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HE massive roadwork project outside of the City Hall along Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Street is starting to take shape. The road has been paved with red bricks and electricians are on site to ensure sufficient lighting for the street lights and robots. At the corner of Church Street and Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Street, heaps of soil is stacked right next to the robots, making it hard for pedestrians to cross the road freely. Langa Musa from Elandskop said that this intersection has become a danger zone because there is no proper control of the traffic flow. “Everyday we duck cars because we do not know who has the right of way. Traffic officers should monitor the area before harm is done,” he said. TheconstructionispartofthePietermaritzburg Urban Renewal Programme (Purp) which started this year and includes the upgrade of street paving and road infrastructure, marking of the roads, fixing non–working street lights while being environmentally conscious byinstallingsomesolarpowered street lights, addressing illegal informal trading in the CBD as

well as illegal outdoor advertising. There will also be street furniture and horticulture work done as the main attractions of the project. With the Tourism Hub building alongLongmarketStreetstillunder construction, and the Publicity House building to receive a facelift as well, it is not clear when the precinct will be open to the public. Someofthesolarpoweredstreet lightshavebeenerectedalongLoop Street and Langalibalele (Longmarket) Street. Msunduzi Municipality spokespersonBrianZumasaidthatthere has been a delay to the completion of the road paving on Chief Albert Luthuli Street outside the City Hall, and said that the recent rains have not been helpful either. “We are now at a delicate stage of finishing and winding up. We ask the public just to be a little bit more patient with us. We will open the road before the Christmas rush. They will appreciate the finished product that will add sheer

driving pleasure once finished. From here, the contractor will move to Langalibalele Street, where very minimal disruption will happen to traffic, as they will only be working on the pavements,” ex-

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BY2025,thePietermaritzburgairportmay have to be relocated because of a projected increase in passenger volumes. Acting municipal manager, Dr Ray Ngcobo, told the Executive Committee (Exco) that the possible relocation will ensure that bigger flights are accommodated at the airport. “The development of the master plan of the airport is an ongoing process because there is a view that says in 2025, we will have reached a period of saturation at the airportandthegrowthinpopulationwould suggestthatthisairportwillneedtoberelocated,” said Ngcobo. He said that since the Pietermaritzburg airport is able to draw passengers from a 100 kilometre radius, this means that the airport is drawing passengers even from within the eThekwini Municipality. “Wearecurrentlyanaspiringmetroand the population is growing. If we go according to the projections, we believe that 2025 will be the period when we will need bigger flights like the Boeing. Currently, our facilityandrunwaylinedonotallowforaBoeing and it is for that reason that we may consider looking for an alternative site. The arrival of SA Express is another significant milestone. We are also investigating possible flights between PMB and Cape Town. That is a positive development,” said Ngcobo. Ngcobo said that currently, the airport is between 80% and 90% complete. Mayor Chris Ndlela said that the decision on whether or not Pietermaritzburg becomes a metro rests with the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB). “As things stand right now, the status quo remains. Hopefully we will hear developments as soon as MDB has determined that we are ready for that [becoming a metro] in whatever form and content,” said Ndlela.

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>>nicole@pmbfever.co.za FOLLOWING the recent decision to continue allowing dogs in the Botanical Gardens, parents in the city want

toknowwhytheirchildrenarenotallowedtotaketheir bicycles onto the premises. Speaking to the Maritzburg Fever, local mom CarolineRossouwwantedtofindoutwhatthereasons were for children not being allowed to ride their bikes on the pathways of the gardens. “Just as the decision to allow dogs in the gardens was taken on the basis that the dog owners monitor their animals, clean up after them and keep them on the pathways and out of the flowerbeds, why can we, as responsible parents, not monitor our children while riding their bikes on the pathways,” she said. Roussow said that family outings to the gardens

are so limited for her children because they have do not have much to do. “At least if they could ride their bikes they would be more entertained. We are happy for the dog people butwearejustthinkingaboutthechildren,”sheadded. However Siphuxolo Ngqasa, marketing and events officer of the South African National Biodiversity Institute at the KZN National Botanical Garden, said that there are no plans to allow bikes onto the property. “Bikes with pedals are not allowed in the garden. We only allow push bikes for toddlers. The bikes in the garden are a safety risk because they will be using the pathways that people use to walk on,” said Ngqasa.

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found out about it by chance. “We found out that we had been taken off the list when we went to get the final signature to proceed with the renovations.” Shesaidthatthesheltershadbeenassessed, architects had been there and plans had been drawn up, however the process came to a grinding halt when they found out that YFC was no longer on the list. “We are desperately trying to get ourselves back on the list and those concerned have been intalkswiththemunicipality.Oursheltersneed to be renovated as they are in a dire condition. We can do short term fix ups, however serious renovations need to take place – the entire roof needs to be taken off,” said Mann. She added that during the recent rains, umbrellas had to be used inside the house because the roof is leaking that badly. Mann said that there are currently 40 children at the shelters – 15 girls and 25 boys. She said that she wants to continue operating and providing the much needed service to the children in the city which they have been doing since 1994.

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>>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za THE establishment of the plans approval committee, and the new computerized plan approval and archival system, mean a quicker response from the Msunduzi Municipality to business applications submitted by interested investors. In August this year, the municipality received 134 applications and 74 were approved. Acting municipal manager, Dr Ray Ngcobo, told the Executive Committee (Exco) that the municipality has made a significant stride in this field. “The plans approval committee is constituted by officials from all the relevant departments. In the past, an applicant would have to walk through various departments to seek approval. Under the directive of the municipal manager,wehavesetupthiscommitteeandwe are dealing with all the backlogs. We are being

supported by technology that we have outsourced which can easily scan plans and circulatethemelectronically.Thenewplanapproval system will provide better control for the building plan submission, examination and approvalprocess,andwillalsoallowsimultaneouscirculation of building plans to all internal departments and units,” said Ngcobo. The city is currently faced with developments worth over R4 billion. Ngcobo added that he was happy that phase three of the Liberty Midlands Mall would soon take off, as court proceedings which had delayed the plans had been resolved. “We are very happy to say that that development is definitely happening. The project is a R500–milliondevelopment.Wehavesortedout all the outstanding impediments, and all the legal challenges that were there have been resolved. We are signing a service agreement with Liberty to state that the project is definitely happening,” said Ngcobo.

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Proud police officers >> Mountain Rise police members received medals for their commitment and dedication

STRAIGHT talking station commander, Brigadier Francis Bantham, is appealing to the public to be extra vigilant this festive season. Bantham said that the community is reaching a time in the year when the need for money is high and people go to extreme measures to get it. “ThebiggestappealIammakingtothecommunity is to encourage them to not keep large amounts of cash in their homes. This makes them a soft target if there are people who are aware that they do this,” she said. Bantham said that during this period, there is also an increase in residential house robberies because many people go away for the holidays. “We are asking neighbours to do the neighbourly thing and keep an eye on homes if they know that their neighbours are going away,” she said. “They [neighbours] are the ones who are familiar with the people and vehicles that frequent their areas, so if they notice something unfamiliar or suspicious they need to report it to us,” said communication officer, Captain Gay Ebrahim. Bantham also emphasized her concern over the increase in protection orders that are being served – over 90% of which is a direct result of alcohol abuse. “We are encouraging people to go back to their family values. We are also appealing to the liquor outlets to adhere to the times in which alcohol can be sold and this will help reduce the abuse,” she said. There will be various and continuous crime prevention operations to raise awareness of crime in the area and to sensitise the public. “This is the year of service delivery. If you have a complaint, I encourage you to contact the duty officer. As a station commander I would like to wish the community a blessed festiveseasonandIwouldliketothankyouforyour takingourhandsinthefightagainstcrime,”said Bantham. Contact the Duty Officer at 079 500 1269.

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Showing off their new medals at the recent parade for Mountain Rise SAPS are (from left) Captain Maureen Cele, Constable Thembelihle Ngwenya, Constable Zama Ngubane and Constable Annemaria Madhumulo.

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T was a proud moment for the members of the Mountain Rise Police Station recently, when some of them received medals for their commitment and dedication to the police force. “At this station we have a lot to be happy about and today my heart isfilledwithsomuchemotion,”said station commander Brigadier

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“You have earned it [the medals] so wear them with pride,” said Reynders. Reynders also said that in the past, the station had been in the lime light for all the wrong reasons however in recent years, it has achieved a lot. “Beaproudpoliceman.Remember we are here to serve and not to dictate, so do the right thing at the right time for the right reasons,” said Reynders.

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RANDLES Attorneys in Pietermaritzburg recently held its first client function purely dedicated to women. Jo Mayne, a director at the firm, said that she is pleased for the public to know that the firm has a staff compliment mostly made up of women, so it was fitting that they change the way they entertain their clients. The high tea was held at Sa-

vannah Estate . Guests were treated to entertainment by Di Veness and were given fashion advice from Fusion Fashion’s Idoni Forder. Guests at the function were asked to make a donation to Assist Pietermaritzburg if they wished to enter the lucky draw. Assist founders, Mark and Rene Morcom, were present and received almost R5 000 from the guests and the Randles team. To view more pictures from the event, visit www.pmbfever.co.za

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Pictured at the Randles Attorneys tea are (from left) Rene Morcom, Jo Mayne and Mark Morcom.

Ensuring cycle safety first >> CycleSafe KZN handed over protective gear to disadvantaged cyclists, including helmets, reflective gear and cycling tops NICOLE JOHN

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YCLESAFE KZN, a project of South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD), recently handed over protective gear to 20 young, disadvantaged cyclists. Local resident, Dumisani Masinga, has partnered with Vertical Spaces and is now training the youth, aged 14 to 18, to participate in decathlons and triathlons. CycleSafe handed over five off road bikes, two road bikes, water bottles, spare tubes, 15 helmets, a goodie bag with reflective gear, cycling tops for each member and a lawn mower. “South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD) are very concerned about the large number of cyclists who are being injured or killed on our roads. They [Vertical Spaces] are critically short of equipment, basic ma-

terials and finances. Dumisani receives no salary and is unemployed,” said Caro Smit of SADD. The money which made the donations possible was raised by participants cycling the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour for SADD, and a golf day. Used cycling clothes were donated by Burg Wheelers and Tinus Havenga,aswellasPSGandthePietermaritzburg business community. Smit told the young cyclists that they need to follow road safety rules, especially about being very visible as pedestrians and cyclists. She said that cycling would keep them away from alcohol and drugs. They in turn have committed to work with SADD and promote safety education at the taxi ranks. To donate cycling gear to the team or for more information, visit the SADD website at www.sadd.org.za or phone 033 347 0103.

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Pictured are the CycleSafe KZN team (from left) Caro Smit, Bernie Pearce, Cathy Doherty-Bigara and Tinus Havenga.

Local aid to Philippines LOCAL aid organisation, Gift of the Givers, released R2 million to purchase essential suppliesforthethousandsofvictimsaffectedbythe super Typhoon that devastated the Philippines recently. The provision of food, water, shelter, blankets and medical supplies is a rapidly escalating emergency as desperation leads to looting in some districts – a common phenomenon in most natural disasters. Haiyan is regarded as the greatest typhoon in human history to strike the Philippines. Whilethescaleofthedevastationiscatastrophic, clear details are yet to surface as many centres are inaccessible and cut–off from communication. A call has been made for international assistance with the number of homeless in excess of 100 000. Founderanddirector,ImtiazSooliman,said that in addition to the funds released, Gift of the Givers is considering deploying a rescue, paramedic and medical team if necessary and officially launched a nationwide campaign for further emergency assistance. The following options are presently under consideration – purchasing supplies in the

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ZIPHUMI kalula izinyembezi kuNyikinyibhoxo. Kusuke kunzima ngempela uma ebonakala ezesula izinyembezi ngethawula lakhe elincane, ongasabonakali kahle umbala walo. Uma ngimbuza ukuthi ungihlolela mhlola muni ezongithela ngezinyembezi kwami kungafile muntu, uthule isikhashana ehlezi ebhentshini elingaphandle kwegalaji, wase ethi: “Angikhali. Ngeqiwa ukucasuka nokudumala ngendaba yoku ‘vota’. Ngisheshe ngasiqonda kahle isizathu sokucasuka nokudumala okumlethela izinyembezi. Kunabantu abadala abahlale befaka umoya wokungavoti ngobabengagculiswayindlelauhulumeni oshaya ngolonwabu ngayo

LESI SAKHIWO ESAQALA UKWAKHIWA EMIN YAKENI EMIBILI EYEDLULE, SIZOKWENZA UKUTHI UMGUNGUNDLOVU UKWAZI UKU QHUDELANA NAMANYE AMADOLOBHA khiwo esizobhekela ezokuvakasha edolobheni eMgungundlovu maphakathi neKwaZulu-Natal, esibizwa ngokuthi uMsunduzi Tourism Hub esidle isizumbulu sika-R18,4 million ovela eMnyangweni wezokuBusa ngokuBambisana neziNdaba

zoMdabu. Lesi sakhiwo esaqala ukwakhiwa eminyakeni emibili eyedlule, sizokwenza ukuthi uMgungundlovu ukwazi ukuqhudelana namanye amadolobha akhelene nawo emkhakheni kwezokuvakasha. UMsunduzi Tourism Hub ose-

qophelweni eliphezulu, wakhiwe emakethe ngasemgaqweni omkhulu uLangalibalele Street phambilini obuwaziwa ngoLongmarket Street. Ubhekene nomtapo wolwazi iBessie Head Library kanye ne-City Hall. Emhlanganweni wesigungu esiphezulu soMkhandlu woMsunduzi obushholo elikhulu lomphakathi ngesonto eledlule, uDkt Ray Ngcobo obebambe isikhundla semenenja yomkhandlu, uthe uMnyango wezokuBusa ngokuBambisana neziNdaba zoMdabu esifundazweni (KZN De-

partment of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs) yiwona kanye ozokhipha isinqumo sokuthi lelibhilidi lizophela nini ukwakhiwa. Uthe: “Sisakhuluma noMnyango wezokuBusa ngokuBambisana neziNdaba zoMdabu esifundazweni mayelana naloludaba. Nokho siyethemba ukuthi sonke sizolwazi usuku ingakapheli yona lenyanga kaLwezi (November).” Ngaphakathi lesisakhiwo sizoba namahhovisi, indawo yokudlela kanye nedawo yokupaka izimoto.

Latholakala kanzima ilungelo loku ‘VOTA’ ekuhlangabezaneni nezidingo zomphakathi. Kulula nje ukuthi umuntu athi: “I-African National Congress (ANC) ngeke iphinde ilithole elami ivoti ngoba ayingenzeli lutho.” Ake sikuzibe kancane ukuthi yi-ANC ehola uhulumeni obusayo, sikhulume ngo ‘HULUMENI’ oholwa ngabantu abamnyama. Bambalwa abantu abadala abangazi ukuthi latholakala kanzima kangakanani ilungelo lokuvota lapha eNingizimu Afrika. Akekhoongaziukuthikwaphumaimiphefumulo eminingi kangakanani, kulwelwa leli lungelo lokuvota. Kukhona abavalelwa emajele iminyaka eminingi, bancama impilo yabo ngoba belwela ilungelo lokuvota. Ngeshwa elikhulu, leli dimoni lokun-

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exhilarating performances from past and prospective NACMA winners light up the stage at this year’s glittering red carpet event on the South African calendar,” said NACMA Founder Vusi Mvelase. This year’s entertainment line-up includes, amongst others, Zonke, Team Zwai, Abanqobi, Ihhashi Elimhlophe, Sinikiwe High School, Clermont Choir, Kholwa Brothers and Old Timers. Tickets are available at Computicket at R150 per person for generaladmissionandR350perpersonfor VIP admittance. For more information log onto www.nacma.co.za.– Supplied.

MAKE a date this December 6 and book yourfrontrowgoldentickettothespectacular second Annual National Choral Music Achievement Awards 2013 (NACMA) taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre. The NACMA Awards PTY LTD was implemented and launched in 2012, as a red carpet affair supporting, recognising and awarding choral excellence, while celebrating and honouring the South African competitivetalentsandartisticexpression in the choral music sector. “NACMA 2013 has pulled out all the stopswithanincrediblelineupthatwillsee

Breakfast with a cause WEDNESDAY, 20 November promises the ladies of Maritzburg a stunning opportunity to enjoy a Breakfast with a Cause – in support of Esther House – which will be hosted at Redlands Hotel with MC Ingrid Roberts. Abrina Esther House was opened on September 1 in 2001 at 11 West Street, the home of founders Ivon and June Grindley–Ferris, as a temporary shelter for abused and vulnerable women and theirchildrentorecoverfromphysicalandemotional troubles. “Thereasonwechose20Novemberforourbreakfast is because it ushers in a very important time in our year, namely the “16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. In a country and province which has the unenvious reputation of the highest rate of domestic and rape/gender violence in the world, the way we treat our women and children reached crisis point a long time ago,” said June. Activities for Breakfast with a Cause will begin at 8.15am and at 9am, the event will officially begin, focusing on the theme of “A woman served, is a woman saved”. Nadine Smith of Nadine Smith & Associates, a Westville based accountancy firm, will info–tain with tipsandtechniquesonhowtobecomefinanciallysavvy as a woman. She will be followed by Lynn Reynolds, a mother of six girls and a business owner of art decor and linen shop Lime and Roses in Nottingham Road, who will share some of her life’s journey entitled “Life, Beauty and 2nd chances”. Afterbreakfast,thekeynotespeakerofthedaywill be Iris Francis, CEO of the SABC Foundation and woman leader extraordinaire. Those attending the breakfast will have the opportunity to assist in fundraising for Esther House by participating in an auction for one of three fantastic prizes, including two return SA Airlink flights to Johannesburg and a safari getaway to the exclusive Springbok Lodge, tucked away in the Nambithi game reserve. Tickets are are R180 per person and are extremely limited – only 70 available. For bookings, contact June at 072 713 1285. – Supplied.

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Spent love-nectar on FEVER Council’s floor

November 13, 2013

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DESIREE ERASMUS To: The Publisher (Erotic-romance sec-

tion) Please allow me, through this communiqué, the opportunity to be blunt…as blunt as a chilled spatula on a smooth, toned bottom in a well–lit Pietermaritzburg kitchen. The on–going global financial crisis has taken its toll on my savings, acquired through the organs–for–cash exchange and a brief stint in the Republic of Cape Town as a freedom fighter. Today, I am relegated to the position of impoverished KZN columnist living in acrappyDurbansuburbcalledBerea,with myonlysaleablepossessionbeinga Marlboro–stained lung unworthy of the muti– market. However, given my optimistic outlook, I believe that my untimely financial demise could very well be your literary windfall. I want to write for you. My slightly above–average powers of observation tell me that the romance genre has been breathed new life – in sharp, shallow little spasms–withtitleslike50ShadesofGrey and others falling within the erotic literature genre. Given the sheer calibre of your publications – which teem with razor–sharp wit,

intellectual fortitude and plot complexities – I believe that my uniquely South Africanperspectivewillresultinasalessurge in your erotic–romance market. I enclose herewith my manuscript and a synopsis of my work. As per your guidelines, please note that the novel adheres to the strict criteria established by the Barbara Cartland Light-Bondage Foundation™. Synopsis: Spent love–nectar on Council’s floor This soul–eviscerating tale straddles the hot, sticky suburbs of Pietermaritzburg and the rounded, tender hills of the Midlands. It is here that lust, deception and heartbreak play out in the lives of KZN’s politicians. Blain Hung is a strapping young Pietermaritzburg–based DA councillor with nutmeg hair, cayenne pepper eyes, cinnamon skin and parsley breath. Angel Breasted is his pouty– lipped assistant. Breasted had her chance at political fame thwarted after a disastrous love affair with senior parliamentarian, Chisel Chin. ANC stalwart Chin, native to Pietermaritzburg, left Breasted a broken but beautiful shell–of–a–woman–child after realising she could not amply satisfy his foot fetish. The eight day relationship between Breasted and Chin took place six months before Breasted, once an ardent ANC supporter, signed–up with Hung and the DA. The Breasted Chin romance blossomed over a vetkoek and wooden–paddle combo at Kings Park Stadium, but ended in slow rolling tears of anguish in the deli section of Woolworths. It was here that the couple parted amidst accusations of fetish incompatibility while trying to choose between organic butter lettuce and humus for that evening’s foot fest.

Butnow,withelectionsfastapproaching, the trio find themselves thrown together in a political love triangle – nay, eroticstorm–asChinissenttoinvestigate allegations that Hung has his hands in the office cookie jar, so to speak. Breasted is understandably torn, and at the perky–bottomed age of 25 is faced with her first moral dilemma that does not involve a rash. With whom will she side? Will it be the seniorparliamentarianwithsalt’npepper hair and a foot fetish who broke her fragile, waif–like heart, or the hard–bodied councillor that she carries a phallicky torch for? The book traverses the entire South African political spectrum, summed up in 30 hot, sweaty lawsuits, 200 allegations of cookie–jar shenanigans, 203 sex positions and nine sex–tapes. The climax takes place at a high–brow political function in the Midlands, where various councillors from both parties gather to throw cake at each other. All comes to a head when Chin declares his love for Breasted publicly and asks for her razor–nailed hand in marriage. However,unbeknownsttoBreasted and Chin, Hung has uncovered evidence that puts the cookie jar shenanigans squarely at the often–bound–feet of Chin. Readers soon learn that it was in fact Chin who orchestrated the fraud and corruption set–up so that he could award a tender for a riding–crop factory to his brother–in–law. Who is the fragile hearted and rubber thighed Angel to trust? Who indeed! Eagerly awaiting your response, dear publisher, and so hoping it will be on pink paper! Des xoxoxo (slap, tickle, slap, tickle)

Grumpy old bag

AN you hear me? Probably not if you are one of the many who have written to me regarding noise pollution. One poor soul out there is being bullied,there’snootherwordforit,byabunch of inconsiderate students housed in a digs next to her home. This lady worked hard all her life to afford a nice home in a previouslypeacefulsuburb,onlytohaveherautumn years invaded by constant noise after the house next door was sold and turned into student digs. Repeated pleas to both the digs residents and their parents have had no effect. A visit from the constabulary has had no effect. My suggestion, assuming these idiots behave like normal students and party all night and sleep late, is to take your speakers into your garden at 5am, point them towards the offending digs and blast them awake with the 1812 Overture at full volume, morning after morning. I am sure your other neighbours are as fed up as you are with this digs on their doorstep, so tell them your plan and see if you can get them to do the same. There are an amazing number of hearing impaired residents of Maritzburg’s suburbs – no wonder we have so many choices of audiologists and hearing aid providers. How do I know this? Easy, just listen to the dogs left to bark incessantly through the night in residents’ gardens. The only way the dog owner could sleep through the cacophony was if he was stone deaf. The entire neighbourhood is awake except you! Listen, oops, sorry, you can’t, can you? Adogshouldbekeptinside.Anoutside dog is hopeless as a guard dog, easily poisoned, distracted or let out through a hole in a fence or opened gate. Dogs left outside get bored and bark for the hell of it. It is not their fault. Last

MOIRA SMITH

GRUMPY OLD BAG

time we had a problem with a constantly yapping canine in our area, and I was still awake listening to it at 2am, I marched round to the offending neighbours house (truly a sight to behold in dressing gown and slippers) and leaned on his doorbell until I saw all the lights go on and he appeared at his front door. I then gave him the name of one of the aforementioned augiologists, wished him a good night and suggested that we should carry on the discussion the next night if I was still awake at 2am. The dog now sleeps inside! What a shame that we have to go to such lengths to claim the right to peace in our homes. And I feel so sorry for those who do not possess my stroppy insistence on a good night’s sleep. Good luck to you all, and if you try out my suggestions and they work, I’d love to hear from you. If you try out my suggestions and get a seriously hostile reaction, email me the ward number and I promise to send flowers! Lastly, thanks to Mrs M Goldie for a letter that made me smile (for those unfamiliar with the term, a letter is hand written, in ink, on paper, put into an envelope, has a stamp...actually that’s probably enough new terms for the moment).

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Helping children and their dogs

UNDA Nenja is a local NPO (www.fundanenja.co.za) that works in the Mpophomeni township to teach children how to care for theirdogsand,inturn,todevelop compassion for all other living beings. We also have the services of an auxiliary social worker who attends to the children’s psychosocial needs. We are always in desperate need of funds and donations as the care we provide the dogs and children is costly. This year, we are running a Christmas campaign with Bonsela, an organisation based in Durban to promote animal charities. We have a Christmas wishlist and a number of drop off

points at Pet–Wise stores in Howick, Hilton and PMB as well as atUmgeniVetinHilton.Theappeal runs until the end of Decemberandthepubliccandrop off donations at the drop off points mentioned or contact me for other options at kcw1806@icloud.com. Our wishlist is dog chews, dewormers, Frontline Spot On Ampules, plastic (not metal) food bowls, collars and leads (no chains) and a lockable storage cupboard, plastic chairs and pop up gazebos. We are appealing to members of the public to help us so that we can continue to help the dogs and children in Mpophomeni. KRISTEN WILLIAMS VIA EMAIL

Looking out for scholarship applicants

Worries over Esther House article

IWOULDliketoextendaninvitationtoallpupilsaged between 15 and 17 years of age, with an average of 75% for the past July examinations, to apply for a 100% scholarship to study for a year in the United States. Currently we have five students from Pietermaritzburg on exchange in the US and they are having a wonderful adventure. Despite contacting over 200 schools in KZN, we received responses from only two, so now we are approaching the prospective candidates directly. Once we have the information of people who are interested, we will arrange a function where everything will be explained and all questions answered. Please contact me, Gill Phillips, at 083 402 8775 for more information. GILL PHILLIPS Via email

WHILE I laud the work of Esther House, the article describing its work (Maritzburg Fever, 6 November) included its address. This is extremely dangerous since partners/boyfriends must never know where the women are staying. Their safety at Esther House is now compromised. SUE RAKOCZY Hilton DirectorofAbrinaEstherHouse,JuneGrindley– Ferris, responds: Everybody knows where the Crisis Centre is as this is where the guests are brought. The safe house address is not given and is elswhere.

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In praise of customer service THERE are many things to moan about nowadays, but then these also provide a great backdrop for the “pockets of excellence” that occur. I had an excellent experience of customer service recently when I visited the Mndeni Meats in Victoria Road. I had reason to return a product that hadn’t been packaged correctly in my opinion. I didn’t rate my chances, however, as I didnt have the till slip and the meat had in the meantime also been frozen since buying it. To make things worse, I foolishly chose to pop in on a month–end Saturday when the butchery couldnt have been busier. In spite of all of this, a friendly lady till server immediately attended to me and took me over to meet the shop manager Trevor. This gentleman heard me out, responded with a warm smile and a “no problem”attitudeandwithintwominutes,Ihadmymeat replaced – and with twice the volume as a courtesy gesture. Then I was given a wonderful handshake andwishedwellasIwentonmyway.Youdoadouble take in todays market place when you are treated so well, and with such a genuine display of customer concern. Bravo Mndeni meats. No wonder your shop is so busy. MRS I ROBERTS Hayfields

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Pelham pupils excel at high school roles

PELHAM Senior Primary School recently had two of their past pupils awarded with top honours at local private schools. Talia John has been appointed as head girl of St John’s DSG and Kirsten Wepener as head girl of Epworth. John credited Pelham with giving her an opportunity to grow and develop her leadership qualities and Wepener said she felt humbled and honoured with her selection, and also gave credit to her teachers for playing a significant role in her development and enabling her to reach this point in her high school career. – Supplied.

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Kirsten Wepener.

Talia John

There was great excitement at Capulum College when a card was delivered from Buckingham Palace to the school, thanking all the children and staff for their card to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son (from left) Rosalind Bournes– Harper, Jordan Beukes, Sifiso Dlamini, Olwethu Ganta, Jennifer Stipcich, Amukela Mvuyana and Lutendo Mgaga.

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St Annes prize–giving

Russell High pupils support their friend

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Russell High girls showed their love and support for fellow pupil Nicole Green–Thompson, by purchasing and wearing a bandana to school. Despite battling with Hogkins Disease and undergoing chemotherapy, Green–Thompson has continued to excel academically and be an inspiration to everyone. Green–Thompson is seen photographed with her best friends and teacher, Morne Cogdon, who initiated this well supported and worthwhile day (from left) Tazlynn Green, Starren Cooper, Tamica van der Merwe, Morne Cogdon, Nicole Green–Thompson, Jessica Van Den Berg, Fathima Badat and Nikita Johnson.

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St Anne’s College recently held their prize–giving ceremony where Professor Pamela Schwikkard, dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town, was the guest speaker (from left) Pierre Berrangé (chairman of the board of governors), Prof Pamela Schwikkard, Katherine Polkinghorne (head girl) and David Arguile (College head).

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Epworth School recently held their speech night (from left) Epworth head of school Liz Klug, chairman of Epworth board Nigel du Trevou, 2013 head girl Nosimo Madlala, guest of honour Dr Christine Sievers (archaeobotanist from the University of Witwatersrand’s School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies).

St Nicholas Diocesan school recently held their senior speech day at St George’s Garrison Church. The event served to say goodbye to the outgoing team of prefects and was also a prize giving to celebrate top achievers for 2013. Reverand Dr Dennis Bailey was the guest speaker. Bailey is a development consultant who works with UN agencies in Africa. From his home base in Pietermaritzburg, his work has taken him to 26 countries in Africa where his focus has been AIDS and post–conflict reconstruction (from left) Dennis Bailey, Mzamo Mnikathi (head boy and one of the top prize winners for the day), Pixie van Heerden (member of council), Nokuphiwa Mkhize (head girl and 2013 dux) and Luke Perkins (headmaster).

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St Nicholas speech day

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Berg Street Primary School are the winners of the Phendulani Literacy Quiz BERG Street Primary School were named winners at the recent Phendulani Literacy Quiz which took place at Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton. Team two and team one from Berg Street Primary came first and second respectively, while Alston Primary team two claimed the third spot. Grade six and seven pupils from different schools in PMB took part in the competition that combines the distribution of fiction books into under–resourced primary schools to help teachers and pupils develop literacy in a fun and enjoyable way. Nearly 1000 books were donated by various sponsors, ranging from titles that included The Little Mermaid, Twenty Heartbeats, The Lorax and The White Giraffe. The pupils have been preparing since April thisyearandweretestedonmaterialextracted from the 23 books donated to them. There wereprizesattheendofeachroundofthequiz, as well as spot prizes for being able to answer individual questions between the rounds. Every child who participated in the quiz received a certificate and the winners in the top three were given a book prize sponsored by Exclusive Books. – Supplied

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Pictured are (back, from left) Deo Jeebodh (Berg Street Primary deputy principal), Cyra Sheik, Amahle Mdunge, Shashika Cerpath (Berg Street Primary teacher), Shaylin Jackson, Gavin Lambooy (Laddsworth principal), Sharon Houghting (quiz organiser) with (front, from left) Asanda Hlongwa, Buhle Mkhize, Amanda Ngcobo and Phakamile Ndlovu.

Construction at Gateway

>> Two new classrooms will be built at Gateway Christian School which will be used by the Grade 7 class of 2014 NICOLE JOHN

Matric artists show their work at St Johns exhibition

>>nicole@pmbfever.co.za

ATEWAY Christian School recently held a soil turning to commemorate the beginning of the construction of two new classrooms. Currently, the school has 460 pupils enrolled with about 30 pupils per class. The new classrooms will be used by the new Grade seven classes next year. Chairman of Project Gateway, Pastor Mbulelo Hina, dug the first bit of land and expressed his excitementaboutthenewdevelopments at the school. “We are not only building a foundation with concrete but also a foundation on Christ, because without him, you cannot achieve anything. Next year this place will look nothing like it does at the moment. Next year there will be classrooms,” said Hina. Melvin Isaiah, school principal, thanked the executivemembersofProject Gateway and the sponsors from Canada who made the development possible. “The younger ones will benefit more from this but to our Grade sevens who are leaving us, we ask that you come back and see the changes at the school,” he said. The classrooms are set to be completed by the end of November.

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Pictured at the Gateway Christian School soil turning are (from left) Melvin Isaiah (principal), Pastor Mbulelo Hina (chairman of Project Gateway) and Jabu Mnculwane (Project Gateway CEO).

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AVE Karlsen is an institution at St Charles College and has played an integral role in taking their cricket into the mainstream of South African school sport. The St Charles Cricket Oval is where much of the first XI match action plays out,butitisthecountlesshours“Karly” has spent nurturing the talent of promising youngsters during practices that should be most appreciated. A history teacher and master in charge of cricket and football, Karlsen wasoncedirectorofsportbuttheclassroom had a strong pull. “Our aim has always been to compete in the top–rung of cricket amongst South African schools,” the first XI

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lie ahead include ensuring the sport is made a compelling attraction, instilling the fun and thrill of cricket right through the school’s teams. “It’s the old saying – if you widen the base the top will flourish, while for our best players it is imperative that we continue giving them the chance to play top cricket at this level on a nationwide scale.” Why the appeal of coaching? “Endeavouring to help youngsters become the best they can be, which is thebeautyoftheteachingprofessionin that you have the opportunity to help make the world a better place. And sport is just one of the tools we as educationists use.” Dave Karlsen – a man of principle and one of school cricket’s finest sons.

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Pictured at the launch of the 2014 Witness Maritzburg City Marathon powered by Clover are (from left) Witness editor Andrew Trench, Vuma FM station manager Phindi Gule and race director John Hall.

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AS many as 6000 entries are expected for this years 2014 The Witness Maritzburg City Marathon powered by Clover. And race director John Hall added that the majority of entrants comprise of people outside of Pietermaritzburg. He also said that in past years, the organizers have noted that there are people who come to the city purely to compete in the marathon. The theme for the 2014 edition of the race, which will take place on 23 February, will be celebrating South Africa’s 20 years of democracy. “It is fitting to celebrate our democracy with a marathon,” he said. Hall noted with excitement that road running among women is one the increase, especially within the Maritzburg Marathon. He said that there were more women competing in the 10km race this

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