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>> Victim was told her gold jewellery was cursed and she should hand it over MERVYN KRISHNA

KWADUKUZA woman claims she has been left broke after being robbed of almost R100 000 in jewellery and cash by a con artist purporting to be a Hindu priest. The woman, who has asked to remain anonymous, was told she was “possessed by demons” and needed to have cleansing rituals performed when she contacted the man, whom she knew only as “Shanker”, to complain about feeling unwell. He also allegedly told her that her family's gold jewellery was cursed and that she should hand it over to him. When she did so, he disappeared. She took out R40 000 in bank loans and handed over R60 000 of family gold. She said she feels “humiliated and hurt” by the experience. “It was stupid to think he was helping me but I was desperate,” she said.

“I am now totally broke and he has my family’s gold.” She said she has a leaflet advertising the services of the “priest” from a local newspaper in June. She said she had been feeling unwell for a few weeks and had been to see her doctor, who was unable to diagnose an illness. Shesaiddespitebeinghesitantshe called the number on the advert in search of advice. “A man calling himself Shanker said I should come and meet him at an outbuilding in Stanger Manor and he would try to find out what was wrong,” she said. “He said I had demons inside me and asked for R3 000 to perform a ritual with fire. “It was very strange, I felt like I was almost under a spell. “He said for R10 000 he would be able to remove the bad energy, so I took out a loan. But I started to feel worse. “He said to wait nine days and come back and when I did he said he needed R25 000 so someone in

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KWADUKUZA man has been charged with the murder of Peter Luke. Darryl Govender briefly appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court on Monday and was not asked to plead. Luke was found tortured to death in Hill Crescent near Sunny Park on Saturday 7 June. He died due to the extent of his injuries. Luke was allegedly handcuffed to a tree and tortured with a hammer, sticks and a pipe by a group of men who accused him of stealing power tools. After Luke was untied, he managed to run

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towards Sunny Park, but collapsed in a driveway and died. Govender was released on R3 000 bail. The KwaDukuza SAPS Cluster Unit is investigating the case. According to Govender’s father, Dennis, he believes his son is innocent and had no motive to kill Luke. “He did not harm us or steal anything from our house. However, the real killers, who are on the loose, must be arrested and brought to book. The good thing is that the community of KwaDukuza is aware who the killers are. I have faith in the detective who is investigating the case.”

AS part of their KwaZulu-Natal breakfast show tour, East Coast Radio’s Darren Maule and Natahra Nadesan hit SMD Ballito with a bang on Friday. They broadcast live from the showroom floor, accompanied by some of the Miss Ballito girls. The team also received seven branded vehicles from SMD to drive for six months.

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Community warned not to fall for con “The first day I went to him, he told me that I had bad luck and needed R1 500 to cure the problem. I gave the man the cash. After a few days, I went back to him and told him there was no difference. He then told me he has to come and conduct a prayer at my house which cost another R1 500. “After several days, the man told me he needed R15 000 to get someone from India to perform the rituals because my situation was too big,” said the woman. It was then that the woman became suspicious and approached the Weekly for assistance. When the Weekly journalist asked the priest to return the money, he told the journal-

ist not to come to the house that day, but to come the following day and that he would return the cash. However, when the journalist went to the house in Stanger Manor, the “priest” was gone with his belongings. When the journalist spoke to the landlord, he was told the priest had left the previous night. Chairman of the Stanger Siva Temple Harry Naidoo urged people not to fall for similar scams. “We are against people like this who come here and place adverts in the paper or wherever saying they can cure this and that. It's not correct, it's all humbug. We believe strongly in faith, but this is not faith.”

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CTING MEC for Transport Community Safety and Liaison Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo condemned the disruptions of taxi operations at the KwaDukuza taxi rank by illegal taxi operators, saying lawlessness will not be tolerated. Dhlomo’s comment comes in the wake of disruption allegedly by a group of illegal operators affiliated to the Maphumulo Taxi Association, who invaded the taxi rank and threatened to take over operations. The incident took place last Monday at the KwaDukuza taxi rank, where the KwaDukuza and Maphumulo taxi associations operate. After receiving disturbance reports, Dhlomo called an urgent meeting with the leadership of

Maphumulo association. Inthemeeting,theMaphumuloassociation’s leaders distanced themselves from the disruptions and condemned the incident. It emerged that disgruntled operators are mobilising illegal operators to forcefully operate and invade taxi ranks to cause instability. Dhlomo expressed concerns that commuters were affected and could not access the long-distance taxi rank in KwaDukuza as a result of these acts. “We oppose any form of disruptions in the taxi industry, mainly because commuters then become the victims. We convened this meeting withtheassociationtoensurethatoperations return to normal and to avoid escalation into violence.” He said the Department of Trans-

port is also opposed to illegal operators invading the industry because this results in conflict and violence. The meeting resolved that law enforcement agencies will be deployed to monitor the situation and that South African National Taxi Council should facilitate the process of engaging legal operators under Maphumulo who are working with illegal operators in a bid to achieve unity and stability. Dhlomo condemned the violent behaviour by members of KwaDukuza. “This will not be accepted. We cannot succeed in stabilising the situation if people think it works as an ‘eye for an eye’. We call on both associations to remain calm and follow the proper channels to achieve a balance in the local industry.”

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who is now behind bars awaiting trial. The suspect, a 21-year-old woman appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court on charges of conspiracy to murder last week. According to KZN police spokesperson Captain Thulani Zwane, the hired hitman came to police and told of the woman’s plot to kill her boyfriend. Zwane said KwaDukuza de-

A DARNALL woman who allegedly offered a down payment of R1 500 to get rid of her boyfriend has had the tables turned on her. The would-be hitman, who will now be the prosecution’s star witness in the September trial, said he was so “freaked out” he went to police and “tattled” on the woman,

tectives and the hitman set up a trap, and the man proceeded to have a meeting with the woman to collect a down-payment of R1 500 for the hit two weeks ago. Once the transaction took place, police pounced on the suspect and arrested her. At this stage it is unclear as to why the suspect wanted her boyfriend killed. Investigations are continuing.

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Taxi antics raise tempers >> Accusations of double standards favouring taxis SHANNON HOPKINS

ESIDENTS say taxis are a “law unto themselves” and “authorities turn a blind eye”. Ballito resident Karen Lategan said the temporary taxi rank next to the Sangweni tourism centre is a poor advert for the town. She said she has noticed people setting up make-shift food stalls and hair salons, lighting fires and carrying automatic weapons at the taxi rank, which is “illegal and unacceptable”. “The rank is a disgrace. It is at theentrancetoBallito,andrightnext to the tourism centre, which is terrible for Ballito as a tourism-driven town,” said Lategan. She said the taxi security guards carrying weapons are also disconcerting, and an “accident waiting to happen”. “I’ve been told they are affiliated to the police, but it sets the wrong tone in any case. A man was killed in a shoot out last year. Who is to say it will not happen again?” said Lategan. She added whenever other people attempt similar activities, they are immediately shut down. “My son had a fire on the beach, which was safely enclosed, and they were shut down within a few minutes. But no one does anything when there are fires at the taxi rank.” Lategan said when she approached authorities on the matter,

she was told taxi operators and those frequenting the rank were “authorised”. Ward 6 councillor Colin Marsh agreed the rank was “out of hand”. “The taxi problem has plagued Ballito for much too long and it is discouraging to business investment. Something needs to be done. “There can’t be one set of rules for some, and different ones for others,” said Marsh. “The mayor also promisedtoiletsattherank.This has not been fulfilled. A permanent rank also needs to be built,” he added. Dolphin Coast Taxi Association’s Dan Maharaj said the food and other stalls had nothing to do with the taxi operators. “We are running a transport service. The vendors have comeinoftheirownaccord,”hesaid. Another member said the association had met with the municipality about the issues three weeks ago, butnothinghadbeendone.“Themunicipality must remove vendors and provide toilets for us as promised,” he said. KDM bylaws state no person shall carry on the business of a street trader on “a verge, contiguous to a building belonging to, or occupied solely by , the state or the municipality; except to the extent that the carrying on of such business is permitted by a notice or sign erected or displayed by the municipality”. It was announced earlier this

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Krishna Janmashtami celebration THE community is invited to attend a grand Krishna Janmashtami celebration at the Maha Bharat Dwar - Hare Krishna Mandir, Murugan’s Road, Lot 14 and Darnall Hare Krishna Temple on Saturday, 16 August. The programme will be hosted at the Darnall Temple, 37 Park Drive from 6.30pm onwards and will continue on Saturday, 17 August until midnight at the Maha Bharat Dwar Hare Krishna Mandir. Items on the programme include a fire sacrifice (Hawan), invocation prayer, street chanting (Nagar Sankirtana) chanting of the holy name, Sri Guru Gauranga Jayate, Kirtana, dances, Japa session, Lord Krishna’s past time by various Vedic scholars, Maha Sankirtana, offering of flowers to the lotus feet of Lord Krishna and distribution of Maha prasad. All welcome to glorify the name and appearance of Lord Krishna. For more information contact Ramakanta Das (Rabi Singh) and Murari Mohan on 032 552 4456/079 513 4229. Please note all devotees are to assemble at the Mandir, Murugan’s Road at 4.30pm for the (Nagar Sankirtana) street chanting.

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THE auspicious day of the appearance of Lord Krishna is celebrated all over the world as Sri Krishna Janmasthami. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the month of Shraavan. Krishna, who is thesSupreme personality of Godhead, appeared in Mathura as son of Vasudeva and Devaki. “As stated in the Bhagavad-Gita, the Lord says that His appearance, birth, and activities, are all transcendental, and one who understands

them factually becomes immediately eligible to be transferred to the spiritual world.” – Chapter 3: Birth of Lord Krishna,Krishna Book by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Lord Krishna himself in Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 4 text 8 describes the reason of his appearance as follows: “paritranay sadhunamvinsaya ca duskrtamdarma-samsthapanrthayasambhavami yuge yuge,” meaning, “To deliver the pious and

annihilate the miscreants, as well also re-establish the principles of religion, I Myself appear millennium after millennium.” The Krishna Janmasthami festival will be held ISKON on 16 August at 5:30pm at the Shri Sanathan Mundal Hall, 21 Greyridge Drive, Stanger Heights with special guest His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami. The community is urged to attend. Prasadam will be provided For more information contact Hare Krishna Das on 032 551 1907.

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Author launches book at Luthuli Museum >> Title of the book, The Goodwill Lounge, refers to the first multiracial restaurant that opened in Durban in 1926 JYOTHI LALDAS

subject and Africa’s first Nobel Peace prize winner Chief Albert Luthuli. ELL-KNOWN author, forThe title of the book, The Goodmer journalist and beauty will Lounge, refers to the first mulpageant organiser Farook tiracial restaurant that opened in Khan chose to launch his book The Durban in 1926, which was first Goodwill Lounge at the Luthuli called “Peter’s Lounge” and then Museum last week because of the later changed to “The Goodwill special connection between the Lounge”. The restaurant was started by the Naidoo family – Sreenivasaloo and his bride Venkattamah - who came to Durban in 1894 from India. It was situated in the heart of an area of Durban called “the Casbah”. Luthuli used to go there and he became friendly with the owners. He was among many patrons the likes of whom included international superstar Busi Date : Friday 8 August 2014 Mhlongo, Welcome Time : 6pm Msomi, Eric “ScarSupper will be served amouche” Sono, Ndiko Donations are welcome Xaba, Mr AM Rajab, Devotees are requested to bring their Harriet Bolton and Jean

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Lomberg. Khan said that the people who went there all played a part in helping to bring about change in the country. “The book brings alive the characters who created legends, some of which are very much alive in our hearts and minds — men and women who used the performing arts, sticks and stones to confront one of the most sophisticated defence forces in Africa – all in the name of liberation,” he said. At the launch, residents of Groutville, some of whom also frequented the lounge, interacted with Khan asking questions. A limited number of the book is available for sale at the museum. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy can contact marketing manager Heidi Gibson on 032 559 6822 or e-mail marketing@luthulimuseum. org.za. The museum, at 3233 Nokukhanya Luthuli Street, celebrates its 10th year anniversary this year and is open every day. Entrance is free.

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HE Women in Business Forum selected its steering committee last Wednesday. Executive committee representative Jane Wiltshire took the floor first, addressing the audience on the role of the forum for modern women. Wiltshire is a role model for women in business, having been a teacher, clerk, metallurgical chemist, corporate executive for a large company, and an entrepreneur who started and successfully runs several companies. She has also been a corporate financier. She is currently adding to the list and launched into the market of assessing the valuations of unlisted companies. She has a BSc, teaching diploma, MBA and is completing her doctorate in corporate finance on the topic of “valuation of unlisted companies”. Wiltshire is passionate about saving rhinos from extinction, saving the top soil of South Africa, and developing entrepreneurs. She has served as the chief judge in the Entrepreneurs competition for the past three years and is a member of the executive committee of the iLembe Chamber. She explains that while lots has changed for women in business over the years, the forum was still a necessary means of support. “As a married female teacher, I was paid 25% less than the men. I was not allowed on the medical aid, I was not allowed on the pension fund and I was not allowed to get a housing loan. “I was also on 24 hours’ notice. I was required to do the

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work of head of department, but was not allowed to be appointed to the position. “Even when I was the most senior woman executive in the Tongaat- Hulett Group, I was not allowed to belong to the medical aid because I was married.” She added that things have changed and South Africa has one of the most liberal constitutions in the world, replying to whether a Women in Business Forum is needed. “MEC of Economic Affairs

not purely a woman’s issue, men too are scared. “However, many of them push themselves upwards anyway. We need to ask ourselves how much of the ‘glass ceiling’ is constructed by us as women,” said Wiltshire. “I would like to challenge the iLembe Chamber Women in Business Forum to make a difference to the economy and the lives of women in this area, and choose a big, hairy, audacious goal (Bhag) in trying to change some of these issues,” she said.

Mike Mabuyakhulu had a goal for 50% representation of women on boards in KwaZulu-Natal by 2005. “He pointed out that he was very unhappy that we had fallen so badly short of this. Partly, it is our own fault as women. “It is easier to retreat into our ‘cocoon of comfort’ rather than push ourselves out there and take on the challenges which that means. “It’s a scary place for us competing with all comers. “But we should know that it is

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Going postal on perceived nepotism STEPH MCLENNAN steph@expressmedia.co.za DEAR Thuthukile Zuma, I hope this letter finds you well, and that you are settling comfortably into your position of chief-of-staff in the Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services. I must say, by way of introduction, that both your story and your photograph remind me of an old adage. The apple, they say, doesn’t fall far from the tree, and you have both your dad’s dashing good looks and what increasingly seems like his savvy ability to use any given situation to his advantage. Being a member of the Zuma family must be tough at times.

You hardly ever get to see your beloved dad, and when you find a sweet new job, the first thing people do is question your ability because of your surname. It surprises me that your degree in anthropology convinced Siyabonga Cele that you were a suitable incumbent for the position with which you have been blessed. Also, I notice that the five to ten years of experience that applicants for such positions are generally expected to have did not apply to you. However, with that said, Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane has assured us that your appointment has everything to do with your abilities, and nothing to do with your lineage. Given the calibre of public service administered to the average South African, nobody should feel inclined to doubt what Chabane has to say – no, not at all. A position like yours did not need

to be advertised, no matter what thoseguysoverattheMailandGuardian say. Why waste good money advertising a position, when Our Esteemed President was perhaps able to point Chabane in the direction of the perfect candidate? Who needs an understanding of technology, a grasp of human resources issues or an understanding of the technologies which allow communication, when you have anthropology? Remember, Thuthukile, new jobs can be overwhelming, and you may have some days when you feel that you’re just not coping.

When that happens, just remember that no South African really expects the post office to be competent. Ever. They have insurance on any and every item which they place in your care, so don’t you worry about a thing, pretty lady. While I’m writing to you, I’d love to ask you a couple of questions about your dad’s house, as I presume that taxpayers such as myself (and yourself of course) must be paying for you to travel there for a weekend every so often. Your dad would never allow you to work very hard without having a break – he’d be worried about you

JUST REMEMBER THAT NO SOUTH AFRICAN REALLY EXPECTS THE POST OFFICE TO BE COMPETENT. EVER.

going…postal. As was well documented in the media over the past year or so, the new and improved Nkandla offers you, your sisters, your mother and your step-mothers protection from rapists, robbers and the dregs of South African society. What is it like to feel safe? Is the firepool really worth the millions that it supposedly cost? Finally, I wish to congratulate you on jumping so early and so successfully into the role of a high-powered civil servant. As your dad will tell you, an Honours degree is infinitely more than you will ever need to succeed, even in the highest office of our land. Where to from tele-communications, Thuts? I’d love to hear back from you. I’d ask you to email me, but given your position, I’d say let’s stick to snail mail.

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THURSDAY, 7 AUGUST 2014 FROM 08H00 TO 16H00 Notice is hereby given that, subject to favourable weather conditions, the electricity supply in the Northern area will be interrupted on Thursday, 7 August 2014 from 08h00 to 16h00 for the purpose of upgrading the network. Umphakathi waziswa ukuthi uma isimo sezulu sisihle, ukuphakelwa kukagesi kuzophazamiseka mhlaka 7 August 2014, Ngolwesine kusuka ngo 08h00 ekuseni kuya ku 16h00 ntambama ngenxa yokuthuthukiswa kwezintambo zikagesi. AREAS AFFECTED (OFF) Groutville De Charmoy Umfolozi College Nonhlevu High School Dube Station Malende

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AFTER reading Ms Naidoo’s letter in last week’s paper, I suspect there are gaps in her education regarding science, history and Theology. Catholic priest Georges LeMaitre was the first to propose the Big Bang in 1927. Since then the Vatican and most European mainstream Christian churches seem to have accepted this as the Beginning. Alfred Wallace was a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, and biologist – a contemporary of Charles Darwin who came to similar conclusions at the same time. Darwin got all of the glory for his “Theory of Evolution”, however. Neither of these scientists seemed to have a racist agenda and since their discovery evolution is accepted as a fact (just as the earth is round and orbits the sun) again by the Vatican and mainstream churches. History shows that Darwin was distressed by the fact that evolution conflicted with some of his beliefs; he was after all a Church of England curate and I suspect there was much friction with his devout wife over the subject. On the subject of all religions believing in an almighty God, I recommend Ms Naidoo study some Eastern belief systems like Buddhism and Taoism which do not have the Abrahamic concept of a supreme being. Further reading will reveal that Greek philosophers mention the idea of evolution around 2500 years ago. Although slavery was established in Greece and most other states at the time there seems to be no racial agenda behind these discussions. If Ms Naidoo wants evidence of racism and slavery she will find plenty of examples in the Bible and the Koran. Many slavers justified their way of life by quoting scriptures. Secular thinkers like Thomas Paine opened the eyes of Western society to the cruelties of this culture. Unfortunately this has yet to happen in Islamic states.

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Getting teachers PC savvy >> Donation of 12 computers to crèches aims to improve teachers’ abilities in the classroom SHANNON HOPKINS

DONATION of 12 computers – three desktops and nine laptops - were sponsored by African Bank to the Women in Business Forum early childhood development (ECD) sites recently, and training has started. Guiding light behind the project, Renalda Hoffmann, said they monitor the sites closely. “We visited the crèches and inspected the sites to ensure that the infrastructure and the facilitator is

adequately equipped with a computer to benefit their crèches,” she said. KwaPhenduka Projects, a registered non-profit organisation, have been controlling the handover and Nathan Wit has been providing the facilitators with training. “Training with the 12 ECD centres has started and has been an awesome learning opportunity for the facilitators. “Training this past term has been focused on basic computer skills. Many of the teachers had never worked on a computer before so it has

been intense concentration and laughter as we have gone through the training. In this next term we will focus on Microsoft Word with specific focus on writing proposals for their centres,” he said. Kwaphenduka Projects are looking to collect 50 good quality secondhandcomputerstoexpandonthecurrent Internet connectivity project, where they are currently involved with 30 schools. For more information or to donate computers, contact Wit on 072 518 4720.

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Boston Campus clinic day LAST Wednesday Boston City Campus and Business College-Stanger promoted healthy living by hosting a clinic day for their students at the campus. Staff from the Department of Health and local Groutville Clinic rendered a number of free services to the pupils. Campus principal Annie Wilson introduced the team of nurses and counsellors and encouraged all students to make use of the services on offer. A brief talk was conducted by sister Pam Naidoo, where she explained the different tests that would be offered and the importance of

each one in daily live. She also explained the confidentiality of the testing and how important it was to get the results as they could affect those around the students. Thereafter, students voluntarily took advantage of the diabetes, blood pressure, TB and HIV/AIDS testing. During each test students asked the nurses and counsellors questions about the relevant testing, thus ensuring they will promote a healthy lifestyle among their friends and family. After the clinic day Wilson thanked sisters Naidoo, N Xulu, S Ngobese, S Linda and Mpume Nzuza.

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INVITATION TO THE RESIDENTS OF KWADUKUZA TO THE PALESTINIAN SOLIDARITY MARCH Fellow residents of KwaDukuza We greet you in the name of KwaDukuza Municipal Council, the Stanger Muslim Association and the progressive forces who are struggling for the creation of a better world. The situation in the Gaza Strip is such that none of us can ignore it. Since the outbreak of that crisis our government has expressed serious concern at the escalating number of casualties many of whom are women, children and the infirm. To this end the South African government has appealed for calm and a speedy ceasefire as well as the opening of a humanitarian corridor to enable aid to get through to the needy. Since the advent of our democracy, which we attained with the support of the international solidarity campaign against apartheid, among others, our government has been engaged in the call for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestine question. In engaging in this call government has maintained the principled position of a twostate solution with an economically viable Palestinian State existing side by side and in peace with Israel, within mutually agreed and internationally recognised borders based on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The reason for my correspondence is to appeal to you to join millions across the globe who are raising their voices against the atrocities that are perpetrated against the vulnerable people in both territories resulting from continued rocket attacks. As South African citizens we know too well how international solidarity helped us achieve our hard won freedom. It is against this background that we invite you to join the Palestinian Solidarity March which will be organized as follows: DATE TIME VENUE

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Marchers will march through the streets of the town and proceed to the Municipal gardens where a memorandum will be handed for onward transmission to the provincial and national spheres of government. As Tata Madiba once said, “our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians” Your participation in this solidarity campaign, in the quest for an equitable, just and humane world order will be appreciated. Yours in human solidarity COUNCILLOR RICARDO MTHEMBU MAYOR: KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY

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DUCATION is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to excel in our South African male dominated economy. Therefore, in my home, my parents, both professionals, ensured that education was a priority. After completing my tertiary education, my professional career began in 1999 at the age of 22 at KwaDukuza Municipality’s civil engineering department. It was through my hard work, dedication and the guidance of director Jogie Naidoo and my best friend admin officer Logie Govender that I managed to complete an illustrious decade of success in my personal and professional life. This experience equipped me with the confidence to take on the position of MANAGING DIREC-

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my husband and our wonderful staff is absolutely crucial for the success of any business. My hectic day, from 4am until late, is based on simple philosophies that have brought me great success. Humility, devotion and rules are simple qualities that I practice in everything that I do, and it yields resounding results. I am truly grateful to my parents, my brother and his wife and my sister and her husband for they have assisted in raising my sons whilst I worked tirelessly throughout the years. My darling sons, Shravan and Sheehan, from whose names SHRARS ENGINEERING was created, are my source of inspiration to persevere and excel in our business of truck body building, trailer manufacturing and general engineering. My belief is that a woman is a full circle, within her lies the power to create, nurture and transform.

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Stella Khumalo (CEO of uShaka Marine World), Buhle Mohomotsi (brand and sales manager at uShaka Marine World), Jone Porter (director of uShaka Sea World Education Centre), Fiona MacKay (senior scientist ORI) and Prakash van den Berg (uShaka chief financial officer) took time from their demanding schedules to spend time together to commemorate Women’s Day and add fun into the celebrations by inviting their loved mammals Kelpie the dolphin and Dee, the oldest penguin in Africa - which also reside in the park.

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>> Hundreds gather in support of rape victims WEEKLY REPORTER

OMEN and men of all ages and races gathered at St Michael Lutheran Church on Friday for the eighth annual SilentProtest. The protest,organised for the first time in Durban by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), in association with St Michael’s Lutheran Church, highlighted rape survivors’ right to Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in order to prevent HIV sero-conversion. Central to the protest is the public act of showing solidarity with rape survivors who are often silenced by sexual violence.

WritingforWomen24,MichelleSolomon describes the events – held nationally - as protesters standing in solidarity with rape survivors “ [seeking] to understand the toxicity of society’s silencing of rape survivors by being themselves silenced with black gaffer tape for as long as 12 hours - without drinking, eating, smoking or speaking during that time. “Rape survivors, on the other hand, wear t-shirts declaring themselves to be just that, are free to speak and are taskedwithsilencingthesilentprotesters by covering their mouths with the black tape. “Once the protesters have gathered, they are led by the rape survivors

in a march, with the rape survivors linking their arms together to make a human daisy chain.” Government crime statistics reveal that 66 000 sexual assaults were reported in SA last year. Of these, only 6.5% are successfully prosecuted and less than half of 1% of perpetrators will serve any jail-time.

Policy and advocacy manager, Larissa Klazinga gags Zola Shezi at St Michael Lutheran Church ahead of the eighth annual SilentProtest in Durban on Friday. PHOTO: IAN CARBUTT

The face and force of Mall Cafe

Munira Adam

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KWADUKUZA based Munira Adam is the face and force of Mall Cafe. Munira was born in KwaDukuza, matriculated at Stanger Secondary School and is currently in her third year of a BA degree in Economics and Finance, which she is studying via correspondence at Varsity College. Her dream is to trade on the stock market one day. Munira is the sole proprieter of Mall Cafe, a popular restaurant and take-away in KwaDukuza. With very supportive family and friends behindher,Munirasays:“Youdon'trealisehow muchhardworkandeffortgoesintothedaily running of a business. “The food business is very challenging.

“I love good food and my passion for food really came alive when I opened my take-away. My connection with food is a great emotional journey that gets bigger and better each day.” Mall Cafe has become the number one choice in KwaDukuza, and patrons include the mayor, many prominent business people, colleagues and friends. Munira says that Mall Cafe boasts a very trendy settings, a high standard of food and best of all very competitive pricing. “Cooking is very a emotional thing for me and I love everything about it,” says Munira. Munira wishes to thank all her customers, friends and family for their continued support.

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OVER the last two years, Margaret Hirsch has been the recipient of a variety of awards to acknowledge her contribution to the business world in South Africa and now she has decided to launch her own awards. “Winning these awards has been wonderful – both for Hirsch’s and for me personally, and I would like to see this happening to other women in business.” Margaret explained when she decided to launch the Margaret Hirsch Business Woman of the Year Award in each area that Hirsch’s operates in. “As women, we tend not to be assertive enough. There are so many fantastic women out there who are not coming forward to be acknowledged for their contribution to

the business world. “I would like to encourage them to come forward and enter the competition or nominate a friend or business owner who they would like to be recognised for this award. If you think you are a successful business woman don’t be too shy to enter yourself!” she said. HirschBallito,inconjunctionwithSimply Models and the iLembe Chamber will be hosting a function to launch the Hirsch’s iLembe Business Woman of the Year Award on Tuesday, 12 August from 1pm to 2.30pm at the Hirsch Ballito Showroom. For more information and for entry forms, contact Glenda@hirschs.co.za. Deadline for submission is 31 August 2014.

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HEN Kerry Ritson became a mother she had no idea what she was letting herself

in for. Doctors told Ritson her daughter Kiera-nowfive-hadsufferedastroke in the womb, and as a result had a porencephalic cyst one her brain, which caused hydrocephalus and resulted in 70% of the right brain not developing. However, after numerous surgeries, the last and biggest of which was in May last year, Kiera is a cheeky, bouncy, beautiful little girl today. “I am so grateful Kiera that has been blessed with a relatively normal lifeafterallshehasbeenthrough.The left side of her body is weaker, although it is not easily noticeable. With lots of therapy, we are hopeful she will get better and better,” said Ritson. Ritson said motherhood has not been easy. At the latter stage of her pregnancy, she went for a scan where she was told of Kiera’s problem. She was also told that she had to “have her” right away. Thereafter Kiera had to have MRI scans every three months to check to see if the cyst was growing. It was when she was about nine months old that she got really sick. “Kiera was a happy baby, but suddenly she started crying a lot and vomiting. Doctors told us she was fine, but I didn’t believe it. We got another opinion and the doctor told us she required surgery immediately as

>> North Coast business woman tells of her daughter’s struggle with a cyst on her brain the cyst was producing too much fluid, creating enormous pressure on her brain,” said Ritson. Ritson and her husband Brad, a former professional soccer player, were told if Kiera was fine in six weeks, they were in the clear. But just before this milestone, she became really uncomfortable again following a cold. Although doctors said it was dangerous to give general anaesthetic for an MRI to a sick child, her discomfort was so bad they were forced to. The pressure on her brain was terrific, and again she had to have emergency surgery. She had so much fluid on her brain that the remaining left side was pressed into almost a third of her cranium. On her first birthday Kiera had to have a shunt placed in her brain to drain the fluid into her abdomen where the body would re-absorb it. At six months it became apparent Keira had hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, and at 18 months she started having epileptic fits. The seizures could last as long as 30 or 40 minutes and the family were in and out of hospitals with Keira every couple of weeks. “Doctors told us later that she was in fact having continuous fits due to the cyst. After going from specialist to specialist, who all told us different things, a neurologist told us about Dr James Butler and Dr Roger Melville at Constantiaberg Mediclinic, specialists in epilepsy, who could perform various surgeries to remove seizure-

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Kiera and mum Kerry Ritson at a birthday party last weekend.

trigger factors and stop the fits. “I cannot tell you how amazing these two doctors are and how advanced their knowledge is. We found out they are among the best in the world in their fields, and would like other parents in our situation to know about them,” said Ritson. InthemeantimeKierahadbeenon a strict Ketogenic diet, monitored by Dr Tuschka Reynders, which cut out sugar and other substances that cause fits and Keira has not had a serious seizure for a year. Ritson, who had sold her paving businesstolookafterherchild,painstakingly prepared Kiera’s gram-bygram meals and gave her medication four times a day. Brad also gave up his soccer career, which took him away a

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she has been traumatised by her ordeal,” said Ritson. Ritson said she didn’t realise how stressed she herself was until Keira was better. “Youareemotionalallthetime,but somehow you just cope because you don’thaveanalternative.Wealsohad amazing support from our family and friends, and worked hard at keeping our relationship strong. “But now we’re a very happy family with a huge success story.” Keira is now at Rainbow Roo preschool and, with the help of physio and speech therapists, her cognitive ability is fast catching up to her peers. The Ritsons live in Hillcrest, but Kerry has recently opened Century21 in Ballito and the family plan to move to the area next year.

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Kiera Ritson after her right functional hemispherectomy last year.

Breast feeding is best >> Women encouraged to feed their babies breast milk

SMA Winter stanger WEEKLY Warmth distribution August 8, 2014

JYOTHI LALDAS THE Stanger Muslim Association (SMA) held its second Winter Warmth distribution recently at the Ntshawini Community Centre. Aswiththeassociation'sfirstRamadaan distribution early last month, elated crowds of people gathered to receive their free winter goodies. Approximately300blanketsand duvets were handed out amidst much excitement and emotion. The distribution was conducted

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by SMA officials Moulana Cassim Xulu and Moosa Sibisi. “It is indeed heart-warming to assist such a deserving community. “We hope and pray that these blankets will keep the people of Ntshawini warm and snug this winter,” said Moulana Xulu. Assistant secretary of the SMA Yahya Ntwana Banda added that the SMA is project-driven and will definitely continue to implement more projects and programmes of this nature.

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Some of the mothers are seen with their babies together with nurses at the KwaDukuza Clinic.

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AST week marked the 20th anniversary of the World Breast feeding Week campaign adopted by the KwaDukuza Clinic to promote, support, and educates women onexclusivelybreastfeedingtheirbabies for the first six months from birth.

More than 100 women with their new-born babies who attended the event were given a gift purchased by the nurses at the clinic as an incentive for breast feeding. Addressing the mothers, event organiser Zama Ndlovu said breast milk is not the same as formula milk. “It has unique properties that formula simply can't offer. “A breastfed baby is healthier, pro-

tected from infections and diseases, less likely to die from cot death and lesslikelytohavetummyupsetsordevelop diabetes,” said Ndlovu. She went on to say: “Moms, breast feeding helps to lose baby weight quicker and helps to protect against pre-menopausal breast cancer. Asyoucansee,breastfeedingreally is best for your baby and also for you as a mother.”

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INJABULO ibiphuphuma kubafundi abebeqeqeshelwa ubuhlengikazi ekholiji laseThekwini iLifetime Bible Institute, bethweswa iziqu emcimbini obuseMangosuthu University of Technology eMlazi ngoMgqibelo. Leli kholiji liqeqesha abafundi abeqhamuka kuyo yonke iKwaZulu-Natal. Ngaphandle kwabahlengikazi, kukhona abefundisi abathweswe iziquzo zobudokotela kwezenkolo (Theology) kanti kubuye kwahlonishwa nalabo asebebeke induku ebandla kwezokuthuthukiswa komphakathi.

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Ezamabandla aKwaDukuza XOLANI NXUMALO I-UCCSA:-SELUNQUNYIWEusukulwenkonzo yokuphendulwa kwesoyi lwesakhiwo esizoba ngesikhulu kakhulu emlandweni we-United Congregational Church of South Africa (UCCSA), esizokuba seGroutville Mission, okulindeleke ukuba sisingathe izinkonzo ezinkulu zaleli bandla KwaZulu-Natal. Lokhu kuqinisekiswe kuWeekly nguMfu C.S. Mkhize ophethe eGroutville Mission. Inkonzo yokuphendulwa kwesoyi lale Conference Centre izoba ngeSonto lomhlaka 17 kuNcwaba (August) kophezulu bese kwedlulelwa esizeni okuzokwakhiwa kuso. Kulindeleke ukuthi kube khona uModerator webandla KwaZulu-Natal uMfu Njabulo Mkhanya, ozinze e-Adams Mission, ikomidi eliholwa nguSihlalo uMfu Lindokuhle Gumede waseMpushini eMbumbulu, uNobhala oseMahlongwa uMfu Thobani Ngema, uMgcinisikhwama uDkt Sibusiso Dludla, uSihlalo olindile uMfu Mnyamezeli Nangu, noSiHlalo weKomidi lale Centre uMnuz. Linda Dhlomo. Le Conference Centre izoqeda ukuhlanganela ematendeni kwamaketanga (izingqungquthela) aleli bandla, nokulala emagumbini okufunda ezikoleni. Kulindeleke ukuba imumathe abantu abayizi 3000.

I-Independent Baptist Church (IBC): INENKONZO ende ezoqala ngoLwesihlanu lolu lomhla ka 8 kuNcwaba kuze kube yiSonto lomhla ka 10 kuNcwaba kophezulu. UMfu. Innocent Nxumalo ohola leli bandla eNtshawini, uthe lenkonzo ehambisana nengqungquthela izokuba seMelville H.P. School, kwaDukuza. Isikhulumi sosuku ngu Nkk Nelly Dhladhla. NgoMgqibelo kuyokuba ne nomkhuleko, isifundo seBhayibheli, imvuselelo nengqungquthela. Abafisa ukuthola eminye imininingwane ngale nkonzo, bangathinta uNkk Z.T. Mthembu ku 073 514 4504. I Pentecostal Holiness Church:KUZOKUBAnenkonzoyabesifazaneezokuba ngoMgqibelo endlini yesonto laleli bandla iPentecostal Holiness Church (PHC), eNew Beginnings, eTete, KwaDukuza. UMfu Ayanda Nyawo ohlela lenkonzo ngaphansikukaMfu SimonNyawo,ophetheku Lower Tugela Circuit, uthe isiqubulo sale nkonzo sithi ‘OWESIFAZANE OWESABA UNKULUNKULU’. Ngakusasa ngeSonto kuyokuba nenkonzo yesidlo. Kumenywa wonke amabandla kule nkonzo eyoqala ekuseni ngo 8 ize iphele ngo 6 ntambama. Abafuna ukwazi kabanzi ngalenkonzo bangathinta uMfu Nyawo enombolweni ethi 071 855 4533.

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Amaphoyisa omgwaqo nawophiko olulwa nobugebengu KwaDukuza ebhikisha eCouncil Chamber ngeledlule

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NAKUBA iMeya yaKwaDukuza iliphethe iliphethe ngezindaba ezimnandi isonto, isayina isivumelwanosezindodlazezimali neThalaInvestment, esizosiza osomabhizinisi bakuMasipala waKwaDukuza, ike yathwala kanzima phakathi nesonto iba nemihlangano eshisayo. NgoLwesibili uMnuz Ricardo Mthembu oyiMeya, ube nomhlangano nekomidi likaSoseshini wamatekisi aKwaDukuza obefuna ukuba lemeya nomkhandlu wayo bangenelele esimeni sokungaphephi kwabagibeli erenke yamatekisikulelidolobha.Lokhukulandeleumbhikisho wabashayeli bamatekisi aKwaDukuza bebhikishile isimo sokungaphephi kwerenke. Naleli komidi belikhala ngakho ukungaphephi kwabagibeli nabashayeli uma sekusuke izidumo zokudubulana erenke, elithe kudalwa yingxabano yangaphakathi kusosesishini wamatekisi waKwaMaphumulo. Lithe lokhu kudubulana kusuka esikhaleni nje bese kuholela ekufeni kwabagibeli abangenacala nokuphazamiseka komsebenzi wonke. Beliphonsa imibuzo eshisayo eMeyeni nomkhandlu wayo nesikhulu soMnyango wezokuThutha nokuPhepha kuHulumeni wesifundazwe ebesikhona kulo mhlangano, uMnuz Sifundiswa Lunga. Bebegxeka noMnyango wezokuThutha nokuPhepha kulesi sifundazwe ngokuba nomhlangano nososeshini waKwaMaphumulo ngoMsombuluko bona bangaziswa lutho. Bagcizelele ukuthi bona abangene kule ngxabano yakwaKwaDukuza, kodwa bakhala ngokuphazamiseka komsebenzi wamatekisi uma sekuqubuke lezi ziwombe zokudubulana. Bakhale nangerenke abathe isithatha abagibeli bamabanga amade, abathe isezitolo zakwaBoxer. BathiuMasipalamakacacisengayo noma ayivale. Ikhono lemeya lokwehlisa kwayo umoya noma kushisa, libonakale likudambisa ukushisa kulo mhlangano. Ibihamba nethimba ebelino Sihlalo we-ANC, obuye abe nguSomlomo woMkhandlu iLembe, uMnuz Thokozani Msweli, namakhansela kamasipala nezikhulu ezibhekelele ezokuthutha kulo masipala. Ithembise ukulusukumela lolu daba uma isithinte zonke izinhlangothi, yathola nombiko ogcwele woMnyango wezokuThutha ophethe lolu daba lwamatekisi aKwaDukuza. Bekukhona noMphathi wesiteshi samaPhoyisa saKwaDukuza uBrig. Bongiwe Sithole nethimba lakhe.

Ngesikhathi imeya inomhlangano nosomatekisi ezindlini zomkhandlu wamakhansela (Council Chamber), ngaphandle bekunombhikisho wamaphoyisa omgwaqo nawoPhiko olulwa nobugebengu kuleli dolobha. UMnuz Sibusiso Mhlongo, onguSihlalo wenyunyana yabasebenzi, iSouth African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu), uthe kabatelekile, kodwa bafuna ukubonana noMnuzMthembu,badluliseizikhalozabongokungeneliseki ngabaphathi babo. Echaza ngezinye zezinto ezingabaphathi kahle emsebenzini uMnuz Mhlongo uthe kubaphatha kabi ukucwaswangebala, athekwenziwayizikhulu ezibaphethe emsebenzini. Uthe lokhu zikwenza ngisho kumakhasimende abo okungabashayeli nabanikazi bezimoto uma kunezivimba-mgwaqo zokufuna abangawakhokheli amathikithi omgwaqo. Uveze ukuthi nakuba amaphoyisa omgwaqo kamasipala esuke ewuhlabe inhlali ngokwenziwa yizikhulu zawo, kodwa asuke ekhala ngaphakathi uma ebona abaphathi bawo bekhetha iphela emasini. Uthe: “Uyabona nje ukukwenzela isibonelo ngokwenzeka emgwaqeni uma kwenziwe izivimba-mgwaqo zokubheka abangawakhokhele amathikithi, uma kutholakala owomdabu waseNdiya ongakhokhile uyavunyelwa ukuba ahambe ngemoto yakhe aye ebhange eyokhipha imali yokukhokha, kodwa uma kungumuntu omnyama akanikwa lelo thuba, uvele aphonswe evenini aboshwe”, kubhoboka uMnuz Mhlongo. Uthe kuningi okubacasulayo okwenziwa ngabaphathi babo okubabuyisela esimweni sangaphambi kuka-1994, okungukwehlukanisa abantu ngokobuhlanga. Ukugcizelele ukuthi abananxa nemeya nosopolitiki balo mkhandlu, kodwa inkinga yabo ikubaphathi babo emsebenzini, athe iningi labo bangabomdabu baseNdiya, nomlungu oyedwa. Phakathi kwezingqwembe ebebeziphethe laba babhikishi, bekukhona noluthi; “Sicela abaphathi abamnyama”. Olunye beluthi “Phansi noEddie Boaventure”, okubonakala ukuthi yiso lesi sikhulu esimhlophe abakhala ngaso. “Enye yezinhloso zalo masipala wukuthi ngowezi-2030 ube ususezingeniledolobhaelikhulu,iCity,kodwauma kusenabaphathi ababandlululayo, kakulula ukukufeza lokho”, kuqhuba uMnuz Mhlongo.

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WEEKLY

NEWS

SCHOOL SCENE

Saints Church donates shoes to pupils

Standing with the Morris family

>> Pupils beam after receiving brand new school shoes MERVYN KRISHNA

UPILS at Bongimfundo Primary School in Zinkwazi recently had a pleasant surprise when they received a donation of schools shoes from Saints Church Stanger in partnership with Crossroads KZN. In order to inspire the pupils Pastor Rajen Soobramoney related a story of how bad the state of schools is in India, yet they the still manage to produce some of the best engineers in the world. “This means you can succeed despite your conditions. “This proves that through hard work and dedication, you can succeed irrespective of

your background and become leaders in different facets of life,” said Soobramoney. School principal Pitamber Ramgathi said the donation will go a long way to improving the lives of the pupils. “There are children with no shoes at all at the school, but they still attend even under those difficult circumstances. Many children walk to school with no shoes. We often overlook certain basic necessities in life and we believe that the school shoes, particularly in the wet and cold weather, will make a difference in the lives of these children.” Apart from the shoes, Jimmy Supramanien provides hot mutton soup every Wednesday mornings for the pupils.

PHOTO: JYOTHI LALDAS

Grade R pupils of Stanger Manor Secondary School dressed in black on Friday, standing in solidarity with the Morris family who are mourning the loss of their four year old son Taegrin. Taegrin died after being dragged from a car for several kilometres when his mother’s car was hijacked last month.

Buzz Montessori Black Friday Buzz Montessori has declared every Friday, Black Friday to raise awareness about abuse of women and children. The children are attempting to make the community aware of the atrocities against them. Some of the children are seen dressed in black. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Budding stars in concert Pupils from Glenhills Primary School are participating in the Fundanami variety concert taking place this week at Stanger Secondary School. Participants are seen with their teachers T Naidoo, Principal Christy Kistasamy, S Morris and RK Soni.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Seen from left are Pastor Rajen Soobramoney, school principal Pitamber Ramgathi and Jimmy Supramanien with pupils who received shoes.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

JYOTHI LALDAS AS part of celebrating Nelson Mandela International Month, an outreach programme was held at Mbuyiselo High School in ward 10, Ndulinde by Mandeni Library Services Unit recently. Mayor Siphesihle Zulu delivered an inspiring lecture to the pupils by drawing useful lessons which could be learned from international icon and former statesman Nelson Mandela. The celebration of Mandela Month entailed a narration of Mandela’s early life, his political struggle ideals, his commitment to bringing

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Mandeni mayor Siphesihle Zulu together with pupils, officials and teachers plant a tree in memory of Madiba.

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ESTATES For Sale 3 bedroom, fitted kitchen, fenced free standing house-GlenhillsR495 000.00 3 bedroom, fitted kitchen on flat huge land with swimming poolNwtwn-R1 200 000.00 3 bedroom, fully fitted, lug-Stg MnrR845 000.00 Contact Sanji-082 338 6861

Premises to let in Clark Road, Stanger. Phone: 078 652 6769. TRANSPORT Transport or lift club required from Stanger to Dube Tradeport, 7:30am to 4:30pm. Contact John: 083 533 0734. Transport required from Stanger Heights to Sappi Tugela from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Contact: 083 533 0734. VACANCY

HEALTH & BEAUTY Le Petite Wellness Clinic: Laser liposuction for weight loss, lose 1-6cm per session. Phone: 078 652 6769 for appointment. HERBALIST Fortune Teller/Herbalist-Prof. Salim Musa, Call: 073 691 1092, Ballito, Stanger, Strictly by appointment, Private & Confidential. LOANS Are you drowning in debts? We assist you with an admin order, remove all garnishees from your salary and increase your take home pay. Pay one affordable installment with repayments from as low as R600 per R50 000 debt. We do not charge any upfront fees. Take action now: Phone-Princess (Stg Office)-032-552 1194/A/H: 073 929 6811, Makhosi (DBN Office)-031-306 7250/A/H: 083 348 1663, Indira-032-552 1170 (A/h)/083 651 2441. ARE you drowning in debt??? Pay from as little as R250.00 per month towards all your accounts. Immediate relief. We also remove garnishees. Call Siva078 545 0850/032-533 7894, Savy-082 397 1840, Chanel-073 137 0783. Shop 6, Hyper Mall, next to Verulam Post Office below Pick & Pay. PETS Mandeni Boarding Kennels-Safe Accommodation for your dogs while you are away. Phone: 082 565 5065.

Architectural Draughtsperson A position for a Draughtsperson with a minimum of 5 yrs experience in a office environment and site with the following minimum requirements: 1.Drivers licence 2.Qualification via a government institution/ Tech 3.SACAP registration 4.Must be proficient in SANS 10400 regulations 5.Must be proficient in CAD/REVIT 6.Good people skills 7.Self motivated. Email CV to info@ukobona.co.za. Cashier/Shop Assistant required. Previous exp an advantage, basic computer literacy, grade 12 pass, fluency in Zulu, sober, reliable habits, traceable references. Punctuality and honesty a must and be able to work flexi hours. Drop off C.V at shop 3 Parchin Complex Tel no. 032-551 2209, cell 079 715 6987 or email to northcoastliquors@hotmail. co.za or michelle.peters2@netcare.co.za. Earn R800 in your first week guaranteed! Data hub needs some workers to fill out forms with or without computer. Easy step by step Tutorials own hours. SMS Name, Postal or email address to 073 374 8703 or datahubb@yahoo.com. Electrical students (Umfolozi College) with N3, please contact Ram Makardood. Tel: 032-459 2954/084 486 2207. House keeper-Cook required, position in Pretoria. Call: 074 657 1513.

VACANCY Qualified Diesel Mechanic required for Heavy Duty Vehicles (Must have Trade Papers) Contact: Jackson Motors 032-552 3857

Position Available for a Junior IT Technician, Must have minimum of 1-2 years practical experience, A+ & N+, Driver’s license essential. Email C.V to: shivaan@icecomp. co.za or deliver to ICE Computers Stanger.

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Children warmed up with Mr Price MERVYN KRISHNA MORE than 3 000 pre-primary school children from the KwaDukuza area had much to smile about when Mr Price Home and Mr Price Pro Red Cap Foundation handed them blankets. The handover took place at the Inkanyezi Creche in Shakaville, where children from 52 crèches were each presented with stylish blan-

kets. At the handover Titasi Bolani from the education department thanked Mr Price Pro. “These blankets will come in very handy for our children,”she said. Mr Price Pro marketing director Kerry Strauss said the handover was the highlight of the Mr Price Home and Mr Price Pro Red Cap Foundation project. “This was an opportunity to take what we have, talent and design and combine them to make someone happy,” Strauss said. Mr Price Group sustainability manager Natasja Ambrosio said the investment had been made in a key area. “Seeing the little children wrap themselves in blankets they may not have otherwise, makes me emotional. I have goose bumps.” The teachers and children thanked Mr Price the best way they know how, by parading around the crèche singing and dancing with their blankets.

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Receptionist required, email CVs to admin@ guiseppigroup.co.za. Secretary required, must have experience, be computer literate & speak fluent Zulu. Salesmen/Driver required, must have some experience. Tel: 084 444 0786. Storeman with computer literacy and drivers licence required. Send CV to admin.ttms@ telkomsa.net or 086 614 1596. Apprentice Electrician intake for 2015 - Well established electrical contracting company is inviting applicants to fulfil the position as apprentice electricians Successful candidates must have the following:-1 year of industrial employment in any engineering field with a flair to electrical engineering -Must have matric Bachelor pass with a C aggregate -Must have drivers licence -Must have minimum S2 or N4 electrical -Willing to participate in the associated training programme for a period of 4 years apprenticeship under merseta contract. A short listed candidate list will have to go through a theoretical aptitude test. Closing date for applications-30 September 2014 Fax CV’s to 032-551 4842 Email: neerasec@iafrica.com VEHICLE FOR SALE 2001 Ford Ranger, white, 2.5 Diesel, R52 000 neg. 1995 Citi Golf 1.3 Red, R25 000 neg. Contact: 072 033 7733/082 961 6764.

what’s on >>The community is invited for free taebo lessons from today (Wednesday) August 6 at The Quartz (Old Gym) in Stanger Manor. The lessons commence at 6pm. For enquiries contact Tarzan Naicker on 076 505 6825. >>A Latin American dance social will be held on 23 August at 7pm at the Phoenix Technical College in order to raise funds for local charity organisation 786 Helping Hands. For more information contact Sue on 076 566 2825. >>Stanger Secondary School’s class of 94 will be celebrating at a 20 year reunion on 9 August 2014. Interested in getting together with old friends? Contact Adhir Maharaj – 083 786 2907, Vishanth Singh – 072 233 1402, Yusuf Khan – 083 675 8171 or Vanessa Pillay – 081 758 3936. >>The Sri Ramakrishna Jyoti invites the public to their Gita week celebration at the Sanctuary Oneness Ashram, Sheffield Beach Road, Umhlali from 11 August until 18 August at 6pm daily. For more information contact Risha Diaram on 032 586 0943, Roy Ramadeen on 082 563 7976, Sita Ramadeen on 032 525 4484 or Eddie Durgapersadh on 083 584 7873. >>Matric 2013 certificates are now available for collection from Stanger Secondary School. >>Stanger Secondary School will hold their Grades eight to 12 parents meeting on Thursday, 31 July from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. >>The Shri Sanathan Mundal, 21 Greyridge Drive, Stanger Heights will be observing Githa week from Monday, 11 August to Sunday, 17 August. Monday to Saturday from 6pm to 8pm daily. Sunday, 17 August Krishna Janam Asthmi will be celebrated from 6pm until midnight. Daily bhajans and various speakers will be rendering discourses on the Bhagavat Gita. All are invited to attend. For further information contact: PRO Madhuri Sing on 082 324 3406, president J Harilall on 082 685 7575 or Head of religious Roy Mahanga on

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084 5566 601. >>The ISKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Centre in Stanger, would like to invite you and your family to our weekly Nama Hatta programme. Kindly join us for a spiritually enlightening programme that’s held at Sabha Hall which commences at 6.45pm. Bonafide spiritual book and Prasadam is served. For more information, please contact Hare Krishna Das on 082 829 3880. >>The Angelespery Temple in Tugela will host their annual Marrieamman prayer on 10 August at Lot 65 High View Park commencing at 9am. Donations in cash or kind will be appreciated. For more information contact Ivan on 032 457 0464 or 078 3372 408. >>The Mdoniville Hindu Temple can be contacted for funeral services and home services. Cooking and baking also done, by a dedicated band of ladies. For more information, contact Krish Kisten on 0835566276 or Jenny Padayachee on 032 552 2301/073 495 0414. Suitable packages for small weddings accommodating 100 - 120 people with table seating. For more information contact Krish Kisten on 083 556 6276 or Jenny Padayachee on 032 552 2301/073 495 0414 or the temple on 032 551 1744. Service is held on Sunday from 8.30 - 9.30am Monday from 6pm - 7pm. Tuesday from 7pm - 8pm. For further information kindly contact the temple on 032 551 1744. >>The Shri Durga Temple, 47 Larkspur Street in Stanger Manor, conducts the following weekly services: Mondays: Prayer service from 5:30pm to 6:30pm Tuesdays: Prayer service from 6pm to 7pm (Ramayan Recitals, twice a month) Saturdays: Hanuman Chalisa Recitals from 6am to 7am (11 times) in the mornings. Small weddings are also conducted. For details contact Ram Makardood on 084 486 2207 or Som Mudaly on 078 409 4494.

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Diamond Arrow Award for PC Training and Business College PC Training and Business College has gained a reputation amongst leading employers and industry organisations for outstanding performance in the education sector. Its accomplishments includes awards for business growth, community engagement, customer focus, economic development, gender empowerment and business education and training. In the recent PMR Africa Brand Awareness rating, the institutions was nominated to receive the highest level Diamond Arrow Award in the Business Sector in IT Training Institutions in KZN. The rating was based on perceptions from corporates and senior government officials and the criteria included economic growth and development, managerial expertise corporate governance, brand awareness and levels of innovation. The companies/institutions were judged on their involvements to enhance economic growth and development of the province; levels of managerial expertise; implementation of corporate governance; brand awareness and levels of innovation. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate excellence. Through the awards PMR Africa wants to acknowledge and set a bench mark for others to aspire to and also create an opportunity for companies and institutions whereby a team or division can be recognised for all their hard work. The Awards Ceremony will take place next month in KZN. CEO of PC Training & Business College Jay Ramnundlall was delighted at the recognition his Institute received citing that it was a true victory for his staff and management who goes the extra mile. “Every decision we make is about what is in the best interest for the learners,” said Ramnundlall. He added, “Also important to our future, is about maintaining the fantastic customer service that makes us different from our competitors. That’s always been a key ingredient in our customer proposition. We have sharpened our focus in this area with a number of initiatives.” The Diamond Award recognition bears testimony to the institutes efforts in making education not just affordable but a leading education service provider.

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Christmas in July at Hirsch IT is five months away, but Hirsch Ballito decided to host a “cracker of a Christmas” networking breakfast recently. With mince pies and other Christmas treats, it was a memorable networking opportunity. Main guests speakers were Rae Dengler from

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Show Me Ballito/Umhlanga who gave a talk on this popular site, and Ballito’s Mr Entertainment, Danny Fisher, who had everyone in stitches after singing an interesting rendition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Almost everyone who attend won a prize.

Taekwon-Do team goes ‘global’ >> Locals perform excellently in international tournament THE Global Taekwon-Do Federation (GTF) held its Euro-Asia championships from 24 to 27 July, in Salerno, Italy, with many European countries participating. The Ballito Martial Arts Academy together with Budo Martial Art congratulates the following students for representing the South Africa GTF Taekwon-Doteamandfortheirexcellent results. Sparring (contact) in their respective divisions: Gold medals: Lucky Nhlanhla Ndlovu and Miki Oshua. Silver: Victor Aparicio and Humaira Khan. Patterns in their respective divisions: Silver: Humaira Khan. Bronze: Victor Aparicio and Miki

Oshua. The students from the Ballito and Centurion Dojang’s thank their international instructor Guk-Jae Sabum Nim Vladimir Grachev for his excellent instruction and coaching. Humaira Khan from KwaDukuza thanked her instructor Timur Kurmanov for his instruction and support. “A special thank you to the sponsors that contributed to the members of the SA GTF team. “This is most appreciated, and without your support and generosity it would not be possible for us to attend such international events and showcase the skills and talent we have in South Africa,” said Khan. Students are now training under

Grachev and Kurmanov in order to representSouthAfricaatthefirstGTF Open International Championships in South Africa. The event will take place from the 4-7 December at the ICC Centre in Durban. For more information about mixed martial arts or to join a class contact Kurmanov on 084 923 2007 or visit www.budomartialarts.co.za. — Supplied The team (back, from left) Lucky Ndlovu, Miki Oshua, Victor Aparicio, and (front) Guk-Jae Sabum Nim Vladimir Grachev and Humaira Khan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Keeping the community of KwaDukuza warm NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS ENVIRONMENTAL BASIC ASSESSMENT (BA) FOR THE PROPOSED MTHANDENI IRRIGATION EXTENSION SCHEME, KWA-ZULU NATAL EDTEA REFERENCE NO: EDTEA REFERENCE NO: DC29/0015/2014

Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 54 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2010 as amended, the intent to carry out an activity as listed under Section 24(5) of the National Environment Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) and published in Government Notice No. R.543 of 2010. The intention is therefore to seek Environmental Authorisation for a number of listed activities:

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Stanger Minister's Forum distributed 250 blankets to the residents of Happy Valley (Glenhills) and Bangladesh (Gledhow). Pictured are Pastors Rajen Soobramoney and Louis Abrahams with Pep Stores manageress Faith.

Proposed Activity: Jeffares & Green, on behalf of the Qwabe Development Secondary Co-operative, with the technical assistance and guidance of the Gledhow Sugar Company, propose to extend the Mthandeni lrrigation Scheme which forms part of the development plan for the Glendale Valley. The extension makes provision for a further 340 ha (hectares) of suitable land to be planted to irrigated sugarcane. Water for the irrigation will be extracted from the uMvoti River and pumped to a small balancing 3 dam (storing approximately 34 000 m ) on a minor tributary nearby from where it will be pumped into the lands. The identified areas were previously used for dryland sugarcane production, but has, in some places, in the recent past reverted back to grazing and small plots. Location: The Study Area for the Mthandeni lrrigation Extension Scheme is approximately 340 hectares in extent and located within the Maphumulo Local Municipal Area. The co-ordinates of the site are: Latitude /Longitude South East

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Name of Applicant: Qwabe Development Secondary Co-operative, Type of Assessment: The project falls under the definition of an Activity which must follow an Environmental Basic Assessment Process as described in the Regulations 21 through 25 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010. Please note that there are a number of Activities that may be triggered as a result of the proposed project and these will be listed and assessed as part of the Environmental Basic Assessment Process to be conducted. Consultant to contact: SiVEST Environmental Division Contact: Shivani Naidoo P.O. Box 707, Msunduzi, 3231 Tel: 033 347 1600 Fax: 033 347 5762 Email: shivanin@sivest.co.za In order to ensure that you are registered as an Interested and/or Affected Party (I&AP), and to receive further information regarding this process; please submit in writing your name, contact information and interest in the matter to the contact person named above.

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weeklywheels Avoidance and handling of a hijacking situation • It is important to realise that there is often nothing you can do other than co-operate with the hijackers.

IN recent weeks hijacking has been more prominent in the news, as South Africans waited anxiously for news of the safe return of Mongezi Phike, and mourned for four-year-oldTaegrinMorris,who was murdered by a hijacker. Vehicle tracking and stolen vehicle recovery specialist Cartrack, reports that it has taken many calls from concerned parents for guidance on how to deal with hijacking, particularly when children are in the car. The company advises that while the idea of such a situation is frightening, parents should discuss the possibility of this eventuality with children who are old enough to understand, and talk about how to respond.

• As difficult as it may sound, try toremaincalm,asthehijackerwill respond according to your reaction. • Acknowledge the hijacker’s presence. Don’t make eye contact and keep your hands visible.

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• Before leaving home, position yourchild’scarseatonthepassenger side of the vehicle so that you can reach back, undo your child’s safetybeltandbringthemoutwith you in the event of a hijacking. • If you have been hijacked, avoid getting out of the car first and then opening the back doors to get your childout.Ifthisisunavoidableand you are forced to exit your vehicle while a small child is still strapped to a baby seat, take the car keys with you as a “bargaining” tool.

Cartrackhasalsoofferedsome practical pointers: • Be aware of what is happening around you on the road at all times. • Statistically, you are more likely to be hijacked between 4pm and 8pm, especially on a Friday, and most hijackings occur in the victim’s driveway.

• If your children are old enough, take the child-lock off your vehicle and teach them how to undo their safety belt, exit the car and move to safety upon your instruction.

• Prepare yourself mentally and physically for a hijack situation by role-playing a possible scenario with your family. Treat it as a game,sothatyourchildrenwillreact appropriately.

• At all times, let the hijackers know what you are doing and don’t make any sudden moves. — Wheels 24.

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Nevil’s Auto suffer humiliating defeat >> Isithebe expected a severe backlash from favourites Nevil’s Auto

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Isithebe Paints Darts Club were ecstatic on Wednesday night after trouncing arch-rivals Nevil’s Auto 6-3 at the Taste on India Restaurant in KwaDukuza.

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EVIL’S Auto Darts Club suffered a humiliating 4-9 defeat at the hands of Isithebe Paints in the Distell Richelieu-sponsored KwaDukuza Darts Association League game played at the Taste of India Restaurant in KwaDukuza on Wednesday night. After their shock defeat at the hands of rookies, Darnall Action Sporting a fortnight ago, Isithebe expected a severe backlash from favourites Nevil’sAuto.But,theirwoescontinued on Wednesday night after losing the first two 1001 team competitions. Nevil’s Auto shared the spoils in

the 801 team competition, but were trailing 1-3 heading into the first doubles match of the evening. Vinesh Geanballey and Jerry Govender made a formidable combination, trouncing the more fancied Sanjay Singh and Sidney Naicker in the first doubles clash. Vishalin Parmasivan and Nine Pillay rubbed further salt into the wounded Nevil’s Auto after outwitting Shaun Pillay and Paddy Padayachee to extend Isithebe’s lead (5-1). Kuben Naidoo and Nevil Kisten gave Nevil’s Auto a glimmer of hope (2-5) after beating Asogan Latshoomanan and Jerry Arunachellam in the final doubles match. Nevil’s Auto needed to win five of

Grove End clinch SPI corporate KO Cup WEEKLY REPORTER GROVE End clinched the Sunil Pranpath Incorporated (SPI) Corporate League Knockout Cup (hosted by KwaDukuza Volleyball Association) after beating Team Style in straight sets (2-0) in the final played before a huge crowd at the association courts on Friday night. Stylebooktheirplaceinafinalwith a hard fought 25-27; 25-27; 15-13 win against Cool Leaders. Grove End hardly broke a sweat in their fluent 25-13; 25-14 win against Teachers Style outfit. Style stunned the more fancied Grove End lads to take a 12-9 lead. But, as the game gained momentum Grove End started to take control before levelling the scores at 17-17.

Style rallied back with Nishen Govender and Alvin Moonsamy beating the Grove End block to give their team a narrow 20-18. The vast experience of Preggie Pillay, Kamal Singh and Raj Naidoo gave Grove End the added impetusatthedeath,whowentontoseal the first set 25-21. After a courageous display in the opening set, Style virtually threw in the towel in the 2nd set. Pillay’s wicked over-arm serve gave the Style rearguard a huge headache and the pintsized Clive Kista beat the Style blockers

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the six remaining singles matches in the hope of snatching victory from the jaws of death. Singh, who has been in horrendous form throughout the month of July lost the opening singles contest against arch-rival Geanballey. Trailing2-6,thewritingwasonthe wall for Nevil’s Auto. Parmasivan, Latshoomanan and Arunachellam won their singles match against Pillay, Naidoo and Kisten to inspire Isithebe to a memorable 9-4 victory. Meanwhile, Darnall proved that their win against Nevil’s Auto was no fluke after snatching a thrilling 7-6 victory against Gledhow United on Wednesday night. The match was evenly contested with the scores tied on 2-2 after the first four team matches. Darnall took a 5-2 lead after a sensational 3-0 drubbing of their rivals in the doubles matches. Yogan Pillay kept United in the hunt for honours after beating Devan Gounden in the first singles clash of the night. Cyril Pillay restored Darnall’s 3point cushion (3-6) and put the sugarcaneladsinthedrivingseataftermercilessly annihilating Dhana Naidoo. Trailing 3-6, United stunned their rivals, winning the next three singles matches (thanks to the stellar performance of Charlie Pillay, Vasa Rungasamy and Jodie Naidoo) to level the scores at 6-6. Sadly, all their hard work was in vain after man-of-the-match Sashen Naidoo beat Justin Naidoo in the final singles of the evening to guide Darnall to a thrilling 7-6 win.

Dolphins III consolidate top spot WEEKLY REPORTER DOLPHINSIIIcementedtheirposition at the top of the Dolphin Coast Squash Third Division League log table after trouncing Darnall III (12-7) at the Dolphin Coast Sports Centre squash courts on Tuesday night. Ravi “Sugar” Pillay, playing at four gave the home team a perfect start after trouncing Andrew Potgieter in straight sets (3-0). Veteran squash campaigner Pete Goss was far from disgraced after going down 1-3 to Ranjith Rhugoonan. BJ Mansfield stunned his younger opponent, Evashen Govender (3-2) in a 5-setter marathon to give Darnall a glimmer of hope. Farrel James came back strongly after losing the opening set to topple Dolphins top seed Elvis Govender (3-2). Dolphins bagged the 2-bonus points to notch up an impressive 12-7winandextendtheirleadatthe top of the log standing. Meanwhile, Dolphins I walloped Darnall I (13-6) in a Dolphin Coast Squash First Division League game

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played in KwaDukuza on Thursday night. New mum, Kim Stewart was the over the moon after beating Dino Moodley (3-2) in a five-setter marathon. She dedicated her win to her bundle of joy. Grant Fowlds stunned Srini Murugan to take a commanding 2-0 and was leading 6-4 in the third set. Murugan clawed his way back into contention winning the 3rd set (11-8) and cantered to a fluent 11-7 win in the 4th set to level the scores at 2-2 and push the game into a 3rd and decisive set. Murugan was all the rage in the final set cantering to a comfortable 11-5 (3-2) win. Mitch Hedges proved too strong for former Dolphins skipper, Yashin Tewary (now donning the colours of Darnall) trouncing him in straight sets (11-5; 11-6; 11-5) to give Dolphins a 8-5 lead. Dolphins top seed Avesh Nurbadh snatched a thrilling 3-1 win againstBjornRenckentoinspirethe hometeamtoaresounding13-6(including the 2-bonus points) victory.

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Dolphins III comprising Elvis Govender, Ranjith Rhugoonan, Shawn Govender, Evashen Govender and Ravi “Sugar” Pillay were over the moon after beating Darnall (12-7) on Tuesday night.

with some deft touches as Grove End Wednesday, 3 September with the ficantered to a comfortable 25-13 win nal scheduled to take place on Friday, 5 September. Males born in 1979 or to clinch the SPI Knockout Cup. President of KDVA Isaac Abraham laterandfemalesbornin1989areeliwas greatly indebted to Sunil Pran- gible to participate in the tournapath (CEO of Sunil Pranpath Incorpo- ment. Meanwhile, there was a huge rated) for his magnanimous gesture in promoting corporate volleyball in scare for log leaders, Grove End who lost the opening set (22-25) against KwaDukuza. The next corporate knockout tourIn Loving Memory of the late nament is scheduled to Johnny Ramessar take place on

Randsons in the EZE’S Electrical Competitive League fixture played at the association courts on Thursday night. But, they rallied back winning the 2nd set (25-14) before a nail-biting 15-13 win. The acid test looms for Grove End on August 14 when they lock horns with former league champs KSST.

In Loving Memory

Mrs. Annapoorani Reddy (Vimla)

PUSHPA MURUGAN

Date of Birth: 19/12/1961 Called to Rest: 30/07/2014

How sudden was your call that shocked us all. Those hard working hands are now at rest. We love and miss you very much. Rest in peace. You and your family are invited to attend the 13th Day Ceremony of the late Mrs. Annapoorani Reddy (Vimla) on Monday, 11 August 2014 at Stanger Sabha Hall commencing at 11:00am. Sadly missed by Daya Reddy and Family.

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You toiled so hard for those you loved dad. You said goodbye to none. Your spirit flew before we knew. Your work on earth was done. We miss you dad. Our hearts are sore, as time goes by we miss you more. Your life was love and labour. Your love for family was true. You did your best for all of us dad. We will always remember you. Sadly missed by your wife-Romilla, children, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandson, family and friends.

Your day is done, Your journey complete. Death’s call on the door was not welcome. Your parting has left a void. We remember with joy the memories you left behind. Your legacy is everlasting, God has you in his keeping among the best he has chosen. You and your family are kindly requested to attend the Yearly Memorial Service of the late Pushpa Murugan Date: Saturday, 9th August 2014 Time: 3pm to 4pm Venue: Glenhills Community Hall Sadly missed by your Sisters, Mummy and Baby and a host of family and friends.

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KDVA to host Nandos Women’s KO Cup

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>>KwaDukuza women urged to take advantage opportunity

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WADUKUZA Volleyball Association (KDVA) will host the Nandos-sponsored Women’s Volleyball Knockout Cup on Friday, 22 Augustattheassociationcourtscommencing at6pm. President of KDVA Isaac Abraham expressed his sincere thanks to Zak Vadia (manager of Nandos Stanger) for their generous R2 000 sponsorship towards the women volleyball tournament. Abraham said: “On 22 August the names of all thefemaleplayersparticipatinginthetournament will go into a hat and teams will drawn be from the hat. “The random selection of teams will give novices an opportunity of rubbing shoulders with experienced volleyball players.” Teams will be divided into two pools with matches played on a league basis in each pool. In the pool games, matches will be contested on the basis of best of three sets (comprising of 15 uncapped points, a team must win by two clear points). Thetoptwoteamsineachpoolwillcontest the final. The final will be contested on the basis of best of three sets with the first two sets comprising of 25 capped points and the final set 15 uncapped points. Medals will be awarded to all participants with trophies awarded to the winners. All women par-

ticipating in the tournament will be given supper at Nandos. Abraham urged the women of KwaDukuza to takeadvantageoftheopportunitytoplaysportand socialise with others. KDVA public relations officer Kruba Jaram said:“WiththemonthofAugustdedicatedtowomen, here is an opportunity for women to showcase their talent.” In other volleyball news, KDVA in association with the Department of Education and the Department of Sport and Recreation will host a volleyball tournament at the association courts today (Wednesday) for primary schools and on Friday, 8 August for secondary schools. The tournament gets underway at 12noon on bothdays.ThetournamentwillcaterforUnder-13 boys and girls (primary schools) and Under-17 boys and girls (secondary schools). Manor Primary, Dawnview, Ashram, KwaDukuza, Stanger Heights, Glenhills, Shakaskraal, Lee Primary and Gledhow Primary Schools will contest the U13 tournament. In the U17 tournament Manor Secondary, ML Sultan, Stanger Secondary, Darnall, Glenhills Secondary and Shakaskraal Secondary will be vying for honours. The winning school in the U13 and U17 ranks will represent KwaDukuza in the Ilembe District Games scheduled to take place in September.

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Manager of Nandos Stanger Zak Vadia presents a cheque of R2 000 to KwaDukuza Volleyball Association public relations officer Kruba Jaram.

Singh elected Dawnheights president WEEKLY REPORTER

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Roy Ramsunder presents the president's award to Shahil Ramsunder.

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RAJIV Tambuti Singh was elected president of Dawnheights Cricket Club at the annual general meetingcum-awards ceremony held on Sunday at Manor Primary School. Outgoing president of Dawnheights, Roy Ramsunder said: "Last season was a disaster where we finished last in the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union Challenge League Division One Stream and have been relegated to the Division Two Stream. “It was a learning experience for us as we move forward into the new season building a stronger, committed squad.” He congratulated Mikhaylin Naicker who was selected as captain of the KZN Rural Under-17 squad. Ramsunder was indebted to all officials who worked tirelessly in ensuring a successful golf day tournament.

It was a disappointing 2013/2014 season for Dawnheights who failed to secure any silverware in the domestic league. Dawnheights 'A' finished a dismal 6th in the Twenty-20 League and Dawnheights 'B' finished at the foot of the log table. IntheIlembeCricket50OversLeague they finished third. Secretary of the club Shahil Ramsunder was over the moon after waltzing away with the coveted president's award. Saurav Singh was adjudged the most improved player with Adesh Bageloo scooping the fielding acco-

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