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>> Locals go public about making ends meet ROWAN PHILP
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IDDLE-CLASS taxpayers are being gouged by a list of hidden taxes, which has resulted in them paying more than half of their gross salaries for services the state is supposed to provide.
New research produced for The Fever shows that a typical KZN family earning R400 000 per year is actually paying more for medical aid, private security, and school fees than their total direct taxes. Continued on page 5
WITH a freshly revamped forecourt and a brand new FreshStop, and stateoftheart security, the new and im proved Caltex opened its doors to the public on Thursday. See full story on page 4. From left are Paul Miller, Luis Farias and Willie Fourie.
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KALISHA NAICKER THE Umgeni Steam Railway in Kloof is a nonprofit society dedicated to the preservation of steam locomotives since 1982. Accordingto Bruce Bennett,managerofthe UmgeniSteamRailway, the project began subsequent to a donation on 16 September 1982, by llovo Sugar Mill, of a small standard gauge shunting locomotive. Bennett said that a group of enthusiasts from the Natal branch of the Railway Society of Southern Africa then formed Umgeni Steam Railway. “Since then, other locomotives and coaching stock have been donated by the old South African Railways (SAR) or have been purchased from scrap yards or other bodies. “The first public run took place in early 1984, with a total of 80 passengers for the day, from the old New Germany Power Station. Today, over 25-years after its founding,Umgeni Steam Railway is still run by volunteers,” said Bennett. Trains run from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to and from Inchanga Station, on the last Sunday of each month along the edge of the picturesque Valley of 1000 Hills. Inchanga is a colonial station (built in 1895)
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and is a 45 minute drive away along the old main line. The line was built in the late 1800s and is one of the oldest active railway lines in South Africa today. At Inchanga Station, one will find the popular Inchanga Station Craft Market where many hand crafted items can be found. Numerous food outlets help to satisfy the tired traveller. One can also join the train for the 10.30am departure from Inchanga for Kloof where one can sit down to fine pub fare and an ice cold beer at the Stokers Arms Station Restaurant, and still be in time for the 12.30pm train returning to Inchanga. “We also run trains from Pietermaritzburg to Baynesfield, Nottingham Road and Wartburg . From a small beginning we now carry up to 800 passengers each running day,” said Bennett. Passengers can also visit the Inchanga Station Museum and tea garden which serves buffet breakfasts and lunches. Tickets for return trips are available at R170 per person, with senior citizens and children (aged 2 to 12) at R130. For more details and advance bookings, contact Bruce Bennett on 082 353 6003/087 808 7715. For online bookings, visit www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za. There is secure parking available at Kloof station.
Manda Kietzmann and Jayne GilhamLaw launched ‘Just Cooked’ almost six months ago to provide home cooked, frozen meals using ingredients that are fresh and as organic as possible. The women work together with a dietician to ensure optimal nutrition.
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ESS than six months ago, ‘Just Cooked’ was launched by local resident Manda Kietzmann and her friend of more than 21 years, Jayne Gilham-Law. The duo provide home cooked, frozen meals using ingredients that are ‘fresh and as organic as possible’. The food is either prepared for collection or delivered to a client’s door. Meals are ideal for anyone who does not have the time to prepare food but still wants delicious and healthy home-cooked meals. They are also perfect for singletons, busy parents, the elderly and infirm. The meals make a thoughtful gift for friends who many be pressed for time due to various factors. “For the most part, fast food is seldom healthy food, and we wanted to be able to offer balanced, healthy meals which are quick to prepare,’’ says Kietzmann. The menu is extensive and covers everything from cottage pie, lasagne, macaroni and cheese and chicken-a-la-king to more adventurous dishes such as chicken, chorizo and prawn paella, risotto, ratatouille and a variety of pastas. Just cooked also offers decadent desserts. Although both have plenty of tried and tested family recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation, they did not simply head for their kitchens to start the business. First came plenty of research. This is ongoing because they cater for a number of sports people and those with special dietary needs, meaning they have to
work closely with a dietician. Their low fat, high protein meals are growing in popularity. At the outset, the women spent a significant amount of time sourcing ingredients and now have a network of reliable suppliers of everything from dairy products to vegetables, meat and chickens. So far, most new customers have been introduced via word-of-mouth and all customers receive updated menus on a regular basis. Orders are emailed or phoned in and the partners either prepare food for collection or deliver orders for over R500 to the client’s door within the greater Durban area. Just Cooked meals are also sold via the Hillcrest KiwkSpar. Meals come in two sizes – a portion suitable for one to two people and a portion that feeds three to four. As they move forward, the women say more and more opportunities present themselves. “We have had a number of customers order a range of foods to take with them to their time share accommodation or to self-catering resorts, and this is an area we would like to grow,’’ says Kietzmann. “What a pleasure to not need to shop and cook while on holiday; you can simply pick up your meals on your way to your destination,’’ she said. To have the latest menu and price list emailed to you, contact Manda on 083 441 4224 or email manda@justcooked.co.za or Jayne on 082 325 6224 or email jayne@justcooked.co.za.
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ANIMALS rescued in Assagay >> Suspect will be charged with animal cruelty
One of the dogs that was rescued from the property on Wednesday.
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HE Kloof and Highway SPCA rescued close to 100 animals from a property in Cadmoore Road,Assagay on Wednes-
day. According to SPCA manager Barbara Patrick, the society received numerous complaints that there were animals ‘being held captive’ at the property. “Inspectors and staff of the SPCA, SACan and Metro Police visited the property and discovered there were 98 animals being housed in different areas in the yard,” she said. “Our inspectors issued a warning to the owner for five animals in urgent need of immediate veterinary treatment and 23 cats confined in a small room of 5 x 5 metres.
“All animals were suffering from flies, ticks and fleas.” Patrick said that one dog was taken to a private vet immediately for medical attention as there were extensive wounds on its body. She said that a case of animal cruelty will be opened against the owner. “All animals deserve veterinary treatment. If treatment cannot be afforded the SPCA is always here to assist. “The Kloof and Highway SPCA would like to thank the concerned members of the public for reporting this case to our inspectorate department. “We rely heavily on the public to be our eyes and ears and report their concerns.” To report animal cruelty, contact the SPCA on 031 764 1212.
Bus accident: Four pupils stable THE four pupils who were injured in last Saturday’s bus accident are in a stable condition. The bus was transporting Albini High School pupils to uShaka Marine World when it overturned at Shongweni, killing two pupils and injuring 70 others. School principal, Musawenkosi Malinga, said when a delegation from his school visited three pupils at Hillcrest Private and R.K. Khan hospitals on Sunday, they were not aware that there was a fourth pupil at King Edward VIII hospital. “We didn’t know that two of our pupils were admitted at King Edward. One of them had since been discharged but Zinhle Mkhize,
who is in Grade 10, is still at the hospital. We were informed by her mother that she was still in hospital,” said Malinga.
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Tools of the trade – 4: The ophthalmoscope As with otoscopes, all vets (should) have an ophthalmoscope, a device used to look at and into the eye. The inside of the eye is an amazing place – it’s the only place where a naked nerve (the optic nerve), artery and vein can be visualised. The light on an oscope is much dim mer than that on an otoscope (see last week), and a visual examination must be done in a darkened room, after pre
treatment of the eye with Mydriacil (shortacting, dilating drops). You can not do any sort of meaningful examina tion in a bright room through a small pupil. An oscope can also be used to exam ine the s urface of the eye (cornea), par ticularly if the fluorescing dye FLUOR OSCEIN is used (see in another article) and the “blue” filter is used (most scopes have a blue filter).
It can be used to examine the anteri or, or front chamber, for protein, blood or pus using the “Slit” filter – utilising the “Compton Effect” (similar to seeing specks of dust in the sunlight). With the round filter, the vet can ex amine the iris for inflammation, attach ments or tumours, and beyond into the rear or “posterior” chamber, to examine the lightreceiving layer of the eye – the RETINA. Older cats with high blood
pressure can get detachment of the retina. A panopthalmoscope like I have is a more modern (and expensive) version that allows a clearer picture of a larger portion of the eye. Veterinary ophthalmologists will use an even more advanced item, the “slit ophthalmoscope” – but this is a R150 000+ piece of equipment only required by specialists in this field.
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Caltex ready after revamp KALISHA NAICKER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 HILLCREST’S ‘new and improved’ Caltex Service Station opened its doors to the public after undergoing an extensive revamp on Thursday, 6 March. The renovations came after owners Luis Farias and Willie Fourie took over the branch late last year. The Caltex boasts a host of changes for the public to enjoy from three different ATMs, a Seattle coffee shop, Fresh Stop convenience store, Smokezi health food and fully equipped and upgraded workshop including a car wash. In addition there is state of the art security with 24 hour guards and 36 HD cameras. The site also boasts state of the art 24/7 customer toilets. In constructing the service station, Caltex incorporated green design principles to ensure maximum protection of the environment. The new owners have fixed and demarcated the council road in front of the garage and have cleaners to keep the area neat
and tidy at all times. There is also a modern garden and water feature with low lying aloe plants, which the owners have landscaped with the help of local businesses, and will continue to do so at their own cost. There is also free WIFI connections and there are bells at the car wash if customers require service, along with complete new tanks underground. “We have always kept the customer in mind when designing the new Caltex,” Farias said. “There is now easy access to the bus stop, we have installed taps so pedestrians can have running water and we have replanted all the trees that were removed from the verge,” he added. “We want to assure customers that we will always provide the best service, be it on our forecourt, car wash or even the convenience store.” Dave Guselli, the MC at the opening, described the Caltex as customer friendly. “There is a friendly vibe and the shops are amazing. It is simply everything you need under one roof, not forgetting the competitive prices.”
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HEZULU Safari Park in Botha's Hill has ‘magnificent views’ of the world famous Valley of 1000 Hills, making it ideal for domestic and international tourism. In the Phezulu village, the world famous Gasa clan has over the last 30 years allowed visitors the opportunity to feel the rhythm of Africa. Visitors are taken into traditional beehive shaped thatched huts, where various artifacts, beliefs and rituals are explained, giving tourists insight into the Zulu culture. The Zulu dancing show is impressive, with dancers in their traditional garb showing off their skills with grace, agility and humour a truly unforgettable experience. Phezulu also now boasts both indigenous and exotic reptiles. Knowledgeable guides take guests on tour around the Phezulu Crocodile and Snake Park where they learn about reptiles and other creatures. Phezulu welcomes groups and schools for memorable and educational tours. According to Leo Kroone, owner of Phezulu, the safari park is truly a re-
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KAINON School recently held their annual camp-out under the watchful eyes of two ADT Security guards who patrolled the grounds from 3pm to 6am ensuring everyone got a good night’s sleep knowing they were safe. “I would like to thank ADT for their generous support and for supplying the guards. We had more than 200 eager campers attend our fund-raising campout, and having them patrol throughout the evening was very comforting,” said Justina Wasserman, Kainon School Marketing Coordinator. Martin Kriel, managing director of ADT Security’s East Coast Region, says they are proud to be of service to local schools and community initiatives. “We are committed to supporting educational institutions in whichever way we can.”
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markable one, and should be the highlight of one’s visit to the Upper Highway Area. “Phezulu boasts one of the best curio shops in Kwa-Zulu Natal and we also proudly make authentic spears and shields on site.” Kroone says that at The Boma Restaurant,onecanalsopartakeinatraditional Zulu meal or enjoy a gourmet burger.
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Leo Kroone with members of the community at the Phezulu Safari Park dur ing ‘feeding time’. “Phezulu has a one hour scenic game drive. On the drive one will see wildebeest, impala, blesbok, zebra and giraffe, not to mention the amazing local bird species. You will be taught about medicinal plants in the area as well as experience the amazing views.” For more information on Phezulu, contact 031 777 1000 or visit www.phezulusafaripark.co.za.
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A matter of fact Close Corporations and conversions KALISHA NAICKER THE Hillcrest Fever would like to retract the headline in an article published in last week’s edition of the HillcrestFever,(7March2014)“Close Corporations to convert to a Company by end April.” According to Rod Britten-Kelly there was a misconception with
the headline. “What I was trying to convey in the article was that in terms of the guidance note 7 of 2011 published on the CICP (Companies & Intellectual Property Commission) website and under the Government Gazette GN R652 in GG5618 of 24 August 2012, for the first three years following the implementation of the item 2 of
Schedule 2 of the Companies Act on 1 May 2011, there was no prescribed fee payable for a conversion of a Close Corporation to a profit company,” he said. Britten-Kelly said that this period has now lapsed and a Close Corporation now wishing to convert to Company will be required to pay a registration fee of between R125 and
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Hidden taxes are hurting taxpayers’ wallets CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 And experts say that suburbanites are not only paying twice for education, the roads and healthcare - and often three times for security - but that other“invisibletaxes”couldmeanthey are paying more than citizens of Sweden, the world’s most heavily taxed country. This is if pension payments, rates increases for wasteful spending at municipalities and taxes “disguised” as levies are included. Meanwhile - using the latest Stats SA household expenditure figures economic researcher Paul Joubert found that KwaZulu-Natal taxpayers were effectively paying 53 percent of their total income on services their taxes are supposed to pay for. Joubert stressed that the poor and working-class remained “decidedly worse-off”, but that double-payments for services by the middle-class already represented “an excessive burden” - with the massive new cost of the National Health Insurance scheme looming on the horizon. He said a breadwinner with three
minor children, earning R400 000, is now paying 21,4percentof theirpackage on the hidden tax “big three” of medical aid, school fees and private security - which is greater than their effective tax of 20 percent. They pay an additional 12,5 percent on indirect taxes, including VAT. With 20 percent of all taxes going to education, this person is paying roughly R25 000 a year to fund state education in KZN, and another R36 000 in school fees for his two older children, according to Joubert’s model. Economist Mike Schussler said, “The state has become too expensive, and the people paying for it are gatvol. The middle-class is paying for services it does not benefit from.” Schussler suggested that the more than seven percent employees paid in pension costs could be considered “another hidden tax”, since social security is paid for through direct taxes in Europe - and South African suburbanites are also disqualified from the state pensions they fund. Joubert said South Africa’s middle-
class was not only unusually burdened in paying taxes for services it couldn’t use, but had now broken the western world’s model of progressive taxation - because they are actually paying a higher rate than the superrich. Joubert said hidden taxes between the two groups were virtually the same. Bryan Coleman manager of a family-owned car rental of Botha’s Hill said rising hidden taxes had meant “it’s becoming impossible to make ends meet.” Coleman pays R9 000 per month on medical aid, partly due to specialist treatments for the chronic lung condition suffered by his five-year-old son, Zach. “There is no choice for us; had we used state hospitals, Zach would not be alive today,” said Coleman. In addition to armed response fees of R197 per month, Coleman said the family paid hundreds more monthly on other private security measures. He said no state school could accommodate his son’s needs, and that he would have to budget for private schooling from 2016.
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From darkness to etolling THIS week left many locals seething in anger in the dark, literally. The Fever phone lines were ringing off the hook as load shedding became the reason for all complaints, once again. Shoppers at Gateway, who clearly did not hear or see the news in the morning, where left in the dark on Friday afternoon as most of the stores had to shut down for a two- hour period. As many already know, the implementation of load shedding was due to the heavy rains which drenched the coal. The Head of Eskom said the last minute decision to implement cuts was made to avoid a total blackout. While load shedding seems to be put on hold for a bit, watch this space for more details. At the same time, making headlines locally, etolls will be heading for our province. Sanral’s chief, Nazir Ali, said last week that the e-tolling technology will be implemented at existing tolls in the city. Many reacted as soon as they saw the words ‘e-tolling’ plastered across newspaper posters around the city. According to local media reports, the Durban Chamber of Commerce welcomes the technology which will replace the old system at existing tolls as this will also allow traffic to flow freely. But, the commerce chairman also stated that they would oppose the implementation of e-tolling within the city.
Close Corporations to convert? IT was with great amazement that I read the above article in your 7 March edition. In the article it is stated, “In terms of guidance note 7 ........25 August 2012, all Close Corporations are re quired to convert to a company before 31 April 2014 in order to avoid penalties.” This statement is completely incorrect and may or have caused a number of members of Close Corpora tions to act for no reason. The new Companies Act as well as Guidance Note 7 clearly state that a Close Corporation may convert to a company. Furthermore the deadline that is referred to in guidance note 7 is not a deadline to convert but simply when the period for free conversions will end. There will be no “penalty” after this but rather a fee for doing the conversion with CIPC. I find this article most disturbing. GARY WELSH Please see the story on the article, and retraction of the headline, in this issue, page 5. Ed
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N Germany between October 1939 and August 1941, Adolph Hitler sanctioned the Action T4/Euthanasia Programme. Criterion for euthanasia was simple: ‘life unworthy of life’. The ‘mentally ill’ and ‘incurably ill’ fell into this category. A child euthanasia programme was established in order to eradicate ‘spreading’ of deficient genes and later shifted to adults not deemed worthy of life. At this time in Nazi Germany you would be eligible for euthanasia if you had an abnormally small head, a swollen head or deformed limbs. Paralysis and Down Syndrome also made one unworthy of life, as did epilepsy, schizophrenia and encephalitis. Eventually children eligible for euthanasia came to include ‘those designated as juvenile delinquents’. The Nazi propaganda machine premiered films and distributed literature to inform the public of conditions at asylums and how much money was being wasted in keeping alive those that were unable to contribute anything meaningful - by Nazi standards - to society. As WWII swung into action, corners had to be cut, and ‘mercy killing’ would save the state money. During this time it is estimated that close on 300 000 people were killed using ‘the best available human judgement [to perform a] mercy death’. Historians who have studied the T4 programme tell us that the ‘mercy deaths’ were ‘nearly always carried out without the consent of the people concerned or their families’. But this is Adolf Hitler we are talking about; in an era when education and propa-
ganda were the same thing. So what is a human being worth over 70 years later? According to research undertaken by the U.S. department of soils and agriculture or some such body a few years ago, if the chemical and mineral components of the human body were added up, we would be worth about R1000. This doesn’t include organs, where, if you are having a particularly tight month, you can rake in a tidy R6000+ for your spleen, according to black market prices. But then we get to ‘statistical life’ value. Simply put, this is the amount the taxpayer should (theoretically) be willing to pay to stop the death of one human being. Reports released by the Obama administration in 2011 indicated that the value of statistical life was $6.1 million. Since statistical life value is used as a benchmark for deciding on regulation, if your life doesn’t hold as much statistical value as the lives of others, corners can be cut. Thus things such as pollution and crime are not as tightly regulated in areas where human life has a lower statistical value. Determining the value of human life is tricky. Your mom probably thinks you are worth the lives of 10 people.Your boss probably doesn’t. Your government may think your life is more worthwhile if you are an active contributor to economic and social growth in the form of taxes - so might your neighbours. But the value of human life also fluctuates with social pressure, legislation and culture, as seen in the often highly emotive debates over abortion. I have always found it ironic that on the same wing of a hospital doctors will fight to save the life of a 20-week-old premature ‘baby’ but in another room a 20week-old ‘foetus’ will be aborted. Who decides the worth of the baby or the foetus? And why is it that abortion appears to be targeted at the poor and non-whites? So, do we gain worth from our race? Are we more worthy if we are middle-class? Are we more worthy if we have two children instead of five? Do riches or a degree make us wise or equip us to impart wisdom and worth? Who decides this? And more importantly, why do we let them?
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Salsa and two left feet ON Saturday night, I semi-gatecrashed a friend-of-a-friend’s birthday party in Pietermaritzburg. This party reinforced every stereotype about the drinking capabilities of Pietermaritzburg residents, and those of us who had bused up from Durban were expected to quickly blend in. Three shots of tequila in quick succession made me forget that I have two left feet, absolutely no co-ordination and a tendency to think big while under the influence. When the salsa lesson began, I jumped onto the dance floor, and easily caught the rhythm of two-steps-forward and two-steps-back. If I got an occasional left foot mixed up with a right foot, I argued that since I don’t have a right foot, this would have been impossible. I admitted defeat when the stepping turned to side-manoeuvres and twirls. It reminded me of the time I attended one of Lisa Raleigh’s free zumba classes at Suncoast. While Raleigh is a fantastic instructor, the glances of the people near me turned to stares, and the stares turned to laughter as I bobbed when everyone twirled; twirled when everyone jumped; and jumped when everyone ceased movement at the end of a song. Having seen me halt my pathetic attempts at learning salsa, the kind-hearted and brave instructor later approached me and selflessly offered to take to the dance floor with me, with no thought for the safety of histoes,orthose of his friends on the dance floor. I politely but firmly declined his offer, having no desire to make a fool of myself or crush his selfless-toes. Another aspect of this evening worth mentioning is the confusion surrounding the dress code. Various changes of hearts on the part of the birthday boy in the week leading up to the event led to the 50 or so people at the event being dressed as everything from princesses, devils and dragons to sheiks and harems. The advantages of arriving at such an event in a pre-hired minibus are obvious. One can drink to one’s heart content without having to consult @pigspot on Twitter before driving home and hope like hell that all road blocks between party and home have been tweeted. The disadvantages include sharing a bus home with strangers who feel nothing to throw their drinks over you en route and subject you to long and arrogant soliloquies about how successful and rich they are. It was all worth it to sing “Happy birthday dear Stranger...Happy Birthday to you!”
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SIKHULE sifundiswa ngobungozi bokuthandana kwezihlobo, kuthiwa uma zithandane kwaze kwafika lapho kuzalwa khona ingane, leyongane izalwa ikhubazekile. Igama ebelisetshenziswa abadala yileli elithi ‘isidalwa’ beqonde ukukhubazeka ekubeni wonke umuntu uyisidalwa ngoba sonke sidalwe nguNkulunkulu. Umngane wami uNyikinyibhoxo, umfo kaNdosi, umenywe ngabafundi
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“Lapha kwaGaqa sifundisa ngokuthi izifo ezithile zilashwa kanjani nokuthi zilashwa ngayiphi imithi, bese siyikhomba khona eduze. Ayikho into ebaluleke njengolwazi lomkhiqizo (product knowledge) owusebenzisayo,” kusho uZihlahla. IFEVER ifike kwaGaqa kukhona izangoma zifundiswa nguMnuz ThulaniMaphumulo,ekhonanoNdosi ezoqinisekisa ukuthi konke kuhamba kahle. Etafuleni naphansi bekwendlalwe yona imithi okufundiswa ngayo. Izifundo zithatha izinyanga eziyi-6. Abafundi baqala ekilasini, bese beya ehlathini likaNdosi lapho kutshalwe khona yonke imithi edingeka ekwelapheni. Uthe lokhu kubasizangokuthibayiboneeduze lento abebeyifundiswa ekilasini. Uma sebephothulile bathola izitifiketi. “Abantu bakithi akufanele bakhohlwe ukuthi iningi lale mithi abelashwa ngayo iqhamuka enhlabathini, futhi eminingi yayo ilapha KwaZulu-Natal,” kuqhuba uNdosi. “Ezinye izinhlanga ziyilanda lapha kwelakithi bese ziyoyithaka ibuye isisemabhodleleni. Kulungile lokho. Kodwa iqiniso lisekuthini ez-
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INHLANGANO enkulu yosomabhizinisi abamnyama kuleli, iNational African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Nafcoc), izovula inkunzimalanga yesizinda sezohwebo esizokwaziwa ngeNafcoc Trade Centre esikhumulweni sezindiza iKing Shaka International Airport.. Lokhu kuvele emhlanganweni womkhandlu walenhlangano esifundazweni saKwaZulu-Natal obukwelinye lamahhotela kanokusho eMhlanga, enyakatho yeTheku ngeledlule. Ethulela lomkhandlu ngokuqhubekayo ngale ‘project’, uMnuz Mel Clark, onguMqondisi weBlack Balance, enikezwe ukucwaningaimpumeleloyale‘project’,uthe lomsebenzi usingethwe yiNafcoc kuzwelonke, kodwa uzoqala esifundazweni saKwaZulu-Natal. Uma lomsebenzi wemukeleke kahle kubatshali-zimali nabathuthukisi bezindawo, kulindeleke uvule amathuba emisebenzi amaningi, futhi ubenze bahleke bodwa abangamalungu ale nhlangano uma sebeya emabhange abo. INafcoc Trade Centre izokuba sezingeni lomhlaba ngoba izothumela izimpahla ezikhiqizwe kuleli kwamanye amazwe. Eminye imikhiqizo izoyisabalalisa khona ngaphakathi ezweni. Lokhu kuzovula amathuba ezimakethe esezisezingeni lomhlaba kosomabhizinisi abamnyama nabalimi bakuleli. Kuzokhumbuleka ukuthi uhulumeni wakuleli uphezu kwezinhlelo zokwenza indawo ezungeze lesi sikhumulo ukuba ibe yidolobha elikhulu elizokwaziwa ngokuthi yiDube City. Kuwo lomhlangano kuvele ukuthi iNafcoc ingenye yezinkampane ezifake isicelo (bidder) sokwengamela iLotto yakuleli eyenza izigidi zemali, uma isiphelelwe yisikhathi lenkampani esayiphethe. Ekhuluma kulo mhlangano uMengameli weNafcoc kuzwelonke uMfu Joe Hlongwane uthe likhulu ithemba lokuwuthola lomsebenzi ngenxa yokuvuthwa kwethimba leNafcoc eliwusingethe. Utuse ukuzinikela kweNafcoc kulesi sifundazwe, eholwa nguNkk Pinky Mkhize, wase Mgungundlovu.
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FEVER WHAT’S UP Daily THE recently renovated Two Acres Gar den Market in Country Lane, opposite the Hillcrest Private Hospital, is open Mondays
Welcome to De Bos De Bos Handpicked Vineyards is a new and exciting range of wines created by the Bosman family. The eighth generation family-owned winery also has one of the most successful vine nurseries in the Southern Hemisphere and as a result gives the winemaking team of De Bos Handpicked Vineyards access to close to 50 different grape varieties to make wines from. Thename“DeBos”isthenameoftheWalkerBayVineyards owned by the Bosman family and the Adama Appollo Workers Trust.
Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Thefruitfromthedifferentvineyardsfruit are vinified separately and matured dif ferently to form a wine which is complex fromtheoffset.Careistakenwiththetan nin management to make a wine with structure, but which is also palatable. Deep crimson red with a purple rim ele gant raspberry, blackberry and concen trated plum aromas. Slight pencil shaving notes. Beautiful mouth feel with a long fruit packed, persistent finish. Pair with beef, casseroles, hearty stews or as a con versation point in front of a fireplace.
Sauvignon Blanc 2013 The cooled grapes are pressed using reduc tive measures to ensure as much as possi ble retention of the fragile fragrant notes of Sauvignon Blanc. The settled juice is then inoculated and fermented at cool temperatures to ensure a long fermenta tion and to develop as much as possible complex compound flavours. Vibrant green heart with lime green rim. Mélange of kiwi, gooseberries, passion fruit, flint (as in mineral tones) and vegetal notes (light grassiness “fynbos” characters). Beautiful mouth feel with a long fruit packed, persistent finish. One of the wines on the list one could happily have on its ownorasaperitifbutpairswellwithsalads and meals with chicken or fish. A wine which will enliven any meal.
to Saturdays. Enjoy a relaxed meal in the gardens before shopping for fresh pro duce, delicious treats, or gift ideas; or enjoy the perfect pamper treatments. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ twoacresmarket. Weekly THE Hillcrest Floral Art Club will meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church from 9am. Visitors welcome. Weekly NoFlyZone live at Meercats in Water fall every Friday night, from 7.30pm. Lance
Goldman plays every Sunday from 12.30pm. Sunday roasts and a la carte menu available. Free entry. For more infor mation, contact Jill Schoeman on 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051. Weekly Hillcrest Villagers Junior Rugby kicks off for the year at Forest Hills Sports Club for the U7 to U11 groups every Friday at 5.30pm. No experience is needed and all are welcome. Registration forms can be found on the Facebook page. Contact Hugh Searle for more information on 082 774 2437.
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INETY beautifully dressed women arrived at Brigit Filmer Spa & Skin last month for a morning of discovering new ways to balance their lives without sacrificing style. Abi Ray of East Coast Radio was the vivacious host and the event kicked off with a talk about Just Cooked - home style meals delivered to your door. Thiswasfollowedbyaspeechfrom Karen McIntosh of Miss K Ice Cream Food, who explained the difference
between artificial and natural sweeteners and touched on the importance of a low GI diets for children. Stacey Goncalves from Brigit Filmer Spa & Skin was up next and spoke about the benefits of deep massage. Tracey de Kock of the SA Image Company KZN ended the event off with a demonstration on how to wear Dare To Be's latest range from gym to just about anywhere. Cappuccinos were in great demand as were the treatment demos by head therapist Pearl Mchunu. Seen at the event were:
Belinda Rudd, Robyn Gertenbach and Carmen Kennedy.
Melissa Cuthbert and Karen McIntosh of Miss K Ice Cream Food.
Belinda Blumeris and Tricia Pollock.
Brenda Phelps and Manda Kietzmann.
Bryne Kietzmann, Tracey de Kock and Rainie Kietzmann.
Anita Mcclelland, Shelley Barr and Kelly de Bruijn.
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Abi Ray from East Coast Radio, Lloyd Paul from Lotus FM and entertainer Marion Loudon jointly sign 'wake up and smile'.
A picnic with furry friends
Humour sees Kloof students take the win
FEVER REPORTER HILLCREST Primary School Grade One "Bears" showed how much they care and love to share at their Teddy Bear's Picnic. Children brought their favourite teddy, picnic blankets andpicnictreatstoshare.A fun day was had by children, teddy bears and teachers alike.
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Tyron MacDonald, Julia Guimaraes, Bianca Smith and Khushal Dhrochand.
KLOOF High School Grade 11 students competed in the annual Forum Discussions held at DHS last month. Two teams entered and competed against Danville Girls, Westville Boys High, DHS and Gelofte. Both teams were excellent on the night and were commended for their relevant discussions. However, congratulations must go to Julia Guimaraes, Bianca Smith, Khushal Dhrochand and Tyron MacDonald who were the winners overall. Their “balanced” use of humour and knowledge of the content set them apart.
Camping out with dads KALISHA NAICKER THE annual St Mary’s DSG Dads and Daughters’ Camp-out held on Saturday 1 March was once again a great success. Tents were pitched and camp chairs set-up and then the girls participated in fun line-dancing activities. The traditional and fiercely competitive soccer match between dads and daughters took place again with popular music provided by school IT technician Victor in the background. A percentage of the funds raised from the camp out is donated to S.M.I.L.E - the primary school’s chosen charity. S.M.I.L.E. is a non-profit organisation which began at St Mary’s DSG over 21 years ago. S.M.I.L.E. is a community based education initiative, aimed at improving the quality of teaching and learning of English FAL (First Additional Language) in community schools. Fortunately the inclement weather stayed away allowing dads, grandpas and uncles more time to discuss and solve the world’s problems. The camp-out is a well-supported event that gives dads a chance to enjoy the uninterrupted company of their daughters. Rob and Caitlin de Bruyne, Graham and Seanna Barrett.
Summer and Clinton Holmes, Madison Almond and Juliette Meyer.
Bruce and Kayla Woodroffe, Jonas and Maya Steengaard. LEFT: Caitlin de Bruyne, Hannah Drysdale, Kate Strauss, Megan Turner and Katie Conway.
Phumie and Mondile Khuluse and Yandisa Dlamini.
Allegra and Bryan du Randt Dennis and Lula Drysdale.
Bruce and Kayla Woodroffe, Jonas and Maya Steengaard.
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FEVER REPORTER KLOOF High School pupil Chanel Stone continues to challenge her best jump and sets the bar higher at every event. At the invitational event held last
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RO-CREATIONS are doing it again. They will be hosting the Hankook Raid at Killarney 4x4, Durban, on Saturday 22 March. For all the adrenaline junkies and motor sports lovers, this is a not-to-bemissed event. Hankook Tyresare the proud sponsors of the event and they invite all, be it as a participant or a spectator. Event promoter Lee Baxendale said, "We are trying something different this year. I think both events are a first in SA. After a very successful local test event late last year, we're going all outwiththeRaidformat and filming it for DSTV." The day starts with a Dirt Drag Race to find the fastest 4x4 or 4x2 vehicle. The quickest 16 qualifiers will face off for the grand final. So if you think your 4x4 or 4x2 is quicker than your mates, then this is yourchancetoprove it. Starting at 9am, entry fee is R150 per vehicle. The main event is the Hankook Raid a 4x4 Enduro starting at 11am on Saturday. Teams of two vehicles will leave at
one minute intervals to navigate a short closed course consisting of sand, rock, mud and river crossings linked by contour paths and twin tracks. The course loops back to the centre ofthevenueinseveralplacessospectators will get a great view of the action of two one hour heats for `production' vehicles, with the top five teams from each heat going through to a one hour grand final. Entry fee is R350 per vehicle and one can drive on a SA drivers licence. "We want to create events where own-
ers can use their vehicles for what they were built for, having fun. We also have something special up our sleeve for the spectators in the late afternoon. Food and bar are provided," added Baxendale. For more details or entry forms, visit the Pro-Creations website: www.pro-creations.co.za , go to the "4x4adventureclub"tab,clickon"Adventure calendar" and click on the "HANKOOK RAID". Entries close on 17 March 2014. Drivers registration from 7.30am on the 22 March.
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McGregor dominates yet again >> Surfski contest heats up at the end FEVER REPORTER
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RIPLE Canoe Marathon World Champion Hank McGregor regained the lead in the 2014 Varsity College Marine Surfski Series men’s title race when he returned to the ocean for the first time in a few weeks and claimed an important race victory in the HiQ Surfski Challenge last Friday evening. McGregor was a notable absentee from the star-studded line up in recent weeks as he and the Western Cape’s Jasper Mocké put in a secondplaceeffortintheDusiCanoeMarathonbefore clinching victory with Sbonelo Zondi in the Non-Stop Dusi Canoe Marathon two weeks later. A welcome return to the ocean on Friday eveningsawMcGregor,whohasclaimedtheseries’ men’s title for the past four years, put in yet another dominant performance in his ski as he clinched his fifth race victory of this year’s popular summer surfski series and opened the doorway to claim a deserved fifth series crown. “With a couple of canoe races behind me it was great to be back in the ski!” said McGregor. “It was my first surfski race in a while so it was really great to get another win under my belt. “I’ve also moved on to Epic Kayaks now and this race was the first one in the new craft so it was really nice to be able to pull off the win for the new team,” he added. With fellow title challenger Matt Bouman’s absence from the race McGregor went head to head with good friend, training partner and regular doubles companion Grant van der Walt of Varsity College/Team Jeep while McGregor’s
father, Lee, series organiser and Varsity College/Team Jeep athlete Barry Lewin and emerging youngster Kyle Friedenstein all lookedtoclaimaracepodiumfinishandimportant series log points. “It was super hot and humid before the race and there was very little assistance in terms of wind so it was always going to be a tough task,” said McGregor. “After he seconded me in the valley last Friday it was nice that Grant (van der Walt) and I could both get back in the ski and we had a nice lap and a half dice before I put the hammer down and managed to open up a bit of a gap.” McGregor now stands perfectly poised to clinch his fifth consecutive series title as he requires just a leisurely finish in the tenth and final leg of the series, the Varsity College Surfski Challenge, on Friday 14 March. Having won his four previous titles with six victories making up his perfect series score there will however be little doubt as to McGregor’s goal come the series finale which also doubles as the Varsity College South African School Surfski Championships. “I’m really looking forward to next Friday!” said a determined McGregor. The attention of the paddling fraternity now turns to the Varsity College Surfski Challenge, thefinalraceofthe2014series,whilstthecountry’s top school pupils will also go head to head in the Varsity College SA Schools Surfski Championships on Friday 14 March at Marine SLC at Addington Beach. More info can be found at www.marineseries.co.za
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