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ITH the Msunduzi Municipality debt increasing by 2,6% from last year June to last year December, pushing the debt up to R1,69 billion, the municipality is targeting municipal consumers who can afford to pay municipal services, but are reluctant to do so. Msunduzi Municipality Chief Financial Officer Nelisiwe Ngcobo told Exco said that the high-earning municipal consumers are low-hanging fruit, and they are the main priority. She presented the 2014/ 2015 mid-year budget performance review, saying that the collection rate is a challenge. “As management we have appointed service providers who will assist us with collections. Before December last year, we appointed TransUnion to analyse our debtors’ book. They gave us a report in December and what they picked up was that we have people who are earning well, who can afford to pay the municipal services, but they are not paying. “We also have creditors who we pay on a monthly basis but they are not paying us. We have employees that are earning very well, including our contract employees, but they
owe the municipality. “They [TransUnion] have reconstructed the ID numbers that were on the system and their addresses. In our debtors book, we will not have a problem contacting
The challenges the municipality face include revenue collections, which are not enough, fluctuating debtors and the inability to spend grants. the person to come and pay. “Ourfirstpriorityisthepeoplewho are earning well,” said Ngcobo. In June last year, the average collection was 101% and in December, that decreased to 94%. “That is not what we want. During July, August and September we had a challenge because we did not have enough debt collectors. Those who we had appointed left because they were on contract and joined other departments,” said Ngcobo. By last year December, Msunduzi households contributed 62,57% towards the billion rand-debt while government departments and businesses contributed 7,39% and
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21,68% respectively. Ngcobo said that the municipality is intending to clear the other debtors who contribute 8,35% towards the total debt. Ngcobo said that another major worry is unspent grants. “We are concerned that we are not spending as much as we want to spend but the municipal manager has since started meetings every Monday, where all the project champions report on their cash-flow and on what those departments are doing to correct the situation,” added Ngcobo. The challenges the municipality face include revenue collections which are not enough, fluctuating debtors and the inability to spend grants. “Slowly we are eating into the debt, if our consumers pay more than what they are billed,” said Msunduzi mayor Chris Ndlela. Ngcobo said that they will investigate factors which may have caused under-collection. “The collection rate for December was very low and it should not have been like that, taking into account that people get bonuses in December. We are going full-swing with disconnections. We even disconnect people who are in high places, but I am not mentioning names,” she said with a laugh.
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OB seekers need to watch out for job scams. Taryn Heathcote from recruitment and staffing company Express Employment Professionals, said that there are a couple of scams on the market which include fax to email scams, interview or training payment scams and work-fromhome opportunities, to mention but a few. She advised job seekers to investigate the advertised position and the potential employer. “Bear in mind that many companies do use the 086 fax numbers legitimately and professionally for business, so trust your gut and employ your investiga-
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tiveskillsbeforeyoumakeajudgment call. “Fax to e-mail services are used by these scammers and the fax number issetuptoincurchargesbeyondstandardrates,sothejobseekergetsovercharged on their phone bill and the “recruiter” earns revenue for every page that gets faxed through for the fake position,” explained Heathcote. To avoid being a victim of this scam, she said it is important to verify if the company’s contact details actually exist, and to check for the VAT number. “Make sure that fax is not the only way to communicate with them. Insist on e-mailing your CV and if they still insist that you should fax your CV, they’re probably not legit,” said Heathcote. Another employment scam involves job seekers paying for training or registration before a job interview. Heathcote said that one should not pay a recruiter to get employed or to be interviewed for that matter. “Legitimate recruiters will not ask you a fee to get registered on their database, because they News are getting paid by -Shower hour in Hilton companies to recruit staff -Man’s body found in Howick Falls for them,” she said. -CBD crippled by water crisis She also advised job -Eskom is load shedding again seekers to guard against -Shortage in student funds illegal work-from-home -Petrol could be R1 cheaper opportunities which in-Possible route change for Comrades clude typing work, ad-Curves opens hearts and hands to PinkDrive dressing envelopes of any -ER24 urges the public to refrain from hoax calls
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Dealing with unemployed graduates University of KwaZuluNatal (UKZN) graduate Slindile Bhengu is one of many graduates in South Africa who are unemployed. After finishing her studies at one of the high schools in the Mkhambathini area, she enrolled for a teaching diploma. She matriculated in 2000. “At high school we never received career guidance and we were never exposed to a variety of careers. By the time we matriculated, we never really knew what we wanted to study at a tertiary level. “In 2001 and 2002, I enrolled for a teaching diploma at one of the teaching colleges. I was always discouraged by a lot of people who told me that the teaching profession was fading and that by the time I finished my diploma, I would not get employment,” said Bhengu. Without any proper guidance, Bhengu dropped out of college and changed to what she viewed as a ‘sophisticated course’. “I studied psychology but due to financial restrictions, I dropped out. I
received credit for the modules I had passed and in 2004, I managed to obtain a human resources diploma from UKZN,” said Bhengu. Bhengu spent most of her time applying for internships but she never received any feedback. “I was unemployed until I passed the age limit for internships,” said Bhengu. She only got employed seven years ago by a retail company as a cashier. “I have given up looking for another job. Maybe it was just not meant to be. Maybe I need to focus on the job I have and make it work for me,” said Bhengu. Bhengu is not alone. It has been reported that last year, the number of discouraged job seekers increased by more than 200 000. The South African unemployment rate decreased to 25,40% in the third quarter of last year from 25,50% in the second quarter of 2014. For more tips from Heathcoate about increasing your chances of getting employment, visit www.pmbfever.co.za.
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It has been reported that National Freedom Party (NFP) leader Zanele kaMagwazaMsibi is expected to make a public appearance in February.
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ALTHOUGH the national office of the National Freedom Party (NFP) has not said a word on its leader’s state of recovery from an illness, which saw her being admitted to hospital last year, the party’s local branch has wished its leader Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi a speedy recovery. Last year late November, kaMagwaza-Msibi was admitted to hospital and NFP spokesperson Canaan Mdletshe reportedly said inastatementthatthepartyleader “was fatigued, she never rested kind, addressing labels of any kind, “Being involved in an illegal after the national elections” and filling of envelopes of any kind, work-from-home opportunity is a that her doctors had advised that administrative opportunities, criminal offence and is punishable by she rests. compiling data and direct sellers of a fine not exceeding R200 000 or Msunduzi Municipality consumer goods that do not honestly imprisonment for a period not Executive Committee (Exco) identify themselves, the firm and exceeding five years, or both a fine member and NFP chairperson in their product offering in their and imprisonment,” warned the Umgungundlovu District, Ntoadvertisements. Heathcote. kozo Bhengu, told Exco that norShe said that since 2011, 99% of Job scams are also linked to mallywhenaleaderisnotwell,opwork-from-home opportunities have identity theft. portunities arise for people to do been outlawed by the South African “Some people in these job as they please. government. advertisements ask for photos along “That is the situation we are with your CV. Be vigilant. Don’t Picture Galleries faced with at the moment. One send any photos via the -African Cycling Champs must be grateful that God protectinternet and certainly don’t -Creative Arts College opens in PMB ed us over the holiday season until provide any other details such -#FirstDayFun this very moment. Our political as your ID or home address. party is faced with challenges “This can lead to identity Events -PMB Farmers Market because of our leader’s illness. theft and fraud which is a huge -Free entrepreneurship workshop “Even though she is part of the threat. -Gay and Lesbian Network AGM NFP political party, I am sure that “Watch out for spelling, there are a lot of people out there grammar, and punctuation Become a CITIZEN JOURNALIST who wish her the best of recovery. mistakes in job ads. It not Submit YOUR stories and pictures on our homepage Our hopes are that she will only indicates a lack of recover. This is purely out of our professionalism, but also hands and she can only get her betrays a scam artist’s Maritzburg @MaritzburgFever Fever strength from God,” said Bhengu. potential lack of education,” Msunduzi Mayor Chris Ndlela said Heathcote. in response said, “We have hope that the NFP leader will recover and go back to work soon.” SAVE SAVE The NFP leader is R3 000 R719 also the deputy minister of Science and Technology. On 5 June last year, she was sworn in as a Member of Parliament. The NFP was launched in January Optional Extra 2011. Sahara Pedestal - R1 399 San Luis 3 Piece Full Genuine Leather Chelsea Genuine Leather Bed (Double) At last year’s BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY • Also available in King XL and Queen XL generalelectionNFP • Available in Choc, Black, Brown, White • Chelsea Double Leather Bed + Memory Foam Comfort Mattress for R11 500 • 5 Action Recliner Set won six seats in the R8 620 R32 999 • Available in Choc, White, Black National Assembly. Exco also observed a moment of silence following the passing of the member of the provincial legislature, Mtholephi Mthimkhulu, whose Sheryl 3 Piece Recliner Set Colorado funeral was over the • 5 Action Recliner Set BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY • 1 Action Recliner set weekend. • Fabric • Choice of Left or Right Storage Chaise It has been • Available in Sand, Charcoal, Grey R18 999 • Available in Choc Fabric R17 999 reported that kaMagwaza-Msibi is VISIT OUR NEW PINETOWN STORE FOR AMAZING SPECIALS The Link, Shop No 7, 17-25 Josiah Gumede Rd, Pinetown Pinetown 031 020 0163 expected to make a E&OE public appearance Prices valid until 15 February 2015 or while stocks last. Price excludes delivery from Pinetown Warehouse. T&C apply. in February.
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ILTON residents armed with brooms, lawn mowers and gardening gear descended upon World’s View on Saturday as part of the One-Hour Warrior clean-up group. The project, aimed at beautifying Hilton, has taken the community by storm. What started as a discussion over coffee between husband and wife has grown into a fully-fledged project that has rallied the Hilton community to clean up the village. World’s View Conservation vice chairperson Pat Wilkinson, along with the community, was outraged when they saw graffiti lining the walls of the provincial heritage site. The community’s reaction was so strong that Wilkinson decided to take the wellbeing ofthecommunityintoherown hands by starting a Facebook group. Children, parents and
grandparents gathered at World’s View at 8.30 am to attack overgrown bushes and weeds with their herbicides and weed whackers. Others were tasked with painting fences and cleaning off the infamous graffiti that was sprayed onto the World’s View site wall last December. Hilton local Colin Scott brought along his highpressure hose and scoured the silver graffiti off all four walls at the site. World’s View committee member Ellie Hamilton said she was impressed with the number of people who had showed up to help beautify the area. “Wehavehadanincredible turnout from the locals,” said Hamilton. Wilkinson said more than 20 Hilton residents arrived to help with the cleanup on Saturday morning. “I was very happy with the turnout and it was all great fun,” she said. Wilkinson said the
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Warriors’ next project would be to clear up the flower beds along Old Howick Road in early February. Hilton resident Jeremy Upfold said he hated to see the area go to wrack and ruin, and had to do something to clean it up and restore it. World’s View Committee member Howard Richardson said he had arrived at the site an hour early, at 7.30 am to start hacking away at weeds and alien plants. “We are cleaning up all the bug weed and all the invasive alien plants so you can see the old Voortrekker road,” he said. As the community worked tirelessly to clean the area, a table with coffee, tea, juice and cupcakes was set up in the shade for a sweet treat during a shady break.
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AS tough as it is to admit, manyleadersintheirquestfor self-aggrandisement and fame are unwilling to let go of their positions. We are in dire need of ethical leaders. That does not mean moral leaders do not exist, they do, but we are not prepared to bring in new blood to lead the change. Due to hierarchies, seniority and a profound fear of change, we are not prepared to bring in skilled people to lead and transform. I find that in some organisations, especially
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community-based organisations, some members have long outgrown their stay, but are still hanging on to their positions to the detriment of the organisation and communities they serve. Other members of the organisation or consciencedriven individuals can see the rot, but are not prepared to ruffle the feathers. Once leaders have served their time they need to move on graciously and allow for newbloodtoensurethestability, growth and continuity of the organisation.
There are no special privileges or entitlement in life. We must grow out of that. People must earn their positions, titles and jobs. Leadership change and being prepared for those expected realities like death andoldageshouldbethestandard policy of every organisation.Toavoid emotional crises and stagnation, organisations should build into their constitutions mechanisms for effective leadership transition. MOHAMED SAEED Pietermaritzburg
Life is a challenge - carry on moving forward MANY matric pupils with excellent results in maths and physics wanting to pursue medicine as a career are finding it difficult to find universities to study locally. Many who are financially blessed are opting to study medicine in China or Mauritius, while those who are financially challenged have no option but to choose other courses to study. StudentswithAaggregates with 94% in maths and 96% in physics have had their applications to study medicine declined. Some are told that their English mark of 90% was low and had to be at
least 95%. Its all about correcting the legacy of apartheid together with the inequalities and injustices perpetuated by this destructive ideology. Most of the places, according to a stipulated ratio, go to previously disadvantaged individuals (PDI’s). This is a highly contentious and debatable issue which gets tongues wagging, especially at this time of the year. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NFSAS) has been introduced by the government to assist students who are poor and want to study. Any student,
irrespective of race, can apply for this funding. There is a perception that these funds are only allocated to African students, which is a fallacy. Do not rely on unfounded rumours. Go to the NFSAS offices and put in your application. Students cannot afford to be disillusioned. They need to remain positive. Remember lifeisachallengeandyouhave to meet your challenges head on. Carry on moving forward until your goal is reached. VIJAY SURUJPAL Via email
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OR the past six years, I have been by Mr M, and from the account it appears receiving an incorrectly addressed that Mr M is on pre-paid. As my electricity was disconnected two Msunduzi Municipality utility account at my place of work. The account is years ago due to a mistake by the for a private person, Mr M, and I am not sure municipality over an amount of R1 200, I why he uses my work address as his postal amshockedtolearnofthedoublestandards and complete mismanagement at the address. When receiving the utility account, I Msunduzi Municipality. I would like to know how the cross out the address and record on the envelope that it is the incorrect postal address municipality can allow a person to rack up and then I repost the account. However, an electricity account to that amount without being sometimes the “correctdisconnected, ed” account will be I am very concerned as our especially on prereturned to my office a municipalities are under huge paid. There must few weeks later. be a huge problem After about four years pressure due to a lack of mainwith the pre-paid of continuous reposting, systemorwithhow out of pure frustration I tenance and non-payment. the municipality is started destroying and managing its disposing of the utility accounts addressed to Mr M. I was of the accounts. Or maybe this individual is opinion that my time was being wasted and politically connected and therefore the muthe account holder or the municipality just nicipality is more lenient. I am very concerned as our municipalido not bother to change the address. I thought Mr M would change the address as ties and infrastructure are under huge soon as his power was cut for non-payment. pressure due to a lack of maintenance and In the past year, I received many more non-payment. Are people like Mr M the reason for our utility accounts for Mr M. Again I reposted a few and the rest I destroyed. However, to- troubles, as I am sure he is not the only conwards the end of last year I opened one of sumer who refuses to pay? these account statements. NICO WOLMARANS I was flabbergasted to see that the Willowton municipality is owed more than R100 000
Concern over lack of officers on our roads I AM extremely concerned about the lack of traffic officers on the road, who should at least be visible outside school areas. On most mornings going down College Road, because they can’t wait for normal traffic, taxis go on the wrong side of the road close to the school pedestrian crossing. Our children are in danger of being run
down by these individuals who have no regard for traffic laws. I have tried unsuccessfully to get hold of the Traffic Department in Washington Road. Surely there are people who are available to speak about these issues? HELLA CARY Pietermaritzburg
Home Affairs needs Trevor Manuel to sort it out HAVING spent a considerable time (four days so far) at Home Affairs in Pietermaritzburg, I cannot fail to draw a comparison between Home Affairs and SARS. Go to SARS, a fresh, spruce, clean and organised reception and building, and you are
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Welldone Northdale MY wife was recently hospitalised for eight daysatNorthdaleHospital,anddespitemynot having been within five kilometres of the place, I had a negative impression of it based on the letters published in various newspapers. Butwhileitistruetosaythattheplacecould perhaps do with a lick of paint, the treatment and care provided passed muster with distinction. My perceptions have undergone an abrupt about-face, so well done Northdale! JOHN GARDENER Howick
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AM a happy person by nature. My resolve is: there is no point in being unhappy. It weighs me down, makes me vulnerable to all kinds of things that I don't want to be vulnerable to and is crappy for the universe, with all the already bad karma being put out there by...oh yeah, everybody. So instead of sulking and gaping, which I'm not saying I don't do - I'd be inhuman if I didn't ever do those things I quickly deal with it, put it behind me and move on. I'm of the belief that every problem can be solved with a bit of thought and diligence and if after thought and diligence there is no solution...then maybe your problem is wrong or doesn’t exist. We so readily complain about everything and the kitchen sink that we forget the actual problems there are in the world. I mean can we really compare the flat tyre on the way to work that made you all of 20 minutes late to the starvation of a child in a war-torn country? Now don't get me wrong, I am in no way trying to belittle your flat tyres and the heaps of yelling you had to take from your boss, but really, can it compare to the true pain and suffering of that child or of that country? Can it compare to a man once living an average life being thrown to the streets losing his family and being
reduced to a beggar because job loss in our country is a very real truth? It's really disappointing that we have so much yet appreciate it so little. Obviously if you are reading thisyouhaveaccesstoanewspaper in a functional area and are not totally bad off. We live lives that could be spectacular simply because we live freely in a place where the worst natural disaster is heavy rain. Butno,wewouldmuchrather harp on the smartphone we want, but can't get...immedi-
We so readily complain about everything and the kitchen sink that we forget the actual problems there are in the world ately, the roadblock from which YOU got a ticket because YOU weren't wearing a seat belt or the astronomical fight YOU had with so and so over such and such and now nothing will ever be the same. I'm sure you will get that smartphone eventually and the ticket will be ignored until a summons comes around andyoubegrudginglypayitoff and “so and so” will forgive you and all will be well or “so and so” will go away and you may be all the better for it. But, look at that, it's all YOU,
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THIS year, Rabi ul awwal coincided with the month of January marking the celebration of Eid Meelad un nabi. Locally, the festivities continued on through to this weekend. This past Sunday, around 700 people assembled at the Raisethorpe High School Ground and then walked just over 1,5 kilometres to the Chetty Road Musjid. UpontheirarrivalattheChettyRoadMusjid, participants enjoyed recitals performed by the youth and prizes were awarded to quiz winners. Thereafter, lunch was served. This year marked the second procession hosted in celebration of the Birth of Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him. One of the organizers of the event, Aalia Syed, said that this event brings people together. “Muslims globally celebrate this day with enthusiasm, adorning their streets, homes and
musjids with lights, hoisting flags in symbolic colours emitting admirable phrases of the character of Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him - and lingering in the air is the melody of the continuous recitation of praise for the noble Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him. “The community has shown a remarkable bout of support and this hasn’t been limited to Muslims.Thisyear’seventhadaturnoutofover 700 people, which was phenomenal considering the scorching day we had - so we’re hoping to carry on with this momentum for years to come. The support we’ve received from non-Muslim individuals and companies has truly been moving. “It is symbolic of the character of Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him, who really was a humanitarian. He saw beyond the external disposition of people maintaining a rapport of trust and respect all round, aspiring to bring people together. This is what we hope to inspire within our youth which this procession is mainly targeted at,” said Syed
RIAN Khoza, famously known in the entertainment circles as Brian dot Khoza, has established a platform that will enable local hip hop, rap and poetry artists to market their talents. The Brian dot Khoza’s Rhythm And Poetry Session events will be held every last Saturday of the month at The Red Door in Quarry Road. The upcoming music and poetry session will be on 31 January and will run from 1pm to 4pm, with an entry fee of R50. “I love music. I love hip hop and poetry. Without a doubt, we have a lot of hidden talent in Pietermaritzburg but what we lack is the platform. Most local artists relocate to Gauteng to establish their careers because they do not know how to get to the next level. This platform will introduce artists to the local crowd and will give them exposure to other opportunities,” said Khoza. He also added that the rhythm and poetry sessions will allow artists to sell their music to crowds in attendance. “We welcome anyone who likes hip hop music and poetry from any race group, because music is universal,” said Khoza. The artist lineup for 31 January event include the likes of Sboniso ‘Mic G’ Ngubane, Ndumiso Zondi and Zama‘Deekay’Madlala.MicG is a solo hip hop artist from Durbanandiscurrentlybased in Pietermaritzburg. He has worked with Liquid K-ZN, Golden Shovel, Skye Wanda,
Shon G, Deep Soweto and Siyamatic. He has worked on compilations and mix tapes like The Given Mixtape, Graveyard Mixtape, Chain of Command Mixtape, Timezone Mixtape and Fresh book, Zondi is a local muso and in 2012, he was crowned F.E.T’s slam poet of the year in Richards Bay. He also co-hosts a radio programme on UMgungundlovu107.6FMcalledArtist Corner. He is a provocative spoken word artist who uses his poetic license accordingly, said Khoza. The last act of the day will be DeeKay, who will be representing the female hip hop artists in PMB. Her career highlights include releasing theGushesheremixandgetting co-signs from Cassper Nyovest, Sizwe Dlomo and Scoop Makhathini. “In a male dominated genre, I’m not just trying to break barriers and be the best female rapper out there, that doesn’t mean a thing to me. I’m a rapper beforeIamanythingelseso I want to be one of the best rappers in the continent period,” she stated. The Rhythm And Poetry Sessions will be a build-up to an annual Hip Hop Festival called the Rhythm And Poetry Festival. “The Rhythm And Poetry Sessions will feature three-hours of listening sessions, live performances and music sales by artists in a reputable, safe concert venue with a bar and pool tables to relax while being entertained. “Opening acts will do brief
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Brian dot Khoza will be hosting monthly rhythm and poetry sessions at the The Red Door.
performances to warm the audience up. The host of Rhythm And Poetry sessions will be the owner and founder ofFusionProductionsSA,Neliswa Mntungwa. “We want to create a buzz in Pietermaritzburg,” said Khoza. For more information, contact Khoza at briandotkhoza@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @briandotkhoza. Alternatively you can also get more information via his Facebook page, Brian dot Khoza.
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All religions are invited to be part of the Peace This Together dialogue which will be at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall Council Chambers at 2pm this Saturday.
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Howick High School welcomed their new Grade eight lion cubs at an orientation event recently. Looking smart in their new uniforms, the pupils were given a guided tour by the school leaders whilst their parents were addressed by the principal. Kim Poole (L) and Shaun Holmes, both past pupils of Howick High, with their son, Nathan Holmes, who has started Grade eight this year. Shaun’s mother, Kathy Holmes nee Hughes, is also a past pupil, and her sister, Lynne Mackay nee Hughes, was the school’s first head girl in 1967.
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Russell High’s senior leaders welcomed the Grade eight’s of 2015 to school last week (back from left) Lebo Khoza (chairlady), Paige Hauptfleisch, Camryn Pillay, Ashley Voges (deputy chairlady) and (front, from left) Nokwanda Zuma, Mandisa Gumede, Casey Ullbricht. All the new comers are given guidance and support to help them settle comfortably into their new school.
Carter High School Welcome to the Carter Family
Cowan House Co-educational Prep The Grade one boys and girls at Cowan House Coeducational Prep. School enjoyed an exciting first day and were proud to be wearing school uniform for the first time. Pictured is Rachel Todd in her Grade one classroom. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Jordyn Naicker (L) and Kayla Meyer - Grade 8s It is a big transition from Primary School to High School and can be a rather daunting experience for both parents and learners. Our Grade 8s and their parents attended an Orientation evening the day before school started to meet their teachers, prefects, be shown where their classes were and what they could expect on their first day of high school. We boast a holistic academic and sporting environment for your child and strongly believe in good values, morals and discipline. We wish to welcome all our staff and learners back to school and wish you all a very successful 2015.
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Clarendon Primary new Grade one’s were excited about the first day of school (from left) Kimera Jerrier, Riley Sampson, Zenade Mtungwa, Sbonginkosi Zondi, Riley van Zuydam and Luke Walter.
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St Charles Grade 0 Scrummies enjoying their first day of school (from left) Tomas Spiers, Rourke Schwegmann, Dustin Stockley, Vidhann Ramessur, Monde Sithole and Phethelo Novukela.
The Wykeham Collegiate
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Alyssa (L) and Izette Krüger who both started at Athlone Primary School this year. Alyssa in Grade four and Isette in Grade one.
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Excited Grade one’s at The Wykeham Collegiate enjoying their first day. Sandiswa Madlala (front) with (back, from left) her father Samson Madlala, her mother, Makhobazane ZumaMadlala and borther Andile Madlala.
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Well prepared for the first day of Grade one at Laddsworth Primary School are (from left) Karen, Hannah and Kevan Zunkel.
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Joshua Moodley at his first day at Springhaven Primary School.
With a thrill of excitement at Scottsville School, the Grade one pupils arrives for their very first day of ‘big school’ (from left) Nsika Mkhwananzi, Thomas Spencer, Keerah Packiry and Philasande Gumede.
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UZUKI has launched a budget hatchback, the Celerio, in South Africa at the expense of its Alto range. Suzuki now has two sub-R130 000 cars – theCelerioandtheSplash,thelatterlaunched in 2014. The Hatchback is available in two specifications (GA and GL), two transmission options (five-speed manual and new automated manual transmission), each with the same one-litre, three-cylinder, petrol engine. The Celerio is 3.6m long, 1.6m wide and 1.5m high - that’s 100mm longer and 70mm higher than the outgoing Alto though it’s the same width. Its wheelbase has increased by 65mm to 2.4m, those wheels shod with 165/70 R14 tyres on 14” steel rims - alloys optional. The three-cylinder, 55kW/90Nm engine drives through a five-speed gearbox called by Suzuki an “automated manual transmission” - actually a constantly variable transmission (CVT) with five preselected ratios activated by a shifter, boldly described by Suzuki as “achieved via an electro-hydraulic actuator, making the use of a clutch pedal unnecessary”. One is acutely aware of the Celerio’s 55kW, especially when climbing a hill or carrying a full complement of passengers. Overtaking requires thought and ample space.
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Recruiting for Miles4Marrow 2015 THE Sunflower Fund’s 2014 Miles4Marrow Midmar Mile campaign hopes to recruit many more swimmers to raise awareness and funds this year at the Midmar Mile, which will take place on 7 and 8 February. Each swimmer involved is obtaining sponsorship per mile covered, and some swimmers are even taking on the longer distancesonMonday,9Februarytoraisemuch needed funds. “It is both humbling and encouraging to see sportsmen and women eagerly supporting the fundbydoingtheactivitytheyaresopassionate about. “The funds they raise allow us to recruit more donors, bringing hope to all the patients who are so desperately searching for their perfect donor match,” said Kenwyn Geyser, PR and events specialist in Pietermaritzburg. Anyone swimming the Midmar Mile who would like to do it for a worthy cause, can sign up by contacting Geyser at 083 632 3224 or emailing kenwyn@sunflowerfund.org.za.
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African Cycling Champs The African Continental Track Cycling Champion ships concluded in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday, with hosts South Africa dominating the podium. Pictured (from left) is the KZN Elite ladies team for the team time trial Lorna Carlstein, Jacky Nel, Sonya Kritzinger, Siobhan Walker) racing to the bronze medal.
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We heart hockey! Gearing up for the clash of the KZN first team hockey girls teams are hockey players (from left) Kelsey Scott from Durban Girls’ College, Pamela Daniel from Westville Girls’ High School, Nthabi Maine from Danville Park Girls’ High School and Raeesah Sahib from Durban Girls’ High School, who are prepared for the SPAR KZN Regional Hockey Tournament that will be taking place around KZN over the next few months.
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ATES and venues have been confirmed for the fifth year of the SPAR KZN Regional Hockey Tournament. Thetournamentkicksoffin the northern regions of KwaZulu-Natal, with Pionier hosting the Northern KZN regional on 21 February. Defending champions Ferrum will be back in the hope of securing their fifth regional win. March will be a bustling hockey month with six tournaments all around Durban and PMB. The Durban South, hosted by Amanzimtoti, will be taking place at 3 Schools Trust on 7 March, followed by the Durban North regional at Crawford La Lucia on 8 March. The next weekend sees Durban Central regional being played, with the overall defendingchampionsDurban Girls’ College playing host to this regional.
A double header up in Pietermaritzburg on 21 March will have both the Pietermaritzburg Central at Epworth and Pietermaritzburg North regionals at UKZN being played. Host schools are Treverton College and Howick High. Concluding the March games will be the Highway Regional with Westville Girls hosting this on 22 March. Moving south, the South Coast and Kokstad areas will be played on 18 April in the Sisonke and Ugu Regional with Southcity High hosting the tournament at their grounds. The Zululand Regional will be played on 25 April with Grant Leigh hosting. Finally, the Umvoti, uThukela and Umzinyathi takes place at Hermansburg on 9 May. “Weareextremelyproudof this tournament. In such a quick period of time it has become a much talked about
fixture on school calendars. Schools take this tournament incredibly seriously as it gives their girls an opportunity to play teams they wouldn’t ordinarily get to meet,” said MD for SPAR KZN, Rob Philipson. After a bit of a break, the grand finals will be played over the weekend of 25 and 26 July. The tournament rolls out at Thomas More College and St Mary’s DSG for the pool games on the Saturday. On Sunday, the cross pools and podiumpositiongameswillbe played at St Mary’s DSG. “It is great to see how much the teams enjoy these SPAR KZN Regional Hockey Tournaments and certainly look forward to some exciting hockey,” said tournament director Les Galloway. The tournament’s first whistle gets blown in Newcastle at the end of February. For more info, like the Facebook page.
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