Maritzburg Fever 11092013 by Maritzburg Fever

CONSOLIDATE ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS AND PAY ONE

e.g. R50 000 = R1 500 pm R100 000 + R3 000 pm BLACKLISTED AND GARNISHEES WELCOME

We consolidate from R20 000 to R5 million

079 778 5535 Agents Needed

FEVER Tel: 033 355 1111

September 11, 2013

City construction affects business >> Cafe Tatham has lost 90% in revenue >>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za

14” 175/65 HR 14 VELOCITY AXE

R529 14” R599 14” R650

and furniture and cleaning up the city streets. Boyd said that when the municipality closed off parts of Chief Albert Luthuli and Church Street for the construction plans, the move gravelyaffectedthenumberofpeople who visited the café. He said that a lot of people were in the dark as to whether or not the art gallery andcaféwerestillinfactopentothe public. “It’s been really tough and we are going into the fifth month. We have had no communication from

the municipality on when this will end. They just closed the area off and they never told us about it. Members of the public find it difficult to get here. I have had to give people free coffee and cappuccino as a means of trying to steer foot trafficintothecafé.Weusedtohave specials advertised right by the Gallery main entrance and right now, we have no means of doing that. We hope that we will see value out of this project,” said Boyd. He added that with the construction underway, the new en-

YOKOHAMA A539

031 904-1153 032 946-0323 031 337-1430 035 772-7055

BATTERIES FROM R725 WHY WAIT? GET IT ON

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.TWT.TO FOR AFFORDABLE CREDIT WITH FLEXIBLE PAYMENT TERMS OF UP TO 24 MONTHS.

PIRELLI P7CINTURATO

225/45 WR 17

EACH

AMANZIMTOTI BALLITO DURBAN CBD EMPANGENI

R699 17” R1295 15” R1095

THE first day of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) strike kicked off on Monday. Throughout the country, Numsa members in the national auto industry, including petrol attendants and car and spare parts dealers, put down their tools for a R30 an hour pay increase and a total ban of labour brokers. On Monday afternoon, the Maritzburg Fever visited various petrol outlets in the city to check on the effects of the strike. Some local petrol attendants ditched their usual work uniform and settled into their casual clothing. At the Orthman Road BP garage, Sasol on Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Road, BP in Scottsville and Shell at the corner of Chief Albert Luthuli and Prince Alfred Street, there were attendants on site and business ran as usual. However the same could not be said for the Shell garage on Echo Road. One of the workers said they were greatly affected by the strike. The worker said that the garage had turned into a self–service station. “As you can see, there is no one around. If drivers want to fill up their cars, they first have to pay at the till and then go outside to fill up the tanks. Luckily, our computer system is able to monitor the quantity of petrol or diesel paid for by the drivers,” said the worker. Cosatu’s Pietermaritzburg secretary, Zimasile Giyama, said that they support the strikeandwouldliketoencourageallparties involved to be part of it. “With the increase in petrol and food, workers are greatly affected by the economy instability. Families expect that the breadwinners will be able to put food on the table,” he said.

EACH

HANKOOK OPTIMO

EACH

trance into the Gallery is through the parliament parking lot along Langalibalele Street. The pavements on Chief Albert Luthuli Street between Langalibalele Street and Church streets are now also closed to the public due for work. Msunduzi Municipality spokesperson Brian Zuma said that the project would be finished by the end of this month. The Witness newspaper recently reported that the PURP cost’s have increased from R13 million to R17, 9 million.

15” 195/50 VR 15

TYRE PRICES ARE ON THE RISE

175/65 TR 14

185/60 HR 14

>>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za

PHOTO: NQOBILE MTOLO

EACH

YOKOHAMA A539

NQOBILE MTOLO

Café Tath am assist ant, Samke Funeka looks at the unfin ished Commer cial (Chief Albert Luthuli) Street which has affected the café’s business operation.

NQOBILE MTOLO INCE the start of the Msunduzi Municipality’s Public Urban Renewal Programme (PURP) construction project in front of the City Hall about five months ago, Café Tatham which is located inside the Tatham Art Gallery has lost 90% of its revenue. The café is located on the first floorofthegalleryanditisprivately owned. The art gallery is situated opposite the City Hall along Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Street. The Maritzburg Fever recently visited the café on a weekday and there were no customers in sight. Café manager, Rob Boyd, said that had the Tatham Art Gallery management not sympathized with them and relieved them from paying rent due to the decrease in trade, the café would have been closed by now. Boyd’s wife owns the café which they took over last year. The PURP project started about sixmonthsagoandaimstobeautify the city. The project includes pedestrianwalkwayupgrades,transforming Chief Albert Luthuli Street to a red brick road, installing energy efficient street lights, street art

Petrol attendants encouraged to join strike

EACH

4X4

WE’RE FREEZING OUR PRICES ON THESE & MORE SELECTED BIG BRAND TYRES UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER 2013 • TYRE PRICES ARE QUOTED PER UNIT • TYRE PRICES INCLUDE VAT AND FITTING BUT EXCLUDE BALANCING

MTHATHA 047 502-0500 NEW STORE: NEWCASTLE 034 326-8118 SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

PIETERMARITZBURG PINETOWN RICHARDS BAY

033 345-0069 031 701-6152 035 789-2668

VELOCITYRAPTORAT

215/80 SR 15

EACH

SHELLY BEACH 039 315-5150 SPRINGFIELD 031 263-2300 UMHLANGA GATEWAY 031 566-6510

STOCKS

HURRY WHILE ICE LASTS

• THE PRICE FREEZE PROMOTION STARTS 22 AUGUST TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2013 • PRICES ARE FOR CASH OR CREDIT CARD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED • AVAILABLE AT TIGER WHEEL & TYRE ONLY • ERRORS AND OMISSIONS EXCEPTED• FLEET CARDS WELCOME

VISIT WWW.TWT.TO TO LOCATE YOUR NEAREST STORE

CALL NOW

maritzburg

NEWS NEWS 4, September 11,4,2013 September September 2013 2013 maritzburg maritzburg

maritz burg

FEVER FEVER

FE VER FEVER TEAM

MEET THE MARITZBURG EDITOR

ZULU EDITOR

REPORTER

Bridget Siebert 033 355 1274

Guy Vesi 031 533 7600

Nqobile Mtolo 033 355 1170

Nicole John 033 355 1358

ADVERTISING CONSUL TANT

Mlu Phungula,

033 355 1230

ADVERTISING CONSULT ANT,Victus Zuma, 033 355 1111

ADVERTISING CONSUL TANT Franco Kruger 033 355 1243

Cuppa for Cansa PHOTO: JONATHAN BURTON

VARIOUS coffee shops around the city will be taking part in the annual Cuppa for Cansa campaign during this month. The event aims to raise awareness about cancer and about the services offered by Cansa, while raising funds to support the work of the organisation. ‘Our ultimate aim is to reduce the incidence of cancer by educating peo

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Local coffee shops and res turants will be participating in the Cuppa for Cansa campaign during September.

ple about simple lifestyle changes that can be adopted to lower their cancer risk. We also promote cancer screening including pap smears for women and PSA tests for men, which are available to members of the public at our Cancer Care Clinic in Pietermaritzburg,’ said Li sa Strydom, regional manager for Can sa in Pietermaritzburg. Where to go for your cuppa: Bean Scene (Scottsville Mall) Lakeside Cafe (Armitage Road) Flavour Cafe (Dunrobin Garden Centre) The Cafe at Rosehurst (Boom St) Just Lavender (Gough Road) Keg and Hedgehog (Town Bush Road) Essence Cafe (Victoria Road) Jaxx (Hilton Avenue) RJ’s (Invesco Centre)

Noleen Narainsamy

PHOTO: NICOLE JOHN

The second annual Botanical Gardens clean up campaign took place recently, with the help of pupils and members of the public, in order to get the gardens ready for the new season next month.

Cleaning up the

Memories of Maritzburg A U D I O L O G I S T

BOTANICS

>> Ex–resident starts a Facebook page called ‘People I knew from Pietermaritzburg’, in the hopes of reconnecting friends NICOLE JOHN

first move away from the city in 1986. childhood memories and reconnectCurrently residing in Cape Town, af- ing with old friends and neighbours, ter many years of living in other plac- Milne began a group on Facebook OR many residents, the sights es, Milne still misses her home town called ‘People I knew from PietermarandbeautyofPietermaritzburg dearly. itzburg’. NICOLE JOHN are taken for granted; but for “I can still remember when Alex->>nicole@pmbfever.co.za In the five years that the group has Lesley Milne these sights are ones she andra Road extension, as it was been active, there are over 3000 peolongs to see again. known then, was still just a dirt road. pleHE whosecond have joined with the same annual Botanical Milne is a direct descendant of Wil- The Southgate Mall nearby my old idea of sharing memories and finding Garden clean up, sponsored by liam and John Crouch, who travelled home was built with the help of my people from Superspar, their past. took place Parklane toSouthAfricaaboardtheLadyBruce grandfather, Leslie Crouch, who wasrecently “I created the group in 2008 and it and enlisted the help of pupils in 1850 and settled in the Pietermar- theforemaninchargeoftheconstruc-fromvariousschoolsinthecityandany grew slowly at first, but over the last itzburg and Richmond area. tionoftheroadsandclearingofthear-willing yearmember has grown rapidly. I originally of the public. She was born and lived in the city ea to be built on,” she said. startedthe it ascleanup a platform for people to Before got underway, until her early twenties and made her In the hopes of reliving some of herpupils findwere and reconnect with friends and given various recycling HOWICK PIETERMARITZBURG talks. emphasizing the importance of Howick Private Victoria Square recycling their rubbish in order to protect the environment. Hospital, 151 Victoria Road Ward councillor, Glen MacArthur, Specialist Rooms Pietermaritzburg was present, showing his support for Tel: 033 330 2456 Tel: 033 342 1273 what he termed, a great initiative. >>nicole@pmbfever.co.za

FHEARING TESTS HEARING AIDS

family that they had lost touch with,

UIF toll free number for beneficiaries

really lovely photos and memories,” ofthepeopleandthefeelingofbelongsaid Milne, adding that the group pro- ing; ofimportant being home. No matter where “It’sgoodtoseepeopletakingthein“It’s to keep the environvides to a place people to share their I’ve lived, I have always thoughtthe of itiative cleanfor the environment in- ment healthy in order to maintain memories of when they lived in Pie- community myself as a Maritzburg girl. IfGarden] my hussteadoffoulingit.Ithinkthatitisnecesasset [Botanical termaritzburg. thatbe time had not found emsary that people physically pick up lit- soband that at it can enjoyed by the PieterMany thereminds membersthem are spread ployment elsewhere, I don’t think I ter so thatof it that maritzburg community members,” across the a nostalgic would ever have left,” said Milne. someone elseworld has tobut pickhave up their mess. said Willis. fondness for theattitude city of their youth. For more memories and stories of There is a certain of laziness Oneoftheparticipatingschoolswas thepeople group are as close what some members oftook the part group whenMembers it comesofto having to Russell High School which in as Howick andinto as far asbin New miss most throw their dirt the soZealand, people the clean up about as an Pietermaritzburg, extension of their but to all work were born in Pietermaritzburg visit www.pmbfever.co.za. need together to stop others cleanup campaign at the school. andlittering,” had to leave one reason or anfrom he for said. According to Deneys Linde, the Chris Willis, Chief Director of con- teacher involved with the school interservation, gardens and tourism for the act group, each class does a week of South African National Biodiversity cleanup at the school in order to keep Institute, shared his sentiments and the premises free of litter. added that it was important to create “This is just part of our lives,” said awarenessaboutpollutioninallforms. Linde. PIETERMARITZBURG’S very satility, flavour, innovation and own aspiring master chef, Ro presentation, overcoming the byn Mapstone, recently took pressure of the competition. part in the Rising Stars compe Mapstone made mush tition in Johannesburg. room bolognaise baskets. Mapstone, studying food “My two main passions in and nutrition at the Durban lifearefoodandnutrition.Once University of Technology, was I complete my studies, I would thrilled to hear that she was like to pursue a career as a nu namedoneofthetopfivefinal tritionist focusing mainly on ists in the national competi pregnant women, infants and tion. children. My goal is to develop “I was astonished when I re and introduce a food and nutri ceived a phone call notifying tion programme into primary me that I was in the final round, schools to educate children on which meant flying to Johan the importance of nutrition nesburg for a cook–off. Many and eating a balanced diet. I young chefs around the coun would also love to include basic try enter this competition each cooking skills,” she said. year and making it to the top Mapstone said that the five was so exciting and totally competition was a once in a unexpected,” said Mapstone. lifetime experience which has The five finalists were se encouraged her to try out other lected from 129 entries and culinary competitions in the fu were tasked to produce hon ture. Robyn Mapstone from Pietermaritzburg est, easy–to–make, tasty dish Lubabalo Ndlazi of Chez took fourth place with her scrumptious es,withthemainingredientbe Gourmet Cooking School in Mushroom Bolognaise Baskets in the Ris ing mushrooms. They present Cape Town was crowned the ing Stars competition. ed creative mushroom dishes overall winner with his mush PHOTO: SUPPLIED thatshowcasedthebestinver room crust pizza. – Supplied.

Mapstone is mad about mushrooms

We bring you more of those THE Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has put in place a new toll free number. This is to save beneficiaries money when phoning the UIF call centre. The toll free number, 0800 843 843, will be a welcome relief to more than 20 000 UIF beneficiaries who call the centre on a monthly basis. “It gives me great pleasure to inform UIF beneficiaries about the existence of the new toll free number. It is a good to know that the new number will lessen the financial burden to our stakeholders whendoingbusinesswiththeFund,”said UIF commissioner Boas Seruwe. The previous number, which is widely used by UIF beneficiaries, will continue to be operational, but UIF clients are en couraged to save costs and use the new number. Beneficiaries can use the new number to inquire about any services that the UIF provides. This toll free NUUS numbershouldalsobeusedtoreportany NEWS form of fraudulent activities relating to the fund. – Supplied.

memorable moments www.pmbfever.co.za maritzburg

FEVER Tel: 033 330 3404 www.butlinhearing.co.za

other.

but it evolvedthe into importance a ‘remember thing I miss the most about >> Pupils given a talk to emphasize of“The recycling when’, with members posting some Pietermaritzburg is the friendliness

In case there’s an

CRISIS

emergency

Ambulance: 10 177 Fire Brigade: 080 003 3911 Traffic Mpimpa Hotline: 086 221 1011 911 Control Centre, PMB: 033 391 1911 Lifeline (24hrs): 033 394 4444 Rape Crisis: 033 394 4444

10111

MUNICIPAL

Water: 080 000 1868/033 392 2128 Electricity: 033 392 5098/5096/5029 Afterhours number: 033 392 5098 Traffic lights: 033 392 2205 Roads (drains, damage): 033 392 2047 or 033 392 2059

Crime Stop: 086 001 0111

ESSENTIAL NUMBERS

Aids Help: 033 394 4444 Aids Hotline (tollfree): 080 001 2322 Gift of the Givers Careline: 033 342 2239/080 078 6786 Alcoholics Anon: 086 143 5722 or 033 345 6795 Famsa: 033 342 4945 Childline: 080 005 5555 Forest Fires: 033 330 8421 Safe City report crime via SMS: 083 767 7233 SPCA: 033 386 9267

EMERGENCY CHEMISTS: Scottsville: Central: Northdale:

033 386 1029 033 342 1200/(a/h) 033 346 0550 033 387 1681

>> Dogs will now be allowed in the Gardens

Win for WHY WE LOVE Dogsn SCHOOL Bots

Maritzburg FEVER hotline: Distribution complaints or compliments, contact OTD distributors on 033346 2156. This number is available from MoFri 8:0016:30

September 11, 2013

NEWS

maritzburg

FEVER

CONTACT THE FEVER TELEPHONE 033 355 1247 EDITOR editorial@pmbfever.co.za CLASSIFIEDS 033 355 1333 REPORTER nqobile@pmbfever.co.za POST PO Box 362, PMB, 3200

Celebrating a centenary

NICOLE JOHN >>nicole@pmbfever.co.za

SEND STORIES AND PICS TO

OG owners can breathe a sigh of relief while strolling through the Botanical Gardens with their fury pets, after the proposed plan to ban dogs from the garden was rescinded. The plan stated that dogs would be bannedfromtheGardensfromthebeginning of next year. Dogs-n-Bots, the city’s dog–walker committee, management of the Gardens, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), the Botanical Society of South Africa and local ward councillor GlennMcArthur,all agreedthatdogowners will continue to use the Botanical Garden for walking their dogs. On a recent visit to the Gardens, the Maritzburg Fever noticed that there were many elderly members of the public coming through the gates with their friends, both human and canine. McArthur, at that stage, said that the dog committee had come to the meeting with a petition with signatures of people opposing the proposed ban of dogs. One of the issues which promoted the plan to ban dogs was the fact that some dog owners did not pick up the mess from their dogs, and also let their furry friends off off their leads, resulting in them destroying plants. The agreement to allow dogs in the garden does however have some revised permit conditions. Dog owners must keep their dogs on leads at all times, and disciplinary measures will be taken against those dog owners who disobey the permit conditions. The monitoring of compliance with the revised permit conditions will be undertaken by both Garden management and Dogs-n-Bots. Regular dog–walkers are encouraged to purchase annual dog permits from the Gardens. Dog owners applying for an annual permit will need to produce a vet’s certificate, showing that all inoculations are up to date and that the dog has received its rabies inoculation. Once–offvisitorswantingtoenterwith their dogs need to sign an indemnity form at the entrance, providing their personal details and agreeing to cover any medical costs in the event of an incident involving a dog bite.

bridget@witness.co.za

PHOTO: JONATHAN BURTON

Mike Coke walks his dog Rafiki in the Botanical Gardens.

At your service to advise on taking your advertising message to the readers of 40,000 copies of maritzburg

We specialise in the production of acrylic moulds, servicing, adjusting and manufacture of most major hearing aid brands, and all this is done in our ON SITE, newly renovated laboratory.

FEVER MLU

033 355 1383

FRANCO

033 355 1243

PHOTO: JASON LONDT

The Botanical Society of South Africa is celebrating its centenary this year. KwaZulu–Natal’s inland branch recently held a special centenary tea, and talk, at the local Botanical Gardens to celebrate the occa sion. Alison Young of the University of KZN gave a talk on new legis lation governing alien invasive plants, which was followed by tea in the Garden’s restaurant. Chairman of the local committee, Dave Trick ett, made the point that while the Society was celebrating a hundred years of existence, there had been a local Botanical Society for many years before the national body had been formed, and that the Gar dens in Pietermaritzburg were well over a hundred years old. Anyone wishing to know more about the Society is welcome to contact Jason Londt at 082 801 6773. Chairman of the Inland Branch of the Botan ical Society, Dave Trickett (seated) is supported by other members of the branch committee (back, from left) Christina Curry, Mary Thrash and Alison Young, during preparations to celebrate the society’s cen tenary.

WANTED CARS AND

BAKKIES *ANY MODEL *OLD OR NEW *QUICK CASH

TEL: AJAY ON 082 966 2384

NEWS

September 11, 2013

maritzburg

FEVER PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The School of Fashion Design cele brated womens day with over 200 ladies by holding a workshop. The women were treated to lessons in deportment, make–up, baking, gar nishing, self defence, CPR, draping,

fashion shows, dancing, cake icing and decorating, decapouge and flower arranging. There were also goodie bags and lucky draws. Guest of honour, Kavisha Seevnarian, gave a heart wrenching experience of her hijacking where she was thrown over a bridge and left for dead. Her encouragement to the ladies was to get up, dust yourself off, put on your high heels and move on in life. Pictured with Seevnarian (L) is di rector of the School of Fashion Pris cilla Bhika.

A lesson in life for ladies

First bronchoscope in KZN at Netcare St Anne’s Hospital NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The endobronchial ultrasound scan (EBUS) bronchoscope at the Netcare St Anne’s hospital is able to help medical experts to evaluate and determine the exact stage of lung cancers and how far the disease has spread.

NETCARE St Anne’s hospital has become the very first private hospital in the province to obtain a cutting edge endobronchial ultrasound scan (EBUS) bronchoscope to diagnose cancers of the lungs and airways and various other infections. This EBUS bronchoscope will help medical experts at the hospital to evaluate and determine the exact stage of lung cancer in a patient and how far the disease has spread. Netcare St Annes’s hospital general manager, Louis Joubert, said that the idea of getting this cutting edge equipment was a motivation driven by the hospital’s cardio–thoracic surgeon, Dr James Fulton. Explaining how the EBUS bronchoscope works, Fulton said that the EBUS bronchoscope is guided into the chest area through the mouth. He said that the scan has an ultrasound which helps doctors to see and navigate inside a patient’s airways. The scope has a needle that is used for taking samples of body tissue to help in medical diagnosis or prognosis. “This is cutting edge technology

that will improve our diagnosing of medical conditions. The EBUS bronchoscope is navigated down the airways and into a difficult to reach area of the body called the mediastinum, whichispartofthechestandcontains the heart, thymus, oesophagus, trachea and lymph nodes. Unlike other bronchoscopes, EBUS can be used to investigate lymph nodes in the mediastinum and with its ability to take tissue samples, it allows doctors to see theextentofthespreadoflungcancer. It is also useful in diagnosing other cancers and medical conditions, such as tuberculosis (TB) and sarcoidosis,” said Fulton. The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) is pleased with the availability of the EBUS bronchoscope. Cansa’s clinical specialist Magdalene Seguin said that they hoped that the cutting edge technology would be more accessible in the publicsectorandhospitalsinthenear future. Netcare St Anne’s Hospital is currently undergoing a R125 million facelift and expansion programme in upgrading its facilities and equipment.

Helping to make a difference >> The launch of the Wildlands Recycling Transfer Station near Midmar Dam will boost recycling efforts NICOLE JOHN >>nicole@pmbfever.co.za

AKING a difference is the prime goal for Wildlands Conservation Trust chief executive officer, Dr Andrew Venter. At the recent launch of the Wildlands Recycling Transfer Station near Midmar Dam, which underwent a major renovation with the helpofEngen,Ventersaidthisparticular concept of collecting waste was formed when the Wildlands team made a decision to change the community they lived in. “This had never been done before andwewantedtomakeadifference,” said Venter. The project started in early 2010 in Msunduzi and has since grown to a huge phenomenon where schools, businesses and general members of the public, fondly termed ‘waste– preneurs,’ all do their bit to recycle.

“We found friends who believed in us and wanted to help us and this is how we managed to persevere,” said Venter. With the help of Engen, who have invested R4.5 million into the development, various developments for the environmental and recycling focused organisation, and its local entrepreneurs, were made possible. Wildlands collects waste from a network of waste–prenuers, businesses, schools and charitable organisations. The Wildlands depot workers then sort and bale the waste materialsandsellittorecyclers.In2012,the organisation collected and recycled over four million kilograms of recyclable waste. The newly developed depot now incorporates a glass crusher and conveyer belts in the different sorting sheds which makes it easier for the workers to sort through the rubbish.

Before the glass crusher was added, the workers used to crush the glass manually. Venter said that the most important addition to the depot is the training centre, which includes two training rooms, a computer room, locker room, kitchen and office, all made possible by the Engen donation. “Given the company’s reach, Engen’s investment will significantly boost recycling efforts, and promote black empowerment and local enterprises,” said Tasneem Sulaiman–Bray, Engen’sGeneral Manager of Corporate Affairs.

PHOTO: ADI WEERHEIM

Pictured at the opening of the Wildlands Re cycling Transfer Station are (from left) Tas neem Sulaiman–Bray (GM Corporate Affairs Engen), Dr Andrew Venter (CEO of Wild lands)and Khanyisa Balfour (Group CSI Man ager Engen).

maritzburg

IS NOW ONLINE FEVER Get all your local news and tell us YOUR

story at www.pmbfever.co.za or read it on the go at www.pmbfever.mobi News. Events. Schools. Groups. Directories. Your guide to everything local

Model 2.0i MT

Retail Price R299 000

Instalment R3 979

Deposit R0

Term 72 Months

Balloon Payment R104 650

Interest Rate 7,01%

*Lineartronic CVT model also available from R4 199 monthly.

Ezimnandi nezibuhlungu FEVER ezifike nentwasahlobo

NEWS

September 11, 2013

maritzburg

GUY VEZI guy@umafrika.co.za

Attention all local businesses with a soft spot for our furry friends and a desire to do some good.

This is the SPCA’s wish list leading up to Christmas: • Dog and Cat food • 2 x Brushcutters/ Lawnmowers • 15 Pockets of Cement • 3 rolls of 3,15 Straining Wire • Paint, Paint Brushes, Whitewash Brushes, Buckets, • 4 x Knapsack Sprayers • 4 Rabbit Hutches, Play Pens • General Hardware, Picks, Spades • Chain Saw • Hosepipes • Compost

• Blankets • High Pressure Cleaner • Shelving – metal plastic, wood • Roof Sheeting • Shade Cloth • Padlocks and Keys • Welding Machine, Welding Rods • Artificial Grass, Pots of plants • Ready Mix Concrete • Fibreglass Sheeting • Hand and Power Tools • Treated Poles and Planks • Lengths of Steel.

GUY VEZI >>guy.vezi@witness.co.za

UYIQINISO eliyohlale likho na njalo ukuthi lapho kunesikhathi sokujabula nesokukhala. Kwesinye isikhathi lezi zimo zifika kanyekankanye. Izincithabucho pho kwezenkolo ziyaye zithi konke okwenzekayo kusuke kuhlelwe ngoPhezukonke. Besingobanike thina ukuphikisa okushiwo yiz inceku zeNkosi ezaqeqeshwa eku tolikweni kweBhayibheli. Kodwa singasho nje ukuthi cishe sesifike saze sedlula isikhathi sokuthi sizicele izinceku zeNkosi ukuthi zicacise ngokuningi okudi dayo ngothando lukaSimakade ezidalweni zakhe. Ngenhlanhla zikhona esengike ngazihlokoloza ngokuthi zicacise ngezigameko eziningi ezishiya abafishane kwezenkolo bedidekile, bengazi ukuthi kufanele benze njani. Ez inye zalezi zinceku zivumile ukuthi zicacise lapho kudingeka khona, ezinye zama ngentaba zathi umuntu ofuna ukuqondisisa kahle ngeBhayibheli akaye eSontweni.

Lezi ezivumile ukuhlaziyela uqu qaba, zithe zingajabula kakhulu ukunikezwa lelo thuba ngoba vele kwasazona kunezinto eziningi ez ingahambisani nazo eziqukethwe yiBhayibheli. Lezi zinceku yilezi ezingagcinanga ngokwamukela ubizo kuphela, kodwa zaqhubeka zafunda zago goda zaze zafika nakuzona lezi zindawo okuxoxwa ngazo eBhay ibhelini,zenzanocwaningongemi lando yazo. Enye yalezi zinceku efundisa kwenye yamanyuvesi aKwaZulu Natal, ilimise lama lathi mpo elokuthikungakuhleiBhayibhelili buyekezwe ngoba labhalwa nga bantu ababephila ngesinye isikhathi esingafani nesamanje. Le nceku esigeke siyidalule okwa manje, ithe basaphikisana benga befundisi ngokuthi kuyiqiniso ngempela yini ukuthi umndeni os honelwe kufanele usamukele isi mo sokushonelwa kwawo ngisho noma ngabe isihlobo sife ngayiphi indlela. Ngokubona kwayo le nceku yeNkosi yaseMgungundlovu enez iqu zobudokotela kwezeNkolo, kungumbhedo ukuthi ukufa komuntu kusuke kuhlelwe nguNkulunkulu nanxa kuyiqiniso ukuthi asidalelwanga ukuphila in gunaphakade. Kodwake asiyishi ye lapho okwanamhlanje, wena mfundi uhlale uqaphe lengosi. Angiqondile nokho ukunkanta. Ngisuswa wubuhlungu engingeke ngikuchaze ngokwanele bezinda ba zezingane ezishone engozini yebhasi ziphuma emkhosini wom Hlanga kwaNongoma ngempela sonto. Ngizibuza ukuthi ngabe yiy onandlelauSomandlaayeyibekile ukuthi lezi zingane uzozilanda ka buhlungu kanje? Angikholwa. Lesi

sehlakalo singesinye sezibuhlun guezifikenokuqalakweNtwasahl obo Ngesikhathi sokuloba loludaba kubikweukuthikufeabayi8kwal imala abangama62. Ezimnandi ezifike neNtwasahlobo ngezokukhululwa esibhedlela ku kaMnuz Nelson Mandela obeseh lale izinsuku ezingama68 esib hedlela ePretoria. Udedelwa esib hedlela nje, bese kunezinkulumo ezinigi zisho lokhu nalokhuya ngaleli qhawe kwezomzabalazo wenkululeko. Okubuhlungu wuqhekeko olujab ulise izitha oluhlale obala lwathi bha, emndenini wakhe, kwaze kwafika nasekubangisaneni ngez ihlobo esezaziphumulela kudala emathuneni. Ngakolunye uhlangothi, namanje kusashayaniswa izingilazi zewayi ni kuhalaliselwa ukukhushulelwa esikhundleni esiphezulu kwiANC kukaDkt Zweli Mkhize obenguNd unankulu waKwaZuluNatal. Uqale esikhundleni sokuba ngum gcinimafa weANC kuZwelonke. Isikhundla sobuNdunankulu sisa phethwenguMnuzSenzoMchunu. Nanxa kukhona abakhala ngoku hambakukaKhabazela,futhikube kufanele, kuyaduduza ukuthi kun gena omunye umholi ona magalelo aziwayo. Vele kuyaziwa ukuthi iANC ayikaze ishode nga baholi abanekhono, ikakhulukazi KwaZuluNatal. Lokhu akusho ukuthi abekho abake babe namaphutha. Akukho nokuncane ukungabaza ukuthi uMacingwane uzoqhubeka lapho kushiye khona uKhabazela.Kufanelesikhumbule ukuthi nabantwana bakwaIsrael, baphuma noMose eGibhithe, kodwa bangena sebeholwa ngu Joshua eZweni lesethembiso.

IBessie Head Library izobhekelela abaphila nokukhubazeka

CAN YOUR BUSINESS HELP? invites your business to donate any of the items on the above wish list to the value of R500 or more, and we will give you advertising to the value of the goods donated. These adverts will be published in Maritzburg Fever on 20/11/2013 (just in time for your Christmas Specials) under a banner heading. “These businesses answered the SPCA plea. We appeal to the public to acknowledge their kindness and support them in turn.” Contact Angela or Thabani at the SPCA on 033 386 9267, or Moira at Maritzburg Fever on 033 355 1229.

PHOTO: NQOBILE MTOLO

Umtapo wolwazi iBessie Head Library isizokwazi ukubhekelela labo abangaboni.

NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za UMTAPO wolwazi oseMgungundlovu, maphakathi nesifundazwe saKwaZulu-Natal, iBessie Head Library, usuzokwazi ukubhekelela izimpumputhe. LomtapowolwaziokuChurchStreetwakhelene nehholo ledolobha (City Hall) nenkantolo ephakeme, maphakathi nedolobha. Umtapo wolwazi ongamele eminye esifundazweni saKwaZulu-Natal, iKwaZulu-Natal Provincial Library Services, iqoke lomtapo wolwazi ukuthi ube ngomunye wemitapo yolwazi ezokwazi ukubhekelela nezimpumputhe. Imenenja yaseBessie Head Library, uMnuz Mandla Ntombela uthe azikho izindleko ezizobandakanya umkhandlu woMsunduzi njengoba umtapo wolwazi kazwelonke onakekela abakhubazekile, iSouth African Library for the

Blind (SALB) izonikelela ngefenisha namacomputer. UMnuz Ntombela uthe nabasebenzi baseBessie Head bazothola uqeqesho olusezingeni eliphezulu ukuze bakwazi ukusiza labo abaphila nokukhubazeka. Uthe: “Lenkundla yalungiswa ngo-2006 kanti kuyimanje ikwazi ukwamukela nabasebenzisa izihlalo ezinamasondo (wheel chairs).” Uthe ulwazi yinto okumelwe itholwe yiwo wonke umuntu, futhi yinto ehlanganisa imiphakathi eyehlukahlukene. Okhulumela umkhandlu woMsunduzi, uMnuz Brian Zuma uthe lokhu kuyinkomba yokuthi umkhandlu uzimisele ngokuletha intuthuko kubantu. Uthe: “Ngumthetho kaHulumeni ukuthi njengomkhandlu kumele sithuthukise imiphakathi. Ngokusiza labo abaphila nokukhubazeka senza imiphakathi yethu ukuthi ibe yizindawo ezamukela wonke umuntu.”

Write to the

EDITOR

Brought to you by

Readers are invited to share their views, news and issues with the Pietermaritzburg community. Only letters with an address will be considered for publication. This week’s winning letter is from VIJAY SURUJPAL, who has won a R100 shopping voucher from Jonathan’s Spar. Winners of the best letter must take their ID book, as well as this letters’ page, to Krish Naidoo, at Jonathan’s Spar at City Square, Langalibalele Street, in order to claim their prize.

September 11, 2013

LETTERS

maritzburg

FEVER

Write to the Maritzburg Fever editor, at P. O. Box 362, or send an email to editorial@pmbfever.co.za or fax the letter to 033 355 1164.

Ruthless children ‘will emerge if new household protection laws are introduced’ C

ORPORAL punishment in schools was banned in 2006. Now the Department of Social Development wants the Children’s Act to be amended, giving children protection in their homes as well. This means that if you as a parent spank your child, it will be deemed as a type of assault and you will be in trouble. What would be the repercussions of such a law? We would end up with a generation of ruthless and lazy children who would fear nothing because they will be fully aware that there are no reprisals for bad behaviour. One can argue that just as an adult has laws that protect them from being

assaultedbyanotheradult,childrenalso need that same level of protection. This will be in tandem with the type of non–violent society South Africa aspires to be. We have to acknowledge that our present children are destined tobeourfutureleaders.Ifwesowseeds of appreciation, tolerance, peace and love that is what will be reaped in the future. The flip side of the coin is that some parents may argue that when they were growing up, they were spanked to be brought under control and to be disciplined. This is how they were taught to discriminate between right and wrong. However an integral aspect of the spanking was that parents

wereintotalcontrolofthemselves,and neededtodistinguishbetweenpunishing a child and brutalising a child. If the parent is not in control of their emotions, then its easy to cross the line where spanking becomes brutality. A child also must be told why he/she is being spanked and what corrective behaviour is required in the future. However this is an argument which will soon be a violation of the law if the Children’s Act is amended. The question that arises is – are we ready for such drastic measures when our schools are experiencing so many discipline problems? VIJAY SURUJPAL Via email

PMB Midlands Mall Entrance 1 033 342 7755 www.leathergallery.co.za

DELPHI SECTIONAL R14 499

WAS R15 499

STORAGE

CAROLINA

Full Genuine leather Choice of left or right chaise 1 X Leggett and Platt mechanism Coffee, Black, Stone and white. 155kg weight guarantee

RECLINER

KINGDOM RECLINER

Full Genuine Leather. Choice of colours and leathers

CAPRI

3,2,1 RECLINER SET

R24 500 WAS R25 999

Dating amongst the youth AS social beings, humans are inherently attracted to persons of the opposite gender. Marriage provides a safer, secure, loving environment in which twopeoplecanthrive,whilegettingthe support and affection they need to get them through the hardships of life. Getting to know someone before deciding whether or not to get married does not necessarily provide a guarantee that the marriage will sustain itself, or bring out the negative characteristics that are sought to be avoided in a

prospective partner. More commonly, youth no longer seek to find dating partners with the sole aim of getting married. Dating amongsttheyouthhasbecomesocommon that it is seldom viewed as inappropriate. Rather, it is seen as something normal and acceptable. Media influence and the desire to get to know a partner before marriage are not the onlyreasonsfortheincreaseinthedating phenomenon amongst the youth. When the need for love and affec-

tion are not met by family members, and when the pressures of home life become intolerable, youth turn to others outside the home to have these needs met. In order to try to reduce the severity of the repercussions, it is important that we educate our youth and find some ways to reverse the harms that exist in our homes and our society. A.S.E. AMEEN Mountain Rise Pietermaritzburg

EDITORIAL COMMENT

>>editorial@pmbfever.co.za WHILE Syria has been an ongoing topic of interest in the news these days, an interesting aspect of this situation is the other type of ‘war’ which has developed. The Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), also known as the Syrian Electronic Soldiers, is a collection of pro– government computer hackers who are responsible for defacing or compromisinghundredsofwebsiteswhich they say spread news hostile to the Syrian government. Theydenythattheyarealignedwith Syrian President Bashar al–Assad and claim rather that they are just “a group of Syrian youths who want to defend their country against the media cam-

paign that is full of lies and fabricated news reports.” The group has attacked websites such as the BBC News, the Associated Press, National Public Radio, Al Jazeera, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Syrian satellite broadcaster Orient TV, and Dubai–based al–Arabia TV, as well as rights organizations suchasHumanRightsWatch.Itrecently hijacked the Twitter feed of the Associated Press and sent out a false report about a bombing at the White House. Adigitalbattlefieldisonewearenotaccustomedto,anditisquitemind–blowing just how much damage can be caused. And this is not a ‘war’ that is only playing out in the international field. I recently heard of a case in Pietermar-

MAZEPPA 3PIECE R24 500

WAS R24 999 Full Genuine Leather Coffee, Black, White, Stone

VERONA

3,2,1 RECLINER SET

A digital battlefield BRIDGET SIEBERT

Full Genuine Leather 5x Leggett and Platt recliner mechanisms. 155kg weight guarantee Coffee, black, stone and white

R35 999

itzburg where a local company had their computer server hacked, and shut down, by an unidentified group. They were effectively held hostage and a ransom was demanded for them to regain access to their information. I think it is safe to say that the information would probably not bring down any governments or even the company itself. But the fact that someone sitting half way across the world, probably still in bed with holes in their socks and a cup of coffee next to them, could randomly cause such chaos is a scary thought. We rely so much on cyberspace and yet I am sure many of us don’t realise how much power it holds over us…until we can’t access our personal information, or when someone else does.

Full Genuine Leather 5x Leggett and Platt mechanism 155kg weight guarantee. Choc, Black, Grey.

KIM R12 999 WAS R13 999 3,2,1 RECLINER SET

Foam suede fabric 5x recliner mechanisms. 100kg weight guarantee Moka, Camel and Light Camel

Excludes delivery from Pinetown, Prices valid until 15Th September or while stocks last. “LIKE” us on Facebook.

Shelly Beach - South Coast Mall - 039 315 1572,

SCHOOLS

Every year, Scottsville Primary School celebrates the arrival of spring by thinking of people less fortunate than themselves. This year, they donated fresh fruit and vegetables to The Oscar Foundation, Azalea Old Age Home, Sunnyside Old Age Home and Emma Barter Old Age Home. The donations came from parents and children of Scottsville Primary, including (from left) Nicolas Pieterse, Lance Vermeu len, Alwande Ngcobo and Amone Stieger.

September 11, 2013

maritzburg

FEVER

Fresh fruit for the start of spring

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

On his way to Oxford >> Hilton old boy scoops prestigious scholarship

Epworth’s budding mathematicians The Grade 7 Epworth pupils who made it into the top 200 of the Ho rizon Mathematics com petition held in Durban recently (back, from left) Boitumelo Sishi, Cara Henman, Charne van Onselen, Josie Makkink (front, from left) Max Wedekind, Tasmei Ramchandra, Jimmie Mae Avila and Shraya Moodley PHOTO: SUPPLIED

TWC pupils distribute baby packs

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Matthew de la Hey was in India when he got the news that he had been awarded an oxford scholarship.

ILTON College 2008 matric pupil Matthew de la Hey, has been selected as a Weidenfeld scholar to study at Oxford University on the Louis Dreyfus–Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership program. He will read an MSc in African Studies through the school of Interdisciplinary Area Studies as a member of New College. Twenty–eight scholars were selected from over 1800 applicants this year, and de la Hey is one of two SouthAfricanstobeselected for the program. The Weidenfeld Scholarship aims to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow, mostly from transition and emerging economies. They do this by providing outstanding university graduates, and early–career professionals, with the opportunity to pursue fully funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford, in combination with

a comprehensive program of leadership development, long–term mentoring and networking. De la Hey was awarded the Sizana award for outreach activity in Form 1 (Grade 8) at Hilton College, participated in the school outreach program and has remained committed to serving his communities. In Matric, de la Hey was captain of the canoeing club, chairman of the enterprise club and the recipient of the Normand Dunn and KennethBeghinprizesforVisual Arts and the Jimmy Nisbet Prize for history. After Hilton College, de la Hey went on to Stellenbosch University where he completed a Bachelor of AccountingandHonoursinAccounting. Whilst at Stellenbosch, hewasselectedasamember of a team of 15 for the South Africa–Washington International Program, a six month leadership develop-

ment programme through which he interned at the World Bank in Washington, DC. He was also awarded a Mandela Rhodes scholarship for 2012 as a young African with extraordinary leadership potential and in recognition of his commitment to the scholarship’s values of reconciliation, entrepreneurship, leadership and academic distinction. De la Hey graduated from Stellenbosch in 2012 and upon leaving Oxford, intends to complete his Chartered Accounting qualification and thereafter be involved in trans–African business. He is also a co–founder and director of InkuluFreeHeid: a non–partisan youth– led movement of ordinary South Africans, aiming to unite people and organisations behind a collective vision for the country. De la Hey will start at Oxford in October. – Supplied.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Tatum Chalk (L) and Emma Wayt of The Wykeham Collegiate junior school display ‘baby packs’ made up by the Grade four and five girls for distribution to the paediatric wards at local hospitals. Included in the packs are knitted beanies made by the girls, parents and grandmothers for prema ture babies.

Russell girls embark on tree planting effort

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Russell High girls, under the guidance of geography teacher Johane Hlatwayo, have embarked on an indigenous tree planting exercise. The girls have been collecting seeds from various indigenous trees, planting them in containers and caring for them in the school "nursery". Hlatwayo, who has a Masters degree in environmental management, offers encouragement and advice. Seen mixing soil and compost in containers are (from left) Fathima Badat, Tazlynn Green, Jessica van den Berg, Samke Hlongwane, Wakhile Zimu, Johane Hlatwayo, Noluthando Khanyile, Nompilo Dladla and Nicole Green–Thompson.

MSUNDUZI Hospice will host a Jazz Sup per with Karen Dev roop on 13 Septem ber at 7pm. The cost is R100 per person which includes a mealandwillbeheld at the Hospice Con ference Centre in Prestbury. Inquiries: Anila Sewlall at 033 344 1560.

THE SAVF will be holding a spring fashion show and tea party on 14 September at the Dutch Re formed Church in Beverley Road at 9.30 for 10am. The cost is R60. Inquiries: L Mool man at 083 643 0681.

THE HILTON GARDEN CLUB will visit “Sevilla”, homeofDrKeithWimble, on 17 September at 56 Hilton Avenue, Hilton at 9.30 for 10am. Direc tions: 56 Hilton Avenue from Crossways intersec tion is on the left, past the robot and just before St Anne’s College gate. Inquiries: Jenny Hoepfl at 033 343 4119.

A MULTICULTURAL Carnival will beheldon18Septemberfromthe KZNMuseumtoFreedomSquare. Inquiries: 033 345 1404.

THE PAFTA PreSchool will be holding a flea market on 21 Sep tember at their premises at 187 Deccan Road. Tables cost R50. In quiries and bookings of tables: 033 387 8005

THE NATAL Midlands branch of the SA Genealogical Society and The Natal In land Family History Society are open ing their Clubhouse, on the grounds of the Natal Carbineers, and their library on 21 September at 2.30pm to offer an introductory talk on research facilities in South Africa and the use of overseas websites. This is open to the general public and is an ideal opportunity for the beginner to start this hobby. Book ings and inquiries: John Deare at 033 344 2170 or dearej@mweb.co.za

Local house music talent goes global

September 11, 2013

ENTERTAINMENT

maritzburg

FEVER

GAY and Lesbian Helpline operate from MondaytoFridayfrom4to8pmandSat urday and Sunday from 10am to 8pm. Please phone us at 0860 3333 31 or SMS HELP to 079 891 3036 for free informa tion, counseling, support or referrals.

Paying homage to Jacque Brel

>> The deep house track has opened doors for the trio to work with international producers NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za

LOCAL deep house music band, Brewed Souls, has gained international online success after one of their tracks stayed at the number one spot on global music platform, ww.traxsource.com, during the month of August. Siqiniseko Nxumalo from Edendale, Ntando Lungwaze from Scottsville and Njabulo ‘Njebster Sole’ Kunene from Richmond Crest are the heart of Brewed Souls. The deep house music track which has gained them global success, All Along, has opened doorsforthetriotorubshoulders with national and international music producers. “It is a great feeling to know that we come from a small town like Pietermaritzburg and we competed against international talentandmanagedtostayontop for four weeks. That has enabled us to work with successful producers such as Andy Compton from Pan Africa and Craib Stuart fromtheUK.Wearealsoworking with two groups from Italy – FunkyLovers and Dolls Combers,” said Nxumalo, who is the group’s vocalist, producer and

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Godfrey Johnson brings ‘The Shadow of Brel’ to the Hexagon Theatre.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

House music band, Brewed Souls, is a new house music talent from Pietermaritzburg. Members consist of (from left) Siqiniseko Nxumalo, Njabulo ‘Njebster Sole’ Kunene and Ntando Lungwaze. key board player. He added that the song expresses a man’s heartbreak after his relationship with the woman who he loved comes to an end. Lungwaze is also a vocalist but his strength is with the electric and acoustic guitar. Kunene is on the decks. The trio is excited that some of the tracks they have compiled will be used in a number of house

music compilation albums. The group has also been featured on Metro FM’s house music slot. BothNxumaloandKuneneattended the same primary school andaboutfivemonthsago,Lungwaze came into the picture and Brewed Souls was born. “For us, music is self taught and it is something we are deeply passionate about,” said Nxumalo.

Brewed Souls’ manager Hugo Ngcobo said that the trio will not release an album any time soon. “At this point we want to introduce the group to its hometown. We will release the album once there is a demand for it,” said Ngcobo. To listen to All Along, and other tracks from Brewed Souls, visit Maritzburg Fever’s video gallery on www.PMBfever.co.za.

TECH TALK

Epworth Spring Arts Festival EPWORTH School are currently hosting their Spring Arts Festival which will end on September 19. While many of the events on the program are internal, there are a few which are open to the public. Christopher Duigan will feature on 17 September at 7pm at the Epworth Chapel. In this uplifting and varied program, international concert pianist and Steinway virtuoso Duigan, presents an evening of popular classics for piano and will also feature visiting Cape Town–based musician Barbara Kennedy (cello), and a not– to–be–missed item featuring Bruce Copley (didgeridoo) with Epworth’s David Orr (organ). Tickets are R50 (R25 for pupils) and are available at the door from 6.30pm. Tshepang will feature on 18 September at 6pm at the Epworth Gym hall and is only suitable for pupils in Grade nine and older. Inspired by the gruesome 2001 rape of a nine–month old baby, Tshepang shows what horrors take place in a community ensnared by poverty, isolation and a lack of prospects. Tshepang is written by multi

THE Shadow of Brel is Godfrey Johnson’s homage to the music of legend Jacques Brel, who took his audiences on a journey of pain and joy. His genius was capturing the fullness of life, whether tender or savage, through his evocative sound and lyrics. The show features classics such as ‘Carousel’ and ‘If We Only Have Love’, all performed with Johnson’s captivating arrangements and signature vocal style. In 2007, Johnson shared the Fleur du Cap award with ClaireWatlingforBestPerformanceinacabaretfor‘Kissed by Brel’. He was nominated again in 2009 for his perform ance in ‘Flirting with Coward’, directed by Sanjin Muftic of Yawazzi Theatre Productions, which honoured the spirit and wit of the 20th century composer Noel Coward. The Shadow of Brel is Johnson’s fourth collaboration with Muftic. The show will feature at the Hexagon Dive on 27 and 28 September at 7 for 7.30pm (doors open at 6.50pm). Both nights are picnic evenings where the audience can bring their own food, but no drinks as there is a cash bar. Tables seat 10 and tickets are R90 per person. Bookings can be made at hexagon@ukzn.ac.za or by phoning 033 260 5537. – Supplied.

COMPUTER WORLD

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

David Orr joined Epworth earlier this year as the head of music and will be per forming in a number of the music events in the Epworth Spring Arts Festival. award–winning writer and director Lara Foot Newton, and directed by Kline Smith. Tickets are R40 per person and bookings can be made through moellermann@epworth.co.za. A Night in Venice will feature on 19 September at 7pm at the Epworth

Chapel. Epworth and Maritzburg College choirs, with professional musicians from Durban presents Vivaldi’s famous ‘Gloria’ as the principal work inthisall–VenetianBaroqueprogram. Tickets are R90 (R25 for pupils) and are available at the door from 6.20pm. – Supplied.

SLOW computers can be incredibly frustrating and at times even infuriating.Theobviousquestionthatfollowsis ‘Why?”.Therearethreemain contributors to this branch of computer frustrations. The first accomplice is Hardware. Faulty hardware will drastically reduce the performance of any computer, if not completely halt the system. A computer is much like the human body where all parts play their own roles in the system. The same concept counts for computers. Some parts of the system are more crucial then others, nonetheless a faulty hardwaredevicewillcausenoticeablesluggishness.Thesecondaccompliceiscorruptsoftware.Thesoftwareonthecomputerisaconglomeration of all the programs, applications and operating system files on the computer. When software becomes corrupt, it can slow up the PC whenever is tries to do something. For instance, if your web browser has somehowgonecorrupt,itwouldstartcausingsysteminstabilityorslowness whenever you try to go to a website. The last accomplice is a virus. If you have one virus on your computer, chances are that you have many more lurking in the background. Anti-viruses have thus become essential. A virus primarily disrupts communication on your system, preventing important files from working together and thus causing major sluggishness. Another common trait of viruses is to duplicate. Imagine running a thousand instances of a single program, this would slow your machine to a grinding halt.

This column is sponsored by Computer World, open at the Park Lane Centre, 12 Albert Luthuli Street. Inquiries: 033 342 3235.

September 11, 2013

maritzburg

FEVER

PLACE AN ADVERT BY CONTACTING OUR CLASSIFIEDS TEAM: Phone: 033 355 1333 Email: classads@witness.co.za Fax: 033 355 1177

classifieds

A CLASS ABOVE THE REST

FEVER 1

Births

General Sales

ALL Eastern wear: ladies, men, kids new stock view anytime. 076 850 5230.

173 NEW BORN PHOTOS P r o f e s s i o n a l Photographer, to capture those special moments. Call: Vicki 083 396 2876. Email: v i ck i s t r e e t 5 @ g m a i l . c o m

A bridging Loan 033 394 3154. Plus pen sion payouts sms/ pcm 076 6789 661.

Marketing and Eventing Practitioner Duration: 12-month contract (Post: Ref 06/2013)

We are seeking an experienced Marketing and Events Practitioner to submit proposals to

enter into a contract with the company to provide marketing and eventing services to the company for a period of 12 months. It is envisaged that a monthly retainer be paid for approximately 50% of the professional’s time. For the Ugu SCT to make an informed decision, the practitioner will need to impress on the Selection panel of their credentials, to include: Requirements: • A minimum of 10 years’ senior level experience in the spheres of media (print, TV, film and electronic), eventing and marketing. • Journalistic wherewithal to identify stories, themes and creative measures to secure successful exposure outcomes. • Record of experience within similar assignments and specifically in the spheres of tourism, leisure and recreation. • Ability to work directly with Ugu SCT personnel, Government agencies, local tourism Area Committees, Ugu SCT members and the public in general. • Technical skills in terms of visual, computer driven communications and contemporary communications formats. • Samples and examples of similar assignments conducted over the past 3 years. • Capacity to liaise with any Ugu SCT appointed service providers to ensure the proper roll out of marketing tools, content, desired themes and marketing messages and desired marketing outcomes. • Sound knowledge of the Greater South Coast, its tourism features, attractions and products. The successful candidate/company will be required to sign a service level agreement linked to agreed performance targets. All applicants must request the full Terms of Reference. Please contact Mrs D. Ludick on 039 682 7944 or email: admin@tourismsouthcoast.co.za. The closing date for final submissions of applications is 10h00, on the 25th September 2013. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment.

43 46 48 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 15 16 18

AVON Earn upto 30% discount. Sally 083 288 2871 or 033 394 5741.

DO you have a passion and flair for hair? Are you a qualified stylist with a minimum of 2 years' hair exper ience? If your answers to these questions are yes, then I am looking for you to join my team. Please call 082 668 8400 to set up an interview.

Cell: 073 907 2111 Tel: 032 943 3898 tufswastika@gmail.com Obligation free inquiry

Clairvoyance: Crossing Over Angel: Therapy Course, Readings

Counselling: Bereavement,Marriage & adolescent Cleansings: Home,vehicle & business Motivational seminars & Tarot card readings

Across

Leave Abnormally fat Land measure Testimony Call for repeat Flew aloft Swift animal Wading bird Mineral Tree Nine inches Condition Parts of coats Wicked giant Cover with wax Reluctant Young eel Raised platform Striking effect Do wrong Grained sheepskin leather Direction Sifting implements Prison officer Dispossessing by law Sheeplike Reeling

Down

PMB STAFF NEEDED

General

SWASTIKA SINGH RAI

Loans and Investments

BRIDGING Cash! While waiting for Pension/ package payout (lumpsum only). 031 301 3353/9832 Sms/pcm 072 346 2380.

3 9 10 11 14 17 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 29 31 32 36 38 39 41 42

General

173

CLASSIFIEDS

Bent Tranquillity Look narrowly Rich sherry Anger Marked by good sense Notion Figure Sell Long-leaved lettuce Eft Public speakers Stout fibre twist

SUPERVISORS/GENERAL WORKERS FORKLIFT DRIVERS with valid driver’s licence DRIVERS with valid code 10 licence, PDP IN-STORE PROMOTERS No criminal record. Fluent in English. Contactable references.

Fax CV to 086 625 6392

Personal Financial Planner Would you like to work for SA’s largest and leading Financial Services Company as a Personal Financial Planner?

You will need to be passionate about building face-to-face relationships to help clients achieve their financial goals by providing excellent planning and advice. We offer exceptional training and sales management within a supportive environment with great corporate benefits. If you are interested in finding out more, are 25 years or older and have a matric and your own transport.

Please fax your CV to 086 529 5645 If you have not been contacted within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

10 11 12

14 15

23 24

27 28 29

32 33 34

36 40

43 44

48 49

50 51 52

19 24 25 26 28 30 33 34 35 37 40 42 44 45 47 49

Thicker Limbs Impure zinc Playing cards Region Resting Sundry Irish republic Politician Celtic tongue Grassy space Speed an engine Let in Woody plants Low fertile plain In excited eagerness

Last Week’s Solution S O L A R A E A P C S B A R E S P I R E O D A D E N T P A EME G NO T A L I E N R E C T OR I H C SWO L L E I RO E N A GR A D U A

D E T ON E A T ON P E S T A R E R P L A RG E B E G A L L I S T E Y O A CME N R I V E R A S E W ME N T E S T

A T E J A T R R E I S T E L E S A T N E T A R L U L E U D H EM

S O L D E R S N E T T L E

NITE MOUNTAIN BIKING EVERY Wednesday and Thursday night at Bushview Bike Park from 5.30pm. Inquiries : Gill at 072 665 7442. CANOE POLO PRACTICES are held every Monday and Wednesdayfrom6pmto8pmattheUKZN swimming pool. All men, women and chil dren 14 years and older are welcome. In quiries: Kevin Meier at 033 341 1281 or 082 454 5686. CROQUET THE Maritzburg Croquet Club welcomes

visitors and new members on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 2pm. The club is in Alexandra Park near the Oval and the club provides equipment. Inquiries: Tim at 033 344 3368) or Richard at 033 396 6204. ATHLETICS HERMAN’SDelighttimetrialsareheldeve ry Tuesday by Collegians Harriers at Colle gians 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.

NATAL Carbineers AC members gather every Wednesday at 5.30pm at the Car bineers’ Drill Hall, Geere Street. All wel come. There are training groups from nov ice to speedsters in running and walking. Inquiries: John at 082 491 7679 or Eileen at 082 495 1118. SELF DEFENCE SELF defence classes, including Wing Chun Kung Fu, Eskrima Filipino Martial Arts and various other combat systems, offered for men, women and teenagers every Monday and Thursday at 6.30pm at Eddels Sports

& Social Club, Dartnell Road, Mountain Rise. Inquiries: Gus Hornsby at 083 638 0801. RUGBY YOUNG Lions Lions Rugby Club trains at the Woodlands Rugby Stadium on Mon days to Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm. All welcome. Inquiries: Joe at 078 799 8386 or Edwin at 074 465 5172. FOOTBALL 5ASIDECorporateSoccerChallengetobe held on 13 September at Dales Park. Inquir ies: 033 345 1348.

September 11, 2013

SPORT

maritzburg

FEVER

PIRATESJuniorFCtrainsattheWoodlands rugby grounds. Divisions from U6 to U15. Inquiries: 072 329 1645 or 033 260 5156. EASTWOOD Lads FC train at the Eastwood Primary School grounds on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5.30pm for U11 and U13. Inquiries: Donovan at 073 274 5565.

A sprint to the end PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Seen dashing for the finish line in the St Charles College Prep inter–house athletics day are (from left) Guy Morgan, Sean McCord, Zibusiso Nduna and Romano Green.

Awarded colours

Clarendon’s KZN gymnasts

Soccer girls chosen for midlands

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Melissa Lubbe, a Grade four Pelham pupil, was awarded her KwaZulu–Natal colours for gymnastics in the U11 age group. Lubbe has been doing gymnastics for the past six years and is a member of the Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics Academy.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Clarendon pupils Sisanda Ndlela (L) and Tristine Geel were chosen to represent the KwaZulu–Natal gymnastics team on their tour to Pretoria.

Fun at Scottsville’s inter–house athletics day PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Scottsville Primary School’s inter–house ath letics day was loads of fun this year, with some long standing records be ing broken. Cheering for their teams (from left) are Thuthukani Ngwenya, Gary Joubert, Erin Job and Shanice Easthorpe. The winning house was Gillespie, followed by Handley, Macdonald and Wheeler house respect fully.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Grace College pupils, KiAn Kambaran (L) and Megan Tychsen were se lected for the midlands U16 girls’ soccer team recently. Both pupils have done exceptionally well in various sports for a number of seasons now.

September 11, 2013

PAGE 12

maritzburg FEVER

SPORT

NATAL C.V. JOINTS

FREE CHECK AND QUOTE, ALSO SPECIALISING IN FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRS AND WHEEL BEARINGS PHONE: 033 345 5610/345 5611 290 HOOSEN HAFFEJEE (BERG) STREET

Serious about fishing NICOLE JOHN

“The greatest moment of my angling career was winning the tri–nations tournament in 2011; PIETERMARITZBURG angler beating Namibia and Zimbabwe. Santosh Another great Balram, has moment was been selected to when the KZN participate in teams won gold the Angling in 2004 and Championship 2010 at the at Hardapdam, South African Mariental in NaChampionmibia at the end ships,” said Balof this month. ram. He said Balram has that while it is a been fishing PHOTO: SUPPLIED great honour to competitively Pietermaritzburg angler, Santosh be selected, the for the past 14 Balram, is looking for sponsor costs of competyears and has ships to enable him to repre ing are continuearned his Kwa- sent South Africa in the upcom ously escalating. Zulu–Natal col- ing Angling Championships in For this compeours 11 times. Namibia. tition alone, BalHe is part of the ram has to raise KwaZulu–Natal Protea team. This R10 000. He is appealing to any will not be the first time that Bal- possible donors to contact him at ram will be representing South Af- 083 785 4190, 033 391 4450 or rica – he was selected as a repre- email sentative in 2000 and 2011. babestackle567@gmail.com >>nicole@pmbfever.co.za

PHOTO: DARREN GODDARD/GAMEPLAN MEDIA

Ratifying the awarding of the hosting rights of the Confederation of African Cycling Forum in 2014 to Pietermaritzburg are (from left) event director Alec Lenferna, UCI President Pat McQuaid, CAC president Dr Mohamed Wagih Azzam, and Dr Clive Coetzee General Manager: Infrastructure Management and Economic Services, KwaZulu–Natal Treasury.

PMB scoops cycling milestone

BUDGET Tyre Deals

>> The CAC forum will bring together all cycling leaders and role players

N the wake of the successful hosting of the 2013 UCI MTB and Trials World Championships, Pietermaritzburg’s reputation as the “Bike City” of the African continent has been entrenched by the awarding of the rights to host the 2015 Confederation of Cycling forum. The CAC forum will bring together all cycling leaders and role players of the African Continent, with a series of meetings, conventions and plenary sessions taking place in order to aid in the development of the sport in the years ahead. CAC President Dr Mohamed Wagih Azzam, who is also a UCI Board member, said the CAC Forum was critical to prioritising the strategies to support and uplift African cycling.

“Africa is proud to have hosted the 2013 UCI MTB and Trials World Championships, and it is equally important that we use these high profile events to keep focus on developing all cycling disciplinesineverycountryontheAfrican continent” said Azzam. He said that hosting events to world classstandardsisonepartofthestrategic plan to nurture cycling in Africa, and the first CAC forum will be a vital opportunity for all stake holders to enter into debate on how best to realise their objectives. The 2015 CAC forum will be the forerunnerforamuchlargeroftheversion that Pietermaritzburg is bidding for,the2016UCIWorldCyclingForum. The annual meeting of global cycling stakeholders, including interna-

tional federations, officials, discipline commissions, media and commercial partners includes numerous workshopsandexhibitions,tradeexposand workshops debating the strategic direction for the sport, and will attract more than 1500 delegates to the Royal Showgrounds. UCI Commercial and Events Director, Gerrit Middag, completed an assessment of the City’s readiness to host the event during the fortnight long masters and Elite World Championships, and gave the plans an unqualified thumbs up. The Swiss city of Lausanne will host the World Cycling Forum in 2014, with Monaco hosting the 2015 event. – Supplied

Natal Combat Rifle Association results THE following are the Natal Combat Rifle Associationresultsfortheleagueshootheld recently in Merrivale. All scores are out of a possible 450 points: X Class 1. Archie Smythe Natal Carbineers 378 2. ‘Lutch’ Lutchmiah DCS 348 3. Arnold Fortmann Natal Carbineers 339

A Class 1. Richard Caine NMR 320 2. Johannes Mbhele Natal Carbineers 320 3. Mike Rowe NMR 282 Ladies 1. Gillian Sage Natal Carbineers 331 2. Maryna Grove DCS 217 3. Urasha Ramkusen 84 Sigs 178

Veterans/Masters 1. Archie Smythe Natal Carbineers 378 2. ‘Lutch’ Lutchmiah DCS 348 3. Edric Pascoe Natal Carbineers 335 Development 1. DT Delport SAPS 277 2. MM Ngubane SAPS 253 3. L Jacobs NMR 247

155/80 x 13 from 175/70 x 13 from 175/65 x 14 from 185/60 x 14 from 185/65 x 14 from 185/60 x 15 from 185/65 x 15 from 195/50 x 15 from 195/60 x 15 from 195/65 x 15 from

R379 R405 R440 R470 R491 R589 R576 R535 R653 R572

205/55 x 16 from R679 205/40 x 17 from R677 205/50 x 17 from R794 225/45 x 17 from R769 225/40 x 18 from R860 155/80 x 12 from R424 195/80 x 14 from R735 215/80 x 15 from R1 014 245/75 x 15 from R1 185 245/70 x 16 from R1 275

TYRE ’N TUBE 236 Greyling Street, Pietermaritzburg Tel no.: 033 394 6359 / 033 394 6369 Fax no.: 033 345 6284