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‘Lollipop’ cameras increase security CPF takes community policing to another level KALISHA NAICKER

FTER a recent spate of violent crime, residents of Kloof are ‘reclaiming’ their neighbourhood using cameras. According to Nikki Mohlmann, the Kloof Community Policing Forum (KCPF) project coordinator, the success of Enforce’s Orange Watchmen Community Cameras in places like Hillcrest, Gillitts and Waterfall, has prompted the KCPF to take further action. Seven entry and exit points in Kloof now have the fixed “lollypop” cameras installed on street corners. The latest camera was in-

stalled at Kloof Pre Primary, providing an all-day “police presence” in the area. “These cameras are monitored every hour; it is like having a 24-hour guard,” said Mohlmann. The KCPF is looking to install a total of 11 cameras in the area and is urging residents to support the project. The cameras have 24-hour recording and are linked to a control room for monitoring purposes. “The bright orange colour acts as a visual deterrent. “The speaker phone on the pole allows the control room operator to communicate, especially in the case of loiterers

or suspicious behaviour,” she said. “CaptainBheki Mpungose of Kloof police, Corne’ Broodryk chairperson of the KCPF and I will have the footage and will work actively to reduce crime in the area,” she said. Kloof Junior Primary principal Colleen Phillips said she was happy to have a camera near the school. “Our school is on a public road, and with the installation of the camera it makes the area much safer for my pupils, staff and parents,” she said. Enforce customer liaison officer, Rachel Davis, said the company is proudly supporting the initiative.

“Public safety is our number one priority and we go beyond the call of duty to enforce this,” she said. “We also offer private cameras for home security and urge the public to contact us if they are interested,” added Davis. Residents are also encouraged to attend the Kloof CPF monthly meetings which are held every second Monday of the month at the Kloof Junior Primary school in Abelia road at 6pm. If you are interested in donating to the KCPF camera project or would like more information, contact Nikki Mohlmann on 031 764 7069 .

Enforce customer liaison officer Rachel Davis, Kloof Junior Primary principal Colleen Phillips, Roxannes Perryer and pupils Xabiso Nxas ana, Gareth Bell, Makety Makhoza and Jessica Hall PHOTO: KALISHA NAICKER

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Vandals target Hillcrest trees Community urged to report offenders KALISHA NAICKER

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Marge Mitchell with the tree that was vandalised.

BEAUTIFUL Ficus benjamina (fig) tree, which has been providing more than 10 years of shade and beauty in Elizabeth Road Park, has been damaged by vandals. The “Keep Hillcrest Beautiful Association” (KHBA) is aiming to find the culprits and bring them to book. Accordingtotheassociation’s Marge Mitchell, the park is the only open

space in Hillcrest where one can freely walk dogs. It was adopted by the association in 2008. “The beautiful park has the Nqutu stream running through it; last year during Arbour Month, KHBA planted nine indigenous trees. However, only one remains. It appears as if the rest were deliberately broken,” said Mitchell. The most recent vandalism occurred last Monday when a tree had its branch sawed off.

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“It looks like an axe or a cutting tool was used to remove the branches of the ficus tree,” she said. Mitchell said that she thinks the acts of vandalism are “terrible”. “The mindless culprits must find something better to do than destroy trees,” she said. In addition to the tree being damaged, the Adopt-a-Spot sign that was positioned by the KHBA was torn down. “Why do this to our beautiful town? The trees and parks are here for the benefit of the community, not to be vandalised and wrecked,” she added. “Hopefully this article will alert the community to the need to preserve our flora and to keep a watchful eye open for any signs of vandalism.” During Arbour Month in September, the KHBA will be planting indigenous trees in the park once again. They are appealing to those who are in close proximity to the park, as well as all those who exercise their dogs there, to keep a “protective eye” open for the trees. Contact the KHBAon083419 3807.

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CCUSED criminals Siyabonga Alfred Gwala and Jabulani Xaba were sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for house robbery and an additional three years for possession of stolen property at the Pinetown Regional Court on Thursday. According to lieutenant France Mhkize, the communications’ officer at the Hillcrest police station, the men received the sentence after they attacked and burgled a resident of Cadmoor Road, Botha’s Hill on 21 January 2011. “The victim was awoken at approximately 3am by the alarm going off at his home. “When he walked outside to investigate he noticed one of the suspects sitting in his car,” said Mkhize. “As the victim walked back to the house he noticed his lounge door open and the other suspects ransacking the house. “They brandished their firearms and forced the victim into the bedroom, telling him to remain silent.” Mkhize said the victim managed to lock himself in the room while the suspects made a getaway with valuables worth R28 000. Detective Captain BE Cele of Hillcrest SAPS successfully convicted the men after they committed several other crimes in the area. The stolen goods were also recovered. “The management and staff of the Hillcrest SAPS commended Detective Cele for his diligent work in the successful conviction and arrest of the suspects,”addedMkhize. “It is withdedicatedoffi-

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The anal glands a nasty subject DOGS and cats have a pair of nasty glands based around the anus. These paired glands are small sacs that open just inside the anal sphincter, at the four and eight o’clock position. Their function is to produce a marking “musk” for territoriality and social purposes – and to annoy vets who accidentally squirt it on themselves. Unfortunately, as with any part of the body, they can become diseased. The most common sign is filling or

impaction of the AGS (anal gland sac), which can look like worms (scooting the bum along the ground), excessive licking or chewing, or painful defecation. In rare instances, the AGS can become infected – one side of the anus is swollen, sometimes the skin is discoloured and defecation is nigh-impossible. Dogs often bite anyone going near it. The abscess can burst, damaging the anal sphincter. We normally treat these with hot

compresses, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory painkillers, as well as faecal softeners, for a few days – some then go to surgery while others do not require this. Regrettably, sometimes dogs develop tumours of the AGS. These tumours like to spread to the local lymph nodes inside the pelvis (only observable by ultrasound or occasionally x-ray) and lungs. They also produce a chemical which raises blood calcium levels. High calcium causes kidney and

heart failure long before the tumour kills the patient. Tumours areusuallytreated with surgery (very technical if removing the internal lymph nodes) followed by a course of radiation and sometimes chemo. Others are treated only with chemo. Long-term cures can be achieved,butitdoestakesomework. If a dog has a clinical examination, a rectal evaluation should be compulsory, particularly in pets who are older than five years of age.

The right side of the law >> Justice Chris Nicholson will give a talk at the Kloof Civic Hall KALISHA NAICKER

“One Hand Washes the Other” on Thursday, 5 September , 6pm in the Kloof Civic Hall. According to Kloof library’s Jill HE “Friends of Kloof Library” forum is hosting a talk by re- Storrar: “Judge Nicholson was nowned author and judge, Jus- schooled at Michaelhouse and studied law at the University of Natal. tice Chris Nicholson. “In 1979, following on the efforts Nicholson will talk about his life in the judiciary and his latest book, of Arthur Chaskalson in Johannesburg, he founded the Durban chapter of the Legal Resources Centre to assist those who could not afford advice or legal representation,” she said. We also cater for functions - Platters or Buffet. “He successfully chalWE CATER FOR ALL lenged the Apartheid SUNDAY ROAST YOUR GUESTS HUNGRY TUMMY’S. pass laws and he was asFrom Birthday dinners. Engagements. sociated with ArchbishBusiness meetings. Card evenings etc op Denis Hurley in his Come and have a sit down meal or order with LIVE music case against the Minister a takeaway. We do pizza too. of Law and Order, chalContact Chantel Janssens for more info and bookings lenging the right to detain 031 765 4353 | 076 198 1532 | foodthyme2013@gmail.com without trial for the purPlantation Estate, Hillcrest poses of interrogation.” kalisha@witness.co.za

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Storrar said that in the early 1990s he left the university and becameajudge.Hewasappointedtothe bench in 1995 and later became a senior judge on the Natal Bench. “At the end of the 1980s, Judge Nicholson took up a lecturing post at the University of Natal where he taught evidence, civil procedure and professional practice. “In the early 1990s he left the university and took silk, enabling him to become a judge. He was appointed to the bench in 1995 and later became a senior judge on the Natal Bench,” added Storrar. AfterNicholsonretired,he headed a committee appointed by Fikile Mbalula, South African Sport and Recreation Minister, that investigated the affairs of the South African national cricketing body, Cricket South Africa (CSA). “The investiga-

tion was triggered by a report from KPMG, the federation’s auditor, that a bonus of R4.5 million had been paid to CSA’s chief executive Gerald Majola without the knowledge of the federation’s remuneration committee. “The commission found that Majola had breached the South African Companies Act at least four times and recommended that both the SCA and the South African Revenue Service should consider taking further action,

” said Storrar. Nicholson has written four books - Permanent Removal: Who Killed The Cradock Four? (2004), Papwa the Pariah: Golf in Apartheid’s Shadow (2005), Richard and Adolf: Did Richard Wagner Incite Adolf Hitler to Commit the Holocaust? (2007) and his latest book “One Hand Washes the Other” which will be on sale at the talk. “One Hand Washes the Other” is not only a mystery thriller, but an in-depth study of contemporary South Africa with its existing fraught cultural and racial relationships. Tickets will be available from Kloof Library (031 7647543) and cost R35 or R30 for members of Friends. Justice Chris Nicholson.

Artist offers support to SPCA

Merle du bois of Du Bois Gallery with her beautiful dog Lilly PHOTO: KALISHA NAICKER

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THE Du Bois Art Gallery will be hosting a fourday art exhibition at the Kloof Village Mall SuperSpar forecourt. The exhibition runs from Wednesday 4 September to Sunday 8 September, 8am to 5pm in aid of the Kloof and Highway SPCA. According to Barbara Patrick, manager of the SPCA, there will be a variety of paintings in oils or acrylic on canvas by various artists on sale at affordable prices. A Portion of the takings will be donated to the SPCA. “All paintings sold will not only be beneficial to the buyer, but also the help

less animals in our care at the SPCA,” she added. She reiterated the importance of the SPCA as a nonprofit organisation in soci ety. “At any given time, our society provides care to over 100 animals on our premises; this excludes the assistance we offer to the community,” said Patrick. “Our mission is the prevention of cruelty to animals, by way of education, law en forcement, and proactive and reactive ac tivities.” The society always goes the extra mile, she said, to assist animals in need.

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The Kloof and Highway SPCA relies on the community for funding as no govern ment funding is received Residents can assist with a monthly monetary donation or by donating unwant ed goods. One can also support the fundraisers held at the Society, on every Monday and Saturday. “Every bit that we receive helps,” she said. To find out more about the Kloof and Highway SPCA or to volunteer services, con tact 031 764 1212 or email market ing@kloofspca.co.za.

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JULIE Scragg, owner of Hingham Nursery, has always wanted to add a gift/décor shop to the list of things they have to offer. This year she felt the time was right and in March they launched into the project with great enthusi asm. She asked friend LeighAnn Stevens to join her in decorating the shop and choosing the stock. In spite of the work that the project required, the duo lloved the project, and opening every box felt like Christmas. Call in and browse around the shop for that inter esting piece that's just waiting for you to pick up and make your own. They also cater for gardening needs and keep a huge selection of plants. There is a great selection of pots and water features, an indigenous section, Roseworld and Bonsais for beginners to collectors. Pop in and meet the team service is their priority.

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EVERY KwaZulu-Natalian has heard of the annual Reed Dance. For those who haven’t - the event is hosted annually at King Goodwill Zwelithini’s home in Nongoma. Zulu maidens participate in the colourful cultural festival. This year’s event was hosted at the weekend and even attracted the attention of a British young maiden who joined in the festivities (not bare chested though). Identifying the diversity of this beautiful province, all colours and cultures are urged to participate in next year’s event. ANC MPL Omie Singh said they plan to encourage about 1000 young girls from the Indian community to participate in next year’s event. The idea comes from Singh, Queen Thandi and Vivian Reddy who encourage residents to understand and participate in the dance, which ultimately promotes abstinence. According to national media, most religious and cultural organisations are in support of the cross-cultural promotion. A quick poll on Facebook tells us that most South Africans are ready to embrace cross-cultural events. Send us your thoughts on our Hillcrest Fever Facebook page.

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N all spheres of government, the Speaker is an important cog in the administration of the democratic process. It is he or she who controls formal meetings, ensures that issues are debated fairly, that the language used by the debaters is reasonable and not defamatory as well as the general discipline of members of whichever House the Speaker controls. Thus when the Speaker fails to do his or her job properly with due fairness to all parties, ensuring that his personal views to not impinge on the rights of members to say it as they see it, then democracy is severely stunted. EThekwini’s Speaker is none other than that socialite, Logie Naidoo, previously deputy mayor, but now given the job of “controller of the city council” as Speaker of the city. And he’s hopeless! Even if he can spell the word democracy, he has no clue as to the concept of what’s behind the word and his prejudice is so plain, it is painful to watch him trying to keep council meetings together while humbling himself before his ANC masterswithlittlethoughtfortheimportance of his job in promoting the democracy so many people fought and died for. As a councillor, I have huge respect for the office of the Mayor of the city and the deputy. As Mayor, James Nxumalo has upheld the dignity of his office and is usually fair in his dealings with opposition politicians. As feisty as she is, Nomvuso Shabalala too has earned respectforthewayshedealswithheroften

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difficult office as the deputy. Both understand the necessity and value of opposition oversight and respect it. But all that passes dear old Logie by andevenhisownpartyhasscantrespect for the way he operates. The last council meeting was a case in point. The first issue was the limp-wristed wayinwhichtheEthicsCommitteedealt with councillors who had been doing work for the municipality or the State when this is expressly forbidden by law. Logie got that obdurate look on his face and refused to allow debate on the issue. Then, when Human Settlements and infrastructure chairman Nigel Gumede refused to answer a perfectly legitimate question by the DA on the dodgy state of housing in Welbedacht and told the questioner in the ANC’s usual fashion that the question was based on racism and that the DA treated blacks “like lavatory paper” Logie simply turned a deaf ear and allowed the defamation and accepted that the question would not be answered. Any Speaker worth the name would have put an instant stop to such nonsense and as it was obvious that Logie was not going to allow debate on any important issues, it was simply a waste of time to remain in the meeting and out we went. The DA caucus does not leave council meetings lightly. We believe we have an important oversight role to keep a tight reinonmunicipalgovernmentexcesses, but when the Speaker, who has total power in council meetings, refuses to allow debate to flower, it becomes a futile exercise. For the good of the city and democracy, Logie should go and the DA intends putting forward a motion of “no confidence” in the man at the next council meeting – and that couldn’t happen to a finer chap!

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Let’s take back what is ours THERE has been a rising trend of mindless criminals who are targeting our senior citi zens and homes in the Upper Highway Area. What possesses an individual to hurt, kill orevenrapea70or80yearoldhelplessbe ing, or even our children? These ruthless and mindless individuals have no regard for anything other than themselves. Their actions are ruthless and savage. In my opinion, I feel that communities have to take specific steps to combat this criminal problem.

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9 September The Keep Hillcrest Beau tiful is holding their monthly meeting on Monday 9 September commencing at 10am at the Board Room of the Sizakala offices next to the Hillcrest Library on Delamore Road. For more information, contact Jean on, 082 895 0540.

11 September Hillcrest Conservancy will be hosting a guided walk at the Springside Nature Reserve in Hillcrest on Wednesday 11 September at 8.30am. All are wel come. Donations will be accepted for ongoing Hill crest Conservancy proj ects. For more information contact Sue on 031 765 6809.

13 September The Rotary Club of Hillcrest will be hosting a fundraising Food and Wine Evening on Fri day 13 Septem ber at 7pm at RichdensSuper spar, Hillcrest. Contact, 031 765 3277.

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NYMPHOMANE 2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNON This wine is a blend of 52 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 31 per cent malbec and 17 per cent cabernet franc. This wine is best enjoyed with red meat, venison and cheese plat ters. And leans towards an elegant coolclimate feminine style. This wine expresses the typical contribution of cassis and Bordeauxlike herbaceous flavours from the cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc along with the sa voury red berry and earthy contribu tion of the malbec.

ANTHELIA 2010 SHIRAZ MOURVEDRE This wine is a blend of 75 per cent syrah and 25 per cent mourvedre. The blend explores the marriage of two Rhone varieties from vines situated in the newly declared ward of Hemel en AardeRidge.Thewineshowsthespicy aromaticandfloralperfume ofShiraz and the rustic bramble notes of the Mourvedre. Enjoy it with grilled duck, springbok and cheese platters.

SEVEN high schools in the Molweni River Catchment were invited by the Kloof Conservancy to conduct sampling of the Molweni River and some of its tributaries to assess the quality of the river water, last week. Hillcrest High School (Hillcrest), Kloof High School (Kloof), Kwabazothini High School (Inanda Dam), Kwadinabakubu High School (Upper Molweni Valley), Tholulwazi High School (Lower Molweni Valley), Thomas More College (Kloof) and Wybank High School (Wyebank) utilised the miniSASS test kit to give an indication of the health of a river. MiniSASS is a simplified form of the South African Scoring System, which allows communities and individuals to measure and monitor the health and general water quality of their rivers. According to Desiré Pelser, public relations for the conservancy, the first sampling day was held in February this year and the health at the seven monitoring points was generally poor. “Monday’s result showed deterioration in six of the seven points. The point inside Springside Nature Reserve showed an improvement – possibly the lack of rain has resulted in less contamination entering the water catchment at the source of the MolweniintheHillcrestarea,”sheexplained. “All the other points showed deterioration – this may be possibly due to the lower flow of water as it is now the end of the dry season.” Pelser said the objectives of this project are to provide an educational opportunity for high schools in the Molweni River catchment area to learn about the importance of our water resources in a practical, fun and innovative way. “The conservancy aims to provide an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of our water resources to all the communi-

Pupils from Thomas More sampling the water. ties and public living in the catchment area through the publicising of the project, the results and possible resultant actions,” she explained. In addition, Pelser said they aim to provide an opportunity for communities from different areas in the Molweni catchment area to interact and to appreciate that environmental issues have no boundaries. “We want to highlight any problems identified and toraisethesewiththerelevantauthorities if remediation is necessary.” Kloof Conservancy expressed its gratitude to GCS Environmental Con-

sultants Groundtruth Water Wetlands and Environmental Engineering, eThekwiniMunicipality(MetroWater, Natural Resources, DSW, Stormwater and Catchment Management) Umgeni Water, Krantzkloof Honorary Officers, Royal Haskoning DHV - Environmental Consultants, eZemvelo KZN Wildlife SPAR Waterfall and KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs for making the project a success. For more information on the project, email info@kloofconservancy.org.za.

Oxford Liquors attracts the masses THE Oxford Liquors store opened in grandstyle over the weekend with people streaming in to shop and take a look at what all the fuss was about. The car park was buzzing for the first time in a long time andshopsinthecentre reported being much busier than they had been in a while. Boerewors rolls were on sale which resulted in a carnival type atmosphere. Brett Latimer (CEO) and Paul Beltramo (MD) greeted the customers and appreciated their support.

The new Oxford Liquor store is offi cially open.

The countdown has begun for the Waterfall Superspar

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THEanticipationandexcitementhas finally set in for the management and staff of Waterfall Superspar, when they were handed the keys and paperwork to the new premises along Inanda Road, last week. According to Spar manager Des Quin,itwasaspecialdayinthehistory of Waterfall Superspar. “We took occupation of the new Superspar being built and we arenow ready to start installation of fixtures, refrigeration and fittings,” he said. The first phase of 7000sqm is well under way, with the new Superspar and Tops set to open in the latter part of October 2013. Watercrest Mall, as the new centre will be known, is about to change the face of Waterfall and the Upper Highway with the largest one-stop shopping centre in the area. Quin said the new Superspar and Tops has been planned with conservation of the environment and the protection of the natural resources being top priority. “With state of the art technology we have taken steps to conserve energy in every way possible, for example geysers will be replaced by hot water being generated from our refrigeration compressors, recycled material being used a part of our store décor,” he explained.

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Seen handing over the keys to Spar KZN project manager, Kwazi Zwane are Brad Wyatt, Brandon van Zyl, Craig Mcnair of Stefanutti Stocks, with Des (manager) Shaun and Tess Quin, Leigh Anne Egling and Carlos Duarte.

Nine weeks to go … “Shoppers can look forward to innovative new concepts and an all new shopping experience not taking away the friendly family service our local community have become so accustomed too.” Quin assured customers that the current Spar will not be closing its doors but will trade until the evening before they are ready to open the new

Superspar. “With all the construction around us it certainly is not getting any easier for the management and staff but most importantly our loyal, diehard supportive customers,” he added. “Thank you for standing by us through this tough period. You, our customers, have secured the livelihood and careers of all our employees

and for this we salute you.” Quin said customers should always remember the motto, “My Community, My Waterfall, My Superspar!” Lisa Patrick, resident of Waterfall, is looking forward to the opening of the new Spar. “I really hope that these nine weeks goes by in a hurry,” she said.

“The store promises to have the freshest fruit and vegetables, at affordable prices which is exactly what our community needs.” PatrickwishedDesQuinwellinthe completion of the store. “I proudly shop at Waterfall Spar and having a bigger store will make my shopping experience all the more exciting,” she added.

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Walk for charity and help save a life The 5km fun run/ walk for charity takes place on Sunday 15 September at 9.30am. The South African National Blood Services will be holding a mobile blood clinic at the event and are also calling for donors. The run/walk starts at the Amphithe atre in front of Suncoast and goes along the boardwalk to the Durban Spa Vacation Resort and back. Preregistration is recom mended. The entry fee is R50 and includes a Sunflower Bandana.

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Jay Moodley and the Blood Buddy from SANBS, Evelyn Pather from Suncoast, The Sunflower Fund's Jan ine le Roux and Suncoast's Solomzi Mgingi and Uvish Nunkumar are get ting ready for the Hyper 5km Fun Run/ Walk for Charity. PHOTO: CASEY LARSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Registration takes place at Pick n Pay Hyper in Durban North on Saturday, 7 and 14Septemberbetween10amand5pmand at Suncoast, outside the SunZone on the Boardwalk, on Saturday 14 September from 1pm to 3pm and at the SunZone on the morning of the race from 7.30am to 9am. Prizegiving will take place directly af ter the race and five substantial lucky draw prizes will be awarded. People of all ages

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andfitnesslevelsareencouragedtopartic ipate as all money raised will be used to help children and young adults diagnosed with leukaemia. For more information, contact The Sunflower Fund Durban Office on 031 266 1148 or email Janine le Roux at kzn@sun flowerfund.org.za

Waterfall prefects 2013

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ASED in Hillcrest and neighbouring the expanding Cotswold Downs Estate, Waterfall College is a co-educationalindependenthighschool(gradeeight12) established in 2004. The official school mottois:‘Perarduaadperfectum’-Through hard work excellence is achieved. This is especially true when combined with Waterfall College’s trademark small classes and well-presented student body. Hence, the school has become known as ‘the school with the personal touch’, appointingteachersexperiencedintheirfield, and developing each pupil to the best of his or her ability in academics, sports and culture. Waterfall College’s achievements correlate to the ethos of the school, which is founded on Christian principles and encourages pupils to do their best and to de-

velop into responsible young adults prepared to contribute meaningfully to the world. Waterfall College honours the pupils’ performance both inside and outside the school - in school sports such as advanced fitness, karate, soccer, rugby and drum majorettes as well as a variety of specialist areas such as track racing, equestrian and water sports. Academically, the school offers an increasing range of subjects across the sciences, mathematics, languages, arts and commerce. The establishment of a world class Consumer Studies facility is a recent addition to the campus. PrincipalJeanettevanderMerwe,whose teaching experience in mathematics and physical sciences exceeds 20 years, claims she is privileged to be part of the school. Almost 10 years ago, Mrs van der Merwe (fondly known as Mrs Van by her staff) was approached to be the principal of Waterfall

College. “From humble beginnings in 2004 with only 46 pupils and no facilities for sport and culture, the journey began as I initiated my strategy to recruit top quality teachers with optimum experience,” said Van der Merwe. Ex-principals, deputy principals and retired subject heads of large departments of prestigious schools joined her in the drive to build a school that provides an education and teaching environment that is conducive to excellence. She feels that without the prayer and support of ‘The Lord’s abode’, Waterfall College would not have been transformed into the school it is today. Van der Merwe refers to Waterfall College as ‘God’s school’. “I would like to thank my supportive staff and governing body for their dedication and support in making our school the success it is today.” To find out more about Waterfall College contact, 031 766 2700.

>> >> School boasts academic and sporting quality

Dylan Kriel, who secured two distinctions in the National Benchmarking Tests written by scholars across South Afri ca for Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy with princi pal Jeanette van der Merwe and teachers Keith Decker (mathematics), Bryony Green (class teacher), Sue Com brink (afrikaans) and Bev Surmon.

Festival of art and colour CURROHillcrestChristianAcademy hosted their primary school arts festival Crest Fest last week. It was an exciting event for over 1 200 children from around KZN who enjoyed outstanding performances from professionals as well as providing them with the opportunity to perform for each other in the 4 500-seater City Hill Auditorium. The day started with an exciting opening parade, led by the KZN Army Band, with all the participants marching behind and singing along. This display ended with colourful fireworks and the singing of the national anthem. The children then enjoyed a performance from the Playhouse dancersandPinetownGym's"Amabuto Jumpers" in a production called "So You Think They Can Dance". With nasty judge "Simon Coward" being booed by the children, they firmly cheered their favourite dancers, finally giving Pant-

A display of colour at Crest Fest.

Pupils enjoy the KZN Army Band performance.

The KZN Army Band entertains the crowds.

sula and Hip Hop Dancer "Nkanyiso" the title of "Crest Fest's Best Dancer"! Outside on the fields, they then enjoyed participating in dance workshops with all the dancers and gymnasts as well as an exciting display by Donna Lorton's 'Equine Acro Vaulting School' on her horse 'Sonic Fire'. Finally, each visiting school group performed in the "Showcase" section of the day. Festival curator, Judith Hawthorn's passion for the creative arts to build strong children and a strong nation shone bright and clear! To see the hearts of children nurtured and inspired is what motivates her. “As we provide them with role models and the opportunity to aspire to greatness in all creative fields, we will see hearts and communities changed' she said. But despite her serious message, she was the bright, colourful, zany Mistress Fantastical, leading the children in the parade.”

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Ubaphoxile abesimame ezweni lonke Sanibonani bafundi beFEVER. Njengoba ngihleli la nephepha nepeni ngizama uku nibhalela ngesihloko saleli sonto, ngizizwa ngidumala futhi nginobuhlungu enhlizi weni ngalolu daba olungundabamlonye ni kulezi zinsuku. Cishe akekho ongababa zanga ngalolu daba. Sonke lusishiye sibambe ongezansi. Angihlale odabeni. Awu! waze wayisikhohlakali umama. Ngimbuka njengo Sathane uqobo onamabibane, ofanel we ukujeziswa ngemisebenzi emibi yasesi hogweni. Hayi ngiphoxekile ngalo mama waseGamalakhe eNingizimu yaKwaZulu Natal, owakha itulo lokubulawa kwama dodana akhe amabili, ngenxa yemali yo mshwalense ayezoyithola uma nje efa amadodana. Okubhlungu kakhulu ukuthi lomama wayihlela kahle lento ehleli nawo amado

dana akhe endlini, ngokusho kwelinye lamaphephandaba. Lisho nokuthi lezi zithombe zama dodana wazithatha ehleli nawo, waqamba amanga wathi uyozise benzisela okunye, ekubeni waye yonikeza inkabi ukuthi ingalenzi nakancane iphutha uma isigadla. Heh! Kuthiwa wathembisa nokuthi uma umsebenzi wenzeke kahle uzonikeza inka bi eminye imisebenzi yokususa abanye abathathu. Ngiyazibuza ukuthi uSathane usen gaze angenelele kanje kumuntu aze afune ukubulala izingane zakhe azithwala izin yanga eziyi9, wazikhulisa zaze zaba nga madoda amadala, ngenxa yemali nje? Kube kuyimalini nje yona le engaze imenze acabange ukuchitha igazi lezingane za khe? Namanje ngivukwe wuhlevane uma ngicabanga ngalo mama. Ngiyazibuza ukuthi ukube bekungumama wami owenzelentokimina,bengizokwenzenjani

ngobaphelauyikhokonkeempilweniyami. Uma usujikelwe umama okuzalayo, kufana nokuthi ujikelwe wumhlaba wonke, ngoba kungenzeka lama dodana angaphinde athembe muntu emhlabeni. Lo mama uwuphazamisile umqondo wez ingane zakhe ngoba angikholwa kuzoba lula ukukhohlwa ngokucishe kwawehlela. Udwebe isithombe esibi ezweni lonke. Uthikameze ubudlelwane bomama nezin gane zabo! Ubaphoxile abesi mame, wa bagoqela inyanga yabo ngamanyala. Oku fikisela amahloni kakhulu wukuthi uben gumama webhantshi ebandleni laseWeseli. Awu! Waze walidicilela phansi igama lo mama bomthandazo abakholwa ngokweqiniso abakhonza uNkulunkulu ngokungesabi. Uthi abaligqoke kanjani ib hantshi labo ngokuzinqenya emva kokuba enzelokhu?Ngekengithukeumasekukho na abazobuza ukuthi njengoba kuthiwa umyeni wakhe wahamba emhlabeni

ngendlela engaqondakali, akukho yini okushaya amanzi. Iseluleko sami eng isithumela kubo bonke omama nezingane la ngaphandle sithi: “Thandanani njen goba uNkulunkulu asithanda ngenkathi enikela ngeNdodana yakhe eyodwa ukuba ifele izono zethu.” UNkulunkulu unibeke ngesizathu ukuba nibe ngomama, ukube wayengathandi ngabe akaniphanga izin gane. Kini zingane ngithi, uyingane yalowo mama ngenhloso, ngakho ungamqalekisi uNkulunkulu ngoku kunika lowomzali wa kho. Asihloniphaneni, sizwane, sibum bane,sithandanebesesibonaukuthi impi lo izoba mnandi kanjani uma nje senze nja lo. Uthini wena mfundi. Ivuliwe inkundla ukuthi uphawule. Ungasibhalela futhi nganoma yiluphi udaba. Uma uthanda, ungasishayela ezinombolweni ezithi 031 533 7624/079 380 4097 noma uthumele iemail ekhelini elithi nosi pho.mkhize@witness.co.za.

Isiza abafundi baphase ngezinga eliphezulu >> IIkamva isiza abafundi abaxakwe izifundo zabo

Kusukela kwesokunxele abafundi base Varsity College uBuhle Zikhali noNatasha Msibi, uthisha wase Varsity College uNkk Lean Dixon nosebenzela iIkamva uNksz Thabisile Seme

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uyasithokozisa kwi-FEVER uma abafundi bezijabulela izindaba esibashicilela zona. Lokhu sikusho ngoba kunomfundi owasithinta emva kokufunda izindaba esinethulela zona, wabe esesixhumanisa nabaphathi benhlangano yabasha ebizwa nge ‘Ikamva Lisezandleni Zenu’. Le nhlangano eyasungulwa ngo2003 eEastern Cape nguNksz Joy Olivier noMnuz Makhosi Gogwasa ngenhloso yokusiza abafundi basezikoleni ezise malokishini nezi semakhaya. Le nhlangano yabona kukuhleukubaivuleamanyeamagatsha angaphansi kwayo kuzo zoke izifundazweeziyi-9eNingizimuAfrika.

UNksz Thabisile Seme, omele amagatsha aseThekwini angaphansi kwe-Ikamva, uthe ngo-2007 le nhlangano yasungula amagatsha amabili e-Chesterville entshonalanga yeTheku, naseMlazi eningizimu yalelidolobha. Uthe:“I-Ikamvailekelelaabafundi ngezifundo abangaziphasi kahle. Sibasiza ezifundweni okubalwa kuzo izibalo, isiNgisi, isiZulu, i-Physical Science neze-Technology. Siyabasiza ngokuthi bakwazi ukuziphasa kahle lezizifundoukuzebakwaziukungena emanyuvesi nemiphumela encomekayo,” kusho uNksz Seme. “EChesterville sibe ne ‘Maths SupportProgramme’eyayiholwanguDktJulia de Kadt. Phambilini sike saba namakilasiokufundisaeDurbanUniversity of Technology (DUT) nase Bat

Centre. Ngikhumbula ukuthi sifundise abafundi abaphakathi kwe100 ne-120,” kusho yena. Uthe bayaqinisekisa ukuthi baqasha ochwepheshe abazokwazi ukufundisa laba bafundi ukuze bathole imiphumela emihle. “I-Ikamva isebenzisana nezinkampani nezinhlangano ezibaxhasa nganoma yiluphi uhlobo loxhaso oluzolekela ekufundiseni labafundi,” kuqhuba yena. “Okwamanje sisebenzisana neVarsity College ese Westville entshonalanga yeTheku. Sivamise ukuvakashela izikole eziseChesterville naseMlazi sichaze ngezifundo ezitholakala eVarsity College nokuthi kudingeka imiphumela ibesezingeni elinjani ukuze bemukelwe khona,” kuchaza yena.

Uqhube wathi: “Iningi labafundi sibathola ngokuthi sibavakeshele emithandazweni lapho sifike sikhulume nabo ngokuthi iyini i-Ikamva. Kukho konke lokhu esikwenzayo asibakhokhisi mali, sikwenza mahhala, kodwa umfundi kumele ahlale esezingeni lika-75% ukuze agcine isikhala sakhe sokulekelelwa ilenhlangano.” Uthe izifundo ziba sekuseni, ntambama nangezinsuku okungafundwa ngazo. Uthe kwabajabulisa ngo-2012 ngenkathi abafundi bakamatikuletsheni ababelekelwa yi-Ikamva bephumelela ngamaphesenti angama-94, okwabenza bemukeleka ezikhungwini zemfundo ephekeme ngo-2013. UNksz Nokukhanya Ngcobo ofunda eSpark Estate Secondary, eMay-

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ville etshonalanga yeTheku, owathola usizo kwi-Ikamva kusukela ngo2011 uthe, le nhlangano imvulele amathuba amaningi empilweni. Uthe: “Ngiqale ngo-2011 ngisafunda u-grade 10, ukuzwa ngeIKamva, ngiyizwa ngodadewethu owayefunda eChesterville Extention Secondary ngo-2009 naye owasizwa yiyona ezifundweni zakhe. “Ngabona ukuthi kungakuhle uma ngingathola usizo ezifundweni zami. Ingisizile kakhulu ngoba sengiziphasa kahle izifundo zami futhi ingisizile ekubeni nomdlandla wokuba ngikwazi ukuxhumana nabantu abaningi njengoba bengingumuntu onamahloni, kodwa manje sengikwazi ngisho ukukhuluma ngingasabi,” kusho uNokukhanya Ngcobo.

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Soccer player sets high goals >> Young soccer player is Supersport’s Lets Play winner for August KALISHA NAICKER

>>kalisha@witness.co.za

HOMAS More College pupil Liam Moran has won Hillcrest Fever’s, Supersports Let’s Play Sports Star for August. The determined 16 year old is representing his school Football First Team for the second year and despite only being in Grade 10 has been made captain of the team, due to him encouraging his team-mates to train, practice and play with passion. In his captaincy Moran has won almost all of his games, and for this term Thomas More College has played three games and won all three. Moran has also represented the KwaZulu Natal Schools under 15 team last year and this year has been through the first round, being selected to the Pinetown and Districts under 16 and under 19 teams. He has played club football for 12 consecutive years with his career starting at Forest Hills under 6 in 2001 and this year he is a regular member of the Highway United men’s first team which plays in the Pinetown and Districts Premier League. His team are currently first in the league and are in the Cup Semi Final this week.

With his incredible talent Moran was also scouted to travel and to play with the Brazilian club, Palmeiras in 2011 when he was 14. He had a successful seven weeks and played four games with the Palmeiras under 14 team. In addition he was invited to return in the year he turned 16. This year Moran spent three months back in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this time training with the senior reserves and making the under 17 squad as well as having trials with Sao Ce nteano in

Sao Paulo. He has again been asked to returntoBrazil,butfornowheisfocusing on his school work and local football. The avid sports start also plays for Rootz United – a community development team in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, a squad of 20 gifted football players train and play in tournaments, indoor league and friendly games. The inspirational lad also makes this team an opportunity for outreach as he gathers football boots and kit from his school friends for the young men in Rootz United. Moran’s dedication to football training also means he is very fit and fast. Last year and this year, he was the athlete of the year in his grade at his school. His football coach Craig Humphries was extremely proud of Moran and said, “This will be the second season that Moran has played under me and to say he is one of the brightest football talents to have emerged from South Africa is an understatement,” he said. “His mature approach to the game is one of his key strengths - he understands football. He’s quick,technically sound, excellent first touch, has great vision and is lethal on a dead ball.”

Tamara Rode, Brett Kliegl, Mathew Stander and Rhyce Calenborne (back).

Thrills all round at Inter Schools Adventure Race FEVER REPORTER SCHOOLS in the Upper Highway area were treated to a day of thrills and adventure at the Inter Schools Adventure Race in Bainsfield recently. Kloof Junior Primary (KJP) entered two teams in the under 9 age group and both teams completed the race successfully. The teams had to complete a short trail run followed by a mountain bike ride where they had to locate code words at the destinations of both the run and the bike ride. Once both legs had been completed they then moved onto the activities which included rock climbing, obstacle course, suspension bridge crossing as well as raft building and paddling. The

emphasisisonteamworkasallactivities have to be completed as a team. Team KJP Sharks consisted of Brett Kliegl, Rhyce Calenbourne, Mathew Stander and Tamara Rode. Team KJP Titans consisted of Luke Boshoff, Austin Ferraz, Luke Hopewell and Michael Heaton. Unfortunately there were no other schools competing in the U9 category so they, by default, took first and second place respectively. Both Kloof Junior Primary and Kloof Senior Primary would like to challenge the other schools in the area to get involved in the next adventure challenge and have some fun. Contact Alison Lotter on palotter@yahoo.com.

Villagers in top form

Liam Moran

Michael Namenyi from the under 15 team in action. THE Hillcrest Villagers Colts had mixed results in the second round of the DRSUYCA Colts league, hosted by Var sity College Old Boys at Riverside sports club on Sunday. The Hillcrest Under 13A and Under 13B teams went down to Collegians and Amabhubesi respectively, while the Hillcrest Under 15’s and Under 16’s both won their matches to put both teams on top of the respective log ta bles. The Hillcrest Under 15’s took on a spiritedAmanzimtotisideandwiththe scoreline 55 at halftime, had to dig deep to gain ascendancy over their op ponents – the Hillcrest team showed character to score 19 unanswered points in the second half to win the

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match 245 with a bonus point to boot. IntheUnder16league,theHillcrestUn der 16’s were up against Jaguars and built on the momentum from the first round with another impressive 10 try score fest – this team has now scored 126 unanswered points in two matches and are certainly the early favourites for league honours. There were several standout play ers in the match but mention must be made of two backline speedsters Ta gen Strydom and James Wheeler who both scored hat tricks on the day. Next weekend the DRSUYCA league tourna ment will be held at Harlequins Rugby Club on the Bluff – for more informa tion and fixtures, visit www.drsujunior rugby.co.za.

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Hundreds of cross country competitors took to the course at the UCI MTB Masters World Championships 2013 at Cascades MTB Park in Pietermaritzburg as part of one of the largest masters world champs entry ever

Golden time for locals at MTB Masters >> Highway riders make their mark

ITH the dust barely having settled many will reflect on the 2013 UCI MTB Masters world Championships fondly as it was a dominant showing by the Upper Highway riders. The event was held at the Cascades MTB Park over the past five days where local stars bagged no fewer than 26 of the 63 medals on offer. In the men’s cross country event, South Africa managed to grab three of the eight gold medals with the impressive showing from the local riders further boosted by the bagging of a further combined five silvers and bronze cross country medals. The gold medal winners were Nico Pfitzenmaier, Paul Furbank and Linus van Onselen in the 40-44, 55-59 and 60-64 categories respectively. The silver medals were slightly more scarce with only two being won by the South African riders with a determined Shan Wilson andJanWithaarclaimingthetwo-secondspots for South Africa. There were three bronze medals won by the local men with Andrew Mclean, Kim Phillips and Bruce Hansen taking the last podium places in their events. The women were just as successful bagging an equally successful eight medal haul with three golds, two silvers and three bronzes.

Nedene Cahill, Genevieve Weber and Natalie Bergstrom claimed the top spots on the podium in the women’s 30-34, 35-39 and 40-44 age divisions respectively. The silvers went to Lyn van Breda and Fran Ferreira whilst Helen Gibbings, Ann Harrison and Jeannie Dreyer won the bronze medals in their divisions. It was an emotional time for the Stander familyofWaterfallwhoreturnedtoavenuethat their late son and South African mountain biking legend Burry enjoyed so much. Fittingly both Burry’s father, Charles, and brother, Duane, competed and with Charles narrowly missing out on a podium finish as he claimedfourthinthemen’s60-64crosscountry event. Duane was involved in the men’s 30-34 category and felt that being part of the event was something that he needed to do even though he might not have been completely prepared for the occasion. “Burry was probably looking down on me and having a bit of a laugh at my suffering, but the thought of him definitely got me through that today,” he said. “Cycling and mountain biking has been in our family for years, it’s in our blood, and the support we’ve received from the whole cycling community has just been tremendous.”

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