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Community Social Action (Pacsa) researcher Julie Smith said that Pacsa is against the disconnections. “They [the municipality workers] are disconnecting off the electricity polesmostly,butinsomecasesarealso removingpeople’sprepaidboxesfrom within homes. It is rumoured that 20 000 families have been targeted in the city for disconnection. One wonders what the municipality is thinking disconnecting people, especially in January, the hardest financial month for strugglingfamilies.Dotheywantfamiliestotakefoodofftheirtablesandtake their kids out of school? Where exactly does the municipality think families are going to get money to pay for years of municipal debt?” asked Smith. Smith said that this financial crisis faced by many families will force them deeper into debt, as they will find refuge in loan sharks. The reconnection fee, where the consumer is disconnected for unpaid services and where the meter is not tampered with, is R317 with vat excluded. The fee charged where the meter is tampered with is R4560 with vat included for domestic customers
only. The latter price applies to first offences only. Msunduzi spokesperson Brian Zumasaidthatitislegalforthemunicipality to administer these disconnections and that disconnections are not only for RDP houses. Zuma said that some of the queries are due to unpaid accounts as far back as 2004. “If the consumer cannot afford to pay the amount as reflected on the account,theyareadvisedtoarrangeto settlethedebt.Consumersdonotwant to take responsibility for their leaks. If the leak is not visible, the consumer can test the meter by switching off all water taps, including the geyser. Take the meter reading, wait an hour and compare the readings,” said Zuma. A movement in the reading would indicate a leak. Zuma said that the municipality has debt collectors, but they are not controlled by the municipality as they have their own policies which the municipality cannot dictate. “Consumers must also be aware that the longer it takes them to settle the debt, the higher it becomes due to interest,” said Zuma.
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Electricity Action Group (EAG) member Beverly Naidoo said that they are planning a meeting with the community this weekend to find out how they can approach this matter. Naidoo’s current water bill is R46 000. “There are people who were disconnected without any notice. At the meetingwewillalsotalkaboutthemunicipality’s water estimations. Many of the high water bills were due to estimations made,” said Naidoo. Zuma said that people in RDP homes who are indigent, should have minimal electricity and water consumption. “Electricity and water requires a person using discipline based on your budget. If an individuals case is beyond our control, consumers are advised to write a motivation letter where each case will be discussed and a decision will be taken based on the presentation. We operate within the prescripts of the law and Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). If we are not implementing these laws, we are penalised by the Office of the Auditor General,” said Zuma.
CORRECTING the confusion surrounding the 2013/ 2014 electricity tariff, the National Energy Regulator South Africa (Nersa) and Msunduzi Municipality representatives met last week to find an amicable solution. This was based on the communique from Nersa to the municipality dated 15 January 2013. The initial communication from Nersa was to clarify the high electricity tariffs which had affected business in PMB, who were faced with a 900% electricity tariff. In the letter, Nersa ordered the municipality to adjust its implemented tariffs. At the meeting, it surfaced that the tariff structure that was communicated to the municipality combined the basic charge and the ampere charge into one, while the municipality had unbundled the two charges. This led to a misunderstanding of the approved tariff and an unintended overcharge by the municipality to its customers. It was agreed that the municipality will reimburse affected customers by crediting their accounts with the overcharged amount. That credited amount will be used to offsetthemonthlybillsfromthe municipality until the credit is used up. The corrections will be backdated to 1 July 2013. Fever reporter.
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>>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za THE Msunduzi Municipality is planning to build a 132/11kV Eastwood primary substation, which is set to be on a piece of land surrounded by Canary, Stallion, Bishopstowe and Maryvale roads in Eastwood. ThissurfacedatarecentExecutive Committee (Exco) meeting. This substation has been identified as a major requirement between the Northdale and Riverside
132/11kV substations, in order to relieve the loads of the two substations after they have been upgraded. The Eastwood substation will eventually supply the Eastwood and surrounding areas, providing alternative supply to the Willowton industrial area. The site was identified years ago and the land belongs to the Msunduzi Municipality. The downside of the project is that the land is currently occupied by informal settlers.
“We recommend that the process of relocating those people be dealt with jointly by the deputy municipal manager for infrastructure and the deputy municipal manager for economic development services. “We don’t have the number of the families that are occupying the space,” said municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi. Exco member and ward 34 councillor Eunice Majola resettlement can take a long time. “Butwereallyneedthissubstation
so what is going to be of the situation?” asked Majola. Msunduzi mayor Chris Ndlela said that between informal settlements and the construction of the substation, only one would receive priority attention. Eastwood Community Forum (ECF) chairperson Fred Wagner said that in order to avoid any inconveniences with relocations, the municipality must consider upgrading the existing small substation in Eastwood.
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THE first Pietermaritzburg Farmers Market was held at its new home at the Botanical Gardens recently and was a huge success. Mike Paulton, secretary of the PietermaritzburgFarmersAssociation,saidthatthemarket went extremely well being the first time at the gardens. The farmers market has been around since 1991, with people visiting it every Saturday at 6am to buy their weekly fresh vegetables, plants, flowers, dairy products and much more. What started out as 12 stalls somewhere along Victoria Road, has grown into an extensive market catering for every need in the 86 stalls it now holds. After settling down at Alexandra Park many years ago, which was always abuzz on Saturday mornings, the decision was made by the farmers market association to move to the Botanical Gardens for a number of reasons. Thegardenswillbeabletoofferstallholders more space and customers better parking facilities and ablution blocks. “It was wonderfully attended and far better than one we’ve ever had. Personally, I had a
higher turnover than the Christmas market that we had at the Harry Gwala Stadium,” said Paulton. He added that the market was abuzz from the time it started right until 10.30am. Allen Gcina Nene, Botanical Gardens curator, said that the gardens believe they are ready to host the market on an ongoing basis. “We believe we have the capacity to host the market. There is enough parking inside the garden premises and we even have extra parking across the road.” He said that the market will run for about four to five hours every Saturday morning which is usually a quiet time of the day. He said that the gardens have hosted big events before so the staff believe they have the capacity and experience to make sure things run smoothly. The market is held in one of the well–maintained parking lots next to the main entrance. Visitors are not expected to pay a fee for coming to the market. There are also arrangements in place should visitors want to use the ablution facilities. “This is another way of generating much– needed revenue for the gardens. And I can assure people that this move won’t have any negative impact on our precious KZN National Botanical Garden,” said Nene.
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>> A total of R140 000 in bursaries handed out to pupils NQOBILE MTOLO
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School, Nonkanyiso Nene from Laduma High School, Snenhlanhla Dlamini from Mconjwana High School and Sphamandla Meyiwa from Bhekiximba High School - received full bursaries from the municipality. Speaking to a pool of former matriculants who were present at the full council meeting, Msunduzi mayor Chris Ndlela said that the bursaries are a small token which will assist them to register at various tertiary institutions andeventually,helptomaketheirdreamscome true. “Today is a big day for us as the Msunduzi Municipality. As a collective, we are contributing to assist students who come from difficult and different backgrounds. It’s a small token but will go a long way,” said Ndlela. Nomvula obtained six distinctions and she will be enrolling at the University of KwaZuluNatal (UKZN) for a law degree. “I am very excited that they have helped me financially. The thought of going to university is scary because that is a new environment for me. I am used to all my former school teachers but even though they supported and motivated me throughout my high school years, right now I need to rely on myself,” she said. Nene will also be enrolling for a law degree. She obtained six distinctions and said that she is looking forward to tertiary life. Dlamini obtained seven distinctions. “If I did not get the bursary I would not have been able to go to university because there was no money for tertiary studies. I will do a Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting at UKZN. To obtain this degree, I am aware that I need to work harder,” said Dlamini. Meyiwa said that he is proud that his former school is able to produce top performing pupils like him. “I am proud to be an example for my communityandmyformerschoolinthateverything is possible through hard work,” said Meyiwa. He will be enrolling for a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science.
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HE much anticipated Msunduzi Tourism Hub, located at Freedom Square, has finally opened its doors to the public. Msunduzi Pietermaritzburg Tourism Association (MPTA) director Dumisani Mhlongo, said that the building now compliments the newly opened Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Street precinct. “The tourism hub is strategically located to accommodate the entire district. The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) will be one of our major tenants. A lot of local businesses were leaving the city centre because of crime and the generalappearance.Withtheopeningofthistourismbuilding,andother projects under the Pietermaritzburg Urban Renewal Programme (Purp)stillunderway,wearechanging the face of the city centre. “Safe City has done so much in fighting crime. We are confident that businesses will come back to
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How to kill the goose that lays the egg THE ANC–led Msunduzi Municipal Council is business and investment friendly. Or is it? Rumour has it that the council is about to publish a guide to attract new business and direct financial investment to the Mkondeni industrial zone in the city. Apparently, the first step is to improve inaccessi bility to certain areas at the Mkondeni site. The ripping up of the Lester Brown link road system in 2008, and deliberate ploys by the ANC majority each year since then to divert budgeted funds approved for the black–topping of the road system to other projects not initially budgeted for, are quoted as prime examples of how to abuse infra structure planning and development to meet the ANC’s dead–end party political objectives at the expense of Msunduzi ratepayers. The second step, we are lead to believe, is to increase electricity charges exponentially and to single out the business sector for special treatment by subjecting it to massive increases of 900% and more. This, the guide assures us, will guarantee the closureofmanysmallandmedium–sizedbusinesses and contribute meaningfully to the planned real growth in unemployment in the area. The mind boggles. No wonder the guide is to be entitled: “How to kill the goose that lays the golden egg in two easy steps”. CLLR VIC WINTERBACH (DA) Ward 36
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Shenstone community in dire need of water services NQOBILE MTOLO
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THE Msunduzi Municipality is in a ‘catch 22’ situation on whether or not to provide waterservicestotheShenstonecommuni ty near Slangspruit. At the last Exco meeting, municipal managerMxolisiNkosisaidthatthemunic ipality needs to tread carefully when approaching this matter.
“It’sacatch22situationinthatwetook them to court for invading municipal land. Maybe providing them with water might be legitimizing their invasion but at the same time, water is regarded as an essen tial service and you cannot deprive people of that,” said Nkosi. Exco member Jabu Ngubo said that water is a basic service that the municipali ty needs to supply to the Shenstone community, but there needs to be a cost
to them. Mayor Chris Ndlela said that the Shenstone community secretary would have to supply the municipality with a database of people who occupy the land, so that the municipality would know who the beneficiaries are. “With a community of 1100 house holds,wehaveabigchallengeandweneed to move swiftly and interact with them. Everything will be done pending the
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submission of the particulars of those who need these services,” said Ndlela. Representative of the Shenstone community, who declined to be named, said that there is a water car that comes around and only a few people get water services. “The people even asked for a voting station but were not given one. People have been living there for more than 10 years. The municipality did take us to court
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a dream by becoming a teacher at the school. An English major who has been published in English, education and marketing journals, and in Living and Loving magazine, Bennetts has a passion for writing and enjoyed the long process of putting different stories together and incorporating a College spin to it. “College boys, past, present and teachers alike, have their own style of speaking, with our unique mannerisms, and it was very enjoyable to be able to put that spin on the stories,” said Bennetts. He said that his favourite part of researching the book was reading about all the mischief that the boys, then and now, used to get up to. “You relive your own personal experiences.” While the planning of the book began four years ago, the research went full steam ahead in February
last year. “I spent a lot of time digging through deep boxes full of dust and cobwebsbutIfoundsomanyprecious pieces of history that it made it all rewarding,” said Bennetts. The book is filled with rich history from old school pupils. Bennettsmadeparticularmention of three people who helped him with the book - Linda Laubscher and Debbie Craig who assisted with the scanning and typing and Matthew Marwick who Bennetts referred to as his right hand man. “Anyone with an interest, especially in schoolboy history, education, traditions and the mischief that schoolboys get up to, should get this book which was praised by other schools as the best produced book to date,” said Bennetts. The Maritzburg College Book is now available for purchase online.
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TITLE DEED? JOHN CHRISTIE
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Y first article, which appeared in this newspaper on 15 January 2014, dealt with the importance of taking good care of your title deeds and the importance of keeping them in a safe and secure place where they can
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be retrieved for use whenever they may be needed. But what to do if your title deed has been lost,orpossiblydamagedtosuchanextentthat it has become unusable? Unfortunately you cannot, by law, apply to the Registrar of Deeds for a substitute copy of yourtitledeedyourself.Theonlywayofobtaining a substitute copy of your title deed is to consult with an attorney, preferably a conveyancer, who will then be able to prepare the necessary application in the form of a sworn affidavit. This will have to be signed by you and will needtobelodgedbyyourconveyancerwiththe Registrar of Deeds who, after examining your application, will issue you with a certified copy of your title deed. The first thing you need to do though, and before consulting your conveyancer, is to conduct a thorough and diligent search of your residence - and any other place where you might have stored the title deed - to ensure that it really has been either lost or destroyed. It costs over R1000 to obtain a copy, so it pays to ensure that your copy is not lying under the vacuum cleaner in the broom cupboard. As I mentioned in my first article, where there are one or more mortgage bonds registered over your property, then the title deed will, in all probability, be with the bondholder who will be retaining it as part of their security. It is also important to note that the mere fact that your bond may have been repaid in full does not necessarily mean that the mortgage bond has been cancelled. It is quite possible that a mortgage bond which has been paid off in full many years ago has still not been cancelled in the deeds registry, and that the bondholder is still in possession of your title deed. Your conveyancer will be able to guide and advise you on this. It is very important to note that once you have been issued with a certified copy of your missing title deed, the original title deed becomes a ‘dead deed’’ and can no longer be used for any purposes should you subsequently locate it. In fact there is an obligation on you, should you be issued with a substitute copy of your lost or damaged title and then manage to locate your original title, to submit the original title to the Registrar of Deeds immediately. Readers will no doubt now understand why I emphasised the importance of taking good care of your holding title in my first article. It pays, always, to take proper legal advice in these matters. For more expert advice on the topic of title deeds please feel free to contact John Christie at christiej@jleslie.co.za.
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year, proving that Pietermaritzburg artists can make a name for themselves in a tough industry. The Amaqola Crew was formed early last year by five musicians who already had their own solo careers. The group is made up of Muntu Mahlobo (Muntu Wabantu),
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Sfiso Khoza (Tee-R), Sbusiso Khanyile (Madida), Sihle Xulu (Madizah) and Mduduzi Ndlovu (Mafeja). Their mission was to take their music to another level. The group felt that, because of the history of PMB artists struggling in the music industry, if they come together they would stand a better chance. Amaqola Crew has their
own record label, Amaqolatainment, and are currently working with producer Dj Classa. According to their manager, Sanele Sithole, Amaqola Crew music has been aired on local and national radio stations and they have had the opportunity to perform alongside the likes of Big Nuz, DJ Tira, Black Motion and Teargas. They have also shared the stage with international art-
ists, Julian Gomez and Nick Holder. Amaqola Crew’s most recent performance was at the ANC Rally held in Pietermaritzburg on 18 January at Harry Gwala Stadium. Some of their singles include, One Thing, Swagger and We Love It and they are hoping to release an album sometime in the near future. “We are hoping to go far in the music industry and, by working together, want to reach a level that many people in our city feel is not possible,” said Sithole.
The Amaqola Crew (from left) Muntu Mahlobo (Muntu Wabantu), Sfiso Khoza (TeeR), Sbusiso Khanyile (Madida), Sihle Xulu (Madizah) and Mduduzi Ndlovu (Ma feja). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Carter achievers THE top Carter High School matric achiev ers of 2013 were invited to a special tea recently with the principal Ashwin Ramgoolam and staff members, to congratulate them on their outstanding achievements and present them with a congratulatory gift. Jerisa Padayachee achieved eight
distinctions for English, Afrikaans, maths, life orientation, accountancy, life sciences and physics. She will be studying civil engineering at Wits University. Curtley Govender achieved seven distinctions in English, maths, life orienta tion, accountancy, geography, physical scienceandmathspaper3.Hewillbestud ying to become a mechanical engineer at UKZN Howard College. Govender was awarded a full scholarship by UKZN. Reosha Premduth achieved six distinc tions in English, Afrikaans, life orientation, accountancy, history and business studies and will be studying a BCom at UKZN in PMB. She was also awarded a UKZN scholarship to the value of R25 000.
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At the achievers tea at Carter High School were (from left) Gwen Fynn, Reosha Premduth, principal Ashwin Ramgoolam and Curtley Govender.
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Caryn Anthony achieved six distinc tions in English, Afrikaans, life orientation, accountancy, history and life sciences. She is also going to be studying at UKZN PMB for her BCom. Gwen Fynn achieved five distinctions in English, maths, life orientation, geography and life sciences and was awarded two scholarships, one being The Old Carterian Bursary which will be paying for her resi dential and travelling fees and a scholar ship from the University of Stellenbosch to pay for her tuition and textbooks. Carter High School is proud to announce its pass rate of 98.41% for the NSC Examinations 2013 and boast 149 bachelor passes and 36 diploma passes.
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>> On 27 January, 50 years ago, WA Lewitt opened its doors to pupils NICOLE JOHN
>>nicole@pmbfever.co.za
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A Lewitt Primary School recently celebrated its golden anniversary in a grand event held at the school in Chetty Road, Northdale. On 27 January, 50 years ago, WA Lewitt opened its doors to pupils and has grown from strength to strength with the dedication and hard work of its teachers and staff. The current principal is Nerand Harrilall who was joined by two past principals, Abdool Banoobhai and David Ellapen. There were also teachers present at the event who had been there for many years. One of the highlights for four teachers was being present at the ceremony at the schoolthattheythemselves attended. Excited pupils filled the school grounds waiting for variousrenditions,speeches and plays by the pupils andteachers.Formorepictures of the event, visit www.pmbfever.co.za.
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Dancers from the Kantharuby Dance Academy were part of the entertainment at WA Lewitt in celebration of its 50th birthday (from left) Samantha Naicker, Priyanka Ramharak and Yulisha Naidoo.
Grace welcomes new staff
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Delighted to start his first day in Grade RR at Cordwalles Pre–primary school was (from left) Heath Bullock with his dad Grant.
Showing their support for Remembrance Day
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Grace College has welcomed a number of new staff at the start of this year (from left) Libby Streatfield (head of mathemat ics), Pauline Cronje (drama), Symon Hlophe (intern), Carrie Luksich (business studies), Cecile Hackland (Afrikaans) with Vincent Luksich (headmaster).
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Chistlehurst Academics and Arts supported International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January. Pictured is Bernice Cockbain (Grade 11).
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Ready, set, swim... Chad Ho will be looking for his fifth consecutive win at the aQuelle Midmar Mile this year. PHOTO: NICOLE JOHN
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ExCarter High School and current Investec South Africa women's hockey team goalkeeper Phumelela Mbande is fast establishing a name for herself.
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HERE are few more focused players in the world’s 11thranked Investec South Africa women’shockeyteamthangoalkeeper Phumelela “Phume” Mbande. The Carter High School product has fast been making a name for herself overthepastthreeweeksinCapeTown during the Hartleyvale Summer Series against the world’s top-ranked Holland, world number four Australia and world number 12 Belgium. Her performances on the pitch and on the training ground have impressed those in the know. Investec South Africa team manager, and specialist goalkeeper coach, Sheldon Rostron - not easily pleased cannot say enough about the UniversityofPretoria(Tuks)charteredaccountancy student. “Phume has a very strong work ethic, knows there are no short-cuts to
success and has the uncommon ability to be honest when it comes to self-assessment,” the Pretoria-based Rostron, himself a former provincial goalkeeper and Mbande’s personal coach, said Tuesday. What impresses Rostron further is the Mthatha-born Mbande’s ability to block a mistake out of her mind and concentrate on the next save. “Phume has that rare trait of being able to forget the immediate past and focus on the next moment, which not all goalkeepers are blessed with.” Investec South Africa assistant coach Fabian Gregory, who also serves asdirectorofcoachingatthePietermaritzburg-based University of KZN Hockey Club, was in full agreement. “Phume’s most admirable attribute is her humility, she is well-grounded and has a strong sense of responsibility,” said Gregory. “Phume is a brilliant shot-stopper and given her determination, I have no
doubt that she can grow into becoming a permanent member of the national team.” Now 21, Mbande’s first taste of international hockey began with the SA U17 side at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, was enhanced when playing for the South Africa U21 team at the 2013 Junior World Cup in Germany, and underlined by her 14 Test matches during last year’s Investec World League semi-final event in London, the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Nairobi – and now the recent series in Cape Town. Incomingmonths,theSAteamhave a host of commitments as they prepare for the 2014 Hockey World Cup in The Hague, Netherlands in June, as well as the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland in July. It will be a battle for Mbande to fit in her studies alongside lofty hockey ambitions, yet there few players more capable of winning on both counts.
IT’S all systems go for the 41st edition of the world’s largest open water swim, the aQuelle Midmar Mile, which will take place this weekend. During the launch recently, Mile coordinator Wayne Ridden saidthathebelievesthisyearisthe start of a new and improved technological era for the race. This year, the Midmar Mile team have turned to social media to help them communicate with theirswimmers.Therewillalsobe a new timing system which will send an sms to each swimmers cellphone as soon as they finish the race, making the results more accessible for everyone. Ridden said there are already over 14 000 entries for the swim, an increase of about 200 from last year. “This number just shows how fartheMidmarMilehascome.The first race had 153 swimmers. Hopefully we will one day get to ourlongtimegoalofhaving20000 swimmers in the race.” There are new and exciting developmentsalsopossibleforthe race, with great interest from international partners. This will
hopefully be a step in the direction to make this a World Mile Swim, which has been a dream of Ridden’s for many years. This year, the oldest male participating is Ted Beukes (83) and oldest woman is Lorna Cochran, who will turn 90 this year. Chad Ho, defending men’s champion of the Midmar Mile, was also present at the launch. Ho is hoping to go for his fifth consecutive win this year. “I’mveryexcitedbutnervousat the same time. I try not to think about it too much. I just focus on my training and preparation and taketheraceasitcomeontheday.” The 8 Mile charity swim have identified six charities to contribute to: The Pink Drive, Red Cap, Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, CHOC, Swimmers with Disabilities and Save the Rhinos. Ridden made special mention of the loss of Gareth Beech, a young swimmer who died tragically last year. He said that there will be a special ceremony to intern his ashes at the dam in the presence of his fellow swimmers. “This race is 100% for the people.It’swherepeoplecometogether, yes to compete, but also to have fun,” said Ridden.
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WHAT should I look for when buying a computer monitor? Most people will go for the biggest screen that they can afford. However I have found that this is generally an ill-informed decision making process. There are a few things to look for. Size is one of the factors so let’s look at that first. Big screens normally come with big resolutions, which make most pictures look sharper and improve clarity. We do, however, have to consider the fact that a screen and TV are two different things. A computer screen is generally positioned 45cm to 75cm away from yourface.Goingforanoverlylargescreenwillthenforceyoutophysically move your head when working on different areas on the screen, causing possible strain on your neck. A good aspect to go for is a 27” for a developer or a designer and up to a 23” for any normal desk job. The next thing to look at is the type of lighting in the screen. LED screens are normally more expensive, but have better clarity and better contrast. On the other hand, LCD screens are normally quite a bit cheaper, but the ‘black’ is generally actually a dark grey instead. This causes a reduced picture crispness. The last thing to look for is a warranty. When purchasing a screen, make sure that the warranty is at least two years.
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T John’s DSG matriculant, Natalie Esteves (18), has been selected for the South African under 18 youth hockey team and will be participating in the Africa Youth Olympic qualifier from 10 to 15 March in Zambia. Esteves sat down with the Maritzburg Fever soon after she was told the news about her selection. Question: When did you begin playing hockey? Answer: “From before I can even remember so probably from the age of three or four. I played when I was at Scottsville Primary School. I was very fortunate there because I was pushed up a few ages in hockey so I got to be better from a younger age.” Q: When did you realise you had a passion for playing hockey? A: “When I was in junior school I knew that I loved hockey but I developed the passion in high school because it was
all I ever wanted to do. I would say though, that I also had the passion, I think it just grew bigger as I got older.” Q: How often do you train? A: “When I am on holiday I train for at least one hour a day, but when I’m at school it’s about four to five times a week, depending on how much work I have.” Q: What’s your greatest hockey achievement? A:“Wellobviouslybeingchosenforthe Youth Olympics but I was also awarded the U18 defender of the inter-provincial tournament. That meant that I was the top defender from all the teams in South Africa which was a big deal for me.” Q: What process did you have to go through to stand a chance to be chosen for the Youth Olympics? A: “At the inter-provincial tournament there were 36 players that were chosen as part of the squad. We then hadtogotoatrainingcampearlierthis year and from those girls, only nine were chosen.”
Q: Describe how you felt when you found out you were selected? A: “It was kind of an out of body experience. It was completely unreal and indescribable.” Q: What are you plans when you finish school? A: “I want to go to university and study Sports Science. I have always been inspiredbymycoachesandallthehelp that they give me so I want to give back to other players. I will definitely continue playing hockey though, it’s what I love more than anything. Hopefully I will be able to make to it to the U21 team and then work my way into the women’s team.” Q: What is you motto in life? A: “The fears you don’t face become you limits. No matter how scared you are, go for it. I was competing with women much older than I was during the training week, but I believed in myself and I faced my fears. It’s the only way you get better.”
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New look for Sunfoil Schools night cricket what promises to be a spectacular double-header at The Oval. A knock-out format will be applied to the primary and secondary schools competitions, with games being scheduled at venues across the city. The primary schools competition starts on 7 February while the secondaryschoolstournamentwill be played on Saturday morning, 8 February. The final is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, 13 February at The Oval. The top tier competition featuring the big four schools will be played on a league basis with the two sides emerging with the top points meeting in the final on February 14.
ONE of the highlights on the Pietermaritzburg cricket calendar, the Sunfoil Schools Night League, sports a different character this year. Still contested in three categories – primary, secondary and main tier – the biggest difference is that a T20 format has been adopted and that all three competitions have been condensed into a week in a bid to make it easier for schools to compete. Thefinaloftheprimaryschools will be followed by the final of the toptiercompetition-involvingthe big four schools - Hilton, St Charles, Maritzburg College and defending champions Michaelhouse - on 14 February, in
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