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Dogs maul duikers

>> Dog packs responsible for massive increase in buck deaths KALISHA NAICKER

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PRINGSIDE Nature Reserve is an Upper Highway refuge to the endangered blue duiker, but the numbers of buck are quickly decreasing due to wandering dogs that “sneak” into the reserve and kill them.

According to George Victor, chairman of Springside Conservancy, attacks by packs of dogs have dramatically escalated in the past three weeks alone, “decimating the population”.

“Last week an adult pregnant duiker was unable to outrun the dogs and was mauled to death. In another instance a

young duiker mother was able to escape the dog pack only to leave her young duiker offspring to the mercy of the pursuing dogs,” he said.

“Many other cases will never be recorded as the incidents take place at night or in the early hours of the morning. The dogsreturntobetheperfecthuman companion after a day’s sport - the bucks are simply mauled and left to die.”

Victor said that the area around the reserve is one where “credit cards do buy the best type of dog food”, yet securing of the dogs on the owner’s property has not been adequate.

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A strong foundation THE official counselling room at the Jes Foord Foundation in the new Ox­ ford Village in Hillcrest has been revamped to benefit patients. The foundation has a qualified trauma counsellor and has upgrad­ ed the former suite into a "multi­functional" purpose­ built activity room.

See full story on Page 5 Michelle Smith, trauma counsellor, and Jes Foord.

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Counsellor lives to heal >> Believing in the ability to overcome KALISHA NAICKER

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URVIVORS of rape and sexual assault in the Upper Highway area are set to be given added support with the revamp of the Jes Foord Foundation.

The Foundation opened its doors in 2009 following the brutal gang rape of Jes Foord.

Foord said her aim was to start an organisation that supported victims following their own traumatic ordeals.

The foundation works to restore lives after rape, provide counselling and to educate community members about the realities of rape in South Africa.

The counselling room has now been given a new coat of paint and a play therapy corner has also been added for counselling of children.

The foundation has a a qualified counsellor that works with survivors free of charge.

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chelle Smith said, “Our revamped counselling room offers support and practical information for victims of rape and sexual violence in a safe environment.

“We know that there are a lot of people who are in need of our help and have had nowhere to go. We want them to know that the foundation’s doors are always open.”

Smith said that all blood tests, evidence collection and medication are given free of charge to all medical aid and non-medical members.

“The foundation then offers on-going counselling to the survivor.”

Smith said that she was born to make a difference.

“At the Jes Foord Foundation we believe that everybody just needs a little bit of help to change their situation or lives. We believe in people, theirstrengthandabilitytoovercome,”shesaid.

Smith’s father is a worker in a rehabilitation centre for alcoholics and drug addicts, so from

take that first step, and we will be there to guide them all the way.”

To find out more about Smith or to visit the JFF contact 031 765 4559.

a young age she became passionate about helping others.

“I started studying psychology in 2007 and from that first year in varsity I knew it was definitely the right choice,” said Smith.

“The most rewarding part of being a counsellor at the JFF is watching people come out on the other side whole, happy individuals despite what they just went through. I get the honour of not only being part of their journey but watching them heal and overcome."

Smith welcomed everyone to the JFF. “Our doors are always openforanyonethatneeds us. They need not be afraid. All they have to do is

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10 suspects arrested

>> Hard work and determination gets criminals behind bars KALISHA NAICKER

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FTER several months of intensive investigation, the Hillcrest SAPS Crime Prevention, Tactical Response Team and Crime Intelligence finally made a break through that led to the arrest of 10 suspects last month in the Mariannhill area.

According to Hillcrest police communications officer, Lieutenant France Mkhize, the arrested suspects aged between 19 and 29 were found in possession of flat screen televisions, power tools, cellphones and unlicensed firearms which are suspected to be stolen.

“The suspects were wanted for armed robbery committed between January and September 2013.

“They conducted a reign of terror along the Mariannhill Toll Plaza and are allegedly linked to other armed robbery cases committed in Mariannhill and surrounding areas,” he said.

Mkhize said the modus operandi of the suspects would be to target unsuspecting people at the toll plaza.

“The suspects would send one or two of their partners to stand along the toll road pretending to hitch hike.

“As soon as a truck stopped, the other suspects appeared from a nearby bush and attacked the occupants and robbed them at gunpoint,” he said.

“Items such as cellphones, jewellery and cash were taken from the victims. Most of the targeted people were truck drivers travelling through the toll plaza to long distances such as Johannesburg and Cape Town.”

“It is with dedication and perseverance of officers such as these that we can definitely eradicate crime from our community,” said Mkhize.

AllarrestedsuspectswillappearinthePinetown Magistrate’s Court for armed robbery soon.

IT IS WITH DEDICATION AND PERSEVERANCE OF OFFICERS SUCH AS THESE THAT WE CAN DEFINITELY ERADICATE CRIME FROM OUR COMMUNITY.

Robber caught red­handed MEMBERS of Durban South K9 unit arrested an 18-year-old man at Bohme Road in the Upper Highway area for house robbery last Thursday.

According to provincial police spokesperson Thulani Zwane, the victim was at her house when she saw an unknown young man wearing khaki pants crawling in her dining room entrance.

“When she shouted at the suspect asking what he was doing in her house, he approached her. However, the victim managed to grab a broom and strike the suspect.

“During the struggle, the suspect managed to take a laptop, cellphone and fled the scene on foot,” he said.

Zwane said that members of Durban South K9 Unit who were on duty heard the complaint over the police radio and assisted to look for the suspect.

“The members joined the community and security guards to chase the suspect up to Marborth Road in New Germany.

“Residents indicated that the suspect disappeared between the properties at Bohme Road and a search using patrol police dogs was conducted,” he said.

“The dog lead the members to the back of the hut where they apprehended the suspect who was hiding there.

The suspect was charged for robbery and will appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon.

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Ticks are back BIG, bloated and boozy with blood. Invading our peaceful homes and scuttling off to cause trouble when the authorities arrive.

No, it’s not the annual December Vaalie invasion, it’s ticks.

They’re back and they’re bad. After a mild winter, and with the rains already starting, you can be sure these guys are back.

We are already seeing cases of

tick bite fever.

This is a problem best PREVENTED. Put an effective spot-on like Advantix or Certifect, and/or a Preventic collar on. Keep the spotons going monthly until at least April. Carefully remove any ticks which you see.

Spray your pet’s environment (blankets, kennels, bedding) with acaricidal sprays. Ensure that you do NOT use a pyrethroid or organ-

ophosphate on your cats!

About a third of dogs with tick bite fever (Biliary) require blood transfusions and hospitalisation to come right; about 12% develop a “complicated” form of the disease such as renal or lung failure.

The cost of treating a biliary case in-hospital can be well over R5,000 so prevention is far better than cure!

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A fatal acci­ dent on Fields Hill

Two more M13 deaths >>”Death highway” claims more lives KALISHA NAICKER

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ECENTLYdubbed“deathhighway” by residents of Upper Highway area, Fields Hill has claimed the lives of two and left 16 other injured in another incident where a truck and two minibus taxis collided last week.

According to ER24 crisis communications’ Christo Venter, one of the taxis had broken down on the uphill

route, before Village Road.

“Passengers were apparently getting out of the taxi when the second taxi, which had been travelling in the same direction, swerved to avoid slamming into the stationary vehicle. A flatbed truck also making its way up the M13, collided with both taxis.”

Earlier last month, 23 people lost their lives when a truck smashed into four minibus taxis and a car in

Fields Hill.

In an incident two weeks ago, a motorist died when he lost control of his vehicle on the highway.

Residents says that the longer it takes for the Department of Transport to take action, the more lives are being lost.

“This death highway is claiming more lives every week and it is time something is done. We cannot sit back and watch lives being lost,”

said Gillitts resident Carter Smith.

“As motorist we all have a role to play in safety on our roads.

“We need to adhere with speed limits and obey rules of the road,” he added.

Another concerned motorist, Trish Naicker, who travels on Fields Hill daily said, “For how long must we fear for our lives while travelling on this road?”

“Let’s stop talking and start act-

ing. The DOT can implement more speed checks and have a stronger traffic police presence until a viable solution is made.”

However KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department spokesman, Kwanele Ncalane, said that they are aware of the incidents, and the matter is being investigated.

“The situation on the M13 is concerning and we are in discussion on ways to improve safety,” he said.

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Dog owners urged to secure premises “Besides a direct contravention of the bylaws, moral and ethical questions need to be raised,” he said.

Victor said that locals are very fortunate to have these creatures on their doorsteps and to be able to appreciate living so close to nature in what has fast turned from a country village into a bustling town.

In addition to the duiker, the reserve is home to bushbuck, mongoose, owls and magnificent birdlife and Victor is urging the community to protect these species.

“With Hillcrest and other neighbouring areas under pressure to accommodate a future burgeoning population, every effort must be made to

secure every piece of natural space that we can as part of our heritage,” he said.

“Preserving our fauna such as the duiker is the responsibility of every resident and is part of looking after our wider environment whilst we still can. This is non-negotiable.”

Shaun Lyle, chairman of Hillcrest Park Neighbourhood Watch (HPNW), said that he has had many reports of dogs roaming in the reserve at night. He said he is appealing to dog owners to secure their dogs within their property so that there is no opportunity for them to cause harm to the wildlife.

“HPNW does not only provide

One of the duiker that was attacked in the reserve.

safety and security to the community, but we protect our fauna and flora as well,” he said.

“While there appears to be no

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one resident responsible for this situation, a number could be unknowingly involved.”

Lyle said that the authorities are

investigating information being received by the community and severe consequences are likely for the owners and their dogs.

“We need the community’s assistance to prevent future incidents.

Let’s stand together and decisively stop the slaughter.”

Hillcrest police spokesperson Lieutenant France Mkhize said that the police have received reports of dogs in the reserve and the matter is being investigated.

“Once the owners of the dogs responsible are identified they could face hefty fines. I urge all dog owners in the area to adequately fence their yard to prevent these incidents.”

Municipality facing bankruptcy?

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BACK­dated payments owed to more than 20 000 municipal employees could leave the eThekwini Municipality bank­ rupt.

This comes after a court ruling stated that the council has to honour back­pay­ ments owed to employees stemming from the unification of the council.

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) said the municipality was legally obliged to pay its employees mil­

lions of rands in staff benefits dating back six years.

Last week the Supreme Court of Ap­ peals dismissed an appeal brought by the city against a judgement handed down by the Labour Appeal Court.

The case, brought by Samwu and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu), involved a divisional agreement about conditions of service that were the subject of dispute between the unions and the city in 2007.

Samwu regional secretary Nhlanhla

Nyandeni said officials who had advised the city to unlawfully implement the new conditions of service, should be held ac­ countable for the financial loss.

Nyandeni said Samwu will meet its lawyers to discuss how best to address the matter. He said that after the meet­ ing, the union will meet city manager Sibu­ siso Sithole and the deputy city manager for corporate human resources Dumisile Nene.

Nyandeni said the judgement is look­ ing at a “basket of allowances”, including

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Critics have claimed that cash­ strapped ratepayers could not afford to pay more to keep up with the city’s finan­ cial burdens.

In the 2012/13 financial year alone, the city set aside R6.3 billion from its oper­ ating budget for salaries, allowances and salary increases.

Municipal spokesman Thabo Mofo­ keng said the implications of the court’s decision were being examined.

Mofokeng said that other than em­

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ployees who might wish to lodge claims on the strength of the case, there were a large number whose conditions of service, in particular their salaries, had been im­ provedbytheintroductionofthedivisional conditions of service in April 2007.

Mofokeng said the decision to pursue the appeal was made on the basis of legal advice from senior counsel and with the agreement of top management.

Shortage of blood in KZN >> SANBS are in need of donors as the holiday period nears KALISHA NAICKER

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ITH a rapid spike in demand and the festive season fast approaching, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS)stockshaveprompted an urgent call for people to give blood.

The Blood Service has just under five days’ worth of stock of blood that can be used in an emergency to save lives.

Hillcrest SANBS sister in charge Ingrid Marlton urged residents to give blood now to help save a life in need.

“The holiday period is always challenging for us with people going away. Our O-blood stocks are already at worrying levels.

“We aim to have at least six days’ supply available,” she said.

“The need for blood never takes a holiday. We want to bolster our blood stocks now, but we need people’s help urgently.”

Marlton said that one in three people will need blood in their lifetime, but the amounts of people that donate do not add up.

“We are always in need of new donors, and while O- is the universal type, it is only used universally in life-threatening situations,” she said.

“Cancer patients, people undergoing surgery, pregnant women and unborn babies all require donated blood that is their own type.”

She said that one may never know when it may be a loved one in

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need of a blood transfusion.

Marlton said the minimum requirements to be a donor include being between the ages of 16 to 65 years and weigh more than 50kg.

In addition, one should be in good health and live a sexually safe lifestyle. Upper Highway residents can make donations at The Hillcrest Donor Clinic, 50 Old Main Road, Hillcrest from 9am-6pm on weekdays, however Thursday’s are 10am-6pm.

For more information, contact 031 765 4035.

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Left and right PETER DAVIS It is not proper, old-time journalists always told me, to use a column in one newspaper to attack the author of a column in another journal. But what the hell, it’s a free country so I shall ignore such sage advice.

So let us tackle that neo-socialist Imraan Buccus who peddles his peculiar type of political claptrap in the Mercury tediously every week.

He gives a sort of back-handed

DESIREE ERASMUS I HAVE an affinity for RT, formerly Russia Today. RT is Vladimir Putin’s personal pro­ paganda channel. It is broadcast in over 100 countries and, according to that bas­ tion of open­source reliability, Wikipedia, reaches about 630 million people.

In other words, RT does for Putin what CNN does for Obama and ANN7 does for Zuma. It spins.

Now, before you start clutching at your pearls and considering washing down your Prozac with Castle Milk Stout at the whiff of any affinity for quasi­commies, let me remind you that Russia isn’t theo­ retically a communist country anymore.

Much like the United States isn’t really a democracy anymore.

I tell you about my liking for RT not to frighten you.

No, I tell you this because even more horrific than the quasi­commies being beamed into our cosy living rooms is the level of ‘experts’ utilised on RT. Not that the level of experts utilised

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The “possible Black alternative” support for Agang’s Mamphela Ramphele, calling her a “neo-liberal”, a label he hoists onto just about everyone who does not embrace his vision of a society where everyone is equal and they all march hand-inhand into the sunset singing songs of universal love and brotherhood – wonderful stuff! He gospelises thus: “Ramphele is an orthodox neo-liberal (not sure what he means by this term, I turned to Wikipedia which got me this: “The term neoliberal is now used mainly by those who are critical of legislative market reforms such as free trade, deregulation, privatization, and reducing government con-

trol of the economy.”). Anyway, back to Buccus: “The policies she proposes has no chance of ending poverty or even reducing inequality. But there is a huge groundswell of anger…against corruption. Ideally we need to find a way of simultaneously moving beyond neo-liberalism and halting corruption.” He then goes on to state that the Economic Freedom Fighters“underthecharismaticleader, Julius Malema” proposes to nationalise banks, mines and land – an action “that is not necessarily a progressive vision.”

Well, that’s a relief. I can see old Buccus is sorely tempted by national-

ising everything in sight, but he’s too clever to put that thought on the table, rather he goes muttering on about “mixed economies” where nationalised industries have been run “in the interests of people as a whole.”

Of course we already have such institutions in this country that have failed spectacularly to attend to the “interests of the people”. Take Eskom, which blinks out every now and again, makes huge profits by hoisting tariffs at every possible opportunity and can’t get a power station built on budgetandintime.TakeSAAthatflies into trouble twice a year and demands bailouts from taxpayers. Take

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by the other 24 hour news’ channels we have access to is any better.

But RT uses its experts with such open disdain for real expertise that one is in­ clined to, well, clutch one’s pearls and manhandle the child­proof cap on one’s Valium throughout many of its shows.

You see, gentle reader, RT’s experts are almost all, without fail, activists.

That’s right. Activists. Activists are to the millennium what blue eye­shadow was to the 80s: ubiquitous and, in retrospect, over the top and thoroughly unnecessary.

RT’s activists are Serious People. They will spend an hour dissecting the socio­ cultural impact on the global zeitgeist since a member of Russian punk­rock group Pussy Riot went on hunger strike.

Viewers are only stunned by the fact that an activist can say Pussy Riot 13 times without giggling uncomfortably.

South Africa, of course, has its share of activists; and KZN, well, KZN has about the same number of activists per square

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metre as it has motivational speakers.

This is an amount so high it makes those of us who have embraced absolute­ ly bugger­all in the way of social causes develop severe facial twitching.

In the interests of truth seeking and national harmony, I snouted­out the num­ ber of someone on Saturday who fights for a smorgasbord of social causes in the KZN area, mostly political, sometimes en­ vironmental, funding dependent.

I have been told this person once ap­ peared on RT, but cannot verify this with­ out laughing.

Here is a slightly edited version of our conversation. And I trust you will agree that my questions were not only reason­ able, but as hard­hitting and fair as those of an RT presenter and activist.

Desiree: I think it would be fair to say that one of the most fundamental ques­ tions readers would like an answer to is how activists pay their rent.

Activist: I beg your pardon?

Desiree: Is there a problem with this phone connection? Must I repeat myself?

Activist: This is a silly question; suffice to say we have donors who believe in our ideology and assist with the basics of day­ to­day living so that we are able to con­ tinue with the higher pursuits of our cause.

Desiree: So what you are saying is that your parents have converted their double garage into a flatlet and you live there rent­free while drawing a stipend from serving on a number of Boards?

Activist: I am not comfortable with this line of questioning.

Desiree: I am not comfortable with so­ cialism, but every time I pass an activist I am overwhelmed by the whiff of it.

Have you ever considered getting a real job?

Activist: I find your remarks very insensi­ tive and very ill informed. Socialists have no ‘whiff’ on them. I work a long day.

SABC that staggers from crisis to crisis and broadcasting material that would put the local bore to shame.

The list goes on… Buccus sees Agang as a “possible black alternative”. Now I hold Dr Ramphele in great respect, but as an alternative government she is going nowhere. In all reality, neoliberal or not, the DA is the only political organisation that has any chance of taking over government and making it work in the interests of the people as a whole. But such a scenario would offend Mr Buccus’s socialist soul – if that’s not a contradiction in terms. Davis is a DA councillor in the eThekwini municipality.

Sometimes it’s eight hours. It is gruelling.

Desiree: I wouldn’t quantify scribbling a slogan on a piece of cardboard and carry­ ing it to the headquarters of a multi­na­ tional gruelling; but whatever blows your undoubtedly unwashed hair back.

Now about that job….

Activist: I recognise your agenda, but I will not be swayed by corporate devils.

You are a capitalist mouthpiece! You are the reason the revolution will rise beyond expectations and prosper!

Desiree: Canyousendmesome literature on Socialism and activism?

Activist: No Desiree: Why not?

Activist: My iPad is broken and my lap­ tops are being used by fellow activists; I am putting down the phone now.

Desiree: One last thing before you go….

Activist: What?

Desiree: Do you think you would be able to say Pussy Riot 13 times without gig­ gling?

Road deaths keep on increasing

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and innocent persons lose their lives every day. These road accidents occur due to the lack of civic sense in the people andtheirignoranceofroadandtrafficsignals.Thepedestrians are run over because they try to cross the roads at places of their choice. The number of accidents of people riding motorcycle is also very high because most of the drivers do not obey rules of the road,andmoreoftenthannotarealwaysdriving over the speed limits. Another causes of the fatal accidents is driving. Some drivers are dead drunk and, therefore, care not a fig for traffic rules.

Tammy: 082 741 0060 They drive their trucks at a high speed even Tel/Fax: 031 777 1878 through congested localities, and crush down 106 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill. whoever comes in the way. bedfactory@mweb.co.za • www.bedfactory.co.za It is high time that authorities took a seriousviewofthelapsesonthepartofthedrivers.

We make a living by This can be done only by levying heavy fines what we get, but we and the forfeiture of their licences. Licences, make a life by too, should be checked frequently. Traffic authorities must wake up to the need of security what we give. for the people and take strong measures Come in and get 10% against bad drivers. discount Concerned for all motorist, Durban

WOULD like to highlight the attention of the authorities through a letter to your esteemed paper to the increasing number of road accidents on our roads.

Road accidents have been on the increase in the city in spite of the work of the traffic authorities. Many young

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Offering a humanitarian service

KALISHA NAICKER

kalisha@witness.co.za

THE Kloof Lions Club is a part of Lions Clubs International ­ a network of volun­ teers who work together to help meet the needs that challenge communities in which they live.

Founded in 1969, the organisation aims to organise, coordinate, create, pro­ mote, take, unite and encourage the for­ mation of other Lion Clubs in the area.

Robert Behrens, president for Kloof Lions, said the organisation abides by the

motto “We Serve”.

“The Lions Club wants everyone to see a better tomorrow. And we believe that everyone deserves to live a healthy life,” he said.

“We work without any racial, cultural or stereotypical barriers. All our services are for the community,” he said.

Behrens said that residents can get in­ volved in projects, group volunteer oppor­ tunities or become a host family.

In addition, residents can assist in community disaster management, diabe­ tes awareness and global health pro­

Lions Club members are, from left: (new members) Warren Smith, Debbie Hopewell, Jenna Shelley and Vicky de Jager. Front: Sponsoring Lion Tricia Smith, district govenor Heather Hardman and new Lion Linda Loubser. grammes.

Upcoming projects include the Lions Christmas pensioners luncheon at the Kloof Town Hall and a new “adopt a

A fight for life

spot” venture close to Kloof Pre Primary school.

For more information, contact tricia@icr­ solutions.co.za or call 073 572 1688.

Barbara Zietsman and Anna Dlamini

>> Local woman gives stray dogs a second chance

Khuhlekwethu – a business built on patience and passion KALISHA NAICKER

The Protect Ponta team are, from left: Caron Hean, Esperanca Manhanga, Anselmo Giuaio, Anna Flavia, Shannon Mathie and Andre Munguambe.

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HEN Hillcrest resident Shannon Mathie visited Malongane (15km from the Kosi Bay border) three years ago, she was unable to ignore the sightof stray dogs wandering along the roads and through the bush.

She witnessed a dog that had been caught in a snare and took it for treatment.

Matie said that a vet who attended to the animal estimated that he must have been trapped for around 10 days.

Mathie and her family did their best to look after him, but they had to have him put to sleep.

It was this experience that gave birth to the Protect Ponta organisation, where Mathie with like-minded individual Caron Grant Hean, aims to reduce strays in the area.

The women aim to visit Mozambique at least once every two

Shannon Mathie with a furry friend. months to raise awareness among locals, treat dogs for rabies and sterilise as many dogs as possible to reduce the cycle of stray animals.

Human deaths as a result of rabies are still occurring, but vaccinating all dogs will help reduce these numbers.

She said that they have established a feeding programme which deals with the immediate issues of starvation – the stray beach dogs

have a local volunteer feeding them daily.

“The owned dogs living in the rural community are also on the programme and we have a local lady who collects food from the border and another local man who distributes the food to the village,” she explains.

“There are so many sad cases that we deal with all the time, but the rewards of seeing these animals being walked on a lead as opposed to being tied up or kept in cages is heart-warming,” said Mathie.

To continue their work, the organisation will be hosting a fundraising golf day on 29 October at Kloof Country Club.

A 4 Ball will cost R1800 and all proceeds will be used to sustain the organisation.

For more information on the golf day, or to support Protect Ponta, contact Shannon Mathie on 082 464 3223.

A DAY without cooking or baking is a wasted one, believes 36-year-old chef Anna Dlamini from the Upper Highway area.

Dlamini worked as a domestic worker after matriculating from Jabula School in Lidgetton in the Midlands. She could be found after hours in the kitchen watching and assisting the chef of the estate where she worked. After a few months Dlamini was promoted to the kitchen.

The determined Dlamini enrolled at Westville College to study catering shortly after. She qualified at the end of 2000 and, in 2001 she became the head chef at Woodridge Estate – a dream come true.

Two years later she got married and moved from Woodridge to the Whistling Duck Restaurant in order to be closer to home and her husband.

“I organised my own wedding from start to finish and I thought to myself - imagine if I could do this for a living? Organising beautiful weddings and making a bridal couple so happy.”

In 2009 Dlamini became a mother of twins and decided to stay at home with them for eight months.

During this time the Whistling Duck closed its doors and towards the end of the eight months, Barbara Ziets-

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man of Barbz Café and Deli offered her a head chef position.

From the time Dlamini received her first pay cheque from Barbz Coffee Shop and Deli, she started to save towards her vision of co-ordinating weddings for those with very little time, resources and budget.

The first thing she invested in for her business, which is now called “Khuhlekwethu”, a Zulu word meaning “make it beautiful”, was 50 metres of fabric. Over the next two years Dlamini grew her stock.

In 2012 she told Zietsman what she was doing andreceivedthewoman’s support.

“I was thrilled and very impressed! The equipment is now stored in the coffee shop store room, and a goat pot and portable gas stove have now been included in the inventory. Marquees, gazebos, draping and tiered wedding cakes have also been added to the Khuhlekwethu offering. It is still very much Anna’s business, but I assist with transportation and some marketing,’’ says Zietsman.

“Thanks to patience, hard work and the support of my mentor, Barbz, my dream is coming true. I would love to grow the business to the point where I am co-ordinating a wedding every Saturday,” said Dlamini.

For more information on Khuhlekwetha, call 033 266 6773 or email barbz@whitfieldfarm.co.za.

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Where quality and tradition meet

>> R4.5 million Oxford freshmarket pop­up store opens in Hillcrest

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he opening of Oxford freshmarket in Hillcrest on Friday, October 11 is tak­ ing fresh food shopping back in time. The brand new 1 700 m2 retail store which has been eight months in the mak­ ing opens this week in the new Oxford Vil­ lage with a traditional­style butchery, a massive green­grocer, a bakery and gro­ cery hall, all dedicated to fulfilling the specific and individual needs of custom­ ers.

The Hillcrest Oxford freshmarket store, which is the second store for the brand, is a smaller, temporary "pop­up "version of the final store which is due for completion in 2014.

The first Oxford freshmarket opened in May 2012 on the Bluff and attracts shop­ pers from all over the greater Durban area thankstoawinning formula of top quality products combined with the lowest pos­ sible margins.

Oxford freshmarket Hillcrest will boast the most advanced in­house processing butchery with the latest state­of­the­art facilities possible within the retail sector.

With a focus on producing the best quality meat in the highest hygienic envi­ ronment and with separate cold rooms each for lamb, beef, chicken and other

Brett Latimer ­ CEO (left) and Paul Beltramo (MD)

meats this butchery is like no other in the retail environment.

Six fully­qualified butchers all with a minimum of seven years of experience each, headed up by fully fledged Fleis­ chmaster Gavin Gons, will service the butchery at all times.

Going back in time to when a custom­ er could choose the weight, size and cut of their meat of choice no matter how un­ common, the Oxford freshmarket butch­ ery will be based on these “old­style”

butcheries.

The butchery deli will specialize in well­matured meats with both "wet­ma­ tured" and the old method of "dry­ma­ tured" cuts on offer.

The range will include A­grade hand­ selected beef, lamb, mutton, free­range and fresh chicken, ostrich and venison at times.

Gavin Gons said that he and his team of butchers source and hand­pick the best meats from the top farms in KZN and at

times further afield.

"We are going back to the days when you could walk into your local butchery, know your local butcher by his first name and ask him for your favourite cut. We look forward to our customers walking in here with their favourite cookbook and asking for a unique cut ­ whatever they want, we can do," said Gons.

Future plans for this exclusive butch­ ery include the in­house production of Ox­ ford freshmarket's own home­made ba­ cons, salamis, hams etc.

A sliced and diced and pre­prepared range will also be introduced to the Hill­ crest store providing fresh and convenient vegetables and an organic range is also on the cards.

Thebakerywillprovideaselectedrange of speciality breads as well as an exten­ sive range of rolls and buns the Bluff store has built up a reputation for ­ over 10 000 rolls and buns are sold on average on a Sat­ urday.

The opening weekend of the Hillcrest store promises not only to be a treat for the lowest priced shopping experience around but a great one for the taste buds too. The 1000 Hills Chef School will be positioned in the Rose Garden for the

weekend, cooking up tasty treats and showcasing the finest produce available in the fresh market.

Kids can expel some of their bound­ less energy on a jumping castle and have their faces painted too.

Owner of Oxford freshmarket, Brett Latimer, says of the new store: “It is a compact and comprehensive store that will take care of most peoples' needs while we are extending out the back to provide the most inclusive fresh food shopping experience possible for shop­ pers.

"I am inviting the community to come and visit my fresh market where they will find the lowest prices and the freshest andbestproduceinthearea,"saidLatimer.

ThelaunchoftheHillcreststorefollows closely on the heels of the first Oxford Li­ quors which opened on the lower level in August 2013.

Further Oxford freshmarket stores are to be opened in Chatsworth, Amanzintoti and Pinetown within the next two years, with plans on the cards to open further stores in Richards Bay, the Western Cape, Port Elizabeth and Gauteng. For further in­ formation on Oxford freshmarket go to www.oxfordfreshmarket.co.za

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FEVER Meeting your printing needs THE INK-MATE Hillcrest store opened at the Heritage Market in 2004 and is one of the oldest dedicated ink retailers in Durban.

When the Heritage Market was sold, INK-MATE made the decision to stay at the new Oxford Village. The perfect positioning of the store ensures that customers, young and old, have easy access to the store.

In an ideal world, all customers would be able to refill their cartridges, however there is so much negative publicity from the big brands,

The Keg & Trout

Good times at the Keg & Trout THE Keg & Trout in Hillcrest is a lively Irish pub and restaurant. We present our guests with an authentic pub experience in a fun, friendly and exuberant atmosphere. We take great pride in providing you with outstanding products and service.

Our menu ranges from light meals and traditional pub fare to our famous pies. It is our goal to stay devoted to traditional Irish and

Britishcuisineandremainpassionateabout the perfect pint.

Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two, a place to gather with friends or co-workers, or a family dinner, the Keg is the place to be. With seven HD widescreens and two big screens, we show all the major sport events and support the Sharks, the Proteas, and the Springboks. Visit us at Oxford Village for a great time!

and the big retailers of printers, that most of the general public is rightly confused.

INK-MATE can recommend suitable printers for your needs and they have successfully been refilling cartridges for eight years.

Apart from refilling cartridges, INK-MATE keeps stock of originals, compatibles and re-manufactured inkjet cartridges and laser toners for HP, CANON, EPSON,LEXMARK, SAMSUNG desktop printers and ribbons for most dot matrix printers, all at competitive prices.

Leonie Schlebusch and Kris­ tin Dahms.

Fitness meets reality

Rochelle Baxter and Kyle Botha welcome the community to Curves at Oxford Village, Hillcrest.

Relocated Within Oxford Village

Get 60% OFF The Keg wishes Brett and Paul all the best and great fortunes with the new business.

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Curves Hillcrest Now above Biz Link, Oxford Village

031 765 5539

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Creating pieces of art

Sparkport employees ensure service excellence

Pictured are Jane Datadin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Penny Wartnaby, Lucy Bo­ tes and Colleen Grierson of Sew Many Things, sew­ ing beautiful pieces of art.

Collin Pillay, Dave Wolfson, Desmond Naidoo and Stephanie Soobramoney inviting customers to join the Sparkport Pharmacy family.

highway Tailors For all your sewing requirements

• ALTERATIONS on new and old.

• Evening dresses, curtains & zips • Dressmaking

*Dry Cleaning Depot available

Shop 42-42A, Heritage market, Hillcrest 34-htp-tailors

The staff of BizLink, Hillcrest

Busy Bees at BizLink

Moongate

Moongate

BIZLINK is a local business ready to assist with your printing and design needs.

Nestled at the bottom of the Oxford Village, it is far from quiet within the building's walls. The bustling background sets the scene. With the purr­ ing of printers and the electric guillotine, to the gentle hum of the A1 and A0 roll laminators, this of­ fice is abuzz with busyness.

As you walk in to this hive of productivity, you will be greeted by warm smiles from the staff members who are ready to serve to the best of their ability. Designers are available to discuss artworks to meet your needs, be it a logo, business cards or flyers for your business, or menus and invitations for the more social occasion. And from design to print and print­finish activities, they can make it happen at Bi­ zLink.

A Mystic, Magickal Shop specializing in Crystals and Pagan Goods.

Dreamcatchers • Incense • Faeries • Dragons • Aromatherapy Oils Herbs • Candles • Crystal & Pewter Jewellery • Buddhas • Tumbled Stones • Crystal & Mineral Specimens • Crystal Healing Kits

Manna Café previously named Star Anise

031 7658563 Find us on

Moongate • www.moongate.co.za

• We are the only quilting shop open all weekend • Great prices and service • Plenty of secure parking right outside our shop

NEW FABRIC ARRIVING ALL THE TIME

Relocating to the Rose Garden

Shops 104 - 108 Oxford Village, 9 Old Main Rd Hillcrest

Tel: 0317658428

Shop 100 Oxford Village

Gaynor Minden - Pointe Shoes Sansha – Leotards / Pointe’s / Delco’s / Jazz Sneakers / Tap Shoes / Split-Sole Leather and Canvas Shoes

Trading Hours : Monday - Friday: 11 am - 4:30 pm Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm Sundays and Public Holidays CLOSED

Leigh Hendrie 083 441 5679

stuleigh@iafrica.com

Shop 83, Oxford Village, 9 Old Main Road, Hillcrest

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Opening 11 October 2013

Dancing Needles

All Pointe Shoe & Delco fittings by appointment only

Tel: 031 765 8518

Pop in and lets us show you! We’re open 7 days a week Saturdays ‘til 3pm • Sundays ’til 1 Authorised Dealer of sewing and embroidery machines and overlockers

Lower Level, Oxford Market (formerly Heritage Market) Old Main Road, Hillcrest Tel: 031 765 4715

Shop 215 H, The Oxford Village 9 Old Main Road Hillcrest

www.bizlinkhillcrest.co.za info@bizlinkhillcrest.co.za 031 765 6430 031 765 6431

your helping hand in business

Printing & Design Laminating Self carbonising books Laser printing Faxing & Scanning Graphic design Photocopies Document binding Bulk Printing Wide format digital printing Stamps Open

Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5pm

Sat: 9.00am-1pm

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The Bedroom welcomes you...

Blossoming success

Magda van Zyl: We at Ludwig's wish the Ox­ ford team all the best with the opening.

Christi Massey­Hicks of The Bedroom welcomes the opening of the new Oxford Store

A fisherman’s paradise BASS Warehouse boasts a large range of bass fishing and fresh­ water angling supplies at very affordable prices.

These include products and baits for bass, carp, bream, tiger fish, barbel and others.

We stock the best brands at the best prices to satisfy the needs of both the recreational freshwater angler and specialist bass fisherman.

We have something for ev­ eryone!

Whether you’re going on a day trip to the dam, planning a trip away for a weekend with the family or planning an intense fishing holiday with mates, we have something for you.

Come and visit us for great products, great service, great ad­ vice and great prices. We have something for everyone.

A local fisherman shows off his catch.

AUTHENTIC CLOTHING

Our Passion is your party!

Come in and see our exciting new Halloween Stock and remember we do Helium Balloons, Dress Up Costumes, Children Theme Parties and more.

HIMALAYAN HAND MADE, SERENDIPITY CLOTHING, COTTON, PURE SILKS, PASHMINAS, EMBROIDERED SHOES, SILVER JEWELLERY, SCARVES AND LEATHER HANDBAGS. AND MUCH MORE.

A TREASURE TROVE SHOP 43 OXFORD CENTRE OXFORD VILLAGE

031 765 6611

Open Mon - Sun: 08h00 - 16h00

Tel: 031 765 5777 star@ludwigroses.co.za Shop 213s, Oxford Village www.ludwigsroses.co.za

Shop 89 Oxford Village 031 7654842 • 083 7716717 partydz@gmail.com

... get your fish on!

Specialising in Bass & Freshwater Angling Supplies

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE NEW OXFORD VILLAGE FAMILY SHOP 31 The Oxford Village 9 Old Main Road HILLCREST 031 765 8633

Huge Range Great prices Professional advice

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Tel: 031 765 8743 I Fax: 086 295 3161 email: orders@basswarehouse.co.za Shop 29/30, The Oxford Village, Old Main Road, Hillcrest Shop Online: www.basswarehouse.co.za

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on presentation of this advert in-store

Mon - Fri 9am to 6pm Sat 10am to 2pm Sun 10am to 1pm

www.thebedroom.co.za

Quality clothing at your doorstep

Lisa Murry and Sharon Kool ­ At Mantis we provide Serendipity, Himalayan Handmade cot­ ton and silk clothing. A variety of unique ac­ cessories and gifts to suit all tastes. If needed we advise and assist in style and colour coordi­ nation. Coma and visit us at the new Oxford Village, Old Main Rd, Hillcrest. Look forward to a warm welcome at Mantis Unique Clothing.

See you soon. 031 756 6611.

A party design just for you PARTY Dezign has not closed down! The store is still operating out of Oxford Village, merely in a new shop, this is according to Sam Freshwater of Party Dezign. Freshwater says that understandably the publicseemtothinkthatalltheshopsintheoldHeri­ tage Market have closed.

“Come in and see for yourself, we have the start of our Halloween stock out and are eager for the long anticipated opening of the Oxford Food Mar­ ket,” she said.

“The road has been long but the excitement of the changes is almost tangible. We are confident that is going to be worth the wait.”

For helium balloons, costumes, dress up, chil­ dren's parties and more, visit Party Dezign at Shop 89 Oxford Village, in the beautiful rose garden.

Sengathi sekudingeka kuyiwe emhlahlweni hillcrest FEVER ngezingozi zasePinetown October 11, 2013

NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@witness.co.za

ABANTU abadala bayaye basixoxele ukuthiemandulokwakuhlalakuhlale kufike isikhathi sokuthi kuyiwe emhlahlweni uma kukhona inkinga okubonakala sengathi isingaphezu kwamandla.

Namanje kukhona okungitshela ukuthi sengathi sekufike isikhathi sokuthi kuyiwe emhlahlweni ngodaba lwezingozi zasemigwaqweni jikelele, kodwa ikakhulu ePinetown entshonalanga yeTheku.

Ngizocela uxolo ngokuthi

ngiphinde nakuleli sonto ngibonisane nani bafundi ngalo ludaba lwezingozi ngoba seluthanda ukuba nzima ukwedlula ukwenza kulezizinsuku ePinetown. Okwanamhlanje angizukuzithinta izingozi ezenzeka kwezinye izindawo.

Ngizocela uxolo futhi ngoba kungenzeka kube khona olungabaphathi kahle loludaba ngenxa yokuthi luzothanda ukubanyakazisa. Ngiyazi futhi ukuthi kukhona abangezuvumelana nemibono yami. Kepha ngilubhala ngoba sonke sinamalungelo okubeka imibono yethu ehlukene futhi ngeke ngibe nankinga uma kukhona lapho nizongiphikisa khona.

Abanye kungenzeka bangigxeke ngokuthi ngiphinda into osekuke kwabikwa ngayo kulo leli phephandaba. Okusempeleni uMnuz Guy Vezi ongumhleli wesiZulu emaphephandabeni eFever lapha KwaZulu-

Natal, uveze umbono wokuthi kucelwe abefundisi bahlele inkonzo enkulu noma umthandazo kazwelonke kuthandazelwe lezi zingozi ezidlula nemiphefumulo engenacala.

Naphezu kokuba ngikholelwa kakhulu emthandazweni ngoba ngiyazi ukuthi akukho okwehlula uSomandla obizwa ngeDlozi elikhulu, ngiyakholelwa futhi ekuthini idlozi liyabhekelwa. Yingakho ngithi sengathi sekufike isikhathi sokuthi kuyiwe emhlahlweni kubhekwe ukuthi ngempela kwenzekani kule ndawo yasePinetown.

Sengiphazamiseke kakhulu emoyeni ngalezi zingozi, futhi angingabazi ukuthi angingedwa.

Phezu kwengozi eyantisa igazi yezintombi ezafa zihamba nomama abazihlolayo, kwenzeka enye inhlekelele ePinetown, eyadlula nemiphefumulo eminingi ngenkathi iloli liphelelwa ngama bhuleki emgwaqweni

ophakathi kuka-Richmond Road noFields Hill, ngokusho komshayeli.

Emva kokuzwa ngalengozi emsakazweni, ngahlala phansi ngajula, ngazibuza ukuthi “Kanti kwenzakalani emhlabeni kaThixo?.”

Ngafika emsebenzini sathola ithuba lokubuka i-video yale ngozi.

Njengomuntu okholwayo kuNkulunkulu, nomesaba ngendlela eyisimangaliso ngafikelwa wumbuzo othi ngabe konke lokhu kwenzeka ngoba nje kuyibhadi noma sekuhlangene nemisebenzi kaSathane?

Njengoba ngichazile ekuqaleni kwalolu daba, ngiyazi kukhona abangeke bavumelane nami ngoba nabo bayakholelwa ekutheni uSathane uyiNkosi yabo. Sekukhona nezinkonzo ezibizwa ngezikaSathane(Satanism).Kukhonanasebeke balibeka ngembaba elokuthi yibona ababamba amabhuleki eloli, bengene ebhasini bengumoya benga-

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bonakali. Kodwa kukhona abayihleka usulu leyo mibiko bathi labo abasho lokho, bazifunela ukunakwa nje.

Okunye okusadida abaningi ukuthi lowo owaqopha i-video ingakenzeki ingozi, wayazi ngani ukuthi kukhona ingozi ezokwenzeka kulowaya mgwaqo, ngalesiya sikhathi?

Uma kukhona ongahlaziya lapha, siyamcela asihlaziyele.

Emindenini eyashonelwa yizihlobo nabangane, sithi: “Duduzekani, akwehlanga lungehlanga. Yebo, kuthiwa uNkulunkulu uyakupha, abuye akwephuce.

Kodwa asingasongi izandla sigcine ngokukhala nokubalisa. Akuyiwe emhlahlweni.

Phawula mfundi usithinte ezinombolweni ezithi: 031 533 7624 nethi 074 696 8731 noma kwi -email ithi nosipho.mkhize@witness.co.za.

Eze-Nacma Awards 2013 >> Libonakala liqhakazile ikusasa lamaNacma Awards

GUY VEZI

guy.vezi@witness.co.za

BAZOBHEMA bakholwe abathandi bomculo wezamakhwaya kwindumezulu yomcimbi wokuklomelisa izihlabani kulolu hlobo lomculo eNingizimu Afrika, owaziwa ngeNational Choral Music Achievement Awards (Nacma) ozoba seDurban Christian Centre-Jesus Dome, eMayville entshonalanga yeTheku ngomhla ka-1 no-2 kuLwezi (November) 2013.

Ngaphandle kwezihlabani kwezomculo wamakhwaya, abagqugquzeli balo mcimbi okungangatshazwa nakancane ukuthi uzoba sezingeni eliphezulu, bamemezele ukuthi kuzobe kukhona uMnuz Vee Mthembu (28), oyisilomo somethuli wohlelo Imizwilili kuSABC 1, nobezifikele mathupha ngenkathi kwethulwa lo mcimbi ePolo Club, eHilton Hotel eThekwini ngenyanga edlule uMandulo(September). Uqale ukusebenza kwaSABC Television ngo-2005, wethula uhlelo Imizwilili njalongoMgqibelongo-1eminikuSABC 1. Kuwo lomcimbi okaMvelase wethulwe ukuba yinxusa nomkhulumeli wama-Nacma Awards.

Ngendlela ase nesasasa ngayo amaNacma Awards, umuntu angaphika ukuthi asungulwe zolo lokhu, ngo-2012 yi-Nacma Awards (Pty) Ltd. Esitatimendeni esithunyelelwe iFever, engabanye babaxhasi bamaNacma Awards, uMnuz Mthembu uthe: “Ngizizwa ngithobekile futhi ngijabulile ukuba yingxenyeyomsebenziomkhulukangaka.

INacma Awards isithathe umculo wamakhwaya yawubeka ezingeni eliphezulu kakhulu kangangokuba lo mculo usuhlonishwa ngaphezulu kunakuqala. Sethulela isigqoko bonke abazinikele ngezinhliziyo ezimhlophe ukukhiqiza umculo omnandi kangaka.”

Kuzokhumbuleka ukuthi phambilini umculo wamkhwaya ubuthathwa sengathi owabantu abasemazingeni athile kuphela, kodwa

ISITHOMBE: GUY VEZI

Amalungu eClermont Choir azobe ekhipha unyawo kuma­NACMA Awards muvanjesekucacekwathiukuthiufana namanzi okuphila avulekele ukuphuzwa yinoma ngubani owomele.

UMnuz Vusi Mvelase ongumsunguli wamaNacma Awards, utshele izethameli ebeziPolo Club eHilton Hotel ukuthi amaNacma Awards abe negalelo elikhulu ekuthuthukiseni izinga lezomculo eNingizimu Afrika jikelele.

Uthe ukubambisana kwabo noHulumeni waKwaZulu-Natal, kuzoba nomthelela omkhulu ekuhlalisaneni ngokuzwana kwezinhlanga ezahlukene (social cohesion) ezweni lonke.

Imiklomelo yamaNacma ka-2013 izoba kulemikhakha elandelayo: Best Choir Large Section 60 Voices NCF, Best Choir Large Section 60 Voices

NCF Best Choir POLMUSCA Best Choir Standard Section 48 Voices NCF Best Choir DCS Best Choir Champ of Champs 80 Voices NCF Best Provincial of Arts & Culture Best Conductor Champs of Champs NCF Best Composer Best Conductor Large NCF Best Pianist Best Conductor Standard NCF Best SABC PBS Choral Radio DJ Best Conductor SASCE Best SABC PBS Choral Radio Programme Best Soprano SASCE Best Community Radio Station Best Mezzo Soprano SASCE

Best Tenor SASCE Best Baritone SASCE Best Choir Premier 80 Voices SATICA Best Choir Gold 60 Voices SATICA Best Choir Silver 48 Voices SATICA Lifetime Achievement Award Khabi Mngoma Award Kulo mcimbi kuboshelwe iTeam Zwai, uJudith Sephuma, i-Gauteng Choristers, iHhashi Elimhlophe, iSinikiwe High Slchool, uSolly Mahlangu, iClermont Choir neKholwa Brothers.

Kuzoqokwa nekhaya labadala elizokondliwa yiNacma.

UMnuz Vee Mthembu uthe: “Ngimema wonke umuntu ezweni lakithi ukuthi azozibonela umcimbi ozoqhakambisa ubuhle bomcimbi wamakhwaya. INacma Awards 2013 izofeza amaphupho inikeze nethem-

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9 OCTOBER Hillcrest Conservancy will be hosting a Guided Walk on Wednesday 9 October at the Springside Nature Reserve, Hillcrest commencing at 7.30am.

For more information contact, Sue on 031 765 6809

Welcome to Neethlingshof THE picturesque Neethlingshof Wine Estate is situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands is flanked by the Bottelary Hills and Papegaaisberg Mountains. Along with the awe­inspiring manor house, the estate is steeped in history which dates back to 1705 and distinguished by the stone pines.

It's a place where soil, climate and vines co­exist in perfect harmony. They have 13 distinguishable terriors and by choosing the correct site they have been able to enhance the natural flavour and aroma of their range of wines.

What’s on 10 OCTOBER Friends of Hillcrest Library will be host­ ing a presentation on Caring for our Ani­ mals by Barbara Patrick, Manager of the Kloof & Highway SPCA on Thursday 10 Oc­ tober commencing at 10am at the Hillcrest Library Hall.

12 OCTOBER Hillcrest Conservancy will be hosting a walk in the Forest Garden with Geoff Nich­ ols on Saturday 12 October at the Durban

Botanic Gardens. Registration at 9.45am and programme starts at 10am. For infor­ mation, contact 031 322 4021.

19 OCTOBER Hillcrest Conservancy will be hosting a Medicinal Herbs and their uses Workshop with Karin Makin on Saturday 19 October at the Durban Botanic Gardens. Registra­ tion at 9.15am and programme starts at 9.30am. For information, contact 031 322 4021.

Charity and fashion

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The Short Story - The Caracal 2010 This wine is a blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot.

The colour is dark and an intense red. The bouquet is plum, blackcurrant and cherry aromas supported by oak, cedar and vanilla notes.

The taste is a full­bodied, muscular and smooth wine with prune and blackcurrant flavours and firm but supple tannins.

The wine is best served with steak, oxtail, beef stroganoff, roasts, casse­ roles, stews, game, char­ cuterie and mature chees­ es.

The Short Story ­ The Caracal 2010

Harry, Mark and Tamara Ogilby.

The win is dark red with a rich and velvety palate with ripe fruit and vanilla flavours. This wine is ready to enjoy now or can be matured for another decade.

It is best served with red meat dishes and game, especially hearty stews and casseroles. .

Elaine Reddy, Karen Sivewright, Clint and Robyn Hall.

Kirsten and Joel Cairns with Moira Ford, headmistress of Happy Days.

Nicolas and Grant Cummings.

Ride of love TWO Durban cyclists will take on the Amashova race for a good cause.

Dave Bridges and Jarrod Scott will be cycling 65 Miles4Marrow to raise funds for The Sunflower Fund.

Bridges said he decided to participate in the campaign due to a personal loss.

“My 16­year­old grandson passed away from cancer earlier this year and I would like to pay tribute to him by doing this race and supporting a good cause at

the same time.”

Scott said, “I want to pay tribute to my four­year­old nephew who currently has leukaemia.

“I wanted to raise awareness on how easy it is for the public to support and raise much needed funds for The Sunflower Fund.”

The Amashova, in its 23rd year, is the oldest cycling race in the country.

The 106km/ 65mile route from Pieter­ maritzburg to Durban is breath­taking with the hills promising to separate the men from the boys. The duo will take on

Dave Bridges and Jarrod Scott the challenge on Sunday 13 October. The publicisurgedtosupportthembysponsor­ ing a mile cycle or by making a once off donation. No amount is too small.

To participate in the challenge or for more information, call Janine le Roux on 082 336 1112 or emailkzn@sunflower­ fund.org.za.

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Charity drive in full swing >> Community urged to bless a baby this spring KALISHA NAICKER

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ULA Baby launched the Bless a Baby Spring Charity Drive last month and, with donations from the public, assisted hundreds of babies at the Robin Hood Foundation with new clothes, food and blankets.

According to Tula Baby’s managingdirector,LeonJacobsthegenerosity of those who have already come forward and donated new baby items towards the charity drive is amazing.

He said that this initiative runs un-

til mid-October and is encouraging residents to support the cause.

“Those who still want to support the charity drive can visit a Baby Boom, Toys R Us or Reggies store to purchase and donate,” he said.

“We are looking for new baby items such as blankets, toweling nappies, disposable nappies, baby grows, bibs, booties, jerseys and toys.

One can look out for the brightly branded collection boxes in store to donate the items.”

Jacobs said that all items will be

donated to the Robin Hood Foundation for distribution to underprivileged mothers from AIDS affected communities. The Robin Hood Foundation is an NPO, who, as its name suggests, takes resources from more fortunate families and redistributes those resources directly into the hands of the poorest of the poor in disadvantaged communities.

For more information, visit www.tulababy.co.za orwww.robinhoodfoundation.co.za or phone Emma on 083 707 0531.

Kim Griffith Jones the Robin Hood Foundation co­ordinator with Leigh and Leon Jacobs from Tula Baby.

“We saw an opportunity for technology and the internet to play a bigger role in property transactions and decided to take on this great business opportunity,” said Classen. Living by the motto, “re-invent real estate” the duo’saimistousetechnologytoitsfull potential in the South African property market.

“We believe that we can use virtual means to make a ‘real’ difference in the ‘real’ world,” Tennant added. In addition to changing the world of real estate, the go-getters are also planning on initiating community uplift-

ment projects, to improve education inruralareas. “Wethinkthatthepoor education system in South Africa is the root cause of so many of our country’s problems. We would like to enable underprivileged communities to receive free internet using Project Loon started by Google,” Claasen explained.

“If successful, this is a process that can be repeated in disadvantaged or rural areas across the country. We specifically think that technology and the internet is a great tool to improve education in these areas.”

Jan Claasen and Graeme Tennant

Dreams become reality!

KALISHA NAICKER TWO Waterfall friends’ dream became a reality when they launched their first online real estate business operating throughout Durban earlier this month.

Graeme Tennant and Jan Claasen said that Property Switch is reinventing real estate by harnessing the power of technology to provide a complete, internet-based real estate service.

“This is a new and exciting online real estate agency providing a real es-

tate brokerage service that streamlines property transactions and reduced the costs involved,” said Tennant.

For the 26-year-old this new businessventureprovidedhimwithanew and exciting challenge in life. With a background in financial planning, Tennant saw the opportunity to start aninternet-basedbusinessandopted to take on the task.

With a passion for technology and a remarkable IT background, Claasen said this was exactly what he needed to magnify his talents.

Their message to other budding entrepreneurs in the community are to be heroes of adventure.

“Education is the key to become citizens that society can depend upon in the future. Look for opportunities to use your existing skills to offer something unique in particular industry,” they said. To find out more aboutPropertySwitchortheduo’sdeveloping success story visit their website – www.propertyswitch.co.za.

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A day of fun and adventure WATERFALL College held its outdoor pro­ grammeforpupilsatElOlaminEstonrecent­ ly.

According to Keryn House, public rela­ tions officer for the school, the programme is compulsory as it forms part of the Life Orientation curriculum for the year.

“The programme covered two days and was facilitated by David Padbury and his

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team from Wilderness Adventures, who ran a safe and enjoyable series of activi­ ties for the three teams of pupils (named Ngege, Rebels and EloLambies),” she said.

“Lessons learnt included the impor­ tance of focusing on the goal and not giving up too soon. Positive encourage­ ment of team members can make a real difference to individual performance and the use of non­verbal communication in working well together.”

“All three teams did well, but the winner was the EloLambies,” she added.

Tandems get the green light for Msunduzi Road Challenge 2013

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THE 2013 Msunduzi Road Challenge will be introducing tandem bicycles for the first time.

This is after the organisers were asked about the possibility of having the two-person bicycles in the race.

It has been suggested that tandem riders use this race as an opportunity to prepare for the big road classics coming up around the country in the few weeks after the race.

The idea of introducing tandems to the race has added a slight spice to the event and gives the organisers the opportunity to advertise the event as a fun race and not just as a UCIWorldCyclingTourFinalqualifier which is something that Mr. Price Sport Cycle Club Chairman of KZN Kelvin du Sart mentions will increase interest in the race.

“I think it is great that the organisers have allowed tandems into the race this year,” du Sart said.

“They add a lot of character to an event and last year at the SA Champs

we had tandems and they do not influence the rest of the event.

“Tandems also add to the speed of a race depending on conditions because they can be really quick on a flat course.

The only downside is they are a bit sluggish on a hilly course, and if there not many then they won’t influence the race at all,” he explained.

Race organiser Alec Lenferna has embraced the idea of having the tandem bikes in the race but the rules are laid down fairly strictly in order to prevent any confusion amongst the riders.

The major proviso is the fact that tandems cannot qualify for the UWCT final and this is strictly a “fun ride” for the tandem bikes.

Along with this there is not going to be an official tandem category which means that there will not be an official tandem result.

More information can be found at www.msunduziroadchallenge.co.za

Local talent Heidi Wood trophy and blanket, and the grooms of the winning horses will each receive a stunning wrist watch.

All riders who qualify for the FEI World Challenge Dressage Challenge will each receive a stunning FEI Rosette.

Winners will receive beautiful Land Rover Durban rugs and the Grooms will also receive stunning

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The ever popular tandem bike will be introduced this year at the Msunduzi Road Challenge

WAZULU Natal Dressage has enjoyed the support and sponsorship of Land Rover Durban for the last 12 months.

During this time, the growth experienced in the number of riders participating has increased and riders throughout the country continue to talk about the Fabulous Land Rover Durban Shows and the world class facilities of the Durban Shongweni Club.

The warm hospitality of the organisers and officials makes riders want to return time and again. The FEI World Challenge Dressage Competition is due to take place from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 October, and will once again be presented by Land Rover Durban.

Also supporting this show is Performance Sale International, Germany, who will be awarding a week’s training and accommodation to the two winning riders of the Prix St George and the Advanced Sections.

Riders not qualifying for the World Challenge Competition will compete in the Land Rover Durban Challenge Competition.

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watches. Stylish, knowledgeable and humorous MC, Trevor Bern, will be doing the announcing for the four days as well as interviewing riders, grooms, spectators and sponsors, and judges for television.

Wednesday 16 October is undoubtedly going to be one of the highlights of the show.

The corporate lunch will see 120 guests seated in the Land Rover Durban marque. Pre-lunch drinks of Pimms and Cheery Beer will be served on the new deck. Guests will then enjoy a sit down three course mealinthemarquewhilelisteningto the gentle melodies of Pink Ice. Each of the 120 Guest will be presentedwithtakehomegiftsvaluedat over R1000 each. Commencing at 2pm will be the Land Rover Durban Celebrity Jump and Drive.

Thiswillsee15teamsoftwoeach, taking on the challenge to win the generous purse of R10 000.

Each driver will complete a precision obstacle course in a Land Rover and then on completion the rider jumps out the car, vaults onto the horse and completes a course of 8 jumps at no less than 1m high.

Some of the celebrity drivers include Hank McGregor, Andrew Hill, John Smit and Shaun Pollock. For more information, contact dressagekzn@gmail.com.

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>> Aquazone is opening another club this month

Back from left, Jenna Kronholm and Mathew Holder. Middle from left, Michelle Van Heerden, Kaylee Silen (no jacket), Chad Mayer, Tyron Klynhans, Connor Jerg and Heath Perlstein. Front: Teague White.

From left, Matthew Coetzee, Angela Marlton (coach), Kirsten Coetzee, Penny Heynes and Helen Taylor.

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quazone Swim Club swimmers participated in the KwaZulu-Natal championships recently.

The club was placed sixth overall.

The club also hosted South African swim star and Olympic gold medalist Penny Heynes at their pool.

Heynes worked with their top breast stroke swimmers.

Aquazone is opening its second branch at Curro Hillcrest Academy in October.

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