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ALCOHOL was on sale for the first time in years this last Sunday, following the passing of the Liquor Amendment Bill by legislature. After many years of debate, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Mike Mabuyakhulu, announced last week that the law hadbeendroppedforthebenefitof the general public. Hesaidthatthelawwasputinto place not for the benefit of everyone, but rather for religious reasons, adding that the constitution recognizes all religious formations. “As such, government would be acting in a manner that undermines the spirit of the constitution if we were to ban the sale of alcohol on Sundays,” Mabuyakhulu said at a media briefing in Durban. Mabuyakhulu said that the biggest focus in KZN is to educate people to drink responsibly, any and every day. “You can create a Sunday in a home if you don’t drink. That is your choice, not our choice as government. That choice we leave in your hands.” The ban, when lifted in other provinces, proved to be quite
controversial. In Gauteng, there was a plan to ban Sunday sales, however this was strongly resisted by the public. Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, attempted to push for a total ban on alcohol advertising as well as a plan by government to increase the legal drinking age to 21. Both were unsuccessful. The second part of the new liquor act is that there will be a clampdown on taverns operating near schools and crèches. No new licenses will be given to applicants that will operate within 500 metres of a school or crèche. New applicants wishing to become part of the liquor trading industry will be required to give notice to neighbours within a 100 metre-radius of the establishment, as opposed to advertising in the government gazette. Lucas Holtzhausen, general manager of Safe City, said that there was only one incident outside a tavern on Sunday, with the rest of the day being incident-free. “It is difficult to try and predict if the availability of liquor on Sundays will now cause a drastic increase in serious crimes. I am of the opinion that those who in the past consumed alcohol over weekends had in any event bought
enoughstocktolastforaweekend. You will probably find that sales on a Friday or Saturday will decrease as it will now be sold on a Sunday. We are very glad that strict provisions have been placed on the sale of liquor in close proximity of schools and churches, as there are a number of churches and schools close by liquor outlets,” he said. Holtzhausen said that many patrons are probably not used to thefactthattheycannowvisittheir local watering hole on a Sunday. “We foresee an increase in the number of incidents around taverns in the short term, but we are of the opinion that it will quiet down again,” he added. Liquor store owners who were, for the first time, legally operational this Sunday said that it was hard to tell what Sunday business was going to be like. Naresh Singh, owner of Cut Price Liquors in Raisethorpe, said that there was a flow of business but nothing close to a Saturday profit comparison. “It was much less than a Saturday. People still need to adjust to the fact that they can buy alcohol on Sundays becausetheyareusedtostocking up on a Friday or Saturday.”
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THE additional emergency supplies which the Msunduzi Municipality requires after last week’s storm is estimated at around R420 000. Last week, Maritzburg Fever reported on its website www.pmbfever.co.zathatthestormwhichhitthe city left a devastating trail. Roads wereeroded,treesfellonhousesand some houses were flooded. Some trees destroyed electrical wires. One
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HERE has been another theft of a priceless item in the city. Ametalpartofthe1824ox wagon was stolen from the Msunduzi Voortrekker Museum complex. At the end of last week, staff at the museum noticed that the part was missing from the ox wagon, which is exhibited in the E.G. Jansen extension. “Idon’tknowwhatitcould be used for or the monetary value,” said Elrica Henning, head of research, information and collections at the museum. The wagon is said to be one of the oldest wagons in South Africa and one that was in all likelihood, used by the Voortrekkers themselves. “Maybe it was a collector who wanted a piece of the apparently second oldest wagon in the country or just someone who wants to sell it for scrap metal,” she said. In the process of the theft, the wagon was also damaged. “I find it strange that someone would have gone through all the trouble to rip it from the wagon and stand a chance to get caught because we have security on site and a museum guide on site. Someone must have watched with a close eye and then taken the opportunity whenitarose,”saidHenning. This comes on the back of the theft of the four priceless Ormolu angels which were stolen from the Tatham Art Gallery recently. A case has been opened at the Loop Street Police Station. Anyone with informationaboutthetheftisurgedto contact Elrica Henning at 033 394 6834 or email eolivier@msunduzimuseum.org.za
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person died. At the Executive Committee (Exco) meeting, municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi said that other sub-units were also activated to assist with matters such as fallen trees, electricity and blocked drains. “We have provided the support for the provision of relief services we have distributed mattresses to the families that were highly affected. “We have also distributed food parcels to others. There is a concern
of the additional supplies which are required. The estimated amount of additional supplies is around R420 000,” said Nkosi. Three hundred food parcels, 1000 mattresses and 1000 blankets were delivered to affected residents. There were 14 municipal wards which were affected, with most being in the western part of Msunduzi and include Imbali, Edendale and the Ashburton area. The airport was also affected and it is currently being rehabilitated.
Theft at local museum >> A metal part of the 1824 year old ox wagon has been stolen
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The ox wagon at the Voortrekker Museum Complex which is said to be the second oldest in South Africa.
New street art for a new street NQOBILE MTOLO
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STREET art and furniture have been erected along Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Street near the City Hall. Both features are part of the Public Urban Renewal Programme (Purp), a
project which aims to beautify the city. When the Purp was launched in 2011, it was said that the artwork would represent the life and activities taking place within the city. One steel struc ture of a runner is associated with the Comrades Marathon and one shows a man throwing his hands in the air as a
signofwelcomingfreedomanddemoc racy. Thenewlyerectedstreetfurniture, in red and black, can be spotted near the City Hall. The Purp aims to revamp the city and addresses issues such as unregulated and informal street hawk ing, uneven pavements, potholes, ille gal advertising and unregulated park ing, electricity supply, poor transporta tion, nonworking streetlights, unreliable electricity supply and un marked roads, to mention but a few. Some of the milestones which have been achieved in this project are the re
Council considers Comrades date change MARITZBURG FEVER REPORTER THE Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business (PCB), representing the accommodation and hospitality sector, has appealed to the Msunduzi Municipalitytoconsiderchangingthe date of the legendary Comrades Marathon in order to deal with the accommodation crisis in the city. The crisis is due to various events - Art in the Park, Comrades Marathon, Royal Show and the Golden Horse Sprint - being staged in the same week. In a letter dated 11 February, which was addressed to the municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi, PCB CEO Melanie Veness said that Pietermaritzburg is now losing revenue from the Comrades Marathon due to the staging of so many events at the same time. Before democracy, the Comrades Marathon was held on 31 May, a date which was reserved for Republic Day, but that fell away after 1994, said Veness. The marathon was then moved to 16 June, which is Youth Day, but due to political reasons and considering the magnitude of Youth Day, the date was later changed. Last year, the Comrades Marathon was held on June 1. The Comrades has also been reserved for June 1 this year. On the other hand, Veness said that it would be challenging to consider changing the date of the Royal Show which, for the past 162 years, has taken place between 23 May and June 1. Anothermajorcityevent,Artinthe Park, has always been held from 21 May to 25 May and moving the Comrades to the last weekend of May has led to a lack of accommodation in the city, said Veness. Veness said that recently, a meeting was held between the representatives of the Royal Agricultural Society, Pietermaritzburg Tourism, the Golden Horse Casino and the Comrades Marathon to try and find a solution to this problem, as runners find themselves having to go to Durban to find accommodation. Veness said this is a huge setback for Pietermaritzburg economic growth because if people are not accommodated in the city, then they will also not spend their money in their city.
vamp of the Chief Albert Luthuli Street from tar to red brick and the transfor mation of Church Street to Langalibal ele (Longmarket) Street precinct, the erection of solar powered street lights in the CBD, the erection of street furni ture along Church Street, the paving of unregulated pavements in some parts of town, fixing potholes and approving bylaws to regulate advertising and in formal trading. The parking system is also being regulated by parking assistants at vari ous parking points in the CBD.
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LTHOUGH the 2014 Budget, presented by finance minister Pravin Gordhan, offered some relief for many consumers and businesses, drinkers, smokers and motorists are in for increased expenses. There will be no mercy for the ‘sinners’ who are in for increased sin taxes across the board. A pack of 20 cigarettes will cost 68 cents more, wine taxes go up by 13 cents and beer by nine cents. When asked if the increase would limit people purchasing these items, the consensus from the Maritzburg Fever Facebook page was that it would not. “It’s just going to make me a little more broke every month,” said Jason Cockcroft. “Cancer and road carnage and liver disease doesn’t stop people. Why would a few extra pennies worry anyone? As an ex-smoker, I know that if I had to choose between buying lunch and cigarettes, however hungry I was, cigarettes won every time,” said Jane Ducasse Derengi. Another continuously rising cost for motorists is the fuel price. Not only did the price of fuel go up by 36 cents, the tax on petrol has increased by 20 cents a litre, setting the fuel price at an all time high of R13,75 per litre. This has many motorists up in arms abouttheaffordabilityoffuel.Theongoing increases make it harder for people to get around from place to place, whether they need to spend more money to fill their fuel tankorhavetopayextraonlocaltransport costs. “Considering this is a pre-election budget, and one delivered at a time when consumers and businesses are under strain, it will satisfy many, for it offers apparent relief, except for smokers and drinkers, and takes little more from tax payers. Unfortunately, it also adds to the stressofmotorists,”saidAndrewLayman, CEO of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Gordhan’s fifth budget had a strong emphasis on job creation, with its first prioritytoovercomepovertyandinequality in the country. In an effort to do that, he vowed to create six million jobs for the unemployed through various government initiatives. KwaZulu-Natal got the lion’s share of
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the budget and will receive R78.14 billion for the year, higher than Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. In total, provincial government was allocated 43.4% of nationally raised revenue. Local government has been allocated 8.9% of available funds. Small business owners can breathe a sighofreliefasthetaxregimeforSMEswill be reviewed and simplified. Melanie Veness, CEO of the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business, said that this was a welcomed revision for the SME group which are operating in a tough economic
climate at the moment. One of the positives to come out of Gordhan’s budget speech was the introduction of the National Health Insurance (NHI), which is based on two pillars - improving the public health service delivery and reducing the high costs of private health care. He said that there were already pilots situated in every province and will be operational this year. Added to that will be R145.7 billion which will be used for various health care and facility improvements countrywide.
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IT seems that Camperdown is set to be the newly designated area for legal drag racers to battle it out on the quarter-mile. Msunduzi Municipality have been in talks recently with the representatives of drag races in thecity,inordertotrytoworkoutasafewayforward for enthusiasts to continue their passion in the city. The fact that drag racing in the city is illegal has not stopped it from taking place at night, endangering not only the participants, but general road users who are out at the time of the races. The most recent illegal race to make the news took place on 17 February and all began with a text message that was sent out to the drivers and spectators in the racing circles. PeoplefromalloverPietermaritzburg,andevenallthe way from Durban, gathered along Victoria Road to watch the race. Over 100 cars showed up that night. Another huge race that took place this year was on 31 January, where over 3 000 people showed up in the rain in Raisethorpe. Although these races were incident free, last year Simphiwe Khensia died in a suspected drag racing incident and a car, suspected of drag racing, crashed into a local business at the corner of Victoria Road and Boshoff Street. Last year it was reported at a municipal executive meeting that there were no facilities available for drag racers to pursue the sport legally. However there has been a change of heart recently. This could be because racing is continuing on the streets on the city with or without the blessing of local authorities, thus endangering the lives of innocent motorists.
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FREE parking at Liberty Midlands Mall is now a thing of the past. As of this week, Mall management have implemented paid parking. The longer a customer spends at the mall, the less they will have to pay as opposed to those just popping in. Shoppers now receive their tickets upon entering the mall as they did before, and parking pay stations have alreadybeeninstalledandarelocated at all entrances. The first 20 minutes is free, to allow for people dropping off or pick-
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Municipality offers traffic fine discount NQOBILE MTOLO
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IN a bid to collect all outstanding traffic fines, the Msunduzi Municipality is offering a 50% discount on municipal traffic fines. This means that if residents pay 50% of their traffic fines, the municipality will write-off the balance. The municipality urges residents to take advantage of this offer before it ends on 31 May this year. The discount will be offered to traffic fines from 1 April 2011 to today. Currently, R8,5 million is owing to council by offenders and R417 000 has been recovered thus far. The Msunduzi Municipality is anticipating that they will recover R2,1 million by 31 May. The municipality started offering the 50% discount in 2009. In 2011, when motorists owed the municipality R7 771 700 in outstanding traffic fines, the municipality offered the 50% amnesty. This lasted from April to June of 2011. The following year, the motorists were again offered the 50% discount after it was discovered that about 70% of traffic fines are not paid by motorists. By 2012, motorists still owed the municipality just over 50% in unpaid traffic fines. Last year therewasR11millioninoutstandingtrafficfines. New fines which are not older than 32 days also qualify for the 50% discount. However, motorists who will not benefit from this offer will be those caught at road blocks as they will have to pay the full amount. If motorists would like to pay their fines in person,theycanvisit21WashingtonRoadorpay at the magistrate’s court near the Bessie Head Library at the corner of Ottos Road and Church Street.
ing up. However if shoppers take between 20 minutes and two hours, the tariff is R5, two to four hours is R4 and four to six hours is R3. Customers who spend over six hours at the mall will pay anything from R20 to R40, depending on the duration of their stay. Thecurrentconstructionandredirectingtotheinternalandexternalareas also requires shoppers to take note of the changes to the traffic flow. To get familiar with the traffic flow changes and parking tariffs, view the Liberty Midlands Mall Changes gallery at www.pmbfever.co.za. Liberty Midlands Mall has implemented paid parking systems.
Scottsville Mall phase two started >> Focus is on creating a family and shopping destination
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CONCERNED residents from Silver Road are appealing to the youth in the area to show some respect when gathering in the area across the road from their houses. At the bottom end of Silver Road is a vacant plot of land directly across from the houses, which the residents have said has become a ‘hangout’spotformanyoftheyouthinthearea.
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One of the residents, who asked not to be named, said that the grass on that plot is cut by residents, each of whom take care of the area in front of their own houses. Residents mow the lawn as much as they can, clear the verges and beautify their own piece of the plot. “It has been left to the discretion of each resident to ensure that the area is cut near their houses, as the municipality have not given it attention,” he said. However he said that this was not the main problem the residents are facing. “There are so many youngsters that come to this area, park their cars and drink. They don’t even have the decency to take their litter away. They leave it strewn all over the grass and in the gutter.” Another resident, who also requested to remain anonymous, has been living in the area
for over ten years and said that this has been an ongoing problem. “Some of the kids are from around the area but others come from various places and park here because it is an open spot,” she said. Shewentontosaythatnotonlydothepeople park on that vacant patch, but they also block driveways, making it very difficult for residents and their visitors to leave their yards. “They behave so disrespectfully towards us. When you try to reprimand them they use vulgar language. They have no respect and we are tired of cleaning up after them. We are appealing to them to understand that we do not have a problem with them using that area to enjoy themselves. “All we are asking for is for them to have some respect for the residents and take their litter with them,” she said.
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HE Disability Workshop Develop ment Enterprise (DWDE) are currently looking for people with disabilities to fill various vacancies and positions within the Pietermaritzburg area in various departments, organisations and companies. There are also opportunities for learn ership and skills development. The government is looking to ensure that departments, organisations and companies adhere to employment equity policies, in ensuring that they meet its two percent target in terms of employing a person with disabilities. Whenemployingapersonwithdisabili ties, you will not only make a business decision, but also a social and conscience one. Departments, organisations and companies relax some or certain require ments when employing people with disabilities,inordertoaccommodatethem in the workforce. So there are various opportunities for
a people with disabilities and we are here to assist. Interested candidates can forward their CV to intern3@dwde.co.za or kevin.naidoo76@gmail.com, or alterna tively you can fax to 086 603 2232 We will source vacancies, job opportu nities, learnerships and skills development programmestoassistyoutothebestofour ability. Alternatively, should you see or become aware of any vacancy, job oppor tunity, learnership or skills development programme on our website, Facebook, email mailing list or via other social media, feel free to contact us, or you can submit your application for that specific position. Feel free to contact the DWDE office at 021 674 6139 or myself at 071 352 3487 for more information.
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Looking for wool PADCA’s homes require knitting wool to keep the older folk busy with making squares for blankets, and to enter a knitting drive we have on the go at the moment. If anyone can assist, please contact 33 345 4711. It could be delivered to our address or we will arrange to collect JEAN JACKSON Admin Manager
Trial of the century THE spotlight once again is directed on South Africa as the Oscar trial begins. Questions as to why he shot his model girl friend Reeva Steenkamp four times through the toilet door need to be answered. Oscars’ status is the reason for the hype in this case.
The safety of our children THE fact that the traffic department is on the endangered species list (or extinct) should come as no surprise to residents of Pietermaritzburg. Schools should consider adopting the system used in the 60’s and 70’s by some schools in the Raisethorpe area, where stronger senior pupils performed the task getting pupils safely across the road under the supervision of a teacher on duty. The two “lollipops” used swung
wellintothestreet.Allmembersofthe scholar patrol stood off the street. Many of the pointsmen used recently look barely 16 (what happened to them?), hardly a deterrent to reckless taxi drivers. Schools in the suburbs should consider this alternative. Leaving unsupervised children to their own device is not an option. VIDESH JEENA Via email
Permission to televise the proceedings from the High Court in Pretoria has been granted, with limitations in place that can not be violated. This is a victory in terms of access to information since this trial has been dubbed a high profile case. Let’s hope the state has done its home work in terms of evidence and has a water tight case to secure a conviction or the defence can poke holes in the states
evidence to cast doubts in the mind of the judge. In the Oscar trial, our judicial system is being showcased around the world. The states case has to be flawless to keep South Africa’s global credibility intact. Its going to an exciting few weeks ahead as the details of what really hap pened are revealed. VIJAY SURUJPAL Via email
Epworth: faith, compassion and courage E
PWORTHofferspupilsaworldofopportunities, providing them with a solid foundation based on the cornerstones of faith, compassion and courage. We are committed to educating the whole person: developing young women who are intellectually, spiritually, athletically, culturally and socially balanced, so that they can make a real difference in the world. Epworth prides itself on meeting the needs of the individual within a nurturing, vibrant and Christian educational environment. Its diverse opportunities allow all girls, regardless of aptitude, to achieve and realise their full potential. Epworth is a small tight-knit community which encourages each girl to be herself and to express herselfthroughthemanyactivitiesandexperiences on offer. Academics play a central role at Epworth, offering pupils a broad and balanced selection of subjects with access to the latest equipment and technology. Learning, however, does not stop at the classroom. Thriving sporting, spiritual, cultural, and outreach programmes complement our excellent academic curriculum, encouraging discipline, teamwork and dedication. Sport forms an integral part of life for every Epworth girl. The school embraces mass participation while championing sporting excellence. This is borne out by Epworth’s status as the top squash and canoeing school in the county. Music, drama, dance and visual art - all of which can be taken as Grade 12 subjects - feature prominently at Epworth. Girls also play an active part in the schools’ spiritual activities and have many opportunities for service and leadership. Social responsibility and outreach activities contribute significantly to the general ethos of the school, providing girls with the opportunity to makemeaningfulcontributionstothecommunity, country and world.
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Weston Agricultural College celebrates it centenary this year, reaching 100 years is a significant milestone in any organization. Throughout this time the College has relied on educators and learners to keep the vision and to adhere to the principles that have made Weston one of the elite in the academic/agri-cultural schools fraternity.
Our Mission To educate boys for life through the integration of academic and farming instruction, with sports, cultural and leisure activities, in such a way that each boy is given the opportunity to optimize his potential. We acknowledge the importance of, and will strive to enhance, the links between the school and the learner's home. We strive for excellence, lead by example and strive to act with integrity. We encourage a Christian ethos
A new sports pavilion is in the process of being built. An agricultural resource center is also planned, this center will be the hub of agriculture teaching at Weston, and will not only serve the needs of the boys but can have a major benefit in our local area, empowering members of the community to get a head start and to equip themselves for a brighter future in agriculture and small business development. Many of the boys who have passed through Weston have retained a link with agriculture and have left their foot print on this nation. The Weston Old Boys` network is vibrant and progressive with a clear mandate to keep Weston in the forefront of agriculture whilst at the same time not losing sight of the ever changing after school environment. We are a great school on an exciting journey.
Contact Details: Tel: +27(33) 263 1328 | Private Bag 527 Mooi River KZN 3300 | WWW.WESTON.CO.ZA
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Be your best at Cowan House COWAN House is a unique, co-educational preparatory school committedtoprovidingthebroadest education for both girls and boys from Grade RRR to Grade 7, in a stimulating and happy environment, set on 10 hectares in scenic Hilton in the KwaZuluNatal midlands. We encourage the all-round development of each child and so ensure that all achieve to their full potential. They leave the school confident and well equipped, not only for senior school, but also for success in a changing world. “Life and learning for a primary school child should be about experiences and we, as adults, should strive to create these experiences for our children - both in and out of the classroom environment. We must be constantly aware of imparting skills, rather than teaching pure content. It is
these individuals who are effectively able to learn, unlearn and re-learn, who are going to be the most significant role players of the future,” said Rob Odell, Cowan House headmaster. Cowan House offers boarding from Grade 3 to Grade 7, with a full time nursing sister and staff who live on the property, which ensures the best for our boarders. Boarding for Grade 6 and 7 is a popular option at Cowan House, considered by many parents for the good preparation it allows their children who will be boarding at their respective senior schools. We welcome you to our Open Day on Friday, 14 March from 9am to 11am. Contact us at 033 3433261, marketing@cowanhouse.co.za or visit us on www.cowanhouse.co.za.
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HE Wykeham Collegiate (TWC) in Pietermaritzburg is one of South Africa’s leading independent schools for girls from Grade RR to Grade 12. Not only does TWC give its pupils an excellent academic education – it prepares them for life in the fastchanging adult world. TWC keeps abreast of world trends and provides its pupils with the opportunity to fulfil their dreams. The school provides a top-quality, progressive education based on sound Christian
values, while striving to instil in its girls a strong sense of individual worth, as well as honesty, integrity, responsibility and respect for others. The school’s Boarding Establishment (BE) is a home away from home for many girls from South Africa, neighbouring African states and beyond. The BE provides a friendly, caring environment for girls from Grade 4 to Grade 12 and teaches the girls to be independent, tolerant and to value others’ personal and cultural diversity.
The school caters for both weekly and full boarders. TWC boasts a wide variety of amenities including an information technology centre, sporting facilities, art complex, media centre, sports science school and a comprehensive music school. Visit www.twc.org.za for more information. An open day will be held on Saturday, 1 March from 8.30am - Come and see for yourself. Don’t miss our Open Day on Saturday, 1 March starting at 8.30am.
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Cowan house recently received the results from the IEB Core Skills test which our Grade 6 pupils write each year. We are so proud of our pupils results, including Stuart Meiklejohn (L) and Sarah Whyte who achieved 94% and 90% respectively.
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Absorbed in their lesson on the eye in life sciences with teacher Michelle Bennett are (from left) Michaela Abreu, Andrea Hoppé and Nooreen Nuruddin.
Grade RRR to Grade 7 Boarding Grade 3 to Grade 7 Hilton KwaZulu Natal Be Yourself Be • Be Reasonable Be Caring • Be Your Best
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ARTER High is proudly known as an institution of excellence, with the holistic development of the child as a primary focus. Carter’s success over the many years is largely due to the fact that parents, pupils, teachers and school governors have embraced the ideal of excellence, and work as partners with high levels of dedication and commitment. The positive ethos, coupled with a diverse curriculum within a co-educational setting,
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undoubtedly allows our pupils to prepare for the challenges of the real world. The foundational principle, as embodied in our motto “Justitia et Veritas”, forms the bedrock of values that will guide all pupils in a rapidly changing society. We have embraced change with ease and the demographics of the school truly represent the rainbow nation. Carter High is a learning institution that is constantly seeking to improve the quality of education that is provided for our pupils.
Carter High’s dynamic Interact Club, led by Barbara Toohey, is in the process of collecting cans of food in aid of the Eastwood Secondary School Feeding Scheme. The Interact Club is encouraging all pupils to donate at least one can of food by the end of March 2014. Thank you to the parents and pupils who support the Interact Club and who encourage more people to get involved. The more canned food collected, the more children can be fed. So, the motto is ‘I can, you can, we all can, donate a can. Yes we can!’ (from left) Matthew Delis, Deeandra Chinaboo, Brandon Cole, Jarrod Olivier, Nonjabulo Zondi, Aaliah Said, Mrs Barbara Toohey, Thobeka Conco, Timmy Segooa, Ziphelelele Nzama, Shaylyn Jackson, Leleethu Lukhozi, Caitlyn Donnelly and Raelen Van Rensburg. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Carter High School pupils Chloe Dickens (L) and Laura David.
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Carter High School Admission 2015 Carter High School an institution of excellence with the holistic development of your child as our primary focus.
Applications for the year, 2015 close on Friday 14 March 2014. Application Forms available from Mrs Charlene van Gruning our Admissions Officer 033 345 1922 or admissions@carterhigh.co.za
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T John’s was established in 1897, rich in history and tradition. Daygirls and boarders from Grade RR-12 attend our school. This charming school exudes intimacy and embraces all who come to it. Our Grade 9 girls experience uHambo, which is a three week journey in the Drakensburg. This adventure prepares the girls for the com-
plexities of the world beyond school. We write the IEB examinations and maintain the highest academic standards. Recently, five girls achieved above 80% average in all subjects and 32 achieved B aggregates. Sixty four percent of our candidates achieved A or B aggregates. The boarding staff care for the boarders and accompany those who live far from home
on regular weekend outings. A school bus to Westville and Gillitts collects boarders on a Monday morning and returns them on a Friday. Sportsmanship is part of our ethos and we encourage teamwork and individual fulfilment in all sport. St John’s strongly promotes respect for others and encourages the many friendships which remain with them for life.
EPWORTH Independent High School for Girls Tel: 033 846 2548
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HIGH SCHOOL SC OPEN DAY DAtE: Saturday, 8 March 2014 tImE: Registration 9:30 followed Re by tours of the School concluding at 12:30 VENuE: Epworth Multi-Purpose Centre Closing date for Grade 8 applications for 2015 is Thursday, 27 Mar March 2014
Website: www.epworth.co.za
Kelly Donaldson (Grade 12) and Nokutenda Kanakawo (Grade RR).
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Midlands Medical Centre (MMC) recently held a Shavathon at the hospital for the staff. About 90 hospi tal staff raised more than R2000. The Cansa Shavathon is held in order to show solidarity with those affected by cancer, with participants either shaving or tinting their hair. Sindi Ngcobo (front), a caregiver at MMC’s Neonatal ICU, decided to shave her hair in order to support the cause. She is pictured with Cansa volunteers Aneetha Moodley (L) and Karla Gounden.
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The Cansa Jail ‘n Bail article pub lished on 19 Febru ary in the Maritz burg Fever omitted Kevin Beekrum (pic tured) as a partici pant in the campaign. Beekrum raised R20 000 himself for the fun draiser. The error is regret ted.
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ESPITE being on monthly notice, teachers and staff at Stepping Stones School for children with Cerebral Palsy remain upbeat and positive. This was emphasized by Yvonne Spain, acting administrator and an ex-director of the Cindi Network. The school is part of the Cerebral Palsy Association (CPA) and, as with all othernon-governmentalorganizations,is feeling the pinch of the funding crisis. Chairperson, Sarah Rule, said in a press release that the CPA have sourced enough funds to continue running the school for the first term this year, and continue their outreach therapy programme at Edendale Hospital and Creighton. This was made possible by various donors and the support of Pietermaritzburg businesses at a fundraising golf day held in December 2013. Rule further stated that they have developed a crisis intervention plan with the help of Spain, Anthea Mitchell, who is acting director, and Debbie Harrison, former director of Life Line. They have developed a mid-term strategy to registertheschoolwiththedepartmentofBasic Education and to revisit the previous funding that CPA had from the Department of Social Development. However, stringent plans have been taken to minimize expenses which include freezing staff and teacher positions and annual bonuses and increases. Speaking to Maritzburg Fever, Spain said that the staff and teachers remain dedicated to the children and school. “Despite the challenges, everyone remains
compassionate and committed. We are running on a skeleton staff and relying on the input of the board, which is largely a volunteer core.” She added that the school is operating on a monthtomonthbasisbutnewdonorsarebeing sought and gifts in kind promoted in order to reduce costs. “We encourage the support of the community and we will continue on in faith. We hope that the proposal we have sent to corporations will bearfruitandallowtheschooltocontinueoperating,” said Spain. NCTForestrysteppeduptotheplatetoassist the school by donating 10 wheelchairs for the childrenlivinginruralcommunitiesthatattend Stepping Stones. Anita Nicholson, public relations and communications officer for NCT, said that they had read about the hardships of the school in the paper and immediately knew that they had to do something to help them. “It immediately caught my eye and we felt that we needed to give back to the community. We got in touch with the management here and asked what we could do to help the children. There is such a need for the school, we couldn’t let it close down without trying to help out in some way,” said Nicholson. Anthea Mitchell, acting director of the CPA, said that they are very grateful to NCT for their donation. “We are incredibly grateful. They got in touch with us and within a week we had their donation. We will continue to do our best to look after the children here and continue to appeal to the community for their support,” she said. For more information, contact the CPA at 033 342 2913. Visit www.pmbfever.co.za to view the Stepping Stones wish list.
Help feed Somalia GIFT of the Givers will once again be assisting with the hunger crisis that is facing 50 000 Somali children. Althoughnotasbadasthemassive famine that gripped the country in 2011, these children are at serious risk of malnutrition and a significant numberofthepopulationfacehunger at various levels.
Gift of the Givers founder, Imtiaaz Sooliman, is appealing to the community to donate, in any way, to their parcels that they will be taking over to Somalia. “Your response in 2011 was overwhelming and it helped us feed 120 000 people per day, provide medical assistance and set up a temporary hospital,” said Sooliman. Sooliman said that their offices in Mogadishu, Somalia, have been well established since that period. “We have set up seven medical centres as we expand into various
parts of Somalia. In December 2013, we responded to the cyclone in Puntland.” He said that their Somali representative has urgently requested food and medical supplies. Gift of the Givers will therefore be dispatching containers of aid from their warehouses in Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg. Sooliman is requesting that people wishing to donate items, including rice, oil, beans, canned beans, canned fish, maize meal, soya and soup and any type of medical sup-
plies, can do so by delivering them to their warehouses in Pietermaritzburg. Cash contributions can be made to Gift of the Givers, Standard Bank, Pietermaritzburg, Account No. 052278611, Branch Code 057525.
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and raise funds to meet the cost of tissue typing. Flying solo for the time being, Geyser will head up all public relations in Pietermaritzburg, Hilton, the midlands and the berg. Speaking to Maritzburg Fever, she said that she was looking forward to her new adventure and her time back in Pietermaritzburg. She said that the main reason for the branch opening in PMB is to increase awareness among the general public in order to expand the registry of bone marrow donors. Each year, thousands of South Africans are diagnosed with blood disorders. For many, their only chance of survival is a bone marrow stem cell transplant. For a few lucky ones, a relative could be a donor. For the
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others, they have the daunting task of searching for a match in the system. With only 65 500 donors on the SABMR, the chance of finding a matching donor is 1:100 000 within the person’s ethnic group. “We appeal to anyone willing to contribute in any way, from volunteer work, to becoming a donor, to supporting our fund raising events, to get in touch with us to make a difference,” said Geyser. To find out more about becoming a volunteer in PMB, contact Geyser at 083 6323224 or kenwyn@sunflowerfund.org.za For more information on The Sunflower Fund KZN, contact them at 0800 12 10 82, visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za or find them on Facebook.
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In terms of Item 6 of Schedule 1 of the Kwazulu-Natal Planning Development Act No. 6 of 2008, notice is hereby given for the subdivision of land, as follows: Proposed Subdivision: Portion A and Remainder, both of Erf 4403 Pietermaritzburg - 42 Elved Wright Circle Hayfields [Ward 37] A copy of the application and accompanying documents are open for inspection between 08h00 and 16h00 weekdays, in the offices of the Manager: Development Management and Forward Planning, Planning Reception 5th Floor, Prof. Nyembezi Building, The Msunduzi Municipality, 341 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg. Any person who has sufficient interest in the application may lodge comments thereto not later than the close of business on the 11 April 2014; with Mr N. Khoali, Manager: Development Management and Forward Planning of The Msunduzi Municipality, by post to; PO Box 1393, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or by hand delivery to the abovementioned physical address. Please be advised that failure to lodge or forward comments in response to this notice shall disqualify a person from further participation in the process. Enquiries: Ms Z.I. Shinga 033 392 2180
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Sports Notice ACTION CRICKET KZN Midlands Action Sports is proud to be hosting the Over’s interprovincial tournament in May 2014. The Over Tournament consists of the following categories: ladies Over 30 and Over 35, men Over 30, Over 35, Over 40 and Over 45. Our new action cricket league starts on 27 January and any ladies or men looking to play action cricket should contact Jannetta at 033 346 2936 or email jannetta@actionsport-
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ATHLETICS HERMAN’S Delight time trials are held every Tuesday by Collegians Harriers at Collegians Club, 381 Boshoff Street, at 5.30 pm. All runners and walkers are welcome. Choice of distances, 2,8 km, 4,4 km or 7,3 km. ORION Athletic Club time trials every Wednesday at 5.30pm from the Protea Sports grounds, Raisethorpe. Choice of either a 2,7km or 5,4km. NATAL Carbineers AC members gathereveryWednesdayat5.30pmat the Carbineers’ Drill Hall, Geere Street. All welcome. There are training groups from novice to speedsters
in running and walking. Inquiries: John at 082 491 7679 or Eileen at 082 495 1118. RUGBY YOUNG Lions Lions Rugby Club trains at the Woodlands Rugby Stadium on Mondays to Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm. All welcome. Inquiries: Joe at 078 799 8386 or Edwin at 074 465 5172. FOOTBALL SAVAGES Savages Football Club holds junior training every Friday from 5pm at Collegians Club. All welcome. Inquiries: Raymond at 072 908 1370 or Veronica at 072 212 1067. PIRATES Junior FC trains at the
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Epworth Tennis champs Epworth won a nailbiting final match against St Anne’s to clinch the 2014 Invitation Independent Schools tennis festival held in Cape Town recently (from left) Kristi Conradie, Rochelle Green, Catherine Pringle, Derryn Nel, Sally White (coach), Brittany Gow, Hannah Power and Sarah Mayne. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Interhouse gala at Scottsville
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Carter High boys, John Holmes (L) and Timothy Hattingh, both took part in the Subaru Jowetts Classic mountain bike race held in Cedara recently. The race was 45kms along a very hilly area. Hattingh placed 26 overall and third in his age group while Holmes placed fifth in his age group.
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Scottsville Primary School held their annual interhouse swimming gala recently. This event was welcomed with great enthusiasm and anticipation. Many pupils were cheered on by the support of their parents and family. Handley house took the winning trophy, followed by Macdonald, Gillespie and Wheeler. Congratulations to the senior and junior victrix and victor ladorum’s (from left) Saneswe Soni (sports coordina tor), Chenelle Dashwood, Seranté Subramanian, Keshlyn Govender, Gary Joubert and Angela Dashwood (guest of honour).
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HE Umgeni Water Marathon, set to take place at the Midmar Dam Resort outside Howick on Sunday, 16 March, will be celebrating its 17th annual running in conjunction with National Water Week. Corporate stakeholder manager for Umgeni Water, Shami Harichunder, said that he was delighted that Umgeni Water is able to support this exciting marketing venture for yet another year, especially seeing as 2014 is also Umgeni Water’s 40th anniversary. The event is organized jointly, on behalf of Umgeni Water, by Collegians Harriers and Howick Athletic Club, and incorporates four races - a 42,2km marathon run, which serves as a Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifying event, a 32km run, a 15km run and a 15km walk. The 42,2km and 32km runs, which start at 6am, will be limited to a total of 1000 entrants. These are pre-entry events only and close on Sunday, 9 March. Pre-entries may be done online at www.collegiansharriers.co.za. The 15km run and 15km walk, which start at 6.30am, will be limited to the first 500 entrants. Online entries for these two events also close on Sunday, 9 March, but manual entries will again be taken on Saturday, 15
March, when registration for all events takes place, from 1pm to 5pm at the Midmar Dam Resort, provided that the 500 limit has not been reached. Only entries received by Sunday, 9 March will receive a free T-shirt. The minimum ages for entrants will be 20 years for the 42,2km run, 19 yearsforthe32kmrunand15yearsfor the 15km run or walk, on the day of the event. The cut-off times for the events will be five hours for the 42,2km and 32km runs, and three hours for the 15km run and walk. Access to the Midmar Dam Resort may be gained off the N3 freeway via exit 103 (Midmar) or exit 107 (Tweedie). There will be free entrance into the Midmar Dam Resort for all runners andtheirsupportersbetween4amand 6am on Sunday, 16 March. The race entry fee will be R160 for the 42,2km and 32km events, with a temporary license fee of R30 for nonclub members, and R100 for the 15km run or walk, with a temporary license fee of R20 for non-club members. Both men’s and women’s winners will pocket R1000 for their effort, plus a further R1000 each, provided their times are under two hours 25 minutes andtwohours55minutesrespectively. All events will start and finish at the
main slipway, in front of the Midmar View Restaurant. The 15km event will be run entirely on the tar roads within the resort. The 32km and 42,2km raceswillhowevertakeanewout-andback route along the dirt road to Petrusstroom. The entire route will includeatotalof19kmofwellgradeddirt road. The 2014 Umgeni Water Marathon is being promoted as a “litter free” event, and runners indiscriminately discarding their water sachets and energy bar wrappers will be severely dealt with. No personal seconding will be permitted along the route, as well as motor vehicles, bicycles and dogs. The route is not suitable for wheelchair athletes. Attractivemedalswillonceagainbe handed out at the finish to all participants who complete their events within the respective cut-off times. All runners, walkers and their supporters are encouraged to arrive early to avoid congestion at the main entrance gate to the Midmar Dam Resort. The starts of the respective events will not be delayed for any reason. For entry forms, online entries, route maps, accommodation and further information that you may require, visit www.collegiansharriers.co.za. - Supplied.
Laddsworth interhouse gala
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THE following are the Natal Combat Rifle Asso ciationresultsfortheleagueshootheldrecently: X Class 1. Archie Smythe Natal Carbineers 391 2. Dave Warmenhoven SAPS 347 3. Arnold Fortmann Natal Carbineers 338 A Class 1. Michael Rowe NMR 325 2. Malcolm Wight Dbn Reg 297 3. Gordon Harrower UMR 290 Ladies
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Kudu House were the winners of the overall trophy at the Ladds worth interhouse gala held recently. (From left) Brogan Tedder and Leah Kriel, Kudu house captains, receive the winning house trophy from guest of honour, Rosh Tedder.
Rifle results
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The Epworth Guides participated in the 21st Highway District raft race held recently at Midmar Dam. The girls spent the weekend designing and building a raft which they raced on Sunday morning. They came third in the girls' race (back, from left) Raksha (Kathryn Gutridge), Rebecca Pieters, Lisa BertlingRoodt, Catherine Moffett, Hannah Wieners, Snow Eagle (Carryn Smith), Jenna Baker and (front) Daina Pieters.
1. Gillian SageNatal Carbineers 300 2. Maryka Grove DCS 178 3. Usha Ramkusen 84 Sigs 170 Veterans/Masters 1. Archie Smythe Natal Carbineers 391 2. Michael Rowe NMR 325 3. Brian Padayachee SAPS 320 Development 1. N Moolman Dbn Reg 250 2. Sergio Campos NMR 246 3. M Potas SAPS 238
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