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Two KwaDukuza residents arrested for “elaborate con” MERVYN KRISHNA

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LACK magic, voodoo dolls, blackmail and extortion were some of the “scare tactics” used by two KwaDukuza con-artists to frighten prominent business people and individual into parting with large sums of cash.

Ayesha Khan (54) of Solly Street, Oceanview and Mukesh Singh (38) of Freezia Road, Stanger Manor teamed up in what has turned out to be a major scam, with more people coming forward claiming to have been swindled out of thousands of rands by the pair.

Khan and Singh, who allegedly posed as spiritual healers that “remove” black magic from homes and businesses, were arrested on Thursday last week by N-Force Security director Nitesh

Arjun and handed over to the KwaDukuza SAPS. They appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court on Friday on charges of theft by false pretenses. Both were released on bail and will make their next court appearance on December 10.

According to several business owners and individuals who were swindled, the pair used the same modus operandi.

Once they had identified rich business people and individuals, Singh would hatch the scheme by planting a voodoo doll on the premises of the targeted victims, who were known to him.

According to Arjun, Singh would set out, usually at around 3am to place the doll complete with needles, pins, ashes and red cloth at the home.

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“Black cloth and other paraphernalia were thrown in for added effect.

“Terrified victims would wake up to what they believed was evil black magic on their doorstep and desperately seek help to be rid of it.”

According to local businessman Amrasen Govender, he knew Singh because they played badminton together.

“He was unemployed and asked me to help find him a job.

I spoke to a friend who agreed to give Singh a job. However, not long after his appointment, my friend found a nutmeg with a needle pierced in it, together with ashes, placed on his chair,” said Govender.

He said his friend was upset and shaken after the incident.

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Former national speaker of Parliament and vice chancellor of the University of KwaZulu­Natal Dr Frene Ginwala paid her respects at Chief Albert Luthuli’s grave at the United Congregational Church in Groutville on Friday, a day before the an­ nual memorial lecture. From left are: Thokozani Msweli (iLembe District speaker), Veli Luthuli, Dr Frene Ginwala, councillor M Ngwane, Dr Albertina Luthuli and rev­ erend Simphiwe Mkhize at Chief Albert Luthuli’s grave. Read more on page 3

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Chief Luthuli’s life celebrated

State opposes bail for taxi violence suspects NOXOLO MEMELA A STATE prosecutor cautioned the magistrate at the Durban High Court on Monday against granting bail to four suspects allegedly involved in the Dolphin Coast and KwaDukuza Taxi Association violence that took place last month in Shakaskraal.

The state contended that granting bail could pose a danger to society and defeat the ends of justice.

According to National Prosecuting Authority spokeswoman Natasha Ramkisson­Kara, when passing judge­ ment as to why bail was being op­ posed, the magistrate said: “As we speak now, there is still no calm in the area between the two associations.

“The accused are members of one of the associations while the de­ ceased are of the other association.

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OLIDARITY against apartheid actually started in Groutville, said University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) vice chancellor, former national parliament speaker and struggle stalwart Dr Frene Ginwala at the United Congregational Church in Groutville on Friday.

The visit was part of a memorial and wreath-laying ceremony to celebrate struggle leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Chief Albert Luthuli, who died in 1967. He and members of his family are buried at the church, only a stones’ throw from his 1927 home, now a museum, in Groutville.

The event also formed part of the seventh Albert Luthuli Annual Memorial Lecture that took place on 16 November at UKZN Westville campus, under the auspices of the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC), the Luthuli Museum and UKZN. Ginwala said it was her second visit to Groutville, with the first being in 1960.

“This is in fact my second visit to Groutville. I came here when there were lots of sanctions against South Africa, and we as ANC members wanted to stand together against the regime,” said Ginwala.

She was joined at the wreath-laying by Luthuli’s first born daughter Albertina, representatives of the Department of Arts and Culture and local municipal councillors and speakers.

Luthuli expressed her pleasure at Ginwala’s involvement in the event.

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“We must do what we can while we are alive, so that our deeds can be remembered by others. Chief Albert Luthuli’s role in our liberation is a reason to celebrate, and such deeds will and must be remembered,” he said.

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with the ongoing feud which may re­ sult in more deaths, thereby frustrat­ ing the court process.”

Ramkisson­Kara said the magis­ trate also noted that the issue was of public interest and it was advisable that suspects be remanded in prison until its finality.

Justice Mthethwa, Mthunzi Ma­ thenjwa, Dumisani Sikhakhane and Mbhekiseni Luthuli are accused of kill­ ing taxi boss Dennis Mhlongo and his driver Khulekani Mdletshe.

Luthuli, Mthethwa and Mathenjwa were arrested on the day of the killing in Durban and charged with two counts of murder, two counts of at­ tempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

Sikhakhane was arrested a week after and was found in possession of a 9mm pistol with 13 live rounds.

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MGENI Water has recently released its report on the Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply Scheme - one of the largest investments made by the service provider.

The Umgeni Water in bulk water infrastructure is currently under constructionintheiLembeDistrict. It will provide “a sustainable, safe and reliable supply” of drinking water to an estimated 167 000 people in areas from Ballito to Mandeni, says Umgeni Water corporate stakeholder manager Shami Harichunder.

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Phase two will comprise the construction of the remaining 55Ml, when demand dictates. The Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply will, in its entirety and when finally completed, comprise of a weir and abstraction works.

“These structures, located in or adjacenttotheriver,servetocreatean abstraction point for water which is

not encumbered by difficulties caused by sediment deposition, low flows or debris,” said Harichunder.

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Umgeni Water’s Shami Harichunder said construction of the scheme began in February this year and is expected to be completed in September 2016. “In financial terms, the Lower ThukelaBulkWaterSupplySchemeis the largest project to be implemented

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Black magic, voodoo dolls and extortion FROM PAGE ONE According to the victim, who asked to remain anonymous, Singh came to him and said he knows of a “Muslim lady” who can remove the “black magic”.

“Singh brought the woman, dressed in traditional wear, and told me it would cost just R100,a packetofcigarettesandincensesticks.

We gave her what she wanted.

“She then lit two cigarettes and started blowing the smoke into all corners of my business premises. She then told me that the “muti” is very strong and that it is Nigerian muti,” said the victim.

The woman apparently then told him it would cost R9 000 to “organise” the Nigerian muti.

“I gave her R7 000 and told her I would give her the balance when everything was over. She returned the following day and conducted her rituals and said nothing would trouble me again, so I paid her the balance.”

During this time, Singh was getting acquainted with the victim’s friends, who visited on a regular basis. Soon after the duo made their move on their next victim, a contractor based in KwaDukuza. They placed a voodoo doll with needles at his business entrance.

The contractor said when he saw the “black magic”, he was afraid and contacted Singh who had assisted his friend.

“Singh brought the same woman. She asked for R10 000. I was afraid and asked her to do what she had to do. She conducted all her rituals at my business premises and also took me to Blythedale beach and dumped me into the water three times,” said the contractor.

However, the duo failed to swindle money from their third victim.

The businessman, wholivesinStangerManor found, on four separate occasions, voodoo dolls and other “black magic” in his yard.

However, the businessman went to his own spiritual healers who said the voodoo dolls and “black magic” did not have power, but bound his house in any case.

The businessman said when he found the so-called muti in his yard the fifth time, he was fed up and wanted to know who was behind this and installed CCTV cameras.

“Afterthecameras were installed,avoodoo doll with needles which had a broken hand was found in my yard.

“When I looked at the video footage, I was shocked to find Singh at 3am in the morning walking towards my gate and throwing the voodoo doll in my yard,” he said.

The businessman said he did not confront Singh but told his business associates and friends about the video footage.

In themeantime,theduo’slatest victimwas a resident from Stanger Manor who worked in the industrial area and travelled with Singh.

The victim confessed all his personal problems to Singh who used it to swindle him for money. Singh together with Khan picked up their victim from work and while travelling from Manor, Khan told the victim that she could “sense” in her spirit that he was going through a tough time” and of his many problems.

Khan apparently told him that she could fix all his problems for a price.

The victim agreed. Singh and Khan went to his house and conducted a “prayer”.

Khan told the victim that within three days hewouldseethe“blackmagic”thatwasplaced onhimtodestroyhisandhisfamily'slife.However, the third day at approximately 8:30am, Singh was seen throwing a voodoo doll in his yard. The next day, a leader from the Stanger Manor Temple and the person who saw Singh throwing the doll confronted the victim and asked him if they found anything in his yard.

The victim showed them the voodoo doll that he had found and told them what Khan had said about finding the “black magic” within three days.

They described Singh to the victim and decided to set a trap.

Singh and Khan went to the victim's house to remove the so-called black magic the following day.

All the businessmen who were swindled together with individuals were called.

N-Force Security director Nitesh Arjun was also called to the scene. Arjun said while Khan

was conducting her prayer inside the house, he called Singh out to the road.

“I questioned Singh about the scam he and Khan were operating. He denied any involvement. However, when I showed Singh the video footage of him throwing the voodoo doll, he said at that time he was blacked-out, putting the buck on Khan claiming that she did something to him.

“When Khan saw what was happening, she came out and said: ‘Mukesh why are doing all this wrong things, throwing all this black magic into people's houses? Now, you are putting me into trouble.’,” said Arjun.

Arjun said the businessmen and other individuals who were conned said they paid Khan the cash so she was also part of the con.

After their arrest several other individuals who were conned by Khan have come forward to open cases.

Two bust for drugs ON Thursday last week, members of the Durban Flying Squad Narcotics Task Team swooped on KwaDukuzawheretheyarrestedThobaniZikhali (22) for possession of drugs.

According to KZN SAPS spokesperson Cap­ tain Thulani Zwane, investigations led police to the suspect’s house in Newtown where they foundfivepiecesofrockcocainevaluedatR500.

“Further investigation led to the KwaDukuza CBD where they also arrested Jfeayi Ukatu (40) for possession of 11 full moons of rock cocaine valued R12000.” Both suspects were charged for possessionofdrugsandappearedinthe KwaDu­ kuza Magistrate’s Court on Friday. They were released on bail.

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OLPHIN Coast taxi association’s Mdu Tony said his association is tired of the ongoing tension between them and the Stanger taxi association.

He said that they are thinking of asking the Stanger association to engage with them in “peace talks”.

“We have had enough and there

is no other way to resolve the tension but to sit down and discuss our issues.

“But how can we do that when our members are falling victim to so many dangerous acts such as the one that happened on Tuesday?” he said.

It is alleged that on Tuesday evening, shots were fired at the home of a Dolphin Coast member in Tete and a taxi was set alight.

Burning of a taxi could disturb “peace talks” planned between two rival taxi associations which have been disputing routes and seen murder being committed

This happens at a time when the associations have been at each other’s throats for weeks about long distance and Ballito/Stanger routes.

The battle between the associations saw the murder of Stanger association members, taxi owner DennisMhlongo andhisdriverKhulekani Mdletshe. Both were shot dead. The men died on 18 October while looking for a panelbeater in Shakaskraal.

The death of Mhlongo and Mdletshe ledtofourmenwho aresaidtobepart of Dolphin Coast Taxi Association members being arrested.

Stanger Association's spokesman, Bongizwe Mhlongo, said unrest was with the Dolphin Coast Association. “We are not fighting anyone; they are the ones with the problem.

“All we do is our work that is why it’s our members who died and not

the other way around. As for this incident, it’s the first time I am hearing about it from you.”

Police confirmed that a case had been opened. “A case of malicious damage to property is being investigated by Umhlali SAPS. The motive for the attack is unknown and no arrests have been made, investigations are continuing,” said Colonel Jay Naicker.

A steering committee was formed which includes business people Shane Manjoo,PravinSinghandVanessaVengat­ samy. High on the agenda was the crime rate in the CBD, CBD degradation, street vending, busi­ ness growth and expansion, Chief Albert Luthuli

Street and the role of KwaDukuza Munici­ pality.

Many business people complained about the lack of police officers on the streets. Crime such as cellphone theft, snatching of jewellery and the latest, cut­ ting off of pony tails, is on the increase.

Andy Pillay said he would like to see a plan of action from the KwaDukuza SAPS

and not only response to crimes after they have taken place.

Brigadier Sithole urged businessmen and women to employ security personnel and install CCTV cameras in their shops.

Mdakane in his address congratulated the members of the association and said his doors will be open for discussion at any time.

Retailers Association launched MERVYN KRISHNA THE KwaDukuza Retailer's Association was officially launched at the Town Hall on Thursday.

Businessmen and women together with the KwaDukuza municipal manager NJ Mdakane and KwaDukuza SAPS station commander Brigadier Bongiwe Sithole at­ tended the meeting.

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help people who travel long distances to reach shopping malls. It will also create much-needed jobs.”

Speaking on behalf of the GreenThompson family, the founder and the co-owner of the shopping mall Dion Green-Thompson said he is thankful for the amalgamation and co-operation received from the traditional council and the municipal council.

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He said he strongly believes that it is the collaboration that made this “ambition” come true.

INkosi Linda Mathonsi shared his gratitude with the Green-Thomson family for providing land where the mall can be constructed.

He said that he was happy that the project has finally been approved as the mall was supposed to be constructed three years ago but

THE construction of the new Mandeni Mall which will create approximately 400 permanent jobs began near the Sundumbili Plaza after a sod turning ceremony on Monday.

The area where about 35 shops will be built is owned by the GreenThompson family.

According to the municipality’s

communications officer, Mduduzi Manzi, the mall is expected to be completed by October next year.

Speaking at the event, Mandeni mayor Sphesihle Zulu said the construction of the new mall was only the beginning.

“The development will not only be for the people of Mandeni but will accommodate people from other municipalities. The mall will

Long awaited Groutville Community Care Homes Project complete

A home for children

could not because the Environmental Impact Assessment found there was a stream in the area.

Manzi said that the municipality and local stakeholders worked together to prove that the running water came from a major water leak in the area that needed to be fixed.

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HE Groutville Community Care Homes, a residential community-based project aiming to provide housing accommodation (20 homes) for 120 orphaned and displaced children from disadvantaged communities that are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, has finally been allocated.

The first two foster parents and their foster children were handed the keys to their new homes on Thursday last week.

ChildWelfareSA-KwaDukuzawas approached by representatives of the Flemish government (Belgium), the provincialDepartmentofHumanSettlements and KwaDukuza Municipality in 2003 to be the implementation agent for the establishment of the project in the Groutville area.

A feasibility study was conducted by the Project Preparation Trust and the outcome of the research revealed that Child Welfare SA-KwaDukuza complied with the requirements to be the implementation agent of the proj-

From left are: Child Welfare SA­KwaDukuza management secretary Ram Ramessar, KDM electrical executive director Ian Milsom, board member Sandeep Oudhram, senior social work manager Penny Dhaver, board member Sooraj Maharajh, the foster mother, ward councillor Innocent Nxumalo, ward committee member Scele Masinga and board member Mervyn Krishna. ect.

Child Welfare senior social work manager Penny Dhaver said the foster parents were given accredited training in foster parenting.

“Forty volunteers were recruited

and trained to assist social workers to supervise and monitor the foster children. There were many challenges that caused delays with this project.

One of the major challenges was SocialtensionsinGroutvilleandvandal-

foster child due to challenges.

“However, these challenges were resolved and the care homes are now ready for occupation. We plan to accommodate the other 18 foster parents and their foster children shortly.”

ism of the care homes,” said Dhaver.

She added the construction of the 20 care homes was successfully completed on 31 March 2012.

“We were unable to accommodate the identified foster parents and the

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Prepaid water - pros and cons AT a recent meeting held at the Stanger Town Hall the iLembe mayor announced that Stanger Manor and surrounding wards will soon be on the prepaid water system.

With this system it would be an added advantage to council as there will be no more water bills or debtors and collection fees.

Now you will pay upfront. If implement­ ed correctly with no disruptions it would be a good system where you manage the us­ age of water. Conservation of water is criti­ cal.

However, there are a number of chal­ lenges to the system which I raised at the meeting based on research and investiga­ tion and lessons learned from other mu­ nicipalities that have already implemented the system.

The demand of water will be reduced drastically.

Communities using standpipes are at risk since there are over 113 000 people that were infected with cholera after prepaid water meters replaced communal stand­ pipes.

It will be a matter of time before water will be more expensive compared to the tra­ ditional billing system.

When we run out of water at night what do we do? Buying additional water units is one option but in a worst case scenario your taps could be dry until the next day until you top up with water units.

In the case of an emergency, for example fire, you have limited water and that could turn out to be disastrous. Prepaid sys­ tem are normally promoted in poorer areas

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to secure payments.

Poor families will be forced to use un­ safe water sources once they lose their ability to pay. It is important to have a sys­ tem whereby a consumer can pay for water consumed, even if the prepaid system de­ faulted.

There must be a procedure in place whereby fair water consumption can be calculated on historical or average basis.

Have separate mechanical meters from the electronic one. Water treatment pro­ cesses from the treatment plant can con­ tribute to prepaid system malfunctioning.

With the US system it is possible to buy water on the internet after hours while with the Kent system it is not possible, which iLembe is using.

Councillor Madhun Sing

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Democracy ­ The game

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KAVEEL SINGH

SAW the most amazing computer game review on Tuesday. It was in the Daily Times. The game was called Democracy 3.

Democracy 3 is essentially sim­president – this means it allows you to run one of several countries the way you want with the policies you like.

You interact with the game purely by setting and altering policies – spending political capital to do this.

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PHONE: 031 533 7600 PUBLISHER Neil Tapinos neil.tapinos@ expressmedia.co.za GROUP EDITOR Desiree Erasmus desiree.erasmus@ witness.co.za ZULU EDITOR: Guy Vezi guy@umafrika.co.za REPORTERS: Jyothi Laldas jyothilaldas@ gmail.com 032 552 3363 Mervyn Krishna

Thatcapitalisgainedthroughyourministers,whoeach sympathise with particular special interest groups.

If you annoy those groups too much, your ministers don’t give you much capital, and may even end up resign­ ing.

Theyalsothrowinanumberofvariablessuchashaving tosolve nationalcrises–whethertheybeasthmaepidem­ ics or organised crime, and keep yourself reasonably popu­ lar with the electorate. According to the reviewer: “It is interesting to note that sometimes what actually works for dealing with one crisis isn’t what the people want – legalisingprostitutionforexamplecancutdownorganised crime, making your people safer but annoying parents.”

This entire process of how this game works sent my mind on an unstoppable journey questioning democracy

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and its true nature.

There are always chants by politicians about the “greatness”ofdemocracy,butIwonderhowtruethisactu­ ally is. You have to ask yourself, if a game of this nature can be created with real world­like results, do we not have architects in our society who simply dictate how we live?

It is a well known fact that the world is run by a select few corporations who fund politics.

Political funding has often been a hot topic that barely reachesmainstreammedia(unlikeIdols). Evenlocallyyou often see politicians warming up to people of prominence.

They know they can be backed and win a constituency.

Like this game, real politics is the same. It’s all about votes and securing your position of power for the next five years.

We all know that over the next few months the ANC, DA, MF, IFP – all the well known parties will be far more visible. Playing their game as usual. I think it’s important for us all to understand that the system we abide by is failing.

It is flawed and it has shown economically and socially. If the ANC and DA in Tongaat were actually doing anything good we would see many changes.

For a town this small it seems like apathy is the name of the game.

Councillors helping people with burst pipes or overgrown verges is not service delivery.

They are playing their game. Their version of Democ­ racy 3. There is a bigger picture.

Apicturebeyondpatheticexcusesandlackofser­ vice delivery.

We should all consider uplifting our society. Not under the ideology of democracy, but the spirit of being good human beings.

Email your comments, compliments, criticisms, questions or suggestions to kaveels@gmail.com

Eastern languages back in the school curriculum

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IT’S good news to those pupils who were deprived oflearningeasternlanguagesinthe2013schoolyear.

Eastern languages will be back in the school cur­ riculum from next year. This is through the concerted effort of the Minority Front, including other individu­ als and organisations.

Easternlanguageswereleftoutoftheschoolcur­ riculum at the beginning of 2013, but it was offered after school hours.

The Minority Front had taken the initiative in en­ suring the introduction of eastern languages after school hours in some schools in Stanger.

However, the turnout had been very poor as pu­ pils were inconvenienced with transport and security after school hours being of concern.

Parents are urged to ensure their children show a keen interest in eastern languages, now that it would be offered during school hours. Pupils should also further continue their study of eastern languag­ es even at higher levels of education.

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ELDERLY Christmas comes early for Darnall senior citizens

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EDICLINIC Victoria Hospital private and daycare wards hosted a christmas party for Darnall senior citizens last Thursday at the Darnall Community Hall. The senior citizens were treated to breakfast, health screenings, entertainment, gifts and lunch. UnitmanagerMegGovender said this was part of their corporate social responsibility. "We wanted to do something special for the senior citizens during this festive time as many are forgotten. Spending the

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day with them was amazing."

Chairperson of the Darnall Senior CitizensGroupBobbyMuruganwas grateful to Mediclinic Victoria for their kindheartedness. "We cannot thank you enough for your time and for all that you have done for us."

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Training Centre flies

November 22, 2013

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Sustainable project elevates school MERVYN KRISHNA

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TANGER Training Centre flew the KwaDukuza flag high at the Nestle Community Nutrition Awards presentation at Empress Palace in Gauteng recently when the school was placed second in the garden category.

They won R10 000 and a certificate which was presented to school principal Kishore Hira and co-ordinator Upasana Singh by chairman and managing director of Nestle South Africa Sullivan Carrol.

Hira expressed his excitement: “This is very encouraging to us. It shows that the hard work that we put

in was worth our efforts. Our aim now is to grow the project.”

Hira said, when they started the garden, it was just a dry patch of land.

“With dedication we tilled it and with the help of the provincial departments of health, education and agriculture, it was transformed into a fertile and productive piece of ground,” she said.

Hira added the school has devel-

oped learning material to teach children about the importance of food gardens, how to start one, and what and how to plant.

Singh said this is a great achievement for the school since they are a special school.

She placed on record her sincere thanks and appreciation to staff, pupil and members of the governing body for also assisting in the gardens.

Stanger Training Centre won R10000 School principal Kishore Hira and co­ordinator Upasana Singh with the R10 000 cheque they received from Nestle South Africa PHOTO: MERVYN KRISHNA

From left: H Huri­ lal (31 years), PC Kistasamy (40 years), V Mohan­ gi (34 years),L Padayachee (33 years), N Moodley (33 years) and YA Moodley (31 years).

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Teachers awarded MERVYN KRISHNA KZN MEC for Education Peggy Nkonyeni re­ warded long serving teachers and veterans in education at a special event held recently at the Shallcross Community Hall.

This prestigious awards ceremony is in­ tended to recognise and award all employ­ ees that have served the Department of Ed­

ucation for a period of 30 and 40 years.

KwaDukuza teachers were also among the awardees with Glenhills Primary School principal Christy Kistasamy as the longest serving educator with 40 years of service.

Other teachers from the school who re­ ceived certificates include H Hurilal (31 years), V Mohangi (34 years), L Padayachee (33 years), N Moodley (33 years) and YA Moodley (31 years).

The MEC expressed her sincere gratitude and thanked the entire education fraternity for their dedication and loyalty to duty.

“The department is proud of your unin­ terrupted commitment and tremendous contribution to the growth of education,”

she said.

“Youhaveprovedyourloyaltyandperse­ verance under challenging times and you continued to serve the department faithful­ ly,” said the MEC. Nkonyeni urged the recipients and the community at large to make a positive con­ tribution towards the future so that poverty will decline.

She also emphasised the importance of mathematics and science as key subject ar­ eas to make career choices.

Nkonyeni said that teachers must men­ tor leaners to pursue good subject combina­ tion that will take them to lucrative career paths.

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AYER ROCK Guesthouse, 74 Geranium Street, Stanger Manor, “Tasteful executive accommodation”.

Contact: 0325516503/0825623676.

Are you drowning in debts? We assist you with an admin order, remove all garnishees from your salary and increase your take home pay. Pay one affordable installment with repayments from as low as R600 per R50 000 debt. We do not charge any upfront fees. Take action now: Phone-Princess (Stg Office)-032-552 1194/ A/H: 084 211 3587, Makhosi (DBN Office)031-306 7250/A/H: 083 348 1663, Indira-032552 1170 (A/h)/083 651 2441.

FOR SALE 6 week old puppies, 2 x 8 month male dogs for sale, all good breed.

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Refrigeration Spares (New) Compressors 1/5 HpR469.00 (incl) R134a Refrigerant Gas (13.6 Kg), Top qualityR785.00 (Incl) Contact: 082 575 1411.

Second Hand Fridges for sale.

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PREMISES TO LET Shops to let near taxi rank. Call at Siya Zama Hardware, 56 Balcomb Street, Stanger. Call: 082 400 5678.

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HOUSE TO LET 1 Bedroom/Ensuite, Open Plan Lounge Dining, Kitchen, Suit single person or couples only. Tel: 083 369 3079/032-552 1180 (h)/032-552 2062 (w).

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VACANCY Four month position to permanent Medical Practice in Ballito is looking for a candidate with good admin, interpersonal and communication skills.

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Receptionist: Vibrant medical practice in Stanger requires the services of a female between the ages of 20-30 years with drivers licence. Medical experience would be an advantage.

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Sales Consultant A young & dynamic Private Educational Institution is looking for a Sales Consultant.

To be successful in this role you must be efficient, organized and have a proven ability to achieve sales targets. You will take ownership of this role and will be passionate about teamwork and achievement of goals.

Min 1-2 years Sales experience is essential.

Own transport essential and you will be required to travel. Fax a max 3 page CV to 032551 5528. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 30 November 2013.

Sample Hand-Looking for experienced sample hand for a lounge suite manufacturer.

Call: 076 287 2420/076 537 7638.

Vacancy for 1xAdmin Clerk, must have computer Knowledge.

1xTravel Consultant, must have Galileo.

Please call Chandini Travel, Stanger, 032551 2800.

Ombudsman of Stanger Weekly According to the editorial policy of Stanger Weekly we invite readers to comment about the newspaper’s contents, and we correct significant errors as soon as possible.

Please send information about correction of mistakes in the newspaper to the ombudsman of Media24’s Community Press, George Claassen, at george.claassen@ media24, or call him at 021 8513232 or 0835432471.

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In that case, please phone 011 788 4829 of 788 4837, send a fax to 011 788 4990 or email to pressombudsman@ombudsman.org.za

IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF LOWER TUGELA HELD AT STANGER CASE NO. 2033/08 In the matter between: METTLE MOTOR LOANS (PTY) LTD Execution Creditor -andMBUKENI MECKION XABA Execution Debtor AUCTION In pursuance of a Judgement by the above Court and Writ issued thereon, the following goods will be sold by Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash, at the Sheriff’s Sales Room, Jay Krishna Centre, 134/6 Mahatma Gandhi Street, Stanger on 12 December 2013 at 10h00.

1 Sansui Tv 1 Four Piece Lounge Set 1 3 Piece Wall Unit 1 Six Seater Dining Room Set 1 Entertainment Stand 1 Sansui DVD Player with Surround Sound 1 Fridge Master Fridge 1 Defy Freezer Take further note that: 1.This sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgment obtained in the above court.

2.The Rules of this auction is available 24 hours prior to the auction at the office of the Sheriff for Lower Tugela at Jay Krishna Centre, 134/6 Mahatma Gandhi Street, Stanger.

3.Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to conditions, inter alia: -Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 ( U R L h t t p : / / w w w. i n f o . g o v. z a / v i e w / DownloadFileAction?id=99961) -Fica-Legislation i.r.o proof of identity and address particulars -Payment of Registration deposit of R500.00 in cash -Registration of conditions 4.The office of the Sheriff for Lower Tugela will conduct the sale with auctioneers R. Singh (Sheriff) and/or S. Reddy.

5.Advertising costs at current publication rates and sale costs according to court rules apply.

DATED AT STANGER on this 18 day of NOVEMBER 2013.

EXECUTION CREDITOR’S ATTORNEYS SHAM & MEER FIRST FLOOR, BEESHAM CENTRE 140 MAHATMA GANDHI STREET STANGER REF: MS. SINGH/rg/AG2028

The community of KwaDukuza is invited to attend the free Ramayan Classes offered. The classes are held every Thursday at the Stanger Heights Primary School commencing at 3:30pm. For enquiries con­ tact the chairperson of Stanger Heights/Doctorskop Civic Association Anil Kissoonlal on 032 551 4290. >>The community of KwaDukuza is invited to a prayer to commence the construction of the Sri Maha Mari Amman Temple at the Shree Viswanatha Eswa­ rar Alayam (Mdonville Hindu Temple) on Thursday, November 21 commencing at 9am. For further de­ tailscontactvice­chairmanKrishKistenon0835566 276. >>Décor workshop and Christmas cooking demo at Hirsch Ballito. Get great advice on Christmas table setting and décor ideas with Sue and Fran from Abundance and also learn how to make a Christmas pudding in a Morphy Richards pressure cooker on Fri­ day,22Novemberfrom10amto12pm.ContactJenni­ lee on 032 946 7400 to book free of charge. >>AFMCentralTabernacleChurchinGreyridgeDrive, Stanger Heights, will be hosting a Marriage Seminar onSunday,24Novemberfrom2pmto4pm.Thesem­ inar will be conducted by Dr Leo Chetty. All married couples, single parents and those preparing for mar­ riage are welcome. This invitation goes out to the public and admission is FREE. Your hosts are Pastor Harry and Shirley Solomon (contact nos: 083 301 2923, 032 551 5417 or Pastor Bob 084 551 5990). >>he Shri Sanathan Mundal, 21 Greyridge Drive Stanger Heights, holds the following activities: Weekly Satsang every Tuesday between 6pm to 7:30pm, Gayatri Pooja first Tuesday, Ramayan read­

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ing last Tuesday. Free adult scriptural classes on Thursdays between 6pm and 8pm. Free Youth Class­ es Fridays from 4pm to 5:30pm for further informa­ tion contact P.R.O Mrs Madhuri Sing on 082 324 3406. >>The Shri Sanathan Mundal’s resident priest, Pun­ dit K.K Mishra is available for performance of all prayers at the Mandir or at your residence. Contact 032 551 1680. >>The Child Welfare SA Mandeni is hosting a Sum­ mer Fair on 6,7,8 December at the Mandini Academy School Grounds (Sappi Grounds) from 11am until late.StallsaresellingatR300perday.Formoreinfor­ mation contact call 032 456 5000/032 456 2289 (8am until 4.30pm) or Dolly Soobramoney (after hours) on 032 456 2184 or 073 168 1803. >>An entertaining Networking Breakfast at Hirsch Ballito with Mr Entertainment himself, Danny Fisher – from The Pumpkin Theatre. Bring your business cards and flyers and prepare for a fun, end of year business breakfast of note! DATE: 21 NOVEMBER. TIME: 8.30am for 9am. Contact Jennilee on 032 946 7400 to book. Free of charge. >>Abhishegum for Shanta Narshima and Radha Krishna is performed every Saturday at the Shanta Narshima Temple, 13 Centenery Road, Oceanview commencing at 2pm. The community is invited to at­ tend, participate in the bhajans and may make offer­ ings to the deities. Contact Kriyananda (032/5514795) or cell 0845514795. >>The Windy Heights Sri Ram Mandir, 5 Hornbeam Drive, conducts Satsang every Tuesday at 6.30pm.

All welcome. For more information call 032 551 2430.

Sai Baba birthday celebration JYOTHI LALDAS

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HE Sathya Sai Organisations of KwaDukuza will be celebrating the birthday of BhagawanSriSathyaSaiBabaonSaturday, 23 November at the Stanger Siva Sungam Hall.

The programmes will commence at 3pm and the community is invited to attend.

Spiritual transformation and social upliftment are the basic building blocks of all major religions of the world and the Sathya Sai Organisation holds, as its very core, these basic teachings.

The main objective of the Sathya Sai Organisation is to help one recognise the divinity inherent in themselves, irrespective of the religion one belongs to.

In his July 1968 speech, Sai Baba stated: “I have come to light the lamp of love in your hearts,toseethatitshinesdaybydaywithadded lustre. I have not come on behalf of any exclusive religion. I have not come on a mission of publicity for a sect or creed or cause, nor have I come to collect followers for a doctrine.

I have no plan to attract disciples or devotees into my fold or any fold. I have come to tell you of this unitary faith, this spiritual principle, this path of love, this virtue of love, this duty of love, this obligation to love.”

Sai Baba also asked that a Hindu should becomeabetterHindu,aChristianabetterChristian,andaMuslimabetterMuslimandnomatter which religion one belongs to one should

earnestly strive to follow the teachings of their respective religion and put these into practise.

Sathya Sai Organisations throughout the world will celebrate the 88th birthday of Sai Baba on 23 November.

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Win with NACMA MAKE a date on 6 December and book your front row golden ticket to the spectacular second Annual National Choral Music Achievement Awards 2013 (NACMA) taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre.

The NACMA Awards PTY LTD was implemented and launched in 2012 at a red carpet affair.

The event was launched to support, recognise and award choral excellence, while celebrating and honouring the South African competitive talents and artistic expression in the choral music sector.

“NACMA 2013 has pulled out all the stops with an incredible line up that will see exhilarating performances from past and prospective NACMA winners light up the stage at this year’s glittering red carpet event on the South African calendar,” said NACMA founder Vusi Mvelase.

Tickets are available at Computicket at R250 per person.

The ticket price includes entry to the event, awarding of choral music excellence awards and a three course meal dinner.

For further information on the event, contact Gail Samuels on 082 614 6063 or Prinella Pillay on 071 673 6552 or email: pr@nacma.co.za OR gail@g2marketingbrand.co.za Go to www.nacma.co.za on the competition and event.

WIN WIN WIN

The Stanger Weekly is giving away double tickets to the NACMA 2013 Awards!

To enter, simply email your answer, name, and con­ tact details to sharmaine.reuter@witness.co.za.

Include the NACMA competition in your subject line. The competition closes on Sunday, 24 Novem­ ber.

Question: When will the 2013 Nacma Awards be held?

Senior citizen needs help

November 22, 2013

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A CONCERNED Shayamoya resident has askedthepublictoassista90-year-oldwoman who is renting a room in her backyard.

“IhavebeenlookingafterAllinaKhumalo since last year. She doesn’t have family, anywhere to go or food. I use the rent she pays me to ensure that she has something to eat, but the money is not enough. A woman her age does not deserve to rent a small room in

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someone’s back yard,” said Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi.

AccordingtoMkhwanaziayoungwoman came to her looking for a place to stay, but she was not aware that she was living with an old lady.

“I was shocked to see that this woman who is unemployed lived with Khumalo.

This woman does not even have proper clothes to wear.”

Khumalo who was almost in tears when

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speaking to the Weekly said she does not know where her family is.

“IamfromMaphumulobutImovedalong time ago while I was still young. I would appreciate any kind of help because even if I die I do not know where I will get buried.”

If you would like to assist, call Mkhwanazi on 076 098 8139.

Big win for local school >>BBS Mica's first school competition winner announced NOXOLO MEMELA RA Padayachee Primary School in Shakaskraal became the inaugural winners of BBS Mica’s schools’ competition.

BBS Mica Ballito representatives presented the winning pupil and the

school with their prizes at the school recently.

The competition appeals to schools around the province.

The competition was launched in October and will run till February 2014, but will take a break in December due to school holidays.

“We introduced the competition to all schools within areas that are close to any of our four [Mica] stores. Each store will draw up a winner for each month,” said Angie Baldwin, marketing officer at BBS Mica in Ballito.

Each winner will receive a bicycle,

Front from left: Angie Baldwin (marketing manager BBS Mica), Kantha Reddy (RA Padayachee School Principal), Sanele Sithole (winner), Busi Sithole (pupil’s mother). Back from left: Mphu­ muzi Ntuli (BBS Mica), Khalik Gaffar (BBS Mica Ballito manager).

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the teacher who helped the pupil enter will receive a microwave, the pupil's parents wins a flat screen television and the school gets a R2 000 gift voucher.

The first winner of the competition was Sanele Sithole of Shakaskraal from is RA Padayachee Primary

School.

“I am so happy that my child has won us a flat television screen and that he has also had his prayers answered.

He has always wanted a bike unfortunately I could not afford one,” said Busi Sithole.

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Home team goes down

November 22, 2013

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>> Railways prove too strong for Dawnheights WEEKLY REPORTER

Chasing 246 runs for victory from 50 overs (at a rate of 4,92 runs per over),Dawnheightswerebundledout for 161 runs in the 39th over.

Vishal Choudary (45), Bilal Ismail (31)andByronAthymoolan(26)were the only Dawnheights batsmen to register double digits.

Mather (3/29 from 8 overs) and Ashley Pillay (3/30 from 9 overs) were the destroyers-in-chief for Railways.

Dawnheights will be hoping for a reversal of fortunes when they lock horns with Amanzimtoti Cricket Club at the Country Club Ground on Sunday.

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AILWAYS Cricket Club of Tongaat proved too strong for local outfitDawnheightsafterromping to an impressive 84-runs victory inaKwaZulu-NatalChallengeLeague game played at the Country Club Ground on Sunday.

The hosts came into Sunday’s game after slumping to a humiliating 8-wickets defeat against Pinetown a fortnight ago and were hoping to bounce back to winning ways on home soil.

The decision by the hosts to field first after winning the toss proved to be a wrong choice after Railways’ openers, Brendon Govender and Wayne Naicker quickly adapted to the slightly damp conditions and took the tallypastthe50-runsmarkinthe14th over.

Dawnheights made a breakthrough in the 24th over after Naicker was caught at first slip by Suveer Maharaj off the bowling of Akshaye Juggernath.Naickermadeanote-worthy 46 runs contribution which included six boundaries.

Sheldon Sewshanker (1) was sent for an early shower after being adjudged LBW to a Juggernath delivery in the 26th over. Juggernath claimed his third victim after trapping Railways skipper, Dawood Mather for a duck.

The visitors stumbled from 93/1 in the24thoverto106/3inthe26thover

Railways Cricket Club trounced Dawnheights by 84­runs in a KwaZulu Natal cricket Union Challenge League game played at the Country Club Ground on Sunday. before Govender and Manoj Nohari consolidated Railways innings. They put on a match-winning 120-runs partnership for the 4th wicket.

Nohari notched up an invaluable 45 runs which included five 4s before

IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LATE The day you departed, our hearts were broken.

But memories of you will never fade.

Our mothers love was ageless. You were an excellent role model to each of us.

MRS DHANABAGIAM Today we NAIDOO (Temple Aunty) 15/06/1948 - to 31/01/2013 honour our dear Mum, who will be in our hearts forever.

You and your family are kindly requested to attend the Yearly Memorial Ceremony.

Date: 24 November 2013 Time: 10.30am Venue: Belvedere Community Hall Sadly missed by a host of family and friends.

Your presence will be highly appreciated.

beingcaughtatlongoffbyMaharajoff the bowling of Sashin Sadayan.

Despite wickets falling around him, man-of-the-match, 17-year-old Brendon Govender held his nerve notching up a brilliant 108 runs

which included eight 4s and a huge 6 to put Railways in the driving seat.

Railways amassed 245/5 in their allotted 50-overs. Juggernath was the pick of the Dawnheights bowlers claiming 3/35 from 8 overs.

Man of the match Brendon Govender.

SDVA to host SPI Corporate KO Cup WEEKLY REPORTER

Sunil Pranpath (CEO of Sunil Pranpath Incorporated) presents a check of R5000 to Revy Harryprasadh (SDVA corporate co­ordinator.

Yearly Memorial Service Dear Dad A year has gone by and I miss you so much, each passing day has never been the same without you, losing you Dad has been one of the most difficult things I’ve been through.

I wish that I could see you Dad, for just a little while, I wish that I could hug you and see your lovely smile, But wishing gets me nowhere, And longing is in vain, So I will forever hold you in my heart, Till we meet again.

You’ve earned your place in heaven Dad, after all that you’ve been through. I wish that I could have helped you but there was nothing I could do.

To think that we did not say goodbye, will always bring regret, But hearts that are always Mr. Harilall Maraj (Harry) loved, never will forget.

Dad, you are now a beautiful memory to me, (Nisha’s Driving School) dearer than gold, A father whose worth can never be told, there’s a place in my heart no one can fill, I miss you Dad and always will.

Safe in Gods arms and free from Pain, Rest in peace Dad, till we meet again!

Forever loved and missed by Suresh Maraj The Yearly Ceremony of the late Mr. Harilall Maraj (Nisha’s Driving School) takes place on Sunday, 24 November 2013 at 2 Manor Drive.

Family & Friends are kindly requested to please accept this as a personal invitation.

Sadly missed by the Maraj family and a host of family & friends.

IN LOVING MEMORY God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So, he put his arms around you and whispered “Come to me”, with tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us,

JIMMY MILLICAN

Born: 01/06/1940 Called to Rest: 07/12/2012

he only takes the best.

The Millican family wishes to acknowledge and thank our family and friends for their love and support on the loss of our loving father and kindly invites you and your family to the Memorial Ceremony of the late Mr Jimmy Millican Date: Saturday, 07 December 2013 Venue: Glendale, Valleyview Baptist Church Time: 2pm-3pm Contact : Hilton Millican 083 657 5979

three sets of 15 points (uncapped).

Matches in the semi-finals and STANGER and District Volleyball final will be contested on the basis Association (SDVA) will host the of best of three sets. In the semi-fiSunil Pranpath Incorporated (SPI) nals thefirsttwosetswillcomprise Corporate Knockout Cup for cor- of 25 capped points and the final porate teams commencing on set uncapped at 15 points.

Braai packs will be given to all Wednesday, 20 November.

President of SDVA, Isaac Abra- participants after the final on ham expressed his sincere thanks Wednesday, 4 December.

Trophies will be awarded to the to Sunil Pranpath (CEO of Sunil Pranpath Incorporated) for gen- winnersandrunners-upattheSDerating a whopping R5 000 into VA awards banquet on Friday, 13December at the KwaDukuza corporate league.

Teams participating in the Town Hall.

In other volleyball news, SDVA tournament must pay an entrance feeofR300.Matcheswillbeplayed will host a special general meeting in two pools on a league basis with onThursday,21NovemberatSanthe top two teams in each pool ad- chez Spur commencing at 7pm.

Teams wishing to participate in vancing to the knockout stages of the year-end tournament which the tournament.

All matches in the round-robin carries a prize-purse of R5 000 stages of the competition will be must be present at the draws on contested on the basis of best of Thursday and pay their R300 affiliation fee prior to the draws.

SDVA treasurer, AUM AUM Rajiv Mathapersad said: “Teams that do not pay their R300 affiliationfeewillnot be included in the draws.”

Teams knocked out in the opening round of the yearend tournament will advance to the plate section of the tournament.

The plate-section winner will collect R500. The winner in the main category will walk away R2 000 richer with the late the runner-up pocketing R1 000.

RAJAGOPAUL REDDY (KANNY) For further infor30/11/2012 - 22/11/1992 mation regarding the year-end knockout tournament, From your wife Lilly, children Sagree, Pavithra, contact Isaac AbraKogi, Danny & Vijay ham on 079 4280 345.

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1pm­Real Celtic vs Movers United (Manor)

Manor notch double victory WEEKLY REPORTER MANOR Cricket Club notched up an impres­ sive double victory over the weekend.

On Saturday, they trounced Flipside by nine­wickets in an Ilembe and District Cricket Union Twenty­ 20 League game played at the Country Club Ground and on Sunday they demol­ ished Mandeni by 216 runs in a domestic 50­overs league game played at the Gledhow Ground.

InthematchonSat­ urday, Flipside batted first and were bundled out for a paltry 56 runs in 14.4 overs with Ashil Jayramsingh (13) the only batsman to regis­ ter double digits.

Dillon Rautenbach (4/10 from four overs) and Alveiro Nadasen (3/6 from four overs) were the pick of the Manor bowlers.

In reply Desigan Pil­ lay (20 not out) and Nadasen (18) guided Manor to an emphatic nine­wickets victory in 7.3 overs.

On Sunday, Manor won the toss and elect­ ed to bat first against Mandeni at the Gled­ how Ground.

Manor posted a whopping 236/8 in their allotted 50­overs.

Man­of­the­matchNa­ dasen top­scored with a brilliant 91 runs which included five boundar­ ies and two huge 6s.

He received good support from Pillay who notched up a maiden half century which included one four and three 6s.

Zamir Maraj scored 40 runs which included one four and a six.

Bowlers M Zungu (2/38 from 10 overs) and S Dlamini (2/69 from nine overs) grabbed two wickets apiece.

In reply Mandeni were bowled out for a disappointing 20 runs in the 16thover.

Madoda Makhathi­ ni (4/8 from four overs) and Nadasen (4/10 from 8 overs) claimed four wickets each.

Manor Cricket Club manager, NR Singh was elated with the performance of his charges and com­ mended the lads on their double victory.

Tiger Boyz snatched a thrilling 2­1 win against Citizen All Stars at the Manor Ground on Saturday.

Tiger Boyz beat Stars >> Thrilling 2­1 win for local soccer team WEEKLY REPORTER

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IGER Boyz snatched a thrilling 2-1 win against Citizen All Stars in a SAFA KwaDukuza Local Football Association (KLFA) Premier League gameplayedattheManorGroundonSaturday.

Tiger Boyz were virtually chasing shadows in the opening quarter of the match. Stars should have opened their account as early as the fifth minute after Bheka Gumede received a brilliant throughballfromAneleMbambo,buthis tame shot from close range was kicked straight into the outstretched arms of the Tiger Boyz keeper.

Minutes later Cebo Mthiyane beat his marker before unleashing a precisiontimed cross to the unmarked Xolani Mpungose in the box, but he (Mpungose) fluffedhisshot,kickingwideofthefarupright.

In the 20th minute Stars were awarded afreekickjustoutsidethebox,butThamsanqa’s lame shot failed to beat the Tiger Boyz keeper, Lindokuhle Mdletshe.

Midway into the first half, Stars defender Mluleki Sishi was deemed to have handled the ball in the box and the referee did not hesitate to award Tiger Boyz a penalty. After failing to have a single shot at goal in the opening 20 minutes, midfielder Nhlakanipho Khuzwayo

seized the opportunity with both hands and duly converted the resultant spotkick to give Tiger Boyz a 1-0 lead.

But, their joy was shortlived after Thamsanaqa Mpungose snatched a brilliantequalizer(1-1)justbeforethebreak.

Early in the second half, Bheka Gumede squandered an opportunity of putting Stars ahead after his shot eclipsed the crossbar.

Tiger Boyz created numerous goalscoring opportunities in the second half, but “twin-strikers” Bonokuhle Khuzwayo and Phiwokuhle Nsele were guilty of some wayward shooting which frustrated coach, Yusuf Wakili, who did not mince his words from the touchline.

With less than 15 minutes remaining, man-of-the-match Nhlakanipho snatched a brace to give Tiger Boyz a hard fought 2-1 win.

Wakili said: “I am not excited about our win because it was a scrappy affair, but hopefully the boys will start to gel together and produce good football.”

In an earlier game K9 Real Celtic outfit suffered a humiliating 1-0 defeat at the hands of Thembeni Football Club (formerly trading as MaxT United).

On Thursday night, the newly promoted Beez outfit stung Young Lions 3-1 and on Friday night Junior Stars trounced Movers 3-1 at the Manor Ground.

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Winning ways for KSST >> Plenty of action on the volleyball courts WEEKLY REPORTER

They registered a fluent straight set (2-0) win against Manor Old Boys to set up a mouth-watering semi-final clash Cool Leaders, who edged out Virgo (2-1). Darnall, who played second-fiddle to Cool Leaders throughout the 2013 season turned on the heat in the semi’s, trouncing Cool Leaders 25-9; 25-14 to book their place in the final. Newly crowned social league champions, Titans swept aside Sunbrook with consummate ease, winning 25-16; 25-15 to book their place in the semi’s against archrivals Teachers Style.

The Style outfit was dealt a severe blow after inspirational skipper, Nazir Khan was ruled of action for the rest of the season due to a niggling back injury.

His absence on the courts was conspicuous and despite the concerted efforts of teammates Alvin Moonsamy, Nishen Govender and Dees Bhowanibhik,Titansheldontoahard fought 25-22; 25-16 win to secure a place in the final.

In the plate final played on Thursdaynight,Sunbrookclawedtheirway from a set down to snatch a thrilling 23-25; 25-22; 15-10 win against Manor Old Boys.

Titans and Darnall locked horns in thefinalofthe2013SanaaKOCuplast night (Tuesday) with Style and Cool Leaders contesting the third/fourth place playoffs. A whopping R5 000 prize-money is up for grabs in the Sanaa KO Cup. Watch the Stanger Weekly next weekly for a report on the final of the Sanaa KO Cup.

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SST clinched the Sanchez Spur Knockout Cup (hosted by Stanger and District Volleyball Association) after beating arch-rivals Randsons in straight sets (25-18; 2518) before a partisan crowd at the association courts on Thursday night.

KSST booked their place in the final with a resounding 2-0 win against GroveEndwhilstRandsonshadtodig deep into their reserves to hold off a strong late challenge by Warriors Sport before winning 25-22; 25-19 to secure their place in the final.

With the threat of rain hovering above and the streaks of lightning heralding a fierce storm, KSST wasted little time in trouncing their rivals 25-18 in the opening set.

Man-of-the-match Christopher Joseph and Sherwin Daniels combined superbly at the start of the second set to give KSST a commanding 8-1 lead, forcing their rivals into an early timeout. Randsons rallied back gamely midway into the second set, but KSST carrying too many guns for their opposition cantered to a fluent 25-18 to annex the inaugural Sanchez Spur KO Cup. The four semi-finalists and officials of SDVA were treated to a feast at Sanchez Spur after the final, with Randsons collecting R500 cash and KSST waltzing away R1 000 richer.

President of SDVA Isaac Abraham expressed his sincere thanks to DesanNadasen(ownerofSanchezSpur) and Evelyn Govender (CEO of Sanchez Spur) for their generous R5 000 sponsorship and looked forward to making the event an annual one.

Meanwhile, former social league champions Darnall Action Sporting were all the rage in the Sanaa KO Cup after defying the odds stacked against them.

KSST clinched the Sanchez Spur K.O. Cup after beating Randsons (25­18; 25­18) in the final on Thursday.

Owner of Sanchez Spur Desan Na­ dasen presents a R1 000 cheque to KSST skipper Cameron Singh. Look­ ing on Kruba Jaram (vice­president of SDVA) and Evelyn Govender (CEO of Sanchez Spur).

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