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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

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Comedy legend at Wild Coast for one night only SOUTH Africa’s elastic faced, king of clean comedy, Barry Hilton, brings his ultra funny, slick new production, Evolver, to Wild Coast Sun for a onenight-only show tonight (Thursday). Fans can brace themselves for hilarious comedy in true “cousin” style. Hilton, who launched his career at the Wild Coast Sun in the Jupiter Theatre in 1986, kicked off his 2016 Evolver tour in February, leaving the crowd reeling with laughter at his tap-dancing mind, hilariously exag-

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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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gerated facial expressions and new material. After 30 years’ touring, six children, two ex-wives, a new wife, six DVDs, two movies, Vegas, Cleese, Connolly, Monkhouse, millions of air miles and a Lifetime Achiever statue on his mantelpiece, Hilton is the quintessential South African comedy giant. – Supplied.

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HE Ugu Film Festival has made its mark on the map and founder and CEO Senzo Zindela has asked people to be on their best behaviour when it comes to visitors, be it for business or pleasure, to the South Coast. Zindela said he had to put this message across after two business associates, who came to the festival last year, threatened not to return to the South Coast. “Sollywood Films is achieving its long-term goal of attracting local and international film makers to the coast. This long-term plan is for the benefit of everyone living in the area and film producers coming to the area are business people and executives in their country.

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good for business and for the benefit of everyone on the coast. Chasing them away is not a good option, local people must be very careful not to send a negative picture about the area to guests.” Another guest from Japan was allegedly harassed by local women asking for money, marriage and other things. This visitor also threatened not to return. Zindela said he has worked hard to bring these people to the South Coast and would appreciate it if people co-operated and were al-

“My warning to our community is that they must be cautious of what they say or do to them because whatever we do or say to them might keep, or chase them away,” said Zindela. He said last year one of his VIP guests from U.S. called him on his last day on the coast and reported that a local politician came to him and told him negative things about the South Coast. He also complained about the driver who transported the guests saying the driver was speaking on his cellphone while driving at high speed and failed to listen to him. Zindela said all of this gives a bad impression of people on the South Coast. “Keeping them interested in doing their productions in the area is

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Beware of alleged illegitimate driving school owner PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede2media24.com MLUNGISI Mzobe warns the public about a man who allegedly claims to have a driving school in Port Shepstone. Mzobe was scammed in March by a man called Khumbulani, allegedly from Mtwalume. The man told Mzobe he would help him get a driver’s licence test date quickly as he was in a rush to get one. “The man told me had a driving school in Port Shepstone and asked me to go with him to a driving licence booking centre in Harding because Harding always has dates that can be booked for getting your driver’s licence quickly,” said Mzobe. Mzobe said they went to the centre and he was given a date in March for his test. Khumbulani offered to give him driving lessons beforehand for R3 500. “At first the man said I should give him R1 000 deposit. He then asked for R1 500 saying that this was for the hire of the vehicle I will be using for the lessons,” said Mzobe. He made the last payment close to the March date, which Khumbulani asked for saying the money was not enough for the lessons. Mzobe said he never saw anything which indicated that the driving school was legitimate. “I didn’t see anything with his driving school name on and at that time I was under pressure because my work required me to get my driver’s licence as soon as possible,” he said. The alleged “driving school owner” has not answered Mzobe’s calls since he gave him the last amount of money, so because he needed a driver’s licence for work purposes, he went to another driving school. “I went to another driving school that assisted me to get a date and pass my driver’s test.” Mzobe warns the public to be on the lookout for this man.

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>> ‘Scam artist’ asks the elderly for money to move their water meter CANDYCE KRISHNA >>candyce.krishna@media24.com

EWARE of a man circulating around the lower South Coast pretending to be a Ugu District Municipality staff member. He is targeting the elderly and scams them out of money for “moving their water meter”. Several cases have been reported to Port Shepstone SAPS. The municipality sent out a warning to residents about scam artists. “At no point will legitimate employees of the municipality demand payment from our consumers for a water meter replacement,” said municipal spokesperson France Zama.

He said the municipality has implemented a water meter replacement programme that forms part of the meter audit, and service providers have been appointed to undertake this programme. “It must also be noted that our water meters are mostly situated on the outside lawn of residential areas. “In the case where a meter is inside the premises, the responsible contractor will attend to the meter and will have no obligation of soliciting payment from the consumer,” he said. Zama added that consumers are urged to be vigilant against these individuals who are masquerading as municipal employees and whose intentions are to defraud community mem-

bers of their hard earned money. “We also call upon residents to report these incidents to law enforcement agencies as they are tantamount to an act of fraud.” According to a crime watch page on Facebook, two men were reported driving a white VW Polo, however it was reported to SAPS that only one man is involved. “The man drives a white VW Polo, is well dressed and claims to be employed by Ugu. “The public are warned to be alert and to report such incidences,” said police spokesperson LieutenantColonel Zandra Wiid. Detective Constable Rouen Govender can be contacted on 039 688 1090 or 076 465 5552.

Man murdered at home PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com GAMALAKHE detectives are investigating a murder in Gamalakhe, Eskaleni that took place last Wednesday at around 9.15pm. Manqoba Ncane (31), was shot by unknown men at his house and died after sustaining four gunshot wounds to his body and two to his head. Mondli Ncane, the victim’s brother, said the incident took place after a family gathering in the main house. “It happened just after the family had celebrated a child’s birthday. My brother then left the main house and went to his room, which is an outside

building. “My younger brother went out for a few minutes. When he returned he found Manqoba’s body on the floor.” said Mondli. Mondli was not at home at the time of the incident, but received a call from his mother who told him to hurry home. Manqoba’s mother did hear gunshots, but never suspected them to be at her home. “We will let the police do their investigations,” said Mondli. Mondli said his brother was a humble man and the community is shocked by his death. No arrests have been made so far.

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PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com POLICE are appealing to the community for information relating to the theft of two goats from Valley Road in Umbango on 28 April. Owner, Lallchand Lalman, said the goats were taken during the night while his helper was sleeping not far from the holding. Lalman said the helper heard some sounds, but thought the goats were playing among themselves. “When my helper heard the sound he did not suspect that someone had broken into the holding. There were four goats in the holding - two adults and two kids.” Lalman said only the adult goats were taken. The male goat had a tag with the number 242 on his ear. The female goat was white and is pregnant. Both had ropes tied on their necks If anyone has information, they must contact Lalman on 083 535 2110 or 039 69 9817 or Sergeant Belinda Francis on 039 688 1089/1055 or 072 373 9047.

Car catches alight outside a Port Shepstone school CANDYCE KRISHNA >>candyce.krishna@media24.com A PARKED car caught alight outside a school in Port Shepstone on Thursday afternoon. Fortunately, nobody was hurt and the fire was extinguished by the fire department. Paramedics however, say that a fire such as this is still a concern and that passersby or anyone close by should be cautious. “Once car fires start, they can spread very quickly,” said KZN EMS spokesperson, Rob McKenzie.

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on the information. They found more of the suspected stolen property in Magog where it had been offloaded at a tuck shop. Nkhomo then went to the Fairview area in Southport where he spotted a bakkie with a closed canopy. He believed the same bakkie was involved in the offloading of the stolen property.

“When he saw the police vehicle pulling off the road near the tuck shop, the driver fled into the bushes,” said Wiid. Although police dogs were sent into the bushes to locate the suspect, he got away. At the tuck shop, more of the stolen property was recovered and two women (both 24) and a foreign man (26)

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At the operation (from left) Warrant Officer Marc Wiid, Warrant Officer Gabriel Nel, Warrant Officer Francois Pretorius and Travis Trower.

POLICE recovered the body of a missing 20-year-old man, a biker, who disappeared last week. Dylan Flowerday’s body, which took nine hours to recover, was found at the Oribi Gorge on Saturday. “Members from Port Shepstone SAPS Search and Rescue Unit had to rig certain hi-tech equipment with the assistance from experts from the private sector to be able to descend more than 400 metres to reach the body,” said police spokesperson LieutenantColonel Zandra Wiid. Warrant Officer Marc Wiid and Warrant Officer Gabriel Nel were lowered with ropes down the sheer cliff by Warrant Officer Francois Pretorius, Travis Trower, Charlie McClung and Vikki Pretorius.

were arrested. “It is alleged they played an active role in the offloading of the stolen property at the tuck shop,” she said. The three will be charged for possession of stolen property. It is also alleged that the tuck shops where the stolen property was offloaded, belongs to the suspect who fled from police. Local detectives are liaising with the Berea police to establish if the stolen groceries were taken from the hijacked truck, which was recovered in the Berea. “Police also expect to make more arrests,” added Wiid. The stolen property and the bakkie were confiscated by police. Acting cluster commander of Ugu cluster, Brigadier Morris Moodley, praised the police for their quick response and applauded the community who came forward with information regarding the stolen groceries. - Supplied.

Both Trower and McClung are experts in this field. “Vikki Pretorius is a paramedic who assisted and who was on standby in case of an emergency. During the descend, Wiid and Nel had to cut open a path through dense vegetation in order to reach the body,” she added. Rain towards the end of the operation made it very dangerous to retrieve the body. “The two members then had to walk for almost a kilometre to reach the helicopter of the SAPS Airwing and were then airlifted.” Police started a search on Friday afternoon when they were informed that a motorcycle and some personal items were found at a viewing site in the gorge. Official identification by relatives will be done this week. An inquest docket was opened at Paddock police station. - Supplied.

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Stolen groceries located, three arrested IBBERDENE SAPS received a tip-off about suspected stolen food items being offloaded in Mgangeni in Hibberdene on Thursday morning. Detectives and a task team from Hibberdene SAPS, members from Port Shepstone K9 Unit and members from the Public Order Policing in Port Shepstone went to the area. They discovered several packages of groceries in some rondavels. “It was also clear that the majority of the stolen groceries had already been removed from this spot. Information was also received that a truck carrying the groceries was allegedly hijacked and then recovered in Berea, Durban the same night,” said police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid. While police members were still at the rondavels in Mgangeni, Detective Sergeant Thulebona Nkhomo and Detective Constable Mlungisi Maphumulo from Hibberdene SAPS, followed up

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THE Merlewood community will be holding it’s CPF meeting on 19 May at 6pm at the Merlewood Youth Centre. All residents are invited in an effort to make a difference in their community. Marburg residents are welcome to attend their CPF meeting on 2 June at Marburg Library at 6pm. The meetings are a platform to work in partnership with the police to address the root causes of crime and to find solutions. Communities are the eyes and ears of the SAPS. For more information on both meetings, contact Warrant Officer PC Naicker on 084 703 5854. - Supplied.

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ESPITE complaints and debates on the standard of Africa Bike Week 2016, organisers said they were happy with the event. Cara Folwer of Africa Bike Week said the budget for this event was increased from last year. “We were very happy with this year’s event and increased our budget spend. Some of our partners unfortunately, had less resources to invest, so we needed to work smarter with regards to the site layout and related expenses, while at the same time still ensure first-class entertainment at zero cost to attendees.” “The Parlotones on Thursday, Blackbyrd on Friday and Majozi on Saturday certainly provided the right quality in terms of entertainment, which was better attended than previous years,” said Folwer.

>> A total of 7 500 people registered online The demo fleet of Harley-Davidsons was the biggest in the history of the event. “We introduced incentives for participation for the first time at the event. For example, if people completed a demo ride they received a 15% discount voucher for event merchandise. Most importantly, the event remained free for those who registered online,” said Fowler. Folwer said, regarding the number of bikers taking part in the mass ride, that last year the numbers were the same, with more than over 1 000 participating. The ticketing system did not influence the number of attendees. “If people registered online be-

fore 20 April they could enjoy the event for free. “A total of 7 500 people registered online and had free access to every area of the event for the entire weekend,” she said. Folwer said the ticketing system assisted with security, food and beverage resources, demo vehicles, staffing and stock in a more efficient way. “All these things form a critical part in hosting a successful event for our ABW fans and it addressed critical areas that people asked us to improve compared to previous years,” said Folwer “We will continue to provide the biggest and best motorcycle event free of charge in the future through

the online registration tool and we believe it will continue to help us plan and improve so that customer expectations can be met,” she said. Ugu South Coast Tourism said in a statement released on Tuesday, that it was another successful event as close to 50,000 visitors came to experience the world of Harley-Davidson and soak up its philosophy and lifestyle. Tourism said the aftermarket merchandise area was well supported with 40 vendors offering additional items for bikers and nonbikers and a variety of food vendors and restaurants in and around Margate provided much-needed sustenance for all to enjoy.

Pothole concern for Hibberdene resident CANDYCE KRISHNA >>candyce.krishna@media24.com

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Potholes on David Drive is a hazard.

NEARLY five months have gone by and a Hibberdene resident is still trying to get authorities to give a pothole strewn road their attention. After liaising with the local municipality for a few months, he was told that the road is the responsibility of the Department of Transport as it is a national road. “I have been waiting for contact numbers of who to ask for assistance but none has been forthcoming,” said a resident and driver who uses the road to commute between

work and home every day. He said the potholes, which are turning into craters, is going to cause a serious accident and possibly the death of somebody soon. “I have see many drivers swerve to avoid oncoming cars on several occasions as motorists are trying to avoid the potholes,” he added. “It’s a very busy road and I’ve heard from others as well of bad driving experiences that they have encountered on the same road.” The Department of Transport was contacted for comment but none was made available to the South Coast Fever at the time of publishing on Wednesday.

Housing project officially launched PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com AFTER years of waiting for the approval of the KwaMadlala Housing Project, on Tuesday Hibiscus Coast Municipality Exco members, councillors, the community and the construction company officially handed over a house to one of the 1 000 beneficiaries, Siyabonga Mbili (24) of Ward 14. Inkosi Madlala of KwaMadlala tribal house said he was happy to see that after much struggle the project has been passed. “Today we see the development has come to us, however, we can’t

ignore the fact that it took a lot of sweat and pestering from our side for it to happen.” He said at some point they thought they were a forgotten community as other areas on the Hibiscus Coast had already benefitted from the housing programme. Madlala said he apologises to stakeholders, who might have been negatively effected in the process of applications for the project, as many issues arose before implementation. HCM mayor Cllr Nomusa Mqwebu assured the community that more houses will be built after the first 1000. She said all that is needed is patience. Mqwebu said R126 954 730 has been allocated for the project and with the first house be-

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Public consultation for jazz fest to be held PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com AS the annual Ugu Jazz Festival nears, which this year is on 25 June, the Cyassounds team invites the public to a meeting at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre Thursday 12 May at 10am. Siyabulela Ngesi, from Cyassounds marketing team said the meeting is to inform the public about this plans for the festival this year. Ngesi said presentation on traffic management and road closures will be made and the public will be given a chance to give their views. “We will also discuss information on the actual event, what has been confirmed and what hasn’t,” said Ngesi. The public is urged to be part of this meeting as their input will be appreciated.

Allegations at high school surface CANDYCE KRISHNA >>candyce.krishna@media24.com A LACK of water, unhappy teachers and pupils, and insufficient furniture and text books are just a few of the complaints that have surfaced at Merlewood Secondary. An informant, close to the Fever, claims what is happening at the school is “public knowledge”. The source further alleges that the Department of Education is also aware of the situation. “Recently, pupils have been pushed to take part in fund-raising drives and teachers were asked to pay for driveway repairs. Surely this should come out of the school’s budget,” said the source. These fund-raisers take place mainly during teaching time and the financial reports for the school are “never available”. “The school’s matric pass rate last year speaks for itself. Just over 50% of pupils passed. “It is shocking that the department [ education] is letting this happen and its pupils that the suffer.” The Fever has published stories in the past relating to similar allegations at the school. In 2014, a story was published about an exorbitant water bill of R180 000 owed to Ugu District Municipality. The KZN Department of Education did not respond to questions sent over a period of two weeks.

Renew firearm licences THE public is reminded to check the expiry date of their firearm licences and if within the expiry date, to immediately renew them at the SAPS offices at room no 2 and 3. People with expired licences are to renew their competency certificates as well. If firearms licences are not renewed timeously, a person is contravening the Firearm Control Act 60/2000. Captain Heidi Slabbert, Warrant Officer Steven Nokwe, and Sergeant Sharon Moodley are available to assist the public with their firearm licences on 039 688 1008/1009. - Supplied.

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PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com DEPARTMENT of Education Ugu District held a foundation phase choral music competition at Uvongo town hall last Thursday. The competition is part of the national choral music competition taking place in all provinces.

DoE hosts choral competition More than 30 primary schools participated in the Ugu district and those that make it to the top three will represent Ugu district in the regionals. The schools were given a choice of songs to sing and most chose I love My Mom and Sigwagwa, a Sotho song about a frog.

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blessing. God has blessed you financially so you can bless others,” he said. He encouraged business owners to continue in their success, but to also reach out to those who need help. “There’s a difference between being successful and significant. Sacrifice your success to become significant.” Guest speaker, Mathabe Mlilo, owner of Mapheq Financial Solutions, echoed Downham’s words and spoke about how people in business should not only concentrate on money and riches, but also find purpose in life. “There are lots of people looking for guidance and we need to look beyond our own,” said Mlilo. To join the forum, call Zoleka Langa on 083 409 8459 or Phumzile Mbambo on 082 259 0383.

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President of the Lower South Coast Women in Business Forum, Zoleka Langa (left), presents Hibiscus Coast Mayor, Cynthia Mqwebu, with a gift of appreci ation.

>>candyce.krishna@media24.com T’S wonderful to be blessed with the ability to make money and be successful, but the true blessing is being able to use that success to help those less fortunate.” These are the words Pastor Trevor Downham preached at the Lower South Coast Women in Business Forum prayer lunch on Tuesday. The event was held at Stages Restaurant in Port Shepstone and entailed a morning of prayer, motivational talks and testimonies. Downham, lead pastor at the Norwegian Settlers’ Church in

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IX girls from the Port Shepstone Rangers Girls Guides South Africa will visit England in June next year. A tea was held at the Port Shepstone Methodist Church on Saturday to raise funds for them. There are more fund-raisers coming up later in the year.

Guesys Dachelle (left) and Michelle Heunes. Guests (from left) Aria Gharba haram, Rashika Gharba haram and Gay three Ramlall.

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ABOVE: Hannah (left) and Dayna Naidoo.

RIGHT: Tea guests (from left) Suvena and Savar Chetty and Meera Goberdan.

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URSES from the Ugu District commemorated Nurses Day at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre on Wednesday. Nurses from two other municipalities, Harry Gwala and Umgungundlovu, were also invited to the event. The day started with a prayer

Nurses Day celebrated and the singing of the South African National Anthem. There were also several motivational talks and a an address from Ugu District mayor, Ntombifikile Gumede. Nurses from organisations which the district health office interacts with as well as nurses from local clinics, were also invited. After formalities, nurses lit candles and read the nurses’ pledge.

Event organisers (from left) Marge Singh, Thembi Mkhize, Bongi Makhwanazi, Mpume Ndlovu, Momaswazi Gwexe, Ndileka Mbelu and Thulisile Mkhize.

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At the Avbob infor mation table (from left) Noxolo Dlamini, Siphokazi Lubando, Fundiswa Ntsebesha, Phindi Shange and Windorah Shebi. Bathini Machi (left) and Iris Madolo. Celebrating (from left) Nokulunga Khuzwayo, Zameka Sobantu and Mojabeng Chiliza.

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PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com SOUTH Coast Hospice invites the communi ty to join them in this year’s Donkey Derby fundraiser at Port Shepstone Country Club on 29 July at 6pm. This fundraiser is aimed at raising funds for the patient care unit. BT King of South Coast Hospice said attendees will enjoy a threecourse meal. To sponsor a race costs R300 and one can choose six donkeys for the race. “R150 will be paid for the meal per per son. Business can also have their businesses displayed on the programme at a cost of on ly R100,” said King. She said the theme for this year’s event is “Mink and Manure” . For more information and to buy tickets contact King on 039 682 3031, 072 344 9546 or email fun draising@schospice.co.za

College students graduate BOSTON City Campus Port Shepstone held a graduation ceremony at Izotsha Creek Estate last Thursday. A number of students were awarded with Student of the Year certificates. Supplied.

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>> Port Shepstone Lion was officially inducted as chairman of the council of governors for the 2016/2017 fiscal year

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ELEGATES from the Port Shepstone Lions Club attended the 52nd Lions Multiple District 410 (Southern Africa) “Dolphin Coast” Convention, which was held in Ballito from between 3 and 8 May. The Convention was hosted by the Ballito Lions Club at La Montagne Resort and Braeside Functions venue and 21 Lions attended. During the convention, Port Shepstone Lion Denis Meyer was officially inducted as chairman of the council of governors for the 2016/2017 fiscal year by outgoing council chairman Rob Fowler of the Centurion Lifestyle Lions Club. During his acceptance speech Meyer introduced the incoming district governors for each of the four Lions districts, encouraged teamwork at all levels within the association and promoted leadership development among members. He also paid tribute to the team he has had the privilege of being a part of, the Port Shepstone Lions Club. The three-day convention was attended by 330 delegates from 68 Lions clubs across South Africa, Namibia and

Swaziland. Guest of honour, Nepalese Lion and International Director Sanjay Khetan, paid tribute to the dedication and services provided by Lions members throughout southern Africa. He also thanked clubs for their generous contributions towards the recent Nepal earthquake disaster. Port Shepstone Lions will

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Note from a recovering jerk MAKHOSANDILE ZULU I WAS once a jerk about breastfeeding in public. I remember in one instance I asked the mother of my firstborn child to cover up her plumpwith-milk breasts while our baby assuaged her hunger. I was a young parent, a young man whose thinking had been shaped into believing that men hold authority over women, and their bodies. A friend and I were talking recently about how absurd it is how we men, “police” women’s actions. Earlier this year a popular soapie sparked a debate across social networks when its lead female character said she wanted to take a second husband. The bone of contention was that culturally this is unacceptable, yet we live in a country that promotes gender equality. In this regard, if men can have a polygamous marriage why can’t women? The soapie and subsequent discussion around the issue revealed how we live in a society structured to benefit men and oppress womenfolk. On a lighter side, we men constantly question our partners about their whereabouts and the company they keep, and even want to be overnight stylists by suggesting how they should dress, which is usually what we deem as decent. Besides the fact that such behaviour reveals one’s insecurity, it is just senseless because what a woman decides to do with her body, what she decides to clothe it with and who she decides to do it with is none of our God-damn business. We do not own women, we do not authority over them. A conversation between a woman acquaintance and I that started out

based on a question posed by one Sunday radio show went, “are marketers guilty of perpetuating the sexual objectification of women?”, eventually became an eye-opening chat for me. She told me how she once posted on a social network a picture of herself at the beach wearing nothing but a skimpy bikini she felt comfortable in and felt it was appropriate for the day’s occasion. The picture drew negative attention and comments, she told me. My dear friend told me that what really irked her was that men post photographs of themselves in swim wear, sometimes underwear, while at the beach but never receive the same negativity. “Women just get the short end of the stick when it comes to a lot of things,” she said. And we have all seen men clad in nothing but their boxer shorts take a morning stroll to the local spaza and yet nothing is said about or to them. However, if a woman were to do the same one is certain she would be covered in slut-shaming. Women end up being the victims of so called traditions that favour their counterparts. Speaking about the lesson she learnt from her transgression of posting a seemingly sexually provocative picture on a social network, my friend said: “It is sad, but anyway it made me realise that I have the power to be what I want to be and I can’t let any man define me. Actually, what went on about the bikini thing taught me to be comfortable with who I am and not do things that benefit other people because I will end up losing my sense of self.” Back to breastfeeding in public when I asked the mother of my child to cover up it wasn’t about her, or her dignity, rather it was about me and the false idea that her body belonged to me, that only I was meant to see her breasts, and I had the right to dictate when and where her breasts should and should not be covered. This all disregarded what she wanted to do with herself, her body, her breasts. She was probably more comfortable bare breasted, or she hadn’t even thought of covering up because the most important thing in her mind at the time was feeding her child. In hindsight, why my comfort levels mattered in all this - our child being fed - beats me.

I remember in one instance I asked the mother of my first born child to cover up her plumpwithmilk breasts while our baby assuaged her hunger. Women just get the short end of the stick when it comes to a lot of things

TOURISM 360 JUSTIN MACKRORY: CEO SOUTH COAST TOURISM

Indaba insights LAST weekend was Indaba 2016 AfriWhilst we will retain our destinaca’s primary tourism trade show at the tion marketing presence at the major ICC in Durban and at which we pro- trade shows it is my belief that the bulk moted our destination. of our efforts should remain focused on The economy, new advances in in- the tourism consumer and for this reaternet based communications, the son we will be doing a number of shoppresentation of the World Travel Mar- ping mall and consumer activations ket Africa in Cape Town a few weeks during the next financial year. ago and possibly the very foul weather I also attended the launch of a new seem to have resulted in a less congest- TV initiative geared towards profiling ed event this year albeit there were a major African centres using traditionnumber of enquiries relating to adven- al cuisine as the primary interest anture, ocean and golf related experien- chor. This project will be aired on no ces we have on offer. less than 25 channels so I hope my disInterestingly there were a number cussions with the producer may end of bloggers scurrying around looking up with some shoots taking place for new story angles and possible visits down here. here to highlight broad and inter-2016Our team also had discussions with LEADER our25 February esting set of tourism and leisure assets. the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism The writing of good bloggers is proving as a means of strengthening tourist to be a major publicity tool due to a po- flow links between their visitors and tential following that can run into the ours, there is no doubt that the northmany thousands. ern parts of that province seem more

aligned to our area and with the new road coming through from Umtata, we need to gear up for new influxes in selfdrive and possibly coach travellers. Being a golfer and fully aware of our golf sell potential, I have initiated with a representative from the North Coast the establishment of a golf marketing initiative whereby we jointly sell our coast as Africa’s best golf tourism option and through this we anticipate promoting our courses at the world’s largest golf tourism expo in Spain later this year. The programme will need to collective input from all our golf clubs and courses and to this end we will host a golf workshop to map a way forward. Was Indaba 2016 a success? In terms of keeping our brand and product presence yes but more importantly it acts as a vital platform for us to engage with the media, decision makers, other tourism bodies, new technology providers and inbound operators keen to familiarise themselves with our destination.

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Local THE Ugu District Municipality government mayor, Councillor Ntombifikile Gumede, in partnership with celebrations local municipalities, has provided resources to aid disaster relief efforts for destitute begin families in Umuziwabantu,

milestone as they mirror on the 16year jour opmental agenda. On the other hand, as ex ney of local government and its successes pectations of local government service de through the 16 years of local government livery have risen, it has also become evident celebrations launched in Umuziwabantu that the broader transformation of local Municipality on Tuesday. government is by no means complete. No Ugu district hosts with pride the launch ticeable progress has been made in improv of this magnitude also encouraged by the ing the lives of our communities since the fact that our district has recorded the most establishment of local government. number of clean audits among its local mu Our task, going forward, is to work tire nicipalities for the 2014/15 financial year. lessly in addressing the triple challenges of This pleasing achievement has placed Ugu poverty, unemployment and inequality. It is district as the best performing district in the for this reason that as part of the celebra province. tions of 16 years of democratic local govern The weeklong celebrations will include ment and beyond we will be mobilising our showcasing and communicating achieve communities behind the national develop ments of the democratic government over ment plan, Vision 2030, as our collective re the past 16 years by carrying the celebration sponse to the challenges faced by the com flame along all the six local municipalities munities. in the district. Celebrations in the local municipalities: It is 21 years since the advent of democ Ezinqoleni Municipality: 13 May racy and 16 years into the operation of an Hibiscus Coast Municipality: 14 May PHOTO: SUPPLIED entirely new local government dispensa Umzumbe Municipality: 15 May Umzokhanyayo Primary School in Harding that was affected by tion. It is also worth mentioning that local Umdoni Municipality: 16 May the storm and left dysfunctional.Vulamehlo Municipality: 17 May government has not only survived a funda mental restructuring over the past 16 years, These celebrations will also seek to mo but has also made great strides towards ex bilise communities, government palities. spread hardship anddepart devastatending service delivery and development ments and agencies, organised labour, busi A further 30 households tion. to marginalised communities. ness, civil society, the media, faithbased or have beenlocal identified “Our communities must In 16 years government hasas ganizations and the academic fraternity in emerged from being an institution that was the r ealisation ears of local democrat beneficiaries of lightening con- educateof 16 ythemselves about subservient and illegitimate to an institu ic government development towards the ductors, which will ensure they disasters and what they tion with democratically elected leadership attainment of the noble principle of “people can are no longer prone to thunder shall do to avoid becoming a victim that has constitutional status and a devel govern”.

THIS year marks years of a democratic Umzumbe and16 Hibiscus Coast local government in South Africa where all Municipalities as a result of the municipalities in KwaZuluNatal will reflect severe over thea on the thunderstorms road travelled towards creating better life for all citizens through provision weekend. of service delivery over the years. The storms took another Ugu District Municipality and its family life,of local municipalities mark a momentous increasing the death toll to four since the beginning of the storms. and limit such disasters. storms last week in UmuziwaIn total the municipality “Better knowledge will save bantu. donated 400 blankets, 95 plas- lives.” The storm affected 217 tic sheeting, 166 food parcels The municipality has ashouseholds in Umziwabantu, and 16 sponges as short-term sessed 1 387 households and is 194 in Umzumbe and 12 in relief to the families. conducting further assessThe mayor during her visit ments to further identify Dr Bernadine JamesHibiscus Coast Municipality. Sr Virusha Naidoo Clinical Psychologist Counselling B. Soc. Sci, B. Nursing • Dip. PHC A number of 10 schools spoke about the impact of households that require Prac No 0600172 Psychologist were destroyed and left dysdisasters and how they have assistance from the DR. CAThRIn VEnTER Practice No. 8625093 M.Soc.Sci, PhD - Practice no: 0290157 CLINICAL NURSE • Counselling functional. increased. municipality in terms of the • Educational Assessments PRACTITIONER Through the assessment She said that the Ugu housing, food and blankets. • Grade 9: Subject choice • Adult, Child and Adolescent Therapy • Grade 11/12: psychological problems) CLINIC NOW by- UNISA). theM.A. Ugu Disaster District OPEN faces increasing (All levels Ugu District Municipality H.D.E done (Wits) B.A. (Honours Career Counselling Counselling Psychology RAU Cum Laude. • Couple's/Marital Therapy • Sex Therapy INWendy PORT ofSHEPSTONE et Phil Counselling Psychology (UJ) team, 25 disaster risks because it is promotes working together to • Depression/Anxiety OPEN FOR THE HOLIDAY D LittManagement • Forensic Psychology/Assessments Wellness & Immunisations, Screeningto Tests,a Nebulising, Specialist in assessments forHouses the last 22 years. have beenBaby provided to exposed wide range of create environment that is Assessments (IQ andan School Performance) Assessments also available in Afrikaans HIV Testing & Counselling, Family Planning, Pregnancy Testing & •• School Career Assessments whose houses were patterns, friendly, responsive, accountaAntenatal Care, Pap Smearsweather & Breast examination, Wound Care, including 13 Wartski Drive, (Near families Margate Netcare) Tel: 039-6822787 I Cell: 073 774 Removal of Stitches, Ear Syringing, Diabetic fire Care & Educaiton totally destroyed in Umzumbe drought, and thunderble, effective and6416 efficient for Email: doctorventer@gmail.com Tel: 039 317 1759 and Umuziwabantu municistorms that082 can widelocal communities. Email: bernijames@worldonline.co.za REYNOLDS STREET (OPP HIBISCUS HOSPITAL) 495 trigger 7145 Address: 12 Quarry Road Port Shepstone

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the acting chairman asked that the committee be provided with details about how many meters are actually read every month at the next meeting. When the May meeting took place there were still no figures available. Two items on the agenda of the finance committee held last week screamed for comment. One was overtime pay and the other travelling expenses. The table reflecting the top 20 overtime payments showed that one official, who earned R25 000 a month,

tion is to gather hard data from as many sources as possible on what may be the causes of this. At the moment we are comparing property prices, rate randages, cost of water and sewerage, development costs, and development incentives of Cape Town, Knysna, kwaDukuza (Ballito) and ourselves. We chose these as being sea-side tourist destinations in the Western

was paid R76 000 in overtime over a period of six months. This works out at R12 600 a month in extra income from overtime. Turning to the April figures for one month only, an official was paid R30 000 in overtime for working 140 overtime hours in a single month. His basic salary is R20 000 a month, so in April his total income from Ugu was R50 000. To place this in some sort of perspective and rounding off a month to

Cape, Southern Cape and Northern KZN, and therefore our competitors. We will also show the positive features of our area. The purpose of this exercise is to gather data to show our good and bad points and then to convene a public meeting, with the municipal officials where the information can be shared, consensus reached on which negative issues must be eliminated and

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Highflats farm information sought I WOULD be grateful if someone could provide me with the contact details of Harold Lister, of Gold Cliff Farm in Highflats. I would like to know if Gold Cliff is the same farm that my grandparents once owned. They were Ivor and Emily Smith. I have a painting of the farm, which I would not like to part with,

poverty gap would be bridged substantially. However, access to higher education system is also a challenge, given the high cost of university education which led to the #FeesMustFall campaign last year, and the lack of capacity at tertiary institutions. This calls for an alternative, which are occupational qualifications. These qualifications are accessible to everyone, including those who

propriate programmes, the current state of living of our youth will persist. This is a reality for the youth that, for whatever reason, could not complete school and find themselves unskilled and unemployable. We believe that if the unskilled youth are exposed to education programmes tailored to suit them, the

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how our positives can be enhanced. We recognise that not all the blame can be laid at the door of the municipalities and that their responsibilities are much broader than the narrow coastal zone. That said, however, it is widely recognised that tourism is our economic engine and it is this, and its by-products, that must provide the jobs we so desperately need. We would welcome the input and co-operation from all sectors of society. Olliver Ransome

could not finish school. They are quality-assured by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, and include the electrical line mechanic qualification. The national Decade of Artisans initiative can only be realised if the youth consider occupational qualifications as a viable option for the betterment of their lives, and alleviation of poverty. Nothando Mtambo Thobani Mhlongo

proof from Ugu. I would like to get feedback from the public whether they have had similar experiences. Contact Karin on 072 276 4271. My holiday house is in Marina Beach. K. Marten Pretoria

cry of “noted”. It took a lengthy report with the details of how an amount of R29 million must be written off because of deceased customers, to provoke comment from the finance committee. D. Snashall

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The ‘k’ word and demagogues I QUOTE Eusebius McKaiser’s article which appeared on the IOL website on Monday. “Matthew Theunissen – he of k****r infamy – has penned an open letter of apology addressed to the universe. Apologies for racism are now as popular as racism itself, so what do we make of this latest attempt by a racist to cover up their naked parading of their true self?” Spoken like a gifted demagogue who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices with particular skill in manipulating the press. The man’s ambiguity is evident in every book and article he writes. What annoys is the fact that the more hate and controversy there is, the more money goes in the bank. He thrives on spreading the word with no positive impact on the issue. The division caused by campaigning for profit has never done the world any good. It is people like him who benefit from the hurt of others. Every author who writes about war, cruelty, suffering and Jesus on the cross to earn a living with the excuse that it should raise awareness is just wrong. Not speaking about evil is as good as not speaking evil. I truly hope the world is going to outgrow its hate and its demagogues, who promote it. Tired

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Coasts’ economic outlook concerning I WAS interested to read the articles by both your business reporter and Justin Mackrory of South Coast Tourism in last week’s edition of the Fever. The property prices and lack of other development in our area are indeed worrying and have been a concern of the KZN South Coast Ratepayers’ and Residents Association since its inception some five years ago. The latest initiative of this associa-

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STILTETYD: Ons beeld van God ONS het almal van kindsdae af voorstellings van God in ons koppe wat ons saamdra. Soms is dit karikatuurbeeld van God wat ons het. Hierdie prentjie/s is dikwels deur gesagsfigure by ons vasgelê. God is vir sommige die groot paaiboelie, wat reg staan om ons te straf vir elke oortreding wat ons mag begaan. Vir ander is Hy weer Vader Krismis na wie ons met ons inkopielyste toe kan gaan. Vir party is Hy die Groot Afwesige. Vir ander is Hy die Liefdevolle wat alles wat ons doen maar deur Sy vingers sien. Of dalk staan God daar op afstand en hou alles dop wat hier op aarde gebeur. Heel dikwels word ons deur hierdie Godsvoorstellings gekwel. Om op hierdie voorstellings van

God in te gaan, is nie die bedoeling van hierdie rubriek nie. Veel eerder roep stuk literatuur soos die Psalmbundel in die Bybel ons op om in verwondering, in aanbidding, in afwagting, in nederigheid, in ons diepste vreugdes en hartseer ons na God te wend. Dis immers as ons in die aand (weg van die ligte van die stad) na die sterrehemel staar, dat ons ons ons verwonder daaroor dat God aan die mens dink (Psalm 8). Ons kan natuurlik ook na goed-ontwerpte gebou kyk en God dank vir die skeppende gawes wat Hy aan mense skenk. Dit is wanneer ons reddeloos en radeloos voel dat ons herinner word dat daar Iemand is wat soos outydse herder van skape oor ons die wag hou. (Psalm 23). Ons kan natuurlik ook God eer vir die sorg wat ons van ouers, leerkragte, eggenotes en ander rolmodelle ontvang.

Wouter se Watergat WOUTER WILLEMSE EEN van die groot besprekingspunte die afgelope dae was finansiële probleme en die ding wat ons almal vrees: bankrotskap. Die gesprek het begin toe ‘n bekende sakeman van die Suidkus, een van ons gereelde besoekers, ons meegedeel het dat die ekonomie daar buite so sleg is dat hy sy onderneming moes sluit omdat hy net nie meer kon aangaan nie. Dit het insette van verskillende ander Watergat-besoekers uitgelok oor hoe sleg dit met hul finansies gaan, en dat hulle beswaarlik kop bo water kan

ERLEDE week was daar op Facebook ‘n kennisgewing dat daar op Saterdag 21 Mei ‘n “Red Desert Moon Festival” op Port Edward gehou gaan word met kunstenaars soos Guy Buttery, Madala Kunene en Aden Hinds. Wat natuurlik my aandag getrek het, was die Red Desert Moon. Dit klink so Amerikaans met ‘n sekere eiesoortige nostalgiese gevoel. Waarom Red Desert Moon? By Port Edward? Toe val dit my by - Port Edward het werklik ‘n klein woestyn, en hy is inderdaad rooi. Klein, maar ‘n regte egte, unieke woestyn. Die verskeie bronne wat die uwe geraadpleeg

hou. Ek moet sê, selfs die Watergat voel dit. As dit nie was vir geleenthede soos die Africa Bike Week nie, sou ons dit ook moeilik oorleef het. Ons kom agter mense bestee minder. Pleks van ‘n tapbier koop iemand ‘n glas wit wyn. Of dis ‘n hamburger pleks van die geliefde T-been-biefstuk. Die gemiddelde inkomste per besoeker is dus 20% minder as ‘n jaar gelede. Nog ‘n faktor wat verskeie mense genoem het, is die betaling vir dienste gelewer. ‘n Loodgieter van Umtentweni reken hy sukkel nou gemiddeld drie maande om betaling vir sy dienste te

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het verskil oor besonderhede, maar die konsensus is dit is wel ‘n woestyn, slegs 200 meter in deursnee en 11 hektaar groot, en inderdaad die kleinste van sy soort in die wêreld. Kenners beskryf dit as ‘n miniatuur-weergawe van die Arizona-woestyn met sy kaal rooi grond teen die agtergrond van die omliggende groen plantegroei. Daar is allerhande teorieë oor hoe die woestyn ontstaan het, onder meer dat buite-ruimtelike wesens daar geland het, of dat dit die resultaat is van oorbeweiding deur Zoeloebeeste in die agtien-sestigs. As gevolg van die oorbeweiding, lui hierdie teorie, is die terrein as gevolg van die oorbeweiding deur wind ge-erodeer dat dit ‘n eg-

te woestyn geword het. Ek het egter op die internet afgekom op ‘n verduideliking wat Professor R. Uken van die Departement Geologie aan die Universiteit van Natal enkele jare gelede verskaf het. Volgens hom is dit ‘n klein oorblyfsel van Berea-rooi sand wat op ‘n plat oppervlak van Msikaba-formasiesandsteen lê. Hierdie kus-plato strek al langs die kus af van Port Edward tot by Waterfall Bluff, en dit dateer terug tot die tyd voordat Godwana ‘opgebreek’ het. Namate die ‘proto-Indiese Oseaan’ geopen het, het die eerste see-neerslae op hierdie oppervlak voorgekom. Hierdie neerslae het op ‘n paar plekke langs die kus behoue gebly en bevat see-fossiele, soos by Trafalgarstrand. Hierdie fossiele is hoofsaaklik sag want hulle is nooit diep begrawe nie. Na die Godwana-breuk was daar hernieude erosie, is die seeskulp-oorblyfselsedimente maklik weggevoer, en is die ou Msibaka-oppervlak weer ontbloot. Op hierdie oppervlak is duine gevorm op ‘n basalt-rotsbed van strand neerslae met ‘n bolaag duinesand. Die geagte professor gee nog verduidelikings wat geen leek kan verstaan nie, maar dui aan die duine het, soos vandag nog, hoofsaaklik uit kwarts-sand, maar ook skulp-fragmente en swaar minerale bestaan. Hierdie minerale is in die duine gevestig deur oksiderende grondwater wat yster in die vorm van yster-hidroksied vrygestel het. Dit het die sand die roesBerea Rooi-kleur gegee. Skulpfragmente het kalsium karbonaat op plekke vrygestel, wat duine in rots met die naam aeolianiet verander het. Die duine langs die kus het oor ‘n lang tydperk alhoe kleiner geword weens weerfaktore en erosie, en die rooi woestyn is een van die oorblyfsels. My eerste reaksie op bogenoemde verduideliking was ‘huh?’ As ‘n leek verstaan ek die geagte professor se verduideliking baie moeilik, maar die Rooi Woestyn bly ‘n unieke plek aan die Natalse Suidkus, en dit word gereeld deur belangstellendes en wetenskaplikes besoek.

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Vir die Christen is die grootste wonder dat God liefde is, want Christus was bereid om in ons plek die straf op ons sondes te dra en ons vriende van die Lewende God, die God en Vader van die Here Jesus Christus, te maak. In kort kom dit daarop neer dat ons nie moet vasgevang raak in sinlose debatte oor God nie, maar in verwondering voor Hom moet staan. Maak God, soos die Psalmboek dit ook doen, aanbidding die sentrale fokus van jou lewe. Dalk kan ons begin deur die Psalmboek deur te bid, en dan net te soek na moderne metafore/ beelde wat ons help om op God te fokus. Dank die Here vir die een wat die wiele waarmee jy ry, laat draai, vir die een wat jou ingelig hou deur die nuusmedia, vir die een wat jou die goeie medisyne voorgeskryf het. So sal jy meer tyd hê om jou te verwonder oor God, as om jou te kwel oor God.

WW kry, pleks van ‘n dertig dae ses maande gelede. Oom Koos van Rensburg van Port Edward kon nog verstaan waarom ‘gewone mense’ soos ons geldelike probleme optel, maar nie die Naas Botha’s van die wêreld nie. “Die man moes oor die jare baie geld verdien het, en nog steeds. Hoe is dit moontlik dat die banke hom nou wil sekwestreer?” Oom Pottie was hier gou by. “Koos, is dit nie vir jou duidelik wat hier aangaan nie? Naas hou vol hy het nie geld om ‘n agterstallige huislening te betaal nie, en die banke beweer hy steek bates weg. Wie glo jy?”

Nogal ‘n goeie vraag....dis moeilik om te glo dat hy nie bates het nie. Ewenwel, ons was in ekstase oor die Sharks se oorwinning oor die Hurricanes. Pottie het ‘n halfdag se stilstuipe betree toe hy daarop gewys is dat die Hurricanes sy geliefde Lions heeltemal deurmekaar gewaai het, terwyl die Sharks dieselfde ‘n week later met die Hurricanes gedoen het. Veral toe hy besef het indien daar enigiets te lese is in die uitslae, die Sharks die Lions met hul volgende ontmoeting gaan opfoeter. Die einste Oom Koos van Port Edward het ons week gemaak met ‘n storie wat ek voorheen gehoor het, maar steeds ‘n groot glimlag ontlok. ‘n Ander Oom Koos besit ‘n plaas reeds donkiejare, en hoewel ‘n wewenaar en redelik oud, is hy nog nie “koud” nie. By sy plaasdam het hy ‘n lapa gehad vir

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OZANI Africa Events is set to host a unique event - The Red Desert Festival - on Cascades Farm along the Old Pont road not far from the Red Desert in Port Edward, known to be the smallest desert in the world. Vicky Wentzel of Wozani Africa Events, said the The Red Desert Festival will take place whenever it is a full moon weekend. Saturday, 21 May will be a full moon and the community is invited to share the experience. “On the night the people can enjoy a chilled full moon evening in a beautiful garden adjacent to the world’s smallest desert, featuring a unplugged acoustic line-up of some of South Africa’s most loved folk musicians,” said Wentzel. She said Madala Kunene, “king of the Zulu guitar” will be playing some of his

haunting and hypnotic rhythms, while Guy Buttery, one of the finest exponents of the acoustic guitar around will play his dynamical, deep grooves. Locally born Aden Hinds of Hinds Brothers will also be on line-up playing folk rock,country Indies music. Wentzel said there will also be a moonlight market offering handmade and unique items for sale. “A variety of organic food will also be served at The Burlesque Café Food Hall,” she said “South Coasters are urged to book their tickets on www.quicket.co.za early because they are limited,” said Wentzel. The next festival of this nature will be in September. Guy Buttery (right) will perform under the full moon in Port Edward. PHOTO: SOURCED

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NOTICE NOTICE NO: 113 of 2016

INTENTION TO AWARD TENDERS DATE: 12 May 2016 Hibiscus Coast Municipality hereby gives notice that it intends to award the belowmentioned contracts in terms of Section 49 of MFMA Regulations of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 56 of 2003. Written presentations must be submitted within Fourteen (14) days from the day of the advert to the office of the Municipal Manager, by e-mail: mm@hcm.gov.za or Fax: 086 529 7195. Representations received after Fourteen (14) days of advert will not be entertained. TENDER NO.

DESCRIPTION

SERVICE PROVIDER

8/2/1660

CONSTRUCTION OF MATOLWENI ROAD AND BRIDGE

MASIKHULISANESONKE JV

8/2/1611

CONSTRUCTION OF KWASILWANE COMMUNITY HALL

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CONSTRUCTION OF NGQUMBELA BRIDGE IN WARD 7

MASIKHULISANESONKE JV

8/2/1609

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NOTICE NO: 112 of 2016

PROPOSED MIXED-USE OFFICE DEVELOPMENT OF ERF 1791 PORT SHEPSTONE (KNOWN AS SETTLERS PARK) Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 21 A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000, read together with Section 113 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 and Section 217 of the Constitution. The Hibiscus Coast Municipality intends to develop ERF 1791 of Port Shepstone known as (Settlers Park) as a mixed use office development. The development of this portion of land is not open for competitive bidding due to the following reasons: (i) The proposed development offered in terms of the bid is a demonstrably unique and innovative concept; (ii) The person who made the proposal will be prejudiced if a competitive bidding process is followed. The potential benefits of the acceptance of this unsolicited bid are as follows: (i) The municipality’s land currently lying vacant will be developed and utilised and; (ii) The additional revenue from the property will be generated. Any person who wishes to submit comments or representations in respect of the intended development of the above mentioned property by means of an unsolicited bid must do so in writing to the Head of Department: Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Mr SC Zama on Siyabonga.zama@hcm.gov.za, Lot 666 Crescent Street, Uvongo, 4270, PO Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240 by no later than 16h00 on Monday, 13 June 2016 or alternatively call 039 315 9258 for any enquiries. Any person who cannot write may visit the office of the Head of Department during office hours before Monday, 06 June 2016 where he/she will be assisted with the transcription of his/her comments. SM MBILI MUNICIPAL MANAGER HIBISCUS COAST MUNICIPALITY P.O. BOX 5 PORT SHEPSTONE 4240

NOTICE NOTICE NO: 111 of 2016

SM MBILI MUNICIPAL MANAGER HIBISCUS COAST MUNICIPALITY P.O. BOX 5 PORT SHEPSTONE 4240

NOTICE NOTICE NO: 104 of 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL No.08 AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS. In terms of the Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No. 6 of 2004) as amended, hereinafter referred to as the “Act”, it is advised that the supplementary valuation roll No.8 for the financial years 01July 2012 to 30 June 2017 is available for public inspection at the office of the Chief Financial Officer, Lot 1000, Dan Pienaar Square, Margate, during office hours 07h30 to 16h00 from 6 May 2016 to 30 June 2016. In addition the valuation roll is available on the website:- www.hcm.gov.za. An invitation is further made in terms of section 49(l)(a)(ii) and 78(2) of the Act that any owners of a property or other person who so desires should lodge an objection with the Municipal Manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, the supplementary valuation roll No.08 within the above-mentioned period. Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of section 50(2) of the Act an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the supplementary valuation roll. The Objection Form can be obtained from the Treasury Office, Lot 1000, Dan Pienaar Square, Margate, Treasury Office, Old Post Office, Port Shepstone or from the website: www.hcm.gov.za. The completed forms must be returned via registered mail to The Municipal Manager, Hibiscus Coast Municipality, “Valuation Roll”, P.O. Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240 or hand delivered to Treasury Office, Lot 1000, Dan Pienaar Square, Margate. Completed forms can also be emailed to: objections@hcm.gov.za.

APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE HIBISCUS COAST MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BYLAW INVITATION TO COMMENT The Hibiscus Coast Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Schedule 4, Section 11 of the Hibiscus Coast Municipal Planning and Land Use Management Bylaw that an application has been received in terms of Section 46 of the said Bylaw for the Rezoning of Erf 234 Sea Park from “Low Impact Mixed Use 2” to “Core Mixed Use 4” and upon the success of the rezoning, the application is for the Special Consent to permit the establishment of a Service Station (restricted to Garage/Workshop). The street address of the property is 44 Casuarina Road, Sea Park. A copy of the applications (No: 56/16) received in terms of the above is available for inspection between 07h30 and 16h00 at the Municipal Offices, Erf 666 Crescent Road, Uvongo. The public with sufficient interest therein may lodge written comments to the Head of Department: Economic Development, Tourism and Planning by no later than 15 June 2016 via any of the following: POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O. Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240 FACSIMILE: 086 587 7414 E-MAIL: nelisiwe.sithole@hcm.gov.za All enquiries are to be directed telephonically to Nelisiwe Sithole on 039 315 9244. A person’s failure to lodge or forward comments in response to this notice shall be precluded from further participating in the process and taking any further steps, with regard to the application. SM MBILI MUNICIPAL MANAGER HIBISCUS COAST MUNICIPALITY P.O. BOX 5 PORT SHEPSTONE 4240

For any enquiries please call (039) 312-8321/18.

ISAZISO 104 KU 2016 ISAZISO ESIQONDENE NOKUHLOLWA KOHLU LWESI-8 OLUQUKETHE AMANANI EZINTELA EZIKHOKHELWA IMIZI NEZAKHIWO KANYE NOKUFAKWA KWEZIKHALAZO Umphakathi uyaziswa kulandelwa umthetho oqondene nokuklanywa kwezimali zezintela ezikhokhelwa imizi owaziwa nge Municipal Property Rates Act namba-6 ka 2004, ochitshiyelwe, ukuthi labo abafisa ukuhlola uhlu lwesi-8 lweminyaka-mali eqala ngo- 01 July 2012 kuya ku 30 June 2017 noluqukethe amanani entela yezindlu nezakhiwo okwengeziwe, bangahambela ihhovisi loMphathi-Zimali eliku 1000 Dan Pienaar Square, Margate ngezikhathi zomsebenzi (phakathi kuka 07:30 no- 16:00 ntambama) kusuka mhlaka 6 Mbasa 2016 kuya ku 30 Nhlangulana 2016. Kanti futhi uhlu lwamanani olongeziwe lungatholakala nakwi website yomkhandlu:www.hcm.gov.za. Ngokomthetho sisekelo kwisigaba namba 49 (1) (a) (ii) nakusigaba 78 (2) kumenywa bonke abanikazi bemihlaba kanye noma ubani ofisa ukufaka isikhalazo noMphathi kaMasipala mayelana nanomayini equkethwe noma engafakiwe ohlwini lwesi 8 lwamanani entela yezindlu nezakhiwo kulesikhathi esibalulwe ngenhla. Ofisa ukufaka isikhalazo ngokomthetho kwisigaba50 (2) isikhalazo singafakwa ngokomhlaba oqondene nothize kuphela hhayi ngohlu lwamanani entela yezindlu nezakhiwo okwengeziwe ewonke. Ifomu lokufaka isikhalazo lingatholakala kuledilesi elandelayo: Treasury Office, Lot 1000, Dan Pienaar Square, Margate, Treasury Office, eposini elidala, Port Shepstone noma kwi website www.hcm.gov.za. Ifomu eseligcwalisiwe libuyiselwa kuledilesi: Municipal Manager, Hibiscus Coast Municipality, “Valuation Roll”, P O Box 5, Port Shepstone , 4240 ngeposi elirejistiwe noma ngesandla eTreasury Office okanye uyithumele ku objections@hcm.gov.za nge-email Ngeminye imininingwane/noma imibuzo ungasithinta kulenombolo (039)312-8321/18. SM MBILI MUNICIPAL MANAGER HIBISCUS COAST MUNICIPALITY P.O. BOX 5 PORT SHEPSTONE 4240

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LEGAL NOTICE AUCTION

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA KWAZULU-NATAL LOCAL DIVISION, DURBAN - CASE NO. 10429/2010 In the matter between: FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and LOURENS PETRUS BADENHORST First Defendant FIONA EVA BADENHORST Second Defendant

NOTICE OF SALE The following property will be sold in execution to the highest bidder on 27 MAY 2016 at 10H00 at the Scottburgh Sheriff’s Office, 67 Williamson Street, Scottburgh, is described asERF 1344 PENNINGTON REGISTRATION DIVISION ET PROVINCE OF KWAZULU-NATAL IN EXTENT 620 (SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY) SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER NO. T 013343/07 SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED AND RESTRAINT IN FAVOUR OF THE PENN VALLEY GOLF ESTATE Physical Address – 1344 Old Main Road, Pennington ZONING: Residential

VACANT LAND

TAKE NOTICE THAT: 1. This sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgment obtained in the above Court.

MUNICIPAL NOTICES

2. The rules of this auction is available 24 hours before the auction at the office of the Sheriff, 67 Williamson Street, Scottburgh. 3. Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to conditions, inter alia: (a) Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (URL http://www.info.gov.za/view/ DownloadFileAction?id=99961) (b) FICA – legislation in respect of proof of identity and address particulars. (c) Payment of a Registration Fee of R10 000,00 in cash. (d) Registration conditions. 4. The material terms are 10% deposit, balance payable on transfer, guarantees within 14 days of sale. The full conditions can be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff, 67 Williamson Street, Scottburgh. 5. The office of the Sheriff for Scottburgh will conduct the sale with auctioneers J J Matthews (Sheriff). 6. Advertising costs at current publication rates and sale costs according to Court rules, apply.

RAMDASS & ASSOCIATES

Plaintiff’s Attorneys 308-310 Problem Mkhize Road (formerly Cowey Road) Berea Durban Ref: Mr D J Stilwell/vs/06/F100/102 Telephone : 031-3122411 Fax : 031-3125054

NOTICE NOTICE NO: 105 of 2016

PROPOSED SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY OF COUNCIL OWNED IMMOVABLE PROPERTIES Hibiscus Coast Municipality (HCM) hereby gives notice in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), Municipal Transfer Assets Regulations, 2008, Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Municipal Policy relating to Religious Organisations that it intends to sell the following properties by private treaty:DESCRIPTION

EXTENT

UPSET PRICE

PURCHASER

Erf 467 Sunwich Port

464m²

R 170,000.00

Assemblies of God Church

Rem of Erf 247 Merlewood

4358m

R 162 500.00

Methodist Church of Southern Africa – Port Shepstone Circuit 88

Portion of Ptn 6 of Erf 256 Margate

2500m

R 92 500.00

Methodist Church of Southern Africa – Margate Inland Society

Erf 1637 Ramsgate

1349m

R 60 000.00

Fullness of Christ Ministries International

The public with sufficient interest therein may lodge written comments to the Municipal Manager via any of the following: Postal Address: P.O. Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240 Fax: 086 529 7195 E-mail: mm@hcm.gov.za within 30 (thirty) days of this publication. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Mr Sbu Phili or Ms Ronitha Davenarain on Tel. No. 039 688 2081/2/4.

SM MBILI MUNICIPAL MANAGER HIBISCUS COAST MUNICIPALITY P.O. BOX 5 PORT SHEPSTONE 4240

higher education & training Department Higher Education and Training REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Central Office, PO Box 2364, Portshepstone 4240 • Tel: 039 684 0110 • Fax: 039 684 0280 • E-mail: hresayidi@gmail.com

LEARNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT ESAYIDI TVET COLLEGE The Media Information Communication Technology SETA (MICTSETA) jointly with Esayidi TVET College are recruiting beneficiaries for learnership opportunities for the improvement of skills within the field of media production. Learnership opportunities exist in the following qualifications: No

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Number of Beneficiaries

Minimum Requirements

Further Education and Training Certificate: Film, Television and Video Production

NQF 4

 A completed Grade 11 qualification  Experience in the field of filming would be an added advantage  Computer literacy would be an added advantage

National Certificate: Radio Production

NQF 5

 A completed Grade 12 qualification  Experience in the field of radio production would be an added advantage  Computer literacy would be an added advantage

CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2016

UMUZIWABANTU MUNICIPALITY Private Bag X1023 Harding 4680 Tel: 039 433 3500 Fax: 039 433 3500

MUNICIPAL NOTICE VACANT POST : WASTE & ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER ANNUAL BASIC SALARY: R 197 108,98 – R 223 081,09 Per annum POST LEVEL : 04 Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above mentioned position. Minimum Requirements: ● Matric / senior certificate / grade 12 ● National Diploma/Degree in Waste Management or Environmental Management ● Valid and unendorsed EB driver licence ● 2-3 years experience and strong interests in Environmental Awareness and Waste Management

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

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

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

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

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Heavy rains bring out grounddwelling snakes ITH the recent heavy rains along the KZN coast, Croc World Conservation Centre warns residents about the increase of ground-dwelling snakes such as the Southern stiletto snake, which lives just below the ground and only emerges after heavy rains. Martin Rodrigues of Croc World said these snakes leave their homes

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this snake as people mistake them for dangerous snakes. This is because of their small size and appearance.” When handling the snake one should never hold it by the back of its head.

“The Southern stiletto snake cannot be held safely behind the head because its fangs are positioned horizontally, facing towards the back of the upper jaw. When someone attempts to hold the snake behind the head, it simply twists its head sideways, piercing a finger with its fang, “This snake will only leave one puncture wound per bite and not two as one would usually expect from a venomous snake.” He urged residents who encounter any snake matching the Stiletto’s appearance and behaviour not to try to touch or kill it as this is when bites are most likely to occur. Instead, he suggested, keep a watchful eye on the snake from a safe distance of three metres or more, and call for assistance on 039 976 1103.

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Downpour affects sani2c race preparations >> Scottburgh community rally to rescue sani2c’s iconic floating bridge from flood debris NICK TATHAM

HE sani2c community desperately rallied together over the past weekend. Unseasonal downpours and resultant floods ravaged much of KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline and left the KAP sani2c’s iconic floating bridge at Scottburgh main beach in tatters and threatened racers’ use of the stage three feature just days before the start of the event. While disaster threatened, the people of Scottburgh came together to recover the segments from the ocean, paving the way for the urgent rebuild of the bridge ahead of the popular mountain bike event from the moun-

tains down to the coast. The first of the sani2c events, the Trail, is under way and the conditions are fair as riders set off from Glencairn to McKenzie Club just outside Ixopo. Rains ravaged the East Coast over the weekend with estimates suggesting that around 120 millimetres fell overnight on Saturday around the Scottburgh area, playing havoc with the floating bridge that has become such an icon of the KAP sani2c. “There were trees and a whole lot of debris that washed up against the bridge across Scottburgh lagoon which popped it and took it out to sea!” farmer Glen Haw said. “The Scottburgh community all rallied around and they had fun on the

Lambie in race against time JOHN BISHOP PAT Lambie has just two Super Rugby outings - against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday night and a home game against the Southern Kings a week later - to play himself into the Springbok squad to face Ireland in a three-Test series in June. The Sharks have a bye on May 28 and Super Rugby then goes on a month’s break to accommodate international tours. Lambie, who has spent four months on the sidelines recovering from shoulder surgery, is in a race against time to prove to new Springbok coach Allister Coetzee that he is ready for the Irish series. The Lions’ Elton Jantjies has been South Africa’s form flyhalf in Super Rugby this season but a fit Lambie would provide Coetzee with options and back-up off the bench. Lambie took the field for half-an-

hour against the Hurricanes at King’s Park on Saturday and immediately settled into the job. He not only kicked accurately at goal, landing a penalty and a conversion, but he looked sharp with ball in hand while he also took several powerful hits without flinching or showing any discomfort. Head coach Gary Gold said it had been difficult to replace the “exceptional” Garth April with Lambie after 52 minutes in the second half but the switch had been part of predetermined plan. “It was with a real heavy heart that we took April off,” said Gold, “but we have to look at the bigger picture.” Lambie was appointed the Sharks captain for the season shortly before suffering his shoulder injury on the pre-season tour of France and the indications are that he will start against the Jaguares late on Saturday night (SA time) and take over the captaincy — from Beast Mtawarira — with April

Soccer clubs invited to tournament PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com LOCAL soccer clubs are invited to the Nkosinathi Mgcotshelwa Soccer Tournament at Eshobeni Lo cation in Ezingolweni on 16 June, the aim of which is develop young soccer and netball talent. Nkosinathi Cele, tournament founder, said there will be lots of prizes up for grabs, including a cow, a soccer jersey and cash. Soccer teams are required to preregister at a cost of R500 per team, which will go towards the prize money. Netball teams do not have to pay any thing. For more information, contact the organisers Simo Langazana on 063 202 6518 or Mzwandile Xolo on 072 314 2048.

ever an optimistic and calm Haw believes that a problem of this nature brings the best out of the sani2c communities. “The communities, right from Underberg all the way down to Scottburgh, all manage to pull together when something like this happens and it is great. “It is part of what we are trying to do in the areas and to see that old school community spirit coming through is incredible. “It is so good to see that spirit coming through when there is a disaster or something of this nature happens because then you really see people rally together. “Despite it being a lot of work to get

dropping to the bench and covering flyhalf and fullback. (Lambie is scheduled to face the media at a press briefing today). Gold said that the Sharks, with a squad of 25 players, would leave Durban early tomorrow morning on the long haul to Buenos Aires. “We are in uncharted waters here, having to travel from New Zealand, play a game and then head off west again. It’s about managing the players and having a plan because of our travel,” he said. “We will arrive in Buenos Aires at about nine on Wednesday [tomorrow] night and then have a light run on Thursday afternoon.” He said the emphasis this week would be on rest in preparing for Saturday, adding that the Jaguares would be the most awkward of opponents. “We have to remain humble [after the weekend win]. The Jaguares are improving as they go and they will be passionate and very physical in front of their volatile supporters.” The match kicks off at 10.40pm (SA time) on Saturday.

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all the pieces of bridge out of the sea, I think the guys even managed to have a bit of fun with their 4x4s yesterday - it is certainly going to be something they will remember forever,” Haw said. Despite the KZN coastline being battered by rain over the past weekend, the majority of the high lying areas that the majority of the race runs through were left relatively dry. While the met office suggests that the rains have disappeared once more, there was at least light rain in most areas through which the route passes, paving the way for riders to expect some immaculate trails for their journey. “In Underberg, we probably got around 15 millimetres of rain which, with the sunshine that is predicted for the rest of the week, will be ideal for the track “By the time the Adventure and the Race riders set off, the conditions are going to be close to perfect,” said Haw.

Pat Lambie could soon take over the number 10 jersey and the cap taincy having returned from injury. PHOTO: GALLO IMAGES

All ready for the 2016 Comrades Marathon WITH less than three weeks to go till Comrades race day on Sunday, 29 May, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed that charitable fund-raising for its six official Comrades charities is in full swing. CMA general manager Chris Fisher said: “We at the Comrades Marathon are once again humbled by the generosity and spirit of our runners with over R2-million rand in the Comrades charity coffers as of today. This year over 5000 runners have already made voluntary donations in conjunction with their race entries whereby nearly R400-thou-

Karate body elects new members WORLD Karate Federation Ugu region held their annual general meeting recently under the auspices of Karate KwaZulu-Natal with Shihan Ben Mare, Sensei Bheki Duma and Jay Machie (Ugu Sports Federation). The AGM elected Sensei Coenie Vrey as chairman, Sensei Granr Selkon (vice-chairman), Sensei Elsie Pretorious (secretary), Morgan Moonsamy (treasurer) Shihan Pikkas Windell (technical convener) and Shihan Dave Millar (tournament director). The committee is Sensei Frank

beach yesterday pulling it all out and we just want to thank the guys down in Scottburgh. “There were some pieces of the bridge that were beyond the backline and so between the surfers, the 4x4 club and the people of Scottburgh they managed to get it back onto the beach and above the high water mark.” “We now have it all back again so hopefully everyone will be able to ride along the bridge come Thursday when the first riders approach the finish.” With the Trail event getting under way today, the pressure of making sure that everything is ready for the first event when they arrive in Scottburgh on Thursday is immense, how-

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sand has already been contributed.” “We also have over 500 runners who have signed up for our Race4Charitiy initiative to raise funds for one of our six charities through which they have successfully managed to raise more than R1.5-million rand so far.” ”We thank our runners for their dedication to The Ultimate Human Race and also for their outstanding commitment to fund-raise for the less fortunate among us by choosing to run for one of our official Charities. Through the hard work and perseverance put into their fundraising campaigns, many lives are

touched throughout South Africa.” CMA said that their Race4Charity closing date for the charity “CC” seeding batch is 2 May. This is the cut-off date to qualify to start in the ‘CC’ seeding batch on race day if a runner manages to raise R5000 or more. However, runners are encouraged to keep up the fantastic work they are doing and have until Friday, 10 June to still raise funds for the charity of their choice. Runners and supporters are urged to visit the Comrades Marathon Amabeadibeadi Official Charity Stand at the Bonitas Com-

rades Expo where they will be able to purchase the 2016 version of Amabeadibeadi charity beads which have become synonymous with the race, as well as purchasing other memorabilia and entering exciting competitions to demonstrate their support for these worthy causes. Last year over R4.6 million was raised and chairperson of the CMA Official Charities Committee, Alen Hattingh has appealed to all Comrades stakeholders to once again support the CMA’s designated official charities. - Supplied.

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