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A woman from Charlottedale in KwaDukuza is expected to appear at the KwaDukuza Magistrate's Court today (Wednesday). This follows a shocking incident in which a Grade 12 learner from Groutville High School was attacked with a substance believed to be dangerous acid, or some sort of chemical, allegedly by the suspect and her two daughters.

The incident reportedly happened on Sunday the 12th of February 2023, at Charlottedale. Narrating her story, the victim, Londi Purity Thabethe says when she arrived on the said day, her mother informed that two girls from the neighbourhood had been looking for her. She says she then went to the girls' home, and upon arrival, a fight ensued between her and the two girls.

“I then phoned my mother who quickly arrived and started talking to the mother f these two girls (the suspect). The mother of these two girls then realised her daughters were losing the fight, and she shouted at them to use acid on me. The girls then poured acid all over my body, and I was rushed to hospital by private transport,” stated Londi.

The victim was admitted to hospital on the 12th of February and was released on Friday, the 17th of February. She has further alleged that, apart from an injection administered when she was admitted, she was never given any medication.

That was when Cllr Thobisile Nkosi, who is the KZN provincial deputy chairperson of the EFF, stepped in. When Cllr Nkosi

Woman in court over gruesome acid attack

Londi Thabethe before she was attacked

Londi Thabethe after the ruthless attack visited the Thabethe family to interview the victim, she says she realized Londi's condition was still dire, and that urgent intervention was needed.

“I took her to a private doctor, who administered some treatment before issuing a referral letter for her to return to hospital for further treatment. I am really appalled at the treatment she received from our local General Justice Gizenga Mpanza regional Hospital, where she was ignored during her entire stay.

“I have since spoken to a specialist doctor at Ngwelezane Hospital, who has agreed to see Londi. That is where she will be going this week, and we are hoping that she will receive better treatment there,” Cllr Nkosi stated.

Full recovery

The Principal of Groutville High School, Mr SC Gumede, said the school was providing full support

to the student, to ensure that she works her way towards full physical and psychological recovery.

“As a school we have encountered similar situations before, where learners doing Grade 12 experience major disruptions. We do have interventions in place to assist affected learners, including full academic support. We do have in place morning and afternoon classes, as well as weekend and holiday classes.

“We stay in constant communication with our learners through WhatsApp to ensure that they receive all relevant study materials. However for now, the focus must be on ensuring that the child achieves full recovery before we can commence with our intervention programmes. She will be re-integrated into the academic programme once she has fully recovered,” Gumede stated.

KwaDukuza ranks 22nd for murder

By Xpress Reporter

KwaDukuza police station tanks among the top 30 stations in the country to record high incidence of murder. The national crime statistics released by Police Minister Bheki cele last week, for the quarter ended in December 2022, show that KwaDukuza is sitting at position 22 among SA's police stations with high murder case load, after recording 43 cases of murder, up from 35 reported in the comparative period a year earlier.

KwaDukuza also features among the top 30 police station in terms of attempted murder, after coming in at position 26. The police station registered 34 cases in the three month under review, as compared to 36 reported a year earlier. The scariest figure came in with cases of rape, as KwaDukuza ranked number 10 in this category countrywide, after registering 58 cases in the period under review, up from 51 reported in the preceding year.

Presenting the statistics, Minister Cele expressed alarm at the rapid escalation in the incidence of violent crimes in the country, in particular crimes involving the use of firearms. Just last week, a local KwaDukuza businessman and his son were shot during a robbery at their shop. The son later succumbed in

hospital.

Cele says figures show that between October and December 2022, more than 7500 people were murdered in South Africa. He said while police were intensifying operations to remove illegal firearms from circulation, cooperation by members of the public was vital, as police were not in a position to combat crime working in isolation.

“The SAPS will continue to intensify operations to detect and remove illegal firearms and ammunition, whilst legislation intervention in the Amendment to the Firearms Control Act, to address the availability of guns in our communities, is underway.

“Out of the 7 555 people murdered in the three months of reporting, 3 144 people were killed with a firearm, 2 498 people were killed with other weapons such as knifes, sharp and blunt instruments, bricks and in many cases bare hands.

“It is clear, a broader conversation must be had about what is at the heart of violent crime in the country.

“While gun violence is problematic and poses a serious threat to lives and livelihoods.

With the analysis of the current and previous statistics, it is quite evident that firearms are only part

Concerns over nonfunctional streetlights

of a bigger problem.

“At the core of the matter, is the human behaviour. We have to be honest as South Africans about the causes of violence and address them,” Cele stated.

The incidence of GBV, including rape and murder, was also refusing to abate, the Minister pointed out. He said, alarmingly, just under 6000 cases of rape recorded in the period under review, had occurred in the residences of the perpetrators, or in alternative palaces where the victims would have felt safe.

“The call on community's to be allies against crime cannot be understated, when it comes to the prevention and combating of GBV and Femicide.

“It remains a betrayal of humanity, to look away and ignore abuse and violence of anyone, let alone women children and other vulnerable groups in society.” Cele said.

The Minister also called upon SAPS provincial commissioners to take the lead in the fight against crime.

“We are calling on all Provincial Commissioners to intensify their provincial operations, focusing on troublesome stations and remove them from the TOP 30 high crime stations, both nationally and provincially.” The Minister stated.

Residents of Sundowner n Ward 16 have expressed concerns about streetlights that have stood non-functioning for months, thus giving rise to crime in the area.

DA PR Councillor Nerish Singh revealed that, following months of pressure on KDM's Electrical Department, the streetlights have finally been fixed. “This will increase visibility in the area as crime is on the rise,” Cllr Singh said.

Non-functioning streetlights at Sundowner have finally been fixed.

Another fuel price hike looms

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Overburdened South African motorists face another pain in March, as the latest data from the Central Energy Fund indicates that fuel prices will increase once again.

The expected increase shall apply to all grades of fuel, with a R1.26 and R1.20 increase anticipated for 93 and 95 grades, respectively. Diesel users will not be spared, as diesel 0.05% is expected to attract an increase of 37 cents per litre, with diesel 0.005% expected to go up by 38 cents per litre. Illuminating paraffin is also expected to increase by 41 cents per litre.

The latest increase forecast is attributed mainly to the ongoing

volatility in the global oil market, and the further weakening of the Rand. The local currency is currently on a nosedive, due to two factors, viz tough global conditions and, on the local front, political uncertainty and waning public confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa.

In the first two weeks of February, oil prices and the local currency have been working against motorists, with both factors contributing to an overall under-recovery in fuel prices. Oil prices, which contribute to the movement in international product prices, have gradually started rising, while the Rand has weakened significantly against the dollar.

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No room for rogue cops, vows Station Commander

By Xpress Reporter KwaDukuza SAPS Station

Commander Brigadier SF

Mhlongo is a lady on a mission. Mhlongo has made it clear there is no room for rogue elements among the men and women under her command, and has also pleaded with members of the community to refrain from corrupting law enforcement officers.

Addressing the annual general meeting (AGM) of the KwaDukuza SAPS

Community Policing Forum (CPF) at KwaDukuza Town Hall on Wednesday last week, Mhlongo entreated all social partners to join the fight against crime and to stop playing the blame game.

The Brigadier made it clear that rogue police officers who accept bribes to squash criminal cases invariably collaborate with the same members of the public, who then turn around and complain about police not doing their work.

The Brigadier is determined

to get all hands on deck, in order to win the fight against crime.

“Let us work together. Pointing fingers is not going to help us. Let us prevent crime in our own areas, before we start pointing fingers,” Mhlongo stated.

The Station Commander feels the community is unwittingly frustrating crime fighting efforts by being reluctant to relay information to authorities.

“There are always people who witness crime, who actually see perpetrators carrying deadly weapons and robbing people, but (those people) elect to remain silent.

I'm appealing to members of the public to come forward and provide us with information,” she said.

Issuing an ominous warning about crime trends and the ability of law enforcement to crush criminal elements, Mhlongo lamented the isolationist approach that is often adopted by various arms

KwaDukuza SAPS Station Commander Brigadier SF Mhlongo

Payments at last for teaching assistants

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in KwaZulu-Natal will be processing the claims of former teaching and general assistants who were employed under Ilembe District.

The details are as follows:

• 22 February 2023, Mandini Academy, Frye Road, Mandeni, 8am to 4pm.

• 23/24 February 2023, Dawnview Primary School, KwaDukuza, 8am to 4pm.

of law enforcement and civil society, adding that the war on crime cannot be won unless all stakeholders consciously choose to work together. She warned that criminal gangs were very organized,

determined and highly disciplined. A similar approach, she added, needed to be adopted by law enforcement in order to win the fight ahead, thereby achieving the goal of creating safer communities.

Pedestrian critical after accident

A female pedestrian sustained injuries after she was struck by a vehicle on the notorious Ballito Drive, on Friday last week.

IPSS Medical Rescue says the woman was stabilized to the scene before being transported to a suitable medical facility for further care.

A pedestrian was hospitalised after being struck by a vehicle

Another accolade for dance supremo Riya Singh

Renowned dancer and model Riya Singh bears all the hallmarks of a great human being with versatility in many areas of life. The popular contemporary dance and modelling choreographer's Riya's Dance & Model Academy has been running for the past 14 years.

Riya has recently been awarded a qualification in fitness, which required a lot

of physical and mental dedication. She is now a qualified and professional fitness instructor

Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness. She encourages all women to practice and maintain fitness

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for physical health. Classes are made up of yoga, aerobics and a dance fitness workout.

Riya's vision is to empower women and make them believe in themselves and to inspire and motivate the youth.

“I strongly believe in inspiration and motivation. Without inspiration in life, it's hard to strive for success and achieve internal happiness.

My inspiration comes from my parents Madhun Sobram Singh and Sonitha Singh, who made me the person I am today,” Riya stated.

Currently, Riya holds the title of Influential Woman of the Year 2022, Miss Durban Public Choice Winner and Miss Durban 1st Princess 2022 along with more than 30 other titles.

Chorus of Rustics launches new book

open up (about depression), and for parents constantly look out for signs of depression in their children.

In the book, the author talks about growing up in an environment that is not conducive and defined by stereotypes. She was torn apart but managed to carry herself with a positive attitude.

Deputy Health Minister Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has this week fulfilled a promise he made to Maphumulo Clinic to sponsor the institution with Wi-Fi. During his visit to Maphumulo on Monday, as part of the pre-Budget Roadshow, Dr Dhlomo, who is the iLembe District Champion Deputy Minister for Operation Sukuma Sakhe, handed over Wi-Fi to the Clinic management. Pictured in dr Dhlomo.

A Chorus of Rustics has once again published a moving new book titled, “My Journey Healing and Achievement through Depression”, written by Nondumiso Khomo. In this

book the author explores the subject of depression, stress and anxiety and how often this topic is overlooked.

Khomo (23) has penned this book with an aim to inform and inspire individuals to

“We encourage people to speak out if, and they cannot then let them pen down their stories. We as A Chorus of Rustics will make sure that we publish them so the world may read and be informed. We also look forward to having discussions on the topic of depression as we continue to market and

distribute her book. We cannot ignore this subject because it has the potential to wipe out the human race.

“We as A Chorus of Rustics are working hard to emancipate the African child and to be the voice of the voiceless. This motivates us to work hard and go an extra mile and in the words of Maya Angelo 'I rise...', we rise as a club,” stated founder of A Chorus of Rustics, Bheki 'BK' Ngwenya.

For those who are interested in joining A Chorus of Rustics or in getting their work published they may follow and like their Facebook page: A Chorus of Rustics, or contact BK on (079) 4751752.

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Pictured is founder of A Chorus of Rustics Bheki Ngwenya and author Nondumiso Khomo, at the book launch

Shree Hanuman Temple celebrates Maha Shivaratri

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Maha Shivaratri was celebrated on Saturday at the Shree Hanuman Temple in Stanger Manor.

“Shivaratri” is the great night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Songs/bhajans, hawan, offering of the bel leaf on the lingum and talk on the greatness of the Lord formed part of the program.

Devotees were awake the entire night from 6pm to 6am.

“We pray that Lord Shiva removes the evil and negative qualities from us for the sake of goodness and happiness. May our arrogance be replaced by the luminous light of knowledge in order cope with the daily challenges in life.

“We would like to thank all devotees and the Sai group of Glenhills in rendering the bhajans. It was a vibrant night full of devotion and praise to Lord Shiva.” said Temple spiritual head Madhun Sobram Sing.

Man nabbed for possession of Whoonga

Seen are Whoonga capsules seized from a suspect in Njekane, Thembeni

A suspect has appeared briefly at the KwaDukuza Magistrate's Court, after being found in possession of Whoonga.

KwaDukuza SAPS communications officer Constable Siphesihle Myeni reported that the suspect was arrested at Njekane in Thembeni, following an operation by members of the KwaDukuza task Team.

“The suspect was arrested for possession of Whoonga, (after) 27 capsules of Whoonga were found in his possession,” Myeni stated.

KZN Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (EDTEA).

Various speakers educated learners about the importance of tourism and

the role that the sector plays in the development of the economy. They were also enlightened about the various career opportunities that are available in the sector.

Learners had an opportunity to be taught about entrepreneurial opportunities in the tourism sector Learners from various schools were invited to attend the Tourism Entrepreneurship Careers Expo, held at Sugar Rush Park in Ballito last week. The Expo was organized by the

Gledhow Primary launches Quality Learning Campaign

LAUNCH: Gledhow Primary School has launched the Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC). The Campaign seeks to instil qualitative values into the country's education system, through greater awareness about the need for quality teaching and learning, at classroom level. Seen are some of the educators taking the QLTC pledge.

Good Samaritan donates uniforms

New Prefects for Dawnview Primary

Local youths attend Armed Forces Day

military hardware, surveillance technologies, navy drilling, parachutes landing etc.

Mayor Shandu described the excursion as a lifetime opportunity for the lucky participants, and also expressed hope that it would inspire the youths to consider pursuing careers in the many branches of the military.

Shristi Dayawanth observed Shivaratri at the Shree Hanuman Temple in Stanger Manor

Pictured are the youths from Ilembe District at the Armed Forces Day in Richards Bay

A group of school leavers from Ilembe District embarked on an edu-tour to the Armed Forces Day held in Richards Bay. The youngsters embarked on the tour following an intervention by Ilembe District Mayor Thobani Shandu.

The youth were mesmerized by

Devotees observing Shivaratri at the Shree Hanuman Temple in Stanger Manor

A Good Samaritan from Shakaville (who wishes to remain anonymous) as extended a hand of help to Mbozamo Primary School buy donating 60 uniforms to the school. Pictured are learners with Principal Mr B Mchunu (left)

Dawnview Primary School held a badging ceremony for their new Prefects. Pictured are the new Prefects.

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.

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There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. Mister Rogers

Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable. John Wooden

Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get. W. P. Kinsella

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. Winston Churchill

If you are working on something that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you. Steve Jobs

Premier reports progress after flood devastation

Role of amaKhosi in governance under spotlight

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the province has fully restored water services, which were affected by last year's floods, with priority being given to vital services that are needed in homes and for industrial activity.

“We have recently commissioned Aquaduct 1 and a reservoir that was extensively damaged by the floods. This is now producing more volumes of potable water to supply many parts of eThekwini Metro.

“We also completed the uThongathi Water Scheme and are currently addressing reticulation challenges for areas such as Hambanathi. Repairs to the damaged pipeline that supplies Umlazi, including Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, are at an advanced stage and we have full restoration of water supply shortly," said the Premier.

She was speaking during the debate of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address. The debate was held on Tuesday at the Cape Town City Hall.

On human settlements

interventions, Dube-Ncube reported that all 135 mass care centres in eThekwini, Ugu, KwaDukuza and Pietermaritzburg, which accommodated flood victims who were left homeless and destitute in April and May 2022, were closed by December 2022.

“The support by national government has been phenomenal.

We have provided dignity and privacy to the families and individuals who lost their homes in the floods,” the Premier said.

Dube-Ncube said progress is also being made in linking the victims to permanent housing projects in land parcels that have already been identified in various affected municipalities.

“We have to date secured eight land parcels, which will be used for permanent housing solutions in the Western, Northern and Southern regions. A total of R325 million has been set aside.”

Dube-Ncube has also assured everyone (including visitors to the province) that they will enjoy this Easter Holiday season in Durban, as most beaches are open and water quality is being monitored.

She welcomed the State of the Nation Address delivered by President Ramaphosa, noting that it was an apt depiction of the situation faced by the country.

“There was no bending of facts, underestimation of challenges and cooking of statistics. The SONA was a clear demonstration of the level of respect and regard the government has for the people of South Africa,” DubeNcube said.

She thanked the President for his support to the province of KwaZuluNatal during the challenges the province encountered.

Help find natural parents

KwaDukuza Child Welfare is searching for the following natural parents. Should anyone have information on any of the listed individuals, kindly contact the relevant social worker on (032) 551-2129.

• The natural parents of Nsikayomuzi Manqoba Qwabe born 10/09/2020. The natural father is Mr Thabiso Msiyane and the natural mother is Ms Zamanguni Qwabe.

Kindly contact social worker, Mrs S. Govender regarding the abovementioned case.

The Ilembe House of Traditional Leaders, an affiliate of the KZN House of Traditional Leaders, has last week held discussions with the leadership

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Pictured seated from left; iLembe Speaker Councillor Dolly Shandu and iLembe Local House of Traditional Leadership Deputy Chair Inkosi DZ Gumede. Standing from left; iLembe Municipal Manager Mr Sazi Mbhele with members of the Local House executive committee Inkosi NH Zulu, Inkosi VT Ngcobo, Inkosi CW Hlongwa, Local House member Inkosi SM Chili as well as the Deputy Mayor of iLembe Cllr James van Whye

of Ilembe District Municipality. The municipality was represented by Deputy Mayor James Van Whye and Council Speaker Dolly Shandu.

The negotiations explored issues of service delivery within the District, including the role of amaKhosi (traditional leaders) in local government.

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Apartment to let. Immediate occupation, 2 bedroom, ensuite, spare bathroom/toilet. Open plan lounge, diningroom, kitchen. Parking, remote gate. Manor Drive. R4000 pm. Water/lights prepaid.

Contact 072 765 9009.

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Community Notice

Weekly satsangs are held on Mondays from 6:30pm - 7:30 pm. Shree Hanuman Temple, 19 Rose Road, Stanger Manor. Transport, contact us on 073 152 8910 or WhatsApp us.

Ilembe reassures consumers about meter readings

NORTH COAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Theunissen Street, Stanger, 4450

Enquiries: 032 551 2441

SGB VACANCIES

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies:

• 1 x Finance Clerk

• 1 x Librarian

CV's must be hand delivered to school secretary on or before 3rd March 2023.

CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE CV.

NB: NO FAX OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Contact Nishara for all your classifieds, service guides, legal notices, birthday message, memorium, vacancies, etc on 032 552 2165

VACANCY

A large manufacturer in Isithebe, KZN seeks the services for the following:

* CREDITORS CLERK/STOCK CONTROLLER (WITH PASTEL EXPERIENCE)

* LOGISTICS CONTROLLER

* DISPATCH CLERK

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Kindly email Cvs to trisha@sawindows.co.za

NORTH COAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Theunissen Street, Stanger, 4450 Enquiries: 032 551 2441

TENDER TO RENOVATE SCHOOL FLATS

The SGB of North Coast Primary School hereby invite registered Construction Companies to quote on the renovations of the school’s Umvoti Flats.

Companies would be required to pay R1000.00, which is nonrefundable, for the bill of quantities. This will be available at school from 22nd February to 27th February (week days only).

Quotes are to be hand delivered to the Principal in a sealed envelope by 13th March 2023.

NB: NO FAX OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

SPECIAL CONSENT

Kukhishwa isaziso sokuthi kufakwe isicelo ukuba ngokoMthetho kuMasipala, waKwaDukuza Spatial Planning and Land Use Management ngu - Imithetho No.2002 mayelana: (Uhlobolwesicelo): SPECIAL CONSENT FOR THE PROPOSED NEW ABATTOIR

On Erf: PTN 18 (OF 6) OF LOT 36A No2618

Ku: SPECIAL CONSENT FOR THE PROPOSED NEW ABATTOIR

READING: Pictured are municipal employees performing a reading at one of the properties in Mandeni

Amid growing concerns about the erratic manner in which water meters are being red, Ilembe District Municipality has moved quickly to reassure consumers that every effort is being made to ensure that meter readings are done every month. The municipality says this is an

integral part of revenue collection mechanisms.

Last week, municipal workers embarked on a meter reading campaign in Mandeni, led by the municipality's Revenue Manager, Muziwandile Gumede.

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To utilize the above mentioned site for the purposes of: A NEW ABATTOIR. A copy of the application and its accompanying documents will be open for inspection by interested members of the public between the hours of 08h00 to 12h30 Mondays to Fridays (excluding Public Holidays) at the offices of the Development Planning Section.

Members of the public are invited to lodge written comments by hand with Development Control Section, 34 Chief Albert Luthuli Street KwaDukuza / 10 Leonora Drive Ballito, or by registered post to P. O. Box 72, KwaDukuza Municipality, 4450, or by fax to 032 437 5098, or by e-mail to municipalm@kwadukuza.gov.za on or before the * 27 MARCH 2023.

Should you fail to lodge or forward comments by the said date, you will be disqualified from further participating in the process.

Name and address of applicant:

GOLDEN ROCK ARCHITECTURE

Office 9 Preash Park

Ballito Business Centre

Tel: 073 9777 366

Email: kav@goldenrockarch.co.za

Date of advertisement : 22nd FEBRUARY 2023

Name of newspaper: XPRESS TIMES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATAN APPLICATION HAS BEEN LODGED WITH THE MUNICIPALITY, IN TERMS OF THE SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT, 2013 (ACT NO. 16 OF 2013) READ WITH THE KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW NO. 2002 (SEPTEMBER 2018) FOR THE:

Nature of application: RELAXATION OF BUILDING LINES/ HEIGHT AND SPECIAL CONSENT APPLICATION TO ALLOW FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL AREA

On Erf: 547 Stanger

Address: 1 Third Avenue, Stanger

To utilize the above-mentioned site for the purposes of: having professional offices within residential premises.

A copy of the application and its accompanying documents will be open for inspection by interested members of the public between the hours of 08h00 to 12h30 Mondays to Fridays (excluding Public Holidays) at the offices of the Development Planning Section and the municipal website for public viewing on www.kwadukuza.gov.za.

Members of the public are invited to lodge written comments by hand with Development Control Section, 34 Chief Albert Luthuli Street KwaDukuza / 10 Leonora Drive Ballito, or by registered post to P. O. Box 72, KwaDukuza Municipality, 4450, or by fax to 032 437 5098, or by e-mail to municipalm@kwadukuza.gov.za on or before the * 25 MARCH 2023. Contact the Municipal Town Planner: Ms. Zamakhuze Zikalala: ZamakhuzeZ@kwadukuza.gov.za for enquiries.

Should you fail to lodge or forward comments by the said date, you will be disqualified from further participating in the process.

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Thabiso Mngomezulu Nisela Development Consultants

Ikhophi yesicelo kanye nezincwadi ezihambisana nazo zivuleleke ekutheni zihlonzwe amalungu omphakathi phakathi namahora 08h00 kuya ku12h30 ngeMisombuluko kuya koLwesihlanu (kungabalwa Public Holidays) emahhovisi akwaPlanning Development kuMasipala waKwaDukuza.

Amalungu omphakathi ayamenywa ukuba bafake imibono ebhalwe ngesandla

kunobhala kaDirector Development Planning, Development Control Section, 34 Chief Albert Luthuli Street KwaDukuza / 10 Leonora Drive Ballito, noma ngeposi elibhalisiwe ku-P. O. Box 72, KwaDukuza Municipality, 4450, or by fax to 032 437 5098, noma nge-email ku-municipalm@kwadukuza.gov.za ngaphambi noma ngomhlaka *27 MARCH 2023.

Uma uhluleka ukufaka imibono phambili ngalolu sukhu olubhekiwe, uzohoxiswa ekuqhubekeni ekubeni neqhaza kule nqubo.

Okubalulekile: Imiyalelo kubakaki akuyona yokuba ishicilelwe

GOLDEN ROCK ARCHITECTURE

Office 9 Preash Park Ballito Business Centre

Tel: 073 9777 366

Email: kav@goldenrockarch.co.za

Date of advertisement : 22nd FEBRUARY 2023

Name of newspaper: XPRESS TIMES

SIKHIPHA ISAZISO SOKUTHI KUYE KWENZIWA ISICELO KUMASIPALA, NGOKWEMIGOMO YOMTHETHO WOKUHLELWA KWEZINDAWO NOKUPHATHWA KOKUSETSHENZISWA KOMHLABA, 2013 (UMTHETHO NO.16 KA-2013) OFUNDWA NGOKWEMIGOMO YOMTHETHO KAMASIPALA WOKUHLELWA KWEZINDAWO NOKUPHATHWA KOKUSETSHENZISWA KOMHLABA KAMASIPALA WAKWADUKUZA, NO.2002 (SEPTEMBER 2018) (UMTHETHO WE-KDM SPLUM)

MAYELANA:

Uhlobo Lesicelo: Isicelo semvume ekhethekile yokuvumela amahhovisi ochwepheshe endaweni yokuhlala kanye nokuxegiswa kwemigomo yamaBuilding line

Incazelo yomhlaba: Erf 547 Stanger

Ikheli lomgwaqo: 1 Third Avenue, Stanger

Ikhophi yesicelo Kanye nezincwadi ezihambisana naso zivuleleke ekutheni zihlonzwe amalungu omphakathi phakathi kwamahora 08h00 kuya ku12h30 ngeMisombuluko kuya koLwesihlanu (awabalwa amaPublic Holidays) emahhovisi akwaDevelopment Planning kuMasipala waKwaDukuza kanyenakwi-website kaMaspala -www.kwadukuza.gov.za.

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Seen turning the sod is Mayor Samuel Mfeka (5th from left) together with some of the dignitaries in attendance

Ndwedwe Local Municipality is forging ahead with fast-tracking service delivery, with Mayor Samuel Mfeka presiding over a sod turning ceremony on Friday, to mark the beginning of construction of an outdoor gym and kiddies play area.

This happened at Kwaziphathe, in Ward 18. The municipality is implementing this stateof-the-art project in conjunction with the Department of Arts and Culture.

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King' Mbappe or 'out of order' Messi?

The 2023 Laureus World Sport Award nominees were announced on Monday with Paris Saint-Germain teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi set to go head-tohead for the biggest gong of them all. Both football superstars last played on opposite ends of the pitch in what has widely been lauded as "the best World Cup final ever", where Messi's Argentina beat Mbappe's France in FIFA's global

showpiece in Qatar last year. But in April the PSG duo will again vie for a piece of silverware after they were nominated for the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award along with Max Verstappen (Formula 1, Netherlands), Mondo Duplantis (Athletics, Sweden), Rafael Nadal (Tennis, Spain) and Stephen Curry (Basketball, USA). While Messi and Mbappe will be favourites to win the award, legendary Netherlands

midfielder and Laureus Sport for Good ambassador Ruud Gullit, believes Curry equally deserves the accolade for winning his fourth NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors.

Gullit, who alongside 70 other Laureus members, will get to decide who wins the awards in the eight categories.

Meanwhile, the 60-year-old hailed Morocco for their Breakthrough of the Year nomination following their

World Cup heroics in Qatar. The Atlas Lions, who were knocked out of the tournament by France, became the first African nation to play in a World Cup semi-final. The Sportswomen of the Year award will be hotly contested between nominees Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica, who recorded a fifth 100m World Championship title, and American 400m hurdler world-record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

Saudis join race to buy Man United as deadline nears

Saudi Arabia has joined the race to buy Manchester United ahead of Friday's nominal deadline, according to a report, raising the stakes in what could be the most lucrative deal in sports history. The American Glazer family, who completed their takeover of the 20-times English champions in 2005, announced in November last year that they were open to a sale or investment.

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos company officially joined the race to buy the club last month, the

only bidder to publicly declare an interest so far. There have, however, been numerous suggestions of a possible Qatar bid, with the state's ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, is interested in buying United, just weeks after the energyrich Gulf nation hosted the World Cup. But with United's shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange, brokers acting for the club will be obliged to consider offers even after Friday's 'soft' deadline expires.

The Glazers had signalled

they were open to both minority investment and a full takeover but the latter now appears to be their preferred option. Deeply unpopular with supporters since they saddled the club with huge debts in a £790 million ($961m) leveraged takeover in 2005, the Glazers further angered fans by backing the failed European Super League project in 2021.

United have partnered with Saudi Telecom, the country's biggest telecommunications company, before. The Telegraph reported sources

close to the country's 515 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF) had played down the likelihood of a statebacked bid to the regime given their existing involvement at rival Premier League club Newcastle United. The Glazers are seeking 6 billion for the threetime European champions, which would smash the record fee for a football club set by Chelsea last year. A consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly and private equity firm Clearlake Capital paid

£2.5 billion for the Blues with a further £1.75 billion promised in further investment in infrastructure and players.

Any Saudi Arabian investment at United would prompt outrage from human rights groups who have spoken out against the Gulf state following the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A Qatari takeover would be opposed on similar grounds, with Peter Frankental, Amnesty UK's economic affairs director, saying it would represent "a

continuation of this statebacked sportswashing project". A successful Qatari bid would raise sporting questions as well, given the emirate also controls one of the club's European rivals, Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester United have not won the Premier League since 2013 and have failed to win any silverware since 2017. They are third in the Premier League this season after an improvement in form under manager Erik ten Hag, who took over before the start of the current campaign.

Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy

Gings Reddy sponsors schools' cricket

iLembe Primary Schools

Cricket league has launched its Gings Reddy Financial Advisory Under 13 boys league that will kick off on the 27 February. Six Schools will contest this league namely Dawnview, North Coast Primary, ZMS, KwaDukuza Primary, Stanger Manor Primary and Stanger Primary.

President of iLembe

Primary Schools Desigan

Pillay thanked Gings Reddy for his continued support of junior cricket. “It is crucial to build relationships and partnerships with businesses

and stakeholders from the community in the promotion of sport. We express or profound gratitude to Mr Reddy, who was a seasoned cricket administrator and a mentor to me as a young administrator.”

Meanwhile iLembe Primary Schools Cricket has invited schools to send schools to send their prominent U13 players to a selection trial today (Wednesday) that will be held at the Gledhow Cricket grounds commencing at 12pm. Schools are reminded of the following: Schools are

to send only their most talented under 13 cricketers, Learners are to be accompanied by a coach, educator or parent, All learners are to bring their own protective gear, refreshments and a cricket ball. Educators and coaches are to assist the cricket coordinator Mr P. Buthelezi with the selection process, Learners born in 2010 can attend trials.

Desigan Pillay, President of iLembe Cricket accepts sponsorship from Gings Reddy

Seventh heaven! Jadeja's spin wizardry bamboozles Australia

grabbed the remaining three. Ashwin struck in the first over of the day to get Travis Head caught behind for 43, three balls after the left-hander hit a boundary to add to his overnight score. Marnus Labuschagne attempted to take the attack to the opposition with the paddle shot and the reverse sweep but was bowled by Jadeja for 35. David Warner's concussion substitute Matt Renshaw looked clueless against spin in his eight balls at the crease before he missed an attempted sweep, giving Ashwin another lbw.

Jadeja, a left-arm orthodox, teamed up with fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to dismiss Australia for 113 in a morning session when the tourists' batting imploded, thanks to an overused sweep shot on a tricky New Delhi pitch.

The hosts romped to their victory target of 115 in the second session to guarantee the retention of the Border-Gavaskar trophy in the four-match series. They have won their previous three series against Australia and are now close to securing a spot in the World Test Championship final.

India lost skipper Rohit Sharma, run out after a fluent 31, and Virat

Kohli, who surpassed 25,000 international runs, stumped on 20. But Cheteshwar Pujara stood firm with 31 in his landmark 100th Test to steer the team home with a winning four as wicketkeeperbatsman Srikar Bharat, unbeaten on 23, looked on.

Nathan Lyon took two wickets to return a match-haul of seven.

Australia, who also lost the opener inside three days, crashed from their overnight 61-1 to get bowled out in 31.1 overs after losing nine wickets for 52 runs in just over 90 minutes of mayhem.

Jadeja improved on his previous Test best of 7-48 to add to his three in the first innings. Ashwin

Wickets fell like nine-pins and Nathan Lyon narrowly averted a Jadeja hat-trick but the bowler kept up the charge to wrap up the Australian innings, which started on a promising note near the end of day two.

Axar Patel set up victory with his counter-attacking 74 on Saturday, lifting India from a precarious 139-7 to just one short of Australia's first-innings total. The lefthander put on a key 114-run eighth-wicket stand with Ashwin to turn the tables on Australia, who kept coming back with Lyon leading the bowling charge.

Cricket Fixtures

Lyon returned figures of 5-67 with his off-spin and was supported by fellow spinners Todd Murphy and debutant Matthew Kuhnemann, both of whom took two each.

The Aussies suffered an early

blow ahead of day two when star opener Warner was ruled out due to concussion after getting hit on the head in his knock of 15. The third match is in Indore from 1 March.

Ravindra Jadeja