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Move to end outdated dog licensing bylaw >> The bylaw is not universally applicable and therefore cannot be enforced NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za

HE Msunduzi Municipality wants to ban its ancient dog licensing bylaws. At a recent Exco meeting, the deputy municipal manager for economic development, Dr Ray Ngcobo, said the bylaw is not universally applicable and that it’s costing the municipality a lot of money to monitor. “It’s one of those very old bylaws that was meant for the affluent areas so that when a dog is found loitering around, it can be confiscated and the dog owner can be made to pay. It’s not a bylaw thatisenforceableinotherareas.Because it’sabylawthatisnotuniversallyapplicable, we will not be in a position to enforce it. Therefore, we will recommend that it be discontinued,”

said Ngcobo. He said that to license a dog is around R57, but to maintain and administer the process costs the municipality about R112. Exco member Eunice Majola said that the issue has already been discussed at the economic development portfolio committee and members agreed to end dog licensing bylaws. The DA’s Bill Lambert suggested that Exco seek input from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). “At one stage, if I remember correctly , we said to the SPCA that they should take over the dog licensing and any money collected would be a contribution towards their organisation. I don’t know what the outcome of that was. There are far more dogs unlicensed then there are licensed, even in the traditional old neighbourhoods,” said Lambert. Currently the municipality charges R12.50 per anPHOTO: SUPPLIED

The SPCA agrees that to establish, man age, monitor and run an efficient dog li censing system in any city is a huge task requiring vast resources and man power.

numforthelicensingofonedog,andmorethattwo dogsperhouseholdareR65each.Thedeadlinefor the payment of dog licenses is 28 February every year. To date, only 1264 dogs have been licensed in the whole of Pietermaritzburg. The Pietermaritzburg SPCA’s manager and spokesperson, Maureen Vida, said that to establish, manage, monitor and run an efficient dog licensing system in any city is a huge task, requiring vast resources and man power. As the official small animal pound in the Msundusi Municipal area, Vida said that the SPCA takes in between 300 and 500 strays, homeless and unwanted animals every month. “At present, only certain areas where the ownership of the dog is obvious due to properly fenced homes are being targeted. This is unfair as other areas, especially those newly incorporated into the municipal area, are not paying licenses as it is alogisticalnightmareforanyonetotrytoascertain where all the free ranging dogs in the area actually live. Unless only people with properly fenced gardens are permitted to own dogs, the system will remain unfair and biased,” said Vida. She added that, if it were possible, the SPCA would welcome a correctly structured licensing system which would include a certain criteria. “Owners of unsterilized dogs, male and female, and owners unable to produce valid vaccination certificates, including rabies, must be heavily penalised in the fee structure system, whereas responsible pet owners would pay a nominal annual amount. This would help to curb uncontrolled breeding and reduce the number of unwanted and homeless dogs in the area. It would also reduce the spread of diseases such as parvo, distemper and rabies. We would therefore most certainly welcome any system that would contribute towards a reduction in this staggering figure,” said Vida.

Forgery suspects arrested NICOLE JOHN >>nicole@pmbfever.co.za THE Pietermaritzburg SAPS notched up another victory in their efforts to eradicate the city of criminal activity when they arrested five suspects in connection with 25 incidents of fraud and forgery to the value of R450 000. Thembelani Ndlovu (35), Ayanda Gwaza (31), Sipho Mashegoane (27), Johannes Moreke (24) and Rejoyce Mpofu (23) were found in possession of various stolen identification documents, falsified pay slips and bank statements. A laptop and printer, believed to have been used to reproduce these pay slips and statements, was also confiscated. It is alleged that the suspects, who have been operating from the city for thepastweek,mayhavealsocommittedcrimesinDurbanandvariousother towns in the province in the past three months. The SAPS believe that the suspects produced false statements and pay slips and, together with stolen ID documents, would approach various businesses in the cities to apply for loans or clothing and furniture credit. Once the credit is approved they take off with the cash or items.Thismeansthatthefraudisonly established once the suspects failed to make the monthly instalment. The arrested suspects made their first appearance in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court on August 14. They were remanded into custody and will make their second appearance today. The SAPS believe that further links are imminent as investigations continue. “Police are appealing to the businesscommunitytotakethenecessary precautions and to ensure that information is verified, especially when a telephonic reference is provided,” said police spokesperson, Joey Jeevan, adding that that the numbers given as references are usually of an accomplice.

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Drink spiking claim creates debate Calling all citizen journalists

“Ourdaughter(18)wentto********inPMBlastnight.Around12:30amwegotacallthatshewasatMedi–Clinic Payne Street ER, claiming she was spiked with some drug. We do suspect foul play but at the same time, cannot rule out our daughter making up this story as she was with her boyfriend and close friend who are both known to have taken recreational drugs before. The claim is after being in the club for 15 minutes. After ordering one drink, she felt awful and asked to be taken to hospital, which her boyfriend did. The claim is the barman did something to her drink. My wife spoke to one of the owners of the club in the early hours of this morning and did not get much information about the incident. She is currently in ICU at MediClinic and we are awaiting the blood tests.”

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RINK spiking is, and will continue to be, something of great concern when out on the party scene. Recently on the Brad Nathanson Investigations page on Facebook, the above report of alleged drinking spiking at an unnamed Pietermaritzburg club was posted on the page, which sparked over 200 comments in debate. Nathanson is a private investigator operating in Durban, however he investigates reported issues from community members throughout the province. Some people admitted that they have had first hand experienceofdrinksbeingspikedat clubs in Pietermaritzburg. A medial professional, who requested to remain anonymous for fear of losing their job, said that they regularly receivepatientswhoareinavery inebriatedstateandcanusual-

ly tell whether the patient has had a drink spiked. “Typically, a person who has had a drink spiked is virtually unconscious, drooling and often vomiting. They are frequently combative and have no idea where they are,” they said, adding that the victims become extremely emotional when they begin to regain consciousness and realise where they are. Other comments on the post involved passing the blame on to the bartenders at the clubs. While the public searchedforanswers,barstaff who read the post were up in arms about the accusations. It later came to light that the club mentioned in the post was the newly opened Tiger Tiger, situated in the old Crowded House building. Guy van Der Post, the owner of four Tiger Tiger clubs across the country and who is involved in the Pietermaritzburg club, said that they had been in contact with the mother whose daughter was admit-

Typically, a person who has had a drink spiked is virtually un conscious, drooling and often vomit ing.

ted to hospital. “It was very unusual for her to admit that her daughter and daughter’sboyfriendusedrecreational drugs, which I give her credit for. However to accuse the barman at Tiger Tiger without any proof, I can only assume was her reacting to a very stressful and traumatic situation,” he said. Van Der Post said that both mother and daughter do not hold the club responsible and that results of the blood test were clear, with no traces of a spiked drug found. Police spokesperson, Joey Jeevan, confirmed that the SAPS do receive these complaints from time to time. “People, especially women, are warned to be cautious when visiting places of entertainment where their drinks could be spiked without their knowledge. They are also warned never to accept drinks from strangers and don’t let your drink out of your sight, even for a second,” she said.

HOW MANY FOR 6? OTHER INTERESTING COMMENTS * Milla Tommei said that she knows of at least four girls who have had their drinks spikedatanightclubin Pietermaritzburg over the few years.

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“...I am asking that the owners of these clubs take these complaints seriously, whether the victims have had their drink spiked or whether their condi tion is as a result of recreational drugs, neither should be going on in your club if it is being properly policed”. * Cathy Rees, who works at The Red Door said that it is difficult to catch people who spike drinks be cause they do it so underhandedly.

“I have been aware of drinks being spiked recently. On one occasion we knew the parties involved and have banned them from the club. In other instances we have done everything within our power to ensure that the spiked individual was well taken care of. I do however believe that there is little that us as managers of the clubs can do to prevent this, and I have to say it comes down to the responsibility of the patrons,” she said.

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Hilton College Grade nine pupil, Chris Loxton, died after suffering a seizure during a school trip in the Drakensburg.

FEVER REPORTER TRAGEDY marred Hilton College last week when one of its pupils, Chris Loxton, died after suffering a seizure during a school trip in the Drakensburg. This was another blow for the school after Grade nine pupil, Xilombe Tlakula, was severely injured by a falling rock on the same trip. His right arm had to be amputated at the elbow. Hilton College headmaster Peter Ducasse urged the Hilton College family to pull together and offer support to the Loxton family. Ducasse said that Loxton, also in Grade nine, suffered a seizure while hiking. He said that after seeking medical advice, a decision was taken to evacuate Loxton from the mountains. “A 4 x 4 ambulance was dispatched from Underberg to collect him and to transfer him to a hospital in Pietermaritzburg. He was accompaniedintheambulancebytwoparamedics. During the ambulance transfer, Chris suffered repeated seizures and his condition deteriorated to such an extent that the medical team were unable to save him. Chris tragically passed away and his untimely death has left us all absolutely shocked and devastated. We offer up our heartfelt condolences to Chris’s parents, Stuart and Debbie, and to his brother Nicholas, on their tragic loss. Words which adequately describe our sense of loss escape me, but I know that you will all join me in holding them up in prayer at this time,” reads the statement. Loxton’s memorial service was held in the Hilton College chapel last week Friday.

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BOUT 18 major developments, amounting to R5 billion, are grinding to a halt due to the Msunduzi Municipality’s bureaucratic structure. For a business plan to get a thumbs–up from the municipality, an applicant visits different units located at various municipal offices around Pietermaritzburg. This has resulted in the slow–paced process of approving major development plans, which mean slower economic development for the city. The deputy municipal manager for economic development, Dr Ray Ngcobo, said that this move is a major turn–off for big investors. “Investors get frustrated by our bureaucratic processes, especially in the area of plan approvals. We need to deal with bureaucratic bottle necks that emanate from the municipality. I guess this is an indication that at times, we create these blockages ourselves,” said Ngcobo. DA’sBillLambertsaidthattherearerumours that the R235–million Hlatshana Retirement Village project in Lincoln Meade has also come to a halt because de-

lays, red tape and the municipality’s inability to get the work done. As a relief strategy, Ngcobo said that the municipality must have a building planapprovaltaskteamwhichwillreview the business plans in one meeting. The team will consist of initial key players within the municipality’s various departments who are responsible for approving the plans. “In future we will not see any blockages as a result of a slow pace of approval of building plans. We will have one integrated building plan approval panel where all departments will be in one room and the plan will go through everybody in a single meeting and it will be approved in that meeting,” he said. Major developments in Pietermaritzburg include the Mpushini Business Park (R1,7 billion), the Rita Light Industrial Park(R200million)inAshburton,Edenvision Private Hospital in Archie Gumede Road (R300 million) and the Hayfields Hotel and Residential (R200 million). There is also the Super Spar (R100 million)inHayfieldsandtheWoodburnShopping Centre development (R100 million) at the corner of Alan Paton Drive and Woodhouse Road, to mention but a few.

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Msunduzi audits valuations roll NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za REAL estate employees at the Msunduzi Municipality must tighten their belts as there will be constant investigations on general property valuations. This comes after the Edendale shopping mall near Imbali was valued at R250–million by a municipal employee. A proper valuation was then done using market related information and the value of the mall increasedtoR312–million.Themunicipalityhadtowrite off the difference. “The methodology used previously was that people had unscientificwaysofdeterminingthevalueofproperty.Investigationswillhelptoseehowfarthispractice has gone in determining value without following any proper valuations methodology,” said deputy municipal manager for economic development Dr Ray Ngcobo. He said that plans conducting the new rates valuations roll are on their way. “We have appointed service providers, the valuers, and we have appointed the field staff. The process of addressing queries relating to the previous supplementary roll is open. We are engaging at any point in time with any applications that are lodged on the basis of which we investigate and make a law determination,” said Ngcobo. For years the municipality has been faced with grievances from the public concerning incorrect propertyvaluations.Incompilingitsvaluationsroll,themunicipality has to abide by the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA) No.6 of 2004.

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Liberty Midlands Mall is cele brating its 10th birthday on 25 September and they are they are giving away R100 000 to selected Pietermaritz burg & District Community Chest charities that focus on

Liberty Midlands Mall celebrates a decade of success education and assisting the elderly. The first two cheques were handed over to Arthur Blaxall School and Ekukhanye ni Special Needs School. Michael Deegan, Executive Di rector of the Pietermaritzburg & District Community Chest, congratulated Liberty Midlands Mall on ten successful years in Pietermaritzburg and added that his organisation was

proud and honoured to be the chosen charity for their birth day campaign. At the hando ver are (from left) Michael Deegan (Community Chest di rector), Maud Mthembu (prin cipal of Ekukhanyeni Special Needs School), Desmond Frank (principal of Arthur Blaxell School) and Umi Khan (centre manager of Liberty Midlands Mall).

Crematorium crises over >> Two new creamtors mean that grieving families will no longer have to take their deceased family members to Durban NQOBILE MTOLO >>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za

HE Msunduzi Municipality unveiled its two new cremators at the Mountain Rise Cemetery which are capable of cremating a 200kg body in as little as one hour. These cremators can handle a capacity of up to 16 cremations per day. The capacity will soon increase to 24 cremations after the refurbishmentsoftheDowsonandMassoncremator. The old cremators required about half an hour of preparation before the bodycouldbecremated.Thenewcremators are ready in a few minutes. From a lack of staff, to malfunctioning cremators which forced grieving families to remove half–cremated bodies of loved ones to be cremated elsewhere, the two new cremators are set to close the crematori-

um crises chapter which the municipality has been faced with for years. “The Dowson and Mason cremator was commissioned almost 40 years ago and had reached the end of its useful life. More than R3 million was spent on these two cremators over the last five years, however, due to the non availability of spares and the age of the equipment, breakdowns were a common occurrence,” said Msunduzi Municipality spokesperson Brian Zuma. He said that grieving families were often required to transport their deceased family members to the Clare Estate Crematorium in Durban at considerable expense and inconvenience. “The municipality has secured R 7 752 000 from the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) over a period of three years. In the 2012/2013 finan-

cial year, a contract was awarded to the SA Incinerator Company (Pty) Ltd for the installation of two cremators, two cremulators and a bulk gas tank. In addition to the installation of the equipment, the contractor has been appointed to maintain the cremators for the next five years,” said Zuma. Thetotalcostoftheproject,including maintenance costs, amounted to R5 324 283. Zuma went on to say that for this financialyear,SAIncineratorwillalso be responsible for the refurbishment oftheDowsonandMasoncrematorat the chapel at a cost of R495 000. This is scheduled to be complete by 31 October. All prices mentioned exclude VAT. SA Incinerator started operations in 1968 and they have just opened a branch in Howick. The company managing director, James Fairbrass, saidthatthecrematorsdesignwillnot

The new cremators are ready in a few minutes. allow emissions to be released into the air. “This was quite an ambitious project to get them all done in a short space of time. We also have a five– yearmaintenanceplanforthecremators. If there are any problems we will come down within 24 hours and sort that out,” he said. Fairbrass added that the cremators are fitted with two lamborghini burners which have been imported from Italy. Zuma said that the cremators are equipped with a hot hearth feature and have secondary off gas burning capabilities. “The hot hearth allows the off gasses to pass under the hearth, thus increasing the efficiency of the crema-

tors with resultant saving in gas and energy. The coffin loading system has also been improved which allows the coffins to moved with ease and incorporatesaslidingtablewhichprevents damage to the refractory. The community can rest assured that the problemswiththecrematorsareover and a further new cremator will be installed during the 2014/2015 financial year, increasing our cremation capacity even further,” said Zuma. Msunduzi mayor Chris Ndlela apologized to members of the public who have previously been affected by crematorium glitches. “We are glad we have addressed thisthornyissue.Wearenolongergoing backwards, we are moving forward,” said Ndlela.

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Zonke and Donald ready to wow fans

SOUTH Africa’s own jazz diva Zonke, as wellasDonaldwhohascatapultedtostar dom in his debut year, will come together for a special, one–night–only Celebrating Women concert at the Golden Horse on August 24. The concert, organized by the GoldenHorse,TheWitnessandTeemCon cepts, is being staged to mark Women’s Month. Zonke needs little introduction havingfirmlyestablishedherstatusasone of Mzansi’s well known jazz diva’s. Her uniquesoundhasseenherforgesuccessful collaborations with many of SA’s artists and her soulful style has always been a

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firm favourite with house DJ’s. Donald drew the nation’s attention within his debut year with a string of nominations both on the international and national cir cuit. This is the first time that these two live acts will share the stage together and they are expected to draw a capacity crowd. They will be supported by top DJs and artists including Sduz n Dusty, Andileh DH, T–Roxter, Njure and Sabza. The concert will be staged at the casino’s grandstand from 5pm. Tickets cost R300 per person and are on sale at Computicket and at the casino’s Cash Desk. – Supplied.

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Zonke (pic tured) and Donald will join forces for a one– night–only concert to celebrate women.

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Former Maritzburg Christian School matriculant, Yam kela Kiviet (19), has just released his first music al bum called Re vived.

IETERMARITZBURG–born Yamkela Kiviet (19) has just released his first music album called Revived. The album boasts 12 gospel tracks. Kiviet, a former Maritzburg Christian School matriculant, is currently doing his second year of a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at Milpark Business School in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Kiviet said that his life–long dream has been accomplished. “The album was produced by my business partner, Lunga Nogaga, and myself. The tracks were recorded in Johannesburg and it was finally released in May this year. The production team that I have worked with on this album has a lot of experience in themusicindustryandthatmakesme really happy about the project. It has always been a dream to release my own music album. The journey I have travelled so far has taught me to move outofmycomfortzoneandtomanage each and every step in order for the final project to be a success. This album is my personal encounter with

God,” said Kiviet. He said that he is humbled to have workedwithSouthAfricanmusicians such as Pastor Jabu Nkabinde, Pastor Solly Mahlangu, Pastor Benjamin Dube, Pastor Israel Mosehla, Prophet Nomusa Dhlomo and RnB and kwaito musician, Howza. Kiviet said that being an entrepreneur at a young age is the future. “I don’t have a desire to be signed under a recording label. I want a platform where I can be fluent with my skills and implement my own creativity. Signing under a recording label can be limiting to one’s long term goals. In the music industry, it is im-

portant that I do what I love but also know the finer details of finance and management,”hesaid,addingthathe has already experienced a few blows in the industry. “After one event that I had organized, all the money we had made was stolenonthesamenightandinanother event, the electricity went off just moments before the start of the show,” he said. Through the hardships, Kiviet still believes in his dream of being successful in the music industry. “The dream can only be a reality if you work hard at it,” he said.

THE ALEXANDRA Road Community Po licing Forum will be holding a subforum meeting on August 21 at 6pm at the Win ston Churchill Theatre, Scottsville. Areas concerned: Scottsville, Pelham, South lands, Richmond crest and Wensleydale. ThegeneralcommunityofAlexandraRoad isherebyinvitedtoattend.Inquiries:Sector commander Constable Michelle le Roux at 033 845 7700. ANC WARD 30 will be convening a meet ing of past and present activists on August 21 at the ANC Constituency Office, Truro Centre at 6pm. Inquiries: Anash Mangal

parsad at 083 321 3358. KIMBO THE CLOWN presents the Great Adventure Puppet Show. Due to popular demand, Kimbo the Clown (aka KJ Math er) will present his puppet show, The Great Adventure, on August 23 at 6.15pm at Hay fields Bible Chapel, 20 Dennis Road, Hay fields. It’s an adaption of the timeless clas sic, Pilgrim’s Progress. The show is free and is aimed at children aged between Grade 1 and Grade 7. Parents are welcome . Inquir ies and directions: Rhoda at 082 877 4394. MSUNDUZI Pietermaritzburg Tourism in vites all events organizers within the city

to a meeting at the Golden Horse Casino on August 26 at 10am. The objective is to discuss: Support by city and tourism office; Tourism month events calendar; Co opera tion amongst event organizers. This will be preceded by media Launch of Tourism month calendar aimed at marketing all September events together. THE NEXT ALEX Upmarket will be held on August25atAlexandraPark.Inquiries:033 396 2807. THE SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN, BTC Group, The Catering Faculty and Kop pikat Draping Skills Development centre

celebrates Women’s day on August 31 at their premises, 192 Retief Street from 9am to 2pm. Join us for a free, motivational and learning experience. Free demos cake dec orating, garnishing, deportment, make up, decoupage, selfdefence, draping, flower arranging and many, many more. Inquiries: 033 345 4671. MSUNDUZI HOSPICE Secretary’s Day lunch to be held on September 4 from 12.45pm at Hospice Conference Centre, 200 Zwartkop road, Prestbury. The cost is R160 per person, tables of 12. The guest speaker is Deborah Don, a self esteem

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WO Capetonians, Antony Esterhuizen (35) and Darryl Atwell (37), who wanted to do something special in honour of former president Nelson Mandela, resigned from their jobs, left their girlfriends in Cape Town and are now on a mission to walk through all nine South African provinces. The duo left Cape Town on March 1. Since the start of their adventure, they have been joined by three new members – Bert Meyer (59), Rudi Engelbrecht (25) and Willem DuPlooy (40) – who also felt the urge to do something to help those in need. The group of five reached Pietermaritzburg last week Monday. Wherever they go, they carry a giant South African flag

whichisthensignedbySouthAfricans who pledge to offer support to their Feet4Feat campaign. “This year, the world is celebrating Madiba’s 95th birthday and we needed to do something special. Antony and I didn’t know what we could do and how to do it and all we could afford wastowalk.Soweresignedfrom our jobs and decided to walk around the country to inspire people and show that together, we can do great things,” said Atwell. From Cape Town to Durban, the group travelled along the coast and branched inland thereafter. “In Durban, we met people from Reach for a Dream and we have partnered with them to raise R50 000 for dream chasers. We are also raising aware-

ness on saving rhinos. Although this adventure was an overnight decision, we knew all along that this is what we wanted to do. The response from the public has been amazing. Our dream is to also build wendy houses for senior citizens,” added Atwell. Engelbrecht said whatever food donations the group gets are distributed equally amongst them and they make sure that they eat healthy meals for endurance and strength. Between these five adventurers, the group carries roughly 70kg in their back packs made up of clothing, tents, food, water and cutlery. “We walk about 25km a day. After a long day we don’t have women to care for us. We cook and we wash our own clothes,” said Esterhuizen with a laugh.

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Adventurers (back, from left) Antony Esterhuizen, Bert Meyer, Willem DuPlooy, Darryl Atwell and (front) Rudi Engelbrecht are on a mission to walk through all nine South African provinces. This photo was taken when they were in Pietermaritzburg last week Tuesday.

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Twentythree Hilton College boys participated in the FFS (Fuel Firing Systems) science expo held re cently at the UKZN Westville campus. All the boys received awards for the projects and Tristan Meyer (L) and James Rex (R) received a gold medal and best marine project on show and Arthur Cook re ceived a silver medal. The three have now been in vited to attend a science tour later in the year by FFS refineries. The following boys received awards for "the most promising in their specific catego ries": Soleye Onasanya and Aadam Osman , Guneev Singh and Ismail Esat, Jean Nel and Mat thew Little and William Steel and Christopher An thony.

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Friendship evening success >> Pietermaritzburg born actress Mary Steward entertains over 400 women at Cordwalles School on Women’s Day

HEY giggled, they cried, they hugged – and they left feeling inspired and motivated. Such was the tone set at the recent Mary Steward Friendship evening hosted by Cordwalles Preparatory School and The Wykeham Collegiate Parent’s Association, in honour of Women’s Day.

Steward, the talented Pietermaritzburg born actress, MC, and corporate theatre maestro, had the 400 women strong crowd in fits of laughter as she likened different friendships to foods. Ladies hugged each other when Steward extolled the virtues of having an old faithful friend, which she

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termed her peanut butter, but cautioned against having fast food friends – those that make you feel good for the moment but leave you with regret later. She said women should strive to have healthy food friends who, like seared tuna, sesame seeds, salads and hearty beef soup in winter, is

something that everyone wants. Continuous laughter echoed in the massivemarquee,thatwasespecially set up for the conference at Cordwalles. With friendship as her warm up act, Steward got into top gear for her rendition of Goddess. Goddess is a one woman act, with

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Steward using different coloured scarves depicting seven different traits of women which were immediately recognisable – from the warrior, the devoted wife, the ever–doting mother, to the loner. The evening left many with food for thought. – Supplied.

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Amahle Ngidi, a Grade 3 pupil at Springhaven Primary School, participated in the GET (General education and Training) awards in First Additional Language isiZulu. Her poem was titled ‘Uvemvane’ (butterfly). She topped her category at the circuit level competition and then scooped the first position again at district level. Ngidi is pictured in the colourful butterfly costume that she wore during her poetry recital.

Several pupils from Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton who entered projects in the recent Pinssa (Pietermaritzburg Inland School Science Association) science expo received recognition for their hard work. Pictured here with some of their work are the budding scientists (from left) Mia van Zyl, whose investigation of how to turn fog into usable wa ter was Commended; Luke Wilson, whose project on solar– charged battery backed–up lights was recognised for being Highly Relevant; Megan Tyne, who researched how to make electricity from bio–gas generated from manure; Graeme Gibbs whose project on wind power, The Winds of Change, was Highly Commended; and Michael Makris, who received a Commended for his research on Vitamin C in fruit juice: Is it really what you C? Absent was Savannah Austen who in vestigated horse manure as a growth accelerator for plants and received a Highly Commended.

The Pietermaritzburg 2013 debating season culminated in a win for Epworth in both the Grade 8 and senior league com petitions. Both teams came up against St John’s Diocesan School in the finals. The Grade 8’s debated that beauty pag eants for children do more harm than good, and the seniors argued about children of illegal immigrants having full access to state services. Epworth and Pietermaritzburg debating co– ordinator, Marion Kroukam, congratulated Epworth on their achievement, saying that debating is an academic sport that requires hard work, public speaking ability and argumentative skills, all of which lead to a better knowledge of the world. Pictured are the winners of the 2013 PMB debating leagues (front, from left) Grade 8s – Hannah Munro, Rachel Kroukam and Shaniae Maharaj (back, from left) seniors – Kiyarah Pillay, Laurian Polkinghorne (who recently returned from debating in Thailand as part of the South African squad), Hayley Martin, Emilie du Trevou, and coach Marion Kroukam

GRACE College matriculants Mihir Patel and Marisa Lagrange, did exceptionally well in the respective Olympiads they wrote recently. Patel advanced to the second round of the accounting olympiad with a score of 86% and Lagrange came in the top 20 in KwaZulu–Natal for the senior Afrikaans first additional language olympiad.

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THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME SPECIAL CONSENT APPLICATION Notice is hereby given in terms of section 67 bis(2) of the Town Planning Ordinance (Ordinance no. 27 of 1949, as amended) that it is the intention of The Msunduzi Municipality to consider an application for permission to: Establish a boarding house and to relax front building line from 7.0m to 2,440m. In respect of this site, being: Remainder of Portion 220 of Erf 1913 Pietermaritzburg. Street address: 252 King Edward Avenue, Scottsville. Plans and particulars may be inspected during normal office hours at the Corporate Asset Management Public Enquiry Counter, 5th Floor, Professor Nyembezi Centre, 341 Church Street, Pieterma ritzburg. Interested parties may lodge wr itten objections and representations relating thereto with the Manager [Forward Planning and Development Management] at 5th Floor, Professor Nyembezi Centre, 341 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg (P.O. Box 1393, Pieter mar itzburg, 3200) on or before: 20 Sep tember 2013. Any party who fails to lodge wr itten objections and representations in response to this notice by the aforementioned date shall be precluded from fur ther participating in the process with regard to the application. — Mr M.A. Nkosi. Municipal Manager. City Hall. Pieterma ritzburg. THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC NOTICE. REF SPDA 080 In terms of item 6 of Schedule 1 of the Kwazulu Natal Planning Development Act (No. 6 of 2008) Notice is h e r e by g i ve n fo r t h e consolidation of land, as follows: Proposed Consolidation :ERF 10177. Pietermaritz burg [Comprising Erven 9527 and 9528 Pietermaritz burg] Umdoni Way, Village 3, Victoria Country Club. Estate [WARD 25] A copy of the application and accompanying documents are open for inspection between 08h00 and 16h00 weekdays, in the offices of the Manager: Development Management and Forward Planning, Planning Reception, 5thFloor, Prof Nyembezi Building, The Msunduzi Municipality, 341 Church Street, Pietermaritz burg. A ny p e r s o n w h o h a s sufficient interest in the application may lodge comments thereto, not later than close of business on the 25 September 2013 ; with Mr N K h o a l i ; Manager :Development Management and Forward Planning of The Msunduzi Municiplity by post to; P.O.Box 1393, Pietermaritz burg, 3200, or by hand d e l i v e r y t o t h e abovementioned physical address. Please be advised that failure to lodge or forward comments in response to this notice shall disqualify a person from further participation in the process. Enquiries: Ms Z I Shinga (033) 392 2180 ISAZISO SOMPHAKATHI Ngokwesivumelwano SesiGaba sesithupha (6) Sohlelo lokuqala Somthetho Ophasisiwe Nombolo 6 ka 2008. Wohlelo lokuthuthukiswa nokuhlela KwaZulu Natal isaziso sikhishelwe ukuba kwaziswe ngokuhlanganiswa komhlaba: Ukuhlanganiswa komhlaba: ISIZA 10177 Pietermaritz burg [Ohlanganise iziza 9527 no 9528 Pietermaritz burg], Umdoni Way, Village 3, Victoria Country Club Estate [WARD 25] Ikhophi yesicelo nosomqulu ohambisana nakho kuyatholakala ukuba kuhlolwe kusukela ngehora lika 08h00 kuya ku 16h00 phakathi nesonto, ehhovisini leMenenja: Emnyangweni wezokuphathwa kwentuthuko kanye nokuhlelwa ehhovisini lokwa mukelwa, kwisitezi sesihlanu (5th floor) Kwisakhiwo esibizwa ngokuthi: Pro. Nyembezi Building, uMasipala wase Msunduzi, 341 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg. N o m a n g u b a n i onentshisekelo mayelana nesiphakamiso angafaka isikhalazo noma alethe isethulo ngaphambi kokuvala kosuku lokusebenza 25 Sep tember 2013; ku Mnu N Khoali, iMenenja: Emnyangweni wezokuphatha k a nye n o k u t h u t h u k i swa nokuhlelwa ku Masipala w a s e M s u n d u z i , ngokuthumela ngeposi; ku P O Box 1393, Pietermaritz burg, 3200 noma ayilethe yena uqobo kwikheli elinikeziwe ngenhla. U y a z i sw a u k u t h i u m a wehluleka ukufaka isikhalazo noma umbono mayelana nalesi saziso kuyobe sekukukhipha ohlelweni lokuzibandakanya mayelana naloludaba. Imininingwane yemibuzo ungayithola ku Ms Z I Shinga kwinombolo yaseHhovisi 033 392 2180.

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Epworth claims 20th title >> The team came out tops in the South African Top Schools’ Squash Championship

PWORTH upheld its reputation as the country’s leading girls’ squash school by retaining the SA Top Schools’ Squash Championship held in Pietermaritzburg recently. Recording its 20th win, Epworth easily triumphed over Eastern Province’s Collegiate, defeatingthem5–0inthe finals. The Epworth team comprised five SA– ranked players and were head and shoulders abovetherestofthecompetition, only dropping one match during the entire tournament. St Mary’s from Gautengcamethird,winning a closely fought match 3–2againstPretoriaGHS (Northerns). Fifth and sixth place went to Queenstown GHS(Border)andEunice (Free State), respectively. The Epworth squash coach, Sally White, was extremely proud of the Epworth girls’ performance and also commended the high standard of squash at the tournament. – Supplied

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The winning Epworth team (from left) Anele Ngubane, Nöel Lee, Kimberley McDonald, Sally White (coach), Nadia Ramchandra, Rachael Barnard and Tayla Victor.

Pelham soccer stars Inland hockey reps

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Lungelo Kunene (L) and Sibongakonke Ndlela, both pupils at Pelham Senior Primary School, were selected for the KwaZulu– Natal midlands U13 soccer team. They took part in the Bill Stewart Primary School's soccer tournament held during the recent school holidays.

The following boys from Merchiston Preparatory School were re cently selected to represent KwaZulu–Natal inland hockey and at tended the capping ceremony where they were capped respectively (front from left) Thomas Dixon (U12A), Luc Pousson (U12A), Eli Meyer (13B) and Brandon Payn (U13C). They are pictured with (back) Merchiston head of sport Richard Bennett. Dixon and Pous son received bronze medals in their tournament.

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Cordwalles Preparatory School hosted a fun sports day for the pre–primary and Grade 1 and 2 boys. One of the races that boys had to participate in was the hilarious hoops and boots race, to see how the boys work together. Pictured running in their boots and shoes are (from left) Thomas Gilson, Thivaar Mudaliar, Delron Kyd and Neil Bararuguika.

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Van der Westhuizen scores hattrick of wins at inter– provincial MX

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PIETERMARITZBURG teenager Dirco van der Westhuizen followed up his back–to–back victories in the third round of the Motorsport South Africa’s (MSA) nationalmotocrosschampionshipin Gauteng last month, with a hattrick of high school 125 class wins in the North vs South inter–provincial in Bloemfontein recently. Despite riding with a hip injury sustained in a big practice crash the previous week, the 14-yearold, Grade eight Voortrekker High School pupil dominated all three races and was one of the star attractions at the meeting. OntheFriday,vanderWesthuizen (Bridgestone and Supaquicksupported Full Throttle Yamaha) qualified first, winning by a comfortable 10 seconds. Race two on the Saturday morning saw van der Westhuizen recoverfromthirdatthestarttogo

on to win by 10 seconds. He overcame a poor start in the afternoon’s race three, where he was fifth into the first corner, to head the field at the end of the first lap and once again take the chequered flag first with a 10–second advantage. He also rode in one of the MX2 races for riders 15 years and older on 250 cc four–stroke and 125 cc two–stroke machines and finished an impressive ninth out of 28 riders. “I’m very happy with the weekend’s results. I hurt my hip quite badly and we only decided on the Wednesday before the long weekend to compete in Bloemfontein,” he said. Van der Westhuizen will next be in action in the fourth round of the MSA national championship in his home town of Pietermaritzburg on September 22.

The UCI MTB Mas ters World Champi onships starts to day.

>> The UCI MTB Masters World Championships start today

S contractors moved masses of equipment and marquees onto the Cascades MTB Park site ahead of the start of the UCI MTB and TrialsWorldChampionships,localresidentsarereadytowelcomethousands of riders and spectators from today. This was a good indication that the inconvenience of the massive event is outweighed by the benefits of hosting the most important cycling event ever on the African continent. Town Bush valley residents are no strangers to major MTB events at the Cascades course, with several UCI World Cup events already successfully hosted at the site, with the expected pressure on parking, traffic, and noise during the major events. DaveRyder,thecouncillorfortheaffected Ward 25, is excited about the event, and is engaging with local residents concerned about the impact. He has recently received letters from concerned residents who object to the noise from the PA system that operates at the venue during races, and after raising the various issues of those letters with the event’s organisers, is satisfied that measures have been taken, wherever possible, to ensure disruptions will be kept to a bare minimum. Ryder is also asking for patience and tolerance from those living in the area and reminding them to consider the importance of the staging of internationaleventsofthismagnitudeinthe region.

We just hope that the people in the area are aware of the signifi cance of the event and they treat it as something that will be ben eficial for the area around Cascades, the city of Pietermaritzburg and the province and country as a whole “We just hope that the people in the area are aware of the significance of the event and they treat it as something that will be beneficial for the area around Cascades, the city of Pietermaritzburg and the province and country as a whole.” Ryder’s challenge is to strike a balance between the concerns of the local residents and the event organisers. “The amount of money that will be brought into our city over the coming weeks is something that we cannot take for granted and need to appreciate, so patience is all that we are asking for from the people in the area,” Ryder

explained. Ryder was also quick to note that complaints were few in number and thatthemajorityofthoseintheareaare well aware of the implications of the event. The UCI MTB & Trials World Championships take place at Cascades MTB Park from 26 August to 1 September and are preceded by the UCI MTB Masters World Championships from today to 25 August 2013. Tickets for the UCI MTB & Trials World Championships can be purchased via www.roag.co.za and more information can be found at www.mtbworldchamps.co.za

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