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George Victor, chairman of the Hillcrest Conservancy, KHBA gardeners Nicholas and Victor Nothoze, Marge Mitchell and Station Commander Colonel Thandeka P Mbele.
Spring flowers for SAPS KALISHA NAICKER MEMBERS of the Keep Hillcrest Beautiful Association are not afraid to get their hands dirty to ensure that Hillcrest remains charming. The folks donned their gumboots and gloves on Monday and headed over to the SAPS to plant flowers for Arbour Month. Public relations officer Dawn
Brown told the Hillcrest Fever that afteravisittothelocalpolicestation, members of the association noticed a few invasive plants in the garden. Hillcrest SAPS station commander Colonel Thandeka P Mbele was pleased with the initiative by the KHBA. “The flowers are so beautiful. I thank KHBA and all the donors for the lovely garden,” she said.
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>> Foundation hosting fundraiser to assist survivor’s return home KALISHA NAICKER
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HIGHWAY resident thought she was going to make a difference teaching English in a “safe” country whensheleftSouthAfrica for Korea a few weeks ago. However, the 22-year-old’s dreams were shattered after she was raped by a man who she be-
friended while she was sight-seeing one night. In a statement to the Hillcrest Fever via the Jes Foord Foundation, the survivor, who cannot be namedduetoconfidentiality,said shehadbefriendedaKoreanman who offered to show her where the bus terminal was in order for her to go home. She said that the man then
pulled her into a DVD screening room and raped her. Jes Foord, founder of the foundation, said, “She is far away fromhomehavingtodealwiththe rape, STD and pregnancy scare and feeling guilty about not fighting back. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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>> Mourners, activists attend Fields Hill prayer vigil KALISHA NAICKER
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HOUSANDS of mourners gathered at the KwaNdengezi sports ground near Pinetown on Friday, and held a prayer vigil at the crash site on Saturday to mourn the 23 victims (the 23rd person died attheweekend)whowerekilledinthe horrific accident on Fields Hill, last week. eThekwini Mayor James Nxumalo, MEC for the Department of Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison Willies Mchunu and representatives from the Road Accident Fund, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and other members of parliament also attended. As the names of the deceased were mentioned, family members
The memorial and prayer vigil on Fields Hill on Saturday. could not hold back their tears. Eunice Ngobani, who lost her niece, Ms N Nhlabathi in the acci-
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dent, said the incident has taken a toll on the entire family. “We just cannot come to terms
with this death. We want answers.” Meanwhile, residents voiced their concerns at the vigil and called on the Department of Transport to ban all trucks on the M13 motoway. Ward 10 councillor Rick Crouch said, “The MEC was warned by us as far back as 2009 that trucks using Field Hill is a tragedy waiting to happen.” He said that the community wants action to be taken. Cornè Broodryk of the Kloof Community Policing Forum said that trucks should have never been allowed on Fields Hill. “There are many calls for trucks to be banned yet pleas fall on deaf ears; who will be held accountable now?” Meanwhile, MEC for the Depart-
mentofTransport,CommunitySafety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu said the matter will be investigated. Those who died in the accident are: Nompumelelo Mnguni, Elizabeth Phumelele Mokuatle, Bonginkosi Zungu, Simon Dlamini, Zinhle Cele; Sindi Mthiyane, Sibonelo Dlamini, Clerment Chonco, Mfano Stanley Mhlongo, Lethukuthula Vilakazi, Thulisile Nyandeni, Ntombifuthi Nompula, Arnaldo Balate, KB Mabhida, Mduduzi Nyaba, Nompumelelo Phindile Ndlovu, Paulos Maritlane, S Hlophe, N J Dlamini, Sandile Desmus Shozi, Bonginkosi Khalakahla, N Nhlabathi and Nonhlanhla Khumalo whodiedinhospitalonFriday13September. See more information and photos on www.hillcrestfever.co.za
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Michelle Smith Trauma Counsellor at the foundation “Isolated by the language barrier and having a stressful teaching job where the pupils do not even respect her, our survivor needs to move out of the environment she is currently in. Our survivor is obviously not coping with the entire trauma and has no support in Korea,” said Foord. The Foundation is keen to help the woman relocate and is appealing to the community for financial support. “The survivor has to continue working due to financial constraints, but would like to move to another country where she would benefit from a better support system,” said Foord. In order to assist the woman, the Jes Foord Foundation has dedicated its 2013 birthday towards this cause. The event will be held at the Barnyard Theatre and all funds will be used to purchase an air ticket for the survivor to relo-
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Sterilisation of equipment Last week I wrote about the use of sterile gloves and touched on other surgical attire. There is a cost associated with their use, but they represent best and in my opinion, MINIMUM medical practice. A box of sterile gloves costs about R500 for 50 – except in my case. Unfortunately like some doctors I am allergic to latex and must fork out R1800 for a box on nitrile sterile gloves! This means clients have to pick up that bill - just as well I rarely
operate, being a specialist physician! When we DO go into theatre, how are gowns sterilised? Why wear gowns? In a recent (2009) article assessing dispersal of bacteria in theatres, Iskandar explained that the highest dispersal of bacteria into the air occurred when doctors and nursing staff were moving about and wearing their street clothes. Thisiswhyaseparate,closedtheatre is required and theatre garb is necessary. It was also shown that
this dispersal was significantly decreased by wearing cap, gown and gloves, as well as a mask that covers the nose (the main source of bacteria, particularly the nasty MRSA). Instruments and surgical garb are best packed into a double layer ofsurgicalpaperwhichhassterilisation “markers” in the pack to PROVE sterilisation was complete. The old cloth drape packs are NOT adequate as even steam sterilisation does not occur throughout
and they become tatty. Drapes must be discarded from surgical use once their material-specific lifespan is reached. Instrument “packs” or individually “steripacked” instruments are put into an autoclave, which sterilises instruments through heat (132°C) and at about 100KPa atmospheric pressure. Marks on or in the packs change colour when the process is complete. Packs are sterile for three to six months, depending on technique.
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UE to the support and cooperation of the community, the new inlet pipe that transfers water from the main line to the Jerome Drive Reservoir in Kloof is well on track for completion before year end. Spokesman for eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS), Andrew Copley, said that between 60 and 70 per cent of the work on the pipeline replacement had alreadybeencompleted.Construction began in June and the new pipeline is expected to be commissioned in December this year. The contractor will leave site in January 2014 in time for the beginning of the new school year. The new pipe – which is 300mm in diameter and covers a stretch measuring 1,5 kilometres – has crossed the M13 from Old Main
Road in front of Standard Bank in Village Road. It continues down St Mary’s Road past the St Mary’s Girls School and then takes a left turn into Edgecliff Road before passing through a servitude into Jerome Place and ending in the Jerome Drive Reservoir complex. At the beginning of the year, EWS decided to lay a completely new pipe as continual repairs wouldnotonlybecostlybutcause considerable inconvenience. Replacement of aging water infrastructure is also imperative to minimise leaks and conserve Durban’s precious water resources. Copley said that, given the fact that this is a busy thoroughfare traversed by up to 1 000 cars each day, the logistics surrounding the project had been considerable. To minimise inconvenience to
all affected and especially to parents, pupils and staff at St Mary’s Girls School, it had been decided that no work would be done on the new pipeline before 8am. Detours are put in place throughout thedaytoensurethattrafficflows continually. “Everything has been running smoothly. The contractor has been working closely with the community, keeping everyone updated on the progress of the projectandfutureplans,”hesaid. “Effective traffic plans have helped and the parents of children attending the school are kept informed before any work commences. They have been able to avoid areas where we are working as a whole. We were extremely pleased to have been commended by the school for the work we have been doing.”
Seen in the pit measuring 4m deep and 3m diameter are from left learners from St Mary’s School: (Back) L-R: Nina Kolev, Stephanie Drake, Savannah Verhage( Middle) L-R: Kayla Jordaan, Julia Foord, Iris de Villiers, Tegan Haselau and (front) L-R: Michaela Williamson and Jayden Kennedy.
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K9 unit gets a boost >> Highway SPAR stores donate R50 000 towards community safety KALISHA NAICKER
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PAR, well known for working closely with the people in the communities in which it operates, has pulled out all the stops and donated R50 000 towards sustaining the Shongweni K9 unit. The dog unit, which covers the entire Pinetown Cluster including eight police stations: Pinetown, Westville, Hillcrest, Inchanga, KwaDabeka, Mpumalanga, Msindusi and Hammarsdale, is quickly making a name for themselves, with arrests and conviction of criminals. Gary Tomlinson of SPAR KZN said that the Highway stores got together and decided to contribute to this worthy organisation. “The K9 unit goes beyond the call of duty time and again ensuring the community is free of crime,” he explained. “Overtheirperiodofexistencethey havemadecountlessarrestsandwere
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not afraid to tackle crime head on.” Tomlinson said that as a community store SPAR decided to donate towards the K9 unit and assist in sustaining the unit as well as play their part in keeping the community safe. Brian Jones, founder of SA CAN and SA Guardians and Community Safety NPC said that although the SA Guardians organisation has not yet held an official launch, they will be using this donation for the K9 Unit without any administration charges. “The Guardians are a non-profit organisation, registered as a security organisation that will provide direct support to the SAPS, security companies, neighbourhood watches, CPF’s, crisis centres, medical organisations and all other stakeholders in community policing. “This initiative will operate with credibility, integrity, independence and neutrality,” said Jones. He said that the donation will be administered by the Guardians to en-
sure that proper protocol is followed and the process remains balanced. “ItwillbeusedtosupporttheShongweni K9 Unit and the broader community in various ways; by helping to build personal relationships between unit members and the community, as well as raising its profile and productivity and by extension, all SAPS members within the Highway area.” In addition, Jones said the donation will increase the frequency of awareness days, where the public can meet Spar management and K9 unit members, forming a communal round table of support. The aim is also to help with food and additional support to the service dogs. The Guardians are in consultation with SAPS in planning the next step and have requested that CPF management be embraced. “An aware community is a safe community. I would like to thank SPAR for their donation towards this cause,” he added.
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When the ‘suspect’ becomes the victim WHEN 23 people tragically die in one accident, it’s natural to point fingers and want justice. At the moment most fingers are pointing Swaziland national Sanele Goodness May. The 23year-old driver faces 23 murder charges and seems to be cracking at the seams under tons of pressure from society. However, some believe that May is also a victim in this incident. Social media has been abuzz with messages for and against May. The Sanele May Support Group Facebook page already has over 2000 people who share a common thought - May is a victim as well. While a lot of May’s supporters sent their messages of condolences to the families of those who died in the accident, they say the driver should not be persecuted before knowing the full story. It’s a typical tale of human compassion as the accident still has drivers, locals and commuters on edge. Tell us what you think - email valene.govender@witness.co.za. For more information, visit www.hillcrestfever.co.za
Left and right PETER DAVIS
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E should hang on its words; we should use it as our premier information source; we should laugh and cry with it; we should see and hear the country’s new talent blossoming through it; we should laud it; we don’t do any of these things. It is the tottering SA Broadcasting Corporation about which I write – that wonderful example of a monumental cock-up At a Press briefing last week, SABC Group CEO, Lulama Mokhobo, denied that close to a billion in TV licence fees has gone missing. On the other hand, the Auditor-General’s audit opinion in the SABC’s annual report is that he “…was unable to obtain sufficient
SABC belongs to South Africans? appropriate audit evidence for the amounts disclosedasTVlicencefeesofR913838000. Somehow I get the feeling that the people of this country would rather believe the Auditor General than dear old Lulama who really has little clue about the complex issues that go into a successful broadcaster. If the SABC can appear to lose close to R1 billion in licence fees why on earth should anyonefeellikepayingiftheirmoneyisgoing to disappear into thin air? According to the Auditor-General, TerrenceNombembe,theSABC’s2012/13annual report shows some serious financial maladministration, such as R1.58 billion in undocumented expenditure; R106.3 million
in irregular expenditure and R913.8 million in unsubstantiated revenue for TV licence fees. And all this from our public broadcaster which has staggered drunkenly down the road to ruin since KZN’s Dr Ben Ngubane packed his bags and left the degenerating rollercoaster The SABC perpetual board, management and financial crises increasingly irritate South Africans, who for many years have been loyal customers of the public broadcaster. There are dozens of credible and talented journalists who should be on theboardandintopmanagement.Thereare also dozens of media academics, marketing
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Not even a week after the horrific accident on Fields Hill, on Tuesday morning at 7am, this is the sight that awaited me coming around the one corner of Fields Hill just before Pioneer off ramp. When will it end? Ban all trucks on Fields Hill. Mrs Sandra Orrell
THE Fields Hill accident has gone viral. Everytime I receive a link to one of those videos, the blood drains from my face. Yes it is a tragic accident that has every talking, but do we have to circulate the footage like it’s the latest music video. At the end of the day 23 people died and it is a grim horrible sight. Maybe I am on the only one who feels this way, call me old fashioned. Claudia
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and accounting people who could forge the public broadcaster into a lean, professional and sustainable outfit that would be credible to listeners and viewers and become a shining beacon in a darkening world. But no. The government cannot bear the thought of an independent and profitable public broadcaster that would show the country, warts and all, with the intent of making this a better country for all. Instead they pack the place with cadres who have little interest in promoting truth or talent. The SABC belongs to all of South Africa. It can become the pride and joy of the nation and needs to be fixed.
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In our society, blame is sometimes more important than responsibility. Every time we havealossoflifeonourroads,blameisthrown from one side to the next until someone ‘thinks’ they’ve won. When it comes to Fields Hill, the stats are in, the probes are done, a thesis has been writtenandstillnothinghaschanged. Thisisunacceptable! The MEC must find a solution or move aside. The law clearly states that a life holds the highestvalueandcannotbetakenoverpossessions, property or money, yet our Toll Plazas are allowed to rack in billions each month in the face of a rising death toll. Fields Hill holds more than 50% of the deaths on the M13. This cannot be allowed to fall on deaf ears any longer. It is now the responsibility of the public to insist on results and make our public servants take responsibility. Corne’ Broodryk Kloof Community Police Forum
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Creating future leaders KALISHA NAICKER
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LOOF High School has a reputation for academic excellence. In 2012 the school achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in the National Senior Certificate examinations and the vast majority of pupils attained bachelor passes, enablingthemtostudyattertiary institutions. But, there is more to studying at Kloof High than academic achievement. The school’s disciplined and nurturing environment promotes a well-rounded education and encourages every pupil to accept the Kloof High challenge, which is- “To be the best that I can be”. “This challenge extends to the school and its staff, as well as the pupils,” said principal Dawn Lefort. “We’re continually challenging ourselves as an institution to remain relevant to the needs of our community and to reach out to the less fortunate.” While keeping sporting and
academics a number one priority, Kloof High also engages in a number of social responsibility activity, enabling pupils to help the less fortunate. Lefort said, “We forged strong ties with a local secondary school, Westmead Secondary,
Kloof High principal Dawn Lefort. which faces considerable challenges. A visiting provincial parliamentary delegation declared
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that Kloof High had moved beyond being a centre of excellence and was now viewed as a beacon of hope in KwaZulu-Natal’s educational community.” In addition, the school encourages all pupils to participate in a wide range of academic, sporting and cultural activities, recognising excellence and placing particular emphasis on the development of character. The KHS Learning Centre supports pupils after school hours, offering one-on-one tuition where necessary. This is a free service to parents. Pupils can choose from more than 20 sports, including rock-climbing, adventure racing and girls’ soccer. They often compete against top single six private and state schools with most encouraging results. “To Kloof High School this is a true measure of the quality of the education we offer and the quality of the teaching staff we are fortunate to have at the school.” To find out more about the school or to enrol contact, 031 764 0451.
THE SCHOOL’S DISCIPLINED AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT PROMOTES A WELLROUNDED EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGES EVERY PUPIL TO ACCEPT THE KLOOF HIGH CHALLENGE, WHICH IS “TO BE THE BEST THAT I CAN BE”
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Welcome to Mt Vernon The name Mt Vernon originates from two sources: it is the name of George Washington's home which overlooks the Potomac River, in Virginia, USA and Vernon is also the middle name which has been given to almost every male member of the Hooper family for many generations in memory of Vernon Edward Hooper - a revered patriarch who died in Durban in 1954. The vineyards, situated in Klapmuts, have a warmer climate but receive a cooling breeze from the south on many hot summer days. It is a good area for shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. The chardonnay grapes have also been used in award winning wines. Aspects of the vineyards vary but are generally northerly and west facing.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 The wine is 100 percent cabernet sauvignon and is opaque with purple rim.Ithasarich,ripe,darkberryfruited nose. This wine has delightful floral spray in the background where dark rose features strongly. Deep, full mouth with layers of ripe, berry fruit flavours. In the sweet fruited mouth a strong strawberry develops while ripe red cherry comes to the fore with some time. Sweet vanilla and cinnamon gather at the edges. Firm but suppletanninsaddgoodgriptoallthe ripe fruited characters. This wine can be paired with a wide choice of foods.
Chardonnay 2010 This 100 percent chardonnay - single vineyard wine - appealingly crisp with titillating hints of lemon. Fermented in French oak barrels, it has a gentle wood character which allows the wine to display abundant fresh fruit on the palate. This wine can be enjoyedonitsownorwithoysters,fish and chicken.
HILLCREST Corner will be running a spring-themed art competition for Upper Highway schools to celebrate this fresh and exciting season. The creative artwork will be displayed throughout the centre from the 16 to 30 September. The winning artist will receive six uShaka Wet and Wild tickets, as well as art supplies for their school valued at R1 500. Shoppers are also encouraged to participate by voting for their favourite artwork. Lucky shoppers who enter to vote stand a chance of winning one of four Hillcrest Corner shopping vouchers valued at R500 each. For more information contact, Carmen on 031 701 1812.
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TTENDED by over 5000 people last year, with the option of free camping included in your ticket, the Pecanwood Oktoberfest is now the biggest beer festival in KZN with its next goal to be the biggest in South Africa and then, aiming higher, to be the Biggest Oktoberfest outside of Germany. MRJ events will be releasing its third issue of the Pecanwood Oktoberfest calendar, which features 12 beautiful girls from across the country. The calendars will be up and displayed on the website www.oktoberfestkzn.co.za. The event boasts an array of activities that will keep you entertained for the entire festival - including the beer pong championshipswherethewinningbeerpongteamwillwin a trip to Germany to the original Oktoberfest in Munich, sponsored by student flights and first festival (pre entries only). There will be over 45 different types of beer to taste this yearaswellasthefullrangeofDistell’sbrandsandbeverages for those of you who don’t drink beer. TherewillalsobeanarrayoftraditionalGermancuisine available,aswellasothervarietiesofdifferentfoodtotaste. On the entertainment side there is the famous Chris Wigens Oompah band and some of Durban and surround’s top DJ’s and bands playing into the night.
The Pecanwood Oktoberfest is an event where all cultures from 18 and above can go and relax in the beautiful KZN midlands. Itisaneventthathasbeenplacedinmanypeoplesannual calendar. Gates open at 10am on Saturday 5 October and close at 12pm on Sunday 6 October. The ticket also includes free camping, so there is no excuse to drink and drive! Strictly no alcohol allowed into the event as there will be a cash bar available. Pre-bookedticketsareavailableatComputicketatR120 on-line or at any Checkers or hypermarket stalls. Tickets will be more expensive if bought at the gate. See www.oktoberfestkzn.co.za for more info on the event or call 0748211144 to chat to one of the organisers. Strictly no under 18s permitted. WIN WIN WIN! The Hillcrest Fever is giving away TEN tickets to this year’s Oktoberfest! Toenter,simplyvisitthewebsitewww.hillcrestfever.co.za andenterunderthecompetitionstab!EntriescloseonSunday 29 September 2013. Winners will be contacted via email.
Cyclist raises funds for childhood cancer KALISHA NAICKER A GROUP of avid Highway athletes are takingsporttoanotherlevelinDurban by raising money for the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (CHOC). Launched on the 5 September, the group dubbed as the ‘Durban herd of COWS’, will be raising awareness on childhoodcancerandraisingfundstowards the cause. Founding member Cordi Van Niekerk said the organisation was formed when other founding members Kerrin and Grant Baine’s young toddler Jessica passed away as a result of cancer. “It was their passion to make a difference that inspired the first Johannesburg herd of eight cyclists to ride the 94.7 race, in raising awareness of cancer,” he explained. “From their small beginnings the herd has grown to 350 people who participate in all major cycling and various other sporting events.” Niekerk said that through the endeavours of individuals who challenge themselves to do more, the COWS raised in excess of R15 million since 2008. “Our target for this year as a combined 94.7 and AmaShova total is R4million funds raised,” he said.
Vanessa Thurlwell and David Thurlwell cer. All of the funds raised by the Cows havebeenchannelledtoCHOCforvarious projects, from capital projects like refurbishing treatment centres that deal with childhood cancers and life-threatening blood disorders in the public sector as well as building CHOC Houses. However, Niekerk said the Durban COW herd is looking for more people who want to be the difference in life. “The COW slogan is ‘Love Living Life’andwearechallengingallcyclists and anyone with a bicycle to sign up, ride the Amashova and raise some funds,” he said.
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Cyclists willing to participate can ridethe40km,65kmor106kmShova. To find out more on joining the herd, sponsoring a cow, or even providing a corporate sponsor of an ‘icecream bike’ that will be emblazoned with a company logo and ridden along the Shova route, contactdaisy@thecows.co.za. Niekerk added, “If you do nothing, nothing will happen. I am challenging everyone to do something, so that something can happen. Letthat something be something positive, such as the support of the CHOC organisation and all they do for children and families fighting cancer.”
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HILLCREST High's grade eight pupil, Joshua Morck, is fast making a name for himself on the MTB racing circuit. Morck only started cycling in earnest this year. After breaking his arm in February the determined young man was forced to do his initial training on indoor cycling equipment. In a short space of time he placed first overall in the sub-junior division of the South African MTB Cup series based on the times ridden in the five
legs of the competition and winning September 20, 2013 SPORT the KZN leg. hillcrest He was forth in the sub-junior division of the KZN MTB Champs in June andseventhinthesub-juniordivision of the SA MTB Champs in Port Elizabeth in July. story teaches me about achieving Morck is also a keen all-rounder goals,” he said. and plays in Hillcrest High's U-14 “I also aspire to be a cycling hero like cricket and soccer Teams. my dad Warren Morck someday.” “I love cycling for the freedom and The teenager also encouraged the fresh air. It is a sport that never bores youth o get involved in sport. “Sport me, each ride writes its own story is fun and helps one get fit and make witheachturnofthewheels,andeach new friends at the same time.”
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Hillcrest High's Joshua Morck is a name to watch on the MTB junior racing circuit.
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A VERY excited and slightly apprehensive 15year-old Dale Rosser flew from OR Tambo airport to Central Saanich, Canada as part of the South African Team participating in the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Youth Sport Climbing Championships recently. Rosser started his climbing career in Grade eight at Kloof High School when he finished the year in third place in KZN under 15 section. The following year he improved to be placed first in KwaZulu-Natal and fifth in South Africa’s under 15 age catergory.
This year Rosser had to compete in the under 17 section which has been difficult as he’s one of the youngest climbers in his section. In spite of this, Rosser was placed third in KwaZulu-Natal in under 17 and was successful at theSouthAfricantrials,whereheachievedsecondplaceinSAunder17andwaschosentorepresent South Africa in Canada The South African team faced formidable opponentswhowerefarmoreexperiencedandso were not placed in Canada. However, they have returned to South Africa ready to climb to far greater heights using the invaluable experience they received overseas.
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Back: Myles Buthelezi, Corbin Small, Kelsey Bell and Stuart Geldart. Front: Jordan Stubbs, Aphiwe Kweyama, Keegan Janse van Rensburg and Taine Herholdt.
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HILLCREST High School is proud of its pupils who have been selected to play in various age categories in theDSRUinter-provincial club rugby tour in Pretoria on 22 September. These talented young men are under 16 Kelsey Bell, Jordan Stubbs and Stuart Geldart, (U14) Myles Buthelezi, Corbin Small, Aphiwe Kweyama and Keegan Janse van Rensburg and Taine Herholdt (U13) whowillplayingforthe DSRU for the second year running.
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HE KwaZulu-Natal Adventure Racing Championships 2013 took place at Non Stop Adventure Centre at Baynesfield on Saturday 7 September. The teams had to take part in a number of different activities including cycling, orienteering, hiking, abseiling, rock climbing, obstacle crossing, paintball shooting, pioneering, raft building and rafting
on a dam. During the race the teams had to repair their own bicycles, find their own routes by using compasses and a map, prepare and carry their own meals and use different problem-solving techniques to overcome all the challenges. Teams consist of four members of which one member must be of the opposite sex. Teams have to complete all the activities as a team and are never allowed to be more than 50 metres apart during the race.
Golf restores hope Focus on iThemba's Chief Operations Officer, Gavin Kruger (left), pictured with Daphne Lombard and Grant Hopkins from Pfirestorm, who visited the iThemba campus to handover the cheque. PFIRESTORM,alocalBusinesstechnologyprovider based in Winston Park, held their annual Charity Golf Day at Kloof Country to raise funds for Focus on iThemba, recently. According to Gavin Kruger, chief operations officer at Focus on iThemba, a whopping R52 429 and an additional R20 000 was donated to the organisation. "We would like to thank all those involved in this wonderful event. We are so grateful for the donation from Pfirestorm and Citroën. This kindness generates hope in the lives of our
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