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Residents of Kloof are up in arms about the incident and claim that speed-calming measures need to be allocated to the notorious stretch. Ward councillor Rick Crouch said this is a clear case of tombstone legis-
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Man arrested for Hillcrest murder >> CCTV footage aids in arrest KALISHA NAICKER
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OLICE arrested a man in connection with the murder at a Link Hills Shopping Centre on Tuesday night. According to Hillcrest CPF’s public relations officer Steven King, a man died after being stabbed during an altercation between two patrons outside a take-away at the shopping centre. “One patron hit the other with a
hammer. It is alleged that another patron, completely uninvolved, then stabbed one through the armpit piercing his heart,” he said. “SAPS, Secure Link, Blue Security, Vema, ER 24 all attended the scene unfortunately nothing could be done to
’[THE SUSPECT] IS IN CUSTODY AND WILL APPEAR IN COURT...’ save the deceased.” King said that members acted on information and arrested a man in connection with the murder a few hours
later. “[The suspect] is in custody and will appear in court on a charge of murder soon” he added. Charlene Grey, spokesperson for the centre, said that the management have issued their regret regarding the incident. “We would like to thank everyone concerned for the assistance rendered that night especially the centre security, the armed response from Secure Link for acting efficiently, the personnel from the emergency services and SAPS for the speedy arrest. Our condolences go out to the deceased man’s family and friends,” she said.
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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com A 31-YEAR-OLD man was arrested by police for house break-in and theft in Hillcrest on Thursday. According to Hillcrest SAPS communications officer N. Manqele, members of KwaDabeka SAPS were driving along Old Main Road in Hillcrest when they were stopped by a taxi driver telling them about two vehicles with occupants that were loading items outside the bottle store in Old Main Road.
“Policeactedonthetip-offandupon arrival at the bottle store the two vehicles fled the scene and a high-speed chase ensued,” he said. “It is alleged that at KwaNyuswa area the suspects jumped out of their vehicle and fired shots at the police who returned fire.” Manqele said that one of the suspects was wounded on the right thigh and the other two fled. The police searched the vehicle and recovered liquor suspected to be stolen during a break-in at the bottles
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the daughter’s bed before fleeing in a red Mini Cooper. He said Schwarz worked around theclocktotrackdowntherobbersand find out their whereabouts, arresting the first suspect the same evening.
THE third and final suspect involved in a house robbery at St Helier Road, Gillitts on 19 December 2014 was arrested last week due to the dedication of the ShongweniK9Unitand Heinrich Schwarz from Eventus Investigations. of our According to Secure Link’s and SA Community Crime Watch’s Steven King, the K9 officers as well as Schwarz acted on tipoff and managed to track the man down to in our next edition a house in KwaNdengeplease contact: zi. Hewasarrestedand will appear in court soon. King said that on 23 December two men were also arrested in connection with the house robbery. “This incident ocSarah curred in Gillitts when a 083 657 4427 family was robbed by three men, who threw Debbie the husband down the 083 313 9000 stairs. They tied up the rest of the family,” he said. “The robbers defecated and urinated on
store. The man was placed under arrest and taken to hospital for attention. He will be charged with house break-in and theft and is expected to appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court immediately after his discharge from hospital. Manqele commended the public for providing police with information that led to the arrest of the perpetrators. “With the police and community working together, we can rid society of crime,” he added.
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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com OFFERING a host of scenic walks and viewpoints, Krantzkloof Nature Reserve is a haven for all those wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of suburban Kloof. Some of the highlights of the reserve are the spectacular Kloof Gorge which is part of Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. The Gorge is one of the few places in Durban where Knysna Turaco can be found, along with a number of forest birds and the magnificent crowned eagle. The attractive Everton Conservancy is also part of the Kloof area, and to crown these ecological attractions – the spectacular Valleyof1000HillsTourismExperience starts in Kloof. A magnet for eco-tourists,
Kloof is also a welcome retreat for business executives visiting the nearby industrial areas of Pinetown and Hammarsdale. Krantzkloof Nature Reserve is open from 6am to 6pm daily. Entrance is free, except for a small fee charged at the Kloof Falls picnic site on weekends. Visitors are urged to ensure thattheyarefamiliarwiththehiking route prior to departure, as it is fairly easy to get lost in the gorge. Guided walks take place on the first and third Sunday of each month at 8am. Cost is R30 per person and booking is essential for these walks. The walks leave from the main picnic site in Kloof Falls road. For more information on any of the walks or trails, call the officer in charge on 031 764 3515. The Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Enforce - protecting you AS the new school year began last week, security experts have cautioned parents to be extra vigilant when dropping off or picking up their children, saying hijackers often targeted vehicles in crowded places, such as outside schools in peak morning or early afternoon periods, Nico Potgieter, head of investigations at Enforce Security Services, said such situations allowed hijackers to merely wait for their targeted vehicles to come to them. "If hijackers are looking for particular
vehicles to steal, school drop-off and pickup points, as well as busy shopping centres are the ideal places for them to lurk. Here there will be many makes and models of vehicles coming and going, so the chances ofthemfindingthevehicletheyarelooking for increases." Potgieter said parents and drivers should be extra vigilant and aware of smartly dressed people "lurking around". "When drivers stop off outside schools, for example, hijackers could be hanging
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JesseCleggisaSouthAfricanalternative rock artist whose 2008 debut album, When I Wake Up, and his 2011 follow up, Life On Mars, have made the 25-year-old a platinum-selling success in his home country. This is a considerable feat in a place where
around. They may then start slowly walking towards vehicles they want to hijack. If you do not feel comfortable stopping somewhere, rather don't. Take a drive around the block if need be." He urged residents to continue being vigilant with their home security now that many homes are vacant with children and parents back at school and work, for although there was not necessarily an increased risk at this time of year, house break-ins were an all-year reality. Potgieter advised that the most important part of residential security was securing the gates and perimeters. "Brackets for the gates and beams for outsidearemoreimportantthanthealarm on its own. If you only have an alarm system then when it goes off the perpetrators are already inside your home."
rock is a niche genre. Afterthewidespreadacclaimofhis first album, Jesse’s music caught the attention of three-time Grammy-winning Canadian producer David Bottrill (Muse, Tool, Placebo). Jesse subsequently moved to Toronto for four monthstoworkwith Bottrillwhoproduced his second album. Another notable contributor was Grammy-winning engineer Bob Ludwig who mastered the album in New York. Descending from a musical family, Jesse spent the first six years of his life on tour with his father, iconic South African singer Johnny Clegg. Jesse has achieved much in the five short years he has been active. He has released four Top 10 singles and toured extensively throughout South Africa, playing the biggest festivals in the country. As an official ambassador for the Nelson Mandela 46664 foundation, Jesse has been invited to play at Radio City Music Hall in New York for the annual Mandela Day Concert. He has been nominated for three South African Music Awards over the course of his career. In 2014, Jesse brought his music to the international stage. He embarked on a seven week tour across the United States and Canada, which comprised of 32 shows in 31 cities. He has also played numerous high profile showcase festivals in the U.S. - including the CMJ Music Marathon, New Music Seminar and the CBGB Festival. To catch this iconic artist in action in Kloof contact 082 653.3948. Tickets are R150 per person.
He reiterated previous warnings to residents to ensure their windows and doors were closed, and locked, at all times to avoid opportunistic crime. He said this was imperative, despite the summer heat. Residents should rely on fans and air conditioners to keep them cool. Crime incident reports revealed that Hillcrest and surrounding areas were plagued by house break-ins over the December and January holidays, with many suspects gaining access to homes by forcing open doors and windows. However, although residential crime peaked during the festive holidays, most incidents saw only small items being stolenwhilealarmactivationspreventedlosses in many cases as suspects fled. Potgieter said gate derailments was also a common, all-year modus operandi,
with residential crime in Hillcrest area not escaping such cases this past festive season. The most recent such case occurred on 5 January, when an unknown number of suspects derailed the driveway gate and then forced open the front door. However, onlyatelevisionwasreportedtohavebeen stolen. House break-ins were also reported in Forest Hills, Gillitts, and Kloof. Among items stolen were laptops, cellphones, wallets, jewellery, shoes, cigarettes and kitchen and electronic appliances. In one incident in Forest Hills in December, three armed suspects held up a family before ransacking their home and fleeing in the home owner's car. Cases of yard hopping were also reported in Hillcrest.
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AVING lived in Europe for 11 years where she worked as a lawyer, and being a motherof-three, Upper Highway’s Tamara Ogilby started juicing when her first child was born more than seven years ago. She found that juices were the best and easiest way to get her daily seven portions of fruit and vegetable. When she moved back to South Africa she soon realised getting the juices was not as easy. She found most vendors offered mainly fruit juice, but with very little vegetable content. While on a trail run her friends asked if she would make them two juices a day and so The Juice Kitchen was born. Ogilby said The Juice Kitchen is an organic, cold pressed juice business established in, and born out of, a genuine passion for providing the body with the highest quality nutrition available in the modern world - raw
fruit and vegetables. “From farm to bottle - we grow the produce and bottle all our ‘liquid sunshine’ under organic principles and are based here in Hillcrest on our farm in Summerveld. We deliver locally, free of charge, but for longer deliveries we add a delivery charge. “Our juices are raw, organic and cold pressed and provide the body with the best nutrition you can consume. We are a plant-based business aimed at flooding the body with pure hydration and powerful antidotes.” Ogilby said all juices are 100% fruit and vegetable and have no preservatives. “If you put love and passion into what you are doing, then what you get out will measure far beyond your expectations.” She said that the advantage of juicing raw fruit and vegetables is that when the juice is separated from the fibre most of the nutrients stay in the juice. “Because the fibre has been removed, the fresh, living nutrients in
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the juice are absorbed into the bloodstream and cells within minutes. Juice bypasses the time-consuming and energy-depleting process of digestion bringing you an instant energy and nutrient boost. Fresh vegetable juice is a fabulous source of nutrients to build, nourish, detoxify and regenerate the body,” she added. Ogilby said that the benefits of juicing are endless. “To mention a few intensive nutritional replenishment, [these juices] strengthens the immune system, removes toxic waste from the body and cleanses the colon and eliminates food sensitivities.” “In addition it improves skin conditions, aids in weight loss, increased energy and brain function, true hydration, calms nervous system and raw vegetables have more nutrients than cooked ones and juicing is the finest health insurance in the world.” To find out more about the benefits of juicing or how to do it yourself, contact Tamara on 081 828 6387 or email info@thejuicekitchen.co.za The Juice Kitchen family Molly, Harry, James, Mark and Tamara Ogilby. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Shortage in student funds KHANYISANI DLOMO AS many universities across the country commenced academic lectures on Monday, numerousprospectivestudentsfaceuncertainfutures due to a lack of substantial funding. Despite government steadily expanding annual budgets, the high demand for financial aid outstrips the funds it dedicates to the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Lectures begin on 9 February at the University of KwaZulu-Natal as the institution is busy with registration and the allocation of students, while Durban University of Technology’s academic lectures start this week. NSFAShassetasideR9,5billioninbursaries and loans for this year — a R1,3 billion increase from 2014. The amount of money allocated to universities is limited and universities have been explicitly instructed not to overspend on the amounts allocated to them, said Professor Adam Habib. Higher Education and Training minister Blade Nzimande said the failure of graduates to pay NSFAS debts cripples them, thus resulting in a shortfall. He admitted that there are not adequate funds for needy students. Fundsowedbygraduatestothefinancialaid body total R7,5 billion. “We are very worried because the money recoveredisusedtopaya30%upfrontpayment to universities to assist poor students who may not afford registration,” he said.
NSFAS would fund 205 000 first-time, and continuingly eligible students at universities and 200 000 students at technical and vocational education and training colleges. Over400 000studentswerefundedin2014. “Last year, NSFAS provided student loans and bursaries totalling over R8,3 billion, which excluded the once-off allocation of R1 billion for the servicing of the 2013 shortfall of R700 million and 2014 shortfall of R300 million,” Nzimande said. The department said it has strategic plans to recover funds owed by graduates. “We are embarking on recovery campaign soon.AtthemomentweworkingwithSouthAfrican Revenue Services to trace those who owe us, we also work with employers to assist in recovering the debt,” said Nzimande. DAshadowdeputyministerofhighereducation and training Yusuf Cassim suggested the unspentR2billion fundsbytheSkillsEducation Training Authorities (Seta) be diverted to assist students. “When the unspent funds by Seta was brought to the attention of the parliamentary portfolio committee of higher education and training,weurgedtheministertocommitthese funds to NSFAS. It is now time that the money is put to a better use,” he said. Meanwhile, Nzimande said the National Skills Fund would also step in to help students who are studying towards critical skills programmes that are most needed for the growth of the economy.
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Appreciate, initiate, resonate JYOTHI LALDAS
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AM a happy person by nature. My resolveis:thereisnopointinbeing unhappy. It weighs me down, makes me vulnerable to all kinds of things that I don't want to be vulnerable to and is crappy for the universe, with all the already bad karma being put out there by...oh yeah, everybody. So instead of sulking and gaping, which I'm not saying I don't do – I'd be inhuman if I didn't ever do those things – I quickly deal with it, put it behind me and move on. I'm of the belief that every problem can be solved with a bit of thought and diligence and if after thought and diligence there is no solution...then maybe your problem is wrong or doesn’t exist. We so readily complain about everything and the kitchen sink that we forget the actual problems there are in the world. I mean can we really
compare the flat tyre on the way to aplacewheretheworstnaturaldisaswork that made you all of 20 minutes ter is heavy rain. But no, we would much rather harp late to the starvation of a child in a on the smartphone we want, but can't war-torn country? Now don't get me wrong, I am in get...immediately, the roadblock no way trying to belittle your flat tyres from which YOU got a ticket because and the heaps of yelling you had to YOUweren'twearingaseatbeltorthe take from your boss, but really, can it astronomical fight YOU had with so and so over such and compare to the true pain and suffering of We so readily complain such and now nothwill ever be the that child or of that about everything and ing same. country? I'm sure you will Can it compare to the kitchen sink that get that smartphone a man once living an we forget the actual eventually and the average life being ticket will be ignored thrown to the streets problems there are in until a summons losing his family and comes around and being reduced to a the world you begrudgingly beggar because job loss in our country is a very real truth? pay it off and “so and so” will forgive It's really disappointing that we you and all will be well or “so and so” havesomuchyetappreciateitsolittle. will go away and you may be all the Obviously if you are reading this better for it. you have access to a newspaper in a But,lookatthat,it'sallYOU,YOU,YOU functionalareaandarenottotallybad isn't it? We are selfish creatures, human off. We live lives that could be spectacular simply because we live freely in beings, I admit, I most definitely am,
but I appreciate what I have and I admit what I am. We live in a time of denial and self loathing...it's not healthy at all. I think we should be happy for all we have and appreciate it. That crappyjob,isajobatleast...thatNokiacellphone is better than nothing at all, that ticket for not wearing a seat belt could be the wake up call you need to avoid future tickets and potentially save your life. We have so much - it's our duty to make the best of it. Smile a little, take a moment to consider what if you didn't have what you have today. Don't complain because times are tough and cash is tight, aspire to better times through positivity and hard work. Man makes money, but money will never make a man. Be happy and positive and the universe will pay it back to you. Live happily, love completely and laughheartily...it'stheonlythingpeople will remember when all you are is a memory.
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Hillcrest’s magic dragon launches autobiography >> A quest for stardom for local pensioner KALISHA NAICKER
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ILLCREST pensioner Arthur Reed has many feathers in his cap - from being an engineer and ballroom champ to magician and hypnotists - he has done it all. In his latest spate of accomplishments he recently launched his autobiography ‘The Magic Dragon’ at Imagine Books at the Oxford Centre in Hillcrest. Chatting to the Fever about the book, Reed said, “This book will bring thereaderintotheheartofamagician and one will be astounded by the many different aspects that a magician has to deal with in life,” he said. “There are some very hilarious tales that I share and some very enduring, precious and tender moments that we all have to face during one’s lifetime.” Speakingaboutthetitleofthebook he says that he was born in the 1940s, which was the “Year of the Dragon”, and he aptly titled his autobiography after that.
The book is centred on the hard work and determination Reed used to achieve his goals. “It was with determination, will power and the love of my dear wife thatIwasabletoachievemygoalsand be the best at whatever field I chosen to get into,” said Reed. He was a mechanical engineer to the locomotive and car components design 1956-1983 and he built and ran a mobile disco called the Telstar from 1970 to 1985. In 1964, Reed was one of the founders of the South African Association of Therapeutic Hypnotists and workedhiswayintotheSouthAfrican AssociationfortheConferenceIndustry (1989) and became the main founding member of the art meander, The 1000 Hills Experience. He was also a member of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and a firm believer in the Buddhist teachings of life. Reed is famous for building his own illusions. He was also a mentor to younger magicians and an advisor
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for school plays. In addition to his career driven stardom, Reed is also a former Natal Amateur Ballroom and Jive Champion (1958- 1959). Today the retired magician spends his spare time restoring and repairing violins. He also makes miniature versions of these instruments for his homegallery. Theseminiatureswonfirstprizeat the Royal show in 1998 and can be seen in homes around the world. Reminiscing about his magic acts, Reed said, his wife and magic partner won the most entertaining Magic Act three times. “Avril and I travelled extensively performing in all the major cities in Africa and South Africa,” “By visiting many countries around the world, Avril encouraged me to paint depictions of the people and places that we visited.” Reed has created oil paintings of the many tribes in Africa and the Far East, he has also carved Greenman Masks, dragons, wood craft and sculptures. Reed sadly lost Avril to cancer two
For the love of animals KALISHA NAICKER
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THE Friends of Hillcrest Library will host their first speaker for the year, Mike Lowry Hardwich, on Wednesday 28 January at 10am in the library hall. Hardwich is a dedicated vet who has worked with wild and domestic animals for over 40 years. He assists whenever the need arises and has an extraordinary rapport with all living things. As a country vet, whose territory covers the rich valleys and farmland of KwaZulu-Natal, his clients range from cattle farmers to owners of do-
Mike Hardwich. mestic pets, from game ranchers to circuses. The demands on a vet are
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Arthur Reed’s the Magic Dragon is available at Imagine Books at the Oxford Centre in Hillcrest. years ago and feels he needs to get back into magic in memory of her. To find out more about Reed’s life story visit his website on www.ar-
thurreed.co.za or purchase the book at Imagine Books. To hire him for a function contact 072 543 3794 or email arthur@arthurreed.co.za.
Called upon day and night, Hard- ganisation called the Dr Mike Hardwich brings to each case his skills, in- wich Foundation. To find out genuity and more about years of experiAS A COUNTRY VET WHOSE Hardwich atence, and although he nev- TERRITORY COVERS THE RICH tend the talk on Wedneser loses sight of VALLEYS AND FARMLAND OF day 28 Januhis aim of preary at 10am serving and imKWAZULU-NATAL, HIS CLIENTS in the Hillproving the crest library lives of the aniRANGE FROM CATTLE hall Lowry malsheiscalled FARMERS TO OWNERS OF will also be upon to treat, sometimes he DOMESTIC PETS, FROM GAME speaking on his new book, is sorely chalRANCHERS TO CIRCUSES "The Tiger lenged by their and the Torowners. Whether he is describing the diffi- toise" which is written under the cultbirthofatwo-headedcalf,discov- name of Mike Hardwich. Tickets are ering sheep scab on the Isle of Man, R20 or R10 for members of the caring for Dorothy the elephant in her Friends of Hillcrest Library. The declining years, or helping Reggie the meeting will be followed by tea, bisrat’s grieving owner accept his im- cuits and a chance to chat with Hardpending demise, Hardwich’s com- wich. For more information, contact passion and pragmatic humour nevLinda Henegan on 031 765 2194 or er seem to flag. He has also started a non-profit or- 082 657 5645.
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New face at >> Owner aims to take store to new heights KALISHA NAICKER
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OOD Lover’s Market in Hillcrest is set to scale to new heights this year withtheleadershipofitsnewowner Gilbert Rocha. Rocha has over 18 years’ experience in the industry and was the individual behind the Everfresh Market’s successes. He believes that as an owner-run store customers at the Food Lover’s will have a lot to look forward to. “From our staff to our produce we will offer the customer the best of service. “Our staff will offer service with a
smile and will be ready to help you with any enquiry, big or small.” Rocha said he also promises customers that the products found on the shelves are fresh. “We are all about supporting local farmers and getting the best for our customers. At Food Lover’s we want to be that local, neighbourhood food store you love. “We aim to have customers rather than consumers, andweaimtoenjoy healthy longlasting relationships with excep-
tional service.” Thenewownerissopassionateabout his business that he welcomed the community to chat to him about their likes and dislikes about the store and ways to improve it if necessary. “I welcome criticism and I feel it is the only way to better ourselves. We aim to please the customer 100%,” he said. Rocha’s ultimate goal is to be a onestop destination
“OUR MOTTO IS QUALITY, VALUE AND SERVICE.”
shop. “We will offer everyt roof making a shoppi memorable. “Our motto is quality, vice.” Food Lover’s Hillcres Monday to Friday 8am to from8amto5pmandSun to 2pm. To offer complaints, su meet the new owner visit Old Main Road, Hillcres
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COMEDIANRussellPetersisbringinghisAlmost Famous World Tour to South Africa this month. The tour features all new material plus Peters’ lightning fast improvisation with the audience. “I like to interact with the front rows,” said Peters of his signature back and forth
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with the audience. “I use the interaction to take me from bit to bit. Some guys go on-stage with a script and don’t deviate from it. That’s not my style. I have my set and know what I want to cover.” Tickets are available through Computicket. Win tickets to show
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‘Talk Sign 2015’ under way >> Community urged to learn sign language KALISHA NAICKER
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HE Talk Sign Campaign, launched by the KZN Blind and Deaf Society in 2014, is well under way and encouragesSouthAfricanstolearnsignlanguage. The campaign also raises money,
through the sale of Talk Sign stickers and fundraising initiatives, to educate and find employment for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The campaign is also aimed at putting pressure on the government to make it the 12th official language and for sign language to be taught as a syllabus subject at schools and tertiary institutions. Shamila Surjoo, director of the KZN Blind and Deaf Society, was delighted about the announcement last August by the MEC of Education Peggy Nkonyeni,
thatsignlanguagewouldbeintroducedinto main-stream schools and over the next five years. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education will also train teachers in sign language in an effort to improve interaction among pupils she said. She also announced that she will be engaging Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande, to propose that sign language be introduced in tertiary institutions as a subject. Surjoo said she welcomed this introduction as they have waited far too long. The deaf have faced communication barriers and in turn feel isolated.Thiswas the reason behind the introduction of the
Talk Sign Campaign. “We all need to communicate with each other. Imagine how lonely it must be when you don’t understand what the people around you are saying and no one understands what you are trying to say,’’ explains Surjoo. With the introduction of sign language asaschoolsubject,theKZNBlindandDeaf Society is confident that the Talk Sign Campaign and Talk Sign Day 2015 will receive overwhelming support. Government will be putting schools under pressure to start the introduction of sign language while corporates will benefit from the substantial goodwill generated by adopting Talk Sign as one of the social responsibilityinitiatives.TalkSignDayison Friday 13 March. To book a presentation at a school or to order stickers for R10 each, contact Ellisha on ellisha@talksign.co.za
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weni Crèche and Orphanage does not receive any funding from government and are always looking for ways and means to care for its children. “We are working on various initiatives to improve both the facilities and the experience we provide to the children we care for,” he said. Luthuli said that goals of Esibusisweni Crèche and Orphanage are to obtain a bigger home for the children, as the rondaval they currently occupy is not big enough. He said that another major necessity is disposal diapers, in addition they require local volunteers to assist in the day-to-day care. They want to provide nutritional meals for each child on a daily basis. To provide clothing, blankets, nappies, toys, jungle gym/ play equipment and daily activities for the children. Esibusisweni Crèche and Orphanage aims to install and connect a rain water tank to provide water for the building and building at least four toilets. However,withoutassistancefromthecommunity the organisations cannot afford to offer the quality care to the children the house. “Members of the community can help by means of donation, food, clothes, toys and even volunteer at the centre,” he said. “Any assistance we receive will be greatly appreciated. I would also like to thanks the Kloof Methodist Church for all the support they offered us thus far.” To assist, contact Chris on 076 202 2963.
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HE Robin Hood Foundation’s Bless-a-Granny visit was spent at Essenwood Residence blessing more than 100 grannies. It was a morning of love, laughter and fun.
“Thank you to all who sponsored gifts, brought cakes and treats, and to the little volunteers who sang such beautiful songs,’’ said Kim Griffith Jones, co-ordinator of the Robin Hood Foundation. “It was a great way to end off a suc-
cessful year of giving, loving and caring.’’ This year The Robin Hood Foundation celebrates 10 years of blessing the rich by giving to the poor. To find out more about its projects, contact Griffith Jones on robinhoodfund@tel komsa.net or phone 076 612 9060. At the event were …
Ayesha Ali, Stella Jones, Saajida Ali, Kay van Druten, Taylor Jones and Rachael Cummings.
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ATERFALL College Grade 10 pupil and 2014 leader of the squad, Ciara van Niekerk, was recently awarded her KZN colours for majorettes. According to school marketer Keryn House, Niekerk is the only pupil from the Upper Highway area to earn this honour, and the school is very proud of her. “At the colours camp, the girls
had two hours to learn three complex displays,coachedbymembersofthenational squad.Niekerkshowedoutstandingability by performing each of the three disciplines with precision and professionalism,” she said. Megan Roth, coach for the Waterfall College squad, spoke about the importance of commitment and discipline in this sport. “Majorettes is not for the fainthearted athlete. One has to put in a lot of time and effort to produce winning displays.Unlikemostothersports,majorettes is based on synchronisation, where team members have to move and perform as
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Waterfall College 2015 captain of the majorettes squad and KZN colours recipient Ciara van Niekerk with coach Megan Roth and outgoing captain Ayanda Ngcobo.
one while doing complicated above and below waist movements. ” At the event the 2014 captain, Ayanda Ngcobo, handed over to the 2015 captain and leader Niekerk. She said, “I am honoured at the opportunity to captain the Waterfall College Majorette team in 2015. I am grateful for the support I have received from my coaches Megan Roth and Fiona de Kock as well as my fellow teammates and my wonderful school, Waterfall College, over the past few years. Without this support, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish my goals in a sport that I am so passionate about. I am excited and look forward to a brilliant 2015.” Principal Jeanette van der Merwe congratulated the team, expressing her hope that the squad would be able to compete nationally in 2015. “This is a very demanding sport. Few people realise how many hours go into the finely co-ordinated displays which are so professionally presented by the squad. “This is the third year that Waterfall College has competed provincially and we are ready to take the squad to nationals. “Well done to our girls and especially to Ciara for achieving her KwaZulu-Natal colours.” This year the squad is planning to attend nationals in Bloemfontein and is seeking sponsorship for the trip in terms of transport and accommodation costs. Interested parties are requested to contactRothatemail megz3007@gmail.com or the school marketer on mar keter@waterfallcollege.co.za
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ngangisebenzelaesitoloesaziwangokuthi ikwaSipho eThekwini, lapho umsebenzi wethu nabanye besifazane engangisebenza nabo, wawudayiswa ngisho naphesheya kwezilwandle. Okwamanje sengidayisela izitolo ezikhona lapha eHillcrest,” kusho yena. Uthe uphilisa umndeni wakhe ngawo lo msebenzi njengoba washonelwa ngumyeni wakhe kudala. “Lo msebenzi wobuhlalu ngawuphiwa uNkulunkulu awukho omunye
engiwaziyo ngaphandle kwawo, yiwona oxosha indlala endlini ngoba umyeni wami washeshe wangishiya, Ngihlalanendodanayaminabazukuluengibondla ngayo lemali yokudayisa izinkomishi,”kusho yena. Izinkomisi zakhe uzidayisa ngoR40, futhi utholakala esitolo esidayisa ubuhlalu eHillcrest eOxford Centre, njalo ngoLwesine. Ngokusho kombhali uZoliswa O. Mali, uthi awukho umsebenzi wobuci-
ko ongenamthetho, ngakho-ke abesifazanebamaZuluabenzalo msebenzi bamukela imithetho ethize ebalulekile njengokuthi ubuhlalo buxhumanisa abesilisa nabesifazane abangazalani, amadoda agqoka ubuhlalo ukukhombisa ukuxhumana kwabo nabesifazane abafuna ukubashada. Imibala yobuhlalu iwuphawu oluchaza okuthile futhi okujulile.
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da umfundisi wami, kubo bonke abefundisi uyena ongimuzwa kahle.” WayesengenileuMgikskuloludaba oluxoxayo ngoba engafuni ukusala ngaphandle futhi ukukhonzile ukuphikisana noSpijojo. Uthe “Ungaze uthi umfundisi wakho omthandayo kodwa ngingakaze ngikubone ungena ngisho nasendlini yesonto,ngaphandle-kenjekwalokho yena ubenzani nentombazane engashadile ngisho nayo, ngoba phela njengo mfundisi oshumayeza abantu, wazi kahle ukuthi akumele umbathe nomuntu wesifazane ungashadile naye.” USpijojo uphedule wathi: “Habe washo engathi wena awuphili emhlabeni,wakhulumaengathiawukazeulingeke, engathi awunasono. UMfu uZondo uphila kulo mhlaba njenga nathi sonke, futhi ungumuntu, izinto azenza ngasese asihlangene nazo, ngoba nawe asikwazi okwenza emak-
honeni, abantu abaningi banezimfihlo abazenza ngasese umehluko nje wukuthi lezi zimfihlo azaziwa izwe lonke njengoba kwenzeke kuZondo.” uMgiks uphendulele phansi eseshawa amazwi kaSpijojo wathi: “Cha phela mngani wami, lolu daba alukho ngami bengizisholo ukuthi kumele ashumayele ngento ayenzayo, angwili mfwethu.” USpijojo, ububona ukuthi usekhushukelwa ushukela waphendula wathi: “Yona le ntombazane ebihleli naye izitshela ukuthi ingawisa uZondo ngalento eyenzile, kanti uma umuntu ephiwe kulokhu akwenzayo, okukho noyedwa ongamphuca isiphiwo sakhe. Lesi senzo nje sibandakanywa nezenzo zobubi, umona, noSathane uqobo lwakhe. Okusalayo le ntombazane idliwa unembeza njalo meyicabanga ngalolu daba.” Ay bafundi bethu ngize ngayilamula ngathi, okuhle wukuthi uMfundisi
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Mhleli Muhlekakhuluumbonowokuthi kukhulekwe.NgizocelaulingiseuEsteri wase bhayibhelini, ucele uhulumeni omkhulu abikezele esizweni sonke ukuzila ukudla kukhalwe kuSomandla ngalolu bhubhane lwezidakamizwa, ngiyabonga. L. Ndlovu eMargate. Mhleli Yebo sisi Nosipho, ngivumelana nawe uyadingakala umkhuleko. Nkosi yami mina ngifisa ukuthola itoho kulo nyaka. Ngiyabonga uMfundi. Mhleli Egameni le Nkosi, ngyakubinglela, kulo nyaka ka-2015 ngingo wesilisa oneminyaka engu-39 nginezingane, angisebenzi ngenxa yokungabi nayoi-ID. Angiyitholi kade ngiyizama kodwa lutho. Ngicela usizo nomkhuleko uMfundi. Mhleli Nosipho, kulo nyaka ngifisa ukuthi kuphume i-ID yami, ngikwazi ukuholela izingane zami ngithole nomsebenzi, ngiyabonga. uMfundi.
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minor. The GA’s grille, exterior mirrors and door releases are finished in contrasting black. It has halogen headlights, a rear wiper/washer and manual external mirrors. Luggage capacity is 235 litres or 1034 litres with the rear seats folded. The GL variant adds a glossy black grille treatment, chromed accents and external mirrors finished in the body colour. It also gains fog lights, power for the external mirrors and a rear-screen demister. The black upholstery remains, though is bolstered with fabric inserts for the doors and chromed door releases. The instrument binnacle gains a rev counter, external temperature display, four power windows, central locking and a gear-shift indicator on the AMT. The steering wheel gains tilt adjustment, Bluetooth and a four-speaker radio/CD audio system with MP3, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. The Suzuki Celerio is sold with a three-year or 100 000km warranty; a two-year or 30 000km service plan is included in the GL’s price. Service intervals 15 000km. Prices 1.0i GA manual (no service plan) R109 900 1.0i GL manual R124 900 1.0i GL AMT R135 900. — Wheels24.
FORD has launched it’s hot new sedan in Cape Townandit’salookerofnote,packedwithsafety features and loads of technology. The new Ford Fusion, says the automaker, has refinement and craftsmanship, technologies including Ford’s adaptive diode headlights and multi-contour seats, and sophisticated design. Mark Kaufman, Ford SA’s vice-president for marketing, sales and service, told Wheels24: “The Fusion is the most technologically advanced Ford vehicle yet to South Africa. From convenience technologies such as Sync 2 and a new active park assist to safety technologies including pre-collision alert with a head-up display, the Fusion adds a range of safety and security features for city drivers.” The car has a choice of three petrol engines - a 1.5 and two two-litre EcoBoost engines - and a high-powered two-litre TDCi diesel engine that delivers 132kW/400Nm. The Fusion has a sports-coupe profile with a low roof and a lean profile sculpted to convey ‘visual lightness’, says Ford. “The sophisticated and technical front-end design has a more prominent trapezoidal grille, a power-dome bonnet and adaptive slim-line, laser-cut, headlights.” The cabin has a digital-analogue instrument cluster and a sleek wraparound centre console design that delivers a sporty, cockpit-like feel. Ford’s new pre-collision teach with a head-up display detects a looming collision and automatically applies brakes if the driver does not respond to warnings. It can also apply automatic braking to mitigate or avoid a collision with a vehicle ahead. Active city stop operates at up to 40km/h. Radar technology further enables the new Distance Indication feature and adaptive cruise control technology. Distance Indication tells the driver the time gap to the ve-
hicle ahead. Adaptive cruise control maintains a driver-selected distance from the vehicle ahead. So, it seems the Fusion delivers quality and craftsmanship to the refined, elegant, sporty and highly expressive exterior, and an interior that has optimised ergonomics and comfort, with premium finishes and equipment. We’re trying to get somebody at Ford to give us the price list, although it seems it’s top secret (maybe they don’t want to scare anybody). — Wheels24.
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Fencing season gets under way >> Residents urged to take up the sport FEVER REPORTER
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FTER a successful 2014, the Hillcrest Fencing Club 2015 season opened on the 7 January and with a number of the old and new members The Hillcrest Fencing Club, which started with five members in 2013, now boasts 25 regular members. The groups include men, women, teenage boys and girls and under 13s. Two members received full KZN colours in 2014 and two received half colours. For the first time in 20 years KZN sent a team to the SA Junior National Championships in Gauteng
Gearing up for the clash of the KZN first team hockey girls teams, hockey players Kelsey Scott from Durban Girls’ College, Pamela Daniel from Westville Girls’ High School, Nthabi Maine from Danville Park Girls’ High School and Raeesah Sahib from Durban Girls’ High School get ready for the SPAR KZN Regional Hockey Tournament that will be taking place around KZN over the next few months. PHOTO: VAL ADAMSON.
which included three members of the Hillcrest Fencing Club. Of the three from the club, two received medals, a gold and a bronze and proved that the Hillcrest Fencing Club and KZN are of national standard. ThefirstKZNcompetitionfor2015 is being hosted by the Hillcrest Fencing Club at Hillcrest High on Saturday 31 January from 9am. Past fencers are invited to dust off their equipment and compete and, hopefully, the bug will bite hard enough to encourage taking up fencing again. The club also encourages the public to come and watch and sup-
port the local competition. This is a closed competition and is only open to KZN fencers and is a KZN-ranking competition. The KZN Open Fencing competition,opentoallprovinces,willbeheld on the 14 and 15 February. This is a national ranking competition. For further information, contact Stuart on 082 462 3788 or visit their website at www.fen cingkzn.co.za. Local fencers in action.
‘We heart hockey’ festival FEVER REPORTER MARCH will be a bustling hockey month with six tournaments taking place around Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The Durban South, hosted by Amanzimtoti, will be taking place at three schools on 7 March followed by the Durban North Regional at Crawford La Lucia on 8 March. The next weekend sees Durban Central Regional being played with the overall defending champions Durban Girls’ College playing host to this regional. Durban Girls’ High School will for the first time be playing in this regional. A double-header up in Pietermaritzburg on 21 March will have both the Pietermaritzburg Central at Epworth and Pietermaritzburg North regionals at UKZN being played.
Host schools are Treverton College and Howick High. Concluding the March games will be the Highway regional with Westville Girls hosting this on 22 March. Westville upset St Mary’s in a thrilling game last year so it should be a humdinger of a regional. Moving south, the South Coast and Kokstad areas will be played on 18 April in the Sisonke and Ugu Regional with Southcity High hosting the tournament at their grounds. The Zululand regional will be played on the 25 April with Grant Leigh hosting. Finally, the Umvoti, uThukela and Umzinyathi takes place at Hermansburg on 9 May. MD for SPAR KZN, Rob Philipson said, “We are extremely proud of this tournament. In such a quick period of time it has become a much-talked
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about fixture in school calendars. Schoolstakethistournamentincredibly seriously as it gives their girls an opportunity to play teams they wouldn’t ordinarily get to meet.” After a bit of a break, the grand finals will be played over the weekend of 25 and 26 July. As usual, the tournament rolls out at Thomas More College and St Mary’s DSG for the pool games on the Saturday. On Sunday, the cross pools and podium position games will be played at St Mary’s DSG. Tournament director Les Galloway said, “It is great to see how much the teams enjoy these SPAR KZN Regional Hockey Tournament and certainly look forward to some exciting hockey.” The tournament’s first whistle gets blown in Newcastle at the end of February that kicks off the fifth SPAR KZN Regional Hockey Tournament. For more info like the Facebook Page.