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EDITOR’S NOTE
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the latest edition of LoveLocal Richards Bay & Empangeni, your essential guide to all things local! We’re thrilled to have you with us as we embark on a journey to celebrate and support the vibrant community that makes Richards Bay and Empangeni so unique.
In this edition, we’re diving deep into the heart of our neighbourhood to bring you the best of what local businesses, events, and markets have to offer. Whether you’re searching for the perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee, a new favourite restaurant, or a weekend market where you can find one-of-a-kind treasures, we’ve got you covered.
At LoveLocal Richards Bay & Empangeni, we believe in more than just the idea of “supporting local”—we believe in showing you how. It’s easy to get lost in the sea of options, but we’re here to make it simple and impactful for you. From getting quotes from trusted local service providers to discovering hidden gems in your own backyard, we’re committed to connecting you with the people and places that make our community thrive.
This edition is all about helping you buy, eat, and shop local. We’re shining a spotlight on the businesses that add character and charm to our area, the events that bring us together, and the markets that make shopping an experience, not just a transaction. Our mission is to go beyond the buzzwords and bring you real, actionable ways to make a difference in your community.
So, as you flip through these pages, we hope you feel inspired to explore, engage, and embrace everything that makes Worcester special. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected community—one that thrives on local love.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
Here’s to celebrating everything local!
10 RESEP VAN DIE MAAND
Ons deel ‘n heerlike Haddock Gebak-resep op bladsy 10.
16
RUNNING EVENTS
Explore the exhilarating world of running on page 16.
20 BOEK VAN DIE MAAND
Ons deel die Boek van die Maand, asook die Topverkopers.
Scan Me WHAT’S
THE QR FOR?
Each business has a QR code providing more information about the business. You can simply scan the QR code with your Camera app to view.
HOW TO SCAN QR CODES?
Simply open your camera app, point it at the QR code like you’re going to take a close pic of it (but don’t) and wait for a message to pop up. Then click it.
THE MONEY CYCLE
When you spend money local, your neighbours keep their jobs and continue spending money, keeping you employed and in business.
Why Lov eLocal?
1.
The owners of local business are behind the counter
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Buying local keeps 4 times more money in the economy compared to shopping at chains
But wait, there’s more…
Local businesses are more likely to use local banks, media to advertise and other services.
It’s a win-win!
Supporting local businesses contributes to community’s character and economic diversity. One-of-a-kind businesses are distinctive part of the character of a community that buck the trend of coalescent big-box companies.
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Local businesses support local events, sport teams & charities 250% more than big corporations
AUTOMOTIVE
Sudoku #1
Volume 2, Book 18 I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it. -George Bernard Shaw 7 1 8 2 8 3 5 3 7 2 6 9 7 1 2 6 8 2 1 6 8 1 9 2 9 3 4 8 1 6
Sudoku #4
Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9.
If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.
Need a little help? The hints page shows a logical order to solve the puzzle. Use it to identify the next square you should solve. Or use the answers page if you really get stuck. © 2019 KrazyDad.com
We are all apt to believe what the world believes about us. -George Eliot 1 7 3 9 5 6 8 8 9 7 5 6 2 3 8 3 1 2 4 9 3 1 3 8 9 6 4 2
Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9.
If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork. Need a little help? The hints page shows a logical order to solve the puzzle.
Intermediate Sudoku by KrazyDad,
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Intermediate Sudoku by KrazyDad, Volume 2, Book 18
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic hoses, adaptors, couplers and fittings
• Pneumatic auxillaries
• Pumps
• Motors
• Valves & pressure gauges
• Lubricants
• Sales, service and fault-finding of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Manufacture and repairs to hydraulic cylinders, motors, pumps, valves and other components
• On-site hydraulic hose service
• Hiring of hydraulic powerpacks and cylinder jacks
• Hydraulic Automated Bench (Strip, Test, Assemble, Nut Cracker)
• Lancing (Oxy)
• General engineering
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Why do women outlive men?
South African women are outliving men by as much as seven years. Why is this and what can men do to ensure they stay healthy?
“According to Statistics SA, life expectancy at birth for 2014 was estimated at 59,1 years for males and 63,1 years for females. This is borne out by statistics which suggest that women in this country are outliving men by a substantial margin,” says Professor Jacques Snyman, a Clinical Expert. “There are a number of reasons for this including the fact that men tend to engage in more reckless behaviour, consume more alcohol, drive at higher speeds and are less inclined to take care of their health than women.”
“In addition, women may be said to in some ways be naturally ‘hardwired’ to live longer than men,” he adds. “For instance, women have, at least until after menopause, considerably less of a risk of suffering from heart disease, a major killer in South Africa. This is because they are protected by the hormone oestrogen, which keeps their arteries stronger and more flexible.”
According to Snyman, another important reason why men tend die younger than women is that males tend to pay less attention to their health. Men are generally less inclined to have medical scheme cover and to visit the doctor when they have health concerns. Indeed, he says female members of Resolution Health are much more likely to make use of their scheme benefits than men.
Just what are the health issues that men should consider and how may they be best addressed? Snyman says prostate cancer is one of the better known male health issues but points out that there are also a host of others. They include conditions such as lung, colorectal, testicular and skin cancers; type 2 diabetes; heart disease; stroke; emphysema; and mental health problems, to name just a few.
“Some of these diseases can be avoided altogether through the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. In the overwhelming majority of cases these medical conditions can also be successfully managed if they are detected early,” adds Snyman.
“Consider the cases of prostate and testicular cancers. The treatment of these diseases has advanced at a rapid rate in recent years to the extent that they can usually be cured when they are detected early. Indeed, 80% of prostate cancer and 95% of testicular cancer cases can be cured with timeous and appropriate treatment.”
Snyman warns that it is not just older men who are at risk. Testicular cancer, by way of example, most commonly occurs in men between the ages of 17 and 35. “Males of all ages face risks and should take the necessary steps to protect their health,” he argues. “Men can address health or potential health problems if they pay closer attention to their wellbeing and follow a life enhancing lifestyle from an early age.” He suggests that men can take better care of their health in a number of ways. We can, for instance, learn to check our own blood pressure to ensure that this is within healthy levels.
Prof Snyman makes the following additional health recommendations to South African men:
• Improve your lifestyle. Eating healthily and exercising regularly have numerous benefits and assist to keep the body strong. Regular exercise is good for the heart and helps reduce high cholesterol levels and has even been shown to improve moods.
• Lose weight. There are a number of health risks associated with being obese and living a sedentary lifestyle. These include a higher risk of developing type II diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Give up smoking. Smoking can cause a range of cancers, lung diseases as well as heart disease. Quitting smoking has a number health benefits.
• Reduce alcohol intake. Excessive, regular drinking can increase blood pressure and even damage organs such as the liver.
• Manage your stress levels. Stress over the long-term can cause wear and tear to the body’s systems and negatively impact one’s sense of well-being. Men should find ways to manage stress better. Exercise and talk therapy are just two activities men can undertake to reduce stress levels.
Taking a few basic precautions can go a long way towards protecting our health. No one wants to become ill and we as South African men should be doing more to make sure that we stay strong for the sake of our families and ourselves.
Let us all take responsibility for taking care of our health, wellbeing and happiness. No one else is going to do this for us.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Haddock Gebak
JY HET NODIG
• 600g Haddock
• 400 melk
• 6 peperkorrels
• 2 lourierblare
• 1 ui in ringe gesny
• 650g aartappels in dik ringe gesny
• 500g baba spinasie
• 1 pakkie kitskaassouspoeier
• 1 pakkie gekoopte kaassous (Spur s’n is baie lekker)
• 125 ml gerasperde emmertal kaas
• 125 ml gerasperde Cheddar kaas
• Knippie neut
METODE:
1. Kook die haddock met die uie, lourierblare, peperkorrels en melk in ‘n pot op die stoof vir 10 minute.
2. Dreineer die melk in ‘n beker en vlok die vis. Raak ontslae van die vel en enige grate maar hou die melk.
3. Kook die aartappelskywe in warm water tot net sag.
4. Kook die spinasie vinnig. Dreineer goed en sit in ‘n enkellaag in ‘n groot, gesmeerde oondbak.
5. Verhit die melk en klits die kitskaaspoeier in. As dit dik raak, voeg die gekoopte kaassous, die gerasperde kase en die knippie neut by. Roer tot die kase gesmelt is en verwyder van die hitte.
6. Pak nou die vis en dan die aartappels bo op die spinasie in die bak.
7. Gooi jou kaassous oor die aartappels.
8. Bak vir 20 minute by 200C
Voorbereidings Tyd: 20min
Totale Tyd: 30min
Skandeer om die resep aanlyn te lees.
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KZN CYCLING EVENTS
Glencairn Trail Run 2024
Underberg
11 October –13 October
Golden Delight Cycle Challenge
Kings Park, Stamford Hill
December @ 6:00
aQuellé Tour Durban Road Races
Durban
27th April 2025
Berg and Bush Events
R600, winterton, KwaZulu Natal
31 May to 8 June 2025
Route Six Two Trails
Mpofana Local Municipality
11 October –13 October
Euro Steel Drak Descent
Underberg
25 – 26 January 2025
KAP sani2c Trail 2025
Glencairn Farm, Underberg
6 – 8 May 2025 @ 8:00
Amashova Durban Classic 2024
Virginia Trails, Natal
27 October
Karkloof Road Race
Howick
16 February 2025
Karkloof Classic MTB
Natal Midlands, KwaZulu Natal
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The true price of Employee Wellbeing
When focusing
on
building a better business, employee wellbeing is often not on the immediate list of priorities for many small to medium sized businesses. However, statistics show that the true cost of not looking after your staff, can be the difference between success and failure.
"South Africa is fast slipping down global competiveness rankings with a 500% increase in sick leave since 2001," says a leading medical specialist. A mammoth R19 billion is lost every year due to absenteeism in South Africa. It may seem like an obvious thing to do but investing in the health of your workforce is a business imperative that can result in higher levels of productivity, decreased rates of absenteeism and ultimately more zeros on that highly coveted bottom line.
The specialist asserts that with appropriate planning and management, corporate South Africa is ideally positioned to reverse these worrying trends.
A
mammoth R19
billion is lost every year due to absenteeism in South Africa.
"Most companies completely underestimate the true impact of employee ill-health on the sustainability and productivity of a business.
"Forward thinking employers need to understand that while a healthy workforce can be their most valuable asset, it can also potentially become their biggest liability if inappropriately managed," it was noted. It is becoming increasingly important for businesses in today's volatile labour and economic climate to adopt comprehensive employee wellness programmes to manage the risks associated with human capital.
One of the greatest challenges facing South African employers nowadays is to achieve a balance between keeping operational costs manageable while maintaining high productivity levels within a harmonious workplace. Without doubt, attractive staff benefits coupled with a pleasant, safe working environment can go a long way towards ensuring a productive, healthy and stable workforce.
South Africa, unlike many other countries, suffers from a quadruple burden of disease, namely infectious diseases, like Covid-19, HIV/AIDS, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) otherwise known as chronic diseases of lifestyle, and high rates of interpersonal violence and injuries. These can all result in a loss of valued skill and expertise, a decrease in productivity and profits, psychological problems and stress with a dependence on alcohol and drugs often compounding the situation.
The report revealed that while tuberculosis remains South Africa's biggest killer, diseases related to lifestyle, which include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancer, among many others, are accounting for more and more deaths. "These diseases have a particularly devastating effect on businesses and productivity levels," it was asserted. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that NCDs will be the most common cause of death by 2030, far outstripping deaths from infectious diseases, maternal, perinatal and nutritional diseases combined.
Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the employer to invest in their employees' by ensuring employment benefits such as medical savings accounts, medical insurance or medical aid as well as the overall wellness programmes that create positive responses from employees in terms of job satisfaction and career growth.
Happy workers create happy, satisfied and returning customers, which have a positive impact on your business in terms of reputation and bottom line. It is only through proactive employee wellness and healthcare solutions that you can create loyal, happy employees and retain the essential skills to grow your business.
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THE HIDDEN GIRL - LUCINDA RILEY
The Hidden Girl
Sweeping and evocative, The Hidden Girl is a lost treasure from the global number one bestselling author Lucinda Riley.
You can’t alter destiny . . .
Born and raised in a small village on the Yorkshire moors, Leah Thompson grows more beautiful with each passing day. When she catches the attention of the influential, troubled Delancey family, she knows her life will never be the same again.
Years later, Leah takes the modelling world by storm, travelling from Milan to London and New York and living life in the lap of luxury. But her past follows her like a dark shadow, mysteriously intertwined with the tragic tale of two young siblings in Poland during the Second World War.
As two generations of secrets threaten to explode, Leah is haunted by a fatal, forgotten prophecy from her past, and must fight to challenge the destiny that has been mapped out for her in the stars . . .
Long before she became the bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley wrote Hidden Beauty as Lucinda Edmonds. This standalone novel has been reworked and given new life as The Hidden Girl by Harry Whittaker, Lucinda’s son and co-author of Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
1) Improbable wish
6) A Muse
11) Environmental hazard, for short
14) Maternally related
15) Ruby or diamond, e.g.
16) Chicken_ king
17) Did a gymnastic maneuver
19) It may have a nap on the floor
20) Smart_ (obnoxious ones)
21) Likes and dislikes
23) Most risque
26) “_ of the Field” (Poitier classic)
27) Spiral-horned beasts
28) Type of clock or power
30) Rocky peaks
31) Brief period of time
32) Mauna _ (Hawaiian peak)
35) Hamlet’s catch
36) Ancient Roman magistrate
38) Palindromic Bobbsey
39) “Deep Space Nine” character
40) “Me too”
4 I) Aphid, to a gardener
42) Word on a nutritional label
44) Cleans the slate
46) New delivery
48) In an angry way
49) Nigerian currency
50) Cook with direct radiant heat
52) Add a soundtrack
53) Browns, as onions
58) Anger
59) Feudal vassal or lord
60) Sidestep, as an issue
61) An inferior dog
62) Certain church officer 63) Transfer, as at a nursery
Down
1) Christmas mo.
2) Retrovirus contents, for short
3) Canal site 4) Gains
5) Whimpered 6) Act the bouncer
7) Unpleasant smell
8) Belt-hole makers
9) Football formation
10) Aged one
11) Dramamine prevents it 12) High-pitched woodwind
13) Baseball backstops
18) Amerada_ (bygone petroleum company)
22) He fought Frazier three times
23) ‘80s fashions, now 24) How most fans cheer
25) Material for some bikes
26) Batty, in Spain
28) “There’s no music in_ ... “ -- Ruskin
29) Former Yugoslavian president
3] ) Samoan money
33) It might come with a few pointers
34) Jittery
36) Acme
37) Huck Finn’s boat
41) Type of resistance
43) Paddle kin
44) Ashtabula’s lake
45) Window-shade part
46) Like Sanskrit, Hindi and Bengali
47) South Pacific island nation
48) Up-and-_
50) Raised racehorses
51) Rush furiously, as a river
54) Feel pain, perhaps
55) Use the microwave
56) Tokyo, formerly 57) Fix, as a clock
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