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That’s when we have a chance of moving on to the next level of the game! Another truism is that whatever you believe about yourself on the inside is manifested on the outside. So you are what you believe you are - your self- image and your self- confidence, plays a huge part in determining how the world sees you. Interestingly, the more you approve of yourself, the less you need others' approval. All situations are pathways instead of problems. Things don't happen to you — they happen for you. There is no "there" to get to — it never ends. Where you are today is preparing you for tomorrow. Everything is connected. You will always get what you need. It might not be what you want, but it is always exactly what you need. Ultimately, what you make of your life is up to you.
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and inspire others by their presence. It goes by various titles – celebrity, leadership quality, charisma – whatever you call it, we all respond to it! Often we think we should be further along the path to success than we are – we should have more money, a better body, a more important position - but that’s because we are programmed to want more. The truth about life is that learning will never stop. One secret to living life to the full is to look at every situation in your life as an opportunity to grow - it will help you feel more relaxed and enjoy the flow of life. I love reading about successful people and what they are prepared to share about their life experiences. It confirms to me that life is about learning and growing through experience. We can resist the lessons, but until we learn them, we are doomed to repeat the patterns that trap us in the same situations. This is why we end up in the same relationships, the same dead end jobs, or the same unproductive positions again and again. It is as if we get stuck in a groove and only by shifting our perspective can we escape. You can't run away from your problems but by confronting them armed with a little inspiration, you can radically change the outcome. So, according to the best received wisdom, there are no mistakes in life, only unexpected outcomes and limitless opportunity for growth. But we are pretty much programmed to keep repeating the same patterns until we understand the lesson.
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Arts Really Teach Joe Erasmus –
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e often tend to run away with the success of sporting achievements and it is easy to measure the success of team or individual by making comparison to previous results and a scoreboard. These results are tangible.
On Wednesday and Thursday of last week our Culture Department provided an exclusive preview of our exceptional talent at Ashton. The performances were outstanding and this will surely be one of the highlights to the year thus far. This ‘Variety Concert’ was of an exceptional standard and only those who attended these performances will truly understand the quality of the items on the programme. It is very evident that we have young and amazing talent coming through from the junior section of the school and
this is an exciting prospect for our Music and Drama Departments. The individual items were a ‘mixed bag’ of vocals, dance, instrumental and acting – all based on the theme of ‘Time’. I was also impressed to see that our students embrace all facets of school life. There were a number of students who performed who are also avid sportsmen and women. As Head of the school, this is so exciting and motivating to see as it is a pure indication to the holistic approach in developing our students and we are proud of their involvement. They continue to amaze us as they once again, display Heart, Spirit, Character and Courage (H.S.C.C) and we are very proud of their achievements. How do we measure success of our talented students in the Arts? It is difficult, but in observing the confidence, the perfection, conviction and spirit of these performances, we
can only acknowledge them. We are so blessed to have this quality of students, teachers and coaches as part of the Ashton Family. Our students will further their cultural experience to a week of Eisteddfod items from Monday 18 to 22 May 2015. This will expose them to a more challenging set of criteria and will enhance each student individually in the various categories. The Eisteddfod is not a competition, but it provides an individual the opportunity to display their talent and then receive a critique on their performance. This only enhances my heartfelt belief that teaching is a noble profession with the highest return in dividends, a feeling of reward ‘felt’ rather than ‘measured’.
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Tips to help you FIND THE PERFECT TENANT.
CINDY JOHNSON Harcourts Dolphin Coast
How does your agent look after your investment?
I would like to discuss the most important property rental factor with you today: Choosing the right tenant for your investment. Start by appointing the best and qualified rental agent in your area.
Practical ways to choose a good rental agent:
1. The most important factor in choosing an agent/agency - Do they have a valid fidelity fund certificate? Why is a fidelity fund certificate important? *Without this certificate one is not permitted to practise. If your agency/ agent is not in possession of a valid FFC it means that they are operating illegally. You are not required to pay an uncertified agent/agency any commission or administration fees. 2. It might seem obvious, but ask friends, family and colleagues who have recently moved who they have used and what they thought about the agent. 3. Visit rental agents as a potential tenant looking for a property like your home. Pay attention to how they behave and to what they are saying or asking. 4. Ask a couple of questions like: “How long has the agent been in the property market and are they qualified? Where will your property be advertised? What services does the agent offer? Does the agent guarantee regular feedback after all viewings?”
Deciding on an agent/ agency should lead to finding a quality tenant and not a headache!
Your chosen agent’s main aim must be to keep your rental property full with long-term tenants who pay their rent and treat your property and the neighbours respectfully. A reputable agent should live up to what they guarantee. One of the key services any good rental agent needs to offer landlords is the protection of their investment. One such a protection tool is TPN. The advantages of appointing an agency who uses TPN are the following: * TPN stands for: Tenant Profile Network. TPN is a database of tenant information with the intention of identifying those
“bad apples” that habitually have left a trail of unpaid rent and damaged properties in their wake. In short – “Information which allows an agent to validate that the tenant is who they say they are”
The 4 Ingredients that Make Up a Good Tenant? • Ability to Pay - Someone who is financially responsible • Respect - Someone who will respect your property • Honesty / Integrity - Someone who is stable and likely to renew their lease • Cleanliness - Someone who will leave the property in the same condition as it was or better than they found it.
These are some of the minimum standards, which, if your agent notifies the prospective tenant in the beginning, will assist them to know why their application may be rejected, and for you to know that your investment will be protected. Once you have secured a good tenant and all the legal documentation has been done, you, the Landlord should relax and let the competent agent manage the day to day business for the duration of the lease on your behalf. You should be sure that your tenant is the proverbial “hen’s tooth”. You can now rest assured that other frequently asked questions will be taken care of by your agent. Questions such as: • What maintenance must the tenant do? • By how much can the rent be increased when the tenant renews? • What can I do if my tenant has not paid the rent on time? • Can I take my tenant’s possessions if the rent is in arrears? • How do I evict a tenant? • Can I enter the property without my tenant’s permission? • What can I do if my neighbours complain about my tenant? If you need help with answers on any of the above mentioned questions, please feel free to email me. cindy.johnson@ rentalsdotcom.co.za We take pride in giving our landlords the best service.
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t seems difficult to escape the barrage of advertisements relating to the new Tax Free Savings’ Accounts (TFSAs). Airport escalators, billboards and countless advertorials in business media suggests an almost giddy hype around these products. The question is, are they merited? Don’t get me wrong, tax is a very important factor in investment planning. It should
be intelligently managed so that the gap between returns on a before and/or after tax basis do not become unacceptably wide. What concerns me is that, with all the excitement and allure of TFSAs, you may not have ensured that your entire investment portfolio is tax friendly. You simply cannot see these new products as the silver bullet to streamlining your tax efficiency.
Is tax efficiency your main priority?
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No wait, flexibility is more important!
While it may provide flexibility, the TFSA is limited to R30 000 per annum and R500 000 in your lifetime! If you were to draw an income from this as your only investment, it would provide an income of R20 000 per annum (at a 4% drawdown). Hardly enough to live out your dream lifestyle on the North Coast! If your investment focus is flexibility, Collective Investment Schemes (CIS), also referred to as Unit Trusts, need to be considered. They
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product available on the market for the majority of investors. There is another product that not only provides tax free returns but also attractive tax deductions and generous tax concessions upon exit. You may have guessed it, the Retirement Annuity (also read Pension and Provident Funds). The numbers do not lie on this and yet many disregard Retirement Annuities in their planning due to preconceptions and previous bad experiences. This is justified, yet misdirected. You see, all the bad rap around these products stems from overpriced product providers who paid high broker commissions and levied punitive penalties. You can now access RAs that have the same fund selections as you would have in the TFSA and at the same low costs, with no penalties. “Ah yes,” you may rightly say, “but I can only touch it when I’m 55 – I need more flexibility than that.”
face us every day, it would be safe to say that we are not completely in control.
To begin working ON your business you need to focus on two critical aspects of business: overall business efficiency and; overall business growth
Overall business efficiency
To make your business more efficient, YOU have to become more efficient – it’s a domino effect. Plan your day before you get to work; even the night before. List the things you know you have to do that will have a direct impact on making your business more efficient and then stick to this plan. This includes systems that you set in place, checklists that staff operate by, timelines for projects, software that can replace activities that are repeated, outsourcing etc. I could go on for hours here… To manage your business, you must be able to measure it first. Critically look at your business and challenge yourself to find leaner, quicker ways to do things using every resource available. Sure, you will still have to work through the issues / dramas that pop up throughout the day. That’s fine, but now perhaps for the first time in a long time, you are also taking your business efficiency to the next level. By way of example, about 20 years ago, our financial institutions outsourced their entire mortgage origination division’s sales departments, due to the costs versus income ratio. Prior to this, do
have no legislative limits and yet, if constructed correctly, they become highly tax efficient. So much so that one could almost get to the point of calling them tax free, with the various tax exemptions on interest and Capital Gains Tax. So where do we stand with all this? You may ask whether I am placing my clients into TFSAs. The answer is absolutely! This, however, is probably the smallest of the strategic moves we make in creating a tax efficient portfolio. With a focus on getting as much of the return swaying toward our client as opposed to the tax man, the TFSA doesn’t quite carry the punch it’s being marketed to have. To give you an analogy, the introduction of a new ‘superfood’ into your diet without considering what else you eat, is not going to drastically transform your health. So too, the introduction of a single ‘super product’ is not going to transform your wealth. What is needed is a strategy that encompasses all the benefits available to you as an investor into a wholesome investment portfolio to fuel your lifestyle desires! And this is the art of proper Financial Planning and Advice.
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Overall business growth
By now you are getting the hang of it, so you are probably predicting what I have to say. Great, let’s continue. Fact: if your business is not growing, it is dying! If you stayed the same as you did last month and your competitors grew, you are dying. If you are not constantly finding new, different, creative, modern ways to grow your business, then you guessed it - your competitors are and you are dying. Get into the habit of constantly finding innovative ways to compete and increase your target market size, your online and offline prospect communication, the amount of products / services you offer, your margins, your revenue, your conversion ratio, your competitive edge, your value proposition and more, more, more. It is probably clear that I am passionate about this subject. Also look at your branding and critically see what it says about your business. How credible do you look to your future customers? What is your reputation in your target market? Once your branding is set in place, you can move onto your marketing, relationship building and sales. Using this as a guideline, strategically plan your business growth and become comfortable being uncomfortable. Yes, develop an itch to constantly grow and make your business more efficient and you will get results. As you can see, this is the tip of the iceberg, but it is a great start to get you more focussed working ON your business, as part of your working day. Article by: Sean Dercksen – speaker, sales trainer, business coach and mentor. Visit www.seandercksen.co.za for more.
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Getting Divorced – Know Your Maintenance Rights Worried About The Financial Future For You And Your ChILDREN? Michelle Kruger – ATTORNEY AT LAW CEO, KRUGER ATTORNEYS
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Nothing is as precious to parents as their children. There is nothing within their power that parents will not do to protect their children and to give their children the very best in life that they are able to. Shocking then that so many parents have to struggle to ensure that their children are financially properly cared for. Unfortunately, often parents and exspouses are compelled to seek assistance from the courts in order to secure and / or enforce maintenance but if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, where do you begin? It can be rather daunting to navigate your way around the legal system if you do not have the assistance of an attorney. Therefore, obtain legal advice regarding your specific circumstances. Having said that, you need to know the following basics.
CHILD MAINTENANCE
The law is fairly straightforward when it comes to maintenance. It is in the application of the law that difficulties lie. Some interesting facts: The obligation does not rest solely on the father as is often thought but rests on both parents, according to their respective means; Once children reach the age of 18, they must claim their own maintenance by instituting action in their personal capacity; The fact that a child is visiting a parent temporarily does not entitle that parent to suspend or reduce his/her maintenance during that period, unless a court order
contains a specific provision to the effect that this may happen; A parent’s duty of support towards his/her child is not affected in any way by remarriage and a step-parent is also under no obligation to support a stepchild. Similarly, a child from a first marriage does not have priority over a child from a second marriage when it comes to maintenance obligations. The refusal to allow a parent contact does not entitle that parent to stop paying maintenance. When maintenance court makes an order regarding maintenance, such an order may be changed if circumstances change. This does not happen automatically and an application will have to be made to court to vary the existing order and requesting an increase, a reduction or a discharge of the existing maintenance. The ordinary rules relating to parents’ duty to support also apply in respect of children born out of wedlock.
During a marriage, each spouse owes to the other a reciprocal duty of support, provided that the person claiming such support is actually in need of it and can provide it, for example, if a woman does not have the financial means to support herself, her husband has a legal obligation to support her, and vice versa; This support includes accommodation, clothing, food, medical services and other necessities, and is balanced by the couple’s social status, their means of income and the cost of living;
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This reciprocal duty of support comes to an end on termination of the marriage, whether by death or divorce. However, in divorce situations, the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 makes provision for court orders relating to maintenance. Similarly, when a spouse dies, the surviving spouse can claim maintenance against the spouse’s deceased estate in terms of the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990. The executor of the estate has a duty to pay the maintenance.
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Bengal cat Leopald. Mr Schmaing, 51, who works as a housekeeper at a local school, has raised a number of orphaned animals at his home including two piglets. He said Ziva and Leopold 'fell in love with the little fox immediately'. He said: 'The fox has gotten used to getting in and out of the house through the cats door. 'We've decided to let him live like any other fox outside the house.' He said Ziva has taken the new role as mother in her stride and added: 'The interaction of animals is very much like siblings in a family. 'They are mostly peaceful, often playful and sometimes tired - sleeping together in one place. 'Our collie acts as a foster mum for the little ones.'
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• Relive the drama and action at The Fugitives’ Drift on the banks of the mighty Buffalo River. • Visit the final resting place of Melville and Coghill, the first two soldiers ever to be awarded the posthumous Victiora Cross • Enjoy 5 Star luxury at Isandlwana Lodge, one of the top boutique hotels in the region. • Experience at first-hand the strange atmosphere at Isandlwana where a primitive Zulu force inflicted a devastating defeat on a modern British army.
• Enjoy the stories gleaned first hand from characters now long gone. • Marvel at the beauty of the unchanged topography and the sheer majesty of the surroundings. • Let the action at Rorke’s Drift take your breath away…learn why more VCs would be won here than in any other battle in history – including both world wars.
• Meet new friends on this easy going, relaxed and comfortable self–drive tour to one of the most interesting parts of our beloved country.
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he 250km drive from Ballito to Isandlwana is like a journey back in time through some of the most spectacular countryside in the province. The first stretch is north along the N2 highway following the coastline until you take the glide off left towards Eshowe. Now you start to climb from the coastal lowlands into the foothills and ultimately the mountains of Zululand towards your destination. Along the way the road winds through well-tended farmland and mountain forests until you reach open rolling grassland - the heart of Zululand - just as observers in the British army described it over 130 years ago. And now, apart from the good tar road that you are driving on and the occasional communication tower, you could be back in the nineteenth century heading for a showdown with a British Army camped beneath a curiously sphinx-shaped hill that you can dimly see in the distant topography. You leave the tar and head along a gravel road towards the sphinx mountain. You are now 1300m above sea level and there is a nip in the air as you arrive at Isandlwana Lodge, a luxurious boutique hotel built high up on the Nqutu plateau overlooking the battlefield where so many soldiers and warriors perished in that legendary battle 132 years ago. Your welcome is warm and inviting and you are escorted to your room, tastefully appointed with opulent en suite bathroom and private balcony overlooking a sweeping vista of mountain and field. Upstairs lunch is being prepared to fortify you for a gentle afternoon sortie to a place on the Buffalo River about 25 km further down the winding district road. Now the adventure begins – we call it The Dead Moon Battlefield Tour, a name that is entirely appropriate for what you are about to
experience. It was here, 132 years ago where a British Army under the command of General Lord Chelmsford would come up against the might of the Zulu Empire in the first dramatic pitched battle of the Anglo Zulu war of 1879. The British camp at Isandlwana would be overrun by the Zulus in a battle that would be so costly in human life that it would ultimately topple the British Government and change the course of history. The relative handful of souls that managed to escape the slaughter mostly managed to reach Natal by crossing the raging Buffalo River – the border between Natal and Zululand - at a place ever afterwards known as The Fugitives’ Drift. It was here that the first posthumous Victoria Crosses in history would be won by two officers who tried to save the colour of their regiment. They lie where they fell beneath a large boulder high up on a hillside on the Natal side of the river. This is where our story begins and by the time we return to the hotel, the shadows have grown long and the stars are beginning to appear in the rapidly darkening sky. After freshening up, there is plenty of time for pre-dinner drinks around the fire before tucking into a delicious four course meal. The huge timber posts and beams that support the massive windows and intriguing thatched roof of the hotel were at one time part of a pier in the early port that would become Durban – so this relatively new hotel is in itself, very historic. The next day, it’s off to an early start - breakfast followed by a morning of exploration as we unpack the facts, the myths, legends, anecdotes and memories that make up the story of the battle of Isandlwana. Nobody really knows what happened here because no one in the camp survived to
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tell the tale and the Zulus left no written account of it, so our story is pieced together from what little evidence remains and what we have been able to glean from a lifetime of searching. Pioneered by the late David Rattray, and continued today through Life & Style Adventure Tours by his friend and colleague, Dave Charles, these battlefield tours bring history to life, putting things into perspective – stories collected from long gone characters and events brought sharply into focus capturing the imagination of people from across the world, many who continue to come time and again to experience it. Remarkably, because the topography has little changed, with just a hint of imagination as you listen to the story, you get to experience not what it might have been like, but what it was like…and you will never forget the experience. After lunch, it’s back down the track to the Buffalo River and the old mission station that stands there still. This is Rorke’s Drift, famous for the battle that took place here on the same day, just a few hours after the massacre of the British army at Isandlwana. A single company of British soldiers, many of them raw recruits, had been left behind here to guard the mission station that had recently been turned into a makeshift hospital and commissariat depot for the British army. They were now directly in the path of that victorious Zulu force heading straight for them…what chance did they have. They fought behind a barricade of mealie bags and biscuit boxes and they held out all night until the Zulus withdrew leaving them “utterly done” but with most of them still standing. And they won eleven Victoria Crosses that night, more than would ever be won again in a single military engagement in history – including both world wars. It’s a
remarkable story and you will not leave that place unchanged by your experience. Back at the Lodge, you will have time over another excellent dinner, to reflect on what will have been one of the most interesting days of your life and after another good night’s sleep, you will be recharged and inspired to continue to explore. And that’s exactly what we encourage you to do! (For upcountry visitors from Gauteng, these battlefields are approximately 4 ½ hour’s drive – you are most welcome to join us!) Cost for the weekend
R3 260 per person sharing This great value price includes accommodation, meals and battlefield tours but excludes drinks and personal expenditure. Vehicle Requirements:
As this is a self- drive tour, please be aware that these battlefields are on rural gravel roads that can vary in condition. Low slung sports vehicles are not ideal but ordinary cars will cope easily. Call Sue now on 082 520 6595 / 032 946 1145 or email: sue@ballitolife.co.za to make your booking or to find out more about this exciting weekend.
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Radio Breaking Records in Ballito
Radio Life & Style 88.0fm continues to win fans across the region.
It’s been another busy fortnight with all sorts of activity in the radio studios including an innovative meat promotion for Lifestyle Superspar that saw record breaking sales achieved in the butchery, proving beyond any doubt how effective advertising on Radio Life & Style can be. Listenership continues to grow and Radio Life & Style 88.0fm is fast becoming
the Voice of Ballito.
JJ The Butcher from Lifestyle SuperSpar was in studio on the Drive Show to talk about meat and to throw out some absolutely unbeatable meat specials..
Radio Life & Style 88.0FM Show Schedule Monday- Friday
Local lady Kate was in studio on The Power Hour with Erin Dickson to give her the scoop on being a Derby Girl and the hardcore sport Roller Derby!
There's a new specialist running and sports goods shop in Ballito: The Sports Zone Running Co! Dave Flood and his daughter Candice came in to studio to talk to Mike and the Morning Drive Team about what makes their family run store so special...
7am – 9am: The Morning Drive Show – Mike Charles & Natasha Freeman, with Matt Williams reporting sport, & surf report by Steve “Hasselhoff” Honneysett. Daily traffic updates from Paul Herbst of IPSS Medical Rescue & “The Caught and Not Bought Fishing Report” with Greg Kruger (Mondays and Fridays). 9am – 10pm: An Hour of Awesome of Music 10am – 12am: The Power play– Erin Dickson with Security Report with Alpha Security on Tuesdays and special guests (Wellness Feature with Helen Weaver on Wednesdays & Nutrition Feature with dietician Kim Martin on Fridays) 12am – 1pm: An Hour of Awesome of Music 1pm – 3pm: The After-Lunch CrunchDanielle Fisher (Fridays) School Sports Special with Coach Dave De Vries & special guests 3pm – 4pm: Another Hour of Awesome of Music
Charismatic owner of Mozambik Restaurant, Brett Michielin, joined Mike and the gang in studio on the breakfast show to share a little culinary expertise during the Lifestyle Superspar meat promotion
4pm – 6pm: The Afternoon Drive – Dave Charles & Patricia Malemia, with surf report by Steve “The Hoff” Honneysett, traffic updates from Paul Herbst of IPSS Medical Rescue, & sport updates with Mike Van Buuren (Mondays and Fridays) 6pm Onwards: Nothing But Great Music…
Coach Dave De Vries flanked by rugby referee Nic Futter and boxing star Dave Rajuili on the School Sport Special
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8am -10am: the official Radio Life & Style Top 20 SA Music Chart Show– Mike Charles, 10am – 12pm: Saturday Special – Dave Charles with Anton von Allerman doing the Saturday Motoring Feature 12pm – 2pm: The Saturdaytime Show – Sbu “SWB” Nxumalo flying solo 2pm Onwards: Music for the Weekend…
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Top trainer Cliff Chetty and his elite comrades runners from the F1 Xcalibre team were in studio last week.
Why Do Kids Get Sick SO Often!?
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h yes, as a new mom I've discovered kids get sick all the time... and I mean ALL the time! Even my healthy, real-foodeating, raw-milk-drinking, superfoodsmoothie-loving toddler has had his fair share of fevers, snotty noses, coughs, colds, infections etc etc.! BUT, as it turns out this is actually a good thing! Crazy right!? Allow me to explain...
Children are in fact designed to get sick regularly. Getting sick is the healthiest thing a growing immune system can do because this is how it learns to identify pathogenic threats as well as how to fight them. The human immune system is truly remarkable in that the more opportunity it has to grow and develop (when we get sick), especially in the early years, the stronger and more efficient it will be in the later years. Let them eat dirt I've also learnt that kids tend to put EVERYTHING in their mouths! Again this is a good thing. In fact it's part of a deliberate system designed to get as much bacteria into their little bodies as possible. According to Mary Ruebush, a microbiology and immunology instructor, and author of the book, “Why Dirt Is Good” (Kaplan): “What a child is doing when he puts things in his mouth is allowing his immune response to explore his environment. Not only does this allow for ‘practice’ of immune responses, which will be necessary for protection, but it also plays a critical role in teaching the immature immune response what is best ignored.” Therefore, wash in moderation The current obsession to 'clean' our children's environment with antibacterial everything and 'treat' them with antibiotics the moment they even sneeze, has gone too far. Yes, these products are useful when used appropriately, however, their over-use and abuse has done nothing other than offer a false sense of security and potentially even fostered the development of antibiotic-resistant, disease-causing bacteria. Another reason to avoid antibiotics unless absolutely essential, is the fact that they (in the long-run) teach our immune systems absolutely nothing about how to fight infection! Along with the harmful bacteria, antibiotics will wipe out our stores of beneficial gut flora as well – which are, of course, supposed to be our first line of immune defence in the first place! See the vicious cycle!? We simply cannot escape the fact that bacteria are everywhere; in and all around us. Most are completely harmless, lots are beneficial and some even essential for good health. Bottom line: RELAX! Let your kids taste dirt (in moderation of course!!!), leave them barefoot, wash them with simple soap and water and let them play with animals. So how much sickness is normal? In the first year of life, you can expect your child to get sick around 8-12 times! It isn’t much better in the second year, when children get sick an average of 6-8 times. However, these
illnesses generally aren’t serious, just the usual colds, tummy bugs and flu-like illnesses. It is also important to note that children are NOT all the same, some just simply get sick more often than others. Also, typically the more children your child is around the more likely he is to get sick (ever heard of day-care syndrome!?). Ok, so what's the good news!? The good news is that an immune system doesn’t forget! It has a memory. Once it has identified and fought a germ, it remembers it and can mount a much larger response the next time the germ visits, often killing it before it can take root and cause illness. This is called “acquired immunity.” To give you an example, if you get chicken pox as a child, you [generally] won’t also get it as an adult because you have acquired immunity to it. So while it”s never fun to have a sick child, you can at least be encouraged by the fact that they are strengthening their defences and will be able to protect themselves from that virus or bacteria in the future. Also, there is strong evidence that having some natural childhood illnesses like measles and mumps protects from diseases later in life, including cancer. Therefore, well-managed natural infectious diseases are beneficial for children. So how can I well-manage my sick child? • Let them sleep as much as possible in order for their immune system to recharge and strengthen. • Keep them well hydrated with water (not juice!) for optimal immune function. • If they'll eat, feed them nutritious REAL food rich in healthy fats and protein, zinc and vitamin C. Homemade chicken soup with medicinal mushrooms and other simple to digest foods can be really helpful. Avoid dairy, gluten, legumes and grains. If they don’t have an appetite, then just focus on water and healing liquids such as bone broth and/or herbal teas with lemon, ginger, cinnamon and raw honey/ manuka honey. • Cut out all forms of sugar and processed foods - which depress the immune system. • Supplement their diet with natural immune-boosting nutrients such as cod liver oil, elderberry, Echinacea, colostrum, vitamin D, vitamin C and probiotics all in kid-friendly drops or chewable tablets. ONLY use antibiotics or other medications if absolutely necessary. • A fever is a good thing as it will kill a virus, however, if it gets too high treat immediately and appropriately.
• Let your child spend some time outdoors; barefoot, in the sunlight and breathing clean fresh air, such as, on the beach, in a forest or simply sitting on some grass near some trees/plants. Nature does wonders for boosting immunity and bringing a smile to that sad face. • Lastly, be patient (sick kids don’t heal overnight!) pray for them and be generous with your cuddles, kisses and love! So to answer the question... Kids get sick so often because they’re supposed to get sick so often! And... this is a good thing because their immune systems are learning and developing, meaning they'll be stronger and healthier and less likely to get sick as they grow up. So if your child is home sick again take a deep breath and remember it’s OK.
Find the freedom to flow Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Tuesday 08h15 - 09h15 Thursday 17h15 - 18h15 at Sugardance Studio The Quarter, 1 Stewart Drive, Ballito. Contact Helen on 079 368 4486 Helen@liquidyoga.co.za www.liquidyoga.co.za
Children’s health JUNIORscript IMMUNE+
This tasty formula for children, contains carefully selected vitamins and herbal ingredients, designed to enhance the immune system and the body’s ability to fight off infection and illness. – help prevent bacterial and viral infections. – shorten the duration of cold & flu symptoms. – Assist in restoring health after illness. – help break the antibiotic cycle.
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This homeopathic/herbal formula, by means of its expectorant, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, supports the respiratory system and is Indicated for the relief of wet and dry coughs. For the relief of wet and dry coughs due to: colds, Flu and Bronchitis; respiratory congestion; environmental Irritants/Allergy.
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Married in Style Anita Dixon married Sam Wallace at the Simbithi Country Club on the 18th April 2015
The ceremony was attended by family and friends some from as far away as the UK and they all really enjoyed the reception with music by the Blarney Brothers. Barry Bowditch took the photographs and shares some of them with us here. We wish Anita and Sam much joy and happiness in their new life together.
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Move and Feel Good
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That’s why yoga is such hard work. The skills you learn become automatic responses; initially you have to learn them through practice and repetition. Your body wants and needs movement. It doesn’t actually care about being thin or having showy muscles. What it wants is to feel energized and fresh – and that’s what yoga gives it. Without awareness, energy lies either un-awakened, or courses through us chaotically – yoga gives you the power to store, organize, circulate and use energy at its full capacity. This energy brings you composure, intuition, relaxation, creativity and vigour. Anyone with good stamina has energy flow – yoga class will wake it up and show you what you’ve been missing. Lift up tall relish the beauty of our seaside towns that have melded together. Make eye contact with people and smile
– they don’t think you’re as crazy as city people do. Maybe they’re also connected to their bubbling inner energy and feeling good. Feel the rhythm of life, notice how lucky you are – you can carry good feelings with you no matter what challenges life presents. Talking of challenges – oh beloved yoga, what a challenge! The first one being to still the “Yadda Yadda” of the mind and be calm so you can absorb instruction. Some sweet key words will help you to connect with what you’re trying to do – GROUND your body and settle purposefully into your feet. PAUSE to steady nerves and know that you can do it, CENTRE yourself as you find good posture and spinal understanding. ENGAGE as you speak to the muscles deep in pelvis and torso. BALANCE as you find symmetry and correct yourself. INTEGRATE as body and mind connect and correlate. RELEASE as you exhale and know that you are achieving! The body’s performance is improved by clarifying
and refining our energy, the state of our being. Not only do we improve our performance in whatever we want – including simply living – we improve our capacity to be in the here and now, joyfully, acceptingly, unquestioning. Namaste.
My Fitness Commandments the first 5...
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thanks for stating the obvious dude. But it's that important. Cut this out, stick it on your fridge, start making changes, your life will be better, guaranteed. Here are the first 5 to my 10 Fitness Commandments:
1. Finish your veg! Turns out Mom was right and there is no getting around this one. Consider it your natural vitamin pills. Aim for 5 servings a day, throw in a few fruits in the mornings or as snacks. 2. Drink water, not coffee, not tea, not fruit juice. WATER! 8 glasses a day. 3. Sleep 8 hours. Why start your
day on the back foot and load your body with caffeine and sugar to get through the day. Get into bed early. If you battle to fall asleep, skip the TV, cellphones and tablets 2 hours before bed. Read a book and you'll be in lala land before you know it. 4. No substance. Don't drink. Plain and simple, the less alcohol you have, the less you are poisoning yourself and the more your liver can work the way it is supposed to. Same for the lungs so no smoking. 5. Cut the sugar. As previously mentioned, this stuff is toxic. Watch for the hidden sugars, especially sauces
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and dressings. Get your energy from real food, food that doesn't come in packets. To be continued...
Up and Running! The Sports Zone Running Co. is Open for Business...
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Barry Holland of the Dolphin Coast Striders and Dave Flood from the Sports Zone Running Donuts, anyone? Jaci Flood from Sports Zone shares a little sweetness
Cliff Chetty from F1 Xcalibre powered by NutriVite
Top trainer Cliff Chetty and his elite comrades runners from the F1 Xcalibre team were on the scene, rubbing shoulders with members of the Dolphin Coast Striders and Salt Runners clubs who came out to show their support for the new shop and to check out displays by top running brands Asics, New Balance, Brooks, Saucony, Form and Fitness, and Falke. For all your running and footwear needs, look no further: The Sports Zone Running Co. is open for business and here to stay…
thE onLy SpECiaLiSt RUnninG StoRE in BaLLito. Catering for beginners to experienced runners The Sports Zone running Co. are the footwear experts
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Kwadukuza Welcomes World’s Best Surfers for Ballito Pro In June.
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The third of nine events that carry the highest ranking on this year’s QS, the Ballito Pro offers a US $250 000 (approx. R3 million) prize-purse and an invaluable 10 000 points on the world rankings. It will feature a 96man field of the world’s best surfers from every corner of the planet, all of whom are striving to qualify for a spot on next year’s WSL Championship Tour. Continuing the legacy of being the world’s longest running professional surfing event worldwide that started 46 years ago when Port Elizabeth teenager Gavin Rudolph won the Gunston 500 back in 1969, all aspects of the Ballito Pro will be bigger and better this year. With more than a month to go until entries close, the entry list already includes a dozen CT surfers headed by current world No. 9, Jordy Smith, the 2010 event winner and 2013 runner-up, who is always happy to compete in his home surf, along with another 40 highly rated competitors from 15 countries. The event provides the local WSL Africa registered surfers with the priceless opportunity to earn prize-money and highly coveted rankings points in their home surf. While the surfers ride the waves, the Ballito Pro Festival is set to turn up the heat in KwaDukuza offering the best in beach, music and extreme sports entertainment. Locals and holiday-makers will be spoilt for choice with an action packed programme planned for the week-long festival that includes: daily doses of beach soccer and volleyball, regular stage performances by local dancers, singers and performers and an exciting retail area.
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ashion and polo lovers around South Africa will delight in The Gatsby National Polo Event. This prestigious corporate affair will be hosted in Durban Hillcrest, at the esteemed Shongweni Polo Club on the 14 of June 2015.
Funds raised from the Gatsby National Polo event, will go towards Furthering Education and Training Non-Profit Organisation. The purpose of this organisation is to help underprivileged children, and give them an opportunity to pursue their goals. The Gatsby National Polo event defines partying with a purpose. Top fashion partners for the day will model their chic and classic styles in an eye-catching fashion show. Drawing inspiration from the element of polo fashion and vintage chicness. Cosmetic companies will have touch-up stations for their make-up artists and hairstylists to treat guests to a truly pampered experience. Guests will start the day at 10:30 with the Polo Horse Parade and Marching Band, followed by the fashion and vintage car show. The polo game starts with 6 chukkers each side, competing for honour and prizes. Food and drinks are available to purchase, or bring your own. Prizes will also be given to the best dressed glamorous, Gatsby guest. In true Durban fashionable style, top DJ’s will be rocking the main marquee at the after party. This is an opportunity to experience something unique and dress to impress and have loads of fun. Don’t forget the bow tie, suspenders and Gatsby hat! For more information about the event The Gatsby National Polo Event’s official website, visit www. nationalpolo.co.za
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PROPOSED POLICY RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES MN 92/2015 PROPOSED POLICY RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES [DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CHARGE POLICY MADE PUBLIC - Sections 21 and 11(3)(a) of the MSA, 2000]
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Notice is hereby given in terms of Sections 21 and 11(3)(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), that the proposed policy in respect of the Development Charges Policy lies open to afford members of the public an opportunity to make representations with regard to the proposed policy. A copy of the proposed policy will be available for inspection by interested members of the public at the reception areas at the following municipal buildings: -
14 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Kwa Dukuza, Civic Buildings; 1 Basil Hulett Drive, Salt Rock; and Civic Buildings, corner of Gizenga and Mahatma Gandhi Street; and Stanger Library, Salt Rock Library, and Ballito Library; as well as KwaDukuza Municipal website at www.kwadukuza.gov.za.
The policy will be available during normal office hours Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) for a period of thirty (30) days from 22 May 2015 to 23 June 2015 (being the closing date). Representations in relation to the proposed policy must be lodged with the undersigned in writing. N J MDAKANE MUNICIPAL MANAGER KWA DUKUZA MUNICIPALITY Municipal Offices 14 Chief Albert Luthuli Street P.O. Box 72, KWA DUKUZA, 4450 Tel.: 032 - 437 5000
Fax: 032 - 437 5098
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The Captur Has Arrived
T
he all-new RENAULT CAPTUR Crossover is Renault’s latest addition to its fresh and diverse model line-up and set to be a serious contender in South Africa’s very popular and highly competitive small utility vehicle (SUV) category.
While the beautifully practical Captur crossover has the attributes of a standard SUV, it embodies so much more. Combining the personality of a SUV and the spaciousness of an MPV with the dynamism of a hatch, new Renault Captur crossover is the ultimate all-in-one package. Competitively priced, the entry-level Expression 66kW Turbo carries a price tag of just R219 900. Renault Captur offers three derivatives, all petrol-powered: the flagship Dynamique EDC featuring Renault’s new generation 1.2 litre 88kW EDC Turbo power plant, the Dynamique 66kW Turbo and Expression 66kW Turbo. These new generation Turbo engines are a direct result of Renault’s renowned adaptation of Formula 1 (F1) technology and transfer to road cars. An easy-to-drive, multi-functional and -faceted crossover that strikes
the ideal balance between beautiful design and practicality, Captur offers a choice of bi-tone body colours (Dynamique models only) and 16” and 17” alloys rims as standard on Expression and Dynamique variants respectively. Superstylish, curvaceous lines are complemented by the chromeplated Renault diamond set into the imposing black grille as well as the front LED lights already mentioned. With its flexible, modular layout, Captur’s interior is spacious - as is the boot area - which houses hidden, yet easy-to-access storage space. Immediately eye-catching are the innovative shellshaped seats which feature trendily designed, practical zip collection covers (on Dynamique models) that are easily removed and washable. Leather seats are an option on the Dynamique 88kW EDC variant. Renault Captur continues to be a
global success for the brand - success that Renault South Africa is confident of emulating in the local market. For those spirited, searching individuals who appreciate the finer things, simply love life and savour every moment of it,
“Top notch service is our main auto motive”
No.1 Anford Park Garlicke Road, Ballito
the new Renault Captur crossover is the perfect lifestyle complement. Book a test drive now at Renault Ballito 8 Moffat Drive Ballito tel 032 586 3881