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Another life lost on M13 >> All fingers point to the department KALISHA NAICKER

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UST days after the sentencing of Sanele May (the truck driver who ploughed into four minibus taxis killing 24 people last year), another tragedy occurred along the M13 last Friday. An 83-year-old woman was killed when a precast concrete block fell on her car after a truck carrying it overturned on the busy road.

According to Netcare 911’s Chris Botha, “The truck is believed to have hit a tow truck before colliding with another vehicle. It then veered up an embankment and overturned resulting in its concrete load landing on top of the vehicle,” he said.

“Netcare 911 and the emergency services arrived at the scene and found a female still trapped in the wreckage that was crushed under the load. Tragically, she died due to the extensive injuries that she sustained.

The driver miraculously escaped

with minor injuries while the truck driver was not injured.”

The car driver was treated at the scene and then transported to hospital. Firemen and SAP search and rescue used the Jaws of Life to free the elderly female from the wreckage.

Community members are outraged once again saying that heavy trucks are still allowed on the M13 and the restrictions enforced by the MEC is not helping the situation.

Restrictions state that trucks with a carrying capacity of 16 tons to 25 tons are forbidden to use the M13 from 6am to 9am in the morning on the eastbound carriageway, and from Hillcrest to Pinetown between 4 pm and 6.30pm in both directions.

Ward 10 councillor Rick Crouch said the Department of Transport MEC must be held accountable.

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Department and MEC urged to take action

Emergency workers try to free the trapped passenger in the crushed car. She died on the scene.

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“If MEC Willies Mchunu had acted by banning all heavy trucks on Field’s Hill as I had been requesting, the victim would be alive today and her family would be enjoying her company,” said Crouch.

“There was no reason for this truck to be on Field’s Hill other than to avoid

the weigh station on the N3.

“The weigh station is the reason these trucks use Field’s Hill- it is not the tolls,” said Crouch.

“I ask the MEC to stop practising ‘tombstone legislation’. How many more tombstones do we need on Field’s Hill before he takes action?”

A Hillcrest resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said that these accidents are avoidable if all trucks are banned from Field’s Hill.

“What are we waiting for. Enough lives have already been lost. The MEC needs to see the bloodshed and make an effort to stop it.”

Robbers tie up family KALISHA NAICKER

Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com A FOREST Hills family is lucky to be alive following an armed robbery at their home last week.

According to SA Community Crime Watch and Secure Link spokesperson Steven King the family - a father, pregnant mom and nine-year-old son - was at home and getting ready for bed when the incident occurred.

“Atabout11pmthefathersawthree men rushing through the kitchen door.

The robbers took the family upstairs where they tied them up and then ransacked the house,” he said.

“The robbers helped themselves to food and drink and demanded cash

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and valuables including bank cards along with the pin. The robbers stayed in the house for about three hours before fleeing in the victim’s car.”

King said the man waited for the robbers to leave and then pushed the panic button and alerted Secure Link.

“I immediately notified the Shongweni K9 unit and warrant officer Warren Hutt responded. The suspects were chased into Kwadabeka Township where the robbers abandoned the car and fled,” he said.

“The motor vehicle was recovered.

The family has received trauma counselling.”

He said that the robbery is the third in Queens Crescent and the fourth in Forest Hills

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in last couple of months with the modus-operandi being exactly the same as in the other cases.

“The group moves around on foot and uses the victims’ cars to transport theirloot.Althoughnoonehasbeeninjured, the community must not take chances. They are armed and dangerous,” added King.

Anyone with information regarding the robberies are urged to contact Hillcrest SAPS. All information will be treated with confidentiality.

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Treating a poisoned pet

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DR JUDY RATNER A DIFFICULT part of treating a poisonedanimalisfiguringoutwhatthe poison is. Different poisons will present with different symptoms many of which only begin to be seen weeks and/or months after the intake.

Some of the common ingested poisonings we see at Inanda Vets

Dr Judy Ratner

are: • Human medication - especially those for pain such as anti-inflammatories.

• Insecticides and pesticides - often in house break-in cases or where rat poison has been used.

• Household products such as bleach, anti-freeze, pool chemicals and paint thinners.

• Human food such as xylitol (in

some sweeteners) and chocolate.

• Toxic plants especially cycad seeds, avocados, certain nuts.

Some symptoms seen with poisonings are:• Drooling • Lethargy, collapse • Loss of appetite • Vomiting • Diarrhoea with or without blood within • Laboured, irregular breathing • Pale gums, lots of red spots on gums

Stop the dumping

Information wanted STEVEN King of SA Community Crime Watch is appealing to the public for information regard­ ing an incident which occurred on Saturday 15 November along Inanda Road Hillcrest.

“A woman was driving behind a grader along Inanda Road when the grader wanted to turn right into the Caltex Garage just before Cots­ wold Downs.

“Whilewaitingforthegradertoturn,awhite, smallcar,drivenbyayoungman,travellingfrom Hillcrest towards Waterfall, allegedly drove into the side of her car damaging it beyond repair.

The damages are in excess of R83 000,” he said.

“The car the youngster smashed into was green.Thefrontofthisman’scarwouldbedam­ aged and have green paint marks on it.

“A case has been opened at Hillcrest SAPS and Heinrich Schwarz from Eventus Private In­ vestigation is assisting us in the investigation,” he added.

Witnesses, or residents who spot the car de­ scribed above, can contact Steven on 082 920 5799.

>> Associations aims to install CCTV cameras to catch offenders KALISHA NAICKER

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HE recycling centre in Delamor Road, Hillcrest, managedbyKeepHillcrestBeau-

tiful Association (KHBA) for the municipality has been operating for eight years.

During this time they have made numerous appeals to the public to not dump their waste, however

residents ignore this plea.

There has also been suggestions that the site should close becauseoftheexpensetotheassociation to get the refuse removed, which is of the order of four tons a

KHBA employ­ ee Wel­ come Ngcobo with one of the discard­ ed items.

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A baby seat was also dumped at the site.

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• Inco-ordination, staggering when walking • Seizures If you suspect your pet has eaten something toxic, take them along with a sample of the poison to the vet immediately. Never assume that if you dog “looks fine” it will be okay.

Some poisons may have deleterious effects on organs such as the kidneys, and will only present with a problemyearslaterwhentheanimal goes into kidney failure - at that stage, it is too late.

month, yet the lack of consideration continues unabated.

Speaking to the Fever, an irate Marge Mitchell of the KHBA said that some people abuse the site by dropping off – mostly after hours – their rubbish.

“Among the piles of rubbish we found dumped were a hosepipe storage device, a baby car-seat, a birdcage and a large wooden toy wheelbarrow. Other items we have to get rid of are motor car parts, music keyboards, chairs, suitcases, shoes, guitars, footballs, clothing, tyres, paint tins, kettles and toasters, garden refuse, cushions, building rubble, concrete, picture frames – the list is endless,” she said.

“Weareinvestigatingaproposal to install surveillance cameras.

These are very expensive and the association, being a non-profit organisation that does not receive funding, has to work extremely hard for its funds.”

Mitchell said that it would be very encouraging if any business or private person would sponsor an amount towards the installation of cameras.

For more information on how to assist contact Marge 083 419 3807.

Going the extra mile KALISHA NAICKER IN keeping with the recognition of International Day for persons with disabilities, Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting have sponsored each graduate from the Ethembeni School in Cato Ridge with a travel mug to congratulate them on their achievement as well astoprovideamomentoforthepupils to remember the school by.

TheschoolinCatoRidgethrives on discipline, stimulation and pupil activity. Established in 1984, the state-subsidised school caters forpupilswithphysicaldisabilities or who are visually-impaired.

The well-run school has a total enrolment of 300 pupils - all of

whom board in hostels on the grounds. The school follows the mainstream curriculum from the foundation stage up to Grade 7 and thenoffersskillstrainingforpupils who have completed their academic education.

These skills include agriculture, literacy, numeracy, technology, life skills, hairdressing, woodwork and needlework, amongst others.

The dedicated and passionate staff members form part of the establishment and consist of teachers, therapists, nursing staff, a psychologist and caregivers.

For the third year in a row, Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting have sponsored the school.

Greg and Pam Setzkorn from Setzkorn Health and Wealth Con­ sulting with learners Nomvelo Zondi, Siyabonga Zulu and Nonkul­ uleko Maseko (back) and No­ kulunga Dlamini and Themba Ntu­ li get ready for Ethembeni School’s prize­giv­ ing on Saturday, 6 December.

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No violence against women and children

>> Jes Foord Foundation spreads awareness KALISHA NAICKER

Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com

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HE 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an international campaign. It takes place annually from 25 November to 10 December.

The period includes Universal Children’s Day and World AIDS Day. Duringthistime,SouthAfricaruns a 16 Days of Activism Campaign to make people aware of the negative impact of violence on women and children and to act against abuse.

Every year government, civil-society organisations and the business sector work together to broaden the impact of the campaign. By support-

ing this campaign, thousands of South Africans have also helped to increase awareness of abuse and build support for victims and survivors of abuse.

At the Jes Foord Centre the ‘16 DaysCampaign’ismassivecampaign to take awareness initiatives to communities.

The foundation kicked off the campaign at Lily of the Valley in the Valley of a Thousand Hills with Pius Nkosi and team.

The foundation introduced the children to cricket and hosted a braai for them.

Thanks to the many sponsors, the foundation also took groceries, books, puzzles, toiletries and clothes

for the children.

Apart from their outreach, the foundation has a host of activities lined up for the 16 days.

They are working with the Hammersdale Police Station in helping them establish their victim-friendly room.

They will also be hosting a party at the Mariannhill Centre for children in the area who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse this year.

Foundation members will be supporting GJ Crookes Rape Trauma staff with their year-end party for sexually-abused children on the South Coast. Each child will receive a new pair of school shoes from the Jes Foord Foundation.

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The Jes Foord Foundation team.

In addition the foundation held a special gardening day at the weekend at their Mariannhill Multi-Purpose Counselling Centre with the UKZN rugby players and anyone else who wants to help.

They have also delivered 201 comfort bags to the Port Shepstone Thuthuzela Centre and GJ Crookes in

Scottburgh.

They will end their campaign by hosting a Sailing Day with the children from Lily of the Valley at Inanda Dam with the 1000 Hills Sailing Club.

To support the foundation in their planned awareness campaigns or to find out more information, visit them at 3 Abrey Road, Kloof.

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I WAS appalled to read a letter re­ garding the Hillcrest Library pub­ lished in the Hillcrest Fever.

In view of the fact that libraries world wide are in crisis and that the reading of books are declining among the youth of today, one wouldthinkthatweshouldbedoing all we can to make the library a child­friendly place. To complain about noise from the playground is justridiculous,andasanelderlyper­ son myself, I personally find nothing more delightful than the sound of children playing.

As a long standing member of

the Hillcrest Library I have always found the atmosphere pleasant and the staff friendly and helpful at all times.

The concept of the lending li­ brary was intended to make books available to those who could not af­ ford to buy them and to increase lit­ eracy among the working classes.

I presume that this gentleman is retired and therefore suggest he vis­ it the library during the morning when children are at school, or, al­ ternatively just go to Kloof.

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EDITORIAL COMMENT

It’s all about you WE’VE reached the last month of 2014 and while many will be reflecting on the year that was, others will be making plans to welcome 2015.

The Fever is once again thrilled to have shared some wonderful experiences with you throughout the year and we will behighlightingsomeofthesestories this month.

Changes within the Media24

group made headlines a few weeks ago and some of these changesaffectedtheFevergroup as well.

Due to circumstances, four Fever titles - Durban North Fever, Ballito Fever, Zululand Fever and Ulundi Fever - officially published for the last time end of November.

There are also fresh changes in store for the existing KZN titles

and the Hillcrest Fever team will be focusing on the most important aspect of the newspaper YOU. We would like to thank you, our loyal readers and clients, for your continuous support which has seen our publication grow in 2014.

It’s your generous contribution to your community, heartwarming stories and a patriotic

attitude to the Upper Highway area that allows the Fever to captureremarkablemomentsandto share it with you.

We look forward to creating new relationships and establishing a bigger footprint in this blessed and close-knit community.

If you have any queries, please email valene.govender@media24.com

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>> Best 15 years of her life, says Juliet Lockhart­Ross KALISHA NAICKER

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EDICATED Highbury Preparatory School teacher Juliet Lockhart-Ross bid an emotional farewell to her pupils and colleagues at the annual Parent’s Association Party held at the school recently.

She was embraced with warm hugs from her pupils and special notes stating how she will be missed.

Lockhart-Ross, 53, said: “I’ve got mixedfeelings.I’llcertainlymissallthe children. Teaching is the best job in the world - every day is different. The last 15 years have gone by in a flash. It’s been a perfect privilege - I’ve loved ev-

ery minute. The whole atmosphere of the school is like nowhere else.”

Her teaching career began at Edgewood College of Education from 1979 to 1982 where she attained her HDE. “I was posted to Vryheid JP for my first year of teaching- now that was a huge culture shock! I have taught at Highbury for the past 15 years, arriving in 2000 at the same time that my youngest son started in Grade R,” she said.

“I taught in the Grade R facility for a number of years before moving into Grade two. Previously I taught at Atholl Heights Primary, Cowies Hill Pre-primary and several other schools in either a permanent or locum capacity,” she said.

Lockhart-Ross said that as a teacher each day brings fond moments. “From the hugs and smiles, to the floppiest flowers, the funny, quirky comments that they make on a daily basis,” she said.

“It is always especially great when one meets up with an adult years on who introduces himself as having been taught by you. An especially fond memory is of a little boy who regularly took time to finish all his work and when asked why

“I’LL CERTAINLY MISS ALL THE CHILDREN. TEACHING IS THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD, EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT. THE LAST 15 YEARS HAVE GONE IN A FLASH. IT’S BEEN A PERFECT PRIVILEGE I’VE LOVED EVERY MINUTE”

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this was, his response was that I had given him the slow crayons,” she reminisced and laughed.

The mother-of-three said now that retirement is on the cards she hopes to spend more time with her family.

Describing herself as loving, Lockhart-Ross’ message to the community is, “Love your children unconditionally, accept their best efforts and always remember that children need parents as role models, not as their friends!”

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‘Open Strings’ comedy night FEVER REPORTER KLOOF'S popular live entertainment venue - Open Strings - teams up once again with 'On Fire Comedy' to host another fantastic comedy night.

Lastmonth'sshowwasahugesuccess so they are back with a new lineup that's set to have people rolling in

their seats.

Sit back, have a drink or two (or even five - Tuesday is a public holiday) and enjoy a home-made gourmet burger and chips, while watching three funny comedians in action.

The 90-minute show features topclass comedy entertainment from: - Carvin Goldstone - easily one of

Durban's most successful comedians.

- Neil Green - back by popular demand.

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For the love of fine art >> Potter Andrew Walford hosts Christmas Open day KALISHA NAICKER

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NDREW WALFORD has been working at his mountain top studio overlooking the Shongweni dam and game reserve for nearly 40 years.

He arrived in Africa on a wooden airplanein1947andexceptforabrief stay lecturing at the art school in Hamburg, Germany in the 60s he has been working and dreaming in the paradisical green hills of KwaZuluNatal.

The well known potter began his career at the Durban Art School from 1957-59 and then apprenticed with Walsh Marais and Sammy Liebermann until establishing his own studio in Durban in 1961. In 1964 he

travelled to Europe.

He returned to Africa in 1968 and after travelling in Asia, meeting with Shoji Hamada, he established a new studio in the hills of Shongweni in 1970.

Walford works in the Japanese tradition inspired by the spectacular indigenous bush surrounding his home and workshop.

HefollowsaninnersomewhatEastern philosophy.

He is never separate from trees, birds and all-pervading Zulu culture.

He has, however, always worked inspired by a Japanese ethos, both in his meticulous method of working and in his use of minimalist brush strokes.

He has recently been described as KZN’s Zulu zen potter.

Walfordhasbeenmakingwalltiles for almost the whole of his 40 years production life, but over the years his techniques have changed and style become more refined and varied.

His large metre high tiles are made from a paper clay mixture and include shredded paper, porcelain and stoneware clay.

They are decorated with gigantic Japanese brushes and often include splodges of indigenous wood ash glaze and evanescent celadons or Chinese Chuns which change with variations in light and season, echoing the ever changing light on the sandstone krantzes, and fields of burnt sugar cane surrounding his workplace.

The tiles range in size from small detailed 40cm squares through 60

x80cm to the real jumbo tiles 1mx80cms. Another style is very visible at the I.C.C. in Durban.

They are inspired by “Isikothi”, the traditional Zulu beaded wedding cape.

They comprise layers of stoneware and porcelain and pressed coloured clays, and are embellished with Zulu beadwork.

The small tiles have a special use as a skirting embellishment or set in the floor as threshold detail as splashbacks in kitchens and bathrooms or as a support to the ever popular hand thrown handbasins.

These can be made to any size and can stand on or be set in to any working surface.

Walford digs his own stoneware clay high up on a wild windswept ridge in the Drakensberg and meticulously prepares it by hand to his own requirements.

Andrew Walford hard at work at his studio.

The water used is from a spring near his home and many of the glazes are from ash from the burnt grasses.

His enormous oil burning kiln takes 24 hours to fire and reaches a white heat of 1380 degrees C. It is a reduction atmosphere which needs constant attention during that periodtostarvetheatmosphereofoxygen and at the same time keep the heat rising gradually.

The length of flame is critical and the amount of smoke can change in seconds from a wisp to a black cloud when not controlled.

It then takes three days to cool before he starts to take the first brick out of the door to see the results of two months work.

He holds regular open days at his home and studio and the next one is to be held on 7 December from 10am to 6pm.

This is an ideal setting to meet friends over refreshments (Joy’s homemade cakes and Neetha’s legendary breyani).

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Students Neliswa Jili, Terry Jonyo, Nolan Lo­ gan, Lee Scott and Nthabiseng Molefe.

FEVER REPORTER THE Sunflower Fund commissioned the third year students from design colleges and technicons across South Africa to design the 2015 bandana for National Bandana Day. The judges were overwhelmed with the number of entries received and the high standard of the designs. They had a tough time making the final decision.

The winning design and third place have been proudly awarded to Cape Peninsular University of Technology (CPUT).

This is the first time since the inception of this competition that CPUT has had two entries in the top three within the same year.

The inspiration behind the winning design relates to how every person in the world is different, but when put together, they create a

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beautiful pattern. She particularly used South Africanshapesandtraditionalpatternstoillustrate this.Herdesignsymbolisesthateveryone is equal, no matter who they are and that by standing together, we can give hope and decorate each other’s lives in a positive way.

The second prize was awarded to Durban University of Technology student team Terry Jonyo, Neliswa Jili and Nthabiseng Molefe collectively who will share a Pick ‘n Pay voucher to the value of R3000.

“National Bandana Day is The Sunflower Fund’s biggest fundraiser and is celebrated on 12 October each year. We would like to thank South Africans for their amazing support and for being prepared to ‘Share a Little, Save a Life’,” said the fund’s Stephanie Berry.

“BandanasarestillforsaleatPick‘nPayand Sunflower Offices and we would like to encourage you to help us sell out this year. Bandanas are terrific for your end of year team building activities as well as providing exciting and colourful decorations for your dinner tables over the festive season.”

All funds raised from National Bandana Day will be used to assist the fund in their endeavours to educate and recruit well informed potential bone marrow stem cell donors that are ethnically diverse, in an effort to save the lives of those patients needing a transplant, when suffering from life-threatening blood disorders like leukaemia.

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HE Robin Hood Foundations’ “Bless a Granny” campaign is in full swing with 3 000 personalised gifts being sourced and distrib- with the Robin Hood Foundation’s uted to the elderly in old-age homes ‘Bless a Granny’ campaign. Our team has already visited some of the around the greater Durban area.

Tandem Tyres has taken responsi- homes, handed out gifts and spent bility for just over 1000 of these gifts. time with the elderly residents.

“They are so grateful for the “We are overwhelmed by their generosity, not only from a financial presents, but even more grateful for point of view, but the time and being able to share a cup of tea and a thoughtfulness gone into obtaining chat. It is an honour to be part of this the wish lists, buying the requested amazing project and I commend the foundation on gifts, packaging and delivering “WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE the wonderful them to over INVOLVED WITH THE ROBIN work they do,’’ she added.

1000 grateful For further people,” said HOOD FOUNDATION’S ‘BLESS information on Kim Griffith A GRANNY’ CAMPAIGN” Tandem Tyres, Jones, co-ordinator of the Robin Hood Founda- please visit its website at www.tandemtyres.co.za tion.

For more information on this Rob“Thishasallowedustofocusonthe remaining 2000 requested gifts as in Hood Foundation initiative please well as the ‘Wag-a-Tail’, ‘Love the Ba- visit its Facebook page or website bies’, ‘Gogo Bags’ and ‘Christmas 4 page on www.robinhoodfoundaKids’ projects which we are running tion.co.zaorphoneKimGriffithJones simultaneously. This contribution on 076 612 9060.

The foundation’s bank details was the best Christmas present the Robin Hood Foundation could have are The Robin Hood Foundation, Nedbank, account number: 164 816 received,’’ she said.

Claire Matthews of Tandem Tyres 0948, branch code: 164 826., Ref: said: “We are delighted to be involved Bless a Granny.

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Safety tips for your dog’s days of summer READY for your dog’s days of summer?

Most are no-brainers. Don’t leave dogs in hot cars or let them walk on hot asphalt, play too hard or get too much sun. Apply flea and tick repellents, and if you’re in a mosquito-prone area, talk to your vet about heartworm prevention pills. Take dogs on walks early or late to avoid midday heat and provide ample drinking water.

But there are other risks that comewithheat,vacationsandoutdoor play.

Here are some ways to keep dogs healthy and comfortable this summer: Grooming A dog’s coat is like insulation, warding off cold in the winter and heatinthesummer.Trim,butdon’t give your dog a crew cut or such a close shave that it takes away that protection.

Dogs get sunburn and skin cancer,sonevercutfurshorterthanan inch.(Insomebreeds,evenaninch is too short.)

Dogs shed more in summer, so brush to get rid of extra fur along with fur that’s matted from water play.

Heat relief Most pets find cool, shady spots to lie down, but some — especially animals that are overweight or can’t tolerate heat — might benefit from cooling beds, mats or vests.

The mats get filled with water, whichmixeswithahigh-techgelto create a cool, waterbed-like cushion. Consumer reviews are generally positive but caution that some beds spring leaks (or are chewed

Aggression to other dogs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Aggression to other species Cost of medical care

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Original function – Modern function Toy Typical adult weight Males 8 – 13kg, females 6 – 10 kg Personality & Temperament Happy, friendly, sometimes excitable, but general­ ly sweet; not hugely active but not sloths either; personable Special requirements Avoid obesity; some require special “brachyce­ phalic” kibbles (eg Royal Canin Pug) as have trouble picking up other kibbles Average lifespan 12 – 15 years Health & Most notable conditions Skin infections, especially yeast; eyes – keratitis / pannus, eye ulcers; breathing problems especially elongated soft palate and narrow nostrils; luxat­ ing kneecaps; pug encephalitis (NME); spinal col­ umn (vertebral) abnormalities (hemivertebrae); disc prolapses; mast cell tumours of the skin; portovascular shunts Availability Good General comments Very popular lapdogs and companions; uniformly good­natured; can be medical basket cases if you are unlucky; take care of eyes and breathing; don’t exercise in the hottest part of the day, es­ pecially in humid Durbs!

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Ifyourdogstaysatadog-friendly hotel with you or at a kennel, consider bringing food from home. A change in diet can cause diarrhea.

Barbecues and picnics are a veterinarian’s nightmare. Keep pets in the house or on a leash to prevent them from being fed or lapping up things that are bad for them, whether it’s spilled alcohol or onion dip. Onions, garlic, grapes, raisins and chocolate are the most toxic foods for dogs.

Vacations Dogs can get carsick if they’re not used to driving, so go for small trips before a road trip.

Lawns Somelawnproductsaretoxicto dogs and cats. Weed killers and herbicides are the worst — some cause cancer. Some fertilizers are also toxic. All a dog or cat has to do is walk on the lawn and lick its paws to be exposed.

Overheating Recognize overheating if you seeit—excessivepanting,difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, seizures, and elevated body temperatures over 104 degrees.

Animals with flat faces, like pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively.

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Cool treats help dogs beat the heat 1. Grab a bowl, fill it threequarters of the way full with water and place it in the freezerovernight.Placeitbesidehis regular water bowl before you leaveforwork.Astheicemelts, your dog will have a second bowl of cool water during the day.

2. Pour chicken or beef broth into ice cube trays. When frozen, place a few of these yummy pooch ice pops in the food bowl with your dog’s kibble, or simply add to the water bowl for a flavored beverage.

3. Add water or broth to your dog’s kibble then place the moistened mixture inside the

hollow portion of a Kong or other hollow chew toy. Freeze overnight.

4. Scrub sweet potatoes, score with a fork and then bake until soft. Add mashed sweet potato, along with the skin, to your dog’s kibble for a healthy dose of beta-carotene.

5. Chill a carrot in the fridge and give it to your pooch. It’s a super-inexpensive chew toy that works best with indiscriminate puppies.

6. Thinly slice apples, bananas, carrots, sweet potatoes or zucchiniandplaceinafooddehydrator for a chewy treat.

7. Stir a tablespoon of plain low-fat Greek yogurt into your dog’s kibble. Don’t use flavored yogurt, which contains added sugar.

8. Thickly chop carrots and barelycoverwithbeef,chicken or vegetable broth. Cook in the microwave until soft then add to kibble.

9. Wash, core and thinly slice apples with the skin on. Place slices on cooking sheet and bake on low heat until crispy.

10. Steam fresh broccoli florets and use as treats or mix with kibble.

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Dear Petwise friends, It is hard to believe that this is the final edition of our column for 2014. This time of the year can be a very exciting timeoftheyear.WiththeFestiveSea­ son ahead of us, there are a few ‘pet safety issues’ we would like to remind you about...

IfyouplanonhavingaChristmastreeinyour home, you should try to hang small and breakable ornaments out of your pet’s reach. Electrical lights on the tree can be very inviting to your pet, make sure that all of your electrical connections and outlets are secured and concealed.

Traditional Christmas plants such as poinsettias, amaryllis, mistletoe, and holly may add beauty to your home, but they are very poisonous to your pets.

If these plants are ingested, they may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, or even more serious problems. If you purchase these items for your home, please make sure that they are out of your pet’s reach.

Before your family celebrations, make sure that your pets have a safe, quiet area where they can rest. If your pet enjoys having company, just make sure they do not become too overwhelmed. They need quiet time to rest and relax just like you do.

For those pets that do get stressed by all the noise and activity of the season we have various products, that would help them cope and keep your pet calm.

After you have had your fill of holiday turkey, ham, chicken, and/or roast beef make sure you throw those bones away – do not give them to your pet! You might think that you are giving them a treat, but actually you may be threatening their health. Bones can splinter easily and cause damage to your pet’s throat and intestines. Bones can also become lodged in your pet’s throat, which may result in your pet not being able to breathe.

You should also avoid feeding your pet chocolate, sweets, and cookies, which can be toxic to their health. Feeding your pet these products can result in extreme vomiting and can make your pet very sick. If you want to give your pet a special treat then come and see the lovely ‘pet friendly’ options we have available at Petwise.

After your gifts are opened, quickly dispose of all plastic wrappings, ribbons, and bows that can be easily swallowed by curious pets.

Perhaps most importantly, please make sure that all of your pets have proper ID tags on at all times because if your pet were to become lost, you wouldhaveamuchgreaterchanceoffindingthem if they have identification. A microchip is the best way to ensure a more permanent means of identi­ fying your pet. The microchip needs to be inserted by your pet’s veterinarian. We have a lovely range of instant tags and you can have your pet’s details put on these while you wait.

Thank you for blessing us by being part of our Pet­ wise family. We wish you a wonderful Christmas.

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Keg gets a revamp >> An array of tasty meals under one roof

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

The owner Paul Miller has been the successfulbusinessmanbehindtheKEGforoveradecade and is extremely proud of the changes that have been made.

“We are an established venue that has been situatedintheHillcrestareafor12years.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 differenttheresponsewasquick.TheKEGhave a personal touch, getting to know their patrons well, they have brilliant management and are consistently involved in the community.

TheKEGteamremaincreative,makingsure their ideas are fresh at all times. The KEG and TROUT have been around the block and successfully survived all trail and error. To experi-

ence traditional pub dining pop into the KEG whereyoucanspenda‘lifetime’justtastingand experiencing all that they have to offer you.

Starting with their ‘Good Food’ menu selectionthatwillsatisfyyourdesireswithouttesting the limitations of your wallet.

Just keep a watchful eye on culinary promotions to come!

Their ‘Thirst Things First’ drinks menu will test you with their selected range of chilled and perfectlypulledpintsofdraughtbeer,toawider range of bottled - local, international and imported beers. Their cocktails will delight in taste sensations as much as they do in colour and desire.

A selection of wines, if you will allow them to, will entice you into the world of romance from whence they came from.

Their range of spirits will please all taste buds and egos alike. Finally, the seductive allureofexoticliqueursthatwilldelightyouwhen the evening is almost done.

'Stringing' in the festive season FEVER REPORTER AS the end-of-year begins to unfold, the Point Yacht Club will be hosting their Club Christmas Lunch on Saturday 6 December.

Before the sailing season unwinds for a brief Christmasbreak,theDurbanyachtingcommunity will be gathering in the Islander Room at Point Yacht Club for a fine festive spread. While feasting on a delicious two course meal, diners will be entertained by the illustrious sounds of the Durban City Orchestra.

The orchestra's programme entails two halves where they will be playing light popular Christmas tunes and even some jazzed up ones.

Commodore for the Point Yacht Club, Trevor Donald affirmed, "The essence of Christmas means family and the Durban yachties are mostly one big extended family. What better than to spend time together off the water with our extended family and their loved ones."

Few uberly talented Durban sailors will be finding a different use for wind and strings as they per­ form alongside the Durban City Orches­ tra in front of their sailing buddies at the Point Yacht Club's Christmas Lunch. Seen are Ed­ rich de Lange (French horn), Flor­ ence Marshall (viola) and Georgia Marshall (Cello).

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"I am told that Father Christmas will be taking time out from all the preparations up in the North Pole to recharge on a bit of Vitamin Sea and will be gracing us with his presence."

The menu also caters for vegetarians but for the carnivorous, offers a main of traditional roast Gammon with Pineapple Glaze and slow roasted brined Turkey with orange butter marinade served with roasted baby veggies, Parisian potatoes and gravy.

The sweet deal to end of the meal is a choice of Christmas trifle, chocolate Mousse, fruit salad or ice-cream and chocolate sauce.

Tables seat a maximum of 10 people. The cost of the lunch is R130 per person, children under 12 is R90 and Non-Members are R160 and R120 respectively. There is a dress code of smart casual and booking is essential. Seating begins at 11.30am with lunch being served at noon.

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HILDREN dawdle everywhere - except in a chair.

To make a restaurant outing more enjoyable: Choose the Right Establishment You don’t have to limit yourself to fast food, but do pick a place that’s familyfriendly. If you go to a restaurant that’s too fancy, you’re just setting your child up to fail, You’ll be embarrassed and angry if your kid is disruptive, when really it’s not her fault.” So look for restaurants with a children’s menu and high chairs -and most important, where they’re used to a little (or a lot of) noise and mess.

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 amorerelaxed waiter. And go about 30 minutes before your child's regular meal time,sotheirfoodarrives before they’re famished and crabby.

Explore first, eat later. Walk your child around the restaurant before the food comes. Ask the bartender for a maraschino cherry, discover the colour of the hand soap in the bathroom, or look for other babies to wave to.

Take something special - like a longlost toy rescued from the playroom, or half of an egg carton filled with goodies like little cars or crayons.

Think big. Who says restaurant toys have to fit in your nappy bag? Take along a larger one-something that's quiet, doesn't have too manyparts,andisn't any bigger than a high-chairtray,likea set of soft blocks.

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

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Mr Bubbles also supplies a top range of high quality products that can be found at a normal grocery store at factory prices.

These include household cleaning detergents as well as personal care range which include bubble bath, shampoo and conditioner. The enthusiastic team have even extended their range to supplying shampoos for your pets.

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There will be live singing in the garden by Belinda Dolphin and the tea garden will serve their usual breakfast buffet at R50 which includes tea/coffee. There will also be boerewors rolls, hamburgers, hot chips, hot dogs, bacon and egg rolls and other delicious food on sale including popcorn and candyfloss.

There will be loads of entertainment for the children including five jungle gyms, a jumping castle, barrel train ride, soft play area for the tiny tots (four years and under), puppet show at 11am.

Father Christmas will grace to show at 12noon (pre-wrapped gifts will be on sale), face painting and train exhibition. All 11am charity shopswillbeopenaswellasthegardennursery which has a special of compost bags at only R10 per bag.

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>> The Kloof Rotary Durban Pops an astounding success

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T was an evening of red carpet glamour, atthe31stcelebrationoftheKloofRota­ ry Durban Pops in association with

Adapt IT and the KZN Philharmonic Or­ chestra last Saturday.

The theme for the fundraising evening, held at the Durban City Hall, was a ‘Night attheMovies’andthedress,décorandmu­ sic line­up followed suit.

Seen at the 31st Celebra­ tion of the Kloof Rotary Durban Pops in association with Adapt IT and the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra are Jeslin Gana­ gen and Kris­ tina Louw.

Liesl Grobler, Mbali Mbhele, Engela Louw, Lucian Naidoo and Lih­ le Zama from Adapt IT.

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Manyofthe600guestsdressedformally while the Rotary Anns did a fantastic job of the table and stage decorations, which included flowers, Oscar statues, and touches of gold. All enjoyed music from movies like The Mission, Star Wars, Dances with Wolves and the Pirates of the Carib­ bean, performed by the orchestra under the baton of Richard Cock.

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ria D’Andrea (aka Purple Jasmine) – per­ formed beautifully along with choirs from Durban Girls College and Durban High School. The Dance School added a new el­ ement to the show while Purple Jasmine, playing the electric viola on roller skates, was a big hit.

The evening kicked off with a speech

by Rotary president Engela Louw who thanked those who made the event possi­ ble as well as detailed the various worthy projects which Kloof Rotary are involved in – namely, the Ubuntu Crisis Centre which catersfor200children,the1000HillsCom­ munityandCareCentrewhichsupportsthe localcommunitywithhealthcareandskills development, Zamakhule which is a day care centre catering for 64 young children in the Wyebank area and Kloof Rest Home for the elderly. The majority of the funds raised from the evening will be allocated to the Kloof Rest Home.

This was followed by a speech by Sbu Shabalala, CEO of the main sponsor Adapt IT, highlighting how the organisation is proud to be associated with the incredible work which Kloof Rotary does in address­ ingsomeofthecriticalissues thatoursoci­ ety is faced with.

Adapt IT has sponsored the event for seven years in succession and, according to Sbu, there is significant synergy between Adapt IT’s philosophy of investing in the upliftment of disadvantaged communi­ ties and the Rotary Club of Kloof whose motto is, ‘Service above Self’.

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YUNDAI has added a new turbodie­ sel derivative to their very popular ix35 range in South Africa, combin­ ing a frugal Euro 5 emission standards en­ gine with a well­positioned specification level that will make this addition to their SUV line­up a very lucrative offer.

The addition of the ix35 1.7 Premium with its 85 kW, 260 Nm turbocharged die­ sel engine expands the range of this SUV model of Hyundai Automotive South Afri­ ca to 7 derivatives.

The power mill’s 1 685 cc capacity is slightly smaller than the 1 995 cc engine of its ix35 2.0 Elite turbodiesel partner in the range, but it generates more than enough power and torque, with lower emissions.

“Theix35hasbeenoneofthestrongest pillars in Hyundai Automotive SA’s vehicle

range, and when we were given the oppor­ tunity to bring the 1.7 Premium turbodiesel to the South African customers, there was no hesitation.

“We expect this derivative to appeal to an SUV buyer who is looking for the bene­ fits of a frugal turbodiesel engine, but at a more affordable price and with a specifi­ cation level that still offers the luxury driv­ ing experience that made the ix35 a top­ seller for us,” says Stanley Anderson, mar­ keting director of Hyundai Automotive SA. In the engine bay of the ix35 1.7 Premi­ um is a four­cylinder engine that delivers 85 kW peak power at 4 000 rpm, and a solid 260 Nm peak torque in a range be­ tween 1 250 and 2 750 rpm. The engine conforms to Euro 5 emission standards that define the acceptable limits for ex­ haust emissions of new vehicles sold in

member states of the European Union. In a combined test cycle it delivers fuel con­ sumption of 6,5 litres per 100 km, and low­ er CO2 emissions of 139 g/km.

An improved six­speed gearbox with slightly different ratios than that of its two­litre turbodiesel partner delivers the power to the front wheels. Its top speed has been clocked at 173 km/h, and acceler­ ation from standstill to 100 km/h takes 12,4 seconds.

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UNDAY 7 December is set to be the perfect season starter as hundredsoffamiliesareexpected to descend on Summerveld Estate in Shongweni for the 2014 edition of STIHL Sharks Trail Adventure and the Cell C Sharks have thrown their weight behind the popular mountain biking and trail running event.

On the trails, cyclists can choose from the 40km half marathon, 19km intermediate, 10km family ride and the 2km Sharkie kids ride while trail runners have either the spectacular 18km or 9km routes to look forward to.

Thereisalsoplentytolookforward to on top of the day’s adventure activities as the exclusive staging of the renowned Shongweni Farmers’ Market, fantastic live local musicians, spectacular views and open fields perfect for a post-race braai or picnic with friends and family.

It is, however, the Cell C Sharks presencethatremainsamajorattraction of the event and heading into its third year of existence, organisers, sponsors and stakeholders alike are looking forward to yet another great turn out in 2014.

“Judging by the success and great turnout at this event over the last two years, it certainly is a popular family day out. Our fans are central to the success of our brand and we appreciate their support and passion for the team,” said the Sharks CEO, John Smit.

“Events such as the STIHL Sharks Trail Adventure allow both our players and fans the opportunity to interact with each other in a relaxed environment that has a strong family ethos,” he added.

Fans can look forward to catching a glimpse of and interacting with the franchise’s full pre-season training squad while cyclists and trail runners may also be fortunate enough to be handed their choice of liquid refreshment by none other than a Sharks player at the various on-course water points.

There will be a co-ordinated signing session during the day’s programme and everybody favourite mascot, Sharkie, will be on hand to do what he does best – pose for photos, hand out countless high fives and, of course, take part in the major event of the day – the 2km Sharkie Kids Ride.

“The players enjoy attending the STIHLSharksTrailAdventureandin-

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Cell C Sharks’ Sbura Sithole (left), Dale Chadwick (second right) and JC As­ tle (right) join TIB Insurance’s Andrew Hill in giving the 2014 STIHL Sharks Trail Adventure the thumbs up. teracting with our fans on the day,” said Cell C Sharks captain Tera Mtembu.

“There is always a great family atmosphere at the event and we look forward to another successful one this year,” he added.

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FEVER REPORTER THE east coast of South Africa has a reputation glo­ bally of being a surfski paddler’s paradise and the country’s biggest surfski series, the Marine Surfski Se­ ries is set to reach new heights in 2015 after banking giant First National Bank (FNB) recently confirmed their generous support of the next year’s edition of the popular 10­leg summer series.

Through the generous support of tertiary educa­ tors Varsity College over the past five years, the series has become a shining beacon for the sport both na­ tionally and internationally.

Varsity College and FNB’s new co­title sponsor­ ship of the series is however set to continue building on the platform laid down already.

“Durban has a huge number of some of the top paddlers in the world and the Varsity College FNB Ma­ rine Surfski Series is fortunate enough to see many of these guys and girls in action on a Friday evening throughout the first quarter of the year,” says series coordinator Barry Lewin.

“The series is however about far more than just the incredible tussles that go on week in and week

out at the front of the field.

“It offers 10 quality events for paddlers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the unbelievable paddling con­ ditions Durban has to offer and it really is quite some­ thing that we can have World Champions and surfski beginners all on the same start line!” he added.

For Varsity College, their involvement in the Ma­ rine Surfski Series is one that they cherish and which goes hand in hand with the healthy lifestyle they seek to promote through their sport life programme.

“Paddlerscanonlyexpectbiggerandbetterthings from the 2015 Marine Surfski Series,” said Carole Ad­ am, Varsity College national sport and social manag­ er.

“The new partnership with FNB has been a seam­ lessoneforusandIhopethistranslatesintotheseries for both paddles and spectators.

“I think the beauty of the series is the shorter race distances, great weather and location enables pad­ dlers from all skill levels to participate,” she added.

The10­leg2015VarsityCollegeFNBMarineSurfski Series gets underway at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club at Addington Beach on Friday 9 January. More infor­ mation can be found at www.marineseries.co.za.