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>> ‘The removal of the statues is the opportunist moment because it is not part of our party’s manifesto’
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ITH Pietermaritzburg as the historical tourist attraction, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) wants the statues of Queen Victoria, Sir Theophilus Shepstone and Mahatma Gandhi removed. However, EFF’s provincial spokesperson Reggie Ngcobo said the party is split into two on the issue. He said that although the removal ofcolonialandapartheid-erastatuesisnotpart of its manifesto, he said that the three statues should be replaced with South Africans who fought for the freedom of South Africa. “The removal of the statues is the opportunist moment because it is not part of our party’s manifesto. We do not support the statues of oppressors.Wewouldliketoseethemremoved and taken away. These statues do not provide a solution in solving the poverty in South Africa. The removal of statues is not that much of a priority however, they should be removed. “However, we believe that there are more pressing issues such as poverty and education facing South Africa and those should be prioritised. Now that the removal of colonial statuesisanationaldebate,wewillspeaktoour two provincial legislature representatives on
how this can be achieved. We will also approach the Heritage Council on this matter,” said Ngcobo. Ngcobo said that the uMgungundlovu district is rich in history and that the people whose statues should be erected include antiapartheid stalwarts Harry Gwala and Moses Mabhida. “There are many other people from different races who contributed towards the South African democracy. The focus should be on South Africans who fought for our freedom. There are other political parties who support the notion that the colonial and apartheid-era statues should be removed,” said Ngcobo. Amafa-Heritage KwaZulu-Natal is the provincial heritage agency which administers heritage matters on behalf of the KZN Provincial government. Amafa’s Ros Devereaux said the removal of statues is a public process which alsoinvolvesapublicparticipationprocessand that after an application has been made for the removal of a relevant statue or statues, Amafa council will look at the pros and cons of such actions. The statue of Queen Victoria and Sir Theophilus Shepstone are in the vicinity of the KZN Legislature building while that of Mahatma Gandhi is in Church Street.
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>> ‘Our intention is to promote a culture of reading among pupils across the country and build a nation of readers’ NICOLE JOHN
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Gcina Mhlophe was at Liberty Midlands Mall recently to share a story from her latest storybook ‘Zimnandi Ngokuphindwa’.
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HE Department of Basic Education has rolled out a Book Flood campaign across all provinces in the hopes that it will populate libraries at primary and high schools. According to the National Education Infrastructure Management Systems (NEIMS) report of 2014, only 25% of schools in KwaZulu-Natal have libraries. This refers to the access pupils have to a building or room on the property that houses books. Speaking to Maritzburg Fever Khanyi Dubazana, director of Education Library, Information and Technology Services, said there are 10 malls throughout KZN that will participate in the initiative. Liberty Midlands Mall is the selected mall in Pietermaritzburg and has been running the campaign which ends on 20
April. There have already been large donations made by various bookstores including Exclusive Books and Hargraves Library Services donating R200 000 towards Book Flood.
“Our intention is to promote a culture of reading among pupils across the country and build a nation ofreaders.Researchshowsthatthere is not enough access for pupils to books especially in rural areas. This is what we are
trying to improve on. This in turn will increase the overall annual national assessment percentages,” said Dubazana. Each of the 10 participating malls will stock one primary school and one high school thus 20 schools in the province will be given access to a library by the end of the campaign.
Slangspruit Primary School and Ingqwangele High School have been identified as the schools in the Pietermaritzburg area. The handoverofbookswillbemadeon23April, World Book Day. Gcina Mhlophe, world renowned author known for her storytelling in Zulu and English, was at Liberty Midlands Mall recently to share a story from her latest storybook Zimnandi Ngokuphindwa. “This day was an opportunity to celebrate the joy of books and reading and reflect on ways we can promote books and improve reading levels. The importance of reading and the culture of books need to be instilled in our children. This provides a solid foundation for learning and enhances their knowledge as future leaders,” said Muhammad Varachia, Liberty Midlands Mall Centre manager. There are green boxes placed at the information kiosk at the mall, CUM Books or Bargain Books where the public is encouraged to drop off their books suitable for children at both primary and high school.
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>>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za THE Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) will look into matters on whether Pietermaritzburg can be a metro after the 2016 local government elections. At a recent full council meeting, Msunduzi municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi said: “They will conduct their own public hearing and they will then make a ruling on the matter. “We have made our own submission.
“It’s up to the board to make their own decision. The Demarcation Board has come back and said that the category A status of the Msunduzi will be considered after the 2016 local government elections and they will not consider that at this point in time. “Thatmeansthatthestatusquoremains. Msunduzi will be Msunduzi and the other municipalities will remain what they are with the exception of Mpofana which will form part of uMngeni Municipality,” said Nkosi.
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S of 1 May, children under the age of three will be required to only travel in a car if they are secured in a car seat. This is required by a new regulation of the National Road Traffic Act. Motorists who have children under the age of three unrestrained in their vehicle will be fined. This comes after some motorists refuse to take seriously the constant warnings and calls by emergency services and authorities to have children properly secured in vehicles. Speaking to Maritzburg Fever Caro Smit of South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD), said the organisation has been working long towards getting this specific regulation passed. According to Smit, the Medical Research Council (MRC) stated
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Smit has just returned from a meeting in Morocco where a plan for 2015 was drawn up for the global campaign. “We will be working with the same 17 schools on a project called #SaveKidsLives with regards to road safety. We will look at seatbelt use, as well as pupil visibility, alcohol abuse and other relevant road- safety issues. To donate a car seat or for more information about SADD or #SaveKidsLives, contact Smit on 033 347 0103 or email carosmit@sadd.org.za
and either sustain critical injuries or die on impact.” While the law forces parents to use child car seats for children undertheageofthree,thisdoesnot mean older children should not also be secured in a car seat. Last year, SADD distributed 20 newcarseatsforchildrenatWoodlands Primary and TPA School in Northdale. “We call on people to donate their old unwanted seats to SADD and we will get them refurbished and handed out to needy families,” said Smit.
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the project, which also encourages the spirit of voluntarism.” HIV/Aids coordinator for the District Aids Council (DAC) at Umgun gundlovu Leslie Sakuneka said the district’s responsibility is to make an enabling environment for all NGO’s within Pietermaritzburg to reduce HIV/ Aids through projects. “KZNCC will work hand in hand with DAC in the Bishopstowe farm project and we hope the relationship yields positive results. The project fits well as it will be driven by people living with HIV/Aids. We offer donations to corpo rates, give them business startup kits and provide them with capacitybuild ing trainings in selfsustaining projects. Our mandate is to ensure a generation of local employment opportunities.
ON a mission to reduce unemployment and inequality, the KwaZuluNatal Christian Council (KZNCC) adopted a farming project in Bishopstowe in a bid to provide sustainability to underprivi leged communities. KZNCC CEO Dr Douglas Dziva said R2 million has been injected into the project by the Interchurch Develop ment Corporation (ICCO) in partner ship with the Norman Hudson Trust and Umgungundlovu District munici pality. Speaking to Echo, Dr Dziva said: “Churches are moving beyond just Sunday prayers. We want to make a contribution towards curbing inequali ty, unemployment and increase food security. There will be seven farms producing vegetables, pigs and chickens. These farms will operate on a 10 year freelease programme, and 85 people will be employed.” Project manager of ICCO Musa Zakwe said the organisation sup ports NGO’s in the sectors of health, HIV and Aids, smallhold farmers and peace building. “We have decided to support the project seeing that the church is going all out to help people to become self sufficient through agriculture and capaci tybuilding. We urge businesses to support Cell: 060 507 2172 this initiative, and see 15 Birmingham Road, Willowton, PMB what they can do to www.metaldesignstudio.co.za contribute towards Email: metald@telkomsa.net development. Congre Tel: 033 390 1260 • Fax: 086 551 0657 gantswillbeinvolvedin
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‘It is wrong to attack foreign nationals be cause they are also human. Those who are found to be oc cupying the country illegally should be deported instead of this war that has erupted.’
‘During exile most African countries gave refuge to South African citizens. We felt safe because we did not invade their land as we were living with them. The mistake they have made is to invade our land as we see them in every corner of our country. However, it is wrong of us to chase them away in the manner that we are.’
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‘People should stop victimising foreigners. Let us be fair, we have the Department of Home Affairs which is responsible for issu ing permits. It should be the department's responsibility to de termine whether people are here illegally, not us.’
‘It is wrong of us to chase them away in the manner which we are doing. At the end of the day they are human and they are our brothers. As churches we have a huge role to play in educating so ciety against xenophobic at tacks.’
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THE National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) stated that it will continue to fight for the rights of the Midlands Media Centre (MMC) Private Hospital workers following a deadlock in wagenegotiationsbetweentheunionandthehospi tal. This resulted in hospital staff resorting to protected strike action last week Friday. By Monday afternoon the two parties had not reached consensus. Nehawu’s provincial secretary Phakama Ndunakazi said the threemonth negotiations with hospital management have proven to be fruitless. “The employer did not agree with our demands. We went to the Commission for Conciliation, Media tion and Arbitration, but the matter was not resolved. “Right after the strike started last Friday, the hos pital applied for a lockout of employees who were on strike. We are still waiting for management to tell us when we can meet to reach a conclusion in these wage negotiations,” said Ndunakazi. Ndunakazi told the Maritzburg Fever reporter that most of the hospital employees cannot afford medical aid because of their low wages. MMC marketing and public relations officer Kav ith Harrilall said that the company’s salary increase, which ranges from 6.8% to eight percent, effective on 1 March this year, is “generous” compared to the current and projected inflation rate. “MMC is disappointed that at this stage the wage negotiations between the hospital and Nehawu have reached a deadlock. MMC’s offer is based on various salary brackets as well as allowances and company contributions towards staff benefits. “MMCrecognisesNehawuasanimportantstake holder in the employeremployee relationship. However, a defensive lockout will be implemented to ensure good order during the protected strike action,” said Harrilall in a statement. Harrilall added: “MMC is of the respectful view that strike action is not an effective way to settle thisimpasse.Negotiationanddialogueserveasideal tools from which parties may reach sustainable terms of settlement. “MMC management and the board of directors assure all stakeholders that adequate contingency measures have been implemented to minimise the impact of the strike on patients, visitors, doctors, service providers and staff.”
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>> ‘I have been suffering for 20 years and every year things get worse’
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FTER making headlines on local media and visiting media houses with the hope of getting assistance, 24-year- old Phumzile "Lilo” Duma from Mafakatini has lost hope about her unusual health condition. Lilo has big growths on her face and back which results in her being unable to walk or sit properly in her wheelchair. Her 58-year-old mother Florence said their ordeal has gone from bad to worse. According to the mother, doctors do not know what Duma is suffering from. “I have lost hope and I have made peace with myself that we will never get help. Many people have shown their faces in our house, but not a single person has come back. Papers and radio stations have shared our story and we were positive that things will work out, but nothing has happened.” The Echo reporter visited Lilo. “The skin on my back has grown massively and is causing me shortness of breath. My skin has becomeaburden.I’ma24-year-oldwho has become a four-year-old. I get hurt when I see my mother struggling and Icanseethroughhersadeyesthatshe is overwhelmed by sadness. I can’t sleep on a bed. I prefer sleeping on the floor so that I don’t worry her if I want to turn over. I can’t sit in my wheelchair for long, I can’t sleep on my stomach and I also can’t sleep on my
GETTING a lowcost home that will cater for her infliction is the wish of a 24year old woman who says she feels neglected and ignored. Phumzile “Lilo” Duma has a big growth on her back and face, is paralysed and can only get around in a wheelchair. Hercryforabetterhouseisimportant to her and her 52yearold mother, Florence Duma. Despite filling in an application form and giving it to her councillor’s secretary last year, the family have not received a response to their request for a suitable home. One of the people Florence claims to have spoken to in this regard is ward Councillor Mbuyiselwa Ngcobo. Attempts to contact the councillor have continually failed. “Getting a proper house would soften things and I know she will feel better. At the moment she curses the day she was born and she sees herself as a burden.
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Phumzile (Lilo) Duma has lost hope about her condition. This photo was taken in April 2013. back. I have been suffering for 20 years and every year things get worse. I appeal for help from anyone, even a pastor. If there is a pastor who
can pray for my illness I beg him to show up. I have become my own slave as the condition began when I was four,” said Lilo.
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Theoneroomhouseweliveinleakswhen it rains and because of her condition, she sleepsonthefloor.Weuseapittoiletand that is a challenge as I have to carry her to the toilet outside and she is heavy and I have to be very careful how I carry her,” said Florence. “I wish for a proper house that will cater for my special needs. I’m not asking for an expensive house, just something that will accommodate my needs. If there is anyone who can assist me in this regard, I will die in peace,” said the young lady when asked what she wished for. Project manager for Vulindlela Development Association (VDA) Them bi Khuzwayo said there are structures in thecommunitythatshouldbecontacted with regards to the Duma matter. “As VDA our project covers the Emafakatini area, but there are channels that need to be followed. “ Again with such cases, community structures, such as the ward councillor, care givers and ward committee members must be contacted so that people with special needs, such as Lilo, can be assisted,” said Khuzwayo. Lilo Phumzile and her mother Florence Duma out side their house. PHOTO: NOMPENDULO NGUBANE
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Comedy auditions at Sprytz
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OR the first time Pietermaritzburg’s renowned comedian Justice Kubheka will hold auditions on 26 April at Sprytz Premium lounge. The auditions will be combined with a mentorship programme aimed at unearthing comedic talent. Speaking about the auditions Kubheka said: “Comedy is a special genre which needs to be nurtured. There are so many people who take comedy for granted and think it is something that comes natural, when in fact it also requires training. “Before you can become a comediPHOTO: SUPPLIED an, you need to Justice Kubheka who will host comedy auditions understand your at Sprytz Lounge on 26 April. audience and how to deliver to your audience. People need to be mentorship programme.” taught what to do in situations Auditions start at 12pm lastwhere the audience does not find ing until 3pm. their jokes funny. On 30 April there will be a “There is so much that can be learnt about comedy. It is not only comedy night at Sprytz when comedians Mise, Kubheka, Smanga about talent, it is a skill that one and Kedibone Mulaudzi will share acquires. We are calling aspiring the stage. The show starts at comedians to come to the auditions. Afterwards will be offered a 7:30pm. Entrance is free.
ABAFUNDI abathanda umculo wesicathamiya ezikoleni zamabanga aphezulu sebengaqala ukubhalisela ukuba yingxenye yendumezulu yomncintiswano wesicathamiya sezikole ozoba se-Playhouse Opera Theatre ngomhlaka 8 kuNhlaba (May). Umhleli walo mncintiswano uMnu Chris Ntuli uthe yize lo mncintiswano ungenyanga ezayo, ukubhalisela ukuba yingxenye kuzogcina ngomhlaka 30 Mbasa (April). Ekhuluma nephephandaba i-Echo uthe: “Lena yindumezulu yomncintiswano wesicathamiya osube khona iminyaka eyi-14. Kusuke kuqhudelana abafundi bezikole ezihlukahlukene zaKwaZulu-Natal abaqhamuka ezikoleni zasemalokishini nasezindaweni zasemakhaya. “Abafundi basuke bekhombisa ngekhono labo ekuqambeni izingoma ezintsha nasekuculeni lolu hlobo lo mculo. “Simema nezinkakha zabaculi kule ndima okubalwa kuzona iLadysmith Black Mambazo nabanye ukuze zizibonele ikhono eliphethwe intsha yethu.” Uqhube ngokuthi sekuphele iminyaka engama-23, iqembu alisungula i-Durban Black Drifters ifundisa isicathamiya ezikoleni ezihlukene zakulesi fundazwe, ngethemba lokuthi
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sa. Sikhuthaza intsha esezikoleni ngethemba lokuthi iyona ezoqhubeka nomculo wethu ngisho sesingasekho. Yonke into isimi ngomumo mayelana nalo mncintiswano,” kusho yena. Lo mncintiswano ubuxhaswa iCaltex, kulo nyaka uxhaswe uMnyango wezeMfundo ne-Playhouse Company. Kuyoqala ngo-10am, ukungena kumahhala. Izikole ezifisa ukuba yingxenye, zingathumela ama-sms abhalwe ukuthi “Yes” negama lesikole kunombolo ewu 073 301 6740. Abafundi abangawugqokile umfaniswano wesikole abazuvunyelwa ngaphakathi.
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uMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
The uMgungundlovu District Municipality with its seat at Pietermaritzburg, invites suitably qualified candidate to fill the undermentioned positions, in terms of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act, Act 117 of 1998. Canvassing of Councilors and Officials will lead to candidates being disqualified and the Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME (EPWP) TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT Salary Level T6 R8, 412.01 (exclusive of 30% of benefits) 12 MONTHS CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: • Matric (Grade 12) with a Diploma in Management or Public Administration or Business Administration. • Minimum of 2 years’ experience. • Must be in a possession of a valid code 08 driver’s license. • Able to work and produce reports under pressure conditions. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for the day-to-day general administration of the EPWP, assisting the Manager EPWP. • Providing general administrative support to the Manager EPWP. • Maintaining close links and inform the Manager EPWP of all issues likely to affect the operation of the EPWP. • Maintaining a central filing system, general database and archive. • General knowledge of word processing. • Filing, copying and faxing of documents. • Collation and distribution of minutes, reports and other documents. • Filling of project site minutes and site audit reports. • Managing of the EPWP project/programme schedule. • Monitoring of EPWP targets in all EPWP Sectors. Performing audits as requested on EPWP projects and programs. • Assisting with MANCO and Infrastructure Committee reports. • Performing other duties as assigned by your Manager. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (PERMANENT POSITION) CORPORATE DEPARTMENT Salary level T9 R12 892.05 p/m (exclusive of benefits) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Matric certificate (grade 12). • Diploma in Human Resources/ N6 Certificate in Human Resources Management or equivalent • Minimum 2 years in training and development field. • Knowledge of Skills Development Act of 1998. • Possession of a valid code 08 driver’s license. • Be computer literate.
COMPLIANCE • Assisting the Compliance Officer on compliance and governance related matters as and when required. GENERAL • Conducting legal research as and when required by the Divisional Manager: Legal Services; • Drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other related legal documents as per the relevant’ s Divisional Manager: Legal Services instructions; • Maintaining and improving the existing opinions register; and • Providing general legal advice to the Municipal Manager, Management and Council. 2 HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (PERMANENT POSITIONS) CORPORATE DEPARTMENT Salary Level T9 (R12 892.05 p/m) excluding benefits REQUIREMENTS: • Matric certificate (Grade 12). • Diploma in Human Resources Management/ N6 Certificate in Human Resources Management or equivalent. • Excellent computer skills (e.g.: Ms. Word, Ms. Excel etc.) • Good telephone etiquette. • Good knowledge of Labour Legislation. • Be able to work under extreme pressure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting Human Resources Officers by: • Handling response to job advertisements to ensure that all applicants are correctly captured in the system. • Preparing for shortlisting process to ensure that shortlisting candidates and the date of interview are confirmed. • Handling of correspondence e.g. letters of application, regret letters etc. • Filing of confidential documents into personnel files e.g. leave, and benefits management. • Helping the EAP Officer with general administration matters. • Performing other general Human Resources administrative duties as and when required to so. • Assisting with reporting documentation etc.
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Dr drops bombshell NOMPENDULO NGUBANE >>nompendulo.ngubane@my echo.co.za AFTER making the headlines about taking a second wife, Dr. H.Q. Nala dropped a bomb when he said he is no longer a Christian, he is now a Plenti an. Nompendulo Ngubane spoke to some pastorsandbishopsaboutNala’sjour ney. PHOTO: NOMPENDULO NGUBANE
Reverend Caleb Mbokazi:
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• Matric certificate (Grade 12). • Trade tested millwright certificate and wireman’s license. • 5 years’ experience in maintenance of large electrical and mechanical installations. • Valid driver’s license code 8. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES Undertakes specific activities associated with maintenance of electrical/mechanical equipment and work procedures, by: • Performing routine and preventative maintenance of the electro-mechanical equipment in a professional and cost effective manner. • Maintaining ISO work procedures at a high level. • Ensuring application of and adherence to the Maintenance information system. MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT
‘What Dr Nala just did is unaccepta ble, why I say that is because it would have been better if he started as Plentian from the beginning. The other confusing fac tor is that he still uses the same Bible that Christians are using that is a total contradiction of he is now saying.’
Undertakes specific activities that ensure that all equipment and services are managed and all activities are monitored, by: • Conditioning monitoring, inspections, fault finding and repairs of electromechanical plant and equipment. • Procuring motivation for spare parts and replacement equipment. • Managing suppliers, subcontractors and service providers. • Inspecting and performance verifying work done by others. • Ensuring all assets are clearly marked and controlled with Asset Register. • Applying sound human resource principles, administration and control procedure in order to meet performance objectives. • Ensuring safety and housekeeping meets the standards as set out in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. • Ensuring that specified approved stock levels are kept to minimize down time. • Monitoring and reporting monthly on all electro-mechanical activities. • Assisting with pricing, tendering and implementation on new electrical, mechanical and civil installations. • Ensuring full compliance to Health and Safety requirements. 1 FLEET CONTROLLER (PERMANENT POSITION) CORPORATE DEPARTMENT SALARY LEVEL T12 (R20 440.71 EXCLUDING BENEFITS) REQUIREMENTS: • Matric certificate (Grade 12). • National Diploma (NQF level 5) in transportation/logistics/operations management. • Be computer literate-office applications. • Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience. • Mechanical skills (reference letter/s required) KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Reporting directly to the Manager: Administration and Sound Governance, the incumbent will be responsible for the following, inter alia: • Implementing procedures and monitoring the key functional areas associated with the District Fleet Control Unit. • Ensuring critical requirements are prioritized and plans and actions implemented to enable accomplishment of immediate and shorter-term Unit objectives improve the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the fleet assets available to the Council in the short, medium and long term whilst ensuring that the Council’s policy is legally competent, up to date and user friendly. • Coordinating requirements and interventions associated with the maintaining optimum operational functionality. • Coordinating specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators on functionality. • Ensuring administrative sequences dictating reporting requirement and approval procedures are complied with and correspondence responded to, through the provision of accurate information on the activities of the Unit. • Monitoring and controlling the activities associated with the Fleet Management Services. • Ensuring activities are executed in accordance with laid down procedures an guidelines and general and specific safety procedures are complied with. • Ensuring critical operational needs are addressed to enable the Unit to adequately function in accordance to procedures and requirements. uMgungundlovu application forms (Not Z83) are obtainable from the offices of uMgungundlovu District Municipality (use of Z83 will automatically disqualify your application), 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201, or alternatively go to www.umdm.gov.za and follow the link. Interested candidates should forward their application forms together with their COMPREHENSIVE CV’S and certified copies of their qualifications, for the attention of Mr. E. Xaba, uMgungundlovu District Municipality, P O. Box 3235, Pietermaritzburg 3200, NO LATER THAN 06 MAY 2015 AT 16H00. Enquiries should be directed to Mr. E. Xaba on 033 897 6752/51. Applications by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Women, Whites and people who are physically challenged are invited to apply in terms of our Employment Equity deliverables. Should you not hear from us within 90 days of the closing date consider your application as unsuccessful. The Council subscribes to an Affirmative Action Policy which is nondiscriminatory and based on merit. _____________________ MR. TLS. KHUZWAYO MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Bishop Minor Ngcobo: ‘This is an in sult to Christiani ty. From what I know as Chris tians, we live dif ferent lives and we must portray a good image to the public. It’s a pity be cause we know Nala as a Christian and suddenly that has changed.’
Reverend Bethwell Zulu:
‘He started by taking a second wife while he was a Christian. That alone was the opposite of Christianity. I can’t make a clear understanding of what his intentions are. In my opin ion I think Dr. Nala is one of the pastors of the last days. The Bible warned us about these incidents and that is exactly what is happen ing.’
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JERRY BARNES HILLVIEW FC MUST COME CLEANJERRY BARNES
I MUST say I was very happy to hear that the Hillview FC Easter tournamentatNewholmesgrounds was going to take place again this year. I believe this wellorganised event has become one of the crowd pullers. I remember many years ago when one of the long serving and hard working members of Pietermaritzburg and District Soccer Associations (Padsa) Kay Parus and a few others pulled out from this organisation and started their own event away from Northdale Stadium. I was also there to support them and also attended their event from day one. Although I was told or understood that there were a few differences between Padsa officials and Hillview FC management at that time, I personally did not see Parus and his group as rebels or a splinter organisation. I saw a competition and another development of our local soccer. I also saw more options for players, teams and local media houses. I actually still have a picture that I took during the first tournament at Newholmes grounds of a certain
junior team from Glenwood. ThetwoplayersthatIremember in the photo are Brendan Bezuidehout and Papi Petersen, who were still very young and playing for the under 12 side. By the way these two players are grown up men now and one of them is happily married. ThisweekIwasverydisappoint ed when I heard that the same Hillview FC Easter tournament allowed one of the local profession als PSL and Chippa United player Enver Wiltwer to play for Hillview Old Boys. Why allow a professional to come compete against amateur players? It was also alleged that a certain player was given marching orders (red card) during the games but was later allowed to carry on playing after paying a fine. So in short, he paid money to clear his name and to be reinstated into the event. Oh what a mistake! As event organisers, Hillview FC officialswerejusttoowrongandout of line to change or overlook the red card issued by the referee for a disciplinary reason, just to make money, if all this is true. Ibelieveeventslikethesearenot money making scheme but the development of the local game and an exercise to unearth unknown talent. I am also aware that Hillview FC opponents and certain unhappy officials out there on the opposite side may cook up some negative stories or look for faults in the event, just to paint a black picture. I would like to profer a platform to Hillview FC officials to come out clean, explain and give us a fair and honest answer about what exactly happened. My email address is jerryb.barnes228@gmail.com or 083 521 9553.
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HE number of players representing KZNinthePSLandnational teams have declined over the past few years. The midlands region in particular has not done well both in youth competitions and club football. People should also remember that KZN is the biggest province in South Afri ca. Numbers on their own do not help if people are not doing the right things. Pietermaritzburg is represented only by five players in the professional league compared to over twenty five a few years back. The lack of facilities is not helping the situation. I firmly believe that authorities are letting down the young people in our district. We have worse football facilities compared to the apartheid era. This is sad considering that the majority of footballers are young black boys and girls. League matches are played on gravel fields. Why do municipalities find it difficult to prepare fields for weekend fixtures i.e. cut grass and mark the lines? We cannot talk service delivery and fail the young people on just simple things like marking the fields.
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We have not promoted any team to theNFDinthepast15years.Thecalendar of competitions is disadvantaging our clubs. Planning is nonexistent. Football is played for four to five months. We lack the interest and the will to do the correct things. SAB clubs have to play on a Saturday and Sunday. Do football authorities understand the implication of this to the health of our young people. Playing a single 90minutes match in a weekend is a challenge in itself. Technically, this also has a lot of implications. It develops slow football and yet internationally intensity is critical. Refereeing also needs some attention. I have been very impressed with most of the guys in our local SAB league. They do honest jobs although they can do with more and better training. It is important that cheating is removed out of KZN football. Bribing of refereesdoesnothelpimprovethegame. Referees themselves should understand the implications of dishonesty in their careers. KZN does not have referees in the two top tiers of South African foot ball. We also do not have people featur ing in international competitions. I would like to encourage those honest guys to carry on with their good work.Coaching itself need to improve if our young players are to reach interna tional standards. Football, just like schooling, requires lots of dedication from all parties. It is unfortunate that currently South African children do not have proper support structures both at home and within communities. We live in a society where the interests of adults come first. We expect someone else to look after our children. Unzima lo mthwalo.
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NE of KwaZuluNatal’s PSL hopefuls AmaZulu - are prepared to go all the way in their bid to avoid relegation. Usuthu’s hard-working and seasoned defender Marc Van Heerden says although his team seems to be deep in relegation and fighting an impossible battle, the good signs are there. “What is nice about us is that we are playing well. Also the mentality and vibe in thecampisverypositive.We are not going to give up, this is soccer and anything is possible. “What ever happens, we are prepared to fight all the way until the final whistle. I personally believe we still stand a chance to change the situation,” said Van Heerden. Usuthu last night played against Polokwane City at KwaMashu’s Princess Magogo Stadium and there was
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no result at the time of going to print. The local PSL outfit, Maritzburg United, will travel to face Bloemfontein atKaizerSebotheloStadium on Sunday at 3pm United’s experienced and evergreen midfielder Kurt Lentjies feels the Team of Choice stands a good chance to hang in the top eight bracket because it’s their aim. Lenjties agrees that their trip to the Free State won’t be easy or a walk in the park but they are prepared to fight for points. “Look, to play Celtic at home is always a tough assignment but we are prepared to take them on,”said Lentjies. As visitors to the Free State, United’s players will have to have nerves of steel because vocal Celtic supporters can be intimidating. United’s PRO Brian Zuma agrees that their mental strength will be tested.
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SOUTH Africans will have to do without taking part in the next All Africa Games after failing on Saturday. The SAU23 team failed to qualify for this year’s Africa’s event to be held in Congo. Most of the South Africans had a lot of expectations for the U23 outfit who thought their earlier qualification matches were smooth sailing. Bafana Bafana head coach and former U23mentorEphraim“Shakes”Mashabathis week said the SA team was “just unlucky and sometimes the game is cruel”. Duringthematch the national U23 Black Extreme men’s team made a late rally but it was a question of too little too late as they failed to qualify. Despite winning 1-0 in the second leg at Dobsonville StadiR399 um they could not 100ml overturna2-0deficit they suffered in SAVE Khartoum a fortR night ago. It was a “ORIGINAL” disappointing end for the U23. They put tremendous pressure in the dying minutes of the
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Kaizer Chiefs team manager Bobby Motaung (left) and suspended coach Stuart Baxter watch the Absa Premiership match between University of Pretoria and Kaizer Chiefs at Tuks Stadium on Tuesday from the stands. AmaKhosi look set to walk away with the league after amassing their points to 60 after Siphiwe Tshabalala scored the only goal of the match through a free kick.