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Caught green­handed are (from left) Joshua Bailie, Cassidy Naiker, Christoff Swanepoel (behind), Luhle Kwela, Connah Baynes and Hunter Dewe who painted themselves and a fence signalling the beginning of Kloof Pre­ Primary’s rebranding programme.

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>> Community encouraged to make use of municipal resources KALISHA NAICKER

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ITH a steady decline in the membership of local libraries, librarians in the Upper Highway area are urging the communityto‘getbacktothebooks’.

Kloof librarian Rhona Watson said that she notices a trend in the youth moving towards the digital era, but she said that one should not lose the essence of reading a “good, old-fashioned book.”

“Pupils in our community are definitely using Google and e-books instead of print items. Our lower circulationstatisticsprovethis–theyhave dropped substantially over the past few years,” she said.

“Teachers used to insist that pupils use books as part of their project research, but this doesn’t seem to be the case any longer. The children seem to do all their research online.”

Watson said that the libraries in more rural or less affluent areas are not experiencing the same situation as the children do not have access to computers or Kindles at home.

“These children still come to the library to use the public computers and to photocopy or borrow books,” she added.

“However, what is encouraging is that a lot of parents are still bringing their babies and [toddlers] to the library. They sit together and read the picture books. Hopefully this instils a love of reading in the children and makes them comfortable with the library.”

Watson said that as a librarian she feels that it is a shame for children not to visit the library.

Besides it being a place to borrow books it is also a social hub for the community.

“Children learn to interact with other children and adults. They also learn to join in the additional activitiesthattakeplaceatthelibrary.Ifeel that is it good for children to choose books themselves. They are able to browse and select items that they might otherwise miss online,” she said.

However, Watson added that libraries have to accept their changing role in this technological age.

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“We have to remain relevant by providing access to information by using new technologies and providing access to public computers, free WiFi and making e-books available,” she said.

At the moment Kloof Library has five computers available and offers one hour free WiFi to patrons who have their own laptops. Investigation into loaning e-books is underway by the eThekwini Library Services.

Watson’s message to the youth is to take a new look at the libraries in their area.

“It is more than a place to borrow books. It is a safe and secure place to study, meet friends and relax with a magazine or book. During the holidays there are also craft activities and story times and other events for older children and adults,” she said.

“In the rural areas the library also providesaquiet,warmenvironment with good lighting for students who do not have access to this at home.

They can also make use of the assistance of well informed and helpful library staff,” Watson added.

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VISIBLE POLICING AIMS TO BRING DOWN CRIME IN THE UPPER HIGHWAY AREAS. “ MAXIMUM VISIBILITY EQUALS MAXIMUM DETERRENCE,” SAYS HILLCREST SAPS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER LIEUTENANT FRANCE MKHIZE.

Police get their men!

KALISHA NAICKER THE Shongweni K9 Unit along with Heinrich Schwarz from Eventus Investigating services arrested the sixth suspect involved in the armed robbery at Oxford supermarket in Hillcrest recently.

Steven King, from Secure Link and the South African Community Crime Watch, said police followed up on a tipoff and arrested the man at his home in Verulam on Saturday.

One of the other men was arrested at a hideout in Embo on 29 September and the four other men handed themselves over to police shortly after the robbery.

“These men worked together and robbed the Oxford FreshmarketofR26000onthe27September.Theyheld the cashier at gun point and demanded money from the till,” he added.

“I would like to commend Captain Neil Thaver and his unit as well as Heinrich Schwarz for not giving up and bringing all the perpetrators to book. It’s now up to the courts to serve justice,” said King.

One killed and two injured in Hillcrest crash AMANwaskilledandtwoothersinjuredwhenataxiandbakkie collided head­on on the Hammarsdale road in Hillcrest last week.

According to ER24 paramedic Russell Meiring, when ER24 paramedics arrived on scene, they found the two badly dam­ aged vehicles stationed in the slow lane of the road.

“On assessment of the scene, paramedics discovered that thedriverofthetaxilaytrappedinhisvehicleandhadsustained fatal injuries. Provincial services had to use the jaws­of­life equipment to free the trapped body,” he said.

“The two occupants of the bakkie sustained moderate inju­ ries. They were treated for their injuries and thereafter trans­ ported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.”

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Kloof intruder caught FEVER REPORTER A KLOOF resident thanked his local security company for going beyond the call of duty and apprehending a trespasser on his property in Fairview Road in Kloof last week.

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Joining forces against crime

Anti-vigilantism drive ignored

>> Community and police urged to work together

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Spokesperson for Hillcrest SAPS Lieutenant France Mkhize.

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N an effort to end the high levels of crime in the rural Upper Highway area communities, the Inchanga police in conjunction with the Hillcrest SAPS and residents joined forces for a motorcade last week.

The message delivered was loud and clear: “Crime will not be tolerated!”

Community volunteers visited many informal settlements in the area, handed out pamphlets and chatted to residents about anti-crime initiatives.

Sindiswa Hlophe, the communication liaison officer of the Department of Community Safety and Liaison, said the mo-

torcade was essential due to the recent upsurge of violence, including murders around Inchanga, eSikhelekehleni and KwaNyuswa.

“The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison has organised the event to highlight these and other issues with the purpose of finding a lasting solution to them,” she said.

“The objective of this initiative was to build and strengthen the partnership between the affected communities and police, in particular the Hillcrest and Inchanga SAPS.” Hlope expressed the hope that the community will work in partnership with police to bring an end to violence in these affected areas.

in five minutes and successfully apprehended the sus­ pect who was found hiding in shrubbery in the garden.

The suspect was handed over to the Kloof South African Police Service (SAPS) for arrest.

Martin Kriel, managing director of ADT Security East Coast Region, advised residents to regularly check their perimeter fencing and to ensure that win­ dows and doors are properly closed overnight.

“As an extra security measure, consider installing outdoor beams.

“If you already have them ensure that they are also activated.”

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FOURTEEN people allegedly involved in vigilante killings were arrested in KwaNyuswa last week.

AccordingtoStevenKingthepublicrelationsoffi­ cer of Hillcrest SAPS, police discovered one of the bodies on Saturday morning (11 October) and anoth­ er body on Monday, (13 October).

“Police followed up on information about a man who was stoned to death for murdering a suspect after his cell phone was stolen,” he said.

“Members arrested 14 people believed to be linked to the killing .” However on Wednesday 15 Oc­ tober, more than 30 people gathered outside the Hillcrest police station demanding answers to why their relatives had been imprisoned.

Lieutenant France Mkhize, spokesperson for Hill­ crest SAPS, said police could not divulge any infor­ mation as the matter was still under investigation.

“Those arrested will remain detained,” he said.

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>> 31 Club donates to another worthy cause

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Anne Collinge and Jo Behr from 31 Club hand the stove over to Russell and Precious Chili from The White House Community Care Centre.

HE 31 Club are at it again - spreading joy, hope and happiness wherever they go. The most recent selfless service by these wonderful women was a donation of a stove to the White House Community Care Centre in Botha’s Hill.

Speaking to the Fever Jo Behr of the 31 Club said they had heard the about magnificent work that Sithembiso Russell Chili and his wife were doing in the community by caring for 12 sick elderly individuals and 12 orphans out of their own home.

“The duo has dedicated their lives to community work. However they desperately needed a stove to provide hot meals for those in their care,” said Behr.

“31 Club called Chili to meet us at Hirsch’s in Hillcrest and handed over the stove to him. He was so pleased with the donation and offered his heartfelt thanks to us.”

Behr said this is exactly what 31 Club is all about. “We provide to those, who aim to make a dif-

ference in the world.”

An elated Chili said that the stove will make a great difference at the centre. “White House is a home that we used to call Sithembakuye. We take care of young, oldanddisabledpeoplewhohave health complications. Our aim is to provide a place of comfort for those who have none,” he said.

“There are still a lot of items we need to make this NGO more comfortable for those in our care and appeal to the community to assist.”

The White House needs hospital beds, pillows, a television, a microwave, any clothing, an iron, food parcels, wooden house/ container, gazebo, plastic chairs for adults, side cupboards and cutlery.

For those who wish to assist Chili contact him on 072 046 4078 or 076 525 2461.

Q&A with Hayden Quinn NICOLE JOHN FEVER: When did you know you wanted to be a foodie?

QUINN: "I think it was when I realised that food is so much more than just something we put in our mouths on a daily basis. There is so much story, pas­ sion, culture, colour and flair that comes with food, from the raw product being produced on the land or sea to the final dish that hits your table at home or in your favourite restaurant. From this I have always wanted to be able to help share the story of food and the people that come with it."

FEVER: What is your favourite food memory?

QUINN: "My first hot dog in Central Park in NYC back in 2005."

FEVER: Best piece of advice you would give a home enthusiast?

QUINN: "Have fun with your cooking, cook for those you love and most of all just give it a go, try something new and experience loads of different fla­ vours."

FEVER: Funniest kitchen incident?

QUINN: "Well. I had been going out with my cur­ rent girlfriend just a couple of months, and I was at herhousecooking(showingoff)andthoughtIwould do a nice curry. I just picked the wrong pot, it cracked on the stove and the whole thing went up in flames (luckily not the relationship)."

FEVER: What do you most love about your job?

QUINN:"The ability to see parts of the world I may never have generally seen, plus meeting all the amazing people along the way."

FEVER: What's your 'Last Supper' meal?

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O one was around during the big bang, no one has ever seen a star’s life cycle from birth to cataclysmic death, and we can’t put these things in the lab to test them, so where do scientists get the audacity to claim that these things happened and are happening?

A few weeks ago I wrote a column where I put the discipline of science within the confines of testability. I said that when one makes a claim on how nature works, then we can test it and prove it wrong or right and I claimed that anything outside this “testability” perimeter is therefore “unscientific” and “super­ natural”.

A friend of mine then asked me about the big bang theory and how it is accepted as the origin of the universe, being an event that occurred only once, if it indeed did oc­ cur. He said: “We can’t con­ duct an experiment in the lab where we see the big bang again.” He also listed other things rendered “unscientif­ ic” by my testability asser­ tion, such as multiverses and

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black holes (those massive stars that are so hefty not even light can escape their gravity).

Well, the universe acts in mysterious ways but we can find generalisations from observing how it works, like noticing how objects fall the same way every time you drop them. Scientists then formulate mathematical explanations that need to satisfy these generalisations and once they are up to par, we test them on nature.

And if they pass these tests, we call them “laws of nature”.

Now, each of these remains “true” until a more efficient explanation comes along.

In other words, we use Ockham’s razor, i.e. we cut the rubbish.

Edwin Hubble in 1929 observed that galaxies seem to be moving away from each other, as if the space between them were expanding. This changed the static view of the universe accepted at the time.

Around the same time, Georges Lemaitre theorised that if the universe is expanding it means if you extrapolate backwards it must have existed in one point in space, thus the big bang theory was born (though it was not called that at the time).

It became popular among the scientific

fraternity because it was the simplest ex­ planation for the origins of an expanding universe amid other explanations that were much less elegant.

Butwestillneededto “prove”thetheo­ ry by finding evidence for it in nature. Obvi­ ously we couldn’t use the same physical phenomenon that gave birth to it to prove it so we turned to mathematics and the mathematical solutions resulted in testa­ ble (observable) physical phenomena.

Oneofthesewasthecosmicmicrowave background (CMB) which heralded indi­ rect evidence for the big bang as it was found completely independently in 1964.

At the moment there are scientists looking to disprove the big bang theory by finding phenomena not predicted by or against the theory and until that happens, we ac­ cept it as the origin of the universe, and all major theories go through this baptism of fire all the time.

“But we can’t test it in the lab,” he said.

Well, astrophysicists almost never get to touch or experiment on their specimens, but they can construct good enough theo­ ries to explain phenomena from little more than star shine and use those to predict otherphenomenawhich.whenfoundtobe

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The DA and the ANC in the portfo­ lio committee are now in agreement on the matter, and it is up to Davies to implement this moratorium with­ out delay.

The DA has written to the minister to urge his commitment on this matter. The minister must act imme­ diately.

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valid, are then accepted as true until Ock­ ham comes in.

What of multiverses and black holes?

Well,theideaofmultiversestheorisesthat there are other universes existing outside of ours and this crazy idea came from the observation that some subatomic parti­ cles (which operate on a completely differ­ ent set of laws called Quantum Theory) can exist in two places at once and even disappear here and appear somewhere else.

At the moment, the idea of multiple universes in existence are the best expla­ nation for this and other funny behaviour and it has given birth to the mathematical model of the universe called String Theory (orM­theory)whichisyettobeproved,but is our best bet that can be tested as we get better sophisticated scientific instrumen­ tation.

As for black holes, they were predicted

by Albert Einstein in his theory of general relativity and later found in nature through the powerful gravity they exert on other stars, the X­ray radiation emitted when they devour hapless stars and plumes of gas in space.

Sometimes you just have to observe and deduce and test those deductions by observing somewhere else in nature.

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School gets a facelift

Kloof’s best speaker

>> Pupils and teachers work together to create beauty

Ayanda Dlamini.

Pupils of Kloof Pre­Primary with principal Coleen Phillips go green.

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ethos all those years ago still remains.

“That ethos is to make playtime and make-believe the foundations for learning and creating awareness about everything from climate change to dinosaurs,” she said, whose teaching experience has spanned three decades.

The school caters for the specific needs of the pre-school child, with a focus on learning through funandthephysicalexplorationofdifferentmedia to support the concepts being thought. Teachers keep abreast of the latest trends in education and implement them to provide a rich and full educational programme for children.

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ARNABEE and his “swarm” of Buzzy Bees were out in full force on Wednesday giving Kloof Pre-Primary a facelift.

This school‘s history dates back to the early twenties when a pioneering resident and community-minded benefactor, Clive Alexander Cheesman,decidedtheareaneededaschool.Theschool was established in 1972 by Mr and Mrs Brian Ferraz in the old Kloof school building.

Principal Colleen Phillips said the learning

Kloof’s soccer stars FEVER REPORTER

THE Kloof High team had a slow start to the tournament at Grey College when they drew against DHS recently.

However, they managed to pick up the pace when they beat Pinetown Boys’ High and their closest rivals, Hillcrest High. The wins fired them up and made them determined to get to

the top.

On the way they beat Jeppe High and defeated Louis Botha in the semis. This left their old rivals in the finals. Unfortunately, the number one spot was not for them and they went down to Brebner High.

The team received medals for being placed second and Brian Khuzwayo was named “striker of the tournament”. He was awarded a trophy, a pair of Adidas soccer boots and a voucher from Sportsmans’ Warehouse.

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The school has extensive and spacious garden areas and classrooms in which children can move.

“We teach the three vital learning areas — language, mathematics and life skills — through activities which the children see as games and fun.

“Our school also boasts sport and academic excellence and I urge parents to send their children to Kloof Pre-Primary.”

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What’s on

29 October Hillcrest Private Hospital will be hosting a Cuppa for Cansa on 29 October from 9am to 2pm. All proceeds will be donated to Reach for Recovery

– Breast Cancer Support Group. Tea, coffee and cake will be on sale.

Call Nesha on 031 768 8427 for more information.

4 November The Keep Kloof Beautiful Association will be hosting its annual general meeting on Tuesday, 4 November at

Kloof Junior Primary hall, Abelia Road, Kloof commencing at 6pm.

Guest speaker is Paolo Candotti, chairman of the Kloof Conservancy, with a fascinating look at “Living with Nature in an Urban Environment”.

Weekly Kloof and Highway SPCA Village

HILLCREST Green 29 Village Road, Kloof hosts a garden market every Monday and Saturday from 8am to noon. All 11 charity shops, tea garden and nursery are open. For more information contact Barbara Laubscher on 031 764 1212/3.

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Kloof and Highway SPCA Village Green 29 Village Road, Kloof hosts a garden market on the last Sunday of every month from 9am to 1pm. All 11 charity shops, tea garden and nursery are open. For more information contact Barbara Laubscher on 031 764 1212/3.

Celebration of life >> Foundation asked the public to 'sponsor a smile’ FEVER REPORTER

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HE Robin Hood Foundation’s “Celebration of Life” at Ethembeni School for the Disabledrecentlywasacelebrationof each pupil’s lives. No matter what their disability, the children enjoyed electric swings, a mini train and jumping castles. The Robin Hood Foundation asked the public to “sponsor a smile” for R50 and there were non-stop smiles from 11am and 2pm in Inchanga.

Afterenjoyingtheactivities,pupils made their way to the school hall and were treated to Debonairs pizzas, juice from Hillcrest Kwikspar, popcorn from the Candy Man, face-painting and balloon sculpturing.

A deejay played throughout the event and pupils, teachers, volunteers and sponsors moved to the beat.

The Robin Hood Foundation thanks everyone who sponsored a smile as well as Debonairs, Hillcrest Kwikspar, Rodel, Araujo Attorneys, DC Shoes, DisChem and CTI Design students for making the event a success.

The foundation’s “Bless a Granny” campaign has just been launched for 2014, so please contact Kim Griffiths Jones on robinhoodfund@telkom sa.net to get involved.

At the event (back, from left) Robyn Keulder, Cindy Norcott, Doug Horrmann, Desiree Swanepoel, Thembani Mkhize and (front, from left) Shaun Msomi, Malnelisi Zondi and Kim Griffith.

ABOVE: The Candy Man team (from left) Tumelo Danisa, Anton van Vuuren and Kulekani Ntuli.

Masim­ bonge Zuma.

ABOVE: Nosipho Buthulezi and Samantha Daykin.

Enjoying the day are (from left) Christine Coulon, Darion Fynn, Carla Killian, Ayanda Sithole, Rofhy Nesemore, Bianca Zanninello.

Being unstoppable FEVER REPORTER

SETZKORN Health and Wealth Consulting hosted an evening at Bellevue Gallery in Kloof last week.

The evening of wine tasting, inspiration and socialising started with a description of the Longridge wines being served by Jan-Nico Coetzee of VDP. This was followed with a speech by motivational speaker, business woman and author Cindy Norcott who stressed that “there is only one way to do business and that was the right way”.

She highlighted the importance of honesty, generosity and treating peo-

ple with respect. The host of the evening, Greg Setzkorn, then spoke about the importance of living a balanced life and reiterated Discovery Health’s philosophy of “prevention is better than cure”.

Guest received a signed copy of Norcott’s book ‘How to Be Unstoppable, an account of the lessons she learnt during her 20-year business experience. In the book, she asks questions that challenge the reader to reconsider their goals and actions and encourage them to dream bigger, expect more of themselves and start their journey of unstoppable action.

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Jan Nico Coetzee, Remington Setzkorn and Jaye Gedye.

Ian Morgan­Smith, Tracy and Strath Roland, Karen and Peter Salvesen.

Chris and Wendy Hobson.

Joanne Palmer and Leanne Weiss.

Bruce Lello, Greg Setzkorn and Rob Thunder.

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Host the perfect dinner party 9

ENTERTAINING is defined in the dictionary as to “show hospitality”.

When entertaining or hosting a function it’s important to remember that all the fine china and crystal in the world cannot replace the graciousness and warmth your guests will experience from you – it’s what ensures they will have a memorable evening.

Here are six tips to be a great hostesswhenyounexthostalunchordinner party to remember: 1. Plan your guest list and invitation - Give at least three weeks’ notice when inviting guests, especially at very busy times such as the end of the year.

- Enquire as to any allergies, religiousdietaryrequirements,likesand dislikes when guests reply to your invitation.

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- Invite people who are likely to be interesting to one another. Don’t seat two people next to each other that have opposing views on politics, religion etc, the resultant fireworks might frighten your other guests.

2. Give your guests a warm welcome - When guests arrive ensure you are the first to welcome them. Indicate where they can sit – don’t abandon them and rush off to the kitchen.

- Introduce all your guests. Don’t assume they have all met. Your introductions should provide additional information to get the conversation flowing “James went to varsity with Derek” or “Alison and I are both originally from P.E.” - Keep pets and children out of sight – not everyone finds small or furry things cute.

- If you have guests that smoke – indicate to them where they may smoke such as on the veranda or garden. Provide ashtrays.

3. Serve pre-dinner drinks and snacks - Guests should be offered a drink within 15 minutes of arriving.

- Have snacks on offer to ensure that your guests don’t faint with hunger or the drinks go to their head too quickly.

4. Consider how you want to seat your guests - If it’s a formal sit down dinner – use place cards to indicate seating arrangements.Atamoreinformalmeal indicate to your guests where you want them seated.

- Seat people that have common interests together – like similar hob-

bies, professions or business interests.

- It’s customary to sit male and female alternated at formal parties.

Less formal – play it by ear e.g. a very shy individual pair him with a caring extrovert. Exercise your common sense when pairing people at parties.

- The host and hostess usually sit at either end of the table (with hostess closest to the kitchen).

- If guests swap their name place cards, ignore it. Your job is to be the caring host.

5. Serve your main course with style - Serve dinner no later than 90 minutes after the time indicated on the invitation.

- Don’t be overly ambitious with your meal. A simple, well put together menu, far outweighs an elaborate

one that is not tasty or too adventurous for most palates.

- Don’t make excuses for your meal such as “It usually turns out much better than this” - Food is served from the left and plates are removed from the right.

- The table is usually cleared of everything except glasses before dessert is served.

6. Let your guests know when dinner is finished - The hostess signals dinner is finished by placing her napkin on the table and saying something like “Let’s move into the living room for some coffee or after dinner drinks” The number one rule for any host is to keep your guests happy and not needing anything. Pay attention to any problems that might arise and come up with a quick solution.

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FEVER REPORTER PARTYLICIOUS is the one-stop party shop offering everything you need for a perfect party. The store is located in new premises in Kloof offering customers ample parking and a bigger range of party products.

It stocks the best novelty cakes,

cream cakes.

It stocks party ranges for weddings, hens and bachelor parties, baby showers and themed adult and children’s parties.

It also boasts a wide range of pinatas, wigs, costumes, hats, masks, party favourites and more.

It has foil, latex and helium balloons. In addition, to make your party

cupcakes, cake pops and biscuits (orders need to be placed two weeks in advance).

For working mothers, it also stocks frozen ready-to-bake muffin mixes for quick and easy snacks.

To tantalise your sweet taste buds it has the best Hubertos ice cream and decorates ice

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Q4 Prawns opens >>New seafood restaurant opens in Hillcrest

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4 PRAWNS is the brainchild of local restaurateur Loulis Aronis who aims to satisfy customers with a vast array of fresh fish, shellfish and sushi in relaxed com-

fort.

The new restaurant will be adding to the “flavour”, with mixed grills and favourites such as Carpetbagger, veal cordon blue and Portuguese steaks. With such a variety on the menu, there is something for everyone at Q4.

Inaddition,thereisampleparking,comfortable seating and one of the most relaxed atmos-

pheres one can find in Hillcrest. The wellearned popularity of this affordable seafood restaurant makes booking a great idea for a family outing, a simple date night or to enjoy a home- cook meal away from home.

Q4 Prawns offers specials and set menus, and its combo platters are terrific value for money. The new venue is wheelchair friendly and has excellent views all round. For a memorable function or year-end treat, book at Q4.

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Festivity and fun meet

THE KEG in Hillcrest is a hive of festivities offering its locals a good time no matter the time of day or year.

There is excitement around the corner with the “Out Going Tour” when the South African rugby team tours overseas. The KEG will as usual be featuring all the matches on its large full HD screens, with excellent

sound and visuals.

At the KEG, you can spend a “lifetime” just tasting and experiencing all that it has to offer. Starting with our “Good Food” menu selection that will satisfy your desires without testing the limitations of your wallet.

Keep an eye on culinary promotions to come.

Our “Thirst Things First”' drinks menu will test you with our selected range of chilled and perfectly pulled pints of draught beer, to a wider rangeof bottled-local,international and imported beers. Its cocktails will delight in taste sensations as much as they do in colour and desire.

A selection of wines, which, if you

willallowthemto,willenticeyouinto the world of romance from whence theycame.TheKEG’srangeofspirits will please all taste buds and egos .

Finally, the seductive allure of exotic liqueurs will delight you when the evening is almost done.

The KEG in Hillcrest invites everyone to the end-of-year festivities

ITS TIME TO GET FESTIVE The KEG and Trout, Oxford Village Market, Hillcrest 031 765 2070

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to be enjoyed by celebrating with a traditionalmeal.TheKEGisopenfor staff functions as well.

The KEG is renowned for its amazing vibe over New Year's Eve, and this year will be celebrated no differently. Bringing in 2015 with a themed party, the KEG in Hillcrest is the place to be. — Supplied.

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OUR driveway or a traffic intersection, your car, a guy with a firearm. Sound unlikely? It shouldn’t. It happens every day.

It has become difficult to steal cars with the many anti­theft security devices in use. It is simply easier to steal a car that has someone in it who has the keys and/or the immobiliser on them.

Sometimes there’s nothing you can do. If two or three cars hem you in at an intersection, and hijackers jump out with guns, resisting could be fatal. Try and avoid notorious intersections, limit night­time driving as far as you can, but unless you never leave home again, unfortunately you are at risk.

There are some things you can do to limit the risk, though and to try and prevent injuries. The following tips were given by the South African Police Services: Check out the scene. When you walk towards your car, look around you. Check if you’re being fol­ lowed, especially if you’ve just come from the bank or the airport. If you’re not sure whether someone is following you, go past your car, or go into a shop or other establishment. Keep your keys ready in your hand when you do approach your car, so you don’t waste time looking for them.

Loading can distract you. Many people get hi­ jackedwhenthey’reloadingstuffintotheircars.Don’t leave the car open while you’re loading goods into the boot. Your attention is distracted and you are an easy hijacking target. Rather pay for parking in well­lit and busy parking garages, than trying to save a few rands by parking in the middle of nowhere. When you’re at home, don’t off load parcels until you’re securely in­ side your property. If you think there’s any danger, leave the items in the car and get to the safety of your house as quickly as possible.

Lock up behind you. Once inside the car, lock the doors immediately and start the car. Don’t open win­ dows wide enough to allow a hand to fit through. If you think someone might be following you, don’t go home,butdrivetothenearestpolicestationorwell­lit place where there are security guards and many other people. Petrol stations are open 24 hours a day and many of them have CCTV cameras, which might put hijackers off.

Keep to the middle. When approaching an in­ tersection, drive in the centre lane to make it harder for people to approach you. Leave enough space be­ tween yourself and the car in front that you can manoeuvre around it. If you are right behind the car in front, you can easily be hemmed in even by just one car coming from behind.

Checkbehindyou.Monitorallvehiclestravelling behind you. There could be more than one vehicle in­ volved and they could be setting a trap for you. If you think you are in danger, attract the attention of other motorists or pedestrians. Use the hooter, flash your lights,putonyouremergencylightsandshout.People might try and help you or they might not ­ but at least you tried.

Fender-bender fiasco. If your car has been hit from behind, stay in your car. Once you are sure it’s not a hijacking, get out and inspect the damage. Hi­

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jackersoftendentacarslightlyinordertogetthedriv­ er out of it.

Stranger danger. If a suspicious person ap­ proaches you, especially at night or in a deserted area, drive off quickly from a stop street or intersection, but pay careful attention to the traffic.

Trafficlightterror.Beonthelookoutforanyone approaching your car, or lingering at traffic lights, stop streets, parking areas or driveways. Don’t be distract­ edbyvendorsorpeoplehandingoutflyersatintersec­ tions. Many hijackings happen at traffic intersections.

Samaritans can get robbed. Accident scenes can sometimes be set up as a trap. Don’t stop unless you are convinced it is real. Use your cellphone to re­ port the accident. It has happened in the past that “injured passengers” turn out to be hijackers. If you are unsure of what to do and you don’t have your cell­ phone on you, drive to the nearest police station and report the incident.

Coming and going. Ensure that the area around your gate is well lit. When opening your garage door orgates,don’tleaveyourcardooropenandtheengine running. Criminals can act faster than you expect.

Many hijackings occur while victims wait for the gate to open. If there are suspicious­looking people hang­ ingaround,driveroundtheblockorphoneyoursecuri­ ty company and get it to escort you in. Don’t take any chances,especiallylateatnightandearlyinthemorn­ ing. Those are favourite hijacking times.

Roadblocks for real? If you encounter an unu­ sual or unexpected roadblock, keep your windows closed and doors locked. Ask the police or traffic offi­ cerforanidentitycard.Showthemyouridentitydocu­ ment through the window.

The real thing. If you are being hijacked, try to stay calm, follow instructions, but look scared. The hijacker wants to feel he has power over you. Don’t stareatthehijacker–thiscouldbeinterpretedasdefi­ ance. Don’t argue, or scream, especially if you suspect the hijacker may have a weapon. Rather give up your car. It’s worth a lot less than your life.

No sudden moves. If you need to reach inside your pocket or bag to get something the hijacker wanted, warn your hijacker beforehand, but make sure that he can see your hands at all times. Answer all questions truthfully and ask the hijacker to repeat something if you do not understand.

Don’t be a cowboy. Do everything to convince the hijacker that you are co­operating. If you annoy a hijacker, he may take out his aggression on either you or your passengers.

Follow instructions. If you are told to get out of the car, wait for the hijacker to open the door or wait until instructed to do so. Open the door slowly with one hand keep the other hand visible. Once out­ side slowly move away from the car so as not to ap­ pear as a threat.

Take note. Make mental notes of the hijacker’s appearance, how many there are of them and any of their physical characteristics that stand out. This could help you later in identifying them.

Child alert. If there is a sleeping child in the back seat, alert the hijackers. Reassure them that the child is not a threat and would make things difficult for them. Wait until instructed to release the child.

PIN numbers. If you are forced to accompany the hijacker in your car, this is usually to make sure that no anti­hijacking devices are triggered. If they ask for PIN numbers on cards, give it to them.

Oncethehijackerhasgone,getawayfromthearea as quickly as possible, and get to a phone to call for help.

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Abayaziyo indwangu, nabakwazi ukuqondanisa ukotini, babonakala kulo mcimbi.

Uma eyixoxa­ke umfoka Dweba uthi ngesikhathi zifika lezi zintombi kuleli hhotela eliphambili, ugesi ubusakhanyela phansi, kungelula ukubona kahle ukuthi ngubani osendlini.

Yingakho nje engasheshanga wabona lo baba ukuthi ngubani lo mngani wentombi yakhe.

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SA-bound Mazda2 wins car of the year

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Honda’s 40th birthday

>> Mazda2 is the fifth Mazda to win this award

The 2015 Mazda2.

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volume of over 500 units, announced or launched in AZDA South Japan from November 1 2013 and September 30 2014 Africa’s next-generation, the Mazda2 were eligible for the 2014 Car of the Year Japan award. wonthe2014/15JapaneseCaroftheYear.ThenewMaz- The last Mazda to be named the Car of the Year Japan da2 is expected to arrive in South Africa early in 2015. was the Mazda CX-5 in 2012. The Mazda2 is the fifth Following the Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 and Mazda3, the Mazda to win this award.

Mazda South Africa MD David Hughes said: “Mazda soon-to-be-launched in South Africa Mazda2 is the fourth in Mazda’s line-up of new-generation models that is both honoured and grateful that the Mazda2 has readopt the full range of SkyActive technology and the ceived such a prestigious award. Mazda Southern Africa is inspired by this award, and following the local launch Kodo-Soul of Motion design language. oftheMazda3,Mazda6andCX-5 Mazdasaysitsaspiringtocreate a new-generation subcom- MAZDA SAYS IT IS ASPIRING TO all-new petrol & diesel engines, are looking forward to intropact that would shatter people’s CREATE A NEW­GENERATION we ducing the all-new award winpreconceived notions about this class of vehicle.

SUBCOMPACT THAT WOULD ning Mazda2 to the South African market.”

These include an ideal drivSHATTER PEOPLE’S SkyActiv, says the automaker, ing position and pedal layout, a is the umbrella term for Mazda’s human machine interface that PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS range of next-generation techprioritises safety, high-quality interior and exterior styling, and ABOUT THIS CLASS OF VEHICLE nologies-including petrol and diesel engines, transmissions, a newly-developed SkyActive-D 1.5-litre clean diesel engine which offers maximum body and chassis - developed under Mazda’s ‘sustainatorque equivalent to a 2.5-litre petrol engine and out- ble zoom-zoom’ vision to provide both driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performstanding fuel efficiency.

All passenger vehicles with an expected annual sales ance.

THIS month Honda celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Gold Wing touring-style motorcycle with the announcement of a “birthday edition” Wing. That’s a limited number and some will reach South African showrooms.

Just five years after producing its first superbike in 1969, the celebrated CB750 Honda once again thought “out of the box” by creating the first long-distance touring bike - the GL1000 Gold Wing.

It boasted shaft drive, a watercooled flat four engine, disc brakes all around, a touring bike that set standards of comfort and sophistication previously unheard of.

Factor in a low centre-of-gravity 19-litre fuel tank, the bike offered a new twist to the definition of highspeed motorcycle touring.

The bike had a relaxed feel about it, at 120km/h the motor loped along at only 4000rpm.

From standstill a 400m sprint saw a time of around 13 seconds, putting the bike in the same class as the rapid Kawasaki 750 Triple and even a Laverda Jota.

Many owners fitted additional touring equipment such as panniers and hefty fairings with built-in sound systems – the Wing would still managed to pull like a locomotive.

Sales success came easily but the

The 2012 Honda Gold Wing.

factory in Japan was considered too small to handle serious production numbers so, in 1981, the plant was moved lock, stock and barrel to the Marysville Motorcycle plant in Ohio, in the U.S. Interestingly, sales from 1979 to 1999 surpassed a million, with engine sizes also increasing along the way, ie: 1100cc, 1200cc, 1500cc (six cylinders for 1988).

In 2001 the GL 1800 came into being – the first new model in 13 years.

Itwasfuel-injectedbutaconsiderably lighter machine thanks to an all-aluminiumframe.Anti-lockbrakeswere optional; the engine, incidentally developed a car-like 97kW. Specifications Honda Gold Wing 40th anniversary model Engine: liquid-cooled, fourstroke, 12-valve SOHC, flat 6, 1832cc Power: 87kW/167Nm, Electronic fuel injection Fuel tank: 25 litres Gears: five-speed, shaft drive Wheelbase: 1690mm Ground clearance: 125mm Seat height: 740mm Kerb weight: 413kg (421kg airbag version) Wheels-tyres: (F) 18” 130/70; (R) 16” 180/60 Brakes: linked, ABS Price: TBA — Wheels24.

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Sailing at its best >> Hundreds attend Jes Foord sailing classic KALISHA NAICKER

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UNDREDS of spectators lined the banks at The Jes Foord Sailing Classic at Inanda Dam recently.

The excitement started at 6am with a good weather forecast predictedforwhatpromisedtobeagoodsailing day.

The traditional “lunch time braai” was a great success with many sailors sharing stories, racing tips and advice.

After lunch the race committee gathered on the course for what promised to be an exciting finish to the day’s racing The prize giving and lucky draws were the highlight of the day. First prize went to Malcolm Gibson with second place going to David van Niekerk. Doug Norton finished third.

The Jes Foord team awards Malcolm Gibson, second for left, his first prize.

Doug Norton, second from right, being awarded his third prize.

Exciting running at muddy Giba Gorge FEVER REPORTER THE third race of the Spur KZN Trail Series took place at the ever popular Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park and more than 130 runners faced the wrath of the weather gods as they lined up for a fun night race in muddy conditions last week.

In the men’s long course

10km race, it was Ayanda Mlotshwa who made it two wins from two as he finished in a time of 42:28 with Muzi Madikwa hot on his heels a mere seven seconds adrift.

The hard work and determination of Yolande Visser paid off as she claimed top spot in the ladies’ long course with last week’s winner, Christine Whitfield just two

seconds back in a time of 55:49.

The man of the hour in the 5km short course race was once again Owen Bengo who took home his second consecutive victory, finishing in 21:43 while Sabrina Ward picked up where she left off last week and claimed her secondwinonthetrot withatime of 26:48.

David van Niekerk, left, and with the Jes Foord team.

RMB Change a Life riders sparkle at 2014 Berg & Bush Siyanda Ma­ sango and Dumisani Sha­ balala of the RMB Change a Life MTB Academy soared up Spioenkop Mountain on day two of the recent FedG­ roup Berg & Bush mountain bike stage race.

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Kayley Chislett having fun at the third race of the Spur KZN Trail Series.

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Yolande Visser on her way to first place at the Spur KZN Trail Series at Giba Gorge.

THE FedGroup Berg & Bush stage race was where it all started on the mountain biking front for Martin Dreyer’s RMB Change a Life MTB Academy two years ago and to see his charges putting in such noteworthy performances at this year’s race last weekend was a proud moment for the ‘Dusi Duke’.

While TIB Insurance/Thule’s Andrew Hill and Tyronne White won the overall spoils, exciting Change a Life pair Sthembiso Masango and Mboneni Ngcobo clinched an impressive seventh place in the men’s race while academy MTB captain John Ntuli and Dreyer’s wife, Jeannie clinched the mixed title en route to their top 10 overall finish.

“It was an amazing three days for the RMB Change a Life Zulus at this year’s Berg and Bush,” said Dreyer proudly.

“Theirfantastic resultsmeanttheirpresence had a great impact on the race and with the teamcomingfromthemostbasicrurallifestyle, one can only imagine what an extraordinary experience it was for them!” he added.

A solid start for the four more experienced Change a Life pairings saw only the young schoolboy combination of Siyanda Masango and Dumisani Shabalala – the youngest team in the race – pass through the second water

point outside of the top 20.

Disaster struck the pair of Bongumusa Zikhali and Ndumiso Dontso shortly afterwards though when Dontso’s rear derailler broke, leaving him unable to change gears and forcingthepairtotaketurnsinrunningthebike to the finish line, eventually finishing the day in a disappointing 320th position.

In the final 20 kilometres of the stage Ngcobo paid the price for having flown out of the starting blocks. He and Masango finished eleventh on the day, one ahead of the measured mixed pair of Ntuli and Jeannie Dreyer.

“It was awesome watching our riders mixingitupatthetopendoftherace,improving on their positions daily with better race strategy and pacing while John and Jeannie winning the mixed race was the cherry on top,” said Dreyer.

“It was disappointing to suffer a mechanical but I knew the fighting spirit that Zikhali and Dontso have. Having decided as a team beforehand that quitting is not an option simplified things.”

Dreyer commended the Berg & Bush for putting on a world class event with arguably South Africa's best single track while he also thanked them for support of the team.

More info can be found at www.martindreyeracademy.com.