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Remote jamming on the rise >> Motorists need to be aware of their surroundings KALISHA NAICKER
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ILLCREST police said they have been inundated with reports of remote jamming incidents in and around the area. According to Hillcrest CPF public relations officer Steven King, the latest incident occurred last week when a motorist had his valuables stolen outside Builders Way Centre in Hillcrest. “Unknown men opened the car and stole the laptop and other valuables. The men are still at large,” he said. King said that the community needs to be more wary of remote jammingandmust understandwhatitreally is. “Remote jamming is the process of interfering with this frequency so that the signal doesn’t get through. What this means is, that despite properly
pressing the button on your remote, giving the ‘order’ to lock the car, the signal never reaches the vehicle and the car does not lock because someone else is actively jamming the signal,” he said. “However, to make matters worse, there are ‘professional’ jamming devices available that function on a range of frequencies and that have much higher signal power. These devices can influence a vehicle’s remote control from a much greater distance and can even interfere with remote controls that use different frequencies and technologies.” Kingsaidthatthismodusoperandi is by no means a new phenomenon and is not limited to shopping centres and occurs wherever a person may park their car. “Shopping centre management across KZN are doing everything in their power to stop this scourge and
have asked the public to be aware. Some of the centres have remote jamming detection which can either be monitored by the centre management or security officers,” King said. “Analarmwillsoundinformingsecurity of the threat of remote jamming. Some of the centres include Kloof Village Mall, Hillcrest Corner, Link Hills Shopping Centre and also the new Watercrest centre.” It should be pointed out that remote control and jamming devices cannot unlock a vehicle. They can only stop a remote control from working properly. What do the insurance companies say about remote jamming? Many victims of this tactic have found that their car insurance theft policy does not cover remote jamming incidents.
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Support for SPCA’s clinic KLOOF and Highway SPCA offers a bit thank you to the staff at Hillcrest and Kloof Wakefields for their generous donation of three bales of blankets, 225 blankets in total, for its outreach sterilisation clinics which will be held this year. The funds were collected amongst the staff members from both branches for the blankets.
SPCA’s outreach officer Lisa Gadd said, “We are so grateful for this wonderful donation. At each outreach clinic, every animal goes home with a blanket, to keep it warm and comfortable, and some food,” she added. For more information, contact Lisa Gadd on 031 764 1212 or email onpr@kloofspca.co.za.
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Staff of Wakefields handing over the blankets to SPCA’s Barbara Pat rick.
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Remote jamming on the rise Typically, insurance policies explicitly state that payout is conditional on the presence of forced entry. If there is no forced entry, the assumption is that the owner negli gentlyfailedtolocktheircar,cancellingthe right to any possible claim. Some insurance companies will consid er security camera video evidence that the policy holder made a good faith attempt to lock the doors, but the insurer may be under no legal obligation to do so. Tipstopreventremotejamming: 1. Physically pull your door handle to confirm it’s locked. 2. Make sure your remote activates an audible and visual signal – flashing lights and/or a beep. If your car doesn’t already do this, ask your me chanic to rewire the opener so it does. 3. Don’t leave valuables inside your car. If you have no choice, hide them well and preferably in the boot. 4.Parkwithinrangeofasecuritycam era. In case you do get robbed, this might help to convince the insurance company that a crime occurred.
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HE city is appealing to residents and businesses to save water as insufficient rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal has taken its toll on dam levels. Mayor James Nxumalo is appealing to all residents of eThekwini to help reduced demand by approximately 2.4 megalitres per day to recover the water levels. Co-operation of the residents, to use water sparingly is required. The municipality is also checking for water leaks and burst pipes or water meters to reduce any possible water losses. However, Upper Highway residents have mixed emotions regarding the saving of water. Kloof’s Branden Tekram said he understands the need for using water sparingly, but is fed up with all the restrictions.“Wehavepowershortages,watershortagesandlastyearwe had fuel shortages, what next?”
One injured in collision A man was injured when his vehicle landed be tween a house and embankment in Kwanyus wa. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
A MAN was injured when his vehicle landed between a house and embankment in Kwanyuswa, Bothas Hill, last week. According to Chitra Bodasing, ER24 spokesperson, the man lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid a pedestrian. “He swerved and landed between
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a house and an embankment. When ER24 paramedics arrived on scene they found several bystanders. The man, who sustained moderate injuries, was out of the vehicle,” he said. “He was treated on scene and transported to R. K. Khan Hospital.” The accident is under investigation. — Supplied.
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“Is this a sign of poor running of our country?” Hillcrest resident Andrea Maistry said she is also trying to save water, but gets angry when she notices he neighbours sprinklers on at odd times of the day. “If there are calls for saving water,
we should all do it. Maybe they only way people will learn are to shut it off completely.” Keep Hillcrest Beautiful member Marge Mitchell also called on residentstousewatersparingly.Shesaid that the community should abide by rules in case of drought.
TIPS TO HELP REDUCE WATER USAGE 1. Do not water the garden. 2. Avoid washing cars if possible or wash using bucket water instead of hose pipe. 3. Do not fill the swimming pools; 4. Do not leave the tap running when brushingyourteethorforanyotherac tivities. 5. A twominute shower saves water more than taking a bath. 6. Instead of washing clothes every day with half load, wash every alter nate days with a full load. 7. When washing vegetables, wash in a dish, instead of washing them under running water. 8. Read your meter on a daily basis to ensure there are no internal leaks on your property. 9. If you are going away, close the main valve. 10. When washing dishes, do not use running water, rather fill the basin. 11. Reportleakstoour24hourcallcen tre 080 13 13 013 or our SMS and Mxit facility.
Forest Hill family’s robbery terror KALISHA NAICKER A FORESTHILLS family and their two overseas guest are still undergoing trauma counselling following a horrific house break-in incident at their home last week. According SA Community Crime Watch and Secure Link spokesperson Steven King, three men forced entry into the house during the early hours of the morning. “The men had their faces covered and were armed with a firearm, knife and screwdriver. The elderly couple had visitors from the UK at the time,” King said. “The men woke the UK couple up when they entered to loot their bedroom. They ordered them to keep
quiet and threatened to rape and shoot them if they didn’t.” King said that the men removed the couple’s jewellery which included four rings, a pair of earrings, two watches, gold chain and two cellphones. “The men then ordered the couple to the main bedroom where the elderly couple were asleep and proceeded to tie them all with cable ties. They also had t shirts put over their heads. The men then demanded for all the bank cards and pins,” he said. “The men left the UK visitors and elderly woman in the main bedroom with one suspect. The other suspects took the owner with him to get the keys for the safe.” Theonemanguardingtheelderly
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since," said Sawkins. As a result of her growth, she opened a store at the Oxford Centre ADELEINES Patisserie is aptly named, Madeleines Patisserie. The store was ultimately founded fast becoming a household nameintheUpperHighway on a fascination with great food and area with its scrumptious baked quality. All the products are handmade from scratch and they even goods being widely sought after. Speaking to the Fever, owner Ja- make their own fillings, toppings, net Sawkins, who is a nursing sister glazes, mousses, bavarois, caraturned chef with a passion for pas- mels, meringues and japonaiz, “I am proud to say that each and tries, said Madeleines is a dream every cake that leaves our factory come true for her. “I worked as a nursing sister has been hand-crafted. We use only the finest, freshest, around KwaZuluNatal for over 21 “I AM PROUD TO SAY natural ingredients. When you order our years, and when I THAT EACH AND product, expect a turned 40 I decided I wanted to study EVERY CAKE THAT cakefilledwithfresh farm cream,” said something else and LEAVES OUR Sawkins. joined the Christina Taking her taste Martin's School of FACTORY HAS BEEN for perfection a step Food and Wine,” she further this year said. HANDCRAFTED. Sawkins will be After Sawkins WE USE ONLY THE opening a cooking completed her studat the Madeies she stayed on at FINEST, FRESHEST, school lines premises. the school where she “Our classes are worked as a teacher. aimed at the domesHere she developed INGREDIENTS. tics, housewives or a passion for teachanyone who has a ing others the art of passion for cooking and baking,” she culinary talent. Sawkinsthanopenedastallatthe said. “We will offer bread making, pasShongweni Farmer’s Market and sold foods including cupcakes, pies try course, and gourmet cooking to name a few. And classes will be held and gourmet sandwiches. "I began my business at the Shon- to suit the group’s needs.” Sawkins said she will also be ofgweni Farmer's Market five years ago and it has been on the rise ever fering groups to rent out the MadeKalisha.Naicker@media24.com
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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com A HAPPY dog is a ‘superdog’- these are the words of dog trainer and animal lover Lindelani Zondi who works at Super Dogs Training Centre at Fields Hill. Zondi was not always dog friendly - in fact he used to be terrified of the four-legged pets. “I worked as a gardener for many years, and I used to be terrified when I heard a dog bark at me. I always had a fear that they will charge and bite me,” he said. However, the father-of-two from Molweni said when he was employed at Super Dogs he noticed how loving and friendly dogs can be. “I was employed as a gardener at Super Dogs, but after a year I was askedifIwouldliketobeadogtrainer. I was excited about this opportunity and never looked back.” Zondi was trained at the centre and obtained his certificates. Today he is one of the best dog trainers in the Upper Highway area. “I am able to train any dog. It is all about understanding the animal and
making them trust you.” He said that at Super Dogs they are a team of dedicated animal lovers, desperate to help fix the problems between animals and their owners. “Ninetimesoutof10,problempets haveahistoryandmostoftentheirbehaviour is a reflection of the way their owners handle them,” he said. “It can be a real challenge getting through to people, but we make it our business to help them understand their pets, to get into their minds and learn some basic knowledge and respect. It takes a lot of discipline and dedication to care for animals the right way, and to make sure their lives are as fulfilled as they should be.” He urges people to bring their pets to Super Dogs. In his spare time, Zondi enjoys going to church and cleaning up around his house. He is primarily involved in Super Dogs in board training programme, but also sometimes assists with classes. He is also partly responsible for keeping the training grounds and club house looking good. Describinghimselfasahardworker, Zondi says that his future plans are to further his studies and become a supervisor at Super Dogs. He says that anyone can achieve their goals in life by getting over their fears. To find out more about Super Dogs and Zondi’s training visit www.superdogskzn.co.za.
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leine’s kitchens, or to host books clubs, teas and small functions. She also mentioned a special thanks to her husband for aiding in making her dreams a reality. To find out more about Swakins Cooking School, or to taste some of the Madeleine’s famous treats, visit the stall at the Shongweni Farmer's Market every Saturday morning or visit the stall at the Oxford Centre. Madeleines Patisserie products can also be found at Brigit Filmer's beauty spa and at Bellevue restaurant amongst other venues. Madeleinesalsoofferscateringservicesincludingat-homecookingand high teas. For orders contact, 082 712 5812 or 031 765 3512.
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Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com MEMBERS of the public in conjunction with the Keep Hillcrest Beautiful Association, members of the Eco Club of Winston Park Primary School as wellasparentsandteachersspentthe morning at the drop of centre to manage the “dumping” last week.
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Speaking to the Fever Marge Mitchel from the association said the group were given a quick briefing on the different kinds of plastic to sort and were keen and exuberant helpers. “They were also horrified at the ‘smelly rubbish’ that some people drop off at the site,” she said. “This is therefore once again an
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Norma Millar and Samantha Antoncich are to take on Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for the Talk Sign Campaign.
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ALK Sign ambassador Norma Millar and her best friend Samantha Antoncich are taking on Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awarenessandfundsfortheTalkSign Campaign, an initiative of the KZN Blind and Deaf Society. The aim of the Talk Sign campaign is to promote South African sign language and raise money through fundraising projects and the sale of Talk Sign stickers. These funds will be used to educate and find employment for people who are deaf. The duo will be making the climb from 6 to 14 February and all funds raised will go towards the Talk Sign Campaign. Millar’s parents are both deaf and as a result she is part of the deaf community and, in turn, passionate about raising awareness for sign language.
“The deaf community is the closest knit community I have been exposed to,’’ she said. “It is very difficult for people who are deaf to be fully part of a hearing social event as it is hard to lip read unless someone is facing you squarely, so group conversations in a hearing environment are incredibly strenuous and challenging. If more people knew sign language, people who are deaf or hard of hearing would not feel so isolated and lonely in this environment,’’ said Millar. Having been friends for 25 years, Millar could not think of a better person to climb Kilimanjaro with her than Antoncich. In their 20s, the friends did the Camel Adventure Challenge and although they were completely unprepared, they did exceptionally well. When Millar approached Antoncichtojoinherontheclimb,oneofher
bucket list items, Antoncich was not too keen. Millar very persuasively explained that when they have grandchildren she will be the “machine of a granny” who did the Camel Adventure and climbed Kilimanjaro for charity while Antoncich would have simply just completed the Camel Adventure. According to Antoncich: ‘’Norms, havinghadcancerlastyear,hasreally made me think that if we can tackle life by the horns then that is what we should do. I have seen, first-hand, what strength of spirit can do to overcome such a scary disease and climbing Kilimanjaro is a challenge that requires strength of body, mind and spirit.’ “I'm looking forward to pushing myself to try to achieve a successful summit and am looking forward to doing it with my soul-mate friend. If she can conquer cancer, then we can
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hopefully conquer the mountain,’’ added Antoncich. Milllar wants to bring back a little rockforeachofherthreechildrenand her husband, as there is a tradition that any rock taken off the mountain mustbeputback.Theintentionisthat when her youngest, Ben, turns 18 the whole family, Matt, Daniella and hubby, Clyde, will do it together. Should one wish to sponsor them, make a deposit into the account be-
low. No amount is too small. Any contribution will be greatly appreciated. Banking details - account name: KZNBDS, bank: Standard Bank, accountnumber : 050715410,branch code: 040026, branch: Kingsmead, Reference:TSNorms&Samplusyour name. E-mail proof of payment to ruvan ya@talksign.co.za or fax to 031 309 3048.
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ROM childhood I have been found escaping the boredom of chores while I busy myself with reading. I read everything from news stories to comic strips of an old paper used as cupboard lining. This was noticed by my aunt when I was 11 or 12 while in her home in iNanda,nearDurban.Iwassupposed to be washing dishes and I was caught with my head in the cupboard under
the sink reading a Madam and Eve comic strip. I don't know how long they had been standing there, but my mother andauntweresmilingwhenIrealised I was being watched. They were proud of my enthusiasm for reading but that did not exempt me from finishing the dishes that night. As a result of this I was given permission to read some of my late aunt's books from her collection in her room at my grandmother's house. Sliding my fingers on the spines I perused which book I should engulf myself in and I finally settled on the weirdest of them all — Gobbledigook. What I can recall from the book is that it was a science fiction novel about aliens that mistakenly abduct a boy and his friends and take them to their planet or something of the sort. I dug into that book and I was transported to another time, another country and another planet. It made
me forget my surroundings and even hunger failed to interrupt me from my journey. The first full novel I had ever finished took me four days and I was impressed then seeing as I went through 50 pages a day from three or four hours' reading. My best friend, who goes through all of 600 pages of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in a day and a half (without sleeping) puts me to shame. I don't know why I still keep her around. After I had finished with that adventure of a book, I quickly discovered that my avid reader of an aunt was a fan of the Archie series of comics and I went through her whole collection in a matter of days laughing at old humour and enjoying the adventures of a cartoon I had absolutely no connection with. Archie saved me from many chores during my visit at my aunt's as she would defend with my mother with muyekeni usafunda! (leave him be, he is reading) and I'd pretend to be none the wiser. From there, I have since buried my head in many books of all
genres and subjects until I came after death than leaving your words across a science book about space behind. AndthisiswhyIchoosetowriteesand time. Having not known there was a connection between space and says and columns most of which are time before, I dived into the unknown published in newspapers and on my and came out the other end confused. blog astrosibs.blogspot.com I guess it is my attempt at living forThe book had illustrations and text ever and a way explaining how THEY WERE PROUD OF MY of tracking time and space what I have are manifestaENTHUSIASM FOR READING done with my tions of the same thing and BUT THAT DID NOT EXEMPT life. My words how they can ME FROM FINISHING THE willstayforever be manipulatin cyberspace ed by gravity to DISHES THAT NIGHT. andIwantthem create black to be things that holes which can be used to traverse vast distances will make people think and let some of my ideas be known or rejected. We in no time. Half of the things I read at the time all leave a digital footprint in cybermade little sense to me but they stuck space with the use of social media platforms and with the power of pubwith me. I started seeing answers in differ- lishing your own words as blogs. What are you leaving behind with ent places such as on the television and other books. Synapses lit up in a your status updates - your tweets and flurry of activity in my brain with ev- Instagram photos? What will people ery “aha” moment and I proceeded to think of you? Will they see the real smile like a retard with each new dis- you, or the you you choose to publish? Just remember that whatever you covery. I soon discovered that human be- put on the internet stays forever and ings wrote these books that took me becomes part of your online identity. These days, when I am at home on adventures, told me things about the universe and about people who and the chores are waiting to be done once lived. I realised that these writ- by me, I escape with "I'm writing ers were speaking to me from beyond something important for my blog". How things change as they stay the the grave; in a way, their thoughts live on. I do not know of a better way to live same.
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RAINING is an important part of any dog's life, and is important for several rea-
sons. It provides mental stimulation which helps to keep your dog happy, and if combined with morning exercise your dog will be mentally and physically tired at the end and far more likely to sleep during the day. The SPCA supports rewardbased training methods whereby the dog is set up to succeed and then rewarded for performing the 'good' behaviour (positive reinforcement). Reward-based training is enjoyable for the dog and positively enhances the relationship between the dog and handler. This approach revolves around positive reinforcement - i.e. rewarding behaviour that we like. Rewards may be in the form of a tasty food treat or verbal praise such as "good dog!" in a pleasant tone of voice, to be given when the dog performs the 'good' behaviour. Reward-based training also involves generally ignoring any 'unwanted' behaviours. In this way, the dog is not rewarded for any unwanted behaviour. If dogs are not rewarded (i.e. receives no attention or treats) for a certain behaviour, then they tend to stop doing it. For example if a dog is jumping up to greet people they should be ignored if they jump up and only receive attention (including eye contact) when they have four paws on the ground. Only when they are standing or sitting should they be rewarded with attention and treats. Sometimes if owners react to 'unwanted' behaviour by yelling
Original function – Modern function Guard dog Typical adult weight Males 40 55 kg, females 35 45 kg Personality & Temperament Alert, intelligent and exquisitely trainable; good with a family although can be territorial or ag gressive to strangers or cats and smaller dogs; powerful and agile; can be cageguarders and some females can be skittish in unfamiliar envi ronments Special requirements Training and discipline; the American College of Veterinary Cardiologists advises all dogs have an nual heart screening by a specialist from 2 years of age; screen for von Willebrand’s Disease, a bleeding disorder Average lifespan 9 – 12 years Health & Most notable conditions Wobbler syndrome, particularly older males; some peculiar breedspecific disease like “Dancing Do bermann”, Colour Dilution Alopecia; also sensitive to sulphonamide antibiotics; cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) very prevalent, up to 50% in some countries, and poorly screened in SA – the genetic test misses >70% of cases due to polygenetics; bleeding disorder – von WIllebrand’s – test highly sensitive Availability Good although truly magnificient animals come at a (worthwhile) premium General comments The Dobermann is one of the most intelligent, powerful, trainable companions, working dogs and friends you can find. However ignore their breed idiosyncracies or training at your peril. A wellselected Dobermann is the equal or superior to the average Rottweiler or German Shepherd, in my opinion.
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or getting angry they may inadvertently reinforce the behaviour dogs perceive this as attention and the 'unwanted' behaviour is simply reinforced. For some dogs, any form of attention/reaction from the owner is better than no reactionatall.Forexample,ifanowner shouts at a dog who is barking excessively, the dog may interpret this as getting attention and thus thebarkingcontinueswhereasitis more effective to try to ignore this behaviour. Aversion therapy or physical punishment must not be used in trainingprogrammes.Punishinga dog for 'unwanted' behaviour can actually exacerbate the problem. We highly recommend booking your puppy into puppy school classes, which are an important way of socialising your puppy with other dogs. Your puppy can then use this practice and learning when they meet other dogs at the park or on walks as they grow into adult dogs. Puppies have a 'critical socialisation period' from about 3-17 weeks of age. This is the time when they need to socialise with other dogs in order to learn social cues and how to communicate well with other dogs. For dogs that are no longer in the puppy stage, training classes are offered in most areas. RSPCA recommends classes that use reward-based training that revolves around positive reinforcement as the basis of training. Anyone who adopts from the SPCA is strongly encouraged to incorporate training for the well-being of their dog. In addition, all our communication activities encourage other dog owners to do the same as part of our responsible pet ownership campaign.
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OUSE training (toilet training) a puppy or a dog takes time and patience and, just as with children, every puppy or dog is different and will learn at their own pace. To make the process of toilet training successful and as efficient as possible, you need to use reward-based positive reinforcement training. The first step is to give your dog plenty of opportunities to go outside. The second is to reward the dog every time (or as often as possible) they toilet in the place where you want the dog to go. Therewardmustoccurimmediately after the event (within a few seconds), not when the dog comes back inside, as the dog will not make an associationbetweengoingtothetoilet in the right spot and the reward unless it is given straight afterwards. The reward can be in the form of praise (a pat on the chest or saying 'good' dog in a pleasant tone of
voice), offering a food treat or giving the dog their favourite chew toy. This system relies on you supervising the dog as much as possible throughout the day so as not to miss the opportunity to reward the dog for the good behaviour. The more often you can do this, the faster the dog will learn. You should also look out for signs showing the dog is about to go to the toiletsoyoucantakethemoutside and are ready to reward them as soon as they have finished. When dogs are about to go to the toilet they tend to sniff the area, circle and then pause in the spot (though individuals may vary so owners may watch their dog to get an idea of what they do). Remember to take your puppy or dog to the toilet area first thing in the morning, as dogswilloftenneedtogotothe toilet at this time. Take them to the toilet area frequently. Positive reinforcement also involves ignoring 'unwanted' toileting – i.e. if the dog goes to
the toilet in the wrong place it is best to display no reaction. You should clean the area thoroughly with a non-ammoniabasedcleaningproduct (these can be found at your local veterinary clinic or animal supplies store) to take away the scent and reduce the likelihood of the dog using the same place again next time. Old-fashionedresponsessuch as'rubbingthedog’snoseinit' or administering any form of punishment will not teach the doganything,infactit mayactually delay the learning process.Thedogmayinsteadlearn that toileting in front of the owner is inappropriate and this then makes rewarding toileting (when they do go in the right spot) difficult. It is very important to note that young puppies often do not havefullcontrolovertheir urination until they are a bit older. That is, urination is a developmental process, so very young puppies can make a toileting mistake without being able to prevent or control it.
The only way to describe the little Maltese brought in by a new client one afternoon on a hot summer’s day was that she was raw. She had lost a lot of hair in a broad area on her back, extending from behind her ribs to halfway along the top part of her tail. She’d been scratching and biting herself to such an extent that the whole area was red with blood. The client, a distinguishedlooking, immaculately dressed man of about 40 with a con cerned expression on his face, said, “Doc, Cuddles has had this problem for a number of months now. She’s been biting and scratching herself nonstop. Now she’s even caused herself to bleed. I’ve tried lots of things! I’ve used garlic, changed her diet, given her vitamin tablets and tried sulphur and zinc ointment. A vet prescribed some cortisone tablets and that helped for a while, but I don’t want to continue with that because I’ve heard it’s bad for dogs. Please help Doc!” I could see at a glance that the problem was caused by fleas. In fact there were a large number of fleas running around on the affected areas of the skin. When I parted the hair on Cuddles’s head, I could see lots of fleas and black flea dirt in clumps on the head. I asked him, “What sort of flea control do you use on Cuddles?” “I’ve tried everything Doc!” He cried, “Even the fancy expensive stuff you vets sell, but nothing works! It seemed to work in the beginning, but now nothing is working! I’m sure that the fleas have become resistant to all these new flea treatments.” I asked the gentleman if he had any other animals, and he said, “Yes Doc, I have a cat, but I’ve never seen a flea on him! I promise you he is free of fleas. I wish I could say the same for the rest of the family. My grandchildren are now complaining when they come to visit that they are getting bitten. I even found a flea in my bed the other night! I’m sure they are jumping from Cuddles onto the bed!” I asked what kind of flea products he was using, and to my surprise he named some very good products like Frontline, Program, Capstar and Advantage ... “I told you Doc, I’ve tried them all and nothing is working!” In a case like this, it is tempting to take the easy way out and say that the fleas have probably developed a resistance to the treatments, and to “try something else”, but I knew that I would have to dig deeper. I asked him some very searching questions on exactly how and when he applied the products. It soon became clear that he was using the products incorrectly. By Dr Gerry Retief If this sounds like a problem you may have, our Petwise Staff are trained to offer you the assistance you need to help control Flea problems on your pet and in the home. Tell us a story about why you love your pet and you could win a Petwise voucher! Send your story to facebook@petwise.co.za or drop off your entry at a Petwise store near you. Entries close 2nd March 2015 (*Terms and conditions apply)
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OMETHING Exotic started as a small exotic pet shop in the Hornby Lifestyle Centre and our business has come a long way since moving to The Colony Shopping Centre in 2010. It is therefore, with ever changing times and clientrequirementsthatcarefulconsider ation was taken before deciding to move to Unit 1, The Bailey centre, Builders Way
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road, Hillcrest. As a business we are very excited about our new location as, not only is it more central to a large portion of our cli ents, but it also has easy access with am ple parking in front of the shop. In the store you will find a more open environ ment with high volume ceilings that make for easy display of our livestock and
goods as well as a new addition to our of fering, a dog grooming salon. As a growing concern we plan to offer more variety in livestock while keeping the exotic “edge” to the business. In our stateoftheart fish room will be an abundance of fresh and marine water specimens shipped in from around the world on a weekly basis while our exotic
The Something Exotic team Jason Turner, Rowan Walsh, Sbusiso Gama, Philisiwe Mkhize, Jenna Basson, Wayne Gellatly and Michael Greyson. display and retail of exotic specimens will also be receiving a new look. We’re excited about the introduction of a dog grooming parlour run by Julie De Ab Rue. Julie comes with a wealth of ex perience in the industry and a genuine love for dogs, no matter their size or forti tude. Contact Julie on 082 596 2308 for bookings from Monday to Saturday.
So if you are at home pondering on what to do, be sure to come visit our new storeandletourfriendlyandhelpfulstaff show you around our new facility. Something Exotic Pets & Aquatics trading from 7 February in our new prem ises with office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5pm, Saturday 8:30 to 3pm and Sunday and public holidays 9am to 2pm.
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OZAMBIK Restaurant, Gateway, proudly hosts SA's top musical comedian - Deep Fried Man (JHB) performing alongside local acts for an unforgettable Valentine's Comedy show. Deep Fried Man is a highly-acclaimed, award-winning musical comedian who blendsfolk,rap,parodyandasmanyassixguitar chords into his own hilarious and sometimes controversialbrandofmusicalsatire.Inhisfirstthree yearsasacomedian,DeepFriedManhaswonaComics Choice Award and has been nominated for three more, has made a host of television and film appearances,andiscurrentlyinhisfourthseasonasapermanent cast member on the Emmy-nominated and Saftawinning satirical show - Late Nite News With Loyiso Gola. Fresh, highly talented…and undeniably funny, this guy is guaranteed to have you doubled over with laughter. Other acts on the day include Jem Atkins and Neil Green. The show is on Saturday 14 February commencing at 8:30pm at Mozambik, Gateway: Shop F183, Gateway Shopping Centre, Palm Grove Avenue, Umhlanga. Cost isR70perperson.Formoreinformationcontact031836 1574 / gateway@mozambik.co.za.
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Tips for a healthy Valentine’s Day FROM intimate meals to decadent desserts, couples across the globe will be celebrating romance on 14 February. Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day remains one of the biggest restaurant nights of the year one that often involves heavy dinners. But with a few tips and some planning, you can get through the big night without adding inches to your waistline. Step away from the bread basket. If you’d like a roll, grab one then move it outside of your reaching distance. The same goes for chips, should you be at a Mexican restaurant. Grab a small handful and then stay away from them the rest of the night. Meal modifications are key. Feel free to make special requests. Ask the waiter if they can put the sauce on the side or to substitute veggies for the frenchfries.Findoutifyourmealcanbemadewithout butter, oil or salt...anything that could help cut down oncalories.Andremember:intermsofcalories,grilled is usually better than fried and baked is better than braised. Start out healthy. Consider ordering a light salad or soup to kick things off. This will help to fill you up beforeyoudiveintothebigmeal.Youalsomightwant to split an entrée with your significant other. Practice portion control. Remember that restau
rant sizes are often larger than normal. Consider eat ing half of your meal and putting the rest in a doggie bag. Avoid all the bells and whistles. Don’t add a bunch of extras to your meal. When it comes to a sal ad, avoid topping it off with buttery croutons, grated cheese, bacon and dollops of highfat dressing. The same goes with a burger, baked potato and other en trees. Do not completely deprive yourself. Valentine’s Dayisatimeforlaughter,funandfood.Havingasmall slice of cake or a couple truffles will not lead to weight gain. Moderation is key. And if you do pop the lid off that box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day, don’t feel guilty. Research indicates chocolate is chockfull of healthy compounds and may actually help prevent heart disease, enhance immune systems and give us a feeling of wellbeing. Consider dining in this year. A great way to save calories, money and avoid crowds. Find an easy re duced calorie meal that you can cook with or for your significant other at home. Rent some romantic mov ies and make a healthy dessert, like strawberry short cake sprinkled with your favorite lowcalorie sweet ener, and enjoy!
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See the lighter side of love and romance with comedian Masood Boomgaard FEVER REPORTER SUAVE stand-up KZN comedian Masood Boomgaard explores the humorous side of love in the tenderly-funny comedy show, My Funny Valentine, showingatSibaya’s iZulu Theatre on 13 and 14 February. His lively discussions on modern-day dating compared with the “old days” and attempts to answer the mystical and age old question “what women want?” will have audiences in stitches. Joining him in bringing the lighter side to the show is outrageouslypopular comedian, Marc Lottering. Songstress Natalie Rungan offers a musical diversion, singing wellknown love songs by artists like Whitney Houston Ella Fitzgerald and Adele.
My Funny Valentine will also feature other guest artists. My Funny Valentine takes place at the Sibaya iZulu Theatre on 13 and14 February at 8pm. Tickets are R120 per person from Computicket, Shoprite/Checkers or the Sibaya Box Office. For more information call 031 580 5701 or email sibayainfo@sun international.com
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FEVER REPORTER THE Kloof and Highway SPCA held its first outreach clinic of the year at the SPCA on Wednesday. The aim of these outreach clinics is to reach out to the most vulnerable animals in povertystricken areas and provide pri
Outreach clinic gets underway mary health care, thus promoting the health and welfare of animals and people. At the clinic 64 dogs and cats were ster ilised, vaccinated and treated for ticks, fleas and other external parasites and were sent home with some food and a blanket. The Kloof and Highway SPCA would like to thank the donors who make these clinics possible.
“Without our supporters’ generosity the Kloof and Highway SPCA would not be abletocontinuetheworkthatwedoinani mal welfare,” said Lisa Gadd, the outreach officer of the SPCA. For more information about these clinics and how to help in the funding of this project, contact Lisa Gadd on 031 764 1212 or email pr@kloofsp ca.co.za.
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Hereclecticcareerpathhasalso included stints as a Cecchetti balletteacher,adhocdancerwith NAPAC Ballet Company, Kelly Girl office assistant, academic tutor, freelance copywriter and longstanding book editor with UKZN Press. Bregin first came to attention for her award-winning Young Africa titles such as The red-haired Khumalo (MML 1994),The boy from the other side (MML 1992) and The Kayaboeties (MML 1989) which addressed racial dynamics in a changing society and have retained an enduring popularity with teachers and pupils in South African classrooms. When not busying herself putting pen to paper, the famous author aids others to express themselves through writing as well.
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“I encounter so many people who want to write their story, but are uncertain how to go about it. Or who have started the journey but get stuck halfway,” said Bregin. “To aid all writers in this position I will be offering a course in Kloof.” Bregin said the course will be atwo-morningwritingworkshop for those who have always wanted to write their story, whether in theformofautobiography,family memoir, fictionalised life narrative, or simply a nostalgic trip down memory lane to share with friends and family. The focus of the course will be a practical one, covering such aspects as: how or where to start, understanding the writing process tips on good structuring and
restructuring, what the publishing/self-publishing journey involves, researching your subject matter, ethics of truthtelling, trouble-shootingthechallenges and more. The Memoir-writing course will be held in Kloof on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 February,from 9am 12pm. Booking is essential. For more information, contact 071 493 0791.
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asuke ebhakiwe ukuze ebukeke kahle futhi ehehe amakhasimende,” kusho yena. Uthe kuningi abakwenzayo kwa Madeleine njengoba bebuye be qashelwe ukuphekela imicimbi eyehlukene. Uthe:“Kuningi okusamele ngiku funde ngoba kulesitolo sibuye siphekele imicimbi emikhulu esisuke siqashelwe yona,” kusho yena. UN kk Janet Sawkins ongumniikazi wesitolo uthe, isitolo asiday isi amakhek he nje kuphela kodwa seku zoba nama
kilasi azofundisa abesimame abon othando lokubhaka nokupheka, ukuthi babe ngompetha kulokhu. Uthe “Ngisebenze njengo mh lengikazi iminyaka engama21, kodwa emva kokuba neminyaka an gama41 ubudala, ngibe nothando lokuqala umsebenzi omusha, ngen za izifundo zokubhaka nokupheka, esikoleni esibizwa ngokuthi yiChris tian Martin’s School of Food and Wine,” kusho uNkk Sawkins. Uthe uqale ukudayisa amakhek he nophaya eShongweni Farmers Market, eminyakeni emihlanu eyed lule, kodwa ngenxa yokukhula kwe bhizinisi, uvule isitolo sakhe iM adeleines Patisserie, eOxford Cen tre. Uma uthanda ukwazi kabanzi ngeSwakins Cooking School noma uthandaukuzizwelaamakhekheak waMadeleines Patisserie, ungava kashela eShongweni Farmer’s Mar ket, njalo ngoMgqibelo ekuseni no ma uvakashele isitolo sakwaMadelines esiseOxford Cen tre. Izibiliboco zawakwaMadeleines Patisserie zitholaka nakwa Brigit Filmer’s beauty spa noma kwa Bel levue nakwezinye izindawo zokudla eHillcrest. Uma uthanda ukuqasha abak waMadeleines ukuthi bakuphekele noma bakubhakele emcimbini xhu mana noNkk Swakins enombolweni ethi: 031 765 3512.
UNksz Buseka Gqoboka ongumb haki kwaMadeleines Patisserie, e Oxford Centre, eHillcrest
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Sporty Clio GT-Line arrives on SA shores
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2015 Renault Clio GTLine.
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ENAULT has spruced up its popular Clio hatchback range withtheadditionofthenewGTLine derived from the sibling Megane GT-Line. The GT-Line uses the Clio Dynamique derivative and adds sporty, assertive design elements as well as a new overboost function for improved performance. Renault says the Clio GT-Line is powered by a 900cc 66kW Turbo engine (used in the Clio Expression and Dynamique variants) tuned up by an
overboost function, squeezing out an additional 4kW/15Nm (in second and third gear for up to 20 seconds) for a total output of 70kW/150Nm. Fuel consumption is rated at 4.5 litres/100km with emissions of 105g/ km. The GT-Line adds chromed headlights and LEDs incorporated into the
New 4x4 family for South Africa LAND Rover digitally revealed its new Discovery Sport at Spaceport America in New Mexico, U.S. — the first member of its new Discovery Family, with 5x2 seating “in a footprint no larger than existing fiveseat premium SUVs”. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s design director and chief creative officer said: “Our challenge has been to combine premium design with exceptional versatility; the two attributes must work in harmony. Land Rover South Africa confirms its Discovery Sport will arrive
In terms of safety, the Clio GTLine is equipped with traction control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist as well dual front and n side air bags. Inside it benefits from ew GT bump- power steering, cruise control (with er. At the rear, it sports a new GT de- speed limiter), card key and power sign bumper with F1-inspired diffus- windows. er, GT-Line badging and chromed exAccording to Renault: “The Clio haust. It has GT design 17” alloy rims, GT-Line comes kitted out with plush, body-coloured protective strips with high-techmaterialsandthecombinadark metal inserts and Renault Sport tion of the glossy black and chromed door sills. details serves to underpin the interiIts MediaNav system combines or’s impressive good looks.” multimedia and satnav, boasts BlueNew Renault Clio GT-Line: tooth, USB and aux connectivity and • GT design front bumpers with is accessed via a 18cm touch screen. daytime LEDs
• GT design rear bumper with F1inspired diffuser • GT-Line badging on the tailgate • GT design 17” alloy rims • Chromed exhaust • Dark metal details (LEDs, door beading insert, side-mirrors) • Body-coloured door protective strips with dark metal insert • Renault Sport door sill guard Price Renault Clio GT-Line - R224 900 The new Renault Clio GT-Line is sold with a five-year or 150 000km warranty, three-year or 45 000km service plan and a six-year anti-corrosion warranty. — Wheels24.
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locally early in 2015. The Discovery Sport has what the automaker claims is a first-inclass pedestrian air bag, autonomousemergencybrakingandanew body made of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium - the package powered by a 140kW 2.2 SD4 turbodiesel engine driving through either a nine-speed auto or six-speed manual transmission. A two-wheel drive version, also with a turbodiesel engine, will arrive this year. — Wheels24.
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Reaching for a dream >> Sport stars to support fundraiser FEVER REPORTER
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HE St Mary’s DSG pupils will be jetting off to Singapore and Malaysia for their sports tour this year, and the school will be hosting a fundraising Sports Celebrity Dinner onThursday12FebruaryattheInternational Hotel School in Westville. Thirty hockey, netball and tennis players from Grade 10, 11 and 12 will be participating in the tour which leaves in March. Proceeds from this glamorous gala dinner will also go to their benefitting charity, Reach For A Dream, an organisation which endeavours to inspire hope in children with life-threatening illnesses. Tickets for this event are R650 each and include a three course meal, Craft Beer from Old Main Road Brewery, prizes, a raffle, the auctioning of
sports memorabilia and celebrity guest speakers. Jordan Pryce Lewis, an orthopaedic surgeon at Westville Hospital, international rugby referee, Craig Joubert, and former Sharks and Springbok rugby player Wayne Fyvie will take to the floor, followed by a question and answer session. Joubert officiated his first IRB test match-WalesvsUnitedStatesinConnecticut in June 2005. In 2010, he was in charge of the Super 14 final between the Bulls and the Stormers. In the 2011 Rugby WorldCupJouberttookchargeofseveral games including the semi-final between Australia and New Zealand and the final between New Zealand and France. Joubert was awarded the prestigious international rugby Referee of the Year award in 2014.
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Getting ready for the St Mary’s DSG Celebrity Sports Dinner are from left: Sarah Cameron, international rugby ref eree Craig Joubert, Erin Seal, fundraising committee member Debbie Cameron and Simone Griffiths. The gala din ner aims to raise funds for the St Mary’s DSG Sports Tour as well as the Reach For A Dream foundation. Fyvie not only played for the Sharks and the Springboks, but also led them onto the park as their captain-94occasionsfortheNatal,25for the Sharks, and three for the Springboks. Since leaving the world of Rugby in 2001, he has taken the same drive and determination into the business world, channelling his en-
Running for a cause KALISHA NAICKER
Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com THE 40th running of the PDAC 25km race from WaterfallShoppingCentretoLaheeParkinPinetown took place recently in support of the Robin Hood Foundation. The Athletic Club set up collection boxes at thethreeregistrationpointsaswellasatthefinish of the race so participants and spectators could make a financial contribution to the Robin Hood Foundation whose objective is to help those who cannot help themselves as a result of poverty, age or disability. “It is such a privilege to be able to run and participate in the amazing races which KZN
has to offer and this is our way of supporting those less fortunate than us,’’ said Lise Muchna, PDAC chairperson. PDAC would like to thank Enforce, ER24, ABI and all their smaller sponsors for their contribution to this year’s race which attracted over 1400 runners and walkers. Should you wish to enquire about becoming the naming rights sponsor for 2016, contact Lise atplumbcare@mweb.co.za. In 2015 The Robin Hood Foundation celebrates 10 years of blessing the rich by giving to the poor. To find out more about their varied and worthy projects please contact Kim Griffith Jones on robinhoodfund@telkomsa.net or phone 076 612 9060.
ergy into Green office. He is still involved in the rugby sphere through the South African Rugby Legends Association, as well as being a Trustee on the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players Fund. The sports memorabilia up for grabs on the evening includes Mike
Tyson gloves and signed items from Roger Federer. Only 100 tickets are available. For more information on this event or to book individual tickets or a table of ten, contact Debbie Cameron on 0317658898 or camdebbie6@gmail.com.
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