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resignation. The common cold slinks through communities, making people miserable for a few days without warranting much afterthought. Adults suffer an average of between two and four colds each year, and children up to 10, and we have come to accept this as an inevitable part of life. A favourite piece of popular wisdom is that antibiotics cure everything so a trip to the doctor will sort you out. But even a cursory visit to Dr Google will tell you that antibiotics are medications that fight infections caused by bacteria, but the flu is cause by a virus. Taking antibiotics when you have a virus may do more harm than good. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that may resist antibiotic treatment. Popular wisdom remains a jumble of folklore and false assumption. In 1984, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison decided to investigate one of the best-known ways of catching a cold. They infected volunteers with a cold virus and instructed them to kiss healthy test subjects on the mouth for at least one minute. (The instruction for participants was to use whichever technique was “most natural”.) Sixteen healthy volunteers were kissed by people with colds. The result: just one confirmed infection. Colds and flu generate billions of Rands, Dollars, Pounds and other currencies for big global consortiums producing “winter remedy” preparations. The Guardian Newspaper says that sales in the UK alone reach £300m each year, though most over-the-counter products have not actually been proven to work. Some contain paracetamol, an effective analgesic, but the dosage is often suboptimal. Taking vitamin C in regular

HAVE had a really heavy cold for the past few days and it doesn’t suit me at all. Apparently I am one of many who have been similarly afflicted. It’s the time of year according to popular wisdom – the change of season.

It’s a peculiar thing, this popular wisdom – a sort of general collection of commonly accepted information, much of it based on evidence that would crumble under interrogation. Take, for example, the adverts for cold and flu remedies that show sufferers experiencing rapid relief from symptoms followed by happy smiles and a general feeling of peace on earth. Well, they don’t work – at least, not like they show in the ads. It is hard to think of another disease that inspires the same level of collective

doses does little to ward off disease. Hot toddies, medicated tissues and immune system “boosts” of Echinacea or ginger are ineffective. Antibiotics do nothing for colds. The only way to protect yourself against a cold is to live in complete isolation from the rest of humanity. Although modern science has changed the way medicine is practised in almost every field, it has so far failed to produce any radically new treatments for colds. The good news is that spring has now sprung and if you have been suffering from a winter lurgy, according to popular wisdom, this too, shall pass! And on another happy matter, the opening of the spectacular Weylandts furnishing and décor store at the Lifestyle Centre in Ballito was the highlight of the weekend. If you haven’t visited it yet, you have a real treat in store as you can see from our cover pic for this issue. Welcome to another issue of Life & Style also online at www.lifeandstyle.fm

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do not consider myself a frequent flier but the opportunity arose to travel to Cyprus recently and I could not believe how travel has changed.

I was fortunate to fly Qatar airlines on one of their modern planes and was impressed with how far airline travel had come firstly with the entertainment that you now get with every seat having its own screen and a variety of entertainment packages that could keep one busy for hours which no doubt is the object of flight as we know it today. I can’t help but to cast my mind back to the 1970’s when I was child flying SAA over to the United Kingdom to visit my grandparents on a flight that had no entertainment. Back then many African countries would not allow our planes air space due to the apartheid regime we were living under so SAA always flew the longest routes. One such trip I recall landing on an island off West Africa where the plane was directed to a screened off area of the Airport and under heavy guard. As a child I recall the brown hessian sack screen and the armed soldiers around the plane not allowing us to exit the plane - it was quite intimidating. A quick refuel and we were escorted to the runway to continue the journey. On another occasion we landed in Kenya under full military guard and that time there were tanks parked around the plane.

To entertain ourselves we took our small brown cardboard school cases full of toy cars (Superfast cars) and we were allowed to play with them on the plane floor. I think my mother read her book but there was no other entertainment to help take your mind off the boredom of the journey. Customs and passport control were always long and tedious and my mother still recalls how stressful it was trying to keep my brother and me under control and to get through the check point. Well, that has all changed with progress in the aviation industry and I was engrossed for hours with the vast array of entertainment that was available at the touch of a button. On an international flight you are one of a vast number of people from all walks of life so catering for different preferences is probably difficult, but I was I even able to watch a surfing documentary on the flight. They have such a vast array of movies, series, sports, comedy and music to keep one busy for the entire trip. What impressed me the most was how you can monitor your flight progress on the screen to see were you are - a marvel I suppose of satellite navigation. I was also thrilled to see how efficient airport customs and passport control has become in some countries. You walk up to a computerised stand and place your passport on a scanner which scans it. Then there is a camera that photographs you and gives you a print out which you hand to an official at the passport counter. And that’s it - you are done and through.

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ASHTON COLLEGE - EIGHT YEARS OF PHENOMENAL GROWTH

HE past eight years have seen enormous growth at Ashton College Ballito.

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with thirteen new classrooms, two science laboratories, a biology lab, a second IT Centre and an EDG classroom being built. More land was acquired on the opposite side of the M4 for the development of the new sports campus that includes two full size rugby fields and a cricket oval as well as an FIH approved Rhino Turf hockey field. In 2017 saw four new grade 3 classrooms built to replace the original wooden structures. In 2018 work is currently in progress on a new 2000 seater multi-purpose hall incorporating an international size indoor hockey arena as well as a state of the art sound system, 11x5 m LED screen. Adjoining it will be a 120 seater tiered theatre. Construction has now also begun on a Consumer Studies Centre and Media Centre for the senior college making Ashton the first school on the North Coast to offer this subject. From 437 students in 2010, Ashton currently has an enrolment of 1346 students and the future looks very bright indeed.

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ONSUMERS are in for a huge treat in the next few years with appliances coming onto the market that think for them. CEO of Hirsch’s, Allan Hirsch recently attended IFA, an annual event held in Europe (this year it was in Berlin) that showcases the latest products and innovations in global consumer technology. He said that many of these appliances would be in the market in SA next year.

What impressed Allan most were the carbon products from the Grundig stable. “These were incredible. Fridges and other appliances, large and small, made from carbon, the same material that super yachts etc. are made from. Light weight, incredibly durable and very attractive, with a long term guarantee. Something else I loved were juice blenders that suck all the oxygen out of food before it blends the item. The food doesn’t go brown and it stays fresh and clear the whole day. Steam cooking is also very popular in Europe, and soon most Defy products will come with steamers. Without a doubt the most talked about topic at the show was Artificial Intelligence – “it will bring each aspect of our lives into a seamless connected experience.” These were the words from LG’s Electronics Chief Executive Officer Jo Seong-jin at the opening of the show. Continued Jo Seong-jin “Your home will know what kind of day you’ve had in the office and will roll out the welcome

mat by preparing the perfect environment for when you walk in the door.” Also in abundance at the show apparently, were robots. Hoover and Samsung had new stick-vacuums on display with claims of superior suction and battery life. Robot vacs were plentiful, including the 3D Sensor model with Electrolux that, as the name suggests, senses in 3D. A fun display from LG was its new robot mower, and with the amount of lawns that we have in South Africa, it will be interesting to see how these machines go down here. On the health front, examples of products that are designed to improve our health included the Philips SmartSleep headbands and apps designed for the almost 40% of us who don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours sleep. Smart sleeve boosts slowwave activity to enhance the quality of deep sleep. Philips are also making pasta makers that put a measure of flower in and it will tell you how much liquid you need to make the perfect pasta – can also be made with broccoli or beetroot Clothes and dishwashers are now using smart technology to make sure that you never run out of detergent. Combined with auto-dosing capabilities, companies – including Miele, Bosch and Siemens have Amazon Dash support

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OLPHIN COAST residents driving along the M4 freeway near Westbrook may have noticed that the area seems a lot cleaner than usual. This is thanks to Siyabonga Dladla, who tirelessly cleans the area on most days of the week.

Siyabonga is a homeless man that lives in the coastal area along the road. He used to collect cans and bottles to recycle and make some money to survive, until he recently met Grant and Kathrine Laatz (owners of local business Laatz Electrical) who approached him and offered him a job to keep the road clean and litter-free. Siyabonga was ecstatic and jumped at the employment opportunity. Every morning Grant drops off rubbish bags for the day and Siyabonga goes about his

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NOKUKHANYA LUTHULI HOUSE – BALLITO’S REFURBISHED CIVIC CENTRE PENNY FOURIE

HE recently refurbished Ballito Civic Center in Leonora Drive is the first public building in the region to be named in honour of a woman.

The newly renamed Nokukhanya Luthuli House was officially opened KwaDukuza mayor Ricardo Mthembu, deputy mayor Dolly Govendor, officials from the KwaDukuza Municipality, representatives from the Luthuli Museum Council and members of the Luthuli family. Wife of the late ANC president Chief Albert Luthuli, the first African to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 for advocating non-violent resistance to racial discrimination, Nokukhanya Luthuli’s life was dedicated to the service of others. Paying tribute to his late grandmother’s legacy, Mthunzi Luthuli recalls: “She was indeed more than just our grandmother but our mother too as she raised us grandchildren. I believe one of the greatest gifts my grandmother gave us was instilling on us a strong work ethic from an early age. The lessons in diligence and her demand for excellence have been invaluable to me as a professional today,” Luthuli said. Born in 1904, Nokukhanya began her schooling at the Ohlange Institute in Inanda in 1913. She went on to do a two-year teachers training course at Adams College, Amanzimtoti, where she later studied further for her higher teacher’s diploma. Nokukhanye gave up her teaching career after her marriage to Albert Luthuli to help look after his ailing mother. An accomplished agriculturist

who farmed sugar cane, she grew her own produce that supplemented the family’s income and fed the impoverished families in the community. The mother of seven also set up a post office at her home in Groutville for the local residents. She rallied the women of Groutville and led a movement for the establishment of a local clinic. Her dedication to gender equality resulted in her leading a delegation of woman to the Zulu King to complain about the extension of passes to women. She was a founding member of the Groutville branch of ‘Daughters of Africa’, which was the forerunner

to the ANC Women’s League. There was a bottomless reservoir of anecdotes about Nokukhanya’s work ethic, her selfless contributions to her family and community, her humility and her unwavering value system. KwaDukuza Mayor Ricardo Mthembu said the municipality was honoured to celebrate the life of this influential woman and stalwart of the democratic struggle. “I really feel we need these historic, strong women who changed the country to be recalled to current memory, so that we can inspire the young women and girls growing up now, reinforce on them that they can have a big impact on our country,”Mthembu said. Nokukhanya passed away in 1996 at the age of 92. Speaking at her funeral, the late President Nelson Mandela paid tribute to her devoted spirit and her contribution to South Africa’s freedom and justice. In a moving speech Mandela described her as an activist and a leader who had dedicated her life to the betterment of others. Nokukhanya was laid to rest at the Congregational Church in Groutville beside her late husband, Chief Albert Luthuli.

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