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Child Welfare Society's Project L3 (Learn, Live, Love), which seeks to promote the rights of children to grown up in a safe environment, be provided for, protected and given access to education.

Child Welfare's Project L3 Parade takes place annual

on a Friday preceding Human Rights Day. This year the Parade started from Dawnview Primary School, proceeded along King Shaka Street, up Lindley Street then down Goolam Suleman, turning right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Street, then right again back onto

King Shaka, before turning down Lindley Street and then turning up onto Mahatma Gandhi to end up at the Child Welfare Building.

Placards and slogans advocating for the rights of children and calling for an end to child abuse were the

order of the day. The participants also enjoyed song and dance, and many were dressed in the theme colour for the day, which was green.

Meanwhile, KwaDukuza

Child Welfare Society will host its Wellness Day, as part of its campaign against

Mayor vows to outfit 600 learners

Shendrika’s

KwaDukuza mayor Lindile

Octavia Nhaca has last week launched this year's instalment of the annual Dress-A-Child Campaign, which seeks to give dignity and hope to underprivileged schoolchildren through the provision of full uniforms.

This year's campaign, which is expected to cost the municipality just over R1.3 million, started at Radha Roopsingh Primary School in Ward 20 (Etete) where 20 deserving learners received their full sets of uniforms. Radha Roopsingh cater for children

from indigent communities in the area of Etete and beyond.

Mayor Nhaca used the launch to highlight the upsurge of gender based violence against women and children in KwaDukuza and cautioned learners of entertaining strangers within their

gender based violence. The event will take place at Ashram Primary School, on Friday the 24th of March 2023, starting at 90am. The entrance fee will be R50.

The event will entail a 2.5km fun run, obstacle and lots of other fun activities.

communities.

“I felt it was important for me to address you today on a topic on gender based violence against women and children. This is a serious issue in our communities and affects normal schooling of a learner. Be careful of strangers no matter what type or form which they may choose to present themselves. Abuse happens in various types, you can be physically abused, emotionally, financially and much more. We need to be careful in school and at home,” Nhaca stated.

The municipality this year budgeted R2 235-00 to outfit reach deserving learner, with a total of 600 learners being targeted across 30 identified schools in KwaDukuza. The initiative is intended to promote equality and uniformity in a schooling environment, and to help restore self-confidence and dignity among all learners.

Black mamba victim in critical condition

By Xpress Reporter

A woman residing near Ballito is in critical condition after she was attacked by a snake at her home, on Wednesday last week.

IPSS Medical Rescue says the woman was treated on the scene by advanced life support paramedics before being airlifted to a suitable hospital in Durban for intensive medical care that she required.

IPSS Medical Rescue also reported that the snake, confirmed to have been a black mamba, was later captured by a snake expert and a resident in the area, and was then relocated to a safe environment.

of the snake bite.

• Keep the bitten person still and calm. This can slow down the spread of venom if the snake is venomous.

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

with the bite below the level of the heart.

• Tell them to stay calm and still.

• Wash the wound with warm soapy water immediately.

try to trap it (this may put you or someone else at risk for a bite).

• Do not apply a tourniquet.

• Do not slash the wound with a knife.

• Do not suck out the venom.

What TO DO if

you or someone else is bitten by a snake?

• Try to see and remember the colour and shape of the snake, which can help with treatment

• Dial 112 or call local Emergency Medical Services.

• Apply first aid if you cannot get the person to the hospital right away.

• Lay or sit the person down

• Cover the bite with a clean, dry dressing.

• Do not apply ice or immerse the wound in water.

What NOT

TO DO

if you or someone else is bitten by a snake

• Do not pick up the snake or

• Do not drink alcohol as a pain killer.

• Do not drink caffeinated beverages.

Photo: Musa Mnyandu resounding calls for an end to child abuse.

Photo: Musa Mnyandu

KwaDukuza Mayor Lindile Nhaca is seen visiting Radha Roopsingh Primary School

A woman is in a critical condition after she was bitten by a black mamba

Laylatul Qadr

(The Night of Power)

Crowning Glory

Laylatul Qadr is the crowning glory of the holy month of Ramadhaan. It is associated with the sending down of the Holy Book, the last Book of of our Creator on His last Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), for the guidance of mankind. The Holy Book describes this Night.

“We have indeed revealed this (message) in the Night of Power: And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the Angels and the Spirit (Jibraeel) by Almighty's permission, on every errand: Peace! This until the rise of Morn!” (Surah 97)

Qadr is the of the month of Ramadhaan It is associated with the down of the Book, the last Book of of our Creator on His last Prophet (Peace Be Upon for the of mankind. The Book describes this Night in the Night of Power: And what will to you what the of Power is? The of Power is a come down the and the (Jibraeel) by permission, on every errand: Peace! This until the rise of Morn!”

The of Power is the of spiritual bliss. Our Holy Prophet is to have said

The Night of Power is the night of spiritual bliss. Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said concerning Ramadhaan:

“Verily this month has come to you; and therein is a night which is better than a thousand Months. Whosoever is deprived of it, is deprived of all good; and none is deprived of its good except a totally unfortunate person”. (Ibn Majah)

this month has come to you; and therein is a which is better a Months of is of all and none is of its except a totally unfortunate person (Ibn

“Whosoever stands up at the of Power out of faith and of all his past sins will be

“Whosoever stands up (in prayer) at the Night of Power out of faith and hopeful of reward, all his past sins will be forgiven.”(Targhib)

Better than a thousand months

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A thousand months are to 83 years and 4 months Fortunate is the person who this in prayer

The man or woman, who prays for the whole this will deserve and reward for the as if he or she had been praying for three years and four months consecutively Since the of Power is one no one can actually measure the extent as to is

A thousand months are equivalent to 83 years and 4 months. Fortunate is the person who spends this night in prayer. The man or woman, who prays for the whole night during this Night, will deserve blessings and reward for the period as if he or she had been praying for eighty three years and four months consecutively. Since the Night of Power is better than one thousand months no one can actually measure the extent as to how much better it is.

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The Holy Prophet said: “Laylatul has been bestowed the to my Ummah It was not given to any people before this ” (Dur-Mansoor) How manifest and the bounties and mercies of the are upon this Ummat is quite imagination It will therefore be expense a extra

s l e e p . E x t r e m e l y f o o l i s h t o a l l o w ourselves to be of these at the expense of sheer laziness and a few hours of extra

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: “Laylatul Qadr has been bestowed by the Almighty to my Ummah (People). It was not given to any people before this.” (Dur-Mansoor). How manifest and replete the special bounties and mercies of the Almighty are upon this Ummat is quite really beyond imagination. It will therefore be expense of sheer laziness and a few hours of extra sleep. Extremely foolish to allow ourselves to be deprived of these great blessings at the expense of sheer laziness and a few hours of extra sleep.

Which Night is it?

Which is it?

Although there are different reports in different traditions regarding the exact night, it is almost unanimous that the blessed night occurs in one of the last ten nights of Ramadhaan and more probably in one of the last ten odd nights i.e. 2lst, 23rd, 25th 27th or 29th night.

there are different reports in different traditions the exact it is almost unanimous that the blessed occurs in one of the last ten of Ramadhaan and more in one of the last ten odd i.e. 23rd, 25th 27th or 29th night

The popular opinion is, however, in favour of the 27th Night of Ramadhaan but that is not absolutely certain. The traditions indicate that it is to be sought in one of the last ten nights and preferably in the last three odd nights. It was therefore the practice of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his companions to make I'tikaaf in the Mosque for the whole time offering Divine service during the last ten days of Ramadhaan. In one of the last ten nights and preferably in the last three odd nights. It was therefore the practice of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his companions to make I'tikaaf in the Mosque for the whole time offering Divine service during the last ten days of Ramadhaan.

The in favour of the 27th of Ramadhaan but that is not certain The traditions indicate that it is to be in one of the last ten and in the last three odd nights It was therefore the of the Prophet and his companions to make I tikaaf in the Mosque for the whole time Divine service the last ten of Ramadhaan. In one of the last ten nights and in the last three odd nights It was therefore the practice of the Holy Prophet and his companions to make I tikaaf in the for the whole time Divine service the last ten of Ramadhaan

Hazrath Aisha (RA) reported that the Apostle of God Almighty said: “Search for the Blessed Night in the odd (nights) from the last ten (nights) of Ramadhaan”(Bukhari).

Hazrath Aisha (RA) reported that the of God said: “Search for the Blessed Night in the odd from t h e l a s t t e n ( n i g h t s ) o f

Hazrath Aisha has narrated another saying:

“I asked: O Messenger of God Almighty! Tell me if I were to find a Night of Power, what should I recite therein?”The Holy Prophet (PBUH) advised her to recite: O God Almighty! You are Forgiving, You love forgiveness, so forgive me. (Bukhari).

“I asked: O of God

Tell me if I were to find a of Power, what should I recite therein?”The Prophet advised her to recite: O God Almighty! You are Forgiving, You l o v e f o r g i v e n e s s , s o f o r g i v e m e attention should therefore be to the excessive recitation of this dua on the blessed Furthermore one may engage in lengthy rakaats of Tahajjud Salaat, Tilaawat of the etc.

Special attention should therefore be given to the excessive recitation of this dua on the blessed night. Furthermore one may engage in lengthy rakaats of Tahajjud Salaat, Tilaawat of the Qur'an, Dua, Zikr, etc.

The and the of the of Power are a treat to the The to into tears

gratitude The is in a state of ecstasy The soul strives to reach nearer to our Creator In this month of us to of Power and its bliss the reward us with His bountiful blessings Aameen

The worship and the vigil of the Night of Power are a treat to the soul. The heart tends to melt into tears of heartfelt gratitude. The body is in a state of angelic ecstasy The soul strives to reach nearer to our Creator. In this holy month of Ramadhaan let us strive to seek the Night of Power and its bliss. May the Almighty reward us with His bountiful blessings. Aameen.

Source: JamiatulUlama

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Ashveer Singh gearing up for the great trek

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Ashveer Singh and his sister Reshmi are gearing up to conquer Mount Everest, not only for personal glory but also to raise awareness for literacy and to inspire the youth of our community into becoming more passionate about living life to the fullest. Ashveer is a young 26 year old educator at KwaDukuza Primary School.

They will depart for Kathmandu next week March 31 from where they will take a short flight to the most dangerous airport in Lukla. From there they will begin their journey to the Mount Everest base camp and then a 14 day trek that will take them to an elevation of 5555m or 18208 feet above sea level where they

will be surrounded by breathtaking views of the iconic Mount Everest peak.

Sister Reshmi summitted Mount Kilimanjaro in 2018. To train for this journey they have incorporated strength training, cardiovascular training and a variety of breathing techniques. They also spent time in Lesotho hiking to acclimatize at higher altitudes.

The trip and climb is also a fund raising initiative called 'TREK FOR LITERACY' where the community can donate books, cash or computers to KwaDukuza Primary School.

For those that wish to donate can contact KwaDukuza Primary School on 032 551 1953.

Mundal to celebrate Raam Naumee

The Shri Sanathan Mundal will be celebrating Raam Naumee at 21 Greyridge Drive, Stanger Heights, from Wednesday 22nd March 2023 to Wednesday, 29th March 2023, daily from 6pm tp 8pm. And then again on Thursday, 30th March 20234, from 9am to 12noon. Lunch will be served. All are welcome and kindly invited to attend the celebration. For any further information, please contact the President, Mr Rabi Hanuman on (083) 465-3303.

A nostalgic trip down memory lane

I grew up in Amatikulu, A name given by a mighty Zulu. The men toiled in the sugar mill, By the sweat of their brow, against their will, They had no option, considering so many to feed, Survival was their instinct and everyone's need.

great hype, Usually revived, using a long blow-pipe. Our mother's eyes, covered in smoke, She sometimes shed tears, and would often choke.

In winter the ladies would often shiver, When they washed their clothes, in the local river.

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Meat was a luxury, eaten once a week, Vegetables were galore, which the elders would seek.

To receive monthly ration, we were so eager, For what could you do, with wages sop meagre?

In spite of the hardships, the trials and tribulations, We were happy at heart, with such great jubilations.

The fireplace I remember, with much

A pleasanter place, you would rarely find, Then Amatikulu, my birthplace, where you could unwind.

The people were indeed sociable and caring, They were overly passionate, in giving and sharing.

When I reminisce, I often tear, But we lived merrily, without fear.

By Mr Thota Sahadev Retired Principal (ex-KwaDukuza Primary) Former resident (Amatikulu)

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