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Hillcrest’s new station commander >> 'I want to see Hillcrest being a safe place, where the community can trust police' KALISHA NAICKER
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ILLCREST’s new station commander isn’t your average police officer. He has competed five Comrades Marathons and is training for his sixth one this year. Colonel DB Ndlovu is a family man who treasures spending time with his wife and three children. He looks up to his 91-year old dad as a role model, and says if it were not for the sacrifices his dad made, he would not be the success he is today. But there is a serious side to this man whose new mission is to fight crime in the Hillcrest area. Ndlovu has been in the SAPS for almost 30 years and has more than 14 years’ experience as a station commander. Ndlovu matriculated in Mpuma-
lice precinct is in disarray, but I know this is not the case. There have been numerousarrestsandbuststhathave goneunnoticedanditisabouttimewe change this. "My aim is to bring about a unified langa and trained at Hammerskraal force of community members and our Police Academy. "From my in-service to colonel men in blue working towards a comlevelIservedinallaspectsoftheforce, mon goal - ridding our streets of crime." from front office, When asked crime prevention, "BEING A POLICEMAN what his plans for detective, trainIS NOT ONLY A PASSION Hillcrest are he ing officer and said: "I want to see station comIT BECOMES A WAY Hillcrest being a mander. OF LIFE. ONE IS safe place, a place "Being a powhere the comliceman is not onDEDICATED TO UPLIFTING munity can trust ly a passion it bethe police. I want comes a way of AND SERVING THE to bring back a life. One is dediCOMMUNITY." time where the cated to uplifting community can and serving the phone the police and they actually recommunity." When asked to join the Hillcrest spond, letting people know they care. "The only way of achieving this is station he did not hesitate to take up to get involved with the community. the challenge. "There is a perception that this po- We depend on the community for in-
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formation." The Hillcrest SAPS wants to involve various pillars - community policing forums, neighbourhood watches and relevant role players - in crime-fighting initiatives. "I want people to know we care. I have an open-door policy and the community is welcome to email or contact me with any information they have regarding crime, tips on combating it and even complaints regarding my staff or station. "It is time we take back Hillcrest and give residents the peace of mind they need." Ndlovu also put forwardatipforresidents
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regarding the police. "When a police officer goes to a crime scene, take down his or her name in case you are unhappy with the service and report it so we know who to deal with." He urged residents to contact him on ZondiS3@saps.gov.za "I also want role players and forums to invite me to their meetings so we can work together and achieve our goals," he said. Colonel DB Ndlovu, Hillcrest’s new station commander. PHOTO: KALISHA NAICKER
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‘Criminal hideouts’ cleared
>> Community unites to fight crime and beautify their neighbourhood
Alphonce Baswell and Innocent Khanyile seen at the painted safety rail.
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ESIDENTS of Embo in Hillcrest and the Hillcrest Conservancy joined forces to clear the dense bushinanefforttoreducecrimeinthe area. According to Alphonce Baswell who spearheaded the operation, Mkhize Road is notorious for being a ‘high- crime’ area. He said many invasive-type plants cause problems along the rail reserve as the dense bush provides an ideal hiding spot for vagrants. “Volunteers cut down some of the tallgrowthandcleaneduparoundthe path which is used extensively by residents of Embo. We also involved a numberofschoolchildrenintheclean up and created a community spirit among this small group,” he said.
George Victor of the Hillcrest Conservancy said that when Hillcrest Conservancy members heard about this effort, they got on board and assisted by clearing a larger area and painting the safety barriers at the end of the road. “Numerous bags of litter were removed from the area as well as the adjacent railway tracks with this effort being long overdue,” said Victor. “This area has much historic value as these railway cuttings were the only route that could be taken between Hillcrest and Botha’s Hill at the time with the entire project being considered a major engineering feat in its day. The adjacent grasslands are unique and the Embo Conservancy has plans to protect these and establish scenic trails along the ridges.” He said the Embo Conservancy plans to encourage the removal of in-
Innocent Khanyile, Hillcrest Conservancy volunteer, shows the extent of the work that was done. vasive plants and the planting of endemic Zuluplantstoenablewildlifesuchasbees and birds to return to the area. “The Zulu nation has always been a nation of conservationists, and there are examples of them protecting plants and animalsthroughouttheirhistory.Asense of pride will be returned to the residents
of Embo through these efforts and the conservancy aims to make this an example for others to follow,” said Victor.
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Five vehicle crash leaves eight injured A FIVE vehicle collision on the M1 in Mariannhill, near the Upper Highway Area, has left eight people injured on Monday morning. ER24paramedicsfromtheHillcrest branch arrived on scene and found all five vehicles in the middle of the lane.
According to Russel Meiring the ER24 spokesperson, all five vehicles, including three taxis, had rear-ended each other. “On assessment, paramedics found eight patients walking around on scene. Fortunately the patients had
medics arrived at the scene and found the boy was removed from the swimming pool and a bystander had initiated CPR on the child. “Fortunately the boy responded positively to the CPR and upon assess-
Embo residents who want to get involved in this volunteer-based initiative can contact Alphonce on 078 470 1543.
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sustainedonlyminorinjuries,”hesaid. “Paramedics treated the patients for their injuries and thereafter transported them to St Mary’s Hospital for further treatment.” Theaccidentisstillunderinvestigation.
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"COMMUNITY participation is essential in combating crime in Hillcrest," said Hillcrest SAPS communications officer Constable Ndumiso Manqele, who commended the community for theirtip-offwhenfivemenwerearrested for house robbery on Friday 13 March. Captain Xulu and members of Hill-
crest Task team, crime prevention, crime intelligence and the Metro police received information about a house robbery in Winston Park during the early hours of Friday morning. Members worked around the clock andatip-offledthemtoTshelimnyama where five men were arrested for house robbery.
The men are aged between 20 an 25 and police recovered stolen property worth R4 000. The men are expected to appear in Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon. "I commend the public and officers for this arrest. It is with such partnerships we can eradicate crime in our community,"saidManqele.-Supplied.
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Tiny tots donate to SPCA KALISHA NAICKER
kalisha.naicker@media24.com EARLY last month Lesley Cuthbert, an Ashley Junior Primary School teacher, contacted the Kloof and Highway SPCA informing the society that Grade R to Grade 3 pupils wanted to give back to the community
by assisting in raising funds for the SPCA. Each pupil was given a Kloof and Highway SPCA - branded bag and asked to get permission from their parents to fill the bags with items that could be resold in their charity shops. Two weeks later, on 5 March, the Kloof and Highway SPCA education
Busy bonsai queen
officer, Thando Ndlovu, went back to Ashley Junior Primary to give a fun and informative talk to pupils about the Kloof and Highway SPCA and animal welfare. They also collected a generous donation of more than 100 bags of donated items collected by pupils. The Kloof and Highway SPCA
thanks the pupils and teachers from Ashley Junior Primary for their time, effort and generous donations. All the animalswillgreatlybenefitfromtheir hard work and dedication. The Kloof and Highway SPCA appreciates the love and support from the community. They have various projects running at the SPCA that individuals, groups, schools and companies can participate in. For more information, contact the marketing department at fundraising@kloofspca.co.za
Become ‘royalty’ for a day
>> She has been sculpting miniature trees for almost 40 years KALISHA NAICKER
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ITH more than 10 000 bonsais in her garden and a few hundred more at her nursery, Hillcrest mum Lynne Theodorou is becoming known as the “bonsai queen”. Theodorou will offer her expertise and tips to bonsai enthusiasts at the Kengai Bonsai Kai show at Hillcrest Primary on 28 and 29 March and the community is urged to attend. As a child Theodorou loved oriental art with its bonsai representations. "I always had a fascination with Japanese art such as yoga, Zen, Buddhism and Japanese flower arranging. "After I got married my husband bought me a book on bonsais and that is how the love for this beautiful species began." She has been sculpting miniature trees for almost 40 years and has travelled to Japan and around South Africa gaining experience on the art form. Theodorou has been accepted into many bonsai organisations. "During my early days I joined the EasternBonsaiclub.ThenIjoinedthe Durban Bonsai Club and became its chairperson. I am currently involved the KwaZulu-Natal Bonsai Association, the African Bonsai Association and the South African Bonsai Association. "I have a passion for educating the public on this beautiful art form. Growing bonsais gives me peace and tranquility. It is a wonderful hobby which has developed into an amazing career." Theodorou is self-taught. "I didn't study. I was always around it, just doing it," she said. "I planted every seed and every cutting I could get. I love growing. "A lot of my passion for plants can be attributed to my parents because
Hillcrest mum Lea Kassner with some of her outfits. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Lynne Theodorou, ‘queen of bonsai’. PHOTO: KALISHA NAICKER
I helped them prune trees and rose bushes we had at home." “Bonsai isn't all technique. It involves artistic talent as well as instinct. The hardest part is knowing your tree, knowing what it wants and understanding it," said Theodorou. The mother-of-two said she has the best job in the world. "Bonsai means me 'living' with the creator daily as nature is ultimately God," she says.
Her tip to other bonsai growers: "Always water your trees." To find out more on bonsais attend the Kengai Bonsai Kai show at Hillcrest Primary. Tickets are R20 per person. There will be trees on show, talks, tree clinics, demonstrations by experts, equipment and tree sales. The community can also bring in a tree for styling. For more information contact, Theodorou on 083 254 1022.
WHEN Hillcrest mother Lea Kassner was invited to the Durban July last year, little did she know that the glamorous event would change her life forever. She now hires out ball gowns, suits, party dresses and more, so anyone can become royalty for a day, whenever they please. “A friend, who is married to a jockey, invited me to the July last year. “Ihadneverbeenbeforesoitwas an exciting experience, but my heart sank when I was told that it was a dress-up affair,’’ said Kassner. “Needless to say, I did not own any formal dresses other than the one I had worn, back in the day, when I was a size eight. I did not want to buy a dress as I knew it was a once-off occasion and probably would not wear it again. “So on my mission to find a dress, I realised just how difficult it was to find something locally, which made me think that I could not be the only person with this problem.’’ The mother-of-three soon got her creative juices flowing and the “Occasions Dress and Suit Hire” was born. This business allows men, women and students who otherwise cannot afford glamorous out-
fits, to hire one for the day at a fraction of the cost of buying one. Kassner researches all of her outfits and relies on her daughters, their friends and mothers to let her know what the latest trends are. She says many girls are invited to four matric dances and it is impossible to afford a new dress for each occasion so hiring is a real option. This business allows her to work after hours and free herself up for school activities which her children participate in. “My afternoons are spent running them between extramural activities so I make my appointments in the morning, evenings and on the weekend,’’ explains Kassner. Being a people person it allows Kassner to meet new people from the area which has become home to her. “It gives me gives me such a thrill when a client walks out happy with the dress or suit they love. “I love receiving the pre-dance photos of them dressed up and looking gorgeous.’’ Kassner is hiring and selling dance dresses and hiring out suits. She imports most of her dresses, but can also take dresses on consignment, which she will sell on for you. For more information, contact Kassner on 082 810 5929.
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>> Transformation needed for survival
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Appealing to save the home are (from left) Nanah Hlubi, Tswarelo Mkhulisi, Nelly Ncgobo with Kim Griffith Jones (back). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
HE Issy Geshen Home for the Aged provides invaluable care to 68 frail, elderly residents from Mariannhill, Waterfall, Botha’s Hill and Lamontville. It was established in 1960 by local businessman Issy Geshen who realised there was a need to establish a facility for destitute elderly black pensioners. It was the first home for black elders in KwaZulu-Natal and was registered as an old-age facility in 1980. It then qualified for a government subsidy. The principle objective of the home, 55 years later, remains to providecareandtopromotethe physical, emotional and social well-being of its clients. The home has a central building with 27 bedrooms offering shared accommodation. There is a central kitchen and dining room, TV and recreational lounge, a
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frail-care ward, offices, a laundry and a small tuck shop. In 2001 the home acquired a small house adjacent to the main building which was renovated to provide specialised care for nine clients who suffered with dementia. There is a large flat garden area that is used for recreation and special events and a tieredvegetableandfruit-treegarden at the back of the home. The staff complement of 36 is headed by the administrator. The team includes professional nurses, a social worker, a part-time occupational therapist, carers, general assistants and others. There is a strong volunteer team, sourced from the local community, who assist in many departments. Residents enjoy three meals a day as well as tea. They may purchase additional treats, and personal care items, from the tuck shop. Residents participateinexerciseandgamesand are involved handwork projects. Residents with special needs are referred to local hospitals for medical care, speech therapy, physiotherapy and to the remedial gymnasium. Spectacles,wheelchairsandwalkers are also provided by the home,
which is funded by 80% of the residents’ state pension plus a government subsidy. The total of the residents’ contribution and the government subsidy pays for about 63% of the home’s total expenses. The home has to find the remaining 37% through donations from the private sector. Currently, the Issy Geshen Home has an operating shortfall of R2 158 per resident a month. This equates to R1 760 000 per annum. Historically the home has provided for all the needs of the residents. Many of their families are poor and themselves in receipt of grants so to contribute financially to their elders’ care will, for some, be very difficult. The home is currently engaged in a communication process with family members. Families will initially be asked to contribute R500 per month towards their elder’s monthly shortfall. This contribution will be increased later in the year. But the future remains uncertain and the home is appealing for help. For more information, email the home administrator Sifiso Ngidi on sifiso@issygeshen.co.za
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Are monkeys really the victims? I AM sick and tired of hearing
about the “poor” monkeys, and clearly I am not the only one, judging by the escalation of attacks on them. Far from being the starving, misunderstood darlings, we keep hearing how they are healthy, bright-eyed, reproducing at an alarming rate and are becoming a real problem. The other myth is that we have taken over their habitat, and “sob, sob”, we need to be understanding “because they have been so robbed”. Most residential developments have taken place on what was once veld and farmland. Preservation of riverine forest and the run-off catchment areas
How far can peer pressure go? YOUNG boys in this day and age bully their peers into consuming alcohol, which is wrong. Parents themselves need to be wary of the consequences of allowing your teenagers to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes as this might have a negative impact on your child’s life. Most parents want their children to be good, decent human beings. On Friday we witnessed a young boy collapse right in front of us. His peers poured 20 litres of water all over him in an effort to bring him back to consciousness. Afterwards they put him in a parked car and left him there for about 30 to 50 minutes. One of the boy’s friends said: “Let him sleep he will be okay, that is what happens when you drink for the first time.” The next day we found out that the boy who had collapsed was in hospital becausehe is diabetic and alcohol is not good for him. We pray that God will be there for the boy and his family during such a difficult time and we urge children to wait until they are the appropriate age to start drinking alcohol. Concerned parent
is incredibly strict, with D’Moss the Durban Metropolitan open space system - covering huge tracts of land, all of it linked together in an incredible way. Monkeys don’t live in the veld, they are tree dwellers - and far from destroying their habitat residential properties have increased it by planting numerous trees. I can already hear the howls about much of that not being indigenous, but many exotic trees have fruits and berries much loved by birds and monkeys alike. In the lowveld, resorts all have notices up reading “a fed monkey is a dead monkey”. The reason is obvious – monkeys are quick to learn new
tricks, and are highly opportunistic creatures. Sadly, in our area they have come to equate human habitation with easy food, because people feed them. True conservationists do not intervene with nature in this way. So, we have reached the stage where numbers need to be controlled. Why the horror at such an idea when beautiful, gentle buck of all shapes and sizes are culled in their thousands every year. If nothing is done to reduce the numbers, we will see more home owners taking things into their own hands, although not the best solution, I am sure everyone would agree. People lover
Traffic lights in Hillcrest SILLY me for thinking that traffic lights were supposed to ease the flow of traffic especially at peak traffic times. The 12 sets of traffic lights on Old
Main Road in Hillcrest do no such thing. They are set to change randomly, trapping solid streams of traffic between them especially the ones that
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Community participation is vitally essential THE Keep Hillcrest Beautiful Association (KHBA) thanks Craig Girvin, the Hillcrest High headmaster, for its sponsorship and interest in our association. MrGirvinsaysthatasHillcrestHigh isacommunityschooltheaimistogive back to the community. Pupils take part in removing alien plants and assist the Hillcrest Conservancy. The Hillcrest High Eco Club is headed by Ronel Harmse who says they will assist at the recycle centre from time
to time. KHBAisencouragedbythesupport for the association by Hillcrest High and it is hoped that all schools in the area will also get involved. KHBA congratulates Hillcrest High, which is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Thank you to Hillcrest High and headmaster Craig Girvin. .
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are less than 100 metres apart. Often vehicles are trapped in the intersections as well, making it impossible for vehicles coming in from the side roads. The people who set the traffic lights obviously think it is a game to see how frustrated they can make the motoring public. No wonder so many
motorists use Delamore Road to bypass the central section of Hillcrest and join Old Main Road further along. Every two months or so a driver flattens the traffic lights at the intersection of Nkutu Road and Old Main Road. What about CCTV at that intersection to catch the person/people? Graham Shone
Waterfall Spar uplifts community KALISHA NAICKER
baking activities,” she said. “Activities are carefully selected withthespecificaimofdevelopingthe WATERFALL Spar is once again at the whole child, physically, emotionally, forefront of community upliftment by socially, intellectually and spiritually. “Through varied, interesting acdonating towards the Forest View tivities the chilPrimary School “FOR MORE THAN FOUR dren cultivate a fundraiser. According to YEARS GRADE R HAS RUN positive attitude towards the acDebbie Durrant of from Forest View HOT DOG DAY FUNDRAISER quisition knowledge and Primary the EVERY FRIDAY, WHICH have the opporGrade R the department was in- ENABLES THE SCHOOL TO tunity to develop and express his troducedinJanuary 2003 with BUY NEW TOYS, PUZZLES, or her own potential. just 22 children APRONS, ETC. “For more and over the years, through numerous fundrais- than four years Grade R has run Hot ers, the school has grown and can ac- Dog Day fundraiser every Friday, commodate over 40 children in two which enables the school to buy new groups, Blue Group and Green toys, puzzles, aprons, etc. We are thrilled to have Waterfall Superspar Group. In January 2013 a Grade RR class help us with this fundraiser. Their dowas opened, catering for children nations and sponsorship have been a aged three-and-a-half to four-and-a- great help and hugely appreciated. half. “In order for the children to en- Thank you Waterfall Spar.” joy a strong foundation the school offers a language extension pro- Children enjoy hot dogs sponsored gramme, individual attention, a by Waterfall Spar. progressive music programme and PHOTO: SUPPLIED Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com
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KALISHA NAICKER HILLCREST High held their annual Angel Tea, sponsored by Dischem recently to raise funds for pupils in need of financial assistance. Two hundred and thirty women were treated to a morning of interesting talks and demonstrations by representatives from various cosmetic houses at the
Tea hosted to assist those in need tea and each woman was treated to a gift pack of samples. This event was organised by pupils and teachers from the school’s Angel Fund committee. Staff member Mrs Kowlesur said in excess of R22 000 was raised from this year’s event. The committee thanks Dischem for its support and generous contribution as well as guests for making this event a success. Part of the tea (from left) Antoinette Brights (Dischem), Sonja du Toit (Sanlam) and Candace van Wyk (Dischem).
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>> ‘I taught myself to emulate every detail of the pop star’s dance style’ KALISHA NAICKER
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Dantanio as Michael Jackson.
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HE Hillcrest Fever chatted to Dantanio,aMichaelJacksonimpersonator, about his upcoming show at Sibaya. • When did you start your music career? “I began singing and dancing at the age of nine, developing a vocal repertoire spanning pop, R&B, swing, jazz and reggae.” • How would you describe your acts and where have you performed? “I am a skilled impersonator specialising in Michael Jackson and Sammy Davis Jnr. I have travelled the world, including London, the U.S., South Africa, Bahrain and Kenya.” • Why Michael Jackson? “I felt an affinity with Michael JacksonfromanearlyageandIappreciated his dancing. I became obsessed with practising and eventually taught myself to emulate every detail of the pop star’s trademark dance style.” • At what age did you perfect the impersonation? “I would say in my teens because I was rejected from an amateur dance competition at 16 because the judges believed me to be of a professional standard.”
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• How do you feel about the upcoming show? “I think it is me coming full circle, from my beginnings as an inspired young MJ fan. I look forward to honouring my idol with the role in The Michael Jackson
HIStory Show. I encourage the community to experience this remarkable show for themselves.” • ‘The Michael Jackson HIStory Show’ is playing at Sibaya Casino's iZulu Theatre from Computicket now.
Shavathon, a ‘hot’ success FEVER REPORTER
At the tea (from left) Peggy Young, Mary Chapman and Cherie Loomes.
CHILLI Source Design, a Durban-based branding and marketing agency, held a Shavathon in support of Cansa last week. The public were invited to visit the Chilli Source Design offices to shave or spray their hair for R50 per adult and R25 per child. Complimentary popcorn and juice was handed out and each participant received a supporter sticker. Chilli Source Design owner Odelle Hadnum thanked everyone for their support and for donating generously. "I am grateful to every person who supported our Cansa Shavathon. We raised a R7 630, which is more than double the amount raised at our previous Shavathon. So many of us have been touched by this terrible disease therefore it is a privilege to be able to support Cansa and the wonderful work it does."
Chilli Source Design team (front, from left) Helena Van Den Berg, Ntombifuthi Pretty Madlala, Nikita La Basse, Sheree Conway and (back, from left) Trent Hawke, Stacy Milne, Hendrick Jansen van Rensburg, Megan Campbell, Odelle Hadnum, Sean Hadnum and Jordan Hadnum. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
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NJENGOBA sathembisa ukuthi le nkundla akusiyona eyethu kuphela kepha ivulelwe nina bafundi, namhlanje sichicilela ingxenye yezimvo zenu ngemibono yengosi esayishicilela mayelana nabalisa abahamba izwe lonke beshumayela izwi likaNkulunkulu behamba ze! Mhleli Ngyakubilela sisi, egameni lenkos yethu uJesu, mina ngokwam ngibona kugcwaliseka umbhalo weBhayibheli, othi ezinsukwini zokugcina kobakhona izinto ezifana nazona lezi, ngakho asihlaleniemkhulekweni,labobababayalingwa baceliwe wusathane, masibakhulekeleni bafowethu, ayizange ibekhona into enjengalena. Umama Thokozani Ayo Dlamini ePortshepstone eLamont. Mhleli Ngiya bingelela Ma Khabazela mayelana nalolu daba cishe sekukhona esinye futhi isidakamizwaesokufisaukuhambazekukhona esokudansa kuze kuse mam Khizengithiminamakebasixolele thina asizidli izidakamizwa . Thokozani Khumalo eZingolweni. Mhleli Sawubona Nosipho lamadoda ashumayela enqunu adinga ukushaywa, umuntu uqondiswa ngenduku. U-AlsonZondie-unitBB, iMbali. Mhleli Mina ngithi leyo inkolo kaSathan angivumelani nabantu abashumayela izwi likajehova behambaze. Abantu abangaluthwa uSathane. Sipho Shusha KwaZimakwe
Mhleli Isizwe sonakele nase Nanda bakhona abasonta benqunu bathi akuhlekwa, ungahleki ubulwane lobo Umfundi Mhleli Sisi ngibona iphutha elenziwa ilamadoda okokuqala awazihloniphi okwesibili ehlisa isithunzi samadoda ngisho neBhayibheli alisho ukuthi singagqoki lithi owesifazane akagqokise kowesifazane nowesilisa enzekanjalo laba zisebenzi zikaSathane. Thabi Dlamini eMbali 14 Mhleli Aybo! Zulu omyama, lamadoda njengoba ehamba ngemthetho ka-AdamokushoukuthiuSathane kubonainyoka,hlobolunilenyoka ngobaphelau-Adamwalingwainyoka, abashawe babulawe ibona oSathane UMfundi Mhleli Abantu badidekile ungama kanjani phambi kwabantu ukhulumengoMdaliubeunqunuhhayi! cha liyabhubha impela kukhulu kuyeza yena umdali angabalalela kanjani benqunu umbhedo lo . Phezi Mthalane KwaMpumuza eShayamoya Mhleli Mina angivumi ukuthi kushumayelwe izwi likajehova benqunu behlisa isithunzi samakholwa futhi bazokwenza amanye amadoda angabe esavuma ukuthi amakhosikazi awo aye ezinkonzweni .bafuna ukudlwengula abantu ngoba phela uma wonke umuntu ehambanqunukuzovukaizinkanukokhonalaphokusontwakhona. Umfundi
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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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ITSUBISH’S Outlander receives an update for the 2015 model year with “mechanical and cosmetic adjustments” and one model choice - the
2.4 GLS Exceed. The automaker says its premium midsized SUV now looks “more purposeful”
with a re-designed grille, a black below-grille area andchromededgesforthefrontfog lights. Shiny roof rails and belly plates have been off-set by black wheel arches. Under-floor space now exists in the boot, it doubles as parking for the removable boot-space cover when all seven seats are erect. Its constantly variable transmission has been revised to, the automaker claims,
500 000 ‘pro drivers’ without documents NEARLY 500 000 professional drivers are operating on South African roads without proper documentation, prompting a severe warning from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), and meaning they have no vehicle insurance. TheRTMCsaysfreightandpublictransport operators (owners) will be held liable for the failure of their drivers to renew their professional driving permits. Information from the corporation indicates that 433 973 expired professional driving permits existed on the National Traffic Information System on December 31, 2014. This is 43.35% of all PrDPs issued. The provinces with the most expired permits are Gauteng (50%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Cape with 44% and 43%, respectively. Drivers are required to produce a medical fitness certificate and maintain a clean
Official data shows there are 500 000 technically unlicensed ‘professional drivers’ hurtling along SA roads. PHOTO: SOURCED
criminal record to obtain a professional driving permit and the chief executive officer of the RTMC, Advocate Makhosini Msibi, warned transport operators that the Road Traffic Act placed a duty on them to exercise proper control of their drivers and ensure compliance with all provisions of
the law - including requirements in respect of professional driving permits. Msibi emphasised: “It is the duty of the operator to ensure that the vehicle and its driver are fit to operate on a public road.” Section 50 of the National Traffic Act imposes a responsibility on traffic authori-
reduce fuel consumption and a widerspectrum lock-up range makes things quieter with more gear slots on the transmission - or when manual changes are selected by the paddle shifters. Mitsubishi’s 2.4-litre DOHC MIVEC petrol remains, along with a claimed fuel-consumption of 8.2 litres/100 km (under ideal conditions). The all-wheel drive still has Mitsubishi’s three-choice Multi-Select AWD. Ground clearance is 190mm. The 2015 Outlander continues with a high level of standard spec. Highlights include: Hands-free Bluetooth, powered tail hatch, reversing camera/parking sensors, radio/CD/MP3/USB audio system with touchscreen control and an entertainment system for rear passengers, keyless operation, leather upholstery, heatable front seats, power driver’s seat, dual-zone auto aircon, cruise control, multiinfo trip computer, automatic lights and rain sensors, a powered electric glass sunroof and 18” alloy rims. The Outlander has a five-star Euro NCAP crash-protection rating. Priceandwarranty:The2015Outlander 2.4 GLS Exceed retails for R439 900 (inc VAT), delivered with a three-year or 100 000km warranty and a five-year or 90 000km service plan. Service intervals 15 000kms. - Wheels24.
ties to suspend or cancel the licence of any operator if that operator has failed to exercise his or her duties in terms of the Act. To improve compliance and improve safety on the roads the RTMC and other traffic enforcement agencies have stepped up vigilance and will investigate all major crashes to establish the compliance level of operators. This collaboration will be rolled out throughout the year and unannounced inspections will be undertaken on operators’ premises to establish compliance levels. Habitual overloading offenders will be identified and stringent measures taken against those found to be unwilling to comply with the law. Operators are being warned to adhere to road traffic regulations and obey the rules of the road. Msibi said: “The national traffic police together with other law enforcement agencies will be increasing their vigilance on the roads throughout the year and offenders will be prosecuted.” - Wheels24.
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‘Zero % won’t save lives’ THE proposed changes to the legal blood-alcohol limit will do nothing to reduce the appalling death toll on our roads, so says forensic expert Dr Gavin Kirk. While drunk drivers are undoubtedly an important factor in causing deaths on our roads, this is not the way to improve the situation. That is because it is not based on any evidence and appears to be an attempt to “do something” about the situation even if it makes no sense. In a national survey of transport fatalities conducted at South African medico-legal mortuaries in 2004 it was found that 50% of drivers who died in road traffic collisions tested positive for alcohol – a strong indication of the link of alcohol to fatal collisions. However, the mean blood alcohol concentration in these drivers was 0.17g/100ml, which is more than three times the current legal limit. While this study is more than 10 years old, there is no reason to suspect that the situation is any different today. There are other problems that ariseoutoftheproposedchanges. A number of high profile cases havealreadyshownhowvulnerable laboratory results can be to challenge in court. This will become ever more so if drivers whose blood alcohol concentrations are close to zero are prosecuted. Those proposing the changes are obviously unaware of the fact thatweallproducesmallamounts of endogenous alcohol naturally within our bodies and that any laboratory analysis must provide for a reasonable margin of error. The proposed law would be fertile ground for defence attorneys. Rather than changing the law in a way that will do nothing to reduce fatal collisions, what needs to be done is to properly enforce the current law. - Wheels24.
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Taking part is Grade 12 pupil Courtney Edwards with Björn Bekker, Darshan Paul and Snqobile Ndawo.
THOMAS More College held their annual sponsored walk last week, the theme of which was “Around the World”, so pupils from Grade 000 to Grade 12 walked around the campus to raise funds for their outreach programme. Unity between the school phases was evident as Grade 12 pupils walked laps with Grade 1 and 3 pu-
pils. Grade 11 pupils walked with the Grade 7 and Grade 10 pupils walked with Grade 6 and so on, as that would be the grade that will be in Grade 12 when the primary-school pupils reach high school. The funds raised will be used to run the comprehensive outreach programmeaswellassupportearly childhood development centres in lower Molweni.
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Kloof High retains title
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LOOF High dominated the Gelofte Night Series last weekend, achieving podium positions in all sport codes. In the girls' hockey final Kloof High beat Port Natal 2-0, both goals being scored in the first half. Kloof were unbeaten throughout the tournament. This is the third year in a row that the rugby final has been between Kloof and Gelofte. Kloof won in 2013 and 2014 therefore defending the title again. The game started at a frantic pace withbothteamssizingoneanotherup on attack and defence. Early in the first half Kloof opened their account with the first point of the match – a try in the corner by flanker Kwanele Pewa. The conversion was unsuccessful, but Kloof had an early 5-0 lead. Gelofte came back strong and short and later got a try of their own. A typical Gelofte drive from a line-out saw them dot down in the corner. The fly half duly converted and
they took the lead 7-5. The rest of the half was a see-saw affair with neither team gaining any ascendancy with ball in hand and both defences remaining resolute. Neither team gave an inch. Gelofte went to half time with their two-point lead intact. The second half started much like the first half ended until Kloof worked a sublime passage of backline play from their own 22-metre line about 12 minutes into the half. It started when Gelofte kicked onto Kloof winger Ashley Garrity, who found himself isolated at the back. He managedtostephiswayoutoftrouble andheaddownthetouchlinetowards Gelofte's try line. The cross defence had him covered, but a few slick passes and a grubber kick saw centre Saneliso Ngubane (Man of the Match) gather and run in under the poles. The try was converted and Kloof took the lead 12-7. Gelofte threw everything at Kloof for the remainder of the half, but their defence stood firm with flanker MiguelFialho,fullbackJean-Pierrele
The winning rugby team.
Grangé, eighth man Travors Gumede and centre pairing of Donavan Raath and Saneliso Ngubane leading the defence effort, while our attack wings, Kevin Dawson and Ashley Garrity and fly half Phumlani Khumalo kept Gelofte guessing. The final whistle saw Kloof retain the series trophy again.
Kloof hockey team. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED