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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 AIDS HELPLINE avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. 0800-012-322 As we get ready to wind down and take a breath­ er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful United we can 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.

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.). We had weather catastrophes and crime

continues to destroy some of our communities. 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. We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our

own challenges this year, but as we enter 2015 we renew our pledge to you to do our very best to continue to be the most accurate, fair and balanced source of news, opinion, features, sports and entertainment in the Upper Highway Area. 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. Kalisha Naicker Senior Journalist Hillcrest Fever

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TRIP to church turned into a tragedy for a KwaPata father last Sunday after his two sons were killed in a hit- andrun accident. Nicolas Mtshizana, who survived the ordeal, said he is struggling to cope with the

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death of his two youngest sons, threeyear-old Msizi and eight-year-old Abongile. Speaking to the Maritzburg Echo during a memorial service at Sibongamandla Primary School last Thursday where Abongile was doing his Grade 1, Mtshizana said his family has been torn apart. “We were on our way to church as usual around 9am when a Nissan bakkie came speeding down by the KwaMncwabe tuck shop and swerved onto the wrong side of the road and crashed into us. I remember trying to shout for my boys to get out of the way, but it was too late,” he said. Mtshizana said he can’t remember what happened thereafter as he was knocked unconscious. “When I regained consciousness in hospital I remembered I was with my children and I asked my brother where they were and he just said they were in the children’s ward and that I shouldn’t worry.” Mtshizana, who was released from hospital that same day said, it was only when he got home that his family broke the news to him that his sons had died. “I am very sad but I am trying to be strong for my family as a father.” He said Abongile was a very respectful child and with a bright future. “He loved his school work - he loved to draw and would always ask his mother to help him with spelling.”

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miss him,” she said. Mtshizana said he was not sure if the police had arrested anyone yet. “I don’t know if anyone has been arrested yet, but I heard the driver handed himself over to police.” Plessislaer police spokesperson Captain Musa Ntombela said the driver is yet to come forward. “We appeal to anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the driver to please come forward,” he said. Abongile and Msizi were laid to rest on Saturday.

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He said the youngest, Msizi, was a happy child who was always smiling and loved to play. “Their mother is devastated, I also feel as though I failed them, but we are both trying to be strong for our family.” Abongile’s class teacher Sbahle Khumalo said he was a very clever boy. “He was a respectful boy, but very playful. Whenever I scolded him in class he was always quick to apologise and that showed me that he came from a good home. We are going to

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