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

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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.

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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Crime escalates ­ Stats SA last year to six in 2016.

With regards to sexual offences, 12 cases were recorded in 2015 and 25 in 2016, an increase of 13 cases.

There has been a decrease in residential burglaries from 353 last year and 226 this year.

Izingolweni Murder increased from 18 last year to 21 this year and sexual offences increased from 37 last year to 43 this year.

Gamalakhe There’s been a slight decrease in murder, sexual offences and drugrelated offences.

St Faith’s St Faiths had no increase in murder, but did however, indicate an incline in sexual offences.

Drug related crimes also increased.

SAPS Communicatios Officer Captain Vincent Pandraum said every police station has a Crime Information Management Analysis Centre committee that meets daily with management to establish crime threats, crime patterns, the prevalence of specific crimes in specific locations, modus operandi, and profile possible suspects to determine if they are linked to previously reported cases.

They also advise management about the deployment of members and the allocation of resources to address crime.

“Before the statistics were released by the minister, strategies had already been implemented to reduce categories of crime that had shown an increase,” he said.

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HE latest crime stats released on Friday, indicate that crime has escalated in some precincts on the lower South Coast.

Margate The area has shown an increase in murder by 25% compared to 2015.

There was a slight decrease in sexual offences, from 59 cases to 44.

Drug-related crimes increased by 13.1% compared to 2015. Residential burglaries decreased from 1 468 reported cases in 2015 to 1 364 cases.

Port Shepstone Murder decreased from 58 cases last year to 51 this year.In

2015 85 cases sexual offence cases were reported, this increased to 86 cases reported this year.

Burglaries in the Port Shepstone area dropped from 717 in 2015 to 688.

Drug-related crimes declined from 393 cases last year to 185 this year.

Port Edward The murder rate in this decreased from 18 in 2015 to 17 this year.

Sexual offences also decreased from 39 cases to 30.

Residential burglaries increased from 207 in 2015 to 235 this year. Drug-related crime increased from 580 cases reported last year to 671 this year.

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Cash­in­transit security guards attacked ON Wednesday 31 August at 7am, cash-in-transit security guards were travelling on the N2, in Thuvukezi area, Ezinqoleni when their vehicle was jammed by a Mazda 323 containing four occupants.

KZN SAPS Media Centre spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said they, with firearms pointed at the vehicle, hit the driver’s window with a hammer while firing at the security guards.

“One security guard sustained a gunshot wound to the head, the others managed to flee,” said Gwala.

The suspects opened the safe, but it was empty.

“One of the suspects was fatally shot and a firearm was found next to him. Charges of attempted cash-intransit robbery, attempted murder and an inquest have been opened for investigation at Ezinqoleni SAPS,” she said.

Netcare 911 paramedics responded to the shooting and found that one suspect had died due to the extensive injuries he sustained.

“Another man sustained lifethreatening injuries and another person was in shock,” said Netcare spokesperson Chris Botha.

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WO men, who were arrested in Ramgsate recently for operating as car guards without a security officer and businesses (SOB) certificate, feel the arrest was unlawful as they claim they’re not car guards.

According to law every car guard has to be obtain the SOB certificate from the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), the

body which regulates the security industry, or else they are operating illegally.

They say they are only employed to control traffic in and out of a small shopping complex and assist shoppers with packing their groceries into their car.

Ernest Knickelbein and Deon Snyman say they are “volunteer parking bay attendants”.

“I don’t guard anybody’s car so why should I pay for the certification,” said Knickelbein.

They don’t get a basic salary, no benefits, no contract with any company, no job description and no union to protect them so they feel there is no reason to obtain a certificate from PSIRA they say.

The PSIRA Act 56/2000 states that if a person is doing the job of guarding, and is not registered, he or she is breaking the law as per Article 38(2) (c) Act of 56/2001.

Car guards in particular would need a grade E qualification, which is for patrolmen or security officers.

Girl rescued from steel pipe EMERGENCY services rescued an eight-year-old girl, who was trapped in a steel pipe, in St Faiths on Tuesday afternoon.

She was stuck about half way down a vertical 1,5-metre by 40cm wide steel pipe. The pipe was put there to protect a water fixture and has a narrow concrete slab surrounding it, which in turn was surrounded by knee-deep mud in places. It is unknown how the girl climbed into the pipe.

KZN Health MEC Dr Sibongeni Dhlomo praised the to paramedics from the Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services, Police Search and Rescue officers, the fire department and paramedics from a private ambulance service and rescue company for their efforts.

“What complicated the rescue mission was a jagged

piece of steel that was fixed horizontally about half way down in the pipe, her legs were trapped under this piece of metal and the jagged metal, which was digging into her leg, made it difficult to pull her out,” said KZN EMS spokesperson Rob McKenzie.

Rescuers at first tried to remove the piece of steel that was in the pipe by unscrewing the external screws that fixated the metal piece.

“This plan failed as the screws were rusted and couldn’t be unscrewed.”

The rescuers then used cooking oil to make the inside of the pipe slippery.

One rescuer put his hand over the jagged piece of metal while another rescuer managed to reach his hand down the pipe, behind the girl’s back and grab her shoe. They then, with her assistance, managed to manipulate her legs and untangled her out of

the pipe.

The child was then carried to an awaiting KZN EMS ambulance where paramedics examined her.

She was found to have sustained only minor injuries, and was in a stable condition.

The girl’s mother was relieved after this ordeal, but was told the girl would need to go to hospital for a further examination and monitoring.

“This type of co-operation involving Emergency Services, police and rescue teams always makes it easier to save lives.

“We thank all the rescuers involved in this rescue operation,” said Dhlomo.

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The course focuses on the duties of patrolmen or security officers.

The Fever visited a shopping centre in Port Shepstone where two car guards said they too did not have any certification from PSIRA. “We are employed by the anchor tenants and they did not tell us we had to have any certificates.

“We were just happy to get jobs so we can put food on the table,” said the guard.

Siziwe Zuma, PSIRA communications officer was approached for comment on the matter, but none was forthcoming at the time of going to press.

THE DA has filed a petition to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, to immediately reinstate Ezemvelo as the custodian of the KZN coastline.

Countless South Africans depend on the ocean either as subsistence fisherman or for jobs, which will not exist if overfishing and poaching are allowed to deplete ocean species.

In a sitting of the Environmental Affairs Portfolio Committee this week, the Democratic Alliance handed over a petition containing over 70 signatures from concerned

citizens and stakeholders who have taken issue with the Department’s decision to cancel Ezemvelo’s coastline protection contract.

This move will effectively see poaching and overfishing take reign in the absence of competent and vigorous patrolling services.

Before the cancellation of the contract, Ezemvelo was responsible for patrolling the 560km KZN coastline with approximately 80 marine conservation staff.

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Ezemvelo was informed in March that its contract to monitor and patrol the provincial coastline has been cancelled with no reasons provided.

These duties are supposedly being taken over by war veterans and other personnel from the Western Cape when the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries assumed responsibility on 1 August.

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mental Affairs MEC to push the DAFF into reversing this decision.

Ezemvelo and its predecessors have been looking after the KZN coast for decades and to remove this competency will be a disaster.

“We demand that Ezemvelo continue to protect and act as guardians of the coastline and that their contract be reinstated.

The DA will continue to fight for our oceans to be protected in the interests of many of South Africans who depend on the ocean economy and for the countless jobs that are at risk as a result,” said Thomas Hadebe, MP DA Shadow Minister of Environmental Affairs.

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OT many people are aware of occupational or workplace cancer.

As part of Cansa’s awareness programmes, Cansa South Coast shared a story of one of their patients.

A domestic worker, under the care of Cansa Port Shepstone for lung cancer, said there is the chance she has become a victim of occupational cancer.

The 40-year-old woman, who

wants to remain anonymous because keeping her job is paramount, has been working for her employers for over 10 years and they smoke in her presence.

“I have worked for the family since 2002, and have tried to talk to them about the risk of smoking in my presence. I was told ‘this is our home and you can’t tell us what to do’.”

The woman cannot prove she has been affected by their passive smoking, but feels it somehow contributed to the fact.

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She said the employers are aware she was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

“My employers still smoke around me, knowing I was diagnosed with cancer two years ago,” she said.

“It hurts that even though they are aware of my illness they haven’t done anything to improve my working conditions. The other thing is I live on their premises,” she said.

She said she would like to spread the word to domestic workers.

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If they have the courage to speak up and report the situation to the right authorities, they must do so. They must also be aware of their rights when it comes to working conditions.”

Lisa Strydom of Cansa said there are steps that victims of occupational cancer can take.

“If employees are concerned about environmental carcinogens at work, this should first be discussed with the employer or the health and safety representative at the workplace.

“If appropriate safety and/or protection procedures are not in place and the employer refuses to engage in a discussion around this, employees can contact the environmental health officer at their municipality or the Department of Labour

and ask them to inspect the property and take appropriate action.”

She said in this domestic worker’s case it is unfortunate that the Tobacco Products Control Act does not include private homes, so it is difficult to provide legal protection for the employee, besides appealing to the goodwill of them.

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Be cautious when using skin­lightening products CANDYCE KRISHNA >>candyce.krishna@media24.com SKIN lightening creams are becoming popular among dark-skinned Indian and black communities on the lower South Coast.

Although the contents of these products are shrouded in mystery, people still buy them because they are a cheap quick fix.

While some use them to treat skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, acne and scarring, others say they want to be light in complexion as they feel more attractive.

What should worry those who use these creams is that the labels often state the products are made from natural ingredients.

If you use any of these products, the question you should ask is, would something that is all-natural be able to deliver results that quick?

Dermatologist, Marc Roscher, says the answer to that question is, quite simply, no.

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Skin lightening products may damage your skin permanently with prolonged use. products that contain mercury. The problem is manufacturers typically would not list the item,” said Roscher.

He said mainstream dermatology advises against generalised skin lightening.

“Patients are encouraged to get comfortable with their natural skin tone. Having dark blemishes, however, is a different issue and many cures for that problem are available at a dermatologist consulting office.”

He says it is possible that these skin lightening products bring

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“There is a lot of abuse of unsanctioned products and dermatologists all over the country deal with the fallout in their offices every day.”

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N a progressive step to expand on the tradition established via Africa Bike Week, stakeholders, the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality and Ugu South Coast Tourism have announced that a new event, to be called South Coast Bike Fest, is to take place at the end of April 2017.

Following the non-committal for a

further period by Harley-Davidson East Africa and Middle East the institutional partners have ensured that there is a new and enhanced motor bike event on the South Coast.

This new initiative is meant to broaden the appeal for the widespread biking fraternity and that it also befits the South Coast as one of the

best tourist destinations of choice with its holiday and leisure offerings.

This new South Coast Bike Fest will retain most of the fantastic activities of the past and the event precinct will remain free to bikers, bike fans and all who will be visiting the area.

Margate will remain the main event venue with the programme designed

Divorces up, marriages down ­ Stats SA PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com IN South Africa Marriage Week is from Thursday 1 to 7 September, a theme week to bring the value of marriage and faithfulness into focus.

However, statistics indicate the divorce rate is increasing, while marriage rates are dropping. Thirty percent of unmarried women say they do not want to get married, and 70% have hope and want to get married, whether for personal and financial security, or just to have a ring on the finger.

South Africa’s divorce rate is currently at its highest, this according to data released by Statistics SA, which states that the divorce rate has increased by five percent since 2012, and while the number of marriages have decreased. Divorces in 2014 21 998 - indicate an increase of 4.9% from 20 980 in 2011.

A divorcee of three years, Stacey

Delport said the main reason she divorced her husband of 10 years was because they grew apart.

“We got married very young and later realised we wanted different things in life, and that we had both changed.”

Rethabile Ntaka (26) said marriage is just not for her.

“Marriage comes with a lot of complications and commitment. If I do ever get married it would be fate, but I never dream of it.”

Clinical psychologist, and marriage counsellor, Dr Cathrine Venter of Port Shepstone, said many couples get divorced because they fail to communicate with each other about serious issues.

“Couples just fall in love and ignore issues of finance, family and other conflicts that do arise, which normally leads to divorce.”

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“Both parties should remember they are supposed to ‘become one’ and should discuss their differences so that the relationship works,” said Venter.

She said going to a therapist before marriage is one way a couple can get advice before committing themselves to each other.

“Professional advice is always better than getting advice from a family member as they are not always objective. A spiritual leader or a therapist always has the best advice before marriage, or in event of a divorce.

She said pre-marital counselling helps deal with all the tricky questions and issues that might affect a couple, such as children, careers and the future.

“As the relationship becomes deeper couples get too comfortable and start neglecting the relationship or their partners. A relationship is like a plant, it needs to be taken care of,” she said.

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THE Scottburgh SAPS Victim Friendly Facility that assists victims, especially women and children who have experienced some form of abuse, received funds from Shereen Paul of Ultimate Dance Fitness recently.

Paul and her team raised the funds during a Women’s Day zumba exercise workout at Park Rynie beach.

Some of the funds will be used to upgrade the existing children’s room, the balance will be given handed to Priscilla Tedder of Scottburgh Lions, who procured sanitary ware, toiletries, underwear and other personal necessities including towels.

These items were put into comfort bags that were made and sponsored by a Scottburgh resident, Rusty Roestors.

He also made cloth pouches that were placed in the bags, and every abuse victim that comes to the facility will receive one of the comfort bags.

Although the handover marked the end of Women’s Month, Captain Moodley said that through these comfort bags, the care of women and children continues and remains a priority.

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Ugu South Coast Tourism CEO Justin Mackrory added that all great events have a permanent home and the intention is to ensure that Margate and South Coast at large remain a magnate for the motorbike community in the “paradise of the Zulu kingdom”.

“We cannot ignore the importance of the economic benefit to our tourism economy through an event of this magnitude hence the announcement of this new event that is aimed at accommodating various makes of motor bike and an extended market of bike enthusiasts,” said Mackrory.

This new South Coast Bike Fest Brand will be officially launched once certain event management arrangements have been formalised.

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ELL-KNOWN South African storyteller Gcina Mhlophe is to give free storytelling workshops for Ugu District pupils soon, this in partnership with the Department of Education’s, Education Library Information and Technology Services (Elits).

Mhlophe, as guest speaker, made this commitment at the Storytelling and Heritage Festival at Uvongo Community Hall last Thursday and after watching performances said there is a lot of talent on the South Coast.

“The South Coast always gives me that excitement and I am always happy to be here. There is so much talent here, but what I saw today was far from storytelling, I can call it speech

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Pupils create aware­ ness about deafness and hearing impair­ ments (from, left) Bulumkobezulu Camagu, Sinalo Mbewana, Phumeza Galela and Thabiso Shezi.

National Month of Deaf People 2016 PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com SEPTEMBER is the international month for the deaf. The purpose is to increase awareness about deaf issues, people, and culture.

St Martin’s De Porres Comprehensive School has planned a number of activities and events throughout Deaf Awareness Month and encourages individuals to come together for both educational events and celebrations.

It also has campaign to educate people on sign language. School audiologist Taskeen Ameer said the school

had made a video on sign language which incorporates pupils demonstrating alphabets, days of the week and basic greetings.

Ameer said the video will be put on the school’s Facebook page every Monday and also shared on the South Coast Fever Facebook page.

“The video will also be beneficial to families and communities who have deaf or hard of hearing members in their surroundings,” said Ameer.

On Monday pupils visited the Rhema Church in Ramsgate to speak about the hard-of-hearing disability and deafness.

and drama. Don’t be discouraged, but there is a difference between making a speech and telling a story,” said Mhlophe.

She said storytelling has techniques and a storyteller has to make sure that when you’re on stage you focus on your audience and make sure that whatever you are saying is understood.

Mhlophe encouraged the work of

Hearing loss, also known as hear­ ing impairment, is a partial or to­ tal inability to hear. Some people with a hearing loss may be able to hear only some sounds and/or speech while others may not be able to hear anything.

Hearing loss can affect differ­ ent parts of the ear, which is why there are three types of hearing loss.

Conductive hearing loss is the damage to the conductive sys­ tem of the ear, which includes the ear canal, tympanic mem­ brane and ossicles. A conductive hearing loss is not always perma­ nent and can be corrected medi­ cally or by surgery.

Sensorineural hearing loss is a hearing loss which affects the in­ ner ear (cochlea) and the audito­ ry nerve.

This hearing loss usually can­ not be corrected surgically or medically, and is therefore per­ manent.

Mixed hearing loss is a combi­ nation of both a conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.

teachers and thanked them for putting on the workshop, which is desperately needed.

She said she would return to the South Coast before the end of the year to hold another workshop, the date of which is still to be confirmed.

Mhlophe will be launching her inaugural Gcina Mhlophe Junior StoryTelling Awards this year and wants Ugu District schools to enter next year.

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Gcina Mhlophe ­ guest speaker at the event.

Child welfare’s outreach, vast CANDYCE KRISHNA >>candyce.krishna@media24.com ALTHOUGH there is an increasing demand on social services Child Welfare Port Shep­ stone continues to render the much­need­ ed services to the community.

Speaking at the welfare’s 18th annual general meeting chairperson Basil Naidoo thanked the managing committee mem­ bers who volunteer their expertise.

“We have excellent expertise within the managing committee and the staff man­ age to find amicable solutions to turn our situation around,” said Naidoo.

He said the welfare offers 27 services to children under the age of 12, including coun­ selling, the running of holiday programmes, assisting the homeless and more.

In total Child Welfare Port Shepstone covers 55 areas with just seven social work­ ers, two of whom are part­time.

There were 362 cases registered from April 2015 to March 2016, ranging from ne­ glect, abuse, abandonment, placing of chil­ dren and others.

The welfare also engaged in numerous national awareness campaigns and ran

awareness programmes on teenage preg­ nancy, drug abuse, and the like, at many schools.

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HE Virtuous Women Ministry were treated to high tea on the lawns of St Mike’s Hotel recently.

It was a perfect day in celebration of the spring. The day started with games, a talk on grooming by Adelle Roger, an image consultant and teacher.

About 80 women gathered to listen to the lifechanging story of Nadia Van der Merwe Kleynhans.

Van der Merwe Kleynhans spoke about being an ex-model, and how that stole the joy from her.

She spoke of having issues with self-esteem, relationship problems and being unhappy with life.

Although mixing with people in high places and having fame through modelling for FHM and Playboy, this left her lonely.

She shared how her spiritual journey with God liberated her and set her free and how her personal encounter with Jesus made a difference in her life.

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ORT Shepstone Lions once again hosted the National Association of Blind Bowlers Tournament.

The event was held at the Riverside Sports Club in Uvongo during the weekend of 3-4 September.

Blind bowlers travelled from various parts of KZN to participate in this annual tournament.

Port Shepstone Lions have been involved with the KZN NABB - National Association of Blind Bowlers - since 1981. The annual weekend tournament means a great deal to the blind bowlers and for the past 35 years the Port Shepstone Lions have organised the competition and secured sponsorship for travel, meals, prizes and accommodation.

Apart from the games, the weekend included accommodation and meals.

Hibiscus Rotary Ann’s provided Saturday lunch and the Port Shepstone Lion and Lion Ladies provided and served dinner on Saturday evening, after which the visitors were entertained by Derek Jackson.

Port Shepstone Lions are most grateful to event organiser Madeleine Gouws, who, on behalf of the club, or-

Lions host bowling tournament for the blind ganised the event as well as several sponsorships.

The Lions thank the Riverside Sports Club in Uvongo for their venue and hospitality.

The club is also indebted to their main event sponsor, National Braiding Industries, as well as all other sponsors who made generous donations towards this annual project.

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Riverside Sports Club president Jeff Smith (left) and Madeleine Gouws.

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With the winner of the lucky draw (from left) Dumani Shezi (winner), Anne Osbourne (Riverside Bowling Club) and Madeleine Gouws (event organiser).

Ugu women empower, celebrate and support each other CANDYCE KRISHNA >>candyce.krishna@media24.com WOMEN should always empower and en­ courage each other instead of bring each other down.

That was the message Ugu District Man­ ager DD Naidoo brought across during his address at the municipality’s Women’s Month celebration last Wednesday at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre.

The event was co­ordinated by munici­

pality staff who went out all to obtain sponsors.

Felix Hlophe, stand­up comedian and radio jock, was emcee and the entertain­ ment line­up featured municipality staff.

Short plays, dances, song items, karaoke and a fashion show proved that women are multitalented.

To put the cherry on top, it was the mu­ nicipality men who donned black suits, bow ties and hats and served their female col­ leagues lunch.

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Zakhiti Mbonane celebrates.

Comedian Felix Hlophe had the crowd in stitches.

Rose Sheme (left) and Dudu Ngcobo at the celebration.

PRO DEO CARE GROUP CYCLE TOUR our annual event to raise funds for cancer sufferers, the aged and disable people in our community.

A group of cyclist rides over 800km from Gauteng to Southbroom to create awareness and raise funds for caring. We welcome them back on the 18th September @SOUTHBROOM Country Club.

Come and join us for lunch to welcome them back and to find out more about them and the work PRO DEO CARE GROUP does in the community.

Lunch Price: R130 per person Purchase a raffle ticket at R10.00 and stand a chance to win a bicycle.

PO Box 312, Margate, 4275 For further information contact either: Wolfie: 083 271 3036 • Elmarie: 079 497 6384 • Doreen: 083 243 9681

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PRECIOUS GUMEDE >precious.gumede@media24.com PORT Shepstone Junior Primary School held a fund-raising fun walk and run on Saturday morning.

The day started with a five-kilometre walk and run around the school, down to Suid-Natal High, then to Ziphakamise and back to the school.

A variety of activities were put on with food stalls, raffles and two grand prizes of a holiday of winners’ choice worth R6 500, sponsored in partnership with South Coast Fever.

Funds raised at the event will go towards building toilets for the school’s sports ground.

The event was sponsored by businesses who gave vouchers, gadgets, furniture and toys as prizes.

Winning the grand prizes were Gerhardt Steyn of Status Panel Beaters, the main sponsor, and Allison Edmonds.

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Grade 1 pupils (from left) Jayden Bardenhorst, Browyn Eloff, Zehan Del­ port and Ethan Pretorius, with their goods.

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With the second­prize Easy Holidays voucher (from left) Beverley Govender, Allison Edmonds (winner), Marius Cronjé and Ludwick Laurence.

SUID-NATAL Primêre welcomed spring with a Grade 1 market day last

Friday.

Pupils were brightly dressed and indulged in sweets, cupcakes and crafts made to raise funds for the school.

Athletics day at Hlanganani Prep PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com DESPITE not having proper sports facili­ ties and a sports field, Hlanganani Pre­ paratory School held an exciting athlet­ ics day last Friday on a small piece of land above the school.

Pupils participated in 100m, 200m, sack, egg­and­spoon and three­legged races and tug of war with pupils dressed in their blue and red house colours.

With a Torga Optical voucher (from left) Qhawe Hlophe, Asan­ da Nghlumayo and Londiwe Gambushe.

Thanks to Multi Furniture & Appliance, father and son, Tayin (left) and Jerome Ragavan, walk away with TV stand.

Pupils Ziphezinhle Mkwena (left) and Luyanda Zenda concentrate in the egg­and­spoon race.

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New ownership at Kart Freaks >> Go­kart race park revamped, upgraded PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com

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ART Freaks in Margate has a new owner, Clint Green, who took over on 1 September from former owner Bart Koekermoer.

Clint comes from the construction industry, but has a love of go-karts as he designs his own . He was involved the recent Downhill Go-kart Racing Derby.

The go-kart racing park has also had a few additions done to it, including a sweet shop offering a variety of sweet treats and an ice-cream parlour.

Clint, always hands on with the support of his family, has revamped the car wash outside the track for clients to make full use of while watching track racing, and the track has been repainted black and red giving it an appropriate “roady” look.

Cleaning products outlet opens branch in Margate

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At the opening of the new Home Care store in Margate on Thursday (from left) Fortune Khawula, Gerald Sholayan, Rene Sholayan, Denae Sholayan, Gerldin Sholayan, Lorraine Pillay, Sagren Pillay, Saloshnie Naidoo and Fortu­ nate Khawula.

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Shirley Green in the sweet shop.

The car wash has got new equipment offering excellent service at R60 per vehicle, no matter what the make.

Discount is given to loyal customers - for every five washes you get one free. For more information, go to the Kart Freak Facebook page.

Trailer hire at Kart Freaks is also getting a makeover. With the upgrades of existing trailers and the addition of a new ones, you will find a trailer to suit your specific needs.

“We now also offer a pick-up and delivery service for the trailers. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for special offers.”

Clint said they will be soon introducing off-road go-karts, quad bikes, battery operated tri-bikes for toddlers and 20 new karts, which are on the way from China.

He described a day at Kart Freaks as full-on, inexpensive family entertainment with great service and plenty of smiling faces.

Future plans for Kart Freaks include “Café la Freak” with a snack bar and a party and toy shop with plenty of new toys for the children, and more. Packages are also available for children’s party or corporate functions.

“Friendliness and safety at the venue is key - the race park has gone from being a one-star attraction to a 3.1-star attraction, which will improve along the way,” says Green.

Kart Freaks is open from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday. Depending on clientele, it opens from 8am to 8pm on Friday, 8am to 10pm on Saturday and 8am to 6pm on Sunday.

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It’s awards time WITH September being Tourism and Heritage Month, the South Coast has not been immune to this initiative and events around it.

To begin with, the National Department of Tourism has announced the provincial finalists for the coveted Lillizela Awards.

I am pleased to say that seven of our product owners or service providers have been nominated - we wish them every success to get to the national finals and bring home the silverware.

Later this month, we at Ugu South Coast Tourism, will be hosting our own Tourism Awards evening during which we will be recognising the contributions made by the private and

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public sectors to our tourism and leisure industry.

It should be a fun evening on 23 September.

The Minister of Tourism will also be coming to the South Coast to announce South Africa’s Blue Flag Beaches for the next year.

This event will be attended by media and officials from all the applicant municipalities wishing to hear if their application has been successful.

Currently we are the destination that has the highest number of permanently managed Blue Flag Beaches in South Africa and this is a big selling point for our prospective visitors.

Also in September the KZN Depart-

ment of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs will be undertaking a South Coast based media and tourism industry focused Tourism and Heritage Month event to profile our province and our destination.

Live television interviews and broadcast discussions will form part of the programme.

After the event, we will be hosting about 20 influential media representatives for three days so they can profile our tourism experiences via their media houses, publications and on the internet.

These awards and events are over and above our normal leisure and cultural events programmes which will coincide with the school holidays.

Who said things get quiet before the summer season rush? This is an important time for us to convince our loyal and new tourists to come here and for this reason on 23 to 25 September we with some of our members will be plugging the South Coast and environs at the Johannesburg Getaway Show which is a vital consumer show as part of our extensive promotional calendar.

So with spring in our steps, we look forward to a busy month and an even busier season towards year-end.

Ugu female employees honour Women’s Month IT was glitz and glamour at the Ugu District Municipality’s Women’s Day celebration last Wednesday, hosted to honour the municipality’s female workers.

Over 250 women were treated to a day of edutainment where staff members shared stories and advice through poetry, song and plays about women’s development and the importance of being a woman

in today’s society.

This event also served to remind female employees about how the new dispensation has transformed the realm of women in South Africa over the years.

Speaking at the event, municipal manager DD Naidoo conveyed his gratitude to the women staff who work hard to ensure the municipality keeps to the

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address the district’s triple challenge scourge of poverty, unemployment and inequality.”

While the municipality hosts Women’s Day celebrations to remember the fearless women of 1956 which gave birth to women’s emancipation today, the event is also intended to foster workers’ morale in the municipality in order to improve work performance among them, thus ensuring the development of the organisation.

Ugu District Municipality promotes working together to create an environment that is friendly, responsive, accountable, effective and efficient for our communities.

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mandate of delivering uncompromised services to communities the municipality serves.

The speaker of the day, manager special programmes, Dudu Ngcobo in her address emphasised how imperative it is for women workers to be growth-hungry and take advantage of available opportunities to better themselves.

“Women need to realise that our country has an abundance of opportunities and women need to take advantage of them and improve their skills and knowledge. This will in turn create platforms for better employment thereby improving their income and

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hair were encouraged to keep it short.

In days of yore there were no hairstraightening products.

Rules are necessary to enforce discipline, then instilling self-control and responsibility. No schools permitted the wearing of religious emblems – the crucifix. Consequently, beads by a sangoma, is also prohibited.

Teachers and pupils alike respected public property. It was totally unheard of to destroy schools. Time was devoted to study. If perchance, teaching time was sacrificed for another ac-

tivity, we were obliged to attend school on a Saturday morning.

Eating in public, when wearing school uniform, was not tolerated. In accordance with my culture, certain times are observed for meals – not 24 hours.

Eating in public, in the streets and the malls etc. is viewed as common and/or low-class behaviour, lacking refinement. As a lack of self-control we are frequently confronted by the repugnant sight of grossly obese adults and children. As Homo sapiens, we ex-

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Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Courage

School rules are necessary IT is apparent that certain groups of people are obsessed by “racism”.

Many English and Afrikaans schools, which have been in existence for 50 to 100 years (including my alma mater, where I also taught, and Marist Brothers), are adhering to rules compiled in the early years. During this era, schools were racially segregated.

Therefore how can one now interpret the rules as “racist”?

Hair was and still is required to be neat. Long hair was and is to be tied back and off the face. Those with frizzy

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ercise control that we do not ingest food, egest waste and fornicate in public.

I introduced cadet training, appointing the “biggest nuisance” as sergeant major. The pupils proudly performed for special occasions.

In addition, the discipline level increased, so much so that we completed our syllabus in record time, enabling numerous academic, fun activities.

Imposing discipline at grass roots ensures the development of a conscience.

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Crime and corruption are then eradicated, so people can live in peace, safety and harmony.

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IE wettiging van dagga of nie is seker een van die heftigste debate van die afgelope paar jaar met sterk gevoelens aan albei kante. Daar is mense oor die hele wêreld wat wil hê die rook daarvan moet onvoorwaardelik toegelaat word, en daar is enkele lande wat dit wel doen. Daar is ook dié wat heeltemal teen die wettiging van dagga gekant is, en redeneer dit sal dit dun end van die wig wees om algehele dwelmmisbruik aan te moedig. Dan is daar diegene wat hulle beywer dat die medisinale gebruik daarvan toegelaat word en grond hul argument op bewese studies en praktiese ondervinding dat dagga wel aansienlike medisinale eienskappe het.

Daardie debat was ook onlangs hier op die Suidkus in die kollig toe lede van die laasgenoemde groep, Allan Morkel en Janet O’Donoghue van die Suid-Afrikaanse Cannabisgemeenskap- en Reguleringsvereniging die gassprekers was op ‘n weeklikse debatforum. Hulle het daarop gewys dat dagga, of cannabis of marijuana, soos dit ook bekend is, nog steeds onwettig in SuidAfrika is, ten spyte daarvan dat dit elders in die wêreld óf gewettig óf gedekriminaliseer is.

Volgens hulle is die groot farmaseutiese maatskappye sie grootste teenstanders van die wettiging van dagga vir medisinale gebruik, omdat dit hul winste erg kan benadeel.

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ees is. Morkel het ontken dat die rook van dagga breinselle beskadig, en dat rokers nie gewelddadig word nie, tensy die dagga met ander middels gemeng word.

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Dit word beweer dat Eleanor Roosevelt gesê het dat ‘n mense se lewensuitkyk nie noodwendig die beste in woorde uitgedruk word nie. Dit kom tot uitdrukking deur die keuses wat ons maak. Ons word gevorm deur die keuses wat ons maak en ons vorm ander deur ons keuses. Jou bestemming is ‘n kwessie van keuses, soms ja, soms ook ander se keuses.

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Ons sukkel ook met hierdie tweespalt in ons lewens. Ons wil graag as Christene bekend staan, maar leef en tree op soos mense wat nog nooit gehoor het van sake soos selfbeheersing, goedheid, vriendelikheid, getrouheid en dies meer nie.

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Die probleem is net dat as ons nie onsself verbind tot ‘n saak of tot iemand nie, ons ongelukkig bly en nie regtig ‘n invloed op ons gemeenskap, skool, werk, klub, kerk kan uitoefen nie. Albert Einstein het na bewering gesê dat in die kern van probleme lê geleenthede.

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Volgens hom is daar geen langtermyn-uitwerking op rokers se geheue nie, hoewel dit wel op die korttermyn wel ‘n uitwerking kan hê.

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kere medisyne wat sonder voorskif verkry kan word, gevaarliker as dagga.

In die res van die wêreld is daar ‘n magdom mense en organisasies wat hulle beywer vir die gebruik van dagga vir medisinale redes, en grond hul pleidooie op verskeie mediese studies aan van die voorste universiteite in die wêreld. Dis nou buiten die groepe wat die rook daarvan heeltemal gewettig wil sien.

Die teenstanders van die wettiging van dagga, selfs vir medisinale gebruik, is ewe beslis dat die dwelm eenvoudig te gevaarlik is, ten spyte van sekere beperkte medisinale eienskappe. Van die bewyse wat hulle aanhaal is gesaghebbende studies wat daarop dui dat minstens 9% van die mense wat dagga probeer, daaraan verslaaf raak, en dat hierdie syfer verdubbel indien die roker ‘n adolessent is.

Die anti-groep haal ook studies aan wat bewys dagga is skadeliker as tabak. Hier in Suid-Afrika is byvoorbeeld gevind dat daar ‘n korrelasie is tussen die rook van dagga en die aantal mense wat in traumaeenhede beland.

Navorsers het bevind 58% van die pasiënte in Kaapstadse traumaeenhede was daggarokers. Vir Port Elizabeth was die syfer 29% en Durban 44%.

Ek het die menings van plaaslike alkohol- en dwelm-rehabilitasiesentrums ingewin, en hulle was eenparig: die rook van dagga moet onwettig bly. ‘n Ervare en gerespekteerde berader in in Ramsgate, self iemand wat oor 18 jaar aan alkohol, dagga en heroïen verslaaf was, het geen geheim daarvan gemaak dat dagga in 90 persent van die by mense wat hulle behandel, die begin van hul dwelmspiraal was nie.

“Moenie dat iemand jou iets anders probeer wysmaak nie. Dis ‘n feit.” Ek glo hom.

Wouter se Watergat WOUTER WILLEMSE DIE afgelope week was nogal stil, stil in die sin van min woorde. Die manne is moeg van politiek, die Springbokke is nie juis ‘n bron van inspirasie nie, die Proteas gaan nou amptelik gebuk onder kwotas, en les bes, die Sharks het verloor. Die Lions ook, en wat beteken het dat een van ons groot gespreksleiers, julle weet wie, ‘n baie lae profiel gehandhaaf het.

Nietemin, ons het wel verlede Saterdag so ‘n effense insident gehad wat gelukkig gou bedaar het. Dit het te doen gehad met ‘n gebruik hier in die Watergat sedert ons TV-stelle vir sportkyk geïnstalleer het. Elke TV-stel is met rugbywedstryde ingestel op die Engelse klankbaan. Ons luister na Hugh Bladen en sy kollegas, en nie na die John van Rensburgs of Toks van der Lindes nie. Om spesifieke redes.

Saterdagmiddag vra Pieter Badenhorst van Pretoria ewe beleefd waarom die TV’s se klankbaan op Engels ingestel is. Ek verduidelik aan hom myns insiens is die Engelse kommentators baie beter opgelei, kundiger en saai hulle in baie goeie En-

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gels uit. Die Afrikaanse kommentators daarenteen het nie behoorlike opleiding ontvang nie, veral die oudrugbyspelers.

Hul kommentaar is besaai met anglisismes, soos “die Cheetahs sal nou moet druk opsit”, hul stembeheer is power, pleks van om bloot vir TV-kykers bykomende inligting te gee, vertel hulle jou presies wat jy self kan sien. Daarbenewens is hulle hopeloos te bevooroordeeld, veral wanneer die Springbokke speel, somtyds veel erger as die Aussie-kommentators. Wat my die meeste irriteer, is John van Rensburg, reeds baie ervare, maar wat nog steeds ‘n tweede Gerhard Viviers wil wees. ”Dis nou rugby. Kyk net hoe ontduik hy twee drie man.En go een. Hy hardloop nog, hardloop nog … en hy druk hom nou. Fantasties Suid-Afrika. Mense, dis Springbokrugy op sy beste.”

Tipiese radio-kommentaar uit die verlede op moderne televisie.

Pieter wou-wou hom vererg, maar ek sê ek gee glad nie om om die TV-stel naby hom na die Afrikaanse klankbaan oor te skakel nie,

WW want my teenkanting is nie teen Afrikaans per se nie, ek is lief vir my taal, maar teen die manier hoe die uitsaaiers hom opfoeter. Hy het dit aanvaar, en lekker gekuier.

Na die wedstryd het Pieter vorendag gekom met die storie van drie dominees. Op ‘n Saterdag besluit hulle om saam te gaan visvang. Langs die rivier sê die eerste dominee: “Broers, ons sit nou lekker rustig hier langs die water sonder om na ander mense se probleme en sondes te luister. Is dit nie tyd dat ons self ‘n bietjie afpak en bieg nie?

“Ek het iets wat baie swaar op hy hart lê … ek het van die kerk se geld gevat, en as iemand uitvind, is ek in groot moeilikheid.”

Die tweede dominee val ook in: “Broers, ek het ook ‘n geraamte in die kas … ek slaap so bietjie rond, en terwyl ek preek, soek ek my volgende slagoffer.”

Die twee kyk na die derde dominee wat ongemaklik begin rondskuif. Derde dominee: “Broers, ek is so bly ons bieg. My probleem is dat ek ‘n groot skinderbek is, en ek kan nie wag om ons gemeentes van jul probleme te vertel nie.”

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Port Shepstone High ­ ‘education for life’

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ORT Shepstone High School is one of the largest co-educational, multiracial, English-medium high schools in KwaZuluNatal and we have a pupil enrolment of 1 280.

The school is situated on a hill overlooking the sea and has 11 hectares of sports fields surrounding it. The school’s facilities, which are continually being upgraded, are the best in education for the region.

Port Shepstone High School strives to offer an “education for life”.

This is not only reflected in the academic programme, but also in the large number of extramural activities available to pupils.

The sporting, cultural and community activities, arranged and supervised by the staff, ensure that pupils can explore and enhance their talents through a variety of opportunities outside the school curriculum.

In the 2015 NSC final examinations, our school recorded outstanding results. Four of our matric pupils were placed in the top five in the Ugu District and we had a 98.26% pass rate. The Bachelors pass rate (university entrance) was 86%.

This is a credit to the work of the professional and dedicated teachers in all subjects and grades in the school. We also acknowledge the

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Aerial view of Port Shepstone High.

school’s support staff and the governing body.

With so much on offer at Port Shepstone High School, it is no wonder that our pupils are proud to be part of such a vibrant and enthusiastic school.

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Entertainment

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Ingeli Country Show this month

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The Ingeli Country Show has a packed entertainment schedule ­ make sure you are there next weekend.

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ELD in spring each year at the Harding Country Club, the Ingeli Country Show is one of South Africa’s favourite hinterland shows.

This year heralds the 14th iteration of the event and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Enjoy a weekend out in the beautiful surrounds of the Harding area while being entertained by a multi-

tude of diverse events and competitions.

The programme starts on Saturday 17 September and includes a putting compo, bass compo, Zulu dancers, bell compo, drone demo, chainsaw compo, clay shooting and a children’s tug of war.

There is also a live screening of the Boks versus the All Blacks, which kicks off at 9.30am.

Saturday night’s entertainment line-up starts at 6pm and runs until late.

Tickets are available at the gate and are only R100. With bands Four5Seconds and Rifle performing, visitors are sure to be well entertained until late.

The Miss Ingeli takes place on Sunday, 18 September from 9am to 10am.

With so much on offer, including food, a beer and tea garden as well as a coffee coach to keep the hunger at bay this is most definitely one event the family should attend.

“This two-day show showcases the spirit of the community and the diverse offerings of the area.

“The line-up of exhibitors and entertainment promises to be entertaining, we would like to extend our congratulations to the organisers for their commitment to ensuring the success of this great annual event,” said Ugu South Coast Tourism CEO Justin Mackrory.

Tickets for adults are R20 and children under 18 R10.

For more information, contact Peter Talbot on 082 499 1196 or email ingelishowharding@gmail.com Contact Mandy Belbin for entertainment tickets on 079 515 8266.

Keep an eye on www.ingeli.co.za for updates on the programme.

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Riverbend Art and Wine Gallery is to host another wine tast­ ing evening this month.

IT’S that time of the year again when River­ bend Art and Wine Gallery in Ramsgate present the South Coast Spring Wine Festi­ val on Friday, 23 September.

More than 30 of South Africa’s wine es­ tates will profile more than 150 wines, which will be offered at discounted prices on the night.

The event takes place at Riverbend from 5.30pm.

Tickets cost R120 per person.

“We would prefer you to buy tickets be­ fore the event to help us with catering. Cash or credit cards accepted and tickets will be sold at the door as well, but buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment as tickets are limited,” said Joeanne Francis of River­ bend.

Tickets include a tasting glass, entrance to various draws, estate wines offered at discounted price and snacks.

Buy tickets directly from Riverbend Crocodile Farm (9am to 4.30pm) daily or e­mail events@crocodilecrazy.co.za to buy via EFT. Tickets are non­refundable.

Ordering and buying wines: wines can be ordered and paid for on a discounted price on the night.

Delivery of ordered wines: all orders placed over R1 500 will be delivered free in a radius of 50km from Riverbend ­ Umtent­ weni to Port Edward.

Wines will be delivered within two weeks of the wine festival. ­ Supplied.

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mêre from 2pm to 2am. Theme, circus. For more information, contact Michelle on 072 119 8802 or Robin on 082 497 2985 or 039 682 7680.

Thursday, 15 September ­ The Bank Pensioner’s Society holds a lunch at the Port Shepstone Country Club from 12.30pm. Cost is R85 per person. Con­ tact Margaret on 039 6952256.

Chamtrul Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist will visit the Margate Library from 5pm to 7pm. No charge involved, donations wel­ come. Contact Margi on 083 628 6295 or

What’s on Friday to Sunday, 9­11 September The KZN regional convention of Jeho­ vah’s Witnesses take place at Moses Ma­ bhida Stadium in Durban. All welcome. Ad­ mission is free and no collections will be taken. Visit www.jw.org for a detailed pro­ gramme or call 074 897 7027.

Saturday to Sunday, 10­11 September Cansa Relay for Life at Suid­Natal Pri­

New car­draw finalist at Wild Coast Sun PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Mduduzi Mdiniso won R2 000 at the Wild Coast Sun and was selected as the car draw finalist. The car draw takes place on 15 September.

email namastehimalaya@gmail.com Saturday to Sunday, 17 18 September The Ingeli Country Show takes place at the Harding country Club from 8am. Fun competitions for the whole family.

Wednesday to Sunday, 21­25 September Matat2Pont, enter now on www.race control.co.za Saturday, 24 September.

Southcity Banana Bash Swim­Cycle­Run. Friday, 23 September Riverbend Art and Wine Gallery

presents the South Coast Spring Wine Fes­ tival on.

More than 30 of South Africa’s to wine estates to profile more than 150 wines, 5.30pm for 6pm. R120 per person. Call 039 316 6204.

Saturday, 24 September The SPCA potjiekos competition takes place at Blue Waters Pub & Grill in Hibber­ dene. Contact Mike Bourman on 071 545 0802.

Saturday, 29 October The first annual Spring Food and Wine

Tasting Experience will be held at Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre.

There will be food and wine­tasting stands as well as chefs preparing meals.

Tickets available at Computicket and at the gate at R150 per person. Call 039 315 0420 for more information.

Saturday, 12 November Rotary (Uvongo and Margate) centena­ ry fund­raiser charity golf, dinner dance and entertainment by Winston Smile.

For more information or to pledge a sponsorship, email ehlertjl@gmail.com

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Chris Forward, draw compere for the Wild Coast Sun, congratulates Maureen Theunissen for being selected to choose one of four prizes in the Wild Wednes­ day draw.

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UMDONI MUNICIPALITY

MUNICIPAL

J.E.W.E.L. OF THE SOUTH COAST

Postal Address: Box 19 Scottburgh 4180

Physical Address: Cnr. Bram Fischer & Williamson Street Scottburgh 4180

Tel: 039 - 976 1202 Fax: 039 - 976 0017

UMZUMBE MUNICIPALITY UMASIPALA WASEMZUMBE

Advertisement calling for Bids MN NUMBER 180/2016 BID NO: 07/2016 CUTTING AND REMOVAL OF VEGETATION ON PROPERTIES WITH OVERGROWN VEGETATION WITHIN UMDONI MUNICIPALITY (24 MONTHS)

C/o P.O. Box 561 Tel: c/o 039 972 0005 HIBBERDENE Fax: c/o 039 972 0099 4220 E-mail: umzumbe@umzumbe.gov.za

Bids are hereby invited for the Cutting and removal of vegetation on properties with overgrown vegetation within Umdoni Local Municipality. Bid documents may be obtained from the Umdoni Local Municipality offices at Corner Bram Fischer and Williamson Street, Scottburgh, 4180 from the 12 September 2016 upon non-refundable cash payment of R300.00. No cheques will be accepted.

Bids are to be completed in accordance with the conditions attached to the Bid document and must be sealed and endorsed with the relevant bid number and must be Deposited in the official Bid box in the foyer of the Umdoni Local Municipality at Corner Bram Fisher and Williamson Street, Scottburgh, 4180 not later than 12h00 on 30 September 2016 at which time bids will be opened in public. Bids delivered to the Municipality by courier services will not be considered. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the closing date for the submission of Bids.

Umdoni Local Municipality subscribes to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, (Act No.5 of 2000). The 80/20 preference point system shall be applicable during the evaluation and adjudication of this contract.

Enquiries regarding the bid document to be directed to Mr B. Makiwane, (SCM Manager) on 039-9761202 and Technical enquiries to be directed to Mr K. Subben (Environment Manager) on 039-9762432 during office hours

CANCELLATION OF TENDERS NAME OF THE PROJECT

CONTRACT NUMBER

Request for proposal for panel of Electrical Engineering Consultants for a period of Three (3) years

UMZ-08T-2015/16

Request for proposal for panel of Civil Engineering Consultants for a period of Three (3) years

UMZ-67T-2015

Tenderers are hereby noticed that the above mentioned tenders have been cancelled.

NC Mgijima Municipal Manager Umzumbe Local Municipality

UMZUMBE MUNICIPALITY UMASIPALA WASEMZUMBE

Umdoni Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept any bid in whole or part.

C/o P.O. Box 561 Tel: c/o 039 972 0005 HIBBERDENE Fax: c/o 039 972 0099 4220 E-mail: umzumbe@umzumbe.gov.za

Mr X.S. Luthuli Municipal Manager

UMZUMBE MUNICIPALITY UMASIPALA WASEMZUMBE C/o P.O. Box 561 Tel: c/o 039 972 0005 HIBBERDENE Fax: c/o 039 972 0099 4220 E-mail: umzumbe@umzumbe.gov.za

Human Resources Department Information Technology Officer (permanent position) Basic Salary R236 465.96 – R261 140.24 pa plus 13th cheques and medical aid optional Post levels 4 The successful incumbent will be reporting directly to the Manager Information Technology.

Key Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree/Diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification in Information Technology NQF Level 06 obtained from a recognized tertiary institution.

• Computer literacy (MS Word/MS Excel and Desktop Publishing).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both IsiZulu and English.

• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the field of Information Technology coupled with at least 1 year practical IT experience within the Local Government.

• In depth understanding of web designing.

• Valid code EB driver’s license.

Skills required

• Analytical thinking.

• Financial Management.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Report writing.

Key Performance Areas

• To support the Manager: IT in the management of IT. • To update asset details of computer equipment and accessories located within the Municipality.

• To ensure that all IT requirements of the Municipality are met.

• To maintain records of licenses permitting the use of specific software.

• To diagnose specific software related problems, interacting with vendors/consultants on corrective measures/applicability of suggested solutions.

• To diagnose and resolve application and operating system related problems.

• To provide guidance to new users with start-up/ log-on procedures and/or sequence, tools and capabilities of associated packages.

• Responsible for software, hardware and GIS. • Control of database (Financial, HR and Payroll systems).

• Maintenance, specification and ongoing development of IT systems.

• Centralized computer operations (back-ups, day and month-end procedures).

Closing date: 23 September 2016 Application letter with a comprehensive CV (preferable in English) should be forwarded to: The Attention Municipal Manager Umzumbe Municipality PO Box 561 Hibberdene 4220 or can be hand delivered to Mathulini MPCC, Sipofu Road Umthwalume 4186.

STANDARD MUNICIPAL FRINGE BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE: Umzumbe Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and appointment will be made in terms of the Council’s Employment Equity Plan. The appointment is made according to the Council’s condition of service. Canvassing for these positions will lead to disqualification of applications. The Municipality reserves the rights not make an appointment.

Proof of academic qualifications: all applications must be accompanied by certified copies of academic qualifications. Short-listed candidates will be required to produce their original documents and/or the verification/confirmation of documents. This should be established via the relevant verification authority and the responsibility will rest with the applicants themselves.

All applications should be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Umzumbe Municipality P O Box 561 Hibberdene 4220 or can be hand delivered to Mathulini MPCC, Sipofu Road Umthwalume 4186.

NC Mgijima Municipal Manager

Human Resources Department Development Planner (permanent position) Basic Salary R236 465.96 – R261 140.24 pa plus R110 000.00 p.a car allowances, cellphone allowance 13th cheque and medical aid optional Post levels 4 The successful incumbent will be reporting directly to the Manager Development Planning

Key Requirements:

• A recognized Bachelor’s Degree or a B Tech in Urban/Town and Regional Planning from a recognized tertiary institution.

• Registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Planner will be an added advantage.

• A post Graduate Degree in the above will be an added advantage.

• An applied knowledge of GIS will also be an advantage.

• A minimum of 3 years in urban/town planning.

• Good communication skills in both IsiZulu and English.

• Valid code EB driver’s license.

Key Attributes • In depth understanding of development planning, its policy and legislative framework.

• Have sound understanding of Government policies and Government development agenda.

• Knowledge of Performance Management System Policy and Legislative Framework.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and sound report writing • Good project management skills

Key Performance Areas

The incumbent will be responsible for: • Provision of support to the Manager Development Planning, and will be in execution of development planning responsibilities.

• Provision of support in preparation of Integrated Development Plan for the Municipality.

• Provision of guidance and support for IDP implementation through alignment of the municipal policies with the District, Provincial and National policies.

• Assist the management with the development and review of Spatial Development Framework (SDF) and Local Area Plans as well as development frameworks (LAPs).

• Collect and capture spatial information on the Geographic Information System.

• Assisting management with Development Planning projects (feasibility studies, sector plans).

• Assist management in the implementation and review of Land use Management System (Land Use Scheme and By-Laws.

• Provision of professional technical advice on land development and land use applications.

• Promotion of development planning initiatives in the municipality.

• Facilitating the implementation of Municipal Property rates Act in the Municipality.

• Undertaking site inspection in order to provide development planning advice to various projects.

• Management of developmental information using Geographic Information System (GIS).

• Managing municipality’s input into Lease Agreement and Liquor License applications.

• Assist management on the compilation of Annual Report, Annual Performance Report, Mid-Year Performance Report and Quarterly Reports.

• Assist management during the quarterly review processes.

• Attending workshops, seminars, port folio committee meetings on behalf of the municipality.

Closing date: 23 September 2016

STANDARD MUNICIPAL FRINGE BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE: Umzumbe Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and appointment will be made in terms of the Council’s Employment Equity Plan. The appointment is made according to the Council’s condition of service. Canvassing for these positions will lead to disqualification of applications. The Municipality reserves the rights not make an appointment.

Proof of academic qualifications: all applications must be accompanied by certified copies of academic qualifications. Short-listed candidates will be required to produce their original documents and/or the verification/confirmation of documents. This should be established via the relevant verification authority and the responsibility will rest with the applicants themselves.

All applications should be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Umzumbe Municipality P O Box 561 Hibberdene 4220 or can be hand delivered to Mathulini MPCC, Sipofu Road Umthwalume 4186.

NC Mgijima Municipal Manager

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The test run was "the first and very important stage in our efforts to introduce this type of vehicle into Dubai's transport network," RTA official Ahmed Bahrozyan told AFP. Mattar al-Tayer, the RTA's director general, said it aimed to have a quarter of all Dubai transport automated by 2030.

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Designed to take the SVR’s dynamic capability to the next level, and deliver ul­ timate chassis agility, precision, control and response, the changes nevertheless preserve the F­Type’s ride quality and inherent duality of character — day­ to­day useability and comfort have not been compromised.

The F­Type’s aluminium double wishbone front and rear suspension and state­of­the­art electric power­ assisted steering (EPAS) system gave the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) team the best possible starting point for developing the SVR’s vehicle dynamics.

That the vehicle is 25 kg lighter as stan­ dard than the AWD F­Type R — and 50 kg lighter with options including the Carbon Ceramic Matrix brake system and carbon fibre roof — brings immediate benefits in terms of handling.

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UGU District Municipality released a statement about the water-shedding scheduled in Oslo Beach, Uvongo, Shelly Beach, Margate Extension three, Ramsgate North, Gamalakhe, Nyandezulu and Nositha due to the upgrading of the Boboyi Plant.

Ugu spokesperson France Zama said customers are therefore urged to take note of the watershedding times - today, 6 and to-

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The municipality asks customers to store sufficient water during this period.

“Municipal relief water supply will also be on standby should the need arise,” said Zama.

Zama apologised for any inconvenience which may be caused due to interruptions. - Supplied.

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The question is how does one deal with significant levels of “abnormal” risk? In this context, abnormal risk relates to the current political, economic and socioeconomic situation in South Africa.

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Faced with the very real risk of economic meltdown on a national and by extension regional scale, there is nothing that individual businesses can do but there is a lot that organised business can do.

It is time that all business groupings form a united front and take on the politicians in the interests of saving the country. I am convinced that, given the potentially dire circumstances faced by their constituency, organised labour will, at least until the threat is averted, join forces with organised business and succeed in achieving a leadership change in the ruling party.

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Top business stories LAST week saw the biggest investor sell-off of South African bonds and equities since “Nenegate” in December 2015.

The short-lived appointment of Des Van Rooyen as Finance Minister towards the end of last year resulted in a sell-off of bonds and equities to the value of R8bn.

Last week’s sell-off totalled R10.2bn and has been attributed to market uncertainties around the Hawks investigation involving the current Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan.

Embattled state owned power utility, Eskom, faces new financing challenges as two major funding institutions announced that they would not offer new loans or roll over existing debt for South African state owned enterprises (SOE’s).

Local and overseas funding institutions cite an

increased risk of investment status downgrade as the reason for their decisions.

Eskom not only faces increased cost of borrowings, but has a $2bn (R29bn) funding gap to finance expansion and operations.

Another troubled SOE, South African Airways, is still treading water pending confirmation of a R5bn guarantee facility from the SA Treasury. International routes are now under threat as foreign destinations require financial statements from all operators.

SAA cannot satisfy the going concern criteria in its financials without the Treasury guarantee.

Gordhan has made it clear that no guarantee will be issued until the state carrier appoints a new board of directors.

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A total of 32 of KwaZulu-Natal schools were chosen to participate in this event.

The event gives the pupils and soccer enthusiasts a chance to be selected to play in the professional league.

Olwandle High won the 2015 tournament and were asked to host the tournament at Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday.

Port Shepstone High and Southcity Christian School competed against three schools to qualify for the top 16.

Olwandle High was the only school that made through after beating Adams College 2-1.

The next games will be played in Hillcrest in a few weeks.

Olwandle High sports co-ordinator Mkhondi Mufamadi said it was a great gam and they are looking forward to the next rounds.

Weekend scores: Port Shepstone High 0-1 Mpangeni High, Southcity Christian High 0-2 Brettonwood High, Olwandle 2-1 Adams College.

Mufuamadi asks the community to support Olwandle High because they represent Ugu at the tournament.

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The winners were Guy Yeadon and Simon Lee on 49 points and Mark Ferguson and George Raman, who came second, with 45 points.

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1st: Frank Merrill, Thys Bothma, Derek Egerton, 86 pts, 2nd: Alan Davies, Eddie Gommersall, Jim Finn, 85 pts, 3rd: Otto Mutschler, Jan Richter, Andre Du Plessis, 84 pts.

Thursday, 1 September Individual Stableford sponsored by Margate Pro Shop.

1st: Colin Iddon, 41 pts, 2nd: Louie Carriera, 39 pts,

3rd: Neil Townsend, 36 pts.

Nearest Pin: 4th: Colin Iddon, 16th sponsored by Hibiscus Retirement Villages: Neil Townsend.

Friday, 2 September Business Day Alliance sponsored by M Electrical.

1st: Elmar Basson, Heber de Beer, Jaco v d Wal, Deon Meyer. 102 pts, 2nd: Robert Mavundla, Vusi Maphamulu, Mngobi Gobonowane, Koko Zithumane, oco 96 pts, 3rd: Anton Kohrmann, Johan Wentzel, Riaan Croucamp, Dave Higgins, 96 pts, Nearest Pins sponsored by Coles Kitchens: 4th, John Rudling, 11th , Koko Zithumane.

Best Dressed Team sponsored Blue Lagoon: Jane Davies, Maureen Ogilvie, Barbara Jackson, Lexley Lewis.

Saturday 3 September Mens Betterball Stableford.

1st: Frik van Zyl and Johan Erasmus, 47 pts, 2nd: JP Pretorius and Theuns Esterhuizen, oco 46 pts, 3rd: Rob Weyer and Graeme Massam, 46 pts.

Free Kyukushin karate lessons offered PRECIOUS GUMEDE >>precious.gumede@media24.com YOUTHS and adults are invited to join free Kyukushin karate classes at Marburg Secondary from Monday to Thursday every week.

Classes start at 3.30pm until 4.30pm for children aged six to 18 and for adults from 5pm until 6.30pm.

Sempai George Jaxa said the aim is to teach the youth karate and at the same time keep them off the streets and away from social ills.

“The objective is to instil the true spirit of

Kyukushin because it is full contact karate,” said Jaxa.

There will be a provincial tournament on 10 September, in which members will take part.

Training will be at the Marburg hall if available, however, the school field will be used as an alternative.

For more information, contact sempais Bongani Ntshebeshe on 083 879 2095, Philani Mbambo on 083 298 2441, Bright Khowa on 083 328 0007, Sherwin Ramdin on 083 702 4137, Jaxa on 083 702 4137 or Sensei Mandla Ngubane on 072 555 9489.

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