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Spring Edition
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Fun & Puzzles Pubs & Restaurants Pulse Features Tide Tables & Maps Local Businesses Holiday Accommodation
Special Drakensberg Feature Part 2
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High & Low Tide Tables Letters to the Editor Fishing Report Surfing Report Business Feature Pet’s Corner Autostereogram Sudoku Drakensberg Feature Puzzle Retreat Maps Astrology Kids Page Company Listings Sport & Leisure Emergency, NB & Security No’s
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Our chosen COVER PHOTO for our Spring issue is Olivia “OJ” Symcox with her lovely children Harvey and Kingsley. Photo Location: Scottburgh Beach Photographer: Karen Joy Photography
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Spring Edition 2019 cultures which generously caters for just about every taste imaginable and has much to offer you for an authentic, and memorable holiday.
sn't the Spring season just so lovely ... when it arrives it seems to wake up everything in nature. The trees get full of new green leaves and branches, and all the flowers become more fresh and colourful too. I have a real appreciation for the beginning of Spring. It is indeed a time of rebirth, of new beginnings and growth. The business world also seems to wake up from the winter grind with opportunities sprouting all over. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has power and magic in it, and believing in yourself is the first secret to success. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.
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We celebrate our 50th Issue this season which is indeed quite a milestone in the print industry these days. This delightful magazine has been around on our coast for 21 years as well. The Pulse Magazine was originally established in January 1998. Through the years it has gone through a few changes in size, being A5 to A6, and then the name from “The Entertainer” to “The South Coaster” and then finally to what we all now have come to know as 'The Pulse KZN Magazine”.
To all my loyal advertisers thank you for making this Spring issue possible. By advertising in this magazine you are enabling me to bring this handy and helpful holiday book not only to our tourists, but it is also an informative guide for our locals living here too. Each establishment plays a vital role in the success of our coastline and I am proud as your Editor to be representing you.
Hello Spring .. a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be. Keep your finger on the Pulse … the Heart Beat of the South Coast.
In this “little book” you can discover the KZN South Coast as well as see a few other advertisers “off” our southern coastline that have chosen to be a part of this publication to showcase their business. Kwa-Zulu Natal is a melting pot of African, European and Indian
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Whatever you'd like to contribute. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. SAVE OUR PLANET Dear Editor, I am an avid advocate for saving the planet. I have gone to many restaurants not only on the South Coast but in other area's too where the restaurant charges a small fee for paper straws or biodegradable take away boxes/cups, etc. I do understand the cost of the eco-friendly products is higher than the regular products but this is to the restaurant's discretion, but why should we pay when we are doing a “good deed” towards saving our planet and environment? Surely the hospitality industries should absorb this cost and not charge the customer? Would this not encourage people to use biodegradable products? I see in your last publication that you had a business John Sheekey Packaging that sold eco-friendly products. I didn't know this business existed? I also see that your magazine publishes quite a bit on social media to educate the readers on being eco friendly. This is great to see !!
BOSSY BOSS Dear Editor, I have worked for a company for almost two years now and unfortunately there is no employment contract in place. Recently they have decreased my daily wage without notice. They say the reason for this is that they never agreed to the original amount. I have however been paid this amount since I started working for this company so not sure why the change has been implemented? The other day I had a meeting with my boss to discuss this issue but he has told me that it is not negotiable. I am awfully upset about this decrease. Any advice from your Readers out there on what to do? Disgruntled Employee Port Edward
Communication Enthusiast Margate Thanks for the letters and keep up the correspondence. You are welcome to respond to any of the above using their “anon” name. Remember that we reserve the right to edit any letters due to space consideration. Send your letters to: sandy@thepulsekzn.co.za with your full name and “anon” one as well. Hate speech, politics or religion debates will not be accepted or tolerated.
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Beach Safety Tips Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Swim between the red & yellow ags as the Lifeguards are on duty here at selected beaches. Please listen to them!! Don't drink alcohol and swim or take any recreational drugs. Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy Adult supervision for children on the beach in necessary at all times. Keep a watchful eye on them at all times!! Keep all your valuables at home especially cell phones. Ÿ Do not walk alone on isolated beaches Ÿ Steer clear of animal life like jelly sh and stingrays Ÿ Wash blue bottle or jelly sh stings with sea water and not fresh water Ÿ Do not swim in river mouths, in dirty weather or after heavy rains as shark activity increases in these conditions
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Fishing Report Darrell Hattingh
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inter has come and gone and this years sardine run was no fireworks however a few baskets were netted. These silvery fish might still appear in small pockets as late as August. Popular spots have produced Shad and a few Garrick and also some nice Kob at places like Stebel (Umzumbe), Sandspit and “the block” at Sheppie and also Margate Pier. August, September and October are the windy months where fishermen can expect the ‘beasterly easterly’ to blow predominantly. Although off putting and unpleasant, the wind doesn’t affect the fish much and sometimes good catches are made in adverse conditions. There should still be a few Garrick, Kob (and especially large ones) and Shad around and good gully fishing this season. Species such as Bronze Bream, Galjoen and Brusher (Silver Musselcracker) also make an appearance now especially on the Lower South Coast from Margate to Port Edward. These fine fish frequent the white water and in the surf zone off the rocky points. A well presented crab bait and patience can produce a good catch. These fish are strong fighters averaging 5 to 10kg in weight and are exceptionally good eating with a bag limit of 2 per day. Galjoen or Damba which is our national fish are visitors from the Cape and can be fished for with red bait, and often in the same habitat as Bronze Bream and Brusher, however bearing in mind that October is closed season for them. Crayfish season is still open until November 1st. Make sure you have the relevant fishing permits, keep to the bag and size limits and keep the beaches tidy and clean. Tight Lines everyone !! Darrell Hattingh
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Surfing Report Heather Clark Spring is in the air which means it is getting lighter earlier in the mornings now so those of you who are in school or work office hours will now get to surf in the mornings again which is great news. Winter was a mixed bag this year… We had some really good days of surf with offshore morning winds ... but I must say, a few years back we would have days, even weeks on end when the surf was pumping. A lot of people are saying our seasons are getting later and later .. I personally wouldn’t mind if we had a spring filled with offshore winds and cranking surf as that would be just the best. Spring is known to be a very windy and rainy month, so we should still be in for a lot of South Westerly winds which usually brings the rain. Whatever Spring might bring, we are blessed that God has given us a magnificent ocean to play in. I have been quite busy with lessons this past season for which I am very grateful for, so to any of you reading this article wanting to take on the surf, please get in touch with me and let’s do it!! I just want to wish all our UGU surfers the best of luck in the upcoming SA Champs. Surf hard and and I will be thinking of you all. Remember to keep our beaches and ocean clean. UNTIL SUMMER ….. SURF TILL IT HURTS!! Yours in Surfing Heather Clark
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Gag-A-While by Denis The Menace Biker Bar "An old, blind cowboy wanders into an all-girl biker bar by mistake... He finds his way to a bar stool and orders a shot of Jack Daniels. After sitting there for a while, he yells to the bartender, 'Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?' The bar immediately falls absolutely silent. In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him says, 'Before you tell that joke, Cowboy, I think it is only fair, given that you are blind, that you should know five things:
My wife just stopped and said, “You weren’t listening, were you?” I thought to myself... “That’s a pretty strange way to start off a conversation.”
1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat. 2. The bouncer is a blonde girl with a 'Billy-Club'. 3. I'm a 6-foot tall, 175-pound blonde woman with a black belt in karate. 4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a professional weight lifter.
No English dictionary has been able to explain the difference between the two words COMPLETE and FINISHED.
Some People say there is no difference but there is. When you marry the right woman you are 'Now, think about it seriously, Cowboy ... do you still wanna complete. When you marry the tell that blonde joke?' wrong woman you are finished. And if you marry a woman who likes The blind cowboy thinks for a second, shakes his head and shopping you are mutters, 'No ... not if I'm gonna have to explain it five times"... COMPLETELY FINISHED!
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For all your accidental needs and repairs
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Business Feature
Venture Inn Hotel & Conferencing he Venture Inn in Umtentweni on the KZN South Coast offers affordable, clean and comfortable accredited accommodation. Ideally positioned 2km north of Port Shepstone, this hotel is an attraction for weekenders, holidaymakers, business people or company contractors looking for budget accommodation. Daily, weekly or monthly accommodation is on offer. A peaceful and quiet venue with a swimming pool, beautiful gardens and stunning seaview is what the establishment offers. The Venture Inn is only 300 meters away from the main swimming beach which boasts lifeguards and shark nets.
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An popular restaurant and pub is located on site where there is also spacious and secure parking with CCTV camera coverage. Conference Facilities are also available for small and large groups. We also cater for weddings, birthday parties and special occasions. This hotel is close to the Port Shepstone Country Club where guests can enjoy a round of golf. Surfing, diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, cycling, paddling or whale watching is all on offer in the area as well as the Oribi Gorge Wild 5 and Lake Eland Game Reserve which offer hiking, game viewing and gorge jumping which is a mere 25 minutes away., A yoga studio is also available on site. We offer a SPECIAL RATE for Business Reps, Conferencing and Contractors Budget - sharing rooms bed only from only R295 pps. A friendly home away from home, without the frills of an expensive hotel... but with all you need to relax and enjoy your time on our stunning sunny South Coast. The Venture Inn and its surrounding areas will accommodate you.
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Hotel & Conferencing Affordable, Accredited Hotel Accommodation Business & Contractor Special Discounted Rates Conference Facilities 350 metres to the Beach Pub & Restaurant On Site
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Drakensberg Feature
The Drakensberg Ampitheatre
DRAKENSBERG QUICK FACTS
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Location of the Drakensberg mountain range: Forms the border between KwaZulu Natal and the Kingdom of Lesotho. Its towering basalt peaks and buttresses offer dramatic vistas.
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Did you know: The Drakensberg is a 200 km long mountain range with the tallest peak at 3,500 m, the highest in Southern Africa.
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Rock Art of the Drakensberg: This is the largest and most concentrated group of rock paintings in Africa south of the Sahara, and is outstanding both in quality and diversity of subject.
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HIKING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
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Special Drakensberg Feature Drakensberg Ballooning offers scenic hot air balloon flights over KwaZulu-Natal with panoramic views stretching from the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg to Giants Castle in the Southern Drakensberg. Drakensberg Ballooning was started in Winterton in 2012 by Danie Honiball and David MacGregor. The Honiball family host the ballooning on their farm Glen Gray outside Winterton. Balloons go up every morning including weekends, weather permitting and Ballooning is suitable from ages 7-70. www.drakensbergballooning.com
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Here’s How Sudoku Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! (Correct answers on Page 83)
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30° South Restaurant 039 695 0852 Advert Page 13, Map Page 50, Number 5 Anerley Service Centre 039 681 2270 Advert Page 16, Map Page 49, Number 7 Anerley Haven 039 681 2261 Advert Page 30, Map Page 49, Number 7 Auto Exec 039 682 7676 Advert Page 36, Map Page 50, Number 40 Auto Gate 039 315 0928 Advert Page 73, Map Page 57, Number 52 C-Bali 039 315 0473 Advert Page 32, Map Page 57, Number 16 Car Plates & Signs 039 682 0851 Advert Page 10, Map Page 50, Number 49 Colleen’s Cosmetics 082 719 2822 Advert Page 21, Map Page 60, Number 56 Comfort Cool Aircons 039 682 3799 Advert Page15, Map Page 60, Number 42 Cookhouse Catering 039 684 0346 Advert Page 22, Map Page 50, Number 22 Dr Derick de Beer 039 940 7794 Advert Page 72, Map Page 50, Number 50 Dr Marius Du Preez 039 317 1470 Advert Page 31, Map Page 56, Number 14 Dr K Maharaj & Connor Med 039 682 2479 Advert Page 55, Map Page 50, Number 15 Drakensberg Ballooning 082 802 7527 Advert Page 42 Enviro Gas & Cooling 082 752 3248 Advert Page 21 ezy PC 072 535 0953 Advert Page 51, Map Page 50, Number 3 Fathimas 039 317 3115 Advert Page 75, Map Page 58, Number 54 Fifi’s Fish & Chips 039 699 2235 Advert Page 29, Map Page 48, Number 17 Fun Holidays 039 312 8190 Advert Page 59, Map Page 60, Number 46
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Village Nursery 039 312 1284 Advert Page 10, Map Page 60, Number 44 Venture Inn 039 695 0110 Advert Page 35, Map Page 50, Number 4 Wild 5 Adventures 082 566 7424 Advert Page 32, Map Page 53, Number 34 Windovert 086 100 0394 Advert Page 12, Map Page 56, Number 12
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SPORTS / LEISURE ANGLING & FISHING CLUBS Marlin Angling Club
083 453 7092
ATHLETICS CLUBS South Coast Striders (Kim Jones)
084 511 7651
BOWLING CLUBS Hibberdene Bowling Club Mbango Bowling Club Port Edward Bowling Club PSCC Bowling Club Southport Bowling Club The Bell Bowling Club Riverside Bowling Club Margate Bowling Club Umtentweni Bowling Club Umkomaas Bowling Club Sezela Social Bowls Alexandra Mem. Social Bowls Scottburgh Bowling Club Southbroom Bowling Club Banners Rest Bowling Club Village Bowling Club
039 699 3228 039 682 6230 072 630 0446 039 695 0141 039 681 2288 039 695 0758 039 315 1144 039 312 0351 039 6950688 039 9730911 083 2803739 039 9759700 039 9760001 083 3086614 082 790 9491 039 3125704
COUNTRY CLUBS & GOLF Margate Country Club Southbroom Golf Club Selborne Golf Club Port Shepstone Country Club San Lameer Golf Club Port Edward Country Club Wild Coast Sun Country Club
039 317 2340 039 316 6026 087 135 0559 039 695 0141 039 313 5141 039 311 2589 039 305 2799
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SQUASH CLUBS PSCC Squash Club Douglas Mitchell Squash Club
039 695 0141 082 334 6931
CYCLING & BIKE PARK Burry Stander Bike Park
079 493 7499
BUNGEE SWING Wild 5 Adventures
082 566 7424
SKI BOAT CLUBS Marlin Ski Boat Club Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club Hibberdene Ski Boat Club Umkomaas Ski Boat Club Umzimkulu Ski Boat Club Hibiscus Ski Boat Club Glenmore Ski Boat Club
083 453 7092 039 315 1476 039 699 2529 083 390 5077 082 453 2554 074 168 5352 039 319 2320
TENNIS CLUBS Umtentweni Tennis Club Uvongo Tennis Club
082 343 1984 082 412 4389
SERVICE CLUBS Lions Club Port Shepstone Lions Club Shelly Beach Lions Club Ramsgate Lions Club Hibberdene Rotary Club Hibiscus Rotary Club Port Shepstone Rotary Club Shelly Beach Round Table 46 Margate Round Table 83 P.Shepstone Port Shepstone Bullslingers Cinder City M.O.T.H.
083 301 2883 082 553 4745 083 441 5586 039 699 2878 039 314 4071 082 807 7391 081 074 5519 083 456 8585 079 332 4877 082 563 9816 083 570 0015
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SECURITY / EMERGENCY POLICE EMERGENCY CENTRAL SAPS Port Shepstone SAPS Margate SAPS Port Edward AMBULANCE Med-Evac Rescue FIRE BRIGADE ELECTRICITY WATER BREAKDOWN & SERVICE Auto Breakdown Services Nico’s Mechanical Service COMPUTER & INTERNET Ezy PC Venturenet SECURITY SYSTEMS Auto Gate & Alarm Security Superstore ELECTRICIAN Arthur Edwards LEGAL & ATTORNEY BBB DENTISTS Dr D D’Arcy
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SOUTH COAST HOSPICE HOSPITALS Port Shepstone Regional Hibiscus Private Shelly Beach Private Margate Netcare Murchison Hospital LOCKSMITH Car Plates & Signs SPCA EMERGENCIES
039 685 0795 071 327 7304
HARMONY HILL ANIMAL HOTEL & RESCUE HAVEN ACCOUNTANT Rory Whitaker SNAKE CATCHERS Sarel Pure Venom ARMED RESPONSE Laser 911 Maser Security Wolf Security DOCTORS Dr D de Beer Dr K Maharaj & Connor Med
072 535 0953 039 688 8333 039 315 0928 039 315 0192 082 563 9817 039 682 5540 039 695 0530
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IMPORTANT NATURE CONSERVATION KZN Wildlife 033 845 1000 Ezemvelo Wildlife 084 406 5907 WESSA Wildlife 031 201 3126 dbnadmin@wessa.co.za Umgeni Valley Education Centre & Nature Reserve 033 330 3931 education@wessa.co.za Sharks Board 031 566 0400
TOURISM OFFICES SCOTTBURGH 039 976 1364 HIBBERDENE 039 699 3203 PORT SHEPSTONE 039 682 7944 SHELLY BEACH 039 315 7065 MARGATE 039 312 2322 SOUTHBROOM 039 316 6139 PORT EDWARD 039 319 1193 CHILDREN SAFETY Childline 0800 55 555 LifeLine 0800 150 150 Human Trafficking Helpline 0800 555 999 Film Publications Board (Child Pornography Hotline) 0800 148 148 Child Welfare Hotline 086 142 4453
SEA RESCUE NSRI Shelly Beach Port Control Port Edward Rescue NSRI Tower 13 Lifeguards Central Emergency Number
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082 990 5950 079 601 6874 082 990 5951 0713140603 10177
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Neo-Natal Intensive Care Adult Intensive Care Land & Sea Rescue
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