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Stalled development angers residents >> The development, funded by Dezzo Construction, is valued at R17 million THAMSANQA MAGUBANE

HE stalled development of a multi-million-rand hotel and suburban housing complex in Hayfields has raised the ire of residents, who insist that the vacant site is an eyesore and a hotbed for crime. Flanking the N3 at the corner of New England Road and Hesketh Drive, the development is funded by Dezzo Construction and is valued at R17 million. The project is a budget hotel and a residential complex, which should have been completed and up and running over a year ago. Residents said the project has been mired in controversy since inception. They claim that residents had not been notified about the construction project until a notice was published in a newspaper that prompted a flood of objections. Atthesite,verylittleworkhasbeen done. Only a short driveway at the entrance has been built and manholes were partially completed. The main entrance has a makeshift gate made out of wire, rubber and planks. A source at the site, who asked not

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to be named, said the project was a stop-start affair and work ceased around July last year. “This was supposed to have been completed already. Construction work would start and halfway through they would run out of material and the development would stop. “Theworkerswouldbesenthome, the material would be bought and the constructionwouldbeginagain,”said the source. Hayfields resident Pieter Swanepoel said the development has been going on for at least five years.

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ONTOBEKO Mjoli (5) from the Jika Joe informal settlement is the latest victim to be electrocuted by live wires connected illegally. The incident happened last week Wednesday at the back of the informal settlement near the pit toilets, where Mjoli is believed to have tripped over live wires. Mjoli’s aunt, Matsepang Dlamini, said that the deceased had spent the day with her guardian while her mother was at work. “Every morning, her mother would leave her at a guardian’s house because her day care is still closed. Every morning after her mother has gone to work she would come knocking on my door to ask if her relatives had woken up. “On the day she died, she never came knocking. I thought she had gone to play with other children. I was not that worried because I knew that someone was looking after her. “Around 1pm, someone came to my house and told me that he saw Nontobeko near the pit toilets. I quickly put my shoes on and headed to the scene. I saw her body and couldn’t stop crying. It was painful. I

Illegal connections claim three lives did not even know that there were live wires by the pit toilets. She must have tripped over the naked wires because they are not easily noticeable” said Dlamini. She said that Mjoli had left her guardian’s house to visit the toilet. She said that her shoes were found meters away from the scene. Mjoli’s family is still busy with funeral plans and she will be laid to rest this Saturday. Mjoli had been a frequent visitor of the non-profit organization, Mama Ntombi’s Community Projects (MNCP). The organisation deals with the development of orphaned and vulnerablechildrenindisadvantaged communities in Pietermaritzburg. MNCP’s programme manager Sandra Pillay said, “This child has been coming to our programme. We bought the family groceries and we prayed with them. We are saddened by what has happened,” she said. “She was a lively person and we will miss her so much,” said Dlamini. The Maritzburg Fever reporter visited the Jika Joe informal settlement with the MNCP representatives.

Due to prominent illegal connections at almost every corner of every shack, one had to tread carefully when walking between the shacks. Jika Joe community leader Thembinkosi Magagula said that it is sad to note that last year, another child was electrocuted at the same spot where Mjoli’s body was found. He said that proper housing is the only answer to solving illegal connections. “We do not know when illegal connections will end. A lot of people have lost their lives in the process and it is even sadder when it is young children that die. However, older people are also victims. This applies mostly to those who are visitors and who are not informed about illegal connections at Jika Joe.” A video of the scene can be viewed via the Maritzburg Fever website www.pmbfever.co.za. Last week a Copesville man, Mthobisi Mokoena (27), was also electrocuted after mistaking live wires for a washing line. This happened at the Swapo informal settlement. It has been reported that one man was also electrocuted in Swapo on Monday.

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>> The hunt is on for a second man involved in the attack AMANDA KHOZA

PIETERMARITZBURG man accused of beating up a Northdale mechanic’s assistant and then spray painting his entire body with white enamel car paint appeared in court on Friday. Avikar Lutchman (27), who faces charges of assault, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted murder, cut a calm figure when he appeared in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court. Lutchman was remanded in custody with the matter postponed to January 22 for further investigation. State prosecutor Mxolisi Hodi said the state intends opposing bail. Lutchman’s attorney, Kameel Jagernath, said: “My client has intentions of pleading not guilty. He will co-operate with the state and we know there is one suspect that still needs to be arrested.” The hunt is on for a second man involved in the attack that left Malawian national Bilaz

Asan hospitalised last Wednesday afternoon. Two men are alleged to have beaten Asan withaxes,toolsandarake,beforestrippinghim naked at the mechanic’s premises on Violet Road in Northdale. The men are thought to be irked customers. After beating him, Asan’s attackers allegedly laid him down and spray-painted his naked body with white enamel car paint using an air compressor. Another mechanic, Pilandran Chetty, was also attacked. Asan was rushed to Northdale Hospital where nurses tried to remove the paint, which had hardened on his body and even glued his lips together. He was discharged last Friday after nurses managed to remove paint from “sensitive areas” on his face. Brigadier Francis Bantham said a task team led by seasoned detective Captain Pipes Hafejee had been set up to bring the suspects to book. “We are appealing to members of the

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Avikar Lutchman (27) appeared at the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday facing three criminal charges pertaining to Wednesday’s spray paint attack. community to come forward with any information that may assist us in getting a successful conviction. “We condemn this behaviour and those alleged perpetrators must be held responsible for this inhumane crime they committed,” she said. If you have any information that may assist the police in solving this case, contact Hafejee at 083 231 6496.

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K9 fund spearheaded by Clarendon Community Association NQOBILE MTOLO

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THE Clarendon Community Association, and the general Townhill precinct, have achieved great success in curbing crime in the area through massive communityinvolvementandsupportoftheSAPS,the dog unit in particular. The Clarendon Community Association has spearheaded a K9 fund to replace police dogs lost in the line of duty and of natural causes. “Crime is the harsh reality of a number of deteriorating socioeconomic factors, a questionable justicesystemandapoliceforcethatareunderstaffed and often ill-equipped. The reality is that we as a community have to play an ever increasing role in the securityofourneighbourhoodsbysupportingourmen in blue, who risk their lives every day and against all odds,” said the Clarendon Community Association’s Rowan White. He said that this community initiative was motivated by the shooting and killing of police K9 Sky in the line of duty in the Town Bush area on 7 November 2014. “The dog unit have been incredible, both in response to and support of the community and we feel that it is time that we repaid that commitment by these policemen, both human and K9 alike. “Initially we wanted to replace the one dog but havediscoveredthatfourhandlerswerewithoutK9’s. Our objective subsequently changed to raise enough money to replace all four dogs. Each dog costs between R10 000 and R12 000 and to date, we have raised enough to replace the first two dogs, which is absolutely amazing.

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Healthy lunchboxes for healthy minds NQOBILE MTOLO

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REPARING a healthy lunchbox for your children, and teaching them healthy eating habits, will keep obesity at bay. This is a healthy tip local dieticians would like parents to keep in mind when preparing lunchboxes for their children ahead of schools reopening next week. Paediatric dietician from Steart Barnard & Associates Inc, Claire Barnard, said that more than 17% of South African children aged between the ages of one and nine years old, living in urban areas, are overweight. “This equates to one in five children being overweight or obese. This growing epidemic not only leads to early onset lifestyle diseases, constipation and puberty, but can also lead to many social and self- esteem issues. “Due to time restrictions, we are unable to teach our children about the value of healthy balanced meals, let alone teach our children how to prepare and cook healthy meals. We should equip our children with appreciation and respect for food, so that they grow up knowing what is good and bad for them,sothattheydon’thavetorelearn it when they are 18 years old, or older,” said Barnard. She said that good nutrition not only appliestolunchboxes,butalsoextends to what children eat for breakfast before going to school. “A well balanced diet contains all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and

minerals to ensure optimal growth and development in children. Balanced diets are important for brain development and improved concentration, learning and behaviour in children. “Remember, children with iron deficiency will experience both behavioural and learning difficulties. Children who have the right balance of calories and nutrients feel better and have more energy, with improved performancebothintheclassroomand thesportsfield,”saidVeniMaharajwho is a consulting dietician in private practice at Diet Wise Inc. Maharaj said that a balanced diet should provide enough energy, protein, calcium, iron, fibre, vitamins and minerals.Ifchildrenindulgeinjunkfood such as biscuits, fizzy drinks, chocolates, chips, cakes, pies, desserts, this causes a spike in their blood sugar levels. This then leads to a child being hyperactive and their concentration levels are affected. Maharajwarnedparentsnottousejunk food to reward their children as this later becomes an unhealthy habit which is difficult to unlearn. When it comes to children who are fussy eaters, Maharaj said that parents should make healthy food interesting and fun. “Ifachildisboredwithjustsandwiches, offer wraps or pitas but do not substitute with unhealthy options. Most importantly as parents, you have to be role models. Do not expect your child to eat healthy meals when you yourselves do not eat healthy,” said Maharaj.

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A well balanced diet contains all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals to ensure optimal growth and development in children. Some examples of what a lunchbox should contain: Example 1 Starch: Whole-wheat wrap Protein: Hummus as a spread and chicken strips Vegetable: Chopped tomato, red, yellow pepper, lettuce, cucumber and grated carrots. Fruit: Fruit box: selection of fruit like two slices apple, three segments orange, one slice pineapple cubed, handful grapes. Dairy: One small yoghurt Example 2 Starch:Whole-wheat Pasta Protein: Tuna tossed in low fat mayonnaise Vegetable: Baby tomatoes tomato,

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Students, beware of bogus colleges NQOBILE MTOLO

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ITH January marking the start of the registration period at most South African colleges and tertiary institutions for the current academic year, the Department of Higher Education and Training has made an urgent appeal to potential students to be on a high alert for bogus colleges. Speaking to the Maritzburg Fever, national Department of Higher Education and Training media liaison officer Khaye Nkwanyana said that it is important for potential students to verify the accreditation of training colleges and courses which they offer. “We strongly encourage potential students to opt for public institutions and universities. However, those who want to go for private colleges should first check with us if such institutions have a proper licence to operate and that their courses are accredited withtheSouthAfricanQualificationsAuthority (SAQA). “They should verify this information to make sure that they do not waste their time and money. If the institutions and courses are not

registered or recognized, sadly, qualifications from such institutions will be regarded as fraudulent and will not be recognized by any company when one looks for employment,” said Nkwanyana. Through thorough investigations by the Department of Higher Education and Training, Nkwanyana said that the department has discovered that there are registered private colleges offering courses which are not accredited by the SAQA. He said this is illegal. Nkwanyana said that the department has a dedicatedteamwhichtacklessuchmattersand once culprits have been found, they are brought to justice. With intervention from the police, Nkwanyana said that there are culprits which have been arrested and brought to justice. “Since last year we have opened about 41 cases across the country. A lot of these cases were opened in October last year and most of the colleges have since appeared in court,” said Nkwanyana. He urged potential students to phone 0800 872 222 to verify with the department if the institution they are considering joining is registered and recognized.

Free scholarships for matriculants THE Indian Consul for Cultural Relations will make available free scholarships for interested students to study in India. The Midlands Hindu Society will be facilitating a presentation by the Consul General of India on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 at 10am on the first floor of the Bessie Head Library (next to the City Hall). “Due to the popularity and success of the programme, more slots are being made available again this year, giving more aspiring students an opportunity to study abroad free of charge. “The scholarship is for any course of study of your choice except medicine and engineering,” the Midlands Hindu Society public relations officer Sherry

Mahabeer said in a statement. The scholarships includes air fares at the time of joining the university and after completion. The scholarship programme is offered to all students who have completed Grade 12 and wish to further their studies. Deserving South African nationals who have matriculated and have the desire to pursue their higher education are invited to attend the briefing session where they can have all the questions answered. Applications close on 29 January 2015. For inquiries, please contact advocate Ranjiv Nirghin at 082 442 3835 or Sherry Mahabeer at 083 597 4854. - Supplied

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LAST month, the Howick Arts Society (Harts) hosted an exhibition of members’ work at Fairways on Main. During the run, the society also handed out awards for members. The Asselburg Cup, given every year to an artist who has attained a consistently high standard throughout the year - as judged by all members of Harts - was awarded jointly to Jenny Miles and Meg Stanley. And for the first time, the organisation held an in-house

exhibition, titled My Africa, which Bryony Clarke, assistant director of the Tatham Art Gallery, and Kobie Venter, an education officer at the Tatham, judged. Jan Airton’s picture of a wild dog and Lorna Peirson’s landscape painting were joint winners. The first Harts meeting for 2015 will be held at St Luke’s Church in Howick on February 2 at 1.30pm. Visitors are most welcome. For more information, phone Cristina Richardson at 074 485 8502.

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talking as the Man In Black, showcasing his expertise on the guitar and encompassing low-pitch vocals that fit perfectly with the Cash sound. McIlroy, meanwhile, takes on the role of June Carter with an irresistible and upbeat country performance. The song list includes The Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, Man in Black, Cry Cry Cry and Walk the Line. Also featured are songs with Carter such as Jackson, It Ain’t Me Babe and Juke Box Blues. This country and rock ’n roll show will have your cowboy boots a tappin’ and your feet a stampin’ so go and celebrate an American legend.

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What about developing artisans? CONGRATULATIONS to the matrics who have passed. To those who have not, try again! It’s not the end of the world. As the saying goes: “Failure is the stepping stone to success”. A very worrying point is what is happening to develop the skills shortages in the country. There is a dire shortage of trained artisans in all fields. I have just read about school leavers pursuing careers in law, medicine, accounting, etcetera. What about carpentry, plumbing, bricklaying, fitting and welding? These are skilled professions and to find a skilled tradesman or woman these days is like looking for hen’s teeth. Young people need to look at the prospect of turning to these trades for future development in our country, or else we will be forced to import such skills from abroad. N. SINGH Allandale

Holding out hope for Bala and Peru THERE can be no denying the indelible impression the creators of Bala and Peru, Vikash Mathura and Ray Maharaj, have left in the minds of listeners. Many have mentioned that their Saturday mornings on Lotus FM will never be the same. Apart from a few detractors who openly expressed their reservations about the “Weekend Liftoff”, many welcomed the Uncles into their homeswithimmensetrepidationand anticipation. Vikash and Ray always mentioned that destructive and constructive criticism goes with the territory in the entertainment business. The reality of the universe is that you cannot please every individual. I remember Vikash asking a listener to dedicate a song to friends and relatives after giving the correct answer to a quiz. The listener stated he had no relatives and no friends. Vikash was taken aback and asked the listener again, “Are you telling me you got no friends?”. The listener answered “yes, I got no friends because my friends are leaving me”. This was a reference to Ray and Vikash resigning from Lotus FM. This incident, amongst many others, resonates with the profound impact that these two disc jockeys had in the lives of their listeners. Their intellectual anecdotes and razor sharp thinking will be missed. Despite legal action that was instituted against their Peru and Bala roadshow, they won the case and decided to leave on their own terms. At their farewell concert in Phoenix, they promised they are going to be back with a bang. Until then we hold our breathes to seeourfavouriteunclesonceagainon stage. Maybe it will sooner rather than later. VIJAY SURUJPAL Via email

The dark side of the coin

HE euphoria, accompanied by delirious jubilation, trailed by dismay and disappointment, is now over and the dust has settled somewhat. A multifarious assortment of critics, coming from the least educated, academics, politicians, education experts, professors in education and parents. And teacher unions. In fact all of these indulged in the “blame game”, listing a plethora of reasons for the decline. Add to this the disgrace of cheating pupils and cheating teachers and supervisors. How sad. We, the paying public, were assailed with the good and bad stories of numbers, pass rates, failure rates and other confusing numbers. The above thoughts I submit with respect are relevant in the context that follows: The main players in the annual drama are indisputably the pupils writing the matric exam from public schools, private independent schools

and subsidized independent schools. We may add to this drama of education the teaching and learning process, the teachers, the parents - rich, poor,destitute - and even domestics to boot. When we observe the encouraging display of successes in the media, with the many smiling pupils and their fistful of ‘A’ symbols, we experience a warm glow of achievement. We are elated to see our pupils being accorded due recognition, accolades and admiration. They have been included and not excluded from glory. So let us as a nation rejoice and give thanks. In the midst of the joy and elation, we must not lose sight of the dark side of the coin. Many politicians, educationists,and community leaders have expressed their fears about the state of education in our schools throughout the country. Of the many reasons offered for this, one of the most significant is the fear of trade union teachers running down education.

The critics are prominent. EducationpsychologistDrDeviRajab has said that “unions and politicians must keep out and allow experts to handle education”. And Prof Jonathan Jansen of the University of OFS claims that SA, in comparison to the rest of the world, is the only country where “unions run education”. And let us remember,the multitude of silent critics...the parents of our pupils. Let us concede that nearly all children love extra school holidays, albeit unofficial. Therefore we pray and trust that the trade union teachers will not go on strike and stay away from schools in the middle of school days, thus “granting” our pupils extra holidays and disrupting teaching and learning. There are fears that we can expect strike action by SADTU in the beginning of the school term of 2015. God forbid. R MUNISAMY Via email

A big thank you to everyone who helped INtheearlyeveningof30December2014, a vehicle lost control coming down the road and ploughed through our palisade fence, wooden office/store room and a tree, before coming to a stop in our back yard. On behalf of my family, I would like to say a massive thank you to all those who

cametohelpandsupportusthatevening. The traffic police, police service and emergency ambulance service all deserve to be commended on their quick arrival and excellent work conduct. Your efficiency really helped to make a difficult situation a lot more bearable. Furthermore, it really is wonderful to

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Taking your responsibility as a parent seriously BABIES are sweet and it is good to celebrate their births, but how many of thosemothersareteenagers,havematric and are married? How many of the fathers are employed? Males need to stop believing the myth thattheirstatusrestsonbeingabletosire a child. It takes a man to stand up and take on his responsibilities.

Females need to stop believing the myth that when a person has sex with you, that means they love you. Females need to know that love means commitment, caring and responsibility. The best home for a child is when the mother and father treat each other with equal value in the relationship because then they will take their responsibilities

as parents seriously. The SA Constitution has given equal status to men and women, but unless in each home the value of personhood (not possessions), responsibility and love are taught and upheld, this nation will continue along its sorry path. FIONA MATHESON Pelham

Is it really worth it?

AMANDA KHOZA

HEN I was in matric, the thought of cheating during the exams didn’t even cross my

mind. Firstly, I was too much of a nervous wreck to cheat and I knew that should I getcaught,Iwouldgetaseriouswhipping from my mother. I also knew that I would be subjected to endless family meetings and counselling. Not only would it be recorded in the DepartmentofEducation’shistorybooks, but my mother would make sure that it was in my obituary and on my tombstone too, and I definitely didn’t want that. A friend of mine cheated in his matric trial exam. Even though I don’t promote cheating, I must say the modus operandi was pretty impressive. During a technical drawing trial exam, my friend and a mate sitting in from of him literally switched boards the minute the invigilator turned his back on them. They didn’t get caught. On top of that, they both got 80% for the exam. Wait, I have my own cheating story to share. I cheated in a class test in primary school. I was in Grade three at Richards Bay Christian School. I know, the irony.

My best friend Kate and I were sharing notes in an English test and my auburnhaired English teacher, Mrs Walker, walked between us while I was whispering answers to Kate. Before she could even say anything, tears started rolling down my cheeks; I knew it was the end - we got caught. I can’t quite remember what the punishment was, but I know that I never repeated the action because the feeling of that lump in your throat as you’re ushered to the principal’s office is not a good feeling. When the matric cheating scandal broke last week, I thought to myself, is it really worth it? I didn’t do well in all of my matric subjects, but I was satisfied with my resultsbecauseIhadputinthehardwork. During the late nights and the weekends at the municipal library, we made sure that we put in extra work because the thought of not seeing your name in the newspaper was just depressing. When the results finally came out and I saw my name in the newspaper, I was chuffed with myself. I was proud when I received my matric certificate because I knew that I had worked hard and I deserved the results I received. When I heard that 39 exam centres in KwaZulu-Natal have been implicated in a cheating scandal, I thought of young people’s futures gone to waste. KZN Department of Education spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi made it clear that the department does not take kindly to cheaters. He told the media that pupils have been found cheating in the past and that the sanctions were harsh.

They have included a suspension from writing a matric exam for a period of one to five years. Teachers don’t earn much, so why would you risk putting bread on the table to ruin a child’s future? I ask myself how these children will cope at university, having been accepted into the institutions with faux marks. Mahlambi made an interesting point when he said that children will always be children. He said pupils are so honest that they will tell you that “the teacher gave them the answers or that their parents came home with the paper”. I was absolutely gobsmacked about the fact that parents can come home with a matric exam answer script and make their child memorise the answers. As a parent, what are you teaching your child? That cheating is right? That they can take short cuts to get further in life? Having cheated and learnt my lesson, I hope these children will repent and refrain from cheating in future. It would be a sad indictment on society if some of these children get ahead in life through cheating. Perhaps the department should go back to the basics. I believe that if teachers had equipped the pupils adequately and made sure that they went into the exam with confidence that they would do well, then there wouldn’t be a need to cheat. But then again, I believe there are so many cracks in our education system that the cheating scandal is just the tip of the iceberg.

Satisfying their own agenda THE only effective response to the horrific killings in Paris, France, is not to blame an entire group for the actions of a few misguided individuals and terror organisations. The actions of these sociopaths and psychopaths were not to defend the honour of the prophet or Islam, but to satisfy their own agenda. All accounts of the shocking murders point to them having been carried out by highly trained professional killers, aiming to create fear among the French masses in order to provoke European society into pogroms against Muslims. The key threat arising from this horrible attack is the political purpose to which it will be put: to strengthen the “war on terror”. We all can contribute constructively in avoiding radicalism and violence if we do not exceed the boundaries of freedom of speech, learn to respect each other and accept all as equals. My profound condolences to the French people. MOHAMED SAEED Pietermaritzburg

Intervention needed at Ed. Dept AS the matric cheating scandal became public, the Education Department repeated its self-righteous rant about “bringing culprits to book”. The irony of the real “culprits” and creators of the tragic state of our education being part of its own top ranks is lost on the department. Children should be taught so they develop the competence to take the matric exams with confidence. But the department’s credibility has been long lost. It’s suspected of selling its soul to a union that shuns competence and promotes self-interest. There are widespread concerns that it is held in a stranglehold by that union to catapultpeopleintopostsofpower based solely on their “connectedness”. There is also the issue of the finest transformational programme in education - the Inclusive Education and Training Programme - being squandered to the point of destruction. It is difficult to challenge the hypothesis that pupils who cheat to the extent reported receive mediocre education and support. They copy in desperation, and the flip side is that they are easily manipulated by their own “teachers” to copy dictated answers. The department shows that it scores zero in self-reflection and correction. The productive nation of tomorrow is in our schools today. To save our future, we need outside intervention. I cannot think of a more respected body than the Office of the Public Protector to do it. L. GOVENDER Pietermaritzburg

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KZN Inland flying high JONATHAN COOK

HE KwaZulu-Natal Inland cricket team are in the hunt for more silverware this year. The team that is steered from the boardroom by CEO Tracy Elliott and president Yunus Bhamjee, as well as the hardworking support staff on the ground, had their cricketing New Year’s wishes answered at St Georges Park in Port Elizabeth this past weekend when they beat Eastern Province in the Sunfoil 3-Day Cup and CSA Provincial 50-Over Challenge matches on successive days. And all this without the services of outstanding KZN Inland top-order batsman SJ Erwee, who injured his ankle in a freak training accident when called up to the Dolphins side for their recent match against the Warriors in East London. Despite intensive treatment, the injury might not have healed

sufficiently for Erwee to be considered for the Inland line-up that will again be seeking back-to-back wins whentheytakeonEasterns(Gauteng) at the Maritzburg Oval from Thursday to Sunday. The three-day match is from Thursday to Saturday with then limited-over clash on Sunday. Entrance is free for each of the days. Inland are South Africa’s Provincial Challenge competition champions in the 50-over and Twenty20 events and would like nothing more than to add the Sunfoil 3-Day Cup to their trophy cabinet to sit proudly alongside the 50-over and T20 silverware. Local players to watch this weekend are too numerous to mention, as all can be heroes on any given day, but two of the Inland lads who are currently riding the crest of a wave after the EP match

are seam and swing bowler Graham Hume and tall leg-spinner Abdul Razak. The duo currently lie first and second in the Sunfoil 3-Day Cup averages with Hume having captured 26 wickets in five matches at a remarkably low cost of 11 runs per wicket, while conceding a miserly 2.35 runs per over. Razak is in second spot with 15 wickets in four matches at a cost of just 12.60 runs per wicket and at a very economical leakage of 2.48 runs to the over. Inland captain Shane Burger, batsmen Nic Hendrie, Abram Ndhlovu and Suhail Razack, superb all-rounder Kyle Nipper and quick bowlers Matt Pillans and Athi Maposa also stood out in Port Elizabeth. With quality players like that, the next four day’s cricket should be well worth watching.

Run the slalom course this weekend Think you can throw a big spray water skiing? Then come and try and run the slalom course. The fourth of seven mini league water ski events is taking place this Sunday, 18 January. Water Skiers of all ages are welcome to enter - if you can slalom ski, you are good enough. It is a fun filled day for the entire family with numerous prizes to be won. Starting at 8am at Bird Valley Estate, Pietermaritzburg at a cost of R200 per a skier. For more information, contact Travis Fisher at 082 945 4969 or email travis@skireflex.co.za or visit www.waterskisa.co.za/skikzn. Pictured is Maritzburg College Grade nine pupil Dylan Lowe participating at the last event. PHOTO: SUPPLLIED

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IF you love football and are a great player, make sure that you attend the up coming trials to be hosted by the Maritzburg United Football Club. Maritzburg United will be hosting trials for aspiring football stars on 17 and 18 January at the AB Jackson sports field from 9am, located across from the Harry Gwala Stadium. The trials will be for U23 players. Maritzburg United Football Club marketing and communicationsmanager,BrianZuma,saidthatthe invitation is extended to all aspiring football stars in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. “We are spreading the net as wide as we possibly can so that we attract good players to come and play for a professional team. There is a lot of talent out there and we want these young players to join our team so that we can develop them. “Ifwefindexceptionaltalent,wewillgrabit,”said Zuma. Zuma urged all participants to carry their own boots, shin guards and identification.

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Quality toporder batsman SJ Erwee (ankle injury) is in doubt for KZN Inland's clash with Easterns (Gauteng) at the Maritzburg Oval from Thursday to Sunday. Entrance is free. PHOTO: NASH NARRANDES