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FARM ATTACK SURVIVOR appeals to police to prioritise cases ANDILE SITHOLE >>Andile.sithole@media24.com A KZN woman who survived when armed suspects stormed her home at Marchmont Farm last week has called on the police to prioritise farm attack cases.

She called on them to ensure that there is law and order with strong consequences against crime in South Africa.

The 34-year-old woman from Dalton, near Greytown, who asked to remain anonymous, was tied up with a charger cord around her arms and feet, pushed around her house and left in an empty room.

Two domestic workers also were forced to lie down on the floor while the six armed intruders ransacked the house.

In an exclusive interview with the Gazette, the woman said she woke up last Thursday morning and opened the back door to let the dogs outside, and that was when the gunmen entered.

“They just walked right in through that door. It was dreadful and I couldn’t believe that this was happening. They walked right into my room where I was at the time. They put a gun to my head and raided my room

for valuables.

“I began to pray to Jesus. I asked Him to help me, to give me strength and courage.

They grabbed me by the arm and took me to the dining room. Then they demanded to know where my father’s room was. I took them there and they wanted the safe.

“When they saw the safe, they took me back to my room, pushed me to the floor and tied my hands with a charger cord and my feet with what seemed like a shoelace.

“They had made the two domestic workers lie on the floor.

“I still thought they would come back and finish me off but I had peace knowing that I belonged to the Lord so if they did kill me I would go to be with Him. “Then suddenly it occurred to me that I wasn’t bound up very well and I was able to loosen the cords and escape. I couldn’t hear them any more so I sprinted to the dam below our house and hid in the tall, overgrown reeds. I don’t know if the intruders were still in the house or not but I didn’t see them again,” she said.

Meanwhile the alarm was raised and whilst in hiding, the woman said she heard a vehicle driving towards the house.

“Then I heard two gun shots and I thought

they had shot my brother. A few minutes later I heard my other brother frantically calling for me. I was relieved to know he was looking for me but was still worried that someone was going to get hurt so I kept quiet until I heard the security guys and I felt it was safe to come out.

“After the robbers had fled the scene, my very kind neighbour came to fetch me and took me to her home. I was so grateful and amazed at how quickly the farmers were arriving. Within a few minutes the whole community was there, it seemed,” she said.

The family run a sugar cane and poultry farm in Dalton area.

The woman said her parents and her brothers were away when the robbers struck.

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17 February 2021

Housing project brings hope to hostel dwellers OFFICIALS from uMvoti Municipality led by the Mayor Thami Ngubane visited the construction site of the Community Residential Unit Project at Nhlalakahle in ward 7 last week.

The visit falls under the Mayor’s Siyahlola Campaign which seeks to track progress on all municipal projects. Spokesperson for the municipality Phindile Phungula said: “The Community Residential Units are one of the municipality’s high priority project which will facilitate the provision of secure, stable rental tenure for lower-income individuals. The programme targets lowincome individuals and households earning between R800 and R3 500 a month, who are unable to enter the formal private rental and social housing market. It replaces the National Hostel Redevelopment Programme and the proposed Affordable Rental Housing Programme.”

The municipality would therefore like the public to take note of

the following arrangements that have been put in place: PROJECT SCOPE > Demolition of existing dilapidated existing hostel. > Construction of 336 new modern one bed units for rental for households earning between R1500 and R5500 as per minmac, starting with those who live in the Hostel then accommodating others, these will never be for sale. > Construction of 20 new gap or market housing for sale to those who qualify and living in the hostel. > Construction of 150 forty square meter RDP Houses for people who are staying in the hostel who qualify. > Rejuvenating the old council building and making it an economic hive of activity. > One bed, bathroom, open plan lounge and kitchen with a 4 plate stove and built in cupboards. > Each block with a single satellite dish.

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One of the old buildings at the hostel that will be demolished. > Lockable washing line area shared by only two households. > Controlled access system > Guard’s house > Office and play area > Refuse house and 2m high bound-

ary wall > Facility managed by a private company. > Rental ranging from R500 R1650 temporary settlement: > Individual shelter which will ena-

ble privacy as residents currently reside in communal spaces. > Individual prepaid electricity > Gas stove > Sense of new beginnings – making way for a greater course for the betterment of the community. > Common waterborne sanitation > Common water piper stand > 28 families / individuals to be moved to temporary accommodation. > Four months turnaround time frame. > This is the only 28 families to be moved as a once off. > The first two blocks to be built will automatically accommodate the 28 temp units. > Each block has 16 units, therefore two blocks will be needed to move in the 28 families / individuals. > The temporary structures will then be dismantled. > Thereafter, all moves will be straight from hostel into CRU. –Supplied.

uMzinyathi District Municipality purchases vehicles GAZETTE REPORTER

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Spokesperson for the municipality Nomonde NzimakA BRAND new fleet of vehicles worth more than a million we said: “The uMzinyathi District Municipality Council rand was officially handed over to the uMzinyathi Dis- is excited about the purchase of the new fleet of vehicles trict Municipality on Wednesday, February 10. The new as the district will stop renting cars which have cost vehicles will be used to deliver services to the communi- the municipality R531 000.00 a month.

“The provision of municipal services must be cost-efficient for the district to deliver quality services to all its residents. The district is in the process of reducing the use of consultants that perform municipal functions in an effort to reduce unnecessary exEATING ARE TOU READY FOR penditure,” she said.

PLANS The purchasing of the vehicles is expectwww.everfitgym.co.za ed to reduce the district’s car rental debt EXERCISE

by R200 000.

PLANS “The uMzinyathi District will redirect the GROUP TRAINING money saved from the car rental deal towards helping the community access basic CARDIO TRAINING services without any shortage of working WEIGHT TRAINING vehicles.

SUPPLEMENT SALES “Last year, the council purchased 11 operating vehicles, while celebrating the PERSONAL TRAINING achievement and purchasing of 20 water MONDAY TO THURSDAY 5AM AND 6PM FULLY EQUIPPED GYM trucks to the community.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY DECADES OF EXPERIENCE 8:30AM “We will strengthen the use of these vehicles by using and maintain them accordingGET FIT TONE UP HAVE FUN MALCOLM FRANKS: ly; anyone who breaks them will pay. These LOSE WEIGHT BUILD STRENGTH 079 335 0777 vehicles will go out to work legally with the MALCOLM FRANKS: 079 335 0777 approval of council officials.”

FRANCES FRANKS: DARRYN WHEELER: Mayor Petros Ngubane said it had been 076 099 6341 065 324 0724 his mission to reduce unnecessary expendiR350 PER MONTH DARRYN WHEELER: ture in the district.

MEMBERS FREE www.everfitgym.co.za 076 099 6341 “I am happy because I have continuously EVERFIT HEALTH AND FITNESS STUDIO 160 PINE STREET LA FONTANA CENTRE urged councillors to reduce the renting of (NEXT TO WIMPY) municipal resources, learn to be independent and have our own valuable assets. I have requested this because I discovered that by reducing our dependency on consultants, we could save a lot of money that we can use on other things essential for our community, especially water and sanitation. I know our community still has a problem with the water supply. Regardless, I promise that the purchase of these vehicles will improve the situation. The district staff will be able to follow up on the community’s grievances, and they will be less disruption to development,” Ngubane said.

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UMVOTI MUNICIPALITY UMKHANDLU WASE UMVOTI GREYTOWN Umvoti Municipality is calling for suitably qualified candidates interested in the following vacant positions based in Greytown.

ELECTRICIAN X 3 (FIXED TERM 3 YEAR CONTRACT) Salary: Task Grade 10 of Category 2 Municipality (R223, 748.87 – R293, 038.08) per annum inclusive of all benefits for a fixed period of 3 years.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants should be in possession of a Matric Certificate/Grade 12 Certificate; A Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician. (Red Seal); Valid Code EB driver’s license; A considerable 3 – 5 years’ experience in electrical field including not limited to 11Kv switchgear operation, substation and 11Kv line work maintenance, transformer maintenance, MV cable jointing and termination will be an added advantage; A certificate of competence in the operation of an Aerial platform, a Truck mounted crane and a First aid course will be an added advantage; Physically fit and healthy; Willing and able to work shifts and in emergencies, work in all weather conditions; Must be of sober habits.

Job Purpose: Coordinates the key performance areas and specific outputs (electrical maintenance and support) associated with Electrical Engineering Section through supervision of subordinates; Extension of Network to accommodate new customers; Exercising credit control and managing illegal network connections; Responsible for the daily planning and organizing of various Electrical /tasks allocated to him and staff under his control by ; Ordering of materials for each task that was allocated to him in liaison with Engineering Technician to ensure productive and determine to complete tasks allocated to him/her; Maintenance of streetlights according to set standards in liaise with Engineering Technician; Safety inspections on all municipal installations and equipment to comply with OHS Act to ensure safe working conditions according to relevant legislation and standing instruction; Attend to power failures on system, fault finding on transformer high voltage switchgear, high /low voltage cables, electric motors control gear and process control equipment; Physical inspection of meters to prevent tampering and theft of electrical energy.

Note (s): Preference will be given to candidates residing within Umzinyathi and Umvoti Municipal area. Applicants should confirm their employment history by submitting the following supporting documentation: Qualifications (Degree/Diploma); Identity Document (SA); Any other applicable documentation required. Candidates must be willing to be subjected to practical/proficiency testing. As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, security vetting and psychometric assessment. Your application will also be subjected to references from your previous or current employers. No late, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.

Application letter, CV together with certified copies of relevant certificates and valid driver’s licence must be deposited in the Applications Box at the CRM Centre at the Municipal Offices clearly marked the “NAME OF THE POSITION YOU APPLY FOR” not later than Friday, 26th February 2021 before 12:00. The municipality subscribes to Employment Equity. The municipality reserves the right to withdraw the advert or not to make any appointment.

The Municipal Manager Umvoti Municipality P.O. Box 71 Greytown 3250 The closing date for applications will be 26th February 2021 at 12h00 No late, faxed, emailed applications will be accepted.

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Call to remove lazy teachers at Muden school ANDILE SITHOLE >>Andile.sithole@media24.com PARENTS of pupils attending Mount Ernestina School in Muden outside Greytown have given the KZN Department of Education an ultimatum to remove teachers that are not working. In a letter in possession of the Gazette, parents claim that there are teachers at the school who are lazy, rude, constantly absent at school and are sometimes abusive.

A leader of the Muden residents Jeffry Ngobese said a letter with regards to the poor performance at the school was handed over to the Head of the Department of Education Dr Enock Nzama on Thursday.

“We, the parents of Mount Ernestina School, are not just spectators but we are major stakeholders of our school and we play an important role to ensure that we provide a conducive, safe environment for schooling to take place.

“We go out of our way out to ensure that we have quality teachers, cooperative parents, and disciplined learners. It’s taken great effort and years of negotiation and hard work to take our school from nowhere to a level it is now on. We are proud to report that this school is now a major school of choice for all surrounding areas and feeder schools in Muden,” Ngobese said.

Ngobese said parents and members of the SGB were not happy with the recent changes introduced by the department at school.

He said the department has taken away duties of SGB and recommended that parents comply with human resource management or Circular 61.

Ngobese also claim that the department has sent surplus teachers without any input and assessment done by SGB. “We have many questions that need to be answered by Department of Education. One question is whether this department is still interested in seeing quality education taking place in schools.

“We support teachers in their personal development so that we retain quality [teachers], but over the years they sometimes get promotional posts. It is a concern for us that the department does not afford the SGB an opportunity to find teachers of the same level to replace these promotees. The school ends up be-

ing chaotic, [pupils] and teachers become demoralised and the school is unmanaged.

“We must not lose sight of the fact that parents prefer to send their children to schools where there is discipline, good performance and diligent and hardworking teachers as you may find at Mount Ernestina School.

The department should be at liberty to terminate the services of teachers who do not perform instead of sending those teachers to our well performing schools.”

Ngobese added that the SGB should be afforded an opportunity to recommend the appointment of the teachers.

KZN spokesperson for the Department of Education Muzi Mahlambi said the allegations were not true, adding that the department has many qualified teachers.

Four held over Dalton farm invasion ANDILE SITHOLE >>Andile.sithole@media24.com FOUR people have been taken in for questioning in connection with an armed robbery on a farm at Fawnleas near Dalton at about 7 am last Thursday morning.

Six armed men entered the farmstead, held up the farmer’s daughter at gun-

point and demanded cash. According to police, the assailants — one armed with a firearm and others armed with crowbars — entered the farmstead, and demanded to know where the safe is kept.

Police said the men forced the daughter to show them a safe in the bedroom.

“While they were busy with the safe the victim managed to escape and hide in the far bushes. When the suspects real-

ised that the daughter was nowhere to be seen, they panicked and left.”

A source who attended the scene told The Gazette that the intruders had assaulted a domestic worker, but police said no one was injured in the incident.

A source from a security company told The Gazette: “The attack happened a bit earlier in the morning, but the security personnel and the police [were] at the

scene helping to see if they could catch the perpetrators.”

KZN police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele said; “Nothing was taken and no one was kidnapped or injured.

A case was opened at Harburg police station ... the police took four people for questioning after they were found in a vehicle suspected to be involved in the robbery.”

“Unpaid” tribal court fee behind housing project debacle ANDILE SITHOLE >>Andile.sithole@media24.com A MULTI-million rand housing project came to a standstill in Mhlabathini area near Kranskop after residents staged a protest on recently and stopped a construction company from building more houses.

According to the sources, angry residents are spitting fire and demand the construction company to pay a certain fee at the tribal court for digging sand in ward 6.

Residents are angry because construction truck drivers disobeyed the instructions from tribal court and started digging sand to be used in the construction of RDP houses in ward 12 and 14.

A resident who did not want to be named told the Gazette: “People of ward 6 are always excluded on development matters.

Our area has not been earmarked for development, we therefore took a decision to stop the trucks from stealing our mineral resources.

“The company refused to pay a fee due at the tribal court. We will fight until they consider our area in development matters.”

The aMakhabela Housing project which is worth over R20 million, is expected to deliver over 2000 RDP houses to the needy communities. The project started in January 2019.

According to sources, a local Induna Sphulo Dlomo is accused of inciting violence in the community. Dlomo allegedly incited protesters to stop the construction of RDP

houses after the construction company allegedly refused to pay to the tribal court.

“I sit in council meetings at the tribal court. The construction company was told to pay a certain amount for digging sand in ward 6. They were charged R200 a load for each truck and they agreed to pay to the tribal council. The company is being disrespectful to the tribal court. I then told residents of ward 6 to stop truck drivers when they come to dig sand in our ward,” Dlomo said.

When asked about the grand total that the construction company should have paid to the tribal court, Dlomo did not comment referring all the questions to the secretary of the tribal court.

“We are not happy after receiving information that truck drivers sell the sand to other communities. I cannot comment on the total figure that the construction company should have paid to the tribal court,” he added.

Chief Nhlamvukayingeni Dlomo said he was aware of the ongoing fight between a construction company and protesters in Mhlabathini area.

Chief Dlomo said the construction company failed to follow due processes laid down by the tribal court.

One of the managers of the project not authorised to talk to the media refuted the allegations levelled against truck drivers.

“Those people protesting are not even in the register of beneficiaries that will receive RDP houses. They stopped the project for no apparent reason,” he said.

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Greytown photographer nominated for Amaciko awards ANDILE SITHOLE >>Andile.sithole@media24.com A LOCAL photographer Sakhile Lombo, popularly known as Ilambalidlile, (30) who is a twin of Sizwe Lombo is being nominated for 2021 Amaciko Awards in the Best Photographer category in KwaZulu Natal.

This young photographer fell in love with photography from a young age.

He told the Gazette that even while he was completing his high school at Greytown Candabuthule High School he used to take pictures for his fellow pupils.

“After completing matric I [worked harder] to grow in my career and decided to enrol for a National Diploma in Public Relations Management at Unisa.

I did my experiential training at Plessislaer SAPS under supervision of Captain Musa Ntombela and that is where I became more [familiar] with the photography.”

Lombo is a young preacher, youth leader at Church of Christ, a founder of a non-governmental organisation called Happy Nation Productions. He is also an actor of a comedy drama known as Insini Comedy Drama and also Usizi Lwezwe Drama. Sakhile is the a co-ordinator of Radio Khwezi Fm Listeners’ Club called Masibumbane at Mbuba branch. He has been taking photographs for various formal occasions including politics, religious, entertainment events around KwaZuluNatal.

He urged everyone who

Special R350 Covid-19 grant extended PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa extended the Special R350 Covid-19 Grant, by a further three months, recently.

Sassa has processed in excess of 9,6 million applications each month from May 2020 to January 2021 and has paid more than 6,5 million grants per month. The total amount spent on this grant to date has exceeded R16 billion.

The following should be noted about this grant: >There is no need to go to a Sassa office; all SRD processes are done online. Any amendments on your application can be made at https:/ /srd.sassa.gov.za >Those persons already who have received this grant and are in the system, need not re-apply >All clients who have been paid through the post office should get bank accounts, and upload those details on the system

>Every application will be validated monthly as it has been the case, and if approved will be paid.

All applications will be considered monthly, as it has been the case >Clients whose applications for the Special 350 Covid-19 SRD Grant were declined, can lodge an appeal for review on the Sassa Covid-19 portal: https://srd.sassa.gov.za Declined applicants who already lodged appeals need not re-apply nor re-appeal.

Sassa reassures all citizens who had their Special Covid Grant of 350 approved but not yet paid by end January will still be paid through the existing payment channels, namely the South African Post Office, direct deposits into bank accounts or money transfers to cell phones, as requested by the approved applicants.

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THE South African box office lost as much as 83% of revenue last year, as lockdown regulations and the pandemic kept movie fans at home.

The National Film and Video Foundation reports that income from only 96 movies only came to R200 million. In 2019, the industry had released 190 movie titles, and generated as much as R1,2 billion.

Nu Metro said that patrons have started returning to its theatres, although not nearly close to last year’s levels before Covid-19 hit. Chantelle Burrows, Nu Metro Cinemas’ marketing and content executive, told Business Insider South Africa the company is now pinning its hopes on the return of the major blockbusters and “alternative content”,

such as live stream music concerts across various genres, as well as festivals. “One of the concepts we’re implementing is a music concert that we’re going to be streaming directly into our cinemas so people can buy tickets and come and watch,” she said.

The group plans to host the concerts monthly. Burrows viewed TV and film streaming services such as Netflix and Showmax as parallel industry and not a direct competitors to cinemas. “They [streaming services] sell movies, we don’t sell the movies, we sell the experience.

“The innovation is really going to come from how we can make the experience so much richer for our customers,” she said. — Business Insider.

UMVOTI MUNICIPALITY ADVERTISEMENT UMVOTI MUNICIPALITY: SECTION 33 OF THE SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT NO. 16 OF 2013 READ WITH SECTION 50 (h) OF THE UMVOTI MUNICIPAL SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW: INVITATION TO COMMENT ON APPLICATION

UMASIPALA WASEMVOTI: ISIGABA 33 SE SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT.16 KA 2013 SIFUNDWA NGOKUDIDIYELWA NESIGABA 50(h) SE UMVOTI MUNICIPALITY PLANNING AND LAND USE MANANGEMENT BY-LAW:

In terms of Section 33 of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act No. 16 of 2013 read with Section 50 (h) of the Umvoti Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-law, an application has been lodged with the Umvoti Municipality for the SUBDIVISION OF REMAINDER OF ERF 152 GREYTOWN and invites interested and affected parties to comment on the application.

Ngokwe Sigaba 33 se Spatial Planning And Land Use Management Act.16 ka 2013, sifundwa ngokudidiyelwa neSigaba 50(H) Se Umvoti Municipality Planning And Land Use Manangement By-Law, isicelo singenile kuMasiPala waseMvoti sesihlongozo sokudatshulwa phakathi komhlaba okuyiNsalela yeSiza 152 GREYTOWN simema bonke abangazibona bethinteka naba nentshisekelo ngalesicelo ukuba bangenise uvo lwabo.

Iendawo isekhoneni Cathcart no Scott Street, eGreytown. Ikheli lomgwaqo u 199 Cathcart Street otholakala kwiSiza 152 Greytown.

The property is on the corner of Cathcart and Scott Street, Greytown. The street address of the property is 199 Cathcart Street which is situated on Remainder of Erf 152 Greytown.

ISIMEMO SOKUTHULA UVU LWAKHO NGESICELO ESIFAKIWE

Copies of the application are available for inspection during office hours (07H45 – 13H00) and (14H00 – 16H30) on Mondays to Wednesdays at the Umvoti Municipal Planning Department, 41 Bell Street, Greytown, for a period of 31 days starting from publication of this notice. Any person having an interest in the application must lodge written comments not later than 23 March 2021 to the Registrar Town Planner (Mr. Vuyani Khanyile) Box 71, Greytown, 3250 or by email at vuyani.khanyile@umvoti.gov.za

Incwadi yesicelo iyatholakala ukuze uyicubungulwe ngezikhathi zokusebenza phakathi kuka (07H45- 13h00) kanye no (14h00-16h00) ngemiSombuluko nangoLwezithathu , e Umvoti Municipal Planning Department, 41 Bell Street, Greytown, kuze kuphele izinsuku ezi wu 31, kusukela ngosuku lokukhishwa kwalesimemo.

Noma imuphi umuntu onentshisekelo kulesicelo makafake uvo lwakhe olubhaliwe ungadluli u mhlaka 23 March 2021 ubhekiswe kwi Registrar Town Planner (Mr. Vuyani Khanyile) ngeposi ku Box 71, Greytown, 3250 noma nge email ku vuyani. khanyile@umvoti.gov.za

Any person who fails to respond to this notice by written comments will be disqualified to participate further in the application process.

Umuntu ohlulekile ukufaka uvo lwakhe olubhalwe phansi ngeke abenalo ilungelo lokuphawula ngokuqhubekyoa mayelana nalesicelo.

Enquiries herein may be lodged with the Registrar Town Planner at telephone number 033 4319 100/9208 during normal office hours, or to the above mentioned email.

Imibuzo mayelana nalesicelo ingabhekiswa kwi Registrar Town Planner kulenamba yocingo 033 4319 100/9208 ngezikhathi zomusebenzi noma idluliselwe nge email ebhalwe ngaphezulu.

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News from the hill ON Monday, February 15, Greytown High School welcomed back its pupils after a well-earned break and they now look forward to a successful year ahead.

The school will be following strict Covid19 protocols and will use the platooning system. Classes will be limited to a maximum of 25 pupils per class. The grade 12 pupils will attend school every day, while the other grades will alternate days.

Greytown High is expecting its matric results later this month, but most of the pupils who are looking at going to university have been conditionally accepted.

“We also welcome our grade 8 [pupils] as they connect with fellow classmates and start forming relationships that, in many cases, will endure a lifetime.

“Greytown High is pleased to welcome three new staff members to the Greytown High School family.

M Mkhwanazi returns to his alma mater after obtaining a BCom from the Durban University of Technology and will be teaching in the commerce department. As an Old Scholar of Greytown High, he says that he is looking forward to giving back to the high school that gave him so many advantages in life. At school he played rugby and says he can’t wait for Covid-19 to be over, so that he can enjoy coaching a rugby team again.”

Debbie Ortmann will be filling the position of marketing, recruiting and Old Scholars. Ortmann is also a former pupil from he school, having matriculated at Greytown High in the 1990’s. She is excited about her new role of ensuring that Greytown High continues to attract top pupils from not only Umvoti, but all over the province to ensure that the high standards that the Greytown community have become accustomed to are maintained. She will be liaising with Grade 7 pupils and teachers to facilitate the transition and application process to Greytown High.

Former pupils from Greytown High dominate all aspects of, not only the Umvoti community, but the

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New staff members of Greytown High School, (From Left) N Moodley, M Mkhwanazi, D Ortmann and T Sithole.

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S Nel beautifies a school garden. whole district, and the connections one makes as a former pupil of Greytown High set you up for life.

Ortmann is looking forward to bringing former pupils together and ensuring that these ties are kept for life.

N Moodley will be assuming the role of operations and technology manager. He will be focusing on streaming all processes to ensure that Greytown High functions optimally. He has vast experience at the Greytown Primary School, Greytown Secondary and the Department of Education mainly in the running of their computer systems. Greytown High is lucky to get someone with his expertise and ex-

perience who will ensure that teachers are doing their core function of teaching.

T Sithole returns to Greytown High as a former pupil, having matriculated in 2016. While she was at school she enjoyed playing netball and participated with the debate team. After matriculating she went on to study at UKZN majoring in Education, Senior and FET she specialised in history, geography and technology. She successfully obtained her Bachelors degree in 2020. At Greytown High she will be teaching history and geography.

Greytown High School will be reverting back to the four house system for extra murals this term.

Grey and Botha will be maintained and Nel and Melville will see their return from the old record books.

The idea is to create a competitive environment for pupils while ensuring mass participation in keeping with the schools objective to produce all round pupils. Due to Covid-19, the extra murals for term one will be limited to non-contact sport being tennis, cricket, chess and debating.

A special word of thanks to S Nel for transforming the school gardens into beautiful spaces for the school and community to enjoy.

The management of the school thanked her for kindly donating flowers for the garden. – Supplied.

ADVERTISEMENT UMVOTI MUNICIPALITY: SECTION 33 OF THE SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT NO. 16 OF 2013 READ WITH SECTION 50 (h) OF THE UMVOTI MUNICIPAL SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW: INVITATION TO COMMENT ON APPLICATION In terms of Section 33 of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act No. 16 of 2013 read with Section 50 (h) of the Umvoti Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-law, an application has been lodged with the Umvoti Municipality for the SUBDIVISION OF THE FARM ENDEAVOUR NO. 16289 and invites interested and affected parties to comment on the application.

The application site is located near Hermannsburg off Main Road R74. GPS coordinates at the access point are as follows: A: Lat 29° 02’ 48.51’’ Long 30° 47’ 16,23” Copies of the application are available for inspection during office hours (07H45 – 13H00) and (14H00 – 16H30) on Mondays to Wednesdays at the Umvoti Municipal Planning Department, 41 Bell Street, Greytown, for a period of 31 days starting from publication of this notice. Any person having an interest in the application must lodge written comments not later than 23 March 2021 to the Registrar Town Planner (Mr. Vuyani Khanyile) Box 71, Greytown, 3250 or by email at vuyani.khanyile@umvoti.gov.za

17 February 2021

Wembley College encourages independent learning DURING the final year in the junior primary, it is imperative that the children learn to be in charge of their learning, especially when they encounter difficulties with aspects of their work e.g. spelling a word correctly or solving a math problem.

Marketing manager at the school Louise Yeadon said: “Independent learning is a process, a method and a philosophy of education whereby a [pupil] acquires knowledge by his or her own efforts and develops the ability for inquiry and critical evaluation.”

Independent learning is important because it develops creativity and intellectual curiosity. Independent learning is about pupils being active rather than passive.

It is about them working out the answers rather than being told them.

“We don’t know what the world will look like in 30 years, but we can develop skills which will stand them in good stead for solving problems and finding solutions.

“At Wembley, we encourage the children to develop strategies to help themselves. They adopt the maxim - “What’s My Plan? What can I do to help myself?”

“In the case of spelling, we encourage children to use dictionaries or the internet to find out the answers.

“The days of believing that the teacher or parent is the ultimate source of all knowledge, is disappearing. Each child has to develop their own independence in order to make them feel empowered to learn themselves. At Wembley we encourage learning as a lifelong habit.”

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Wembley College encourages learning as a lifelong habit.

UMASIPALA WASEMVOTI: ISIGABA 33 SE SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT.16 KA 2013 SIFUNDWA NGOKUDIDIYELWA NESIGABA 50(h) SE UMVOTI MUNICIPALITY PLANNING AND LAND USE MANANGEMENT BY-LAW: ISIMEMO SOKUTHULA UVU LWAKHO NGESICELO ESIFAKIWE Ngokwe Sigaba 33 se Spatial Planning And Land Use Management Act.16 ka 2013, sifundwa ngokudidiyelwa neSigaba 50(H) Se Umvoti Municipality Planning And Land Use Manangement By-Law, isicelo singenile kuMasiPala waseMvoti sesihlongozo sokudatshulwa phakathi komhlaba kwe Famu u Endeavour Namba 16289 ngakho simema bonke abangazibona bethinteka naba nentshisekelo ngalesicelo ukuba bangenise uvo lwabo.

Iendawo yesicelo itholakala eduzane no Hermannsburg mawuphuma nje ku Main Road R74. Ngokwezinsiza zomhlahlandlela (GPS) itholakala kanje: A: Lat 29° 02’ 48.51’’ Long 30° 47’ 16,23”

Enquiries herein may be lodged with the Registrar Town Planner at telephone number 033 4319 100/9208 during normal office hours, or to the above mentioned email.

Incwadi yesicelo iyatholakala ukuze uyicubungulwe ngezikhathi zokusebenza phakathi kuka (07H45- 13h00) kanye no (14h00-16h00) ngemiSombuluko kuya kuLwezithathu , e Umvoti Municipal Planning Department, 41 Bell Street, Greytown, kuze kuphele izinsuku ezi wu 31, kusukela ngosuku lokukhishwa kwalesimemo.

Noma imuphi umuntu onentshisekelo kulesicelo makafake uvo lwakhe olubhaliwe ungakadluli u mhlaka 23 March 2021 ubhekiswe kwi Registrar Town Planner (Mr. Vuyani Khanyile) ngeposi ku Box 71, Greytown, 3250 noma nge email ku vuyani. khanyile@umvoti.gov.za Umuntu ohlulekile ukufaka uvo lwakhe olubhalwe phansi ngeke abenalo ilungelo lokuphawula ngokuqhubekyoa mayelana nalesicelo.

Imibuzo mayelana nalesicelo ingabhekiswa kwi Registrar Town Planner kulenamba yocingo 033 4319 100/9208 ngezikhathi zomusebenzi noma idluliselwe nge email ebhalwe ngaphezulu.

Municipal Manager Mrs. T. N. Ngiba

Municipal Manager Mrs TN Ngiba

Any person who fails to respond to this notice by written comments will be disqualified to participate further in the application process.

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Demanding registration fees at schools is illegal JYOTHI LALDAS PARENTS all over KZN have been frantic as they are being told their children will not be granted admission to schools if they are not able to pay registration fees.

The Department of Basic Education, on Thursday, dispelled this notion, urging parents to report schools that demand registration fees in order to secure a space for their child. According to the department it is illegal for schools to demand any sort of registration or admission fee as a prerequisite for the enrolment of a child.

With schools opening on Monday, department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said they had been inundated with calls from parents whose children could not be registered because they were not able to afford a payment upfront.

Mhlanga said the practice was unlawful.

“So this is a warning from the department to advise schools to refrain from this activity as it generates unnecessary tension between parents and schools and puts a lot of pressure on parents.”

Demands from schools for reg-

istrations fees range from R300 up to R3 000 and excludes the normal annual school fees and other cost such as stationery, textbooks and guides, fundraising, etc.

Many are not able to afford these payments having already been stretched thin financially due to the blow dealt to the economy and their pockets by Covid-19.

A number of parents have lost their jobs or taken pay cuts and say they cannot afford additional costs that are “not even legal”.

They also said this is not a new practice at schools.

“Every year we are told we must pay registration fees or our child will not get place in the school. For our children’s sake we find the money and we pay.

“This cannot go on in a time when one or both parents are not working or have taken salary cuts just to keep their jobs,” said one parent who did not want to be named.

National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) general secretary Matakanye Matakanya said schools should not be charging any registration or admission fees or administering ad-

mission tests.

“Public schools are not allowed to deny children admission based on payment of these fees. The law does not allow for these kinds of practices.

“Even at independent schools such things should not be done because they are regulated by the Constitution and the South African Schools Act.” He said they are trying to educate school governing bodies across the country about following regulations and policy.

“At schools even the SGB do not have the right to do this. They formulate policy, yes, but this policy is sent to the Department of Basic Education for quality assurance.

So even if their policy is in contradiction of this law, it will be found and disallowed.”

If you or someone you know has experienced this, you can contact the Department of Basic Education call centre at callcentre@dbe.gov.za or call them on 012 357 3000. Parents are also advised to report these cases to their district or provincial office.

NPH welcomes pupils back to school THE first day back at New Hanover Preparatory School was just what the doctor ordered.

The Grade 1s could attend their first service in their historic church and ring the bell as a symbol of the

start of their schooling career.

The children were excited show off all the projects they made during online schooling. The Grade 3s made some interesting hats and Creation mobiles; the Grade 5s “en-

gineered” their own bio-paint; the Grade 6s got acquainted with Paper Mache and created globes for Geography and the Grade 7s made their own clay to use for some creative projects. – Supplied.

Notice BUHLEBUYEZA Secondary School welcomed back pupils for the first term from February 15.

The country is still faced with Covid-19 with regulations and restrictions still in place to curb the spread of the virus not all pupils are expected to come to school on the same day.

The school will be using eight days cycle and all grades will be coming to school at least twice in a cycle with all subjects being taught in all days.

Grade 8 and 12 will be coming on Monday, February 15, Grade 9 and 12 on Tuesday, February 16, Grade 10 and 12 on February 17, Grade 11 and 12 on February 18 and on Friday, February 19, Grade 8 and 12 on February 22, Grade 9 and 12 on February 23, Grade 10 and 12 on February 24.

Grade 12 pupils will come to the school every day.

All pupils are urged to wear face masks and full school uniform.

– Supplied.

Tholinhlanhla Primary appoints new deputy principal THE Tholinhlanhla Primary School started on a good note with a new deputy principal M.H. Khoza who is well-known in the community of Nhlalakahle Township.

He is a former pupil in the same school that was known as Mancinza LP School. He then went to further his secondary studies at Buhlebuyeza Secondary. Tholinhlanhla Primary is having much expectations from his experience and qualifications.

The phasing in of Grades are as follows: •Grade R to Grade 3 will attend all days from Monday to Friday •Grade 7 will attend all days from Monday to Friday •Grade 6 will attend on Monday February 15 and Tuesday February 16.

•Grade 5 will attend on Wednesday February 17 and Thursday, February 18.

•Gade 4 will attend on Friday 19, Monday 22 and Tuesday,February

23.

Pupils will get their schedule of attendance when they arrive at school. – Supplied.

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GOVERNMENT increased minimum wage for farmworkers will simply lead to consumers having to pay more for food, farmers’ union TLU SA has warned.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi announced in the Government Gazette this week that the national minimum wage for farmworkers will increase by 16% to R21,69 per hour, starting on March 1.

According to TLU SA president Henry Geldenhuys, the ability of farmers to absorb this level of compensation is almost impossible. “We shudder to think what the consequences will be in terms of unemployment in SA as soon as the adjusted minimum wage kicks in,” Geldenhuys said this week.

In the union’s view, government should rather support the agricultural sector by creating sustainable job opportunities. TLU SA says it does not agree with government’s view that an increase in the minimum wage for farmworkers will put them in a better position.

In December last year, TLU SA objected to the implementation of an increased minimum wage and advised that government should set aside the idea until the economy starts growing again and unemployment decreases.

“It seems the National Minimum Wage Commission did not pay attention to any of the input from the agricultural sector,” said Geldenhuys. “If someone opts to work for R100 per day in order to earn an income, rather than relying on a grant of R40 per day, that should be their choice.”

Losing jobs to mechanisation Dr Frikkie Maré of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State says 16% is about three times inflation and not all producers can afford such an increase. He expects that — especially in labour-intensive agricultural sectors — producers might now look at greater mechanisation. This would lead to farmworkers losing jobs. “Before, mechanisation might not have made sense due to labour having been cheaper, but now it might become more attractive to producers,” said Maré.

He wondered whether farmers, who up to now have not implemented legally allowed deductions for benefits such as accommodation, might start doing so. “That could mean that some farmworkers might end up with less money in their pockets on a net basis than before the minimum wage increase,” said Maré.

‘Mere peanuts’ However, in the view of Dr Lennox Mtshagi, president of the Black Farmers’ Association of SA, the minimum wage increase is still “mere peanuts”.

“It will not uplift our people. It is nothing.

We don’t welcome the increase and in the near future we will engage with the minister again. Farm labourers are making sure every South African has food on the table. We want better wages for those people. Like teachers and policemen, they play key roles in our lives,” said Mtshagi.

The agricultural body Agri SA echoed the view of TLU SA, and said earlier this week that the increased wages for farmworkers will be unsustainable for the sector. In its view, the double-digit increase will grow the agricultural wage bill to above 30% of production costs and this cost will have to be passed on to consumers, “making food unaffordable to those the minimum wage is trying to assist”.

Jobs in jeopardy “Agri SA and its affiliates take the needs of farmworkers and their families seriously.

However, the poorest households are in need of access to employment and to retain that employment. The immediate increase will place many jobs in serious jeopardy,” Agri SA said.

“Agri SA brought the fact to the attention of the department that the agricultural sector is a multifaceted sector that consists of mostly small-scale and medium-scale farmers, with large-scale commercial farmers only making up a small percentage of the industry. These small-scale and mediumscale farmers have already endured the effects of the recent severe drought, compounded by the effects of the pandemic.”

‘Ignored by government’ The industry body also said that its input was seemingly ignored by government during the process of determining the increase.

It said that sectors such as the wine, wool and tobacco producers were seriously hit during the hard lockdown, which severely impacted the demand from the agriculture sector.

It added that farmers in drought-stricken areas face major financial challenges, and that if they cannot produce food affordably and employ workers on a large scale, there will be “a food crisis and social upheaval as food insecurity and unemployment take root”. — Fin24.

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Urgent safety concerns on Durban Street I HAVE been mandated by my political head, the Honourable M Shelembe (MPL) to liaise with your department[Department of Transport] regarding Durban Street in Greytown. As you are aware, however stated herein, for ease of reference; Durban Street forms part of an arterial road (R74),and is by far, the busiest street in the vicinity as it accommodates the greatest traffic and pedestrian volumes in Greytown due to it being the gateway into Greytown as well as it forming part of the CBD. We have been inundated with concerns and complaints regarding the hazards that present themselves on this route such as: •Excessive speeding of vehicles both passenger and cargo •No speed breaks/rumble strips •Poor road surface The (R74) has no less than nine speed bumps exiting Greytown en route to Stanger however, no such safety measures have been established in areas of the four schools on this very route.

Schools are situated in the vicinity of Durban Street namely:

1)Greytown 2)Ndlovana 3)Greytown 4)Greytown

High School.

Public Primary School.

Junior School.

Secondary School.

Durban Street dissects the residential area of Greytown and is unique in many facets, and although this street falls under the jurisdiction and responsibility of your department it has to be managed accordingly by the various authorities including but not limited to The Department of Transport and Umvoti Municipality.

The lack of these basic fundamental infrastructural requirements risks the lives of the [pupils], commuters and the general public and thus we humbly appeal to you to take urgent decisive and effective action to rectify these concerns soonest in an effort to be proactive in saving lives and maintaining safety protocols.

We await in anticipation for a resolution from your department in the best interest of our precious citizens and their safety.

RAJAN MAHARAJ (Democratic Alliance)

Greytown Gazette

17 February 2021

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‘Comrades not in a financial crisis’

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St Cathryn’s dam overflowing for the first time in five years.

St Cathryn’s news THE St Cathryn’s Valentiners were nowhere to be seen on the course on Sunday. The members are known for sticking to rules and to have spent the day on the golf course on Valentine’s Day could have put the golfers on some serious home lockdown. Some reported a romantic weekend away, others a candle-lit braai on Sunday and the more serious made breakfast in bed and two of the lady members completely forgot.

This coming Saturday, February 20 members are reminded about the Farmers Agricare monthly mug to be played from 9am onwards.

The team to play in the Earls Cup on February 27 and 28, 2021, will make use of the opportunity as a final practise round. The Earls Cup is played over two courses, over two days, between two teams: Greytown and St Cathryn’s.

One of the sponsors of the Farmers Agricare monthly mug, Patrick o’ Sullivan has had an elbow operation and the members wish

Paddy a speedy recovery and hope to see him on the course soon. Come along Paddy, come try your Irish luck at St Cathryn’s.

The Grand “ Priks” race that runs during the mug is well under way and members are reminded that by apologising for not being able to play, you score a point. Greytown mug supporters are welcome to join the race as a late entry.

Some serious changes on the course have happened natural, with the main dam now over 100% full, for the first time in over five years. When in the past five years, one was able to play out of the low level dam on holes three and 12, now the ball makes a different sound, “plop” and sinks to the bottom of the dam.

Brian Walker, the local water guru, has been following the water level and club members are waiting for a visit from him.

To book for golf please phone Piet Nel on 0832691661. – Supplied.

THE Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) have said they are not in a bad financial state despite cancelling the race for the second year running due to Covid-19. This year’s Comrades Marathon was scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 13 but now they will hold a virtual race instead.

In a statement sent out on Thursday, CMA chairperson Cheryl Winn said the association is currently in a very healthy financial position thanks to the prudent financial controls of the current board and the foresight of previous administrations in setting aside funds in anticipation of some future “rainy day”.

“Quite to the contrary, we are actually in a healthy financial state despite having cancelled two consecutive editions of the Comrades Marathon, owing to Covid-19 and the resultant lockdown and associated restrictions on mass participation sporting events,” said Winn.

“We hosted a hugely successful inaugural virtual Comrades Marathon event last year with another one planned for the 13th of June; and are in a privileged position to also have a contingency reserve fund of over R28 million — accumulated over the past two decades — to sustain the future of our world-famous event.

Winn also added that: “Reference to potential staff retrenchments is premature and unfounded and we are grateful

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to our staff for coming forward with workable proposals to weather the storm and continue to diligently serve the organisation in the current tough climate in which we find ourselves.

“The CMA board’s number one priority is to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of our runners, staff, volunteers, sponsors, stakeholders and fellow South Africans, while our number two priority is to sustain the Comrades Marathon as a national institution that is symbolically and economically critical to the sport of athletics in KwaZuluNatal and South Africa, for the next 100 years. All that the CMA is effectively and responsibly doing is tightening its purse strings and preserving all possible resources for when it is safe and possible to host the next Comrades Marathon, in line with the green light from our provincial and national athletics federations, and in accordance with government regulations.” The CMA’s latest statement comes in the wake of a statement earlier in the week by the general manager, Keletso Totlhanyo, which said that not having a race this year for the second year in a row was going to affect them “badly financially”.

— Weekend Witness Reporter

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Greytown GAZETTE

17 February 2021

SPORT NEWS Baggies hold Man U, Wolves bleed Saints, Gunners bomb Leeds M

ANCHESTER United could only draw 1-1 at struggling West Bromwich Albion in Birmingham, leaving them second in the Premier League but seven points adrift of Manchester City.

West Brom, who need a remarkable turnaround to avoid relegation, stunned their visitors with a secondminute goal from on-loan Senegalese striker Mbaye Diagne who beat defender Victor Lindelof to head home.

United looked out-of-sorts for the rest of the half, but their inspirational Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes stepped up yet again in the 44th minute with a spectacular volley from near the penalty spot.

In an exciting second half, the Manchester club had a penalty appeal turned down after captain Harry Maguire — trying to driving the team forward — was manhandled in the box.

The Baggies survived waves of attacks including a Maguire header on to the post in the last minute. But the hosts also caused scares on the break, Diagne twice going close with only David de Gea to beat in the United goal.

The result left West Brom second bottom of the table, 12 points from

safety, with manager Sam Allardyce so far failing to ignite their season despite his reputation for great escapes.

League leaders Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 on Saturday to reach 53 points and have a game in hand over Manchester United and third-placed Leicester, both on 46.

Southampton 1-2 Wolves At St Mary’s, Pedro Neto’s superb strike fired Wolves’ fightback as they came from behind to win 2-1 at slumping Southampton yesterday.

Nuno Espirito Santo was able to celebrate in his 100th Premier League game as Wolves boss thanks to their spirited second-half fightback.

Danny Ings put Southampton ahead before the interval, but Ruben Neves equalised with a penalty before Neto bagged his first goal in 14 appearances in all competitions with an eye-catching solo effort.

It was a sweet win for Wolves after they were knocked out of the FA Cup

by Southampton at Molineux in midweek. Wolves climbed above Southampton into 12th place with only their second win in 11 league

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West Bromwich Albion’s Mbaye Diagne misses an opportunity against Manchester United at The Hawthorns recently. The game ended 1-1. games.

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Saints are in freefall after setting an unwanted club record with a sixth successive league defeat, a dispiriting sequence that included their 9-0 mauling at Manchester United.

In the final game last night, Ever-

ton hosted Fulham at Goodison Park, with results too late to print.

Today sees West Ham host Sheffield United at 8 pm at London Stadium and Chelsea entertain Newcastle United at 10 pm at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal 4-2 Leeds United

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick as Arsenal saw off a Leeds rally for a thrilling 4-2 win at the Emirates.

Aubameyang had not started a game for nearly a month after having to quarantine after visiting his mother, who is suffering from illness abroad.

He took full advantage of Leeds’ expansive style to score his first Premier League hat-trick last night.

True to manager Marcelo Bielsa’s beliefs, Leeds never stopped throwing bodies forward with damage limitation in mind as Raphinha forced Bernd Leno into a flying save and then dragged another good opening wide.

The visitors’ attacking intent got its reward just before the hour mark when Raphinha’s corner was powered home by Pascal Struijk.

Leeds had hope of a stunning comeback when substitutes Tyler Roberts and Helder Costa combined for the latter to cut the deficit to two goals.

A first win in four games takes Arsenal above Leeds in the table into 10th, but they are still six points adrift of their target of a top-four finish.

— Reuters, AFP.

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