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Bus slams into three cars outside PMB mall An Intercape bus crashed into three parked cars next to Scottsville Mall on Alan Paton Avenue on Monday, causing the road to be closed while the wreck was cleared.
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BUS crashed into three parked cars next to Scottsville Mall on Monday afternoon causing mayhem on Alan Paton Avenue. The Intercape bus filled with passengers was travelling from Durban to Pretoria when the accident occurred. The bus driver and three other passengers sustained minor injuries in the accident and were taken by ER24 to Mediclinic for further treatment.
The bus came to a halt in the slow lane with the three crumpled cars pressed up against the body. The bus’s stewardess, who would not be named, said she was in the cockpit with the driver and his co-driver when the accident occurred. She said the co-driver had told the driver he was too close to the centre line and needed to move more onto the other side of the road when he then crashed into three cars parked next to the Scottsville Mall. “I was just in shock. I was
standing next to the driver and then all of a sudden he bumped into the other cars. I didn’t expect it,” she said. A bakkie carrying a tank of oil was pushed over in the accident and left pools of oil on the road. Occupants of the bus stood around helplessly snapping photographs and phoning family and friends to let them know about the delay. Johannesburg resident Hafiza Ismail said she was on her way home from a wedding and enjoying the scenery when the bus suddenly
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crashed into the cars. “I heard this huge bang and felt this big bump. I looked out my windowandsawabakkieleakingoil everywhere. “… I’ve been travelling by bus since 2000 and this is the first time something like this has happened,” she said. Asourcewhocouldnotbenamed said it seemed that the bus driver had simply not looked where he was driving. The police media centre confirmed the accident but said no case had been opened.
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Mkondeni testing centre comes to a standstill AMIL UMRAW PEOPLE were left waiting for more than four hours outside the Mkondeni vehicle testing centre on Monday due to lack of staff. Only two people were operating at the counters of the testing office after 12 employees had allegedly taken leave at once. This resulted in just two queues that continued all the way outside the building. One of the queues continued into the eye-testing room where more than 50 people were huddled together on the benches. Peopleinthequeuesaidtheyhadbeen waitingforalmostfourhoursandhadnot even got halfway to the doors of the building. One man, who asked not to be named, said he had been there since 9 am. “I haven’t yet seen what the queue is like inside the building but I have been here more than three hours… My legs really hurt,” the man said. A traffic officer from the department, who asked not to be named, said 12 administrative employees were on leave or had called in sick. “This is an ongoing issue, especially after December. Management is poor,” the officer said. Department of Transport spokesperson Kwanele Ncalane said there are some staff who are on leave and some members took leave on Monday morning. According to him, the department has asked the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) to investigate why so many employees had taken leave on one day. “We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused to the public. We will ensure that the matter will be dealt with and that it won’t happen again,” Ncalane said.
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OWICK’S Amber Valley board of trustees have said Mr Cat has to go. The heartbreaking story of an elderly woman, Sylvia Reid (88), havingtopartwithherbelovedMrCat due to a spat within Amber Valley went viral this weekend and gathered massive online support. The online petition created by British citizen Cheryl van Dyk has collected over 17 000 signatures in two days, all in support of Reid keeping her furry friend. However, Amber Valley’s body corporate have stood firm, saying that after careful consideration they have decided that Mr Cat has to go. “We are unfortunately faced with a very difficult situation in view of complaints received from the neighbours of the owner regarding the wandering habits of the cat in ques-
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tion. “We have every sympathy with the owner and have tried very hard to mediate between the concerned parties - we have unfortunately had no success in our endeavours. “This matter has been extant for a number of months and we have now come to the stage where the issue requires to be resolved.” The board of trustees said while they appreciated the sentiments expressed in the online petition and Facebook, they had a duty of care to all their members, including the complainants, and did “not envisage any other solution to the problem”. Support has poured in for the elderly pair. A letter from Susan Kemp said it was essential for the feline and Reid’s health that they stay together. “The impact of pets on the health and happiness of the aged have been proved many times over.
“A separation of Granny and Mr Cat would break her heart and affect her health badly. It is a precarious stage of life. Anything can tip the scales,” she said. Another letter from PMB local Hereen Godley said that those complaining about Mr Cat along with the body corporate “should be ashamed of themselves”. “All Mr Cat wants is to live out his days in the company of the people he loves and trusts. Sylvia and her daughter Penny Reid obtained permission to keep him, thus they are not in contravention of any conduct rules.” MR Cat’s story received many messages of support on the online article on News24. Reader Shannon Bezuijen said, “Everything is blown out of proportion in a retirement village. Small issues become so huge. When there’s nothing else to do but to
complain, this is what happens. This cat can be your best friend. Rather a cat than someone moaning at you all the time.” Reader Nichola Smith agreed with Bezuijen and said when she retires she would only look at villages that allowed animals. “I am in my fifties and when I start looking at my retirement homes I will definitely only look at those that allow pets. How cruel and ridiculous. “I will never desert my pets. Frankly the neighbours should stop whining and enjoy the ‘visits’. Hope I don’t become old and crabby,” she said. However, not all The cat at the centre of the Amber Valley comments supported dispute, Mr Cat. Mr Cat and Reid’s PHOTO: IAN CARBUTT friendship. Reader Daurel Mergui said “as heartless as this body a privilege and not a right. There are corporate appears to be, permission always two sides to a dispute so it is always given on condition that would be left to an arbitrator to decide there is no explicit breach of the rules on the fate of the pet … Bodies corpoor conditions set out by the trustees. ratemustenforcerulestoensuredan“Pet ownership in sectional title is gerous precedents are not set.”
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Msunduzi Municipality’s street trading bylaws will allow pedestrians to walk freely on sidewalks without being obstructed by street traders.
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>>nqobile@pmbfever.co.za ANY informal street trader found to be guilty of contravening the Msunduzi Municipality’s informal tradingbylawswillbeliabletoafine,orimprisonment for a period not exceeding six months. Msunduzi’s informal street trading bylaws, which regulate street trading, will soon come into effect once they have been adopted by full council and published in the Provincial Gazette. Contents of the street trading bylaws state that street traders will be prohibited to sell goods similar to those sold at brick and mortar businesses, to avoid competition, no open fires on a public road or public place will be allowed, no selling or promoting of alco-
holic products, pesticides, insecticides, poisonous and hazardous substances. Street sellers will be required to get permission from the municipality should their businesses require themtouseanygasfireequipment,usedeviceswhich emit sounds to attract customers, use electrical supply or power generation, sell any live-stock, pets, reptiles, birds, rabbits wild animals or poultry. Thesaleofthelatterwillmainlyaffectdowntown, where chickens are sold on pedestrian walks along Pietermaritz Street and Retief Street. The street trading bylaws also give right of way for the municipality’s authorised officials to impound any goods from restricted trading zones, and from places and circumstances where the terms of the bylaw have been infringed, without a court order. Offences and penalties will also apply to street sellers who threaten, resist, interfere with or obstruct an authorised personnel or official, from carrying out his or her responsibilities as stated in the street trading by-laws. The bylaws will soon be adopted by full council and will be publishedintheProvincial Gazette.
Fiery attacks on UKZN PMB and DUT property
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WAZULU-NATAL tertiary institutions came under petrol-fuelled attack as students burnt property and attempted to use petrol bombs. At the University of KwaZuluNatal Pietermaritzburg campus, protesters set a university vehicle alight on Sunday evening while simultaneously Durban University of Technology students attempted to throw petrol bombs at the Steve Biko Campus, Durban. No one was reported injured at either university. While the incidents are not linked, both institutions have instituted severalsecuritymeasureswithUKZN last week having suspended all lectures until next week while DUT instructed its personnel to search all students and staff before they entered the campus. Pietermaritzburg campus students who saw the vehicle said black smoke could still be seen coming from it. The attack was allegedly carried out by protesters who have brought the university to a standstill as all lectures have been cancelled until
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February 23. Theproteststhathavespreadtoall three campuses are said to be against a 12% fee increase. According to UKZN spokesperson Lesiba Seshoka, the matter was reported to the police and is under
investigation. “All criminal acts will be dealt with in terms of the law enforcement processes. “The university condemns this malicious destruction of property,” Seshoka said.
Adriana Marais, theoretical physicist who was educated at Scottsville Primary and St John’s Diocesan School for Girls in Pietermaritzburg, has been shortlisted as one of the 100 people from around the world to participate in the Mars One project which will see the first humans sent to live on Mars.
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UMGENIWaterhasproposedabulkwaterbasictariff increase of 8.2% for the 2015/ 2016 financial year, which is slightly lower than that of the preceding financial year of 8.7%. The tariff has not yet been approved by the national minister of water affairs, said Msunduzi municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi at the Executive Committee (Exco) meeting. “The impact of the tariff increase is such that as the municipality, we have been previously buying 1000 litres at R5,070 per kiloletre (kl) and we will have to buy the same amount of water for R5,487 per kl,” said Nkosi. Umgeni will formally present the tariff to all its
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OVE broke all boundaries and obstacles to unite Megan Hunter and her prince charming Warren. With the world celebrating Rare Conditions Day on 28 February, Megan would like to reach out to the public and let them know that it is okay to live with a rare condition. While she was in Grade 10, Megan felt her cheeks becoming numb, but she could not get a clear diagnosis from her doctor. Despite struggling to swallow anything, even water, her general practitioner mis-diagnosed her with Globus Hystericus, which is a psychological illness that makes one feelasiftheyhavealumpinthethroat, therefore making it difficult to swallow. At this time, she was only eating a quarter of a jar of baby food. Her mobility ground to a halt and immediate action was needed for more medical attention. Eager to finish her studies so that she could enrol for a teaching diploma, simple tasks such as combing her hair, reading, chewing, talking and walking became a challenge.
Love reigns against all odds >> The world will be celebrating Rare Conditions Day on 28 February While in Grade 11, she was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, which is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterised by swings of muscle weakness and fatigue. Megan was immediately hospitalised at St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban, and her doctor advised her that she had to undergo surgery to remove her thymus, which is found behind the sternum. However, removing the sternum would not exactly solve the problem. Megan continued to receive treatment and was able to matriculate at Howick High School. “It would take me about three hours to swallow 5ml of water. I had a permanent bed in hospital and I am glad that my mother helped me to get dressed and bath. “When I was younger, I wanted to be a teacher but now I can never do this. I then studied beauty therapy for three years at the Academy of Beauty Therapy in Hillcrest. “When I graduated, I was really excited because that’s when I said to myself at least I have done something,” said Megan.
While dealing with her illness, Megan found love. Two years ago, she married her husband Warren. Three months into dating, Megan got septicemia and ended up in a coma. Warren said the experience cemented their relationship. “When I met Megan I didn’t know that she had an illness. When the relationship got serious she told me if I wanted to leave I was more than welcome to do so. “I thought it was unfair to leave her and now I am glad that I did not. We are married now. “I don’t think that you get used to it and understand it. It’s not her fault, but the illness is part of life. “We don’t make the illness the centre of our lives. It s a sub factor that we deal with,” said Warren. Despite the fluctuations of her illness, Megan is now able to eat, talk and use her mobility. “I don’t want people to see me as the sick one. The condition I live with is part of who I am,” she said. Megan Hunter (L) and her husband, Warren. PHOTO:NQOBILE MTOLO
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OUR elite, meticulous, hard-working and crack law enforcement officers. The latest daring highspeed chase of young unarmed criminals, whose only undoing is a simple, fun-filled race in their own (not stolen) motor vehicles. I could not in my wildest imagination conjure up how it came about that hardened, experienced police officers sped after these dangerous murderers who, after committing the ultimate in criminal activity, were acting in a fugitive capacity.
What meritorious service? Those police officers deserve a medal for bravery. Eighteen bullet holes in a vehicle from which there was not a single return of gunfire. The brave officers (don’t forget their medals now) beat up one of the young men while he was on the floor. I thank the God that I serve that the young man who was shot was not killed. Just a few weeks ago, another young man was shot dead in a road rage incident. Who did the shooting? Oh you guessed it - a police officer.
I did not readily concur with this friend of mine who very gravely stated that there were more criminals in our law enforcement agency than on the streets. But now I am fully persuaded that this rings true. I will be watching this case and I want to see those pistolwielding, trigger happy, irresponsible, undesirable elementsgetwhatiscomingto them, when divine judgment rears its head in impartiality. PASTOR FRANCIS PAUL Via email
The debate over electricity tariff increases THE City Council will shortly be dealing with the 2015/16 budget, and once again, a contentious issue which is of great interest to the public will be the electricity tariff increases. At this early stage, it is anticipated that the increase from Eskom, which the council has no control over, will be in the region of 12.2%. Most municipalities have an additional fixed basic charge as well as a consumptioncharge,butdonothavean MCB (ampere charge) as does Msunduzi Municipality. On the other hand, Msunduzi had an MCB charge
but did not have a basic charge. Some years ago, Msunduzi added a separate Domestic Basic Charge to consumers accounts, as it was suggested that Msunduzi should fall in line with other municipalities which have a basic charge. However, the fact that we have an MCB charge, whereas other municipalities do not, was not taken into account. The DA believes that this double charge is an unfair and excessive burden to consumers who are already suffering with high electricity costs, albeit for an intermittent service.
The Domestic Basic Charge should be removed. The DA also believes that the increase in tariff imposed by Eskom for electricity consumed should not be applied to the basic MCB charge. The DA will therefore propose that in the next budget, the MCB basic charge isnotincreasedinlinewiththe Eskom tariff increase and that the Domestic Basic Charge be dropped all together. COUNCILLOR RODGER ASHE Chief caucus whip Democratic Alliance
Get with the Modern era Msunduzi I
T was very sad to read that the Msunduzi a few. The person concerned alternates between Municipality’s plan to recoup outstanding fines against the reissue of licences using his Mercedes Benz and a Toyota. He is not related to me in any way and he has been scuppered, and I would like to encourage them to follow the does not have the right to use my private Johannesburg and Tswane route to ensure address to hide his misdemeanours. I continually correspond with that they do, eventually, secure the right to withhold licences against outstanding the Msunduzi Municipality (who were responsible for issuing the ‘tickets’) but they fines. Thesame‘privilege’shouldbeextendedto say that they cannot do anything until the gentleman in question all municipalities within South Africa. Come on, Msunduzi Municipali- reports to renew his licence for the vehicles I support the in question. Msunduzi Munici- ty, get with it and join the I have, however, pality (and other modern era by updating your been warned to expect municipalities) in this regard because a criminal procedures so that you that officers may come to my residence to certain gentleman execute a Warrant of with two cars can catch these ‘criminals’ and Arrest for failure to pay registered in earn much deserved revenue the fines. Camperdown (NC Come on, Msunduzi number plates) has for the city coffers. Municipality, get with it given my Scottsville street address to the authorities and I and join the modern era by updating your am inundated with at least two, sometimes criminal procedures so that you can catch four, notices per week for: crossing a red these ‘criminals’ and earn much deserved traffic light, speeding along Alan Paton revenue for the city coffers. AUBREY BOWLES Drive, parking facing on-coming traffic, Scottsville parking in a “no parking zone” to name but
Swindles to defraud medical aids IT is the beginning of the year and medical aid members will find themselves faced with increased membership fees but reduced benefits. Some patients collude with medical practitioners to defraud the medical aids, hence the situation mentioned above manifests itself. There have been numerous reports in the media about swindles used to defraud medical aids. Patients and doctors are aware of their wrongdoing; however, many patients are not aware of the ramifications and seriousness of their collusion. Health-care practitioners are known to give cash-strapped patients a “cut” for billing their
medical aids. The biggest annoyance at present is the shortage of beds for the genuinely ill in private hospitals. This must be attributed to members colluding with doctors to admit them into hospital in order to receive payouts from hospital cash-back plans. The private hospital, the patient and the doctor all score financially. If the admitting doctor is a shareholder, then he or she hits the jackpot twice. It’s an intricate web of deceit and downright conflict of interest. K. SINGH Pietermaritzburg
Proceed with caution with classifieds I AM utterly fascinated by the wondrous classified ads placed by those in our midst who have clearly attained the status of miracle workers, and in particular that entered by Maama and Baba Subi in the 28 January issue of Maritzburg Fever. The unfortunate witness quoted in the ad suffered the indignity of discovering that her husband’s manhood “was not working”, but I imagine that her disappointment was short-livedwhenshewentontowinaR750000 Lotto prize. Help is clearly at hand for chaps seeking
“manhood enlargement”, with prospective clients having the choice of L, XL or XXL. It all sounds to me like a bit of a stretch. My advice is that interested persons should proceed with caution, since an inadvertent slip of the scalpel might have consequences quite the opposite of those intended. This is not the sort of procedure to be undertaken willy-nilly. JOHN GARDENER Howick
Garden refuse site mismanaged THE garden refuse site in Ritchie Road in Pelham is a shameful disgrace and yet such a pure example of mismanagement. The site was established as a service to the community and is now nothing more than a dumping ground for the lazy and a haven for vagrants hoping to make some money. There is no form of control at the site to regulate who dumps what and when they dump it. The fence surrounding the site was stolen over a year ago and vagrants have taken up residence in the on-site toilet, which now accommodates up to five people a night. Fires burn daily on the premises and smoke blows over to the surrounding houses.
Municipal security, the SAPS and the Msunduzi council are not willing or prepared to do a single thing to resolve these issues, all having their own excuses as to why they are not liable for sorting it out. Iwouldlikethecounciltotakenoteofthefact that this site is in violation of its own public health bylaws as well as the constitutional rights of all of the ratespayers. I think it is about time that legal proceedings are instituted against the council to have this site removed permanently. If you can’t manage it, then close it. PAUL RABE Pelham
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My long walk to campus >> “Nothing is impossible if you are prepared to give it your all” - Xolani Mbuyisa.
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HEN Xolani Mbuyisa was seven years old, his mother passed away and he was left in the care of his grandmother, Rose Mbuyisa. Over the course of the next six years, Rose lost all her children and was left as primary caregiver to four grandchildren, including Xolani. Her only source of income was the little she earned from washing other peoples’ clothes. Then Rose Mbuyisa heard about Thandanani Children’s Foundation (Thandanani). When Rose explained her situation to Thandanani, they began assisting her through their Family Strengthening Program. This program involves supporting families caring for orphans and vulnerable children over a three year period, with the aim of increasing their self-reliance and strengthening their ability to provide for the basic needs of the children in their care. Partly as a result of this support, Xolani was able to stay in school and complete his matric - with exemption - in 2011. After matriculating, Xolani was accepted to study a B.Sc. at UKZN. His grandmother scraped together his registration fee and Xolani received support from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to cover his tuition.
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The Mubyisa family (back, from left) Xolani, Langelihle, Rose, Nomalungelo and (front) Amanda with a visiting neighbours child. However, as he had no money for accommodation, Xolani walked from his home in Slangspruit to campus and back each day to attend class - a round trip of some 18km. He did this for two years until Thandanani stepped in to provide him with a travel and subsistence bursary during his final year. However Xolani’s determination has paid off as he graduated from UKZN last year and is now registered for an honours degree. As a result, Thandanani has extended his travel and subsistence bursary for a further year. “Xolani deserves this chance to succeed. Not only has he demonstrat-
ed remarkable determination but also remarkable compassion,” said Thandanani’s Director, Duncan Andrew. Andrew explains that during his final year, Xolani met another student who, like him, had nowhere to stay and so Xolani invited him to stay with his family. When asked what drives him, Xolani said that he is determined to make abetterlifeforhisfamily.Henolonger wants to see his grandmother struggle. He wants a better future for her andhiscousins.Hewantstosetagood example and show that nothing is impossible if you are prepared to give it your all.
Thandanani currently supports the education of children like Xolani by:
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• Distributing school uniforms to children from families they support • Regularly monitoring the school attendance and performance of these children, and • Providing travel and subsistence bursaries to selected students pursuing tertiary studies. In addition, Thandanani is also training staff in Early Childhood Development (ECD) with the aim of introducing a new home based ECD program in the near future. To find out more about Thandanani and the work that they do, please visit www.thandanani.org.za. To make a contribution to support children like Xolani, please visit www.4kids.org.za.
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FEVER Ninth annual Hexagon Minifest 10 >> This year, there is a range of theatre to suit all tastes - from classic South African theatre to poetry maritzburg
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HEHexagonisproudtopresent their ninth annual Minifest. This year, they have a range of theatre to suit all tastes: from classic South African theatre and exciting new theatre creations to poetryandawardwinnersfromother festivals, all in the space of two days. Schedule: Friday, 27 February: 6pm: Last Cow Standing 7.30pm: The Island 9pm: Burn Out Saturday, 28 February: 4.30pm: Morgue 6pm: Croc E Moses 7.30pm: The Chameleon THE SHOWS Last Cow Standing Last Cow Standing is an epic fantasy story about Samira, a young boy who is charged with a quest to save his land. The Kingdom’s cows, once hundreds of thousands of heads strong, has been almost killed off over years by a mysterious plague. On the advice of his council, the King orders amasssacrificeoftheremainingherd in order to cleanse his Kingdom of the curse. An old woman however, believes that this will do the exact opposite and bring about the final downfall of the Kingdom. Too ill to travel, she sends her grandson Samira to warn the King in her stead. Written by and starring Menzi Mkhwane, son of celebrated South African theatre legend Bheki
Mkhwane, Last Cow Standing is a riveting one-hander performance. The Island John and Winston are two prisoners on Robben Island, bound by ideology, proximity, shackles and a deep affection. John learns that his releaseisimminent;Winstonisalifer. This classic South African play by AtholFugard,JohnKaniandWinston Ntshona balances hope and despair as it exposes the depths of cruelty and inhumanity while affirming the dignity and courage of the human spirit. Under the direction of Peter Mitchell, TQ Zondi and Mpilo Nzimande deliver riveting performances of this South African classic. Burn-Out Imagine superheroes sitting in a minibus responding to every call. No matterhowbigorsmalltheadventure may be, the only thing they think of is saving at least one life. Unlike our fantasy heroes, these heroes’ shining armour is their courage and fearlessness. Burn-out tells the stories of two paramedics - stories of trauma, blood andguts.It’sawitty,gruesome,funny, heart-warming tale. This is an urban comedywithadifference-realheroes grappling with the Grim Reaper. Based on true stories and events, this play takes the audience on a ridealong through the day to day activities of paramedics and the obstacles and
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threats they encounter each time they are called to save a life. Through the use of physical theatre and narrative, director JC Zondi takesusinsidethelivesofthemenand women who save lives every day. Morgue As world domination by a corporate colossus looms, Slim, a coroner with multiple personality disorder, becomes compelled to find out why three fresh cadavers have taken control of his mind. A masterful one-man physical theatre satire from
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Brookside Mall Motor Show THE Brookside Mall Motor Show will take place on 22 February in the Brookside Mall parking area from 10am to 4pm. The event is open to all types of show vehicles, from vintage to modern day, iconic classics to sports cars, and extremely customised to high performance cars. A couple of local dealerships will also be showcasing their vehicles at the event. The shopping centre has partnered with Motor Show, Just Boutique and Funzania to not only create an exciting event for Maritzburg families to enjoy, but to raise funds for local charitable organizations-theCHOCChildhoodCancer Foundation and Eden Kidz. The highlight of the Motor Show is the “Show and Shine Competition”, where independently owned show cars will be judged in 20 different categories, with the best on show
receiving awards. Car enthusiasts who attend the event will also be inspiredbyanumberofmotorrelated exhibitors and new car promotions. Entry to patrons is free, with only Show and Shine fees of R150 per car applying. The hosts have invited some of Durban’s show cars to attend and compete against the Pietermaritzburgcars,makingitanexcitingday of motoring enthusiasm.
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insisted I train in a K1 and that left me swallowing a lot of freezing Dusi water. “It’s always great to achieve milestones in life and the Dusi Canoe Marathon is certainly a good one. Not many Indian people paddle so I am hoping to break the stigma,” said Govender. He said that he prepared for the Dusi Canoe Marathon by running, and paddling for an hour every day which roughly adds up to approximately 8,5 kilometres a day. Govender plans to finish the paddling marathon before 5pm on Saturday. He said he is happy that his family has been very supportive throughout his journey and said that he will continue to be a regular participant at the Dusi Canoe Marathon. “My family has been amazing and supportive. I guess they are as excited as I am. They say once the bug bites, not the parasites in the water, you are hooked. “Seriously, the paddling community is so friendly and supportiveitwillbehardtostop,”said Govender.
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New parents at Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton received a warm welcome from headmaster Gavin Lambooy recently. This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for parents of children joining Laddsworth to get to know the staff and other new parents. The function is enjoyable and as always was well attended (from left) Harry Shaw (chairman of the School Governing Body), Bryn Pollard, Janine Pollard and Gavin Lambooy. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Caring about Carter Carter High School pupils (from left) Luthando Mavundla, Asanda Mkhize, Noluthando Zondi, Themba Zimu and Asanda Malevu, took the initiative to pick up litter after school to promote a litter free environment.
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The St Anne’s Form five social functions committee sold over 1000 Valentine’s roses to raise funds for this years’ Matric Ball. A record number that will result in lots of happy hearts this Valentine’s Day (back, from left) Chrissie Rattray, Rebecca Throssell, Fikile Ntshanga, Claudia North (front, from left) Nombuliso Mkhize, Kwenzeka Mathe and Chumisa Mbande. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
The romantic scent and vibrant colours of Valentine’s Day filled the classrooms at Howick High School on Friday, as the Grade 11 fundraising committee delivered roses to sweethearts and friends (back, from left) Lily Jordan, Hawa Chandlay, Yadna Brijmohan, Preston Govender, Thomas Bull, Cara West, Kirsten Fourie, Nathan Mellet (middle) Claire Etherington (L) and Rachael Dolbey and (front, from left) Zama Gqiba, Zinhle Gwala and Minenhle Makathini.
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, the Grade one’s, two’s and three’s had great fun modelling bees and beehives to decorate some cupcakes. There was also a little sign that said “Will you bee my honey?” on top of each one. Pictured with their creations are (from left) Callum Hancock, Haden Mcleod and Zekhethelo Dladla. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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COTTSVILLEPrimarySchoolhasjustcelebrated its 100th birthday. Markingthismilestone,theschoolhostedan event which was attended by school staff members, current pupils, former pupils, local authorities and members of the public. Hayfields KwikSpar sponsored a cake for the centenary celebrations, which was decorated with the school’s emblem. Scottsville School headmaster Bobby Nefdt said that the centenary celebration is an important milestone. Looking back on the school’s humble beginnings, Nefdt said that Scottsville has grown from only 43 pupils and three classrooms in 1915 to 863 pupils in 2015. “Scottsville Primary School has not merely survived the past 100 years, but has thrived over this period. It has seen the school transition from the
apartheid era into the democratic era, resulting in truly representative pupils, staff and governing body groups. It has embraced technology, where every classroom is equipped with data projectors, mimeos and Wi-Fi connections,” explained Nefdt. As time progressed, Nefdt said that the school embraced the multiracial South African society and in 1981, IsiZulu was introduced as part of the school’s curriculum. “The school prides itself in the caring, family relationship that exists between staff and pupils. The staff consists of a group of dedicated teachers who genuinely care for the children,” said Nefdt. He added that the school is working hard to meet its short term and long term goals. “The school has just finalised a strategic planning exercise that will take it forward through the next five years and beyond. The management team and staff are constantly reviewing the school’s academic programme with a view to upgrading its academics,” he said.
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The Scottsville Primary School choir delivered a music item during the centenary celebrations event.
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The Epworth Girl Guides show off their new uniform. They will no longer be wearing the distinct blue sash, but rather their badges will be sewn onto their white shirt in the style of the Scouts, and they will continue to wear their yellow scarf (back, from left) Kenya Mask, Catherine Moffett, Lisa Bertling-Roodt, Rebecca Pieters (front, from left) Daina Pieters, Suthu Memela, Jade Duncan and Julia Bertling-Roodt.
13 Some of Scottsville Primary School’s class of 1944 pupils were present during the centenary celebrations. Below is a poem they put together to commemorate the centenary:
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Now Scottsville School I have to say Is quite a place in every way We finished there in ‘44 Could not have wished for any more At sport, in class and manners too We were the champs tween me and you The other schools came down the line While we enjoyed our glory time! There was no place to swim at school We had to walk to Alex Pool Domestic Science for those who took Longmarket Girls helped us to cook The boys went down to B.M.S. To have their woodwork class They learnt a lot and made quite sure When test time came they’d pass A hundred years is reached this year We wish our school great joys And please remember this is from Your aged girls and boys!
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The best spot for a spectator DAY ONE CAMPS DRIFT The start of the race boasts a great early morning vibe. How to get there: off College Road, directly opposite Maritzburg College. ERNIE PEARCE WEIR The biggest weir on the race, this spot offers a superb viewing point from College Road. How to get there: off College Road, park on Prince Alfred Street. THE YMCA WEIR Experience thrills and spills at the fish chute and the rocky rapid below. How to get there: park at the YMCA off Chief Albert Luthuli Street. MISSION RAPID A long rocky rapid that causes a surprising number of swims. How to get there: from N3 take Exit 65 to Lynnfield Park and right down the R566. DAY TWO Day two is really remote and inaccessible. THE START You can watch the paddlers leave Dusi Bridge and portage around the Dusi Bridge Weir. How to get there: from the N3 take the Cato Ridge turnoff, follow the Abattoir signs, then left down the
road to Nagle Dam. MARIANNI-FOLEY CAUSEWAY A short drive from the start you can see the paddlers going under this causeway, which is the exact halfway point of the race. How to get there: from the start head back to the tar road then cross it on D1002 and follow your nose. TOP OF INANDA DAM Weary paddlers arrive in dribs and drabs. You can get to the right hand bank at the bridge over the river. How to get there: take Inanda Rd from Hillcrest, follow Mushroom Farm signs at HCA turnoff (Ngwele Road) then onto the dirt road R718. MSINSI RESORT It’s always fun at the finish of the second stage at this pretty resort. How to get there: from Hillcrest on Inanda Rd, left onto Ngwele Road at HCA School/Camelot then follow the road winding down into the valley. DAY THREE TOPS NEEDLE Always delivers adrenalin-laced action, with a big rocky rapid immediately below the Inanda Dam wall. How to get there: from the start return up the hill then turn left onto the MR259 and follow this dirt road over the dam wall. UMZINYATHI RAPID A great social spot to watch the paddlers crash through some big waves. How to get there: drive downriver from Tops Needle for 4 km. FINISH AT BLUE LAGOON Join the festivities. Follow the commentary on the leaders leaving in their reversed order start. Enjoy an ice cold Hansa and a Spur burger as you listen to the paddlers’ war stories. How to get there: take the N3 or M19 to Durban head down Umgeni Rd. Entrance is off Athlone Drive. Be prepared to park a little way away and walk.
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