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People came out in numbers to be part of the Gandhi Peace Walk this past Sunday to commemorate strug gle icon Mahatma Gandhi’s nonvio lence approach and his 145th birth day anniversary. Pictured are dancers from Logeshrie's School of Dance who are currently gold medalists in the Natal Tamil Eisteddfod (from left) Aliyha Martin Lewis, Orika Chandramohan and Yashtika Paday achee. See page 2 for the full story.
Heaps of waste along Pietermaritz Street
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HE dirt in Pietermaritzburg continues to pile up after waste management staff downed tools last week. Both residential areas and businesses have been equally affected by the rubbish that keeps piling up. The owner of Mshiniwami
Hardware shop along Pietermaritz Street, Mohammed Shaikh, said that the fact that employees had downed their tools should not affect service delivery since businesses pay rates. “This is a disgraceful way of running a town. They normally come here every day to collect litter but that has not happened since last week Wednesday. Why should we carry somebody else’s burden? The waste
has spilled on to the road and there is no parking for our trucks when off- loading goods,” said Shaikh. He said that he has phoned the waste management offices several times without any response, and urged the municipality to outsource the job to contractors who will clean the filthy streets. “The Msunduzi Municipality can never come right. They should get rid
of all the people who are working thereandemploynewpeoplewhoare willing to work. In South Africa, we do have a problem with local government,” added Shaikh. Municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi saidtheemployeeswhohavedowned tools are doing so because of being uninformed about the outcome of the unfolding recruitment process. “Those are the employees who
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were appointed as acting truck drivers and they feel that in the recruitmentprocessthatisunfolding, they will be overlooked. “As a result of that, they have downed tools. The recruitment process is not even complete. They [recruiting officials] have not appointed people but the process is unfolding. “I have not been informed that there is a sit-in but what I am aware of is that they have downed tools. Because of this, certain areas were not serviced on Tuesday and Wednesday. What we are doing as the municipality is trying to find replacements so that the people can get the service that they deserve,” said Nkosi. Msunduzi spokesperson Thobeka Mafumbatha apologised to residents who have been affected in the process. “The Msunduzi Municipality would like to apologise to the community of Pietermaritzburg for the waste that has not been collected. We are currently experiencing some challenges with our staff, but they are being resolved by management. “We are aware of the inconveniences caused and as of tomorrow, there will be staff available to clear out the backlog on the streets. We would also like the community to please be considerate and be patient with us under the circumstances,” she said.
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Seen at the march are (from left) Nishi Bundhoo (assistant secretary PMB Gandhi Me morial Commitee) and Mary Ann Naidoo (secretary PMB Gandhi Memorial Commitee).
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EOPLE came out in numbers to be part of the Gandhi Peace Walk this past Sunday, held to commemorate struggle icon Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violence approach and his 145th birthday anniversary. Gandhi Memorial Committee deputy chairperson David Gengan said that the march drew just more than 800 people from different parts of Pietermaritzburg. “We were very pleased with the turnout on Sunday. The march keeps growing every year. This year was special because we are also commemorating 20 years of democracy. We have come a long way as a country. We are now a country that is moving towards togetherness,” said Gengan. The march was hosted by the Gandhi Memorial Committee, in partnership with the Msunduzi Municipality. Guest speakers included Msunduzi speaker Babu Baijoo, Ela Gandhi who is the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and the ConsulGeneral of India, Rajagopalan Raghunathan.
The march commemorates struggle icon Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology of truth (Satyagraha), non-violence (Ahimsa) and love & peace (Sarvodaya). On 7 June, 1893 Gandhi was thrown off a train at the Pietermaritzburg Railway Station after he refused to move from the whites-only train compartment. In 1993, Gandhi’s statue, which is along Church Street, was officially unveiled by the late former President Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu to mark the centenary of the event at the Pietermaritzburg airport. “The Gandhi Memorial Committee was formed in 1989 and every year we mark this occasion with a peace walk. We not only celebrate his life but we enlighten people about his philosophy.WiththeissuesaffectingAfricaand the Middle East, violence is not the only means to solve things. It is pointless to commemorate Gandhi's ideologies if they do not change how we think and how we behave. We must be the change we want to see in the world for a better future for our children,” said Gengan For more pictures from the event, visit www.pmbfever.co.za.
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>>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za EXECUTIVE Committee (Exco) member, and National Freedom Party (NFP) member Ntokozo Bhengu, is happy that his fellow Exco members have shown him respect at the recent Exco meeting now that he is a sangoma. Before the start of the meeting, Msunduzi mayor Chris Ndlela and other members showered Bhengu with silver coins, which is part of the tradition. Bhengu said that he completed his sangoma training, called ukuthwasa, last month. “It might look like a joke to others but to me as a traditionalist, it was an honour. They were not doing this to me but they were showing respect to my ancestors. I did not choose to be a sangoma but I was called by my ancestors to it. The call to be a sangoma started when I was
in fact 11-years-old. “I realized that I must accept this and move forward. I have been in training for two years. I completed my training last month. I will continue to work as a councillor. I have requested my ancestors that they allow me to continue my work as a councillor. For now it seems as iftheyhaveacceptedmyrequestbecauseifthey did not, something bad would have happened. You just need to accept it, deal with it and live your life. There is no other way,” said Bhengu. Ndlela said, “I am not very well schooled but I am aware that there is something called ukukhunga where you give people money as a gesture to place support for their work to prosper. Traditionally, when you meet the person for the first time when they come back from ukuthwasa, that is what people do. When we talk diversity, in our municipality we have a diverse number of cultural beliefs.”
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A zebra on Townhill stopped traffic as he sauntered onto the N3 highway on Monday morning. Oblivious to the commotion he was causing, the young zebra stallion casually walked up Townhill’s southbound carriageway as cars weaved around him, while others actually stopped to watch the animal. Staff from Monzali Estate assisted in leading the animal to the estate on the opposite side of the road. Speculation was that the zebra came from the Queen Elizabeth Park. PHOTO: JONATHAN BURTON
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LL 13 political parties who have not removed their election posters in the Msunduzi area now have a joint penalty of R11 720. ThelistincludesAfricanChristianDemocraticParty (ACDP), Agang, African National Congress (ANC), Zanian People’s Organisation (Azapo), Congress of the People (Cope), Democratic Alliance (DA), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Minority Front (MF), National Freedom Party (NFP), Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Truth Alliance. The municipality appointed service provider Cooperative Impela Projects for a general clean-up campaign which also targeted the removal of the May general election posters and banners. The company then submitted the costs of the removalofallthepostersandflagsperpolitical party. The ANC is leading the pack with 189 posters accompanied by a R3800 penalty fee. The IFP comes second with 66 posters and a penalty of R1410. Cope has a R40 penalty for two posters. Municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi said that the penalty fees should be paid by the end of this month. “What we had resolved was that economic 2011 Nissan NP200 development was going to write letters for all 1.6 8v political parties to remove their boards within R89 900 seven days of receiving the letter from the P/s, Bin Liner, Radio/CD, 70 000kms accounting office. For the political parties that
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are not represented in our council, like the ACDP and Agang, we will approach the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to assist us in getting the money back from them,” said Nkosi. Exco member and DA caucus leader Bill Lambert apologized for the fact that the DA also has a penalty fee of R660 for the 33 posters. “I am sorry to see that we are also included amongst this. So nobody has escaped these figures. These posters must come down. They put a plight on our city and hinder our cleanup campaign. I will certainly raise this with my party,” he said. MayorChrisNdlelaaskedwhythepostershad not been removed for months after the elections. “If we can’t abide by our own bylaws we are settingaterribleexample.Itisimportantthatwe play according to the rules. The chief whip should raise this with the party whips,” he said.
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Proud to be a PMB citizen IT is strange how quick we are to complain about anything, especially when it is related to our municipali ty or town council, and even more so when it is something that effects our hurried life and busy existence. So many times I have heard or read about complaintsaboutpotholes,waterwastage,trafficjams and so on. The first thing we question when we are not happy about issues in the city is: “What is the town council going to do about this?” Well to all those skeptics and moaners, of which I am one most of the time, I would like to say, it is about timethatwesaywelldoneandthankyoutoourmunici pality and local authorities for a job well done. I refer specifically to the flow of traffic through our city centre during the morning and afternoon peak hour traffic. I work in the city centre and up to a month or so ago, the peak hour traffic was a nightmare, with frustrating gridlocks at every second crossing and motorists doing just what they felt like. The decision to manage these intersections daily during peak hours has made a huge difference, and it is a breeze driving through town now. Thank you to whomever is involved in this initiative, as it not only makes our lives more comfortable, but also sends the rightpositivemessagetoanyvisitorstravellingthrough. Apart from resolving the issues with regard to the traffic issues, we have to acknowledge that the “Pieter maritzburg Clean up Campaign” have also made a huge difference, and is already showing a new face of our city. Withthenewvisitorsinfocentreandanowbeautiful Publicity House, I am proud to be a citizen of this city again. Let’s keep our city clean and support our town council and if need be, impose very strict fines on littering. ANDRE KOCK Via email
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Ancient journey in modern times results from purity of intention and adherence to Allahs commands, some of us come from the Hajj feeling an inner tranquillity, some feeling uneasy that they were not always patient during the Pilgrimage, others expressing unhappiness at not having received the promised comfort from their tour operator. Today, most passengers fly in comfortable jetliners, where they are served with lavish amounts of food, beverages and snacks. They are then transported in air conditioned buses and housed in cosy hotels that are within walking distance from the Haram. What is the purpose of Hajj? Is it to test our physical endurance, financial sacrifice or to show us theequalityoftheMuslimUmmah before Allah. During the Hajj, we do become engrossed in our own affairs to the extent of being selfish, although only a tiny fraction of humanity is gathered there
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HE Msunduzi Innovation and Development Institute (Midi) is ready for tomorrow’s first children’s summit which will be held at the City Hall from 9am to 1pm. Midi director Robert Fincham said that a number of issues affecting children in PMB will be discussed to find amicable solutions. “The purpose of the children’s summit is for long-term goals as we are working in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef). What we want to do is to establish Pietermaritzburg as the first childfriendly city in Africa,” said
Fincham. He said that about 50 children representing different parts of the city will be attending the summit. He said that the event will be attended by Unicef representatives as well. “We are very excited and have brilliant staff members who have undertaken different tasks to ensure that tomorrow is a success. I am delightedwithwhattheyhaveachievedandIam confident that everything will go according to plan,” said Fincham. He said that interviews have been conducted with more than 500 children in all the 37 municipal wards with the help of ward committee members to gather information about issues affecting local children. “Over the last couple of years, our research team has worked with ward committees that
deal with children to discuss what is happening in their wards. Unicef uses the survey to identify issues that are critical in their cities,” he said. The Children’s Summit will be based on the nine Unicef building blocks for developing a child friendly city, which are to encourage children’s participation, making children’s rights known, establish a child-friendly legal framework, have a city-wide children’s rights strategy, establish a children’s rights unit or coordinating mechanism, enforce child impact assessment and evaluation, for authorities to have a children’s budget, have a regular state of the city’s children’s report and maintain independent advocacy for children. For more information, please contact project manager Irene Dugmore at 033 342 8266 or 079 895 5290.
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Sister Tercia Pillay of Midlands Medical Centre (MMC) Private Hospital is a prime example of the power of determination in the face of personal adversity. She is the first registered nurse sponsored by MMC to undertake the post basic midwifery diploma. Michaelmas Nursing College awarded her a special trophy during their recent 2014 graduation. She was also acknowledged for her outstanding performance in the clinical field. Pictured celebrating are (from left) Sister Nerosh Orie (MMC maternity unit manager), Sister Tercia Pillay and Sweety Pillay (MMC nursing ser vices manager).
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started attending school. “I made a yellow full circle skirt when I was in junior school. I wore it to IETERMARITZBURG fashion myballetconcertandrememberloving designer Brenda Waring is one of it so much because I had made it. “I am a very creative and colourful eight KwaZuluNatal designers who will showcase at the KZN Fashion person and fashion design allows me Council’sshowatthisyear’sSAFashion to express that through the garments Week 2015 autumn/winter collection I design. Fashion design allows me to attheCrownePlazaHotelinRosebank, express myself in so many ways. To see the look on people’s faces when they Johannesburg on 17 October. put on my Waring is garments and from Merrivale feel amazing in Heights and them is the that is where best feeling she runs her ever. business. “I am look She also ing forward to lectures at meeting other Project Gate designers at way School of the SA Fashion Fashion. She Week for matriculated networking on at Voortrekker a bigger scale,” High School she said. andstudiedthe Waring is technicalities inspired by of fashion PHOTO:SUPPLIED South African design at the PMB fashion designer Brenda Waring fashion Pietermaritz will showcase her garments at SA designer burg School of Fashion Week. Gideon. Fashion. “He is such a great designer and I She said that she has always wanted to be part of SA Fashion Week. love his designs. Everything he does is “It was only this year while being on amazing. I also love the overseas label the KZN Fashion Council’s fashion Steampunk Couture. It is such a fun program, 21 Steps to Retail, that the clothing label,” she said. Waring is trading her designs under dream started to become a reality. This is the first time I will go to SA Fashion her label Whatevs Designs. The KZN Fashion Council will Week. I am overwhelmed and really happy to have this opportunity,” said be supporting the eight designers to showcase at SA Fashion Week Waring. has offered continuous From a young age, Waring said that and she had always wanted to be a fashion mentorship for the eight designers designer and would share the dream in producing quality garments for with her mother before she even SAFW. >>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za
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A group of 20 young ladies in Grade 11 at various Pietermaritzburg schools were invited to attend an enrichment work shop and interviews for the 2014 Young Lady with Heart campaign. The judges and sponsors were inspired by the quality of the candidates who sincerely shared their personal stories. Five young ladies from this group will go forward to the next round when the Pietermaritzburg community will vote by sms for their Young Lady with Heart 2014. The winner will receive a Belle of the Ball prize package for her matric dance from Lady Di Exclusive Boutique, Solé Salons and Spa, Silver Penny Jewellery Design, Just Boutique and Natasha Brooks Photography. Finalists will be announced in the Maritzburg Fever on the 15 October.
Celebrating Stamp Day NATIONAL Stamp Day will be celebrat ed on Saturday, 18 October 2014 at the Hayfields Mall from 7am to 2pm. The National Stamp Day envelope issued by the Post Office will be available to the public, as well as a scratch box for children and free handouts to promote the wonderful hobby of stamp collecting. A set of stamps especially issued by the Post Office to celebrate this occasion will be on sale at R10 per stamp. A total of five stamps make up the full set. National Stamp Day will be followed by the Stamps Roadshow
whichwillbeheldatStMathewsParish Church Hall on Monday, 20 October from 4pm to 7pm. Following the great success of last year’s event, this year the number of tables have been increased and exhib its will also be on display. A small dona tion will enable visitors to enjoy a cup of tea and cake. Stamp Clubs provide an opportuni ty for likeminded people to meet and socialise. For more information contact Aubrey Bowles at 083 382 8308 or Ruth Sykes at 082 402 2103. Supplied
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WHAT happened to Windows 9? Microsoft skips Windows 9 and goes straight to Windows 10. Microsoft wants to make Windows 10 a killer operating system for all of those disaffected mouse-and-keyboard users - both normal Desktop users like you and I, and also the big enterprise customers who were rather displeased with Windows 8 s Metro interface. Windows 10 will be a converged platform across all devices “from Windows Phone to Azure.” It will still be compatible with previous devices, programs and apps, as the event content focuses heavily on the enterprise capabilities of the next edition. As expected, the Start Menu returns, including resizable and customizable live tiles and a new universal search feature that finds apps, programs and web searches in a single box. Many of the features of Windows 7 were played up as being present and correct, but now the blend between the modern and desktop interfaces is fully realized to avoid the ‘tacked on’ and ‘non-mouse friendly’ feel of Windows 8. A new task view feature on the taskbar allows for quick switching between the multiple desktops that are also now included. A “snap assist” feature will allow users to grab items from multiple desktops and bring them totheactiveone.Poweruserswilllovethefactthatthecommandprompt will now respond to keyboard shortcuts - copying and pasting. Release date for Windows 10, will most likely to be in the fourth quarter of 2015. For this and other interesting articles visit us and like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/computerworldkzn
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Three Eastwood Secondary School pupils from the Peace Club, run by Brenda Jordan, entered a poster competition. The three winners were (from left) Leah Beyers (first), Sharne Lawrence (third) and Tamika Madan (second).
The Wykeham Collegiate recently celebrated World Rhino Day by joining The Rhino Army, an NGO that raises funds to support antipoaching aerial surveillance in KwaZulu Natal. In return for a contribution to the fund, the girls and staff were able to make their mark on the organisation's prize model. The lady principal, Sue Tasker (L) joined the school Rhino Army ambassadors (from left) Megan Attwood, Tashiana Roshan, Amanda Peake, Natasha Balmer, Emma Anderson, Margot Inglis and Cassidy Robertson, to make her mark. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Scottsville Gardens PrePrimary received first place for innovative use of ABI recyclable material for a display at the Garden and Home Show. The school won a trophy, a cash prize of R500 and a pack of cold drinks (back) Tra cey Matheson (L), Renett Steiger (front, from left) Cara Matheson, Darnell Mutandwa, Meron Fanta, Kinal Rampersadh, Kaelim Moodley and Chloe Smith
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This term, the Grade 4 boys at Cordwalles Preparatory School, adorned in Parklane Spar aprons and chefs hats, and armed with sharp knives, whisks and chopping boards, put their cooking and teamwork skills to the test with moms and dads assisting where they could. Parklane Spar kindly donated all their ‘mystery’ ingredients and these were only revealed once the teachers shouted, “Ready, Steady, Cook!” There was much excitement as the packets were opened and the menu was decided a main course and a dessert within 50 minutes. Meals ranged from stir fry to kebabs to stuffed chicken fillets. For some boys, it was their first time to use some of the kitchen utensils. The best part of the evening was watching the boys enjoy a very special dinner with their parents. Brett Cullis (R) is pictured giving a helping hand to (from left) Thomas Cullis, Njabulo Gumedi and Mvelo Guma.
Several Grade 8s and teachers from The Wykeham Collegiate went to the Pietermaritz burg SPCA to drop off a food donation and to volunteer for the morning. They cleaned out the chicken coops and rabbit hutches and washed some of the dogs. They also spent time playing with the puppies and walking a few of the older dogs. To round off the morning, they picked up litter after the Saturday morning market and enjoyed time with the kittens. Pictured are pupils (from left) Jodie Conolly, Nooreen Nuruddin and Sarah Joy Quibell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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HEN it comes to surviving everything that the roughest terrain can put in your way there’s no motorsport event to match the Dakar Rally every January through Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. The Toyota Dakar team, builds its competing Hilux vehicles using mostly local components. As much as 80% of each vehicle is manufactured in a specialist workshop in Kyalami, Johannesburg, by a team of local petrolheads who eat, breathe and sleep their dream of winning the world’s toughest event. The team fields two Hiluxes each year with South African drivers Giniel de Villiers and Leeroy Poulter at the wheel and guided by, respectively, by Dirk von Zitzewitz and Rob Howie. De Villiers has reached the Dakar podium three times — he won in 2009, second in 2013, third in 2011 - and has been the team’s lead driver since 2012, putting the South African flag firmly in the global spotlight. The customised Hiluxes have been designed in South Africa by South African engineers, in compliance with the strict rules set out by the Dakar Rally organisers. Toyota Motorsport SA team principal Glyn Hall said: “Even though we have generous sponsors, the South Africanteamiscompetingwithitsbudgetinrands,against international teams that have millions of U.S. dollars or
euros behind them. Hall emphasises that conditions on the Dakar are extreme, each driver/navigator team being confined in a small space that goes up to 50°C in the South American desert heat, with each of them consuming up to seven litres of fluids a day – and still running the risk of dehydration. The logistics supporting the team are tremendous, says Toyota, with the team travelling with nearly nine tonnes of spare parts, tools and equipment to support the two race Hiluxes, which are packed into 78 containers for transport from Kyalami to the start of the event – and then to each stopover during the two-week race. Furthermore,theteamtakesitsownwatertotheevent, makes its own ice, and sterilises all the racers’ equipment every night. “Navigators only get the next day’s route the night before each stage and teams could still have to drive 400km to get to the start. There’s one rest day for the drivers but the mechanics and crew are working 24/7 for the duration of the event. The Dakar truly is a remarkable test of man and machine.” The next Dakar Rally will run from January 4-17. 2015. Visit the Dakar website for more information. — Supplied.
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The Cowan House 1st boys’ hockey team participated in the uMgungundlovu District festival in Pietermaritzburg held recently. They played four matches against Kokstad Primary (winning 10), Eston (winning 20), Kokstad Junior (winning 10) and Laddsworth (00), followed by the semifinals against Treverton Prep (winning 10). In the final match, Cowan House ended with a win of 10 against Laddsworth after some nailbiting extra time. Pictured is the Cowan House 1st Boys’ Hockey team (back, from left) Matthew Armstrong, James Murray, Andrew Green, Brandon Jewell, Rex le Sueur, Andrew Voigts, Don Angus (coach) (front, from left) Thomas Rasmussen, Alex Warren, Stuart Meiklejohn, Ruben Jacobs, Oliver Christodoulou and Luke Udal.
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Soccer success The Laddsworth Primary School girls 1st soccer team represented their school in a Festival at Bisley Park Primary School recently. Their efforts on the day earned them a win in the final and gold medals all around. Pictured are (back, from left) Leah Kriel, Gugu Gwamanda and Shaen MacDevette (middle, from left) Kez iah Philip, Siobhán For besWilkinson, Kelly Martin, Hannah van Ni ekerk (front, from left) Lila Gopp, Laiken Aus ten, Paige Phelps and Savannah Calitz.
GRADE seven boys and girls from Epworth Co-educational PreparatorySchoolgaveuptheir home comforts for four days to engage in an endurance event which raised R20 000 for Unakekelo crèche, located in Sweetwaters. The pupils, accompanied by school staff, hiked, mountain biked and relay-ran over 100 km in the midlands area to achieve their goal. This involved camping out, carrying back packs with food supplies for two and a half days, andtrailrunningthroughforests and on dirt roads. Starting in Craigieburn, their journey meandered through the Karkloof area and Hilton, descended down World’s View and ended up at Epworth School in Scottsville. The money raised will help one of the crèche assistants, Phumelele Majola, reach her dream of qualifying as an Early Childhood Development (ECD) educator. These funds will go towards Phumelele’s accredited ECD course as well as cover her transport costs.
Captivating Oppenheimer cricket JONATHAN COOK
against St Charles College, Tim Niemand getting 123 with Luke Dallas scoring 40, while opening bowler Kylan Naidoo was the pick of the Saints attack with three for 19. St Charles were outstanding in scoring 249 for eight to win by two wickets, with the second century of the match going to Mark Ortmann who scored 118 in this his third Oppenheimer Week, while Axola Ngwana was the standout bowler for Hudson with four for 36. Of course there were many more thrillers and long may this traditional festival remain a fixture on the PMB sporting calendar.
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MIDST any frustrations of living in the KZN capital, there are rays of light that remind you of the charm only Pietermaritzburg can truly capture. The Oppenheimer Cricket Week hosted by Maritzburg College in the Michaelmas holidays, and in its 55th year, saw 36 matches played in and around the city over the last four days amidst the beauty of the 151-year-old school, the picturesque Maritzburg Oval as well as other lovely grounds in PMB and Eston and Richmond. Exciting finishes, as well as big scores, were the highlights, and all that is good in school sport was on display. HatsofftothetirelessBiddyParker under the direction of Keith GuiseBrown, College deputy headmaster, for yet again putting together a splendid festival that was blessed with fine weather for the most part. With 18 teams and a surfeit of thrilling matches it is difficult to do justice to all, so perhaps a look at one or two matches not previously
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Maritzburg College's Brad Hope entices Affies batsman Francois Marais into edging past captain and wicketkeeper Bryce Tullis and slip Shaun Wormington on Goldstones. mentioned in the media will paint a picture of what was on offer. On Goldstones, Affies fought back well from a shaky start to total 201 on Saturday with Dandre Kirstein hitting 47 while David Small’s four for 28 stood tall for Maritzburg College. The home school were looking
well on course to win but the Pretoria ladsshowedthenecessarysteelwhen it mattered and the Red, Black and White fell an agonising four runs short of victory, much to the disappointment of their loyal band of supporters. The massive talent that is Bradley
Hope top-scored for College with 65 and his departure to Australia in the next few months will leave a big hole. The standout performer with the ball for Affies was Ruben Trimpelmann with three for 44. At St Charles Oval on Saturday, Hudson Park made 248 for eight
SELECTED SCORES IN BRIEF Affies 201 (Dandre Kirstein 47, David Small 4/28). Maritzburg College 197 (Bradley Hope 65, Ruben Trimpelmann 3/44). Affies won by 4 runs. Hudson Park 248/8 (Tim Niemand 123, Luke Dallas 40, Kylan Naidoo 3/19). St Charles College 249/8 (Mark Ortmann 118, Axola Ngwana 4/36). St Charles won by 2 wickets.