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To a decade of memories >> Dedicated teacher bids farewell to Highbury Prep KALISHA NAICKER

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IGHA Kelly decided to lay down the chalk after a decade of teaching at Highbury Preparatory School. Her last day will be at the end of term in December.

Kelly said: “It’s a bit sad. I’ve seen a lot of changes, new head teachers and new staff, but I’m leaving on a high note.

“I want to take some time off to be with my family.”

Speaking to the Fever Kelly said she grew up in Durban North, matriculated at Northlands, and graduated at Edgewood Teachers’ Training College in 1985.

“In 1989, I married my college sweetheart,HaydnKelly,andwecelebrated our silver anniversary this year and I turned the big 50. We have two wonderful sons, Sean (turning 21

in January) and Cameron (18 in December) and I want to take some time to reflect and be with my family,” she said.

Kelly fondly remembers her first teaching post at Winston Park Primary School.

“Inthoseearlydaysitfeltlikebeing posted to the ‘berg’. Later we returned to Durban and I taught at DurbanPrep,whichwasgoodtrainingfor my two sons,” she chuckled.

“However, Hillcrest was my favourite location and, on returning here to live, I was accepted at Highbury which was a dream come true.

Both of our sons enrolled there and went on to Kearsney,” she said.

Kelly said that initially, when she completed her schooling she didn’t think she would become a school teacher.

In fact, the thought of standing in front of people and addressing them

was a nerve-wracking prospect.

However, that fear alone drove her to tackle the career, and it turned out to be the ideal choice.

“I love teaching. It brings great joy bumping into past pupils, now young adults and parents, and reflecting on shared memories,” she said.

“Ultimately, Highbury has been the highlight of my working life, and I have been hugely blessed with very special colleagues. This in itself has made it a very difficult decision to leave them all. Nevertheless, I want toexploreotheravenuesandopenmy life to more experiences. Fifty seems a good age for this,” said the inspirational woman.

Kelly said that she believes as a member of a diverse community one needstorealisethegoodthatwehave.

“We have so much to be proud of and we need to work together,” she said.

“We must root ourselves in the verse: ‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose’ (Romans 8 vs 28),” she concluded.

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Council: residents need to change FROM PAGE 1 AMANDA KHOZA

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HE city has called on eThekwini residents to use electricity and water wisely. Dwindling resources are putting a strain on the city and although the situation has not reached crisis level yet, the city says residents need to change the way they do things.

Municipal spokesperson Thabo Mofokeng said residents should brace themselves for more load shedding this week. “Power constraints may last until Wednesday so there is a possibility that we will continue load shedding this week. People must continue to save electricity as much as they can.

People need to continue switching off geysers and pool pumps when they leave for work.”

Durban experienced load shedding

at the weekend. On Friday Eskom issued a statement saying the power system was extremely constrained due to unforeseen technical problems at power stations.

Eskom said it would implement load shedding until yesterday and would continue to update the public.

“Eskom calls on consumers to urgentlyswitchoffgeysers,airconditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day to limit the impact of rotational load shedding.

As workers leave office buildings this evening we ask that they please switch off the lights, with the exception of security lighting, and avoid leaving on air-conditioning overnight,” read the statement.

Several businesses had to use generators to keep the lights on.

Musgrave Centre experienced load sheddingonSaturdayandcentremanagement were forced to fire up their generators.

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taurants had to close shop because they could not operate. “People carry onwithwhattheyaredoing.It’sjustthe restaurants that are badly affected.

The casino has generators that kick in when the lights go off so it’s fine,” said call centre operator Kuben Naidoo.

The city also reminded residents to use water wisely. “We need to change the way we do things. It has been said that water is a scarce resource. This is not the first time we are hearing it. The cityismakingdowithwhatwehavebut we have to work together,” said Mofokeng.

KZN operations manager of hospitality body Fedhasa Charles Preece said people just have to accept reality.

“Those people who will check into five-star hotels over the holidays will expect water to come out of their taps at any time of the day because they have paid for it,” said Preece. He said this will impact negatively on the hospitality industry because it relies on both these resources to operate.

CRIME BLACKOUT

>> Bad news quashed so that stories of police success take centre stage JEFF WICKS AND STEPHANIE SAVILLE THE province’s police are at the centre of a wide-scale public relations exercise in what appears to be a well-orchestrated media blackout to keep rampant crime out of the news.

This as the police, with a management beset by scandals of corruption and ineptitude, have faced a lashing over rises in contact crimes including murder, house robberies and business robberies.

The Weekend Witness (Fever’s sister paper) analysis revealed a welloiled communications machine operating under the unwritten dictum that bad news be quashed so that stories of success take centre stage.

A look at the communication patterns of the police media centre over a month revealed that 75% of all information pushed into the public domain pertains to arrests and the sentencing of offenders.

During this same period, not a single press statement pertaining to incidents of violent crime was disseminated unless some police success was attached to it.

The police hit back, insisting their job was to fight crime and not play reporter on the fringes.

Two months ago, national police management was left embarrassed after a claimed R3 billion methaqualone bust was downscaled to R20 million.

At the time, it was hailed as the biggest drug haul in South African history.

A senior crime intelligence official told Weekend Witness that since the blunder, there had been a blackout on drug raids.

“We have raided drug labs in Amanzimtoti and in Westville and none of it has hit the papers.

“There was an official instruction not to give this information to the media after what happened when the fig-

ures changed so dramatically,” he that a police communications officer attendedthesceneofacrimetheywere said.

A retired senior policeman, who commenting on.

“It’s like a return to apartheid days asked not to be named, said the clampdown on information being given out when all police communication was routed via Pretoria. The SA National had intensified since 2012.

Prior to that, information about Editors’Forum[Sanef]mustalsoshare burglaries, robberies, attempted mur- the burden of sorting this out.”

He said he felt the problem was exders,murders,rapesandotherserious crimes was disseminated a few times acerbated by the appointment of Lieua day to the public via the local tenant-General Solomon Makgale, a police communications offices to the civilian, as the national head of police communications. media.

Claire Crawley of the PietermaritzHe said the police were accountable to the community to tell them what was burg community policing forum said going on in terms of crime. “It affects she believes communities “deserve to know what is happening around them everyone.”

He said the government was also to at all times. It is important that the poblame for allowing the police lice warn and update the public so they communications machine to can be vigilant and avoid any risks.” deteriorate to this extent.

“The government of the day is responsible for the internal security of a country.

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What’s On 31 November The Friends of Hillcrest Library will be holding a book sale on Friday 31 Novem­ ber and Saturday 1 December at the li­ brary.

Donations of books are welcome and these may be left at the library.

6 December Healers KZN Holistic Fair with a Fes­ tive Flair will be held on 6 December from 9am till 1pm at the Kloof Civic Hall Entry is free. For more information, contact Tra­ cy White on 082 668 4163 or heal­ erskzn@gmail.com.

Weekly Kloof and Highway SPCA Village Green 29 Village Road, Kloof hosts a Gar­ den Market every Monday and Saturday from 8am to 12noon. All 11 charity shops, teagardenandnurseryareopen.Formore information contact Barbara Laubscher on 031 764 1212/3.

A home away from home >> Community urged to support Careways fundraising craftmarket KALISHA NAICKER

Methodist Church in Kloof, a residential house in Richmond (in the Midlands) and a workshop held once a week at the Siyanakekela Centre at AREWAYS is, like its name sug- the KwaNdengezi Methodist Church.

TheKloofworkshopfocusesonthe gests, a caring organisation that reaches out to the intellec- intimacy and individual attention afforded by small group interaction. tually-impaired adult.

“TheemphasisisoncraftsandothThe organisation’s goal is to provide lifelong care in residential facili- er stimulating activities.

“There is also ongoing training in ties, provide day-care centres where those attending are involved in a vari- life skills and social skills. Families ety of activities and provide a service contribute financially towards the to families of those persons who have cost of salaries and other running costs,” he said. intellectual disabilities.

“Accommodated in a purposeAccording to Bobbie Wynne from Careways, these objectives are pur- built room at the Kloof Methodist sued within an environment under- Church, Careways is open daily from pinned by Christian faith and values. 8am to 5pm. Stimulating activities There are three facilities available and social opportunities are provided at the moment: a day workshop at the and from time to time, exciting outings too. Handcrafts madeattheworkshopare sold at the annual craft market which helps to raise much-needed funds.”

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Members of Careways. the Midlands, offering a ‘home away from home’ accommodation to men and women.

Wynne said: “Full time care is provided in a loving environment. Resi-

dents take part in various activities and participate in the life of the local churches and the community. They learn to live together with others and are encouraged to help in their

Monthly Kloof and Highway SPCA Village Green 29 Village Road, Kloof hosts a Gar­ den Market on the last Sunday of every month from 9am to 1pm. All 11 charity shops, tea garden and nursery are open.

For more information, contact Barbara Laubscher on 031 764 1212/3.

home,” he said.

“The house can accommodate up to 10 residents in individual bedrooms and, when space allows, respite care is offered too.

“Activities include art classes, gym, and in summer, swimming at the local school. The residents are very much part of the Richmond community attending church, helping with the setting up of Unisa exam venues, and visiting orphans. When possible, outings are arranged.”

Siyanakekela Centre is opened once a week. Volunteers fetch attendees from their homes and drive them totheworkshopswhereamealissupplied and stimulating activities provided.

“The emphasis at this centre is on encouraging self-esteem, finding a place in the community, learning basic skills and exposure to stimulating activities,” said Wynne.

“Those attending are involved in a variety of activities to improve their perceptual and other skills. The folk are supplied with a meal each week.

Thecentre is run by volunteers as the families cannot afford to contribute to running costs.”

As an NPO Careways is always looking for fundraising ideas to sustain its projects. This year the organisation will be hosting a fundraising craft market on 26 November at the Kloof Methodist Church Hall from 10am to 2pm.

Pine Ridge Neighbourhood Watch visibility boosted FEVER REPORTER VISIBILITY of the Pine Ridge Neighbourhood Watch (PRNW) has been given a boost following a donation of signage from a private security company.

ADT Security sponsored 10 sign boards valued at R20 000 that have beenerectedthroughout theFarningham Ridge and Pinelands areas.

PRNW chairperson Dylan Jenkins thanked ADT for their generous donation and ongoing support and commitment. “Through partnerships like these we have been able to reduce

crimeby75percent inourneighbourhood.”

Rian Buys, ADT Security community development manager for South Durban said they are happy to have been able to help. “ADT is committed to forming partnerships with local crime fighting organisations to proactivelyreducecriminalactivity. 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.”

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PRNW chairperson Dylan Jenkins with Rian Buys, ADT Security community development manager for South Durban.

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HE grade 7 girls of Gillitts Primary School received a welcomed donation from Kloof Rotary Anns and Brenda McCann recently. Each pupil received a pack of Subz Pants and Pads last week.

Subz Pants and Pads is the brain child of local entrepreneur Sue Barnes who designed a fully washable, breathable, and sustainable absorbent sanitary pad that clips onto cotton panties. These panties and pads, if

>> Project dignity donates sanitary supplies to Gillitts Primary girls used only during menstruation, can last the girls for five years. Following on from Subz, Sue Barnes has set up a non-profit organisation called Project Dignity, to raise money to distribute the Subz packs to more schools throughout the country.

Sue Barnes was named Clarins Dynamic Woman of the Year for 2013/2014 for her design which was borne out of a need from her daughter who came home with a letter from school asking for sanitary towel dona-

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has 380 pupils and there are 48 chil- Project Dignity through her first tions to the underprivileged areas.

After more research, she discov- drenperclass–fromGradeRtoGrade 42km marathon. McCann, and Kloof ered 7 000 000 girls in South Africa 7. The school is one of Kloof Rotary Rotary Anns donation, enabled 37 miss a third of their school year be- Ann’s fundraising beneficiaries. The girls to each receive their own pack of causeoftheirmenstrualcycle.“These Kloof Rotary Anns have recently built Subz Pants and Pads.

Barnes also ofyoung ladies cannot afford sanitary wear “THESE YOUNG LADIES CANNOT AFFORD SANITARY fers a full educational talk for the so, instead of embarWEAR SO, INSTEAD OF EMBARRASSING girls on puberty, rassing themselves, their bodies, their they stay at home THEMSELVES, THEY STAY AT HOME RATHER reproductive orrather than go to gansandtheirmenschool,” said Barnes.

THAN GO TO SCHOOL,” SAID BARNES. strual cycle.

Gillitts Primary To find out more about Project DigSchool is situated down Stockville a much-needed library for the school. visit their website Brenda McCann, a local highway nity, Road and is run by its very dynamic principal Mrs A. Jadoo. The school resident, decided to raise money for www.subzpads.co.za.

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Grade 7 girls at Gil­ litts Primary School with Mrs A Ja­ doo (princi­ pal), Sue Barnes Subz Pants and Pads, Ingrid Edel­ son presi­ dent of Kloof Rota­ ry Anns, Sandy Sims of Kloof Rotary Anns, Mrs P Ndlovu teacher/ councillor at the school.

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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com LOCAL e­waste management company Electronic Cemetery has generously do­ nated much needed electronic equip­ ment to local crèches in the Embo valley earlier this month.

The company takes old technological equipment and recycle it. They are certi­

fiedwithEWASA(E­WasteAssociationof SouthAfrica)andabletoarrangefreecol­ lection and destruction certificates.

The appeal for donations was con­ ducted by a group of 18 to 25 year olds volunteering with Zoe­life and Tearfund aspartoftheInternationalCitizenService programme.

The donations are being used as part of a longer term aim in conjunction with

FEVER REPORTER HE Comrades Marathon Association (CMA)hostedBobdelaMotte’sbook launch of Runaway Comrade at Comrades House recently.

CMA board member Cheryl Winn intro­ duced De la Motte as one of the best run­ ners never to have come first at the Com­ rades Marathon.

She said that De la Motte is an ultra­ marathon runner, a cyclist, a mountain­ biker and Ironman competitor, an adven­ turer and now an author.

“He was born in South Africa and at­ tendedWitsUniversity.Duringhiscareeras a chartered accountant and later as an in­ vestment banker, he worked in South Afri­ ca, London, the USA and ultimately in Aus­ tralia where he has lived since 1987.

“Bob has a unique and remarkable record at Comrades with the distinction of being one of a select few individuals who have broken the previous record and not won. In all he completed five Comrades Marathons between 1981 and 1987 in

which he earned three gold, a silver and a bronze medal.”

Winn spoke about Motte’s epic duals with Bruce Fordyce were he can be credited for pushing Fordyce to the 1986 down run record of 5:24:17 which stood for 21 years.

“AraceinwhichBobalsobeattheprevi­ ous record in a time of 5:26:12. To this day, some 28 years later, only four athletes have run faster,” she said.

The 1980s were a golden era for South African road running and particularly for Comrades. With the Comrades Marathon having been opened to men and women of all races in 1975, it became the model for normal sport in South Africa.

By the 1980s in the midst of the apart­ heid era and international isolation, there was a tremendous upsurge in interest and a phenomenal depth of competition with­ in South African distance running.

The Comrades Marathon demonstrat­ ed on one day of the year how South Afri­ cansofallracescouldandshouldcompete, behave and respect one another.

“It is against the background of the po­

a community development project, to empower and educate local women in the disadvantaged areas of the Embo Valley.

The scheme aims to encourage crèche owners to develop health and safety practices according to the DSD, and to de­ veloptheirbusinessestobecomeselfsus­ tainable.

The appeal has received an excellent response from many Hillcrest businesses with donations also coming from Fabric and Lace, Plascon, Shave, Bargains

4 Babies and Waterfall Farm Fresh Produce.

Families have also received cots, toys, blankets, cleaning products and clothes for the children.

The electronic donations from e­Cem­ etery and training from ongoing ICS teams mean that meeting the demands of the 21st century are made easier and longer­lasting with electronic organisa­ tion and documentation.

The impact this new technology will have on the local crèches in the Embo val­

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litically­turbulent 1980s that Bob has written a book which provides his own per­ spective of the Comrades Marathon, his experiences, rivalries, and some of the rich and remarkable friendships he made dur­ ing the time,” said Winn.

On the book Runaway Comrade, Winn said, “It is quite easily one of the most en­ joyable Comrades related books to have been written in a while. Bob de la Motte has brought to the crux the value of sport, and in particular the Comrades Marathon as a form of social cohesion and nation building in South Africa.

“Other than a delightful, insightful and very thought­provoking look at South Afri­ canrunningduringtheapartheidera,Bob’s memoirs give the reader a greater knowl­ edge of the man himself.

“Not only a superb runner, Bob is an ac­ complished triathlete, cyclist, and finan­ cial guru, whose success in his various ven­ tures both sporting and career­wise, show him to be an indomitable spirit,” she add­ ed.

ley will be transformational, as they head towards government registration of their busy crèches.

For further information, or to donate and get involved please contact Zoe­life at 031 267 0080/2.

For information on Electronic Ceme­ tery visit their Facebook page: www.face­ book.com/eastcoastewaste or email in­ fo@electronic­cemetery.com.

Interested individuals can also visit their website at www.electronic­ceme­ tery.com.

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HE European Space Agency (ESA) recently made history when it succeeded in landingaspaceprobeonacometforthe first time. The decade-long chase of the comet 67-p culminated on Wednesday, 12 November.

The Rosetta mission was launched in 2004 by an ambitious group of scientists and engineers seeking to answer the question of how life on earth began. Many scientistsagreeonatheorythatlifeon Earth began with comets impacting it billions of years ago.

The idea is that the stuff that makes up life such as organic molecules and left-handed amino acids came from these space rocks when they crashed here on Earth.

The purpose of the Rosetta mission was to find these molecules on a comet, and this would further

Letters to the Editor must be received by Friday in order to be included in the Tuesday edition of the paper. Letters should be ad­ dressed to The Editor and emailed to valene.govender@media24.com Letters must be a maximum of 400 words long and must relate to the topicathand.Whilepseudonymsare allowed, writers must still include their full names and contact details (which will not be printed) or letters will not be published. The Editor re­ serves the right to not run letters or to alter letters so that they are legi­ ble.

strengthen the idea that the origin of life began because of objects in deep space.

The Rosetta mission consists of a mother ship (the Rosetta part) that housed a washing machinesized probe named Philae whose task was to land on the comet, 67-p (its other name is ChuryumovGerasimenko), and see if it can detect these organic compounds.

Landing a probe on a comet is no easy task. For one it took more than 10 years for Rosetta to reach the comet.

From what we know about comets,theteamcouldonlyspeculateonthenatureof67-P’ssurface.

It could be as soft as marshmallows or littered with huge boulders for all they knew.

Measuring only three kilometres at its widest, the potatoshaped (imagine a couch potato) space rock made of ice and rock has so little gravity that a frog leaping off would easily drift off into space (if it manages to survive cryogenic death on the surface).

The comet has somewhat of an

atmosphere as the ice on it starts to sublime (turn to gas) as it hurtles toward the sun.

This “coma” is what we see when we see a comet in the night sky as its bright tail.

This poses problems for the mission as it makes the comet spin around violently and so the team were on a race against time to land the probe before then.

After landing on Wednesday, the relieved ESA team announced how the Philae probe landed three times on the comet before finally settling - three times!

Having negotiated a landing after being detached from Rosetta, Philae took seven hours to reach the comet and land on site J, an area on the comet deemed the safest by the team for Philae.

The probe is armed with two harpoons and a downward thruster to help anchor the lander on the surface.

Soonafterthescheduledtimeto land, the team learnt that both the harpoons and the thruster failed to fire and they feared that after float-

ing in space for over 10 years, the probe might have been lost forever.

However, after bouncing twice, the lander finally settled on the surface and fortunately, the antenna,taskedwithsendingdatatoRosetta to be relayed to Earth, stood upright.

Thecometissofarawaythatradio signals used to control the probe from Earth take 28 minutes to get to Earth as they travel at the speed of light, making it that much harder to control.

Fitted with a battery designed to last for 64 hours, the lander conducted experiments to determine the presence of organic compounds and as reported this week, it did find some.

Although the team has not yet specified the kinds of organic compounds found, this bolsters the idea of the origins of life on Earth.

As Philae goes to sleep after the battery runs out, scientists and engineerswillcontinueachievingthe impossible and answering the big questions that vex us the most.

Getting to know invasive alien plants THANK you for raising public aware­ ness on Alien and Invasive Species in your features of the Hillcrest Fever.

The threat that alien and invasive species pose to our natural environ­ mentandagriculturalproductivitycan­ not be stressed enough, so it is impor­ tantthatreaderslearntoidentifythese species and to control them.

One of the worst offenders in the Hillcrest area that should be highlight­ ed is the Toxicodendron succedaneum

tree, commonly known as the wax tree or Rhus.

In susceptible people, it can cause severe allergic dermatitis (I have per­ sonalexperienceofthis),andevenhos­ pitalisation in extreme reactions. This treeisverycommon,andIfeelthatpeo­ ple are simply not aware of its potential threat.

I hope you will you be continuing with the features on alien and invasive speciesandadoptalocalfocusbyhigh­

lighting those plants that are of partic­ ular concern in our area.

Sellers of properties also need to be aware that they need to declare any In­ vasive and alien species on their land to the buyer, prior to the conclusion of the sale.

In this way, the buyer is made aware ofanyspeciesrequiringcontroloreradi­ cation.

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Water birds inhabit the many dams of the conservancy.

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corridors” that crisscross the entire village.

It is not unusual to come across a duiker or HEN the various residential areas bushbuck on the road or to see a spotted genet comprising the leafy suburb of Gillitts or mongoose disappearing into the bushes.

One of the area’s great success stories is the were laid out, the town planners were relatively generous in providing small pieces of Iphithi Nature Reserve, 12 hectares in extent.

By the time the Reserve was established in openspaceswithineasywalkingdistanceofev2000, it was a wasteland of gum, wattle and ery property.

GillittsConservancyhastakenonthemantle camphor, and had become the local dumping of working to preserve these green areas and site, with rubble still being removed today.

Fourteen years the wildlife they are on, it is an idyllic home to.

IT IS NOT UNUSUAL TO COME spot.

The area encomA range of habipassed by the conACROSS A DUIKER OR BUSHBUCK tats have evolved: servancyisamosaic ON THE ROAD OR TO SEE A SPOT- wetland, stream, of habitats – forest, wetland, woodland TED GENET OR MONGOOSE DISAP- forest, wetland forest, grassland, open andgrassland-with PEARING INTO THE BUSHES. water/dam, and more tree species in thickets. this little area than An equally diin the whole of the verse range of animals inhabit these areas, inKruger National Park.

About 180 years ago the area was mainly cluding bushbuck, blue duiker, genets and grasslands,andtherearestillanumberofsmall mongoose.

Gillitts Conservancy also works alongside remnants in a reasonably healthy, though threatened, state that are home to a variety of GillittsParkCommunityAssociationtocleanup vulnerable and overgrown areas, eradicating birds and small animals.

The five dams within the suburb are all invasive species and improving security.

For more information on the conservancy, stocked with fish and are popular fishing spots contact the chairman Martin Gardiner on garfor locals.

Supporting the natural areas Gillitts Con- diner@vodamail.co.za or Iphithi Nature Reservancy takes care of, are the relatively large serve chairman Anno torr on iphiprivate gardens that help to form the “green thinr@gmail.com.

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REAL Estate is a cutthroat industry; in fact one has to stay competitive just to remain ahead of the pack. But for Dave Brennan, the managing director of Sotheby’s, being number one came naturally to him as he followed in his mother’s footsteps.

“I learnt from the best,” he said with a smile.

“My mom has more than 40 years’ experience and I picked up all the traits I needed to know from her.”

Brennan has been with Sotheby’s for just over a year and has loved every minute of it.

“Many estate agencies lack professionalism. Clients often don’t get the service they deserve because the agents are out to make a quick buck,” said Brennan.

“At Sotheby’s we aim to provide service excellence, professionalism, and legal compliance.”

“Wewanttoprovideprofessionalservicefor the buyer and the seller.”

To provide this excellent service, Brennan obtained his Masters in Property Real-Estate this year.

He is also very much a people’s person and hasrolemodelssuchasNelsonMandela(forhis compassion) and Lew Greffen (for creating the real estate revolution).

When not offering his services to the community, Brennan spends his time on his farm in Camperdown, Enaleni Farm, growing and breeding organic produce.

“Enaleni is a Zulu name that implies a ‘place of agricultural abundance; a place where there is more than enough’,” he said.

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free-farrow indigenous Kolbroek pigs, a pair of working rescued dagga donkeys, beehives, cropping areas, orchards, bull terriers and African hunting dogs, 'old fashioned poultry', Delilah and Marigold - the Jersey cows, a productive kitchen garden and a comfortable spacious guest house.

With so many feathers in his cap, and offering a holistic service to all his clients, Brennan is leading Sotheby’s to a path of success.

To find out more about Sotheby’s or Brennan’s story contact 082 900 7717 or visit any oftheofficesinKloof,OxfordMarketinHillcrest or CatorRidge.

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>> Waterfall College accounting pupils try out employment life at PKF Matric pupils from left: Joshua Wood, Philip Cox and Megan Clifton seen at PKF for their work experience,

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Winston Park Primary School principal Neville Green, right, was presented with the Highway Hero Award from Ward 10 councillor Rick Crouch.

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HREE Waterfall College matric pupils Siobhan Cahill, Philip Cox and Kyle Walker, and two Grade 11 pupils, Megan Clifton and Joshua Wood, spent two at PKF Chartered Accountants in Umhlanga recently.

The pupils experienced working life with a bang, leaving Hillcrest at 6.30am to start their business day by 8am. The Waterfall College pupils along with pu­ pils from a few other schools attended the two days of work experience.

During the day, they performed various account­ ingactivitiessuchastaxcomputations,auditingbusi­ nesses and analysing the financial statements of companies listed on the JSE. They were all treated to pizza for lunch and enjoyed a much­needed hour lunch break. After lunch they spent both afternoons with first and third year audit clerks who gave them

Saving the rhino KALISHA NAICKER

Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com HIGHBURY Prep Boys have done the school proud by raising a whopping R190 000 for the Save the Rhino Campaign.

On Friday 14 November the school handed over the cheque to the Wildlands Conservation Trust. R26 000 of this was raised through the sponsorship of the Grade 7 boys and Highbury

a good taste of the accounting profession.

Megan Clifton said: “My highlight was the hands on experience and actually doing the work CAs do, also not to forget ‘dressing up’ for work!”

Fellow pupil Joshua Wood commented that his highlight was getting to understand what it takes to become a chartered accountant.

Jayne Cansfield, accounting teacher and head of the commerce department at Waterfall College, was pleased to receive positive feedback from all five pu­ pils. “It is exciting to hear that these two days recon­ firmedtheirdecisionstostudy accountingfurtherand embark on their chosen careers as CAs.” Waterfall college thanked Brett Webber and Bronwen Brotherhood of PKF for setting up a valua­ ble two days of work experience.

Waterfall College has now offered accounting as a subject choice for Matric for the past two years, so the Class of 2014 is the school’s first pupils to write IEB final examinations this year.

teacher, Paddy Collins, who took part in the 75km Maputaland run during the October school holidays.

Another R25000 was generously donated by a Highbury family who really have a heart for this cause.

The money raised has allowed Highbury to adopt two more rhinos for the boys to support.

These two rhinos have been named Baleka and Tai – the latter in honour of the Highbury pupil whose family has so generously supported this fundraising effort.

Highbury Prep boys handing over the cheque to members Wild­ lands Conser­ vation Trust.

WINSTON Park Primary School principal Neville Green was presented with the Highway Hero Award from Ward 10 Councillor Rick Crouch earlier this week.

Green started his career, as he recalls, during the oil crisis in 1978 at Umkomaas Primary School.

He used to have to catch a train at 6.30am to be able to get to school on time.

Green then spent 10 years at Yellowwood Park Primary before taking up various promotion posts at Atholton, Montclair and then Woodlands as deputy principal where he spent another 10 years.

Winston Park Primary School was fortunate to get Green as their Principal in 2004 where he has been until deciding to retire at the end of this year.

In his 10 years at Winston Park Primary School Green has seen the school grow from about 340 pupils to over 600.

There was a staff compliment of less than 30 compared to the present staff of more than 80.

It is a thriving community school with a wonderful reputation for being a caring “small school with a big heart” providing an ex-

cellent education experience for all in its sphere.

“One of Neville’s philosophies is that “everyone has their own story to tell”, and as an effective and meaningful teacher we need to be able to recognise this in all our dealings with children, staff and parents,” said deputy principal Michael Foster.

“In this regard, Neville has a wonderful ability to genuinely empathise with those he deals with and understand each persons story. Mr Green has been an exceptional leader, helping to establish this outstanding schools reputation”, added Foster.

Ward 10 councillor Rick Crouch said: “On behalfofthecommunityandasaparent,whose two sons attended Winston Park Primary during Neville Green’s tenure, I would like to thank him for his service to our community.

“We trusted him and his staff with our children for seven hours a day and our trust was not misplaced.

“Speaking as a parent my two boys are better off for having attended Winson Park PrimarySchoolundertheleadershipofNevilleGreen.

Thank you Mr Green and enjoy your well deserved retirement, you will be missed,” added Crouch.

Kloof High pupil excels KLOOF High pupil Nicola Fryer, 2014 head girl took the majority of the trophies at the school’s speech day last week. She was awarded first in accounting (First National Bank Cup), Afrikaans (Mev Rosling Afrikaanse Wisseltrofee), English oral (Tonya Patterson Shield), life orientation (Most Outstanding Performance Cup), life sciences (Hoffman Trophy), mathematics (Hugh Deane Shield), advanced mathematics, physical science (Forbes Trophy) and dux. — Supplied.

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Chippie needs a home FEVER REPORTER CHIPPIE, a Jack Russell­cross, was brought to the SPCA after being attacked by the owner’s other dog. Chippie had se­ vere bites to face, chest and abdomen. One

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wound was so deep it penetrated through the skin, fascia and muscles of the chest.

The wound was about 10cm in diameter.

That on a Jack Russell is about 2/3’s of the chest.

Chippie then went under a series of surgi­ cal debridements and bandage changes till Dr Anderson sutured the wound and Chippie was neutered at the same time.

The owner assured the SPCA that his other dog and Chippie were good friends

andthiswasafreakincident.Unfortunate­ ly, a day after Chippie was discharged he was brought back after he was attacked again by his former friend and had an ab­ dominal hernia.

The bowel had herniated under the skin. Chippie then required more surgery the owner considered euthanasia as he suspected the next time Chippie went home he might be killed. Chippie, however, had become a part of the clinic family and

For the love of books FEVER REPORTER

THE joy of books and love of reading is now a reality for a primary school in Inchanga, due to the delivery of a mobile library by the Varsity College campuses of Durban North, Westville and Pietermaritzburg.

Varsity College has been fundraising throughout the year to buy the library for the underprivileged school, as part of the Masixhasane Literacy project.

Representatives from the college cam­ puses were accompanied to the handover in the Valley of a Thousand Hills by famous

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Imbaliyezwe (“Flowers for the World”) Primary in Inchanga was the delighted re­ cipient of the fully loaded mobile library, which can lock up, is on wheels and fits through a standard door frame.

“Reading is central to young people’s future growth and development,” Kevin McShane, principal of the Pietermaritz­ burg campus of Varsity College, said.

“Varsity College is proud to be a tertiary institution assisting children to develop this crucial foundation skill.”

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At the handover of the mobile library are (from left) teacher Mrs Mkhize, Fathima Naidu (Varsity College Durban North), Zanele Ntombela (Varsity College Westville), Principal Mr Khumalo, Sonya Nursoo (Varsity College Pietermaritzburg), Leigh Dixon (Varsity College Westville), Gcina Mhlope, teacher Mr Twala, and (front) Mrs Blose (deputy principal of Imbaliyezwe Primary School).

it was decided that the clinic would cover the costs of the surgery and re­home Chip­ pie to another family.

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Dr Mary­Anne Anderson and Dr Yeshindra Govender of the Kloof and Highway SPCA with Chippie.

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PROUT Consulting invited 24 local entrepreneurs and business owners to a morning of advice and inspiration at The Loft at Bellevue Café in Kloof recently.

After tea, coffee and networking a 40-minute presentation by Sprout’s Pippa Sharratt-Coote was enjoyed.

She spoke about the importance of having the correct structures and procedures in place whether there are three or 30 people in a business. According to her a business plan, marketing plan, partnership agreement and employment contracts are essential to the success of any business.

“We have seen entrepreneurs, who have fantastic ideas, are hardworking and passionate, fail because they have not created a solid foundation for their business.

“We strongly urge business owners to get advice from experts andtooutsource the areasoftheir business which they are not good at, do not understand, don’t enjoy or do not have time to implement correctly,’’ says Sharratt-Coote.

Themorningendedwithseven guests walking away with luckydraw prizes sponsored by Cindy Norcott, author of How to Be Unstoppable, The Research House, Business Partners, The Juice Kitchen and Sprout Consulting.

For more information on Sprout Consulting, visit www.sproutconsulting.co.za or phone Sharratt-Coote on 084 660 1133. At the event were…

Olivia Hean, Charmaine Pratt and Sharleen Maharaj.

Tyne van der Merwe, Gail Kirby and Pippa Sharratt­Coote.

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He said that normally this service sells for HE Southern African Tourism Services R99 per month and can be bought on Association (SatSA ) and Sprout Consult- www.sproutconsulting.co.za “We understand the tourism industry quite ing are pleased to announce exciting developments with Sprout Consulting’s online well and the majority of businesses are SMEs and thus fit into our target market so we have business guidance portal, Business Buddy.

SatSA members will have access to this val- decided to give this service free for 12 months ue-add service which provides guidance in the to SatSA members who are the pre-eminent asareas of accounting and tax, human resources, sociation looking after the tourism industry in South Africa.” marketing and IT. The 25Business Buddy THE 25-STRONG EXPERT TEAM AT strong expert aims to assist SatSPROUT CONSULTING PROVIDE team at Sprout SA member businesses with ques- MEMBERS WITH REQUESTED GUIDANCE Consulting provides members tions they have in WITHIN 10 WORKING HOURS OF with guidance those areas. within 10 workSprout MD RECEIVING A QUERY ing hours of reKevin Watson ceiving a query. from the Upper In addition to being able to ask questions, Highway area said that small businesses typically Google for information as they can’t afford SatSA members will be able to learn from the to pay for the perceived high cost of profession- guidance given to other businesses as all quesal fees. “The often don’t know how to interpret tions and answers are anonymously stored in theinformationtheygetorknowifitisevencur- the Business Buddy Guidance Library, and are visible to those allocated with secure login derent,” he said.

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UMnuz Bobbie Wynne, okhulumela i-Careways uthe: “Singabaphathi be-Careways, sikholelwa kuNkulunkulu, yingakho sibeka yena phambili kukho konke esikwenzayo, futhi ngabe asikho lapha ukube uNkulunkulu ebengekho,” kusho uMnuz Wynne.

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HE Robin Hood Foundation received an appeal from Golden Gateway School in Cato Manor to do something special this Christmas for their 195 mentally-challenged children from impoverished backgrounds.

Although the foundation has already implemented over 100 outreach projects this year, the chairperson Cindy Norcott could not say no to creating fun and laughter in their children’s lives.

“To celebrate Christmas and these precious children, we decided to throw them a party of note on Friday 28 November,’’ said Kim Griffith Jones, co-ordinator of the Robin Hood Foundation.

“Marco and Sarah from Araujo Attorneys came on board immediately with an incredible donation of R7 000 which will go towards bringing the funfair to them. We are hiring electric swings, jumping castles, a disco dome and face painters and each child will receive popcorn,candyfloss,juice,sweets,partypacksand stationery items. We are so grateful for this financial contribution as it will go a long way to making this one of the happiest days of their lives,’’ said Jones.

Singer, entertainer and DJ Lloyd Paul has offered to set up a sound system and make sure there is a party vibe from beginning to end, while Dezzo Roofing is paying for the animal menagerie to be there on the day and interact with the Golden Gateway pupils.

GEM School Wear is donating a tog bag for eachchildandDischemhasorganisedatoiletry set for each teenager. The Toy Factory has kind-

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Should one wish to get involved in this project of creating joy, you can assist in the following ways: sponsor a smile by contributing R50, donate sweets, juices or balloons for the party or stationery and toiletries for the children’s ongoing use. You can also volunteer on the day and join in the fun and festivities.

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“It is important that owners and employees discuss safety concerns and how to reduce the risk of robbery or theft,” said Martin Kriel, managing director of ADT Security East Coast Region.

Small retailers are especially prone to loss as a result of shoplifting and burglary. Kriel says these safety tips will help protect the business: >> Have two employees open and close the busi­ ness in the morning and at night ­ criminals have been known to force staff inside and get them to open the safe or tills. >> Always arm the alarm system when the busi­ ness is closed. >> Leave till drawers open overnight and at week­ ends. >> Do not keep valuable items in the window as they are a temptation to smash­and­grab. >> Install safety glass as a deterrent for burglars. >> Carefully check bank notes and credit card de­ tails ­ be aware of the buyer’s body language and be suspicious if they appear nervous. >> Shoplifters often work in teams ­ one will dis­ tract staff while the others take items or open tills. >> If someone tries to commit a robbery do not try to stop them. They are often desperate and dangerous people, and most carry weapons. >> If you have CCTV set it to record 24 hours a day. >> Keep store rooms locked when not in use and install good quality security gates. >> Position CCTV cameras towards the door and counter and high­value goods. Install convex mir­ rors that allow employees to easily observe all cor­ ners and aisles. >> Use electronic tags that cannot be removed by

anon­employeewithoutdamagingthemerchandise. >> To protect against employee theft, screen all em­ ployees before hiring them ­ it is the best defence against internal theft. >> Installsilentalarmsandpanicbuttonstoalertpo­ lice and give them a chance to catch perpetrators. >> Work with a security supplier who can offer a tai­ lor­made solution to your security needs. Location, store layout, stock and customer profile make a busi­ ness unique. — Supplied.

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EG and Trout has recently been through a com­ plete revamp giving customers a new and fun dining experience.

Paul Miller, the owner, has been the successful busi­ ness man behind the KEG for over a decade and is ex­ tremely proud of the changes that have been made.

“We are an established venue that has been situat­ ed in the Hillcrest area for 12 years. Based in the Oxford Village off Old Main Road. We are a family restaurant that is there to offer a fun environment, excellent food and a superb variety of drinks” said Miller.

On asking the KEG family what makes them differ­ ent the response was easy. The KEG have a personal touch,gettingtoknowtheirpatronswell,theyhavebril­ liant management and are consistently involved in the community.

The KEG team remain creative, making sure their ideas are fresh at all times. The KEG and TROUT have beenaroundtheblockandsuccessfullysurvivedalltrail

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How do you choose a restaurant when travelling?

Don’t stick to the main street: Often WHENtravellingalmosteveryonewantsto enjoy a local meal. It’s part of the travelling tourist places attract tourist restaurants. experience. If you’re not careful, you may So to get a more authentic experience, go end up in an expensive, “extremely” tour- to the areas where not a lot of tourists go. ist-orientated place, which may not even Sometimes it is enough to just go one block offthemainstreetandyouwillfindnotourrepresent the local gastronomy.

How do you pick a restaurant? Where ists.

Avoid obvious tourist traps: There are do you search for information before travelling? Are there any good online guides? some hints that can tell you immediately if Onthespotwhatarethedosanddon’ts? the restaurant is a tourist trap. One should avoid restaurants Do you ask locals?

Are they a good THE PROBLEM WITH LOCALS with a big illustrated menu in English source?

IS THAT SOMETIMES THEY (especially, if EnThe problem glish is not the local with locals is that TRY TO BE EXTRA NICE WITH language). sometimes they Observe the lotry to be extra nice YOU AND WILL SEND YOU cals: Check out with you and will EXACTLY TO PLACES YOU where the locals go send you exactly to eat. They know toplacesyouwant WANT TO AVOID best what restauto avoid. They don’t eat in those places, but it’s common rants are good.

Use the internet: Try to find local blogs thattheythinkit’saniceplaceforyou,since which emphasize of food. For every major it’s always full of tourists.

There are some strategies that you can city, you will find such food and restaurant blogs. use: Be spontaneous: Tripadvisor and othPrepare: Check websites like Tripadvisor before you go there. If you really want er websites have apps for smartphones to plan, write down the restaurants you that allow you to check the restaurants in wanttovisit.Basedontheratingsandcom- the surroundings of your current location.

Ask a friend: It is always a good idea to ments there, you should be able to judge if it is an authentic restaurant with a good ask a local friend for advice if you know anybody at the destination. service.

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Tricks to eating healthy while dining out >> Order from the healthy, low­fat entrees

GOING to a restaurant shouldn't be your excuse to eat unhealthy food. Follow these tips and not only will you enjoy your meal more, you'll feel satisfied and happy when you're done.

Ask for it your way. Dining out is no time to be a meek consumer, if it comes with french fries, ask for a side of veggies instead.

Ask for a smaller portion of the meat and a larger portionofthesalad-forsalad insteadofcoleslaw;bakedpotato instead of fried.

Ask to “triple the vegetables, please.” Often a side of vegetables in a restaurant is really like garnish—a carrot and a forkful of squash. When ordering, ask for three or four times the normal serving of veggies, and offer to pay extra.

Ask how the food was prepared; don’t go by the menu. For instance, cholesterol-free does not mean fatfree - the dish could still be filled with calorie-dense oil.

Neither does “lite” necessarily mean light in calories or fat.

Order from the “healthy, light, low fat” entrées on the menu. Most chains will even list the calories and nutritional content of such foods.

Beware of the low-carb options. Restaurant chains have jumped on the low-carb bandwagon, offering numerous low-carb options on their menu. But low-carb doesn’t mean low-cal.

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Try double appetizers. If there is a nice selection of seafood- and vegetable-based appetizers, consider skipping the entrée and having two appetizers for your meal.

Often, that is more than enough food to fill you up.

Order a salad before ordering anything else on the menu. Volunteers who ate a big veggie salad before the main course ate fewer calories overall than those who didn’t have a first-course salad.

But remember: Salads shouldn’t be fatty. This is a vegetable course—keep it tasty but healthy. That means avoiding anything in a creamy sauce (coleslaw, pasta salads, and potato salads), and skipping the bacon bits and fried noodles. Instead, load up on the raw vegetables, treat yourself to a few well-drained marinated vegetables (artichoke hearts, red peppers, or mushrooms), and for a change, add in some fruit or nuts. Indeed, fruits such as mango, kiwi, cantaloupe, and pear are often the secret ingredient in four-star salads.

Watch the add-ons to vegetable salads. Even salads that are mostly raw vegetables are a problem if they’re loaded with cheese and meats.

Do the fork dip. What is the best way to combine salad dressing with salad? Get your dressing on the side, in a small bowl. Dip your empty fork into the dressing, then skewer a forkful of salad. You’ll be surprised at how this tastes just right, and how little dressing you’ll use. Plus, your lettuce won’t wilt and drown in a sea of oil.

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The dos and don’ts of dining >> Never let your guard down while eating out

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VERYdinerneedstoknow quately, they end up paying to the dos and don'ts of res- serve you. In restaurants, the taurant dining. The expe- golden rule is that if you can't afrience of eating out should be ford to tip, you shouldn't go out good not just for the patrons, but to eat. Remember, 10% is stanalso for the waitstaff. They work dard, and it doesn't amount to hard and, in most cases, don't much. Feel free to leave more for even make a living wage. Next excellent service.

DON'T: Keep complaints entime you head out to eat, think about the biggest do's and don'ts tirely to yourself If you received really shoddy of restaurant dining.

DO: Tip - Of all the dos and service,gotthewrongmeal,orin don'ts of restaurant dining you any way suffered, it may be it's willeverhear,thisisthemostim- tempting not to tip. However, if portant. A lot of people think that you have a complaint, tell your tipping is optional, but it's really server. Tell the manager, if you needto,but not. Servers don't simmake their IN RESTAURANTS, THE stiff the money GOLDEN RULE IS THAT IF ply bill. Odds through if their tips; YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO TIP, are, you're pothey have to YOU SHOULDN'T GO OUT lite but up pay taxes on tips, wheth- TO EAT. REMEMBER, 10% IS front,you'll be treated er they rewell. Beceive them STANDARD, AND IT sides, you or not; and DOESN'T AMOUNT TO never inmanyresknow if taurants, MUCH there was they have to tip out to other members of the actually a problem in the kitchstaff, such as the busboys, the en.

DO: Be on time - If you make hostorhostess,andthebartenders, among others. That means reservations, you have to be on that if you don't tip, or tip inade- time. It's simply the polite thing

Dining with toddlers

to do. By not showing up, it throws off the hostess and the waitstaff. If you're going to be late, which is sometimes unavoidable, simply call ahead and say so; it makes all the difference.

DON'T: Insist on seating incomplete parties If you're dining with friends, I understand that you'd rather be seated right away. If your dining companions are late, however, and your server seats you, then you're holding up the station, and the server wants to do the polite thing and serve everyone together. If they offer you seats at the bar, take them - and let habitual latecomers know they need to change their habits.

DON’T: Show up right before closing. This is a huge faux pas.

Really,Iknowwhatyou'rethinking: if the restaurant is still open, you can still eat. In the main, that's true. However, if you show up 10 minutes before closing, you're keeping hostesses, servers, busboys, bartenders, and chefsthere-untilyouleave.That doesn't bode well for them but it's not great for you, either, because you definitely don't want to feel rushed during your meal.

TODDLERS dawdle everywhere - except in a chair.

To make a restaurant outing more enjoyable: Time it right. Eat early - between 11am and 11:30am. for lunch or 4:30pm and 6pm. for dinner. You're likely to get quicker service from a more relaxed waiter. And go about 30 minutes before your child's regular meal time, so their food arrives before they’re famished and crabby.

Explore first, eat later. Walk yourchildaroundthe restaurant before the food comes. Ask the bartender for a maraschino cherry, discoverthecolourofthe hand soap in the bathroom, or look for other babies to wave to.

Take something special like a long-lost toy rescued from the playroom, or half of an egg cartonfilledwithgoodieslike little cars or crayons.

Think big. Who says restauranttoyshavetofitinyour nappy bag? Take along a larger onesomething that's quiet, doesn't have too many parts, and isn't any bigger than a high-chair tray, like a set of soft blocks.

The novelty should keep your toddler occupied until the food arrives.

ADVERTORIAL

Everyone loves John Dory’s THE Delcairn Centre in Kloof has been undergoing a revamp over the past few months and phase one is complete.

John Dory’s, one of the anchor tenants, was given a face lift, boasting a new addition to the seating area and a new addition of the children’s play area. Great food and excellent service make this John Dory’s, that is the longest running store in the country, a must-visit. A variety of fresh seafood, grills and sushi are on offer.

Don’t forget half-price sushi on a Wednesdayandofcourseourfamous“R29Fish&Chips on a plate” on Tuesdays. Their children’s section is available to be booked for your child’s party, call us for more information.

Go along and join Peter Nelland Steven Flack (below) and the rest of the team as they’d would love to meet you.

Theywouldalsoliketoexpressourgratitude to our loyal customers for their support during the construction.

The John Dory’s team Peter Nell and Steven Flack are ready to welcome you.

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Using your silverware and crockery correctly >> Tricks to keeping up in a fancy setting

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HILEtherearemanypeoplewhoarecomfort­ able with formal table settings at restau­ rants, there are others who pick up the silver­ ware closest to them.

Here is a quick guideline to understanding the ba­ sics of table settings: Use the silverware farthest from your plate first.

Here’s the silverware and dinnerware rule: Eat to your left, drink to your right. Any food dish to the left is yours, and any glass to the right is yours.

Starting with the knife, fork, or spoon that is far­ thest from your plate, work your way in, using one utensil for each course. The salad fork is on your out­ ermost left, followed by your dinner fork. Your soup spoon is on your outermost right, followed by your beverage spoon, salad knife and dinner knife. Your dessert spoon and fork are above your plate or brought out with dessert. If you remember the rule to work from the outside in, you’ll be fine.

Use one of two methods when using the fork and knife: American style: Knife in right hand, fork in left hand holding food. After a few bite­sized pieces of food are cut, place knife on edge of plate with blades facing in. Eat food by switching fork to right hand (unless you are left handed). A left hand, arm or el­ bow on the table is bad manners.

Continental or European style: Knife in right hand, fork in left hand. Eat food with fork still in left hand. The difference is that you don’t switch hands­ you eat with your fork in your left hand, with the prongs curving downward. Both utensils are kept in your hands with the tines pointed down throughout the entire eating process. If you take a drink, you do not just put your knife down, you put both utensils

down into the resting position ­ cross the fork over the knife.Onceused,yourutensils(includingthehandles), must not touch the table again. Always rest forks,

Menu 1 - R120

Starter Crispy Calamari / Small Platter Mix

Main Jasmine fried Rice / Ginger Stir Fry Beef, Crispy Chicken, Prawn or Crispy Pork

Restaurant & Take Away

Dessert Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce

Menu 2 - R130

Starter 2 piece Springrolls OR Tomyum Soup Chicken OR 2 piece Tempura Prawns Main Stir Fry Duck wtih Noodles or Rice OR Cashew Stir Fry Chicken or Beef Green Curry with Prawn or Chicken Dessert Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce

New kid on the seafood block

Delcairn Centre, Kloof Enquiries & bookings: 031-7640749 www.lapizzapazza.co.za lapizzapazza@telkomsa.net facebook.com/lapizzapazza

For Fresh, High Quality Seafood & Great Value.

NOV/DEC SPECIALS Fresh Oysters (Each) R12 Fish cakes R59 Calamari 3 ways R69 Thai Seafood Curry R95 Beer Battered Fish & ChipsR69 Seafood Cafe Platter R99 Natal Prawn Curry R95

Delcairns Centre Kloof 082 744 9955

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SEAFOOD Café Kloof is the new kid on the block as far as seafood restaurants in the Upper Highway areago.Settingupshopinapremiseswhereastring of other restaurants have come and gone was al­ ways going to be risky, but owner Brian Jacobs be­ lieves that with the right combination of fresh, high quality Seafood, great value, warm and friendly service and sound management principles, the restaurant will become a favourite place to eat sea­ food in Kloof.

Jacobs has been involved in the restaurant in­ dustry for the past 20 years, and has had the good fortunetohavebeeninvolvedwithtwoofthefinest Seafood restaurants in Durban. First it was with Famous Fish Company at Kings Battery in the harbour mouth, and then most recently with the Café Fish at Durban's Yacht Mole. In this same tra­ dition Seafood Café is serving up the freshest, high­

knives, and spoons on the side of your plate in the 4:20 position.

For more formal dinners, from course to course,

your tableware will be taken away and replaced as needed.

To signal that you are done with the course, rest your fork, tines up, and knife blade in, with the handles resting at five o’clock and tips pointing to 10 o’clock on your plate.

est quality seafood, and is pairing this with great value and affordability.

The menu has a strong emphasis on seafood and sushi, but also offers steaks, lamb chops, chick­ en and other non­seafood dishes. Favourites in­ clude seafood combos and platters, crispy beer­ batter fried prawns, Natal or Thai­style seafood curries, fresh KZN wild oysters, grilled lemon butter or peri­peri prawns, as well as an array innovative sushi.

Seafood Café is fully licenced and is open from 11.30am t0 9.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.

For reservations and information phone031 767 1293 or 082 709 9992.

Seafood Café is located on 15 Old Main Rd, Kloof Village Mall (next to Spur and across the road from Stokers Arms Pup (old train station).

SENIOR CITIZENS NOV/DEC LUNCH TIME SPECIALS Fish & Chips, Calamari & Chips, Fish Cakes & Salad R49 Chicken Schnitzel, Chips, Cheese / Mushroom / Pepper Sauce R49 Cup of Tea / Coffee incl

DURING NOV/DEC, ALL DINERS PRESENTING THIS CUT OUT RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE, BEER OR SOFT DRINK ON ARRIVAL. Tel: 031 767 1293 Cell: 082 709 9992 • www.seafoodcafe.co.za Old Main Road, Kloof Village Mall, (opp Stokers Arms Old Station)

Our RENOVATIONS ARE COMPLETE, we have EXTENDED OUR OPENING HOURS and we are now also OPEN FOR LUNCH! Enjoy a light meal from our new lunch menu while chilling out al fresco style on our open air terrace and sipping on your favourite cocktail.

Bring the whole family, or try our new exclusively over 18s evening dining area.

LA PIZZA PAZZA Classic Italian Relaxed and friendly Italian dining for the whole family Join us between 11am and 10 pm Monday to Saturday (closed on Sundays) Live Music every Saturday evening from 6pm We are now taking END OF YEAR FUNCTION and CHRISTMAS DAY bookings, so don’t miss out.

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Phone Mike on 031 765 6769 or 083 269 9626

TO ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS CALL LYNNE ON 031 533 7601

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Reception Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 16:00 Saturday: 08:00 to 12 noon

Kennel 57 Beautiful big Boerbull male, brown in colour with big brown bear eyes, black muzzle.

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If you wish to sponsor this advert, please contact Lynne Mathiesen. Tel: 031 533 7601 Fax: 031 533 7972 Email: lynnem@witness.co.za

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SERVICES & REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF VEHICLES R M I APPROVED 36 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest 031 765 7628 WE ARE BEHIND KIA MOTORS

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Enertec >> For every battery need

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NERTEC, owned by Greg de Ricque­ bourg, KZN's go­to battery man for over 30 years, sees his new store as a way to convert his knowledge, passion

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and experience of the battery industry into relevant, quality products for his custom­ ers.

Having concluded a deal with the world's biggest battery manufacturer, Johnson Controls, Enertec is now the sole distributor of Energizer automotive and commercial batteries in Sub­Saharan Africa.

These fully sealed batteries, made in Germany, are maintenance­free and are madeusingthelatestpowerframebattery technology and are now available for a range of vehicles at the Enertec store with a two­year warranty.

Also on sale are the mid­range Europe­ an manufactured Enertec Batteries that Visit En­ ertec where they will meet your bat­ tery needs.

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come with an 18­month warranty. In an emergency, Enertec will fit the battery at your home in Upper Highway area, free of charge.

Enertec is also a sole African agent for the environmentally friendly Discover range of batteries. These Deep Cycle bat­ teries are fully sealed and can be charged fromelectricalorsolarpower.TheDeepCy­ cle batteries are often used in marine and leisure applications, ie. game lodges and eco­estates, large camping homes, yachts and large leisure boast, as well as inverter­ UPS systems.

Enertec also stocks sport utility batter­ ies for everything from hunting lamps and fish finders to jet­skis and quad bikes.

Ifthatisn'tenough,EnertecisalsoaDIY shop for 12V accessories, with a range of products for camping, boating, caravan­ ning, including car kettles and battery powered hair dryers.

Enertec also stocks a range of jumper leads, battery chargers, torches, winches, emergency lamps, trailer fittings, solar­ powered panels and products for 4X4 en­ thusiast.

The Enertec store in Kloof opened in March and will be opening another one in Hillcrest in the new year.

Visit the outlet at 11 Old Main Road, Kloof or go to www.enertec.co.za

BUYING OR SELLING A CAR PRIVATELY?

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Mazda SA to launch new SUV MAZDA Motor Corporation revealed the new Mazda CX­3 to the world at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new compact crossover SUV is the fifth model in Mazda’s line­up of new­generation vehicles that feature the full range of Skyactiv technology and Kodo­Soul of Motion design.

With global launches starting from Japan in the spring of 2015, the CX­3 is set to hit South African shores in the lat­ terpartof2015tobecomeastaplemodel in South Africa’s Mazda vehicle line­up.

The compact crossover SUV offers all theessentialsindividualslookforinacar; a design of overwhelming quality and style, packaging developed solely with the customer’s ease­of­use in mind and

the responsive driving feel that Mazda strives for in every model.

The CX­3 was developed to suit cus­ tomer’s creative life style in any scene, from inner­city driving to enjoying the great outdoors.

“The powertrain line­up delivers powerful and linear driving performance and outstanding environmental per­ formance.

The Mazda CX­3’s wide range of lat­ est technologies and advanced safety features will positively enhance the cus­ tomer’s driving pleasure. We are looking forward to introducing this Compact Crossover SUV to the South African mar­ ket,”says David Hughes, MD of Mazda South Africa. — Wheels24.

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Battle of Trafalgar Pursuit Race >> Husband and wife team celebrate deserving victory FEVER REPORTER

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AY of Light helmed by Heidi Kavanagh was in a league of their own as they convincingly took the honours in the Battle of Trafalgar Pursuit Race hosted by the Royal Natal Yacht Club offshore last Sunday.

The husband and wife team Michael and Heidi owned the pursuit race crossing the line two minutes ahead of nearest competitor Wayne Smith racing on his catamaran Crazy Diamond. Smith was the last out of the blocks in the pursuit race and reeled in eight boats, sailing a magnificent race to finish behind Ray of Light.

The Kavanagh’s large 43.8 foot boat crossed the start line over a minute after their start time under the power of the spinnaker. After a good run down to the leeward mark, the crew dropped the bag and prepared to round the buoy. As the team settled in on the rail, one of their men was a

Preparing to tack towards the finish line, Highway’s Leo Kroone helming the yacht PheZulu readies his troops for the final time during the long hard slog off­ shore during the Royal Natal Yacht Club’s Battle of Tra­ falgar Pursuit Race.

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bit too enthusiastic in getting to his position and he went overboard.

“Once we saw him go over, we overshot the mark so that we could turn around and pick him up,” Heidi Kavanagh said when she was back in the club.

Skipper of the rescue craft, Scorpio on standby at the buoy where the

Are you better at swimming than all the udders?

FEVER REPORTER JOIN the herd and help the COWS reach their goal of one thousand swimming cows for Midmar 2015.

The COWS are a fundraising arm of CHOC (Childhood Haemotology OncologyClinics)andfirstgatheredin 2008 and have managed to raise over R19 million to date to support children with cancer all over South Africa.

TheCOWSneedsthecommunityto come and join the Midmar fun! The COWS will be swimming their way

acrossthedam,duringevent2onSaturday 7 February 2015 as this is the more social event – one definitely won’t miss them in their eye-catching cow print costumes.

Each swimmer who signs up with the COWS is required to commit to raise a minimum of R2500 for the COWS. Swimmers will be amazed at how family, friends and work colleagues all sponsor a few rands … and before one knows it, they will have achieved their minimum target.

Swimmers have a year from date

RefeloaZililowentintothewater,Alec McNamara boasted, “Their execution of the Man Over Board was the most phenomenal thing I have seen on the water.

“Ray of Light magically turned on their keel and just like that, plucked him out. He wasn’t in the water for more than two minutes. Amazing!”

Michael Kavanagh said, “It was the first time in Durban I insisted all the guys wear their inflatable lifejackets and I am truly glad I did. It couldn’t have happened at a better place, as we were rounding the leeward mark, so we were already turning, so didn’t impact too much on the race. As soon as Refeloa hit the water his lifejacket

of sign up on www.givengain.org to achieve the target. However, each Moo is asked to make a mooooosive effort to raise at least R1000 before Midmar to assist with the cost of the costumes. For all efforts, the COWS give each swimmer a costume in the famous cow print in which to complete the event.

The COWS will have a kraal set up (aka marquee) before and after the event and invite swimmers to join them.

If you would like to join the herd, and help the fundraising drive, contact durbsdaisy@thecows.co.za For more information on The COWS please visit www.thecows.co.za

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with the Blarney Brothers Phone: 031 765 2613 Fax: 086 618 3753

reservations@chanteclerhotel.co.za www.chanteclerhotel.co.za

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Some of the COW herd encourage you to join them in swimming the 2015 Midmar to raise funds for CHOC.

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responded.”

“The guy that went for a swim couldn’t have a more appropriate nickname amongst the sailors, and I think after today he can keep it.

Known as Waterboy, he will certainly remember this race,” he added.

Twenty boats were entered to compete in the pursuit race, but only 11 boats braved the elements and raced. The start line was set just off Addington with the turning mark just off La Lucia Mall, seven nautical miles away. On the run towards the leeward mark, Majimoto skippered by JonMarshallwasforcedtoretireafter their spinnaker pole bent and they had problems with their backstay holding up the mast.

Ray of Light registered a top wind speed of 42.9 at the top of their mast.

All the boats started with the wind nearing the 20 knots and long rolling swells but as the day progressed the wind picked up with gusts knocking the fleet right over and the sea conditions worsening to resemble a washing machine.

This weekend sailors will be sailing offshore for the first of the Royal Natal Yacht Club’s Spring Series.

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The Enforce community FROM FRONT PAGE

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euilherhade explained the recent national crime statistics announcement and the brutalshooting of one of the company’s reaction officers were the veritable “last straw ” that made Enforce decide that it was time for a change.

“It’s been said that if you keep on doing what you've always done, you'

>> “We’re no longer a traditional armed reaction business...”

will keep on getting what you've always got.

“We came to the conclusion that the way security companies have been operating is simply not working and that it’s time to try something different and so we’re throwing all of our resources at this problem,” he said.

Feuilherhade explained that En-

force had intentionally planned their “operational re-launch” to coincide with the onset of the festive season.

“Every year crime increases over the festive season, in fact over this past week there have already been a number of gunfights between criminals and the police,” he said.

“We decided that there could not be a more appropriate time to enter the market with our new approach to crime prevention – after all, this is the time that the community needs us the most.”

Referring to the new signboards and vehicle branding, Feuilherade explained that the company’s new livery is symbolic for their new ap-

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HAT does it mean to be “community orientated”?

For local security company Enforce Security, being “community orientated” means putting your money where your mouth is.

In addition to their recently launched community crime prevention campaign, Enforce has announced an initiative to support the efforts of community based NPOs, NGOs and emergency workers in the Upper Highway area.

“We recognise that there are numerous organisations that are doing fantastic work in the community, and we want to help them achieve their objectives,” said Enforce’s marketing director Gary Tintinger.

“So our commitment is to provide free alarm monitoring and armed re-

Enforce’s Sherry Flemming and technical manager Adir Mohanlal with the new branding.

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proach to business.

“We’re no longer a traditional armed reaction business so we wanted our signboards and vehicles to be distinctive” he said.

“The message to criminals must be clear, choose a house with the big orange warning sign, and know that we’re coming after you!” said Feuilherade. sponse to all registered community based NGOs and NPOs,” he said.

“We’re proud to announce that the first two organisations to come on board is the Kloof and Highway SPCA and the Jes Foord Foundation,” he said.

“We’re taking this commitment even further by offering all local emergency workers including policemen, paramedics, nurses, firemen, trauma councillors, etc. a massive 50%discountontheiralarmmonitoring and armed response rates,” he said.

If you’re a registered NPO, NGO or emergency worker and wish to take advantage of this offer, please contact the Enforce Security sales team on 031 573 7600 or e-mail info@enforce.co.za.