marine World wanted to give back and get involved in this Christmas Party as part of their CSI contribution, and offered tickets for the children to enjoy Sea World and Wet ‘n Wild for the day. Woolworths

Giving back to the poor Pavilion contributed lunch for the children as well as had each staff member “adopt- a- child” and purchase a gift for one child to enjoy. Founded in 1995, KwaCare is a registered non-profit-organisation that works primarily in the impoverished township community of KwaDabeka, where more than 100 000 people live, many of whom are poverty-stricken. “We work to help some of the poorest and most vulnerable people – orphans, single parents, youth, widows and the elderly, people who are sick or disabled and victims of rape and abuse. Our programmes assist them through food security, access to education, youth empowerment, skills development and support services for victims of rape and trauma. “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. Our short term goal is 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 will work to resolve the causes of poverty, thereby alleviating its impact in people’s lives. “Some of our other projects include: providing monthly food parcels for some of the most impoverished and vulnerable families in the community. We also run school soup kitchens providing meals for children who don’t get enough to eat at home, thereby helping them to concentrate on their school work.” For more information, email Lauren on lauren@kwacare.org.za or phone 076 824 4039 or visit www.kwacare.org.za

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NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com THE Rainbow Restaurant in Pinetown recently hosted the Melvin Peters Quartet. “The group have performed together for several years and have a repertoire that ranges from mainstream to modern jazz. They are made up of Melvin Peters on piano, Jeff Robinson on saxophone, ldo Nanja an acoustic bassist and Bruce Baker on drums,” says Rainbow Restaurant spokesperson, Nicola Comfort. Peters, who leads the group, studied under the tutelage of Darius Brubeck in the early eight-

ies and graduated with a Master of Music degree in 1989. Robinson is a retired academic, however he continues to lecture part-time at UKZN in the field of music education. Nanja is involved in post-graduate studies, and Baker is the drum tutor at UKZN. “As part of their repertoire, the group has also explored music emanating from the South African jazz tradition. In this regard, they have performed music by local luminaries, including Abdullah Ibrahim and Winston Mankunku. “More recently, the group performed a tribute to world-renowned jazz pianist, Dave Brubeck. These shows were held at the Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban, Suncoast Casino, and the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, at UKZN. As individuals, Melvin Peters Quartet members are versatile, and are often engaged by other groups , however, as a collective, they are a strong unit, combining solid musicianship with creativity and imaginative improvisatory skills.”

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ITH the high rate of accidents on the road every day the AA has welcomed changes to road traffic legislation, which will require public transport and goods vehicles registered from 1 December to be fitted with speed governors. According to an AA press statement, amendments to SA’s road rules - first published in 2014 - will only allow minibus taxis to drive at a maximum speed of 100km/h. “Governors will be required for any minibus, midibus, or bus, as well as goods vehicles with a mass exceeding 3 500kg. “The vehicles are required to be governed to the speed limits applicable to each category. In the case of minibuses, midibuses, and buses, the governed speed will be 100km/h. Goods vehicles over 3 500kg, but below 9 000kg, will be governed to 100km/h.

Goods vehicles over 9 000kg will be governed to a maximum speed of 80km/h. “Buses and minibus taxis are frequently observed driving well in excess of posted legal limits, often in situations where their speed considerably exceeds that of the general traffic speed. “The risk of such large speed differentials is well documented and the introduction of governors will combat this problem over the next several years as end-of-life buses and minibus taxis are phased out. Fever spoke to commuters to get their views Ntombenhle Khanyile: “I think this will reduce the amount of accidents especially of vehicles carrying passengers because drivers carry the lives of people in their hands.” Nkosi Phungula: “A lot of drivers who carry passengers and goods drive recklessly and don’t care about other motorists so the speed governors will definitely make a difference on our

roads.” Sphamandla Dimba: “That is such a good idea. It means there will be fewer accidents in the roads. I think the AA should also speak to government officials about making the left lane only for trucks carrying goods - that can also be a good idea.” AA also stated the additional draft road and traffic regulations in the pipeline will include: • Drivers to be re-evaluated when renewing a licences; • No more than five people to be carried in a bakkie load bed; • Children not to be transported in a bakkie load bed; • Speed limits to be reduced from 60km/h to 40km/h in urban areas, from 100km/h to 80km/h in rural areas and from 120km/ to 100km/h on freeways running through a residential area; and • Goods vehicles above 9 000kg GVM to be banned from public roads during peak travelling times.

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HE Liquor Amendment Bill Indaba that recently took place in Ekurhuleni proposed amendments to the National Liquor Act, which is now open for public comment, include raising the age of drinking to 21 in South Africa. The Department of Trade and Industry also wants to ban the sale of alcohol in any location less than 500 metres away from schools, and place additional restrictions on alcohol advertising. Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies, said the department's reasons for raising the drinking age is backed up by physiological facts. "The human brain is not fully developed until the mid-twenties. The effects of alcohol abuse on the as-yet not fully developed brain are greater than they are in the fully developed human brain," he said. The Health Department's Chief Director of Non-Communicable Diseases, Melvyn Freeman, said raising the drinking age could save lives and reduce alcohol abuse among the youth. "Where self and others can be harmed by a product or by an instrument, government needs to take special heed and a public health approach - and in this case it means increasing the age of legal alcohol drinking to 21.” The Fever reporter asked people what they think about the new proposals. Siphosethu Mavundla (30) from Clermont: “I think this is a good idea. The government has finally woken up. A lot of youngsters are drowning in alcohol and it is sad to see that many have no future because of drinking too much of alcohol.” Mandla Madlala (50) from Clermont: “It is unfortunate that the act was only proposed now because a lot of children are already drunkards. I always tell my son that alcohol destroys one’s future, but he doesn’t listen.” Nomvula Dlamini (25) of KwaDab-

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THE Pinetown Trio Task Team is seeking information that could help in solving fraud cases and is asking the public to assist them. In December 2014 a fraud syndicate approached a number of people in the Bayview, Chatsworth and Phoenix areas promising to arrange home and personal loans through various financial institutions. Syndicate members forced the victims to apply for cellphone contracts and took the actual handsets for themselves. Some of the applications who applied for loans at various banks were granted loans and the suspects allegedly pocketed 70% of the amount granted for themselves. An appeal is made for victims, whether a case was opened or not, to contact the investigating officer, Lieutenant- Colonel Myrin Ogle on 031 325 5030 or 082 556 8719. - Supplied.

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Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said the human brain is not fully developed until the midtwenties eka: “I do drink alcohol, but I’m not an alcoholic. Yes, it is good that the government has proposed this act, but I think it will not make any difference because the people who sell alcohol are the ones who sell to underage people. So the government should first

tackle the issue of tavern owners, who sell the booze to youngsters.” Londi Sibalukhulu (32) of Pinetown: “The issue of underage drinking has been going on for a long time. I’m glad the government has announced this sort of act. But adults should also be

New traffic lights and approach in Pinetown Northern and South ern sides of the in tersection will work as a single junction PHOTO: SUPPLIED

BIKERS, motorists and public transport drivers are to note that new traffic signalling has been installed on the Josiah Gumede and St John’s Road intersection in Pinetown, Durban, and have been operational since last week. Previously the northern (where Key Pinetown is located) and southern sides (where Nando’s is located) of the intersection worked as two independent junctions having stop lines in the centre of the bridge. Cars

strict when it comes to giving someone, who is underage, alcohol. This issue goes a long way and needs lots of work.” Tell us you views on the proposed act by emailing nosipho.mkhize@media24.com

had to stop halfway before proceeding through the intersection completely. Now the northern and southern sides of the intersection will work as a single junction. This means that now there are no interim stop positions on the bridge. This new intersection has been created to allow for the underpass on Josiah Gumede to form part of the dedicated bus lane for GO!Durban, the City’s new integrated rapid public transport network. For more information about GO!Durban go to www.godurban.co.za.- Supplied.

PINETOWN police officer recently arrested three suspects aged between 20 and 30 for business robbery. It is alleged that at about 8.30am the suspects entered a gold company in Caversham where they held up employees at gunpoint. The employees were robbed of their bags and cellphones. The suspects allegedly stole various carats of gold. At this stage the value is unknown. The suspects fled on foot after they were chased by employees working at the neighbouring companies. Members of the Pinetown Rapid Response Team responded to the complaint and the suspects were arrested. The items that were stolen during the robbery were also recovered. They will appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court today facing business robbery case. KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa urged business owners to take extra precaution during this festive season. “We will increase our police deployments in areas where most crimes are committed and we appeal to customers and business people to be vigilant. Report any suspicious activities taking place at your business premises. Our Crime Stop number 08600 10111 can be used for quick response,” he said. - Supplied.

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Yearend function held for seniors NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@media24.com

UTHANDE Society for the Aged (Musa) in KwaDabeka held its year-end function and hosted a party for senior citizens born between July and December at the

KwaDabeka Library. Musa is a community-based organisation founded in 1976 by a group of community nurses, health educators, social workers and community leaders. It focused on issues affecting the elderly in the community and their social, physical, economic and emotion-

al needs. Musa’s public relations officer Zinhle Hlubi said the organisation’s main challenges were to implement programmes that alleviate poverty, reduce social isolation, assist in acquiring skills and help the frail and ill through illness.

“Over the years the scope of operations has expanded widely to include programmes such as HIV and Aids, training of family members and care givers on health and social issues. “Muthande was formally registered in 1982 and has since become an affiliate of Help Age International and several other national and international organisations. “Our mission is to improve the quality of life of senior citizens in their homes and within the community. We also aim to ensure that they live as independent members of society. “We render home-based care services to the frail, bedridden, housebound elderly, disabled and sick family members and we reach out to 10 000 clients a year.” Muthande operates in 10 communities which are in and around the Upper Highway area: Clermont, KwaDabeka, Lamontville, Tafelkop rural ar-

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ea, Chesterville and Richmond Farm. KwaDabeka Musa centre started off as a Clermont centre satellite club in 1999. This club was run by a volunteer and senior citizens attended once a week for service centre activities and twice a week for the literacy programme. “As more older people got to know about the satellite through the society’s home-based care staff and through those who were already members, the programme attracted large numbers and there was so much enthusiasm among the seniors that they made a request to the society to visit the centre five days in a week. For more information, call 031 309 5457. Octavia Hlophe, Josephina Malinga and Sarah Myeza were born between July and December.

Nolwazi Khumalo a student at St John, Nongcebo Ma dywe an events organiser at Muthande in KwaDabeka, Thandeka Gumede a student at St John and Muthande co ordinator Thola Nzama. Sarah Myeza and Thola Nzama with the birthday cake.

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Franscina Vilakazi and Gabisile Cilo prepare food for the elderly.

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Things to do in Durban Visit the theatre KZN’s premier theatre producers, the multi-award winning KickstArt, presents this sumptuous family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, inspired by the Disney musical fantasy film, Frozen, which is currently on at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on the campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) until 8 January. Performances at 2.30pm Tuesday to Sunday and 7pm on Fridays. No performances on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. Book for all 2016 shows at Computicket: www.computicket.co.za. For block bookings contact Ailsa Windsor of Going Places: editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com, or 083 250 2690. Art: Beyond Binaries Durban Art Gallery: 11 December – 19 February 2017 Following months of refurbishment, the Durban Art Gallery reopens to the public on 11 December, with a new exhibition throughout all gallery spaces, entitled Beyond Binaries. Beyond Binaries is a curated exhibition featuring work by 26 artists. The exhibition aims to open up discussion on the current climate of polarization and intolerance, and the increasing trend towards fixed, essentialised identities. Beyond Binaries features works with video, photography, paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, wire and mixed media works on show. South African born artists are complemented by their peers born in African countries as well as artists born in India, China and Germany. DAG is open seven days a week:

Monday to Saturday from 8.30am until 3.45pm, and Sundays from 11am until 3.45pm. Entry is free and all are welcome. For more info, contact the Gallery on 031 311 2264 or 9 or email: Jabu.Mngwengwe@durban.gov.za (weekdays). DAG is on the second floor of the magnificent Durban City Hall building; enter opposite the Playhouse in the heart of the city of Durban. Retail: KZNSA BUZZART 2016 KZNSA’s annual Christmas Fair, BUZZART is open. Come and search

for your stocking fillers, special Christmas table settings and personal treats. All goods are locally produced and there’s an abundance of original art, homeware, books, fashion, bags and jewellery. The KZNSA is a not-for-profit, member-based, public benefit arts organisation – situated in 166 Bulwer Road in Glenwood. For more info: Angela Shaw, 083 384 3660 or email: ashaw@kznsagallery.co.za or Gloria Hoff, shop@kznsagallery.co.za, 031 277 1700. It is open until 15 January

2017. Children’s Christmas Theatre at Rhumbelow This Christmas Season, the Rhumbelow Theatre hides a secret… come on down to deepest, darkest Umbilo where a host of characters await. You’ll meet a greedy King and his evil wife, the Queen, her vicious pet crow, and their son the Prince, as well as the much drinking, foolish- talking Miller and his beautiful daughter and a host of other village characters. Not forgetting the strange creature that lives in the woods, singing to himself in the dead of night. Join Clare Mortimer, Rowan Bartlett and Mthokozisi Zulu daily as they

take you through the woods and back, armed with masks and puppets, to bring you the tale of Rumpelstiltskin! The show includes a short Christmas decoration making workshop to clear the cobwebs of creativity. Show Running time: 60 minutes, a short break and then a workshop. Suitable for kids aged three to 300. Snacks and juices are on sale. Hot Dogs on sale between shows if you are booked for both shows on the same day. Book at Computicket or phone or email Roland for bookings. Email: roland@stansell.za.net or events.durbantheatre.com or phone 082 499 8636. Christmas Cheer For some Christmas cheer, visit the Rhumbelow Theatre on 23 and 24 December. Check out their website for times. With only four performances, come along to the Rhumbelow Theatre and get into the Christmas mood with a little Christmas cheer, a great family choice for this festive season. Join guitarist Barry Thomson, keyboardist Dawn Selby, bassist Jason Andrew and vocalist Marion Loudon. Sticking to previous year’s winning formula, the song sheet offers hits from festive season shows in which the ace team of musicians and singers have featured in recent years, a merry mix of Rock-n-Roll party favourites, saluting all things festive with a sprinkling of some favourite jolly holiday Christmas sing-a-long favourites. Book at Computicket or email Roland for bookings 082 499 8636 or email roland@stansell.za.net or events.durbantheatre.com. The Kickstart cast bring Sleeping Beauty to life at their spectacular production at UKZN. Tons of enter tainment for the whole family.

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BATHANDI bomculo wokholo eMzansi bathi bagqemeke engeqiwa ntwala ngokudlula emhlabeni komculi wokholo uMnu. Sifiso Ncwane. Abathandi bomculo wokholo abakhulume naleliphephandaba basoThongathi naseVerulam bathi ukudlula emhlabeni kuka Mnu. Ncwane isigubhukane kushiye benengebhe ngekusasa lomculo wokholo. Ngokwemibiko yabezindaba uMnu. Ncwane ungeniswe esibhedlela eGoli exinekile ngeSonto okuthe ngoMsombuluko ekuseni wase uyadlula emhlabeni ngenxa yokuba nenkinga yezinso. UMnu. Siyabonga Mtshali (26) waseHambanathi uthe: “Siyawahlonipha kakhulu amagalelo kaMnu. Ncwane waba ngumculi wokuqala womculo wokholo owaphumelele kumaSama, lokho kukhombisa ukuthi ubesebenza ngokuzikhandla okumangalisayo. Izingoma zakhe bezinomyalezo okuyaye kuthi uma umuntu ezilalela noma ngabe kade eselahlekelwe ithemba kodwa libuye. Nginethemba lokuthi njengoba engasekho nje bakhona nabanye abaculi abasazoqhubeka bayibambe indima yezomculo wokholo.” Umsakazi wesiteshi iSiyathuthuka FM uMnu. Nqobizitha “Ncwepho”

Mncwango uthe: “Ubengumuntu wabo bonke abantu abathandi bomculo baseNingizimu Africa ngisho nabantu abebengebona abalandeli bomculo wokholo kepha bebelazi igalelo lakhe endimeni yomculo. Ubengumuntu engingathi ubalwa nabathathu abaphumelele kakhulu. Kubalandeli bakhe akulahlekelwe bona kodwa silahlekelwe sonke siyisizwe esinsundu. Mina bengimfanisa neNdidane noMgqumeni ngokwezinga alikhombisile.” Umfundisi webandla iMarashanth International Ministries uMnu. Nkosingiphile Mzobe uthe: “Kubuhlungu kakhulu kodwa uma sifunda incwadi kaMshumayeli isahluko sesi-3 kusukela evesini lokuqala kuya kwelesithathu ithi, konke kunesikhathi sakho. Ngiyakholelwa wukuthi bese kufike isikhathi sakhe. Sithi dudu emndenini wakhe nakubalandeli bakhe. USifiso ubedumisa uNkulunkulu ngomculo, kakufanele kusikhathaze ukuthi uhambe kanjani ngoba imisebenzi yakhe emihle izoqhubeka. Izingoma zakhe zonke bezinomlayezo.” Isikhulu esiphezulu enkampanini yomculo i-Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) u-Advocate Nhlanhla Sibisi uchaze uMnu. Ncwane njengengqalabutho emculweni wokholo. “Ubeyilungu eliqavile embonini

yomculo futhi wenze omkhulu umehluko endimeni yomculo wokholo. Ubengathinti nje kuphela abathandi bomculo wokholo kodwa bonke abathandi bomculo jikelele. Ngonyaka wezi-2011 wakhipha ingoma ethi “Kulungile Baba,” eyamenza wavelela kuma Sama, ephumelela wahlwipha indondo ebizwa ngokuthi yiRecord of the Year Award. Ngonyaka wezi-2015 i-albhamu yakhe esihloko sithi Bayede Baba yamenza waphinde waphumelela kuma Sama kathathu. Kubuhlungu kakhulu ukuthi imboni yomculo isiphinde yalahlekelwa ngomunye umculi othande umsebenzi wakhe kwaze kwaba sekugcineni. Umculo wakhe uzoqhubeka nokunkenteza ezinhliziyweni zabantu baseNingizimu Africa kanye nakubantu abangaphandle kwamanye amazwe. Sithanda ukudlulisa amazwi enduduzo kumkakhe, abantwana,umndeni,abalandeli nemboni yonke yomculo.” Nasezinkundleni zokuxhumana abalandeli bomculo wokholo bebelokhu bekhale njalo ngokudlula emhlabeni kuka Ncwane kungazelele muntu. Abathandi bomculo wokholo bathi bazohlale bemkhumbula njalo UMnu. Sifiso Ncwane (osesithom beni). ISITHOMBE: SITHUNYELWE

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bhizinisi lwaqala ukuqhakaza esanesurgery lapho avula khona ibhikawozi eMlazi ngokubambisana nomyeni wakhe uMnu Nxasana owaqopha umlando ngokuba ngowokuqala omnyama ukuqokelwa isikhundla esiphezulu sokuba yiCEO eFirst National Bank (FNB) naseFirstRand. Bamemezele nokuthi bazovula iyunivesithi, ikholiji lokuqeqesha othisha nesikole esizoqala ngenkulisa size sigcine ku-grade 12. Isikole esiseLyndhurst eGoli sizovulwa ngonyaka ozayo kanti kunezinye izikole abazivulile osekuqaliwe ukufunda kuzona. Basungule izikole ekuthiwa yiFuture Nation Schools ezizogxila kwi-maths nescience. UMnu Nxasana uthe: “Sizijube ukuthi silekelele ekuthuthukiseni imfundo emadolobheni nasezindaweni zasemakhaya. Sikholwa ukuthi isizwe sizothuthuka uma sinesisekelo semfundo esiqinile.

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