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A GILLITTS family waslefthomelessafter a fire destroyed their home and all belongings on Saturday.

According to ward 10 councillor Rick Crouch the family of six was out shopping when the fire occurred. “They have lost everything and are now homeless,” he said.

“I have contacted Disaster Management on behalf of the family but the assistance given by the department is very limited.”

Crouch is appealing to the community to help the family.

“The family consists of four adults and two young children who are six years old and five months old.

Any assistance that can be rendered will be appreciated by the family who are absolutely devastated.”

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AS some residents of Ward 10 may already have experienced, there have been disruptions and road closures due to the western aqueduct project.

“Although it may be frustrating at times, this project is a necessary evil due to the future water problems we are facing as a city. I ask that motorists please bepatient and nottake it out on the construc­ tion workers,” said Ward 10 Councillor Rick Crouch.

“Please note that due to unforeseen circum­ stances, this schedule [printed on the right] may change and other roads may be added; I have only in­ cluded the roads that affect Ward 10.

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ONSTRUCTION projects on the wetlands near the Oxford Village in Hillcrest have sparked a major outcry from the public and conservationists.

Residents claim that local business has destroyed the flora and fauna of the area and there have been rumours of Brett Latimer, Oxford Village owner, planning ver the fun of tentpegging to extend the shopping centre ve yourself at Toastmasters onto the wetland. In addition, it is alleged ga choo-choo Sunday run acquired to clear the municipal property. that no permission was Lilian Develing, chairman of Confederation of Mistbelt Ratepayers’ Association (Conomirr a) told YOUR stories and pictures on our homepage week that environmentalists are desperatelthe Hillcrest Fever this y fighting for the preservation of wetlands.

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Father sentenced to life for rape of daughter A 43-year-old Embo resident was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pinetown Regional Court on 11 June for raping his daughter.

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Blue Security managing director Henk van Bemmelen said the company had received reports where drivers had fled before paying.

“In two of the recent incidents drivers filled up and fled without paying,” he said.

Van Bemmelen said fuel thieves had also targeted petrol stations in Hillcrest, Mariannhill, Pinetown, Clare Estate, Westmead, Northdene and Durban North in recent weeks.

“In one incident on North Coast Road, the driver of a white bakkie filled up andfledwithoutpayingandinanother recent incident a driver in a green BMW filled up at a garage in Athlone Drive and fled without paying.

Both incidents took place in broad daylight,” he said.

However,hesaidthatmostoftheincidents reported had taken place after 6pm.

“Unfortunately, due to the spiralling fuel price, petrol-station owners have now become easy prey for opportunistic criminals and gangs to steal from as they cruise the suburbs.”

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“Some garage owners have also invested in pumps that enable staff to siphon petrol out of vehicle tanks to deal with instances where thieves claim they ‘forgot’ their bank card at home in a bid to drive off and never return to pay.”

Van Bemmelen said it was important for petrol-station owners to report incidents to their local police station.

“There has been an upward trend in this type of theft lately which makes itessentialforpetrol-stationownersto lay criminal charges against perpetrators to ensure they are made an example of and [to send out the message] that they will face the full wrath of the law.”

Protesters block roads, bring traffic to a halt PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address was preceded by at least three service delivery protests in various parts of Durban in the early hours of yesterday.

Traffic was disrupted with the Metro police advising motorists to use alternate routes to work and school.

In Dassenhoek near the Upper Highway area about 300 residents barricaded Milkyway Road which connects with Pinetown. Metro police spokesperson Inspector Sbusiso Nene said residents barricaded the road with tyres and cement blocks.

Nene said the crowd became angry when ANC area (Ward 13) councillor Mduduzi Gumede failed to address them after a request to do so by the police. The road was closed for about

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In both protests residents demandfour hours after residents started the ed houses. blockage at about 4 am.

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Naicker said no arrests were made lower part of the road falls under Ward and no injuries were reported.

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Saddling up to reduce crime FROM PAGE 1 UPPER HIGHWAY residents have declared war on criminals who have been terrorising the neighbourhood with house break-ins, hijackings and burglaries and have called on the Mounted Horse Patrol Unit for assistance.

Steven King chairperson of South African Community Crime Watch (SASSW) and Secure Link Security said this initiative is the only way residents can take back the streets.

He said with the increase of crime, and at meetings with roleplayers, it was agreed that the unit start patrolling the Upper Highway area.

“There are many areas in Upper Highway which are hilly and inaccessible to police, and with the mounted horse unit we will be able to access this areas, and increase police visibility.”

He said similar mounted patrolshadbeensuccessfulinother cities. King said the unit won’t only be riding on the road.

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throughdensepathways,”hesaid.

“Being high on horseback allows us a better view of criminal activity and enables us to alert authorities quicker.”

King said residents welcome the patrol unit in their communities.

“Colonel Heroldt and her team is really a sight for sore eyes and makes one feel safer knowing that they are around. SACCW and Secure Link want to assure the community that we will be making a point to get them up here as often as possible,” he said.

“We also want to thank Captain Neil Thaver from the Shongweni K9 unit for assisting the mounted horse unit and for the warm welcome extended. We also want to thank Grant Ketteringham and Terri from the Noo Noo farm for assisting us in providing accommodation for the unit’s members and their horses.”

Beverly Paddock, a Botha’s Hill resident said she is relieved the mountedunitwillbepatrollingthe area. “There has been a steady increase in crime in Botha’s Hill and residents are sitting ducks.”

“We are fed up with the crime levels. With the unit we are reclaiming our neighbourhoods.

“This mounted horse unit will increase police visibility and keep criminals out of our homes,” she added.

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DOCTOR Bernd Hillermann, a local chiropractor, held an in-house chiropractic opportunity Week (Cow) initiativetoassistresidentsinKwaNyuswa near Hillcrest recently.

The project was aimed at promoting spine and joint health and to support the Footprint Foundation and Guardian Angel Project.

“During the past weeks we experienced amazing responses from our

Show off your artistic abilities HILLCREST High School is holding its second Celebrating the Arts on 29 and 30 August.

Last year’s event was a huge success with a wide variety of art on display.

Visitors were entertained with a pottery demonstration by Andrew Walford and a glass blowing demonstration by Guido van Besouw. Musicians and the school’s steel drum band entertained

guests, while good food and fine wines were enjoyed by all.

This year’s event promises to beevenbiggerwithevenmoreartists and a variety of international cuisine to enjoy.

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customers towards this initiative.

With their help and support we were able to purchase skipping ropes, tennis rackets, balls, hoola hoops, crayons and colouring-in books to boost the children’s fine and gross motor skills,” explained Genevieve de Haaff from Hillermann’s office.

The Footprint Foundation supportsavarietyofcrèchesandlearning centres in the Valley of the 1000 Hills and is running the Angel Guardian Initiative that supports and supervises orphan guardianship.

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ITH temperatures plumetting and long, cold nights setting in, the Winter Knights of the Round Table are gearing up to once again bring warmth to thousands of less fortunate and destitute people.

Leon Garbade, Round Table Southern Africa president, said the organisation is a family-orientated young men’s organisation who make serving the communities a fun experience.

“Our annual Winter Knights campaign has over the past decade seen the collection and distribution of blankets, warm clothing and hot meals to thousands in need. This project goes beyond provisions by bringing hope and smiles that warm the hearts of every

life touched by Winter Knights — whether it’s on the receiving or giving end of the campaign,” he said.

This year the Winter Knights is planning to spread the campaign beyond Round Table by inviting sport, social and community organisations to take up the challenge in collecting and distributing blankets and warm clothing for shelters, old-age homes, orphanages and other deserving recipients.

“Our aim is to create a fun challenge between community organisations so that the joy of being a Winter Knight can be experienced during June and

July. In this way we plan to increase the reach of the campaign and share the role that Round Table plays,” says Garbade.

One hundred and sixty Tables throughout South Africa are planning fundraising events to collect donation.

To find out how you can support the Round Table fundraiser, visit www.RoundTableSA.co.za or “like” the Facebook page onwww.face book.com/RoundTableSA

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HE worlds of work, play, shopping and research have all undergone a revolu­ tion over the past 20 or so years, as a result of the evolution of the internet.

Technophiles and technophobes alike have been flung into a new, exciting and some­ times scary world. In this new sphere, some­ one at the other side of the world can steal money from your bank account at the push of a button or access your mailbox on a whim and send rude messages to your friends.

WhenIarriveatworkonaMondaymorn­ ing, my inbox generally has at least 100 new messages awaiting my attention, and I as­ sume the same can be said for the 20 or so people with whom I share an open­plan of­ fice. If the internet and e­mails did not exist, thoseseatedatthebackofthisofficewould have to swim through stacks and piles of 2000­odd envelopes that would have ar­ rived containing our mail. In that sense, tree

In the good old days, work at an office would come to a standstill when the elec­ tricitywentoff.Nowadays,thankstothean­ ticsofEskom,generatorsareinplacetokeep computers and essential lights powered up at all times. When the Internet goes down, however, productivity grinds to a halt and the proverbial wheels fall off spectacularly, leaving office workers with nothing to do but make more coffee, scream at the IT de­ partment with increasing voracity as dead­ lines approach, and hold one unproductive meeting after another.

What does the Internet have in common with nicotine, alcohol, and whoonga? All these commodities are addictive, though some perhaps less destructively so than others. While a lack of internet will not leave you feeling like ants are crawling under your skin, as I believe is the case with whoonga, it certainly makes highly­strung people more uppity than ever. Between social me­ dia, Candy Crush, Reddit and material of an illicit nature, the internet has something to appeal to that part of every soul which is conducive to addiction.

Where to next in the digital revolution?

Will we become walking WiFi boosters? Will the average Joe trade in their rose­coloured glasses for Google glasses? Who cares?

Turn off your computer, go outside and en­ joy the blissful sunshine of winter in the cli­ matic paradise of KwaZulu­Natal.

Looking for a Trumpeter hornbill

Fields Hill nightmare

We would love to know how the EVERY morning when I wake up I am greeted by wonderful sounds Trumpeter hornbill is utilising the produced by birds utilising the vegetation in your backyard gargreen spaces in my neighbourhood. dens and the forest patches within Regardless of our destructive and close to the city.

We are optimistic that with your wayoflife,somebirdspeciesarestill a common sighting in our urban en- help by providing us with informavironment. We can see them utilis- tion in relation to the question ing our trees in our backyard for asked, we will be able to generate nesting and as a source of food. vital information that will be useful When I see this, it makes me realise for biodiversity conservation under how valuable these green spaces the current scenarios of land-use are not only to birds but also other changes.

I will be glad to receive feedback life forms that use them.

It is based on this simple obser- via e-mail on vation that were interested to know moses.chibesa@gmail.com more on how some bird species are Moses Chibesa surviving by utilising these fragmented habitats or forests in urban environment.

The Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator) is the species of interest. This bird is the largest obligate frugivore in South Africa and feeds mainlyonfruit.Our interest is to know how the Trumpeter hornbill is utilising fragmented landscapes in terms of nesting, movements and feeding behaviour.

Have you seen theminyourneighbourhood?

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There is something extremely wrong at the top of the government and the municipality— someone is raking off and not doing a thing to improve this stretch ofroad,evenafterallthecomplaintsover all the years — still nothing is done.

I believe the family who lost a loved one should take the Department of Transport to court.

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The Internet: friend or foe? huggers,officecleanersandthosewhocan’t swim can be everlastingly grateful for the arrival of the internet and electronic mail.

The Internet is solely responsible for the ever­widening generation gap that exists within families, with the elderly needing to be informed that an Ipad is not a feminine hygieneproduct,andthatWiFiisnotaques­ tion followed by an expression of disgust or outrage.

For stalkers, perverts, and those who simply wish to surreptitiously get to know a little more about a potential suitor or busi­ ness partner, life has never been easier. Be­ tween Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google search, you can know everything about somebody, short of perhaps their ID number and the name of their great grand­ parents, at the click of a button.

The research capabilities of the Internet do not end at learning about people. Gone are the days when school children must go to the library and spend hours paging through dusty copies of Encyclopaedia Brit­ tanicatocompleteprojects—whenjournal­ ists must leave the sanctity of the office to research a feature piece, and when business executives had to drive across town or rely on the postal service to get a contract signed.Everythingcanbedonebehindone’s desk while drinking copious amounts of cof­ feeintheever­sedentarylifestyleofthe21st century.

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26-28 June The Friends of Hillcrest Library are holding a Book Sale on Thursday 26 June, Friday 27 June and Saturday 28 June at the library. There will be a bar­ gain bin with reduced books. Dona­ tions of books are welcome. Contact Linda Henegan 031­765­2194 or 082­ 6575645.

Welcome to Rietvallei Rietvallei Wine Estate is a family­owned wine estate and one of the oldest wine farms in Robertson. It is situated in the Klaas Voogds ward, eight kilome­ ters east of Robertson in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Thefarmwasboughtin1864byAlewynBurgerforhissonJacobusFrancois.

Today the fifth and sixth generations of the Burger family, Johnny and hissonKobus,areactivelyrunningtheestate.Johnnytakescareofthefarming sideandisinchargeoftheviticulturewhileKobusmakesthewineandoversees the marketing of the wines and general management of the business.

Rietvallei Classic Sauvignon Blanc 2012 The nose reveals vibrant fruit with expressive passion fruit and grapefruit, freshly cut grass and a touch of capsicum.

These flavours follow through on the palate with flinty and mineral notes and allusions of ripe green figs. The acidity is well balanced and allows for a zesty, crisp and decidedly dry finish.

WHAT’S ON

2 July The July lunch of the South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) – Hillcrest Branch is to be held on Wednesday, 2 July at 12pm for 12.30pm at the RobRoyLifestyleCentreinBotha’sHill.ThemealwillcostR65perpaid­upmember with a cash bar operating. Contact Gloria Humble on 084 034 0942 by no later than Monday, 30 June to ensure your participation.

VisitorsareverywelcomeatanextracostofR45whichwillbetheirannualmember­ ship fee.

The SAARP Office will be open on Thursday mornings, 26 June and 2 July at the Hillcrest Sports Club, between 9.30am and 11.30am to give visitors the opportunity to join the club and members to pay their annual subs that are now overdue.

Showing their sup­ port for the Robin Hood Founda­ tion’s ‘Buy­ A­Brick’ campaign from left: Sarah Sutherland, Julia Pur­ cell, Demi Felix and Hannah.

You can buy a brick too

>> Community urged to support fundraiser

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HE Robin Hood Foundation’s 2014 ‘Buy­A­Brick’ campaign aims to raise R180 000 to enhance and expand the Uminathi Creche in Mariannhill.

The crèche was caring for 30 children in a room no bigger than 4.5 square meters with the ablution facilities consisting of a long drop. The campaign will see a 64 square meter quality structure erected, in­ cluding a hygienic ablution facility, kitch­ enette and store room facility.

The foundation thanked individuals and businesses, as the Robin Hood Foun­ dation team has raised an incredible R120 000 to date.

For more information, contact Kim Griffith Jones onrobinhoodfund@telkomsa.net or phone 076 612 9060. Seen support the buy a brick campaign are…

Mohamed Valiallah, Pam Malinga and Rehana Valiallah of Debonairs Pizza are playing their part in sup­ porting the Robin Hood Founda­ tion’s ‘Buy­A­Brick’ campaign.

Rietvallei 2009 Chardonnay special select 2009

The Robin Hood Foundation team, Michele Solomon, Robyn Keulder and Kim Griffith Jones receive a cheque from An­ drew Nicholenas, Sodexo’s National General Manager.

Sodexo generous­ ly donated R60 000 to­ wards the Robin Hood Founda­ tion’s ‘Buy­A­ Brick’ campaign.

A complex nose with appealing roasted citrus aromas and vibrant lime and toasty oak flavours, also revealing nuances of butterscotch with touches of pineapple and white pear. The palate is full and well balanced with rich citrus fruit and a silky thread of coconut milk, subtle oak and a firm acid. Added toastiness emerges on the endpalate and a long-lasting aftertaste makes for a satisfying finish.

Megan Wayne, Gail Kirby, Sne Shange and Nakita Price from Galeforce Marketing get behind the Robin Hood Foundation’s ‘Buy­A­Brick’ campaign.

Footloose campaign ‘targets’ crèche >> Community urged to support fundraiser KALISHA NAICKER

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HE Robin Hood Foundation Buy-a-Brick Footloose campaign was relaunched when the committee visited Uminathi Crèche in Zwelibomvu, a rural community in Mariannhill.

Their plight was highlighted by a manfromthecommunity,BahleKwela, chairperson of Uminathi Community Care, which comprises a group of youth who volunteer their time to building a better community.

The crèche was founded in 2008

by Gogo Zanele Shange, offering children from birth to five years a place of education and safety, while their care givers go to work.

“On our first visit to the crèche, we wereshockedatthelackofinfrastructure, sanitation and educational equipment, yet, with little to no resources the young teachers are trying their best to provide these children with the basic education foundations for school,” said Kim Griffith Jones,

the Robin Hood Foundation administrator.

The foundation team found 30 children squeezed into a small room no bigger than 4.5mx4.5m with only one door and one window.

The babies sleep on one worn mattress on the floor, there were only two books to be found and the ablution facilities consisted of a long drop.

"The young volunteers have been trying desperately to develop this crèche and grow its facilities as it has 50 children on a waiting list who had to be turned away due to the limited classroom size and facilities.

“Despite the poor conditions, we were encouraged to see the devotion the teachers showed their young ‘pupils’,” added Jones.

The Robin Hood Foundation's vision for 2014 is to create sustainable development which will provide lasting change in the community.

"If we can begin to educate our youth and grow solid foundations from as early as possible, we can

change our children's, and in turn our country's future.”

The project, which will see a 64m2 quality structure erected including ablution facility, kitchen and store room, will cost R180 000 of which R120 000 has already been securedthroughtheworkofthefoundation committee and sponsors.

The Footloose fundraiser aims to generate an additional R20 000 which leaves a deficit of R40 000 to be raised.

To make a contribution, no matter how small, make a deposit into the following account: The Robin Hood Foundation,Nedbank,Accountnumber: 164 816 0948, Branch code: 164 826, reference: Buy-a-Brick.

The foundation urges the community to help the Robin Hood Foundation help those who cannot help themselves.

For more information, e-mail Griffith Jones on robinhoodfund@telkomsa.net or phone 076 612 9060.

Rape survivor, six years, and counting KALISHA NAICKER THIS year marks six years that rape survivor Jes Foord has risen beyond her circumstanc­ es and has used her experience to change the lives of many women around the world.

Foord’s first step was seeing her perpe­ trators convicted and sent to jail. Thereafter she opened the Jes Foord Foundation which offers support to rape survivors.

Foord is constantly invited to speak about her tribulation and the foundation’s message around South Africa.

The foundationteamalsowentoneduca­ tion and awareness programmes that im­ pact on all ages, races and genders to sup­ port rape survivors, educate the men and boys in the country and to help girls realise what their rights are.

However, her determination did not stop there, Foord took her passion to help others to another level, and in March she open her second counselling centre — the Multi­Pur­ pose Community Centre in Mariannhill, which provides need counselling for the Marianridge community, including nine oth­ er surrounding communities.

“We will be making this possible by part­ nering with other organisations, so this will be a collaborative project in order to meet all the needs of the community by bringing together different expertise,” said Foord.

“We will also be concentrating on uplift­ mentprogrammesforthechildrenandyout.

Wearelookingforsponsorsforasoccerfield, basketballcourtandcricketpitch,whichwill encourage the youth to find constructive waystospendtheirtimewhilelearningvalu­

able life skills through sport.”

The centre is also planning to have a homework programme as many children do their homework alone as their parents are working.

“Our objectives are to render services to the community they currently do not have access to. We want to partner with stake­ holders as well as community members to increase support and development to the community and facilitate upliftment of the youth and children in these communities.

“In addition we aim to encourage the im­ portance of education, to equip people with life skills and to provide programmes that give job experience to the unemployed and possible job placements.”

To assist Foord in this project, contact, 031 765 4559.

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Kicking down for the Robin Hood Founda­ tion Buy­a­Brick Foot­ loose fundraiser at the Elizabeth Sned­ don Theatre on Satur­ day, 28 June are (back, from left) Liesl Kriegisch, Robyn Keul­ der, Kim Griffith Jones and (front, from left) Michelle Solomon, Jonathan Cookson and Jackie Houston.

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Giving parenting a new meaning >> Contemporary Parenting – growing conscious children, one parent at a time KALISHA NAICKER

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ILLCREST friends, Colleen Wilson and Candice Smith of Contemporary Parenting knew that there must be a more meaningful way of com­ municating with, setting boundaries for, and motivat­ ing children.

According to the duo, it took a lot of hard work and motivation to make a success of their business.

After completing a B.Comm and her Honours in En­ trepreneurship,Wilsonworkedinamyriadofbusiness­ es. She ended up running a training and development company for previously disadvantaged business start­ ups, her first foray into social entrepreneurship.

“After five years of this, BEE started to play a major role in the business arena and I realised that I needed

EVERY GENERATION SEEMS TO MIRROR THE WAY THEIR PARENTS PARENTED, toshiftthefocusofmybusinessandsawanopportuni­ ty to work for myself while still making a difference.

I started a company with my brother which concen­ trated on creating effective BEE compliant compa­ nies,’’ said Wilson.

While running this business, she started a family and this is when a new, and often over whelming, chal­ lenge reared its head.

“At work, I was thriving. I was in control and could see how my strategic planning and training resulted inapositiveoutcome.Imanagedtheprocessofchange and cooperation in a well thought through, logical and positive way which was the polar opposite to what was going on at home.’’

“I decided to shift gears and moved from business coaching and transformation to personal change. For two years, I poured myself into research and complet­ ed personal development and parenting courses, lo­ cally and internationally. During this time, I did the ‘Six Second’ Emotional Intelligence training course which is where I met Smith,” said Wilson.

She said that, Smith and herself shared a passion

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for changing the historical approach to parenting.

“Every generation seems to mirror the way their parents parented, and yet so many adults have to deal with the emotional and psychological hangovers of their upbringing,’’ said Wilson.

After finishing her B.Comm degree at Stellenbosch University, Smith travelled extensively, spending time and working in the States and the United Kingdom.

Thereafter, she completed a postgraduate degree in Education and moved to Cape Town where she was involvedinteachingEnglishtostreetchildren.Thiswas followed by a teaching post in Limpopo, which set Smith on her current path. ‘’I loved my teaching job in Limpopo but felt that there was something missing in the syllabus – some­ thing which would create resilient, conscious and re­ sourceful pupils,’’ she explains. ‘’Although corporal punishment in schools had been eradicated, it had simply been replaced with oth­ ers forms of punishment, which had the same goal of bringing about change through applying enough pres­ sure.’’

Smith there after launched her business which in­ volves one­on­one and group EQ consultations as well as ‘Emotional Adventuring’ ­ group classes with chil­ dren and teens to help develop their emotional intelli­ gence in a fun way.

Simultaneously, Wilson started consulting to par­ ents about the challenges they experience with raising their children. “Raising children in today’s hedonistic society, dominated by materialism and social media, canbeoverwhelming.It isverydifficulttobeanaware, present and conscious parent without the insights, methodology, tools and support to do so.’’

Atthistime,WilsonandSmithbothattendedaddi­ tional qualifications with ‘Six Seconds’ and realised they shared a passion for philosophies on personal de­ velopment and parenting, and thus the discussion to create ‘Contemporary Parenting’ started.

‘Contemporary Parenting’ – growing conscious children,oneparentatatime­runfourmodulecourses which are held over four sessions, either weekly or monthly. The course is designed to focus on the parent and to empower them to bring about the changes that they would like to see in their family.

For more information, contact Colleen on 082 652 8008 or email coll.wil­ son@icloud.com, or Candice on 076 763 6433 or email candice@eqevolution.co.za

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THOUSAND HILLS TOURISM • TEL: 031 777 1874 • EMAIL: thtouris@iafrica.com • WEBSITE: www.1000hills.kzn.org.za

Strutting their stuff in the Gogolympics THE third annual Gogolympics was a joint collaboration between the KZN Department of Sports and Recreation, the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust and the Light Providers Youth Club.

The first Gogolympics took place in 2011, attracting widespread local and international media coverage and community interest. This year wasthe largest Gogolympics yet, with over 1 200 grannies from communities around the Valley of 1000 Hills.

Sports included soccer, netball, skipping and indigenous games, and spectators were also entertained by dance, music and poetry performances between the matches.

Sister Cwengekile Myeni, the

nursing manager and co-ordinator of the Grannie Group Project from the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust,saidtheevent hadthreeprimary aims.

“To celebrate the success of the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust Granny Project, to raise awareness for the project and to emphasise the importance of physical activity and an active lifestyle to grannies.”

The Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust has 31 Gogo support groups operating in five communities including KwaNyuswa, Molweni and Inchanga, of which roughly 1 500 grandmothers are members. The women meet weekly to support their plight as grandmothers affected by HIV/Aids and other issues.

Many grandmothers have lost one or more children and are now the sole caregivers for several grandchildren. The groups engage in stress-alleviation and skills-development activities such as literacy, First Aid, sewing and bereavement counselling training.

The grannies have formed partnerships with grannies in Canada through the Stephen Lewis Foundation (a funder of Hact and the Gogolympics), and some of them visited Canada in 2006 and 2007 to speak about the plight of South African gogos.

For more information, contact Kanyule Chamane at 031 765 5866, or e-mail recep tion@hillaids.org.za for details.

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Intaba offers the perfect wedding setting Intaba View is located in the tranquil and majestic Valley of 1000 Hills. Overlooking the Phezulu Nature Reserve, we have a panoramic view of this magnificent valley.

Open Tuesday for Breakfast and lunch and Wednesday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, al fresco dining is available on our patio and grassed areas and during the winter months, a cosy fireplace warms the interior of our restaurant.

We also cater for weddings, functions and conferences where full function co-ordination is provided for your special day.

Tel: 031 783 4011

Email: info@intabaview.co.za • Website: www.intabaview.co.za

10 Old Main Road, Drummond, Valley of 1000 Hills

Our chapel, Craig Hall, is located adjacent to our restaurant and has large windows which frame our view perfectly.

No detail is overlooked and every effort is made to make your special day tailor-made and unforgettable.

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Nedbank Comrades Green Mile >> Magnificent ‘green’ community spectator zone was themed ‘rock ‘n roll

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HE athletes competing in the Comrades Marathon will never forget the Nedbank Green Mile.

The thumping music and booming voiceoftheannouncercouldbeheard from four kilometres away, urging runners to push on.

With 26km still to run the legs are sore and cramping, the pace is off and difficult to maintain. It's then that the body wants to quit and brain is close to joining it.

This is the moment the Nedbank GreenMilewasbuiltfor-tohelpmake

the ultimate human race happen.

The large percussion band got runners running to the beat — then a Scottish pipe band, marching on both sides of the street, consisting of pipes and drummers playing marches, slow airs, up-tempo jigs and reels, got the legs pumping.

This magnificent “green” community spectator zone was themed "rock ‘n roll" and was free to all supporters, andsetanelectrifyingatmospherefor over a mile, producing an important uplifting boost to runners. Approach-

ing the roundabout to Kloof Village was a South African flag to remind runners that they were home and this was Comrades 2014.

From giant puppets giving highfives to “giant heads” running alongside tired, sore legs became light legs as the monotony wore off as if a transfer of green human energy had taken place. Such is the life within the Ned-

bank Green Mile where magic happened all day long.

Best of all was the unforgettable support from hundreds of locals camped along the mile for the full six hours cheering runners on, reminding them that not only were they brave, but that this was their day and the Nedbank Green Mile was theirs to own and every person and

Sore legs became light legs as the monotony wore off as if a transfer of ‘green’ human energy had taken place. Such is the life within the Nedbank Green Mile where magic happened all day long

entertainer was there to remind them that they could do it.

The Green Mile wasn't Nedbank's only contribution on the day.

The Nedbank Running Club dominated the 2014 Comrades Marathon with the club securing seven of the 20 gold medals on offer.

The impressive medal haul included a spectacular men's first and second as well as the woman's first place finisher.

The accolades didn't end there — the NRC produced the first South African woman finisher in Caroline Wostmannwhofinishedinsixthplace as well as the first KZN born man and woman. — Supplied.

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Get to Know Your Rural Neighbour’s • Take time out to visit a local Village.

• Take a river walk and meet a Sangoma and village Headman • Picnic lunch while listening to a local guide explaining Zulu traditions.

• Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Valley of 1000 Hills.

Country and Coastal Touring

Contact 031 762 3374 www.cctouring.co.za

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commences 9.00 am and lasts about 4 hours.

Tours arranged into the Isithumba valley, departing on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from Hillcrest area.

15 Alexander Avenue, Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal 3610

R250-00 pp

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Tel: 031 764 2477 Cel: 073 176 6470 Email: reservations@morgenzonbnb.co.za

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Umgeni Steam Railway >> The railway offers excursions through the beautiful Valley of a 1000 Hills and the rolling hills of KwaZulu­Natal, utilising the old main line NAME

ACCOMMODATION TELEPHONE

EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS

APARTMENT ON BELLEVUE

031 717 2720

apartmentonbellevue@elp.co.za

BRANLEY LODGE B&B

031 765 1834

enquiries@branleylodge.co.za

EAGLES VIEW B&B

031 764 4192

laureengaillard@hotmail.com

EAGLE WIND MANOR

031 765 8993

joanne@eaglewindmanor.co.za

KANGELANI GUEST LODGE

031 768 1342

thelodge@kangelani.co.za

LINDISFARNE B&B

031 765 1516

lindisfarne@netactive.co.za

MORGENZON B&B

031 764 2477

bwickham@morgenzonbnb.co.za

MACNUT FARM

031 765 2572

info@macnut.co.za

MUDDY PAWS FARM

083 942 0720

holloways@absamail.co.za

SILVER HILL LODGE

033 267 7430

www.silverhill.co.za

ST IVES HOTEL

033 2344490

management@stives.co.za

VALLEY LODGE HILLCREST

031 765 6408

info@valleylodge.net

VILLA BRAE GUEST HOUSE

031 709 1242

info@villabrae.co.za

ENTERTAINMENT / ACTIVITIES BLUE HORIZONS HORSE TRAILS

083 269 4945

debbie@bluehorizonsestate.co.za

EMBOCRAFT

031 765 3697

embocraft@eject.co.za

HILLCREST AIDS CTR BEAD SHOP

031 765 5866

hillaids@africa.com

HILLCREST CONSERVANCY

031 765 6809

hillcrestconservancy@gmail.com

INDIGO SKATE PARK

083 453 6385

dallas@indigoskatecamp.co.za

ISITHUMBA ADVENTURES

031 322 6026

info@durbangreencorridor.co.za

JUST IMAGINE MOSAICS

031 764 6454

sheila.nichol@gmail.com

SHONGWENI RESERVE

031 769 1283

shongweni@msinsi.co.za

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

086 1333 919

info@spiritofadventure.co.za

ST AGNES CHURCH - Beadworkers

031 767 2636

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UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY

082 353 6003

bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za

VUK AFRICA TOURS & TRAINING

078 336 5094

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VULEKA CONFERENCE CENTRE

031 777 1446

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031 777 1874

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Situated in the 1000 HIlls Village in Bothas Hill

•Delicious Meals •Kids Play Area •Hobbits Hut Charms •Family Friendly •Feeding of Animals •Garden Shop •Spectacular view of 1000 Hills from the deck •African Spirit Training Centre 168 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill 031 777 1788 Email: drum@webmail.co.za www.facebook.com/hillbillylife

Umgeni Steam Railway

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XPERIENCE the old colonial way of travel with beautifully restored engines from the time when steam travel was the only way to travel around southern Africa efficiently and in style.

Umgeni Steam Railway offers excursions through the beautiful Valley of a 1000 Hills andtherollinghillsofKwaZulu-Natal,utilising the old main line — the rail connection between Durban and Johannesburg.

The Umgeni Steam Railway in Kloof is a non-profit society dedicated to the preservation of steam locomotives. A steam train ride from Kloof Station to Inchanga Station is run on the last Sunday of every month at 8.30am

and again at 12.30pm.

Passengers disembark at Inchanga Station where one can browse through the craft market, take the children for pony rides, visit the model railway display, and enjoy a picnic or braai (during the afternoon trip).

The morning train arrives in Inchanga at 9.30am and then departs at 10.30am. The afternoon train arrives in Inchanga at 13.30pm and departs at 3pm.

For more information contact Bruce Bennett bookings officer on 087 808 7715 or 082 353 6003, or e-mail bookings@umgeni steamrailway.co.za — Supplied.

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Hidden treasure KALISHA NAICKER

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HEZULU SAFARI PARK is an exciting tourism venue in Botha’s Hill. This picturesque park has viewsoftheworld­famousValleyofa1000Hills.

In the Phezulu village the Gasa clan has over the past 30 years, allowed visitors the opportunity to feel the rhythm of Africa. Visitors are taken into traditional beehive­shaped thatched huts, where the various artifacts, beliefs and rituals are explained, giv­ ing foreign and local tourists an insight into the

fascinating Zulu culture. The Zulu dancing show is im­ pressive with the dancers in their traditional garb, showing off their skills with grace, agility and humour — a truly unforgettable experience.

Phezulu now boasts both indigenous and exotic reptiles. Knowledgeable guides take guests on tour around the Phezulu Crocodile and Snake Park where they learn interesting facts about reptiles and other creatures. Phezulu welcomes groups and schools for both memorable and educational tours.

According to Leo Kroone the owner of Phezulu, this safari park is truly a remarkable one, and should be the highlight of ones visit to the Upper Highway area.

“We are situated in the middle of the Valley of a 1000 Hills, and our views are outstanding. Phezulu boasts one of the best Curio shops in KwaZulu­Natal and we also proudly make authentic spears and shields on site. Kroone says at The Phezulu Boma Res­ taurant one can also partake in a traditional Zulu meal or enjoy one of our gourmet burgers, not to mention

a selection of excellent coffees.

“Phezulu has a one­hour scenic game drive. On the drive you will see wildebeest, impala, blesbok, zebra and giraffe not to mention the amazing local bird spe­ cies. You will be taught about medicinal plants in the area as well as experience the amazing views.”

For more information on Phezulu or to make a booking contact 031 777 1000 or visit www.phezu­ lusafaripark.co.za

Enchanted Earth

Supplier of Crystals, Gemstones, Fairies, Buddha’s, Incense and More…

Fresh ingredients, pretty, decor & happy welcome...

The Pot And Kettle Family Restuarant was established 19 years ago.

We cater for kiddies with a lovely play area soon to be opened.

Home-made from fresh, is our motto.

Our Sunday Buffet is very popular.

Our meals are generous in size and priced competitively.

Open 7 days a week, 08:30 am to close.

The Phezulu Safari Park in the Valley of a 1000 Hills.

168 Old Main Road, Botha’s Hill Tel: 031 777 1312 • Fax: 031 777 1354 Heidi: 082 905 6538 Email: enquiries@potandkettle.co.za www.potandkettle.co.za

Indulge yourself whether it be a quick coffe stop or long slow afternoon over a delicious lunch with friends.

Open 8am - 4pm Tuesday - Sunday & all Public Holidays

031 777 1586

61 Old Main Road, Botha’s Hill www.talloula.co.za | Follow us on Facebook

PHEZULU SAFARI PARK This picturesque park has magnificent views of the world-famous Valley of a 1000 Hills.

FREE ENTRY INCLUDES

•Restaurants •Kids Play Area •View

•Shield Factory •Curios • Secure Parking

FUNCTIONS

ACTIVITIES

•Kids Parties •Weddings •Team Building •Christmas Parties •Conferences

•Crocs and Snakes •Game Drives •Zulu Village •Zulu Dancing •Fear Factor

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

Africa

RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP!

Just 35 km from Durban, in the Valley of a Thousand Hills GPS: -29.75416 S -030.72328 E FOR RATES: 031 – 777 1000 or info@phezulusafripark.co.za

Do you need: Healing, Well-being, Abundance, Spiritual Harmony, Protection Or are you interested in: Astrology, Meditation, Dream Interpretation……

JUST A SCRATCH PATCH FULL OF REASONS TO VISIT US – EXPERIENCE THE MAGICAL ENERGY OF CRYSTALS AND GEMSTONES!

1000 Hills Village, 168 Main Road, Botha’s Hill

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Indigo Skate Park NESTLED in the breath­taking Valley of a 1000 Hills, 40 kms outside of Durban, is a rural Zulu community called Inanda. It is a typically poor community, consisting

mainlyofsubsistencefarmersandmigrant labourers who make the 40km commute into the city ever day. Thatch and tin­ roofed rondavels dominate the architec­ ture, chickens roam freely, and every lot contains a maize or vegetable garden of some sort. Children dressed in hand­me­ down rags play in the streets, chasing tyres with sticks and kicking around clumps of rags as soccer balls.

168 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill • 031 777 1788

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The idea of introducing skateboarding to a rural Zulu community has proved to be a stepping stone to the opportunities tourism and a skate camp can provide.

Skateboarding to the community's ex­ panding group of youths is more than a fun activity, it is a way to meet friends from far away places, develop social skills and learn firsthand about the hospitality industry.

There is tremendous synergy in this en­ vironment as visitors and campers experi­ ence African culture, and in return the Amazulu skaters are inspired by visiting skateboarders.

The camp is providing employment, skills development and education for the community, and the Isithumba residents realize their responsibility in developing tourism in their area.

Dallas Oberholzer, the founder, was in­ spiredtobuildtheskatecampwhiletravel­ ing overland from Canada to Argentina.

Through experiencing warm hospitality

KLOOF COUNTRY CLUB

A memorable experience for every occasion

KLOOF COUNTRY CLUB

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It is the stereotypical scene that every personacrosstheplanethascometoasso­ ciate with rural Africa, which is why the emergence of a massive half­pipe as you drive deeper into the valley is such a shock.

This is the Indigo Skate Camp, the brain­ child of Element skater Dallas Oberholzer, whose dream is to "Let skateboarding take you places" and this has become the skate camp's motto.

The Indigo Skate Camp has managed to har­ nesses the bond created through common interest in skating, to unite people from different backgrounds.

Over the past eight years the youths of Isithumba village have been ex­ posed to the sport of skate­ boarding by hav­ ing ramps that have been built in their backyard.

Indigo Skate Camp's skate­ boarding devel­ opment initiative is supported by Element Skate­ boards and The Laureus Sport For Good Founda­ tion.

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Situated in the verdant hills of the mist belt of Kloof, Kloof Country Club offers a wonderful golf course and a combination of recreational, dinning, wedding and conference faciliies that are unequalled in the highway area.

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and friendship from fellow board riders, Dallas set out to build a village for skate­ boarders in South Africa ­ a place where one could always be sure to meet like­ minded people who live to ride.

The Valley of a 1000 Hills is rich in cul­ ture and natural beauty. All the elements were there for the location of a permanent skate camp.

The local Zulu chiefs in the valley gave their blessings to the project and allocated landtoDallastobuildaconcreteskatepark and further accommodation. The camp has begun an organic farming project to re­ duce the impact on the natural environ­ ment, and the intention is to live in balance with nature and respect the ancient knowledge and customs of the Zulu na­ tion.

So if you're looking for an amazing cul­ tural experience, and an opportunity to get closer to nature, be sure to check out the Indigo Skate Camp.

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KUVE kum nandi enza into ngo uma umuntu Lok kukhulu ngifund hu kungifikele leka. a olun ye uda ngesikhathi lamaph ba kwe ephand aba ngomfu unenhli liny ndisi (Fat esiZulu, olub e ziyo osenemi ukuthi loFa encane, wat a) wasema ike nyaka Romeni Ngikhulele genaeyazikta ekuthiwa ush hi: “Uyazi emibili enkonzwen eshadil ugogo yasemaR ahle kamhlop adile wani yamaRo e. ekuqike heimithe lela uku enkonzwen ukuba omeni, wazikhe ma, tho uFata. i. Imithan thi asiphuth Uma kuth thela yena nemithe imis ele ngo i tho yakhon dazo, ama ngizazi abe wak kushada, oku iwa wayezculo a ngiyazi mina. hetha uku nge njen manye goba Ngokwa ba umf nani ngama maRome zi kwami, noma iShe bandla afan undisi wauFa a ni ta was noma abe akavunyelw ukushada shi ngoba aya neLuthela e e kuguny kwabefu Ngikhule nomuntu ahle ukushada iphutha aza nosi ndis pho.mkh kisa elik ize@med buze isizakunjalo futhi ang na naye. hadile nge hulu nje lo i. Wenze ia24.com Fata uma ikaze ngis thu salo mpela!” kho. esLe nda UMgiks i- weM giks kwaze kwaba ibingihluph cabango usho into eng okushoyo, uqonde ukuthin ishiye nem emining giks. Ngi bona nomnga a emoyeni, bantu i. i ngalokh ngoba isakuzw ni sengath u oFa liyafisa ukuba Uthe: “Iningi laa kah ba, wan be sengimxolela wami uMi ta kod abefund angigiphend ngalolu UMgiks le ndoda.” ingayilin gathi shu wa livinjwa imit isi noma ula dele. Uth ngendlela ebe da- zandlaw uvele wagoqa ! hetho Lok ho abo aph izin abhalau e: “Mgani ng‘4’,wathi yawo ne- waz ile kanzima nge kwenza umu enwami, uy- Into engizam basema lendaba ntu :“Ey wen nxa yok i uku a Romeni aba uku land yab uthi aka a! hole phathi yisho la afundisi ela ubiz kwabo, knokung isiqala uku mabawu ukuthi liya engasazi noma o lwakhe, azit aganwa lomthetho woF qala nje, ba sho liya shin yisi na, abo phuma Mabavu ata bas abapha tshe beli cefe. Oko ne nom thik nyelwe isikhath emaRom bashade i samanje umelebaziuk ku- khosika eni. azib kahle, ngishoizinto zingamh a zi nem la. Mhlawu bab uthi bes amasisefan nasemp i nesaku emhlam indeni, njengobe nama- ubu one engamu mbe hakathi bekwaz kele ni beni nje, yekezw iukuzith oFata bakuda da- noyise. e lomthet kile. yingenx a nabo uku la baiba, e, sen Ake ze nab ho endaba Futhi lokho kuz a yonina gathi aku kantikwabaman yok benzi wabo oFata bezokwwamaRoma ubona.” oqe selula enza ukuzith - beni, uzw uhlazeka emaphe da nalo ngokuk iba e sekuthiw Okumna phanda ululeka umsendi ng ” a kus uF h t l

NOSIPH O MKHI ZE

vunyelwe bashade nabo bangabantu. Baya­ ganga ngaphandle laba befundisi bamaRo­ ma.

Sindi Zaca, eMgungundlovu ******************************* KANTI ikhatholika lonani emhlabeni? La­ lelani ukuba uFata akuyi ngesifiso kodwa kuyibizelo. Uma uthi umthetho awuthi shu!, niyasihlambalaza. Hlukanani nobaba bethu, siyabathanda. Nemthetho yebandla siya­ yithanda, akukho okuzoshintsha.

Mthembeni Nkomo, eGamalakhe ******************************* UMSHADOuwukuhlanganiswakowesilisa nowesifazane ukuba bahlale ndawonye njen­ gendoda nomfazi, ngokwezindingo ezihlelwe emibhalweni eNgcwele. Kumane kube khona umthetho ongenasidingo, ovimba othile ashade. Lo mthetho woFata yiwona oyim­ bangela yobubi obukhona manje emhlabeni.

Ngikhuluma ngokudlwengulwa kwabafana bedlwengulwa oFata. Kuwubulima obu­ phindiwe ukucindezela umuntu ngomthetho ongasukingishoeBhayibhelini.Uzokhumbula phela ukuthi awukho umthetho okhuluma ngokungashadi eBhayibhelin liyawusekela umshado, uGenesis. 1:28: uNkulunkulu wabu­ sisa u­Adamu no­Eva wathi abazalane bande, bagcwalise umhlaba. Ukuze bazalane kwakudingeka bathokozele ucansi. Uma uva­ la umshado ufana nomuntu ovala ucansi, akulula ukwenza kanjalo kule sikhathi esiphi­ la kusona. OFata abashade ukuze kwehle nokudlwengulwa kwabafana emasontweni.

Zigi Zondi. *****************************

NABEFUNDISI bakwamanye amabandla bayakwenza ukungcola okwenziwa abama­ Khatholika noma beshadile. Sifunda ngabo njaloku­page3kwelinyelamaphephaesiZulu ikakhulukazi laba abasindisiwe nabaculi be­ gospel. Kunendaba egcwele amaphepha yo­ mculi odumile ukuthi uvakashelwa izintombi azitike ngocansi ejele eGoli. Okufanele sin­ gakukhohlwa ukuthi sikhonza iNkosi ayi abe­ fundisi.

Siphiwe ****************************** NGYABINGELELA, cha nami ngithi abashade. AmaRoma ayathanda ukuzimise­ la nemithetho yawo ephambene nemithetho kaNkulunkulu. Ngikusho lokho ngoba uNku­ lunkulu wathi akukuhle ukuba indoda ihlale yodwa ngakhoke uzoyenzela umsizi onjen­ gaye, Genesis2vs18. Lento yamaRoma iphambene nezwi.

Umfundi ******************************** CHAMaMkhize,ubizoalushintshialuham­ bisaninesikhathi.Lunjengendalo,hhayiimve­ lo. Ofisa ukushada akaphume emaRomeni angoni inkolo, isihlava singene ngaye, ngoba ulaka luka Baba uJehova alusoze lumyeke.

Kunomhlambi omncane la ezweni ongamele wonakale, uKristu ayokwakhela phezukwa­ wo. Abashiye inkolo.

Umfundi ******************************* CHA bekungafanele abe uFata,ngoba wangena eyazi imithetho yakhona mhlambe kumele sithole isizathu sokungashadi kwabo ngoba umshado awusona isono.

Umfundi

ESIKHUNDLENI sengosi ejwayelekile, namh­ lanje sishicilela imibono yenu bafundi maye­ lana nesimo sofata nokushada. Miningi ngen­ dlela eyisimanga imibono esiyitholile kodwa ngenxa yesikhala asiphumelelanga ukuyishi­ cilela yonke.

Ukuphawula kwenu bafundi kuzosisiza nathi ekutholeni ikhasi lesibili ngoba abap­ hathi bazobona ukuthi sibalulekile isiZulu, singaphathiswa okwevezandlebe. Siyabonga kakhulu. Siyasibonga isiphalaphala sabaM­ bo, uNosipho, ngokwethula lesi sihloko esi­ baluleke kangaka. ************************ MINA ngokwami ngiyavuma ukuba bashade oFata ngoba banemizwa. Ngabe ngiyezwa uma kukhona izinto abaziseben­ zisayo zokubulala imizwa yabo. Izinto ezazidliwa kuqala azifani nezamanje. Angithi yikhona kuzophela ukudlwengulwa kwezin­ gane zethu.

Thule Ndlela *************************** OWAMI umbono uthi ake siyeke imithetho yamasonto silalele okaJehova othi ‘akukuhle owesilisa ahlale yedwa’ Nkk NP Dlungwane, eZingolweni. ***************** NGIYAKUBINGELELA Dadewethu. Yebo boba­ bili uMgiks noSpijojo ba­ qinisile.Ngakwelinyeica­ la bangena bazi ukuthi vele yini elindelekile kubo, kanti ngakwelinye icala isikhathi nezimo zishintshile. Ukukunike­ za umzekelo, nami ngikhonza khona Ngim­ ncane wayengekho um­ fundisi omnyama owayesontisa emaRomeni, babemhlo­ phe bonke, kungesibo Please fill in all the following sections and send it abalapha eSouth Afrika, to us via email, kznspellingbee@media24.com, singazi ukuthi bafike OR fax it to 0865344256. kanjani. Singazi nan­ SCHOOL STAMP ikuthi babenayo yini imi­ ndeni ngaphambi koku­ SCHOOL DETAILS: ba lapha kwelakithi, ba­ bethunyweni, inhloso Name: ______________________________ Registration number: _________________ kuyini, babefunde kan­ gakanani.

Siqale ngepolitiki.

Physical Address: ______________________ Tel: ( ) __________________________ Eyabo kufanele ngabe ukuhambisa izwi lenkosi, __________________________________________ District: ___________________________ hhayi ipolitiki. Okunye babondliwa phesheya SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER’S DETAILS: eRoma, kunezidlo ez­ iphiwa amakholwa.

Name: _______________________________ Namhlanje ngoba seku ngabamnyama, seku­ fanele bondliwe ama­ Cell: ( ) ___________________________ kholwa sekunezimali ez­ ifunekayo.

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ENTRANT DETAILS (PUPILS): Abafundisi abamnyama baqale kusukela ko­ Grade 10: 1970/72. Kungaba kuhle Name: _______________________________ ID number: ___________________________ sithole umlando weson­ to ukuze sikwazi ukweh­ (or a copy of birth certificate) lulela.

Banamehlo, Cell: ( ) ___________________________ banemizwa, bancane, bayazihamba izindawo Grade 11: zabantu abancane, Name: _______________________________ ID number: ____________________________ bayaphuza, bayalingwa (or a copy of birth certificate) amantombazane, ng­ isho nawomakoti abase­ Cell: ( ) ___________________________ bancane. Ngicabanga ukuthi kuyadingwa * Please note all pupils must be entered via their school kubukwe isimo kubuyekezwe nemith­ and cannot enter as individuals etho. * Age limit for pupils is 18 Nkosikhona Zuma * Entries are limited per regional event **************** * Get your entries in early to ensure your spot NGITHI nami ake * Entries close on 30 July 2014 ngibekeuvoolwami.Ngi­ vumelana noMgiks aba­

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BY CONTACTING OUR CLASSIFIEDS SALES REPS: Lynne : 031 533 7601 lynnem@witness.co.za Fax: 031 533 7939/72

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PETERS Tippers Rubble Refuse & General Removal Tel. 031 764 0916 or 072 583 9729.

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ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES For a little as R22 per week for 3 lines. *or ask about our Monthly Discounts Phone Lynne: 031 533 7601.

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BUSINESS LOANS UP TO R500K Self employed / CC/ PTY LTD. Unsecured and no financials needed.

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A FRIDGE R950.

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Desk & Chair R350 Stove R1,200.

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TOP PRICES PAID FOR: Diamond, Gold, Silver and Marcasite Jewellery. Old China, Crystal, Silver and Silver Plate.

Old War Medals & Badges.

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WINNER 157: Roy Newlands Submit your entry into the Hillcrest Fever box situated inside the Keg & Trout. The first correct entry drawn will win a R150 voucher.

Only one entry per person per week. No registered letters or faxed entries. Prize will alternate weekly between Crossword and Sudoku.

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PETROL-HEADS and those who love all things cars gathered at Durban’s Moses Mabhida stadium for the Top Gear festival 2014 at the weekend.

Fans were treated to races, stunts galore, theanticsofJeremyClarkson,RichardHammondandJamesMaytogetherwiththecity’s perfect weather once again.

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A display of the South Africa’s best.

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PHOTOS: LANCE CHETTY

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Sbu Zondi with his sons Asande, Sanele and friend Khetha Mbatha.

The iconic Moses Mabhida stadium hosted the Top Gear festival at the weekend.

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Car lovers had the opportunity to get up close and personal with real ‘beauties’ at the Infiniti stall.

More space and great value in Grand i10

The Hyundai Grand i10 is small in di­ ameter, but filled with features that motorists in this class will love.

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The Grand i10’s spacious interior.

HYUNDAI’s all-new Grand i10 has arrived in South Africa, and this small well-endowed hatchback has everything in its arsenal. It is spacious inside, yet small in overall diameters, and filled with standard features that will make it a compelling choice in the entry-level car market.

This hatchback was chosen to fit in between the present, smaller i10 – which is retained in thelocalmodelline-up–andthei20.“Itfillsthat spot well – not only in terms of size, but also regarding prices and standard features,” said Stanley Anderson, marketing director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.

The all-new Grand i10 has been launched in South Africa in three derivatives: the 1.25 Motion manual, the 1.25 Fluid manual (with a slightly higher specification level) and the 1.25 Fluid with a four-speed automatic gearbox.

The new proportions deliver greater body and wheel control, as well as ride comfort comparable to cars from higher segments.

ThelargerbodyshelloftheGrandi10yieldsone of the roomiest occupant cabins on the market, as well as an impressive 256 litres of trunk capacity.

At3765mm,theGrandi10is180mmlonger than its smaller sibling, and one of the longest

cars in the segment. Likewise, the Grand i10 is also the widest in its segment at 1 660mm. A lower roofline, now standing at 1 520mm, yields an athletic on-the–road stance.

Among the many features of the all-new Grand i10 are luxury items such as Bluetooth connectivity to the sound system, keyless entry and electrically heated and folding side mirrors (for the two Fluid derivatives), USB and AUX portsforthesoundsystem,aswellasanairconditioner and central locking for all derivatives.

All three derivatives are also equipped with front fog lamps, a full-size spare wheel, 14-inch alloy wheels, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, a trip computer and remote controls for the sound system on the steering wheel.

Fuel consumption can be as low as a measured 5,9 litres/100km, with emissions of 130g/ m in the 1.25 Motion manual and 1.25 Fluid manual derivatives, and 6,9 litres/100km with emissions of 147g/km for the 1.25 Fluid with the four-speed automatic gearbox.

Dual airbags and an Advances Braking System (ABS) take care of safety in the Grand i10.

At a price range from R139 900 to R159 900, with Hyundai’s 5 year/150 000km warranty and roadside assistance thrown in, the Grand i10 offers exceptional value.

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HE St Mary's DSG girls played against Kloof Senior Primary and Hillcrest Senior Primary on Wednesday at St Mary's with the girls earning a podium finish.

At the event were...

Tayla­Jade Weiss and Katie Gerrish.

Andrew, Tracey and Kiara Mackay.

Erin Stander, Eden Kasner, Jess O'Flaherty and Lucie Moutault.

Georgia Pollock, Jenna Sivewright and Courtney Stewart.

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emember those days? Days when life was less frenetic and frenzied. Days when profit uber alles didn’t seem to be society’s primary driving force. Days when you actually knew store owners by name, and the rampant, clinical corporatisation of retail hadn’t yet begun.

Well, those days are gone. For the most part. But not at Hillcrest KwikSpar, which still operates in that halcyon era.

After all, the store was established 25 years ago to serve the community – which is something it still does, 15 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Back then the redoubtable Des Quin was the main driving force behind Hillcrest KwikSpar.

Today Des still remains a shareholder in this much-loved store – joined by local couple Mike and LeighAnne Egling, who have their roots firmly anchored in the community, with Mike being a product of Hillcrest High School. ‘‘We,” says Mike with a hint of pride, “are deeply rooted in Hillcrest.”

And that, incidentally, stretches to givingbacktothecommunitythrough charitable drives and donations.

Indeed,manyofthestaffknowcustomers by name, from Phindile working at the cigarette counter to Mala in Fresh Produce .

And let’s not forget Kevin, who heads up the new and extraordinarily popular Sushi Bar, while the Eglings’

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Doing the Timewarp >> The revamped, renovated Hillcrest KwikSpar will take you back to another era

Left to right: Mike Egling, Leigh­Anne Eg­ ling, Des Quin.

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two daughters, Carmen and Savannah, are a familiar sight in the store.

Now, of course, Hillcrest KwikSpar stocksacomprehensiverangeofmerchandise. You’d expect that. But they also stock an array of goods and groceries that makes the store a veritable Aladdin’s Cave.

Think artisanal cheeses – with Langbaken Karoobossie being one of Mike’s own favourites. A range of convenience meals like no other from The Food Farm – and these include Joey’s Chicken Lasagne and Colleen’s Oxtail in Red Wine Sauce. Indezi River fullcream yoghurt, goat’s milk and farm butter. And that’s just skimming the surface of it.

Of course, in keeping with the recent revamp there’s now also an onsite butchery which has doubled in size. And that’s not to mention the on-site bakery, whichusesonlystone-ground flour.

“Another thing,” says Mike, allowing himself a small smile, “is that Leigh’s touch is evident throughout the store.”

He adds that much of the produce stocked is locally sourced.

“The store,” adds Mike with anothersmallsmile,“hasdoneexceptionally well over the years. And that’s purely because of quite incredible support from the community.”

By James Sydall