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Two wounded in drive-by shooting >> Police suspect the incident is related to a taxi dispute JYOTHI LALDAS
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Pandor,animamattheStangerJamia Musjid, had taken his brotherin-law Farouk Randera, who was visiting from Gauteng, to see a mechanic near the service station. They were both in Randera’s Toyota Yaris, which had tinted windows, when the shooting occurred and Randera was also wounded. The shooter was in the back of a bakkie with three other men.
According to a source at the scene the Yaris was hit 23 times, mostly on the door on the passenger side. According to local police a taxi boss had been killed at the same garagelastweekinwhatwasbelieved to be a taxi-related shooting. It is believed that the GP registration of the car lead the suspects to believe it was carrying hitmen from a rival taxi boss.
Zwane, confirmed on Monday morning a case of attempted murder was being investigated by KwaDukuza SAPS. “The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage. No arrests have been made,” said the policeman.
Randera was discharged from hospital on Sunday night. He suffered two bullet wounds to the leg while Pandor remained in hospital under observation as a bullet went through his abdomen and lodged near his stomach. Police spokesman, Major Thulani
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>> Community beats man beyond recognition after suspecting him of theft SIBUSISO BIYELA
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HE family of Siyanda Sibiya (23) is distraught after Sibiya was beaten to death by a mob after accusing him of stealing a cellphone on Saturday morning in the Melville area near Groutville. His brother is trying to come to terms with the brutality displayed by the community. The brother of the victim, who wished to remain anonymous, was woken up in the early hours of the morning with the news that his brother was being assaulted.
news of his brother’s death. “I arrived at the casualty ward at the hospital at around 11:45am and they told me he had died. I was not allowed to see him as I was told his injuries were gruesome,” he said. According to Sibiya, his brother was beaten beyond recognition, with “every weapon conceivable that people could beat my brother up with.” Sibiya said he couldn’t bear to watchtheincident or see his brother in the state he was in, but witnesses present told him that his brother was severely beaten with weapons and
“Igotcallsataround3amonSaturday from a woman who told me that my brother was being beaten up by the community for a robbery,” Sibiya told the Weekly. Unsure of what was happening, he called his mother to check if his brother was in his bedroom. “She checked his room and she found that he was not there,” said Sibiya. “Mother then called the police and we were told that the beating only stopped when police arrived and the police called for an ambulance.” Sibiyawenttocheckonhisbrother at the hospital only to be met with the
dragged with a rope. “We really do not know what my brother did to warrant this attack on him. All I have heard is that he stole a phone out of someone’s house or something of the sort,” said Sibiya who is still trying to make sense of the violence. “The thing with mob justice is that if someone screams in the dark of night and accuses someone of theft or robbery, the community does not ask any questions and they just start beating the person and that’s what they did to my brother,” said a distraught Sibiya.
KDM to establish illegal connections unit JYOTHI LALDAS FOLLOWING the electrocution of an Ntshawini woman, the KwaDukuza Municipality will establish a special unit to deal with illegal electricity connections. This was announced at the funeral of domestic worker Princess Ntuli, who was electrocuted by a live wire from an illegal connection near her home. Speaking at her funeral on Sunday, KDM executive committee member Sduduzo Gumede said the municipality realised that when housing settle-
mentswerebuilt,informalsettlements came up next to them. “The squatters then illegally tapped into the electricity supply causing many injuries and deaths.” Gumede said in Ntshawini alone there are 5 000 homes, however, due to illegal connections, the local electricity grid had become strained. “We are establishing a special unit that will deal with illegal connections,” he said. A family spokesperson said they, especially Ntuli’s three children, are struggling to come to terms with her death. "We have to accept that she is gone
now and there is nothing we can do about it." Ntuli’s husband was also injured while trying to rescue her. Gumede pleaded with the community to stop making illegal connections as it is life threatening. "There are children playing here right where there are illegal connections. “What if one of your children is electrocuted by your very own illegal connection? What will you do then? "I appeal to this community to stop connecting electricity illegally. People have died and more people will die if this does not stop."
Police need help to identify murdered woman THE Umhlali SAPS are appealing to the community to assist with the search for the identity and family members of the woman who was found murdered in Riet Valley near
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“My mother is already very sick, and now to have to handle this loss is just too much.” KwaDukuza SAPS spokesperson, Warrant Officer Johannes Khoza, confirmed that the incident occurred. “This is one of two incidents in the Melville area and there are others in areas such as Ntshawini where the community is taking the law in their own hands by killing suspects. “No previous cases were reported before the incidents, but we see the community committing these atrocities. We urge that these activities stop,” said Khoza.
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Collision claims five lives
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The accident outside Desai’s Cash and Carry. FIVE women were killed when two vehicles collided at the Fort Pearson turnoff on the R102 on Sunday. Police are still investigating the cause of the incident but an eyewitness told IPSS Medical Rescue paramedic Paul Herbst that a gold Toyota Corolla, with five women inside,wascomingfromP110,going towards the R102. “We were told that the vehicle failed to stop at the intersection and a white Isuzu bakkie T-boned it.” All five women died at the scene. Herbst said the driver of the Isuzu was in a critical condition and was rushed by advanced life support paramedics to hospital. KZN Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Robert McKenzie said the jaws-of-life had to be used to extricate the injured man from the wreckage. “After being freed from the ve-
hicle, the patient’s condition improved,” said McKenzie. In another accident on the R102 in KwaDukuza, in front of Desai’s Cash and Carry, two vehicles collided on Monday afternoon. IPSS Medical Rescue responded and Herbst said three people were injured. The cause of the accident is unknown. IPSS Medical Rescue and Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) transported the injured patients to hospital. Two people were injured in another accident on the R102 near the steel bridge intersection on Saturday afternoon. According to Herbst, who attended the scene, the cause of the accident is still under investigation. “Both vehicles crashed into the barrier leaving two people with moderate and minor injuries.”
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>> Surprised and elated pupil chats to the Weekly SIBUSISO BIYELA A MOTIVATED grade 12 pupil Ruwal Samraj has defeated the odds and finished in the top five in the iLembe District. A very proud deputy principal Jay Ramkaram said, “Ruwal has been a very good pupil who has been consistent from the time he joined the school at grade 8. “Coming from a very humble background, he has been winning awards and making us all proud,” said Ramkaram. The Weekly spoke to the former Shakaskraal Second-
ary pupil on his achievements and plans for the future. Beingplacedfifthinthedistrict may have come as a surprisetothe17-year-old,buthe said that the five distinctions he achieved are the result of hard work. “I’ve been working hard over a long time so I did expect results like these, but being placed fifth in the district came as a shock to me,” said Samraj. His fifth place landed him a certificateofachievementand an iPad at the award ceremony held at the ICC in Durban. Present at the event were
MEC for education, Peggy Nkonyeni, education department head Nkosinathi Sishi and Premier Senzo Mchunu who honoured the province’s top achievers for 2014 academic year. Asked what advice he has for the class of 2015, Samraj said: “It isn’t just about hard work, but you also need to know what you are working towards. Find that first and then work towards it.” Samraj plans to study civil engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a bursary he received from the IDC.
Top pupil Ruwal Samraj stands proudly with one of his awards as he sets his sights on a career in civil engineering.
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A case for atheism
Terror attack in Paris FOR me the quintessential part of Islam is the following beseechment every Muslim makes every day: “It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - the path of those upon whom You have bestowed(Your)favour,notofthose who have evoked (Your) anger or of those who have gone astray.” This is the essential prayer. As a seeker of the straight path, I unreservedly condemn the heinous murder of innocent people in Paris by those with sickness in their hearts and mind. May the unity of the millions who stood shoulder to shoulder on Sunday in Paris be the beginning of a human bond that will work for peace and justice in the world. This is the time too for Israel and Palestine to seize the moment and reach rapprochement with urgency. This is also the moment for the world to put extreme pressure on Assad to pull Syria back fromthebrinkofchaosthatisengulfing the world; and on Saudi Arabia to heed the call of Amnesty International and stop its brutal punishment of blogger Raif Badawi seeking the right to freedom of expression. To tread the straight path, narrowly, is the only moral and political way forward. Farouk Cassim
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know for sure what they do not, but we can, with certainty, spot bovine feces. If reliable evidence would be found and a falsifiable theory proving the existence of God, then the atheist would start “believing” in God without the burden of faith, but by the fulfilling use of reason in light of reliable evidence. Atheists do not try to disprove the existence of God as his existence has never been proven in the first place. The atheist would rather point out the holes in your religion, which they are in abundance both in the holy books and the actions of devout fundamentalists and extremists. Children are born not knowing of God and it is at a tender age they get indoctrinated into believing that there is a God. It takes a lot to convince a child that God exists as they are coaxed intoforegoingtheircommonsenseand the use of their senses to believe in the unseen. As a child, you start to believe in God yourself as you are told that the unconditional love of your God will unleash his wrath should you choose
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not to love him back. It is like this in some traditional religions, at least. A lot of us get the atheist beaten out of us from subliminal threats of socialexclusionifwedonotconform. So we give in to the beliefs of the elders and our peers although it goes against all of what we have independently learnt about the world. We stop caring. We stop asking. We already know what the answer is for everything. Who needs evidence when you have faith? Faith becomes everything. We start seeing manifestationsofit(God)everywhere,inplaces where there is no such God. We start to believe that he has a predetermined plan for us, which we have no control over, yet we still find ourselves praying to him. The atheist in each of us keeps rearing its ugly head begging us to seereason.Reason?Whoneedssuch sacrilegious nonsense? It is pure blasphemy, the works of the devil himself. We are told of a God who creates the universe, creates us himself with predetermined plans for all of us. Knowing full well what would happen, he still kills almost all of us to
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EXACTLY three weeks ago we received a call from an elderly woman residing at an old age home. She informed us that she could hear a small kitten crying, but was unable to ascertain where the distress call was coming from. I immediately followed the sound and found a very small abandoned kitten alone at the entrance to the community hall, sitting beside an upturned cardboard box. I picked her up and continued searching for any other kittens. I then found an even smaller “dumped” kitten sitting very quietly in a dark corner. It appeared to me that this little creature had given up hope as he did not call out nor move at all unlike the other one, whose calling saved both of them. ItookthemhomeandphonedtheSPCA in Ballito. We were told that the kittens were between 10 to 12 days old and were too small for the SPCA to take them. They were so small that they could hardly walk, but wobbled along mostly gliding on their stomachs. Our grateful thanks go to the SPCA and especially to Nathi and Dennis for securing some kitten pellets and milk formula for us to feed the kittens adequately. There are still some good people around amidst the cruelty to animals that prevails. The kittens were too small to lap milk from a saucer. My wife and I fed them their milk with a small eye dropper. We did this fortwoweeks.BythegraceofGodtheysurvived and started eating softened solid kitten pellets mixed with some small soft
chicken portions in gravy via a sachet. Three days ago they started lapping milk and eating from a saucer. We also trained them to use a “sand box” for their needs which they use diligently. They are completely house trained and love to be held and cuddled by ourselves. Unfortunately we have not allowed them to play outside as there are many viciousstraydogsandcatsaround.Anumber of cats and kittens have already been killed by these stray animals. Sadly, we are not able to keep these kittens as they have not been exposed to survival tactics and are very vulnerable. They both need a safe and loving home, where they will be together forever being loved and pampered for life. They were together from birth, abandoned together, survived together, rescued together and have lived with us, together, since we found them. We pray that a loving and caring family, living on the Dolphin Coast, will adopt both of them, so that they can live the rest of their lives together. We estimate their age to be four to five weeks old, house trained and ready for adoption. Ifyouareinterestedandcanadoptboth kittens, then please call me: my name is Frank and my cell number is 076 210 5090 and my wife’s cell number 076 966 5175 I am available anytime day or night. Frank Drennan
start anew. This atheist in each of us challenges our faith. So we gather with others like us to convince ourselves of the inconceivable, and re-enforce our unsupported beliefs. This column was inspired, in part by a quote from a prominent atheist and well-known actor, Emma Thompson, where she says: “I’m an atheist; I suppose you can call me a sort of libertarian anarchist. I regard religion with fear and suspicion. It's not enough to say that I don't believe in God. I actually regard the system as distressing: I am offended by some of the things said in the Bible and the Qur'an and I refute them.”
Sibusiso is a thinker just like everybody else. With the exception, of course, that histhoughtsarewrittenaswitty,debate-invoking and thought-provoking columns. This is partly because he loves to do it and mostly because of the guillotine of a deadline that haunts him always-theinstrumentofexecution literally stands over his desk ready to drop.
Talk about conserving WE are currently experiencing a major energy crises in the country and in some parts the urgency to conserve electricity is ignored. We are being constantly told that wemustberesponsibleandsaveelectricity,yettheKwaDukuzamunicipality shows no respect for this call. Streetlightsinourtownburnnight and day. Some of these street lights have been on during the day for the past two months. The residents have to pick up the bill. We have reported this to the municipality, but nothing has been done. Please try and get a response from the municipality. Concerned Resident
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es under which these are available for matriculants. But where they do exist, they mustobviouslybeleveraged.Manyinstitutions will accept students provisionally if they are eligible for a supplementary examination, but succeeding in that examination is then required to remain registered,” explains Coughlan. REPEATING THE YEAR “Where the gap between what you want to do and how well you did is so big that the doors are all closed, repeating the year is an option. There are things to take intoconsiderationthough.Nowmaybethe time to be realistic about your own ability to achieve the goal you set. In my case, for instance, no matter how much I wanted to, I was never going to be able to do well enough in Maths to be an engineer. “Thesecondthingistounderstandthat ifyouaregoingtorepeattheyear,youmust know exactly what you need to achieve. It may be prudent to redo everything, but on the other hand perhaps smarter to ‘bank’ the few excellent marks you did get. Be clinical and analytical in mapping what you need. “The third thing is to think about where and how you are going to repeat. Dependingonyourageandschoolpolicy,youcould return to the school you have just left; or you could enrol full or part time in a school focused on either matric or the last few years of schooling.” CONSIDER ANOTHER HIGHER EDUCA-
HILE some matrics may be have performed at their very best, many others have to deal with the realisation that they did not have performed well enough to pass or qualify for their chosen field of study. “This is traditionally a harrowing period for matriculants who feel that under-performance could sound the death-knell for their hopes, dreams and aspirations,” says Dr Felicity Coughlan, director of The Independent Institute of Education, SA’s largest and most accredited private higher education provider. “These pupils now need all the emotional guidance and support they can get from those around them, particularly as it is essential that they regain a sense of perspective,” she says. Coughlan adds that although disappointment, anger and anxiety may characterisethefirstresponsesfollowingunsatisfactory results, the sooner people are able to move to a solution orientation in the face of disappointment, the quicker solutions - which do exist - will be identified. “Given enough space and support, most young people will regain a sense of control when they are able to make a rational decision about how to proceed.” Options available to pupils who did not do as well as they hoped, include: WRITING SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS “Here, consultation with the school is best as there are very limited circumstanc-
TION INSTITUTION Coughlan says that if learners did not do well enough to be accepted for their chosen studies at their preferred institution, they should examine all the other options out there. “These should include both private and public institutions. Remember that South Africa has only one quality assurance system, so if you enrol at a registered and accredited institution, there are lots of options still open in the private sector, which may suit you even better in terms of the level of focus and student support you will receive.” CONSIDER A DIFFERENT COURSE OR PART-TIME STUDY While it may be too late to register at a public institution, private institutions often continue to accept enrolments if they have space left, and they generally offer a range of exciting degree, diploma and certificate courses. “Full qualifications are however not your only option,” Coughlan notes. “You may also want to look at focused training or short courses.” CONSIDER VOLUNTEER OR OTHER WORK OPPORTUNITIES It may well be that you need to spend the year working - perhaps while studying part time, says Coughlan. “Opportunities to volunteer at community based organisations - full or part time dependingonyourpersonalcircumstances - should also be considered,” said Coughlan. - Supplied
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90 000 applications for the 8 400 available spaces in the undergraduate academic programmes. It provides accommodation for 12 086 students at on-campus and offcampus residences. “Each year there is always more demand than supply for on-campus accommodation. To help curb the matter, the university makes use of private accommodation in and around our campuses.” Fees at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) increased by 10% for both tuition and accommodation, and Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) increased its fees by nine percent for tuition alone. DUT’s registration fee has gone up to R3 420 for annual students and R2 100 for semester students. If prospective students seek university accommodation, they will need to double the registration fee. University registrar Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa said the institution received 81 518 applications for just 7 200 spaces available for first-year students. Meyiwa said the institution leases
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FEVER REPORTER THE new year is traditionally a busy season for pawn shops as people try to recover from overspending. Local pawn shops say this year is no different. “We were very busy over December. People mostly bought stuff and business picked up a little bit,” says Christo Nienaber. “They bought mostly televisions, speakers, cellphones, laptops and iPads,” he adds. “While pawning was slow over December, it escalated after Christmas. People spend wildly in Christmas and then need to pawn. About 60% of customers return for their items the following month and 20% will pay interest to keep their items on pawn
for another month, while 20% goes on sale,” he says. Nienaber says the biggest problem in the industryisthatpeopletrytosellphonesthat are on contract. The phone then gets blacklisted and can’t be resold. Paul Wilson says during his 14 years in the industry, second-hand sales always spike in December. “It is hugely varied. I deal a lot in tools and electronics, all commonly used stuff for do-it-yourself like angle grinders, which are much sought after. “I find the things that most commonlysellwellaretelevisions and music equipment,” he says.
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Wilson says January and February are big pawning months with children going back to university and school. “Goldisaverypawnableitem—itissmall and easy to deal with. Other top pawn items are televisions, laptops and cellular phones, which he stopped taking because of the blacklisting issue. His biggest concern is the way police deal with stolen goods. “A fairly low number of items are being reportedasstolen.Inmostcasesitemsbeing sold as stolen is when someone took it from their employers,” he says. “Items are, from a legal aspect, only stolen if the case goes to court and items are recognisedasstolengoods,butinmanycases the police take it upon themselves to repossessstolengoodsandhanditbacktothe claimant, but they have no authority to do that.” SAPS PRO Captain Charlene van der Spuy says: “If someone reports a housebreaking or robbery and the owner identifies it as stolen property at the second-hand dealer, a SAPS officer can repossess the stolen goods with the case number as evidence.”
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ARNESSING the power of online teaching for a personalised learning experience, Boston City Campus & Business College is proud to announce its affiliation with American GED Testing Service with the intention to provide more South Africans with a Grade 12 equivalency certificate. “Today it has become critical to obtain a high school certificate. Without it, the likelihood of landing a quality, successful career is nearly impossible. For example at retail stores like McDonalds, even flipping a burger patty requires a matric certificate,” said Ari Katz, the CEO of Boston.
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Getting this all-important credential doesn’t have to be time consuming. “Too many people who don’t have a grade 12 equivalence certificate are discouraged by the thought of taking up schooling again. They feel they’ll be wasting time and effort. The thought of sitting in a classroom of teenagers doesn’t sit comfortably with them either. This definitely isn’t the case when registering at Boston. OurstudentsgettheirGEDcredential by studying at one of our 44 campuses or online, and this can be done by studying for just a few hours a week for eleven months,” said Katz. In addition, through the customised and monitored learning curriculum designed to help students reach their fastest learning speed, the whole process of studying is streamlined to deliver success.
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DUTIES: • Keeping abreast with technological developments in the IT and communications environment with specific emphasis on improving networking, accessibility and performance of systems, applications and tools. • Analyzing and aligning requirements with operating capacity and capability. • Presenting a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of service delivery to the Director: Finance for consideration and inclusion into the Departments short/long term performance and service delivery plans. • Developing, evaluating and reviewing risk related policies associated with access levels, confidentiality and disaster recovery with a view to providing input into the establishment and amendment of procedural applications. • Aligning current procedures to satisfy legislative requirements with respect to acquisition processes, software development and asset control. • Analysing trends, operating requirements and forward plans to establish/determine funding/ expenditure for the period. • Monitoring and implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations/acts contrary to financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedure. • Resolving technical conflicts and contractual claims and preparing the necessary reports presenting councils arguments at arbitration. • Monitoring system performance and executing specific procedural applications to commence with upgrades and/or routine maintenance of user system, networks and servers.
“For us it’s important that all our students succeed and we try to achieve this by making things as easy as possible for them. Forget about the ‘one-size-fits-all’ classroom set-up, with Boston everything a student needs is online-teaching, practice tests, books and tutors; and tutors monitor student progress continually making sure no one falls by the wayside,” added Katz. One of the greatest advantages of the GEDsystemisthatstudentsstudyonesubject at a time. This allows students to be fully focused and immersed in the subject they are studying, again increasing the success rate dramatically. Once students have completed their test preparations, the next step is to take the GED test in which students assess their academic skills and knowledge in the basic subject areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Because the students are closely monitored, they will only book their final examinations when their test scores are up to speed.Thisvastlyincreasesthefinalresult, practically ensuring a pass in the final exam. Most students will want to further their studies, once they have had a taste of success with online academics, and they
what’s on >> Mdoniville Hindu Temple will hold their 18th annual Thaipoosam Kavady Festival. Flag hoisting - 25 January. Kavady festival - 3 February. Venue - Country Club Grounds. For more information contact Krish Kistan on 083 556 6276 or 032 551 1744. >>The Protec Stanger branch is in the process of compilingadatabaseforallex-studentswhoattended Protec Saturday classes from 2000-2013. The following information is required as soon as possible: Name, surname, landline, mobile number, email address, current employer, current position held,tertiaryqualifications,yearmatriculated,school attended, studying, etc. Kindly forward all information to Colin Naicker at the Sappi Resource Centre on protecstanger@gmail.com/ fax: 032 551 6250/ call: 032 5516 251/2/cell: 062 342 9860. An appeal is also made to all parents to assist in this regard. >>The Windy Heights Sri Raam Mandir conducts satsang every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.45pm. Navarathree will be observed at the temple from 24 September until 2 October commencing at 6.15pm. All welcome. >>OM Healing services is offered for the sick, frail and bed ridden members of the community at their homes. Please contact Kriyananda on 084 551 4795 or 032 551 4795 for more information. >>Free taebo lessons every Wednesday at The Stanger Manor Library in Stanger Manor. The lessons commence at 6pm. Inquiries: Tarzan Naicker on 076 505 6825. >>Saturday Farmers and Home Industry Market at ThaThas Farm every Saturday from 9am. Farm stalls, food stalls, ample safe parking, jumping castle. FREE stalls for September. Book your stall now. Ts & Cs apply. For more information contact Owen on 083 756 9245 or 032 437 8008.
BENEFITS: 13th Cheque; generous leave; subsidised pension; medical aid and home ownership scheme subject to certain conditions. Kindly forward your application letter together with your detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of your qualifications, ID and valid driver’s licence to: The Acting Municipal Manager: iLembe District Municipality, P O Box 1788, KwaDukuza, 4450 or hand deliver at 59/61 Mahatma Ghandi Street, KwaDukuza. All administrative enquiries are to be directed to Manager HR, Mr GM Nzuza on (032) 437 9348/9524. The closing date for the submission is 27 January 2015 @ 16h00. Please note: Incomplete, faxed and emailed applications and applications received after closing date WILL NOT be considered. Should you not be contacted by this office within three (3) months of the closing date, kindly consider that your application was not successful.
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can then take the next step by completing someadminwithHESA,andapplytostudy further at any of South Africa’s tertiary institutions. Ultimately, having successfully completed a GED test enables students of any age to reach a higher platform of educational achievement and to gain numerous personal, financial and social benefits. Angela, a student at Boston, said: “I found the course very easy to follow, the waytheyhavestructuredit-withthevirtual classes - is amazing. The service from Bostonisexceptional.Myquestionsareanswered immediately, and there is always support when I need it.” “Various studies have shown us that because the GED sets the wheel in motion to future achievement academically and financially, GED-holders have more future earning potential throughout their lifetimes. Hand-in-hand with financial stability come the benefits of a healthy bank account and good credit,” concluded Katz. To find out more about Boston’s new International GED and its programmes that make learning fast and simple, go to www.boston.co.za or call at Stanger Mall, 55 King Shaka Street (entrance Mahatma Ghandi Street).
To place a notice in the “What's on” section, email stangerweeklynews@gmail.com or fax 032 552 3985 . Deadline – Monday 9am. Items in this section will only be run twice ahead of your event and are free of charge.
>>Bhakti Marga Youth Wing meetings at the Shanta Narasimha Temple on Fridays at 5pm. Contact Kubashni on 0768257357. >>Maha Kripalu Gaytri Devi Temple Satsang Mondays at 6.30pm, OM Healing at 6.15pm. Contact Danny or Shawn on 032 552 2382. >>Shanta Narasimha Temple – OM Healing (Mon @ 6.15-7.15pm), bhajan practice (Tues @ 6pm), Satsang (Thurs from 7-8.30pm), Abhishegum for Shanta Narasimha and Radha/Krishna (every Sat @ 2pm). Contact Kriyananda on 032 551 4795. >>Simply Meditation Course (3hrs). For more information please contact DC Naidoo on 032 551 4361 or Ashen on 073 670 2324. >>The International Society for Krishna Consciousness Centre in Stanger invites you to our weekly Nama Hatta programme at Sabha Hall at 6.45pm. Bona-fide spiritual book and Prasadam is served. For more information, contact Hare Krishna Das on 082 829 3880. >>TheMdonivilleHinduTemplecanbecontactedfor funeral services and home services. Cooking and baking also done. For more information, contact Krish Kisten on 0835566276 or Jenny Padayachee on 032 552 2301 or 073 495 0414. Packagesforsmallweddingsaccommodating100 to 120 people with table seating. For more information contact Krish Kisten on 083 556 6276 or Jenny Padayachee on 032 552 2301 or 073 495 0414 or the temple on 032 551 1744. Service is held on Sunday from 8.30am to 9.30am Mondayfrom6pmto7pm.Tuesdayfrom7pmto8pm. For further information, contact 032 551 1744. >>TheShriDurgaTemple,47LarkspurStreetinStanger Manor, conducts the weekly services: Mondays: Prayer service from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Tuesdays: Prayer service from 6pm to 7pm (Ramayan recitals, twice a month) Saturdays: Hanuman Chalisa recitals from 6am to 7am (11 times). For details, contact Ram Makardood on 084 486 2207 or Som Mudaly on 078 409 4494.
VACANCIES TENIELLE PILLAY on obtaining 7 Distinctions and placed 2nd in ILembe District YOU HAVE DONE US PROUD!!! Lots of Love! Dad (Simon), Mum (Ranjeni) and Sister (Tarryn)
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AUTISM AWARENESS FEATURE World-class individualised education on the North Coast >> There is no known cure for autism
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HROUGH over a decade of researching international best practice models and innovating, parents of Mikhail - now 13-years-old with autism psychologist and psychometrist Nirasha Dhaniram, supported by husband Dr Basil Dhaniram, a medical doctor, bring you, The Imbalito Hope Programme. Dr Basil and Nirasha’s personal, professionalandspiritualjourneybothtryingand triumphant brings to other parents and children an integrated “global best practice” model for the holistic treatment and education for the child with unique needs. “At our college, we adapt, through multi modal techniques and insight, the mainstream teaching programme to suit the unique needs of learners. Above all we create a loving, stress free environment to build self - confidence and motivation in the learner. We also embrace families and equip them with techniques, as empowered families play a significant role in the success of the child’s IDP [individual development programme],” says Nirasha. Nirasha says there is no known cure for autism but early identification and early intervention are key in the treatment and management of ASD (autism spectrum disorder). If a child did not have access to early intervention, then intervention at any age still adds value and families, teachers and health professionals should never give up on their loved one with ASD as there is HOPE in living well with ASD. Children with ASD can achieve amazingly well if given the support to achieve their full potential. How can you help There are many ways to lend support for autism. Families of children with ASD are exhausted by the intensive care and interventions required. One practical way of helping out is to give a family your support bygettingtoknowthechildandgivingparents and caregivers a break by minding
their child when possible. We offer the gifted pupils programme. NirashastudiedattheBrainEngineering Lab, New York, U.S. in 2008. She is trained and mentored by leading brain expert Dr Cheri Florence in the maverick pupil programme where their own sons, Whitney and Mikahail, respectively, have made leaps of progress. Nirasha is an authorised associate and user of Brain Engineering Labs methodology in SA. Contact her for a loan copy of the book the Maverick Mind, a must-read for all parents with highly visual children. Curriculum development: We are proud to be powered by Rethink,TheFirstChoiceforInclusive Education, US. Rethink is voted the best mainstream curriculum-based education support system in the U.S. Certified International bestpracticeAugmentative and Visual Teaching Programmes We are certified in the leading models of: TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children); Makaton signing, Pyramid’s Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
Upcoming Trainings at Imbalito Hope College February: Icon Margaret Golding of UK, and former principal of Vera School in the Cape, also Nirasha’s mentor, shall be hosting workshops on TEACCH and Makaton signing. If you are interested to attend, please book now to avoid disappointment. Vocational Skills Training and Simulation Life Lab Environment: OurSchoolis also
asimulationenvironmentwherewemodel real world teaching in our programme to facilitate independence and functionality to our vocational learners from an early age. Cooking, baking, organic gardening and arts and crafts trainers help us to achieve these goals with our pupils. Medical onsite We have an onsite clinic with a team of advising neuro pediatricians and a dedicated GP, Dr Basil Dhaniram of Med Excel and dental support. We host a diagnostic and assessment centre as well. Interdisciplinary team of therapists Occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychometrist, psychologist, ABA therapist, educators and sport coaches including specialised music, art and play therapies are offered at Imbalito Hope. Caring for our families and community: Our Team host out-reach trainings for
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rural school and disadvantaged learners and offer family support groups and coach on life management for families with children who are differently abled. We have coached parents and/or staff at Stanger Training Centre, Browns School and RP Moodley School in Durban. After care and weekends Inquireaboutourafter-careandunique weekend child and babysitting service. Advocacy Celebrate the Global Autism Speaks Light it up Blue Campaign annually the with Lifestyle Shopping Centre and Netcare Alberlito Hospital. We invite other companies to join us in April for the 2015 campaign. For more information, contact 032 586 0200 or email info@imbalito hopecollege.co.za Admissions open day now on.
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Understanding autism - the basics >> ‘Exactly why autism happens isn't clear.’ usual responses to people, attachmentstoobjects,resistancetochange in their routines, or aggressive or selfinjurious behavior. At times they may seem not to notice people or objects in their surroundings. Some children with autism may also develop seizures. And in some cases, those seizures may not occur until adolescence. Many people with autism are cognitively impaired to some degree. In contrast to more typical cognitive impairment, which is characterised by relatively even delays in all areas of development, people with autism showunevenskilldevelopment.They may have problems in certain areas, especially the ability to communicate and relate to others. But they may have unusually developed skills in other areas, such as drawing, creating music, solving math problems, or memorising facts. For this reason, they may test higher -- perhaps even in the average or above-average range -- on nonverbal intelligence tests. Autism typically appears during the first three years of life. Somechildrenshowsigns GENTLE DENTAL frombirth.Othersseemto develop normally at first, “DENTAL CARE WITH A DIFFERENCE” only to slip suddenly into Dental Surgeons/Therapists symptoms when they are PR. No.: 0426660 Reg. No: 2011/003554/21 18 to 36 months old. However, it is now recognised that some individuals may not show symptoms of a communication disDR T. REDDY DR K. NAICKER BChD (UWC), PDD Ortho (UWC) Bds (Med. Univ. of SA), PDD Ortho (UWC) order until demands of Gingindlovu Branch Stanger Branch the environment exceed 1Ging Centre, Main Street, Gingindlovu, 12 Lindley Street, Stanger, 4450 (next to Alpha Pharm Pharmacy Tel: 032 552 1033 Fax: 086 616 8301 their capabilities. Autism Tel: 035 337 -193 Fax: 086 767 1025 Emergencies: 084 567 8159 is four times more comE-mail: gentledental@webmail.co.za E-mail: tashni_reddy@yahoo.com mon in boys than in girls.
WHAT is Autism? Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder that includes impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. The disorder coversalargespectrumofsymptoms, skills, and levels of impairment. It ranges in severity from a handicap that somewhat limits an otherwise normal life to a devastating disability that may require institutional care. Children with autism have trouble communicating. They have trouble understanding what other people thinkandfeel.Thismakesitveryhard for them to express themselves either with words or through gestures, facial expressions, and touch. A child with autism who is very sensitive may be greatly troubled -sometimes even pained -- by sounds, touches, smells, or sights that seem normal to others. Children who are autistic may have repetitive, stereotyped body movements such as rocking, pacing, or hand flapping. They may have un-
It knows no racial, ethnic, or social boundaries. Family income, lifestyle, or educational levels do not affect a child's chance of being autistic. Autism is said to be increasing; however,itisnotentirelyclearwhether the increase is related to changes in how it is diagnosed or whether it is a true increase in the incidence of the disease. The most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has just a single category for the diagnosis of an autistic disorder - autism spectrum disorders, which includes the following disorders that were previously diagnosed as individual disorders: Autistic disorder This is what most people think of when they hear the word "autism." It refers to problems with social interactions, communication, and imaginative play in children younger than 3 years. Asperger's syndrome - These children don't have a problem with language -- in fact, they tend to score in the average or above-average range on intelligence tests. But they have the same social problems and limited scope of interests as children with autistic disorder. Pervasive developmental disorder or PDD - Also known as atypical autism. This is a kind of catch-all category for children who have some autistic behaviors but who don't fit into other categories. Rett syndrome - Children with Rett syndrome, primarily girls, start developing normally but then begin losing their communication and social skills. Beginning at the age of 1 to 4 years, repetitive hand movements
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One day, the world will understand it Till then, don’t change a thing you do Don’t you know just how bright you shine? Someday, we will have the answers For now, gotta show ‘em what you’re made of With you by my side, we will never quit Until all the pieces fit.
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Living with Autism - Brady’s story >> A mother shares her story
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T six years old Brady Luke Pillay is fighting the stigma of autism by defining his own success through all his achievements - big and small. Brady was born at Alberlito Hospital in Ballito at 36 weeks into his mother’s pregnancy. Brady was delivered after his mother under went an emergency caesarean section because doctors noticed he had a high heart rate when monitored at the hospital. Through his mother’s words - Abidah Pillay: I first notices that something was different about Brady because he never looked at anyone. He would only look up with no eye contact. He didn’t meet the conventional walking, talking, etc, milestones like other children his age and never used language to communicate. Heranaboutaimlesslyandbecameobsessed with his toy cars, lining them up and playingonlywithhistoycarstheentireday. He didn’t want to go to new places or meet new people in the first two years of his life. I was told he would come around, but as a mother I knew something was amiss. I took him from doctor to doctor, paedi-
atrician to paediatrician, he had scans and tests done but nothing showed up. We had no answers, only more questions. At just under age two Brady was referredtoDrANTHONYCLUCHLEYatStAugustines Hospital, a paediatric neurologist who diagnosed him with PDD-NOS (PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER) also called atypical autism. Finally there was an answer, a reason, but also a label and a darkness and sorrow. The thought that went through my mind was I need a second opinion and there was one and a third and forth all with the same conclusion, Brady had autism. I knew help was needed, but for who - Brady or myself? When I got that answer my child began to progress. For the first two years after the diagnosis my teaching him and taking him for therapy was not to help him, but change him. My realisation was I shouldn’t change my child with autism to suit me or people, I should change my views, my vision and my mindset so I can see the world through his eyes - his difficulties, his progress and through his achievements. When that realisation set in, then only didthedoorstohisprogressandhappiness
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Brady says: “I am not naughty, I have Autism.” Brady and his brother Brandon with their autism support t-shirts. open. Brady is now six years old and he can speak two languages - English and Zulu. He hugs, kisses and smiles and he now orders his siblings and family to look at him when he is talking to them. These are not autistic behaviours, it is his achievement. He now has developed great imaginative, communication and social skills and he is also doing well at school. He has a wonderful relationship with
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Office 5, Inzar House, 9 Lindley Street, Stanger P.O Box 3482, Stanger, 4450 Tel: 032 551 6118 / 551 6119 Fax: 032 551 5586 / 088 032 551 5586 E-mail: dpa@absamail.co.za
DR R.R. MAHARAJ M.Sc. M.D. (Natal)
DR H. SINGH
MBBCh (WITS) PRACTICE No.: 0048291
SHERIFF: HIGH & LOWER COURT LOWER TUGELA
R. Singh (Acting Sheriff Lower Tugela) Cell: 082 780 6353 Suite 6, Jay Krishna Centre 134/6 Mahatma Gandhi Street Kwa Dukuza 4450 P.O. Box 1014 Kwa Dukuza 4450
GENERAL PRACTITIONER SHOP 4B WHITE HOUSE CENTRE 13 ALBERT LUTHULI STREET P.O. BOX 479 KWA - DUKUZA (STANGER) 4450 TEL: 032 551 5329 FAX: 032 551 5346 AFTER HRS: 082 820 1743 E-mail: keleiah@media.com
Tel : 032 551 3061 032 551 2784 Fax: 032 552 3618
Sugar Coast Motors Sales • Services • Repairs • Parts
REP 04
Autism
Awareness
POSTAL P.O. BOX 1751 KWA DUKUZA 4450Tel: 032 551 5647 A/H 032 551 5717
BRANCH PRACTICE: MANDINI - RENCKENS COMPLEX TEL: 032 454 2562
DR J.A. VYTHELINGAM
FARMERS AGRI-CARE NORTH COAST
M.B. Ch.B. (Natal)
Sharing the benefits of knowledge
SX ADD: 13 BLAINE STREET (Cnr Blaine & Balcomb Streets) STANGER 4450
his big brother and little sister and is still determined to gain success looking past his difficulties. This is a child who was told he would be non-verbal, anti-social, dependant and difficult, yet he has blossomed into a precious,inspiringlightforallautisticchildren. Yes, Brady does face his difficulties, but with love and support from his parents and close family he is determined to find his way through life. Message for all parents:
As a parent, it is the most difficult news to hear that your child has autism or any other challenges, but with faith and perseverance and more especially love, we can get them through anything. Autistic children don’t only need their family behind them they also need every member in society to understand and motivate them through their difficulties. As a community let’s work together to give all our kids with difficulties and challenges the motivation and support in order for them to achieve their success and goals in life.
GANSEN MOODLEY P.O. Box 93 Kearsney, 4453 Tel: 083 310 9850 Fax: 032 551 2775 032 551 2775 (0) Email: moodleyg@agricare.co.za
Avcasa Acredited
Dr Malini Mudaly BDS (Med. Univ. of S.A.)
DENTIST
073 986 7955 / 071 385 0247 9 Lindsay Road • Box 1184 Stanger 4450 Email: sales@scmcc.co.za Tel: 032 551 3041 • Fax: 032 551 3045
Dr Kuben Naidoo MBBCh (WITS) Practice No.: 0339040
PRACTICE No. 5450470
Repairs to starters, alternators and wiring of vehicles. Suppliers of automatoive electrical spare
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Seeing the world from a different angle
Autism
NEW ADDRESS: 151 Balcomb Street, Cnr. of Balcomb & Paterson Streets. (Hospital Road) Tel/Fax: 032 551 6553 032 551 6667 e-mail: mudalydj@iafrica.com
P.O. BOX 982 KwaDukuza 4450
SUPPORTS THE FIGHT AGAINST
126 Balcomb Street Tel: 032 551 1544 (opp. Spar) Fax: 032 551 1544 Stanger, 4450 Email: drknaidoo.gp@gmailcom
Billy and Sons Coastal Farmers Approved Tel: 032 551 2823 AFTER HOURS Fax: 032 551 5250 Tye : 083 525 9036 Cnr’s Smithers & Haysom Brenda : 071 673 6728 Next to Strini Motor Spares
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intombazane le ibihlala eThekwini ngenxa yomsebenzi, kodwa okubuhlungu wukuthi ekhaya lapho isuka khona akusekho muntu omdala, ishiye izingane zakubo ezisencane nengane yayo, futhi bekuyiyo ebisebenza bese ithumela imali ekhaya. Lezingane seziyizintandane ezinakekelwa omakhelwane, bantu bakithi umkhuleko uyadingeka. Intsha idukile, uSathane ungenisile buhlungungamaholidilaphoumfana pha uyihlo nonyoko ukuze izinsuku- futhi ngendlela enza ngayo uyejabula thizeni wase lokishini elikhona lapha zakho zande ezweni? Ngokubona ukuthi unendawo ezimpilweni zethu. eThekwini okuthiwa uvele waqasha kwamilomfanauseziletheleisiqalek- Akukho lapho engamoshi khona ngoiloli wathutha yonke impahla ebikho- iso saphakade. Umkhuleko uyad- ba ngisho nasemishadweni, emindena kubo washiya indlu ikhala ibhun- ingeka, sekuyisikhathi sokuthi sicele nini, emabandleni, ezikoleni nagezi,kuthesekufikaumamawekhaya uJehova asihawukele ngoba impela semgwaqeni uyabusa. Sidinga omabeketango abazogqashula wabuya indlu yakhe isingena lutho baqinisile mebethi sekufike leso si- ma iziqalekiso wamelwa yinhliziyo Okusemqoka nje wukuthi umuntu ngamunye akhuleke kuNkul- nezilingo ezibophwe washona, unkulu ukuba akusize uphumelelise zonke izinhlelo onazo. Lo phezu omakhelkwethu. wane mebeynyaka ngathi kungaba unyaka womkhuleko, sidinga omama, Sidinga umichazaindaba khuleko onbathi lo mfa- obaba nentsha yaseNingizimu Afrika ihlangane ezinkonzweni amandla, na ubesedla singa iwunga okus- nasezindaweni ezahlukene ibe nemikhuleko. Le wunga ndini ukunxusa olakala uku- isingenisile kakhulu ezindaweni esihlala kuzo!!! uNkulunkuthi lezo zimlu ukuba pahla azithathile uyozidayise ukuze athole lesi khathi esasibhaliwe encwadini yes- abe yisivikelo sethu, bantu bakithi ambulosokubhubhakomhlaba.Kho- sekwanele. Sithumelele i-sms enomdakamizwa. Bafundi, uphi unembeza lapho? namanjalokunabantuabazibulalayo bolweniethi:0731544117nomayikle-email ku-nosiUzophila kanjan lo mfana azi kahle mihla yonke, udaba nje olwangithin- heli uma ukuthi nguye owabulala unina? Ngo- ta inhliziyo engingasoze ngalikhohl- pho.mkhize@media24.com ba igazi lika nina kufana nokuthi lise wa olwentombazane eyaziphosa eb- kukhona ofisa kwenzeke empilweni zandleni zakhe? Kanti lisuke lisho hilidini eliseThekwini. Lolu daba yakho ngo-2015. ukuthi ibhayebheli uma lithi hloni- ngalulandela ngaze ngathola nokuthi
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giyanibingelela bafundi beFEVER, ngiyathemba ukuthi nonke ningene kahle onyakeni omusha, asibonge ukuthi abanye bethubakwazileukubonaunyakaka2015, inyama isahlangene nomphefumulo, yize kukhona imindeni eyehlelwe yifu elimnyama ngezikhathi zika Khisimusi, siyi-FEVER sithi dudu
Kuminze abafana ababili
kubo bonke abalahlekelwe. Akuve kumnandi uma kuqala unyaka omusha, ngoba sonke sisuke sinezinhlelo ezinhle nezifiso esifuna ukuzifeza kulo nyaka. Ngicabanga ukuthi abanye bethu banezinto asebezihlelile kuwo lo nyaka. Okusemqoka nje wukuthi umuntu ngamunye akhuleke kuNkulunkulu ukuba akusize uphumelelise zonke izinhlelo onazo. Lo nyaka ngathi kungaba unyaka womkhuleko, sidinga omama, obaba nentsha yaseNingizimu Afrika ihlangane ezinkonzweni nasezindaweni ezahlukene ibe nemikhuleko. Ake sikhulekele ubugebengu obudlangile, sikhulekele labo abangenwa wuSathane wokudlwengula izalukazi nabantwana ake sicele uSomandla embhule ulwembu emelweniabo, beboneukuthiimpiloakusiyo eyokuphila ngobugebengu. Ake sikhuleke intsha esingene ntshi! ezidakamizweniezingekhoemthethweni ikakhulukazi iwunga, le wunga ndini isingenisile kakhulu ezindaweni esihlala kuzo. Ngizwe udaba olu-
SIBUSISO BIYELA KUMINZE abafana ababili ezehlakalweni ezimbili ezehlukene emfuleni uThukela naseMvoti ngempelasonto. Kuminze umfana (5) ngesikhathi edlala emfuleni uThukela ngeSonto olwaziwa njengomfula onezingwen-
ya. Abatshuzi bamaphoyisa nabeIPSS Medical Rescue babizelwe esehlakalweni ngo-6 ekuseni ngenhloso yokubheka umfana kodwa behlulekile. Babuyele ngoMsobuluko ekuseni ukuqhubeka nokubheka umzimba, kwaze kwaba wuLwesibili.
Khonamanjalo umfana (12) uminze ezama ukuwela umfula uMvoti ngaseMgeni Water Works. Abe-IPSS Medical Rescue namaphoyisa babheke lo mfana emanzini anodaka cishe kwaphela ihora ngaphambi kokuthola isidumbu sakhe. Abazibonele ngawabo bathi konke kwenzeke ngokuphazima kweso.UMnuzRodneyMeyrick,wak-
wa-IPSS Medical Rescue uthe kunemigodi eminingi ejulile ngenxa yalabo abamba inhlabathi ngokungemthetho okudala imigodi enomoya futhi enobungozi Uthe: “Kwabangakwazi ukubhukuda nabangawajwayele amanzi bazithola besenkingeni uma betholana nalesi simo,” kusho yena.
Umzimba womfana ominzi emva kokuzama ukuwela umfula uMvoti.
GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT YOU... This is a great opportunity for someone who has had proven experience speaking persuasively over the phone with lots of different personalities and has excellent conversational skills, a strong work ethic and persistence. You can look forward to fantastic prospects within our company. Requirements: • Matric Essential • Good command of the English Language • South African ID Our Working Environment Offers: • A Family-like environment • Full time support systems • Training/ Coaching • Guaranteed basic and incentives • Uncapped Commission • Growth opportunities within the company
Interested candidates to kindly email your CV’s to vacanciesstanger@gmail.co.za * Please note due to the large volume of CV’s received only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ISITHOMBE: SITHUNYELWE
Unalo ugqozi lokuba yintatheli? Sithumelele izindaba ezizoshicilelwa kwi-Citizen Journalism ekhelini elithi: www.stangerweekly.co.za
LOST DOG 3 Month old female Labrador who responds to the name Bella Contact: Ashley-082 689 4095 or Christina-071 843 4946 with any information.
REWARD OFFERED!!!
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Ukhala ngesihluku kubulawa umfowabo SIBUSISO BIYELA
watholakala ukuthi akekho. Uthe: “Umama waxhumana namaphoyisa MNDENI wakwaSibiya eMelville, e- walubika lolu daba. Amaphoyisa afika endaGroutville, ukhala ngokubulawa ngesi- weni yesigameko asiza umfowethu ngohluku kwelungu lawo, uMnuz Siyanda kumbizela abezimo eziphuthumayo.” Uthe umfowabo waphuthunyiswa esibSibiya,okuthiwawashawaumphakathiumsola ngokuntshontsha umakhalekhukhwini ngeled- hedlela emva kokulimala kanzima. “Ngafika esibhedlela ngezikhathi lule kuyo lendawo. Umfowabo kamufi, ongathWASHAWA NGALO LONKE zasemini bangitshela ukuthi umfowethu andanga ukudalulwa UHLOBO LWESIKHALI. akasekho emhlabeni. igama, uthe usathuswe isiAbavumanga ukuthi hluku esenziwe umABAZIBONELA BATHI ngimubone, bangitshela phakathi kumfowabo, njengoba wavuswa elele WASHAWA NGESIHLUKU ukuthi ukulimala kwakhe kuhlasimulisa umzimezintathakusa kuthiwa ESIKHULU WAZE ba.” uMnuz Siyanda uhlaselwa Uthe uMnuz Siyanda wumphakathi. Uthe: WADONSWA NGENTAMBO washawa ngalo lonke “Owesifazane wangiEYAYI BOSHELWE uhlobo lwesikhali. Abazishayela ucingo ezinbonela bathi washawa tathakusa engazisa ukuthi EMQALENI. ngesihluku esikhulu waumfowethu ushawa umpze wadonswa ngentambo akathi omsola ngokweba,” eyayi boshelwe emqaleni. kusho yena. Uthe: “Asazi ngempela ukuthi ngabe yini le Uqhube wathi wayengazi ukuthi kumele enze njani ngalolu daba, kodwa waxhumana no- eyenziwe umfowethu okungenza abantu mama wakhe emcela ukuba ebheke umfowabo bamulimaze kanje. Engikwaziyo nje wukuthi, ukuthi ukhona yini egumbini lakhe lokulala, ok- bathi ungene emzini womuntu wathatha
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awube usabuza lutho uvele uhlasele nje, njengoba kwenzeke kumfowethu,” kusho yena. Okhulumela amaphoyisa KwaDukuza, uWarrant Officer Johannes Khoza, uthe ziningi izigameko ezifuze lesi kule ndawo, lapho umphakathi uzibambela umthetho ngezandla. Uthe: “Alikho icala elike labikwa emaphoyiseni elenziwe umufi, kodwa umphakathi uvele wazibambela nje umthetho ngezandla. Sinxusa ukuthi umphakathi usiyeke lesi senzo esibi,”kusho uWarrant Officer Khoza.
IN LOVING MEMORY
HARIDHAWAR KOMAL (HARRY) IN LOVING MEMORY OF VEENA MUSTHAN Mother, you will forever be in our hearts. We love and miss you. We will always treasure our memories with you. You and your family are invited to attend the 16th day Memorial Service of Mrs Veena Musthan on Monday, 19th January 2015 at her late residence, 3 Stock Road, Stanger Manor from 19h00 to 20h00. Supper will be served from 17h30 to 18h45. Please accept this as a personal invitation. Sadly missed by her loving children Joanna, Gerard and Melissa, grandchildren Kimaya and Yesshai, son-in-law Kooven, daughter-in-law Charlene, sister Gonum and a host of family and friends.
Each night we shed a silent tear, as we speak to you in prayer, to let you know we love you, And just how much we care. Take our million teardrops, wrap them up in love, then ask the wind to carry them to you in heaven above.
Family and friends are invited to attend the 10th and 13th day Memorial Ceremony of the late Haridhawar Komal (Harry) Date: Saturday, 17 January 2015 - 10th Day Tuesday, 20 January 2015 - 13th Day @ 8:00am Venue: 4 Rivercrest, Stanger Heights, Stanger Sadly missed by your loving wife, children, family and friends,
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KWADUKUZA 2015
STUDENT
BURSARIES
“The doors of learning shall be open”
ISITHOMBE: SITHUNYELWE
Imoto ebise ngozini edlule nemiphefumulo yabahlanu ngeledlule.
SIBUSISO BIYELA
skbiyela889@gmail.com
KUSHONEabantuabahlanukwalimalaoyedwangesikhathikushayisana imoto encane ne-van, emgwaqeni u-R102 ngase Newark ngeSonto. Okhulumela abezimo eziphuthumayo KwaZulu-Natal, uMnuz Robert Mckenzie,uthe lengoziibihlasimulisa igazinjengobabefike sekushone abantu abahlanu. Uthe: “Ingozi ishiye kulimele oyedwa IN LOVING MEMORY obekumele akhishwe emotweni ebisigobile, ngomshini wokusika izinsimbi emotweni, i-Jaws of Life. Emva kokuba ekhishiwe, uphuthunyiswe esibhedlela, ” kusho uMnuz Mckenzie. Abazibonele le ngozi bathe imoto yohlobo lwe-Toyota Corolla ebithwele NAGAMMA RAMSAMY (MUMLO) abesifazane abahlYou and your family are kindly invited to anu, ihluleke ukulawula ijubane, yapattend the Yearly Memorial Ceremony of haphalaza yashayour late Mum (Nagamma Ramsamy-Mumlo) isana ne-van, lapho kuhlangana khona Date: Saturday, 17January 2015 imigwaqo. Time: 15:30 to 17:00 Bashona bonke Venue: Sabha Hall Stanger, abesifazane abeCrn of Mahatma Gandhi St besemotweni enand Collenbrander St cane. Kindly accept this as a personal invitation. Amaphoyisa asaYour presence will be highly appreciated phenya ngembangela yale ngozi.
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KwaDukuza Municipality wishes to call for applications for bursaries from potential students residing within KwaDukuza Area of jurisdiction, who intend to further their studies in any of the reputable and recognized tertiary institution within the Republic of South Africa.
MINIMUM SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
The purpose of the KwaDukuza Bursary Scheme is to provide financial assistance to deserving, needy and historically disadvantaged students to pursue their careers in the following fields of study: Built Environment (Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Town & Regional Planning, Civil engineering, Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), etc.) Commerce (Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Internal Audit, Accounting, Property Valuation, Risk management, Public finance) Environmental Management, Horticulture, Occupational Health and Safety, Library Science, Performance Management/ Monitoring & Evaluation, Housing, Legal, Community and Economic Development studies, Local government management Applicants must be registered (or eligible to register at a higher education institution) Applicants must be eligible to register for a full-time under-graduate studies or studying towards a recognized (National Diploma or Degree at an accredited South African higher education institution.
Ricardo Mthembu
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Grade 12 with University entrance/ endorsement • Applicants must reside in KwaDukuza (and must produce original Proof of residents)
WHAT DOES THE BURSARY PROVIDE FOR? •
Registration/Admission Fee
THE FOLLOWING MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION: 1. Letter of motivation (explain why you believe you are deserving of a bursary). 2. An original certified copy of your matric statement of results as well as a certified copy of your endorsed (B/D) Matric certificate (with Matric exemption) 3. An original certified copy of your official progress report, indicating marks, symbols, percentages obtained in all examinations written. 4. An original certified copy of your identity document. 5. Copy of the admission requirements from the academic institution for the intended course of study if you have not already been accepted. 6. Copy of the curriculum (indicating the number of years of study, number of modules/subjects to be taken) from the academic institution for the intended course of study. 7. Printout from the academic institution of the tuition fees that will be required. 8. Income and expenditure statement of parent/legal guardian. (Proof of income must be provided) or a letter from the Department of Labour or an affidavit stating that the parent/s are unemployed. 9. Original certified death certificate/s of parent/s, if deceased. 10. Letter of recommendation from Operation Sukuma Sakhe War-Room or Social Workers (Optional)
The application should be submitted in a sealed envelope and should be marked “KwaDukuza External Bursary 2015” and be submitted to, The Municipal Manager: KwaDukuza Municipality, P.O Box 72 KwaDukuza 4450 or hand-delivered to KwaDukuza Municipilty, Human Resource Office at the Whitehouse Building, First floor, above ABSA Bank / Debonnairs. Closing date: 20 January 2015 before 15:00 Application forms are available at the KwaDukuza Youth Centre, all libraries within the jurisdiction of KwaDukuza and other Municipal offices. The form can also be downloaded on the KwaDukuza municipal website www.kwadukuza.gov.za), Enquires: Mr Wiseman Cele, Ms Nelisiwe Buthelezi or Ms Phumlile Zulu at 032 551 4070. Visit the KwaDukuza Youth Centre, 41-42 Hullet Street, KwaDukuza 4450 for more information.
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ACCOMMODATION
HOUSE TO LET
AYER ROCK Guesthouse, 74 Geranium Street, Stanger Manor, “Tasteful executive accommodation”. Contact: 032-551 6503/082 562 3676.
1). Stg Mnr-main home, 4 brm + ensuites , L/K/ Drm all fitted + aircons. 2).Glenhills-main home, 3 brm, L/K/Drm, semi fitted with gates. Outbuilding-1 brm, lounge/kitchen, gates. 3).Stg Heights-Beautiful D/Storey home, fully fitted + aircons, blinds, remotes gates, 4 brm + 2 ensuites, L/K/Drm fully fitted, open view balcony, prefer professionals with long-term lease. For more Sales and Rental props kindly contact me on 032-552 5596/084 224 9201 / reshasing@gmail.com.
FOR SALE Furniture’s for saleowners re-locatingSpace savers, cupboards, tables/ chairs, lounge suites, beds, TV, kitchen units, etc has to be sold asap. Contact: 084 224 9201 / reshasing@gmail.com. FLAT TO LET 2 Flats to let-2 bedrooms, huge lounge, kitchen, bathroom & toilet, at 23B King Shaka Street, Rental: R3000-00 per month, safe and secure area. Contact: 083 556 6276. Flats with fully fitted kitchen cupboards to let at Georges Centre, Stanger Manor. Call at Cheryl D Properties-032 551 1630 or 082 500 5678..
1 Room, ensuite, kitchen & lounge & Outbuilding with 2 rooms, KTB, 109 Glenhills Dr. Contact Mrs Naidoo after 6pm: 032552 5823/078 738 6135. 1 Room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom available at No. 21 Town View Road, Stanger, Price: R1600. Contact: 060 528 3721. 2 x B/Rooms, 1 x kitchen, shower + toilet, Incl. Lights, Rent: R2700-00 + Dep. R3300-00, High Ridge, Stanger. Contact: Charlton 083 523 3637.
LOANS
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VACANCY
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ARE you drowning in accounts??? Don’t despair.Immediaterelief. Pay as little as R250.00 per month towards all your accounts. We remove garnishee orders. Shop 6, Pick & Pay, Hypermall next to Verulam Post Office. Tel: Siva-078 5450 850, Savy-082 397 1840, Tel: 032-533 7894, Fax: 086 651 7046.
Damelin & Sky Aviation, Early & late loads, we also pick up and drop off from home. Contact: 083 422 2369/061 427 0727.
Distinctive Choice-CMT Specialists A well established CMT Factory in Isithebe is expanding-the following positions are available from 12th January 2015 1.Line managers-3 years experience 2.Line supervisors 3.Line QC-2 years experience 4.Machinists-Sewing machine operators 5.Sample room supervisor 6.Mechanics for sewing machines Please contact HR Department on 032459 3275 or report to 26 Yellow Street on 12th January with CV.
on 032 551 5809/Fax: 032-551 6692.
A short listed candidate list will have to go through a theoretical aptitude test. Closing date for applications-31 January 2015 Fax CV’s to 032-551 4842 Email: neerasec@ iafrica.com
Experienced Plumbers required! Experienced Drain layers required! Please fax C.V. to 032533 9917 or Email to group6plumbing@ webmail.co.za.
SEC Electrical Apprentice Electrician Intake for 2015 Well established electrical contracting company is inviting applicants to fulfil the position as apprenticeelectricians Successful candidates must have the following:-1 year of industrial employment in any engineering field with a flair to electrical engineering -Must have matric Bachelor pass with a C aggregate -Must have drivers licence -Must have minimum S2 or N4 electrical -Willing to participate in the associated training programme for a period of 4 years apprenticeship under merseta contract.
HOUSE FOR SALE
ESTATES For Sale 3 bed houseGlenhills-R420 000.00 2bedfullyfittedflat-Sunny Park-R350 000.00 Contact Sanji-082 338 6861
House for Sale Spacious 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, separate toilet, fitted kitchen, double garage, on large piece of land. R760 000-00 Cheryl D. Properties 032-551 1630 LAND FOR SALE Vacant land for sale, Fairbreeze, 27 Naidoo Rd. Tongaat, 1148m2, R120 000-00. Contact: 079 740 0711/079 707 4189.
SERVICES After School Care from Grade 0-5, Stanger Manor. Contact: 073 263 1563. TRANSPORT Lift club available from Stanger to Nandi Drive. Contact Swasthi: 083 782 9955. Stucky’s-Safe & reliable transport available to UDW, Howard, DUT,
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS Exciting new business opportunity in your area. Use your sales and marketing Skills to determine your income. Training provided, no experience required.
Contact Mike Sewnath 082 568 3711.
The Juice Shop
Shop No. 6, Balcomb Street, Stanger (next to Siya Zama) and also in Tongaat (next to Tongaat Pharmacy) Corner of Arbee Drive and Nevana Court
THE CV PRO CV JOINTS
SUSPENSION SPECIALIST • CV Joints Brakes • Propshafts • Propshafts Ball CV• Joints Brakes Joints Wheel Bearings Tie Rod Ends Ball •Joints Wheel •Bearings Tie 24 Rod Ends hours Shocks Power Steering • Shocks • Power Steering Repairs repairs on call 4x4 Suspensions • 4x4 Suspensions
Find us at 7 Smithers Road, Stanger
Old MotorTown Midas Building, Workshop No. 2
Cell: 083 711 0821 Shakti Plant & Civils cc We specialize in the following Plant Hire:
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Crane Truck TLB Tipper Truck Bobcat Bomag Rollers Soil Compactors/ Wackers • Plate Compactors • Generators • Water Pumps
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Paving Breakers Brushcutters Saw Cutters Concrete Mixers Grader Excavator 10 Tonne Roller Supply 43to 103River Sand, Plaster Sand & Stones
Cell: 079 863 2636 Office : 032 - 551 3670
“God Bless You In Motion” We Get “U” Moving Again
Transport available: UKZN-HowardWestville, DUT, VC, CTI, Damelin, Sky Aviation, Embury, early and late loads, pick and drop from home. Contact: 079 999 9758/071 896 2761 for more info: www. jisakatravel.co.za. Transport available from Stanger to Central Durban, Monday to Friday. Contact: 083 765 8296/073 670 2324 for further information. Transport/Lift Club required: Stanger to Westville North (Blair Athol/Roger Sishi Rd), Time: 08H00 to 16H30. Contact Chris: 074 583 6714. TUITIONS Afrikaans Tuitions, Grades 8-12. Contact: Premdaw (082 573 7991), Commence: 19 January 2015, Times: 4pm to 6pm. Intensive Numeracy and Literacy Program, Grades 4-6, Also available: English; Mathematics &Afrikaans workbooks (Grade R-6). Cell: 083 540 8456; Email: starseed. academy4@gmail.com.
Full time caregiver required. Contact: 073 030 0230/079 171 7174. Legal Secretary required with experience. Call with your CV to Kisoon Ramasir andAssociates, Office No. 6, Jangnoor Centre, 62 Hulett Street, Stanger or telephone 081 438 0271. Qualified beauty therapist required in up market salon Stanger and nail technician to rent a space, send CV to veroshachunder@ yahoo.com or contact
SWASTIKA SINGH RAI Cell: 073 907 2111 Tel: 032 943 3898 tufswastika@gmail.com Obligation free inquiry
Clairvoyance: Crossing Over Angel: Therapy Course, Readings
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CLASSIFIEDS AND SERVICE GUIDES
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Defender’s last hurrah >> Land Rover’s African Edition Defender arrives in South Africa — only 50 units available
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tyincludesanauxiliaryinputandBluetooth interface. It’s powered by a 90kW/360Nm 2.2-litre turbodiesel. A range of optional extras are available. Prices: Land Rover Defender 90 Africa Edition — R523 00 Land Rover Defender 90 Africa Edition 110 — R562 000. Due to government and safety regulations, the venerable Defender line will be chopped. Land Rover announced it will cease production of its iconic 4x4 in 2015. Land Rover design director Gerry McGovern said: “Replacing the iconic Defender is one of the biggest challenges in the automotive design world; it is a car that inspires people worldwide.” According to the automaker: “Defender production in its current format will stop at the end of 2015. “A replacement will join the Land Rover model range but we have announced neither the name nor details of the new product.” - Wheels 24
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KDAC braces for Sparksport Challenge >> Community urged to join ‘walkers’ WEEKLY REPORTER
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WADUKUZA Athletic Club (KDAC) athletes are bracing themselvesfortheSparksport 32km Challenge to take place on Sunday 1 February. The Sparksport 32km Challenge, hosted by Sydenham Sports Club, starts outside the Sparksport Pharmacy(RandlesRoad)inSydenhamat 6am and finishes at the clubhouse on the Barns Road sports field. Apart from the 32km race, athletes can participate in the 16km race or walk. Theraceisrunthroughthestreets of Sydenham, Overport, up to Westville and back. T-shirts will be awarded to the first 400 finishers in the 32km run, the first 400 finishers in the 16km run and the first 200 finishers in the 16km walk. The challenge is an ideal race to start 2015 before athletes tackle the Hillcrest Challenge on 8 February in
the hope of qualifying for the 2015 Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town and the Comrades Marathon. KwaDukuza’s experienced athlete Dippy Moodley is expected to spearhead the club’s challenge in the Sparksport 32km race. He has completed a phenomenal 20 Comrades Marathons and will be hoping to don his double green number when he tackles his 21st Comrades Marathon on 31 May. Athletes interested in participating in the Sparksport Challenge are requested to meet on Thursday 15 January at the Stanger Manor car park at 5.15pm. Walkers and runners interested in joining the club are encouraged to participate in the club’s time trials which are held every Thursday at Manor car park. President of KDAC Danny Sewmungal urged the KwaDukuza community to get involved in road running and walking, not only in the
hope of getting rid of the festive bulge, but to stay fit and lead a healthy lifestyle. Sewmungal stressed the importance of dress code for all official races and walks and urged members to don their official club colour vests and black shorts, skirts, tights at all events. KDAC will host its second council meeting of the new year on Monday 2 February at the Manor Primary School at 6.30pm. Sewmungal appealed to club members to make every effort in ensuring their attendance at council meetings. The KDAC calendar for the 2015seasonisexpectedtobe finalised at council meeting and members are requested to make their input prior to the meeting. KDACisplanningtwofun walks for 2015. KDAC membership is available at R150 (family), R100 (single adult) and R50 (junior). Licences cost R100
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contests and beach dashes, there was something for everyone. After months of practice sessions, consults with dive experts and gathering intelligence on each other, it was down to the wire for East Coast Radio presenters Damon Beard and Alain Tardin. The two have been competing for the Juiciest Kaboom! title. Tardin,
who in addition to having his own show, also does sport on East Coast Breakfast, stepped in for Darren Maule after ECR management ruled it would be too “dangerous” to unleash a semi-clad Maule on the beaches. Tardin clinched the title when the Maynards Beach Festival with East Coast Radio began in Margate last
per person and all KDAC members are requested to purchase one prior to the Sparksport Challenge. For further information regarding membership, contact the KDAC membership secretary, Sue Gungadeen on 061 490 2154.
WEEKLY REPORTER KWADUKUZA Local Football Association (KLFA) will host a two-day capacity-building workshop at the KwaDukuza Supper Room on Saturday and Sunday (17 and 18 January) at 10am. President of KLFA Nkosinathi “Bafana” Mhlongo said: “It is compulsory for every club affiliated to KLFA to send a minimum of three delegates to the capacity-building workshop. “The workshop will encompass a referees seminar, club constitution, rights and responsibilities of players, managers and owners, among a host of other items,” said Mhlongo. Mhlongo emphasised that clubs were critical of the poor standards of refereeing in their premier league and division-one games and now they have an opportunity of sending representatives as referees so they become empowered and take the game forward. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Bafana Bafana in their quest to bring home the coveted African Cup of Nations Cup silverware. The 2015 soccer showpiece starts on 17 January. Bafana Bafana will be hoping to get off to a winning start when they lock horns with Algeria in their opening fixture of groupConMonday19Januarybeforedoing battle with Senegal and Ghana. The national team coach, Shakes Mashaba, boasts an unbeaten record since taking over the reins from Gordon Igesund last July. Almostayearago,ourfire-brandsports ministerFikileMbalulalabelledtheBafana Bafana players a “bunch of losers” after they were knocked out of the African Nations Championship (the less fancied tournament that follows Afcon and includes only locally based players) in Cape Town, but prior to them jetting off last week, he (Mbalula) was confident that our boys will make us proud and return home with the Afcon Cup.
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week (19 December 2014), but Beard won the Durban leg at uShaka Beach on Sunday. At 1-1, it was down to a nail-biting finish. In the end the Juicy Kaboom! crown went to Beard and listener Kyleigh Tomich who made up Team Red Teddies. Tomich also won R5 000 and a year’s supply of Maynards sweets. — Supplied. East Coast Radio presenters Damon Beard and Alain Tardin join in the fun atmosphere.
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Ballito sizzles with ECR at Maynards Beach Festival BALLITO upped the sizzle factor on Christmas Eve when the Maynards Beach Festival with East Coast Radio rolled into town. Willard Beach was jam-packed with locals and holidaymakers who took part in the various activities. From sandcastle-building to sweet-stuffing contests to beach volleyball and touch rugby to dance
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Moodliar re-elected KZN Volleyball president >> Districts urged to develop beach volleyball
Newly elected officials of KwaZulu-Natal Volleyball.
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EVA Moodliar has returned unopposed as president of KwaZulu-Natal Volleyball at the biennial general meeting in Coastlands in Durban. KwaDukuza Volleyball AssociationstalwartsKrubaJaramandAdhil Khan were re-elected as KZN Volleyball secretary and treasurer respectively. Other officials elected were Cliffy Chetty (vice-president), Zane Ally (coaches’ commission), Sihle Gumede (referees’ commission), Desmond Msimang (development),
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Mayenziwe Buthelezi (schools’ volleyball), Lolly Kumar (records and registration), Lawrence Naidoo (tournament director), Kiresh Harilall (beach volleyball) and Celiwe Nkomo (media). Jaram presented a detailed activity report highlighting the achievements of KZN Volleyball in the 2014 season. For the first time in the history of KZN Volleyball five inter-club tournaments were held in one year at the Tongaat Indoor Sports Complex and DUT Sports Centre. Liberté won the opening tournament, but local heroes KSST stepped
and technical officials were trained at these workshops. Selinthimfundo Primary (Umkhanyakude District) U13 boys and girls teams represented KZN at the 2014 national top schools festival in Pretoria in December. In the U17 ranks, Sinethezekile Secondary girls (Umkhanyakude) and Heather Secondary boys (Umgungundlovu District) of KZN participated in the national top schools festival. An exciting women’s day activity was held in KwaDukuza, Chatsworth and the Umkhanyakude District. The KwaDukuza ladies were treated to an exciting night of volleyball and were treated to a meal at Nandos. Moodliar looked forward to a closer relationship with all affiliates in the 2015 season and urged all districts to plough their efforts in the development of youth and women volleyball. He urged districts on the coast to develop beach volleyball teams.
up to the plate beating the powerful DUT outfit in the final of the second tournament. Liberté came back strongly to reclaim the third provincial title. DUT, who were bridesmaids in the first three tournaments, avenged defeat against Liberté in the last two tournaments to be crowned champions. They went into the national interclub championship at the University of Durban Westville Indoor Sports Complex as favourites ahead of Liberté. But, they were blown out in the semis after the University of Johannesburg produced a huge upset to oust the more fancied University of Western Cape outfit (3-2) in a thrilling five-setterhumdingerplayedbeforea packed Westville crowd. The KwaDukuza Volleyball Association junior team, spearheaded by Vinnie Singh and Cyprin Tulsiram, guided the KwaDukuza outfit to honours in the junior inter-district tournament. The Amajuba ladies beat Uthungulu in the final of the women’s junior final. The senior inter-district tournament was won by Durban and District with Tongaat emerging runners-up and KwaDukuza securing the third spot. Samkelisiwe Sibiya of Amajuba and Zanele Ndwandwe of Hlabisa have done KZN proud after being selected to represent Volleyball South Africa at the African Youth Games in Botswana. KZN Volleyball, in conjunction with the KZN Department of Sport and Recreation, hosted three successful club development training workshops in Margate, Richards Bay and Ladysmith. A total of 170 coaches
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