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Five massacre victims laid to rest IT was an emotional day for the Sibiya family, friends and the Embangweni community as last Saturday five of the eight family members, who had been massacred, were buried.

The funeral service held at Sangweni Primary School in Matimatolo was attended by a large number of mourners. Officials present were the provincial secretary of Community Safety and Liaison, Mr M. Mnqayi, uMzinyathi District Mayor PMS Ngubane, Umvoti Mayor TC Ngubane, Umvoti Deputy Mayor NG Masikane, councillors and iziNduna zendawo.

Eight members of the Sibiya family - two sisters and six grandchildren - were brutally murdered on the night of October 3.

Three victims were buried two weeks ago, but the five whose service was held last Saturday had been shot and burnt and their service was delayed because of forensic tests.

In addressing the mourners, Mayor TC Ngubane said the culture of vi-

olence and killing is a real problem in KZN. “Other people face problems too, but it is only in our province that people resort to violence to solve differences.

“That is not the correct approach.

I urge community members to rather involve the police or officials if they are unhappy about something.”

The surviving Sibiya family members are undergoing counselling to assist them with moving forward.

Government departments have also committed to provide the basic necessities to the family who lost everything when their one house was burnt.

The family and the community have been assisted and supported by businesses, individuals, government departments and the municipality.

At the time of going to press the motive behind the massacre is still unknown and there is an ongoing investigation into the killings, but no arrests have been made.

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Mother of three of the children killed in the Embangweni massacre, Mpume Sibiya, is comforted by Umvoti Deputy Mayor, N. Masikane at the funeral service last Saturday.

... And for some good news

The recovered Traxcavator Caterpillar.

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JUST imagine, a lady is walking along a street in Estcourt and sees a copy of the Greytown Gazette on the ground. She picks it up, looks at the front page and says: “But I walk past that machine every day.”

So, in what can only be described as an incredible series of happenings, she is now R20 000 better off, the Craigieburn pipeline contractors are delighted at the recovery of the machine, and so is the insurance company.

Three weeks ago the Greytown Gazette of October 25 headlined on the front page “R20 000 Reward for return of pipeline machine”.

On the previous Friday night some rather brazen thieves had made off with an earthmoving Traxcavator Caterpillar parked on the Greytown-Mooi River road after bun-

dling the night watchman into the boot of a vehicle. Otto Zimmerman from contractors Cerimele Mantombana Joint Venture, announced that a R20 000 reward would be paid for information leading to the recovery of the machine.

Security firms and police searched, but with no luck and it was assumed the machine was probably no longer in the country.

Then last Saturday Otto got this call from Estcourt (his cell number was in the article) and the contractors were there very rapidly.

Incredibly the machine is intact with only the batteries removed. Evidently the machine had been dumped literally in the middle of nowhere on a dirt road between Mooi River and Estcourt.

How’s that for a good news story for a change.

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15 November 2017

Tribute to Charmayne Forster A TRIBUTE from her colleagues at Letcee to Charmayne who died on September 18, 2017.

“How do you pay adequate tribute to someone who has such a huge impact on the lives of so many people and who has inspired even more?

From when she started working with us more than 20 years ago, there was no doubt that her passion was for young children, and especially for early childhood development.

From when she started training until she stopped work in Decem-

ber last year Charmayne was committed to improving the quality of the teaching in the creches and preschools and to ensuring children had access to toys and equipment.

She was an incredible mentor having a way of making the complex seem simple and made people believe they could do what was required.

She cared about each person and their family and these traits gave rise to her name Mamkhulu - our aunt.

Like any senior family member,

if anyone stepped out of line, she would let you know, in no uncertain terms.

Most of us were on the receiving end of her legendary tongue lashings. Without exception, she would apologise and make right with the person.

Over the years, Charmayne became familiar with the wider ECD landscape. She was extremely knowledgeable about the qualifications and over the years served on both provincial and national bodies developing curricula and setting standards for practition-

uMshwathi employees train to fight fire

An employee is shown how to put out a fire.

THE Umgungundlovu Fire Department trained uMshwathi Municipality employees in the use of fire equipment that complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The purpose of training was to ensure the avoidance of risks of fire in the workplace.

Training covered the different classes of fire as follows: Class A - solid material such as paper and wood - fire can be treated by water and dry powder application.

Class B - flammable liquid such as diesel,

petrol, thinners and paint.

Class C - fire involving electricity.

Both class B and C are treated with CO2 and dry powder.

Nathi Ntuli, an occupational health officer at uMshwathi Municipality advised staff members to adhere to the proper procedures to fight fire.

“If procedures are not followed properly in the use of equipment, this can cause more damage and put life and properties in danger.”

- Sibusiso Mkhithi.

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Charmayne loved to play with children, and another passion of hers was working towards a time when every child has access to toys and educational equipment.

The first toy library conference she attended completely convinced her of the value of toy libraries.

She was determined that Letcee move into this field, and was instrumental in getting the first one established in Mbuba.

Letcee now has five fixed toy libraries and two mobiles. Charmayne also inspired a number of

other organisations to establish toy libraries. As a tribute to her, our first mobile has had a facelift, and now proudly bears her name Mamkhulu, a reminder of the incredible legacy Charmayne has left.

We will not, however, need a reminder of Charmayne.

A memory of her is indelibly etched into the heart of all who have had the privilege of knowing her, being trained by her, mentored by her and inspired by her.

Hamba Kahle Mamkhulu.

Rest in peace, and play in perpetuity.”

December Sassa payments start early FOR the over 17 million social grant beneficiaries funds will be available for collection at ATMs and all other payment channels from Tuesday November 28 and funds will be available at these outlets, ATMs and stores until December 22.

Payment at Sassa pay points will start on November 28 and the last date of payments at Sassa cash pay points will be December 15.The actual payment dates for pay points are printed on the receipts beneficiaries received at the November payment.

Social grant beneficiaries are reminded to keep their Sassa payment cards and PIN safe and not to give the number to anyone.

Sassa also states that the expiry date of the cards has been extended beyond December and the cards do not need to be replaced this year.

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Musani ukunika abanye abantu amakhadi nezinombolo ukuthi banikhiphele, zikhiphele wena kuphela. Amakhadi azosebenza nangonyaka omusha, azobuya avuselelwe, okwamanje kusebenza wona lawa ka - 2017. Awazuphuma manje amasha.

Junior Jottings

Greytown Junior School Principal Mr Fanie Nel with talented karatekas Fikile Mabuza and Andiswa Myaka.

THE U11 cricket team played against Wembley College on Wednesday November 1 at Wembley.

Greytown won the toss and selected to bowl first. Greytown started off well with early wickets falling in succession and putting Wembley on the back foot, Wembley responded well making 70 runs from 20 overs for the loss of 8 wickets.

Greytown came in to bat and made 50 runs at the end of the 20 overs for the

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loss of 9 wickets, losing the game by 20 runs. The game provided both teams with much needed experience and was enjoyed by all.

The Young Lions - five children from our school attend the karate club at Greytown Fitness World. They enjoy learning the moves and have participated in tournaments around KZN. Fikile Mabuza has done particularly well. She has attained a 1st-place trophy for kata, a third-place trophy for fighting and a medal for best spirited fighter.

Andiswa Myaka was awarded an improvement medal for attaining third place in kata.

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15 November 2017

Second teen sentenced for Seven Oaks murder TWO teens have now been sentenced for the murder of the Mondi employee, Sarel Theron, in Seven Oaks on July 4, 2016.

Earlier this year, Nthutuko Mshibe was sentenced to an effective 22 years, the Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Koen said that as Msibe had taken part in the murder before he turned 18 this had saved him from a minimum life sentence.

Last week a second teen, Siphesihle Cele, who had pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 20 years for murder, 12 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances and five years for housebreaking - the sentences are to run concurrently.

That day three youths broke into Theron’s house on Mistley Estate, stabbed, assaulted and then strangled him and fled with a cellphone and other items.

Two of the three teens were arrested shortly after the murder in a joint police and security firms operation – the third teen has still not been found.

The two accused claim they had gone to the house with the intention of robbery and that the third missing member of the gang had stabbed Theron, who had fallen to the ground, and had then strangled him.

Weather update PATCHES of hail hammered farms in Kranskop and Hermannsburg on Friday, accompanied by much thunder and lightning, but the actual rainfall in Greytown itself was minimal.

For the first two weeks of the month Murray Mason has recorded a total of 47mm while just 26mm was reported in Greytown.

The lake level is still dropping because of wind the last check was two weeks ago when the lake was 40% full.

Forecast for the rest of the week – a huge dip in temperatures ... and lots of rain.

Wartburg Christmas market THERE is a wonderful opportunity to see and buy a wide range of gifts at the annual Wartburg Weihnachtsmarkt, Christmas market on Saturday November 25 from 8am to 2pm at the grounds of the Wartburg Lutheran Church and Orion Hotel in aid of the Wartburg Cancer Comfort fund.

The market specialises in craft and has a wonderful selection of items and for anyone looking for Christmas decorations there is a choice of traditional German goods to choose from. Plenty of food stalls and cakes at the Kafeestube will also be available.

Parking is available at the church and hotel grounds with entrance being R20 per vehicle.

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Road safety campaign launched in district A FULL-SCALE road safety campaign was launched by KZN MEC Themba Mthembu last week to end the scourge of road accidents in KZN. Accompanied by KZN transport department head, Sbubiso Gumbi and Umvoti dDputy Mayor Nomvula Masikane “Operation Siyalola” began with a visit to the Matimatolo Police Station where a number of challenges were noted. Then on to the Ikusasa Labantwana vegetable garden project to hand over water cans and fertiliser.

Next was an inspection of the upgrade of main road P17 between Greytown and Ngebevu, which will allow easier access to Greytown with the upgrade of the 53km from gravel to black tar. This was a provin-

cial intervention that had been a major boost to hospital facilities, clinics and schools within Nadi.

Transport’s Mr Gumbi said the upgrade was part of the radical economic transformation and Grade 1, 2 and 3 contractors and local communities had benefitted by R171 000 000.

The delegation held a multidisciplinary road block on the Kranskop road handing out road safety material - 132 vehicles were stopped, 21 were given written notices and there were 33 charges.

Then back in Greytown a visit was paid to the Greytown Taxi Rank to talk about road safety and hand out road- safety pamphlets.

Sarah Barber is the only female cricketer in the Wembley U16 team.

A TALL, slim, neat figure with a flash of blonde hair bowls a fast, hard ball to her opponent on the green cricket pitch at Wembley College.

The bails fall and her teammates jump in the air. Her name is Sarah Barber. She has done it again, taking another wicket. She is the only female cricketer in the Wembley U16 team.

Sarah is an extraordinary girl, who is making tracks in the KZN cricketing world.

At age six, she felt that ball skills were boring, asking her teacher if she could play cricket with the boys instead. This is how her cricketing career began to become a lethal fast-bowler.

At the beginning of the year, Sarah attended a Pitch Vision Girls’ cricket camp in Pretoria at the CSA, centre of excellence.

One of the coaches, involved in women’s cricket, contacted the KZN Inland team requesting Sarah get a chance to try out for the team.

Sarah made it into the senior KZN ladies squad. She is the youngest player bowling third or fourth in the order. They now play provincial teams throughout the year.

Sarah is brave and fearless. She knows what she wants and is going to make it happen.

We are so proud of her achievements.

Wembley College is a school that celebrates individuals. We strive to ensure that our pupils are allowed to achieve their gaols and aspirations.

Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas Market

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Crafts Galore • Kaffeestube Food Stalls • Bar In aid of Wartburg Cancer Comfort Fund Public Parking: On church and Hotel grounds Entrance Fee: R20 per vehicle

Traffic officials in the multidisciplinary road block at the launch of the KZN road safety campaign.

SIX ISSUES TO COUNTDOWN Including this issue of the Greytown Gazette there are SIX more issues this year.

The Greytown Gazette, 20th December, is the Christmas issue and the final one of the year.

Deadline for Adverts, Display and Classified, is 1.00 pm Thursday, 14 December.

Cut off for copy is 10.00 am Friday December15th.

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Hermannsburg Little Oaks’ Oracle

Kammaland Primary

where the group stopped at the Phoenix Settlement to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who lived there for 10 years, the Ohlange Institute, founded by Jon Dube in 1901 - Nelson Mandela cast his vote in the first democratic election in 1994 there - and the Inanda Seminary, the first secondary school exclusively for African girls in southern Africa.

Our teachers returned to Hermannsburg having expanded their knowledge and with new ideas to make the teaching experience for our pupils, including the Little Oaks, more interesting and memorable.

Biz Bits

Best Drive employees (back, from left) Freedom Dladla, Albert Thusi, Xcebo Xulu, Bongani Myaka, Kwanda Xakaza, Philani Zondi, Sanjay Nundlall, and (front, from left) Zinhle Ngubo, Andreas Sibisi, Kippa Ndimande, Thokosizi Dladla and Philani Mkhize.

Hermannsburg’s Uta Malzahn, Katja Hoffmann and Kirstin Mbohwa­Pagel, language advisor of the Goethe Institute, at the National German Teachers’ Conference last weekend.

LAST weekend two of our teachers, Mrs Malzahn and Mrs Hoffmann, attended the National German Teachers’ Conference, organised by the Goethe Institute South Africa in Durban.

A literary beach walk started the conference, which had the theme “Literary explorations: Experience Stories and make them Experienceable”.

The next three days saw our teachers participating in a variety of interesting workshops and listening to even more interesting speakers.

The highlight was the Inanda Ntuzuma Kwamashu Writers’ Trail,

15 November 2017

AFTER eight years of dedicated tyre service to the Umvoti community, Min Cash Tyre & Mags is pleased to announce that it is affiliated with Continental as Bestdrive Greytown and will continue with the best service and advice.

The Bestdrive premises are at 91 Durban Street at the Caltex garage.

Bestdrive Tyre Fitment Centres offer

complete tyre fitment solutions designed to provide the best value, service and quality.

Leading brands are on offer and the Greytown centre also offers comprehensive services, including wheel alignment, wheel balancing and tyre-puncture repairs.

The personnel remain the same and look forward to welcoming their customers at Bestdrive.

Diabetes ­ how to eat, for the whole family Congratulations to Liana Draai who achieved three platinum results in the annual Conquesta Olympiads, an independent external assessment tool for benchmarking against national and international standards.

NOVEMBER is Diabetes Awareness Month and this report is a follow-up to “So what is diabetes?” published in last week’s Greytown Gazette.

Who wants to have to come home to make two different meals for the family? I don’t think anyone would want to have to do that.

Often I hear my patients say they will cook a separate meal for themselves or the loved one that has diabetes, and I want them and you to know this definitely is not necessary.

A “diabetic” diet is most importantly a healthy one. Everyone can benefit from healthy eating, not just the diabetic.

Two basic tips for a healthy diabetic-friendly meal plan are: • Cut out as much sugar as possible. This is in the form of actual table sugar as well as “hidden” sugar. Hidden sugar is found in many food products, for example - breakfast cereals. If you read your food label, for every 5g of sugar in the product or per serving this basically means 1 tsp of sugar added. Choose foods with as little “added sugar” as possible • Add more fiber to the meal plan. Fiber is found in two main forms - insoluble and soluble. Both forms are very important to assisting our bodies to function properly by being able to pass regular soft stools, helping decrease sugar readings, decreasing blood pressure, and risks of heart disease.

Fiber is found in oats, legumes, such as beans, lentils and chickpeas, fruit and vegetables, whole wheat and whole grain foods such

as brown rice and whole wheat pasta.

Examples of meals suitable for the family are ...

Breakfast: • rolled oats (cooked) with handful of berries or chopped apple, plus a sprinkle of cinnamon and raw seeds or nuts; • plain yoghurt and chopped fruit plus a sprinkle of nuts or seeds; or • cooked eggs plus mushrooms, tomatoes and cooked spinach with a slice of low GI seed bread.

Lunch: • whole grain wrap plus sliced leftover chicken and avocado or mayonnaise and fresh salad; • leftovers from the night before are great meals for the following day as they can also include a protein such as chicken, starch such as sweet potato and leftover cooked vegetables Supper: • always try cook some lean protein for example - skinless chicken, fish or lean beef or pork and then add a low GI high fiber starch such as baby potatoes, or sweet potato with skin left on plus half a plate of seasonal vegetables or salad.

Add healthy fat at each meal such as olive or canola oil, avocado, nuts or seeds or olives Diabetics should always have input and guidance from a dietitian who understands which foods work best with the medication they are taking. - Fran Steart, registered dietician.

• Fran Steart is a registered dietitian in Hilton - 033 343 1826.

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Window on Wembley THE Grade 3 pupils made their customary trek down to the coast for their annual sleepover tour.

We left Greytown on Thursday morning and our first destination was Croc Creek in Ballito, where we saw many crocodiles, alligators and even a Burmese python. After the tour of the farm, some of our children played paintball in teams.

Our next stop was at Flag Farm and the children loved interacting with the animals. They enjoyed feeding the goats, petting the rabbits and riding on the farm tractor.

We also had a moment to enjoy our packed lunches. Thereafter, we braved the city traffic as we headed to RJ’s Funland in Amanzimtoti.

There the children were treated to a game of 10-pin bowling, dodgem cars, a meal and tokens to play arcade games.

Soon there was a frenzy among the children to collect as many tickets they could in order to purchase a much- coveted toy leopard.

As a collective group they managed to stockpile just over 3 450 yellow tickets. The leopard - still to be named - now resides in the Grade 3 classroom and serves as a reminder of the tour and the exceptional camaraderie that the children displayed.

We then made our way to our accommodation for the night – WESSA Environmental Educational Centre. After a long, hot and busy day, a shower was most welcome.

The children all settled down in their dorms and after a night of rest, we had breakfast before moving on to Treasure Beach for our Rocky Shore adventure.

There they explored the rock pools and sea life at the extreme low tide. They saw tiny sea stars, sea cucumbers, spiky sea urchins, many fish and colourful coral sponges. As the dust settles on another successful Grade 3 trip, we would like to make special mention of Mrs and Mr Allen, who accompanied the group. They gave freely of their time and were a very capable chaperone couple for the group.

We are most grateful for their assistance.

A special mention must be made of the Grade 3 children’s good manners and behaviour.

The Grade Rs were delighted to discover some creatures hiding in their garden recently. On closer inspection, they discovered a crazy caterpillar, a busy bee, and a lovely ladybird.

We extend a huge thank you to Elsie Fourie, our liaison mom, for helping to make our special “nunus”, to CPS seedlings for their most generous donation of growth medium and to Matthew and Karien Crowe for collecting the soil as well as donating plants for our special planters. Heather Tomlinson once again visited Wembley College last Friday and entertained everyone from the Wombles up to

Grade 2.

“Christmas in Africa” was an excellent interactive puppet show. As always there were fabulous puppets. Her fantastic music selection added to the festive atmosphere she created. The children were glued to their seats, yet moved along to the rhythms of the funky African music and songs.

As usual the children were invited to join her in certain scenes and on occasion the whole audience got involved. Learning while participating, is what children like best.

There were loads of giggles and they loved every minute.

On Saturday, November 4 the KZN Athletics Sub Youth Track and Field Championships took place at Kings Park Athletics stadium.

Two Wembley College pupils had qualified to take place in the championships - Sarah Barber and Nicholas Holmes. Nicholas competed in the U11 1 200m. Nick came 10th out of 18 in this event and his time was 4:20:60.

On Saturday February 24, 2018, Wembley College will be hosting its first premier league hockey tournament on the Hannah Pride Astro.

Since October 10 companies have been battling it out attempting to bid on players to build their dream team. The idea behind this initiative is to raise funds towards lights at the astro.

Up until this stage, 27 players have been purchased and over

After last year’s Rainbow run, its lots of fun so join in this Saturday for a Rainbow run or cycle ride.

R54 000 has been raised. On Wednesday November 15 a pupils’ auction will be held at the Pannar Lounge where companies will continue to strengthen their squads.

We would like to thank all the sponsors that have been involved throughout this exciting format and look forward to what is to come. On Saturday November 18 at 8.30am Wembley College is hosting the Rainbow run and cycle at the Wembley Pavilion.

Registration begins at 7.30am.

This year the race includes a run and cycle route - either 5km or 10km. Cost is R70 for the 5km and

10km cycle or run.

If you are super fit, you can do the cycle and run for R100. The cycling event will start first, followed by the running race.

The course snakes through the scenic forest below the school. If you are lucky, you may spot a duiker or bush buck. A tuck shop is available, offering a variety of eats, including bacon and egg rolls.

Contact Leon Jackson for further details on 033 413 2677 or email him on sport@wembleycollege.co.za Come and enjoy a colour-filled day with us.

Hew Hanover Preparatory School news NHP Grade 5 class went on an outing to the Northern Drakensberg last week. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to be exposed to the outdoors and natural beauty on our doorstep.

The children hiked up to, and

spent the night in Cannibal Cave.

The weather played its part, and the children had a ball swimming in rock pools and dams along the way.

The second day saw them participating in fun team- building activi-

ties at the All Out Adventure Centre with the king swing, zip line and bungee bounce activities being some of their favourites.

The trip was topped off with a night of camping at the Royal Natal National Park.

NHP adventurer Liam Freese on the hike and the beautiful Drakensberg scenery.

The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa is a registered non-profit organisation which supports people affected by muscular dystrophy and neuro-muscular dystrophy. We assist affected persons and their families by providing access to international information, workshops, groups, access to genetic counselling, referrals to health facilities and providing assistive devices.

The term muscular dystrophy (MD) describes a disorder that affects the muscles, resulting in progressive wasting and weakness of the muscle. Symptoms may appear at birth, in early childhood, or later in life. Individuals of either sex and all ages and ethnic backgrounds can be affected by MD. Contact us for further information: NATIONAL OFFICE Tel: 011 472-9703 E-mail: national@mdsa.org.za Website: www.mdsa.org.za

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15 November 2017

Hermannsburg prefects 2018

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Hermannsburg Happenings

We congratulate Ntokozo Zondi, Nonjabulo Khoza and Kelly Webb, who were elected prefects for 2018. The head prefects will be announced at the awards ceremony on December 1.

Indlovana news INDLOVANA Primary School held its annual awards on November 8 at which the top achievers were awarded certificates to acknowledge their highest academic achievements and teachers were also presented with certificates of appreciation for their valuable contribution to the school.

On behalf of the SGB, school management and staff, the school has expressed its appreciation for the sponsorship received from Greytown Spar, Greytown Taxi Association, Action

Grade 7s Nicola Ortmann and Siena Kimble enjoy their ice cream at the farewell function for Grade 7s, hosted at The Lapha at Hermannsburg by this year’s Grade 6 class.

Aid, Zakwe’ (KwaMfanyana), Pat Dwayisa, Rogio Fresh Fruit & Veg, Akim Zondi, Dr J Dlamini, Min Cash Tryres, Min Cash, Supa Quick, Mpilenhle Medical Centre (Greytown), Greytown Recycling, Umvoti Municipality, Sipho “Msetho” Madlala, RTS Greytown, Dr T Nodada, and Aheers Multisave Supermarket.

“Your sponsorship indeed cheered and helped us to make the event a success,”a spokesperson for the school told the Greytown Gazette.

THE Grade 6 pupils prepared a farewell games and lunch for the Grade 7s last Friday as is traditional at our school. The games, styled on the “minute-to-win-it” format, were a hit with the Grade 7s, who enjoyed the variety of challenges and the lunch that followed - big thank you to the Grade 6s and their parents.

We look forward to greeting our Grade 7s in the high school in 2018, as they progress to Grade 8 at the end of the year.

We will be celebrating our Kindergarten graduation ceremony on Saturday, and welcome the Grade R “Little Oaks” to Grade 1 in anticipation of 2018 during the ABC Schützenfest that immediately follows the

graduation ceremony.

Hermannsburg’s Erich Ortmann and Messrs Terry, Ortmann and Köhne, participated in the New Hanover Preparatory School’s fun ride, taking their motorbikes onto the trails around New Hanover.

These events are always good fun, and we are already looking forward to our Hermannsburg fun ride on April 22 2018.

Our U7 and U8 boys played their first minicricket match against Greytown Junior School on November 7.

The boys put their best bats forward and made us proud by winning their game.

Hermannsburg made a total of 24 runs, against the opposition’s 19.

UMVOTI MUNICIPALITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RISK MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SPECIALIST POSITION: RISK MANAGEMENT CHAMPION Umvoti Municipality invites proposals from municipal finance specialists independent of the internal audit function to manage and monitor risks identified in the municipality’s risk register.

Indlovana Primary School Academic achievers display their certificates.

Top scam of 2017?

FOR sheer initiative and creativity this spam from a Mr Martins Caldwall, pharmaceutical consultant company in the U.S. must take the award for 2017 as the top spam.

According to him, found on the Internet, all I need to do to make a lot of money is obtain a supply of “a newly discovered natural herb called kshwagen herb root, available in South Africa”. (Google has never heard of it.)

According to this gentleman there is a laboratory in London in urgent need of this herb to produce medicine for allergies, inflammation, arteriosclerosis, skin infections, kidney diseases and many more.

The company is currently “paying $2 600 for a 900 gram sachet, but Mr Martins says he can supply at the

lesser price of $1 800 per sachet”.

The London company is so impressed they are ready to send a representative to SA to deal with the recipient of this scam.

So all the recipient of this scam has to do is source and buy the herb from local sellers, resell to London and split the profit 60% to 40% with him, once you have submitted all banking details, etc.

He will send, once agreed to do it, details of the local suppliers in South Africa and the London pharmaceutical company.

You are free to give him a call on the number he gives, which is totally non-operative.

In terms of section 49 of the Umvoti Municipality supply chain management policy. The awarding of contract will be confirmed in writing after (14) calendar days, therefore if there are any objections they should reach the Municipal Manager’s office within 14days from the date of this advert.

BIDDER NAME

TENDER INTENDED TO WARD Construction of Kwaskobho community hall & crèche

The grievance period will expire by close of business on 1st December 2017.

Any enquiries relating to the above should be directed to Mr. E.V Mdlalose on 033 413 9100.

MRS TN NGIBA ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

P O BOX 71 GREYTOWN 3250

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER LOGISTICS For the purpose of risk register monitoring, it is envisaged the specialist appointed will be on site for a minimum of two days per week and will report to the Municipal Manager or acting incumbent on a weekly basis, subject to availability of the Municipal Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE It is expected that the specialist will be a qualified CA(SA) with a minimum of 10 years’ experience dealing with local government including auditing thereof. The specialist is expected to be proficient in GRAP. PROPOSAL AND METHODOLOGY Proposals including the CV of the proposed specialists should be submitted to The Office of the Municipal Manager, P.O. Box 71, Greytown, 3250 by no later than 24th November 2017 and must include the hourly rate including VAT but excluding disbursements such as travel/mileage and accommodation costs.

UMVOTI MUNICIPALITY INTENTION TO AWARD

TPL Mkhize construction

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Risk Champion will assist the Municipality’s leadership and governance structures to identify, assess and monitor risks implicit in the municipality’s operations. These risks may be operational, financial, and technological, reputational or compliance related;  The Risk Champion will be expected to partner with the internal audit, external audit, Audit Committee as well as Council Governance Structures in all risk related functions as well as the review operational procedures and guidelines;  The Risk Champion will ensure that such procedures conform to the leadership’s instructions, industry practices and regulations;  The specialist appointed will also be required to assist in the monitoring/review of the preparation of annual financial statements and the resolution of audit queries during the audit process;  It is expected that the specialist will be on site full time during the period commencing with the preparation of the annual financial statements and audit process;  During this period, the specialist will report to the Chief Financial Officer or acting incumbent.

NOTICE NO: 4182

Please note: E-mailed or faxed applications will NOT be accepted; Failure to submit the requisite documents will result in disqualification of the relevant application; Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

Enquiries must be directed to: Human Resources on 033-413 9100 during office hours.

Closing date: 24th November 2017 at 12h00 MRS. TN NGIBA ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

P.O BOX 71 GREYTOWN, 3250

NOTICE NO:4183

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ESTATES: CREDITORS & DEBTORS 4201

IN THE ESTATE of the late JANTHIELAYAL HARIDHAYAL, ID NO: 401026 5126 081 who died on the 17th of September 2017 of, 20 Fountain Lane, Greytown, District of Umvoti, KwaZulu-Natal Estate No 008080/2017/PMB In terms of SECTION 29 of ACT 66 of 1965, all persons having claims against the above ESTATE are called upon to lodge their claims with the undersigned within a period of 30 (Thirty) days from the date of publication hereof.

Dated at GREYTOWN, KwaZuluNatal, on this 2nd DAY of November 2017.

NEL AND STEVENS ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTOR 117A VOORTREKKER STREET (PO BOX 60) GREYTOWN, 3250

ESTATES: LIQUIDATION & DISTRIBUTION 4205

IN THE MASSED ESTATE of the late BOY SOLOMON PHUNGULA, ID NO: 581215 5304 084 who died on the 16th of March 2016 and surviving spouse LUNGILE PRISCILLA PHUNGULA, ID NO: 731109 0340 088 married out of Community of Property, which marriage was not subjected to the accural system provided for in the Matrimonial Property Act of 1984, of Amatimatolo Area, District of Umvoti, KwaZuluNatal.

ESTATE NO: 7890/2016/PMB In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Supplementry First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will be open for inspection for all persons interested therein for a period of TWENTY ON (21) days from the date of publication hereof at the office of the Master of the High Court Pietermaritzburg and the Magistrate Greytown.

Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master during the specified period, the EXECUTOR will proceed to make payment in accordance herewith.

DATED AT GREYTOWN ON THIS THE 2nd DAY OF NOVEMBER 2017.

NEL and STEVENS Attorneys for the Executor 117a Voortrekker Street (PO BOX 60) GREYTOWN, 3250 IN the estate of the late YAGAMBURAM MOODLEY ID NO 530816 5080 088, married in community of property to ASOTHIE MOODLEY ID NO 630523 0192 087, of 68 Sergeant Street, Greytown, who died on 6 January 2016 at Greytown.

Estate No. 1212/2016 In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will be open for inspection of all persons interested therin for a period of 21 days from the 17 November 2017, at the offices of the Master of the kwaZulu Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg and Magistrate's Offices, Greytown.

Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master during the specified period, the Executors will proceed to make payment in accordance therewith.

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Msinga Social Development missing persons IHHOVISI lokuthuthukiswa koMphakathi eMsinga licela ukufuniswa laba abalandelayo, inombolo yocingo esitholakala kuyo: 033 493 0059/42 •Ubaba ka Dlamini Akhona (9 years) kanye no Dlamini Sphelele Yamukela (6) abazalwa ngu Dlamini Nakeni Veronica ongasekho.

•Ubaba ka Xaba Slondile (9) kanye no Xaba Mukelani Lulekani (16) abazalwa ngu Xaba

Thobisile ongasekho.

•Ubaba ka Sithole Mukelisiwe (3) ,Sithole Njabulo (7) kanye no Sithole Sanele (10) abazalwa ngu Sithole Ntombizodwa Zothini ongasekho.

•Umama ka Olwami Kuthula Sithole (10) ozalwa ngu Khulekani Nkosilungile Ngubane 6 ongasekho. - Miss. N Ngubane, acting social work supervisor.

November birthstones TOPAZ is the birthstone for November - it comes in a variety of colours.

Blue is a gift for a fourth wedding anniversary, while the golden yellow topaz is for a 16th and 23rd anniversary. The orange topaz is recognised as a symbol of friendship.

The stone also brings prosperity and happiness and is regarded as a bringer of abundance and good health.

The topaz stone is also the perfect stone in regards to the law of attraction and is said to help people reach their goals.

The topaz stone is known to cool down very quickly after being dipped in hot water - this led to the belief in the Middle Ages that victims of the plague would benefit and possibly be cured by placing topaz stones on their skin.

The topaz stone is one of the 12 precious stones in the breast-piece God ordered Moses to make to be worn by his brother Aaron when serving as a high priest. There were

four rows of stones.

On the first row there was a sardius (carnelian), a topaz stone and a carbuncle, second row was an emerald, a sapphire and a diamond, the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst and fourth row was a beryl, an onyx, and jasper.

These 12 gem stones were to represent the 12 tribes of Israel.

Citrine is also classified as a November birthstone - it is associated with hope, cheerfulness, youth, fidelity and health.

A form of quartz the stone varies in colour from the palest yellow to dark amber.

In the Middle Ages it was said to have magical powers and was worn as a talisman against snake venom.

Ancient Chinese emperors believed that wearing the stone increased their intellectual capacity and broadened the mind.

Modern day Chinese students use the stone to help them succeed in exams.

Book briefs

ing to give it a try, it’s easily one of the most important investments you’ll ever make.

Further reading: Deep Work – Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Cal Newport); Peak – Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool) Blood, Sweat, and Pixels - The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games are Made Author: Jason Schreier If you think making a video game is as easy as making a movie, try shooting said movie with actors who won’t move an inch unless you tell them to, building arbitrary corners of a world few inhabitants will ever see, and using a camera that your technician keeps tinkering with during production, even if it means having to start from scratch when he’s done.

Oh, and if you somehow manage to navigate the chaos and actually put out a product, you’d then be at the mercy of internet instability and fault-finding fans demanding updates. It’s not all Doom and gloom, though. Despite the delays, crunches (excruciatingly long working hours before launch) and the eternal conflict between man and machine, artists and financiers, and overworked employees and neglected families, video-game creators find a deep sense of fulfilment in “that moment” when it all comes together and the team finally sees what they were working towards (unless the publisher pulled the plug and it didn’t come together at all).

It also doesn’t hurt that the industry is proving to be extremely lucrative for anyone willing to put in the time and effort to produce something special.

In Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, veteran videogame journalist Jason Schreier reveals what happened during the development of 10 titles, from mega hits such as Uncharted 4 and Halo Wars to the experimental and independent Stardew Valley. You’d be forgiven for thinking there’s a lot of repetition here, but every game has its own story, and each is skilfully unravelled by Schreier as he walks you through the storm while teasing you of the outcome. - Omar Sayed. .

Unlimited Memory – How to Use Advanced Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember More and Be More Productive Author: Kevin Horsley Once you realise all the memory experts you encounter use the same basic techniques to study and amaze, it’s time to put your scepticism aside and start listening to what they have to say.

In Unlimited Memory, far from offering a gimmicky pseudo-science, Kevin Horsley provides logical methods used by the pros to make it faster, more efficient and, yes, more enjoyable for even the most forgetful of people to be able to easily recall information.

Try this if you don’t believe me - with as much detail as possible, close your eyes and imagine leaning out of a skyscraper, pouring a bucket of milk over a giant egg. The egg reacts by splitting open, out of which tumble millions of tiny bottles of dish-washing liquid. The bottles fall through a drain and land on a boat-sized corn flake, which then sails downstream and enters the mouth of a chicken.

Milk. Eggs. Dish-washing liquid. Corn flakes. Chicken. You’ve just memorised your shopping list for the day. And if you think that’s impressive, wait until you’re still able to remember that one month from now.

The trick is in mentally gluing visual objects together in the craziest way possible, since it’s the bizarre images in our minds that tend to stick around the longest. Best of all, if you practice enough, your brain starts doing it automatically. For foreign language students, even abstract words can be visualised, e.g. the word “creativity” can be represented by a light bulb.

Along with touch typing, speed reading and deliberate practice, for such an essential skill to not be a staple in every classroom has to be one of the greatest injustices of our time.

The book is a short read, but if you’re will-

Greytown Gazette

15 November 2017

From the Hill ­ GHS prize giving THE annual Greytown High School prize giving was held on Friday November 3, where pupils were rewarded for both sporting and academic achievements.

The school is very proud of its many talented pupils.

WARDS WINNERS: Philip Nel Trophy for highest ExtraCurricular Achievement shared by Steven Wheeler and Amahle Mdubeki.

Greytown High School Trophy for Junior Debater of the Year – Mmabatho Magagula Houghting Shield for Senior Debater of the Year – Zibusiso Nyanda Della Dlamini Memorial Trophy for Junior Netball Player of the Year – Lindelwa Buthelezi Greytown High School Trophy for Most Improved Netball Player – Nomonde Majola Greytown High School Trophy for Most Consistent Netball Player – Nomfundo Sibiya Deane Cup for Netball Player of Year – Lindelwa Ngubane Jolani Scholtz Trophy for Junior Hockey Player of the Year – Siphesihle Kubheka Hyslop Trophy for the Most Improved Hockey Player – Thandolwenkosi Kubheka Cheryl Nowell Trophy for Most Consistent Hockey Player – Nobuhle Ndlovu Hardaker Shield for Hockey Player of the Year – Shayna Hattingh Sewraj Trophy for Junior Cricket Player of the Year – Sean Nunan Henry Flemming Memorial Trophy for the Most Consistent Cricket Player – Joe Herholdt KMA Insurance Brokers’ Trophy for the Best Cricket All-Rounder – Lonwabo Tsutsu Connie Botha Trophy for the Cricket Player of the Year – Lungelo Chili Yavisth Seebadri Memorial Trophy for Junior Rugby Player of the Year – Mpatho Nkwanyana Greg Drakopoulis Trophy for the Most Improved Rugby Player – Zanokuhle Nsthaba Attie van Rooyen Trophy for the Most Consistent Rugby Player – Siphephelo Nene Dolla Pretorius Trophy for the Rugby Player of the Year – Luyanda Zondi NFA Shield for Girl Soccer Player of the Year – Siphesihle Kubheka Greytown High School Trophy for Junior Boy Soccer Player of the Year – Fezile Zulu Greytown High School Trophy for Most Improved Soccer Player – Siyanda Majozi Greytown High School Trophy for Most Consistent Soccer Player – Zanokuhle Ntshaba Lucas Ngiba Trophy for the Boy Soccer Player of the Year – S’miso Khanyile Greytown High School Trophy for Junior Girl Athlete – Akhona Mathonsi Greytown High School Trophy for Junior Boy Athlete – Siyabulela Xulu Greytown Old Scholars’ Trophy for Sportsman of the Year – Zhane Mngadi Greytown Old Scholars’ Trophy for Sportswoman of the Year – Siphesihle Kubheka ACADEMIC AWARDS Grade 8 First in Grade Firdous Hoosen Grade 9 First in Grade Sphesihle Kubheka Grade 10 Half Colours Mmabatho Magagula Half Colours and First in Grade Sinenhlanhla Mbhele

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Grade 11 Half Colours Bonginkosi Mtolo, Lungani Ntuli, Sthembele Zuma, Siphesihle Mncube, Amahle Nzuza, Tyra Peter, Uyanda Xulu, Zakhona Fandaleki, Sinead du Plessis, Mbalnhle Gasa, Asanda Ngubane, Hannah van Staden, Kyle Thompson, Lunga Ndlovu, Msawenkosi Phungula, Zamile Khumalo, Zibusiso Nyanda, Nthabiseng Khanyile, Mbonge Langa Full Colours Simtholile Majola, Nqobile Makhanya, Nobantu Sikhakhane, Zipporah Buthelezi, Nothando Madondo, Zukiswa Majola, Nonqubeko Hlongwa, Yenziwe Dube, Shayna Hattingh, Thandolwenkosi Kubheka Honours and First in Grade Lynn Grant Grade 12 Half Colours Zamajola Majola, Zinhle Shange, Thebeka Mhlanzi, Luyanda Mnyandu, Ntandoyenkosi Maksikane, Asanda Ndlovu, Lonwabo Tsutsu, Siphephelo Nene, Jay-Dee Moodley, Nongcebo Gumede, Lindelwa Ngubane, Londeka Dlomo, S’miso Khanyile, Mpilo Kunene, Fanelesibonge Zuma, Jolene Harris, Nomfundo Sibiya, Neliswa Ngidi, Khulisile Mkhize, Malibongwe Mthembu, Celimpilo Dlamini, Shenai Singh, Mbalenhle Kubheka, Zanokuhle Ntshaba, Caitlin Naicker, Timothy Steyn, Thobeka Mzila, Sithokozile Zuma, Zandile Khumalo, Nadipha Mchunu, Yolanda Sithole Full Colours Luyanda Zondi, Siyanda Majozi, Lungelelo Chili, Thandeka Sokhela, Luyanda Mabaso Honours Zamalotshwa Mncube, Samkelo Radebe Special Awards These awards are awarded to individuals that have been noticed by the staff and fellow pupils for giving of themselves.

1979 Matric Trophy for Selfless Service – Shayna Hattingh Nel and Stevens Prize for service above self – Nobuhle Ndlovu Mr and Mrs King Good Fellowship Award – Shayna Hattingh Greytown High School Trophy for arts and culture – Msawenkosi Phungula Dr AJ Du Plessis Trophy for outstanding citizenship – Lwandile Zaca Matric subject prizes Aheers Prize for engineering graphics and design – L Tsutsu Van Rooyen and Forder Prize for English Home Language – Z Mncube Umvoti Fuel and Oil Prize for Zulu 1st Additional Language – Z Mncube Greytown High School Prize for Afrikaans 1st Additional Language – L Mabaso Greytown High School Prize for Afrikaans 2nd Additional Language – K Mkhize Greytown Build it Prize for bilingualism – Z Mncube Bart’s Computers Prize for business studies – Z Mncube Booysen Accountants Prize for accounting – S Radebe Horace Rall Award for history – L Chili Horace Rall Award for geography – L Zondi Greytown Drug Store Prize for physical science – S Radebe Pannar Prize for life sciences – S Radebe Bracken Timbers Prize for mathematical literacy – J Harris Absa Bank Prize for mathematics – S Radebe Proxima Accessit Trophy – 2016 dux runner-up – Ziyanda Dludla Jana Roodt Prize – dux 2016 – Nonhlanhla Zakwe AN Montgomery Memorial Trophy – dux 2016 – Nonhlanhla Zakwe.

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GHS athletic stars

Proudly displaying their medals Asanda Mbhele, Siyabulela Xulu and Addiswa Zama.

The KZNA Sub-Youth Athletics Championships took place at Kingspark Athletics Stadium on Saturday, November 4. Greytown High entered three athletes in the U15 age group and all three brought home medals.

Andiswa Zama achieved bronze for shot put, despite

being a year younger than many off her competitors and only just having healed from a wrist fracture. Asanda Mbhele threw her personal best distance for javelin and was a mere 8cm behind the leader, thus bringing home silver. Star of the day was Siyabulela

Xulu, who clinched gold for both triple jump and long jump and ran his personal best time for the 100m with an explosive time of 11,52.

He came third by just 0,02s.

The sub-youth interprovincial meeting will take place at Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria on November 17 and 18.

GHS head prefects Deputy head boy Scelimpilo Gumbi, head boy Lwandile Zaca, Principal Mr JP Scholtz, Chairman Mr P Zondi, head girl Yenziwe Dube, deputy head girl Shayna Hattingh.

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Greytown GAZETTE

15 November 2017

SPORT NEWS SAB Umvoti Stream Football results RESULTS of the matches played om Sunday in the Umvoti stream as follows: Makhebela beat One Touch 6-0. Khamanzi beat Seven Stars 4-1.

There were two draws - a goalless one for Matimatola exp and 2012 Crusaders and 1-1 for D Section and Real Mabuba.

Mbuba beat Nseleni 1-0 and Ngcakini lost 3-0 to Woolstone.

In the Umvoti Local Association Greytown Central matches Killers beat Vultures 5-2.

African United beat M.G. Stars 4-2. Shoprite had a 2-1 win against King and Athletico beat B.J. Stars 1-0.

St Cathryn’s news FRIDAY’S Friday’s thunder and hail storm caused severe havoc on the golf course leaving broken branches, leaves strewn all over with wash and debris from neighbouring lands.

However, the accompanying rain was most welcome and a total of between 16mm and 32mm of rain was measured.

The Kranskop Farmers’ association played their annual fun 9-hole golf competition on Saturday in aid of Golf 911 .

Twenty four players played, the groups made up of golf members – who were teamed up with aspirant golfers and hackers.

The format American scramble caused lots of laughter, but also good team work. Golfers tee’d off in three balls and three drives per player had to be used.

Careful planning was the order of the day because the tee off was very important.

RESULTS: 1st Rikus Kloppers, Flip Botha and Ronel Botha Nett 17 2nd Fanie van Wyk, Fanie Visser and Bodo Ortman Nett 18 3rd Piet Nel, Hugo Ortman and Geoffry Newlands Nett 19 4th Stephen van der Merwe, Erich Ortman and Mark Ortman nett 20 5th Rolf, Jonty and Julian Kon-

igkramer nett 21 points 6th JP Geldenhuys, Calvin Swanepoel and Phillip Gathman nett 23 7th Dugal McClean, Nokukhanya Ngubane and Stembiso Nxmalo nett 26 8th Edmund Duvel, Heino Duvel and An Other nett 27 Longest drive 1st : Edmund Duvel Nearest to pin 2nd: Rikus Kloppers Nearest to pin 9th: Flip Botha.

While the men played golf, the ladies of the district had a ceramic workshop and enjoyed spending time together.

There were some ladies who showed their hidden artistic talents.

Thank you to Sue Strydom for holding the workshop and a big thank you to Gertie and Alwyn Kotze who made and served the delicious supper.

St Cathryn’s would like to thank the players and sponsors for their support of this worthwhile cause.

Thirty six golfers played in the Triangular tournament hosted by St Cathryn’s on Sunday November 12, and the coastal golfers faced with windy conditions which lasted till mid morning.

The triangular tournament is played between St Cathryn’s,

Mandeni and Darnall.

St Cathryn’s drew on some golfers from Greytown to assist and our new members, John and Fritz, also played for their home club.

RESULTS: 1st St Cathryn’s average 33 points and therefore regained the trophy.

2nd Darnall average 27.2 points 3rd Mandeni average 26.8 points Best individual scores.

1st Mike Harrison 40 points 2nd Nathan Beyers 39 points o.c.o 3rd Vetkoek van Wyk. Nearest to pin 2/11th: Bigboy Ngonyama Nearest to pin 9/18th: Thulani Mchunu Longest drive 10th: Colin McCarthy.

Thank you to Captain Brent, the St Cathryn’s team and our Greytown golfers for their support and we would like to congratulate the team on winning the trophy for the third year running.

The next golf at St Cathryn’s will be the Farmers’ Agri-Care Monthly mug on Saturday November 25.

To book for golf and/or meals, phone 083 269 1661 or 082 555 2661

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Greytown Country Club news JOANIE Koller won the 9@9 on Sunday November 12 with 22 points and David Cunningham drew the winning number for the members attendance draw and won the R900.

Please call to book the Pannar Lounge for your year-end functions.

Dates to diarise 24 November Happy Hour 2 December Mascor Monthly Mug

From the Ditch THIS Friday November 17 Greytown Bowls Club members will say farewell to Wessel Pretorius, who is leaving Greytown.

He was thrown in the deep end two years ago as president of the club and has seen us through some tough times.

In that time we have had our triumphs - the lady bowlers have done well. Erika Fischer is top bowler for Niba (Natal Inland).

The men’s league won the mini league and progressed to third division and are top of the log.

Members are reminded that the braai is on Friday from 6pm. Meat is already provided, just bring a salad to share. Please RSVP Karen Cordy to organise catering.

Note that the date for the popular Jack Mason Christmas do has again been changed - it will now definitely be held on Sunday December 10 and it promises good fun, good bowls and good food.

Coddiwomple Kelly Hill Challenge

Min Cash Tyres Greytown 033 413 2424 91 Durban Street @ Caltex Garage

IT was fun, challenging and scenically spectacular - the Coddiwomple Kelly Hill Challenge last weekend on Holme Lacy (Andrew and Vanessa Mason’s farm).

The route kept the individual 15km runners entertained as they summited Kelly Hill at the FM tower to reach Greytown’s highest point some 1 503m.

While the 15km runners set off at 8am the relay teams went off 15 minutes later to race on the scenic five kilometre route.

Four members in each team provided entertainment back at the start and finish to see, which teams were placed where in the field.

The Great Railroad Brewing Company set the scene for a relaxed afternoon with braai fires, swimming and paddling for those who chose to enjoy the rest of the day at the clubhouse.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Coddiwomple Trails Team this year in various races and sponsorship, with special mention to Aheers, Racefood, Moo2u, Build it and Origin Water. We look forward to a fun 2018 with lots of support all round.

RESULTS: Kelly Hill Challenge 15km 1 Tam Snead 2 Elzare Slatter 3 Vernon Hohls Kelly Hill Relay Overall 1 Holme Lacy 2 Build it 3 Trail Flashers Ladies 1 Holme Lacy Ladies 2 Pink Flamingoes Mixed 1 Pannar 2 4B Forestry 3 The Speedwobbles