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3 June 2020

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iLembe’s people must adhere to social distancing says Premier JYOTHI LALDAS AND PURNAL PONUSAMY

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are wearing masks however, the issue lies with social distancing.

“Social distancing is not respected, it is not adhered to and that is our concern. People are travelling without panic and that is why by 8am today more than 26 people have been arrested and that is the problem we are facing.”

Speaking about the sale of alcohol which is now permitted, he said they are warning alcohol sellers that if they break the law they will withdraw their licences. “If we withdraw the licence we will close down that outlet. It is better to sell following the regulation. Do not allow people to drink around your outlet, rather let them go drink at home.”

Cele said the issue of alcohol sales

brings with it a potential for a rise in crime and that is what they as the police are worried about.

“Crime has been doing very well minus alcohol. But it is not only an issue of crime but of health services. For instance, when people are drunk they stab one another, they butcher one another, they shoot one another and do all ugly things, they rape, all those people go to hospital and they take the resources including personnel and they close the theatres, the trauma centres and everything. The number of people that will be butchering one another will be increasing which means people who are sick and people with Covid-19 are not going to get these resources.”

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OLICE Minister Bheki Cele and KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala, together with health MEC Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu and transport MEC Bheki Ntuli, lead an intervention in the iLembe District on Saturday in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 after the district was named a hotspot last week.

They conducted walkabouts and roadblocks to enforce the regulations and educate people about the virus and more than 50 people were arrested during a roadblock at the Mvoti Toll Plaza for flouting regulations.

The team visited the KwaDukuza taxi rank in an effort to disseminate information on the importance of following protocols such as wearing a mask and observing social distancing especially as Monday marked the commencement of lockdown Level 3.

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Draft budget raises concerns JYOTHI LALDAS >>jyothi.laldas@media24.com

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HE community of KwaDukuza is not in favour of the KwaDukuza Municipality’s 2020/2021 draft budget which was tabled last month.

Presenting the budget, acting Mayor Dolly Govender said for the 2020/2021 financial year, the municipality will have a total budget of R 2,093 billion.

Various local organisations and opposition parties have come out against the draft budget, saying the proposed increases in electricity, rates and refuse will place added strain on an already struggling ratepayer base. An online petition has also been started and has already received more than 3 000 signatures against the budget.

In an effort to deter the “negativity” shown towards the budget by the community Govender said people have been lobbying for non support of the budget, “I thought it necessary to share the key highlights of the draft budget.

The draft revenue budget sits at R1,87 billion. This includes property rates of R527,9 million and service charges (electricity and refuse) of R984,8 million.

She said in terms of expenditure bulk purchases are the largest cost driver at R 800 million followed by salary costs at R447,8 million.

“The percentage increases for the above are at 6.9% and 8.25% respectively. We have provided for all basic activities of the municipality however, it must be stated that revenue to fund these operations is severely restricted as a result of the pandemic.”

In terms of the capital budget, the total capital budget of R217,3 million is fund-

ed from the following sources: External loans - R42 million Council funding - R67,4 million Grants, subsidies and contributions R107,9 million According to Govender, 87% of the capital budget is attributed towards the direct service delivery business units of community services and public amenities, civil engineering and human settlements and electrical engineering.

“It must be stressed that the initial requests for both the operating and capital budget were significantly higher and were reduced on the basis of affordability.”

Addressing the proposed tariff increases, which is the main source of contention within the community, Govender said in order to fund the operating and capital budget the following increases have been proposed: Rates - 6%, refuse - 4% , electricity - 0% increase in domestic and indigent, increase in commercial, industrial, domestic with bulk meters and other by 6.23%, increase in Sappi by 6.9% as its aligned to Eskom tariffs, increase in electricity basic charges in all categories by 5% (increases are subject to NERSA approval) • Other sundry tariffs on average of 6%.”

“What does this mean for you as a consumer?” Govender explains that on an average, according to KDM billing scenarios which takes into account the average electricity usage and compares the rand value effect of rates, electricity and refuse increases year on year; high residential properties with a valuation of over R4 million they estimate an overall increase of 2.18% compared to the current financial year.

“Medium residential properties with

a valuation of R1,25 million we estimate an overall increase of 1.67% compared to the current financial year. Mediumlow residential properties with a valuation of R800 000 we estimate an overall increase of 1.22% compared to the current financial year. Low residential properties with a valuation of R200 000 we estimate an overall increase of 0.96% compared to the current financial year.

Indigent households we expect a 0% increase.”

She said that it is important to note that individual accounts may vary and the tariffs and billing scenarios are liable to change based on the community needs received during the consultation process.

“Details of the budget have been placed on the municipal website for further review by the community. This draft budget is presented for community consultation and as a council we need to balance the vital service delivery needs of the community with the ability to raise and collect revenue.”

Commenting on the draft budget DA Caucus Leader Madhun Sing said the DA did not support the draft budget.

“The DA believes the budget must be realistic and credible in achieving all targets in terms of service delivery and overall performance.

“If adopted as is rates will increase by 6%, refuse by 4% and electricity by 6.9%.

The question is how many will be able to absorb the increase? During good times the community religiously paid their dues every month while others benefited through indigent and credit control policies. A once off relief or monthly relief for the financial year should be seriously considered by council.”

KwaDukuza resident Vernon Pillay

said: “Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, we the people; are being asked to pay increases to both local (KDM) and district (iLembe) municipalities; for electricity (6.9%), refuse (4%), rates (6%), water and sanitation (9.6%) respectively. We as a society and the collective humanity, cannot; and repeat cannot, support tariff increases while families, households, businesses and more are struggling during these unprecedented economic times of hardship. You need to have your say, object now!”

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iLembe’s people must adhere to social distancing says Premier Meanwhile, with Level 3 having commenced on Monday, June 1, citizens can expect a fair number of changes.

One of the changes of pupils commencing school on June 1 has been pushed back to June 8, according to the Department of Education.

The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) were also tasked to deliver the regulations that apply to this alert level.

During their address on May 28, the NCCC reiterated the metro and district hotspots in the country, which eThekwini was listed in.

It is imperative that persons leaving their home either wear a cloth facemask or material that covers their nose our mouth.

Non-compliance to this will he persons not allowed to enter public spaces and public transport.

On May 28, the NCCC addressed the public on the regulations, some of which are as follows: • Persons may leave their residence to perform services permitted under Level 3; travel to and from work, buy goods or obtain services permitted under level 3; and move children.

• Exercise is permitted between 6 am and 6 pm – as longs as health protocols and social distancing is adhered to and not done in groups.

• Sale of hot food in stores will resume – persons will be allowed to pick up food and drivethroughs will be open.

• Professional non-contact sport is allowed • Places of worship will be allowed to reopen with a maximum capacity of 50 people and adherence to hygiene and social distancing protocols.

• Attendance at learning institutions are al-

lowed once reopened.

• Liquor sale permitted from Mondays to Thursdays between 9 am and 5 pm. Consumption of liquor at places of sale is prohibited.

• All construction allowed • All clothing sales allowed • Sale of all household appliances allowed.

• Wholesale and retail stores will be allowed to reopen.

• Only allowed to move between provinces to: carry our work responsibilities and services permitted under Level 3; move to a new residence (affidavit required); care for immediate family member (affidavit required); students travelling to learning institutions (permit required) Not allowed • Sale of cigarettes and tobacco related products • No social gatherings • Conference events and gatherings • Gyms, fitness centres, sports grounds and swimming pools • Accommodation for leisure • Hair and beauty services, as well as tattoo parlours • Eviction of persons • Entertainment facilities • public and private game reserves, parks and beaches Economic and public sector Businesses with more than 100 employees must make provision to minimise number of employees at workplace at any given time via rotation, staggered working hours, shifts, or remote working. These businesses must adhere to health protocols and social distancing.

Guidelines for those going back to school THE Department of Education has released rules and guidelines as the country gears up to open schools from Monday, beginning with grades 7 and 12, but if you do not want your child to attend you must apply for an exemption and home schooling.

According to the guidelines gazetted, there will be strict screening for Covid-19 at schools, and parents and guardians should start thinking of a Plan B for transport if their child is found to have one of the following symptoms during the screening: • Cough, sore throat, redness of eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, body aches, loss of smell or loss of taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, weakness or tiredness. If these are detected at the school, they should be reported to the compliance officer or designated official and the school must: • Not permit the person to enter the premises.

• If the person is already on the school premises or office, they must be isolated immediately.

• The parent or guardian must be contacted to make arrangements to transport the pupil home to self-isolate or for medical treatment or testing in a way that does not put anybody else at risk.

• The school must assess the risk of transmission and disinfect any official, teacher or pupil’s workstation.

• Refer people who may be at risk for screening.

• Take any other appropriate measure to prevent possible transmission.

Anybody diagnosed with Covid-19 and who has been isolated can only return after they have tested negative.

According to the new regulations published in the Government Gazette, other grades would either return on July 6 or August 3. The May/ June 2020 examination for those who have registered for the Senior Certificate and National Senior Certificate will be held in November and December instead, unless unforeseen circumstances occur. To move between provinces to get to school and back, Education Department officials and teachers will have to have a permit to perform an essential or permitted service during the applicable alert level for their daily commute. Pupils who travel between provinces will need a certificate to commute. A pupil’s certificate must state the name and address of the school and the particulars of the pupil.

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Vivian Reddy with Olwethu Nxumalo, the 15 year old mural artist from KwaDukuza and art curator Nonka Mbonambi at Groutville.

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IVIAN Reddy and his Sibaya Community Trust continued with its Covid-period humanitarian work this week, with the placement of educational Covid-19 awareness murals in the iLembe area.

Reddy confirmed that seven murals had been painted by local artists in areas including Groutville, Thembeni, Ntshawini, Shayamoya, Thethe, Shakaville and KwaDukuza central.

The murals are large and boldly present important safety messages with reference to the pandemic.

Reddy said most of the murals at a cost of R40 000 had been placed in the iLembe region on the KZN North Coast because it was one of the main Covid-19 hotspots in the country.

“We really felt that more needed to be done in the region and its surrounds and therefore

commissioned these murals in the hope that it would pass on important Covid-prevention messages to the community.

“The murals are the work of acclaimed local art curator and visual artist, Nonka Mbonambi and we are delighted with the quality of the murals. We are therefore confident that they will bring about a better understanding of what needs to be done to stay safe,” he said.

The Trust also supplied food hampers and masks to the KwaDukuza region.

At the onset of the pandemic the Trust donated 300 000 masks, valued at R4,5-million, to the KwaZulu-Natal government for distribution to hospitals and high risks areas to assist in their bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

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KPH is Covid-19 free WEEKLY REPORTER KwaDukuza Private Hospital (KPH) tested 176 staff, inclusive of service providers for Covid-19 after a doctor in private practice at the hospital tested positive for the virus last month.

All those who were tested received negative results, according to Elsa Benade - Chief Operating Officer for Africa Health Care.

“Our findings and outcome of results indicate that the specialist who tested positive, contracted the virus outside of the facility, and was selfisolating prior to him being symptomatic.

“He has been self-isolating, and will resume duties once he has fully recovered, and it is safe

to do so.”

She said all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that KPH is a safe environment during this pandemic.

“All staff are adhering to the Department of Health (DOH) and National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) guidelines. To date, no positive patients have been admitted to the facility. The specialists and staff of KwaDukuza Private Hospital remain committed to ensure that no person is compromised in any way, while providing excellent healthcare to our patients.

We’d like to thank the public for respecting our updated rules and regulations and thank you for your continued support.”

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PEOPLE with disabilities are among the worst affected during this global pandemic. They are some of the most vulnerable groups to falling severely ill with Covid-19 because of their compromised immune systems.

In addition, the national lockdown has devastating financial impacts.

“The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) is cognisant of the efforts in place to combat Covid-19 with more and more people suffering due to a lack of income, access to healthcare and food,” says Raven Benny, COO of QASA. “QASA is cautious of the effect it will have on its members. Many rely solely on the meagre R1 860 per month disability grant from SASSA, while others have lost the chance of earning income from not being able to return to work due to added comorbidities.”

While many businesses are closing and individuals are losing their source of income, people with disabilities are in dire need of assistance to supplement their grants or income. Fortunately for quadriplegics and paraplegics in South Africa, QASA has established its Covid-19 Relief Fund to offer support during this difficult time.

“QASA is reprioritised some of its resources and

is committed to reaching out to our members through this fund. However, we cannot sustain the fund on our own. We need support from our fellow South Africans and businesses alike,” Benny notes.

Donations can be made via the QASA Covid-19 Relief Fund BackaBuddy campaign (https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/qasa-covid-19-relief) or EFT to: Account holder: QASA Account number: 730570406 Branch code: 632 005 Reference: COVID-19 Upon request will QASA provide donors with a Section 18A Tax Exemption Certificate for their donations.

“QASA is very grateful for the response we’ve had so far towards our plea for contributions towards this fund. Thank you very much to those who have made donations over the past week,” Benny concludes.

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iLembe undertakes initiatives to ensure water supply ATTENTION

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HE iLembe District Municipality, post the declaration of a national state of disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa on March 15 and the national lockdown and its subsequent regulations, as a water service authority and provider, has been ensuring that communities in the district municipality are supplied with water at all times.

This is according to district Mayor Siduduzo Gumede.

Taking into account that many areas do not have access to running water and stoppages occur due to aging infrastructure, this is done through water tankers, with a total of 41 water tankers being dispatched to communities to supply water on a daily basis.

“Due to the topography in some areas such as Ndwedwe and Maphumulo, trucks are unable to supply water owing to the inaccessibility of the area during rainy days. Those areas are then covered at a later stage,” said Gumede. iLembe District Municipality has identified a number of projects as quick win interventions where a number of water springs were identified for protection as well as a number of minor water schemes refurbishment and new boreholes.

According to the mayor a business plan was developed and approved by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to the value of R50 235 000.

“These projects will assist the municipality in ensuring that water is supplied to our communities for 24 hours and will also assist in the reduction of water tanker usage which is rather expensive. The scope of work contained in the approved business plan covers 70 spring protections, nine refurbishment projects and nine boreholes,” said the mayor.

Over and above water supply, iLembe through its Environmental Health Unit under the Community Services Department is working together with

the Department of Health in contact tracing, screening and testing to educate the community on Covid-19 and to distribute soaps and sanitisers to the needy.

To date, the district has distributed 5300 sanitisers and 8630 single bar hand washing soaps to the community as well as 250 bleach, 12 000 masks and 190 boxes of gloves.

“This unit has made critical interventions to the fight against the Covid19 outbreak, which started long before the lockdown was announced. When we became aware of the outbreak of Covid-19 and just after the first case in the vicinity of Pietermaritzburg, we embarked on a comprehensive environmental health responsiveness planning for the iLembe District Family of Municipalities,” said Gumede.

He said high risk areas or most vulnerable areas such as old age homes, taxi ranks, schools etc, were identified and visited to conduct safety compliance, advice on precautions and preventative measures, conduct health education and to assist with provision of soaps and sanitisers to the underprivileged households.

The district municipality is also monitoring funerals, and the processes instituted to contain and minimise the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak, he said.

“We are also conducting food safety compliance inspection in all food premises approved during the lockdown period such as supermarkets, wholesalers and other approved food grocery stores as well as monitoring social distancing. The unit also ensures that donated food parcels are safe through undertaking necessary food safety inspections,” said the mayor.

In light of transparency, Gumede said iLembe has received the following support from national government: •Department of Water and Sanitation –120 static tankers and two water tankers •Department of Treasury – R3 million

The district submitted a business plan requesting Disaster Grant Funding to ensure that there is proper response to Covid-19.

“Although the original business plan submitted was R23 million, just over R3 million was approved for the current financial year. This means that all municipalities will have to re-prioritise their projects based on the reduced disaster grant funding,” said Gumede.

Since this pandemic was unexpected and unplanned, all such interventions will have an adverse effect on the financial viability of the municipality, he said.

“What was supposed to be a year of plenty, has quickly turned out to be perhaps the worst year in the history of human kind. Second to 1918 of course, and the two years after. In March 1918, an international influenza pandemic broke out, that led to the deaths of 50 million people worldwide. The pandemic spread in Europe, Asia and North America over a 12 month period. The First World War, while not the direct cause of its outbreak, contributed to its rapid spread worldwide.

“Soldiers, malnourished and battle weary were particularly vulnerable to infection and as they were constantly moved between countries, they spread the virus to many countries including South Africa. In general, about 500 000 people died in South Africa, the fifth hardest hit by the pandemic worldwide. We have been able to slow the spread of the [Covid-19] virus thus saving many lives largely through the national lockdown.

We all have a role to play to make sure that the 2019 pandemic does not end like the 1918 pandemic for our country and the only way that we can do that is by staying at home, washing your hands frequently, and adhere to social distancing.

Please leave home only to go to work, to seek medical care and to go to school when they reopen,” he concluded.

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STANGER WEEKLY June 3, 2020 Strict screening at Manor Liquors Manor Liquors in Stanger Manor is following strict protocols to ensure the safety of their staff and customers now that they are allowed to trade, including screening and social distancing.

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RMED response officer Zenzele Nxumalo, joined Fidelity ADT in 2010 and currently serves the Ballito, Salt Rock and Sheffield Beach areas.

Nxumalo shares about his family, his career and hobbies.

Q: What is your current role at Fidelity ADT? ZN: I’m currently working as an armed response officer. I respond to alarm activations and also patrol the neighbourhood. I look for anything suspicious or out of the ordinary and work closely with our team to address any possible crime concerns. I predominantly operate in the Ballito, Salt Rock and Sheffield Beach area depending on our shift allocations for the week.

Q: How many years have you worked for Fidelity ADT? ZN: I have been with Fidelity ADT since 2010 and first worked as an armed response officer in the Umdloti, Phoenix and Newlands areas. I have gained valuable experience over the past ten years, enabling me to better serve and protect our communities in the Ballito and surrounding suburbs.

Q: What drew you to the security industry and, specifically, Fidelity ADT? ZN: I initially wanted to become a police officer as I always wanted to be involved in protecting and looking after the safety of people. My life took a different turn ten years ago when I saw an opportunity to be an armed response officer for Fidelity ADT.

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Armed response officer Zenzele Nxumalo Q: In your experience, what is the general feeling amongst residents about crime and the role of private security companies?

ZN: Residents appreciate the work that we do and place a lot of trust in our response. Unfortunately they feel vulnerable, frightened and intimidated by the current crime situation in

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Tips for responsible drinking during lockdown Level 3 S

OUTH Africa has been on lockdown for around eight weeks now, with the sale of alcohol banned during this time.

With the country having progressed to Level 3 on June 1, the sale of alcohol is now permitted for offsite consumption only.

Whilst the news are welcomed by manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and consumers we need to ensure that we continue to combat the spread of the pandemic and responsible trade and consumption are key elements in this plan.

Below are seven important tips to follow to trade, buy and drink responsibly during these uncertain times.

1. BUY ONLY WHAT YOU NEED Alcohol has been for sale at retailers, licensed shebeens and taverns from Monday, 1 June, and can be sold from Monday to Thursday, between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Plan your trips to the stores well in advance, and don’t over-buy. It is absolutely critical that shoppers buy responsibly, calmly and in moderation.

2. AVOID CROWDS Where possible, please purchase beer on available online platforms to ensure that you remain safe at home while your beer gets delivered to you. As the popular saying goes, “there’s an App for that”, online platforms also ensure that you avoid waiting in long queues and assist with curbing the spread of the Covid-19 virus through contactless shopping.

3. DRINK IN MODERATION Although beer is a drink of moderation with a lower ABV, it should always be consumed in moderation. Consumers must drink responsibly and within reason, in the safety of their homes. Keeping a clear head will mean that we all stay safe and act smartly, and won’t put ourselves or those around us at risk.

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“We all need to do our part and be #ResponsibleTogether, this means that retailers and traders need to abide by the law, and sell alcohol to persons over the age of 18, implement the Covid19 safety protocols – such as, ensuring that shoppers have masks on and practice social distancing,” says Zoleka Lisa, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs at The South African Breweries.

“Customers have an equally important role to play, so please make sure that you drink in the safety of your own home and not on the streets, or at a friend’s house.

Remember that it is not safe to socialise just yet, and in doing so, you’d be putting yourself and others at risk. Together we can support government efforts to flattening the curve by adhering to the Covid-19 rules and regulations,” concluded Lisa.

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5. PACE YOURSELF – ALTERNATE BEERS WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OR WATER ‘Pacing’ refers to alternating between alcohol and non-alcohol drinks, to ensure you have a lower intake of alcohol over longer periods.

By drinking non-alcoholic drinks, such as water and cold drinks, between drinks, you will not only reduce the effects of alcohol, but will be able to enjoy your favourite beer for longer period. Try some non-alcoholic beers, Castle Free or Becks Blue while you are pacing yourself.

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aQuellé Tour Durban replaced with virtual rides A

S the ongoing lockdown to combat the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the organisers of the Tour Durban cycle races have confirmed that the 2020 event, which was initially postponed, has had to be cancelled, but will be replaced with a virtual aQuellé Tour Durban on July 25 and July 26.

The event is an important annual fundraiser for the Domino Foundation that helps poor communities in the greater Durban area, and the prospect of cancelling the event was a blow for the trailblazing NGO. “The aQuellé Tour Durban is fundamentally about #Ride4Good and raising money for The Domino Foundation,” said event director Alec Lenferna.

“They have stepped up their support for communities significantly that are really battling with the effects of the lockdown, so we felt that we had to find an alternative way to support them as the greater cycling community as we do by riding the this great event every

year. It is a massive pity that we are not going to be able to stage the event in its traditional format this year, but circumstances are what they are at this time and we are already looking to the future and await the opportunity in 2021 and beyond” On Saturday, July 25 riders will be able to take part in a virtual ride on the new mountain bike courses, and on Sunday, July 26 riders can take on the road race by following the online live streaming show that will offer them a rider’s view of the popular M4 course as it was raced last year.

Riders are encouraged to follow the live streaming on the event Facebook page while they take part on their rollers or static bikes, or simply to engage in any form of exercise like riding in their communities during the streaming show.

Lenferna confirmed that all entries already posted for the 2020 event will carry forward to the 2021 races at no extra charge, or should people wish to donate their 2020 entry fee to the

cause, obviously this would be gratefully accepted too.

“We have an amazing relationship with the aQuellé Tour Durban as an event and with many of the cyclists as individuals,” said Shaun Tait of the Domino Foundation.

“This comes at a time when we are working hard with a number of community organisations to get desperately needed aid into the homes of Durban families that have been really hard hit by the Covid-19 lockdown.

“We know that the work that The Domino Foundation does resonate with the riders, so we are hoping that we can all rally together as one on the weekend, which will be exactly three months after the date we originally planned for the aQuellé Tour Durban, to share our passion for riding the races, and maintain the lifeline that the aQuellé Tour Durban provides to the foundation at a time when we need it the most,” said Tait.

Entries for the event, with a minimum of R50 but allowing for partici-

pants to make any larger donation, will be taken via the links provided on the Tour Durban website.

Additional information on the activities of the July 25 and July 26, and how to get involved will be communicated to all soon.

More information can be found at www.tourdurban.co.za The Domino Foundation Covid19 Relief project: https://www.dominofoundation.org.za/covid19-relief/ — Supplied.

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