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Kloof and Highway SPCA staff, Val Carney, Nhlanhla Mvulane, Cheryl Petersen and Gabbana (the daxi), Petros Nyuli and Barbara Patrick with Busi the goat.

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>> Pup sold for R50 on the roadside

It’s a happy ending for Bobbi.

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ODAY, Bobbi looks like a normal puppy, but just a week ago she was nearly dumped in a trash can by a breeder. The pup's life nearly ended on the side of the road along Fields Hill near Kloof, where a resident saysshestoppedtocheckoutamansellingpuppies for R50.

"I noticed a man walking along the side of the road holding out a pup in the pouring rain.

My heart just melted as I could not stand the sight of the animal being tortured in that way,” saidtheresidentwhodidnotwanttobenamed.

“Fighting all my common sense which told me to not pull over, I did. And there were tiny black eyes, just crying out for love.”

The resident said the seller deemed the Jack Russell and Chihuahua mix puppy unsellable because she was so tiny. “I paid him R50 for the pup and drove him straight to the nearest vet I could find,” she said.

“He had a full check-up and I was told that she was nearly 3 weeks old.” The resident said the vet also told her that the animal would not have survived a few more days in his condition as she was starving and exposed to the elements.

However Bobbi is now a healthy and happy puppywithalovinghome.Yetnotallstoriesend this way, and many animals end up dead or abandoned.

According to Hillcrest SAPS communications officer Lieutenant France Mkhize, puppy nabbing is rife and many criminals try to make a quick buck from these animals.

He said that although animal lovers are temptedtobuythesepupsoffthestreetcorners, they should immediately contact the police, as

it is illegal to sell or buy pups from a roadside vendor.“Thisisaformofanimalcrueltyandthe perpetrators could be charged. The animals could also be severely ill and once it is taken home, it could die,” he added.

“It is best to first contact the authorities and the animal will be taken to the SPCA who will check them thoroughly and then offer them for adoption.” To report illegal trade of animals contact, SAPS on 031 765 9116.

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Dr Anthony Zambelli Inanda Veterinary Hospital & Specialist Referrals www.inandavets.com 15 Howick Drive Waterfall 031 762 1816

Shunts, Seizures and strange behaviours A railway shunt is a portion of track allowingthedrivertomoveacarriagealongside the main track, permitting the trains to pass it by. A portosystemic shunt is a bloodvesselinapet’sabdomenthatdoes exactlythesamething–withseriousconsequences. When the pup or kitten is just a foetus in the womb, blood comes to it from its mother, and a shunt develops dumping the nutrient-rich blood in front of the liver, completely bypassing it. The

pup doesn’t need its liver to do much, because it isn’t eating as a foetus. As soon as it is born, the umbilical cord snaps, cutting off blood to this shunt, the “ductus venosus”. The pup suckles, and the nutrient-rich blood from the guts now perfuses the liver, fuelling its growth. End of story…..forsomeanimals.Incertainindividuals – like Burmese cats, Yorkies, Dachsies, Wolfhounds, German Shepherds, older Mini Schnauzer, and some other breeds –

shunts can persist. Now blood from the bowels, full of nutrients, waste products like ammonia and bacterial toxins – bypasses the liver and enters the bloodstream, where it affects the brain. Some dogs are just depressed or overly excitable; others can develop profound sedation, come or seizures, typically within hours of a meal. Very protein-rich meals can cause more serious symptoms.

The condition is diagnosed on the ba-

sis of clinical exam & history; blood tests; an ultrasound done by a specialist (it’s very challenging) and in some instance, an angiogram. Most shunts can be surgically closed, with only 10-13% complication rate. When complications occur, they are very serious and thus these patients require a skilled team to care for them for the first 48 hours. Patient selection for surgery is critical. A successful procedure is considered curative for life.

Testers bust for fraud

>> Bribes at centre that passed “death-truck” JONATHAN ERASMUS

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EHICLE examiners who worked at the testing station that passed the truck that killed 24 people in the Field’s Hill tragedy were arrested and have been charged with fraud in a sting operation last week Tuesday.

Phoenix Testing Station owner Sudesh Ramdas, who owns several other testing stations and has interests in the transport sector, confirmed his station passed the truck driven by Sanele May. However, he said at the time of the accident that they had not seen the vehicle for 12 months.

Jody Pillay, deputy chief of police for the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit, said the arrest was the culmination of a six-month investigation.

“Through undercover operatives

Field’s Hill death-truck case continues in February KALISHA NAICKER SWAZI national Sanele Goodness May will remain in Westville Prison as his case has been adjourned to February 25 for further investigation.

The 23-year-old faces 24 counts of murder after a truck he was driving slammed into four taxis and a car in Pinetown in September.

He was denied bail after the court deemed him a flight risk. May’s lawyer, professor Lindokuhle Mdletshe, said the defence is planning on presenting new evidence for another bail application, but did not disclose when this will happen.

Magistrate Wendolyn Robinson said May had no physical ties to

PHOTO: MATTHEW MIDDLETON

Paul Perumall arrives at the Phoenix Police Station following his arrest by the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit.

the country and the court will continue to see him as a flight risk.

May remains in custody until his next court appearance.

Meanwhile, messages of support and encouragement still continue to pour in on the Facebook Sanele May Supporters Group.

SupporterKhanyieNzama,writing on the group’s page, said: “We will always be there for you Sanele as everyone deserves a second chance.”

Another supporter, Liesel Wichmann Schirmer, said: “We have to keep the faith and know that God does things in His own time.

We must not become despondent - I know it is easier said than done but don’t ever stop hoping.”

we sent defective vehicles into the centre, which they passed after the suspects were paid off. A third staff member arrested was, we believe, the runner and he would hand over the money to the examiner,” said Pillay.

He said the investigation is the third in KZN, with arrests on North Coast Road and Melmoth.

“We will be arresting more people in the coming weeks. We have been tasked by the Ministry of Transport to root out corruption countrywide.

“We have arrested a mixture of traffic officers and officials at the testing stations. This is the same testing station that passed the truck that crashed on Field’s Hill, killing 24 people. We will be seeking to have the testing station shut down,” said Pillay.

He could not confirm whether the

three suspects were involved in passing the truck that killed two dozen people in September. The truck driven by May could not stop due to alleged brake failure and crashed into several vehicles.

May is facing 24 murder charges after his truck ploughed into four minibus taxis and two cars.

Ramdas said all three people arrested had been employed at the station for approximately five years.

“I would like to suspend them all with no pay if I could. I will talk to the Department of Transport and appeal to them not to shut it down.

“We cannot be held responsible for that [Field’s Hill] accident. We had not seen the vehicle for over a year,” said Ramdas.

He said he “had no idea” about the alleged fraudulent activity at his centre and that he would run a separate independent investigation.

Community wants ALL trucks banned KALISHA NAICKER ALTHOUGH motorists travelling along Fields Hill say they welcome KZN Transport MEC Willies Mchunu’s announcement that vehicles weighing 16 tons will not be allowed to use Fields Hill, they are still demanding a total truck ban.

In the MEC’s speech at provincial legislature last week, Mchunu said that authorities are also looking at adding a weigh bridge to the M13.

He said that due to social and economic implications, there will not be a total ban. However, several short term plans have been put in place.

>> Existing carrying capacity of trucks passing through Field’s Hill will be reduced from 25 tons to 16 tons >>16 ton trucks will be restricted from passing through Field’s Hill from 6am to 9am on the eastbound carriageway >> Trucks will be restricted from using the route in both directions from 4pm to 6.30pm >>The compulsory stop at the top of Field’s Hill will be electronically monitored and law enforcement is set to increase.

Long-term plans include constructing an extra lane in the easterly direction, concrete barriers along the entire route as well as improving ramps

and intersections.

Ward 10 councillor Rick Crouch said although the move is positive, he is still calling for a total ban on trucks.

Kloof CPF chairperson Corne Broodryk said that the MEC is “beating around the bush” and that residents need a total ban. “Trucks can use an alternative route and should not be allowed on Field’s Hill.”

Kloof resident Brian Brenton echoed the sentiments of many community members spoken to by Hillcrest Fever when he called for a complete ban on heavies, saying: “Let’s act before another tragedy.”

Liquor outlets warned KALISHA NAICKER

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HILLCREST police fear that the December holidays could prove a dangerous time for children, when crimes against or involving them usually increase.

Hillcrest SAPS communications officer Lieutenant MF Mkhize stated that unsupervised children on holiday spent their time on the streets and in shopping malls where they were vulnerable to predators and gangsters.

He said that there are a drastic number of children that go missing and there are several problems that SAPS faces.

“There is a huge miscommunication between SAPS and the parents. Parents should be more active in their children’s lives and know the child’s whereabouts and friends,” he said.

“We at Hillcrest SAPS appeal to all places of businesses suchasliquoroutletstonotsellliquortounderagechildren.

Any individual caught selling liquor or purchasing liquor that is under age would be dealt with severely.”

Mkhize said that CAPS will also be clamping down on places of business that do not have a trading licence.

Teenager purchasing alcohol illegally.

Any persons with information regarding loitering children please contact SAPS on 031 765 9116.

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Beaded trophies and smiles

HUNDREDS of parents, volunteers, bursary donors and friends attended the iThemba Academy prize-giving ceremony recently.

The foundation phase school - which is almost entirely supported by donations says it is moving from strength to strength.

The children recited poems about the seasons and received certificates, book awards and South African original beaded trophies from donors.

“The school hopes to have 70 children enrolled next year,” said Gavin Kruger, chief operations officer.

Aphiwe Ncalene (Vibrant Direct: English Literacy), Tema Dlamini (StorTown: Best Progress Award), Yandisa Khumphimpi (Hirsch's Hillcrest: Environmental Awareness), Sarah Peel (Maxe: Diligence Award), Linda Mngalavu (Mahle: Young Leadership), Trevor Ogle (DHI: Excellence in Numeracy) and Owethu Brown (Lewis Group: Good Character Award).

Front row: Marvin Gama (FreeThinking: Creativity Award), Sne Ninela (General Pneumatics: Christian Values), Smanga Ndlovu (Topline Tooling: Perseverance Award) and Qiniso Mkhize (Sika: General Knowledge).

Reaching out

>> Cartoon clip used in rape education KALISHA NAICKER

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S part of its community outreach, the Jes Foord Foundation (JFF) has launched a 17-second educational cartoon aimed at telling childrenwhatstepstotakeifthey have been raped.

One of the individuals who spearheaded the project, Michelle Smith, who is also the foundation’s trauma counsellor, said that the cartoon is linked to the way social media touches lives.

“Media has become such a huge part of our society. Everything is a touch phone, tablet, ipad, laptop, ebook etc. We wanted to create a multimedia cartoon animation that will appeal to society.Wewanted to create some-

thing for our youth, which is on their level in terms of cognitive level (level of understanding) and will educate them,” she said.

“We want them to know exactly what to do if they have been raped, as well as where to get help,” she said.

“There are many times cases are thrown out of court for lack of evidence; if we can educate the youth as to what to do straight after a rape, we can help aid the case process.”

Smith said the educational nature of the cartoon will play a role in avoiding problems such as HIV/AIDS, pregnancy and STDs. “We are showing the youth what medication they need to receive and also promote coun-

selling to get them to a point where the trauma is no longer affecting their daily lives,” she added.

“Jes has visited a number of schools and played this video and it is amazing how the childrenrespondmoretovisualaids than to talks.” Smith said that shehopestheclipwillencourage the youth to speak out, not be ashamed, and seek the assistance they need.

The foundation will also be opening the Jes Foord MultiPurpose Counselling Centre in Mariannhill in March and is welcoming donors.

“We will be working with a number of NGOs to provide different forms of counselling such asforHIV. Toassisttheorganisation, contact 031 765 4559.

Jes Foord talks to grade six and seven pupils at a Wentworth school.

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OUR READERS WRITE EDITORIAL COMMENT

Reason to rejoice THE year started with many talking with some ‘surprise’ that we made it to 2013 (reference to the Mayans believing that the world was going to end in 2012).

The year for many has brought tons of successes and good news while others were on the other end of the spectrum.

We, at the Fever, were proud to share these emotions with you.

The Fever saw many changes this year and we would like to thank you for graciously welcoming us into your homes. Our key focus for 2013 was to focus more on YOU - sharing your experiences and stories with other residents.

While there are a number of highlights, personally and as a nation, the death of former president Nelson Mandela has shadowed everything else - and rightfully so.

Madiba definitely left us with a legacy worth celebrating and the sad news has united the citizens of this country that he loved so much.

Wishing all a wonderful and safe festive season.

Lots of love from Team Fever

Season’s Greetings KALISHA NAICKER

WOW. Hasn’t this year just flown by. It was just seven months ago that I was appointed to the journalist position of the Hillcrest Fever, and yet I feel like it was just yesterday I drove into the Upper HighwayArea,withpen,writingpadand camera in hand introducing myself to the community.

Having said that, there is a lot that I have to be thankful for this year and what better time to do this than the festive season.

I would like to thank you, the reader, fortakingthetimeoutofyourbusyschedule every week to pick up a copy of the Hillcrest Fever and read it. Without the readers’positiveaswellasnegativecomments we would not have grown into the dynamic and reputable community newspaper that we are today.

Remember that Christmas is a wonderful time of the year to celebrate with family and friends, and it’s also a timely reminder to consider those that are less fortunate. During the course of the year Hillcrest Fever highlighted many nonprofit and non-governmental organisations in the area that are in need of assistance. So, for this festive season, why not see how you can assist them and make a merrier Christmas for all?

However you decide to spend the festive season and the holidays, please ensure you and your family are safe, especially on the roads.

On behalf of the Hillcrest Fever and myself I would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas, a happy New Year and I’ll see you all in 2014.

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Letters to the Editor must be received by Thursday evening, 3pm, in order to be included in the Tuesday edition of the paper. Letters should be addressed to The Editor and emailed to Hillcrestletters@expressmedia.co.za or faxed to 031 533 7972. Letters must be a maximum of 400 words long and must relate to the topic at hand. While pseudonyms are allowed, writers must still include their full names and contact details (which will not be printed) or letters will not be published. The Editor reserves the right to not run letters or to alter letters so that they are legible.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year GUY VEZI

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IMAGINE yourself perched on a sofa in the comfort of your lounge at home. You are watching a very interesting movie. All of a sudden the camera tilts and the smiling face of the main actor immediately disappears. The words THE END appear on the screen.

You feel as if you have just awoken from a reverie. Some people learn valuable lessons from the movies. Others watch them in order toescapefromtheslingsandarrows of this life. They behave like ostriches who bury their heads in the sand in order to escape for just a little while from the harsh realities of this life. In a few days or hours, we’ll bid farewell to a tumultuous 2013 and usher in an unpredictable 2014.

2013 will be like a movie we’ve been watching since the early hours of January when the effects of the fireworks had faded.

Some of us just wonder how we made it to this very moment. 2013 was characterised by catastrophe after catastrophe. Many died along

the way. But you and I survived. As to how we survived!, we don’t know.

Only the Man above knows. Yet we rarely pause to think about Him and say: “Thank you Lord for bringing me this far. How Great Thou Art!” What a grievous MISTAKE WE MAKE OF TAKING GOD FOR GRANTED. We take for granted the Lord God Almighty, the supreme ruler of the universe who controls the destinies of nations and individuals. We forget that we owe our very existence to Him. Somerefusetopraybecausethey labour under the misconception that praying is nothing but an exercise in futility. They do this because they see how some people who pray suffer. Saddest of all, some don’t pray because they believe they are only protected by the ancestral spirits (Amadlozi).

Many of our brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters, had wished to be where we are today, but are no more. Yet you and I are still alive. We take God for granted as if He has an obligation to look after us.

Be that as it may, I invite you to join me in expressing our profound gratitudeandappreciationtotheAlmighty for keeping us alive this far.

Furthermore and finally, let us join the millions who are saying: “Rest in peaceTataMadiba.Youleftanindelible mark in our lives.”

Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year!

War over Primates FIRSTLY I am horrified and appalled by the NSPCA’s allegations against Monkey Helpline and feel them to be totally unjustifiable.

Monkey Helpline sometimes worksunderextremesituationsand what they do is beyond exemplary.

I don’t see the SPCA coming out to properties at all hours of the day or weekends to rescue monkeys.

I had a situation on a Saturday afternoon (no ways would SPCA be contactable) when my dogs attacked a male monkey. He was still alive when I intervened and the only people to come and help were Steve Smit and Carol Booth. It was a miserable rainy, cold day.

How could I leave this monkey lying dying in my garden?

It’s only until something happens

you realise how much you need people like Steve and Carol. I will be forever grateful.

I do not believe for one minute that the rescue monkeys would be kept in unsanitary and shocking conditions. Instead of the NSPCA trying to muzzle (they are GOD, is apparently what their inspectors are believing themselves to be) and bully smaller organisations, they should extend their hand and work with them.

After all, the smaller organisations are helping the NSPCA, relievingworkloadandattendingcallouts that the NSPCA generally ignore or don’t have the manpower. Or is the NSPCA cutting off their noses to spite their face?

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Let undies give a lift

It’s Strictly Dancing for Gaye and David

DEBI BLAKE

EVERY woman knows how good it feels to wear a new bra and panty set for the first time - and who take it for granted.

There are some, though, who have only ever worn hand-me-downs or whose underwear has long seen better days.

These are women - young and old who live in poverty-stricken conditions and have never experienced putting on fresh, new undergarments.

Lisa Smart-Campos - co-founder of the NPO, People Investing in Needs of Communities (PINC) - has set about making it one of her missions to provide anddistributeabrandnewsetofbrasand panties to as many of these disadvantaged women - as well as victims of rape and abuse - as she can.

The Bra, Panty and Toiletry Campaign is just one of PINC’s initiatives (as Fever found out in September).

Campos has been busy gathering the troops (i.e. corporate sponsors) and anyone else she can find, motivate and inspire to donate to the cause.

“We would like corporates to get involved to collect these items within their companies and we will distribute to a list of recipients in December,” Campos explained.

“Anydonationwillhelptoupliftwomen who have suffered abuse or rape or are underprivileged in any way.

“It is an opportunity to give a little back and offer some self-worth and dignity to these young girls and women.”

PINC has been running this Bra and Panty Initiative since 2010 and is urging other like-minded individuals, corporates, church groups and non-profits (like-minded organisations)“Wewantto rally together in full support and raise awareness of these issues within our communities,” Campos added.

“Help girls and women feel like a princess in brand new underwear,” is the plea from Lisa Smart-Campos, co-founder of PINC’s Bra and Panty campaign PINC’s initiative not only provides the underwear but a platform to educate women and the public on various issues regarding abuse, rape and human trafficking.

During the rest of the year, however, PINC continues to educate women on breast and cervical cancer and AIDS in relation to sex, abuse and rape.

Awareness is also raised amongst women and young girls of their body and teaching them “That they are the only ones who can take control and protect themselves,” Campos explained.

“Providing comfortable, dignified undergarments is a small token/gesture related to the bigger picture.”

Since its establishment in 2010 the

Bra and Panty campaign has distributed and donated underwear sets to places as farafieldasSowetotownshipinGauteng, OrphanAid in the Valley of a 1000 Hills, Childline volunteers, Khulani Shelter, Havelock in Greenwood Park and the TransnetFoundation-justtonameafew.

Letting nothing stop her from achievingPINC’sgoalsinordertomakesomeone else’s life better, Campos sticks to her motto of, “Be yourself, be fair and never regret. Life is a gift. Live it. And faith will bring you through it.”

If you can help in any way with the Bra, Panty and Toiletry Campaign or any of PINC’s other projects and drives, contact Campos at 073 953 6771 or email lisa@pinc.org.za

Have wheels, have life!

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Bradford shows off his dogmobile with his adoring owner, Pam Naude.

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RADFORD is a handsome, regal specimen of a German Shepherd. At 12-and-a-half years old he is entering his twilight years and is the light of his DoggyMom’s life.

It’s due to his mom and owner Pam Naude of Glen Anil - that he has been given extra mobility, with the arrival of his very own dogmobile.

Bradford suffers from arthritic degeneration of his spine. “He started showing signs of arthritis setting in about two years ago,” Naude says.

X-raysconfirmedthis.Withtheright exercise, diet and supplements he continued to have a happy life until helosttheuseofhisbacklegsinOctober.

However, Naude knew that “his behaviour hadn’t changed...just his

ability and mobility was impaired.”

With the prognosis looking grim, yet not ready to make that final decision regarding Bradford’s life, she startedsurfingthenettolookforother options before considering to euthanase him. Being an experienced and qualified animal behaviourist, Naude knew that he “wasn’t ready to go. Many tried to dissuade me from getting a mobile walker due to his age and condition,” she told Fever.

Now she is so glad she listened to her gut instinct. And seeing Bradford move around after being strapped into his walker, one can see why.

He is able to move about at a brisk pace, amble up to the gate and sniff the neighbourhood lampposts on a short stroll to catch up on the latest doggy gossip! “I just wanted to give Bradford a bit of mobility since he

has not been able to stand and walk using his back legs,” Naude said. “I had hoped that he would have been abletositinthedogmobilebuthehas always sat with his legs to the side which it doesn’t allow for.” Naude found the dogmobile online at www.dogmobile-online.com - the website for The Dogmobile Company in the United Kingdom.

Thecontraptionwasspeciallydesigned to his specifications and made for him. There are front-leg ones, back-leg ones and even for all four legs. They also come in all sizes large or small.

“It costs the same made overseas and couriered to SA as if it was made locally,” Naude said - about R6 000 with the exchange rate.

“If humans can use wheelchairs once they lose the use of their legs, why not dogs too?” she asked!

Naude cites Bradford as the reason why she studied animal behaviour - at Pretoria University with the late Professor Johannes Odendaal going on to train at Onderstepoort.

“He was a problem child as a puppy and didn’t want to eat. After all the research and homework that went into finding out why, it motivated me to venture into this avenue. Naude is wellknown and loved by many doggy-owners who have taken their caninestoherPuppySchoolandobedience classes.

Further research into various kennels in the Durban area inspired her to open her own doggy-hotel...which is always fully-booked during the holidays. “I tried to take the best of each kennel I saw and incorporate it into my own.”

But getting back to the dogmobile.

“I just want pet-owners to know that there are other options that give the dogs some kind of independence, even if they are handicapped.

Do the research. Don’t give up.”

Gaye and husband, David Conway Nunn live for dancing and competing on the ballroom floor

DEBI BLAKE IT-teacher by day, champion ballroom dancer after hours. This is Gaye Conway Nunn - who with her hubby, David - has been competing and bringing the titles home locally and representing South Africa internationally, for many years.

Gaye - an IT teacher at Crawford College, La Lucia - and David - an engineer at an oil refinery - are now spending any spare time they have in the studio, in preparation for the South African Championships which will be taking place at Durban’s ICC from 12 to 14 December.

The couple - married in 1994 beganballroomdancinglessonsin 1998...and have never stopped!

“It is our passion,” Gaye told Fever, in a break from the classroom.

The competitive bug bit after they saw a champion couple practising in the studio where they were taking lessons, and this inspired them to do the same.

“We were told, ‘if you work very hard, you can be like them one day.’”

The only dancing Gaye had ever done was waltzing with her father.

David had done karate since a teenager. And so the many hours of practising and competing began.

Competing in ballroom dancing is done according to a points system.

So the more competitions one does, the more points are accumulated. The couple began at bronze level. Then progressed through silver and gold to Novice, Pre-Championship and finally Championship level.

They have received their KZN colours every year from 2005 onwards and their South African colours from 2007 representing their country at the World Championships in that year and every year since then.

They are five-times South African Senior 2 champions (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012) and have title number six in their sights in December.

The 50-something couple participate overseas in the Senior 2WorldChampionships.Thereareas many as between 140 and 280 couples-andhalfoftheseareeliminated in the first round! Competition is tough and Gaye and David have not yet clinched any titles at international level, but “positions have varied and our best result overseas was beating just over 100 couples,” Gaye explained.

“One has to put oneself out there when competing, to learn to take the criticism,” she said, describing the competitiveatmosphereonthedance

floor. They have competed in Belgium, Spain and Finland. In April this year they took part in the World Championships in Majorca followed by the Interprovincials in Cape Town in September.

Our champs focus on standard ballroom (waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot and quickstep).

“We are both tall, so feel more comfortable with, and are better at, the swing dances. The waltz and the slow foxtrot are my favourites.”

After years of endless lessons and competitions they are both qualified to judge (level 1 only), which they sometimes do at municipal competitions - when time allows.

They credit their knowledge and trainingto12yearsoflessonswiththe late Carel and Yulle Nees in Queensburgh and then assistance from former world ten dance champion Frank Knief (of Germany) who - while he lived inCapeTown-wouldflyupfromCape Town to teach them at an advanced level.

The couple train five times a week for about two hours a day...more if they can.

Gaye says they have become so tuned-in to each other on the floor that they have developed a sixth sense; a non-verbal communication with each other.

Any disagreements on the floor?

“Whatever squabbles happen - if any - on the dance floor, stay on the dance floor,” Gaye said.

It’s an expensive sport: with lessons, competition fees, dresses, shoes and outfits, transport, airfare and accommodation to be paid for.

Gaye used to make her own dresses and gowns but now she designs the outfit, buys the fabric andgetsatalenteddressmakertosew the dress. She then adds the intricate beadwork, sequins and other decorations by hand “often while I’m watching ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, my favourite programme!”

David wears tailsuits that are specially tailormade so that he can dance and move comfortably.

Gaye normally takes two dresses to competitions. Shoes are imported.

Although there is no talk of retiring from competitions just yet, when they do the couple will pass on their experience and knowledge by teaching and judging other dancers.

They have won the SA Champs title five times in the Senior 2 category and are hoping to be selected for the World Championships in Canada in 2014.

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Sexy Santa and his cute little helpers along with Miss Tinsel and Miss Mistletoe

USHAKA Marine World will be full of the festive cheer when their new Sexy Santa and his cute little helpers, Miss Tinsel and Miss Mistletoe, will be doing a walkabout at the Village Walk from 14 to 24 December from 1pm to 5pm daily.

This year, attendees can stand a chance to win fabulous prizes by taking part in the Christmas photo campaign. All you have to do is snap

a photo of yourself with Sexy Santa or his elves, upload it to the uShaka Facebook Page and tag yourself or post the image to the uShaka Instagram Page on their website via Instagram, by tagging your photos with #ushakamarineworld, to stand a chance to win.

At the end of Sexy Santa's reign, the best photos will be selected and the winners will be

announced online. So, get ready to upload, tag and win. Watch uShaka's Facebook page for updates. For the kiddies, Traditional Santa will also be there to receive all the Christmas lists between 10am and 12pm daily. Come down to uShaka and have a wonderful summer Christmas.FormoreinformationcontactuShakaMarine World on 031 328 8000

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>> Support local talent at an array of pre-Christmas markets DARRYL Hofmann and the Wholefood team are offering weekly markets in anticipation of the busy festive season, offering non-commercial, non-production-line options to Christmas pressie ideas.

There are fun activities for the kids. There will also be hand made gift ideas, décor items, treasures and collectables, arts and crafts on sale. There are alfresco brunch meals available – with lots of vegetarian options! All to the accompaniment of mellow Sunday morning live music.

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23 DECEMBER THE recently renovated Two Acres Garden Market in Country Lane, opposite the Hillcrest Private Hospital, is open Mondays to Saturdays and will be open on the public holiday, Monday, 16 December. They close after trading on Monday, 23 December and re-open on Monday, 6 January. For more information contact 031 768 1957

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5 JANUARY KickstArt presents a fun-filled family pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 29 Novemberuntil5January.

Bookings via Computicket, and for block bookings of 10 or more, or sold performances, contact Ailsa Windsor on 083 250 2690 or email editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com.

WEEKLY MEDITATION and Mindfulness weekly classes in Westville on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm, and Gillitts on Thursdays 7pm to 8pm and Fridays 9am to10am. Everyone is welcome - cost R30 (donation to nonprofit org.). For more information contact 031 764 6193 or meditationhillcrest@gmail.com.

WEEKLY Lance Goldman plays at the Meercats Pub and GrilleverySundayfrom12.30pmat12ForestHills Road,Waterfall3(offInandaRoad,comingfrom Hillcrest). For more information, contact 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.

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Kloof lights up your nights THE extensive Christmas lighting in the gardens of CC&A, 1 Pioneer Road Kloof, will be open to the public every evening from 16 to 20 December, weather permitting. Families are invited to enjoy the lighting splendour.

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community to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Children will have the opportunity to greet Father Christmas and have their face painted to look like reindeer or fairies.

This takes place in a beautiful garden setting while parents picnic on the lawns.

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Abreast of the rest >> Lingerie outlet defies odds by thriving in poor economic conditions

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UGAR and spice and everything nice – that’s what the nursery rhyme says about girls! The same applies to Satin Candy, a quaint and classy retail lingerie shop set in a tranquil Kloof garden.

Owned by Sandra Thomas, Satin Candy stocks everything from bras to sleepwear, fun underwear and bra accessories.

Unlike the often impersonal shopping experience in large department stores, Satin Candy allows every woman to indulge her love for both pretty and practical when it comes to underwear.

Four friendly shop assistants – including Thomas – are on hand to help those looking for big, small and in-between sizes.

After all, says Thomas: “Shopping for a bra is much like shopping for that perfect pair of shoes – it’s about feeling sexy, feminine, special and, most importantly, being comfortable.”

Thomas says there is far more to fitting a bra than there is to slipping on a pair of sexy heels.

“The right bra makes you look better in your clothes, feel more confident and even helps with medical

problems such as back pain.

“When I first got involved in this business, I was not aware of just how much of a problem it was finding big cup size bras. I am often told that bra shopping is an unpleasant, tearful experience.”

“Young girls who are tired of wearing “ugly” bras walk into my shop and are thrilled to find pretty, sexy ones in their sizes.”

Thomas said her aim is that every woman should leave Satin Candy feeling uplifted and beautiful.

Comfort and fit are not restricted to bras either, according to Thomas.

“We also pride ourselves on our in-house designed sleepwear with built-in support. It is one of our best sellers,” she says.

For Thomas and her staff, the most interesting thing about the $30 billion global lingerie business is that it showed no decline during the global financial recession.

“Girls may have cut-back on some luxuries, but underwear wasn’t one; most countries registered ongoing growth since 2008,” she said.

“If customers feel you are there to lend a hand and help them get real value for their hard earned rands, then they will not only buy from you over and over again but

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Help Akimbo Kids with its orphanage day

AKIMBO Kids will be hosting a Christmas party for eSimphiwe Child Care Centre on Tuesday 17 December at 2pm.

Akimbo is a family coffee shop and party venue, situated in Drummond. It will be hosting 15 children between the ages of six months and 16 years.

The children will be treated to an afternoon with Santa, personalised gifts and fun and games.

According to Elzet Pedersen, an organiser of the event, Akimbo has a heart for families and kids and is looking for-

ward to this fun-filled afternoon.

“In order for the event to be a success we are seeking donations from the public to be presented to eSimphiwe on the day,” said Pedersen.

“Donations can include snack packs, cooldrinks and catering for the adults (or finances towards this) as well as financial assistance towards the running of the centre, should you want to get involved.”

For more information or to donate please contact Elzet on elzetpedersen@gmail.com or 083 261 2742.

New WIB committee announced THE new KZN Women in Business committee for the 2014-2015 term was recently announced.

Back, left to right: Kate Oliver, Olivia Reynolds, Chantal EdouardBetsy, Chrystal Austin, Stacey Eaton, Lesley Forbes and Senta Duffield.

Front, left to right: Tracy Enoch, Tina Cartwright (chairperson), Nicci Hosking (administrator), Melanie Gard (vice-chairperson) and Kerry Bailey.

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HE Kloof Street Patrol CPF team hosted its first Christmas Charity Initiative party on Saturday 7 December.

According to CPF project coordinator Nikki Mohlmann, the Fields Hill tragedy touched their lives and the CPF wanted to make a difference to the lives of the children left behind after the tragedy.

“We worked closely with Karen Janisch from the Fields Hill Helping Hands group to get in touch with the families and co-ordinate the meeting points with the guardians.

“Our patrollers transported the children to the party from as far as Hammarsdale.

“Jill from Meercats pub kindly sponsored the transport for our Pinetown families,” said Mohlmann.

Not even the miserable weather could put a dampener on the special party plans, as Uncle Jumbo’s marquee offered shelter.

The CPF Chairman and head of the Street Patrol Team, Corne Broodryk, opened the function with a heartfelt speech.

The children’s faces lit up when Father Christmas ( aka Jono Stock, one of the Kloofstreetpatrollers)andhishappyhelpers handed out gift bags overflowing with clothes, sweets and toys.

“The big secret we had been keeping as a surprise was announced – Nedbank Risk Department has undertaken to pay for school fees, school uniforms and stationery for each child next year,” said Mohlmann.

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and played on the jumping castle sponsored by Nedbank.

“Each guardian was also given an envelope with money towards groceries donated by staff in the Nedbank HR department.”

She said that Wimpy Kloof made sure all the little tummies were full with burgers, chips and cold drinks before the big moment arrived – Gillitts Fire Department drove in with a fire truck with flashing lights and sirens blaring.

They gave a demonstration for the children and showed them how everything in the truck worked.

MohlmannsaidthattheChirstmasparty was a heart-warming day, none of which would have been possible without the amazing generosity of the Kloof residents and the corporate sponsors.

“A special thanks goes to everyone that assisted,” she added.

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Inanda Veterinary Hospital turns three

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T’S been three years since we first opened our doors at our lost and found, special offers and so forth. Aspects of our practice that our clients love: new facility on 15 Howick Drive, Waterfall.

The practice was started by Dr Anthony Zambelli, a Special- Client Education Evenings – free events, every two months, ist Physician/Oncologist who had established himself in the Up- on a variety of topics; per Highway area since 2006. Dr Zambelli, formerly a lecturer 24 hour care via our after-hours line; in Oncology (cancer medicine) and Endocrinology (hormonal A comfortable “home-feel” hospital, not a sterile clinical apconditions) at Onderstepoort from 2003-2006, has been an pearance; international and local speaker and has published numerous The highest standards of veterinary care – not two standards in one hospital; scientific and popular articles in veterinary medicine.

Some of the firsts Dr Zambelli has been responsible for are: Perfect X-rays and access to dental radiography, a dental expert and MRI/CT and radiation therapy; first successful cure of prostate cancer The best ultrasound facilities for using brachytherapy (radioactive non-invasive or minimally invasive beads) in a dog; over 20 procedures diagnostics; of tracheal stenting for airway colFull surgical suite with diathermy – lapse in Yorkshire Terriers; cardiac into reduce surgical time (and cost/ terventional procedures for birth decomplications) and improve wound fects; the use of masks for radiation control; therapy of head and neck tumours; Keyhole laparoscopic and Tru-Cut biand the use of photodynamic therapy opsy techniques; (PDT) for skin cancer, to mention a Full on-site laboratory; few.

Endoscopy – we have eight different Dr A Zambelli at an educational workshop Adding to the specialist team is Dr video-scopes, enabling us to record Judy Ratner, a general practitioner, all procedures and enabling a true who services the needs of pets in the “team” approach to non-invasive surrounding Waterfall Area. Working procedures; alongside a specialist, Dr Ratner, who And so much more. also holds a degree in Biochemistry, In full-time attendance is our Mini is able to offer a superlative level of Dr A Zambelli showing his love for one of Schnauzer, Titus. We like to joke that personalised small animal care. his patients he welcomes the patients, telling Our general practice consultations are competitively priced, but 50% longer than the typical small them what to do with their humans; checks out all Dr Zambelli’s animal consult. All patients, whether sick or healthy and just in diagnoses, keeping him on the straight and narrow, and so forth.

He’s seven years old so in dog years, he has 50 years of veterinary for vaccinations, have a complete physical examination.

We do NOT believe in “inject, inspect and collect”! Each pa- experience; he’s also a gifted ventriloquist, so he makes sure tient is an individual and requires our full attention. Dermatology the right pet-friendly words come out of the mouth of Dr Zambelconsultations (for skin disease) are 30 minutes long, reflecting li.

STAND A CHANCE TO Seriously though, we are a practice of pet-lovers who will the time and effort we put into these – and this is reflected in our high success rate, because we believe in client education teach you how to care for your pet proactively, to save you unnecessary expense and heartache. We are there to care for and supand helping you work with us, to achieve a better outcome.

OF PRIZES +1 of 2 Grand Prize Pet Hampers WORTH R10 000 IVH offers a 24-hour service with a qualified veterinary nurse port the pets and owners of the Waterfall and wider KZN area.

Go to your local or vet shop to find out more. or vet on the other side of the phone. Patients with serious emergency conditions can be seen at our facilities out-of-hours (a SAVA-mandated surcharge applies).

On that subject, we have TWO veterinary nursAfter-hours 076 437 1385 es, Sr Kathryn and Talia, who are experienced and (SAVA rated surcharge for after hours calls) receive constant in-house, local and international training to ensure their standard of skill is high.

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031 762 1816 They assist the doctors by monitoring every sedaTo collect or drop off our patients, tion or anaesthesia performed, taking radiographs www.inandavets.com food or medication in the UPPER (X-rays) and running our in-house laboratory. Our HIGHWAY AREA laboratory is one of only 2 in SA to perform blood Twitter: @inandavets (Charges apply outside this zone) clotting tests, and we can carry out instant blood, chemistry and blood gas testing on critical pa& tients, or those just in for checkups – so clients and patients don’t have to wait days for results.

This means we can provide better hour-to-hour Specialist care of patients.

Physician/Oncologist General Practitioner Cats are a particular interest of Dr Zambelli, and we have a separate, air-conditioned cat ward so Dr Anthony Zambelli Dr Judy Ratner our feline friends aren’t mixed with barking dogs.

Our facilities include digital X-ray, fluoroscopy (video-X-ray, for angiograms and swallowing/interventional studies), and the only digital dental X-ray system in SA. Because of the advanced level of our dental facilities, we have the pleasure and privilege of having a veterinary maxillofacial surUp to geon, Dr Gerhard Steenkamp, visiting our facility every two months from Onderstepoort. Dr Steenkamp, a former president of SAVA, uses IVH as his base to see dental, oral, facial and upper respiratory referrals from all around KZN, including from uShaka Marine World. Like Dr Zambelli, consultation with Dr Steenkamp is by referral from your vet. He has helped patients with jaw fractures, oral and tonsil tumours, upper airway obstructions and nasal or eye/cheek disease.

Our support staff consist of Margarete and Tina on reception and Mike, Eddie and Thobile to help maintain the hospital, assist nurses with patients and help clients with heavy or collapsed dogs.

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THOUSANDS of residents from the Upper Highway area and surrounds have helped make a difference to the lives of ill, orphaned and destitute children in KZN by raising a whopping R1 034 380 during the East Coast Radio and Game Toy Story Corporate Day Challenge.

The money will be used to provide meals to primarily child-headed households across KZN. This as Toy Story continues to roll out toy drop-offs at hospitals, children’s homes and orphanages. For many little

The joy of giving ones, it’s the first time their little fingers would’ve unwrapped a new toy; the first time they would have experienced a shiver of excitement when presented with a gift and the first time they have the joy of holding something that is completely theirs.

Damon Beard extended his show for 15 minutes after 6pm to make sure the campaign topped the R1 million mark.

Celebrities from all over South Africa joined East Coast Radio presenters at Suncoast Casino, Hotel and Entertainment to make this possible.

TheParlotones,Amazuluplayers,Gangs of Ballet, celebrity chef Deena Naidoo, The Arrows,MatthewMole,PatriciaLewis,KZN

singer and actor Rory Booth, Dolphins player Cameron Delport, former rugby star Stefan Terblanche, KZN fashion designer Bianca Warren, former rugby star Cedrick Mkhize, KZN Idols hero Crystalene Nair, South African fitness expert Lisa Raleigh, singer and actor Mario Ogle and many others all took time out from their hectic schedules to help answer the Toy Story pledge line and urge corporates and businesses to donate.

Breakfast show host Darren Maule threw down a titillating challenge of his own: if KZN businesses, corporates and individuals managed to donate over R300 000 by the end of his show at 9am, he would run through Sun-

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Jessica Brien, Leah Knox and Karen McIntosh.

Karen Monk Klijnstra, Rebecca Weyer and Sinead Smith.

Owen Coachman.

Gemma Hepker and Khanya Shabala.

Megan Ebbeling and Tailyn Archah

THE ‘Cooking Kids’ Mini Chef Competition was held at Meryl’s School of Cooking in Kloof on the 9, 10 and 11 December with 18 eager chefs making a starter on day one, a main course on day two and a dessert on the last day. Beautiful bruschetta, a festive chicken dish with greens and last, but not least, a tasty chocolate, glittering choux pastry ring was produced by the teams of two.

Each day a celebrity chef tasted the dishes and chose the winning team.

Fashion designer and mother of four, Karen Monk Klijnstra, was the judge of the starter while Karen McIntosh of Miss K Ice Cream Food chose the winning team for the chicken dish. Karen McIntosh spoke to the children about the importance of making healthy choiceswhenitcomestoeating.

Miss K Ice Cream Food contains vitamins and protein, is a probiotic and is naturally sweetened. Jenny Simon from Tinkle Pea Educational Toys judged the third day and announced the team who created the best choux pastry ring.

Thejudgingwasbasedon presentation, taste, team work and the cleanliness of the working surfaces. New skills were learnt and great fun was had by all. For more information on Meryl’s School of Cooking emailmeryl@merylschoolofcooking.co.za or phone 031 764 6577.

Damon Beard and Jason McCall with celebrity chef Deena Naidoo and the guys from Gangs of Ballet. coast Casino, Hotel and Entertainment in aspeedo.Darren,beingagoodsport,made good on his promise.

East Coast Radio’s Marketing Manager, Renee Burton, says, “Toy Story is about

mobilising KZN to own part of the solution to some of the ills that face our children.

It might just be one toy but the impact is long-lasting. The support from east coasters has been overwhelming.”

To Ms Gosher, with love >> Teaching stalwart retires after 40 years

Isaac Mduli, Dee Yelverton, Gwynne Gosher, Dawn Lefort and Avesh Juggernath.

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LOOF High’s Gwynne Gosher is heading for retirement after 40 years in the teaching profession, and word around the white-board is that colleagues and pupils are going to miss their “gem” dearly.

Gosher’s career in education dates back to the 60s. She graduated from Wits in 1968 and from Johannesburg’s College of Education in 1969. She took up her first teaching post at Queen’s High School in 1970 to teach biology and general science.

DuringhertimeatQueen’s,shelearnedhow to “control a class of lively youngsters” and also coached tennis and netball.

Gosher took a three year break from teaching to look after her young children, Donovan and Shelley, and then taught at Edenglen High School for three years.

Following her husband’s transfer to Durban, she accepted a six week locum at Kloof High School, was offered and accepted a fulltime post, and ended up teaching at Kloof High for 28-years. During this time, Gosher swapped biology for physical science and says she has enjoyed the challenge presented by the subject.

She says there have been “many changes” during her 40 years in the classroom.

“The introduction of adding machines fol-

lowed by calculators, overhead projectors, fax machines and photocopiers made life easier,” she said.

“Then there were computers, the internet, cellphones and a whole new approach to learning. Now there are white-boards, smartboards, laptops and projectors as teaching aids.” Gosher said the end of Apartheid led to changes in the composition of the student body and teaching staff. The syllabus also changed with the introduction of OBE and then again with its demise.

Gosher also took an active interest in school activities. She was involved in cross country and swimming for many years.

“The swimming team is particularly close to my heart; so much so that I have promised to attend all the galas in the first term next year to lend support,” she said.

“Iwillmissthepupils,thededicatedandcaringstaffatKloofHighSchool,andtheschoolactivities, but it is time for me to take the next step in life’s journey.”

Gosher said that Kloof High is a good school.

“Pupilsleavingarewellpreparedtotackletheir future lives with confidence.”

Dawn Lefort, principal of Kloof High, said that the management, staff as well as parents and pupils wish Gosher a happy retirement withtimetorelaxwithherfamily,andthankher for her many years of dedicated service to the school.

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EKUFIKE leso sikhathi sonyaka esihlale sithandazelwa ngabaningi ukuthi sibafice besadla anhlamvana, uKhisimusi. Abaningi bazohlangananemindeniabayishiya kuqala unyaka ngenxa yokusebenza kude.

Abangenayo imindeni, bazojabula nezihlobo nabangane.

Kukhona amadoda ashiya amakhosikazi awo emahle, elungiselela ukuletha ilungu elisha lomndeni. Leli lungu lomndeni lifike amadoda engekho ngenxa yomsebenzi. Amadoda ajahe ukulibona leli lungu ngoba asebikelwe ngalo. Kukhona nabazohlukanisa imali yezitokofela,

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imhilomulo abazoyithola lapho bahlele ukuthokozisa imindeni nezihlobo. Kwabanye, uKhisimusi uqondana nokugubha izinsuku zabo zokuzalwa. Ngamafushane nje, wonke umuntu uhlela ukuthokoza ngandlelathile. Abanye bahlela ukuyoxolisa kulabo ababonile ngezindlela ezahlukene ebudeni bonyaka. Lapha sihlanganisa nezingane ezizimisele ukuxolisa kubazali.

Asikho isidingo sokuthi singalokhu sibalula ukuthi inyama izobe iphenduphenduka emlilweni nxazonke, yehliswa ngezinto zakhona.

Singeke sibakhohlwe nalabo abangeke bakhohlwe ukubonga umDali ngokubagcina kuze kufike lesi sikhathi sonyaka.

Ngikholwa ukuthi nawe, yebo ngisho wena njengoba ungibuka nje,

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awuzimisele ukuthi kube khona into ezokuphazamisa kulesi sikhathi sokuphumula nokungcebeleka.

Kodwa ngeshwa elikhulu, kukhona iziphukuphuku, abathakathi uqobo lwabo, osikhwili phambana nobhoko,okumanjebamatasabahlela ukuthi bazobudunga kanjani bonke lobu bumnandi.

Kumanje kukhona asebelindelwe izikhindi zabo amajele. Laba bantu yilaba abangendaba nempilo sengathi abazalwanga, abashayela izimoto sengathi bazishayela eziswini zonina.

Ngiyazi kukhona abazothuka babuze ukuthi ngisithathaphi isibindi sokubhadlaza inhlamba engaka.

Namingaqalengathukangizwaumngani wami uMnuz Eric “Bathathe Sgidi” Ngcobo enxapha wase esho

lamagama ngenkathi ephazanyiswa ngomunye umshayeli owangena irobhothi livalile wacishe wenza isiphihli sengozi.

Uma ngimbuza ukuthi kusho ukuthini ukuthi ‘umuntu ushayela sengathi ushayela esiswini sikanina’, wathi phela umuntu usuke eyedwa esiswini sikanina enza yonke into ayithandayo engaphazanyiswa muntu futhi engaphazamisi muntu.

Laba bantu baphuza utshwala bese bengena ezimotweni, emva kwalokho kube khona imindeni ephelelwa yinjabulo ngokuphazima kweso ishone emakhandleleni ngenxa yengozi edalwe yilomuntu ophuze maqede washayela imoto.

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usuke azi ngani ukuthi kukhona bani kulezi ezinye izimoto ezisemgwaqweni? Wazi ngani noma kukhona abazali bakhe, abafowabo nodadewabo, noma enye yezingane zakhe?

Kukhona nalaba-ke abalindele ukuyophuca abantu izimali zabo abazisebenzele kanzima unyaka wonke, bangagcini ngokubaphuca kodwa bababulale.

Sengathi abantu bakithi bangake balaleleonembezababo,ngaphandle uma bengasenabo, sebefana nabantu abafile. Ungakwenzi komunye umuntu ongeke uthande kwenziwe kuwena. Sonke ake siqinisekise ukuthi lo Khisimusi unokuthula.

Asingomeli ngasemakhaya, asomele emakhaya. Akungabi khona abazozila ngenxa yokungahloniphi kwakho nokuhlulwa wukudla bese ushayela imoto. Baphelile abantu bakithi yizingozi zomgwaqo ngenxa yotshwala. Sengathi oPhezukonke angaba nathi sonke kulo Khisimusi.

Nibuse kahle nonke.

U KHISIMUSI O MUHLE K ININA N ONKE UKHISIMUSI OMUHLE KININA NONKE Pam Mkhize Vusi Mthalane

NGENDLELA esiphathene ngayo kamnandi bafundi bethu, umuntu angafunga ukuthi sekuphele iminyaka siwumndeni weFEVER kanti asikakaqedi ngisho izinyanga eziyi-6.

Siyabonga ukubambisana nathi.

Sengathi ningaqhubeka nangonyaka ozayo niyisebenzise le nkundla yenu, nithumele izindaba, nigxeke lapho kudingeka khona kodwa nisinike nezixazululo. OwakoKhabazela kaMavovo unifisela uKhisimusi omuhle nonyaka omusha ogcwele izibusiso. Sithandazela ukuthi kungibikhona noluncane oluzoniphazamisa. Nosipho Mkhize.

Noxolo Memela

Sesifikile futhi lesosikhathi lapho esiwuvala khona unyaka siphokophele kozayo. Sibonge bafundi uMdali ngokusigcina saze safika lapho abaningi abangafikanga khona, akuwona amandla ethu noma ukwazi kwethu kepha ulona ongunaphakade. Ngizibongele bafundi bethu abahle ngokuba nathi kulonyaka nginesiqiniseko nangonyaka ozayo sizobe sisandawonye.

Nginifisela ukhisimusi omuhle noncibajane oqhakazile. Ngathi umvelinqangi angafeza zonke izifiso zenu anivikele kukonke okubi. Okungenzekanga ngo2013 kuzokwenzeka ngo2014 mekudaliwe. Ngiyabonga.

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Ngithanda ukufisela ukhisimusi omuhle bonke abafundi baleliphaphandaba iFever nengisebenzisene nabo ukulenza libeyimpumelelo kulonyaka ophelayo ka 2013. Ngethemba ukuthi nangonyaka ozayo sisazophinde sisebenzisane kahle ngenhloso yokwazisa, ukufundisa nokujabulisa umphakathi nokuthuthukiza amabhizinisi endawo futhi nokwakha isizwe esinempumelelo, ulwazi nentuthuko. Ngiyabonga nonke nibe noKhisimusi omuhle siphinde sisebensisane kahle nangonyaka ozayo ka 2014. Lala ngoxolo Mandela kaMadiba, qhawe lesizwe.

Ngithanda ukubonga abafundi bethu ngokuba nathi unyaka uqalile kuze kufike isikhathi sokuthi sishicilele iphepha lethu lokugcina onyakeni ka-2013, ngaphandle kwenu umsebenzi wethu ubuzoba nzima, siyabonga kakhulu. Ngithanda ukuphinde ngifisele abafundi bethu amaholidi aphephile noKhisimusi obusisekile. Sizobonana ngonyaka ozayo. Ngiyanithanda.

Nqobile Mtolo

"Abantu mabayeke ukuphuza utshwala kuze kweqe. Uma uzithandela utshwala, ungalinge ungene emotweni ushayele ngoba uyobe ubeka impilo yakho neyabanye abasebenzisa umgwaqo engcupheni. Nibe noKhisimuzi omnandi obusisekile."

Ngifisela abafundi be-Ulundi Fever k nabo bonke abantu beSilo lapho lifinyelela khona leliphephandaba lethu uKhisimusi obusisekile kanye noNcibijane ogcwele intokozo. Ngiyanithanda nonke futhi ngiyanethembisa ukuthi ngonyaka ozayo sizoqhubeka nokunilethela izindaba zivutha bhe.

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UKhisimusi omuhle ogcwele injabulo, uthando nokuthula kini nonke bafundi beWeekly. Ngifisa ukudlulisa ukubonga ngokulangazelela kwenu ukufunda iWeekly masonto onke. Ukunibona niza ngobuningi benu nizolanda leli phephandaba lomphakathi njalo ngoLwesithathu ekuseni kuyangijabulisa.UThixo anibusise siqale unyaka omusha ngonyawo olusha nempumelelo.

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CROSSWORD 134 Across

1 Cooking instructions (6) 4 Get off a horse (8) 9 Emotive (6) 10 Pretentious talk (8) 12 Small burrowing animal (4) 13 A heavy blow (5) 14 Greet (4) 17 Risk-taking businessman (12) 20 To a striking extent (12) 23 Unsightly (4) 24 General rule (5) 25 Growing luxuriantly (4) 28 Small fashion shop (8) 29 Follow secretly (6) 30 Shopkeeper (8) 31 Tempestuous (6)

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1 Keep in mind (8) 2 Politeness (8) 3 A conifer (4) 5 Lighting (12) 6 Be depressed and listless (4)

7 Fanciful (6) 8 Tumble forward (6) 11 Less than was paid for (5,7) 15 The vital part (5) 16 Slow learner (5) 18 Proceed clumsily (8)

19 Incidentally (2,3,3) 21 To count (6) 22 Display ostentatiously (6) 26 Pacific islands state (4) 27 Closed (4)

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Only one entry per person per week. No registered letters or faxed entries. Prize will alternate weekly between Crossword and Sudoku.

Crossword Solution 132 Across

1 Curio, 4 Dreamer, 8 Tag, 9 Illiberal, 10 Attempt, 11 Rally, 13 Sloppy, 15 Sombre, 18 Aisle, 19 Alberta, 21 Socialise, 23 Out, 24 Tannery, 25 Hasty.

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Top SA bands to rock Durban DURBAN will be rocking on Friday and Saturday 27 and 28 December when Gangs of Ballet and Zebra & Giraffe appear on a double bill.

The bands will be performing at LIVE the Venue (166 Stamford Hill Road) on Friday 27. Doors open at 8pm. Show begins at 10pm.

On Saturday 28 the double-bill will play (unplugged) at Upstairs @Spiga, 202a Florida Road. Doors open at

6pm and show starts at 8.30pm.

Greg Carlin, front-man and lyricist of Zebra & Giraffe, said, “We’re embarking on our first fully-fledged summer tour this month and we thought we’d make it extra special andinviteourfriends-GangsofBallet (GoB) - along.

“The jam-packed 16-date tour up the coast ends on New Year’s Eve in Pretoria. We can’t wait tplay some of

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the new material we’ve been recording for our new EP. Touring with GoB is going to be awesome. I think the double headlining bill is going to be a treat for fans of both bands! Get ready to have the best day ever!”

Zebra & Giraffe are one of South Africa’s leading alternative rock bands. As a live act they have headlined at most of the country's major festivals and played alongside groups

like The Killers, Snow Patrol, Oasis, Sum41 and Prodigy to name a few.

Local fans will be in for a treat to see Gangs of Ballet (who Fever interviewed in August) onstage again.

SincetheirlastappearanceinDurban - at the launch of their latest album “yes/no/grey” - they have been extremely busy touring the length and breadth of South Africa.

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R80 pre-sale; R100 at the door. The cover charge for Saturday’s unplugged performance is R100 “limited early-bird tickets” and R120 normal presale.

Pre-sale bookings through www.webtickets.co.za.

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ECENTLY Focus on Ithemba held their annual prizegiving. On entering the hall there was a huge buzz of excitement, with parents chatting, children laughing and teachers awaiting the start of a very exciting event. Hirsch’s in Hillcrest sponsored the Environmental Awareness trophy which resembles an adult Rhino with her calf beside her. The trophy was won by Yandisa Khuphimpi. Yandisa has excelled in her environmental awareness, using her knowledge to teach the other children around her.

At Hirsch’s we consider ourselves a green company and have undertaken to have all the lighting in our stores converted to energy efficient lighting. We have stopped using plastic packetsforcustomer goodsandweareactively promoting energy-efficient products to our customers. For instance, those that use less water and less electricity, fridges with R600 gas which is environmentally friendly. We have regular information sessions with customers advising them on the advantages of

AT HIRSCH’S WE CONSIDER OURSELVES A GREEN COMPANY AND HAVE UN­ DERTAKEN TO HAVE ALL THE LIGHTING IN OUR STORES CONVERTED TO ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING energy efficiency.

In some of our stores, we have recycle bins where the consumer can bring in their recyclable material which we split into the various sections and then have these collected by outside sources.

We are waging a war with suppliers in the waytheypackagetheirgoodsbecausethemajority of them, although they sell energy efficient products with low water and electricity use, are using polystyrene and plastic for

their packaging. With regards to cooking products, we have done numerous demonstrations with induction hobs and gas hobs andhowtheysave energy.Wehaveexplained to customers the different types of usage they getout ofthevariousplatesandweareactively encouraging our staff to go greener and advising customers to do the same.

We at Hirsch’s also strongly believe in giving back to the communities and environment that we operate in.

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Festive Season

COMPETITION:

We're giving away 5 sets of DOUBLE tickets to Rapunzel at the Catalina Theatre!

You can enter via Facebook, email,oronourwebsite.EntriescloseFriday20December, 9am. Winners will be contacted via email.

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RAPUNZEL will be running at The Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf. Shows will be daily at 2pm weekdays and 11am Saturdays. This is traditional Family Theatre fare and will suit ages 2 to 92, there will be something for everyone! Following the lines of the original tale written in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm, Director Sandy Bigara has used her comedy skill to weave a story that is dramatic as well as funny. There will be a prize give-away at each performance, and after the show there will be an opportunity to have a photo with Rapunzel herself!

The cast members are Chanel Meager in the role of Rapunzel, with Savanna Bigara (age 5) intheroleofyoungRapunzelandKelseyBigara (age 3) in the role of Rapunzel’s cat. Kimeshan Kandan is our Prince Mortimer, and the dy-

Sarah Brauns with Yandisa Khuphimpi.

namic Ndalo Mchunu will be our evil Crone.

The Catalina Theatre has now partnered with Casadena SPUR on Wilson’s Wharf for children’s show that offers meal options too.

Spurhavejustcompletedabrandnewamazing children’s indoor play area, which allows parents and family to relax over lunch while their children play safely nearby. With just one show ticket you also have the option of going on a mini harbour boat ride.

You have the option of the Rapunzel show, plus tasty Spur meal and a harbour boat ride; or you can have just the show and a meal, or the show and boat ride or… just the show!

A full day’s outing in one affordable rate! Tickets are available now on Computicket.

Love is in the air at Three Cities Square Boutique Hotel & Spa this Valentine’s Day as one lucky reader and their partner will win a two night stay over the Valentine’s Day weekend and a romantic Champagne and Chocolate evening for lovers at Cosmopolitan Restaurant.

A delicious three course meal, live music and an ambiance of pure romance awaits you and your dear one on the day of love!

HOW TO ENTER

Send us a photo of you and your loved one this festive season using the CITIZEN JOURNALISM tool on www.hillcrestfever.co.za and you could win!

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A recent trail run held in the Uppe Highway Area

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NTRIES are now open for the Molweni Trail Run, taking place at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve in May 2014.

The first ever Molweni is a two day experience of running through pristine natural forests, crossing rivers, up steep inclines, across open grasslands and through an urban township.

There will be a 6km time trial on Saturday 3 May and a tough and technical 32km course on 4 May. The warm shower, great meal and massage afterwards will all be covered by the entry fee.

The cost for entry is R880 which includes an athletegoodybagcontainingaSalomontechnical garment, choice of Salomon socks or peak cap, Island Tribe and 32GI sponsors product, discount voucher to purchase a Drift Camera (mustbeboughtattheevent),luckydrawprizes and more.

There are only 250 slots available – so make sure you enter early.

Athletes not lucky enough to get into the first

250 entrants will go onto a waiting list and will be informed should an athlete be unable to make the event.

Thefinalfieldwillbeconfirmedwithenough time for all athletes to prepare adequately.

The top athletes will be competing for their shareoftheprizemoney,sponsorsproductand an entry to the famous Otter Trail run.

The route profile will be available on the website once the final route has been confirmed. Map images are currently available on www.molwenitrailrun.co.za.

There will be other events on the weekend of 3-4 May, such as the “Mini-Molweni for Kids”. Spectators are welcome and will be directed to specific ideal viewing points for both safety and logistical reasons.

Athletes can enter online at www.molwenitrailrun.co.za.

For details contact event director, Graham Daniel on 082 745 6708 orgraham@369communications.co.za.

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