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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe­ riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc­ tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season.

As we get ready to wind down and take a breath­ er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was.

Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all.

The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you.

We’ve had an action­packed year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns.

To those people who are continuously going the

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Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World at the weekend and now features in a long list of remarka­ ble women who continue to make a difference to the countries they live in and the world.

South Africans also took time through out the year to remember Nelson Mandela and do their bit to fulfill his legacy.

It’s been a year since his death and many ques­ tioned the stability and patriotism of South Afri­ cans. The good news is, it seems as if communities are now more united than ever. Many believe his spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba magic’.

Clearly South Africans will continue to make great strides despite the negative news that some­ times comes to the fore.

The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli­ ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive sea­ son and here’s to welcoming 2015 in style.

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This year South Africans voted hoping for the best – many are now glued to the parliament ses­ sion coverage because you never know what to ex­ pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the by­elections and once again, hoping for positive change.

We know we live in a beautiful city and another reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been voted an official new Seven Wonder City of the world.

The picturesque beaches, rolling hills and breath­taking skyline together with a host of won­ derful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of South Africa.

After 40 years, the Miss World title is held by a South African.

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However, the one thing that continues to stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highway community. Through the difficult times, our readers have once again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient and strong-willed.

We have weathered all the storms that came our way and have demonstrated that we can be a community to be proud of - from our disabled horse rider achieving his goals to a local woman beating breast cancer and becoming an inspiration to others - our community stands together proud!

We are confident that 2015 will be better than ever.

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Dear Readers, TODAY marks the end of another year for the Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for this season, let us reflect on moments that touched our lives and the community this past year.

2014 has been marked by persistent challenges in our economy with price inflations (food, electricity, fuel, etc.).

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We will continue to be open and honest with our readers and we assure you that the new year will be one never to be forgotten.

Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones this year and those experiencing difficulties of all types this holiday season. We extend sincere and warm wishes to our Hillcrest Fever family for a safe and peaceful festive season, and a happy and prosperous 2015.

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The show launched L’oreal’s hair colour, fashion and make-up for 2016. There were 24 models featuring the new styles for winter.

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Child seriously injured in Kingsway accident

>> Driver rounded a bend and the vehicle overturned, the wreckage coming to rest on its side

ON Monday, 25 April at 5.08pm Netcare 911 paramedics received a call for a crash along Kingsway Road opposite Warner Beach Primary.

Reports from the scene indicate that a 10-year-old boy was sitting on the back of a bakkie. The vehicle rear-ended another SUV and the child was flung through the back window.

“Paramedics found the boy on the ground with serious injuries.

After medics treated him at the scene they transported him to a provincial hospital,” said Chris Botha, Netcare 911 media liaison officer. - Supplied.

The scene of the accident on Old Main Road.

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that the vehicle was taking children to school. The driver rounded a bend and and the vehicle overturned, the wreckage coming to rest on its side in the road.

THE Winklespruit beach parking area night lighting is still out of order.

“On Monday 2 May at 6.30pm the lights were still not working, we now commence with week nine

six and 12, sustained minor injuries.

Medics treated them at the scene before transporting them to various hospitals,” said Netcare 911 media liaison officer Chris Botha. - Supplied.

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“Netcare 911 paramedics and the fire serviced found the children on the grass verge at the side of the road.

After they were examined it was found that 12 children, aged between

THE Amanzimtoti SAPS made 10 of cannabis. SAPS recovered a motor arrests for the period 26 April to 2 vehicle, a pistol with magazine and May. The arrests include one live rounds, 41 whoonga capsules, a housebreak-in, one fraud, one slope of dagga, a pair of Nike running drunken driving, one possession of shoes and two Zodiac pool cleaners. stolen vehicle, one possession of un- Supplied. licensed fire arm, four arrests for possession of whoonga and one for INSTANT CASH possession

with no lighting.” said a concerned citizen Lee Madsen.

He said despite notifying all the relevant departments in eThekwini, nothing has been done. The persisting problem remains a huge security risk for our beach patrons and fishermen.

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N Tuesday at 7.35am Netcare 911 paramedics responded to a taxi that overturned along Old Main Road Amanzimtoti.

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ON 2 May at 7.30pm, a carjacking occurred at Pipeline, in Beach Road.

“It is alleged that the victim was sitting in his silver Toyota Yaris, when he was approached by three black males, who pointed at the victim with firearms,” Captain Charlene van der Spuy reported.

She said the carjackers allegedly then drove to the Umlazi area with the victim, dropping him off in Umlazi.

“The victim saw one suspect getting into a white Honda with tinted windows. A case of carjacking was opened at Amanzimtoti SAPS,” Captain van der Spuy added. - Supplied.

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Male body found in CBD ON 2 May, the body of a white male was found in Commercial Road, opposite the post office.

“The cause of death is unknown at this stage and the only injuries visible were injuries on his forehead,” Captain Charlene van der Spuy said.

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Fondsinsameling vir Hospice >> Hoodlums fietsryers het Khanya Hospice gehelp

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IE Hoodlums Motorfietsklub het hulle woord gestand gehou om weer hierdie jaar te help met ‘n fondsinsamelings initiatief en die opbrengs te skenk aan die plaaslike Khanya Hospice. Khanya Hospice bestaan reeds die afgelope31 jaar en daar was vroeë jare ook n Hospice in Amanzimtoti maar het later jare, weens finaniële implikasies, oorgeskyf na die huidige perseel in Umkomaas.

Pasiënte gediagnoseer met lewens gevaarlike en bedreigende siektes, soos kanker, HIV Vigs, TB ens. word deur ons goed opgeleide en professionele verpleeg personeel gesien.

Alhoewel ons hoofkantoor in Umkomaas is, strek ons area vanaf Umbogintwini tot by Hibberdene sê Hospice bestuurder, Neil McDonald.

“Ons kry geen staatshulp nie en al ons dienste is gratis vir almal. Alhoewel ons dienste gratis is vir die pasient en hulle families, is dit nie gratis vir ons om te voorsien nie. Ons moet bet-

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Die Hoodlums Motorfietsklub help met ‘n fondsinsamelings initiatief en gaan die opbrengste skenk aan Khanya Hospice. aal vir die motor voertuig, ons moet die petrol rekening betaal, ons moet die verbande, handskoene en alles wat ons gebruik self uit eie fondse aankoop en betaal, tensy iemand dit goedgunstiglik skenk,” verduidelik McDonald.

“As dit nie was vir mense wat goedgunstiglik hulle sakke oopmaak, of hulle dienste kom aanbied en help met fondsinsamelings pogings nie, sou dit maar baie moeilik vir ons gewees het, “ sê hy. Daar is gelukkig nog

wonderlike mense met ‘n hart vir hulle medemens wat Hospice van tyd tot tyd finansieel help om die las n bietjie ligter te maak. Armoede en swaarkry vind ons daagliks by van ons pasiëte,” sê McDonald.

Volgens hom is daar mense wat nie elke dag n bod kos het om te eet nie, daar is mense wat nie die nodige medikasie kan bekostig nie.

“Daar is mense was in haaglike omstandighede bly en deur ons personeel gesien sien. Dit gebeur soms

dat ons verplees personeel eers vir die pasient moet kos maak, hom of haar voer om seker te maak hulle kry kos in voor hulle hul medikasie kan neem. Hoodlums Motor fietsryers het gehelp om Hospice n finansieële hupstoot te gee. Met die aanhoudende styging in die brandstofprys, is dit baie moeilik om kop bo water te hou,” sê McDonald.

Hospice gaan weer ‘n huis bou in Umkomaas waar hul ‘n stuk klaarbetaalde grond het waar hul pasiënte kan opneem en waar hulle 24/7 mediese sorg kan gee.

“Ons weet en glo, ons kan ‘n verskil maak in die omstandighede van siek mense. Ons verpleeg personeel is opgelei in pyn en symtomatiese pyn kontrole en beheer,” sê McDonald.

“Dis nie nodig vir mense om alleen by ‘n huis te lê tewyl al die huismense werk nie. Ons kyk uit vir die dag, en ons hoop dit is sommer gou, wanneer ons die deure van die nuwe plek kan oopmaak,” las hy by.

As daar besighede of privaat persone is wat graag ook hulle deel wil bring vir hierdie Hospice, kan mense hul skakel by 039 973 1783 of 083 597 8985 of epos hospice@scottnet.co.za - Verskaf.

Walking fund­raiser for abused children TANIA SANDBERG Tania.Sandberg@media24.com

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Multi­award­winning singer, actress and songwriter, Lianie May.

TANIA SANDBERG Tania.Sandberg@media24.com MULTI-AWARD-WINNING singer, actress and songwriter, Lianie May is to appear at the Toti Civic Centre on 1 September.

May is a 2009 Sama winner, earning her the Best-selling Album of the Year award for Vergeet my Nie, and the first Afrikaans female and debut Sama winner.

Now May is back with a new album and a new show, and her new single is topping all charts.

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A SENIOR counsell member of a non-profit organisation - Brothers and Sisters for Life - who works with abused women, Johan Nel, is walking from Olivedale, Randburg to Amanzimtoti, to raise funds for abused children rescued by the organisation.

Nel is walking 1 642km, solo with no vehicle support. He left Randburg on 16 April and plans to arrive in Toti on 7 May.

“He is raising funds for all the angels in need of food, clothing, toys and raising funds for living costs for six children taken from their abusive parents and placed in the care of their grandparents.

“They are hoping to get donations to help grandparents pay for the education of the children,” said Bianca Holman, founder of Against Substance Abuse, which is supporting the drive.

The children range in age from as young as three months to nine years. To donate, go to the drop-

Johan Nel is walking from Randburg to Amanzimtoti to raise funds for abused children.

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Shop till you drop, for a good cause KINGSBURGH Child Welfare’s charity shop will be open on Saturday, 7 April from 8am to 11am.

Go along and browse at good

Child protection programme held KINGSBURGH Child and Family Welfare Society hosted an AECIfunded child protection programme at its Warner Beach

off point, Charlie’s Bar in Warner Beach, 1 Strelitzia Road.

Follow the journey on Facebook on “Johan Nel is going to do the 1 642km walk for our six angels” or contact Holman on 073 153 5541 or Theresa Prinsloo on 079 266 1328.

offices on Tuesday 26 April. It was aimed at providing school facilitators with information and skills on child protection and safety

second-hand clothing and other items at bargain prices.

Money raised from the shop will go towards its feeding programme.

issues.

“This programme is designed to provide you as crèche facilitators and teachers with information regarding child protection, to create awareness in the community regarding child abuse, to de-

The shop is at the welfare office at 2 Hall Road, Warner Beach next to Kingsburgh Library.

Call Jenny on 031 916 2274 or

crease the number of children at risk, and to encourage ECD centres to work with social welfare and Department of Social Welfare,” said senior social worker, Sandra Govende.

For further information visit

after hours or on 031 916 2362 for more information.

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Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare Society at 2 Hall Road, Warner Beach or phone 031 916 2274 or 031 916 3007 during office hours from 8am to 12pm. Emails can be sent to kingsburghwelfare @telkomsa.net - Supplied.

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Alien vegetation wiped out

>> Kingsway High pupils, among others, were also involved

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Toti Conservancy and Kingsway High School’s Green Scorpions, members of Amanzimtoti Sports Centre, Natural Resources and members of the public working on eradicating alien vegetation.

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OTI Conservancy tackled the alien invasive plants below Lords and Legends in what is known as the Hutchison Park Extension, which is part of Ilanda Wilds.

Joining them were Kingsway High School’s Green Scorpions, members of Amanzimtoti Sports Centre, the public, and Bongani Zama (natural resources). The group were instructed

by Gill van Wyk, an expert on alien plant removal, who showed the teams what alien plants were being tackled and how to effectively remove them.

“The Green Scorpions have been looking forward to this project,” said Caitlin Rendle, Kingsway High School teacher who heads the team.

“We have been looking for projects to get involved in and something like this gives us not only a sense of achievement, but it is also a learning experience.”

“The Green Scorpions have plans to get their hands dirty in other conservation projects in the area and have an exciting project in the pipeline - something that is close to their hearts and school,” said Lisa Fereirra, a natural and life science teacher who works with the Green Scorpions.

Van Wyk and the conservancy group were in their element, getting stuck in with the Green Scorpions and other volunteers.

“In the words of Hannibal Smith from the A-Team - ‘I love it when a plan comes together’,” said Van Wyk. “The Ilanda Wilds has the largest diversity of butterfly species in the country,” says Angus Pyke, the newlyelected Toti Conservancy chairman.

“It is immensely important that we value and protect this area so it can continue to attract not only butterflies, but other indigenous species that thrive in this environment.”

The conservancy group will be organising future work parties similar to this, either alongside or on the river.

To learn more about identifying and eradicating alien plants, contact Van Wyk atshackleton1@telkomsa. net or 071 403 0320.

For information on the Toti Conservancy, contact Pyke onanguspyke @yahoo.co.uk - Gaylene Allen.

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ABOVE: Indicating the enormity of the problem, Hlalele Molotsi collects a black bag filled with alien plants.

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Toti Conservancy and Kingsway High School’s Green Scorpions, members of Amanzimtoti Sports Centre, Natural Resources and the public get familiar with which plants should be eradicated.

Register now for ‘sustainable living’ expo WITH the country in the grips of a serious drought, eThekwini Mayor Cllr James Nxumalo is urging all businesses with sustainability products to participate in the seventh annual Sustainable Living Exhibition. This greening showcase will take place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 19-21 August.

“We need to encourage people now, more than ever, to conserve our precious resources. The lack of rain over the past few years and excessive water usage has slowly eroded the water reserves in our natural systems.

Everyone has been affected by the drought, and therefore this exhibition is a critical one that raises awareness about climate change, issues of sustainability, and encourages our communities to take sustainable living seriously,” said Nxumalo.

“We encourage all business, NGOs, schools and other civic bodies to register to participate and showcase their environmentally friendly products and services to the public.”

Last year, the exhibition attracted 380 innovative exhibitors and 17 500

visitors over the three-day period.

Exhibitors showcased everything from water and energy-saving devices, recycling innovations to food gardening methods. The Exhibition Centre was abuzz with talks, demonstrations, puppet shows, quizzes, that both adults and children found entertaining and educational.

Besides showcasing new and innovative products, the exhibition is also a great platform to network, market your business and create linkages with others.

Project manager, Dorothy Lutch-miah, said that owing to the success of the previous expos, exhibition stands are quickly being taken as this is an ideal opportunity for organisations and individuals to showcase their greener-living ideas under one roof.

“This year the city plans to host the first Durban International Summit on co-operation. The summit will see our sister cities not only attend the summit but also exhibit,” she said.

Schools are also encouraged to showcase and promote their greening ideas. The exhibition is the city’s premier greening event, held in conjunction with the BotSoc Indigenous Plant Fair. To book your stand, contact Lutchmiah on email Dorothy.Lutchmiah@ durban.gov.za or 031 311 4277.

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Sheyhil Gurunand tears down alien plants.

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ABOVE: A scene from one of the biggest stage productions, the Broadway­West End hit sensation ‘Les Misérables’ school edition performed by Amanzimtoti High school pupils.

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Tourism­industry stakeholders ­ this year’s Indaba is the place to be THE annual Tourism industry event, Indaba, takes place from 7 to 9 May at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC) and Durban Exhibition Centre (DEC).

This is the place to be if you are a stakeholder in the tourism industry.

According to event organiser, the

response from participants has been encouraging and the numbers are proof that participants are finding matches and scheduling their meetings, showing a great mix of exhibitors and buyers for this year’s event.

Approximately 9 000 meetings have already been scheduled and

3 000 meetings were confirmed, a month ago.

This is up by 1 000 compared to just over 2 000 last year, which equates to 5.3 meetings scheduled per participant - also up from last year’s 3.2.

These numbers not only demonstrate the power of the event to match

participants with buyers, but also the event’s ability to schedule meetings.

Participants are more active in the system and one reason for this is that returning exhibitors are more comfortable using the system.

Another reason for this success is that participants can select who they

want to meet, and this provides a higher quality meeting as participants meet with the people they want to meet and do not rely on auto-matching. This sets Indaba apart from other shows, giving it a competitive edge.

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If I were finance minister …

THE Guptas should convert South Africa Inc. into a subsidiary of Gupta Inc. and make me the finance minister.

I will do better than Pravin Gordhan, who is hobbled by ANC communist logic and socialist economics.

I will ensure growth of eight percent per annum over the next 20 years by privatising all state-owned enterprises, liberalising labour laws, firing all incompetent, permanently sick and ghostly cadres in government, jacking up infrastructure, allowing foreigners to own land, signalling to investors

that their investments will be safe, stopping the land-redistribution programme and destruction of our agricultural industry, stopping the nuclear build programme and implementing a solar programme, stopping the National Health Insurance scheme and rather ensuring that existing hospitals and clinics are better equipped, ensuring criminals are caught and serve long sentences, scrapping the quota system and ensuring we have responsible affirmative action and a professional public service, and increasing

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damning verdict of highest court in the land - the Constitutional Court?

Amid the din and clamour of Parliament’s descent into a fish market, one cabinet minister was fast asleep. She was using her parliamentary privilege to sleep on her job, signifying, perhaps, the ANC’s contempt for the opposition’s motion.

Although Zuma is nowhere near a tragic hero of Shakespearean proportions, I am reminded of Banquo

penalties for corruption.

I will replace the culture of patronage, entitlement, corruption, bribes, quotas, strikes, burning and extortion with that of merit, hard work, training, skills, co-operation, patience, enterprise, distribution, competition, savings and investment.

This will reduce unemployment, increase real wages and enable free tertiary education.

I thus appeal to the Guptas DIY over the heads SYSTEMS of the ANC isn’t it better for AVAILABLE them that they

Plant moringa trees

THANK you so much to the Wildlands Trust for planning to plant a million trees in this province over a given period.

This will help alleviate resources in rural areas, as well as create when he says of Macbeth: “Thou has much-needed jobs. it now: king, Cawdor, Glamis, all ...”

Please can the Wildlands Trust Like Macbeth, Zuma has it all - powconsider planting moringa trees er, party loyalty, president and near villages as well. Although they Nkandla.

Everything, except are not indigenous, they grow character and respect. A political viceverywhere south of the equator, tory for him but a moral victory for the especially where there is food opposition. It may have lost against scarcity.

Zuma, but it has won our respect.

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Pele’s memorabilia goes on auction WORLD soccer icon Pele is putting some 2 000 items up for auction, including his three World Cup gold medals and a one of a kind, a Jules Rimet Trophy, that would fetch up to $1 million.

Pele, the world’s greatest footballer of all time, is offering to the public his career memorabilia at Julien’s Auction in London. Sports collectors and investors will purchase these items and display them in their glass cabinets or keep them in a bank vault and only a select few will be able to view these items.

The Pele memorabilia is part and parcel of Brazilian heritage, history and culture.

Brazil must take full ownership, and display Pele’s memorabilia in a museum in Rio de Janeiro, which would stay in Brazil for posterity. All monies generated must go to charities and soccer development. Brazil is hosting the 2016 summer Olympic games in July - what an opportune time to show off to the world, Pele’s soccer collection.

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A kitchen fit for a king

Think aloud about ‘prefix’ RE-RATER - this rather amusing euphemism, employed by my medical aid when informing members of increased fees for 2016, got me thinking.

Reading through a pile of back issues of Garden & Home, and Home magazines while on a short break, made me realise this is a trend that can both amuse and inform.

We are constantly urged to reduce, reuse, recycle (are we all listening?), but what about redesign, redecorate and, my latest favourite, re-purpose?

This latter was seen in an advertisement for

trays, bread boards, and other small wooden articles made from “re-purposed French oak”, which sell at exorbitant prices in only the best furniture and décor stores.

I believe we would all benefit by encouraging and employing this trend in our daily lives. I do follow the three Rs to the best of my ability, but fully intend to keep this in mind. Whenever I feel the urge to buy a new item of furniture, or to add to the décor, I will first consider how I might “re” an existing item in my home.

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Zuma and party before Constitution and country T was a foregone conclusion Jacob Zuma and party before Constitution and country. The louder the clamour for the president’s head, the stronger the ANC stood behind him. The members would sell their souls to defend their leader.

Although I could only feel disappointment, disgust and contempt for the ANC for defending Zuma, I did enjoy the fiery impeachment debate.

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MANZIMTOTI Primary School pupils have been involved in assessing the condition of the Amanzimtoti river. The pupils used the mini-Sass kits during their expeditions and this proved to be a positive community exercise. The school is looking forward to further collaborations with the Amanzimtoti Conservancy.

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Pupils receive recognition for their efforts from Amanzimtoti Conservancy members Angus Pyke, Father Andrew Manning and Laura Taylor. At the presentation (back, from left) Doug Lanyon, Pyke, Father Andrew Manning, and (front, from left) Cade Sayner, Danielle Ware, Amy Henwood, Payal Mothilal and Laura Taylor.

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Lynn Naidoo (back, left) and (front, from left) Lyneshree Pillay, Jachin Naidoo, Mvelo Mkhize and Thesnie Moodley.

Members of the mini­Sass team (back, from left) Cade Sayner, Travis Larney, Alice Surman, Amy Henwood, Danielle Ware, Caitlyn Turner, Michelle O’Connor, and (front, from left) Megan O’Connor, Bella Piper, Payal Mothilal, Jason Larney, Erin O’Connor and Amy O’Connor.

KAMALINEE Primary’s Grade 3 pupils recently held their annual market day.

This Grade 3 initiative is held to teach pupils about the concepts of sales, advertising and money management. Pupil stalls were colourful and imaginative consisting of food stalls,

games, rides and many other things.

Pupils had the opportunity to work with money, with the assistance of parents, and the function was a great success.

On behalf of the school we thank the Grade 3 pupils and their parents for being accommodating and ensuring that this function was not only educational, but also a fun day for pupils.

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With their wares (from left) Denelle Govender, Taliah Muthan and Rubendrie Muthan.

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Dressing up in civvies and supporting the SPCA (from left) David Wittstock, Amy­Jo Toerien, Jedede Brett, Meagan Tancrel and Reshav Moodley.

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S Mother’s Day approaches, Fever thought it would be fitting to give the stage to those who really know what it means to be a mother.

You may simply take a little inspiration from their stories, get a new gift idea or just remember to call your mom on the day, but sometimes there is nothing better than listening to a mom.

Tania has been a daughter, a pet owner, a sister, a friend, a wife and a mother. She has three children under the age of three, a very successful blog and most importantly, a sense of humour.

“This year will be my third Mother’s Day and we made three of them in this space of time (okay, two of them did arrive at the same time).

“Last year our twins were a mere two months old and as much as I intellectually try to ignore the whole thing, it was great to get: • a cup of tea I didn’t make; • a gift; and • 15 minutes to myself This year all I want is to take my

family somewhere quiet for Mother’s Day and not share them with anyone.

“Somewhere by the sea where they can play in the never-ending sandpit and run to their hearts’ content.

Where the sound of the sea is their lullaby and I can smell it in their hair when I hold them.

“Most importantly, I want the little buggers to pass out at night and give me the best Mother’s Day gift of all - an uninterrupted night’s sleep.”

Belinda is mom to seven-year-old Rhiannon, a dedicated blogger, oh, and she totally forgot to get married.

“Being a single mother has many challenges and the one I find most depressing is that there is no partner to egg your offspring on to remember Mother’s Day. So generally I get a badly drawn heart and maybe a chocolate, and that’s it.

Not that I am complaining mind you.

Mother’s Day is every day - it’s in the little details.

“Details like laughing with my daughter, she has an amazing sense of humour. I love being woken up by one

I love being woken up by one word being whispered in my ear: “Lasaaaagne.” I eventually worked out she’d clearly been watching Garfield one too many times.

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Some­ times there is nothing better than lis­ tening to your mom. word being whispered in my ear: “Lasaaaagne.” I eventually worked out she’d clearly been watching Garfield one too many times. Or being able to use the fact that I have a child as an excuse not to go out nor do something I don’t really want to do. I love being home and hate going out. It’s really cool that I have an excuse now - ‘sorry, no baby sitter’.

“Or letting decorating my daughter’s bedroom become my obsession.

I think it stems from a thwarted desire to have a lovely princess bedroom when I was little.

“Her room is gorgeous and a neverending project. Although I must admit, the extreme ‘pinkness’ is becoming a tad overwhelming.

“Hearing her say ‘I love you’ when she is half asleep on her pillow at night.

No matter how tired she is, she still never fails to say it. Even after the hardest most revolting day at work that makes it all worthwhile.

“So for now, I will look forward with great anticipation to my badly drawn card and chocolate gift for Mother’s Day. Who knows, this year she may just surprise me.”

Adele Hamilton is the editor of Par-

ent24 and mother to a teen and a tween.

“My 14-year-old son was invited to go away for Mother’s Day weekend with another family. I could see he was torn, not sure if I was putting on a brave face or really didn’t mind. As he was leaving I noticed he had scissors in his hand, and I said: ‘Why are you taking your good school scissors away for the weekend?’ He muttered something about needing to cut stuff, and I thought no more of it.

“Late on Mother’s Day he was dropped off at home. Within seconds he proudly handed me a hand-made card, with a pop-up heart cut out of coloured paper.

‘That’s why I needed the scissors,’ he said proudly.

“It made me feel so special that he had taken the time on his weekend away to put the scissors into action for me.

“Don’t think he will do it this year, the teen hormones have well kicked in now.”

Loren Stow is a photographer and blogger, but more important, mother to Malakai, a little boy born with Down Syndrome, who has come with a mes-

sage.

“As my first Mother’s Day approaches I can think only of how my son has taught me in eight months what I couldn’t learn in 28 years by myself that life cannot be planned. That it is only this moment that counts. That acceptance is the key to freedom and love.

“Malakai decided to arrive on 08/08/08, a rather interesting date.

Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. We were devastated, torn apart, confused and full of fear of the unknown.

“About a month after Malakai was born I remember burping him after a feed and he looked up at me and held my gaze with his blue-grey eyes. I knew instantly that he was a wise soul, he had chosen his path in life and he had chosen me to walk the path with him. I could no longer feel fear or sadness, because I was filled with the knowing that he would be okay, I would be okay and that this would be a beautiful journey.

“This Mother’s Day, as a family we will be spending a divine week in my favourite part of the world - Clarens in the Free State.

Foodie ideas for Mother's Day

slap-up breakfast of all my favourite goodies. (This has not happened yet, but I am forever hopeful - crossing fingers and toes).

I’m thinking great coffee and some buttery croissant French toast.

Then a gorgeous plate of Eggs Benedict and silky Hollandaise, it’s really simple to make - try my ‘Cheat’s Hollandaise’, it’s fool-proof and delicious.

• Home-made treats - how cool would it be to open up a box filled with dark chocolate truffles that your son or daughter has made? I would just platz.

They’re quick and fun to make (think hands covered in chocolate, mmm) and you can jazz them up with things like nuts and booze to suit your mom’s taste.

Pretty wrapping: either wrap them in a pretty paper parcel tied with ribbon (lay the balls in the middles of a large square of paper and just pull up the four corners and tie), or place them in a box in baby cupcake cups with rose petals - simply gawjus.

• Homemade pamper session - run your mom a hot bath and pop in some lavender, honey, olive oil and lemon rind (all not hard to find at home). This is a calming bath with a soothing scent and the olive oil leaves your skin feeling soft and beautiful.

Make her some revitalising ginger tea (a glass of cold champers would be my choice) and send her off for some alone time.

While she’s languishing in the fragrant steam, whip up a batch of Rolo-centred chocolate brownie muffins, they only take 20 minutes to bake and the house will smell like chocolate heaven.

• Bake - Mother’s Day is a free-forall-the-fat-in-the-world-day for me, so bake away people and present your ol’ mom with anything baked and delicious and she will thank you for it.

Check out our amazing baking hub for anything and everything delicious.

All recipes mentioned here can be found on www.food24.com - Food24.

IF you’re totally over cooking, there’s oodles of places to take your mom on Mother’s Day, just take a look at them all …

So you’re thinking you’ll go the flowers and choccies route on the way to see mom on Mother’s Day. Am I close?

Not that flowers and chocs are a bad thing, but Mother’s Day is about sharing time together and that is the most precious gift of all, and eating, a lot.

I’d love to share some foodie ideas that I’ve come up with for sharing a special day with your mom and family.

And hey, you can do this anytime, not just on cheesy, commercially forced gift-guilting days.

• Surprise - there’s nothing better than family and friends arriving with smiles and laughter and a surprise

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MANZIMTOTI High School prefects hosted the school’s annual Prefects’ Interact Day recently.

The prefects invited prefects from other schools to join them where they discussed, brainstorm and mingled.

“The idea is to exchange ideas and possible solutions to what problems prefects may have, be discipline or respectfulness and they shared ideas in an informal and fun interaction day,” PRO, Bernie Esterhuizen said.

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Playing bingo (from left) Talia Chelsea Moodley, Kay Bailey, Tanner­Rae van den Bergh and Charles Moyo.

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Putting their heads together to find solutions (from left) Moya Rakgakole, Kieran Reddy and Wandile Sibisi.

Exchanging ideas (from left) Sbusiso Msubo, Jodie Viljoen, Wayne Ngubane and Catherine Breedt.

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Networking (from left) Ayrin Naicker, Robyn Fryer and Khwezi Duma.

RIGHT: Winner bingo, Adam Mather from George Campbell (right) receives his prize from Katie Dawe (Amanzimtoti High School Head Girl) and Kelly van Niekerk (Amanzimtoti High School Deputy Head Girl).

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Sharing ideas (from left Carlo Westwood, Damon Grundlingh, Kirsten McLachlan and Lee Rosenberg.

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HE Corolla Quest remains one of the strongest value propositions on the South African automotive landscape. Offering the size and practicali­ ty of a traditional “C­segment” sedan at “B­segment” pricing, the Corolla Quest delivers a unique offering.

This intrinsic value has resonated extremely well with customers, with the Corolla Quest nameplate accounting for one out of every five sales in the C­seg­ ment (22%).

Enhancements for 2016 “One of Toyota’s founding principles is Continuous Improvement or Kaizen as the Japanese terminology states. Kaizen refers to the philosophy of always enhanc­ ing or improving and this applies to far more than production processes, as this extends to our product offerings too. This means that our cars are always evolving in pursuit of offering customers more,” says Glenn Crompton, vice­president of marketing at Toyota South Africa.

For 2016 the Corolla Quest has been sharpened up (or Kaizened) with the addition of tasteful colour­coded accents.

The colour­coding treatment has been applied to the door handles and powe r operated exterior mirrors to add a touch of modernity to the exterior.

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tion that all Corolla Quest models enjoy, which includes the following; • Air con • Illuminated entry • Multi­information Display • Electric Power Steering • Tilt and Telescopic steering adjust­ ment • Anti­theft system • Auto door lock • Remote central locking • Isofix­anchor points • Driver and passenger airbags ∙ ABS, EBD and brake assist The Corolla Quest is available in two grades, standard and Plus. The ‘Plus’ model adds a four­speaker audio system with CD and USB interface. As part of the 2016 specification enhancement, Plus models receive Bluetooth functionality for hands­free call operation with the added benefit of Bluetooth audio playback.

Proven Powertrain Powering the Quest, is the proven 1.6 litre “1ZR­FE” DOHC 16­valve engine which

delivers 90 kW at 6000 rpm, accompa­ nied by 154 Nm of torque at 5200 rpm. This unit is characterised by its “free­revving” nature, whilst still sipping leisurely on fuel – a mere 7.1 litres per 100 km ­ to make light work of hauling the family and all their belongings.

Buyers have the choice of a smooth shifting six­speed manual transmission or relaxed four­speed automatic on the standard model. Plus models are exclusively equipped with the 6­speed manual “cog­swopper”.

Peace of Mind All models are backed by a 3 year/100 000 km warranty and 3 year/45 000 km service plan.

Priced Right Pricing for the new models remains ul­ tra­competitive and continues the legacy of great value.

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THE new Volkswagen Tiguan is a great all-rounder with distinctive styling which redefines its class and confidently points the way to the future.

The new Tiguan, which will be launched in South Africa towards the end of 2016, kicks off the comprehensive SUV offensive by Volkswagen. It is the first Volkswagen Sport Utility Vehicle to be based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB), and it sets new standards in design, comfort and functionality. This however does not compromise its off-road capabilities which have been enhanced with a rugged all-wheel drive system that includes premium class technology for use on and off the highway.

The new Tiguan has been receiving positive reviews from the internation-

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In the latest comparative test conducted by the largest motoring magazine in Germany, Auto Motor und Sport, the new Tiguan was chosen as the best SUV in its segment against its direct competitors. Recently, Auto Bild Allrad, Europe’s largest magazine for off-road vehicles, announced the new Tiguan as the 2016 “All-wheel Car of the Year”.

The new Tiguan also won the “2016 Design Trophy” in the SUV category from Auto Zeitung, German’s special interest magazine.

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“Brazilian Jiu jitsu [BJJ] promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger, heavier assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the opponent,” said BJJ coach Morné Swanepoel.

For the first time in KwaZulu-Natal, children are able to grade internationally

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