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RESTORING HOPE With friendly staff, well established and qualified health professionals, Pietermaritzburg is privileged to have its very own fertility Clinic that has formally opened on 21 September 2017.
The Pietermaritzburg Fertility Clinic is the first fertility clinic to be established in Pietermaritzburg as well as is the only fertility clinic in the KZN region that boasts a female Gynaecologist as part of their team. “This pioneer clinic will now prevent local residents, as well as those from surrounding areas, from travelling absurd distances to receive fertility treatment, as we know the road of infertility has enough obstacles of its own without the added stress of travel.” An essential initiator of the proposed fertility clinic is Dr Kasturi Moodley, M.B.CH.B. (SA), F.C.O.G (SA). Dr Moodley is a certified reproductive and IVF specialist; who has always had an affinity for gynecology and obstetrics and has been in private practice for the last 10 years concentrating on infertility management, high risk obstetrics and gynecological surgery. Dr. Moodley is the first female IVF practitioner in Kwa-ZuluNatal giving her a unique leading edge in the fertility treatment field. Embryologist Ms Stacey Leigh Wilson, BTech Clinical Technology (DUT) is the driving force and the original initiator of Pietermaritzburg Fertility Clinic is Ms. SL Wilson, a Clinical Technologist specializing in Private Practice Reproductive Biology. Since graduation she has worked in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) laboratories from setting up and implementing policies to developing and running procedures. Her experience in both private and government facilities is invaluable to the operation and maintenance of the entire laboratory.
equipment (ART Workstation, Anti-vibration table, Centrifuge, MIRI Incubator, CO2 Incubator, air shower door) comes from the world class ESCO Technologies and have been imported from Singapore. The embryos are cultured in the MIRI incubator which provides them with filtered air, the required gas levels for culture and keeps them warm. The goal of an IVF laboratory is to recreate the body’s internal conditions. Therefore, at PMB Fertility Clinic we have spared no expense to ensure that the air in the lab is filtered, the temperature and humidity are monitored and all our equipment is of a world class standard to ensure patients have the greatest chance of pregnancy. Good quality equipment plays a vital role in that success.” “No fertility clinic across the world can guarantee a patient will fall pregnant. Many uncontrollable factors such as patient age and egg quality affect the outcome of results. But all the controllable factors from our side have been effectively put into place to ensure a successful outcome. We have technologically advanced equipment that is the latest available and a team that is friendly, diligent and passionate about achieving pregnancies.”
Gynaecologist and take note of small things such as absent or infrequent periods. Also, remember that time is not on your side when it comes to your biological clock. The younger you are when you have IVF treatment the higher the chances of success. If you suspect a problem get it investigated immediately. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid bad habits such as excessive drinking, smoking, drug abuse and unhealthy eating/ no exercise,” says Wilson.
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“The Pietermaritzburg Fertility Clinic is a clinic that is devoted to assisting couples on their miraculous journey to pregnancy. Sadly, 1 in 6 couples face the difficult challenge of infertility and will not be able to fall pregnant without the medical intervention supplied by a fertility clinic like us. As a fertility clinic we strive to provide a new found hope for couples through assisted reproductive procedures that drastically increase your chance of pregnancy,” says Ms Wilson. The laboratory is equipped with the latest technologically advanced equipment available in the field of assisted reproduction, because the team understands the importance of providing quality services to our patients and doing all we can to achieve success at the end of any procedure. “We are the first fertility clinic in South Africa to have the Takonome Micromanipulator system, used for Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection, at our clinic. Majority of our IVF
From the data collected 16 metropolitan and district municipalities reported the lowest total fertility rates, one of which was the uMgungundlovu district of KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg is one of the seven local municipalities that this district comprises of) (Estimation of fertility from the 2007 community survey of South Africa., 2010). The population of Pietermaritzburg is 750845 according to a GeoNames geographical data base (Pietermaritzburg Tourism). With 1 in 6 couples struggling with infertility, a fertility clinic in Pietermaritzburg will alleviate the booming problem the capital city of KZN has been secretly facing. As most consumables and medication needed for fertility treatment is only available from overseas, the price of treatments can be seen as high. Most medical aids in SA sadly do not cover fertility treatment as they see it as a luxury rather than a necessity. “At PMB fertility clinic we have taken great care to ensure that there are finance plans/options available and even sourced a loan company that specializes in loans for fertility treatments to readily assist our patients.” “It is important to get regular checkups with your
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The Clinic also has two valued key initiators Dr. SA Koranteng, a director of the Gynaecological Management Group of South Africa and renowned Pietermaritzburg specialist Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Dr. K Dhavaraj. The two have 64 years combined experience in the field and are anchors to the clinic.
of the problem. According to the Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa 40% of infertility is due to male factor, 40% is due to female factor and 20% is both male and female or due to an unknown cause.
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“If you are suffering from infertility it is important to know that you are not alone. 1 in 6 ”Our team hopes to help many couples fulfill their couples are facing this issue and it is nothing to be dreams in starting their very own family.” ashamed of. Each patient presents with an individual set of circumstances and requires a thorough investigation to discover the root cause
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2. Cascades Wine, Food & Lifestyle Festival Enjoy this relaxed, upmarket festival tasting some of South Africa’s best wines from the Cape and KZN, craft beers and a variety of liquors in an artisanal outdoor setting. Enjoy delicious food and refreshments from local businesses and restaurants , local arts and crafts markets, kitchen cupboard products and more. Live music and DJ’s will play throughout the night and keep you entertained for the evenings. Lots of seating to relax, eat, drink and just enjoy the evening. 6 & 7 October 2017 from 6PM. The festival will be hosted over 2 evenings, Friday from 6pm to 10pm and Saturday 4pm to 8pm. Just R60 p.p per evening.
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5. Woodlands High Matric Class of 1981 Reunion Time to reignite old friendships and walk down memory lane. Woodlands High Matric Class of 1981 invites all fellow matriculants in The White Horse Room of the casino for a reminiscent evening full of laughter and fun on Saturday 18 November 2017. The cost will be R350pp for a 3 course dinner and dancing the night away. Partners are of course welcome. For further info, please contact one of us as per the details below: Brenda/Candy Naidoo 083 443 7258 / Rashilla Parag - 084 444 3495 / Nessie Naidoo - 083 556 1375
6. 5th Annual Face of KZN Model Search Contest 2017 The Face of KZN Model Search takes place on October 7 @ 2pm to 5pm. It aims to discover young, new, unknown faces of all races and genders to be introduced into the inciting modeling industry. Any person who is currently at school/ college/ university or working can enter the consent. He or she must not be presently married/engaged/ pregnant. Contact Mr Bengs Nkosi 083 526 1780 or email bcankosi@gmail.com
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INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TO HARRICHAND Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School Grade 8 pupil, Chrystelle Lauren Harrichand, has qualified for the tournament of champions round at Yale University. This will be first time Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School will be represented at this international academics event.
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The Princess also claimed 3 Phenomenal awards at the pageant Miss Photogenic 2017, Miss Catwalk 2017 and a humbling award for Community Service. “I was extremely excited to have taken Miss Catwalk , as I have never lost that award in my 5 years of pageantry. Being awarded for community service really blessed my heart. This pageant has pushed me beyond my very own limits , with that literally being the sky and I am so blessed to have changed hundreds of lives and I will never stop.” “The opportunities have been endless and I know that this is only the beginning. I give all my praise and glory
At a recent function held at Jackie Cameron’s school of food and wine in Old Howick Road, Natal Property celebrated 50 years in business in PMB.
20 000 pupils from 50 countries across the globe and the Cape Town competition was the 108th round for this year, 150 invited guests however, Cape Town is the sixth South enjoyed a wonderful African city to host the competition evening which included during the 10th anniversary of the World Scholars Cup.
Teams consisting of three members participated in debates, collaborative Chrystelle took part in the global round writing, scholars challenge and of the World Scholars’ Cup, hosted in scholars bowl. Cape Town for five days in August with over 500 pupils from 32 countries. She Topics of exploration, from moonshot technology and the history of won seven medals and came fourth conspiracy to the science and art of overall in the event. prediction was drawn from the theme. The World Scholars’ Cup is an international foundation that started in Two other global rounds were held in Hanoi and Athens. The top qualifying 2007 in Los Angeles, California and teams from these three rounds will founded by Daniel Berdichevsky. participate in the tournament of champions at Yale University in the This year’s theme was an “Unlikely U.S. World”. Berdichevsky said the competition brings together over
MissUniworld Finalist Denelle Ince was crowned 2nd Princess at the MissUniworld Pageant this Saturday, 23 September 2017. Ince was the only finalist from Pietermaritzburg and has outdone herself yet again.
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to God, without him I am nothing. I want to thank my parents, Denzil and Farahna Ince and my grandmother Kay Padayachee for being my backbone and grooming me into the well established woman I am today.” In a recent interview Ince told Galaxy News that this is definitely just the beginning of something great. She informed us that at this point she can only share this much with us but we can expect great things from her. “I am still in awe with the endless list of accolades I have achieved at the mere age of 21! The support from the city of PMB has been humbling and I am forever grate-
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Enjoy a classic dessert in cake form with this berry trifle cake recipe. A simple berry sponge is topped with silky custard, jelly, almonds and extra berries to create a sweet treat for any occasion INGREDIENTS •1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted • 3/4 cup caster suga • 3/4 cup cream, plus ½ cup extra, whipped • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 1 tsp vanilla essence • 125g punnet blueberries • 125g punnet raspberries • 2 tbsp plain flour • 250g tub mascarpone • 120g pre-made jelly, chopped • 1/2 cup ready-made custard • fresh berries, toasted flaked almonds, icing sugar to serve
METHOD 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and flour a 23cm springform pan. 2. In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Lightly fold combined cream, eggs and vanilla into dry ingredients. 3.Toss berries in plain flour, shaking off excess. Fold into cake mixture. Pour into pan, smoothing the top. 4. Bake for 50-55 minutes until cooked when tested. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 5. Spread the top with mascarpone, then scatter with jelly, berries and almonds. Drizzle over custard and dust with icing sugar.
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TO DISTRESS Tips to make your Patio HOW A MIRROR more Eco-friendly.
checking frequently. When the paint begins to bubble and peel, it’s time to remove it. Wipe the stripper off with a cotton rag, or rinse it off under running water. You may need to repeat this step until the silver backing is revealed. Be patient; this step can be time consuming.TIP: If the paint is not
• Literally green your patio with a vertical garden. Wall planters made from recycled or natural fibres are a great way to decorate your outdoor areas and are really eco-friendly, especially if you choose water-wise plants such as bromeliads and orchids.
3. Once the grey backing has been removed, and once again wearing your protective gear, pour the pool acid into a spray bottle and spray onto the mirror where you want antique spots. This will create a spattering effect. The more you spray, the more ‘antiqued’ your mirror will look, but rather spray a small amount at a time, as you can always go back and antique some more if necessary.TIP: Mirrors naturally tend to age
• If you want a timber deck, choose hardwoods like Balau, Massaranduba or Garapa from sustainable sources and leave the wood untreated. Another option is to use recycled composite decking. • Choose patio furniture made from timber sourced locally from sustainable forests. There’s a wide range of recycled fibre cane and bamboo furniture available. Bamboo can also be used for screening and ceiling finishes.
This DIY mirror project makes it super easy to give a boring piece a romantic antique look. Here’s a SOURCE: DURAM quick step-by-step on how to distress a mirror WHAT YOU’LL NEED • A framed mirror • Protective gloves • Protective eyewear • A mask • Paint stripper (try Duram Durastripp) • A paintbrush • A scraper • Cotton rags (strips of old T-shirt work well) • Pool acid • A spray bottle • Paper towels • Black spray paint HOW TO DO IT 1. Remove the back and frame from the mirror. Keep it aside; you’ll need to reattach this later.
coming off easily, you may have to lightly scrape it. Be gentle when doing this, as you don’t want to scratch the mirror’s surface.
from the outside in, so keep that in mind for a more authentic look.
4. Leave the acid on for about a minute or until it removes the reflective surface. Keep an eye on the acid’s effect and wipe off a small spot at regular intervals until the acid has worn the silver from the mirror to your liking. 5. Use paper towels to blot the excess acid off the mirror and rinse it again with water. Dry with a cotton rag. 6. Finish by applying black spray paint to the back of mirror. Be sure to spray the entire surface, as this will protect the mirrored coating.
2.First, remove the grey paint backing of the mirror. In a well-ventilated area and wearing 7. Once the paint has dried, reattach the backing and frame you removed in the first your protective gear, brush a thick layer of step. paint stripper onto the back of the mirror. Leave the stripper on for a few hours,
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• Use solar-powered garden lights and allow nature to save you money. • When painting, choose paints which are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals and other potentially toxic substances and have recyclable packaging. • If you’re building a new patio, it’s very important to consider the orientation and position of the new space. You don’t want to be facing the prevailing winds, but a bit of a breeze means you won’t need a fan, reducing your electricity usage. SOURCE: SA GARDEN & HOME
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Creating that Capsule : Wardrobe Essentials
Does your wardrobe have all
the basics in check? Wardrobe essentials are just that - the basics. Some might even say the ABC’s or building blocks to the perfect wardrobe. Ever flipped through a magazine and read an article or two headed ‘’30 Days Of Outfits With Just 10 Pieces!” or ‘’10 Pieces Styled 5 Different Ways?’’ Have you noticed what all the pieces of clothing had in common? They were all Basics.That’s what makes it so easy to restyle and rewear them over and over again, without feeling like you’ve got your outfit “on repeat”. Having the basics in check is the first step to curating your own style inspired capsule wardrobe. The capsule wardrobe not being a very new concept has gained much of its popularity recently as more people aspire to a minimalistic and convenient way of life. Talk aboutb demystifying fashion and forming a chic yet functional wardrobe you can feel confident in. The theory of capsuling being a streamlined collection of clothes, offers the ease of styling versatile timeless buys in a ray of different mix and match combinations, allowing you to create several different outfit options for different occasions. The fundamentals of any capsule wardrobe are made up by the combination of classic, staple items augmented by seasonal pieces to keep outfits fresh and on trend. It allows for a practical and pleasing aesthetic to what may seem to be your everyday wardrobe. As fashion trends come and go through the seasons, wardrobe staples remain classic, functional items, which mind you, look good on everyone! And just ike every women, I’m not shy of wanting “on trend” items on my hangers. Truth be told, it’s the essentials I never get tired or bored of wearing. These staples not only work great paired with anything, but it makes dressing a breeze. Ultimately there are nomore cries of, “I have nothing to wear’’ or “I need more clothes’’. Bringing your outfits from start to finish couldn’t get easier with a wardrobe filled with pieces that never seem to date. Here are a few of my go to favourite staples that I believe every woman should own. They make
outfits seem effortless and are highly recommended in the comfort category! Not to mention they’ve outlasted fads and offer a future-proof foundation when it comes to timeless pieces; and are items you can depend on regardless of the season.
1. Perfect White Tee - whether it be a V-neck or round neck, a crisp white tee, is a versatile and all year round dependable option
2. Knit Sweater - The perfect knit sweater works with everything, from a pair of broken-in boyfriend jeans for the weekend to a pleated, feminine skirt for an evening out
3. The Jean - a skinny or boyfriend cut, these bottoms are a sure-fire wardrobe must. Provided they fit right, not too tight or baggy, there’s a size and style for everyone.
4. Black Pumps a classic pair of black pumps is a jack-of- all-trades kinda shoe that will take you through a morning to afternoon work day, and be dependable subsequently on your week night out. 5. Button-up shirt - the button-up always strikes the right balance between a casual and polished look. Worn either with jeans or a pencil skirt depending on the occasion, a cotton or luxe fabric shirt always seems to bring that little bit of class. 6. Pencil Skirt - long or short, the skirt that looks flattering on almost everyone has made its way out of the office setting and is an item that belongs on a hanger in every closet. 7. Leather Jacket - the jacket once associated with bikers and tattoos, has evolved and found itself paired with any bottom and even over an evening dress. Its versatility is endless. 8. Black Pants - straight cuts or skinny, a good pair of black pants are a primary piece and must in every wardrobe, worn casual or even in a formal setting 9. Denim jacket - A jean jacket is a timeless layering piece that can be worn season after season 10. The Backless Loafer - the kinda shoe that looks and feels comfortable enough to be called a slipper. Often referred to as “a man repeller”, it still makes its way into my books as a go to run around shoe.
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With the winter season, up and the spring season in bloom, like your wardrobe; a change in your skin care routine is much needed! • Exfoliation is a must when stepping out of last season’s winter skin • Layer the sunscreen - Although many moisturizers contain a level of spf, using a skin protectant separate from your lotion is key (preferably SPF50) • Opt for a lighter water based moisturizer • Change up your makeup - take note of your skins reaction to your foundation. Warmer temperatures lead to oilier skin no matter what the skin type. Switching to a lighter mattifying product may just be your skin needs. • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - not only will your skin reap the benefits of a greater water intake, but your body will thank you for it.
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Hunkered down and menacing in Machine Grey and Piano Black livery, MX-5 RF awaits its pilot. New to the fleet, it feels a warm glow of acceptance when called by its nick-name, Miata, or is referred to as “she.” Miata does not understand that reference but knows it’s significant.
interesting roads. The steering wheel appears more vertical than you may be used to, adjusts for elevation only and features a selection of function buttons. Three deeply set pods house a general display with fuel gauge and trip computer readouts, a dominant rev counter and the speedometer. There are no digital speed indicators and no heads-up display. Concessions to gadgetry are few.
Fairly minimalist it may be, but MX-5 RF has all the safety kit its makers could Its line-mate, MX-5 Roadster, has been around since 1989 and is now in its fourth squeeze in. That’s four generation. RF, standing for Retractable airbags (no Fastback, features a rigid roof and room for buttresses that give its silhouette a more more), ABS coupé-like appearance than that of the brakes with EBD and EBA, hill launch soft-top. The roof’s centre panel can fold assist, dynamic stability control, traction away with the buttresses remaining in management, blind spot monitoring, lane place – like a Targa top. departure warning and LED headlamps with automatic dipping possibly the most Its interior is practically the same as useful motoring gadget in years. Fifty-fifty Roadster’s with the same media screen, seats, steering wheel and switchgear. Both mass distribution keeps it balanced and there’s a limited slip differential – at the use the 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G, naturally back, where it belongs. aspirated, petrol motor. Because RF weighs 59 kg more than the roadster and Clear of the city limits, Pilot slips the shift uses an automatic gearbox rather than manual, it runs slightly slower. It takes 8.6 lever across to manual override because seconds for the standard sprint rather than the paddles hold gears too briefly. For serious driving - that sinful symphony of 7.3 and tops out at 194 km/h, 10 clicks accelerator, brakes, gears, hold the line, less than Roadster. back on the gas and shift again, there’s Roadster is built for hard-core purists but really only one way... RF’s special features ensure its own niche. The experience is over far too soon but Pilot’s soul is refreshed. And Miata is Both were bred for drivers who live to pleased. drive, love the exhilaration of a light and nimble sports car that obeys every command, revel in the sounds of a happily Pilot stops briefly to fold the centre roof panel away. It takes 14 seconds. Back on barking exhaust note and the teasing the freeway the pair reverts to fully autosensation of windblown hair. matic and genteel behaviour. Although Pilot enters butt-first and swings long legs wind noise interferes with hearing the nine-speaker, 203-Watt Bose sound in. It’s easier that way. One touch of the start button and the engine throbs to life. It system at speeds above 100 km/h, buffeting is minimal. Built-in deflectors sounds more guttural than in Mazda3 behind the seats restrict turbulence. because this is a different kind of car ‘rock ‘n roll,’ not family classic. With the As enjoyable as MX-5 is, there are some top in place, headroom for Pilot’s 6’1” awkwardnesses. With the top up, there’s frame is tight but manageable. some wind noise at cruising speeds and the 45-profile Bridgestone Potenzas tend Release the traditional hand brake, to rumble on rough asphalt or concrete. perfectly placed under the operator’s left Speaking of which: In pursuit of luggage hand, select reverse, back up and turn. space, the There are alarm sensors but you don’t really need them; the rear window is right designers skipped a spare wheel and slipped in a pump-and-sealant kit. behind your head and the boot is short. Shift into Drive, ease down on the gas and The boot accepts a few pieces of soft let the journey begin. luggage but probably no golf clubs. MX-5 RF is built for moving two persons It’s impractical, with cup holders on the quickly and safely from A to Z, via every rear bulkhead where only the passenger letter in between, along twisty and
can reach them, no glove box and no door bins. Two small compartments, one above the cup rings and another behind the driver’s chair, alleviate the storage problem slightly. The CD player slot is also on the bulkhead, leaving three choices –place
Co-pilot in charge of drive music, use USB or auxiliary storage, or turn it off. You’ll do that anyway when driving topless at anything beyond 100 km/h. But practicality is not what MX-5 RF is about. It’s for breaking free and enjoying the open road; the driver-machine oneness called Jinba-Ittai; of enjoying life and each other’s company; of living personal dreams. It’s for bonding. TEST UNIT: MAZDA SA PRESS FLEET The numbers Price: R532 800 Engine: 1998 cc, DOHC, 16-valve, naturally aspirated four-cylinder Power: 118 kW at 6000 rpm Torque: 200 Nm at 4600 rpm Zero to 100 km/h: 8.6 seconds Maximum speed: 194 km/h Real life fuel consumption: About 7.1 l/100 km Tank: 45 litres Luggage: 130 litres Warranty and service plan: 3 years / unlimited km with roadside assistance
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World Tourism Day, 27 September 2017 : Be a responsible traveller.
SOURCE: www.iafrica.com
released a manual on tourist etiquette called "Travel. Enjoy. Respect," as part of a global public awareness campaign reminding tourists on the dos and don'ts of responsible travel.
On World Tourism Day, Globetrotters are being challenged to be responsible, mindful travelers at a time when the news cycle seems be peppered with stories of tourists behaving badly.
Sustainable tourism is defined as tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities. It should thus make optimal use of environmental resources, respect host communities and ensure viable, long-term economic operations so that benefits are equitably distributed among all stakeholders.
decent jobs and generate trade opportunities. It is therefore essential for all actors, including companies operating in the sector, to be aware of opportunities and responsibilities alike, and to act accordingly so that their actions leave a positive mark on the society in which they operate and ensure the sustainability of the destination and their businesses. Last year alone, 1.24 billon travelers crossed international borders, a figure that's predicted to spike to 1.8 billion by 2030.
an annual event organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), aimed at underscoring the social, cultural, political and economic value of international tourism.
It is a positive instrument towards the eradication of poverty, the protection of the environment and the improvement of quality of life, especially in developing countries.
"The question, as we celebrate World Tourism Day 2017, is how we can enable this powerful global transformative force, these 1.8 billion opportunities, to contribute to make this world a better place and to advance sustainable development in all its 5 pillars," said UNWTO's Secrtary General Taleb Rifai in a statement. The five pillars include economy, society, environment, culture and peace. Meanwhile, under the "Protect our planet" category, the UN's tourist handbook offers these simple codes of conduct:
This year's event also aligns with the UN's overall designation of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
Well-designed and well-managed tourism can make a significant contribution to the three dimensions of sustainable development —economic, social and environmental—, has close linkages to other sectors and can create
- Reduce your environmental impact by being a guardian of natural resources, especially forests and wetlands. - Respect wildlife and their natural habitats.
September 27 marks World Tourism Day,
Ahead of this year's event, the group
- Purchase products that aren't made using endangered plants or animals. - In protected areas, access only the places open to visitors. - Reduce your water and energy consumption whenever possible. - Leave only a minimum footprint and a good impression behind. The reminder comes following a particularly turbulent year for international tourism. Across Europe this summer, a wave of anti-tourism marches were staged to protest unchecked visitor numbers and disrespectful tourists. Visitors to Barcelona were being greeted with messages like "Tourists go home" and "Stop destroying our lives" pasted onto lamp posts and scribbled on walls. In a bid to curb acts of hooliganism and restore civility, Italian cities like Rome, Turin and Milan have resorted to imposing bans on everything from outdoor drinking after nightfall, food trucks and street hawkers to eating and drinking near historic fountains. And Florence issued a thinly veiled warning to visitors in a tourism campaign dubbed #EnjoyRespectFirenze," reminding tourists that any display of uncivil behaviour will be met with hefty fines.
FEDHASA committed to sustainable and responsible tourism in practice FEDHASA committed to sustainable and responsible tourism in practice. According to the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA), its members are committed to practisingsustainable tourism and adhering to the United Nations' World Tourism Organisation's (UNWTO) mandate. This, as the country, celebrates World Tourism Day. The UNWTO seeks to promote responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism and to further position it as the driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability. The UNWTO declared 2017 as the Year of Sustainable Tourism FEDHASA CEO, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa says the association’s members have a duty to uphold sustainable tourism within their establishments and adds that measures have been put in place to ensure they stick to the UNWTO’s list of environmentally sustainable tourism guidelines “As the lobbying body for the hospitality industry in the country, we need to make a concerted effort to ensure that our members support sustainable and responsible tourism in practice,” Tshivhengwa says. He was speaking ahead of World Tourism Day on Wednesday, 27 September.
Operating sustainably
To operate sustainably, minimising waste, conserving water and reducing an establishment’s carbon footprint are three top priorities for SA member establishments. “We need to adapt to the world we live in, which is ever-changing, and its effects on the environment has been unkind. It’s our responsibility to make sure we enforce efforts that will both benefit the environment, our establishments, as well as our guests,” he says Since energy and water usage fit into the high consumption category for hotels, Tshivhengwa says in order for member establishments to comply with sustainable tourism guidelines, establishments are encouraged to make use of solar panel heating, as well as energy-saver bulbs to decrease the use of electricity. “These are merely two methods hoteliers use to cut down on electricity, which was implemented during the country’s power crisis, they are extremely effective and makes a big difference,” says Tshivhengwa. And to save water, Tshivhengwa adds that FEDHASA members should think creatively and out of the box to conserve and preserve the much-needed natural resource. “We need to put tangible measures in place and make sure we stick to them in order to save
water,” he says. He describes Cape Town’s water crisis as a “real disaster” and appealed to establishments in other provinces to continue to follow their water-saving initiatives. Installing water restrictions on shower heads, introducing a grey-water recycling system and even removing bath plugs from bathrooms to discourage guests from taking a bath are just a few initiatives hotels around the country have implemented to become water-smart. “Without water we cease to exist and while we know other provinces are not affected by this crisis, that doesn’t mean it’s not our problem. We need to think ahead and be proactive. It’s a combined effort and is everyone’s responsibility,” Tshivhengwa says. Similarly, Tshivhengwa says an equal emphasis should be placed on minimising waste, which is essential to reducing the amount of waste that goes to the landfill. He says hotels have recycling measures in place ensuring they reduce their carbon footprint and using less plastic is high on the list. “The hospitality industry is committed to recycling to lessen the amount of waste filling our landfill space at an alarming rate.
However, more needs to be done. We need to work together to make sure we operate sustainability to conserve the environment for long after we have departed,” he says.
Similarly, Tshivhengwa says an equal emphasis should be placed on minimising waste, which is essential to reducing the amount of waste that goes to the landfill. He says hotels have recycling measures in place ensuring they reduce their carbon footprint and using less plastic is high on the list. “The hospitality industry is committed to recycling to lessen the amount of waste filling our landfill space at an alarming rate. However, more needs to be done. We need to work together to make sure we operate sustainability to conserve the environment for long after we have departed,” he says. Source: Bizcommunity
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Anderson Stuns Tennis World | Bafana In Trouble Boks Pathetic | New Proteas Era
SEPTEMBER – “In came Spring with all its splendour. The birds and the blossoms and a hearty thanks to the sender ”. A rather apt metaphor with respect to the world of sport as the loveliest of seasons also brings with it the loveliest of sporting periods. Sure the sporting world never caught a cold during the wintery months but with South Africans taking the world by storm in tennis grand slams, intense FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures, the best rugby competition in the world and the official start to the cricket season . . . I think it is safe to say that Spring has sprung and the sporting world itself is about to blossom.
put our country’s name firmly on the map. Participating in the final itself was already a victory for the lanky, fast-paced server with the final providing the ultimate reward for years and years of hard work (not to mention heartbreaks and unfortunate injuries). Fantastic job Kevin! South Africa salutes you! May you now go on to finally win that elusive Grand Slam.
TENNIS fans, particularly those across South Africa, would have done well to predict a US Open final between one of the greatest players of all time (Rafael Nadal) and one of Africa’s very own tennis sons, Kevin Anderson.
Instead, the team managed to lose both home and away matches as well as receiving the mind-numbing news that their only win thus far (against Senegal), will have to be replayed due to dodgy refereeing during that fixture. Does this spell the end of our Russia 2018 dreams? It does seem so but as the old saying goes, it isn’t over until that lovely fat old lady has sung. Other matches in the group have actually gone our way and three wins in our final three games (Burkina Faso and Senegal twice) and we could sneak in. Call me the eternal optimist but our country really needs to be represented at next year’s showpiece. I reckon we have had enough bad luck in football and the one nation that the soccer gods need to shine down upon is us. Good luck boys!
Anderson is always perceived as the ‘almost man’ with decent runs in many a Grand Slam in years gone by but never quite doing enough to match the likes of countryman Wayne Ferreira in such tournaments. His previous best was a lone quarter final appearance in the US Open in 2015 to add to his three ATP World Tour titles. This year’s final slam of the year was seen as the perfect opportunity for Anderson to go deep into the competition with the likes of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic missing, thus clearing vital obstacles on the road to the final.
BAFANA BAFANA however, did not enjoy similar success. With two absolutely crucial world cup qualifiers against the tiny, lowly ranked nation of Cape Verde, Stuart Baxter’s chargers were banking on nothing less than a full haul of six points.
SPRINGBOK rugby has gone much the way of our football (and cricket) team of late and as I have And boy did the 31 year old live up to the hype this time around! Not only did he almost win the freaking stated in many a previous column, our head coach, Allister Coetzee, is seriously out of his depth! tournament but he also silenced many a critic and
After beating a tired ‘French B’ team 3-0, followed by two victories against a weak Argentina, many fans were sadly suckered into believing that the current crop are world championship material. Die-hard students of the game though, could see right through this and were anxious and worried about the Australasian double-header in which we would finally face some decent opponents. The matches against mighty foes the Wallabies and All Blacks would finally tell us exactly where we are and how far we have come from the disastrous 2016 under Coetzee’s watch. The answer to the above questions: we are simply nowhere and have not gone anywhere as far as Coetzee would want you to believe. To put it mildly . . . we are back to square one following the worst defeat in our rich and proud rugby history!!! 57-0 . . . let that sink in for a minute. The 23 all draw against Australia actually flattered us, only for New Zealand to finally knock Coetzee back to reality. Or did they? Coetzee stated after the game that he was “pleased with a couple of brilliant defensive efforts and a lot of positives that we can still take out of this game”. Are you kidding me sir? Our new sponsor should be Coke ‘ZERO’. The country needs to unite and demand that Coetzee either resign or be dismissed. Bok fans deserve way better. I hate to single out one person but 2016 was more than enough ammunition and this defeat was simply vindication. We have the players and the talent but they are simply not coached properly. Let’s hope that some sense does prevail or things are only going to stay the same or get decidedly worse.
PROTEAS fans can look forward to a new era under the stewardship of West Indian Ottis Gibson. It’s about time that we hired a foreign coach and I am expecting an exciting shake-up in the fortunes of the team. The Bangladesh series should serve as proper stepping-stone for the monster Indian and Australian tours on our shores. Nothing less than a full clean-sweep will do. Sadly though, it has been confirmed that the current team of assistants will stay as is. I was really hoping for a brand new set of batting, bowling and fielding coaches but this will at least be reviewed after the Bangladesh tour. Fans and fellow players would have been relieved to hear that AB de Villiers has pledged his future to the team in all formats. Faf du Plessis will also now steer the team in all three formats and here is hoping Dale Steyn returns. Wishing the men in green the very best for the tough summer ahead. OCTOBER will see the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, the Champions League and all football leagues around the globe in full swing; the Malaysian, Japanese, American and Mexican Grand Prix’ (phew!) and crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers. IN CLOSING, well done to KZN’s very own Sharks, Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United for their super starts to their respective seasons. Keep it up guys! Take care all.
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