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OR most successful businessmen, life is spent driving fast cars, mingling with high-profile folk, and finding ways to make more money. However, for local entrepreneurBrettLatimer,it’sallabout finding new ways to help those less fortunate and better his community. The Hillcrest Fever spent the day onhisfarminDrummond,anditisevident that Latimer enjoys the simple things in life - nature. He surrounds himself with plants, trees, animals and, most of all, water. He believes that all life-forms start from water and that one should appreciate this natural resource. Sharing a portion of his life’s journey, Latimer said his wealth was hard-earned and life was far from easy for him. Latimer grew up in Kloof. His father,aboxer,diedwhenhewas11and he was raised by a single mom. It was then that Latimer had to take on the responsibility of being the “man” of the house, and making decisions that were far greater than a 11-year-old could comprehend. He grew up surrounded by animals and nature, and it is a passion that lives on in him today. “I come from humble beginnings and know what it is to have dreams,” he said. At the age of 20 Latimer’s road to success began. He worked at a local store in Durban as a trainee manager and as he perfected the butchery trade, he learnt to communicate with
Brett Latimer, with his seven-week-old puppies, chilling on his farm in Drummond. staff and customers comfortably, which developed into the charismatic individual one can recognise today. At 22 he invested in an Overport butchery and sold it two years later,
making a 100 per cent profit. He then bought a small store in Isipingo which had braai facilities. The meat industry was good to Latimer and at one point he owned 17
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butcheries, including seven in Boxer Cash and Carry outlets. This then developed into Latimer owning Cambridge Food stores which he sold to MassMart.
Shortly after, Latimer and a business partner invested in the Oxford stores and another dream materialised. Latimer has now opened stores on the Bluff and Hillcrest with plans for Chatsworth and Amanzimtoti in the future. “Growingup,IrememberHillcrest being a village town, where there were no socials ills and the community was safe at all times,” he said. “I plan to bring this feeling back to the community by making Oxford Village a safe community destination.” Latimer says he wants Oxford Village to be a village with quaint shops which create local entrepreneurs and ultimately, boosts the local economy. He has also provided the Jes Foord FoundationandtheK9unitwithrent-free shops in Oxford Village to provide safety and assistance to the community. “My aim for Oxford Village has always been to create a place where families can come together and have a crime free and people-friendly onestop shopping destination.” When not in the throes of his busy business life, Latimer can be found on his farm showering his four- and two-legged friends with love. Latimer will be hosting the 2014 Oxford KZN Adult and Young Rider Indoor Grand Prix on the 12 and 13 July at the Oxford Equestrian Centre, Drummond. The event is open to the public who can host their flea-market stalls free of charge. There will be R20 000 prize money sponsored by Oxford Fresh Market and sashes and trophies for title classes.
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Drug kingpin is South African A DRAMATIC break in the country’s largest drug haul came when a team of detectives identified the international syndicate’s kingpin and other upper echelon players. The ten-ton haul of narcotics seized on Tuesday has now been identified by police forensic investigators as methaqualone, the base ingredient of Mandrax, not heroin. Well-placed police sources who could not be named as they are not authorised to speak to the press confirmed that the international cartel head and one of his top men have been profiled and identified. The principal player is understood to be a South African whose arrest is imminent. “We have everything on these two guys. We know that the head of the organisation is a South African and we will be moving on him soon,” a source said. Using swathes of evidence gathered at the scene and information from the questioning of three gang underlings who were arrested in the raid, detectives compiled extensive suspect profiles. It is further understood that the other high-level syndicate boss has skipped the country and has sought refuge from law enforcement agencies in China. Thesourcescouldnotbedrawn to reveal the identity of the suspects, believed to be lynchpins in the multi-country operation. The Fever can also reveal that staff at the Chinese Consulate had been aiding investigators in tracing their newest suspect, as well as assessing how the two Chinese nationals remanded in custody entered the country. The two, along with a third, South African, suspect, appeared inthePinetownMagistrate’sCourt on Wednesday and were remanded in custody while police investigate the case. The men, aged 57 and 58, are understood to be specialist chemists in charge of running the sophisticated drug laboratory.
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Their identities are known to Weekend Witness, sister paper to the Hillcrest Fever, but cannot be published because of magistrate Wendy Robinson’s order. She ordered that their identities remain hidden to safeguard the integrity of the investigation. The cartel’s epicentre, a hitech lab in the leafy suburb of Kloof, Durban, is being carefully dismantled by an army of forensic detectives flown in from across the country. The record value of the sting remains set at R3 billion and may rise when detectives weigh the entire sum of raw product at a well-protected laboratory. Policeinitiallyreportedthatthe cache of drugs was heroin, but preliminary testing on several samples indicates that it is the primary constituent of Mandrax. The search of the scene and the examination of a raft of evidence continues unabated, with an army of forensic investigators working around the clock in shifts. Clad in blue full body protective wear to guard them from noxious fumes and dangerous industrial agentsfoundatthehome,teamsof forensic analysts moved about the grounds. Policearealsosearchingforthe owner of the house, Junaid Rasool (24) who bought it in April for R3,8 million. The expansive property, set in the thicket of gum trees, appears to have been carefully chosen by the international syndicate. The drug ring had used water sourced from a borehole and generators to provide electricity to avoid a spike in usage on the city’s grid that would have aroused suspicion. Police spokesperson Colonel Jay Naicker said the investigation was at an early stage. “As far as we are concerned it is still very early in the investigation to talk about the kingpins. As with previous investigations we will do all the necessary ground work to build a solid case before we can arrest the kingpins. It is always better to investigate and then arrest as opposed to doing it the other way around,” he said.
Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com MEMBERS of the Shongweni K9 unit were praised for their commitment and dedication after they arrested a suspect hours after a robbery last week. According to chairperson of SA Community Crime Watch, Steven King, members responded to a break-in on Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, where two suspects smashed the window frame and stole a flat-screen TV. “Secure Link, SA Community Crime Watch and Shongweni K9 unit responded to the call. Members immediately noticed a blood spoor left by the perpetrator who cut himself on the broken glass. This led the K9 unit to Embo, but the suspects managed to escape,” said King. “Constable Khwela from the Shongweni K9 unit, Heinrich Schwarz from Eventus Investigating Services and members from the Pietermaritzburg Mounted Unit returned to Embo the next day and apprehended the suspect.” King said the man then took the officers to a house where the TV was recovered. “The suspect has also confessed to three other burglaries in the area,” he said. “This sends a clear message to criminals that they will be caught.” The man was charged with theft and will appear in court soon.
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T 15-years-old, Waterfall's Abigale Wittstock is the youngest participant in the Waterfall Spar Forest 10, which takes place at the Forest Hills Sporting ground on 6 July. For this young lady, life is not all about fun and games. Although she enjoys reading, being with friends and family and running, her main passion in life is to help others. She says her love for sports was instilled in her from birth as herfamilywas always veryactive. “Since I was very young my family and I were very active - we would always go for either a run
“I began running for fundraisers for the Robinhood Foundation and Rescuetech,” she said. The teen said her dream is to one day run the Comrades for a cause, and she believes the Forest 10 is a stepping stone to that. Wittstock said that her family is what keeps her motivated to achieve her dreams. “I lost my dad in 2008, however the values that he thought me will last forever. He was a loving, caring and a devoted man - he gave me the world. “My mom Tracey is my best friend. I have no idea what I would do without her. “She is the strongest person I have met and will be running
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FEVER REPORTER HILLCREST Private Hospital can now perform cataract surgery withalaser after it had a state-ofthe-art femtosecond laser equipment installed, a first for KwaZulu-Natal. This technology represents a major advancement in the way cataract surgery is performed. Cataract surgery is one of the safest operations performed in medicine today and has become safer with the use of computer-
generated and guided laser-controlled surgical incisions to perform the operation without blades or knives. Due to the precision of the laser, not only is the incision perfectly round, the exact size and in the exact position, but ensures minimal stress to the eye. The accuracy and precision of the laser enables the surgeon, with the assistance of a high-performance computer, to plan and direct laser incisions with perfect accuracy.
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the race with me,” “I have two older brothers. Josh and Mat who are very supportive of me.” Describing herself as ambitious, Wittstock said that she is proud of how far she has come in her young life. “Even when life got tough. I still put a smile on my face every day.” Her message to the youth of today is “Never give up on your dreams! Let your goals become a reality.” To support Wittstock and others running/walking the Waterfall Spar Forest 10, visit the Forest Hills Sporting ground on 6 July. The race starts at 7am.
WHAT IS A CATARACT? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects your vision. Most cataracts are related to ageing. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of most people either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other.
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mentarian, that Our Esteemed President retains his role for another five years, and that the petrol price is back on its upward spiral this week now that the elections are behind us. Raising our ire and blood pressure even more is the fact that while we struggle to get by month to month, some of our neighbours in the upper highway area have been getting sickeningly rich by running a R2billion drug den in our own backyard up in Kloof. Not only were they creating heroin – the stuff which ruins lives and bankrupts addicts – but they were mistreating their dogs too, which to some is a far more serious indictment on their character than the mistreatment of humans and their addictive tendencies. A quick perusal of today’s headlines reminds us why many South Africans who love the land of their birth and have no desire to leave it are frequently burdenedwiththequestionofwhether to pack for Perth. Last Sunday’s headlines, for example included “MP suspected of corruption”, “Councillor gunned down”, “More girls linked to crush porn (where the killing of small
animals becomes trendy erotica)”, “Suarez bites again” and “Oscar returns to court tomorrow”. How, in the light of all that, is anyone supposed to keep their blood pressure at 110 over 70? Without having done any research on the matter, I would be willing to wager that the heart attack and stroke rate in South Africa is higher in the second half of the year, due to the severe lack of public holidays, increased expectations as we enter the second half of the financial year with targets being nowhere near to halfway met, and the rekindling of anxiety related to the cost of Christmas presents in relation to the size of annual bonuses which some are lucky enough to receive. In addition, tax season is on us again, wherein some of us will be forced to discover that we owe vasts amounts of money to the Receiver of Revenue. It remains to be seen whether simple medication will return me from a state of hypertension to a state of normalcy. If not, and if the State of the Nation continues to unravel unchecked, my next column may be writteneitherfrom Perth or ahospitalbed.
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WHAT a tragedy that the D’Moss area behind Oxford Centre ex Heritage Market has been destroyed. Stream banks have been scraped down to bare soil, a functioning wetland completely obliterated and two large dams were illegally built along the stream corridor that feeds into St Helier lake and Giba Gorge. Wetlands are unique and threatened ecosystems. They provide
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ALL engines were revving at Hillcrest Corner with a competition aimed at treating dads with high-octane action — just in time for Father’s Day. From 26 May until 17 June the centre hosted a spend-and- win competition where shoppers stood
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slips in an entry envelope and place it into one of two entry boxes at the centre. The first prize was won by Leigh Dunlop, who received four standard tickets to take dad and the family to the Top Gear Festival. Jeanette Klein won the second prize of two standard tickets, while Samantha Marsden won the third prize of two basic tickets.
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ATERFALL College bid farewell to its two German exchange students at a farewell dinner at Primi Piatti Hillcrest on Tuesday. Speaking to the Fever, the students Bella Becker and Lisa Burkhardt both agreed that South Africa was a remarkable choice to study aboard and they enjoyed learning about the different cultures in the country. Burkhardt said, “I had been thinking about doing this since Grade 8 and had done some research on it. I wanted to come to a different country, and having this experience on my CV would be a bonus. I wanted to see a new culture, and also the nature was important to me,” she said, For Becker, the highlight of her
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stay was her trip to Johannesburg. “We attended a funeral there which was sad, but my whole host family stayed there together and I met their whole family. I loved it because Johannesburg is so different, with lots of people and such a different vibe.” She says she has learned so much during her stay: “I have learned to speak about problems and to open up, not to put yourself first.” Both girls have also actively attended Waterfall College’s Outdoor Programme where the students learn teamwork and leadership in different outdoor venues around KwaZulu Natal. The duo also participated in Drum Majorettes and Drama as extra mural activities during their time at Waterfall College. They were a part of the Annual Walkathon around the campus at the
cation among the volunteers of the neighbourhood watch. Watch chairperson Darrel Rawlins thanked ADT for its ongoing support and commitment. “Through partnerships like these we have been able to reduce crime significantly in our suburb. Our neighbourhood watch remains committed to rebuilding our community.” ADT Security community development manager for south Durban, Rian Buys, said they are happy to have helped. “ADT is committed to forming partnerships with local crimefighting organisations to proactively reduce criminal activity. “Having and maintaining good working relationships between various community safety organisations — like neighbourhood watches, private security companies and the police — is very important as they can yield positive results in the fight against crime.”
end of May, enjoying the interaction with the iThemba Academy children and helping to raise funds for the school. Principal Jeanette van der Merwe spoke highly of the girls at a final assembly before all the students started their June examinations. She said, “Bella and Lisa have been exemplary students in their academics, attitude, service, participation and behaviour at Waterfall College. We have loved having these girls in our school and would welcome further exchange students like them.” A certificate of Outstanding Performance was presented to each of the girls, along with a glossy coffee table book. The school was then treated to a touching performance of two beautiful songs by their host sister, Nicole van Tonder, who is also a participant in the contest, ‘SA’s Got Talent’. Both exchange students thanked Waterfall College. “I am really thankful for everything the school has done for me and for the opportunity to get to know all the students and the teachers. I have enjoyed the time here even though it is the opposite of my school in Germany,” said Becker. When asked what Waterfall College could learn from schools in Germany, she replied, “ I think German schools could learn from Waterfall College. It gives the feeling of being together with school spirit,” Becker said. Burkhardt thanked her class and teachers for the amazing experience. “It is so personal and I adapted so easily. I made friendships so easily with the girls in my class. The atmosphere at school is like a really good family to be a part of. Thanks for making it so easy. Thanks to the whole of Grade 10,” she concluded.
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E need to keep the conversation going about adoption.” So says Justin Foxton, who four years ago - with his wife Cathy - took in the first infant at the Umhlanga Baby House. Since its beginnings in 2010 - in a smallroomwithfourcots-theorganisation has facilitated 22 adoptions. “A newly-married couple, we had no idea what we were letting ourselves in for,” Foxton told Fever. He is wellknown for his Stop Crime Say Hello campaign as well as The Bright Stars Mentorship Programme which trains adult volunteers to help vulnerable children (there are currently50mentorsintheprogramme). Skip and Sheila Collins - who moved to South Africa from the US 25 years ago - opened The La Lucia Baby House in June 2013. This was an amalgamation with The Umhlanga Baby House. The Collins’ and their helpers provide a safe haven for orphans, abandoned babies or those in a place of safety. The Foxtons’ and additional staff now focus on the administrative and marketing side of their NGO which administers these projects - The Peace Agency.
Baby steps for the Baby House >> The Peace Agency - which drives this initiative - strives to create awareness about adoption
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Justin Foxton, Sheila and Skip Collins have their hands full at La Lucia Baby House - ‘but it’s so rewarding’, they say. “All children arrive at the Baby House through Durban Child Welfare. First and foremost attempts are made to reunify the infants with family. Then it is our mission with Welfare to find couples and families willing to adopt the babies in our care,” Foxton said. The biggest headache is bureaucracy and legislation.
“The social workers are swamped which can lead to lengthy delays. The procedure can wear some applicants down.” This is where a division of The Peace Agency called the Adoption Companion works to make the entire process less stressful. It is hoped that the Adoption Companion will be registered as a bona fide agency by year-
end. “Our campaign is to promote adoption and prepare couples for adoption. We want to make it a pleasant experience. There is so much red tape. We want to create a time-saving process,” Foxton said. He explained that many couples who try for a family see adoption as a last resort.
“We hope that the more society talks about adoption the more a culture of acceptance will prevail.” The figures are astonishing. “We have between 2,5 and 4 million children who would benefit from adoption in South Africa. These are abandoned, orphaned, living in childheaded homes or in places of safety,” Foxton said. “Of these just 1 500 are adopted per year.” The Peace Agency presents adoption workshops called Adoption 101 to help educate prospective adoptive parents on the adoption journey. Since the Collins’ have taken over the day-to-day running of the Baby House (helped by four assistant caregivers) ten babies have been cared for and four have been adopted - two to overseas families. The Collins’ involvement occurred after their three sons, “who are all grownup,movedbacktotheUS,”Skip said. Sheila was suffering from a bit of empty-nest syndrome and had been drawn to the work that the Umhlanga Baby House was doing. After some persuasion, Skip agreed to open their home as a haven for the babies needing care while awaiting adoption. While the couple both work full time they say that although their lives are now very busy, caring for the babies is very fulfilling. Plans are afoot to open new Baby Houses in Malvern in August as well as one in the rural area of Hammarsdale. For more information search for The La Lucia Baby House on Facebook.
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From left: Belinda Barlow (Spar Chef), Mrs Storm (Grade 5 teacher) Andrew Cooner, Leigh Ann Egling with winners Tessa Strachan, Mathew Grams, Savannah Egling THE grade five remedial children at Hillcrest Primary School were put to the challenge last week in a three day Junior Chef Competition. The competition is loosely based on the television series Master Chef, and the children were faced with six different challenges, including a mystery box and invention test. There were no eliminations and scores were accumulated over the three days. The idea started last year when Hillcrest Primary ran the competition for the first time. The Grade five syllabus during the second term includes a large section on measurement in maths and the children had to do conversions from kilograms to grams and litres to millilitres to complete their recipes. There was also the practical application of measuring ingredients accurately on scales and with measuring spoons. In science this term the syllabus covers mixtures so cooking is a perfect practical application of this. The English syllabus is on instructional texts so having to read recipes with understanding is an extension of the syllabus. The children worked in groups of three to interpret the recipes and present the different
dishes to a panel of judges. Teachers had to ensurethatallactivitiescouldbedoneintheclasses, so with the help of parents. teachers managed to come up with challenges that included fridge tarts, microwave cooking (quiche and apple crumble) as well as the use of electric frying pans (hamburgers and potato rostis). The children also had to make a fruit cocktail and invent an original sandwich. The children were accumulated marks on each day for each dish and over the three days judges included class teachers, Mrs Storm and Mrs McGee, the headmistress of the School, Mrs Chapman, The head of the Remedial unit, MrsMoorcroft,MrsCarney,andonthefinalday three outside judges invited by Kwikspar in Hillcrest. OnThursday26Junethechildrenpresented their final dish for the judges and “The Red Hot Chilli Peppers “, consisting of Mathew Grams, Savannah Egling and Tessa Strachan were named as champions. Hillcrest Primary would like to thank Mike and Leigh Ann Egling of Kwikspar in Hillcrest for their generous sponsorship of all the ingredients and prizes for this competition.
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HE popular Highwayarea concert series, Music In The Meadow, showcases its next exciting chapter on Sunday 6 July with ‘Rowan Stuart & Friends’. Stuart is no stranger to local audiences, which have seen him grow from respected session guitarist to exciting singersongwriter in the last few years. For this special occasion, he has been asked to hand-pick the concert’sbillof guest artists. These will include fa-
ther and son folk and flamenco duo Toneles (Tony and Lester de Freitas), young acoustic performer Cyndi Kritzinger, bluegrass guitarist from Pretoria Wiam Otto, and up-beat rock ‘n rollers, The Rockaballies. Rowan recently unveiled an all-acoustic album, Hidden Doors, which has received a fantastic response from fans since its release in May. For this concert, he will be joined by long-time friend Andy Turrell on bass guitar, as well as a few surprise guest artists. Music In The Meadow is quickly gaining popularity for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, as well as its standard of high-quality entertainment. It is located at Meadow Tea Garden, Inanda Road, Hillcrest (opposite Kirtlington Park, and just after City Hill church, from the Hillcrest side). Gates open at 12 pm, with the music kicking off at 1 pm. Entry is R75 per person / R40 for students and pensioners. Bring your own umbrellas, gazebos, chairs and picnics. Contact 083 255 6474 or info@meadowmusic.co.za for more information. www.rowanstuart.com / www.facebook.com/meadowmusiconline
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Coffee and time with dads at Hillcrest Primary
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HILLCREST Primary Grade R pupils treated their dads to a special day at the school last weekend. Dads had a chance to have coffee and participate in their child’s favourite activities. At the event were …
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Creativity sparks at SPCA KALISHA NAICKER
Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com THE Kloof and Highway SPCA and Just Imagine Mosaics in Kloof will be creating a masterpiece in the animal shelter on the education centre wall and needs the community to get involved. Speaking to the Fever, Barbara Laubscher said the design will be of a tree surrounded by nature, bugs, animals and will depict the beauty that surrounds us. “Participants will receive a generic design for an animal, insect, flower etc, drawn on mesh with instructions. Participants will purchase or use their own choice of mosaic materials,” she said.
A R50 deposit will be required to return the completed mosaic by a certain date. “The design will be generic — participants can choose any pattern or colour as long as it is the size of the mesh. This project will be done at home.” Schools, churches, clubs, or small groups wanting to take part in the project must contact Barbara Laubscher on 031 764 1212/3 or email fundraising@kloofspca.co.za “There is no age restriction, except that children under five need to have supervision. Contact Sheila at 083 782 7810 to make arrangements to collect your generic design. We would like to thank the sponsors of the project, Harcourts.”
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What’s on Daily THE Hillcrest South African Senior Fitness Association hosts classes every Monday, Thursday and Friday morning.
Welcome to LaBri The crux of the La Bri renaissance began with the 2008 harvest, the first to be crushed in the new modern 120-ton cellar on the Estate. Prior to that, because they used a nearby cellar, the La Bri winemaking team was inhibited in fulfilling its philosophy of using both traditional and modern winemaking methods. The new cellar, with its unique circular design and gravity-fed processes, is focused on producing limited volumes of superior quality wine that embody all that is unique about La Bri’s vineyards and their terrain.
For more information contact Iris on 031 702 5569 or 072 931 1210 or Pat on 031 765 1876 or 082 965 0074. Weekly Zumba Fitness with Sam Squire at Kloof Civic Hall on Tuesdays at 5.30pm and Thursday 4.30pm at the corner of Village and Old Main Road. Classes at Kloof Scout Hall will be held at Wednesday at 6.30pm and Friday at 4.30pm at 14 Buckingham Road. Cost is R20 per class.
Weekly Live music at Meercats, 12 Forest Hills Road, Waterfall every Friday from 7.30pm and Lance Goldman plays every Sunday from 12.30pm. Sunday roasts and a la carte menu available. Contact Jill Schoeman on 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051. Weekly The Hillcrest Floral Art Club will meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church from 9am. Visitors welcome.
Funny people raise awareness >> Comics gather to show support for Jes Foord Foundation
LaBRI Chardonnay 2012 This wine is bright straw yellow with a lime green tinge. The nose explodes with lemon and lime citrus and chalkiness with subtle almond undertones. A fresh, crisp, zippy entry with a lemony mid palate and a long elegant finish.
LaBRI Affinity 2011 A beautiful rich garnet colour. An exceptionally complex wine with red cherries and fresh mushroom on the nose. Elegantly rich palate, succulentandapproachable.Firm but elegantly integrated tannins with lingering spicy flavour.
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ORLD renowned performer Jess Knauf rallied up the best of comedy in the Durban comedy circuit and hosted an event in benefit of the Jes Foord Foundation on Friday 20 June at New York Bar in Durban. The night was full of laughs as Jem Atkins of On Fire Comedy MC’d the event, supported by Carvin Goldstone (another foundation favourite) and Neil Green. The event raised a whopping R12 500 which will be used towards various projects at the Jes Foord Foundation. “Every time a sponsor, big or small supports a Jes Foord Foundation event, more rape survivors gain access to free counselling. “With this support, we are able to increase education and awareness in South Africa about the rights we have as women, children and even men,” said Michelle Smith, a counsellor at the Jes Foord centre.
Renee Naude, Jessica Knauf, Jes Foord and Jaimi Shields.
Lindy and Graham Fourie, Alexis and David Yapp.
Jes Foord, Jem Atkins, Jess Knauf, Ruan from Wildling.
Carvin Goldstone, Jem Atkins, Neil Green with their pledge cards.
Adrian and Jaimi with Melissa Wright.
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Ukwenza OKUHLE akube yimpilo yansukuzonke E
MASONTWENI amabili kusuka manje, kuzobe kungu mhla ka-18 kuNtulikazi (July), okuwusuku olufiswa ngabaningi emhlabeni wonke jikelele, ukuthi luthathwe njengolubaluleke ngaphezu kwazo zonke ezinye. Abanyeabangani bami abazalwa ngalolusuku, bebe ngenandaba nokulugubha, ngisho nanokusho nje ukuthi bazalwa ngalo. Kodwa banele bezwa ukuthi lolu wusuku okwazalwa ngalo iqhawe elanyakazisa umhlaba wonke uMnuz Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela(uMadiba), owaba ngumengameli wokuqala omnyama eNingizimu Af-
rika, ngaqala ukuzwa abanye babo sebethi: “Ungangithathi kancane mina ngizalwa namaqhawe,” besho bezishaya izifuba bevula amehlo beqalaza ngapha nangapha. KUHLE LOKHO. Kodwa indaba isekuthini ngabe labo abaziqhenya ngokuzalwa ngosuku olufanayo naleli qhawe baziphathisa okwalo yini? Angingabazi ukuthi wonke umuntu uyazi ukuthi uTata uMadiba ubengezwani nabantu abanamanga. Ezinkulumweni zakhe, ubehlale egcizelela ukuthi enyeyezintoezibalulekekakhuluempilweni, yindlela umuntu aziphatha
ngayo.Ubethikufanelewonkeumuntu aqikelele ukuthi indlela aziphatha ngayo inomthelela omuhle ezimpilweni zabanye. Iziphathimandla zanquma ukuthi minyaka yonke ngomhla ka-18 kuNtulikazi, kube nemizuzu engama-67 lapho wonke umuntu kufanele enze okuthile okuhle. Ngalolu suku sibona uthando nokukhuthala okuyisimanga. Ubona nabantu ongakaze ubabone bedlubhe ama-avaloli, begcwele ezindaweni eziningi bekhuculula udoti, bependa, behambela amakhaya abadala(old age homes) bebageza, bengena bededelana lapho kuhlala khona izintandane beyotshengisa uthando. NALOKHO KUHLE. Kukhonanalaboabangaphumeleli ngezizathu ezahlukene ukubonakala bebamba iqhaza emisebenzini emihle okufanelwe yenzelwe umphakathi ngalolu suku, kodwa
abamane banikele ngemali, bangatsheli muntu kube wukwazi kwabo bodwa. Akungatshazwa ukuthi NALOKHO KUHLE, futhi kuhle kakhulu. Okungekuhle nokho, nokusiphatha kabi nomngani wami uNyikinyibhoxo, ukuthi lolu thando nalokhu kukhuthala, kuba ngaleyo mizuzu kuphela. Lokhu kutshengisa ukungathembeki. AKUKUHLE-KE LOKHO. Wayengeke akuthande nangengozi uMadiba. Sikholwa wukuthi ‘UKWENZA OKUHLE KUFANELE KUBE YIMPILO YANSUKU ZONKE’. Bekungaba njani uma kungaqala uhlelo lokuthi okungenani njalo kanye ngesonto, kube nosuku lokukhuculula ukungcola ezindaweni esihlala kuzona, esikhundleni sokusakaza udoti emigwaqweni ngoba sicasulwe yilokhu nalokhuya. Sesizwile ukuthi uMnuz Senzo Mchunu onguNdunankulu waKwaZulu-Natal ukhathazekile ngokungcola kwamadolob-
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Kwemukelwa abafundi abasha kwaZihlahla Zemithi NOSIPHO MKHIZE
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(June). Yingakho sesimemezela ukuqala kwezifundo zesibili. Sicela abazimisele baphuthume babhalise ngoba aziziningi izikhala. Sizo kwemukela abelaphi abangama-20kuphela.Abazimiseleabasishayele ku 031 9081313.” Uthe okumphatha kabuhlungu ukuthi ziyaphela izihlahla ezibalulekile nemithi edingekayo ekwelapheni ngenxa yokusa-
ngomhla ka-8. UMnuz Mkhuluwe Protas Cele, odume ngelika‘ZihlahlaZemithi’(osesithombeni) ongumsunguli walesi sikole nongomunye wabelaphi bendabuko abahlonishwayo, uthi useyilungisile indawo yokuhlala kulabo abaqhamuka kude. Uthe: “Iqembu lokuqala labelaphi liphothule ekupheleni kukaNhlangulana
balalakwentuthuko.Utheyilesisizathuesamenza watshala izihlahla kwakhe eminyakeni eminingi edlule ukuze avikele lelifa elibalulekile kubelaphi. Ihlathi lakhe yiNkumba Nature Reserve. Leli hlathi lihlale livakashelwa ososayensi nabafundi baphesheya kwezilwandle bezocobelela ulwazi.
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Fever Attention all rural schools/schools with English as a second language Rural/previously disadvantaged schools are invited to enter their top two (2) English spellers from Grade 10 and Grade 11 (one from each grade) into the KZN Premier Spelling Bee Durban & North Coast regional event, to be held on Saturday, 30 August 2014 at Stanger High School, Stanger. Words to be learnt for the Durban & North Coast Spelling Bee have been published already. If you have not yet received your copy, contact us at kznspellingbee@media24.com
Prizes: Cash prizes, book hampers, stationery hampers, bursaries and goodie bags for the top spellers, schools and teachers! To enter: Complete the entry form found in this local newspaper and fax it to us at 0865344256, or email it to kznspellingbee@media24.com OR Send us the below information via email, kznspellingbee@media24.com OR fax, 0865344256. * School name, school address, English teacher’s name and contact details, registration number of your school, district of your school * Full names of your two spellers * Both spellers’ ID numbers OR copy of birth certificate * Entries are limited per regional event * Get your entries in early to ensure your spot at the 2014 Durban & North Coast Spelling Bee * Entries close on 30 July 2014
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Breed Profile- The Boerboel Original function/ Modern function: Guard dog Typical adult weight: Males 50 - 75 kg, females 40 - 65 kg Personality and Temperament: Alert, dominant; good with a family although can be territorial or aggressive to strangers or evenmembersofthehousehold; robust and not afraid to show it; can be cage-guarders Special requirements: Training and discipline Average lifespan: 9 - 12 years Health and Most notable conditions: High prevalence of hip and elbow dysplasia; middle aged to older - cancer particularly sarcomas; can be more prone to
mange, and hard to cure; abnormalities of neck vertebrae; heart disease Availability: Good, although there is a lot of rubbish masquerading as a Boerboel; get from a SABBT-accredited breeder General Comments: The Boerboel is an indigenous mastiff with a relatively higher energy level than similar European breeds. They are particularly good at protecting the homestead, although this can lead to misdirected aggression if not raised properly. A robust and strong dog. Do not allow them to become overweight and have hips and elbows checked at 4 - 5 months (address the issues early).
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Winter Care For Your Dog Brrrr…..winter is here! Does your dog love the winter wonderland or would he rather cuddle up on the couch under a cozy blanket? Either way, you must be prepared to protect him when he ventures out into the elements. Let's talk temperature! If it is too cold for you to stand at the door without your coat, it is probably too cold for your dog to be out without a coat. Some dog breeds have dense undercoats that help protect them against very cold temperatures…but most dogs should have a coat to help them deal with Jack Frost. If getting your dog a coat makes you think about poodles in pink fur being toted around New York City, don't distress! Coats are not just about fashion; there are many functional, non-couture coats available! Coats will not prevent frostbite on the ears, feet or tail…so don't keep your dog out too long in freezing temperatures. Provide extra bedding and warmth for your dog. In addition to limiting your dog's time outdoors on cold days, you must also provide warm indoor shelter. Place yourdog'sbedinawarmspot; away from drafts, cold tile or uncarpeted floors. Protect your dog from burns. Dogs will often seek heat during the cold winter weather by snuggling too close to heating sources. Avoid space heaters and lamps and place baseboard radiator covers to avoid unnecessary burns. Fireplaces also
pose a major threat and a petproof system should be used to keep your heat-seeking pal out of harm’s way! Don't overfeed your dog during the winter. Although dogs are in need of an extra layer during the winter season…make sure it comes from a coat, and not a fat layer. Unless your dog lives outdoors during the winter, he or she often needs no additional kilojoules during thewinterchill.Cold temperatures often bring on lazy behaviours and actually the need for LESS kilojoules Be attentive to your dog's activity level and adjust his kilojoules accordingly. Always
feed your dog the highest quality natural dog food available to insure a healthy coat and good energy for the cold winter months. Keep your dog hydrated. Dogs can dehydrate just as quickly in the winter as summer. Groom your dog. Your dog needs a clean, wellgroomed coat to keep him properly insulated. This is especially important if your dog lives outdoors.Afterbathing, dry your dog adequately, especially before allowing him outdoors.
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he wonderful warm, humid weather that we Eastcoasters enjoy most of the year has its drawbacks- particularly when it comes to our pets. A major source of frustration for pet owners is the continual menace of those little critters we call fleas!Theseparasitesjustloveour KZN climate, and continue to proliferate even during the winter months, which is precisely when many people mistakenly assume that they are dead or hibernating. Not so! The problem may appear to be in retreat during winter, with fewer adult fleas making an appearance on the host animal. But the next generation are there, waiting, and survive the winter months unscathed, ready for the first warm weather to make its appearance. These fleas are not the adult insects we are accustomed to, but rather eggs and larvae, which live in the home environment in nooks and crannies, in carpets and between floorboards, and under beds and furniture. They are minute and difficult to see, and it's safer to assume they
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CHILLYwinter’smorninggreetedpupils from Kloof and Hillcrest High schools as they made their way to the various courts, fields and other playing venues at Kloof High School for the annual derby day last weekend. The traditional derby would see the two schools go head-to-head in a total of 20 matches across various winter codes including chess, hockey, netball and rugby. The day’s proceedings got underway at 8am with junior netball and hockey matches followed closely by the first rugby game of the day at 8:30, the under 16A. The results were swinging both ways, with Hillcrest High sealing victories in the under 15B and under 16 netball and under 14 girls hockey matches while Kloof took the spoils in the under 14 boys hockey and under 16 rugby match ups. Through the day most the netball matches were closely contested, but Hillcrest had the ascendancies in the junior netball fixtures, winning most of the matches, while Kloof’s senior netball teams turned the tables, their 2nd team winning 15-9 and the 1st team putting a dominant 38-13 display together. The boys’ hockey teams were evenly matched and the games were tightly contested. Kloof’s under 14 and under 16 teams were victorious, while Hillcrest won the first team match 2-1 in what was an exciting ‘back and forth’ affair. Meanwhile the girls’ hockey matches served up two wins for Kloof, one for Hillcrest and the day’s only draw.
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It was all action at the annual derby day.
Hillcrest’s under 14 hockey girls were 1-0 winners,whileKloof’sunder16’swonconvincingly (7-0) to round off an extremely successful season for this ‘dream team’. The second teams played out a 0-0 draw, but Kloof’s first side got the back net back in action with a solid 2-0 win. It wasn’t all brawn out there; the schools’ chess teams brought brains to the table as well and in a turn of fortune from last year, Kloof were dominant on the day winning 6.5 – 1.5. Kloof were victorious in all the day’s rugby matches, with the under 15 (28-5) and 2nd (46-0) putting particularly good performances together on the day. As always, the day’s proceedings drew to a close with the first XV rugby fixture. Kloof was out to defend their title, Hillcrest to claim it back. Kloof came out the blocks firing and raced to a 14-0 lead. Hillcrest clawed their way back with a penalty and a try against the run of play,14-10. However at the end Kloof scored their fourth and most important try to regain the lead they held for the majority of the match and end 24-20 winners.
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