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Hillcrest girls ROCK on

>> The choir has won five out of six competitions in the last 18 months KALISHA NAICKER

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HE award-winning Hillcrest High School Glee Choir is preparing for their final concert of the year, a supper theatre at the school hall on Friday 18 October.

Thegroup consists of 12 committed,dynamic,hugely talented girls whose ages range from 14 to 17 years.

Judith Hawthorn conducts the choir and her passion ensures that rehearsals are nearly as entertaining as performances.

Tickets are R130 per person. This includes a two course meal and the choir’s dazzling performance.

Contact Hillcrest High School on 031 7651215 to book tickets.

Hillcrest High School’s award­winning, super­talented and popular Glee choir. See the girls in action on Friday 18 October.

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Two life sentences for rapist KALISHA NAICKER

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PPER Highway resident, 26-year-old Sphamandla Dlamini, was convicted and sentenced to two life imprisonments, 10 years for a third count of rape, five years for kidnapping and two years for assault with an intent to cause grievous bodily harm when he appeared at Pietermaritzburg High Court last week.

According to provincial police spokesperson captain Thulani Zwane, on 26 December 2011, the 14-year-old victim and two friends were celebrating Boxing Day when she was tipped by a source that her boyfriend was with another girlfriend.

“The girls then decided to proceed to the boyfriend’s home. While walking to the residence two unknown men approached the victim and her friends,” he said.

“One of the men identified as Sphamandla

Dlamini, assaulted the victim until she was unconscious and raped her in front of her friend. The other friend managed to escape.”

Zwane said that Dlamini then forcefully took the girls to a vacant house where the third victim was hiding and forced his friend to rape her.

“After the incident, the victims proceeded to Inchanga police station where a case of rape was opened.”

Through thorough investigation by Pinetown Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit on 27 December 2011, the suspect was arrested and charged with rape.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni said “The sentence will send a strong message t o like-minded would-be offenders.

“The police will not tolerate these criminal activities and we will ensure that criminals and rapists are prosecuted.”

Robbery victim sought by police KALISHA NAICKER PINETOWN police are urging residents from the Highway area to assist with information about a victim who was robbed at Crompton Street on 17 September.

According to provincial police spokesperson captain Thulani Zwane, on Tuesday 17 September, two suspects were arrested for attempted robbery, possession of a firearm and heroin in Crompton Street bypolicefromPinetown.

Police arrested the suspects while they were tryingtorobavictim.However,Zwanesaidthat while arresting the suspects, the victim drove

CPF meetings a must for residents HILLCREST residents are urged to attend their local CPF meetings held on the last Wednesday of every month at Hillcrest Library, 6pm. The next meeting will be on 30 October.

According to CPF chairperson Monica Bruun, the CPF is a forum in which the community is invited speak about crime and ways to reduce it.

“It is a chance for the community and the police to brainstorm and explore ways in which crime can be combated in the area,” she said.

“In order for these meetings to be successful, representatives from the community need to attend and raise their concerns and voice their opinions.”

off after the attack without giving police his details and statement.

“Detectives are appealing to anyone who can assist in tracing the victim’s whereabouts to contact detectives at Pinetown as his statement will be vital in the case against these criminals,” he said.

Anyone with information can contact Warrant Officer Van Heerden on 031 325 5054 or report at room 206 on the second floor of Pinetown SAPS.

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Consider this: >>No­one can remember relevant medical details from when they are younger than 12; >>Most people of age 60 have had about 15 – 20 animals from 12 – 60 years of age; >>Most clients have no medical train­ ing, scientific insight or understanding of biology, anatomy, pharmacology etc, and they don’t have to have this kind of training, because that is what a vet is for.

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Vets’ training is primarily aimed at preventative health care, not reactive.

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TRUCKERS in spotlight

>> Operation Phezu' Kwabo launched to clamp down on M13 heavies KALISHA NAICKER

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HE Department of Transport (DOT), metro police, and local police were out in their numbers last Thursday to launch Operation Phezu’ Kwabo (We’re on top of them), in a bid to clamp down on trucks driving along the M13.

All trucks and a number of light motor vehicle were pulled over and checked for road-worthiness as well as outstanding fines.Nineteentrucks were impounded and a number of drivers were fined.

Transport MEC Willies Mchunu, who spearheaded the operation, said this is a way to reduce fatalities along the M13 (Fields Hill) as the highway has now been identified as a danger zone.

He said that accidents have drastically increased in the past year.

“The period June to August 2013, compared to the same period in 2012 was a bad season.

“June 2013 was the worst month, recording 183 crashes (30 more than last year) and 213 fatali-

MEC Willies Mchunu stops a truck at the road block.

Elderly woman mauled by dogs KALISHA NAICKER AN elderly woman is recovering in hospital after she was attacked by dogs at an informal settlement in Botha's Hill on Monday.

According to ER 24 paramedic Vanessa Jackson, the woman, believed to be in her 60s, was found lying on the ground with large parts of flesh torn out.

“Despite her being alert, she was in a critical condi­ tion and in a severe amount of pain,” she said.

“Assistance was called from the ER24 Durban

Advanced Life Support paramedic who met up with the ambulance and provided the patient with more advanced care.”

Hillcrest police communications officer, lieuten­ ant France Mkhize, said police are investigating the incident.

“It is the onus of a dog owner to have their yard adequately secured to prevent such incidents,” he said.

“The police are investigating and the owners of the dogs responsible could be charged.”

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ties (45 more than last year).”

He said that the department is still working on more effective measures to reduce the accident severity and a task team is looking into the matter.

Mchunu said that the department will continue to conduct regular road blocks on the M13 and offenders will be fined.

However, ward councillor Rick Crouch and residents of the Highway area have deemed this practice “unrealistic”.

Councillor Crouch (ward 10) said, “This [operation] is most definitely too little too late.

“The MEC put on a great show at the roadblock but it is not going to prevent another accident. He has still not stopped the trucks using Fields Hill.”

“He and others are missing the point; it is mainly the weigh station that the majority of the trucks are avoiding, not the toll.

“I had made the suggestion months ago that either the weigh station be moved to before the M13 N3 or activate a weigh station on the

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M13.”

Crouch said that he renews his call for the MEC to ban all heavy trucks from Fields Hill.

Kloof CPF chairperson, Corne Broodryk, said that the operation is not a solution.

“It is all good and well to throw resources at a problem that we’ve been shouting about for the last 15 years,” he said.

“The department can definitely do a whole lot better after 24 recent deaths and countless others to sell this off as an ‘answer’ to the Fields Hill problem. We want a solution!

“Operation Phezukwabo is needed, but it will not resolve the M13 enforcement concerns.”

Mr N Naude of Kloof agreed with these sentiments saying the past three tragedies on Fields clearly spells out that trucks need to be banned from the M13.

“We do not need road blocks every now and then, we need a permanent solution to the problem,” he added. If you would like to comment on the operation, email your letters to kalisha@witness.co.za.

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Animal lovers to the rescue KALISHA NAICKER IN keeping with International Animal Week last week, the Kloof and Highway SPCA outreach team sterilised hundreds of animals in Clermont to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies.

Branch manager Barbara Patrick told the Hillcrest Fever that thousands of un­

wanted dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, are born annually and have no homes. However, Patrick said the good news is that every pet owner can make a difference.

“By having your dog or cat surgically sterilised, you will do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kit­ tens and you will enhance your pet’s health and quality of life,” she explained.

Patrick said the benefits of sterilisa­ tion lead to an improvement in long­term health, prevent unwanted litters and eliminate many behavioural problems

Bail opposed for May

>> But thousands support Fields Hill driver KALISHA NAICKER

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ESIDENTS joined hands and staged a protest outside the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday where the Swazi truck driver accused of murdering 22 people in a Fields Hill accident was ex-

pected to apply for bail.

Protesters held posters which read, “Justice for Sanele May”. Social media was also abuzz with support for the accused.The “Support Sanele May”Facebook group has daily messages of comfort and prayer for the 23-year-old, along with people

Dr Louween Edwards and Judy Ndlovu from the SPCA with one of the first sterilisations associated with the mating instinct.

“The operation was a tremendous success and we managed to give a new life to hundreds of cats and dogs,” she said.

pledging financial and emotional support.

Messages on the site also demand that the transport authorities tighten laws against all trucks on KwaZulu-Natal’s roads, and ban them completely off the M13 (Fields Hill).

Marjorie Geldenhuys Bester posted, “Sanele, you are in my prayers and thoughts. It could have happened to any of us. Please don’t let other people’s judgement get you down,” she said.

“People judge way too easily and narrow-mindedly (until it happens to them). What is important is that you and your ‘higher power’ know that this was an accident.

“I am sending you lots of love, positive thoughts and light.”

Another post from Tracy Robinson read: “Sanele, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I am sorry that there are so many people sitting in judgement of you for your actions.”

“Only God and you know the truth, just know that He sees your heart even if us humans don’t.

“I will not sit in judgement of you.

I pray you can find some peace and that you get the help you need. We are praying for you.”

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However, in order to sustain such projects the SPCA is looking for assis­ tance from the community.

“We aim to give each sterilised animal a new collar, blanket and a packet of food

to take home with after they have been sterilised. The SPCA needs the assistance of the public to sustain this project,” she added.

One can donate collars, blankets, food and even volunteer at the organisa­ tion. To support the SPCA contact marketing1@kloofspca.co.za.

Sanele May in court However, Eunice Ngobani who lost her niece in the accident, said that the truck owner as well as the department should be held accountable.

“The driver was 23, he was too young to be a driver of such a heavyduty truck. Why is the owner of the

company not in jail? We can’t just point fingers at one person, and feel justice has been served.”

The case has been adjourned to Wednesday 16 October.

Groups such as Fields Hill Accident Fund and Ban Heavies are quickly growing on Facebook.

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Preparing for the road ahead PUPILS and parents will never forget the last year spent at school. It marks the end of an era and basically the beginning of a new chapter ­ adulthood and the responsibilities that come with it.

The countdown to the “most important examinations pupils will write” has begun as schools start to add the final touches ahead of the written exams.

All eyes will once again focus on the Department of Education as president Jacob Zuma high­ lighted education in his State of the Nation address.

The former premier of KwaZu­ lu­Natal did the same in his State of the Province address.

At this stage the department is working extremely hard to prevent leaks. A department spokesperson said all systems have been beefed up and they will be taking a strong stance against those with leaked pa­ pers.

While all this takes place at a higher level, the class of 2013 are preparing for the next step in their lives. Some will be burning the midnight oil and trying to cram as much as they can, while others might be more relaxed.

Please share your study tips and methods with our readers.

Tell us your story in your words ­ sign up as a citizen journalist on our website.

Who knows, you may be a “published writer” before you take on your matric exams.

Visit www.hillcrestfever.co.za The Hillcrest Fever team wishes all matriculants the best for the final school examinations.

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HOSE of you who have been doing ridiculous things like earning a living and spending quality time with your families may not have heard the most sig­ nificant news to grip South Africa since Guptagate: Rihanna is in the country.

Rihanna makes a living by slithering around in music videos simulating orgasms for her fan base, which mostly consists of 12­year­olds and bi­curious women from uMhlanga. She usually does this in her broeks. I have been told she will sometimes take a brief interlude from touching herself in public to sing.

Devastatingly, Rihanna left KZN out of her South African itinerary this time round,

Left and right PETER DAVIS

Motor industry suffers With Toyota a vital part of Durban’s economy the thousands who work for that automotive giant should read with concern the ructions going on in this country’s motor industry.

While motor workers have returned to work, their latest strike has

tweeting that RiRi is part of the Illuminati, has sold her soul to the devil and worships him through her music videos.

Should this be true, I am sure we can all agree that Satan’s taste in music is crap.

Then again, much of the music in circulation today is wrist­gnawing stuff, primarily because it is produced along cor­ porate principles – use a winning formula to garner as much profit as possible and screw the consequences; and the music.

The winning formula for female per­ formers goes something like this: Find someone marketable.

This is easily accomplished with saline implants, porcelain veneers, liposuction, a personal trainer, dietician and suitably con­ trived story about childhood.

Hone the attitude. Overt sexual aggres­ sion is imperative. She must look like a woman but make the world think she gets­it­on like a man.

If she can sing it would be a bonus but this is mostly inconsequential.

Pump money into marketing her mar­ ketability to marketers. Then release the marketers from their cages with a million dollar budget and foam­at­the­mouth fi­ nancial incentives.

Brief the corporate clown who sees himself as a Serious Songwriter to pen something for the starlet.

Repetition of meaningless or obscure lyrics is always good, as is constant teen­ angst. Teen­angst disguised as reminiscing is even better because it appeals to a broader audience.

Ensure that the starlet exposes at least five of the following during her career and that they are photographed, published and posted on YouTube by aforemen­ tioned marketers and creepy fans: Nipple, lady­garden, bum, tattoo, weight­gain, weight­loss, cocaine habit, break­up with man­ho, gay kiss, public meltdown, rehab, relapse, rehab, relapse, rehab, appearance on talk show as strong­independent­wom­ an­in­control­of­her­spiritual­destiny, au­ tobiography on all of the above.

The formula formale superstars is pret­ ty much the same, besides the whole ex­ posing of the lady­garden thing.

But news of his latest ménage à trois will fill the gap here nicely. And if one can film a clip of the romp wherein the superstud is singing and post it online as a musical sex­tape, even better; because, you know, it really, really is all about the music….

caused motor manufacturers to reconsider their investments in this country.

Although it has backtracked, BMW let it be known that it was cutting back on its expansion plans in this country anditwouldnolongerbeinlinetobuild aplannednewmodelfollowedbyasecond model at its Rosslyn plant in Pretoria.

This as followed by an announcement by Nissan, along with Renault, to jointly launch a vehicle assembly plant inNigeriawhichwouldhavethepotential to develop into “a major manufacturing hub for Nissan Africa”.

Of course Nissan managing director, Mike Whitfield immediately stressed this did not pose any threat to the South African motor industry and would in fact complement the brand in Africa.

Sounds good, but with a little read between the lines it is patently obvious that a second manufacturing plant in Africa would strengthen Nissan in the continent. If there is labour trouble in one plant, they would simply move production to the other with barely a blip on their schedules.

And if Nissan can plan ahead against what they obviously perceive

as a labour ethos almost out of control, can Toyota be far behind?

We really need to get global business into perspective. I would guess South Africa is probably responsible for not more than three percent of both inassetvalueandsalesvaluetoToyota.

If that company simply abandoned its plant and pulled out, it would barely cause a quiver in the company worldwide.

Foreign investment is the lifeblood of the economy in this country, If we chase the investors away, there will be no economy to provide the services so desperately needed by the people of this country.

Teetering as they are, education, health, transport and all the other necessities of modern life would simply crumble.

The fact is, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan needs to announce a rescue plan for the automotive industry in his Medium Term Budget Policy Statement due soon.

Government urgently needs to restoreconfidenceinthesectorfollowing that crippling strike, and some degree of stability needs to be put in place.

The motor industry’s plans could

well be an indication that foreign investors may be reassessing South Africa as their favoured investment destination in Africa - potentially costing us thousands of jobs.

Thefinanceministeristheonlycabinet member with the credibility to start to restore confidence in the motor industry by announcing a package of reform measures to help save jobs.

He also needs to implement the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent report on South Africa that called for government to “advance structural reforms, by implementing the National Development Plan (NDP), and increasing competition and flexibility in labour and product markets, to achieve faster growth and job creation”. If this is a start of a groundswell of international companies beginning to move out of this country, this will be a grave threat for the future and the government needs to do all in its power to reverse any such thinking.

Davis is a DA councillor for the eThekwini municipality. He can be contacted on peter­ dee@webmail.co.za

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choosingonly to rock­her­crotch for gangs­ tas in Jozi and stoners in Cape Town.

Reliable sources tell me this led to hundreds of toned, tanned housewives north of the uMgeni frowning in frustra­ tion, something they haven’t been able to do since botox hit the area.

Predictably, the national media and the Twitterverse have experienced something akin to a herpes flare­up at the news of RiRi’s concert. Tweets in particular have been ubiquitous, painful and peppered with spelling errors.

But this is exactly what one would ex­ pect of solid fans who are trying to coordi­ nate lifting their knuckles from the ground with handling of an iPhone.

As with the arrival of all superstars in our little hoekie of the globe, a religious few have taken to Twitter to expose RiRi as a Satanist because she is tight with Jay­Z. RiRi’s Jay­Z is not to be confused with our JZ, that other rich and powerful Mensa member that enjoys singing and dancing on stage.

Like they did with Lady Gaga when she set her cloven­hoofs on South African soil a while back, the religious few have been

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OXFORD: It’s finally here Brett Latimer and Paul Bel­ tramo at the opening.

Your views:

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ROBBIE NAIDU

Mike van der Berg

I am so excited about the opening of the store as it pro­ vides much needed jobs in our community.

Well done Ox­ ford.

Sudeer Mungal

The passion of Brett Latimer in building his brand has real­ ly paid off. He definitely has his customers in mind.

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I wish the Ox­ ford team all the best in this new ven­ ture and want to thank them for sharing this dream with the Hillcrest community.

Oxford has re­ ally outdone themselves. We are pleased to have this store on our door­ step. Thank you Brett Latimer and Paul Beltramo

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RETT Latimer and Paul Beltramo have given a new meaning to the term “shoppers paradise” with the opening of the first Oxford Freshmarket at Oxford Village in Hillcrest on Friday 11 October.

The opening has been anticipated for months by community members, with the event being as glamourous as expected.

Oxford Freshmarket Hillcrest boasts a traditionalstyle butchery, a massive greengrocer, bakery and grocery hall.

All of the sections are dedicated to fulfilling the specific and individual needs of customers.

Speaking to the Hillcrest Fever, Latimer said, “Our aim

is to create a destination store offering the best fresh fruit and vegetarian, meat and other foodstuffs at very competitive prices.”

He said that the highlight of the store will be the butchery.

“We will have the most advanced in-house processing butchery with the latest state-of-the-art facilities possible within the retail sector,” said Latimer.

“With a focus on producing the best quality meat in the highest hygienic environment possible and with separate cold rooms each for lamb, beef, chicken and other meats this butchery is like no other in the retail environment,” he added.

Future plans for this exclusive butchery include the inhouse production of Oxford Freshmarket’s own home-

made bacons, salamis, hams etc.

Paul Beltramo the managing director of the Oxford brand, says that he is extremely excited about the new store.

“We are here for the benefit of our customers.

“Our store is compact and comprehensive.

“We 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 shoppers,” said Beltramo.

Ward 10 (Kloof) councillor Rick Crouch was also excited about the opening of the new store.

“This store will be beneficial to the community in terms of job creation as well as offering competitive food prices,” he said.

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Giving the gift of happiness KALISHA NAICKER THE Robin Hood Foundation’s BLESS­A­ GRANNY & GRANDPA campaign is in full swing.

This year the organisation will be visit­ inglocaloldagehomestogivethegrannies and grandpas a gift, to show them some love and to bring a little joy into their lives.

According to spokesperson for the Rob­ in Hood Foundation, Kim Griffith Jones ev­ eryyear,theyarehumbledbythesimplicity of the requests they receive from the se­ niors citizens.

“Some ask for a Kit Kat, toilet paper, coffee or Handy Andy,” she explained.

However this year the organisation is aiming to make all wishes come true this

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Christmas and is appealing to the commu­ nity to get involved in the initiative. “This is your invitation to get involved and be part of the Christmas magic by making the wishofaseniorcitizencometrue,”shesaid.

“Formanyfolkinoldagehomes,Christ­ mas is a particularly sad time of the year, when they miss their families who have ei­ ther emigrated or who do not visit often.”

Jones said that many folk in old age homes have the basic necessities, but they lack the extras such as sweets and treats and certain toiletries.

One can get involved and assist the foundation for the Christmas drive by emailing robinhoodfund@telkomsa.net and the foundation will reply with the name of a specifically selected granny or

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grandpa and their wish list.

Donors can also provide a generic gift for a Granny or a Grandpa – gifts are to be to the value of R125. Call Kim Griffith Jones on 076 6129060 or email robinhood­ fund@telkomsa.netfor more information.

For the love of gardening >> Well known horticulturalist aims to give Kloof a beautiful edge KALISHA NAICKER

After completing his studies in 1990, he returned to South Africa and took up a position at the Durban Botanic Gardens in charge of special collections.

Over the next 20 years he travelled extensively both locally and internationally in pursuit of in turning Durban Botanic Gardens into a world class garden.

In 2010 Dalzel left the gardens after 27 years with the City Council to take up a new position in Singapore asassistantdirectorofgardensdevelopment in the building of the new 54 Ha $1 Billion Botanic Gardens called Gardens by the Bay. For two years he travelled extensively to collect plants for this new garden which included trips to the USA, Mexico, Ecuador, Australia, South Africa, Thailand, Bali and through Indonesia.

Once the gardens opened in June 2012 Dalzel decided to return to SA and was offered a position by Superclean to head up the landscaping division.

Dalzel said that he is excited about the projects in the Upper Highway area, and will be offering expert knowledge on gardening and beautifying verges at the KKBA annual AGM. KKBA spokesperson Sandra Wickee urged residents to attend this magnificent talk.

“We urge Kloof homeowners to take just an hour of their time to support us with their attendance, and everyone benefit from the information shared,” she said.

For more information on the AGM contact Sandra Wickee 031 764 1830 or to speak to Chris Dalzel contact 084 553 9832.

thinking, and to that end, we actively seek partners who can help make their innova­ tive ideas a reality."

Besides the opportunities to get first­ hand exposure to science and engineering related careers within the real­life work environment of the 3M Manufacturing facility based in Pomona Kempton Park, Johannesburg and mix with other like­ minded budding inventors, the finalists will present their projects and prototypes

to a mentor for valuable input at the Idea 2 Product (i2p™) at Vaal University of Technology (VUT).

Finalists will also receive personalised guidance and mentoring in the process of transforming an idea on paper into a work­ able manufactured item by using rapid Prototyping and additive manufacturing techniques.RobynCoventry,MarketingEx­ cellence & Strategic Planning Manager, Corporate Marketing said, "At 3M we be­

lievethatwehavetheresponsibilitytogive the less fortunate youth an equal chance at a successful future and strive to ignite that innovative spark that can help to get them there,” "We encourage all kids to work hard at school, particularly in the fields of maths and science, as knowledge in these fields can open up so many doors, and we want our youth to know that even humble ideas can lead to extraordinary success."

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ORLD renowned horticulturalist Chris Dalzel will be a guest speaker at the Keep Kloof Beautiful Association AGM on 22 October at the Kloof Junior Primary School at 6.30pm and is urging the community to attend. According to Dalzel keeping the community beautiful has always been a passion of his, and he is not afraid to get his hands dirty to do this.

Dalzel puts on his work boots, grabs his gloves and works knee deep daily in compost just to give Kloof the beautiful verges that motorist see as they drive pass. Through his company Super Land Scapes this go-getter has been beautifying the highway area by, approaching businesses and asking them to contribute to the verges in front of their property.

“We approach the businesses and basically ask them to maintain the property or land in front of their premises. If they agree, we get guys in and landscape the area, making it a win-win situation for all,” he said.

Dalzel said his love for nature dates back to the 1980’s and is proud tobeabletogivebacktohiscommunity this way.

“In 1988 I won a scholarship to study in the field and at the world

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Chris Dalzel at a verge he worked on in the Upper Highway Area. famous Botanic Garden in Pennsylvannia, at the United States of America (USA) called Longwood Gardens is where my love of Botanic Gardens began,” he said.

Innovation has no barriers FEVER REPORTER UXOLOPHAMBILI High School pupils from the Upper Highway Area, Nhlakanipho Shezi and Thabani Dlamini earned the title of “South Africa’s Young Innovators of the Year 2012 and the school is hoping to repeat the victory in the 2013 HIP2B² 3M Innovation Challenge Final, which takes place from 10 to 17 October in Johan­ nesburg.

The pupils grabbed podium position when they were told to propose a solution to a real problem that affected them, their family or their community.

The duo came up with a ‘pot washer’ to solve the problem of callouses on their mothers’ hands, which developed from frequent scrubbing of their family potjie pots.

Together with the other finalists they presented their idea in front of an audi­ ence.ThewinningteamreceivedaR10000 cheque from Huge Telecom for science

equipment for their school as well as addi­ tional prizes.

This year Uxolophambili pupils Mo­ hamed Shezi and Mlekeleli Dlamini are jet­ ting to Johannesburg and will participate in a week of inventing, job shadowing and mentoring.

If their tech solution to a real problem within their community is deemed the best, they could return with the title of, South Africa’s Top Young Innovators 2013.

HIP2B² managing director Cathryn Payne said, "This year's entrants perfectly answered the call to entry, which tasked them with finding a practical solution to a challenge in their local communi­ ties,” she explained.

“What really inspires us is that despite the significant problems they face in their daily lives, there is no limit to their imagination or ideas. Our main focus is to spark and nurture this creative way of

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ULE ngosi yanamhlanje sicela ukubonga kakhulu kubo bonke abazwakalise imibono ngemibiko esisanda kuyishicilela ngezingozizasemgwaqweni,ikakhulukazi eyezingane ezaziphuma emkhosini woMhlanga eNyokeni, KwaNongoma enyakatho yeKwaZulu-Natal neyeloli eyenzeka empambanweni yemigwaqo uRichmond Fields Hill ePinetown entshonalanga yeTheku.

Okusijabulisa kakhulu kubafundi bethu, ukuthi batshengise ukusemukela ngazo zombili izicelo zokusebenzisa lenkundla yesiZulu evuliwe kumaphephandaba eFever ukuthi bazwakalise imibono yabo ngokukhululeka, ngoba sikholwa wukuthi yiyona ndlela leyo engalekelela ekuvuseleleni ubuntu emphakathini.

Sijatshuliswa nawukuthi abantu asebeke bazwakalisa imibono yabo,

akusibona nje abantu abadlalayo, abazichithela isikhathi, kodwa kuyazwakala ukuthi ngabantu abavuthiwe ngokomqondo.

Nokho abanye basishayele izincingo bangathanda ukuthi imibono yabo ishicilelwe nanxa benyicoma inkundla abavulelwe yona yokubeka imibono. Abanye baphawula ukuthi nanxa kwamanye amaphephandaba eFever sikhona isikhala sokubeka imibono yabo ngesiZulu njengakwiEcho, bayasijabulela esinye esiqhamukayo ngoba asisoze sanela isikhala abasidingayo ngoba ziningi ngendlela exaka ukwenza izinselelo ababhekene nazo.

Ngenxa yokuthi udaba lwengozi yaseFieldsHillselusenkantolo,ngeke singene kulona kakhulu. Kodwa singakuphawula ukuthi abaningi basadidwa wukuthi sathathwa kanjani isithombesengozi,sithathwawubani uma ngabe sathathwa ngumuntu

nokuthi wayaze kanjani ukuthi kuzoba khona ingozi.

Ngenxa yokuthuthuka kwe ‘technology’, kukhona abathi kungenzeka ukuthi ingozi yathwetshulwa yi ‘camera’ eyayisemotweni ethile ngoba iningi lezimoto esezikhiqizwa kuleminyaka,ziphumasezinawolaphozakhiwa khona.

Kukhona nabakholelwa wukuthi yimisebenzi yenkolo kaSathane (Satanism). Kukhona abayikhahlela ngazo zombili eyenkolo yobuSathane. Bathi kudlalwa ngoSathane ngobaengekeaziphendulele.Bayazibeka nezizathu zokuvikela uSathane.

Okubuhlungu wukuthi noma sekubikwe kabanzi ngezingozi emgwaqweni, kwexwayiswa nangokugijimisa izimoto zize zeqe ijubane elisemthethweni, kukhona abashayeli abasaphikelele nokwephula imithetho yomgwaqo.

Sibhala lolu daba nje, kunowesifazane womdabu waseHillcrest entshonalanga yeTheku ocele singalidaluli igama lakhe, oshayiswe yimoto yashaya yachitha (hit and run) kulo lelidolobha elincane. Kumanje kuvulwe icala elingunombolo OB 833/10/2013.

Kwenzeka lokhu nje, selokhu uqalile uMfumfu (Ocotober), owaziwa nge ‘Transport Month’ kwexwayiswa wonke umuntu ngokuqikelela ezomgwaqo.

Nathi siyanxusa ukuthi wonke osebenzisa umgwaqo nganoma iyiphi indlela, azame ngakho konke okusemandleni ukugwema ingozi.

Ayikho into edlula isineke, ukubekezela nokuhlonipha emgwaqweni.

Masikhumbule futhi ukuthi akusizona izimoto kuphela ezidala izingozi, nabahamba ngezinyawo bayayidala inxushunxushu ikakhulukazi emigwaqweni emikhulu enkabeni yedolobha eThekwini

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USthembiso Madlala noNksz Thobile Dladla abangamalungu enhlangano iHlolamvula Art Academy, bazimisele ngokushintsha impilo yezingane ez­ isebenzisa iwunga

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>>nosipho.mkhize@witness.co.za IMPI yokulwa nezinselelo ezibulala umphakathi, ayidingi izikhulu noHulumeni kuphela, kodwa idinga wonke umuntu njengoba kwenza owesifazane womdabu osebenza ezindlini eDurban North.

“Isifiso sami ukunciphisa isibalo sezingane ezisebenzisa izidakamizwa ezingekho emthethweni, ukuze zifane nabo bonke abantu abanekusasaeliqhakazile,”kusho u Nksz Thobile Dladla (37), odabuka eGreytown maphakathi neKwaZulu-Natal, kodwa osezinze eKlaarwater entshonalanga yeTheku osebenza ezindlini ngeledlule.

UNksz Dladla uthe waphoqeleka ukubheka umsebenzi emva kokushonakukayise besabancane,ukuze ondle umndeni wakubo onamalungu ayi-7.

Simvakashele lapho ehlala khona eKlaarwater ngolwesiHlanuuthe: “Kwaba nzima kakhulu sishiywa ngubaba, ngoba kwakungu yena owayesondla ngakho konke ngoba umama wayengasebenzi.

Angikwazanga ukuqhubeka nesikole ngoba kwakumele ngifune itoho ukuze ngondle umndeni.”

Uthe useneminyaka eyi-16 ehlalaeKlaarwater, futhiuseboneindlela intsha esigxile ngayo kwidakamizwaezingekhoemthethweni,okwenza lendawo idicileleke phansi ngoba le ntsha igcina isintshontshela umphakathi ukuze bathenge lezidakamizwa.

“Ngazizwa ngiphatheka kabi emoyeni mengibona izingane zicwila kwizidakamizwa,” eqhuba, “zenza noma yikanjani emphakathini, zethula izingubo ezinekiwe kulayini, zintshontsha ama sango omakhelwane ngisho namabhodwe esiZulu ziyo dayisa ezinkampanini zokusika izinsimbi ukuze zithole imali yokubhema,” Uthe wahlala phansi wacabangaizindlelazokusizalezinganeukuze umphakathi uhlale ngokuthula, wabe esesungula inhlangano ngo2010 ebizwa nge-iHlolamvula Art Academy, ebhekelela abantu abaxakwe yizimo ezahlukene njengo kusebenzisa izidakamizwa ngokweqile nobuphofu.

Uqhube wathi: “Uhlelo lokuqala lwale nhlangano ukuqoqa zonke izingane ezisebenzisa iwunga zakulendawo, ngizi gqugquzele ukuba ziyekeizidakamizwa.Lenhlangano inamalungu aneminyaka yobudala

ephakathi kweyi-18 nengama-24 anenkinga yokusebenzisa iwunga.

Abanye uthola ukuthi bayisebenzisa ngenxa yezinkinga ababhekene nazo emakhaya njengo kushonelwa ngabazali nokuhlukumezaka.

“Ukuze bakhohlwe yilezi zidakamizwa, okwamanje ngibaculisa umculo kamasikandi. Ngathuka sengibona ithalente lale zingane.

Zicula kahle, zikwazi ukushaya indlamu abanye bakwazi ngisho nokudlalaizinsimbi. Sabanenhlahla ngokunikelelwa ngeziginci nama-microphone, yize iziginci zisadinga ukulungiswa.

“Kumanje sebeqophe ingoma enxusa uNkulunkulu ukuba abakhiphekulesidakamizwaesiyisilingo empilweni yabo esenza ngisho nomphakathi ubajikele ngenxa yezenzo zabo,” kusho yena.

Uthe leli culo lithi ‘Gcina abantwanabethu,ugcineizinganezethu’.

Uthe baliqopha emva kokuba bebone indlela uNkulunkulu asebagcine ngayo, abanye bashaywa umphakathi bacishe bafa, kodwa ngoba uNkulunkulu usabathanda, uyabagcina ngisho sebebhekene nokufa.

“Ngiyabaqapha ngaso sonke isiskhathi ukuze ngibe nesiqiniseko sokuthi ababuyeli kwi wunga futhi sengiyazazi nezimpawu zomuntu oseyibhema. Ngizama ngayo yonke indlelaukuthibatholeukudlaphezu kokuba ngisebenza kanzima, nemali ngiyihlanganisa kanzima.

Bengifisa ukuthi lezingane zithole umeluleki ozozeluleka ngokubaluleka kwempilo nobungozi bewunga,” kuqhuba uNksz Dladla.

USthembiso Madlala oyilungu lale nhlangano, oseyekile ukusebenzisa izidakamizwa ubonge ukuba yingxenye yalenhlangano esimenze wazizwa njengomuntu ebantwini.

Uthe: “Ngizizwa ngiphila njengoba ngikwazile ukushiya konke okungalungile ngayo lenhlangano.

USisi Thobile usifundisa ukusina nokucula uMasikandi. Ngisho nase khaya bese bedikibele ngenxa yami. Ngifuna ukuzimisela ukuze nomndeni wami ubone ukuthi sengishintshile.”

UNkszDladlaucelanomayiluphi uxhaso emphakathini, kosomabhizinisi, amabandla ezenkolo nasezinkampanini eziqopha umculo namavideo. Abafisa ukusiza bangamthinta enombolweni ethi: 078 703 1042.

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19 October Hillcrest Conservancy will be hosting workshop of medicinal herbs with Karin Makin on Saturday 19 October at the Durban Botanic Gardens. Reg­ istration at 9.15am and programme starts at 9.30am; 031 322 4021.

20 October Kloof Conservancy will host a guidedwalk along the KrantzKloof Nature Reserve on 20 October,8am, R30 perperson. Contact Desire Pelser, 082 553 0589, for more.

22 October Keep Kloof Beautiful Association AGM on 22 October, Kloof Junior Primary, 6.30pm.

Contact Sandra on 031 764 1830.

1 November DA ward 10 branch public meeting, 1 No­ vember, Kloof Town Hall, commencing at 6pm. The featured speaker at the meet­ ing will be John Steenhuisen MP. All welcome. For more in­ formation, contact Rick Crouch 031 764 1178.

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Kelly takes artist title

Family wine with a rich heritage AA Badenhorst Family Wines are grown, made and matured on Kalmoesfon­ tein farm in the Swartland appellation of South Africa.

The 28 hectares of old bushvines grow in the Siebritskloof part of the Paardeberg mountain.

The property is owned by the dynamic cousins Hein and Adi Badenhorst.

TheyareoriginallyfromConstantia.Their grandfather was the farm manager of Groot Constantia for 46 years. Their fathers were born there and farmed together in Constantia, during the days when people still ate fresh vegetables and Hanepoot grapes, drank Cinsault and there were a lot less traffic lights and hippies still had a presence. Together these two have restored a neglect­ ed cellar on the farm that was last used in the 1930's to make natural wines in the traditional manner.

A.A. Badenhorst Family wines white 2008 The2008AABadenhorstwhiteisadiffer­ ent blend from the 2007 which was Rous­ sanne dominated. Wine makers felt that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the blend and that is why it forms the big­ gest portion of the blend.

The aromas are very complex and change considerably in the glass. Perfume, spice, tea, stone fruit and citrus blossoms are some of the notes that can be detected.

Inthemouththetextureandripenessand gentle tannins result in a wine that has in­ credible length and flavour profile and has wonderful fruit volume characterised by stone fruit and mineral flavours. The finish is long and has slight phenolic edges support­ ing the fruit through the entire length of the wine.

FEVER REPORTER KELLY Vivier of Hillcrest Primary School grabbed first prize at the Hillcrest Corner’s Spring Art Competition on 4 of October.

Vivier took part in the competition with a beautiful piece that communicated spring with her choice of colour, and choice of medium.

Hillcrest Corner wants to congratulate Vivier on her outstanding interpretation of spring. The centre congratulated the following four people that voted during the competition and as a result, won vouchers to the value of R 500 00; Danielle Purcell, Angela Janesm Jill Diphall and Brittany Barratt.

Bev Wilson, Lara Bun, Hillcrest Primary School teacher, and Kelly Vivier, com­ petition winner

Oxford is here! >> Quality counts at new store Oxford had a glamorous preopening event on Thursday 9 October at the store, to thank the suppliers, staff and media for their support in making the "Oxford Dream" a reality. Seen at the event are....

Elsa and Rohan Holmes with Richard and Jenny Barker

A.A. Badenhorst Family wines red 2010 The 2006 AA Badenhorst is our first vin­ tage and as a winemaker it is very satisfying to release a wine of this quality.

The wine has the potential to age very gracefully for the next decade or so.

The aromas are lifted with notes of black­ berries, liquorice, violets, black tea and in­ cense perfume.

Thepalateentryisquitedensewithlaven­ der and dark berry fruit.

The finish is dry with well spread tannins ending with savoury and currant flavours.

Brittnay Dutoit, Greg and Lindsay Worst, Diana

Raazia and Haneef Mustapha

Dutoit and Katy Walters

Rick and Michelle Crouch

New heights for Kloof boys JONATHAN Hare and Dale Rosser of Kloof High School joined 28 other KwaZulu­Na­ tal rock climbers ranging in age from U13 to Open, on Friday 27 September to partici­ pate in Pretoria.

The KZN group represented their province against stiff competition in the SA National Federation Championships.

After two days of climbing at The Barn outside Pretoria both Kloof pupils trounced the opposition to emerge trium­ phant, with Hare winning the U19 boys and Rosser winning U17 boys sections re­ spectively.

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Dale Rosser

Dale Rosser and Jonathan Hare

Ad ay o day off ffun un a nd and a dventure adventure

The EloLambies team

>> Waterfall College Outdoor programme a success

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ATERFALL College held its outdoor programme for pupilsatElOlaminEston

recently.

According to Keryn House, public relations 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 team from Wilderness Adventures, who ran a safe and enjoyable series of activities for the

three teams of pupils, named Ngege, Rebels and EloLambies,” she said.

“Lessons learned included the importance of focusing on the goal and not giving up too soon.

“Positive encouragement of team members can make a real difference

to individual performance and the use of non-verbal communication in working well together was also utilised.”

In addition the pupils were taught the value of team diversity. House said the teams also learned how to

health and beauty Everything a woman needs to know about fragrances HITTING the fragrance counter can be daunting, and that's before the assistants start circling! Get yourself scent­savvy with these answers to your most com­ mon queries...

What's the difference between an EDT and EDP? It has to do with the concentration of essential oils in the fragrance, and how long it lasts. A cologne has the lowest amount of essential oils and really is a light spritz, whereas an EDT (eau de toilette) has a concen­ tration of 4­8% essential oils, and lasts between two andfourhours.AnEDP(eaudeparfum)hasan8­15% concentration and lingers longer on your skin, for about three to five hours. Generally, the higher the

concentration, the bigger the price ticket.

Why does my fragrance smell different on my BFF? Body chemistry, diet and age affects how a fra­ grance is absorbed by the skin. Made up of various es­ sential oils, some fragrance ingredients will be ab­ sorbed while others won't, and this can create an im­ balance in the fragrance notes, which is why your DKNY Be Delicious smells different on your BBF. How can I make my fragrance linger longer?

Different skin types (oily or dry) and our pH levels can affect how long a fragrance lasts. Generally, fra­ grances last longer on those of us with dry skin. No matter your skin type, you can help your favourite spritz last longer by layering it; begin with the match­ ing shower gel and body lotion and follow with a few spritzes of the fragrance.

How should I store my fragrance?

Asprettyasthosebottleslookondisplay,it'sactu­ ally best to keep your fragrance in a cool, dry area and away from the windows, as sunlight can shorten the

lifespan of your fragrance. Plus, this is the only time we'll encourage you to keep the packaging instead of recycling it, as storing your open bottles in their boxes also helps protect them from sunlight.

What exactly are top, middle and base notes?

Fragrances are comprised of many different scents,andthesearecalled'notes'.Topnotesarevery lightandlastjustafewminutes.Middlenotesbecome apparent about 15 minutes after application and last up to an hour or more. Base notes are the most potent ingredients and can last several hours, they're the ones that leave that gorgeous lingering scent on the skin (or pillowcase).

Do fragrances expire?

In short, yes. Fragrances usually maintain their scent for about three years after the date of manufac­ ture. Help yours last longer by storing your bottles somewhere dark and away from heat. Now you know your EDT's and EDP's, you can shop for fragrances with confidence, and make them last longer ­ on your skin and in your cupboard!

accurately observe and creatively map out a geographic area of the farm together within a limited timeframe.

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

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NANDA Dam dished up a great day of racing to kick off the 2013 Spur KZN Trail Series this past Saturday.

This, the third edition of the Series, saw runners test themselves over four unique and challenging courses . The series results are awarded to those who complete at least three out of the four races on offer.

In the Long Course (12.5km) Championship Race, the early series initiative was grabbed by Al Leslie, who came roaring home in 52:17 to place 1st overall and 1st Open Male.

Second over the line but first veteran home went to David Ogg who made sure Leslie could never relax, by crossing under the finishing arch

in an impressive time of 53:05, less than a minute behind.

Third male over the line went to Glen Morgan who timed a great 56:17 to ensure he made the podium and also claimed second Open Male.

In the Ladies Championship Race, Trish Bahlmaan showed the men a thing or two as she blitzed the 12.5km course to come home third overall and first Open Lady.

She ran a superb time of 54:18, leaving the rest of the women’s field in her dust.

Second lady home was Jean Hackland who put in a strong performance, finishing just over the hour in 01:01:38 and then rounding out the podium for the Open Ladies taking 3rd place was Natasha Papini, in 01:02:54.

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>> The performance of the day goes to 11­year­ old Juliette Goebel, who crossed the line in a time of 20:59

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Participants taking off from the start line

got off to a very quick and exciting start.

David Naude whipped through the course in a fantastic time of 19:40 to set up an early series advantage and was the only runner to dip under the

20 minute barrier. Sneaking up on Naude was 14 year old Dylan O’Brien. who showed great pace to come home just 20 seconds behind Naude and take home first place in the Minimee Category (11-14 years old).

Mark Scrooby secured third male over the line and second Open Male, crossing under the arch a mere 12 seconds after O’Brien in a time of 20:12.

The performance of the day has got to go to 11-year-old Juliette Goebel.

This young lady not only crossed the finish line as the first lady, but did so in an astonishing time of 20:59.

Second lady over the line was Roxanne Vale.

Who came home in 21:23. Not to be outdone, Claire Harms walked away with 3rd Lady over the line and the final spot on the Open Ladies podium, coming home in 25:32.

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Sporting attitude to charity

>> Cycling the extra mile for the RedCap Foundation

Cyclists participating in the challenging Ride for RedCap in 2012

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HE fourth annual Ride for RedCap, a gruelling 640km bicycle ride from Johannesburg to Durban, is fast approaching.

It is open to all those who feel that they have what it takes to complete one of the most daunting challenges on the local cycling calendar from November 24 to 25.

Formerly known as the Double Triple Charity Challenge (DTCC), the name has been changed to the Ride for RedCap as a sign of support for the RedCap Foundation.

With safety paramount for the riders on the busy national roads only 30 spots have been made available for the 2013 edition of the event.

The opening stage of the two-day endurance ride is longer than any one day stage of the Tour de France.

Kelvin du Sart, the Mr Price Sport Cycle Club Chairman, explains why this challenge is different to other charity rides.

“This ride is not meant to be easy and is earmarked for seasoned riders who literally want to go the extra mile for a good cause.”

Du Sart is also responsible for the logistics

and safety for the event.

“Sofareverything has gone smoothly, all road permissions have been applied for, and we’re coming back with positive feedback from the various road authorities who welcome this ride each year.”

Natasja Ambrosio, the RedCap Foundation director, elaborates on just how important this ride is to the Foundation.

“We are very pleased with the decision that the DTCC will now carry the name of RedCap. “The funds raised will help the Foundation’s JumpStart programme to expand its work in assisting unemployed youth with the necessary skills that will make them more employable.”

Last year an incredible R115 000 was raisedfortheRedCapFoundation’sJumpStart programme.

This year promises to be just as successful as the cyclists push the human performance boundaries to the limits.

For more information on the Ride for RedCap and how to enter, contact Kelvin du Sart via email onkelvinv@iafrica.com .

For more information about the RedCap Foundation and the JumpStart programme log on towww.redcapfoundation.org

October 18, 2013 CONTACT US>> E­mail all local news to Kalisha Naicker at kalisha@ witness.co.za or contact her at 031 533 7600