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>> A biker was killed when he lost control of his Harley­ Davidson on Fields Hill on Sunday. Residents are up in arms demanding that the transport MEC take action before more lives are lost. See full story page 3.

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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com TUESDAY nights are quiz nights at the Keg and Trout in Hillcrest, and quiz master Harry Monks urges the community to attend the fun, braintesting evening.

“Teams lubricate their brains with the Keg’s excellent spirits while putting their heads together and answering questions from me — the quiz master,” he said.

“Teams are made up of eight, with

prizes for the top three teams ranging from free shooters and drafts to meal vouchers and branded collectibles.

This definitely inspires the competitiveness in people.”

Monks said that regardless of people’s area of speciality, there are a range of questions on topics ranging from spelling, science, food, geography, music, botany, biology and world events.

In addition, Monks entertains the crowd with his comedy routine after thequizsession,whichhesays makes

“an ideal night of fun-filled entertainment”.

“I have been in the showbiz industry from the seventies and know what it takes to keep crowds entertained.

“I invite those looking for a fun night out in and around the Upper Highway area to pop into the Keg and Trout. I guarantee you will come back for more.”

To find out more or to book Monks for a function, contact him on 082 562 2265.

Harry Monks, whose mission is to work your brain, is the quiz master on Thursday nights.

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ARTICIPANTS in this year's annual Waterfall SuperSpar Forest 10 on 6 July includes a group of enthusiastic Highway athletes who are using the event to raise awareness for their charity of

choice, the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (Choc).

Dubbed the “Durban herd of Cows”, the group highlights childhood cancer and raises funds for the cause.

According to Lynne Macrae member of the Cows, the organisa-

tion was formed when founding members Kerrin and Grant Baines' toddler Jessica died as a result of cancer six years ago.

"It was their passion to make a difference that inspired the first Johannesburg herd of eight cyclists to ride the 94.7FM race, in

raising awareness of cancer," she explained. "From their small beginnings the herd has grown to hundreds of people who participate in all major sporting events across the country."

"The Cow slogan is 'Love Living Life' - and we all try and live up to this as much as possible through our various events. We are just normal people, going beyond our own comfort zones taking part in various sporting activities that we once thought were not possible or achievable however, with the incredible ‘herd’ support, we all surpass our limitations," said Lynne Macrae.

This year Cows will be "mooing" their way towards the finish at the Waterfall SuperSpar Forest 10.

This 10km walk/run is a popular feature on the Upper Highway sporting calendar with up to 1000 entrants.

A relatively easy 10km run/ walk, through Forest Hills in Kloof.

Although an official road race, the 7am start makes this is an event enjoyed by all — from elite runners to regular members of the community just wanting to get out and enjoy a fresh, early winter's morning walk. For more information on the Waterfall SuperSpar Forest 10, or to register, visit www.foresthillsac. co.za

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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com FIFTEEN sets of magnetic decal posters have been donated to the AshleyResidents’Neighbourhood Watch.

ADT Security sponsored the decals — valued at over R4 000 — to assist in creating “a sense of awareness among the community and to deter would be criminals from the area”.

Neighbourhood watch chairperson Justin Bosfe thanked ADT for its continued support and commitment to the area.

“Through partnerships like these we have been able to reduce crime significantly in our suburb.

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ELINDA Scott from Kloof has been named KwaZulu-Natal’s new finance MEC. On 26 May, KwaZulu-Natal Premier SenzoMchunu appointed Scott, former chairperson of the KZN Legislature’s Finance Portfolio Committee, as member of the Executive council (MEC) for finance in KZN, taking over the leadership of the KZN Provincial Treasury.

Scott was sworn in with KZN’s new cabinet last month. Scott boasts a long-standing career in politics, dating back to the nineties.

Prior to 1994, she served as a member of the national housing board. She was then appointed to the KZN Provincial Housing Board and theCatoManor Development Association where she spent many years. The fruits of her labour were recognised in 1996 when she was

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Community demands action KALISHA NAICKER

>>kalisha.naicker@media24.com IRATE residents in and around the Upper Highway area are demanding that Transport MEC Willies Mchunu take action on the notorious Fields Hill stretch

awarded both the provincial and national housing “Person of the Year” awards in the new democratic government for her advancement of low-cost housing development.

Scott has been a member of KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature since 1994, serving under various portfolio committees. She is currently a member of the African National Congress, is ANC provincial co-ordinator for legal and monitoring and is the ANC provincial representative on the IEC provincial liaison committee.

On her first day of duty she said: “It is a very large portfolio, but I am honoured at the responsibility given to me.

“I intend to play an active role. I do not regard Treasury as an administrative task only. I want to actively carry out the mandate of our president and our premier.

“We have a huge workload ahead

following another fatal accident on Sunday. 8 June.

According to ER 24 paramedic Luyanda Majija, paramedics found the biker unconscious next to his Harley-Davidson.

“All attempts to resuscitate the bike failed,” she said.

The matter is under investigation.

Outragedcommunitymembers claim that the lack of action by the MEC has resulted in the number of fatalities on the M13.

Residents say that if a more stringent approach was enforced by the MEC fatality numbers would decline.

Mr N. Naudé of Kloof said that the past tragedies on Fields Hill clearly spells out that trucks need

of us in terms of eradicating corruption and the promotion of clean, transparent and good governance.”

Scott aims to ensure that financial mismanagement and poor provincial audits are a thing of the past.

In her view the term “provincial cost-cutting measures” is a misnomer.

“It is all about fiscal prudence and obtaining value for money in government expenditure.

“Treasury’s commitment to this processremainsundeterred,and she will ensure that these measures become a permanent feature in government spending.”

Scott also believes that Treasury needs to proactively confront the pressing needs of the province and its people.

The provincial fiscus must support the premier’s strategic objectives with not a cent wasted on luxury and excess, she says. As the MEC for

to banned on the M13 and there needs to be more law enforcement present on the stretch.

“We do not need roads blocks every now and then — we need a permanent solution to the problem,” he added.

“The MEC needs to start by banning trucks and adding more fixed cameras on the road.”

Naudé said the MEC is taking way too long to sort the Fields Hill problem out and in the process more lives are being lost.

Hillcrest resident André Smith said, “Something should have been done by the MEC after the tragedy earlier this year when 25 people lost their lives.

“If major action was taken then all accidents on Fields Hill could

finance, Scott said she is here to serve Scott family, which has a history in the public,and vigorously protectthe the manufacturing industry,particupublic purse. larly footwear, and the racing indusOutside her career Scott is a keen try, both breeding and racing horses equestrian and has a passion for the in Kloof. arts.

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“We are tired of excuses and need permanent action to be taken,” he said.

Ward10councillorRick Crouch said: “The situation on Fields Hill is out of control. The MEC needs to take serious action.

“We need visible policing and regular road blocks.

“We cannot sit back any longer and watch people being killed.”

Crouch said he renews his call for the MEC to ban all heavy trucks from Fields Hill.

Mchunu did not comment at the time of going to press.

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XCITING opportunities exist for fa­ thers to add rich value to the lives of their children, and in the process, enrich their own, this according to Colleen Wilson and Candice Smith of ‘Contempo­ rary Parenting’.

The duo says that parenting is all about the relationship and this state­ ment isn’t just “good old fashioned wis­ dom”,itisnowbackedupbyneuroscience.

“We believe that parenting is how par­ ents authentically and deeply relate and connect to their children develops and calms the brain and sends feel good hor­ mones through the body, for both the child and the parent,” said Wilson.

“With more divorced families and working mothers, dads are playing a far moreactiveroleinparentingthaninprevi­ ous generations. More frequently there isn’t the female buffer present to deal with the previously “go­to­mom” type is­ sues, so Dads seem to be reaching out andseekingwaystobeempoweredinthe, often, overwhelming role of parenting,” said Smith.

She said that times are changing yet parenting is still a struggle for so many men who are grappling between balanc­ ing disciplining and loving their children.

Wilson said that the greatest way to influence a child is through a solid rela­ tionship and, the greatest way to teach a

child, is through modeling. ‘’So our desire to guide and develop our children can be summed up in two primary areas of focus; connection and modeling,’’ she said.

Wilson said a 20 second hug starts the release of oxytocin, as does five to 15 min­ utes of being totally present to a child, connecting to their world, their system is flooded and it does more than just make one feel good. “ It all comes from the connection with us, the parents. The benefits are mutual though ­ when we bond it affects both parties,” she said.

“This bond, if grown, takes children through the turbulent teenage years where, as discipline becomes more chal­ lenging, influence through relationship becomes the opportunity. ” She said, this relationship can be enough to keep the children respecting the boundaries as they trust, love and re­ spect the boundary keeper.

“Children are non­verbal for the first few years, and even after they can talk they are right brain dominant and sensory motor dominant, which means children, up to the age of seven, learn mainly through movement, doing, and in sym­ bols and stories. They are learning from who you are as a father, a brother, a part­ ner, an employee, a boss, a driver and a customer.”

The duo said that opportunity is simple

Hillcrest’s Nicole Lewis is making waves with her “homemade” British products.

KALISHA NAICKER

Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com WITH the popular music group One Direc­ tion heading to South Africa in a few months, Hillcrest’s Nicole Lewis is causing a stir among “One Directioners” with her “homemade” British products.

Lewis also known as the “Mad­hatter of Hillcrest” has a British store at the Shon­ gweni market. She amazes her customers by driving around in her “British adorned” vehicle, wearing her crazy Union Jack clothes ranging from over the top hats, jeans, t­shirts and accessories. She has now designed the Babe­X Vintage Jeans ready for the One Direction concert.

Hands on Dad, Ross Leah with his daughter Jordan and son Ethan.

Speaking to the Hillcrest Fever, Lewis For more information, contact Col­ and yet not easy. said that she moved to South Africa in the leenon 0826528008oremailcoll.wil­ “Lead through being the person you wish 1970s and with this store she is able to mix son@icloud.com and Candice on for them to become and the wonderful her heritage with South Africa, creating a 076 763 6433 or email ted on 082 652 newsisthatthisparenting doesn’tjustfeel wholenewmeaningtotherainbownation.

8008 or email candice@ good, it’s now based on hard neuroscience Lewis describes her products as unique eqevolution.co.za. and steeped in research,” they added. and collectible. She says that she runs the manufacture process from start to finish and it is with her hard work, determination and love for culture she is able to create masterpieces.

“I also try to give as much back to the local community and charity drives. In ev­ ery sale I make there is a percentage that goesbacktothelessfortunate,”saidLewis.

The inspirational go­getter said she al­ ways endeavours to keep her products uniqueandnew.Sheaimstocreateatleast TO stand a chance to win tickets to the the site using your Facebook account, one new thing a week. Her latest invention Top Gear festival courtesy of Super- click on the competitions tab and folbeing the “One Direction jeans” is the new Sport and the Fever, visit www.hill- low the prompts. craze in town.

Deadline for entries is Wednesday crestfever.co.za register or log in to “I decided to make the jeans and now 18 June, and winners will I'm swamped with orders from eight year be contacted via email on olds to the young at heart 40s,” she said.

19 June. Winners will be Not only has Lewis got her hands full required to collect their with this latest craze, she has just brought tickets from Media House, out two new perfumes, Up Thee jack' and 43 Imvubu Park Place, Scaliwag' Man. Riverhorse Valley Business “I never stop thinking of new things, EstateonThursday19June people say it’s a fad but as long as I'm or Friday 20 June. around it’s here to stay,” said Lewis.

“Kids walk past my stall at the Shongweni Start submitting your stories Homemade Muffin Mix, Market and say ‘Oh My Pickles and Preserves. on our website via the tell God’, this is my best shop ever.” your story section and stand Defrost, Snip and Pour Lewis added, “All I can say is ‘the British NO MESS - NO FUSS a chance to win!

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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com TUCKED away in the hills of Alverstone is Out­of­the­Blue Animal Rescue, a non­profit organisation established in 2010 whose aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for neglected, abused and abandoned animals.

Based in Assagay, Patty and Peter I’Ons are the owners of this 52­acre farm and with the help of stable manager and riding

instructor Judy Theunissen and husband Billy, chairman and farm overseerer, have formed the charity.

The rescue centre houses 78 animals in­ cluding 36 horses, 28 dogs and 14 donkeys.

“Our animals graze freely by day and at night they go into their stables for supper and to bed down for the night, with plenty of hay and water and soft bedding,” said Peter.

“As you can imagine this is no easy task, with huge bills to pay for feed, hay, vets,

farriers, bedding, grooms; the bills keep add­ ing up.” Peter says Out­of­the­Blue relies on donations to nurture the animals back to health.

For R10 per adult and R5 a child, visitors get to know all the animals or chill out on the verandah with refreshments and an animal or 10. There is also a dam for fishing and swimming, plenty of hiking land, a children’s playground riding lessons, pony rides and holi­ day camps. The cost of running the centre

‘Live your dreams’

>> Fairy tale author hopes to inspire teens with her first book ‘Handful of Dust’ KALISHA NAICKER

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WATERFALL first-time writer Lindsey Smit launched her debut book — Handful ofDust—inherhometown last week.

Speaking to the Fever, the 58year-old says writing comes naturally to her as she is passionate about the youth. She says for the past seven or eight years she has written and produced plays for her church.

“I started writing Handful of Dust about two years ago when a friend's teenage daughters challenged me to write them a fairy sto-

ry.”

“I found that writing came easy and naturally to me and one book turned into a series of four books.

Handful of Dust is my first published book.”

Smit said the book deals with issues which affect South African teenagers and is suitable for all ages.

“The book is about Tara, a headstrong teenage girl living in South Africa. After her mother's death she actsoutinnegativewaystocopeand becomes difficult to live with. “Her father, at his wit;s end, drops her off at her grandmother’s farm in the middle of nowhere.”

“There Tara knows no one, has nofriendsandnoonetotalktoabout

what she is feeling.

“Then Tara meets Thorn, a tiny fairy and they become close, but their relationship gets complicated whenOnyx,ahandsomeyoungman with a dark side, comes onto the scene.

Tara is now caught between two people she loves and her life unravels into a mystical love triangle filled with suspense, intrigue and a love she thought would last forever.”

Describing herself as vivacious, Smit says she owes her successes to herfamily(latemomandthreesons) who always supported her during all of her endeavours.

Her message to the youth is: “Dreams are possible, so live your dreams before they turn to dust in your hands.”

To get a copy of Handful of Dust or find out more about Smit’s story e-mail her on lindsmit007@gmail.com

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KZN ‘knit wits’ to knit, en masse KZN ‘knit­wits’ from around the province will congregate at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick for a good cause on Sunday 15 June.

The cause is 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day – an initiative that aims to collect thousands of handmade blankets which will be distributed to those in need on Nelson Mandela Day (18 July).

Joiningthe67BlanketsforNelsonMan­ dela Day movement is easy. The only re­ quirementisthatthesinglebedsizedblan­ ket or baby blanket has to be handmade – no store bought blankets will be accept­ ed. Blankets can be knitted or crocheted and should measure 150 cm x 200 cm.

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Conversations with Mr Zuma AT the moment of writing this column, Our Esteemed President is in hospital un­ dergoing tests.

I am quite sure that across the country, candlelit vigils are being held and prayers said for the health and longevity of our great leader.

I am equally sure that he is languishing

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Bad apologetics I WOULD like to share some of the heated (as heated as text can get) Facebook conversations I sometimes find myself engaged in.

These are often about apologet­ ics, but usually turn into the ability to view ‘bad apologetics’ in action.

I define bad apologetics as ‘the incorrect use of science or faith to defend atheism or theism’.

Many of these conversations start with an atheist or theist making bold claims in defence of their beliefs.

Ideally, I prefer to not get involved with them. Ideally.

The issue arises when an apolo­

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comfortably in a private ward at a private hospital, rather than one of the over­ crowded public hospitals funded by gov­ ernment, where those who cannot afford a hospital plan go, and where one takes one’s own pillow, bedding and disinfect­ ant.

I got to thinking though: What if he wasn’t in a private ward? What if some lucky South African ended up sharing a ward with this great man? In between vis­ iting hours, when he would be surrounded by wives, children and Mac Maharaj, you would have an unprecedented opportu­ nity to discover the man beneath Zapiro’s showerhead.

Here are some questions I would ask him under these circumstances: Here is a golden opportunity to get the low­down on polygamy. What is it like to have so many wives? How do you remem­ ber all their birthdays? How do you decide who to take to the next fancy ANC inda­ ba? Do you get much in­fighting between the wives? Do you ever shout out the wrong name at an inopportune mo­ ment?

Then there would be the questions

gist uses unsupported claims to at­ tack the other’s belief or defend his own. In many a debates between Christians and atheists, I find myself hopping between the two parties when I find that the side I have chosen uses bad apologetics.

One Facebook encounter occurred a few hours before I started writing this column. It involved a friend who is a self­proclaimed atheist. We met during a ‘science communication’ competition in Grahamstown.

This is the status he shared, up­ dated by a friend of his: The reality is, Jesus was a mythical figure. It was the political establish­ ment that sought to [historicize] the Jesus figure for social control… thus began a long history of Christian bloodshed and spiritual fraud.

And for the next 1600 years, the Vatican maintained a political stran­ glehold on all of Europe, leading to such joyous periods as the Dark Ages, along with enlightening events such as the Crusades, and the Inquisi­ tion…Christianity, along with all other theistic belief systems, is the fraud of the age.

There are many flaws in this statement, but I will mention only a few. The most obvious error is the utterance that Jesus Christ was a “mythical figure”.

While I am unable to offer any­

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about our country and its future: Are you and Julius still friends behind the scenes?

Should I be packing for Perth? Was the formation of the EFF a ruse to lure jaded ANC voters from the DA? I would be keeping my eyes open for an appearance of the red­beret­clad Malema during visiting hours, hoping to get to be the proverbial fly on the wall, al­ beit reliant on Google translate, for the conversation that would ensue.

I would probably also capitalise upon the situation to put in a few requests: Em­ ploy government officials based on their intelligence rather than their personal affiliations.

Encourage Thuli Madonsela to launch her own political party. Introduce a diet programme for government officials.

Speak to Angie Motshekga to ensure that Limpopo schools get text books next year.

By the time you are reading this, chances are that Zuma will be out of hos­ pital and sunning himself at an exclusive beach resort somewhere while he recov­ ers from the exertions of the recent election.

thing on the divinity of Christ, the issue at hand is if he existed.

Secular and religious historians tell us that his existence is almost a cer­ tainty as far as the Bible’s historical integrity is concerned.

The Dark Ages (formerly Middle Ages) are marked by the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 4th century and considered “dark” by historians due to the decline of historical records from the period, and not so much Christian violence, as the statement may suggest.

Petrarch, an Italian scholar and historian who coined the term “dark ages” saw the post­Roman centuries as “dark” compared to the light of the Age of Classical Antiquity.

He also considered the age he lived in dark because of the “lack of cultural achievements” as compared to the previous age.

Protestants of the 16th and 17th centuries considered the Middle Ages as a period of Catholic (not Christian) corruption.

Like Petrarch, who did not attack Christianity per se, the protestants were seeking a restoration of biblical Christianity.

British historian, Gilbert Burnet, at the last quarter of the 17th century in one of his earliest works: The Epistle of Dedicatory to Volume I of The History of Reformation of the Church

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Age of terrorism THE Nigerian parents whose daughters were kidnapped by the Boko Haram mili­ tants faced the world press last week sharing their stories.

Many of these families from the Chibok village live in abject poverty but had hope because their children at­ tended a local school.

One of the parents said, “This school is our hope. This is the only thing we benefit from government. We are begging them to bring back our daughters.”

Some mothers are fasting and pray­ ing for the safe return of their daugh­ ters, while others are anxiously waiting for answers. What is clear here is that

of England said, the design of the reformation [the Protestant move­ ment] was to restore Christianity to what it was at first, and to purge it of those corruptions, with which it was overrun in the later and darker ages.

The purported evidence of the violent nature of Christianity (some­ times considered a vehicle of many wars) is in many ways flawed.

This is because the mentioned periods of conflict are not in fact at­ tributed to the ideals of Christianity but are the result of some individuals in authority who saw Christianity as a means to dominate and rule the masses.

My stating these facts is not to dis­ credit atheism or support Christianity, but to try to do away with the use of unsupported assumptions.

Atheists and theists alike should refrain from making arguments and stating “facts” that they have not veri­ fied.

Also of great importance is the personal slander and insults thrown by either side when the “facts” run out.

Defend your belief by doing a little Googling and actually reading the bible before attacking or defending Christianity.

In the words of Archbishop Emeri­ tus Desmond Tutu, “Don’t raise your voice. Improve your argument.”

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terrorism knows no age, colour, caste or creed, but these ‘values’ instilled in these ‘soldiers’ are coming from a source.

While in some middle eastern villag­ es it is almost impossible to change people’s mindsets, most people have stepped into the 21st century where the women’s place is not always the kitch­ en ­ unless she chooses this lifestyle.

Local schools and the department of education have joined the #bring back our girls campaign. The minister of education Peggy Nkonyeni signed a pledge supporting the campaign at a Verulam school last week.

She said, “We are showing our sup­ port to the school girls in Nigeria who are allegedly being tortured by [Boko Haram].”

Local schools have also joined the campaign. The Fever supports you in this and encourages you to send us pho­ tos of what your community is doing.

Send your selfies, group shots or letters to

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While pseudonyms are allowed, writers must still include their full names and contact details (which will not be printed) or letters will not be published. The Editor re­ serves the right to not run letters or to alter letters so that they are legible.

Kidnappings: crime against humanity THE kidnapping of about 270 female pupils from Chibok Government Girls Secondary in Nigeria is in­ dicative of the reign of terror that Boko Haram ter­ rorists are unleashing in this country.

The Nigerian government seems powerless to curtail the mayhem and killings of innocent civil­ ians perpetrated by this terror group.

Boko Haram ,which means “western education is forbidden” wants a new Islamic state in northern Nigeria.

They are advocating that females must not be allowed to go to schools to receive education be­ cause a woman’s place is in the home.

Injustices against women of this nature are a sad indictment of the world we live in. They cannot be used as negotiating chips, neither can threats be made that they will be sold off as sex slaves.

For any country to thrive, women and men must be on par by being treated equally. We must not forget the young teenage girl, Malala Yousafzal, who was almost murdered by the Tali­ ban in Pakistan for her outspoken views about edu­ cation for young girls.

These girls were kidnapped on 15 April 2014, which means they have gone missing for approxi­ mately 55 days.

If a similar situation had to occur in Britain or America, would the response be the same? I don’t think so!

What is the role of the African Union in this unfolding saga?

Will they take a stand and act decisively or continue to remain a toothless entity? There is a global outcry for our girls to be returned home. It is in this context that the United Nations has stated that this is a crime against humanity.

Ruthless thugs who hold nations to ransom by leaving a trail of dead bodies behind in their selfish quest for religious autonomy must be dealt with in no uncertain terms.

Vijay Surujpal

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Bavunyelwe bashade oFata?

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KUVE kumnandi uma umuntu enza into ngokukhululeka.

Lokhu kungifikele ngesikhathi ngifunda olunye udaba kwelinye lamaphephandaba esiZulu, olubike ngomfundisi (Fata) wasemaRomeni oseneminyaka emibili eshadile.

Ngikhulele enkonzweni yamaRoma, ugogo ekuqikelela ukuthi asiphuthi enkonzweni. Imithandazo, amaculo nemithetho yakhona ngiyazi njengoba ngizazi mina.

Ngokwazi kwami, uFata wase maRomeni akavunyelwe ukushada noma abe nomuntu ahlekisana naye.

Ngikhule kunjalo futhi angikaze ngisibuze isizathu salokho.

Le ndaba ibingihlupha emoyeni, kwaze kwabona nomngani wami uMgiks. Ngibe sengimxolela ngalolu daba, wangiphendula ngendlela ebengingayilindele. Uthe: “Mgani wami, uyabo lendaba yabafundisi basemaRomeni nokungaganwa kwabo, isiqala ukuba yisicefe. Okokuqalanje,abaphathikumelebaziukuthi isikhathi samanje asisefani nesakudala. Mhlawumbe oFata bakudala babekwaziukuzithiba,kantikwabamanje, sengathi akuselula ukuzithiba kubona.”

Okumnandi ngalengxoxo ukuthi bekukhona noSpijojo ohlale ephikisana nemibono kaMgiks. Uthe: “Manje

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weMgiks, uqonde ukuthini ngalokhu okushoyo ngoba sengathi angisakuzwa kahle ndoda.”

UMgiks uvele wagoqa izinyawo nezandlawabhalau‘4’,wathi:“Ey wena!

Into engizama ukuyisho la ukuthi abaphathi mabawushintshe lomthetho woFata basemaRomeni.

Mabavunyelwe bashade babe namakhosikazi nemindeni, njengoba nabo besemhlambeni nje, yingenxa yonina noyise. Futhi lokho kuzoqeda nalendaba yokuhlazeka emaphephandabeni, uzwe sekuthiwa uFata ushade kungazi muntu, noma usolwa ngokulala nabafana. Abavunyelwe bashade man!” esho ebheka eceleni sengathi kukhona into ayiphebeza ngesandla.

Uvele wacasuka uSpijojo kanti vele

unenhliziyo encane, wathi: “Uyazi ukuthi loFata ekuthiwa ushadile wangenaeyazikahlekamhlopheimithetho yasemaRomeni, wazikhethela yena ukuba uFata. Uma kuthiwa wayezimisele ngokushada, okungenani ngabe wakhetha ukuba umfundisi wamanye amabandla afana neLuthela noma iSheshi ngoba ayakugunyaza ukushada kwabefundisi. Wenze iphutha elikhulu nje lo Fata uma eshadile ngempela!”

UMgiks usho into engishiye nemicabango eminingi. Uthe: “Iningi labantu liyafisa ukuba abefundisi noma oFata kodwa livinjwa imithetho engathi shu! Lokho kwenza umuntu aphile kanzima ngenxa yokuthi akakwazi ukulandela ubizo lwakhe, azithole engasazi noma liyaphuma noma liyashona, abone izinto zingamhambeli kahle, ngisho nasemphakathini azibone engamukelekile.

Ake ubuyekezwe lomthetho wamaRoma ukuze nabo oFata bezokwenza umsebenzi wabo ngokukululeka,” kusho uMgiks.

Ake sizwe wena-ke mfundi ukuthi uthini ngalolu daba. Ngabe uvumelana noMgiks noma noSpijojo. Sithumeleumbonowakhonge-smskwinomboloethi:0746968731nomakwikhelileemail elithi: nosipho.mkhize@media24.com

Abafundi baphawula Kufanele kwenziwe njani ngemibono kaMnuz Julius ngoMalema Malema?

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>>guy.vezi@media24.com NJENGOBA sathembisa ukuthi le nkundla akusiyona eyethu kuphela kepha ivulelwe ninabafundi,namhlanjesichicilelaingxenye yezimvo zenu ngemibono kamhlonishwa uMnuz Julius Malema mayelana nokuhox­ iswa kwemihlomulo ethile yamalungu ephalamende.

NGIYAWUTHANDA umbono kaMalema, en­ gathiangabhekanakumaSecurityikakhulu­ kazi ezimbonini ezizimele (private industry) nakhona kuyabheda.

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MINAngibonakuwumubonoomhlekakhulu zingashesha izinto.

M.Q Kweyama, ePMB EWE tata nam ndiyavumelana nombono kamfo kaMalema. Hamba uye phesheya kweNcibauboneizìkolozakhonaazìnikimd­ landla nam andimlandeli we­EFF. Baxelele mntanasekhaya.

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GUY VEZI guy.vezi@media24.com into zingalunga INGXENYE yobumnandi bokuba nomnga­ ngokukhawuleza ni ukuthi uzinqumela wena ukuba ngumn­ gani nomuntu othile, njengami engazin­ xa kungama wonke qumela ukuba wumngani noNyikinyib­ hoxo, umfo kaNdosi. Akufani nokuba umntu omkhulu nomzali, umfowenu noma udadewenu ngoba awuzikhetheli bona. nomncane emgceni Okumnandi kakhulu yize kuba nzima ekubeni wesibhedlela sika ru­nomngani, ukufinyelela esinqum­ weni sokuphuma noma sokubuqeda lobo lumente. bungani uma sekuqubuka izimo obona sengathi zizokufaka enkathazweni.

Sandile Kodwa kuba nomngani omane ubone uku­ thi kufanele umbekezelele noma ngabe Patrick, kwenzekani, njengaye uNyikinyibhoxo.

OkaNdosi unomkhutshana wokuthi Mtukushe uma kukhona afuna ukukubhodla, eze kimina athi angimbuzele kinina bafundi eBizana eBizana. ukuthi nithini ngombono noma umbuzo othile anawo.

Nango phela esefika kwami njengokuj­

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sekukhona imibhikisho. Angikholwa uku­ thi kukhona owaziyo ukuthi umfo kaNdosi uphuza kumuphi umfula kwezombusazwe noma kwezepolitiki. Nami uma ngimbuza ukuthi ungakuphi kwezepolitiki umane athi: “Niyahlupha nina zintatheli ngoba umuntu unele abeke umbono noma abuze okuthile, bese niyantaza ngemiqondo yenu ethanda ukuqhatha, nimhlanganise neqembu elithile kanti umbono wumbono nje kuphelele lapho.”

Uqhuba uthi: “Ngiyamthanda uMale­ ma, noma ngingesiyena umlandeli weqembu lakhe i­Economic Freedom Fighters (ECC), ngoba nabazama ukumzi­ ba bazogcina bemnakile. Sekwenzeka len­ to eyashiwo wuNkk Winnie Mandela ethi ‘abaziba uMalema’ badlala ngegeja kuzili­ we. Futhi uma zithathelwa phezulu lezi ziphakamiso zokuphucwa kwamalungu ePhalamende ama ‘medical aid’, azoma

NGICELA uku­ wayelekile engicela ukuthi ngimbuzele ki­ nina bafundi ukuthi nithini ngombono phawula nami kamhlonishwa uMnuz Julius Malema wok­ amalungu ePhalamende kufanele an­ ukuthi lombonouthi galutholi usizo lokwelashwa (medical aid), nokuthi izingane zawo zifunde eziko­ ngiyaweseka leni zikaHulumeni zingayi ezikoleni eziz­ (private schools), lezi ezidume ngeli­ ukuthi izinganekamele ‘Model C’. UMnuz Malema uthe ukholwa ezinjani ezifun­ wukuthi uma amalungu ePhalamende en­ gasebenzisa izikhungo zempilo zom­ da zodwa phakathi, nezingane zawo ziye ezikoleni zikaHulumeni ezisetshenziswa ngezinye ezikoleni zingane zingalungiswa ngokukhulu uku­ ezihlukile.

Kuthiwa ubandlu­ lulo alusekho kodwa silubona lusebantwini bakithi sasithi lukubelungu kuphela kodwa ezabelungu sifunda nazo.

Mndeni Zulu, KwaMashu NAMI ngithi angiphawule ngodaba engilufundile. Umbono omuhle lo kaMnuz Malema nekusasa labafuni lingaqhakaza

IMIBONO ye­EFF izokwenza uhulumeni ase­ benzele abantu kunez­ isu zamalungu ephala­ mende kuphela.

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Engikuthanda ngoDkt Motsoaledi uku­ thi naye uyazisebenzisa izikhungo zezem­ pilo zomphakathi. Sibona sengathi lun­ gashesha futhi nohlelo oluhlongozwe nguNdunankulu wesifundazwe uMnuz Senzo Mchunu esanguNgqongqoshe wezeMfundo lokuthi kwenyuswe izinga ezikoleni ezithile zomphakathi lilingane nalezo ezizimele ezibizwa ngo ‘Model C’.

Engineqiniso lokuthi ngeke kwehle kahle emiphinjeni yabo okushiwo nguM­ nuzMalema,yilaboabaklezabeklezileem­ beleni wesikhwama se­Medical Aid. Kodwa njengoba kusho umfo kaNdosi, lolu daba ngilubeka ezithebeni zenu bafundi sizwe ukuthi nithini ngombono wendoda yezibomvu. Thumela i­sms enombolweni ethi:074 696 8731 noma uthumele ngekheli le­email elithi: guy.ve­ zi@media24 com Uzoluthola nakwi­web­

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11 June ROSEWAY Waldorf School is holding a “Prospective high school parents’ evening introduction” talk on Wednesday at 6.30pm at the school. For more information contact Billie on 031 768 1309.

Welcome to Reyneke THERE is a lot to be said for the way wine used to be made. Back when the Reyneke farm first began as 'Uitzicht' in 1863, there were no chemicals or technological advancements — just the land and nature.

Uitzicht Dutch for ‘view’) overlooks Stellenbosch and False Bay. It has north, east and south­facing slopes. The best land is planted with vines and the remainder compliments the vineyards with pasture, compost­making and pockets of wilderness.

It's the kind of balance that is more important than ensuring the spread­ sheetsallbalanceout,andit'sthetrue,time­honouredtraditionofwinemak­ ing.

WHAT’S ON 11 June HILLCREST Conservancy will be hosting a guided walk at the Springside Nature Re­ serve at 8.30am. Donations accepted for Hillcrest Conser­ vancy projects.

Weekly LIVE music at Meercats, 12

Runner raises R57 000 for charity Funds allocated to local home for the aged

Forest Hills Road, Waterfall every Fri­ day from 7.30pm. Lance Goldman plays every Sunday from 12.30pm.

Sunday roasts and à la carte menu available. Fore more information, phone Jill Schoeman on 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.

Weekly THE Hillcrest Floral Art Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church from 9am.

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ESIDENTS and staff welcomedGrantCummingshome after running last week’s Comrades Marathon in support of the Issy Geshen Lamont Home for the Aged.

Cummings raisedR57000 through his “Comrades for a Cause” campaign and hopes to reach R60 000 by the end of the week.

Most residents are at the home as a result of neglect or abuse. Any contribution, no matter how small, will assist in providing them with food, shelter, clothing and medical care.

Donations can be made by phoning the home’s administrator, Sifiso Ngidi on 031 469 0247.

Reyneke Reserve Red 2008 This blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon has a delicate violet and perfume aroma with a strong underlying spicy aromatic profile.Initsyouththewineis rather tight on the palate, but in time the flavours start to unfold. Depth, texture and balance are key. This wine will develop over the next 10 years.

Grant Cummings with the Issy Geshen residents and staff.

Reyneke Reserve 2012 The nose shows lemon cream biscuits, crushed stone, leading to citrus and pink grapefruit notes. The palate is multilayered with honey nut, flint and citrus peel with a structure and balanced acidity. Minerality lingers onthepalatewithsubtlenotesofalmond and spice. This wine will best reward with drinking from 2014 until 2019.

Melisa, Caitlin and Paul Eichert.

ABOVE: Mia Sivewright and Holly Slater.

BELOW: Karen Sivewright and Sinenhlanhla Duma.

Tammy Dennill, Fred McKenzie and Sharon Schubach.

Clint and Jenna Sivewright.

Jenny Tyers.

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URRO Hillcrest Christian Academy celebrated its founder with a touching assembly on Friday.

Special guests Barbara Ronaldson, John Ronaldson (chairman of the board), Alvin Walenn, Christine Walenn, Karen Rasmussen, Gill Tocknell, Eric Tocknell, Jenny Temlett, Melville Temlett (executivehead)wereappauleded and honoured in speech and song.

Celebrating founders

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WORLD Hunger Day was celebrated recently, and local company Chep South Africa joined The Robin Hood Foundation in giving back to the community by donating funds for 300 Gogo bags (bag’s filled with goodies given to grannies).

The bags, filled with non-perishable food and clothing, were donated in the Shongweni community.Sharon Smorenburg, Chep South Africa CSI facilitator said: “Chep South Africa is involved in a number of CSI initiatives, but this was our first time teaming up with The Robin Hood Foundation. “Not only was it great fun, but it allowed us the opportunity to commemorate World Hunger Day in a meaningful manner.”

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ATERFALL’S Louise Hansen is a renowned artist in watercolour paintings, oils and jewellery designer. She has an all-around creative force as a mixed artist. In the 1900s, she got into scrapbooking as an extension of her paper product and jewellery addiction. This was only the beginning.

Hansen studied Fine Art at Durban Natal Technical College, however, moved to Holland to follow her passion. She began working and doing a stint of technical drawing.

She returned to South Africa nine years later and worked as a tracer in addition to pursuing her passion (art).

This inspiring mother of two does commissions and also creates beautifulartworkforsaleinlocalgalleries and art fairs. She has also produced striking Bushmen art on silk.

Her creativity does not stop there.

Hansen has also done stained glass window contracts and makes her

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At the assembly are Barbara Ron­ aldson, John Ronaldson, Alvin Walenn, Christine Walenn, Karen Rasmussen, Gill Tocknell, Eric Tock­ nell, Jenny Temlett and Melville Temlett.

An eye for art Chep cares team (back, from left) Michael Potgieter, Trish Niven, Sanele Mthembu, Nevandree Kisten, Angela Parry Jones, Bradley Thatharam, Alvin Lutchmanna, Andre Naidoo and (front) Sharon Smorenburg.

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Louise Hansen sitting in front of her paints and showing off her jewels that she made. own clothes.

As a 21st century woman she is consistently on the leading edge of taking risks to push the creative envelope and empowering others to do the same with their art.

As a modern artist, Hansen is a born experimenter, blending and transforming both traditional and

unexpected items into meaningful pieces of self-expression.

“I love the colours and joy art brings me. It is a form of self-expression and way that one can almost relate with the world,” she said.

WithhermotherlyinstinctsHansen has synthesized her first love of teaching and patience with children

with her passion for craft and brings this to the community via classes she runs from her home.

“I love to teach or rather let people explore their artistic talents. There is no right and wrong in art,” she said.

“All things material can be creatively transformed into a personal piece of artistic interpretation. That creativityisnotameasureofskill,but a passion.”

Hansen said that art comes from within and is a visual extension of one self.

“Everyone is perfect just the way they are. Also art cannot be defined,, but rather it is defining,” said Hansen.

“I run classes from ‘beginner’ level to experienced aiding people to better their talents. Classes are held on Tuesdays to Fridays from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.”

Hansen message to budding artists is, “Always follow your passion”.

“We can do anything we want to do if only we put our mind to it. Art can open up ones world to a new and colourful horizon.”

To find out more about Hansen’s classes or purchase any of her art call, 082 614 5688.

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CROSSWORD 157 Across

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A beautiful creation

June 13, 2014

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LEISURE June 13, 2014

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>> Little ones cross the finish line smiling

‘Mook Lion’ (Daniel Chapman) with Grace Lahner and Tamsin Madeley.

IT was all systems go at Hillcrest Primary’s mural showcase last week with pupils, parents and the community lending a hand to add the final touches.

According to Tammy Tanner, multi-media administrator of the school, the mural comprises three elephants which represents the relationship between the teacher, parent and pupil and the journey of education.

“The importance and beauty of the environment is conveyed through the depiction of the elephants and the plant life,” she said.

Pupils Yakhe Khuboni, Gustav Cloete, Esethu Sibani and Daevin Pederson enjoy the hula hoop race.

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IMON Peter Pre­school in Hillcrest hosted its annual fun day last Saturday.

The children, between two and six, took part in a series of races and events and received a gold

medal and an ice cream for participating.

After the races, the children and their families en­ joyed a fun day set up by the school.

At the fun day are …

Daniel Nel (back) assists Layla Lloyd­Warren and Nicholas Ridgard.

Astin Ramsay.

Evelyn Bissett adds her touches.

Simisiwe and Minenhle Mbonambi show off their medals.

Sinqobile Mpingosi and Erin Rae with their prizes.

Melissa Heron and Toni Goodenough

Hot­dog day Forest View Primary held a hot­dog fund­ raiser recently spon­ sored by Waterfall Superspar. With their hot dogs are the Grade R pupils.

PHOTO: KALISHA NAICKER

Pupils Zaradene Doubleday Eaton, Cameron Coull and Bradley Butler.

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SPORT

Best takkie forward for charity

>> Fun run and walk aims to raise funds for aged home

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Gearing up for the event are (from left) Kim Griffiths Jones (The Robin Hood Foundation), Nelly Ngcobo and Sifiso Ngidi (Issy Geshen Home for the Aged) and Augusta Dorning (Netcare).

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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com

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IM Griffiths Jones from The Robin Hood Foundation, Nelly Ngcobo, Sifiso Ngidi fromtheIssyGeshenHomeandAugusta Dorning, Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital general manager, have put their best foot forward for the Netcare Lamontville Fun Run and Walk on Saturday 21 June.

Registration for the one-kilometre walk and five-kilometre run is at the Issy Geshen Lamont Home for the Aged at 2342 Ndlwana Road in Lamontville, where the race starts and ends.

Thestartofthefive-kilometreisat9am,andthe one-kilometre starts at 9.15am. Entry is R20 for adults and R10 for children. The event has been organised and sponsored by The Robin Hood Foundation which includes a jumping castle, face-painting and balloon sculpturing.

Proceeds will be donated to the Issy Geshen

Lamont Home for the Aged, which provides nursingcareto68frailandindigentelderlyresidents. To raise much-needed funds for the home, the staff, residents and members of local running clubs planned the event with the aim ofattractingthecommunityandlocalbusinesses. Dorning said, “Netcare is proud to be involved with this initiative which focuses on health and family fun, as well as being associated with the Issy Geshen Lamont Home which has provided shelter, food, medical support and love for the past 54 years.’’ The organising committee are looking for sponsorship of refreshments, as well as prizes for the lucky draw and raffle.

Formoreinformationortomakeacontribution, phone Ngcobo on 031 469 0247 or email nelly@issygeshen.co.zaForinformationonthe Issy Geshen Lamont Home for the Aged, visit www.issygeshen.com or log onto its Facebook page on www.facebook.com/issygeshen

Nissan Winter Classic 2014 FEVER REPORTER

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Vuyiswa Shoba, Heather Mostert on Calinka, Sissi van de Helle (horse), Dumisani Zwani, Lorraine Peters (show secetary) and Grant Langley (show director) are looking for­ ward to the Nissan Winter Classic at the Durban Shongweni Club from 12 to 16 June

THE Nissan Winter Classic, a presti­ gious show jumping event on the equestrian calendar will be taking place from 12 to 16 June at the Durban Shongweni Club in KwaZulu­Natal.

Last year’s event saw a wonderful turnout and great riding, and this year will also provide world­ class action for fans and competitors.

Thecompetitionalsodoublesas the second leg of the FEI World Cup Qualifier Series, and will see the country’s top riders competing.

CONTACT US>> E­mail all local news to Kalisha Naicker at kalisha.naicker@ media24.com or contact her at 031 533 7657

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