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Inside the hydroponic den where marijuana plants were grown under lights.

Inside the hydroponic den.

The greenhouse attached to the outside of the property.

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Protesters barricade Inanda Road FEVER REPORTER

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UNDREDS of irate protesters stoned cars and destroyed amco barriers along Inanda Road, Waterfall on Monday.

According to DA PR councillor Tex Collins, more than 100 protesters blocked the main road which links Waterfall to Hillcrest demanding that all construction at the new mall be offered to local labourers instead of hiring outside contractors.

"Residents have barricaded roads, stoning cars and are prevent-

ing shoppers from entering the Watercrest Mall," he said.

"What frustrates me is that there are police officers present in their vehicles, but they refuse to disperse the crowds, even when I requested them to do so."

Collins says that there are talks of political affiliation in the way contractsarebeingallocatedandtheprotests are becoming forceful.

"Hopefully we can reach some sort of resolution soon," said the councillor.

Both Link Hills Shopping Mall and Watercrest Mall were evacuated.

The protesters barricading Inanda Road.

Desperate bid to save injured duiker’s life proves futile RUMANA AKOOB | AFTER suffering a broken shoulder and being attacked by dogs, a grey duiker lost a brave fight after being rescued over the weekend, when it was euthanased.

A frantic plea for help from a Kloof resident set others on alert, who

Colin Vedak carries the injured duiker shortly after it was rescued on Satur­ day.

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attemptedtorescuetheanimalwhich had trapped itself in a wire fence, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The duiker sustained a broken shoulder when it tried to free itself from the fence and was later bitten by neighbourhood dogs.

Resident Jason Apsey said he found the animal stuck in his fence.

“We heard it crying at 2 am so we immediately went to investigate and attempted to assist the animal,” he said.

He added that they went “from pillar to post” in search for further treatment for the duiker and finally called The Monkey Helpline.

Steve Smit from The Monkey Helplinesaidthatbecauseoftheanimal’s

extensive injuries it had to be euthanased, as one of its legs needed to be amputated.

“The vet told us that if it did live it wouldn’t survive in the wild with one leg missing,” Smit said.

He explained that animals like duikers were at risk especially at this time of the year and blamed human encroachment.

“The animals have very small spaces in which they live because of urbanisation,” he said.

Because of the limited vegetation, duikers in the area cannot sustain themselves and move around at night, often encountering dogs and cars, while trying to find water and food.

The Monkey Helpline, Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) and SA CAN operate as 24-hour rescue lines that can deal with emergency assistance that animals need.

Brian Jones from SA CAN said that people need to be vigilant at night and know correct numbers to call when animals are hurt.

“One of the main problems is that we get to animals when it’s too late so people need to know our numbers so we can help,” he said.

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officer that a package containing a PO Box address was found at the post office.

“Upon inspection of the package the members discovered six dangerous snakes, one of which was already dead in the box,” he said.

“The snakes are considered to be the most dangerous and highly venomous snakes in the world.”

Mkhize said that police tried locat-

ing the address on the package, but to no avail. “The snakes were taken to Pietermaritzburg Wildlife Conservation for safekeeping,” he said.

“Police are appealing to anyone with information regarding the snakes to contact Colonel Mabanga.”

To offer information on illegal snake import, contact 031 765 9134 or 031 765 9120, all information will be treated with confidentiality.

SIX poisonous snakes, including potentially lethal cobras, believed to have been imported illegally into Hillcrest from Hong Kong were recovered by police last week.

According to Hillcrest SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant France Mkhize, the Hillcrest detective branch received a call from a wildlife

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RESIDENTS living along the railway line in Botha’s Hill are urged to be extra vigilant following the latest spate of robberies in the area.

According to Steven King of SA Community Crime Watch, the most recent incident occurred last Wednesday when three armed men entered a property on Clemont Stott Road and held the tenant at gun point.

“They stole a handbag, cash, microwave and her vehicle.”

In another incident last Saturday two suspects entered a property on Dunrobin Lane and attacked the owner. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of goods.

Also on Saturday a man broke into a house bysmashingawindowandtakingabrief-caseon Warrickshire Road.

Later that same day on Botha’s Road, a few men gained entry into a house by removing a window and made a getaway with a a flat screen television.

On Friday on Old Main Road, Botha’s Hill a man smashed a window and gained entry into the premises.

He assaulted a pensioner and bit her on the

hands to remove rings.

He made a getaway with jewels, a flat screen television and a cellphone.

King urged residents in Botha’s Hill to be emore aware as there has been a drastic increase in house robberies and burglaries in the past weeks.

“Please be extra vigilant especially if you live along the railway line. If residents spot anyone loitering on their premises they should immediately contact their local security company and police,” he said.

Lieutenant France Mkhize communications officer of Hillcrest SAPS said, “We have noticed a surge in property crimes in Botha’s Hill. We have increased the patrols to curb the incidents.

The Crime Prevention Unit is also focusing on that area.”

SAPS could not provide any details regarding the incidents, as they are under investigation.

“We cannot confirm that the incidents are related or that there is a syndicate operating in the area, as we have not made any arrests,” said Mkhize.

He also urged residents to be vigilant.

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>> Organisation assists SAPS to stop electricity theft KALISHA NAICKER Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com

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FRIFORUM, a non-governmental organisation protecting the rights of minorities, is to open criminal charges against electricity thieves of the Stockville Valley informal settlement in Gillitts at the Hillcrest police station.

The organisation said electricity theft is spreading in the settlement and police are not arresting suspects because of a lack of information.

AfriForum has been repeatedly asked by the community, who are affected by load shedding, to look into the situation.

AfriForum recently conducted a survey in the settlement and collected details of home owners who access electricity illegally and will now compile the details in a formal

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Conrad Basson, with assistance of the Hillcrest SAPS, gets details of those who have illegal electricity connections. charge to be submitted to the police.

“The police said at the end of last year they could not arrest any perpetrators as they didn’t know the owners of the houses. AfriForum,asaresult,decidedtogethold of the personal details of the owners, including their ID and house numbers to give to the police,” said

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Conrad Basson, AfriForum KZN spokesman.

“The illegal electricity connections place too much pressure on the electricity system. AfriForum will try to provide the necessary information to the police as officers will then have no reason not to act.

We will make sure the problem gets addressed,” Basson said.

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IELDSofhydroponicallygrown dagga worth nearly R200 000wereseizedinapo­ lice swoop on a Camperdown lab near Durban last week.

It is understood that the lucra­ tive harvest had been destined for dealers in Pietermaritzburg, Hill­ crest and Durban. A raid saw heavi­ ly­armed officers swarming a house which had been converted to culti­ vate fields of the illicit crop.

The farmer, who has yet to be named, was arrested at the seclud­ ed home, which had been fitted with lighting, irrigation and ventila­ tion systems. A greenhouse at­ tached to the house was home to larger plants in the operation.

Members of the KwaDukuza Cluster Task Team, TRT, Highway Patrol and Chatsworth Crime Intel­ ligence were behind the swoop.

A police source close to the in­ vestigation said that the haul would be worth approximately R200 000 on the street. “The dag­ ga that was seized is of a very high quality because of the way it was grown, and if one looks at the oper­ ation, a lot of effort was put into maintaining the farm.” The source added that the dealer had been

“operating for years” before the intelligence­driven op­ eration. Recently an upmarket Kloof home understood to be a mandrax manufacturing plant was raided and R20 million worth of chemicals seized.

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Dress to impress SIMPLY Events in conjunction with Mrs KZN 2014 Salome Gouws, will be hosting the first Miss Upper Highway “Jeans and High Heels for Charity”.

The event takes place on Saturday, 26 July at Africa Whispers, 11 Ridgemond Road, Crestholme.

Registration starts at 2pm and the event starts at 3pm.

Amazing prizes including tiaras and sashes are up for grabs

The dress code is jeans and high heels. Age categories will be from three to five, six to 11, 12 to 15, 15 to 18 and over 18.

The entry fee is R150 and two tins of food per entry.

Miss KZN Renalda Hoffman, Miss BallitoShelleyBuckle,wellknowndesigner Kevin Ellis and other celebrities are attending the event.

“We are having this event to raise funds for local charities in need and

giving back to the community. We would really like to make this event amazing in order to do it on an annual basis,”saidorganiserSalome Gouws.

If you would like to take part or sponsor prizes or vouchers, contact Gouws on 084 505 8582 or email snelgouws@gmail.com Sponsors will have the opportunity of getting exposure on the day and can also take banners or business cards to the event.

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Resident’s happily ever ‘crafter’ >> Entrepreneur turns the ordinary into extraordinary and is living his dream KALISHA NAICKER

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OTHA’S Hill resident Patrick Bilai (44), cognisant of the acute job shortage, has taken it upon himself to do something to improve his financial status and now makes a living from wooden pallets.

Bilai and three friends are using their craftsmanship by collecting palletsdisposedofbycompaniestomake beds, chairs and other furniture.

The dedicated go-getter has also approached his church for assistance and has acquired premises where he recently launched his small business, Custom Built.

The entrepreneur said it was a dream come true when he opened his own business and said his goal is to usehisskilltogivebacktothecommunity.

“I want to train women in the community in this trade so they can pass it on to their children and ultimately be self- sufficient,” he said.

“I’m tired of seeing people loitering in the street because they are unemployed. If we have a skill we need to use it. We cannot sit around feeling sorry for ourselves.”

Bilai said the business is thriving as his products are bought almost immediately after completion.

One of his biggest orders was building shelves for the Hillcrest Aids Centre.

“I love seeing my art work dis-

The men behind Custom Built (from left) Patrick Bilai, Siya Nkozi, Peter Bilai and Sen­ semore Homerume.

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played in stores and homes. It gives me satisfaction knowing that people appreciate my trade,” said Bilai.

“I see this business growing bigger and better and in future I intend to hire people to assist me.”

The furniture comprises mostly

beds and tables, however, Bilai has not limited his business ideas and has also ventured into making dog boxes and garden boxes.

“The possibilities are endless at Custom Built.

“We can make anything the public

requires. With this trade I know I can support my family for years to come,” he said.

Bilai urged unemployed community members not to wait for a job to find them.

“We need to get up and make it

happenforourselvesandwecanstart this by getting a trade.”

Anyone in the community willing to learn the trade of pallet craftsmanship from Bilai and his friends or who want custom furniture made can phone him on 061 391 1463.

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THE new immigration regulations will not be changed, but Home Affairs will deal with problems that have arisen since their implementation, minister Malusi Gigaba said yesterday.

“We are willing to engage with anybody who has concerns about the implementation,” he told reporters in Johannesburg.

He was speaking at the opening of the Johannesburg Visa Facilitation Centre in Rivonia.

“There are things in the immigrationlegislationwhichcannotbeupfor discussion. I think we need to remember … nothing is in the regulations which has not been raised in legislation.”

He said there had been enough time to raise concerns about the new regulations before they were passed intolaw.Theregulations,whichcame

Visa regime remains into effect in May, introduce a new visa regime for South Africa. They distinguish between short-stay visas and long-stay permanent residence permits.

Visa applications need to be made by applicants in person. People wanting to change the status of their visa can no longer do so in South Africa, but have to do so at missions abroad.

The new regulations also have strict rules applicable to children, defined as anyone under the age of 18.

Children travelling to and from South Africahavetoproduceanunabridged birth certificate with the names of both parents.

A child not travelling with both parents has to supply either an affidavit from both parents giving them consent to travel, a court order indicatingguardianship,orthedeathcertificate of the other parent, copies of the parents’ or guardians’ identity

documents or passports and their contact details.

Yesterday Gigaba said child trafficking and kidnapping was an international problem and South Africa had obligations and would not compromise on security.

“We need to know who is visiting so we can protect our country.” He said the Home Affairs Department was aware of problems, including lack of Internet access and people not having their original birth certificates.

“Wearereadytodiscusstheimplementation and how to deal with the challenges experienced,” Gigaba said.

He said the Tourism Department and immigration officers had gone to his department and raised issues.

In June he announced that VFS Global, a worldwide outsourcing and technology services specialist for dip-

lomatic missions and governments, had been appointed to receive and manage visa and permit applications in South Africa.

Eleven centres have been opened countrywide — in Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, George, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Kimberley, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Rustenburg and Port Elizabeth.

The centres were opened after the department realised the previous visa and permit processes were not working.

He said the new system eliminated corruption and improved turnaround time.

“We urge all applicants for visas to bear with us as this system is still new and is bound to confront some technical glitches. This is only natural and, with time, it will be addressed and everyone will be happy,” he said.

Gigaba said the centres received

4 000 applications in June.

On Tuesday Gigaba took a walk around the centre and spoke to employees. VFS general manager of operations in Southern Africa Rishen Mahabeer accompanied him and answered questions.

In June, Brent Johnson and Cherene Delorie took the department to court to challenge what they called “unconstitutional legislation” governing visa applications.

Their foreign partners were branded undesirable and barred entry into South Africa. Home Affairs said this was after they failed to follow due process when renewing their visas earlier in 2014.

Judge James Yekiso ruled the status of undesirability over Johnson’s wife and son, who are in Denmark, and Delorie’s husband, who is in Zimbabwe, be suspended and they be allowed to return to South Africa.

Understanding plastic recycling >> Waste consultant explains the need to recycle plastic bottles KALISHA NAICKER HE recycling volumes at the Hillcrest recycling centre keep increasing thanks to the residents support, says Ely Bronstring, a self-employed recycling and waste consultant.

Bronstring decided to assist the Keep Hillcrest Beautiful Association (KHBA) at the drop-off- centre on a voluntary basis. “It is great to see all the residents bringing their glass .

More than 20 tons of glass were recycled in May,” she said.

Bronstring added that she wants tohelpHillcrestresidentsunderstand plastic recycling better. “It is quite complex as there are seven different types of plastics being generated by thepackagingindustry.Someareeasier to recycle in South Africa than others as local markets are not always available,” she said.

“The centre relies on good quality plastics which do not need to be washed. This week, we concentrate on symbol number 1 which is used for PET 1 which stands for Polyethylene terephthalate.”

She said that all PET bottles - such as cold drink or fizzy bottles - can be recycled in KwaZulu-Natal and at the centre.

“Please ensure you remove the lid and these are empty of all liquid/contamination. Sunlight liquid is also a PET bottle and can also be recycled if empty. However, any PET trays such as strawberry trays cannot be recycled. Please put them in your DSW black bag,” she said.

“When one brings PET bottles to the centre, please also ensure that these are separated from other plastics or other recyclables such as cans, glass and paper to assist our sorters,” added Bronstring

volved with the Hillcrest Conservancy.

“The volunteer committee of the Hillcrest Conservancy helps protect Springside Nature Reserve and other areas by maintaining boundary fences, clearing invasive aliens, rehabilitating damaged areas, planting new indigenous plants, and educating the public whenever possible,” he added.

“The committee has also assisted in a number of important research programmes into specific plants and animals, including the family of African Crowned Eagles resident in Springside Nature Reserve and we appeal to more members of the community to get involved.”

For more information, contact the chairman of Hillcrest Conservancy George Victor on 073 901 3902.

Section of Molweni River near Tho­ lulwazi High School which has been cleared of invasive alien plants

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Creating a greener Kloof KALISHA NAICKER KLOOF Conservancy is working with a number of partners to create two

new “green areas” within the eThekwini Municipality.

The first area is the creation of the Molweni River Community Park and the second is the creation of a Stewardship area in Kwa-Ximba.

In Molweni the conservancy has a verbal agreement with the traditional leadership as well as with the municipal authorities to clear alien vegetation along a 3.2 km stretch of the Molweni River from Krantzkloof Nature Reserve to the Umgeni River.

The conservancy is currently employing a team of five workers to clear alien plants and they are managed by iDube Landscaping.

Kloof Conservancy funds the management

portion and the workers’ wages are funded through the Durban Green Corridor initiative.

The team has recently been boosted by a 32-man team from the Extended Public Works Programme.

The input of this team has meant that the conservancy are able to clear sections of the Nkutu River as well.

Chairman of Hillcrest Conservancy George Victor said, “The establishment of the park should be seen in the broader context of protecting the entire Molweni River catchment. We have a relatively rare opportunity ahead of us to protect an entire ecosystem and also make a meaningful contribution to the protection of the Umgeni River,” he said.

Victor added that there is an ongoing call to local residents to get in-

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Competitions galore HILLCREST Fever’s website is currently giving readers the opportunitytowinticketstoavariety of shows and events.

We are giving away movie tickets, tickets to two different shows at the Catalina Theatre, including one opportunity to take nine of your friends along with you to a show. Tickets to the annual Koi Show at Gateway

next weekend are also up for grabs.

You can also win a copy of Carte Blanche - 25 years, simply by telling us how you commemorated Mandela Day. Go to www.hillcrestfever.co.za and click on the competitions tab to find out more. If you have any queries with regards to how to enter, or if you would like to run a competition in conjunction with Hillcrest Fever, send an email to steph.mclennan@media24.com

Setting local comedy scene ‘on fire’ STEPH MCLENNAN >>steph.mclennan@media24.com KZN’s stand-up comedy scene has exploded over the last year or two, thanks in no small part to the work of local funny man Jem Atkins, founder of On Fire Comedy.

Atkins,whorecentlycausedmanyastomach at the Grahamstown Festival to ache from laughter, is actually a shy guy, a dedicated dad

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and a “happily-divorced” singleton.

Atkins began his adult life working at a prestigious IT firm for five years.

Upon realising that the thought of doing that for the next 35 years made a part of him die inside, he had a crazy thought: What if he pursued a career that made him happy?

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Local comedian Jem Atkins is taking KZN's comedy circuit to the next level.

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Kloof’s little chef takes the cake >> Pupils get creative in the kitchen with a variety of sumptuous dishes in Junior Chef contest FEVER REPORTER

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IX aspiring young chefs took to the kitchen to compete in the KZN finals of the SPAR KZN Junior Chef recently.

Ten-year-old Micky Beckley from Kloof stole the show with her delectable white chocolate and raspberry cake that impressed the judges.

The Grade 5 pupil from St Mary’s DSG in Kloof created the cake from scratch and topped it off with strawberries dipped in the white chocolate icing.

Mouth-watering aromas wafted around the kitchen as the determined young chefs whisked together their creations that they decided to make ahead of the competition.

Once the judges had tasted all of the dishes, the aspiring chefs were presented with a mystery dish that they had to prepare.

The ingredients for burgers were unveiled and instructions were given as to what was expected of them.

Managing director for SPAR KZN Rob Philipson said, “I know my way around the kitchen, but I am completely impressed with what these children are capable of.

“The end result from every single one of the Junior Chefs looked absolutely delicious.

The way that they cleaned up their work spaces, plated their dishes wiping down any unwanted food was almost as good as what we see on Master Chef. All I can say is Deena, watch out!”

Coming second was 11-year-old Kirsten Gregory from Brighton Beach Senior Primary.

While baking his quiche, the talented chef sang to himself.

He made a ham and mushroom quiche and arrived at the competition armed with his own quiche dish.

Third was 12-year-old Tyler Noah from Gardenia Primary who baked a coconut tart complete with shavings of fresh coconut grated on top.

The other dishes that were made were pumpkin crumpets by 10-year-old Ayesha MahomedfromBereaWestSeniorPrimarywithsecret ingredients of cinnamon sugar and syrup sprinkled on top.

Another soon to be chef, Zara-Leah Smith (10), also from Brighton Beach Senior Primary wowed the crowds with a tasty chicken a la king.

Morningside Primary Schools Vivegan Mundhree (11) created a colourful fragrant dish of mini vienna stir fry.

MainjudgeofthecontestQueensburgh’sJes-

se Felthuis from Gecko Culinary Adventures was blown away by the talent.

“When I was 10 I could make crumpets,” Durban’s experienced chef admitted with a smile.

“I am really looking forward to and extremely excited to see what the next generation will be able to produce.”

“I was impressed that all of the dishes were

created with hardly any parental guidance. Little Micky who won, had no interaction with her mom who was there to support; she created her cake solely by herself.

“That completely impressed me. The kids that came second and third had a word or a nod of advice from their support team; making Micky’s dish all the more special,” added Felthuis.

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Happy accidents and God’s grace Sibusiso Biyela

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O kick off Mandela Week I thought I should give a joyful account of why you and everyone you know (and the rest of the cosmos) should not exist.

Hopefully by the end of this column you will have decided if you exist by the grace of God or if you are nothing but a happy accident.

We gather our perception of the universe from “the standard model”, which predicted something called the Higgs Boson, infamously known as the “God Particle”.

Hints of the particle were found by scientists using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), in Geneva in July 2012.

The LHC is currently the largest scientific instrument in the world, having a circumference of 27 kilometres and spanning three countries (the SKA will dethrone the LHC with 2000 satellite dishes

in Africa and another 1000 in Australia when it is completed in 2024).

The existence of this particle means there is a “Higgs field”, which is thought to give mass to other particles, if the standard model holds true.

In March, this publication reported on the Bicep2 results from a telescope placed on the South Pole which claimed they had indirectly detected gravitational waves, which are the ripples in space consistent with the idea that the universe expanded rapidly very shortly after the “Big Bang”.

Together these two discoveries seem to suggest that the universe should not exist — that the cosmos should have collapsed on itself almost immediately after the Big Bang.

This obviously isn’t true, or I would not be sitting here watching television while trying to type.

It must be said however, that the scientists who conducted the Bicep2 experiment admit that they may not have, in fact, detected gravitational waves — the ripples from the cosmic inflation — instead they may have detected space dust from our own galaxy,

the Milky Way. Stuff happens, that’s science for you.

So, something is not right here.

Obviously there are other physics we are yet to understand at play.

Maybe it has something to do with dark matter, maybe not.

At this point we can only speculate and avoid what I just did, using dark matter — a force we barely understand — to try to account for a result that should not be.

This is what science is all about, what excites most scientists — and science journalists alike — the advent of what is to be known and what new mystery could be born out of new discoveries.

Paraphrasing Nelson Mandela, when one reaches the top of a hill, one finds that there are many more to be climbed.

That is basically the path of scientific discovery.

Also, when one reaches that crest of discovery, one may find that when looking back there are potholes left behind, gaps in the knowledge of what we already know.

Happy knowledge hunting.

OMBUDSMAN

July 25, 2014

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Positive reward – positive behaviour YOU needtoofferpositiverewardsfor positive behaviour, which is any behaviour that you wish to be repeated by your partner, colleague or child.

Whenyourchild,oranyoneinyour life, does something you admire and wish to be repeated, you need to offer them a reason, an incentive, to continue that specific behaviour. If your child is usually running around the house, being disruptive, and you mention that they should play in the garden, be sure to acknowledge their behaviour. While they are outside, go outside and show your appreciation for their behaviour. Tell them how proud you are of how they are able to play outside so well, and give them a lot of encouragement.

Reinforcement should be done EVERY time they are engaging in an activity that you wish for them to repeat. Whether they finished all their food, are playing quietly, finished their homework or cleaned their room. Even if the room is not up to your intended standards, reward them for the attempt they made to do something productive.

If your partner leaves dishes in the sink, and this frustrates you and it’s a

behaviour you want to change, you can. Next time your partner leaves dishes in the sink, say nothing; don’t putthedishesaway,noracknowledge they are there. The first time they put them in the dishwasher, get excited, and thank them over and over again.

If they ever leave dishes in the sink, don’t say or do anything. If they put them in the dishwasher (desired behaviour) reward them in various ways.

If you were at work, and your manageralwaystoldyouthatyoudidn’tdo things right, and was always telling you how it could be done better, you would begin to lose your spirit and would give up trying to please them.

However, if your manager constantly praised you and gave you positive feedback, you would always be willing to do more and go the extra mile the next time around.

Children are quite the same; you want them to feel proud of themselves and their behaviour. You want them to continue wanting to please you and make you proud.

Concerned Mum Kloof

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My mid­year report to Santa DEAR SANTA, WHILE untravelled Durbanites sit and complain at how cold 18 degrees feels, I trust you are enjoying mid-summer at the North Pole.

I have never been there, or bothered to Google it, but I’m imagining that the icebergs melt into pleasant pools in which you and Mrs Claus wallow while sipping piña coladas, which must make a pleasant change from eggnog.

I would like to start by saying you disappointedmealittlelastChristmas.

While festive cheer and time with my family was all in order, my stocking did not contain the iPad, new car key or large cheque that I requested in my last correspondence.

My new year’s resolution was thus based firmly upon your policy of “watching out and not crying” in preparation for your annual “coming to town”.

Given that this year’s Christmas list will be bigger and more ambitious than before, I thought I would give you an update on my good behaviour in 2014 now to ensure that the elves have ample time to make and procure the items on said list.

Let me start with the bad news.

Despite my best intentions, one cannot go from evil incarnate to sainthood within a mere six-and-a-half months.

I have done nothing to alleviate world hunger.

None of my proceeds have gone to charity, unless paying a parking fee for

a distraught old lady before allowing someone else to help her cross the road counts. Even though I really have tried hard, I am still not able to wake up in time to be at work at 8am, ever. After attending yoga classes and meditation workshops, and researching the art of Zen while inhaling copious amounts of incense, I am still unable to abide the rash, brash and frankly stupid actions of the following groups of people — the young and in love, the old and obstinate, the giggling gossipers and those who think that DStv offers any value for money whatsoever.

On the up side – yes, Santa, I really have been a good girl in many respects – I am proud to report the following — I have refrained from inflicting harm onanybody,atleastinaphysicalsense.

This is in spite of a recent plethora of diseased, hacking, sneezing and spluttering colleagues refusing to take sick leave, thus distributing their ample germs with the help of our open-office air-conditioning system.

With the help of my new and vastlyunderpowered car, I can honestly tell you that I have not exceeded the speed limit even once this year. My trusty steed, while affordable and possessing

STEPH MCLENNAN steph@expressmedia.co.za a propensity to run on air rather than petrol,is simplynotcapableofsustaininganythingmorethan90km/hupany given hill.

With my law-abiding now at an alltime high thanks to this, I have begun to perceive a glowing mass upon my head, which I remain convinced must be a halo rather than proof of the need for a haircut. In addition to these saintly pursuits, I am happy to report that I have cut my alcohol intake by at least two percent and patiently endured the unreasonable demands of my superiors at work.

I look forward to your favourable response on Christmas morning. Give my love to the Mrs, the elves, and the reindeer.

LET ME START WITH THE BAD NEWS. DESPITE MY BEST INTENTIONS, ONE CANNOT GO FROM EVIL INCARNATE TO SAINTHOOD

July 25, 2014

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Sisters are doing it for themselves >> Pop group creating waves in the Upper Highway area Individually, we are strong women, but together we are a force to be reckoned with. Our vision is to turn De’Monique into a powerhouse that can’t be ignored...

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Sisters Deme and Niqi Harris form pop group De’Monique.

KALISHA NAICKER Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com

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ISTERS, Deme and Niqi Harris are transforming the local music industry with their R ‘n B and

pop group De'Monique.

Formed initially in Pietermaritzburg in 2008, De'Monique, is now creating waves in the Upper Highway area.

According to Niqi, a performance

from De’Monique is nothing less than magnificent.

“The lights dim and voices singing acapella ring through the air. The crowd roars in frenzied euphoria. An explosion of lights, colour and energetic choreographed dance moves in sync with smooth sounding vocals and beat banging rhythm creates an unforgettable sensation with vocals that always leave crowds begging for more,” she said.

Glitz and glamour best describe this female duo.

They also have a string of chart toppers country wide and were chosen to open concerts for international stars including Jay Sean, Pitbull and Fat Man Scoop around South Africa. The duo also performed at prestigious events such as the Project Run-

way winner ‘Anya Ayoung Chee’ launch of her ‘Your Highness’ brand, as well as having two albums as soundtracks to two local movies whichmadeDe’Moniqueahousehold name across the board.

It was the determination to make it out of a rough neighbourhood and a dream to conquer the world that ignited the flame of passion in these sisters to sing.

It was faith in God and belief in themselves that helped them to turn their dream into reality.

No strangers to hard work, perseverance and sacrifice, they beat the oddsandexceededeventheirownexpectations.

An image for De’Monique was created and talent automatically created avenues.

“The fact that we captured the hearts of many without drugs and alcohol caught the attention of the KZN Office of the Premier who chose De’Monique to head the HIV/AIDS Awareness Behavioural Campaign,” said Deme.

“Since 2011, the De’Monique ‘WOW! I Change Campaign in conjunction with the departments of Education have grown into a thought provoking, educational and entertaining experience for the youth in schools.”

“We hope that the youth in schools takethemessagesofthiscampaignall across South Africa, because we believe through music one life changed is one life saved!” said Deme.

Niqi added, “Individually, we are strong women, but together we are a force to be reckoned with. Our vision is to turn De’Monique into a powerhouse that can’t be ignored, and through music prove that anything is possible.”

To find out more about this re­ markable singing duo contact, manager Omar Ebrahim on 082 754 6445 or 072 432 7230.

Silent protest highlights rape survivors’ rights THOUSANDS of volunteers will participate in the eighth annual Silent Protest on 1 August, at the start of Women’s Month.

The protest, organised for the first time in Durban by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), in association with St Michael’s Lutheran Church, aims to highlight rape survivors’ right to Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in order to prevent HIV sero-conversion.

The demand for greater access to PEP is in line with AHF’s 20x20 Campaign. Central to the protest is the public act of showing solidarity with rape survivors who are often silenced by sexual violence.

The Silent Protest willalsotakeplacein Grahamstown and Johannesburg.

For the past eight years, activists have staged the Silent Protest in order to draw public attention to rape, educate the public about their right to PEP after rape and to demand better services for survivors.

Government crime statistics reveal that 66 000 sexual assaults were reported in South Africa last year. Of these, only 6,5 percent are successfully prosecuted and less than half of one percent of perpetrators will serve any jail-time.

All studies agree that the vast majority of rape victims never report the crime to the police and there are many statistics available focusing on the ratio of reporting to non-

reporting of rape survivors: the most conservative estimate comes from Rape Crisis (1 in 4) and the most shocking comes from the SAPS (1 in 25). These statistics translate to anywhere from 260 000 to over 1,5 million rapes annually.

“Thenationalprotestonthe01August affirms our solidarity with the millions silenced by rape and sexual violence,” said AHF policy and advocacy manager, Larissa Klazinga.

“Survivors face victim-blaming, secondary victimisation and social stigma when they speak out about the violence they have experienced and often state service providers fail to re-

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spect the rights of survivors by not complying with norms and standards setoutinnationallegislationandpolicy, specifically denying survivors PEP unless they report to the police.”

The event further aims to raise awareness around the epidemic of rape in South Africa, highlighting the silence around sexual violence and the state’s inability or unwillingness tosupportrapesurvivors,provideadequate healthcare including HIV services and access to justice.

The Silent Protest will take place on 1 August from 6am to 5pm at St Michael Lutheran Church, 43 Milne Street, Durban CBD.

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The Silent Protest which took place in 2013.

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1 December The Keep Hillcrest Asso­ (SASFA) Hillcrest branch willBeautiful hold fitness Railand Reserve classes onciation’s Monday,Monthly Thursday Friday be on Iris Sunday 1 Decem­ 26 July 30 November mornings. Walk Pleasewill contact on 031 702 FORMER pupils High ber at 9am at 765 the 1876 Sta­ St Benedict School will holdofaeShowe winter fair on 5569 or 072 931meeting 1210 or Pat on 031 School and8am Training CollegeThere are in­ or 082 965tion Masters Arms on Inandaand Saturday 26 July from to 1.30pm.

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For classes in Kloof vited to the meeting at the GillittscontactGlenyson0317051459or082 Road, Hillcrest. The walk is taken will be food stalls, an mass entertainment area Pinetown Civic Hall on Saturday and various craft and clothes stalls.

If you 30812 1725. by Wilbur Mahlangu. All are wel­ Forcontact more details, would like November. to book a stall Mandy con­ on Weekly come. For more information con­ tact 084 512 4163 or 0726018291. Zumba Fitness tact with 031 765 mandy@design­a­garden.co.za.

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Squire at Kloof Civ­ Weekly ic Hall on Tuesdays at 5.30pm and Thursday South African Senior Fitness Association 4.30pm at the corner of Village and Old Main

5 December Rd. Classes KloofConservancy Scout Hall will TheatKloof willbebeheld at Wednesday 6.30pm and Friday hosting an Invasive Alien 4.30pm Plant at 14 Buckingham Cost R20 class.

Course forRd. Gardeners onper 5 Decem­ Weekly ber at the Kloof and Highway SP­ Live musicCAatcommencing Meercats, 12 Forest Hills at 8am.

ForRoad, more Waterfallinformation every Fridaycontact, night, from 7.30pm 082 4499 andLanceGoldmanplayseverySundayfrom 237.

12.30pm–Sundayroastsandalacartemenu available. Contact Jill Schoeman on 031 776 9 December 3872 or 079 878 8051.

Weekly A Plant course will be held on 9 December at Club the Springside The Hillcrest Floral Art will meet onNa­ the ture Reserve, 8am. second Wednesday of at every month at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church from 9am. Visi­ tors welcome.

The season Laying the to be foundation for education KALISHA NAICKER

Welcome to Welcome to Anthony Rupert L'Ormarins Vilafontè L'Ormarins is the main estate in the group farms and is situated in the Franschhoek area. The farm has a combination of both low­lying land as well as moderate to steep slopes.

There In is the an formative altitude difference of 385m Vilafontè will only ever produce two wines. years, winemaking between the lowest (165m)that andthe thevineyard highest was (580m) pointstwo on distinctive the farm. partner Zelma Long noticed producing TheBoth vineyards mainly planted the slopes styles. stylesare were of the highestonquality, not of onethe ofGroot them Drakenstein better than Mountains where the granite soils produce robust,ofexpressive wines. the other, but distinctive nonetheless.

One portion the vineyard produced a soft, rounded, fleshy and fruit driven style. The other side of the vineyard produced a bolder, more powerful and structured style. It was this realisation that lead to the emergence of Series M and Series C.

Anthonij Rupert Protea Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Series C 2010

This wine is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc made from grapes from L'Ormarins, Franschhoek a warmer climate, and This wine offers­ aromas of prefrom Altima in Villiersdorp ­ a cooler cli­ served mate, blackberries andvineyards curwhere the 2nd highest inSouthAfricaaresituated.Altimaalso rants. Intense fruit concentrahas very flinty, granite soils. The warm tion and fruit sweetness layers climate offers good fruitiness and love­ the wine.

Hints of liquorice and ly tropical characters, while the cool cli­ mate gives aromatics of green pepper graphitecontributetothismasand asparagus sively opulent is Aromas wine. of freshlyThe peeledoak lemons withintegrated just a hint of gravel can be found very well with notes the nose. Theand palateespresso is gentle and of darkon chocolate appealing, not spiky nor aggressively roast. The a beautiful acidic.wine It's rich has with lemon cream fla­ vour and passion fruit vibrancy.

Lovely approach with a firm tannin freshness throughout, with a typical structure; a big and broad zestiness, is apparent from startmidto fin­ plate and ish. a very silky exit.

WO Acres Garden Market in and pantry items while the Biscuitry Country Lane, opposite the Hill- were stocked with the usual favourite crest Private Hospital, celebrat- treats,aswellasafewspecialseasonal ed a prelude to Christmas on Thurs- flavours. day, 14 November from 10am to 2pm.

The Bird House offered much A beautifully decorated Christmas needed pampering with ladies enjoytree took centre stage of the recently ing manicures and pedicures under renovated Two Acres Garden Market the trees. Shellac Nails were introSusan Giselle and Donna Chelin Teresa andCassidy, the weather was perfect forwithduced onCassidy. the day and is now standard Christmas shopping or enjoying a on the Bird House list of treatment oplight meal. tions.

The Two Acres Tearoom was sellPatina Interiors, now a permanent ing their signature, freshly baked arti- tenant at Two Acres Garden Market, san bread, free range eggs, preserves offered exquisite Christmas decora-

THE Robin Hood Foundation hosted a fun evening at The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre recently with the Young Performers rendi­ tion of ‘Footloose’.

The fundraising event raised R34 000 for their ‘Buy­A­Brick’ campaign which will assist with the building of the Uminathi Crèche in Mariannhill.

The foundation would like to thank Gale­ force Marketing for their help with co­ordi­ nating the event as well arranging the drinks and snacks for guests.

They also thanked Debonairs for the pizza and Indigo Fields, iNsingizi Lodge, At­ lantic Cape Furniture, Neal J Day Spa, Catali­ sa Jewellery and Pro Appointments for the raffle prizes.

The Robin Hood Foundation is still need­ ing funds and items for the 60 pupils, all un­ der the age of five, at Uminathi Creche.

The items they require include small plastic tables and chairs, face clothes, cutlery,crock­ ery, crayons, paper and chalk.

Contact Kim Griffith Jones on 076 612 9060 or email robinhood­ fund@telkomsa.net for more details. table tions, ready-made Christmas To contribute to the structural require­ décor and beautiful gifts, which were ments theon crèche, make a deposit into a bigofhit the day.

Patina’s stock extheclusive following account décor, ­ The Robin Hood furniture, a fragrance Foundation,Nedbank,Account range, designer jewellerynumber:164 and gifting 816items.

0948, Branch 164 826, Ref: Buy­A­ Acres code: Garden Market is open Brick.

Mondays to Saturdays and will be open on the public holiday – Monday, 16 December. They close after trading onMonday,23Decemberandre-open on Monday 6 January.

For more information phone 031 768 1957 or visitwww.facebook.com/ twoacresmarket.

Beth Peel, Jamie, Georgi, Jo and Chris Harburn with Sandy Bosman.

Abi Ray, Catherine Knight and Kim Griffith Jones.

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>> Community celebrates prelude to Christmas

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Anthonij Rupert Protea Series Merlot 2012 M 2009 Appealing savoury nose of mulberry, cocoa, oreganum and fynbos.Those This wine’s lifted aromatics are dark berry flavours and rich cocoa of black notes cherry preserves, chocare replicated on the palate.

Al­ though gentle in texture and vel­ olate and fruitcake, withwith secvety tannins which make it glide sinu­ ondarydevelopmentofbalsamously over the tongue, there is a gutsy tar and earthand grip anchoring it. Ripe ic and cloves, integrated oak. Thefruitandrestraineduseofoakareobvi­ palate is smooth on the ous. A delicious, lingering wine. 100% entry, consistent through the Merlot

length of the wine, with excellent concentration from the fine 2009 vintage, a long back palate, and lingering fruit on the finish.

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Fresh donation to school HIRSCH’S reVirgina Jardim with Shayna, Karen and Kaitlyn Michel. cently donated a bread machine to the Mark, Melissa, Deane and May­Gene Clair Ellis Tereblanche.

Brown School so the kids can enjoy fresh bread every Joy morning.

Gcwensa Clare Ellis and Zola Brown Pre-PriMdluli. mary School is a not-for-profit institution committed to providing a quality early childhood education programme that is basedandonCarl theBurne, Jessica Gibson, Beverley rights Colby May. of the child.

Nora Saneka, Warren Pearce, Shevani Maharaj with a pupil from Clair Ellis Brown school.

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HE Robin Hood Foundation (RHF) decided to dedicate , not just 67 minutes, but a whole weektohonourformerpresidentNelson Mandela.

They decided to honour Madiba’s legacybyhostinganentireweek dedicated to random acts of kindness.

Onthefirstdayoftheremembrance week the RHF visited the Hillcrest Hospital to have tea time with the seniors citizens. Seen at the event were…

Margaret Ndlovu and Jackie Houston.

Lynette Warburg and Kim Griffith Jones.

Hannah Smith, James, Shayleen and Danica Rudd with Sven Muchna.

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HE Robyndale Conference Centre in Kloof was filled with business owners, marketing managers and entrepreneurs for the ‘Unstoppable Personal Development Seminar’ by Cindy Norcott on Thursdaylastweek.Norcottisamotivational speaker, business coach and ownerandmanagerofProAppointments.

She is also the founder and chairperson of the Robin Hood Foundation and author of the business book, ‘How to be Unstoppable’ to her list of achievements.

During the three-hour workshop she shared her insights from 10 years of coaching and mentoring to help the delegates gain clarity about their purpose and mission. “The participants set practical and realistic goals for all areas of their lives along with a management system to help keep them on track,’’ explains Norcott. “I am passionate about helping people to feel more motivated and, in turn, reach their full potential.’’

Each guest left with a copy of her book ‘How to be Unstoppable’ to continue their mission of achieving more in business and life. The book is an accountofthelessonsNorcotthaslearnt during her 20-year business experience. In the book, she asks many questions that will challenge the reader to reconsider their goals and

actionsandencouragethemtodream bigger, expect more of themselves andstarttheirjourneyofunstoppable action.

The book is available from Adams in Musgrave Centre, Stanley Stationers in Westville Village Market, Scribbles in Fields Shopping Centre, Kloof Village Stationers, Green with Envy, Blend SA, Books & Books in Durban North, Book Boutique and Pro Appointments. The book is being used extensively as staff and client gifts. For more information email cindy@proappoint.co.za or 031 265 2000. Seen at the event were…

Judy Abrahamse, Dolan Govender, Alicia Audibert and Cindy Norcott.

May Pather and Marlene Hopley with Michelle Rosehall.

Samantha Daykin and Jackie Houston.

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Izizukulwane zizokwazi ngomlando waseMkhumbane­iSilo

July 25, 2014

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UNdlunkulu uThandi Zulu, iSilo samaBandla uGoodwill Bhekuzulu Zwelithini neMeya yaseThekwini uMnuz James Nxumalo

IZITHOMBE: GUY VEZI

ISILO samaBandla uGoodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, uNdlunkulu Thandi noMnuz James Nxumalo nezikhulu zikaMasi­ pala waseThekwini betshengisa isithombe soMkhumbane Cultural and Heritage Centre

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ISILO samabandla, uGoodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, ubongele umphakathi waseMkhumbane ngokwakhiwa kweMkhumbane Cultural and Heritage Centre ozoba yinqolobane yokulondoloza amagugu namasiko aKwaZulu, emcimbini wokuphendula isoyi, eMkhumbane, eThekwini ngeledlule.

Sithe le ndawo izovula amathuba

Nizobalekela kuphi?

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NGIPHONSA inselelo kunoma ngubani ongase aphendule umbuzo weSilo samaBandla, uGoodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu othi: “Nizobalekela kuphi uma nicekela phansi izwe lenu?”

ISilo sibuze lo mbuzo emcimbini wokuphendula isoyi lapho kuphumule khona unina, iNdlovukazi uJezangani Thomozile NdwandweZulueMkhumbanengesontoeledlule,lapho sekwakhiwa khona inqolobane yamagugu esiZwe. Le nqolobane izokwaziwa ngokuthi uMkhumbane Cultural and Heritage Centre.

ISilo sichaze kabanzi ngesizathu sokuthi unina angcwatshwe eMkhumbane, esikhundleni sokuthi angcwatshwe KwaNongoma.

Sithe emva kokubonisana nezikhulu zikaMasipala waseThekwini, sabona kubalulekile ukuthi unina angcwatshwe lapho ehlale khona isikhathi eside ebambe iqhaza emzabalazweni wenkululeko.

Ngaphezu kwalokho, sithe nanxa iNdlovukazi uThomozile ingunina ngokwenyama, ingunina wesizwe samaZulu onke, yingakho indlunkulu yakuthola kubalulekile ukuvuma ukuthi unina angcwatshwe endaweni okuzoba lula ukuthi wonke umuntu afinyelele kuyona, hhayi njengaKwaNongoma ngoba kuseceleni.

Akungatshazwa ukuthi uMkhumbane Cultural and Heritage Centre uzoheha abavakashi abaningi bakulelile nasemhlabeniwonkejikelele, ubuye uthuthukise nezinga lezomnotho. Akungatshazwa futhi ukuthi kuzovuleka amathuba amaningi emisebenzi,

kusizakale imindeni edla imbuya ngothi.

Kodwa leli phupho elihle kangaka lokuthuthukisa isizwe, lizophazanyiswa umkhuba omubi ongenele umphakathi wokuthi uma ungenelisekile yindlela uhulumeni abusa ngayo, bese ucekela phansi impahla nezakhiwo.

ISilo sithe: “Niyabona ukuthi bangakanani abantu ababaleka emazweni akubo angaphandle kwaseNingizimu Afrika, beze lapha ezweni lenu. Nina-ke uma senicekela phansi izwe lenu nizobalekela kuphi, ngoba uma nicekela phansi izakhiwo, nidicilela phansi umnotho.” Angazi ukuthi ngumuntu onjani ongaphikisana nalo mbono woHlanga Lomhlabathi. Asiboni ngani ukuthi wukuphindisela emuva umzabalazo ukuthi uma sikhononda ngokuhamba kancane kwezinhlelo zentuthuko, bese sicekela phansi izakhiwo. Lokhu kungukumosha isikhathi nezigidi zemali.

Sengathionezindlebeangezwa.Sonke siyawukhuza lo mkhuba wokutshengisa intukuthelo ngokucekela phansi impahla.

Kodwa-ke iSilo esaziwayo ngokuthaka izinkulumo zaso ngamancoko anesifundo, sihlomise abesifazane ngesikhali abangalekelela ngaso ekuqedeni ubudlwembe.

Sithe kunendawo eyodwa vo esazi kahle ukuthi uma abesifazane bengase bayincishe abayeni bawo, bathi abatholi lutho uma bengabuqedi lobu gebengu obugcwele izwe, wonke amadoda angasukuma ngazo zombili alwe nobugebengu.

ISilo samaBandla uGoodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu ISITHOMBE: GUY VEZI

emisebenzi iphinde ihehe abantu bakwamanye amazwe.

Lesi sakhiwo, ngokusho koHlanga loMhlabathi, sizohlonishwa umhlaba wonke jikelele, njengoba kuyilapho okwangcwatshwa khona indlovukazi engunina, uNdlunkulu uThomozile Jezangani Emmelda kaNdwandwe Zulu. “Abantu bakulendawo,” kuqhuba uHlanga Lomhlabathi, “yibona abazohlomula kuleproject ngoba izodala amathuba emisebenzi.

Kuzomele bavuke

emaqadeni. Abekho abantu abayokwakha umnotho wale lizwe ngaphandle kwenu. Asikho isidingo sokuthi kuze kufike abantu bakwamanye amazwe bezokwakha umnotho waseNingizimu Afrika. Ngangingazi ukuthi indlovukazi yangcwatshwa kuphi, kepha uNkulunkulu wangixazululela lenkinga engangibhekene nayo, Sengikhululekile ngoba ngiyazi ukuthi amathambo akhe alele eMkhumbane. Ngicela abantu bayihloniphe lendawo.”

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The Jet 124

Etios crosses over to the wild side

FEVER REPORTER COMBINING the rugged good looks of an SUV with the fluent drive, fuel efficiency and manoeuvre-ability of a hatch, the new ToyotaEtiosCrossisreadytowriteanother chapter in this budget-beater’s success story.

Speaking at the launch, Glenn Crompton, vice president of marketing, said: “The Etios delivers exactly what customers want – car-like efficiency and typical crossover styling traits at an affordable price. It marks our entry into yet another category in the diverse and fast growing sub-B segment of the car market.”

The Etios Cross allows buyers to tap into the tough image of an SUV without incurring the cost.

With the focus firmly on practicality and efficiency, the Cross is userfriendly, while possessing the added robust appeal of a crossover.

Like its brothers in the Etios family, the Cross has a 1,5-litre, quad-valve, four-cylinder, 66kW engine pushing out 132Nm of torque and a five-speed manual gearbox. Key standard features of the Etios range include electric AS part of its expanding footprint in South Africa, Mitsubishi Motors isgearingupforthedebutoftheallnew Mitsubishi Mirage in August 2014. Poised to take the fight to competitors in the budget- and youth-focused A-segment, this stylish entry-level 5-door Japanese hatchback prides itself on providing fuel efficient, enjoyable motoring coupled with youthful appeal.

The Mirage range will consist of three models, all with compact proportions hiding a surprisingly spacious vehicle which is an ideal everyday run-around.

“Mitsubishi is renowned all over the world as one of Japan’s foremost automotive brands and weareonaresurgenceintheSouth African market,” commented Wynand Pretorius, general manager at Mitsubishi Motors South Africa.

“The Mirage is a fun little car which received an extremely positive response when it was exhibited at last year’s Johannesburg In-

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The Etios Cross adds the robust appeal of a crossover to the marque.

The interior boasts a sleek dashboard with piano­black metallic finish­ es.

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As the most economical model in the range, the Jet 125 is ideal for the everyday commuter giving you inde­ pendence for as little as R7 a day.

The unique scooter with its sporty appearance and body design is undoubtedly popular.

Not only is the scooter economical, it is safe and ideal for local running around like from home to school and back.

The Jet 125 holds a 2 year/ 30 000km warranty and is incredibly light on fuel. With a 4.5 L tank and an aver­ age of 30km/ Litre fuel consumption this is by far the easiest and biggest time saving way for the busy exam writing student to move between classes and home.

The Jet 125 is designed for all levels of riding and only requires a learners licence­16 years.

The Jet 125 allows the student to become more in­ dependent and responsible whilst allowing the aver­ age parent to continue on the a day to day basis stress free knowing that the scooter will allow them to travel to and from their places of education.

Sporting a unique colour range of white, lime green and orange, each scooter also has a sporty black line which gives it the 'cool look' appealing to the young crowd.

These scooters are available from Rhino Motorcy­ cles based in Waterfall, Shop B4, Linkhills Shopping Centre. Rhino Motorcycles also offer affordable fi­ nance options as well as all the extra accessories.

Stylish newcomer from Mitsubishi ternational Motor Show. In these ever-increasingly difficult economic times, it makes all the sense in the world to introduce our new supermini,whichwillbeverycompetitively priced.”

The Mirage is targeted at a market in which purchase price, fuel efficiency and cost of ownership play vital roles in the decisionmaking process.

All new Mirage derivatives will be powered by Mitsubishi’s 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder MIVEC DOHC petrol engine, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. “The vehicle will easily keep up with the hustle and bustle of busy city streets as well as the open roads so characteristic of South Africa,” explained Pretorius. “The Mirage is also exceptionally fuel efficient thanks to MIVEC – Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control.”

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The masculine face of the Etios Crossisaresultofthenewgrilledesign that extends all the way into the bumpers, mimicking the appearance of bumper overriders.

The chunky front bumper is further enhanced by oversized fog lamps with integrated turn indicators and a ribbed front scuff plate.

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SPORT Cycling through Hillcrest >> Get your family ‘ready to roll’ at the Tsogo Sun Amashova!

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Melusi Dladla, Nomkhosi Mjwara and Siphamandla Dladla have entered the 35km family run ride, got their cycling licence and applied for transport and are now ready to roll.

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OOKING for a fun family outing that will keep the family fit and healthy? Well, why not enter The Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic?

If the 106km from Pietermaritzburg and 65km for Cato Ridge is too much to handle this time around, there is also the 35km fun ride which has been a hit with families in previous years.

With full road closures, get the bike pedals going and ride like the wind – mom, dad, grandparents, aunties, uncles and kids alike - on Sunday, 12 October.

This family fun ride was introduced to the Amashova in order for families of all ages to get involved and starts from Old Main Road, Lillies Quarter, Hillcrest at 5.30am sharp, ending at Suncoast at a cost of only R130pp.

Kargo Pro MTB taps into high altitude chamber training FEVER REPORTER HAVING been named in the South African team to the MTB World Championships in Hafjell in Norway in September, Kargo Pro MTB rider Rourke Croeser is using controlled sessions training in a simulated high altitude chamber to sharpen his conditioning.

Working with his coach/manager Shaun Peschl in the lead up to the national championships this weekend, Croeser has been training in the hypoxic chamber at Prime Human Performance Institute at the Moses Mabhida stadium as he aims to peak for the event that he has been prioritising this year.

"The SA champs was a big goal that we set out in week one of our training," said Croeser.

"More importantly we are aiming for consistency, for both myself personally and the whole team."

Croeserwasenthusiasticabouttheopportunity to train in the hypoxic chamber during the week leading up to the SA champs.

There is also the reintroduction of the Mini Shova ever popular with the little ones, that will take place on the morning of Saturday,11 October.

Online entries close on Monday, September 8 at 4pm once entered, diarise the following days of when to collect your race number from registrationatSuncoastConferencerooms,because no entries to the 35km will be taken on the day Thursday, 9 October 1pm to 6pm, Friday, 10 October 9am to 6pm and Saturday, 11 October 9am to 4pm. Any cyclist without a race number will be taken off the road and charged

by Metro Police.

For more information, to download an entry form, enter online, download a transport form to Hillcrest, or apply for a cycling licence for the event, visit www.shova.co.za and click on the events tab or call the Shova organisers during office hours on 031 312 8896.

"It is one of the untouched secrets in cycling!", he said. "A lot of people don't really know just how many benefits can be handled by a particular athlete."

"I respond well to it and I believe it is a good way to get that extra little marginal gain that you are looking for."

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Kargo Pro MTB Team's Rourke Croeser (left) and manager/coach Shaun Peschl in a train­ ing session on Wattbikes in the simulated high altitude chamber at Prime Human Per­ formance Institute in Durban.

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