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T is one of the basic human rights, the right to communicate and be communicated with, which is why Talk Sign Day, a KZN Blind and Deaf Society initiative, takes place in March - Human Rights Month.

The society urges South Africans to buy Talk Sign stickers for R10 each and to wear them on Talk Sign Day, 13 March.

All funds raised will be used to assist with the education and job placement of people who are deaf. To order your stickers email Ellisha at ellisha@talksign.co.za For more information on the campaign, visit www.talksign.co.za or www.facebook.com/ talksign or call 031 309 4991.

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CHELSEA PIETERSE AN UPPER Highway man is doing everything in his power to bring his explosives sniffer dog, Django, back from Afghanistan.

Former U.S. military AMK9 member Sheldon Holland said his best friend deserves to retire and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle, and hoped that his fellow countrymen will help make this happen.

The two got separated a day before HollandwasduetoreturntoSouthAfrica 16 months ago, when he injured himself and was taken to hospital. On his release, Django had already been “returned” to the U.S. Military.

Since then, Holland has dedicated himself to make true on his promise to his canine friend — that he will bring him back to South Africa to spend his days away from the battlefields.

Holland, who was a member of the SAPS Dog explosives unit in the 1990s, was contracted to the U.S. Militaryin2011.Aroundthistimehewas teamed up with explosives dog Django, and they passed through a certification process in San Antonio, Texas before being deployed to Afghanistan

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Reddy aids King's projects ROMINENT Durban businessman Vivian Reddy has given a major boost to the King Goodwill Zwelithini's project to fight HIV/ Aids in the province, with a donation of a vehicle and recording equipment at Edison Corporation in Umhlanga on Friday.

Reddy said the recording equipment will be used to video the good work done by the Zwelithini and will be used to spread his messages around the province.

Goodwill Zwelithini thanked Reddy for the generous donation and said thattheequipmentisgreatly appreciated.

"These donations will be used to serve the people of KwaZulu-Natal.

We are determined to eradicate the spread of HIV/Aids in our province."

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as security detail.

Holland said while he waited to meethisfurryteam-mate,hehadpreconditioned himself not to form a close bond, but upon meeting the bouncy German Shepherd, Holland’s heart melted.

“I knelt down next to him for a photo and the next minute he turned his head and just started licking my face.”

From then on, the two were inseparable and they spent over a year and a half together in Afghanistan, working side-by-side under extremely stressful and harsh conditions.

“He is such a character. I would be sleeping and then just feel him licking my face. He knew when I was sad and would always make me laugh.”

A day before Holland was due to head back to South Africa he fell and injured his back and was admitted to hospital.

“When I returned to the base he had already been taken away. I couldn’t even say goodbye. It was terrible.”

Now Holland has started a Facebook page called The Django Homecoming Cause, which documents the pair’s friendship and asks people to help reunite him with his best friend.

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Santhan Reddy and Vivian Reddy hand over the keys to the vehicle to King Goodwill Zwelithini.

Barbara Patrick, manager of the Kloof and Highway SPCA thanked the commu­ nity for their support and said that the SPCA will ensure that justice is served for the animals who suffered in this case.

kalisha.naicker@media24.com A DURBAN couple facing charges of ani­ mal cruelty appeared at the Pinetown Magistrate’s court last Friday, but the case has been remanded until Thursday, 19 March.

Theyarefacingsevencountsof animal cruelty after the Kloof and Highway SPCA confiscated 17 dogs, four cats, two pigs, two rats, two snakes and one mouse from a property in Escombe. These animals were removed in terms of the Animals Protection Act last year November.

“All the animals that were removed have since been re­homed and are doing well. We once again appeal to members of community to report animal cruelty to the SPCA for investigation.”

One of the dogs that were confis­ cated.

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Django, the explosives dog, greets his new team­mate, Sheldon Holland, with a kiss in 2011.

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ITH the hot summer days not yet over and Durban being home to a ‘sunny’ winter, the chance of getting sunburnt and contracting cancer are always prevalent.

Nivea Sun and SunSavvy – an organisation created by concerned Hillcrest mothers Donna Short and Hayleigh Bott - have started with the installation of sunscreen dispensers filled with Nivea moisturising sun spray SPF 50 in classrooms and outdoor play areas.

Speaking to the Fever, Short said that they started SunSavvy in April 2013, after a holiday in New Zealand when her child attended kindgergarten class for a week where she noticed there was a sunscreen dispenser on thewallwhicheverychildusedbefore going out to play.

“It was a school rule and the children didn’t have to be told to put sunscreen on, it was just part of their routine before going out.

“School is where our children spend the majority of their day often when the sun is at its hottest.

“Schools are an ideal environment in which to educate children about sun protection and to encourage sun safety in order to reduce the risk of skin cancer,” said Short.

She said that as parents the responsibility for children's sun safety

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Promoting the programme (from left) Donna Short (SunSavvy), Katy Moore (Nivea sun brand manager) and Hay­ leigh Bott (SunSavvy). ultimately rests with them.

“However, the problem lies in that parents are not able to be with their children at 10am or before sport to

ensure they are protected from the harsh effects of the sun.

“If sunscreen is always accessible in the classroom and the teacher

takes two minutes to remind them to reapply before heading outdoors, a habit will be formed and, like brushing your teeth or wearing a seat belt,

sunscreenwillbecomesomethingthe children learn to do automatically.

“Iftheirmates,teachersorcoaches do this, so will our children,” she said.

Armed with a bottle of sunscreen and a dispenser which they made, the mothers started their mission and hit the road.

“We soon realised we need to supply schools with more than just sunscreen.Wewantourchildrentobeeducated on why they need to use sunscreen,” said Short.

“So we approached Beiersdorf (Nivea), which is an international brand. However, its main offices are in Umhlanga, but we sent them a proposaland‘boom’theprogrammewas created.

“We don’t work for Nivea, rather we are just two moms on a mission – our motto is to grow a generation of sun-safe, sun-educated children,” she added.

Some KwaZulu-Natal schools that are already apart of the project include Hillcrest-based Kidz Academy Day Care, Curro HCA Hillcrest, Lucky Bean Playschool, Chatterbox Preschool, Kloof-based Happy Days PrePrimary,HappyValleyEducentreand Small World Nursery School and the moms aim to get more schools to sign up.

Interested schools can email info@besunsafe.co.za or contact Bott on 082 419 2969 for more information.

A fashion fix KALISHA NAICKER

Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com LIVING in Hillcrest Pia Carey always had a taste for the finer things in life.

She used her love for nature as inspiration and has created unique and beautiful jewels.

Today the 45-year-old runs a successful business at the Shongweni Farmers Market and is encouraging others to always follow their dreams.

Speaking to the Fever Carey said thatshegetsinspiredbyseeingshapes, textures and colours that surround her as well as seeing the excitement on people's faces when shopping at her stand.

“They always say ‘wow, it's so difficult to choose as they are all so nice’.

Hearing these inspiring words keeps my passion [alive],” she said.

Carey lectured at Durban University of Technology for 15 years in the Entertainment Technology department in arts and crafts with special effects make up being her specialisation.

“One of my favourite things was the body painting and styling. In 2008 I resigned and started on my new path of making ‘lumo’ accessories for the youngergenerationandbeadedaccessories for everyone,” she said.

“This is where the name "Lumo lady" came from, as many families know me as. I started at the Shongweni Farmers Market and have never looked back. Little did I know that this

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was my passion. Today I create gorgeousaccessories forallagesandhave something for everyone's unique tastes.” Carey said that while growing up she wanted to be a pop star, but later on she was drawn to fashion and crafts.

“Ihavealwaysbeenabletoenvisage new creations and bring them to life, whichistrulyexcitingforme,”shesaid.

“I'm very blessed to have a special family. My son, daughter and husband are my pillars of strength each contributing in their own special way.”

Describing herself as inspiring and passionate, she said that her role models are her parents who she respects and admires for their solid grounding and great teachings of life that has “taught me everything I know and made me who I am today”.

Carey encourages youngsters to be passionate about their future. “Always follow your passion because if you are passionate about what you are doing you will succeed at it.”

For more information, call her on 083 766 1743.

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Can’t blame apartheid W

E were incredulous when president Jacob Zuma stated that the blackouts are due to apartheid.

We thought the CEO of Eskom Tshediso Matona probably got it right when he said in no uncertain manner that Eskom’s failings were due to a lack of maintenance over the years.

Weweredisconcertedwhenpossibly the most effective communicator of recent years, Andrew Etzinger, had his tongue stilled because his fluent explanations became unacceptable to the ruling party.

At a time when our daily visits of stage two blackouts are punctuated by an incident when Eskom passed through the threshold of third stage blackouts, how worried should we be by the bland assurance from the utility that there is not the slightest possibility of a total blackout?

If our figures are correct Eskom has a generating capacity of about 9000 megawatts.

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When stage three is reached the utility has lost 4000 megawatts and when it is breached a national blackout is not far down the road.

The five years’ delays in the commissioning of Medupi and Kusile Power Stations has seen the original budget of R150 billion jump up to R326 billion.

Together with the monthly cost of R2 billion for diesel, this will push Eskom’s interest payments into the stratosphere.

A piece of legislation which would bring immediate relief and which would enable independent power producers to strengthen the national grid has been rejected by the NEC of the ANC where political will eats away the ability of the economy to grow.

ThisrulingfromLuthuliHousehas been duly accepted by the bloated top brassoftheutility,manyofwhomowe their positions to being well connected politically, rather than knowing much about management and the

generation of electricity.

Ontheonesidethereisanimpossibly high wage bill where the average yearly income of some 46 000 employees is R633 000 a year or R53 000 a month.

Who would not like to work at Eskom with the retired CEO, Brian Dames, taking home R22 million last year.

On the other side there is a patent inabilitytogenerateincomebyselling its product.

The eight metros, seven of which are run down by the ANC, owe Eskom R53 billion.

The total figure for all municipalities runs at R93 billion. Soweto alone owes Eskom R4 billion, but the ruling party is unlikely to take any action with the metro and municipal elections taking place early next year withtheirpositionfalteringbadly already.

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50 shades of messed up WHEN I say 50 shades of messed up, I'm not referring to the way in which the main character of the movie 50 Shades of Grey describes himself.

Instead I am referring to the entire movie itself.

50 Shades of Grey is going to lead to the destruction of our generation and future generations.

After reading the synopsis and comments of critics and other people on this movie, I have come to the conclusion that it is a movie based on abuse and control.

Why are we allowing our young women to believe that this is romantic?

Whyareweallowingouryoungmentobelieve that this is a way women like to be treated?

Young people need to be instilled with ideals such as respect for each other.

It gives men the impression that women want to be controlled and beaten and gives women the impression that it is romantic to be treated that way.

The ideas this movie instills in young people is that love can be created through a contract and that it can be shown through whips and chains.

Italsoimpliesthatsexcanbesomethingthat is coerced out of someone.This is definitely not an idea I would want my children to have.

The standards of society is dropping to such an extent that we allow a movie,which has also been referred to as soft porn, to be screened openly.

The scary part about it is that not many people were phased by this.

Wehavethedutytoriseupandstandagainst things that will harm the future of our generation.

We have to rise up as a community and come against the ideas of society that try to change the morals that have been instilled in us.

Don't let our generation reach a point of destruction.

Clayton Marie

Tax increases will be the wrong choice COPE is against tax increases in our constrained economic climate.

COPE calls on the public to see that rising taxes, collapsing infrastructure, failing services and stubborn unemployment together constitute a toxic mix that will stifle economic growth. Money in people’s pockets is what makes an economy grow.

COPE has for many years called for a substantial reduction in the size of government, a rigorous implementation of the PFMA, and an end to futile and fruitless expenditure. We need political will and good governance, not tax in-

creases to rebuild fiscal space.

COPE pleads for the implementation of a South African National Debt clock showing, hour by hour, the size of the debt and the cost of servicing that escalating debt. Borrowing freely and taxing heavily is not sustainable.

COPE also calls on the public to constitute ACT, a public organisation representing activist citizens and taxpayers. Without extensive accountability being demanded, the people will be squeezed tight while those in government will grow fat and lazy.

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Lily of the Valley blossoms >> Organisation empowers the marginalised

Lily of the Valley.

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ILY of the Valley doesn’t believe in charity.

Charity cripples and limits the po­ tential of people whereas Lily believes in empowering the marginalised to bring about change and reformation in South Africa.

Lily of the Valley’s primary focus is to care for children infected or affected by HIV/Aids by providing accommodation, food, clothing and education in a safe and family orientated environment.

Staff and volunteers provide a multi­ disciplinary, all­encompassing range of

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support to promote the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of the children.

The vision of the organisation is to raise leaders who embody patience, kindness, humility, service above self, truth, protec­ tion, hope, trust and perseverance.

“We see these as characteristics to be upheld in any position of leadership, whether in the classroom, home or work­ place,” said Nic Addison, who heads the or­ ganisation.

“We seek to raise leaders for every sec­ tor of society who will embody these traits and work together for a healthy communi­ ty. In the 21 years of serving orphaned and vulnerable children and the surrounding communities, not once has any person

been turned away on the basis of their reli­ gious belief or culture. While we hold un­ swervingly to the message of Jesus Christ, no person will ever be turned away for not holding the same belief as us.”

Ifyouareburdenedbytheneedsofchil­ dren and would like to make a difference, there are many ways you can become in­ volved in the work of Lily of the Valley says Addison.

“Lily of the Valley has a vibrant volun­ teer programme where volunteers from all over the world commit to a minimum of three months working with the children and participating in the local community projects programme,” he said.

This will offer one the opportunity of enriching the life of a child infected or af­ fected by HIV. Our volunteers are met per­ sonally at the airport and transferred to on­site accommodation.

Accommodation is provided in self­ca­ tering three­bedroomed cottages. Volun­ teers provide their own food and cook for themselves and volunteers have free time to explore local South African highlights.

One can also support a child financially.

Tosupplementthefinancialcostsofcaring for our children, we have initiated the Sup­ port­a­Child (SAC) programme. Individual people, churches and groups are invited to sponsor a child on a renewable annual ba­ sis.

Donationsarealsowelcome.LilyofVal­ ley is a non­profit organisation and there­ fore relies heavily on donations. You can donate on a regular basis or make a once­ off donation towards the work at the chil­ dren’s village and the community projects programme.

For more information on how to assist or to become a volunteer, contact Jenna on 074 947 7992.

Beauty at one’s doorstep KALISHA NAICKER

Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com THE Camelot Environmental Group was formed in 1998 with three residents and approval from developer, resident Richard Gaylord.

According to Tony Wint there were many projects suggested and complet­ ed during the ensuing years.

“The most pressing problem was Lake Avon. Alien water plants, kariba weed, parrots feather and water hya­ cinth, covered the lake. Many methods of removalweretried,andeventuallyitwas decidedthatmanuallabourwastheonly way to go. Clearing of lakes, and water­ ways is ongoing, and water testing pro­ grammes are in operation,” he said.

“Alien growth on Bird Island was re­ moved which created some small water­ ways. Pretty water birds felt safe nesting in this area hidden among indigenous vegetation.”

He said that Bulrushes and indige­ nous water plants are home to many birds and frogs.

“Our bird loafers entice some of the larger birds to land. White­breasted Cor­ morants and Darters happily fish from these perches. The Pink­backed Pelican

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is spotted snoozing here,” said Wint.

“Hundreds of indigenous trees are planted on the nature trail. The removal of alien growth in the grasslands is ongo­ ing, and these areas are burnt on a rota­ tional basis during winter months. Our Camelot bird list names 180 species.

Camelot is also home to impala, duiker, genet, water mongoose, white­ tailed mongoose, slender mongoose, banded mongoose, dassie, cane rat, porcupine, water monitor, and rock monitor. Reptiles, fish, amphibians, smaller mammals, butterflies and in­ sects reside here too.

The Nkutu River meanders through Camelot into the lakes and dams as it travels down to join the Molweni River and then the Umgeni River, eventually reaching the ocean.

Camelot Environmental Group be­ came a member of the KZN Con­ servancies Association and changed the name to Camelot Environmental Con­ servancy.

The bimonthly Camelot Conservancy News keeps residents up to date on flora and fauna sightings.

For more information on the conservancy, contact 083 645 6704.

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It will provide feedback on the year's activities and will host two brief presentations.

The first speaker will be ChandraNaidoo,seniorlibrarianforKwaZulu-Natalwhowill talk about existing and future plans for library services.

The second speaker will be Collen Booth, a new committee member. She will share some of her experiences of voluntary library work with the British Army.

The AGM will be followed by tea and/or coffee and a chance to chat.

For more information, contact Ron Legg on ronlegg @global.co.za — Supplied.

Are you on the pulse of what’s hap­ pening in your community? Write for us and get published using the Citizen Journalism tool at www.hillcrestfever.co.za

Getting creative juices flowing >> First­time writers get the chance of bettering their writing skills KALISHA NAICKER

Elana Bergin (centre) with past pupils at the course.

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ILLCREST'S Elana Bregin, a BA graduate from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MA in English cum laude from the then University of Natal, will again offer first-time writers the chance of bettering their writing skills in her course in Kloof.

Bergin has an eclectic career path which includes stints as a Cecchetti ballet teacher, ad hoc dancer with the Napac Ballet Company, Kelly Girl office assistant, academictutor,freelancecopywriterand book editor with UKZN Press.

Bregin first came to attention because of 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 which have retained an enduring popularity with teachers and pupils in classrooms.

Her work has sometimes attracted controversy for her tendency to write across rather than within categories and her frank tackling of sensitive issues.

The Slayer of Shadows (Bodley Head UK 1994 and Gecko Books SA 1996), a fantasy-realist work set in the turbulent days of the nineties internecine violence, won the English Academy Percy Fitzpatrick Prize in 2000, but caused consternation among Cornwall School librarians

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for its dark depictions of “Mandela’s South Africa”.

TheBushmenandtheirDifference formed the focus of her MA dissertation, which looked at Bushman representation as “subhuman other” in colonial times and “mythic fossil” in contemporary times, and the way in which this facilitated their genocide, continuing displacement and dysfunction.

This study led ultimately to the writing of Kalahari RainSong, coauthored with Kalahari dweller, Belinda Kruiper. Based on Kruiper’s life among the Kruiper community of the Northern Cape Kalahari region, it tracks the survival and spiritual battles that continue to beleaguer this traumatised community.

Ella’s Dunes (in Memories of Sun,

Greenwillow U.S.), a fictionalised story about friendship between two troubled children, one from a Bushman community, returns once more to this theme of difference and its cost in a world that has no place for it.

Bregin’s body of work reflects a diversity of styles and genres, from children’s and young adult novels to adult fiction, narrative non-fiction and speculative fiction. Her prizewinning futuristic story They is set in an animal-testing facility and examines the ethical underpinnings of human use and abuse of other species, and the way this challenges our notion of ourselves as evolved, superior and intrinsically humane beings.

Shiva’s Dance (Jacana Media

2009), set amid the multicultural richness of Durban, charts a troubled teenager’s journey through self-destruction to self-awareness, drawing on Buddhist and Hindu spiritual wisdoms in its quest for solutions.

Bregin’s most recent novel Survival Training for Lonely Hearts (Pan MacMillan 2012), returns to the dilemma of writing the ordinary in a context that is extraordinary, while still delivering a page-turning story.

This time using “smart romance” as a vehicle for self and social examination, it looks at the search for love and connection in a damaged and divided society, and the way this is complicated by entanglements of collective history and personal adversity.

For more information about the course, phone 071 493 0791.

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Duo’s rugged run for Vultures

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ILLCREST High School held its annual Angel Tea, generously sponsored by Dischem, on Saturday, 7 March from 10am to 1pm at the school hall. Guests were treated to tea, a goodie bag from Dischemandwerepamperedby representatives from many of the larger cosmetic houses.

The event was organised by the school's Angel Fund Committee, which raises funds for families within the school community that might require support.

Seen at the event were...

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Clive Cowie (left) and Mark McTaggart take a selfie during their two­day self­sustained 60 km trail run last week to raise funds for the Maloti­Drak­ ensberg Vulture Project.

AMIL UMRAW Gwen Warehan, Lindsay Middleton, Jenny Steytler and Michaela Steytler.

Peggy Young, Mary Chapman and Cherie Loomes at the Angel Tea.

TWO Durban men have raised nearly R17 000 for the Maloti­Drakensberg Vul­ ture Project by completing a 60 km self­ sustained trail run.

Mark McTaggart (32) and Clive Cowie (30), started their two­day trek last week from Sani Pass and ran through to Bush­ man’sNekinsupportoftheirfavouritebird, the vulture.

The men, amateur runners, filled their backpackswithfood,utensilsandsleeping items before stretching their limbs and heading out under the rising sun.

“Three kilometres in I sprained my an­ kle after tripping over a rock, and just after that Clive’s knee packed up. It was tough going the rest of the way,” McTaggart said.

After covering most of the distance on the first day, they lodged themselves in an icy cold hut for the first night.

“There was no hot water and it was freezingthatnight.Weatepasta,rolls,sar­

dines and other healthy proteins and oils,” McTaggart laughed.

After wrapping themselves in ban­ dages and popping a few painkillers, they set out to a rainy final stretch on their sec­ ond and final day. I “We were like two old men with the injuries we had,” Cowie said.

McTaggart and Cowie raised R16 850 through the “doit4charity” website and were swamped with supportive Facebook messages and calls throughout: All proceeds will go to the Maloti­Drak­ ensbergVultureProject,whichisdedicated to the conservation and management of the endangered Cape Vulture and the criti­ cally endangered Bearded Vulture in the Maloti­Drakensberg mountains.

Project facilitator Sonja Krueger said she appreciated the pair’s “fantastic ef­ fort” to take on the initiative of their own accord.

She said the money collected would be usedinmonitoringandtrackingvultureac­ tivity.

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Five ways to beat Type 2 Diabetes THE secret to managing type 2 diabetes doesn’t come in a pill. In most cases, these simple lifestyle changes will do the trick.

It’s no secret that type 2 diabetes is on the rise. But if you’ve been diagnosed, there’s a lot you can do to improve your health — and the best place to start is by changing your lifestyle.

>> Teachers need to look out for hearing loss

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If your child has hearing loss, it is vital to inform your child’s teacher(s) of the situation.

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AR Care Day was celebrated last Thursday.Withthestartoftheneweducational year well under way, many parents or guardians will have had contact with their child’s teacher(s) during parent evenings and the like. Every parent however, dreads being told that their child is not performing as he or she should be.

“Before possibly labelling your child incorrectly, it is pertinent to be aware of the fact that children who experience a hearing loss, often present with many of the same signs as childrenwithlearningdifficulties,”saysTallySherban, a client relations executive at Oticon South Africa, a leading hearing aid manufacturer.

“These can range from a lower academic achievement than their age or even inattention that is frequently related to frustration and fatigue,” she adds.

“The first step to helping your child is to rule out hearing loss by taking your child to an audiologist who will look at any history of hearing loss or ear infections, and perform a hearing test to establish what your child’s hearing abiliTell-tale signs to look out for in a pupil with a hearing loss: •Inappropriate responses to questions.

•Watchingotherpupilstoseewhattheyaredoing.

•Articulation problems – speech difficulties.

•Fatigue, especially at the end of the day.

ty is,” explains Tally.

“If your child has a hearing loss, it is vital to inform your child’s teacher(s) of the situation as they have a tremendous impact on their pupils’ learning, self-image and social adjustment,” Tally explains.

Hearing instruments and FM in the classroom The primary function of amplification in the classroom is to provide access to speech information and facilitate learning. In most cases, hearing aids will benefit the child with a hearing loss, but in specific listening situations, such as in very noisy classrooms, hearing aids alone may not be enough,” says Tally.

Confirm your child’s hearing ability before making any decisions relating to your child’s education.

“Be cognisant of the fact that many children with hearing loss are often incorrectly labelled as children with learning difficulties. Make an informed decision that will allow your child to claim the best possible future for themselves,” says Tally. — Supplied.

•Academic failure.

•Poor self­concept.

•Day­dreaming.

•Apparent laziness.

Ifyourchildexhibitsanyofthesesigns,itwould be wise not to assume that your child has learning or behavioural problems.

Improve Your Diet Keeping close tabs on your diet is a major waytomanagetype2diabetes.Ahealthydiet for people with type 2 diabetes includes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, lean meats, and low-fat dairy. Focus on eating fruits and non-starchy vegetables, like broccoli, carrots, and lettuce, and having smaller portions of starchy foods, meat, and dairy products. Be especially careful about loadinguponfoodsthatarehighontheglycemic index (GI), a system that ranks foods according to how they affect glucose levels.

High-GI foods include white breads, white rice, and soda.

Limit fast food, too.

Lose Weight Shedding pounds can improve blood sugar levels and help keep type 2 diabetes under control. And you don’t have to lose a lot of weight to make a difference.

Exercise Regularly Even without losing a pound, exercise can help keep type 2 diabetes under control.

The result: Better blood sugar levels.

Of course, the more intense the exercise, the better. In one study of vigorous exercise and type 2 diabetes, women who walked quickly gained more protection from type 2 diabetes than those who walked at a more leisurely pace.

Regular weight-lifting sessions can also help keep blood sugar levels steady. McLaughlin recommends using hand weights or resistance bands for 30 minutes two to three times a week.

Control Sleep Apnea Manyoverweightpeoplewithtype2diabetes also have sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing temporarily while sleeping.

People with type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea are at higher risk of death from heart attack

and stroke. Their blood sugar levels also fluctuate more dramatically while sleeping than in those who have type 2 diabetes, but not sleep apnea, according to one study. These fluctuations have been linked to a higher risk for diabetic complications.

Severe cases of sleep apnea may need to be treatedwithsurgeryorbywearingaspecialdevice while sleeping, but less severe cases can be managed by losing weight. Talk to your doctor if you suspect you may have sleep apnea — loud snoring is one sign. A special sleep test can diagnose sleep apnea.

Soothe Stress Tryrelaxationtechniquestochaseawaystress.

Top-notch stress busters include yoga, tai chi, meditation, massage, and soothing music.

As a bonus, stress relief may help you sleep better, important because studies show that not getting enough sleep can worsen type 2 diabetes.

Sleeping less than six hours a night has also been found to contribute to impaired glucose tolerance, a condition that often precedes type 2 diabetes.

Besides yoga, try deep breathing before bed.

Other tips to try: Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods at night.

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Benefits of warm water

What your food cravings really mean

>> Natural resources aids in cures

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OST of us start our mornings with a fresh, hot cup of coffee or tea to warm our bodies after getting out of bed. When we drink water, we tend to prefer it cold, but according to Ayurvedic medicine, we have it all wrong. Regularly drinking very warm water, especially in the morning, can heal our bodies, providing digestive power and reducing metabolic waste that could have built up in our imm

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Cravings can get the better of you.

THERE is a big difference between true hunger and a craving. Hunger is controlled by the stomach, whereas a craving is controlled by the brain. Learning how to differentiate between the two will help you satisfy what your body is really craving, and help you avoid consuming unnecessary calories.

Someofthemostcommoncravingsinclude chocolate, sugary foods, and salty foods. However, that craving for chocolate is mostly likely not actually for chocolate – it’s your body telling you it is experiencing a deficiency in magnesium. If you learn how to identify which healthyfoodscansatisfyyourbodywhenitappears to be craving unhealthy foods you can avoid eating unnecessary calories.

Common cravings and what they mean Here is a list of all the common food cravings, flavour cravings and eating habitsyoumayexperience and the possible reason behind each craving, and all the foods you can eat to fix the craving: Chocolate: Your body may be experiencing a magnesium deficiency. Try eating foods rich in magnesium such as rawcacaonibs,fresh coffee, raw almond nuts, seeds, greens and fruit.

‘learned’.

However they can also be indicative of a deficiencyinanumberofdifferentmineralssuch as tryptophan, chromium, phosphorus and sulphur. Try to include more fruit in your diet such as grapes and apples, as well as spirulina and pumpkin and sunflower seeds; sweet potatoes, lettuce and cruciferous vegetables and nuts.

Dairy: Cravings for dairy foods such as cheese can be an indication of a deficiency in Essential Fatty Acids such as omega-3’s found in flax oil, walnuts and oily fish or of a calcium deficiency. To combat these eat more leafy greens, which have ample calcium in them, as well as sesame seeds and legumes such as chickpeas and lentils.

OFTEN WHEN WE’RE CRAVING SALTY AND SAVOURY FOODS, IT’S ACTUALLY MORE THE CRUNCHY TEXTURE WE CRAVE WHEN WE’RE STRESSED, AN­ GRY, OR ANXIOUS. CRAVING POPCORN OR CRISPS CAN BE AN INDICATION OF STRESS HORMONE FLUCTUATIONS OR A DEFICIENCY IN CHLORIDE OR ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

Salty foods: Often when we’re craving salty and savoury foods, it’s actually more the crunchy texture we crave when we’re stressed, angry, or anxious. Craving popcorn or crisps can be an indication of stress hormone fluctuations or a deficiency in chloride or Essential Fatty Acids. Try incorporating some meditation or breathing exercises and light exercise such as walking into your day and eat more leafy greens and ‘oily’ foods such as flaxseeds, nuts, olives.

Sugary foods: Psychologically a craving for sugary, sweet foods is a often a throw-back to our childhood when we were rewarded for good behaviour with a sweet treat, meaning this craving for a sweet treat is generally more

Carbs: A craving for high carbohydrate foods such as pastas, breads and pastries may mean your body is short in chromium or nitrogen. Rather than reaching for another piece of toast, try a crunchy salad with onions, lettuce, apples and some seeds.

Apples, grapes, sweetpotatoandcinnamon are also good options.

Stop cravings before they start The best way to avoid any food cravings is to eat a balanced diet rich in fresh, real foods – vegetables, fruit, legumes and grains.

However in modern-life sometimes it seems impossible to be able to get everything your body needs every day. Here are some tips to help you try: 1. Eat a variety of foods, don’t get in a rut and eat the same foods every day.

2. Don’t skip meals, then your blood sugar won’t dip too low and have you craving something to fill the void.

3. Aim to eat a protein, a carb and a fat at every meal/snack time to keep you fuller for longer.

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1. Cleanses Digestion A very warm cup of water in the morning can help cleanse your body by flushing out toxins. Water and other liquids help break down the food in your stomach and keep the digestive system on track. Warm water will help break down these foods even faster, making them easier for you to digest. Drinking cold water during or after a meal can actually harden the oil in consumed foods.

2. Aids Constipation At one point or another, many of us are plagued by this common stomach problemwherewehavelittletonobowelmovement. The strain felt during elimination, accompaniedbybloating,isbroughtonby a lack of water in the body. Drinking very warm water in the morning on an empty stomach can help improve bowel movements and aid constipation while breaking down foods as they smoothly pass through the intestines. Stimulating the bowels will help return your body back to normal functioning.

3. Alleviates Pain Warm water, considered to be nature’s most powerful home remedy, can help alleviate pain from menstruation to headaches. The heat from warm water is known to have a calming and soothing effect on the abdominal muscles, which can help provide instant relief for cramps and muscle spasms. According to Healthline, warm or hot water is usually better for cramps, as hot liquids increase blood flow to the skin and help relax the cramped muscles.

4. Sheds Excess Pounds If you’re on a diet, chances are you’ve heard drinking a glass of warm water first thing in the morning can help with weight loss. Warm water increases body temperature, which therefore increases the metabolic rate. An increase in metabolic rate allows the body to burn more calories throughout the rate. It can also help the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys to function even better.

Drinking a glass of warm water and a lemon will help break down the adipose tissue, or body fat, in your body, and also control food craving due to lemon’s pectin fiber.

5. Improves Blood Circulation The fat deposits in the body are eliminatedalongwithaccumulatingdepositsin thenervoussystemwhenyoudrinkaglass of warm water. This flushes out the toxins that are circulating throughout the body and then enhances blood circulation.

6. Halts Premature Aging Premature aging is a woman’s worst nightmare, but luckily, this can be prevented by drinking warm water. The presence of toxins in the body can lead to aging faster, but warm water can help cleanse the body from those toxins, while repairing skin cells to increase elasticity.

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HE Console Care Agency was established in 2002 and, with more than 13 years’ experience in private home-care placements, it has formed a trusted reputation by supplying a professional home-care service as well as reliable, trustworthy and affordable home caregivers, companions and nursing assistants in the Upper Highway area.

Home-care assistants are trained and experienced in basic and/or advanced home care and will assist with all aspects of daily living.Mobility,personalcare,medication reminders, basic meal preparation, light housekeeping, pressure care and companionship are just a few of the responsibilities of a home-care assistant.

Donna Barnard from Console Care Agency says their vision is to

provide a feasible and practical basic home- care alternative that promotes independence and peace of mind in the comfort of the home environment.

“We also aim to provide affordable, reliable and trustworthy caregivers, companions and nursing assistants who perform tasks with a high degree of respect, empathy, initiative, kindness and integrity. And we empower and create work opportunities for women in the role of caregivers.

“As a registered employment service the agency employs staff on one’s behalf taking care of the cumbersome employment administration.

“Console Care gives you peace of mindbyprovidinganongoingbackup service and if at any stage you are unhappy with one of our carers, we ask you to alert us as soon as possible so that we may take appropriate action.

“We also offer a minimum service period so that should you wish to try our service and ensure that care at home is the right option for you or for one of your family members, you may cancel or renew the service on a no-risk, week-to-week basis,” said Barnard.

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KZN Film Commission helps AFDA students realise their dreams AFDA, the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance, is proud to announce that 12 first year students have been awarded full bursaries

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Msizi Mlaba, Simphiwe Khumalo, Akona Matyila (AFDA Head of Televi­ sion School), Sitho Bandezi, Siphesihle Khwela, Richard Green (AFDA Head of Film School). MIDDLE ROW: Shveta Naidoo, Pearl Zondo, Shiva­ na Naidoo, Amanda Msomi. FRONT ROW: Temara Prem, Carol Coetzee (CEO of KZN Film Commission) and Londi Myende. (Absent: Siyenama Nzama and Lethuxolo Shabalala).

A common goal to develop intellectual capital and skills in KZN exists and will continue so as to develop the necessary skills required to create a sustainable entertainment industry for KZN. “Itisagreatpleasureandhonour in my job to be able to work with the KZN Film Commission to grow our industry in the region.

“KZN is a well of opportunity where our graduates in 2016 will start businesses and creating content for audiences.

“How could one not be proud to be part of this process. I extend my thanks to the KZN film Commission and staff, Carol Coetzee the AFDA Durban staff who made this opportunity available for the students,” said Franco Human, AFDA Durban Dean.

Siphesihle Khwela, a second year AFDA film student, describes what this opportunity means to him: “I think it’s great to have someone who believes in you enough to offer you a bursary.

“What the KZN Film Commission is doing goes beyond a monetary contribution, but rather an investment in our future as young filmmakers.”

Sisters Shivana and Shveta Naidoo were both fortunate to have re-

ceived a bursary from the KZN Film Commission to attend AFDA in Durban.

Shveta Naidoo said: “I am really grateful for the opportunity to study at an institution like AFDA. With this bursary and my degree I know that my future will be a bright one.”

“KZN Film Commission is dedicatedtoprovidingtheopportunities to the youth and in turn growing the skills level in the film industry in the province.

“Itiswiththisinmindthatweare pleased to have given bursaries to 12 AFDA students and we look forwardtoseeingthesestudentsdevelopandlatermakeadifferenceinthe province’s film industry,” said Carol Coetzee, CEO of the KZN Film Commission.

The AFDA Durban campus currently offers a fully accredited and internationally recognised Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree with various disciplines in Film, Television and Performance.

In2016, AFDA Durban willalso offer a Postgraduate BA (Honours) degree and a new Undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Innovation and Enterprise.

Prominent UKZN media professor retires FEVER REPORTER UKZN’s Centre for Communication, Media and Society (CCMS) within the School of Applied Human Sciences bids farewell to Professor Keyan Tomaselli, who steered the Centre to great success for 29 years. He retired from UKZN at the end of 2014.

“Die Prof”, as Tomaselli is affectionately known amongst his Kalahari research communities, will stay on as a Professor Emeritus at UKZN. He has, however, been appointed to a full-time five year Distinguished Professorship at the University of Johannesburg in its Global Excellence and Stature programme.

“CCMS will continue to grow under the innovative leadership of Professor Ruth Teer-Tomaselli,” said Tomaselli.

The Tomasellis, who Keyan calls the “dream team”, have created a global profile for the centre where students from all over the world come to study.

“Each one”, he said, “built CCMS’s reputation, research capacityandhelpedtoshapeandindigenize the field of cultural studies.”

Apart from his UKZN colleagues, what Tomaselli will miss most will be the CCMS students, especially the enthusiasts who want to change the world, who accompanied him on field trips into the edges of deserts, mountains and wildlife re-

Professor Keyan To­ maselli and Pro­ fessor Ruth Teer­ Tomaselli.

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serves, and who all came back totallychanged,positive,culturally-sensitive personalities.

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South African participant ZP Dala.

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by the KZN Film Commission to study at the AFDA Durban campus.

A significant relationship has been built between AFDA and the KZN Film Commission over the last three years.

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Console Care client Mrs Reed with nursing sister Mrs Dorreen.

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“The resulting student theses didchangelives,livelihoodsanddevelopment projects,” he said.

A SELECT group of writers from South Africa and Africa will gather together for a week of thought­provoking literary dialogue and ex­ change of ideas at the 18th Time of the Writer Festival. Presented by the Centre for Creative Arts (University of KwaZulu­Natal) and made possible by support from the National Depart­ ment of Arts and Culture, the City of Durban, the French Institute (IFAS) and the Goethe In­ stitute, this 18th edition takes place in Durban between 16 and 21 March.

The theme for this year’s festival, Writing For Our Lives, calls attention to the urgent con­ tinuing struggle of all writers in speaking truth and bearing witness to the times through their words. Globally writers are combatting censor­ shipwhenthetruthistoohardtoswallow,chal­ lenging the reader’s perspective and sparking a passion for literature in youth.

During this activity­rich week, audiences can expect to engage with a multitude of award­winning writers, from a wide range of political and social contexts, on the creative and technical processes and perspectives which shape their writing.

Evening readings and discussions will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre (How­ ard College Campus) while wide reaching free day programmes are spread across Durban and the surrounding areas as part of the festival’s ongoing efforts to promote and nurture a cul­ ture of creative expression through reading and writing. This includes school visits, a publishing forum and a range of seminars and workshops.

The lineup for the 18th Time of the Writer 2015: NoViolet Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Carol Campbell, South Africa Imraan Coovadia, South Africa ZP Dala, South Africa Ousmane Diara, Mali Dilman Dila, Uganda Jacob Dlamini, South Africa Ekow Duker, South Africa Craig Higginson, South Africa Mandla Langa, South Africa Thando Mgqolozona, South Africa Kirsten Miller, South Africa M.J Mngadi, South Africa Nthikeng Mohele, South Africa Given Mukwevho, South Africa Futhi Ntshingila, South Africa Sue Nyathi, Zimbabwe Charlotte Otter, South Africa Margaret Von Klemperer, South Africa Mzilikazi wa Afrika, South Africa Ticket prices are R25 for the evening ses­ sions and R10 for students on presentation of a student card. Workshops, seminars and book launches are free of charge. Book through Com­ puticket Tel: 0861 915 8000 or 011 340 8000 or online at online.computicket.com or at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 18h00.

For more information contact the centre for Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu­Natal on 031 260 2506/1816 for fax: 0 31 260 3074 or email: info@cca­ukzn.co.za

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UDI’S second-generation R8 sports car will debut at the 2015 Geneva auto show in MarchandbeinEurope’sshowrooms later in the year.

South Africa has to wait until the second quarter of 2016 for delivery — and bear in mind that in Europe the V10 (a new engine) costs the equivalent of R2.1 million and the V10 Plus R2.4 million. South African prices, as always, will be announced at the local launch.

The latest R8 has subtle design changes, the new V10, new all-wheel drive and the latest in Audi technology.

The previous 4.2 V8 has been superseded by a non-turbo, 5.2-litre, V10 in two variants. Standard, it’s capable of 402kW/540Nm, 100km/h in 3.5sec and 323km/h. The R8 Plus is tuned for 454kW/560Nm, 3.2sec and 330km/h.

Each drives a seven-speed S tronic transmission; fuel consumption for the standard version rated at 11.8 li-

tres/100km with emissions of 275g/ km, the Plus at 12.4/100km and 289g/km. The S Tronic comes with manual mode, launch control and coasting mode.

The R8 V10 Plus has a dry weight of 1454kgs, 50kgs less than its predecessor.

Ulrich Hackenberg, board member for technical development at Audi, said: “Motorsport is in Audi’s genes, it has always been a permanent feature of our brand’s character.

With the new Audi R8, our engineers are bringing accumulated racing expertise from the race track onto the road. No other model of ours evokes more dynamic emotion.

“All of that,” Audi says, “makes the new R8 V10 Plus the most powerful and fastest series production Audi yet.”

Its underbody, Audi says, has a diffuser to boost downforce. Its chassis, with double wishbone suspension, demonstrates how close the to motorsport is the new Audi R8.

The design of remains largely unchanged from the outgoing version at 4.42m long, 1.24m tall and on a 2.65m wheelbase. Its dimensions have changed slightly from its predecessor, the most obvious being an extra 4cm in width.

It has a squared-off, single-frame grillewithtrapezoidaldiodlights(“laser-powered” beams as an option) and restyled air intakes. The new R8 boasts dynamic turn signals with a “scrolling function” for the intended turn direction. The rear is more angled and the previous round exhausts are replaced by trapezoidal outlets.

It’s equipped with 19” alloy rims shod with 245/30 (front) and 245/35 (rear) tyres though 20” are available.

The Plus version uses carbon-ceramic brakes, the standard steel. The standard V10 has a powered spoiler, the Plus uses a fixed carbon-fibre wing.

Like the new TT, launched in South Africa in February, the new R8 has digital displays on its configurable 31cm Virtual Cockpit.Themostimportant controls are grouped in button clusters on the steering wheel. Audi’s MMI navigation plus with MMI touch is standard.

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FORD South Africa’s motorsport activi­ tieshavebeenunitedforthe2015season with the launch of a motorsport pro­ gramme under the new Ford Perform­ ance brand.

Tracey Delate, Ford SA’s marketing manager, said: “Ford remains committed to innovation through performance and the new global Ford Performance team ties together racing, performance vehi­ cles and parts.

“Regional performance engineering and racing teams have been united as one global team under Ford Perform­ ance, which sees the integration of Ford SVT, Team RS and Ford Racing. This uni­ fied organisation serves as an innovation laboratory and test­bed to create unique performance vehicles, parts, accessories and experiences for customers.”

This approach sees the development of smart innovations and technologies in aerodynamics, lightweight materials, electronics,powertrainperformanceand fuel efficiency that can be applied more broadly to Ford’s product portfolio.

FordmotorsportmanagerJohnNagel said: “We have focused our motorsport involvement this year on rallying and cross country, which are the most suc­ cessful championships on the 2015 cal­ endar.

“The teams are proven winners with an exceptional line­up of champion driv­ ers and race­winning vehicles in the Fies­ taandtheRanger.ItwillbeFord’sstrong­ est assault yet on the various titles and we have every confidence that the crews will be challenging for victory in every round and doing Ford and its loyal sup­

porters proud.”

For the 2015 rally season, double na­ tional champions Mark Cronjé and co­ driver Robin Houghton, will be tackling the country’s fastest special stages in their M­Sport prepared Ford Perform­ ance works team Class S2000 four­ wheel drive Ford Fiesta.

The pair established themselves as the team to beat in recent years, having claimed consecutive S2000 titles in 2012 and 2013. Although their challenge for a third title on the trot faltered last year due to a series of setbacks, they were consistently fast and are more motivat­ ed than ever to reclaim the top spot.

Cronjé said: “We have the best car out there and know that we will be right at the front challenging for stage wins and overall victories. It is fantastic having the backing and support of Ford Perform­ ance and Ford South Africa, and we hope to add even more silverware to the tro­ phy cabinet throughout the season.”

According to Houghton, the team will start off their season on the Tour Natal at the end of February with the same spec vehicle they used in 2014 but they will have the benefit of the latest specifi­ cation for the Sasol Rally in April 2015.

Houghton said: “We sent one of our Fiesta body shells back to M­Sport in the UK at the end of last year, and it is cur­ rently being updated to the latest level.

Thiswillensurethatwehavethenewup­ grades for the rest of the season as we fight for championship glory.”

Thereareatotalofeightralliesforthe year, finishing off with the Polokwane Rally in October.

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Positive start to 2015 for RMB Change a Lifers >> ‘I was impressed with the way the guys handled themselves’

thecoloursoftheValleyofaThousand Hills setup.

MTB captain John Ntuli was the fastest Change a Life Zulu to cover the 65km course as he powered home in fifth position overall, just four and a half minutes behind winner and pro rider Andrew Hill (TIB Insurance).

Sixth place Sthembiso Masango was just 11 seconds adrift and Bongumusa Zikhali rounded out the top 10 while Ndumiso Dontso (14th) and Sipho Khupiso (15th) aided in the academy's sublime team effort.

These results come off the back of their strong showing at the first clash of the season, the Subaru MTB Classic atCedaraCollege,whereNtuli(third), Masango (fourth), Khupiso (8th) and Dontso (10th) again secured top 10 finishes.

"I was extremely impressed with the way the guys handled themselves over the festive break, not eating too much Christmas cake," said academy founder Martin Dreyer.

"They had been allowed to relax andrechargeoverDecemberbutthey obviously kept ticking over as they returned to training in great shape."

"They have been hard at work in training and are super motivated to take their fitness to higher levels. It's great to see the RMB CAL Zulus pro-

ducing great results so early in the season."

Ntuli's run of form has been a slightly more extended one than the rest of his team-mates after he charged to a hard-fought fifth place in the 369km FNB Desert Dash in Namibia - the longest single day mountain bike event in the world - in mid-December.

"John [Ntuli] rode a phenomenal race at the Desert Dash." said Dreyer.

"The race starts at 3pm and goes through the night so that participants avoid the majority of the desert's heat.

"John positioned himself well and wasthirdcomingoutofthefinalwater point with 45 kilometres to go when he missed a right turn in the early hours and ended up going four or five kilometres too far.

"John turned back however, two other riders had already gone past and he finished fifth.

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swimming background and found that he had got to the stage of his career where he needed to test himself. A shift to triathlons came spontaneouslyandwiththehelpofthePrime Human Performance Institute, Crawford has been able to flourish in the discipline.

"I got to a stage in my career where I wanted to achieve more," Crawford said. "I wasn't challenging myself and I wasn't really going anywhere so I decided to do a triathlon.

"The bug just bit and you could say I haven't looked back since."

Since joining the EADP, Crawford had been working hard on getting himself into good enough condition to take part in international para-triathlons and the young star realised this goal last weekend when he took

on the world's best for the first time in the 2015 Buffalo City ITU World Para-triathlon.

"It was a really cool experience being able to represent my country last weekend, and being able to see how I performed against the best in the world not only helped me see where I am in terms of ability, but it also mademeseewhereIneedtoimprove.

"The most important thing I took from the event was that the international athletes are way more professional than us and with the help of Prime and the EADP I hope that I can get to that level in the future," said Crawford.

The Varsity College-Pick n Pay Westville Junction athlete has been fullofpraisefortheEADPandtheway in which they have supported him

throughout his time with the programme and with the backing of the KZN Department of Sport and Recreation, Crawford knows he is in good hands when training.

"My goals at the moment are regional and I want to get myself onto the podium at the national champs and get to the world champs.

"I finished fourth at the South African champs this year so I want to go better than that, whether it be first, or second," Crawford said.

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Sipho Kupiso is one of the many RMB Change a Life MTB Academy riders to have put his hand up early on in the 2015 mountain biking season as the Valley of a Thousand Hills setup looks to make a big impression again this year.

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HE Illovo Wartburg Classic was another successful day in the saddle for the Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Change a Life MTB Academy as no fewer than three top 10 finishers and five of the top 15 bore

Para-triathlon athlete takes big strides FEVER REPORTER THEconceptofpara-triathlonisfairly new for Upper Highway’s Sebastian Crawford, but the youngster is making waves amongst the local multisport community as he eyes more international competition in the future and with the support of the Elite Athlete Development Programme a Paralympic Games appearance is not too far off.

Crawford, who suffers from cerebral palsy, comes from a healthy

Sebastian Crawford took part in his first international event recently where he finished 14th overall in his category.

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disappointed however, that's behind him now and it has been great to see him bounce back at the past two races where he has been our top rider in the RMB CAL Zulu camp."

This exciting grass-roots development project would also not be possible without financial backing and in RMB, the Change a Life MTB Academy has tremendous support.

"It's great to have the support of RMB. “We've developed a fantastic relationship with RMB, so much so that on numerous occasions RMB has hosted its cycling clients down into the Valley of 1000 Hills to experience mountain biking in its purest form with the RMB CAL Zulus," said Dreyer.

"Having a sponsor who believes in your cause takes away one of the major hurdles of operating a non-profit setup and for that we are extremely grateful for RMB's generosity."