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14 - 27 June 2017

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Firestorm

4 Knysna OPERATION

FIRE STORM Dolphin Coast 4 Knysna

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N April in a landmark ruling the Department of Environmental Affairs acceded to public pressure to curtail certain operations at the EnviroServ Waste Management’s Shongweni Landfill Site.

Since December 2015, residents in areas inland of the site have blamed the company for a multitude of illnesses, including nosebleeds, asthma, bronchitis and headaches, which they say are a result of "toxic fumes" emanating from the site. Estate agents and residents of the upmarket suburbs in the highway area say that since the news of the smell spread in 2015, buyers have been reluctant to invest in the area. Mthembeni Msomi, a resident of the Shongweni Dam area, said: "This is the same smell that has been causing people here to get sick. The hospitals here are far away and this company is allowed to continue to make us sick. I think authorities must do something about this." Upper Highway Air, a local environmental organisation at the forefront of the battle against the EnviroServ landfill, said more than 15,000 people had lodged complaints since the beginning of March. The Department of Environmental Affairs, beleaguered by this enormous weight of local activism has now suspended all acceptance, treatment and disposal of waste at the EnviroServ Waste Management’s Shongweni Landfill Site, in terms of section 56 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act.

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In the light of this ruling, Lauren Johnson, one of the directors of Upper Highway Air suggested that the waste stream could be taken to another hazardous waste landfill such as Dolphin Coast Landfill in Stanger. Now, after a rather ominous silence around the matter, an interesting story appeared in The North Coast Courier two weeks ago, an extract of which I have selected for you below. “Have you ever wondered where all the waste we produce ends up after it gets thrown out? The Ilembe Chamber of Commerce paid a very informative visit to the Dolphin Coast Landfill Management (DCLM) site last week to get an answer to this question and find out more about the operation of this impressive landfill site. “We use these member hosted board meetings as an opportunity to showcase the diverse and exceptional nature, and potential, of industry in our district,” said Chamber CEO Cobus Oelofse. DCLM is the largest landfill of its kind in the southern hemisphere and is classified as an H:H, or High Hazard/ Class A site that can deal with all sorts of waste. DCLM’s technical and environmental manager, Kyle Gaffar told The Courier they have one of the most advanced sites in the country and frequently consult on best practice with other landfill sites across the world who are keen to emulate DCLM’s procedures and safety measures.” If I was a conspiracy theorist I would hypothesise, on the basis of this, that this spin doctoring is an attempt to soften the reality that we are probably

already on the receiving end of the toxic waste that has caused all of the fuss down the road. Why should this be of interest to you? Oh, I don’t know…maybe a monster landfill site full of hazardous toxic waste will add to the value of property in the region…maybe tankers full of poison travelling on our notoriously dangerous highways will add new excitement to our laid back coastal lifestyle. Maybe “toxic fumes” carry an air of romance in a post-apocalyptic, Walking Dead kind of Zombie culture way. Maybe, if you knew it had been coming, you might have wanted to have a bit of a say in the matter…after all, it’s your constitutional right. Yes, I know it has to go somewhere and it’s a massive revenue spinner for some, but no matter how you choose to spin it, I can’t see an upside to a toxic waste landfill site in our backyard. I think that this could be the beginning of something ugly but I really hope that I am wrong. Watch this space. K

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OPERATION FIRESTORM – WITH LOVE FROM THE DOLPHIN COAST

HE recent wildfires in the Southern Cape have left tragedy and destruction in their wake.Spurred by the images on news feeds and social media, residents of the Dolphin Coast have been responding generously with donations of food, clothing, blankets, boxes, and basic provisions. But as the smoke starts to lift and the full scale of the devastation becomes clear, aid organizations are now in urgent need of funds to staff and operate field hospitals and to spearhead rebuilding efforts… Something big needs to be done quickly.

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Operation Firestorm is a one-day, 12-hour fundraiser on Thursday 15 June 2017, supporting the aid relief operation in the fire-ravaged Knysna region in the Southern Cape. In response to the call from community leaders and people of influence in Ballito, the fundraiser is coordinated by Ballito-based community radio station Radio Life & Style 88FM, galvanizing Dolphin Coast residents behind a common goal of raising R100 000 towards the efforts of the internationally-respected Gift of the Givers organisation, currently working in Knysna to provide aid on the ground. This concentrated, radio-driven fundraiser is a show of love in action from one coastal corner of South Africa to another. On Thursday 15 June, tune in to Radio Life & Style 88FM or stream online at www.lifeandstyle.fm for a special radiothon day of action… Then go online on Thursday and donate towards the Operation Firestorm fundraiser hosted on www.givengain.com. Stand up, be counted, and contribute towards making a real difference in the lives of people who are struggling to find hope in the wake of natural disaster.

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KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY LEVYING OF RATES 2017/18

TEN POINTS ● Remain open to experience and change. ● You already have what you are looking for. ● Focus on what’s important. ● Seize the happy moments. ● Don’t waste time responding to critics. ● Try to be the voice of reason and reconciliation. ● Find the positive side of a situation. ● Have fun along the way. ● The way we choose to see the world creates the world we see. ● Think about today – don’t think of doing something or anything forever.

Notification in terms of Section 14 (3) (b) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act No. 6 of 2004 Notice is hereby given that a resolution levying a rate on property has been passed by the Council of KwaDukuza Municipality on 31 May 2017. In terms of Section 14 (3) (a) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act No. 6 of 2004 the resolution will be displayed at municipal offices and libraries, as well on website, www.kwadukuza.gov.za , from 15 June 2017. N J Mdakane Municipal Manager Municipal Offices 14 Albert Luthuli Street P O Box 72

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“For a man’s house is his castle, and each man’s home is his safest refuge.”

– Edward Coke 1628.

N the current political and economic situation more and more people are looking to sell their homes. Whatever their motivation, being it financial or because of an emotional (Death, Divorce or Distress) their attachment to their home makes it hard to value their property objectively.

The majority of people who are ‘selfvaluating’ their home, will over value them, not realising that what they are effectively doing is expecting buyers to over-compensate them. Here are a few reasons why you need a good agent to help you getting closer to the marketrelated price. Harcourts Dolphin Coast’s agents are all registered and licensed agents with local knowledge and they are highly motivated to help you with a professional and researched comparative market analysis. (CMA)

•“We NEED our Price to buy our next home, otherwise we won’t be selling.” Working with a qualified and experienced agent you will be guided to sell your property at market value, and not your “wish” price. As your agent, we understand that your price requirement to purchase your future property cannot be calculated into the pricing of your current home. A simplistic comparison is to remember that the price you have sold your old car for, cannot be the same as the price of a brand new car. The same principle applies when selling your home to up-scale. Competitively pricing your house to sell will give you the best opportunity of selling your home in the shortest time so that you will not to lose the new home you would love to purchase. •We will start HIGH and see what offers we get.... This is the most common mistake sellers make. By starting out too high you will assist your competition to sell their home first and not yours. High priced properties attract high price buyers and these buyers know and recognize value. Buyers research the market long before they contact an agent. They would have seen what is on offer on all Internet Property Portals. Experience tells us that buyers are quick to dismiss over-priced properties. You will not receive any offers. To maintain negotiating power it is essential that you work closely with your agent, using market evidence, to price your home as competitively possible right from the start. •I am not in a hurry to sell. I can wait to get my price. As any good agent will tell you, one of the first questions buyers ask is:” How long has the property been on the market?” Buyers often attach a lower value to a property that has been on the market for a long time, whereas they are more likely to pay a premium price when a property is new on the market. Time and perception of value are inseparable. When sellers eventually drop their price, the initial rush and premium price opportunity has long passed. The house has been on the market far too long with little interest and eventually sells for much less than what it is actually worth. •We invested a lot of money when we put in the pool ( Additional capital spent ) A pool (or any improvement made for your own convenience) may make your home more appealing to some,

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TENDER MN 59/2011 SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A STS COMPLIANT ELECTRICITY

VENDING SYSTEM

The above is in terms of Section 116(3) of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003.

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Please take notice that the Municipality wishes to extend the existing agreement in respect of Tender MN 59/2011, for supply, installation and management of a STS compliant electricity vending system, until 30 June 2018.

The purpose of the extension is to enable the Municipality to comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003. Members of the public are hereby called to submit representation to the municipality by no later than 12 noon on Friday, 07 July 2017. Documents are available for inspection at the office of the Manager Billing: Mrs. N Singh, 104 Mahatma Gandhi Street Kindly contact Ms. N Singh for further information on 032 437 5500/5547

N J MDAKANE MUNICIPAL MANAGER 14 Chief Albert Luthuli Street Kwa Dukuza 4450 Tel: 032 - 4375000

*offer valid between 16 - 18 June 2017

MN 77/2017

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I am loving your feedback on the show and the column! Thank you so much - please keep it coming. It’s great to be working with the Life and Style team who are all committed, via the press and on radio, to making this heavenly part of the world fun and exciting – but also safe and sound. Thanks too, for supporting our fantastic regular sponsors, Food Lovers Market, Hirsch’s, Rest Assured and Cloud Nine. They are all delighted to be passing on their wonderful weekend specials on radio at 8.30 every Friday. Incidentally, Food Lovers Market is about to launch a wonderful campaign for the kids in the community – the GOODNESS GANG! If there is one sure way to get your children eating more vegies and fruit, this is it! Pop in now to find out more about it. Hirsch’s, Cloud Nine and Rest Assured have a massive clearance sale on this weekend so pop down there too to find some great bargains. Keep listening to the show every Friday, from 8.30 to 9.00. For crazy specials from our sponsors, great tips and good, solid consumer advice. With the price of electricity escalating, we mentioned some excellent ENERGY SAVING TIPS on our show a few weeks ago, and I have been asked to repeat some of them here: PAINLESS PENNY PINCHING • Switch off lights in unoccupied rooms. • Use energy-efficient appliances for cooking - slow cookers are best for preparing winter warming meals such as stews, whilst microwaves are best for preparing your favourite small-volume winter meals. • Swap your bath for a shower - keep it hot and short; showers use less electricity and water. • Warm your bed with an electric blanket - switch it on an hour before bed time and switch it off when you get into your bed. Alternatively, use a hot water bottle to keep your feet happy; you can also use a hot water bottle in front of the television. • Make regular pool maintenance a priority - by limiting filtering to once every 24 hours during winter - it could contribute to notable savings on the energy required to run your pool pump. • Switch off appliances at the power point when you are not using them - appliances can use up to 50% of the electricity they use when operating, while on standby mode. • Boil only enough water in the kettle for the number of cups of hot drinks you are preparing. • Don’t use hot water for tasks you can accomplish with cold water such as rinsing dishes and vegetables – and in your washing machine and dishwasher. It’s great to know that there is a HOTLINE for consumers who have been unfairly treated. In KZN the Consumer Complaints Hotline number: 0800 333 667 which is a free service to the public Please keep your queries coming in. Email me on gjthomo@gmail.com

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Book I read clearly gives the instruction that we should love our neighbour as we love ourselves yet every day we are answering questions about plants suitable for hiding them! I guess that loving and hiding are not necessarily the same, allowing us to hide what we love, if you get my drift. This is not always that easy as properties become smaller with less garden space available. One needs to determine the height you want to reach and whether this will be achieved by planting trees, palms or shrubs. Many shrubs will grow to a height of 3m or more but when we start

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disturbance and the clipping into shape will not deter the production of flowers. There should be a law in the land that every garden has to have at least one of

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If you are allowed Exotic plants, you will not be disappointed with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Deep Pink Butterfly. What a winner!!!! Happy in pretty extreme coastal conditions, you will be blessed with the most beautiful deep rose pink Hibiscus blooms for most of the year. May be planted as a small tree or clipped into a hedge, although continual clipping might interfere with the production of flowers. In my next article, I will discuss shrubs that will do well as hedges. Until then, give your spirit a lift by paying a visit to a Nursery, if only to enjoy the beauty of Nature which can be found in abundance.

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Chief Albert Luthuli Legacy Walk and Half Marathon

HE year 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the untimely death of Chief Albert Luthuli after a suspect accident on the railway bridge in Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal on 21 July 1967. Hundreds of participants from KwaZulu-Natal and other provinces will descend on Groutville for the

Chief Albert Luthuli Legacy Walk and Half Marathon on Saturday, 22 July 2017, to commemorate the occasion and trace the final steps of this inimitable son of the soil. Chief Albert Luthuli was a devout Christian, chief of the Groutville Amakholwa Tribe, one of the longest serving presidents of the African National Congress, and the first African winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. The event in his honour is spearheaded by Groutville community leader Zakhele Gumede and supported by the Ilembe District Municipality, the KwaDukuza

While the routes differ for the 11.5 kilometre Chief Albert Luthuli Legacy Walk and the 21 km Chief Albert Luthuli Legacy Half Marathon, the highlight of both will be the opportunity for participants to set foot on the railway bridge where Luthuli was allegedly hit by a train and to visit his memorial site situated in close proximity. The route passes several iconic sites that contribute to the prolific history of the area. These include the Mahatma Gandhi memorial and statue of Chief Luthuli on Chief Albert Luthuli Street, the King Shaka Visitor’s Centre which houses Shaka’s grave, the Observation Rock upon which King Shaka used to sit and watch his impis according to Zulu history, the soccer field where then New York senator Robert F Kennedy’s helicopter landed when he visited Chief

Over 500 people participated in the inaugural Chief Albert Luthuli Legacy Walk in 2016

Municipality, Enterprise iLembe and the Luthuli Museum. There will also be a charity golf day for corporate participants and other interested parties at Prince’s Grant Golf Estate Friday 21 July, ahead of the walk and half marathon. Gumede said the walk made its debut in July 2016 when over 500 people of all ages participated. “This year is particularly significant given the 50th anniversary of Chief Albert Luthuli’s death and the main purpose of these events is to acknowledge and celebrate his life, but also to highlight the rich history and heritage of this area and grow its socioeconomic and tourism potential,” he said.

the first winner! One of South Africa’s most legendary boxers, Elijah “Tap Tap” Makhathini, also lived in the area. “In KwaDukuza we have a rich legacy and we hope these events will help us use our heritage to build a tourism economy,” said Gumede. Pre-registration for the Chief Albert Luthuli Legacy Walk and Half Marathon and the charity golf event is essential. For more information or to register, visit www.luthuliwalk.org.za. The entry fee for the race and half marathon is R100.00 per person which includes a T-shirt and a badge. Registration for the charity golf day is R3000.00 per four-ball or R750.00 for singles, with overnight

The routes for the walk and half marathon pass several historic sites from the life of Chief Albert Luthuli.

Luthuli in 1966, and Luthuli’s final resting place at the Groutville Congregational Church Graveyard. The town’s Luthuli Museum has also been proclaimed a national monument and includes the original 1927 home of Chief Luthuli situated at 3233 Nokukhanya Luthuli Street. In addition, Groutville has the little-known distinction of being the birth-place of one of South Africa’s literary pioneers and the first professor of Zulu at Wits University, the poet and author, B. W. Vilakazi. The village’s B W Vilakazi Primary School is named after him. Interestingly, the street that is home to two Noel Peace Prize winners in Soweto is named after Vilakazi, who grew up in Groutville, the home of

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accommodation at Prince’s Grant Golf Estate available if required and for the guest’s own account. All proceeds will go towards Groutville Intuthuko Yethu NPO formed by the Groutville community. For all enquiries, contact organiser Zakhele Gumede on zsgumede@live.co.za or call 082-8044488. Also follow the events on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/luthuliwalk Instagram: @luthuliwalk Twitter: @luthuliwalk

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PUBLIC NOTICE INTERRUPTION OF OPERATIONS FOR THE KWADUKUZA BUILDING CONTROL OFFICES DUE TO TRAINING. Notice is hereby given that the operations of the KwaDukuza Building Control Offices will be interrupted from the 20th to the 22nd of June 2017 due to technical officials attending training. Officials who will attend the training include Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors.

Follow in the footsteps of Chief Albert Luthuli – former President of the ANC, who led the Defiance Campaign in the 1950s. Recognised internationally for his efforts to end racial segregation, Chief Albert Luthuli became the first African to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960. The Chief Albert Luthuli Legacy Walk taking place in Groutville on Saturday 22 July 2017, brings history alive. The 11.5 km walk follows the path he took on his final walk to the railway bridge where he met his untimely death fifty years ago. This Jubilee year the event will include The Chief Albert Luthuli Legacy Half Marathon, which will start at Chief Luthuli’s statue on Chief Albert Luthuli Street in KwaDukuza and end at the Groutville sports field. To find out more and to register visit www.luthuliwalk.org.za or contact Zakhele Gumede - email: zsgumede@live.co.za

The training is in line with the municipality’s objectives of capacity building initiatives and the Economic Development & Planning Business Unit’s objectives. The training is meant to equip the relevant officials with new legislation and trends thereby improving their knowledge and skills. However, please note that the office will not be closed as administrative support officials will be available to assist with Building Plan Applications related queries. The Development Planning Building Control Offices will be fully functional from the 23rd of June 2017 at 7:45 AM. Any inconvenience which may be caused by the interruption is greatly regretted. NJ MDAKANE MUNICIPAL MANAGER KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY ISSUED: 08 June 2017

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ccording to a review of evidence in the journal Progress in Cardiovascular Disease, runners live three years longer than non-runners. You don’t even have to run fast, or for long, to see a benefit. You can drink, smoke, be overweight and still reduce your risk of dying early by running – by between 25% and 40%. The authors of the review say that no other exercise has such an impact – an hour of running will, statistically speaking, increase your life expectancy by seven hours. While running regularly can’t make you immortal, the review says it is more effective at prolonging life than walking, cycling or swimming. Two of the authors of the review were also involved in a study published in 2014 that found a mere five to 10 minutes a day of running, at less than six miles an hour, reduced the risk of heart disease and early deaths from all causes. This is considerably less effort than government recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week – which most people ignore.

surfaces, do exercises to strengthen your leg muscles, avoid hills and get good running shoes. But Brellenthin says there is no evidence of running increasing the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee. Running should be built up gradually and its benefits may plateau at 30 miles a week. Brellenthin says that runners have higher levels of aerobic fitness, lower levels of body fat and smaller waists than those who do other activities. Running may be particularly good at shifting abdominal fat. You only need to do 30 to 60 minutes a week to reap the benefits, so perhaps we should all give it a try.

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The best exercise is one that you enjoy and will do. But otherwise … it’s probably running. Running is cheap, easy (as in you go out of your house and just do it) and you can’t fake it – it’s always energetic. Even a jog counts as moderately vigorous exercise. If you are time poor, you need run for only half the time to get the same benefits as other sports. Angelique Brellenthin, of the department of kinesiology at Iowa State University, one of the review’s authors, says it takes 105 minutes of walking to yield the same benefits as a 25-minute run. There are tragic but rare deaths during races, but non-runners are twice as likely to die from sudden heart attacks and strokes as runners. To avoid knee pain (and you can’t always, as it may just be how your knee cap is positioned), you can run on soft

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1964 Porsche 356 Cabriolet that the late music icon, Janice Joplin, bought used in 1968, recently sold at auction for a record price. She had it painted red with a mural that included landscapes, butterflies, birds, floating eyes, skull-like faces and mushrooms.

After her death (4- October 1970, aged 27), ownership of the car went to her siblings, Michael and Laura Joplin. For the past 20 years was on display in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland before going on auction. The estimate was $400,000-$600,000, but in seconds, the price jumped, and in just five minutes the car was sold, for $1.76 million. This was a world-record price at auction for such a model, a spokesman for the firm said. The buyer got a fantastic classic Porsche that transcends art, pop culture and social movements, recently restored to running order.

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HE SECOND MARRIOTT BALLITO BEATS CONCERT at Sugar Rush Park in Ballito was a wonderful example of what South Africa can become if we are able to rise above the grubby political mischief that is doing its best to tear us apart.

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