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POLICE swoop at the Liberty Midlands Mall netted three men and a woman accused of operating a massive card fraud syndicate. Using duplicate South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) cards, the gang withdrew thousands of rands at the start of every month. Police also seized R90 000 in cash, and 90 duplicated cards that they were carrying. Two Pietermaritzburg police constables took the alleged

fraudsters into custody after a tip-off from mall security last month. CCTV footage showed the suspects entering the mall and using multiple Sassa cards at the ATMs. The alleged fraudsters were targeting Absa and Standard Bank ATMs, withdrawing large amounts of cash from each card. According to a police source who could not be named, mall security officers spotted two men and four women using different cards to withdraw money from the ATMs last month.

They notified police, but the group had left the mall by the time they arrived. Noting that the same group appeared at the mall on the first day of every month, officers lay in wait and made the arrests on Monday. “They told us they got the cards from owners who were elderly and could not get to an ATM, so they would do it on their behalf. “However, they could not account for where the card owners lived. That’s when we knew they were lying,” one officer

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HILE employment has increased from 2.1 million in 2010 to 2.4 million in 2014 in KwaZulu-Natal, poverty, crime and social inequality remain at the core of the province’s problems. Speaking at the State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Royal Showgrounds on Friday, Premier Senzo Mchunu said poverty and inequality remain persistent, with the percentage of people in the province living below the food poverty line of R318 per month havingrisenfrom25%in2010to28% in 2014. He raised concerns about the escalating crime rate in the province which impacts negatively on economic growth.

Mchunusaidthatasaresult,atotal of 130 police stations are currently beingevaluatedtoidentifychallenges and shortfalls so as to assist in improving policing in the province. He said that government is concerned about the escalation of farm murders and tension between commercial farmers and farm tenants or labourers. “The province has seen an increase over the last year in crimes related to murder, stock theft, attemptedmurder,assaultandarson. We therefore call for intensified action from policing and criminal justice structures to stem the tide of such crime,” he said. Mchunu called on the private sector to join forces with the government in order to be able to grow the economy. Meanwhile leader of the DA in the

KZN Legislature, Sizwe Mchunu, has citedtheemploymentfiguresasbeing misleading, as according to their calculations unemployment has increased by 5.7% over the 2013/2014 period. “In line with provincial government’s 2030 vision, economic growth rate was lower than expected, social inequality figures remained stagnant at 17% and consistently high crime levels continue to destabilise and limit investment in the province. “Out of the unemployment statistics, the premier did not make a reference that they relate to 70% of the youth in our province.” IFP MPL Blessed Gwala said the Premier did not touch on important issues, saying that while a major portion of the budget will be given to the education sector, it will not be used to serve the needs of the people.

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>>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za WITH 15 Msunduzi municipal firearms not recovered, a special induction workshop is to take place where all municipal gun-bearing law enforcement officers will receive a refresher course on new procedures to be adopted. The law enforcement officers will also be introduced to the new issuing register to be implemented. This induction programme will help the municipality to stop spending money on lost or stolen firearms and it is expected to reduce the risk of the municipal officers not

in possession of firearms in a critical situation. The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the 15 stolen firearms. A recent report from the community services business unit states that the municipality had no proper firearm rule and that paved way for the misuse, theft and loss of firearms increasing crime in communities. Municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi told the Executive Committee (Exco) that a circular will be sent to all employees, alerting them of the discharge of firearms. The circular states that the employees with council firearms are responsible for immediately reporting stolen or lost firearms to the police. The replacement of ammunition will only be done if shooting reports are accompanied with reports or statements of members involved in a shooting incident. Any law enforcement officer on leave for a period of two or more cycles must book their firearms in for safekeeping. Municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi said that people are not being trained to wonder around the City Hall with guns. He said that in terms of the firearms control act, the induction workshop will only be limited to security officers and traffic officers who are armed. He said that should anything deviate from the act, the municipality can be sued and the offender can be jailed. “Ordinary citizens are not allowed to bring their firearms inside the City Hall, except law enforcement officers,” said Nkosi. He said that council will reinstate an old rule that City Hall visitors who have firearms must leave their firearms in a safe at the City Hall and fetch it upon their departure.

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EVELOPMENTS of a truck stop right next to the Hayfields Kwik Spar will not be pursued pending further investigations, the MsunduziMunicipalityspokespersonThobeka Mafumbatha said in a statement. Residents fear that the truck stop would lead to noise, traffic congestion, endanger pedestrian safety and cause their property to depreciate.

“Following a meeting between municipal officials and the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) eastern region, it was agreedthatthedevelopmentofatruckstopnext to the Hayfields Kwik Spar is not feasible at this point, pending investigation. “At the meeting, Logashri Sewnarain, Sanral eastern region manager, made it clear thatalltruckstopsmustbeconvenient,safeand

comfortable to improve truck transport efficiencies and driver job satisfaction. “Msunduzi Municipality expresses regret for the concerns and fears raised in the community following recent media reports that according to a municipal document,aproposedtruckstopistobebuilt in Hayfields, a residential suburb,” Mafumbatha said in a statement. She further stated that Sewnarain would never support a truck stop being built in a residential area. “Meanwhile, the Msunduzi Municipality will propose for additional staff in the upcoming financial year to enable 24-hour monitoring of the area in order for the council to enforce compliance among truck drivers applying the applicable municipal by-laws,” stated Mafumbatha. She said that the municipality will continue with plans to establish a suitable spot for a truck stop and that the final decision will be taken after consultations with relevant stakeholders. - Supplied

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THE National Freedom Party (NFP) has submitted a letter to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha, requesting for amendments in the legislation so that South African youth with criminal records can find employment. NFP Youth Movement secretary general Maria Busi Tshabalala, said that with the high unemployment rate facing the country, there is a need to expunge criminal records of those who were prosecuted for petty crimes.

“As the NFPYM, we are concerned about the levels of unemployment in South Africa. We want the criminal records of people aged between 18 to 35years-old to be removed once they finish their sentences. However, this will not be a blanket approach. It will only apply to people who were involved in petty crimes. “As soon as they have served their sentence, they should be given another chance in life because criminal records hinder them from getting jobs for the rest of their lives. Amendments to the legislation require deliberations by parliament,” said Tshabalala. Latest unemployment statistics from Statistics

South Africa show that between the third quarter and fourth quarter of 2014, the number of unemployed people in the country stood at 4.909 million. Tshabalala added “Companies have issues with people who have criminal records in general. They view them as trouble.” She said that they are looking forward to receiving correspondence from the minister. “We have written to him and we are waiting for a positive response so that we can present our case. We understand that he is a busy person but are confident that he will get back to us within the next 14 days,” said Tshabalala.

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ECENTLY, I witnessed a lifeguard rescue a bather. After the rescue, the lifeguard remained with the bather insuring that he had overcome the incident and was fully recovered. It was only afterwards that the lifeguard realised that he had dived into the pool with his cellphone in his pocket. Unfortunately, it was too late as the cellphone was totally damaged. One could ask, why was the lifeguard carrying his cellphone? If one had to visit all the municipal-managed swimming pools, one would find that all the lifeguards carry their phones on them. The reason being to make contact with headquarters and secondly for emergencies. These council employees do not have subsidised phones or air time. All the calls they make to their bosses are at their own expense, while the managers in their

comfort zone receive all the perks. Other municipalities provide proper outfits for their lifeguards, including eye protection from the glare of the water, caps for protection against the sun and whistles for crowd control. Here in Msunduzi, sometimes one has to ask who the lifeguard is, especially when the relief guards are on duty. Telephones are vital when it comes to life-saving. By failing to provide this life-saving equipment at our swimming facilities, the managers are showing just how little they know about life-saving. Lifeguards, like fire officers, are ambassadors of our city. They are there to ensure public safety, and as such should be fully equipped to carry out their duties. It is hoped that the landlines are reconnected at all our swimming pools offices.

All the calls they make to their bosses are at their own expense, while the managers in their comfort zone receive all the perks.

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A slap in the face of consumers Sure there were decreases in the fuel prices, THE announcement by the National Energy Regulator that the price of petrol is going up by but this was not commensurate with the almost R1 is a slap in the face of consumers. decrease in the price of brent crude oil. With the almost R1.80 increase in the price Then we have the increases in the Road Accident Fund and fuel levy increasing by 80.5 of petrol, the tax increases, the rise in electricity and food prices, consumers are in for a tough cents. Where does the Minister of Finance factor ride. The question that half a cent into the needs to be answered is equation? Remember Zimbabwe was once whether the SA Is he trying to economy is at a stage of foolusintothinking considered the bread basket of that the increases Africa? That was before the skilled what is called the ‘fiscal cliff’, ready to tip over. are done using Political commentators some intricate farmers were evicted and chased equated the state of our mathematical finances in SA, and calculation. If that out of the farms. Without being a especiallythelegislation is the case, be prophet of doom but a realist, can relating to land transparent and acquisition, as similar to show us that I say that the trajectory SA is the initial stages of the calculation. following is similar to Zimbabwe. downfall of the The consumer is Zimbawean economy. being milked dry Remember Zimbabwewasonceconsidered because they have to bear the brunt for the theft offundsandincompetenceofunskilledstateof- the bread basket of Africa? That was before the skilled farmers were ficials. If our finances were managed efficiently by evicted and chased out of the farms. Without being a prophet of doom but a capacitated employees, we would not be realist, can I say that the trajectory SA is subjected to such steep increases. The falling fuel prices, which is teetering at following is similar to Zimbabwe. What do you think? $60 a barrel, was almost half the price seven VIJAY SURUJPAL months ago yet consumers still have to pay Via email more at the pumps.

Time for government to stand up against violent thugs ACTS of violence and thuggery are rife, regardless of whether they are aimed at property or humans. Insofar as humans are concerned, the biggest victims are innocent little children and the elderly. What resistance can these targets put up? Farmers who provide employment and feed the nation, the old couple in Oribi Village, Graham Saville who, as I recall it, was a long-standing employer of many, contributing to the economy and the employment in this city. The list is endless. Surely children should grow up without fear of rape,murder,mutilation,abuseandlikewise,andthe elderly should be allowed to live quiet and peaceful lives in the twilight years. It’s time for the government to stand up and put measures into place to punish these perpetrators properly. LYNNE BROOK Hayfields

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Wires kill two men TWO men died at the weekend after being electrocuted by illegal connections in Copesville. On Sunday, a man believed to be in his 20s was found dead after he was illegally connecting electricity on Khoza Road, in Swapo opposite the police station. A police source who requested not to be named because he was not authorised to speak to the media said police were called to the scene at around 3pm. On Saturday, not too far from Sunday’s incident, police found another man who had been electrocuted after he fell onto a live wire, following an altercation.

Eight in court on cocaine charges INGRID OELLERMANN EIGHT local residents appeared in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with multiple counts of dealing in cocaine, or alternatively possessing cocaine. The smallest amount of cocaine involved was 0,59 grams and the biggest was 12,87 grams. Thecrimesallegedly occurred between August and December lastyearatPeachRoad, Woodlands, in Eastwood, Church Street and Northdale. Seven of the accused were arrested during a police raid on Friday which ended a two-year-long undercover operation. The eighth, Faybian MacKay, allegedly handed himself over to police on Sunday (March 1) after he read in the press that he was wanted, his attorney Anand Pillay told the court. Also on trial alongside him are MacKay’s mother Zainath “Shireen” Hutchinson (who is currently on parole after previously earning a 20-year jail term for drug dealing) and his brother Samsam MacKay. The other accused are Hoosen Mohamed Shaik Cassim, Ramesh Mahabeer, ex-policeman Sagren Pillay, Zaheer Buckroodeen and Deon Gabagas. The case was adjourned until next weekMondaythenfora formal bail hearing.

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HREE St Anne’s Diocesan College staff members recently embarked on a three-day Wilderness Trail experience at iMfolozi Game Reserve. Jennifer Forrest, Sandra Schwartz and Craig Elmer-English, were part of a group of teachers who had been invited by the Wilderness Leadership School to experience the trail of the game reserve. Forrest said that the experience gave her an opportunity to appreciate nature. “The experience reminded me that I am sharing this planet with animals less selfish than myself, and I have been given the task of protecting my natural surrounds. Walking, sleeping with the animals, the Big Five, was humbling. To realise that the animals take only what they need and don’t leave a trail of plastic or other waste behind them like we do,” said Forrest. Given the opportunity, she said that St Anne’s pupils and other staff members have to experience the Wilderness Trail. “We would like to give the

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St Anne’s staff members recently experienced the three-day Wilderness Trail at iMfolozi Game Reserve. Pictured are (from left) Jennifer Forrest, Janet Frangs (guide), Sandra Schwartz, Craig Elmer-English, Siphiwe Luthuli (guide) and Rob Humphry of the Wilderness Leadership School. opportunity of experiencing the Wilderness Trails to some of our students and more of our staff. We realised that teaching environmental awareness and protection is one thing, but experiencing nature’s sounds and smells and sights does something to the soul and reminds us of what is important and what we

need to be doing in saving our natural environment and our beautiful country,” added Forrest. Schwartz said that despite the hardships of sleeping outdoors on a thin mat, drinking purified luke-warm river water, surviving without toilets or toilet paper, the whole experience was worth it.

Six Carter High pupils, together with eight other schools in the Pietermaritzburg district, participated in the ‘Guard of Honour’ ceremony to welcome King Goodwill Zwelithini at the opening of Legislature held at the Royal Show Grounds last week (front, from left) Michaela Schott, Kyeren Higgins, Regina Callejan (back, from left) Kevin Lansberg, Jarred Orchard and Christen Pitout.

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All Grade two children at Ridge Junior Primary had the opportunity to spend a fun-filled day at Carwin Dairy Farm where they learnt the ins and outs of dairy farming. The children went on a tractor ride to see how silage is made, fed some calves and were even lucky enough to witness two cows giving birth. Pictured are Jack Odell (L) and Daniel Sparg who allowed a three day old calf to suck on their hands.

College creates awareness for CHOC Maritzburg College recently held a fundraising campaign at the school to create awareness for World Cancer Day and International Childhood Cancer Day. Pictured are representatives from the winning house, Barnes House, whose members collected the highest amount of money (back) Zacharias Pelzer (L) and Gavin Jelley (Barnes housemaster) (front, from left) Yusuf Mahomed, Chilufya Pikiti (PMB branch manager from CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation), Asisipho Xaba and Jeanette Finnie. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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RAMMY award-winning and multiplatinum-selling singer-songwriter Chris Brown will be performing at the Moses Mabhida People’s Park, Durban on Saturday, 4 April. August Alsina, the 22-year old New Orlean’s Hip-Hop singing sensation will support Brown. This is the first time that Alsina will perform in this country. Alsina recently collaborated with Brown and Trey Songz for the I Luv This Shit remix. The single has sold more than 1 000 000 copies and been certified platinum by the RIAA. Brought to South Africa by Glen21 Entertainment, Jalibird and Vertex Events in association with Channel O, the Chris Brown XTourLiveinSAconcertsarepart of a world tour to celebrate the release of his sixth studio album entitled X. SA Promoters, Glen Netshipise, Sobukwe Jali and Thato Segaole are particularly pleased to bring back one of the biggest names in the music industry and to have South Africa as a part of Chris Brown’s international tour promoting his latest album. Don’t miss Brown and Alsina soon in SA. Tickets can be bought online only at ticketpro.co.za For transaction inquiries and assistance email info@ticketpro.co.za or call 0861 008 277, weekdays from 8am to 4pm. For tour information visit: www.chrisbrownsat our.co.za.

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Cansa Relay For Life

THE annual Cansa Relay for Life will be held on 20 March at the Cascades Mountain Bike Park and will run from sunset to sunrise. The theme of the event is Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back and activities for the evening will be structured around this theme. Since its inception in the United States in 1985, the relay has spread to over 20 countries around the world. The race begins with a survivors lap as they celebrate their lives and their victory over the disease. In the second lap, they are joined by their caretakers who give them love and support during their illness. Thereafter the relay is open to everyone.

Participating teams are also encouraged to do their own fundraising to raise additional money for Cansa. Although the relay is held to raise funds and create awareness, teams are encouraged to take this opportunity to have fun. Prizes are awarded to the team with the best health message on their banner, most spirit, best dressed, team with the most survivors and the team that raises the most money. For more information about the relay, or for registration forms, contact Lisa Strydom at 033 342 9837 or email lisastrydom@cansa.org.za. Registration closes on 10 March.

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The colourful Holi Indian festival will be in Pietermaritzburg this Saturday, 7 March at The Oval cricket stadium.

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>>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za THEcolourfulandtraditionalHoliIndianfestival is coming to Pietermaritzburg. The event will be staged at The Oval cricket stadiumthisSaturday,7Marchandwillrunfrom 6pm until midnight. African Link Tours and Travel senior travel consultant Laksitha Maharaj said that all attendees should be dressed in white. She said that during the event, those attending will be sprinkled with coloured powder or coloured water as a symbol of breaking down barriers. “This is the very first time the Holi Indian Festival will be held in Pietermaritzburg. It is a colour festival which celebrates colours of unity and brotherhood. It has previously been hosted

inDurban,JohannesburgandCapeTown.There will also be a live broadcast of the event on Hindvani TV,” she said. She said that the event will kick start with a cricket match, followed by traditional dance from the Zulu, Indian dance performers and ballet dancers. “We will also have top disk jockeys (DJs) such as Alan Chetty of Lotus FM, 5FM’s Dino Bravo and Deon Govender of East Coast Radio who will be entertaining the crowds. “The entrance fee is R100 per adult and children under 12 pay R50. The colour powders will be sold at the stadium at R10 per pack. There will also be food stalls at the stadium,” she said. For more information on the event, contact African Link Tours and Travel at 033 3453175. For ticket sales contact 062 1104044.

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Merchiston Preparatory School pupil, Matthew Millward, was awarded his match ball, for scoring 50 runs in his cricket match against St Charles recently.

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A recent Saturday morning saw St Charles play host to the first mini cricket festival for the year. The Grade one and two boys arrived all kitted out and with big smiles on their faces, ready for their morning of cricket matches against Scottsville, Merchiston and Gert Maritz. Pictured in action with the bat is St Charles Grade two pupil Daniel Wilkinson.

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OLLOWING the launch of its new 2 Series Active Tourer in South Africa in February, BMW will expand its local 2 series line-up with the addition of a new rear-wheel drive convertible in March. The new 2 Series convertible, replacing the 1 Series drop-top, borrows heavily from

its coupé sibling (launched in SA in March 2014) in terms of specification and design, though tweaks were made to accommodate its fabric roof. Compared to its predecessor, its length has increased by 72mm to 4.4m, width by 26mm to 1.7m, wheelbase by 30mm to

2.6m and it also has a 35mm wider rear-hatch. The new 2 Series convertible will be available in South Africa in three petrol variants — M235i (240kW/450Nm) 228i auto

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IETERMARITZBURG Girls’ High matric pupil Mikaela Jonsson (17) is a force to be reckoned with. Just hours after claiming victory at the Junior Women’s 800m at the KZN TrackLeagueinDurban,she went ahead in full force to win her first aQuellé Mudman at the seasonopening event which took place recently in Hermannsburg. Jonsson dominated the aQuellé Mudman women’s race from start to finish, and managed to secure her victory in one hour, 49 minutes and 59 seconds. She successfully completed the full course which comprised of swimming 700 metres (m), 20 kilometres (km) of mountain biking and 5km of

trail run. She said that moving from one competition to the next was a challenge, however she was determined to have fun. “I feel good about my achievements. They weren’t Agraderacesformebutthey were important to test where I am going into the season. I’m looking forward to the rest of the Mudman series and to hopefully carry on leading the series. “It was tough, as I’ve never raced a triathlon just hours after running a track meet but it was definitely something new and interesting to try. “I had decided to just go out and have fun at the Mudman as it is a course that I really enjoy and knew it would challenge me,” she said. “Being part of the 2020 Olympics team is a huge goal for me which keeps me going when I feel like

giving up, but I know it will not be an easy road. “So right now as a junior I wish to strengthen my skills in each discipline and make sure I stay injury free so I can pursue my dreams, and of course, enjoy it,” said Jonsson. Jonsson was recently selected to be part of Team Jeep’s 2015 squad. It is her fifth year as part of Team Jeep. Her success in the arena includes winning the KZN provincial championship three times, securing the second position spot at last year’s SA Triathlon Championships and the Africa Cross Triathlon Championships and representing South Africa at the World Cross Triathlon Championships where she secured fourth position. At Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High she partakes in swimming, athletics and cross country.

Miles4Marrow Dusi champion

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Courageous paddlers championed the cause of The Sunflower Fund in the 2015 Miles4Marrow Dusi Canoe Marathon fundraising and awareness campaign. Participating paddlers obtained sponsorships per mile covered. All funds raised go towards awareness, education and the recruitment of potential bone marrow stem cell donors onto the South African Bone Marrow Registry, in turn giving hope to patients diagnosed with life-threatening blood disorders such as leukaemia. The Sunflower Fund wishes to thank all Miles4Marrow paddlers and their sponsors for their worthy contributions. Pictured is one of the participating paddlers, Craig Gibson (L) with Shane Wright.