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Beggars plague Hillcrest >> By giving beggars money, food or clothing the community is growing the begging problem and not solving it.
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Police arrests robber in Hillcrest. It is alleged that two men entered the property, brandishing a knife and demanding cash and car keys. “The men also tried to stab the victim’s son, but she man-
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Rapist arrested A 19-YEAR-OLD man was arrested for rape in Hillcrest last week. Hillcrest SAPS communications officer Constable N. Manqele said that the victim, who is 13 years old, was raped on several occasions last year by the man. “The man used to push the victim into the bathroom when her parents were not in the house and raped her. “He threatened her, saying she mustn’t tell anyone what happened,” said Manqele. “Thevictiminformedherfoster
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CEPLUS™ and Waterfall Crime Watch have partnered to bring safety and security to the community with a mobile panic button one can use anywhere in the country. According to Steven King, founder of Waterfall Crime Watch, friends, family and Waterfall Crime Watch become one’s safety circles that can help in an emergency. “Soon you will also be able to add your local security company to the circle. ICEplus™ connects you to friends and family who will each receive an SMS and e-mail with your location alerting them that you may need help,” he said. “If you have a smart phone, download the Safety Circles App here http://scircl.es/a and for all other phones save the number 0800 10 0911 to your phone and assign it to speed dial 5.”
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A 20-YEAR-OLD old man was arrested at the Embo Reserve by Detective Constable Hlengwa from Hillcrest police station in connection with the case of house robbery that occurred on Saturday morning at Westriding
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parent about the matter and a case was opened at the Hillcrest police station for further investigation. “Preliminary investigation began and the suspect was arrested the same day.” The suspect will be charged and will appear in Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon. Manqele urged the community not to keep quiet if these things of this nature and other criminal activities are happening in their area. “Please report to police immediately and the matter will be attended accordingly,” he added. - Supplied.
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King said that the ICEplus panic button can provide one’s contacts with their vital information in an emergency. “All you have to do is make sure your online profile is up to date. Register and sign in to manage your profile http://waterfallcrimewatch.iceplus.co.za,” he said. “ICEplus™ is completely free if you register now and free for life allowing you to live in safety.” Mr S. Govender of Waterfall recently heard about this initiative wasexcitedtoaddthisbuttontohis mobile. “Waterfall has become a criminal’s paradise in recent weeks and I am pleased to know that our local crime watch groups are trying to fight crime.” “Such an app is ideal for emergencies. With just the press of a button I can alert people of my whereabouts. “This panic button will help save lives.” For more information or assistance log on to https://iceplus.co.za/Care
aged to rescue him and the men fled with the vehicle which was recovered on the same day at Brackenhill in Waterfall,” said Hillcrest SAPS communications officer Constable N. Manqele “Police acted on a tip-off and arrested one of the men at Embo. He will be charged and will
appear at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon.” Manqele said the Hillcrest police station warns criminals that crime will not be tolerated in Hillcrest. To report criminals activities, contact the Hillcrest SAPS on 031 765 9116. - Supplied.
A 37-YEAR-OLD man was arrested by Hillcrest detectives for being in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition during a raid on Wednesday. According to Hillcrest SAPS communications officer Constable N. Manqele, detectives received information about a man in possession of an unlicensed firearm. "Police acted on a tip-off which led them to the man's home in Summerveld. They
searched the house and a .38 revolver, with the serial number filed off, and live ammunition was recovered," he said. "The suspect was arrested for being in possession of unlicensed firearm and live ammunition. The firearm will be sent for ballistic examination to check whether it was used in any crime in the province." The man will appear at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon. - Supplied.
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Vehicle recovered after robbery HILLCRESTpolicehavelaunchedamanhunt for two men who attempted a robbery at Marion Road, Westriding over the weekend. According to Hillcrest SAPS spokesperson Constable N. Manqele, police members responded to a house robbery along Marion Road. “When police arrived at the scene the owner of the property informed them that she heard a noise outside and assumed it was the thunder. “When she checked she discovered that men were trying to enter through the kitchen door.” Manqele said two men, one armed with a knife, approached her and demanded her car keys and told her to start the vehicle for them. “The men drove off with the vehicle and a case of robbery was reported to the Hilcrest police station for further investigation. “The police went to locate the vehicle, and a few minutes later the vehicle was spottedalongBrackenhillRoadinWaterfall. When the men noticed they were being followed by the police they increased speed,butthedriverlostcontrol,theyleft the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.” The damaged vehicle was recovered. No arrest has been made at the stage and the investigation is in progress. -Supplied.
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Eagle kills and preys on pets >> Resident’s Fox Terrier was killed last week KALISHA NAICKER
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HILLCREST woman says she is being “terrorised” by a Crowned Eagle that has allegedly killed two of her pets and injured one in less than six months. Vivien Sneddon said her Fox Terrier x - Buttercup - was killed
last week. Her Maltese poodle Belle - was badly injured over the Easter weekend and her Persian kitten Misty was killed and only tufts of her fur was left on her lawn last year. Sneddon is frantically trying to find other “victims” whose animals may have been killed by the eagle. “The bird can only be relocated
if there are enough people affected by its behaviour.” She calls on those who have had similar incidents to report their incidents to local authorities so action can be taken. The eagle believed to be responsible for the killing of pets. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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OMMUNITY members and traders in Hillcrest are calling for action against beggars who are harassing people for money. Businesses along the Old Main Road and motorists who use the road say they are fed up with vagrants making a nuisance of themselves in this area. Community activists are now working with the SAPS in a bid to tackle the issue which mainly affects the section of the road closest to the shopping mall. Marge Mitchell of Keep Hillcrest Beautiful said: “The area is rife with them. “You cannot walk or drive through Old Main Road without being asked by someone for money. “One person had virtually ‘set up camp’ near the entrance of an eatery as he is there every day. He plays on
people’s emotions as they walk out with their take-away, and he stands with an outstretched hand asking for food or money. “Perhaps they think this is a good area to beg in because there are lots of businesses, so plenty of people are coming and going, but it is causing a nuisance.” One business owner, who did not want to be named said: “We have had a couple of beggars who have been stopping people as they walk past. “It is a nuisance, especially for elderly people who find it intimidating,” he said. Steven King, public relations officer of the Hillcrest CPF, said the community were now working with the police to tackle the problem. “The community is working with the police to prevent this happening. “Unfortunately, in Hillcrest there are people who are desperate for a meal and will rather beg than go to a
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A beggar works Hillcrest intersections.
charity for help. However, it seems that many who beg also use the money to purchase alcohol. “I urge people to rather support some of the many homeless charities in the area and stop supporting beggars on the street,” King said. Mitchell, in an effort to stop begging in the area created the Phuma Okhoneni Garden Project.
She said that the committee consists of members of SAPS, CPF, Metro police, municipal department: Safer Cities; councillors, a headmaster, a pastor and concerned citizens. Mitchell said that begging illegal and research done by the committee discovered that beggars are supporting their drug addiction with the money they receive. She said that beggars change from their smart clothes into their begging rags to work the intersections, and do “shifts”. “Beggars refuse offered employment because they get more money
from begging. “Beggars can and do resort to crime and are informants. “Beggars also live together in a house and are managed by a master,” she said. She said by giving beggars money, food or clothing the community is growing the begging problem and not solving it. “We appeal to you to rather donate to non-profit organisations which aims to rehabilitate the beggars,” added Mitchell. For more information contact, Mitchell on 083 419 3807.
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William Shozi has been with Compass Waste Services for 14 years and is a valued member of the family.
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FTER working since the age of 17, often seven days a week and frequently going from night shift into day shift to make ends meet, William Shozi, shift supervisor at Compass Waste Services, says this will be his last job. The 47-year-old father of three
boys says that when he leaves Compass it will be to retire. Shozi says he could not have asked for a better job and it gives him comforttoknowhewillbepartoftheCompass family until retirement. He was born and raised in Mariannhill, but due to the unrest in the eighties, his mother sent him to live with his uncle in Camperdown
where he completed Standard 6 to Standard 9. Six years in the army in the Free State followed during which time Shozi learnt the importance of hard work and working as a team. “It was very tough and we trained hard, but I learnt so much. “We were instructed in English and Afrikaans and today I still under-
stand when someone speaks in Afrikaans.” After leaving the army Shozi worked for Futura Footwear in their factory in Pinetown. “I was responsible for mixing the chemicals for the rubber used for shoe soles, and I enjoyed my job,” he says. Unfortunately, the company closed and Shozi found himself unemployed. “I applied for a job with the South African Police Force, but they only had temporary jobs available so I became a reservist.” Having just got married, Shozi knew he needed a stable income and decided to become a night security guard above his police duties. He often worked seven days a week, sometimes 22 hours a day, only sleepingduringhislunchhourandfor an hour after his day job and before his night shift. “If I needed a break, I would ask a fellow security guard to take over frommeforanightorfortheweekend shifts, but I needed the money so I worked very long hours,” he said. It was during this time that Shozi first met Ian du Randt, founder and managing director of Compass Waste Services. “I was the night security guard for an area in Pinetown at Old Main Road where Ian had one shipping container to store clean stock. It was in 1998 and this is how Compass started,” he
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explains.“Ianaskedmetokeepaneye on the container and, every evening afterwork,hewouldcometocheckon the container and we would chat. He told me that one day he would have a big business and that I would work for him.” In 2001 Shozi started at Compass asanon-sitemedicalwastecontroller at RK Khan Hospital in Chatsworth and then Wentworth Hospital before moving to the treatment plant in Westmead, which opened in the middle of 2002. Between 2003 and 2004 he spent some time in stores at the Westmead office monitoring orders and controlling stock and then returned to treatment. As a result, he has a very comprehensive understanding of what is involved in medical waste removal and treatment and the non-negotiable standards to which Compass adheres. When asked about his management style he believes that good communication is key. “We are all part of a team and if one of the links in the chain is weak, our team is weak,” explains Shozi. “Being in a highly regulated industry, rules and regulations are vital so I make sure my guys know exactly what is expected of them. If there is a problem we talk about it straight away so we can get back to being a strong team. “I would like to thank Compass for having faith in me and allowing me to be able to give my three boys - Mike, Phumulani and Cyril - a better and easier life,” says Shozi.
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of rands of cost for Eskom, remains scot free and perhaps unduly enriched from exerting pressure for irregular processes. Murderers, most frighteningly, can take lives of innocent people because they fear no consequences. Regardless of the available footage of wanton looting of foreign-owned shops over months, the minister has sat on his behind and done nothing whatsoever to display any reach of the law. To him it has never been a priority. What a scandal! Zuma, clearly, is tired and out of his depth. Moreover, he has no passion for rule of law and constitutionality. Under him, law and order have broken down. If the government cannot act with energy and swiftness, it should resign. The lacklustre performanceofthismassiveandcostlygovernment, one of the largest in the world, has created a great international liability for South Africa and has deeply ashamed all of us. If we do not rein in the forces of anarchy and evil now and if consequences don’t follow for what happened, before witnesses, the good story of Zuma will become a living nightmare for all of us. Mosiuoa Lekota
Zwelithini’s concert KING Goodwill Zwelithini’s imbizo was more of a self-aggrandisement stunt and a concert than about promoting peace, co-existence and doing damage control. After a lengthy silence and strong criticism during and after the xenophobic attacks, the imbizo was held to clarify his stance on the violent attacks. The notions that foreigners are “stealing” jobs and that they don’t have a right to be here need to be rectified immediately. Zwelithini blamed the media for misquoting him. If that was the case, why didn’t he immediately release a press statement correcting it? It does not require an intellectual critique of
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Open season for lawlessness in SA ONGRESS of the People demands to know whether the callous and easily identified murderers of Emmanuel Sithole will be delivered to court with all of the irrefutable evidence readily and easily available for instant prosecution. We feel so sick, revolted and horrified at the brutal and unprovoked murder of an innocent man for no other reason than that he was a Mozambican. That he was a fellow African mattered not a jot. Nothing less than swift and stern justice will suffice in the circumstances. For once the criminal justice system should show that the wheels of justice are capable of turning. UnderpresidentJacobZuma,becauseofhis own precarious legal position and constant fending off of criminal charges, consequences for illegal action have evaporated. People do notfearbreakingthelawbecauseofthegeneral malaise in the criminal justice system. Pemmy Majodina and John Block, notwithstanding their abuse of state funds, are still in office. Hundreds of officials who violated the PFMA and the MFMA with irregular and crooked tenders remain unscathed and unpunished. Zola Tsotsi, who is alleged to have wilfully bent procurement rules and incurred millions
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I HAVE written about this before but it’s not been printed, but since it is now being said by Izak Pietersen, CEO of the JSE-listed Dipula Income Fund, I quote from news24.com what the latter is reported to have said. “It is not sustainable to expect commercial and certainresidentialpropertyownerstosubsidiseadysfunctional municipal system. Something has to give. Many property owners are forced to pay for privatesector suppliers to deliver the same services they had already paid municipalities for but did not receive.” And isn’t it true that private security companies are regarded as our private police force? Who would you call first? That is the big issue — paying but not receiving. How would the law books describe this paying but not receiving? A Mr Yelland said recently that while we cut down on electricity usage, it is helpful for load shedding in the short-term, but in the long-term it is affecting Eskom’s finances, which are the lowest in seven years. But load shedding has to help manufacturers and retailersofelectronicappliances — wehaveallsuffered a loss of items through load shedding and power surges. And Phoneareana in the U.S, a mobile industry playerisplanningtorefundsubscribersforunuseddata already paid for. Brilliant and fair. LYNNE BROOK
his statement to highlight the explicit intent of those mutterings and they leave no room for a misquote. The words of the king are explicitly clear and harmful to foreigners. Moreover, the booing and jeering at non-Zulu priests, such as Ashwin Trikamjee, during the imbizo raises serious concerns for conscience-driven individuals. There is an urgent need for all key role players to engage in constructive dialogue to understand the grievances of people and communities that might tempt some to commit hate crimes like xenophobia and other discriminatory violence in South Africa. MOHAMED SAEED
Maintenance an unfair issue I THINK it’s unfair that some men get away with not paying maintenance. They expect the woman to bear the burden of the cost of raising the child because the child doesn’t live with the dad. From doctors bills when the child is sick to clothing of a growing child, is not a concern of some fathers. Women must struggle to feed, clothe, take care of the child and pay rent. The father doesn’t think all this costs moneyorhowdifficultitistobeasinglemomwith the high cost of living. They don’t do all they can to support the child yettheyareequallyresponsibleforbringingachild into this world. Women are superheroes because they carry the miracle of life from the womb to the earth. They are still expected to raise angels, fill stomachs and hearts for many years. They are strong handmaidens, chosen for the important task of being a mother, holding their children in their bosom, planting seeds of wisdom and covering these cherubs to bed with a kiss goodnight. Single moms - never give up hope, persevere despite the cost. You have the reward of looking at those sweet faces every day, building a bond and memories that last a lifetime. Y. OPPERMAN Via email
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>> ‘As a family we understand the need to get support from others’ Sheryll de Jager and Heather Walker from Highway Hospice with Neat Freak owner, Isabelle de Grandpre and Thora Mansfield from the Open Door Crisis Centre encourage the community to donate generously ahead of the Shirt Off Your Back initiative that will run throughout May. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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NEAT Freak is proud to launch the third annual Shirt off your Back (SOYB) initiative which will run during May. Started by Neat Freak’s CEO, Isabelle de Grandpre, in memory of her late father Pierre Robert, the SOYB initiative will collect pre-loved clothing for distribution to the Highway Hospice and The Open Door Crisis Centre, in KZN. As Neat Freak encourages its clients to de-clutter their lives and belongings, the initiative is a way for peopletodothisandhelpothersatthe same time. “We’re hoping that this initiative will highlight that many of us have so much and that de-cluttering and donating your pre-loved clothing will help clothe someone else less fortunate,” says Grandpre. The SOYB campaign strives to highlight the worthwhile work that each charity does. The Open Door Crisis Centre is a holistic, multifaceted one-stop crisis and trauma centre offering counselling, social services and support groups to people in KZN. Highway Hospice evolves from the vision that every person with a terminal illness deserves quality, meaningful life during the time left to him or her.
“My father was a generous and supportive man who was taken from us a month after his cancer diagnosis. “Our family was hit again by this terrible disease when our mother was diagnosed with a carcinoma and had to have major surgery to remove it from her face,” she says. “As a family we understand the need to get support from others. “The Open Door Crisis Centre and Hospice are so supportive of their community through their various programmes and we are proud to continue our association with them.” Both charities will be distributing clothing to the community via various projects as well as selling them to raise funds for their programmes. You can donate your pre-loved clothing at Highway Hospice, The Open Door Crisis Centre, Neat Freak and Stor-Age in Mount Edgecombe. If your school or office would like to get on board, call Isabelle on 082 673 9740, email info@neat freak.co.za or go to the Neat Freak website for the most up to date information www.neatfreak.co.za/shirt -back-initiative/
make all the difference. Search for SPCA - Kloof. Visit www.vote4chari ty.co.za Thank you to those who have already voted. Your support means the world to us,” she said.
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Vote for SPCA and assist it to win R70 000 FEVER REPORTER THE Kloof and Highway SPCA can win R70 000 if you vote in the Vote4Charity competition. The SPCA
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KALISHA NAICKER UPPER Highway company Compass Waste enjoyed an inspiring morning with Angus Buchan at Greyville Racecourse on Wednesday, 15 April. At the event were ‌
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Greg and Pam Setzkorn from Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting with guests, Lynn and Craig McKenzie. Shantell van Jaarsveld from Compass Waste Services, Claire Hodgkinson director of CROW, and Brendan Bromfield from Brendan Bromfield Fine Art Photography.
Shane Phillips, Jarryd Kalideen and Leigth Eksteen from Compass Waste Services.
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ILLCREST High is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and, as a tribute to this special occasion, the school production Ages ofRock,willshowcase40yearsoforiginal tracks of rock music. Woven into this awesome music is the story of a young girl who leaves her
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small town for the big city in search of her dream to become a rock star. The show runs from 11 to 14 May in the school hall at 7pm. On Friday, 15 May, the show will take the form of a supper theatre. Producer of the show Mrs Georgina Giorko says that the show is going to be an outstanding production with superb sound and lighting to match the music. Guests are invited to attend in their
'best rock gear'. Tickets cost R35 for adults and R25 for students and can be obtained from the school on 031 765 1215. Theschoolisofferingfivesetsoffree tickets to five lucky winners. To enter this competition, email agesofrock@hhs.co.za and give your name and contact number. Closing date for entries is Monday, 4 May.
Jenna Heads and Jason Petzer.
THOMAS More held its matric dance last Friday. The theme was Great Gatsby. Seen at the event were... Sanjana Budhai and Agastya Thaker.
Hirsch’s and Earthbeath partner FEVER REPORTER WITH World Earth Day celebrated last week, Hirsch’s and Educational DSTV’s EarthBeat (the programme on sustainable environmental solutions) have partnered to collect second-hand clothes for Clothes2Good, the national company that purchases second-hand clothes to raise money for sustainable education programmes for a variety of schoolsintheareasinwhichtheyoperate. EarthBeat’s presenter Kerry Dell said,“Moneyraisedfromthecollection of these clothes will go towards lesson plans on sustainable living for schools selected by Hirsch’s who have kindly offered to set up collection points in all their branches for the second-hand clothes. Clothes to Good will then sort and send on the clothes to the Blind and Deaf Society in KZN, the Uhambo Foundation for people with disabilities in Cape Town and Pathways Learning Centre in Gauteng – where the clothes
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Margaret Hirsch, Trevilan Naidoo, Kumaren Moodaly, Kerry Dell and Allan Hirsch. will be rehabilitated (if need be) and sold on to raise funding for these associations.” Well-branded collection boxes will be set up in all the Hirsch’s stores
around the country and the public are invited to bring in packets of unwanted clothing to leave in the boxes. The clothes collection campaign will run until the end of June.
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FEVER REPORTER IF you enjoy the thrill of the expedition, you should have been at Hillcrest Corner over the Easter weekend. The Centre was abuzz as the crowds arrived to take part in the festivities. An Easter egg hunt saw scores of excited children searching enthusiastically for their treats and after finding tokens, they were rewarded with delicious Easter eggs. With chocolate freshly smeared across their faces, the kids then took part in the activities at the Kiddies’ Corner which included colouring in, face painting and balloon bending. It wasn’t only the children who were ready and raring to go. The Great Big Easter Treasure Hunt for the adults also took place and
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parents were chomping at the bit to get their hands on the R1000 shopping voucher. In the build up to Easter, a series of clues were released on the Hillcrest Corner Facebook page and after a week of deciphering the hints, riddles and puzzles, parents were jockeying for position as they readied themselves to race to the final secret location which was revealed in the cryptic clues. Hillcrest Corner went above and beyond to foster the spirit of Easter. As an integral part of the community, the centre took great pleasure in bringing residents together to share in the joy of this cherished holiday. However, it wasn’t all about the glitz and glamour of the treasure hunt. In true Easter spirit, Hillcrest Corner also donated Easter eggs to the Focus on Ithemba charity in Waterfall.
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MOZAMBIK, HIllcrest, proudly hosts
Comedy Night on Tuesday 28 April at 8.30pm at 9 Inanda Rd, Hillcrest. Relax and unwind as you feast on Mozambicancuisine,whilstenjoyingatopclass comedy show featuring hilarious comedians: Dusty Rich (JHB) and Jem Atkins (DBN). Dusty Rich: You’ve seen him on TV (LNN, Comedy Central, Nation Wild DVD), now catch him live in Durban. After leaving his hometown, Durban, for JHB in 2013, Dusty Rich has become a comedy force to be reckoned with. He has performed all over the country
with Trevor Noah (“That’s Racist”, “It’s My Culture”, “Nation Wild”) and just finished filming his half-hour special on “Comedy Central Presents”. Incorrigible, sharp-witted, fearless and down-right hilarious, the man is a master of crowd interaction and literally oozes ‘funny’. - www.dustyrich.com JemAtkins:AsoneofDurban’sfunniest acts, Atkins is riding high on the success of his one-man shows – “Single Dad” and “Single Dad II”. He has performed all over the country with some of the biggest names in the in-
dustry. Charming,sortofeasyontheeyes…and definitely very funny. - www.jematkins. com Proudly brought to you by On Fire Comedy - “Durban’s hottest comedy events specialists. Twitter: @onfirecomedy. Facebook: onfirecomedy. www.onfirecomedy.co.za , Email onfirecomedy@gmail.com or call 074 188 7090. Dusty Rich. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Stepping stone to the future >> Shongweni lad gets bursary to realise his dreams
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GRIPPA Mthembu is an employee currently involved in a bursary programme at Chillisoft, a boutique software development house headquartered in KZN, that crafts innovative software solutions and products using Microsoft technologies. Mthembu, who comes from Shongweni, gained his tertiary education and NQF level 4 through PC Training College and started working for an IT company for two years. In 2013, Mthembu took up a position at Chillisoft as a junior network technician and is now pursuing a course in the industry through the
Starving, rescued dog gets new home KALISHA NAICKER
kalisha@witness.co.za
BARNEY, a Pug that was part of the pack of dogs rescued by the Kloof and Highway SPCA from an animal hoarder in Hillary, has been adopted and is happy in his new home. Speaking to the Fever, Barney’s mum Debbie Clark said she was privileged to be allowed to
adopt Barney in February. “When we adopted Barney he was such a sad sight. He received the most despicable treatment from the woman who hoarded him however, now he is a happy loveable character,” she said. Clark said people are quick to bad-mouth the SPCA, but said she has found the Kloof SPCA to have the most wonderful staff - from the inspectors, reception staff, clinic staff, vets and assistance to the grounds people who do amazing work. “Theamazingvet at the SPCA, Dr Govender is just such a blessing and he made sure that Barney made a wonderful recovery. “Thankyoutothe SPCA for the good work it is doing and thank you for the new addition to my family.” To support the Kloof and Highway SPCA contact it on 031 764 1212.
bursary programme offered through the company to advance his knowledge. WhatdrewMthembuintothisfield was due to his interest in learning different things and his desire to succeed. “I always tell myself I will succeed within this industry, which enables me to aim higher.” For Mthembu, completing his chosen course through the bursary programme has allowed him to use the theory learnt in his workplace. “I don’t find it difficult to work and study simultaneously, because I have a time table which I abide by.” Having not completed his Grade 12, Mthembu says he is grateful for the opportunity given to him by Chillisoft and aims to complete a degree in the future. - Supplied.
Perfect lingerie experience Charlotte Gumede with Faye and Gina from Satin Candy Kloof. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
FEVER REPORTER SATIN Candy, a lingerie boutique that has branches in Kloof and Durban North, offers an opportunity of shopping in an intimate setting with individual service and an experience of tranquillity. With an array of alluring and attractive lingerie Satin Candy makes women feel their best, as not only does it have stunning panties,
two-pieces, corsets, for example, its bra offerings range from a cup A to a cup N. Charlotte Gumede, a horse groomer at a Waterfall stable, recently visited Satin Candy in Kloof and had her first bra fitting. Gumede found the experience exciting and helpful, and with the assistance of friendly sales ladies Gina and Faye, she found the perfect bra which helped with her posture, backache and confidence. Before Gumede walked into Satin Candy she doubted finding a bra that would support and fit her 100%. However, from the moment she was assisted by staff and shown numerous lingerie options she knew she wouldn’t walk out empty handed. After Faye had measured Gumede she was told she was not a 40 C cup, which she thought she was, but was a 38 KK and was told she had been wearing the incorrect bra size for a long time. Gumede was delighted with the Satin Candy experience. “No more saggy boobs and backache for me,” she said. Satin Candy sponsored her a number of bras as part of its social responsibility drive and is always on the look-out of assisting women in need. Get your distinctive measurements and lingerie fitting either at Satin Candy at 72 Old Main Road, Kloof, phone 031 764 5541, or 41 Adelaine Tambo Drive, Durban North, phone 031 564 4042 or go to www.satincandy.co.za or www.facebook.com/satincandy
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Watercrest Mall opens its doors KALISHA NAICKER
kalisha.naicker@media24.com THE much-anticipated Watercrest Mall opened its doors to the public on 23 April. Anchored by Super Spar, Checkers, Dischem, Woolworths, Game and Edgars, the centre’s well-planned tenant mix features most of the big national play-
ers, some unique line store offerings, the addition of a food courtandtheopeningofSter Kinekor movie theatres mid June. The centre has been fully let by RVN Properties with around 120 stores on offer. Other representations in the new centre include electronics stores, mass discounters, fashion and homeware.
Seen from left: Gavin Jones, David Rowel, George Rowles, MEC Belinda Scott, Sbu Donga and Councillor Thembi Mchunu.
Michele Shelly and Elizabeth Roux.
Deon Govender and Abi Ray.
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Demacon and Fernridge market research companies have supported the development of a Regional shopping centre in Waterfall. Watercrest Mall is specifically positioned in the Upper Highway area, to cater for the Hillcrest, Waterfall, Molweni, Inanda, Upper Kloof, Linkhills, Botha’s Hill and Assegay areas. Seen at the launch were....
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SANDF camps in Pinetown >> Part of the army’s intervention into the region’s xenophobic violence
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HE South African National Defence Force it setting up camp in Pinetown as part of the army’s intervention into the region’s xenophobic violence. On Friday tents, including a Mess tent, were being erected at the Mvoti Mounted Rifles site, also known as Highway Command, in Ashley. In a statement sent to National Parliament, President Jacob Zuma said 338 soldiers have been deployed countrywide at a cost of R4,2 million. On Tuesday, Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula announced the army would be deployed in townships such as Alexandra, Johannesburg, in the wake of xenophobic violence in KZN and Gauteng. On Tuesday the army joined the police on a raid in Jeppestown, Johannesburg and on Wednesday soldiers again supported police officers on a hostel raid in Alexandra. Parked in front of the Pinetown base were eight armoured personnel carriers, known as Mambas while several soldiers could be seen walking around. Sources with knowledge of the SANDF’s intervention into the xeno-
The SANDF has set up camp at the Mvoti Mounted Rifles in Ashley Pinetown in anticipation of a deployment of forces to Durban in the wake of the recent xenophobic violence PHOTO: JONATHAN ERASMUS
phobic violence that has rocked KZN for more than a month said that the Mtubatuba-based 121 Battalion would likely be deployed to the Durban base. But the SANDF spokesperson Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga said he could not disclose when, how many and where the army will be
sending troops. “I am not aware of any deployment of 121 Battalion but I do know elements of the SANDF have been assigned to support the SAPS countrywide,” said Mabanga He said the deployments were “pre-planned activities” with the aim of supporting the police.
‘Heavyweights in KZN’ THE battle is on for the political heart and soulofPresidentJacobZuma’shomeprovincewiththecountry’sthreelargestparties sending in the big guns this weekend. The DA is holding its KwaZulu-Natal provincial congress in Richards Bay where MmusiMaimaneandJamesWilmotareexpected to address delegates. Maimanehasannouncedhiscandidacy to lead the party following Helen Zille’s announcement earlier this month that she was stepping down as party leader. James Wilmot confirmed he will challenge Maimane for the top post on Friday. Wilmot said he is like a David against a Goliath, but he warned Maimane David was steady on his feet while Goliath was
weighed down by his armour. After putting over the EFF view to students at DUT yesterday, party leader Julius Malema will next address a rally in kwaMashu tomorrow. Hiscommentscanexpecttodrawsome fire. In the wake of Malema’s visit and the DA provincial congress, the ANC issued a statement headlined “ANC deploys heavyweights in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend”. The statement issued by the ANC’s provincial media officer Sicelo Khuzway said thedeploymentwasinlinewiththeparty’s “mandate of being with the people at all times”. But at the same time, the statement
warned that: “Opposition parties are already feeling the winds blowing with a tsunami from afar and are probably looking for tiny spaces to hibernate”. Former national Police minister Bheki Cele and provincial secretary Sihle Zikalala were yesterday scheduled to lead a march against xenophobia in Ladysmith’s Ezakheni township, while the national Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete would address a “cadre’s forum” in Greytown at the weekend. Tomorrow she is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at a rally in Groutville on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.
“I cannot disclose the size of the force to be deployed.” But a source with knowledge of the Mvoti base said the Mambas stationed at the site were “not regularly there”. “It is likely 121 Battalion will be deployed as they are a regular force,” said the source. Another source with
knowledge of the national intelligence agency maintained that 121 Battalion had been placed on standby throughout the xenophobic unrest and would likely be deployed to Durban. In the last two days, peace marches against xenophobia were held in variouspartsofthecountrywhileearlier this week King Goodwill ZwelithinicalledontheZulunationatanimbizo held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium to defend foreigners. No xenophobic attacks have been reported throughout this week. The police have maintained a presenceinDurban’sCBDandPietermaritzburg. Fever’s sister publication The Witness has also confirmed that several foreign-owned businesses driven out of townships such as kwaMashu and Inanda have begun to return. Zuma said the government will embark on a programme that will, among other issues, address regularising residency papers, small businesses and foreign nationals being accused of drug dealing. - The Witness
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Conserving Drummond’s ‘green lung’ KALISHA NAICKER THE DRUMMOND Conservancy near Hillcrest is fortunate to have frequent sightings of duiker and porcupines and rare sightings of bushbuck, genets, whitetailed mongooses and caracals. There is a healthy bat, frog and snake population showing an amazingly wellbalanced ecology. The bird life includes Crowned Eagles and the sound of the African Fish Eagle is an unmistakable sound of the area. Drummond began as a commercial forestry when Durban was a distant city near the harbour, which left the area with the threat of alien vegetation. With the urban sprawl around Drummond and the Cato Ridge area threatening to become a logistics hub, the job of the Drummond Conservancy is to conserve the “green lung” and help establish the area as a safe haven for existing and future flora and fauna. The conservancy started a monthly newsletter for residents via the email database educating them about alien plants and their eradication Speaking to the Fever Sue James, the Drummond Conservancy chairperson, said they have had a good year, especially with regard to road verges and stream clearing. “We established a few indigenous gardens along the spine road, Thousand Hills Drive. These have required a lot of timeconsuming weeding and we have consolidated somewhat. For the most part our road verges have re-established to grasslands and our naturally occurring Aloe Ferox, Erythrinas and Acacia Siberiana (pa-
The community at the Drummond Conservancy. PHOTO: SUP PLIED
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perbark) trees,” she said. “Our work along the Sterkspruit River, which runs along the N3 highway past Drummond was extended to the other side oftheriver.IworkedbackthatthisN3highway was constructed in the early sixties and this alien bush (mostly Syringa trees) are about 55 years old. “I am indebted to Craig James and his merry gang of 10 who cut down these huge trees and did the initial clearing. Where indigenous trees were growing too close to the Syringas we sprayed with a diesel and Garlon solution. “These poisoned Syringas have mostly died and now provide spotting and roosting perches for the many raptors found in the area. Along the stream bed there is a bad infestation of Wild Ginger and Bracken fern, which will have to be tackled in the drier winter months. “We have further cleared the stream that runs alongside Thousand Hills
Drive. This was no mean undertaking given that it is steep and has old aliens. This area is actually private land and belongs to the properties above the road. “The owners have no interest in it as it is largely unusable land and the aliens were left to flourish. There is one area of large gum trees left, which we are hoping Guy de Charmoy will cut down and remove. The problem is that it is too steep for his Bell Loader to traverse and we have to find another route into the area.” SA Natural Products have kindly repeated its donation to Drummond Conservancy this year. Drummond Conservancy held its sixth annual Walk on the Wildside in October. As usual this was very successful, although I think that the inclement weather kept some people away. A festive farm fair’ was held earlier in the year, which also hosted a number of live bands and it became something of a mini Splashy.
Thelma Mansfield, director of the Open Door Crisis Centre with Kirsty Fonzari, Expand a Sign marketing manager ahead of the Doors to Freedom Walk.
FEVER REPORTER EXPANDaSign donatedshirts,bags and banners to the Open Door Crisis Care Centre (ODCCC) ahead of their ‘Doors to Freedom’ walk from Durban to Johannesburg recently. Sixteen supporters of the ODCCC and 16 SAPS members will be walkingfromDurbantoJohannesburgto raise awareness about the reality and brutality of human trafficking crimes within the South African context. The walk will commence on 2 May with a send-off ceremony at the Durban City Hall steps at 6am with a short address by the eThekwini Municipality, SAPS, ODCCC and the Human Trafficking Task Team. The
walkers will be on the road for six days stopping at Lions River, Winterton, Kestell, Tweeling and Deneysville before reaching Johannesburg where a message from the Mayor of Durban, Honourable James Nxumalo, will be handed over to the city of Johannesburg. “Expand a Sign are proud to support the Open Door Crisis Care Centre who offer much needed counselling and support to victims of physical and emotional abuse. “Thora Mansfield and her team are an asset to our community and we share their dedication and commitment to creating awareness and putting a stop to human trafficking,” said Kirsty Fonzari - Expand a Sign marketing manager.
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New Golf GTI Performance Pack is here >> New Polo GTI arrived in South Africa sporting design tweaks
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OLKSWAGEN expands its bestselling Golf GTI range with the addition of a new Performance
Pack. The Golf GTI Performance Pack improves power output from the two-litre turbocharged petrol (TSI) by 7kW to 169kW (162kW in standard GTI guise) although torque remains at 350Nm. It’s top speed is rated at 248km/h and equipped with the performance pack it reaches 100km/h in 6.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.4 litres/100km with emissions of 149g/km. TheGolfGTIPerformancePackisonly offered with DSG transmission and adds Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) and an electronic front differential lock. The DCC system offers three driving modes - comfort, normal and sport. In sport mode, damping is increased (which reduces movements of the body
structure) and engine response and shift points of the DSG are configured to be even more dynamic. According to VW: “A newly engineered electronic front differential lock is being used exclusively in the Golf GTI Performance Pack. “Compared to purely mechanical locks, the front differential lock integrated in the Golf GTI Performance Pack offers advantages such as a variable degree of locking and comprehensive interfaces to the ESC, EDS and XDS+ functions.” The Performance Pack adds a red GTI logo at the rear, on its front brake callipers and larger, ventilated brake discs (340mm front, 310mm rear). The Golf GTI Performance Pack can be customised with a number of optional extras including xenons, Discover Pro Radio with satnav and keyless access
(keyless locking and engine starting). TheGolfrangeofperformancederivatives, Golf GTI and Golf R, account for about 60% of the total monthly sales of the seventh generation Golf in South Africa. Volkswagen’snewPoloGTIarrivedin South Africa sporting design tweaks, a new engine and technology. At launch, the new petrol engine is mated to a seven-speed DSG with a manual transmission arriving later in 2015. Price 2.0 TSI Golf GTI Performance Pack 169 kW DSG - R447 800 The Golf GTI Performance Pack comes standard with a fiveyear/90 000km service plan, threeyear/120 000km warranty and a 12year anti-corrosion warranty. Service interval are 15 000km. - Wheels24.
Golf GTI Performance Pack top speed is rated at 248km/h.
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Who will unleash the new Jeep Renegade? THE new Jeep Renegade is set to hit South African shores soon. Already popular in the UK and Europe, the Jeep Renegadepromisestosetanewstandardinthesmall SUV market with its sleek exterior, comfortable interior, generously spaced cargo area its many hidden
gems. These “Easter Eggs”, the small design elements that make up the car, are a standard element when it comes to Jeep craftsmanship. From the interior lining that sports scenes from the Moab Desert to the tail-lights created with the signature Jerry-can “X”, the new Jeep Renegade is a real people pleaser. To launch the Jeep Renegade in South Africa, a challenge has been issued, calling on one man or woman to be the person who “unleashes” the Jeep Renegade. The #UnleashRenegade challenge began on 13 April and will culminate on 20 May, after a single winner proves they’re tough enough to handle the car. On 13 April, “un-radio” presenter Gareth Cliff and three other celebrities were issued a challenge. They were called upon to prove just how Renegade they are, with challenges that will see them pushed to new limits. - Wheels24. The new the Jeep Renegade promises to set a new standard in the small SUV market.
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Change a Life quartet eye strong challenge >> Nedbank sani2c trail event gets under way from 12 May
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ARTIN Dreyer’s RMB Change a Life MTB Academy has grown from strength to strength in recent years and this year may see it produce its best set of Nedbank sani2c results as its four pairings look to take on some of the best pro riders in the country from 14 to 16 May. While still relative newcomers to the sport, Dreyer’s outfit continues to set the KwaZulu-Natal mountain biking scene alight with regular top performances, and another strong showing at this year’s Sani Pass to Scottburgh Main Beach three-day dash has many close to the Valley of a Thousand Hills setup excited. “The fact that four of the top pro teams are to miss this year’s sani2c due to their participation in the UCI MTB World Cups in Europe opens things up quite a bit,” says Dreyer.
“I don’t think the level will be quite as diminished as maybe some are expecting though. “It may be a little easier to get into the top10withsomeoftheguysbeingaway, but there are still plenty of talented pro teams around that the battle for podium positions will be very competitive. “My guys will however, be extra excited at the chance of possibly finding themselves in the mix a bit more, and while an overall podium will be extremely difficult, maybe we’ll look to target a stage podium at some stage,” he says. Change a Life’s top challenge is most likely to come from stand-out performers Sthembiso Masango and Mboneni Ngcobo while Ndumiso “Maza” Dontso and Sipho Kupiso will hope to continue on their recent trend of growth at the event.
The 11th edition of the Nedbank sani2c gets under way when the trail event takes place from 12 to 14 May. The adventure then unfolds from 13 to 15 May before the cream of the country's top mountain bikers do battle during the race from 14 to 16 May. - Supplied.
More information can be found at www.sani2c.co.za Sthembiso Masango (right) will look to continue his successful partnership with RMB Change a Life MTB Academy team-mate Mboneni Ngcobo when the pair give it their all at this year's Nedbank sani2c. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Families at the ready for Karkloof 20km hit FEVER REPORTER A KEY focus of the popular Sappi Karkloof Classic MTB Festival is on catering for riders of all ages and abilities and the 20km aQuellé Family Ride of this year’s three-day festival at Karkloof Country Club from 8 to 10 May is the perfect option for those new to the sport. The Karkloof night race and Stihl Karkloof enduro on Friday and Saturdaypavethewayforthefestival’s third and final day’s action on Sunday which sees the staging of the 20km showdown and the 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon, 40km aQuellé half-marathon and 10km
The 20km aQuellé Family Ride of the 2015 Sappi Karkloof Classic MTB Festival is the ideal event for inexperienced mountain bikers seeking an outing in the Karkloof Valley's valley without the difficulties of single-track riding. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
aQuellé children’s ride. “The Sappi Karkloof Classic MTB
Festival is a great weekend of mountain biking adventure for the family
and takes place in one of (the number one according to Bicycling Magazine SA) the best mountain biking destinations in the country,” says event director Stuart Berry. “The 20km aQuellé family ride’s simple and beautiful course allows beginner riders of all ages and family groups to have a great dayoutintheKarkloofValleywhileattempting a manageable course,” he adds. Rid of any testing obstacles, the 20km event is the ideal opportunity for those with a little MTB experience or sense of adventure to enjoy a day in the saddle and be a part of the action. “The 20km route is principally along manageable dirt roads, gravel and jeep tracks and so caters for beginner mountain bikers as well as those who don’t enjoy the technical
nature of single-track riding. “The course also allows riders to experience the beauty of the Karkloof Valley, including great views of the Karkloof Falls, while completing their manageable ride,” says Berry. The family ride gets under way at 9.30am on Sunday 10 May. Those interested in taking part are encouraged to get their entry in early to book their spot at the start line while the first 500 entrants are also set to qualify for a Sappi Karkloof Classic cap. Riders and spectators can follow news and developments via the event’s Facebook page (Karkloof Mountain Bike Club) or on Twitter (@KarkloofMTB). More information can also be found at www.karkloofmtb.co.za and entries can be submitted via www.roag.co.za