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February 7, 2014

Pinetown lawy yer ’ K I A H S E K I L T ‘NO >> Medical emergency delays sentencing of Naicker JONATHAN ERASMUS

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HE now-disbarred Pinetown lawyer who pleaded guilty to killing three people in a drugand alcohol-fuelled car accident, avoided sentencing on medical grounds last Thursday.

Koobashan Naicker, who admitted to crashing his Mercedes-Benz and killing Gillian Bell, her eightyear-old son Connor, and dance teacher Carmen Hunter who was on a motorcycle on Durban’s Athlone Bridge, Durban North, in March 2011, had his sentencing postponed, claiming he needed urgent medical attention.

But Jason Bell, the husband and father of two of the deceased, said this was yet another tactic by a re-

morseless Naicker to delay proceedings further.

Speaking after the case was adjourned in the Durban Regional Court, Naicker’s lawyer, Mervin Maistry, said: “[Naicker] is not pulling a Schabir Shaik.

His medical condition has caught us all by surprise.

“Yesterday he went into Entebeni Hospital to undergo a series of tests.

He has also been seeing a surgeon and may be suffering from Lupus. He is also having issues with his eyes,” said Maistry.

Shaik, a politically connected Durban businessman and former financial adviser to President Jacob Zuma, was sentenced in 2005 to 15 years on several counts of fraud.

However he avoided much jail time after being granted medical parole.

“The medical reports could backfire. It could be determined that Mr Naicker is perfectly healthy and fit to do jail time, but before the court takes any decision it is right that they haveafullpicturetogivetheideal sentence,” said Maistry.

He saidthey“arenotdelaying”the sentencing as it is a required process after their client pleaded guilty.

“The victims at least have partial closure. He has pleaded guilty and he will be sentenced,” said Maistry.

The date for sentencing was postponed to 27 and 28 February.

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Trekking back in time Well known author Patricia Glyn will talk about all things wild at Kloof Junior Pri­ mary. See page 4 for full story.

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R40 000 stolen in ‘delivery scam’ DEBI BLAKE BEWARE of deliverymen bearing gifts. Readers are warned to be alert to the latest of many scams operating locally.

The latest one in question happened to a victim who was scammed of R40 000.

The incident began when a call was receivedfrom“someoutfitcalled:‘ExpressCouriers’ who checked whether we would be home to receive a parcel which required a signature. “An hour later, a uniformed delivery man turned up with a beautiful basket of flowers and wine from an unidentified sender.

The‘courier’explainedthataR30.50“delivery/ verification charge,� was required providing proof that he had delivered the package.�

When the victim offered to pay cash the courier requested that payment be made by credit or debit card, “so that everything is properly accounted for, and this would help in keeping a legal record of the transaction,� the victim said.

The credit/debit card was swiped on a small mobile card.

“It had a small screen and keypad and my husband was asked to enter the card’s PIN and security number. A receipt was printed out and given to us as our copy of the transaction.�

Last week - to the couple’s horror - it was discovered that R40 000 had been subsequently charged/withdrawn from their credit/debit account at various ATM machines.

It seems that vital information needed to create a dummy card had been retrieved by the “mobile credit card machine after my husband swiped our card and entered the requested PIN and security number.�

The couple immediately notified their bank and closed the account. They have also reported the incident to the police. Police confirmed that it is definitely a scam because several households had been similarly hit.

Residents are warned to be wary of accepting any unexpected or personally-ordered “surprise gift or package�.

Also, never accept anything if you do not personally know who the sender is. Most importantly do not give out any personal credit/ debit card information.

City wants public comment ETHEKWINI municipality is calling on the public to comment on the municipality’s Draft Annual Report for the 2012/2013 financial year. The report was tabled at the council’s official opening on Wednesday.

The report features the highlights, achievements, challenges and income and expenditure reports for the municipality.

The report has been posted on the city’s website: www.durban.gov.za. It is also available at the city hall, city libraries and Sizakala centres.

The closing date for comments is 1 March. Enquiries can be directed to Gonie Dorasamy on 031 322 7205 or e-mail gonie.dorasamy@durban.gov.za.

Pinetown lawyer ‘not like Shaik’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bell said they would want the maximum sentence given as Naicker had made “no effort to try to right the wrong� or shown any “remorse�. “For us to try and find meaning to the horrors we have experienced we would like there to be a harsh sentence so that people are aware there are serious repercussions to drunk driving, as too many people lose their lives each year to something that is completely avoidable,� said Bell.

Naicker pleaded guilty to eight charges, including several unrelated to the accident.

Over and above his guilty plea on culpable homicide for the incident near Athlone

Bridge, he also faces charges of drunk driving, negligent driving, speeding and failing to stop when an officer was attempting to flag him down.

In November 2012 Naicker was sent to jail for breaking his bail conditions, which stipulated he should not drive, and was told he would remain in custody until the trial began in April 2013.

In a surprise move, Naicker was then granted bail in March 2013 and no driving restrictions were imposed.

Naicker previously specialised in Road Accident Fund claims and ran a successful practice called Bashan Naicker and Associates in Durban. He was disbarred on charges of theft from trust funds.

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Church screens Jeremy Irons doccie ST Agnes Church invites all residents to learn about global waste problems by joining them for an intriguing and educational documentary.

The documentary, called Trashed, is investigated and presented by celebrated actor Jeremy Irons, and deals with waste issues. It has been billed a ‘must see’.

In the documentary, Irons sets out to discover the extent and effects of the waste problem as he travels around the world to beautiful destinations now tainted by pollution.

In this presentation, director of education from the South African Association for Marine Biological Research at uShaka Marine World, Jone Porter, will introduce the subject and answer questions.

The event takes place on 13 February from 6pm at the St Agnes Church hall, 53 Abelia Road, Kloof.

St Agnes Church has initiated aseries of talks and documentaries to address critical issues regarding the environment. This is the seventh in the series.

Specialists – Part 2 – The THREE C’s CONTINUING from my previous column – did you even know that specialists ex­ ist? Many people don’t. They are sur­ prised that veterinary medicine is so ad­ vanced that specialists are needed, or, more frequently, their vets haven’t men­ tioned specialists to them.

Which patients need specialists? I

always say patients with one of the THREE C’s – diseases or illnesses that are COMPLEX, CRITICAL or CHRONIC. COMPLEX problems are ones where two or more conditions coexist in the same patient, particularly when their treatment is contradictory.

If your GP vet is struggling to control a medical condition because of another disease, it’s COMPLEX. An example is diabetes + autoimmune disease; heart and kidney disease; arthritic pain in a dog with gastric problems.

The specialist physician would be

trained and experienced in dealing with just such Gordian knots.

Patients in a crisis, such as severe head trauma; fulminant heart (or other organ) failure; cancer; non­healing bone disease;congenitalheartproblems;some diseases of the jaw joints, eyes, or lower respiratory tract; and some autoimmune conditions are said to be CRITICAL. The specialist will have equipment, staff and experience in caring for such patients. A GP who sees 30 patients a day for vaccinations, spays, cut footpads and routine fractures simply cannot de­

Relax at our charming gem >> Re­boot your system at the Springside Nature Reserve

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The beautiful Springside Nature Reserve, a Hillcrest gem.

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HE Springside Nature Reserve is nestled in the Valley of 1000 Hills, in the heart of suburban Hillcrest.

With 21 hectares of indigenous

grasslands, wetlands and riverine forest running alongside a gentle stream, the reserve offers much needed tranquillity.

Aside from its obvious value to the residents of Hillcrest - a space in which to ‘restore oneself’ and commune with nature, Springside Nature Reserve is also home to a variety of small mammals, indigenous flowers and a series of wetlands, grasslands, scarp and swamp forest that protect the biodiversity of the area.

Springside has two hiking trails that often form part of guided walks where the local conservancy projects can share their environmental knowledge with everyone who wishes to join them.

The Springside reserve is also often the site of children’s environmental holiday fun where children have discovered crabs and other creatures, or the mysteries uncovered by microscopes.

There are picnic and braai facilities and the birdlife in the reserve

is beautiful. The reserve is also on the 1000 Hills Experience.

According to George Victor of the Hillcrest Conservancy, the Springside Nature Reserve is an ideal place for relaxation where one can take a guided walk and enjoy nature.

He said the conservancy holds regular walks along the reserve and urges the community to attend.

“All we ask for is a small donation towards the on-going conservancy projects,” he said.

The walks are held on the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7.30am and from 8.30am in April.

“These are easy walks on wellmaintained paths to see birds, early summer wildflowers, and more,” he said.

“All are welcome and we also offer tea or coffee in the Resource Centre after the walk.” To visit the Springside Nature Reserve, follow the Old Main Road into Hillcrest, turn right at the second traffic light, go under the Railway Bridge and then right into Springside Road. The reserve is on the left and the gates are open are from 6am to 6pm.

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vote the time necessary time to properly care for such a patient, and may not be aware of techniques like multilumen jug­ ular catheterisation; central venous pres­ sure monitoring; or endoscopic repair of collapsing airways.

Lastly, non­dermatological diseases lasting over two weeks, or skin problems longer than two months in duration, are deemed CHRONIC and if they are not re­ solving properly then referral for a broader and deeper view of the prob­ lem. You need a firm DIAGNOSIS and a PLAN, which is what a specialist does.

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Sharing a Bushman’s tale PATRICIA Glyn, well known author and traveller, will share the fascinating experiences on her trek through the African wilderness in pursuit of a ‘ghost’, at the Kloof Junior Primary School Hall on Thursday 6 February, 6pm.

Glyn told the Hillcrest Fever that she describes her journey as a unique one which is a story to be shared.

In 2011 she set off for the Kalahari to find traces of a long-dead Bushman by the name of Makai Kruiper – a legendary mystic, hunter and healer who roamed ‘The Thirst Land’ a century ago.

Faithfully by her side was Makai’s grandson, Dawid, a man as legendary as his ancestor.

Dawid was 76-years-old and easily the most famous Bushman in South Africa, having featured in numerous films, documentaries, books and academic studies.

In 1999 Dawid and his Khomani clan won a land claim against the former apartheid government that had robbed them of their ancestral home and turned it into what is now the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP).

Dawid asked Glyn if she could help him mount an expedition to the places of great historical and cultural significance further into the National Park.

They achieved this between April and June 2011.

In a deeply moving and poignant trek, the Kruiper family (spanning three generations) and Glyn’s team visited and documented mystical and sacred places, battle and hunting grounds, places of birth, death and burial sites.

Glyn’s talk is about what she witnessed on this trip.

“I will be discussing the fragments that remain in the Kalahari sand of a long-gone life; the extraordinary memory and tracking skills that helped Dawid find his grandfather’s artifacts some 100 years after they’d been buried - the secrets that have been handed down from son to son,” she said.

Tickets cost R50, (R35 for members of the Friends)and are available from Kloof Library.

For details call 031 764 7543.

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Science seeks new location DEBI BLAKE THE KZN Science Centre at Gateway The­ atre of Shopping is looking for a new home. The well­known “learn­as­you­ play” centre will close its doors at the end of July 2014. The surprise announce­ ment was made just before Christmas

last year that the lease of this one­of­a­ kind interactive “making­science­magi­ cal­and­entertaining” venue had been ter­ minated.

“We will go out with a bang, though!”

Candice Potgieter ­ dynamic CEO of the KZN Science Centre ­ told Fever. “It is Na­ tional Science Week in July, so there will be plenty for children to do and take part in before we move out.”

The Science Centre is not going to cease operation, Potgieter reassured the public. The search is already on for the perfect new venue which will continue to

make science and technology more acces­ sible to students ­ young and old.

“Our vision is to create a science­park which must also have the right atmo­ sphere and venue where we can create a dynamic which is ideal for education and play.

“We will hopefully have our own premises where one will not be dictated to by a landlord,” Potgieter explained. She added that Durban’s central CBD (near the ICC) is an attractive option.

The many other projects of the Sci­ ence Centre are ongoing and “will certain­

ly not be discontinued,” Potgieter said.

“Our mobile venues are still going to be very active.” The Department of Science and Technology paid for the first vehicle.

AfriSun ­ one of many generous spon­ sors ­ paid for the second unit, staffing and equipment.

There is even a travelling Planetarium whichimparts the wonders of the planets and stars to “adopted schools”.

The success stories from these en­ deavours are proudly told by the centre’s CEO. Apart from the mobile units, the Centre also helps educate 2 000 science

Another big drug bust in Durban

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lets. He said that it is believed that the suspect supplied the drugs in Westville, Pinetown and the upper Highway areas.

“The suspect was arrested and charged for dealing and possession of drugs,” he added.

The drugs that were seized will be sent to the forensic science laboratory for analysis. The suspect will appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon. Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobe-

ni, was ecstatic with the arrest.

“We take great pride in our performance with regards to the arrest and seizure of these drugs in the province.

“We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the community for their active participation in the fight against drug dealers living within their neighbourhood.

“It is through such initiatives that we can deal decisively with the drug scourge that is destroying our youth,” she said.

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educators, writes the training manuals for schools contracted to the Science Centre, trains teachers in eight districts in KZN, provides science equipment to rural schools and also monitors ­ and evaluates ­ the schools which receive the equip­ ment. The Science Centre is also involved with 90 creches in rural areas.

The drugs that were confiscated in Westville.

FEVER REPORTER HE determination of KwaZuluNatal police to root out the city’s drug trade continues to yield good results.

Their recent success includes a drug bust in Westville on Monday, 27 January where an assortment of drugs, with a street value of R50 000, was recovered and a 33-year-old man was arrested.

According to provincial police spokesperson Thulani Zwane, the Durban Flying Squad Narcotics Team was conducting investigations into drug trade in Meerut Road, Westville, when they swooped on an identified premises in the area.

Zwane said a 33-year-old man was found in possession of 37 grams of magic mushrooms, 510 grams of hydroponic dagga and 56 ecstasy tab-

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What’s one more Bundy anyway?

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RIDAY 24 January marked 25 years since the execution of American serial killer and rapist, Ted Bundy.

Besides being hailed as one of the more intelligent psychopaths ever captured, Bundy was also responsible for one of the most fascinating interviews I have ever seen. It took place hours before his execution in 1989.

By his own admission, Bundy never suffered any sexual, emotional or physical abuse as a child.

He described his home-life as ‘normal’ and his parents as ‘diligent’ and protective. He received a degree in psychology and was studying towards a law degree when he was sentenced to death.

Hewasalsoavolunteercounsellor.

This bright, articulate and attractive man once entered a woman’s dormitory and bludgeoned two female students to death in their sleep, sexually assaulting one. He clubbed two more women in the same dormitory; they survived.

Police estimate Bundy’s frenzy

took place in 30 minutes or less. He then went to a nearby home and clubbed another female student, who survived. He had already killed over 20 women in other incidents by the time the dorm killings took place.

These details and many about his victims were not included in the film. The majority of the conversation centred on Bundy’s statements that hard-core, violent pornography had fuelled his actions, and he was ‘warning society’ that pornography could contribute to the manufacturing of many Ted Bundy’s.

“I was a normal person. I had good friends. I led a normal life, except for this one, small but very potent and destructive segment that I kept very secret and close to myself,” said Bundy.

“Those of us who have been so influenced by violence in the media, particularly pornographic violence, are not some kind of inherent monsters. We are your sons and husbands. We grew up in regular families. Pornography can reach in and snatch a kid out of any house today.”

“I am not blaming pornography,” Bundy said. “I’m not saying it caused me to go out and do certain things. I take full responsibility for all of the things that I’ve done.

“That’s not the question here.

The issue is how this kind of literature contributed and helped mould and shape the kinds of violent behaviour.”

“There are those loose in...towns and communities, like me, whose dangerous impulses are being fuelled, day in and day out, by violence in the media in its various forms – particularly sexualised violence.

“What scares me is when I see what’s on cable TV. Some of the violence in movies that comes into homes today is the stuff they wouldn’t show in X-Rated adult theatres 30 years ago.”

So how have things changed 25 years on?

According to research, the American porn industry generates $13 billion each year. The Chinese industry makes double that. Internet porn alone in the US is a $3 billion per annum business.

Almost 90% of the scenes in porn films contain acts of physical aggression, while 49% contain verbal aggression.

In 2006, South Africa led the worldwide search request for the word ‘porn’.

It is estimated that the average age of first exposure to pornography is at 11 years. 80% of 15 to 17year-oldshavebeenexposed‘multipletimes’tohard-corepornography and 90 % of eight to 16-yearolds have viewed porn online,

mostly while doing homework.

Global trends apparently indicate a move from ‘soft porn’ to hard-core, violent pornography, with child pornography being heralded as one of the ‘fastest growing businesses on the internet.’

What we are witnessing today is a global pandemic of indifference fuelled by an industry that has as its sole motive revenue through exploitation.

This month’s cover of your favourite, over the counter lad-mag would have been reserved for the centre pages of Playboy 40 years ago.

Today, scenes of violent rape and brutalisation are common in mainstream DVDs and on primetime TV. Combining a hard-core porn ‘addiction’ with excessive use of alcohol, as Bundy did, will not make you a Ted Bundy; but it is unlikely to add any value to your life.

ButmaybeBundysummeditup best: “…Well-meaning people will condemn the behaviour of a Ted Bundy while they’re walking past a magazine rack full of the very kinds of things that send young kids down the road to being Ted Bundy’s. That’s the irony.”

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Interest rate hikes, South Africans feel the pinch THE repo rate has increased for the first time in five years, sending many South Africans took to social media to vent their frustrations.

The increase came as no surprise considering the number of strikes in our country, especially in the mining in­ dustry, which scares investors.

Governor of the South African reserve bank, Gill Marcus, has said that the global fi­ nancial crisis that started in 2008 is not over. Now, with in­ creased costs, includ­

ing petrol and utility bills, some, ac­ cording to the rants on social media, are having to dig into their savings to make ends meet.

Some are getting ready to pull out the credit cards. It is clear the South African middle class appears is taking a big knock.

However, It’s not all gloom and doom for locals. Fortunately we are not having to deal with the e­tolling battle in our province. Yet.

While we are on serious issues, this weekend is your last chance to make your mark for a better future.

Final registration for the up coming elections takes place weekend across the province.

Please go to www.elections.org.za for more details or contact your local councillor for more information.

If you have not registered already, this could be your last chance to do so. Make your voice heard.

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Where everybody is a loser STEPH MCLENNAN steph@expressmedia.co.za

IF you want to go somewhere where you will find young and old of all races and creeds, heeding a certain call and coming together as one, go to your nearest casino.

Here you will find the rich, the middle class, the poor and the stupid, united in the common goal of getting rich without doing anything more strenuous than repeatedly pressing a button.

Finding myself with nothing to do on Sunday afternoon, I headed down to my nearest money-wasting hole. Being a week after payday, things are tight, so I left my credit card at home and took only my last remaining R28.30 in cash.

Being a pragmatist, I knew I wasn’t going to earn enough to pay for my next dentist appointment; I was hoping to make up another R1.70 so that I could buy airtime and gloat to my friends that I had “won” at the casino.

As religious people believe in a God controlling the universe, I firmly believe that there is an omnipresent eye in every casino, monitoring payouts, messaging the croupier to tell him what card can take a blackjack player out of the game, and ensuring that everybody leaves poorer, or just richer enough to ensure that they’ll be back next weekend. This esteemed body clearly hates me, because by the time I left the gambling arena, I was down to R2.65.

Being a natural-born entrepreneur, I started to think of ways that the casino-gods could improve their profits. The first idea that came to mind was renting space right outside the gambling floor to loan sharks and debt counselling agencies. Once people have squandered their bond payments, car instalments and airtime money for the month, help should really be at hand.

Casinos, more than parent-teacher meetings, games of monopoly and seeing their team lose, bring out the worst in people.

I have seen heads nearly removed when the person seated next to a violent gambler hits a jackpot. I have seen old ladies wielding walking sticks into the crotches of men who would seek to steal their spot.

I have seen grown men cry. I have heard cursing that would make a seasoned journalist blush. I have heard the cries of neglected children, and if you listen closely, you can hear the celebratory whoops of the real winners the casino owners who wipe their posteriors with your hard-earned money.

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NSFAS needs to re­look policies THE recent protest action by students at the Dur­ ban University of Technology (DUT) and other insti­ tutions ofhigher learning demanding more funding may point to deeper underlying issues that need to be addressed urgently.

The Minister of Higher Education may have to consider building more universities and technikons while at the same time making sure that graduates find jobs to apply their skills. It would be an exercise in vain to have idle unemployed graduates.

A growing economy is imperative in this regard in terms of job creation.

The reality of the situation at this point in time is that institutions of higher learning cannot exceed their carrying capacity as they have been constructed to accommodate a specific number of students.

Frustrated students cannot vent their anger by destroying campus property. Overcrowding of learning institutions is not the answer.

Procedures to address grievances need to be implemented and students need to be made aware of the criteria and mechanisms as to how financial aid is allocated.

Students that do not perform and continuously fail must have their financial aid revoked and allo­ cated to other deserving students.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) must have clear­cut funding guidelines which must be communicated to all prospective ap­ plicants. This will eliminate the preconceived no­ tion of automatic entitlement to the fund.

The demand for student funding is always going to be a critical and contentious issue as students realise that education is the escape route out of the perpetuating cycle of poverty. We need to strive harder as a country to achieve Madiba’s educational ideals.

Vijay Surujpal

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‘Slanderous’ or wickedly witty?

I READ with incredulity the slandering column by Steph McLennan: “Thoughts from the dentist's chair”. Being married to a dentist and running his practice, I have enough knowledge of the dental business to speak for many dentists.

I don't know how the editor of your newspaper could have allowed this article to be published.

The implication that dentists are sadists and inflic­ tors of pain is misleading and unfounded. Dentistry is a serious profession. Students do not enter this profession lightly; they give up many years to study, take on large student loans and even greater loans to set up their dental practices.

All dental materials needed are imported, leav­ ing dentists to face very high costs. Dentistry is an expensive game, especially in South Africa. Quality dentistry in SA comes at a small price compared to the rest of the world!

Miss McLennan should understand that the amount of time and money spent on dental work is directly related to the state of her oral health.

Perhaps a good basic understanding on oral hy­ giene will go a long way to saving money at the dentist! Fluttering eye­lashes and other demean­ ing manoeuvres won't work on dentists. Dentists have strict ethical rules to abide by.TheHippocratic Oath and the Declaration of Geneva binds them to practice with conscience and dignity. Your miscon­ ceived ideas that dentists are money grabbing, wealthy, sadistic yielders of pain are not true!

It is offensive to belittle dental assistants, who dedicate their days to helping others.

And if your dentist was off to Mauritius, on a holiday that probably just like the rest of us would take a few years to pay off, then good for him! Dentists, carry on being honourable and hard­ working, no matter how difficult and challenging some patients may be.

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Home of the Drakensberg Boys Choir, THE Drakensberg Boys Choir School is a unique South African School whose fame extends around the world.

The school offers a fantastic educational op­ portunity for boys­ it stimulates their spirit of ad­ venture and exploration in the beautiful physical surroundings of the Drakensberg, while nurturing the development of their mind and expression of their innate musical talent.

An up to date academic programme compara­ ble with the best is taught alongside music sub­ jects and choir rehearsals.

The discipline of choral training ensures that boys learn highly specialised musical skills from every musical era and genre.

The School provides a wonderful opportunity to multi­talented boys who benefit greatly and develop exceptional leadership skills, discipline and self­confidence from a holistic educational programme of excellent music tuition, academics and social development.

It is this co­existence of academics and music that provides the Drakensberg Boys Choir School with its unique and dynamic character.

For more information about the Drakensberg Boys Choir School and what is on offer, contact Judy on 083 627 0183 or Email: admissions@db­ choir.co.za.

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DHS Pupils: Nihal Jhavary, Varnel Penniston, William Ruan and Duncan Maccallum.

MORE than just a high school, Durban High School becomes a way of life for many of its learners. Teaching values of respect, loyalty and commitment, DHS strives to lead boys on their journey to becoming men and take their place in the world. Each boy is as unique as his journey, and DHS is proud to be part of the making of both history and the future.

DHS offers a brotherhood to all who attend and welcomes every boy with an official ceremony acknowledging him as an individual and not just a face in the crowd.

With the theme “Get Involved” for 2014 DHS encourages learner participation in offering unparalleled facilities, a complete range of academic subjects and cultural activities including community service, and its very own Seabrooke Theatre.

Blackmore House, our boarding establish-

ment on the school grounds, is a home away from home for any parent looking at boarding options for their son.

Our sports and dedicated coaches are testimony to the number of successful sportsmen that carry the DHS heritage such as South African cricketers Hashim Amla and Lance Klusener, South African rugby union player BJ Botha, top golfer Rory Sabbatini, Canoe Marathon World Champion Hank McGregor and more.

Visit the DHS open day on Wednesday, February 12 at 17h30 in the DC Thompson Hall and experience DHS and its proud heritage since 1866.

For more information on DHS, contact 031 277 1500. We are situated at 255 St. Thomas Rd, Berea.

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A Heritage of Excellence SINCE 1866

Provide your son with an advantage and share in the heritage of excellence, which is Durban’s oldest and highly respected institution, Durban High School.

Come and view our proud lineage, unsurpassed facilities, comprehensive range of academic subjects, cultural activities as well as numerous sporting codes to suit your son’s preferences – from Rugby, Cricket, Swimming to Climbing, Surfing and more.

Blackmore House, our prestigious boarding establishment, is also located on the school grounds, high up on Durban’s exclusive Berea.

With many “big” names attending DHS over the past 148 years it is no wonder why our school is rated amongst the best schools in the country.

We take pride in offering numerous opportunities for your son and endeavour to encourage your son to achieve his full potential.

For more information contact 031 277 1500 lyn.fleischer@durbanhighschool.co.za or june.skinner@durbanhighschool.co.za www.durbanhighschool.co.za 255 St Thomas Road, Durban 4001

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Lesakhiwo sizodala amathuba emisebenzi. Umgomo wethu uthi umuntu akangalindi ukwenzelwa kodwa akazenzele yena (Kweze-Do it),” kusho yena.

Ofisa ukuxhumana noNksz LADIES, GENTS & CHILDRENS Phummy Kunene angashayela inomLeading Stockists of Mens and Ladies Bowling Shoes and School Shoes bolo ethi: 084 4060 Hillcrest Centre, 42 Old Main Road, Tel: 031 765 1127 044. angikaze ngilucele uxhaso kulenhlangano. Engakhulama naye wangichazela ukuthi ubone udaba lwami kwiFEVER wase ehlela ukuthi ngithole uxhaso kulesikhwama,” kusho yena. Ngaphambi kokuthi banikelelelwe ngemali, inhlangano yakhe yaqaleyahlolwayabhekisiswaukuthi ikulungele yini ukuthola loluxhaso.

“I-Kwenze yaphumelela ekutholeni loluxhaso olungaphezulu kwe-R100 000. Le mali sayithola ngoSeptember 2013.”.

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Baby workshop at Hillcrest Hospital A FREE pregnancy and new-baby awareness workshop for expecting parents will be held in conjunction with Pregnancy Awareness Week at Hillcrest Private Hospital.

The varied programme, promoting a healthy pregnancy and safe motherhood, will include talks by specialists in their fields covering topics such as the psychological

changes during pregnancy, breastfeeding, dos and don’ts and common ailments.

The workshop will also cover hearing testing in the newborn and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Other professionals and exhibitors with a variety of baby and pregnancy related products and services

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will be on hand to chat and answer questions.

All pre-booked mothers-to-be will receive a free goodie bag and refreshments. Lucky draws will add to the fun of the morning.

Hillcrest Hospital will also be collecting goodies in support of the Robin Hood Foundation’s “Love the Baby” bags.

There will also be an opportunity to visit the beautiful maternity unit and delivery suite so that mums-to be can see the facilities and services on offer first hand.

The workshop takes place on 15 February from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Hillcrest Private Hospital.

As seating is limited, booking is essential.

To book or for more information, contact Tricia on 031 768 8009 or by e-mail to tricias@hillcresthospital.co.za

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Maria van den Burg, Hayley­Jo Hawley and Chris Hawley.

>> OXFORD freshmarket held their popular Village Market at the undercover parking at Oxford Village recently. Seen at the event were...

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15 February The Kloof and Highway SPCA is hosting a clearance sale on books and odds and ends from various charity shops at 29 Village Road, Kloof until 15 February, from 8am to 12 noon daily.

12 February The Springside Nature Re­ serve will be hosting a guided walk in Hillcrest at 7.30am. Contact, Sue on 031 765 6809.

5 February The first monthly lunch of the South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) Hillcrest Branch is to be held on Wednesday, 5 February at 12pm at the Rob Roy Lifestyle Centre in Botha's Hill. The meal will cost R65 per paid­up member with a cash bar operating. For more information contact Gloria Humble on 084 034 0942.

Classic wines at ‘Hillcrest tops’ Ensureyouhavetheperfectwinetogowithyour mealandDurban’sbeautiful summers. To help you with your choices see below.

Muratie Isabella Chardonnay 2011 This wine has a ripe full bodied nose. It is smoky oak at first, but then the lemon and lime really come through. It is a full struc­ tured wine, nice acidity, lovely gastronomical fattiness. Enjoy this wine with the fatter fish with creamy/buttery sauce, poultry, veal and the more creamywhiteskincheesesinthe cellar.

Bon Courage limited release Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

The limited release Inkará Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were carefully handpicked and selected from terroir­ spesific vineyards to produce a quality wine. The grapes werepickedatoptimumripe­ ness to ensure soft round tannins and subtle ripe black fruit on the palate. It was del­ icately oak matured for more complexity and extra dimen­ sion. Rich, spicy flavours and smokiness on the nose.

Getting off to a good start >> Ensuring that a happy child is a learning child FEVER REPORTER

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HE founders of Happy Days Pre-Primary School believe that “a happy child is a learning child”.

Moira Ford and Pat McKay said that this belief is the foundation upon which the school has been built.

This was evident last week for the 85 Happy Days pupils between the ages of two and half and six-yearsold.

Lots of smiles, hugs and photographs took place before the children settled into their daily routine.

Don and Brett Payne.

Tenley and Nicolas Cummings.

Happy Days is an independent, ISASA accredited Pre-Primary School, situated Koof.

“Our ultimate aim is to nurture and encourage the child to actualise their full potential intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, spiritually and morally,” said Ford, who is also principal of the school.

All staff members focus on developing confidence, concentration and other life skills.

They focus on teaching the children to respect themselves and others, in all aspects of life, as well as to develop a sense of responsibility.

Mason Winter.

Kirsten and Anna Cairns.

Olivia and Clint Sivewright.

Amelia and Richard Morgan with Noa Simmons and Mason and Liam Morgan.

‘One Love’ for Reggae festival at uShaka

GET into the Rasta groove and kit up in red, green and yellow before heading to uShaka on Sunday, February 9, to celebrate the Bob Marley Earth Day Reggae Music Festival and Rasta Fair between 10am and 6pm which forms part of uShaka’s love month.

As part of the worldwide celebration of reggae legend Bob Marley’s birthday, resident band at uShaka, The Meditators, together with uShaka Marine World, will bring the laid back vibe of the Caribbean to Wahooz on the promenade along with guest bands including the Azania Band from Cape Town, the Colbert Mukwevho aka Harley and Rasta Family Band from Johannesburg, Rasta Riddims, Chiozo and David Yaso Bands, to name a few.

TheMeditators,basedinDurban,aretestament to Marley’s massive impact. Formed in 1991, they released their first reggae album in 1993, followed with a second in 2000. In 2002 and 2003, they played at the Awesome Africa Festival.

In 2004, they were part of Vodacom Beach

Children and their pets CHILDREN can develop many good quali­ ties from owning pets: responsibility, compassion, kindness, discipline and con­ fidence. However, they can also learn cru­ elty, selfishness, arrogance and fear. (It is interesting to note that research shows a link between adult criminal behaviour and childhood abuse of animals).Before you even think of introducing a pet into your home there are some basic things about animals that children need to be taught.

Pets have feelings Animals are not little people and, as far as we know, they do not experience human emotions, but that does not mean they do not feel. Since scientists started seriously studying animal behaviour, they have found increasing evidence that ani­ mals are more complicated than humans have given them credit for.

For the young child, a simple approach is best. How would they like it if someone picked them up by the ears or poked them in the eye or held them upside down?

Until your child is old enough, or re­ sponsible enough, to respect his pet, it re­ ally is best not to leave them alone to­ gether – for both their sakes.

Pets have basic needs They need food, water, shelter and ex­ ercise appropriate to their species, age and size. Allowing a child to feed the fami­ ly pet can develop caring attitudes, but putting all responsibility on the child’s shoulders can result in a neglected pet and a child with guilt feelings. Responsi­ bility for the pet is best shared by the whole family.

Pets are part of the family This means that when inviting a hoard of toddlers to play, you need to consider your pet’s welfare as well as your own.

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Raggae and the Meditators.

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KASTURIE Gounden, a teacher by day and a reiki practitioner by night, is changing lives in her community, one step at a time.

This 45-year-old woman from Hillcrest, is using her skills and offering free reiki training to create employment opportunities for those in need.

Gounden’s journey with reiki began in the nineties. It was then that she became hooked on the concept.

She describes reiki as the ancient art of ‘laying on of hands’ in order to heal.

“It is the use of touch to convey warmth, serenity, love, caring and healing, through the channelling of energy to enhance a person’s own life force,” she said.

“There are a range of different vibrations within the human aura and chakras [energy centre].

“These vibrations of Ki help to sustain the physical body, our thoughts and feelings as well as our spiritual experiences.”

Gounden said that when the Ki is out of balance, pockets of negative energy form around the physical body, and within the subtle energies of the aura and chakras.

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Africa.

They also performed with Rita Marley and the I–threes from Jamaica at the Bat Centre.

ThatperformancewaspartofWomen’sDay Celebrations in Durban; and they were also invited to celebrate 50 years of Jamaican Independence by the JamaicanHighCommission in Pretoria early last year and can currently be found performing every Sunday at Wahooz on the Promenade.

Members of the band say that their reggae music appeals to all generations and cultures and their dream is to unite all South Africansthroughtheloveofmusic. Beingthe fourth year of having fans descend on uShaka to commemorate the massive influence that Bob Marley continues to have on local music and culture long after his death, this year’s promises to be bigger and better and a perfect excuse to kick back and soak up the unique rhythms of this Jamaican legend with an chilled cocktail in hand.

Entry is free. For enquiries, contact uShaka Marine World on 031 328-8000.

activities as possible. This not only makes for a happier puppy, it also encourages a closer pet/child bond. If you do have to leave a pet at home, involve the children in making arrangements for its care.

Animals belong here We have a responsibility not only to look after the animals that live with us and live for us by providing food, but also to respect the lives of wild animals. By encouraging your child to respect animals at home you are far more likely to bring him up to respect all living creatures.

Consider this before getting a pet: If you are fanatically house proud, don’t getacatordog–their hairs can get every­ where and some never stop chewing shoes and furniture even if they have toys and scratching posts. >>Are you squeamish? Pet owners need to de­worm their animal, pull out ticks, treat it for fleas or other conditions and generally clear up after it. >>Does the whole family want this pet? Take everyone’s interests into account before adding to the fam­ ily. >>Don’t take on an animal out of pity; it’s an emotion that will soon wear off. >>What’s your lifestyle and where do you live? Cats and dogs like to spend time outside – do you have a secure garden? It doesn’t make sense to have a dog if you live in a third floor flat or cats if you live on a busy main road. >>Will you be able to give your animal a good home for perhaps the next 15 years? >>Are you willing to keep the gar­ den clear of animal faeces so that your little ones can play safely outside? >>Do you go out to work, leaving your baby or toddler with a nanny? >>Does the nanny know what to do in case of the odd nip or scratch?

Kids and cats A young child has to be taught how to relate to a cat. Activities like chasing, grabbing and carrying the cat around like a stuffed toy should be discouraged. Crab­ by cats scratch and bite and kittens in particular are small and fragile. Instead, teach children how to play with a cat. For instance, tie a string to a toy and pull it along the ground for the cat to chase.

Teachyourchildto“bumpnoses”withyour cat – this is the way cats greet each other.

If you help your child understand cats and their needs, you will have gone a long way in bolstering their relationship. Rath­ er than allowing young children to carry cats, encourage them to sit still and let the cat come to them. Cats enjoy a warm lap.

When the cat wants to move away, let

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comes sluggish and stagnant resulting in dysfunction and illness in the body,” she said.

Reiki healers channel the positive Ki to the area of the body, chakra or aura where negative energy is harboured, allowing it to be released from the person’s energy field and replaced by healthy Ki, resulting in a natural flow of positive Ki. However, she said that Reiki is not the replacement of modern medicine.

“It assists the receiver in going through the processes of healing and self-empowerment by allowing them to take responsibility for their health and happiness.

“It complements all other therapies, and works hand in hand with aromatherapy and the use of essential oils, which I offer lessons on.”

Gounden said she aims to use her skills to train others in the community to become reiki or aromatherapy practitioners, and help end unemployment.

“These skills can be beneficial to everyone. God has given me the opportunity to use my skill to better another life,” she added.

All students who attend classes receive a certificate on completion. “I have also recorded CDs for individuals to purchase to learn the concept of this healing process.”

him. Holding a cat against his will can re­ sult in scratches. Teach children to stroke cats gently instead of patting them like dogs. Don’t allow children to dress cats as dolls or carry them around like stuffed toys (some dogs will tolerate playing dress­up, but it’s not a cat thing).

Make sure the cat has a place she can

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To find out more about classes or to make a booking contact 083 508 8769.

Teacher Kasthurie Gounden conducts an aromatherapy session at her practice.

go to escape from playful children – your own and visitors’.

Children often don’t realise when they’re being too rough with a cat.

Keep the litter box clean and accessi­ ble to the cat, but out of the way of chil­ dren. You can buy litter boxes with hoods that prevent children from accessing it.

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CROSSWORD 139 Across

1 In an unspecified way (7) 5 A culinary herb (5) 8 Volatile (9) 9 Tavern (3) 10 Leave the stage (4) 12 Genial (8) 14 Caribbean religious cult (6) 15 Foresight (6) 17 Adroit (8) 18 Male deer (4) 21 Sound of a dove (3) 22 Time of greatness (6,3) 24 Unpleasant (5) 25 Tease cruelly (7)

Sudoku Solution 137

Crossword Solution 137 Across 1 Forehead, 5 Opus, 9 Mec­ ca, 10 Stamina, 11 Listless­ ness, 13 Tremor, 14 Unison, 17 Make ends meet, 20 En­ dorse, 21 Alter, 22 Else, 23 Leisured.

Down 1 Fame, 2 Recline, 3 Heart­ to­heart, 4 Answer, 6 Poise, 7 Swan song, 8 Ways and means, 12 Stampede, 15 Shelter, 16 Adhere, 18 Kudos, 19 Arid.

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1 French river (5) 2 To spoil (3) 3 Catch a fish (4) 4 Importance (6) 5 Official statement of news (8) 6 Miser (9) 7 Wool fat (7)

NAME: 11 German war medal (4,5) 13 In jest (8) 14 Papal authority (7) 16 The Prince of Denmark (6)

19 To hail (5) 20 Sustain (4) 23 The one in cards (3)

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Comrades’ travel and accommodation service launched THE Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced its latest initiative to facilitate entries for the world’s greatest race.

Comrades Travel, the official travel and accommodation service provider endorsed by the CMA was launched last month week.

Its aim is to ease the pressure on Comrades runners to find safe, reliable and affordable travel and ac-

commodation when they converge on the magic province to take on this year’s Comrades Marathon downrun, on the first Sunday of June.

Comrades Travel will cater to out-of-town Comrades enthusiasts and visiting international athletes alike; and this latest offering is tailor-made to take care of all runners’ travel requirements from start to finish.

CMA general manager, Chris Bruwer said, “The idea behind this initiative is to provide an official travel and accommodation service provider that our Comrades Marathon runners can rely on.

“We understand that there are other similar service providers out there but none which are endorsed by the CMA to officially cater for Comrades Marathon

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runners.”

“The CMA aims to provide the running community with an allround cost-effective solution via a wide range of travel packages to suit our runners’ various needs.

“Comrades Travel will take care of all aspects of our runners’ travel arrangements; both locally and globally.

“This will include flights, ac-

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commodation and car rental; as well as pre- and post-event tours,” he added.

Runners can visit the CMA’s official website at www.comrades.com for smart solutions and all-round assistance in arranging their Comrades Marathon travel plan.

Simon Scott­Moncrieff, Errol Paul and Roy Thomson.

Maria, Edward and Delroy Barnies.

Greg Bennet.

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Kargo Pro MTB team ace Rourke Croeser claimed his first major elite podium of 2014.

MTB bronze for Croeser

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N his first major outing as an elite cyclist, Rourke Croeser claimed third place at the recent 2014 African Continental Mountain Biking Championships at the Willow Bridge Shopping Centre course in Cape Town.

This paves the way for an exciting year ahead for the Commonwealth Games hopeful.

Having gone head to head with eventual winner Phillip Buys (Scott Sports) for much of the encounter, the Kargo Pro MTB team star fell off the leader’s back wheel in the lat-

ter stages of the final lap before being narrowly edged out by Lourens Luus for the silver medal in the dying moments of the tussle.

The short, sharp nature of the course had Croeser excited ahead of the clash, however a lack of climbs dispelled any advantage he had hoped to have gained.

His strong climbing abilities did however come to the fore shortly after the start when he led the field up the only major climb of the lap with a well-conditioned Buys the only other rider able to

stay with him.

Despite having hoped to have stood a level or two higher on the podium, Croeser will take good confidence from his first true test at the elite level he has joined this year.

He will now hope to use this recently acquired confidence when he temporarily swaps his mountain bike for his road bicycle.

This will be used to tackle the South African Road Championships in Westville, from 4-9 February. Watch the Fever for details.

IT’S all systems gofortheMidmarMiletakingplaceonSaturday 8 and Sunday 9 February.

Swimmers are also getting ready for The Sunflower Fund’s Miles4Marrow Campaign.

Each swimmer involved is obtaining sponsorship per mile covered and some swimmers are even taking on the longer distances on Monday 10 February to raise much

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According to Stephanie Berry, PR and Events Specialist in Durban, the Midmar Mile is the world’s largest open water swimming race and also happens to be the most prestigious swimming race in South Africa.

“It is both heart-warming and encouraging to see sportsmen and women eagerly supporting The Fund by doing the activity they are so

passionate about.

“The funds they raise allow us to recruit more donors to the SABMR, bringing hope to all the patients who are so desperately searching for their perfect donor match,” said Berry.

Anyone swimming the Midmar Mile who would like to do it for a worthy cause, can sign up by contacting Allison Naidoo on 031 266 1148 or emailing allison@sunflowerfund.org.za

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>>Dusi duo ready to shine

Sbonelo Zondi and Andy Birkett.

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N emphatic victory in a key Dusi Canoe Marathon seeding race on the weekend has catapulted Andy Birkett (Eurosteel) and upper Highway’s Sbonelo Zondi (Eurosteel) into clear race favourites.

They ran and paddled to victory over Lance Kime (Best4 Healthcare/Eurosteel) and Thulani Mbanjwa (Build It) and in the process squashed doubts over the ankle niggle that has plagued Birkett recently.

The Campbell's Farm to Dusi Bridge race on Sunday covers the second half of the first stage of the Dusi, including several tough portages, and is seen as a great judge of where crews stand in the build up to the Dusi with the race just over two weeks away.

For the current under 23 World marathon champion, the Campbell’s to Dusi Bridge is always a great litmus test for the crews.

“It is always a nice race to do because we often see all the top crews there,” Birkett explained.

“So many crews do the race because it

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basically follows the day one route of the Dusi and I think most of the top crews were there on Sunday.”

The 2013 Non-Stop Dusi champions seem to be coming into some form going into their final preparations before they line up at Camps Drift on Thursday, 13 February.

And having a tussle with Kime and Mbanjwa on Sunday would have given them a great indication as to where they are in their planning.

A 47 second win was what they ended with, which would have given the duo fresh confidence.

“I was really chuffed with our result because there were some strong crews there with Hank(McGregor)andJasper(Mocké)oneofthe only top crews missing. It was great to race against Lance and Banji. We are really confident at the moment and for me having Sbonelo in the back of the boat is such an honour.”

“Sbonelo's paddling has improved so much and his running is incredibly strong. We have a great relationship and that is a huge positive for us,” he added confidently.

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