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>> Hillcrest couple celebrate 66 years of wedded bliss KALISHA NAICKER

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HEN asked what the secret to a long and successful marriage is, 90-year-old Ted Saggerson shakes his head with a smile.

After being married to his wife Hilda who is also 90 years old for 66 years, Ted says there is no secret.

“It’s simply about being considerate ,” Ted said.

“We always had strong communication and worked together as a team.”

Co-ordinating their efforts was necessary in order for them to overcome the Second World War, which Ted was called

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to duty, and also raising two daughters.

The couple met at Sunday school at the tender age of 15 and, according to Ted, it was love at first sight.

“AlthoughIthinksheneverreallytook notice of me straight away, I thought to myself ‘she is the one I will marry’,” said Ted with a smile.

The couple soon became “pen-pals” writing to each other whenever they could as they lived over 100kms apart.

“During the school holidays I used to cycletoHilda’shousejustsoIcouldspend time with her. Even though the journey took me hours to complete, I never really felt tired as I knew her smile would make everything worthwhile,” he said.

After completing school Ted trained in the army and was called to serve in World War 2.

For three long years the duo kepttheirlovealivebywriting to each other.

AfterthewarTedwenton to study Geology at university.

“Hilda and I could only see each other at holidays as she studied in one part of town and me another. The distance drove us insane,” he said.

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SHELLY BEACH (039) 315-0872 Ted and Hilda Saggerson will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary this year.

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DURBAN woman appeared in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court, and pleaded guilty to all cases of animal cruelty on Thursday.

Naidoo was given a sentence of a R6000 fine or six months imprisonment, half of which is suspended for five years. She will have a criminal record and has to pay the Kloof and Highway Spca costs of R3300 on or before 30 April 2015.

AccordingtoLisaGaddoftheKloof SPCA on 15 April 2014, Inspector Mvulane and trainee inspector Sithole attended a complaint in the Queensburgh area and found a dog in grave distress.

"A large breed Boerbul type dog was lying underneath a wooden jungle gym structure, the animal was whimpering loudly and was trying desperately to lift its head, and another small breed dog on a short chain could be seen as well," she said.

"Eventually the owner’s name

The injured dog.

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and number was obtained from neighbouring residents, but there was no luck for the inspectors as the calls were cut off twice.

“The neighbour explained to us that they had been extremely concerned about the Boerbul’s welfare as

Armed robbers arrested KALISHA NAICKER THREE men, aged between 23 and 27, were remanded in custody at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court last week facing charges of house robbery.

According to Hillcrest police spokesperson constable N Manqele, on Friday 30 January 2015 at approximately 10.30pm the men entered a house along Springside Road in Hillcrest Park and held the owners at gun point.

“During the robbery a DVD player, an amplifier and two vehicles were stolen by the men. A case of house robbery was opened at Hillcrest police station for further investigation,” he said.

Manqele said that on Saturday 31 January police received a tip off about the whereabouts of the men and the police along with armed response officers proceeded to Embo area where they were arrested.

“All the items that were stolen during the robbery were recovered. The men will appear incourton12Februarypendingfurtherinvestigation,” he added.

Blue Security operations manager Brian Jackson offered tips for residents during an armed robbery.

Jackson advised residents to co-operate with robbers during home invasions and not to fight back.

“Our experience has shown that residents who resist or fight back are more likely to be injured or even killed during an armed robbery or hijacking,” he said.

Jackson advised residents to install externalbeamsand“gatecrashing”kitstodriveway gates linked to the home alarm to reduce the risk of being surprised by intruders.

“An early warning system is the best line of defence against crime, along with the security conscious mindset of always being aware of your surroundings and any potential threats to your home and family,” he added.

To report any crime related incidents the community is urged to contact the Hillcrest SAPS on 031 765 9116/9103, all information provided will be confidential.

it had been lying in that position for a long time."

Gadd said that the inspectors were even more shocked at the dog’s conditionwhentheyapproached her.

"She was extremely thin and dehydrated. She had an accumulation of

old faeces around her anus. She tried to lift her head, but was unable to do so.

“There was a large gaping wound (decubitalulcer)onherrighthip –this wound could only be caused from lyinginthesamepositionforan extended period of time.

“Shehadanumberofotherdecubital ulcers on other bony parts of her body. Maggots were crawling over her perineal area.

“This animal had suffered for long enough” said Gadd.

Speaking to the Fever after the court case SPCA's manager Barbara Patrick said, "Justice has been served for Zoe who was left to suffer by her owner Cindy Naidoo who admitted to being guilty of animal cruelty.

“Thank-you to the person who reported this case to the Kloof and Highway SPCA and to Inspector Cheri Cooke and the team who helped with the investigation. “ we hope that our community realise that cases of animal cruelty will not be ignored by the SPCA," she added.

Hillcrest Police communications SAPS constable N Manqele.

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KALISHA NAICKER HILLCREST detectives arrested 12 men aged between 21 and 28 for murder duringaraidintheUpperHighwayArea on Wednesday.

According to Hillcrest Police communications officer Constable N Manqele,on11October2014policeresponded to a report of murder at Magatsha area at KwaNyuswa Reserve. He said that when police arrived at the scene theyfoundthe deceasedwithstabbed wounds.

A case of murder was opened at Hillcrest police station for further investigation.

“Duringtheraidpoliceactedonatip off and arrested the men in connection with this vigilante killing,” he said.

“The suspects will be charged for murder and are expected to appear in thePinetownMagistrate’sCourtsoon.”

The management and staff of the Hillcrest SAPS commend the officers for their hard work and dedication in tracking down the murder suspects.

One killed in Hillcrest crash FEVER REPORTER ONE person died while three others were seriously injured in an accident on the bridge over the N3 in Shongweni at the weekend .

According to Netcare 911's Chris Botha, paramedics and other emergency services personnel arrived at the scene and found the roadway obstructed with accident debris andthetwistedframesofabus and a car.

"The driver of the car died before our arrival. After paramedicsstabilisedtheseriously wounded patients at the scene they transported them to various hospital for the care that they required," he added.

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They’re still in love

One day while visiting Hilda, Ted took her for a walk in the park and got down on one knee and popped the question. They married a year later on 17 July 1949.

Soon after graduating Ted accepted a job for the government to work asaseniorgeologistinKenya.Herehe served for five years of which six months every year he had to live in a tent in a “dark forest”.

Hildasaysshewasnever moreterrified to let Ted go, however she was pregnant and wrote monthly to the

British government to let her join her husband.

Eventually the couple was reunited and it was a strong commitment to each other, their love, dedication and understanding which kept them going. Soon after, their second daughter was born and the couple never felt closer.

Ted, who is a qualified Doctor of Science, says that no matter what career path he followed, Hilda was right by his side and always urged him on.

“Marriage is based on a love like

ours. It is having someone supportive and always willing to work together towards a common goal,” he said.

Today the couple share a cottage at The Camphor’s in Hillcrest. They still enjoy each other’s company as if it were the first day they met. They spend time reading, playing board games, listening to classical music and watching television.

“I think truly we are really great friends that are very fortunate to still have each other,” Hilda said.

The couple’s daughter Viv Boddy

Getting to know the law Supreme Court of Appeals Judge Peter Combrinck.

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>> Community urged to attend talk KALISHA NAICKER

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ORMER Supreme Court of Appeals Judge Peter Combrinck will give a talk entitled ‘Dolus Eventualis’ on Wednesday 11 February at the Kloof Junior Primary School Hall in Abelia Road at 6pm and the community is urged to attend.

Judge Combrinck has his educational background at Pretoria Boys High, the University of Pretoria

and the University of Natal. He has gathered vast legal experience from the days of being an attorney, to advocate, senior counsel, supreme court judge, the Labour Appeal Court and on tothehighestcourtinSouthAfrica–the Supreme Court of Appeal.

He currently is chairman of the Bids Appeal Board.

Speaking about his talk Bev Elsip of

said she admires her parents for the sacrifices they both made to give her sister and herself such a wonderful life. “In the 66 years that my parents are married I never heard them ever fight,” she said.

“They complement each other’s personalities and I think this love is truly one that will last forever.”

If you are a part of or know of a couple who has been together for many years and would like to share your story, contact Kalisha Naicker on kalisha.naicker@media24.com.

the Kloof Library said that in December, Judge Masipa granted the Prosecutors leave to appeal against the controversial acquittal on murder charges of Oscar Pistorius in the matter of the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp.

"This appeal will challenge Judge Masipa’s interpretation of the law in the matter of Dolus Eventualis. The Supreme Court of Appeals has the power to overturn her verdict, which would have a considerable impact on the length of incarceration of Oscar Pretorius. We are most fortunate to have a judge of the standing of Judge Peter Combrinck to enlightened and inform the community of the finer details of what Dolus Eventualis actually means," she said.

Tickets are available from the Kloof Library at R35 for members of Friends, and R50 for the public. For more information contact, 031 764 7543.

WE ARE MOST FORTUNATE TO HAVE A JUDGE OF THE STANDING OF JUDGE PETER COMBRINCK TO ENLIGHTENED AND INFORM THE COMMUNITY OF THE FINER DETAILS OF WHAT DOLUS EVENTUALIS ACTUALLY MEANS," SHE SAID.

Anaesthesia and your pet ANAESTHESIA always carries risks, even in healthy animals going in for minor procedures.

The risk associated may be increased depending on certain factors such as age, breed, previous and/or current illness or if your animal has experienced trauma. Young patients

for example may suffer from low body temperatures, low glucose levels, and can dehydrate very quickly.

Younger patients also may not have developed the enzyme systems to break down certain medications and/or anaesthetic drugs as yet .

Older patients generally carry lower muscle mass and may be suffering from organ dysfunctions such as kidney, liver or heart disease. If they are not symptomatic at the time of the anaesthetic, you may unknowingly be placing their body under an enor-

mous amount of stress and can cause these systems to fail.

Because of these risks associated, it is very important for your vet to conduct a full clinical exam on your pet before an anaesthetic is considered.

You may be advised to have certain blood or urine tests done to help uncover hidden illnesses.

A simple urine sample can tell your vet a lot about how well the kidney is functioning and ensure no possible infections. Even if no abnormalities are found at the time, the results from

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these screening tests become part of your pets medical record, and provide a baseline for future tests to be referenced to.

Your vet may also advise that your pet is placed on a drip for the procedure to help eliminate the medicationsgivenatthetimeaswellasmaintain blood pressure.

All these measures are done in your pets’ best interest in order to keep them as safe as possible while under their care and reduce the many risks associated with an anaesthetic.

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‘The Crowned Eagle’ lands >> Brothers transform neglected land into ‘indigenous wonderland’ KALISHA NAICKER

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HAT was once a unkept part of Stockville has now been transformed into an environmental haven by Upper Highway brothers Clive and Mervyn George.

Aptly named The Crowned Eagle Conservancy, Clive and Mervyn George has transformed a once neglected and alien invader infested piece of Gillitts D’Mos area into an indigenous wonderland, consisting of meandering pathways crossing bridges and streams in a natural riverine forest, decks overlooking the cave and waterfall.

The conservancy has become a release area for birds and animals from the Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wild Life (CROW).

The education centre is of great interest to adults and children who are

able to examine various artefacts, an 1880s coffee grinder and learn about the history of the area, where coffee was once grown and coffee trees are still in existence.

A small indigenous nursery is being established and plants are offered to members and visitors at no cost.

In 2013 the George brothers were awarded an eThekwini Municipality Green Award Certificate by Gill Noyce for their dedication to ongoing conservation.

Clive says that this land could be of historical significance due to the number of historical ruins found within the conservancy.

“The dam was built in 1876 and used by Natal Government Railways in the 1880s to supplement the steam train water supply to the Gillitts station,” he said.

“A recently discovered stone reservoir could possibly have been used

in the early days by the Gillitts family for bathing purposes.

“It has been reported that the milk cans were kept cold in the reservoir before being sent by steam traintotheModelDairyinDurban,” said Clive.

He added that a stone weir has also been discovered and excavation of this site will be undertaken within the near future.

“Also of historical significance is an old diesel engine manufactured byPeterYeovilEnglandandusedas a water pump. A cave / overhang contains San and Zulu artefacts, some dating back 1200 years have also been discovered.”

He said that members of the public are welcome to visit the conservancy by appointment only.

For more information on the conservancy or to book a tour contact Clive on 071 105 5447.

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SIKHATHINI esiningi umsebenzi wokwenza ikhofi, uye ubukeke njengo msebenzi ongabalulekile futhi ongekho emgangathweni, empeleni lomsebeni owulula futhi udinga umuntu oqeqeshwe ngokwenele ukuze ekwazi ukwenza ikhofi elinambithekayo. Lokhu kuvele ngesikhathi intatheli yeFEVER ivakashele, uMnuz Xolani Mbatha, oneminyaka eyi-32 ubudala, waseMbo, eNthonalanga yeTheku, osebenza esitolo esidayisa ukudla, amakhekhe, nekhofi. Uthe umsebenzi wakhe kulesi sitolo ukwenzela amakhasimende ikhofi ngendlela ekhethekile.

Utheuneminyakaeyi-8esebenzaemkhakheni wokwenza ikhofi, uthe ukwenza ikhofi kufana nomsebenzi wobuciko kuye. Uthe: “Ngiqale ukwenza lomsebenzi ngo-2007, emva kokuba ngibone umzala wami, okuwo lomkhakha, enza ikhofi ngendlela engajwayelekile. Ngimucele ukuthi angifundise ukulenza

Wenza ikhofi lekhethelo ngalendle” kusho yena.

Uqhubewathiumzalawakheumtshele ngenkampani eyaziwa ngokuthi yi-Caffe Promto, eseWaterfall, okuyinkampani eqheqhesha abantu ukuthi bekwazi ukwenza ikhofi ngendlela ehlukile. Uthe: “Isizathu sokuthi abantu baqeqeshelwe ukwenza ikhofi wukuthi kunezinhlobo eziningi zekhofi, ezinye zisuka kwamanye amazwe, kumele ukwazi ukwenza ikhofi elisuke licelwe yikhasimende, ngoba amakhasimende amaningi asuke eyazi into ayifunayo,” kusho yena.

Utheemvakokubaaqeqeshwe abakwa-Caffe Promto, bamtholela umsebenzi, esitolo sakwaMadeleines esibhaka amakhekhe, ukuze enze ikhofi eliyisipesheli. Uthe: “Njengoba ngenza ikhofi kulesi sitolo kumele ngazi izinhlobo eziningi zalo. Ikhofi lihlukene ngamagama nezigaba zakhona kubalwa iCappuccino, okuyikhofi elimnandi futhi elingaphuzwa yinoma ubani, kube yiLatté okuyi khofi eliphuzwa abantu abathanda ubisi oluningi, iExpresso isuka ezwenilaseItaly,lelikhofilinamandlafuthi

liyababa, njengoba kumele uphuze amanzi emva kokuba uphuze lona, luyasiza kakhulu uma uvuke ukhathele, noma uzoshayela ibanga elide noma unebhabhalazi kulabo abaphuza utshwala, elinye yi-Chocchino okuyikhofielihlanganisweno-chocolate,besekubayilelielijwayelekileelibizwa nge-hot choclate,” kusho yena.

Uqhube wathi kunezinto ekumele uzibheke ngaphambi kokuthi wenze ikhofi, njengokuthi isimo sezulu sihle noma sibi yini, ngoba lokho kunomthelelaomkhulu,iGrinderyalokumele ime ngendlela ethile, inkomishi kumele uyimise ngendlela yakhona ukuze kuphume umdwebo owufunayo.

Uthe: “Ukwazi nokwenza umdwebo ngamagwebu ekhofi, yingakho ngithi ukwenza ikhofi ngikubona njengomsebenzi wobuciko. Ngiyawuthandalomsebeziakekhoongangitshela ngawo, futhi sengiqeqesha nabanye abasebenzi eCaffe Promto,” kusho uMnuz Mbatha.

Ululeke intsha wathi ingawubukeli phansi umsebenzi wokwenza ikhofi, ngoba ujulile futhi awusiwo um-

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UMnuz Xolani Mbatha, owenza ikhofi elinambithekayo dlalo. “Lo msebenzi umnandi, kodwa ujulile futhi kubalulekile ukuthi ube nothando lwawo, ube nothando lwabantu ngoba ukuxhumanisa nezinhlanga ezahlukene,” kusho yena.

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UMnuz Zondi uthe: “Ngisebenze engadini iminyaka, futhi ngangiwumuntu ozisabayo izinja, kodwa ngesikhathi ngiqashwe abakwa-Super Dog, ngabona ukuthi ayikho into embi ngezinja, kuphela nje zidinga ukuqeqeshwa ukuze zenze lento

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Emva konyaka esebenza engadini, umqashi wakhe wamnika ithuba lokuthi afundele ukuqeqesha izinja. Uthe: “Umqashi wangibuza ukuthi ngiyathanda ukuba umqeqeshi wezinja, ngavumela phezulu ngoba ngabona ukuthi lelithuba alandele muntu. Emva kokuqeqeshelwa lomsebenzi ngathola izitifiketi zami, futhi angizisoli ngokukhetha lolu hlobo lomsebenzi,”kusho uMnuz Zondi.

UMnuz Zondi odume njengomphetha womqeqeshi wezinja e-upper highway, uthi konke akwenzayo uthola isisekelo kwabantu asebenza nabo.

Uthe: “Ngiqeqesha noma ngabe uluphi

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UMnuz Lindani Zondi ongumqeqeshi wezinja uhlobo lwenja, ngisho noma ngabe ibihlupha kanjan, kodwa ihamba isiqeqesheke ngendlela. Abasebenzi bakwa-Super Dogs basebenza ngokubambisana kukho konke abakwenzayo, yingakho ubona sikwazi ukuxazulula izinkinga ezibhekene nabanikazi bezinja,” kusho yena.

Uqhube wathi esikhathini esiningi uma inja ihlupha, kusuke kudalwe indlela umnikazi ayiphet ngayo. “Abanye babanikazi abaziphathi kahle izinja zabo, okudala ukuthi inja ihluphe. Lokho kungenye yezingqinamba esibhekana nazo, ngoba kumele inja ihambe kuthina isiqeqeshekile, futhi siqinisekise ukuthi umnikazi wayo uthola ukuqeqeshwa ukuze ezokwazi

ukuphatha inja yakhe ngendlela, aqonde yonkeintongayo.” Ngaphandlekokuqeqesha izinja, uMnuz Zondi, uthanda ukuchitha isikhathi sakhe enkonzweni nokugcina indlu yakhe ihlanzekile. Unxuse umphaka-

thiukuthiuletheizinjazawoukuzezizothola ukuqeqeshwa ngendlela efanele. Uma uthanda ukwazi kabanzi nge-Super Dogs noMnuz Zondi vakashela i-website ethi: www.superdogskzn.co.za.

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Riet Valley pupils empowered >> Free education content from cellular network company Suraya Hamdulay (Vodacom executive head: sustainability and corporate citizenship) and Palesa Phili (Vodacom executive head: enterprise business KZN) with the top pupils from Riet Valley Combined School.

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ODACOM introduced its education portal called Vodacom e-school at Riet Valley Combined School, Inchanga on Thursday.

The Vodacom e-school serves as a learning platform with Internet access to education content sites for all grades 10-12 high school South African pupils.

Through Vodacom’s e-school, pupils who are Vodacom subscribers will now be able to access classroom content, which is curriculum aligned on their mobile device across all major subjects for free, as Vodacom has zero rated browsing on the site for its customers.

Vodacom executive head for corporate citizenship Suraya Hamdulay says: “The project is in line with Vodacom’s ongoing drive to help provide ICT tools and Internet connectivity to

communities that do not have access.

By providing access to Internet services to improve the standard of education, Vodacom is able to uplift pupils and the quality of education.”

Hamdulay explains:“Weknowthat manypupilsinourcountryoftendonot have access to learning material such as textbooks, which makes excelling at school more difficult.

“Through the Vodacom e-school platform, we can help address this challenge.

“As an investor in the country and partneroftheDepartmentofBasic Education, our goal is to ensure that pupils throughout the country have access to some basic tools to help enhance their learning outside of the classroom,” she said.

All that users need do is visit Vodacom.co.za/e-school from their cell phone, tablet or laptop to register.

Thereafter, they will enjoy unlimited

access to education content.

For those who are not customers of Vodacom, data charges will be incurred for logging on to the site.

Hamdulay says: “Most pupils have access to cell phones, laptops or tablets in one way or another, but may not have adequate data. Having free access to our education content portal will now help remove the barriers to e-learning.

“Pupils can now complete lessons from their school syllabus, to help them improve their marks.

“They can also track their progress and see how they are performing compared to other students in a fun, easy and interactive way.

“Supporting education is the main focus of the Vodacom Foundation. Vodacom e-school reflects our commitment to help improve the standard and quality of education in our country,” said Hamdulay.

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TAFF from Hillcrest-based marketing agency, Rubio Communications, is urging other businesses and the public in the Upper Highway area to join them in supporting the 2015 “My Bloody Valentine” Zombie Run in aid of CROW. This unique, fun-filled Valentine’s

Day event, which is organised by Zombie Run SA is taking place at 6pm, on Saturday the 14 February at Giba Gorge MTB Park.

One can enter the 5km fun run as a runner, or dress up as a zombie and chase down the runners along the route. The entrance fee is R150 per person and all proceeds raised are being donated to wildlife rehab centre, CROW. There will also be a market and food on sale from 2pm onwards.

Speaking of her company’s support for this event, Janet Hancock said: “Rubio has been proudly supporting CROW’s work for the past three years.

“When we heard about this year’s Zombie Run we all signed up immediately as it’s another great way we can help raise vital funds for the organisation’s fantastic work in saving KZN’s stricken wildlife.

“Weare challengingotherbusinesses in the area to join our team of zombies, have a great time and all for a great cause!”

One can purchase your tickets for the event at www.quicket.co.za.

For more information and more event details please go to www.zombierunsa.com or call Carol on 082 821 3435.

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Rubio staff – Craig McKibbin (blue shirt), Megan van Eeden (yellow shirt) and Janet Hancock (pink shirt) – getting into the spirit of Zombie Run, being chased by CROW volunteers Julia Schweitzer (left) and Jamie Fourie (right).

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Setting Kloof ‘on fire’ >> Popular comedian will show off his talent at local venue KALISHA NAICKER

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LOOF’S highly popular live entertainment venue - Open Strings - in association with On Fire Comedy, proudly hosts popular comedian Deep Fried Man in a post Valentine’s concert on Sunday 15 February at 2pm.

This highly-acclaimed, award-winning musical comedian blends folk, rap, parody and as many as six guitar chords into his own hilarious and sometimes controversial brand of musical satire.

In his first three years as a comedian, Deep Fried Man has won a Comics Choice Award and has been nominated for three more, has made a host of television and film appearances.

He has performed on TV’s Comedy Central and is currently in his fourth season as a permanent cast member on the Emmy Nominated and Safta-winning satirical show - Late Nite News With Loyiso Gola.

Fresh, highly talented and undeniably funny, this guy is guaranteed to have one doubled over with laughter!

Speaking to the Fever Open Strings owner Rod Nichols said his aim with these shows are to bring local artists back to KZN, “At our events the main artist usually stays overnight at Villa Braeonthenightoftheevent as part of their performancepackage,”hesaid.

“These events are extremely personal and soundandengineeringareofthehighestquality to ensure the best possible experience for both artists and audience members alike. We also employ a professional photographer at all events to ensure that we have a continuous

stream of photos and videos of all performances.”

Nichols said that the community is urged to attend the comedy show at Open Strings and enjoy a chilled Sunday afternoon and delicious Home-Made Gourmet Saucy Burger & Chips, while watching SA’s Funniest Musical Comedian in action!

Tickets for the show are R100 per person at Villa Brae, 16 Jameson Terrace, Kloof.

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Inspirational speaker at Hillcrest hospital

>> Opportunity for residents to meet a life-changing speaker

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OCTOR Sherry Vie is a natural health scientist, author, entrepreneur, radio Host, advocate for physical and mental health and wellness, and a global inspirational, spiritual, motivational, keynote public speaker. She is fondly known as Vee. Vee was raised in South Africa and began her global experience on a working scholarship to the USA, leading to a dual masters, doctorate and post-doctorate, cum laude.

Vee has worked as a clinician, scientist, assistant professor and educator in USA, Canada, Switzerland, Denmark and England in medical implants. Since 2000, her scientific research has expanded from medical devices into the emerging field of natural health and wellness after losing her father to a diabetes-related heart attack and stroke and helping her mom recover from breast cancer and depression.

In 2004 she established a natural foods factory in America, leading to

the first global low-allergen vegan foods to be packaged in the first biofoodfree-packaging.Vee’sfoodshave beenconsumedbyOlympians,executives, children, various diseased groups, heart patients, cancer, diabetes, doctors and more.

Vee has over 20 years of experience in restoring natural well-being to people from various cultures, economicstatusesandevenwithmentalemotional health issues. Vee Research collaborates with doctors in India on herbal formulations for dementia, autism, Alzheimer’s. Her radio show provides free educational programs and Vee herself is a regular guest on many USA radio shows.

Since 2006, Super Kids has been personally funded by her. The organisation supports self-development, drug-free, suicide-free, self-confidence in youth as they aspire to their life potential. Her youth have won numerous awards including medals at the London Olympics in 2012.

Vee has presented her insights, in-

cluding research into the brain and how to protect it at hundreds of international events. Vee is the author of Natural Secrets to Rescuing Humanity-InnerPeacetoWorldPeace(2014), endorsed by Dr. Gray author of Men AreFromMars,WomenAreFromVenus, and Boris Verkhovsky, Cirque Du Soleil Performance Director.

Vee is a patent holder, multilingual, vegetarian and enjoys mountain climbing around the planet, including the Himalayas. Vee is a humanitarian-peace keeper, and through her academy, has been providing free inspirational-spiritual talks, webinars and workshops for youth world-wide, including Africa.

She motivates people who are abused, depressed, stressed, in challengingsituationsoratcross-roadsas well as house-holders, teachers, workers, executives and those seeking to transform their lives and achieve peace.

Vee is a dynamic public speaker, noted for her audience engagement,

energetic and lively sessions filled with her unique experiences from around the world.

Her presentations are always filled with humour, action and optimism to support everyone, from children and teachers, men and women toseniors,toaccesstheirinnerpotential,andbettertheirlivesandtobetter theworldalongtheway. Herpractical suggestions, for improving one’s life, and overcoming challenges, can be applied immediately in any of life’s situation.

Vee is a unique motivational speaker and change guide, from the classroomtothekeynote level,whose sessions have been called, both professionally and personally, life changing. Contact her to inspire your group to transform their lives and rejuvenate the world.

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During the past month in South Africa Vee was featured on SABC’s LotusFMSuccessfulSouthAfricans(one hour live chat with Alan Khan), and has given free talks at Rotary Club Durban, Life Line Disadvantaged Women Hibberdene Convent, Divine Life Society Wisdom Seniors and Somerset Valley Estate Women.

She is now giving more free talks throughout KZN in league with Life Line, Divine Life Society, Senior Programs, Youth Programs, Abused Women Programs, Alzheimer’s Association, Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation, etc.

Her next talk will be held on on Tuesday on 17 February at 6pm in the Training Room at Hillcrest Private Hospital. All are welcome.

For details contact Diabetes SA on 0861 222 717 or 084 717 7443 or email durban@diabetessa.co.za Dr. Vee can be contacted in South Africa at Wellness14@telkomsa.net or 079 954 5800.

Upper Highway woman shines KALISHA NAICKER

UPPER Highway mom, Sue Barnes, owner of Subzpads, a company that manufactures panty packs and pads for teenage school girls in disadvantaged areas won the Margaret Hirsch Business Woman of the Year (Hillcrest), monthly finalist award last week.

Her business, which Margaret has helped promote throughout South Africa, has grown from strength to strength and has seen thousands of schoolgirlswhopreviouslywereunable to attend school when they had their periods, attending school on a full time basis.

According to Barners, she created Subzinresponsetoarequestforthedonation of washable sanitary pads and panties for the underprivileged girls in her area. "My youngest daughter, who attends a remedial school due to her dyslexia, came home with appeals from her school for sanitary pads and panties," said Barnes. "I went to the school to find out what it was all about, and discovered just how many South

African girls skip school while menstruating. I immediately thought about my own daughter. If she missed a week per month of school there is no way she would catch up. It's tragic that anyone in their teen years should be faced with this dilemma."

She said that she discovered that girls use unhygienic alternatives to sanitary pads, such as newspaper or even sand and leaves, or sitting on cow patties. Doing this puts them at a huge risk of infection. And, according to Barnes, of nine million girls aged between 13 and 19 years in South Africa, "80% of thoseweremissingaweekofschoolevery month... That's just time you can't make up and it's affecting their education."

A pattern maker and designer with a large clothing chain, Barnes has a background in construction, fabrication and quality control. Using these skills, she decided to design something to address the problem, coming up with her sanitary pad packs. At her own cost, Barnes has been producing these packs and delivering them to schoolgirls in KwaZulu-Natal where she lives.

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Seen at the Hirsch's awards are Pam Gaddiah, Vincent Naidoo, Glenda Thompson, Dr. Hennie Palm, Sue Barnes and a representative from Estee Lauder.

"One pack should last a girl her entire high school career," says Barnes, who believes that finding a solution to this critical issue is her calling.

"Subz are panties to which sanitary pads can be clipped," she said.

"The panty is made of 100% cotton knit, (130 – 140g) which allows the skin to breath. This is also a eco-friendly/ green solution. The elastic has a standard non-woven rubber base, and won’t stretch out of shape. The pad has six layers, the outer being the 100% cottonknit,waterproofing,threelayers

of hydrophilic fabric and then the inner is a hydrophobic fabric."

Also at the event was integrated health practitioner, Dr. Hennie Palm (www.giant-within.com) who was the key note speaker and gave a thought provoking talk on women's wellness, with emphasis on adrenal fatigue and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid it. ABSA's Vincent Naidoo spoke about his motivational book Seriously Kidding and representatives from Estee Lauder spoke on the latest beauty products on the market.

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Kia’s facelifted Rio launches in SA >> Cosmetic makeover for Rio

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IA’S spruced Rio, debuted at the 2014 Paris auto show, has arrived locally in both hatchback and sedan guise.

The 2015 Rio benefits from a cosmetic makeover and is available in two body styles, two engines and three transmissions.

Under the direction of chief designer Peter Schreyer, the Rio gains an updated “tiger-nose grille”, new bumpers, redesigned head and taillights and tweaked fog lights.

The hatchback sports lower air intakesandfrontfoglights,whilethesedan has an integrated design for the front.

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ers have three new alloy rim choices, most notably on the range-topping 1.4 TEC. The cabin gains chromed accents ontheair-ventsandaredesignedcentre-console with black trim. Specifications remain unchanged.

Both the Rio hatch and sedan are still be available with a choice of two petrol engines (1.2 and 1,4 litres), mated to either a five or six-speed manual or four-speed auto.

The entry level 1.2-litre Kappa engine is capable of 65kW/120Nm mated to a five-speed manual. The 1.4-litre Gamma is capable of 79kW/135Nm and can be mated to a six-speed manual or optional fourspeed auto.

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JAGUAR’SXFisthefirstmodeltobenefit from the automaker’s new R-Sport brand in South Africa.

While Jaguar’s performance models have long been marketed under its “R” banner, the new R-Sport badge, the automaker says, “extends the automaker’s performance DNA, a first in the XF range”.

The new R-Sport benefits from several cosmetic upgrades including new spoiler, redesigned bumpers, 18” alloys and R-style side-sills. The new model gains R-Sport treadplates and R-badging.

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The new Kia Rio is sold with a fiveyear or 150 000km warranty and fouryear or 60 000km service plan. — Wheels24.

No room for drinking and driving chromed surrounds. It’s powered by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine capable of 250kW/450Nm. Jaguar Land Rover South Africa brand manager Janico Dannhauser said: “We wanted to give our customers an XF model that strikes the right balance between superb comfort and sport.

“TheXFR-Sportdoesjustthat.Our 3.0-litre V6 supercharged engine delivers thrilling performance, yet returns excellent fuel economy. Visually the R-Sport sets itself apart with a number of tasteful cosmetic upgrades.”

Inside it has an R-badged steering wheel,stainlesssteelpedals,blackinterior trim and power seats finished with contrast stitching. An optional Sports Interior Pack adds heatable, 18X18-way front sport seats with memory setting.

The XF R-Sport 3.0-litre is priced at R777 430.

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HAVING a beer or a glass of wine before amealordrinkingcoughsyrupbeforehitting the road could see you fined or tossedinjailastheDepartmentofTransport has proposed a zero blood-alcohol limit.

A proposal to cut to zero the current maximum alcohol level of 0.05g/100 ml of blood was published earlier in January in the Government Gazette. The legal alcohol level was dropped from 0.08g/100ml in 1996.

Those who wish to comment on the new bill and drink-driving restrictions, have until February 27 to respond as the draft bill has yet to go through the parliamentary process.

TheoriginalNationalRoadTrafficact reads: “No person shall on a public road(a) drive a vehicle; or (b) occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle the engine of which is running, while the concentration ofalcoholinanyspecimenofbloodtaken from any part of his or her body is not less than0.05g/100ml,orinthecaseofaprofessional driver referred to in section 32, not less than 0.02g/100ml.”

The amended bill reads: “No person

shall on a public road (a) drive a vehicle or (b) occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle the engine of which is running, while there is concentration of alcohol in any specimen of blood taken from any part of his or her body.”

According to the draft bill, then the section governing the blood-alcohol amount/limit has been omitted, meaning if you’re found driving with any concentration of alcohol in your blood, you can be charged.

The bill was first proposed in 2011 by then minister of transport, S’bu Ndebele whohadbeeninmeetingswiththeAutomobile Association for two years before it was proposed to parliament.

AA spokesperson Marius Luyt said alcohol played a major role in SA road deaths.Hesaidazeroalcohollevelwould not be too drastic as current levels are currently very low, reports Beeld.

The chairman of Justice Project SA, Howard Dembovsky, said: “The advantage is it sends a clear message against drunk driving but the disadvantage is that people will be criminalised over any type of alcohol.”

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ESTVILLE swimmer Chad Ho and British speedster Keri-Anne Payne enthroned themselves as the king and ueen of the aQuellé Midmar Mile open water swim with emphatic victories on Sunday.

Racing in ideal, fast conditions, Ho rompedtoarecordsixthsuccessivetitle, smashing the race record in the process, finishing 12 seconds ahead of Matthew Meyer, with Danie Marais securing the last place on the men's podium, ahead of Jordan le Clos, the younger brother Olympic and World Champion Chad le Clos.

Despite losing his goggles at the start, Ho produced a majestic performancewhenhereignedintheleading pack which saw Meyer claim the first “hotspot” at 400m slightly ahead of a determined Ho and a persistent Marais.

Going into the second “hotspot” Ho had started to take control of the

race and threw down the challenge to the contenders who were determined not to lose him and continued to draft off him.

At the 1200m mark both Meyer and Marais surged, but Ho showed his experience and responded like a true champion,maintaininghiscomposureandliftedhisgametoclaimthe third “hotspot” and the race was on.

As they approached the finish line the athletes were edged on by a vocal crowdandwith100mtogoitwasanyone’s race.

ItwasatthispointthatHoextended his lead and as they exited the water he held the edge crossing the finish line in a time of 17:04 slashing a massive 9 seconds off the Polish ace Prezmek Stanzcyk's record effort of 17:13 established in 2004.

The promising Meyer also dipped under the old record posting an impressive 17:12 with a game Dannie Marais completing the podium on a 17:21.

The leading trio were in a class

Chad Ho grabbed a record sixth consecutive title at the aQuellé Midmar Mile.

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>> ‘Winning Midmar once is an honour so to have six wins now is incredible. I’m very happy.’ of their own with the chasing pack crossing the line almost a minute behind.

“Winning Midmar once is an honour so to have six wins now is incredible. I’m very happy.” said a delighted Ho after the event.

“I knew it would be a tough race and the record was never in my mind so that in itself is a bonus” delighted added Ho. Jordan le Clos followed in 18:10 with yet another promising effort by one of South Africa’s up and coming youngsters Chris McGlynn (18:11) who edged out Josh Dannhauser (18:13)

In the women's race, Payne extended her record of the most wins in the female division to eight, and in the process denied American Ashley Twichell her hat-trick of wins.

Fellow American Stephanie Peacock was third, the first local woman home was Michelle Webber in fifth, just behind British swimmer Holly Hibbott.

Shefinishedafull30seconds ahead of Twichell, and despite the ideal conditions she fell a tantalising two seconds short of her own race record.

"The hard work is paying off!" said an elated Payne after her race.

"What a great start to the year."

At the 400m mark her lead was 30m on the field and at the 800m mark this had been extended to 50m. Going through the final “hotspot” at 1200m this had grown to close to 70m.

Payne’s drive to the finish was unrelenting and she crossed the line inafasttimeof17minutesand35seconds, a mere 2 seconds slower than her personal best of 17:33 which posted in her maiden victory in 2004.

“I had no idea where the other swimmers were during the race and decided to go out hard from the start.

Iamveryhappywithmyswimandthe way things went today,” said a delighted Payne said after the race.

Swimming success at Hillcrest Primary FEVER REPORTER HILLCREST Primary School participated in the Felixton Half-Night Swimming Challenge (six hours) on Saturday, 24 January.

The challenge started at 6pm and finished at midnight for the primary schools and continued until 6am the next morning for the High Schools swimmers who participate in the 12 hour challenge.

Hillcrest High School also partici-

patedintheevent,whichmadeiteven more exciting.

Each school is allocated a lane and must swim as many lengths as possible in the given time. After midnight, the swimmers crashed in their tents (or slept under the stars).

This was first time Hillcrest High competing and their strategy changed three times in the first 40 minutes of the race.

Hillcrest Primary was at least two lengths behind the leading team (Fe-

lixton) in the first couple of hours and graduallycaughtupandracedneckto neck for some time, which made the race very exciting.

Time took its toll on the swimmers and it was the endurance from Hillcrest Primary that finally put them in the lead and, with an hour to go, they were well ahead.

Hillcrest Primary won the Felixton Half-Night Swimming Challenge by 1km, swimming 23,3km in total.

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Hillcrest Primary’s swimmers back from left: Jay-Cee Grove, Kellyn Smith, Hannah Kelling, Kim Hopf and Alastair Hoon. Front from left: Enrico Vorbeck, Jeremy Stops, Tyler Curtis, Nicholas Neville and Tristan Quibell.