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IGHBURY Preparatory School celebrated Sunflower Day, alongside Spring Day last week. Pupils celebrated in a very special way — by showing solidarity with the brave fight that children with lifethreatening blood disorders face daily. Highbury sold 859 Sunflower Fund “topes”at school, raising over R25 000 to assist The Sunflower Fund in increasing the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR).

All the children, from ages two to 12, came to school wearing their topes in all sorts of ways — as headbands, masks, scarves, armbands, with the smallest even managing to wear them as dresses. After Chapel, the Foundation Phase boys all gathered together on Dauncey field to make the shape of a flower, holding hands and wearing their topes to show how they are all united in the fight against cancer. - Supplied

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Celebrating African roots PHINDILE SHOZI >>Phindile.Shozi@media24.com TO celebrate its third year in the industry, Rieco Bird Media will host Mr and Miss Heritage Day on Saturday, September 22 at the KwaNyuswa Sports Grounds. Rieco Bird Media marketing and program director Sbusiso Nzama said that the event is being hosted to teach people about their culture and tradition, saying: “The intention of this event is to promote and rejuvenate different people’s traditional cultures, not only by wearing the traditional attire, but also by including people’s behaviour, manners and history of the traditions. “We are trying to instil the value of different cultures and the importance of them,” he said. He said that the reason they will be hosting the event is because the youth don’t understand their culture and tradition, which is something that’s very important for them know. “The history of our forefathers is not being told anymore and the young generation don’t know much about their roots. “With this event we are hoping to tell them the story of our African culture and tradition so that they could also be proud of who they are, where they come from, and be able to speak of African history with pride,” he explained. Nzama said that everyone in the South African culture is urged to attend the event. “Being African doesn’t only cater to a certain race but we are all of the same soil, which is why everyone is welcome to attend this event,”he said as he encouraged the Upper Highway community to support the event. “Together we can never be broken and, by doing this event, we are trying to build a united front,which requires us to come together as one,” he said. For more information about the event contact Sbusiso Nzama at 073 911 9912.

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ly injured or killed,” she explained. >>Phindile.Shozi@media24.com bridget@witness.co.za Furthermore, she said it is something that the irresponsible person will AR crashes caused by high have to live with for the rest of their life, speeds as well as high blood alco- should they survive the incident. hol levels — ranging from 0.13g “When we hold our roadblocks, I to 0.37g — are frequently linked to cas- would assume we will arrest younges of multiple people being killed or se- sters, but the majority of the drivers we verely injured on South African roads- are arresting are adults who know according to statistics by South Afri- about life and right from wrong. can’s Against Drunk Driving (Sadd). “At our last roadblock we arrested According to Hillcrest SAPS com- 18 people. That amount of drunk drivmunications officer Captain Linzi ers in one area in one night on one road Smith, a 2015 survey showed that is absolutely unbelievable and appallmore than 17 000 people were killed ing.” annually by drunk drivers, with apSA Community Crime Watch proximately 150 000 people being in- (SACCW) founder Steven King agreed jured. with Smith that the rising number of “People need to start taking this cases of people driving under the influmore seriously. Just think, what if your ence is a concern, saying: “People who family, child, or someone you loved was attend parties, or just feel like having a involved in an accident and dies due to few at home, don’t always realise the a drunk driver,” she said. consequences of starting up and drivShe said that driving whilst under ing after having a few.” the influence of alcohol, or drunk driv“Drinking and driving can cause ing, is still an ongoing problem in Hill- drowsiness, impaired vision, reduce crest, and in South Africa as a whole. reaction times, reduced concentration “People don’t seem to understand and vigilance, feeling more relaxed the consequences of drunk driving. and drowsy, which may cause one to And by this I mean not just by being ar- fall asleep at the wheel, difficulty in unrested, but by being involved in a car derstanding sensory information, difaccident and having someone serious- ficulty doing several tasks at once (e.g.

keeping in your lane and in avoiding other traffic), failure to obey road rules, and over-confidence which may lead to risk taking. “We have come across many accidents where drivers were visibly drunk but, due to a shortage of breathalysers, were not charged. We have also seen cases where drivers get into another car with either friends or relatives and are whisked away with a new driver waiting to give a statement saying they were the driver. “The sad part is that so many innocent people are losing their lives as a result of another person’s inability to take control of their habits and thereby destroying the lives of others.” “I know from experience that there is a shortage of breathalyzers and that not all drunk drivers make it to the police station. Education is paramount regarding the use and abuse of substance, then getting behind the wheel,” said King To conclude, King proposed that there be heavier penalties for people caught drinking and driving, including potentially losing their license permanently, saying: “A life taken cannot be given back and neither should a license if caught under the influence.”

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Make keeping your family safe your top priority — educate and protect PHINDILE SHOZI >>Phindile.Shozi@media24.com CHILDREN see strangers every day in malls, at schools, and in their neighbourhoods when walking to and from school or playing outside. Most of these strangers are nice, normal people, but a few may not be. In light of the increasing child abduction statistics, Hillcrest SAPS have urged parents to be careful about who they trust with their children. Hillcrest SAPS communications officer Captain Linzi Smith said that prevention is always better than cure. “When it comes to children, safety, and how they interact with strangers, it is paramount that, as parents, we make these issues top of our priority list,” she said. The captain said that parents should be cautious at all times and they should always know the whereabouts of their children. “It’s not that they are invading their space but every parent should know where their children are, just to be at ease, especially with children going missing.” Smith said that if parents could follow the guidelines that have been given to them then it will help them prevent their children getting lost. She also asked that parents educate their children from a young age about safety awareness, saying: “This should not only be from the school — parents must teach their children to be vigilant. It is scary how quickly and easily it can happen.” “This is happening all over the world, it is an international situation, but by educating parents and children we can try and curb incidents from happening. “It is also important to know that it is not only minors that are being taken so adults and parents should also take precautions, note the tips, and also be vigilant,” said the captain. For more information contact the

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE 1. Keep a recent photo of your child on you for emergency situations 2. Teach your children their own names, addresses and your name and telephone number. 3. Show your children where the nearest police station is how to contact them. Remember to point out key landmarks so that they won’t get lost. 4. Teach your children not to trust strangers and that they should not accept gifts or go anywhere with a stranger. 5. Create a family exclusive password. Use this password as a security question when you get someone to pick them up. Tell your children that if a stranger doesn’t know the password then they should not go with them.

6. Know where your children are at all times, who they are with, and what they are wearing. 7. Make an effort to know your children’s friends, i.e. names, addresses and phone numbers. 8. Keep children close to home and teach them the importance of a buddy system — to never go anywhere alone. 9. Teach your children to take the same route to and from places. If your child goes missing you can start looking on the discussed route. 10. Keep a close eye on their interaction on social media. 11. Shopping mall safety — teach your children what to do if they get lost in a mall, i.e. show them how to identify security personnel or to speak to a store clerk. Tell them not to leave a store without you. 12. Teach your children that, should

they be approached by a stranger or a stranger tries to take them, they should scream as loud as possible and shout: “This is not my mommy” or “This is not my daddy.” (“Stranger – Danger”). 13. Don’t let your children go into toilets unaccompanied. Either you go inside with them or you wait directly outside the toilet entrance for them. WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD GOES MISSING 1. Don’t wait to report the incident — there is no waiting period to report a person/child missing anymore. A child must immediately be reported missing. Should the family be told otherwise by the SAPS, they should demand to speak to the Station Commander. 2. Make sure that you give a detailed description of your child to the police,

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The day I almost died for my cellphone ANDILE SITHOLE >>Andile.sithole@media24.com THE feeling of getting mugged is something that no one wants to experience in their life. I know of people who have died and others sustained serious injuries during this barbaric act committed by criminals. As a journalist, I have written quite a few articles about people getting mugged and robbed but it never crossed my mind that one day I would experience, witness and be a victim of this criminal activity. On August 24, I woke up a little bit later than usual because the previous night I had attended a family meeting . I woke up with a smile on my face because it was payday at work — the day I had been eagerly awaiting. I left home at exactly 8.30 am to catch a taxi at Queen Nandi Drive to take me to KwaMashu Station. I walk along Dumisani Makhaye Highway to work every morning. As a township boy, I knew that this highway has been plagued by a spate of mugging incidents. A jogger, who is also my friend, claimed that he saw two guys carrying pangas and Okapis [slip-joint knives] the previous day. At about 8.45 am I joined the highway. I walked down towards the foot bridge crossing over the highway. As I walked down the road, I saw two guys coming in the opposite direction. When I was few steps away from them, I

could see that their behaviour was suspicious. The first guy was walking barefooted and the other was wearing dirty sneakers. I could pick up from their thuggish accents that they were the ones terrorising people on the highway. The taller guy said to the other in IsiZulu: “[My friend I don’t know how we survived. I could smell gunpowder all over the place].” The barefooted guy was carrying a pair of takkies, probably from when he mugged someone in KwaMashu. The short man was light in complexion. The strange thing was that he avoided eye contact with me — he probably knew me by sight. I walked down the footbridge. When I was about a few metres away from them, I heard footsteps coming up behind me. It was the tall guy beginning to chase me. I tried to run away, but this guy was so fast. He was carrying a red screwdriver in his right hand. The second man followed him and drew a knife from his pocket. They both threatened to stab me but the stainless steel Okapi knife and screwdriver did not frighten me. Being a rural boy, my mentors used to lecture us as young boys while herding calves in the hills of Greytown in the KZN Midlands that bravery is among the crucial components that make a strong man. The man carrying the screwdriver tried to grab me by neck. In my pockets I had my wallet and my Samsung

Note 3 cellphone. In my bag I had my equipment that I use at work. “[Give me that phone and wallet],” said the tall guy while grabbing my bag. The first thought that came to my mind was that I have to push him away. And guess what, he was weak. He almost fell to the ground. The second man joined in and tried to grab my left hand. I resisted. “[Are you fighting with me? I said give me the cellphone and wallet],” said the first suspect in his thuggish voice while we wrestled on the pavement. “[Give us the phone and wallet],” said the second suspect. The smell from the tall guy was unbearable. We wrestled on the pavement. I realised that they were going to stab me and leave me for dead on the pavement because I was not willing to follow their instructions. Passing motorists didn’t stop and help me, but perhaps they did not notice that I was being mugged. Anyway, that’s the life in the township. Nobody helps you. “[Leave me alone],” I said, while pulling them across the yellow line. The short guy left me and took a few steps away; the other threatened to stab me with a screwdriver. I don’t know where I got the strength to fight off the two armed men. As we wrestled in the middle of the road, a marked municipal vehicle that was driving past with four occupants stopped right in the middle of the road. The tall guy ran, joining the other who had already fled.

Anger and trauma filled my mind. I could feel my blood racing in my veins in a manner that I cannot explain. The workers from eThekwini Municipality asked me to jump inside their car. The drive said he suspected that these guys were up to something and stopped — I was still traumatised and forgot to ask which unit they were working for . The driver dropped me off at the intersection of Queen Nandi Drive and Dumsani Makhaye Highway where I took a taxi to KwaMashu Station. When I arrived at the Verulam taxi rank, my body was still shaking, thinking about what would have happened if the municipal workers had not stopped. Picking a fight with armed robbers is dangerous — people have died trying to fight with criminals. When I arrived at the office, I told my colleagues about the ordeal that I had gone through. As I was writing this story, my body was still shivering. I called the Greenwood Park SAPS to report the incident. A captain at the charge office confirmed that there have been numerous incidents on the highway. He promised to send a police van to patrol everyday around the vicinity of the bridge. I will never forget this day — the day I wrestled with the devils, murderers and warmongers. These guys are ruthless like a crocodile — to them killing a person is more like killing flies in the kitchen.

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parents of the child. Gail Elson of I Care said: “We are aware that this is a growing problem and are working with the authorities in our city to try and sort it out. There are a number of steps that the authorities are carrying out — educating the adults and offering assistance and, if all else fails, they are warned that they stand to be arrested.” “With regards to I Care, we feel that these adults are encouraging these children to beg from a very early age. “They are teaching them all the wrong things and introducing them to a life on the streets where crime, drugs and prostitution are rife. Not to mention the safety of these little children who walk among the cars begging from money — some are so small that, as a motorist, one can barely see them,” added Elson. The organisation also asked that the public not give money to beggars as it will only prolong their stay on their streets. I Care have been successfully transforming the lives of street children for the past 16 years and are strongly appealing to the public to support them. For further information contact I Care at 031 572 6870 or visit www.icare.co.za

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T is not an uncommon sight to witness street beggars with little children by their side, asking passing cars for spare change and hoping that the sight of a child might strike at the heartstrings of the public. A social Worker from the Kingsburgh Child and Family Society, Sandra Govender, stated that adults using children to beg on streets are in violation of the Children’s Act. She encouraged the community to report instances to the Welfare or SAPS if they witness this occurring. The welfare will then further investigate the claim to assess the situation. “It could be genuine problems at home, or it could be that the children are victims of child trafficking, child labour or exploitation. This is why it is important to report these cases,” said Govender. The Kingsburgh Child and Family Society can be contacted on 031 916 2274. I Care, an organisation dedicated to rehabilitating street children, also indicated that many children being brought onto the streets by adults are not being brought by the

Notice of meeting THE Hillcrest CPF will be hosting a general meeting on Friday, September 21 at 5.30pm at Curro Junior School, 2 Blessing Ninela Road (Corner Inanda and Blessing Ninela Road). The meeting is open to all community based crime fighting organisations, community members from all sectors, business security companies, and other formations concerned with their safety. For more information contact Ed Kennedy on 061 955 2552.

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REATING awareness and imparting facts about Down syndrome is one of the key aims of non-profit organisation You’re Magical. According to founder Trudy Chetty, the organisation is designed to assist people with Down syndrome and to let them know they are special, gifted, and unique. The organisation aims to create a loving and inclusive community that celebrates every person with a disability. Promoting public understanding and acceptance, inclusion and defending the civil rights of individuals with Down syndrome is one of the missions the organisation is eager to accomplish. According to the organisation’s website, people with Down syndrome also vary in personality and ability and that everyone born with Down syndrome will have a degree of learning disability but the level of disability will be different for each individual. Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 in an embryo. Despite having no cure, there are many ways to help those with the condition develop into

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One-on-one with a local hero PHINDILE SHOZI >>Phindile.Shozi@media24.com AFTER being nominated as a local hero for the Festival in the Hills, which took place in Hillcrest recently, Matthew Legemaate chatted to Fever’s Phindile Shozi about what it takes to be a hero. PS (Phindile Shozi): Who is Uppe r Highway resi-

dent Matthew Legemaate? ML (Matthew Legemaate): I am a 20-year-old Gillitts resident who had a heart and bi-lateral lung transplant in October 2017. I had been ill since birth and had my first of numerous open heart surgeries at 36 hours of age. I had been on oxygen and on the transplant waiting list from the age of 13. Prior to my transplant last year I

had begun to deteriorate rapidly. PS: What have you been up to lately? ML: I am studying and preparing to participate in the Amashova Classic 35 km cycle event with a group of people to raise awareness about blood, organ and tissue donations. I am also following my passion in learning as much as I can about photography. PS: What did you think about the Festival in the Hills as well as your nomination as a local hero? ML: I absolutely loved the Festival in the Hills. I have always loved music and was so in awe of each participating choir and the wind orchestra. It was an amazing event to attend. I was also so grateful to be invited along as one of the Heroes of the event. However I really don’t see myself as a hero, rather I feel that those who donate blood and blood products, organs and tissue are the real heroes as they save lives. PS: What does it take to be a Hero? ML: It takes someone to give of themselves or to donate with no expectation of a return to be a hero. For me, anyone who gives another a second chance at life, be it via blood, bone marrow, organs or tissue is a Hero. PS: Will you share some of your story with our readers? ML: I started Hero777 (an initiative of the ENZA

Trust NPO) www.hero777.co.za with my mom to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation for everyone on the waiting list. My dream is to register 50 000 or more people who will one day be potential donors and save up to seven people’s lives each. The statistics for KZN are abysmal and so many people pass away unnecessarily when a donor could have saved their lives. There are approximately 4 300 people in South Africa who are in need of a lifesaving or life changing transplant. There are also up to 50 000 people who are still waiting to be listed. When you consider that over 400 000 people pass away each year, you realise just how few people have considered being potential organ and tissue donors one day. My hope is that people will start the conversation with their loved ones and discuss what their wishes are, consider registering as organ and tissue donors, and then share their decision to do so. One day they may just be a hero to someone desperately in need of that second chance at life. PS: What is your message to the people? ML: Saving or changing someone’s life, be it through blood, organ or tissue donation is heroic. Please ‘Be the reason someone lives’ and impact not just them but their families and many more people. Register as an organ and tissue donation and ‘Be A Hero’.

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EOPLE may see her as the successful fashion designer but Brenda Quin has her fair share of struggles, just like every other successful person in the world. Starting from her childhood, Quin had to work as a child to help her mother with things around the household and that groomed her to be this world recognised fashion guru. “Growing up we had to collect plastic bottles that we could sell to earn some cash. I also had to weed gardens for extra cash and that made me realise that I was destined for greater things because I didn’t dwell on what was happening then but rather I focused on the future, which is what have been driving me all these years,” she explained. Quin also revealed that she didn’t go to school to study fashion, saying: “I learnt the hard way because I was never trained for it and the only thing I had was business knowledge, which I think actually helped me because I understood the business side of fashion and I was able to make it.” She said that her road to success started in 1996 when she went to the bank to borrow R10 000 to start her fashion line, which was then called ‘Cats’.

“The reason I started with that name was because I was a professional dog trainer and a German Shepard breeder. It was a job that required me to work 24 hours, which caused so many problems with the family that my husband ended up asking me to change careers,” explained Quin. She said the name came about when she did her first show and one of her associates in the industry said “from the show ramp to the catwalk”, prompting her to name her line ‘Cats’. However, as he business evolved, she decided to change her fashion line from “Cats” to “Diva”, saying: “As I developed and grew in the industry I decided to use the hotter, more sort of used trendy name, which was Diva.” She also revealed the challenges that she’s come across in her journey. Quin started with direct marketing all around the country, travelling with a trailer full of clothes. After doing that for quite some time, she then hired 32 agents to do it for her as it was becoming too much work to do all by herself. The self-taught fashion diva then opened her first shop, in 1998, at the Heritage Market in Hillcrest. From there on she opened four more shops. “After 18 years of running my shops, my children said it’s time I come back home to spend some time with my grandchildren and I closed all of the shops,” she said.

After she closed her shops, she then ran her factory but was behind with rent and she had to work day and night to recover the amount of money she was owing, saying: “I had made a bad decision and it backfired. I lost everything, and it required me to start all over again.” Quin said that having a very loyal staff helped her get through all her challenges because they’ve been with her for 20 years. “When I was going through the rough patch, they actually said that they will come to work for no money, until I get back on my feet.” “My staff are like family as we spend a lot of time together,” she added. Four years ago, Quin moved her factory home, with the help of her staff, to try and recover what was lost. “I managed to settle my debt with my landlord for the factory that I had to shut down and I started supplying local stores,” she said. Despite all these challenges, Quin has achieved a lot in life. She showed off her line in Rome before the president of Malta, at the London African Fashion Week, at the Durban Fashion Fair, Durban July and MTN Fashion Week. Quin has also dressed Miss Universe and South Africa. In parting, Quin said that, with hard work and determination, anything is possible.

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awareness that suicide can be prevented, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), together with their cosponsor the World Health Organisation (WHO), marked September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is a big advocate of spreading the message that suicide can be a fatal consequence of depression. SADAG believes that anyone who notices someone who is showing the warning signs should not ignore the situation, and that they should reassure that person they are cared for and there is help available. According to SADAG, some of the feelings experienced by those with suicidal thoughts include feeling that they are unable to think clearly or make decisions, feeling like they cannot make sadness go away, feeling like they cannot see a future without pain, feeling like they have no control, and feeling that they are worthless. These feelings often lead to the inability to eat, sleep or work. People in these situations often feel hopeless and helpless. According to Nokwanda Dlamini, a social worker at a Trauma Unit, in her line of work she sees more suicide attempts being made by teenagers. She also noticed a recent spike in teenagers coming in for help. Dlamini claimed that these teenagers are not affected by ex-

am or school stress but by rather by other factors in their personal lives. Dlamini urged those suffering in silence to contact the unit if they need help, or alternatively, to confide in or speak to someone they trust before acting upon potentially fatal decisions. “They need to believe that things will get better,” said Dlamini. SADAG believes that everyone can help prevent suicide by eliminating myths about suicide; identifying people with risk factors for suicide; learning the warning signs of possible suicide; intervening early if there is a suspicion of suicide; and following through to make sure that people with suicidal ideas or plans have received the help they need. STEPS TO TAKE IF YOU SUSPECT SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE SUICIDAL - Be aware of the behaviours that concern them; note how long the behaviours have been going on, and how often and how severe they seem. - Send them to a mental health professional or the child’s doctor for evaluation and diagnosis. - Get accurate information from libraries, hotlines and other sources. - Ask questions about treatments and services in your community. - Talk to other families in your community. - Give them the South African Depression and Anxiety Group Help Line number so that they can get help. The number is 011 783 1474.

Hillcrest CPF AGM underway THE current Hillcrest CPF executive has, in consultation with SAPS and the Department for Safety and Liaison, decided to bring the date of the next AGM forward to allow for new elections to be held which

will result in a new Executive Committee being elected. We therefore invite all stakeholders to attend to be part of this democratic progress on October 6 at Hillcrest Library Hall, commencing at 3pm.

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Sunflower Fund’s Allison Ekstrand, Steph Berry, Xolani Hlongwane, and Tanith King. PHOTO: GRAHAM CARRUTHERS PHOTOGRAPHY

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PPER Highway resident Sipho Gift Dlamini is a qualified welder and a volunteer at the Embocraft Training Centre Trust. Dlamini uses his time to assist students at the centre who are there to learn welding, passing on his knowledge and helping to uplift the underprivileged people in his community. Dlamini said that volunteering brings him joy and happiness because whatever he is doing is for the good of the community. His journey as a volunteer started in 2016 while he himself was a student at the Embocraft Centre. “I wanted to learn how to weld and, due to being a fast learner, I ended up helping other students with their work. “That’s when I realised how effective it was helping other people and I’ve never stopped doing it since then,” he said. After graduating, Dlamini said that he still came back to volunteer. “The centre saw how dedicated I was with helping and they started calling me to come now and again to help the new students, who found the welding course a bit hard.” Dlamini doesn’t only help with students who are studying welding at Embocraft — he also volunteers to weld items that can be sold at the centre’s craft shop. The money raised at

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Sipho Gift Dlamini is a volunteer at the Embocraft Shop and Training Centre. the shop is used to further assist with uplifting unemployed community members. “It really makes me happy that something I’m doing is making a difference to someone’s life and it may

help them one day to put food on the table for their families,” said Dlamini. He encouraged others to always give back with open-arms. “If we have a skill, let us share it,” he concluded.

THE Sunflower Fund’s Allison Ekstrand, Steph Berry, Xolani Hlongwane (Donor Recruitment Specialist), and Tanith King are gearing up for the Annual Pick n Pay 5km Fun Run / Walk in support of The Sunflower Fund, which is taking place on Sunday, September 16 at 9.30am. The entry fee is R60 and includes a 2018 Sunflower Day Tope (Tube of Hope). The Sunflower Fund in KZN will be holding a mobile donor drive and is appealing to the public to further register as a stem cell donor at the event and give the hope of life to affected patients. Donors have to be between the ages of 18 and 45, weigh over 50kg with a BMI of 40 and less, lead a healthy lifestyle, and be willing to help any patient in need. The run/walk starts at the Amphitheatre in front of Suncoast and runs along the boardwalk to the Durban Spa Vacation Resort and back. Preregistration is strongly recommended. Registration takes place at Pick n Pay Customer Service Desks at Cornubia, Durban North Hyper, La Lucia, Pavilion and Umhlanga Crescent on

September 8 and September 15 between 10am and 5pm; at the Suncoast Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 15 from 1pm to 3pm; and the Suncoast SUNdeck on Sunday, September 16, from 7.30am to 9.00am. For online registrations visit www.webtickets.co.za Prize-giving will take place directly after the race and several substantial lucky draw prizes will be awarded. People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate as all money raised will enable The Sunflower Fund to create awareness and education about blood stem cell donation, recruit more blood stem cell donors, grow the patient support fund and maintain a registry of committed donors. This in turn means greater hope of life for patients who are diagnosed with life-threatening blood diseases and who are in need of a blood stem cell transplant from a matching unrelated donor. The Sunflower Fund would like to thank Pick n Pay, Suncoast and Round Table Natal North Coast for making the event possible and for their continued support.— Supplied.

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PPER Highway resident Jarrod Odendal is a passionate 17 year old who teaches traditional karate to the youth in the Valley. He chatted to Fever’s Phindile Shozi about how he started teaching karate. PS (Phindile Shozi): Who is Jarrod Odendal? JO (Jarrod Odendal): I am a Grade 11 Roseway Waldorf Student. Whilst my passion is Traditional Seiwa Kai Goju-Ryu Karate, I compete in Competition Karate. I have been afforded many opportunities in my life and believe that is important to share what I have learnt with others. PS: When did you start teaching toddlers karate and why? JO: I graded to Junior Shodan in 2013, it was at this point that I started assisting Sensei Ben Marè with Toddler Classes at the Dojo in Hillcrest. Last year, after having completed my Three-Week Factory Experience for School, I indicated to my mom that I would like to teach karate for my Social Experience in Grade 11. Whilst she thought it was a fantastic idea, karate requires a longterm commitment to really have an impact on somebody’s life. On July 24, 2017, I was afforded the opportunity to share my love of karate at the 1000 Hills Community Helpers in Inchanga. Since then, I have volunteered every Thursday afternoon after school. PS: How long have you been doing karate? JO: I started karate at the age of four with Sensei

Ben Marè. Growing up, my dad was a Kloof Round Tabler. I was the same age of my current grade R’s when my parents met aunty Dawn for the first time. It was then that we were exposed to the wonderful work they do. Ikhaya Lo Thando, [the Home of Love]. PS: What inspired you to teach karate in the Valley as it’s not only toddler’s you are teaching? JO: Waldorf Education differs from mainstream in so many ways; it allowed me to think outside of the box. I was drawn to the Valley specifically as I believed there were very few extra-mural activities being offered to the children. Not only am I assisted by Ntokozo, Nkosinathi and Christian, but I teach them Karate as well. PS: Who inspires you? JO: My mom and dad inspire me — they both support me in everything I do. PS: What are you hoping to achieve with what you are doing for these toddlers and young men? JO: Currently I only teach at the Centre on a Thursday afternoon. When the grade R’s leave the Centre at the end of the year, they go off to the numerous primary schools in the area. My hope is ultimately for Ntokozo, Nkosikhona and Christian to take what they have learnt to the greater community of Inchanga. The children have taught me so much in my time there, their enthusiasm is amazing. In all the time that I have been there, I have never had one of them tell me that they do not want to participate. They are so eager to learn. If you had asked me two years ago whether you thought

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Jarrod Odendal (third from left) with his student assistants (from left) Nkosikhona Hoqozela, Christian Zibula, and Ntokozo Banda. I could take a class of more than a hundred, I could never have imagined it. PS: What is your message to young people? JO: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. You playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened

about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It’s not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Chef’s dreams materialised KALISHA NAICKER >>kalisha.naicker@media24.com CHEF Noel Kanyemba (the Head Chef at Big Easy) spoke to Fever editor Kalisha Naicker

about his journey to become a master of his trade. KN (Kalisha Naicker): Tell me a little about your experience as a chef? CN (Chef Noel): I started off in Zimbabwe, working for local retail giant OK Zimbabwe LTD as a

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cook in their take away. Then I explored a lot of things. I had the privilege to be able to travel to different countries in Southern Africa as a youth so I adapted some dishes from the places I visited. This earned me recognition with the management, who moved me to running the take away. Having recently graduated from an internal three-year training course in 2005, I moved to Botswana where I tried getting into the trade. It proved to be hard so I started catering for the church I was attending. In 2009, I relocated to South Africa where I joined another food chain where I was frying wings, which was not really where I wanted to be. Like the saying goes, ‘your passion will always lead you where you heart is. In October 2010 I got a job as a waiter at a local restaurant, Morningside Freedom Café. The kitchen was short staffed that day and they needed a helping hand so I was sent to the kitchen to help out. I caught the attention of the Chef there who then hired me as a commis chef under his tutelage. I worked with various other chefs during my tenure there. I was part of the team that opened Craft Trattoria in Glen Ashley. I joined Hilton Durban Hotel in the main kitchen in February 2012 – I was selected as a candidate for the HTA course by management while still working in the main hotel. When Big Easy Durban opened its doors in October 2015, I was transferred from the main kitchen and joined the initial team in the planning and preparation stages. I worked at the Big Easy as a chef de partie. I then moved to Seychelles to another Hilton property as a junior sous In January 2017 and in November I was appointed sous chef of the Big Easy. Most recently I was appointed chef de cuisine. KN: Does the rating of this restaurant add pressure to your job? CN: Yes it does — just the fact that it’s an international brand from an Iconic South African hero, which is housed under the roof of the world’s leading hotel, yes! Just the thought of it adds tremendous pressure. KN: What is your first food memory? CN: My mom always used to spring up surprises. My fondest memory is a festival of peanut butter — game meat cooked in peanut butter sauce, kale cooked with peanut butter and roasted nuts. I would watch closely as she went about her work and later try the dishes myself. KN: Did you grow up in a cooking family? CN: My journey with food started from a young age. I was probably about 11 when I joined my mom in the kitchen and helped with the cooking. Even though I was the only boy in the family, I took responsibility early on and would prepare the evening meal when I got home from school every day. Because my mom often worked late, I did most of the cooking and have always loved being in the kitchen. KN: Who has influenced your cooking the

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most? CN: It’s difficult to pick out one that really stands out because a lot of people have had influenced my cooking; whether by teaching or exposure to cooking competitions, friends, family, and workmates alike. KN: Why did you become a chef? CN: I love cooking and entertaining. Growing up cooking, I adopted a name, Mathanda Kitchen. Cooking is in me I would say. KN: What culinary school did you attend? CN: I attended an internal course at Hilton Durban and a three-year training course at the Hospitality Training Academy (HTA). KN: Do you feel like it was a necessary part of your development as a chef or did you get more from simply working in the kitchen? CN: Working while studying in the same field was a good thing as I could put into practice what I was learning in theory. I also gained so much from watching other people in the kitchen – especially from the head chef at the time (Janine Fourie); she passed on so many new tips and techniques and pushed me to explore. KN: What did you want to be when you grew up? CN: I wanted to be a doctor. KN: Best cooking tip for a novice? CN: Recipes and methods are there to be followed — no shortcuts. KN: Why should people attend your restaurant? CN: We showcase an array of South African dishes with an international flare to them and our use of fresh, in-season produce helps us rotate and change our menu seasonally, keeping us abreast with the rest of the world.

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High tea fundraiser ON Wednesday, September 5, the first-ever Subz Spring Fling High Tea fundraiser for Project Dignity took place at the Kloof Country Club. A lovely morning was had by all ladies in attendance who helped to raise funds for the amazing cause. Project Dignity offers companies and individuals many opportunities to support those in need with reusable Subz Pants and Pads donations. Visit www.projectdignity.org.za for more information about the work being done to help uplift and empower South African girls. — Supplied.

CTOBER 2018 will be a year since the Robin Hood Foundation (RHF), with the incredible community support for their Buy-a-Brick 2017 campaign, completed and opened Siyanda Creche in Ntshongweni. Prompted by the fresh new season of Spring, and a message from Rodel saying “We’d love to revisit and welcome Spring with the children”, a wonderful team of volunteers joined RHF in hosting a little Spring Party at Siyanda Creche for the 49 children and staff, arriving armed with two month’s supply of porridge (generously donated by Futurelife Foundation), cupcakes to decorate, treats, stationery, seedlings, compost and a whole lot of love to share. Robin Hood Foundation co-ordinator Kim Griffith Jones said it was a beautiful way to welcome the new season. “These children, and the facilities, are just thriving under the guidance and supervision of creche owner Queen Khuzwayo and her team,” she said. “Another one of these cases where you can just see how love matters and how, as a community, when we stand together we can make such an impact in the lives of others,’ said Jones. In conclusion, she said they are so grateful to Rodel for their continued support with their various campaigns, thanking them and their clients that joined them for all the goodies they brought for the children and the creche and all the love they shared with the children. If you’d like to get involved or support RHF you can send an e-mail to Jones at info@robinhoodfoundation.co.za

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UPILS from Hillcrest High School raised funds and collected pads to donate to the Dis-Chem Foundation’s One Million Comforts campaign in support of underprivileged girls. The One Million Comforts campaign is a sanitary drive where people donate pads, which can be placed in collection bins at Dis-Chem outlets, to be distributed to schools as no child should miss school because she has started her period. KwaZulu Natal Regional Manager Candace van Wyk said the campaign was launched three years ago when everybody got involved and bought pads to donate to the collection boxes within their stores. “The One Million Comforts campaign ended at the end of July. However, soon after we were approached by Hillcrest High School who said they wanted to be a part of it. I told them that it was over but they said that they still wanted to be part of it and I gave them the go-ahead.” The donations went to the Robin Hood Foundation (RHF). RHF co-ordinator Kim Griffith Jones said that it is always so incredible to see the youth standing together to

make a difference. “What wonderful support from the young pupils at Hillcrest High — raising over R5 000 as well as all the bags of sanitary towels they’ve collected is quite remarkable and an absolute blessing for their young peers at eThembeni School for the Disabled and Visually Impaired,” said Jones. Hillcrest High School social worker Mrs Kowlesur said the pupils under the People to People and Angel Fund wanted to get involved because it was a worthy cause, saying: “All the girls and boys donated towards this good initiative because they wanted to help those who are in need of the sanitary pads and also donated money,” she said. Jones said the RHF will be hosting their fifth Annual “Celebration of Life” at eThembeni on September 18 and the funds donated will be used to purchase some of the toiletries they so desperately need. “Thank you Hillcrest High and thank you Dis-Chem for your fantastic support and generosity; we so value our partnerships with such amazing people and organisations who share our vision for making a difference in the community we live in,” she said. For more information about the RHF’s Celebration of Life at eThembeni School send an e-mail to info@robinhoodfoundation.co.za

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Hillcrest High School headmaster Mr Girvin (far left) presents a cheque to Robin Hood Foundation co-ordinator Kim Griffiths Jones. In attendance are representatives from Dis-Chem, People to People and Angel Fund as well as Dischem KZN regional manager Candace van Wyk and Hillcrest High School social worker Mrs Kowlesur.

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and 80.42% Bachelor passes, with our op student achieving no less than 9 distinctions, including 100% in History! Our curriculum and educational policies reflect our efforts to keep abreast of the changing needs and attitudes of society and are aimed at affording students the opportunity to become well-adjusted and well-equipped young adults, who are able to meet and cope with the challenges of our dynamic society. Our balanced and co-educational approach helps students to be well adjusted to the real world, developing their skills and character – life is, after all, co-educational. Our theme for 2018 is ‘If it is to be, It is up to me’. Not everyone can come first, but everyone can aim to do their very best and achieve their best results in everything that they do. Our students have risen to this challenge during 2018, including topping the Netball A leagues and PADSSA chess leagues, winning several sporting tournaments, past and current and students representing their country (including Alan Hatherly, recently crowned the U23 World XCO Champion!) in various disciplines, and students across all grades deciding to make the most of the resources and opportunities that are at their disposal at Hillcrest High, achieving in all areas of academics, sports, culture and service. Our Open day takes place on Wednesday, 13 February 2019 - we’d love to see you there!

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SCHOOL SCENE Sharing the joy of spring with the community WATERFALL College pupils collected flowers to share with residents and staff at Waterfall Gardens Retirement Village Personal Care Centre on Friday, August 31. The iThemba Campus was filled

with colour and laughter as the students prepared to deliver their beautiful bouquets and spend time with the elder members of the community. Mrs Canfield from Waterfall College said they are so proud of their students

for the masses of flowers they brought in. “What a blessing to be able to share some WFC spring love with the elderly,” she said. — Supplied.

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Students from T’Shinga Training College in Botha’s Hill.

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EEING that the college for learning impaired pupils that she worked for was closing down broke Belinda Padbury’s heart. It was then that she decided to open her own college for the children. T’shinga Training College is a college that only admits intellectually challenged children. The children are taught mathematics, English and life skills. The college deals mostly with children who are autistic and have Down syndrome. The founder of the College, Padbury said she doesn’t see the college as a place of learning but rather a place where the children can improve their skills and show the world what they can do. “In our society, intellectually challenged children are taken for granted and some don’t consider them as people but, here at T’shinga, they can be carefree and find peace with whatever they are afraid of,” she explained. She said the name of the college means “A place of Peace” and that it

is exactly what she wanted to create for the children — a place where they can discover their hidden talents. “We don’t knock them down. If ever they don’t understand something, we explain it to them with art because they are willing to learn.” The facility also teaches sport, has cooking classes and hosts excursions. “We have swimming lessons, cooking classes and once in a while we go out for ice-skating. The reason being is that we want them to get used to being in public and be able to interact with the public. “Sports also improves their coordination, balance and physical fitness, which is why it is such a huge thing for them because a healthy body leads to a healthy mind,” she said. To conclude, Padbury said people shouldn’t look down upon the children because they don’t know what they deal with each and every day. Rather they should accept them the way they are as they are also human beings. For more information about the T’shinga Training College contact Belinda Padbury at 082 885 0788.

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RENAULT Pinetown, the fastest growing French machines dealership in the country, has been crowned Dealer of the Year for 2018. Sales manager Ben Pillay, who stated that the dealership now sells almost 40 to 60 cars per month, said: “All of this wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and motivation from our dealer principal, Luis Pereira, who was able to turn the business around.” From left to right the winning team are Workshop Manager Zak Seedat, Pre-Owned Manager David Venketsamy, Dealer Principal Luis Pereira, New Car Sales Manager Ben Pillay and Parts Manager Shyam Harrie

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“Pereira’s perseverance, hard work, determination and faith managed to make the dealership the best in South Africa. He was determined to make sure that Renault Pinetown succeeds,” he said.

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With the French machines being in the top five in the country, Renault Pinetown have come to understand what they are dealing with and they are here to serve, aiming to ensure that the millennials market is serviced correctly. Pillay said: “Here at Renault Pinetown, we educate, service and ensure that our standards supersede the client’s expectations. “The focus of team Renault Pinetown is to be number one in the country. We also don’t operate in the normal local standard but the international standard,” said Pillay.

With Pereira being the knight in shining armor for the French machines, the dealership was awarded the Dealer of the Year and Sales of the Year.

To learn more about Renault Pinetown, visit them at 156 Josiah Gumede Road, New Germany, Pinetown or go to their website www.renaultselect.co.za or www.renaultpinetown.co.za

Pillay said: “There’s an incorrect perception in the market that Renault brand doesn’t have nice cars, which is not true as the brand is ranked number five in the country of the dealership sector.”

You can also check out their social media pages on Facebook (Renault Pinetown) and Instagram @renaultptn #getcloser #renault. For more information contact Ben Pillay at 031 702 2581.

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FTER being injured and struggling to keep up with her normal running group, Michelle Donne was struck by an idea to start a program called Coach to 10. Couch to 10 is an introduction program which aims to introduce “never before” runners to achieve a target of 10 km within six weeks. Donne said that this idea came to her three years ago while recovering from an injury as she was not fast enough, or fit enough, to re-join her group. “I thought if I was battling, how would complete newbies feel? “I felt inspired to give back to the community by teaching them to run from scratch, or from the couch, to the 10km mark,” she said. Before she started the program she said that fear almost got the better of her because she didn’t know how many people would show up. “Truthfully, I was scared to put this idea out there because I didn’t know how many would show up but, when so many did show up, I needed to find some leaders to help me, and quick,” said Donne. She revealed that the journey has been fruitful because there were so many people who’ve been eager to run but didn’t know where to

start. “I have loved every minute — watching people achieve what they did not think was possible is so rewarding.” She further said that her passion for running is so huge and seeing others improve week after week and reaching that 10km goal is simply the best feeling. “If I can get just five more people to love running half as much as I do then my mission is accomplished. “The running community is like a family,” said Donne. She added that the profits from the peaks are going to charity: “Couch to 10 is supporting Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust.” Her message to others is to “never give up”. “What the mind can believe, the body can achieve and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.” “I have learned to be patient, something I lacked before all of this, and I learned to be more empathetic. “Taking on this Couch to 10 makes you a teacher, doctor, friend, psychologist all in one. “It’s not just about the coaching — it’s about the lifestyle that goes with running. The shoes, nutrition, training your brain, — it’s all an important part of what we teach at Couch to 10,” she said.

School’s soccer tournament success THE boys and girls showcased their football skills at the Energade five-a-side soccer tournament, hosted on Sunday, September 2 at Kloof High School. This fast-paced soccer event took place from 8.30am with 97 teams participating and going head-to-head vying for first place in each of the age categories. Schools that participated included schools from the greater Durban areas as well as from many parts of KZN, Port Shepstone, Eshowe High and even as far inland as Thomas More College. The day kicked off at 8.30am and featured back to back games which were live streamed on KloofTV. Wade Du Plessis, an ex Bafana Bafana keeper and now the head coach at the Sharks Football Academy, awarded the winning teams their prizes after saying a few words about the importance of sports and having patience with yourself in order to achieve your goals. The results were as follows. In the girls division, U14 First — Thomas More College, Second — Durban Girls College; U15 First — Hillcrest High School, Second — Crawford La Lucia; U16 First — Pinetown Girls High School, Second — Hillcrest High School; U19 First — Crawford La Lucia, Second —Thomas More College. In the boys division, U14 First — Glenwood, Second — Port Shepstone; U15 First — Glenwood High School, Second — Pinetown High

Westville Boys High pupils Austin Ibeleme, Akhona Ntuli, Banele Nduli, Junior Gumede, Amahle Mnyandu and Kwanele Ntshangase School; U16 First — Kloof High School, Second — Glenwood High School; U19 First — Eshowe High School, Second —Pinetown High School. A huge congratulations to Buhle Ndunakazi, from Eshowe High School, who was selected as the player of the age group in the U19 category and who received a 50% scholarship to the Sharks Football Academy.

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Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust CEO Candace Davidson, Couch to 10 founder Michelle Donna, and Claire Hodgkinson.