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NVESTORS and creditors who are owed almost R358 million from the failed Blythedale Coastal Resort (BCR) project will meet today (Wednesday) to vote on a proposed business rescue plan. The plan promises to repay in full and with interest most of the claims of ordinary investors who injected cash in return for sites. But the proposed plan leaves the “big name” brand ambassadors, mainly sports stars, out in the cold, suggesting their claims must be paid by the single biggest creditor eLan (now trading as Blue Coast Developments), the company behind
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what was to be a R10 billion project in KwaDukuza. While all professional service providers have agreed to discount their claims, at least two creditors who won plots as prizes in competitions are still refusing to settle for anything less than the R1 million they believe they are owed. Business rescue practitioner Ken Stewart warned in his report that if his plan was not adopted, he would place the company in liquidation. He said that after an expensive process that could take more than two years, the dividend could be as little as 63c in the rand or less if the liquidator took longer.
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The little people from Buzz Montessori took to the streets on Friday morning with posters and placards chanting, “Pray for the children, pray for Gaza” in an attempt to draw awareness to the plight of children caught in the centre of the ongoing fighting between Pales tinian and Israeli forces. Motorist were urged to hoot in support.
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ore than 50 KwaDukuza traffic officers were seen demonstrating outside the KwaDukuza Municipal Lavoipierre Building on Friday, demanding the removal of three directors and a superintendent. The officers are accusing their management of corruption, racism and breaking the firearms act by issuing firearms incorrectly. The officers marched to the mayor’s office in Chief Albert Luthuli Street where they handed over a memorandum containing a list of their grievances. Mayor Ricardo Mthembu promised to address their grievances and revert to them by Tuesday (yesterday). Some of their grievances include corruption and racism by high rank-
ing officials, back-pay for 10 recently employed officers, corrupt relationships in warrants operation, victimising staff based on non-existent policies, outstanding issues at all levels of the municipality, reviewing travelling allowances of assistant superintendents, five days versus six days workers (Saturday overtime), supervisor for CCTV not in place and fair distribution of overtime. According to a source within the municipality, the march was illegal and the officer who participated did not obtain the required permissions. “It was a disgrace for the officers to march to the mayor’s office with their uniforms. There are certain members in the traffic department who are using some of the officers to get what they want, especially when it comes to the vacant deputy director’s position.
“Some officers own taxis and are accusedofcausinga conflict ofinterest with other taxi associations,” said the well placed source. The source went on to say whenever certain individuals cannot get what they want, they then mobilise and create a racial issue. “These same instigators are calling for the biometric system to be stopped, because they come to work and leave work as and how they please, no one knows where they are and what they do. “The municipality has received several complaints from motorists and ratepayers about the despicable behaviour and attitude of some of the officers. Most ofwhomwerepartofthe march,” the source said. He also said many of the allegations in the memorandum were unfounded, most especially those of corruption and racism.
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LACKOUTS will be a thing of the past in Groutville once construction on a brand new substation is completed. Numerous power outages which plagued the greater Groutville community on and off throughout the year could soon be a thing of the past following the site handover for the construction of a new high voltage electricity substation in Ward 14. The site was handed over to the contractor by KwaDukuza mayor Ricardo Mthembu together with his council. The mayor urged residents to work together with the ward committee and the councillor to ensure the project is completed in harmony. Chairperson of the technical services portfolio committee Sandeep Oudhram was happy to break the news to residents this week.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 His plan, if adopted, would mean immediate payment of all proven and settled claims, with those disputed re solved by litigation or negotiation. The proposed development was lauded as a blueprint for land reform in South Africa with the community, represented by the Zwelabantu Dube Communal Property Association, agreeing to sell the land it was given after a successful land claim to BCR in return for a 20% stake in what was expected to be a lucrative project. But the project stalled because of the global economic crisis in 2008 and the community became upset at the lack of progress and went to court to set aside the deal. As a result, and to stave off any at tempts by creditors to liquidate the company, it was placed into business rescue in September 2013. Stewart was then appointed and a creditors’ committee was established. Negotiations between BCR, the community and the government re sulted in a settlement agreement, with the government agreeing to pay BCR R322 million in compensation to give the land and development rights back to the community. Stewart said the cash, paid by the government into an attorney's trust account, was the only material asset of BCR and now needed to be distribut ed. The bulk of creditors comprise peo ple, companies and trusts who gave cash loans to the company to purchase properties at a discount. Stewart said the capital sums had been accepted and interest calculated by an accountant and certified by an auditor and a total claim of R78 million had been agreed on. Consultants, including architects, project managers, town planners and engineers, had lodged claims totalling R60 million. The creditors’ committee accepted that they worked “on risk” and, after seeking legal opinion on their con tracts,realisticsettlementswerenego tiated totalling R37 million. Contractors Teichmann Plant Hire
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and Geeco Natal, owed R10 million col lectively, had not settled. Stewart said he had cancelled their contractsandhadaskedanengineerto prepare a termination account, but “as this may involve dispute resolution, I have left the full amount of the claims in the business plan”. Brand ambassadors, including Ryk Neethling, Lucas Radebe, Jonty Rho des, Leon Schuster, John Smit, Jake White and Derek Watts, who had “trade exchange agreements”, some of whom had put in varying claims from R500 000 to R4.5 million, have not been provided for. Stewart said they should claim from Blue Coast Developments which, on top of its audited claim against BCR of R122 million, was also asking for R33 million in contingent liabilities. Prizewinner Brian Aberdeen agreed to take R500 000 but Nicolene PrinslooandDriesvanNiekerkarehold ingoutforR1millioneach,Stewartsaid. An amount of R20 million had also been set aside for the SA Rugby Leg ends Association, which held shares in BCR. Stewart and the creditors’ commit tee have rejected what they say is a “spurious claim” of R45 million from a Johannesburg businessman Philip Burns, who claimed to have an agree ment with eLan developer Mark Taylor, but could not produce any supporting documentation, only unsigned agree ments. “He has threatened to interdict the business rescue process. However, it appears from correspondence and the minimal documentation that he has submitted so far that he has neither a claimnorgroundstointerdict,”Stewart said. AttorneyJohnLister,whositsonthe creditors’ committee, said the process had been transparent and the commit tee had met seven times. “At the meeting everyone will be able to have their say and vote. It is a democratic process. “Ibelievethiswaymostofthecredi tors will be paid and it is far more bene ficial than liquidation.” The meeting is scheduled for today (Wednesday) at the Durban Country Club.
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Temple acquires new mother Sakthi Murthi MERVYN KRISHNA THE Stanger Siva Temple is observ ing a 14day “Kumba Abishegham” for the new mother Sakthi Murthi it has acquired. This has been made possible through the sponsorship of the murthi by D. Narainsingh who donated the murthi in memory of his late dad and wife. The Stanger Siva Temple thanks Narainsingh for his donation. The temple has been observing the abishegham since Thursday 17 July and will continue until 30 July. Daily prayers start at 5.45pm on weekdays and at 3pm on weekends. The community is invited to at tend. For more information, the priest can be contacted on 032 551 3259 or the temple chairperson Harry Naidoo on 084 584 6101.
THELowerTugelaMathsAssociation (LTMA) will host its annual mathematics relay for primary schools (grades 3 to 7) on 28 August. Chairman of the Lower Tugela Maths Association Isaac Abraham urged schools in the iLembe District to participate. Abraham said: “Problem-solving encourages children to think critically in arriving at a solution for a problemandpupilsshouldnotbedeprived from participating.”
Annual primary schools math relay Last term a workshop was held to empower teachers in problem-solving. The past two years’ question papers with solutions and sample questions with solutions were handed out at the workshop for teachers to use as a guide to prepare for the 2014 competition. Certificates will be awarded to pupils who participate in the 2014
maths relay. Topachieversinroundonewilladvance to round two. Roundtwooftherelayisscheduled to take place on 29 October. The top 20 pupils in each of the grades and their maths teacher, and parents, will be invited to an awards ceremony on 19 November at the KwaDukuza Town Hall. Refreshments will be given to
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WADUKUZA mayor Ricardo Mthembu has honoured a number of people who have, this year, proved to be tough acts to follow. Mthembu bestowed honours to 10 organisations and seven individuals at the 2014 Mayoral Awards for Service Excellence, who have served the community with diligence. The awards were conferred on people nominated by the people of KwaDukuza earlier this year. “These awards are presented to people who have exercised outstanding independence and responsibility. They have served the community with diligence. Today, they are being honoured as part of recognising their abilities and efforts in making our area a better place. They deserve to ride the crest of service excellence. “These individuals and organisa-
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KwaDukuza mayor Ricardo Mthembu recognises Ricinz Construction’s Indrani Govender for wealth and job creation. Looking on is KwaDukuza speaker Thulani Khuluse. tions have proved to be hard acts to follow and it’s upon the government to give recognition to people who help build a greater nation. Their success is a result of hard work,” said Mthembu during the awards at Kearsney Manor. The awards are conferred on people who have raised the bar in terms
of originality, ingenuity, dynamism and determination in strengthening SMMEs, local economic development, community development, community services and volunteerism. In his speech, Mthembu told private companies to turn youth skills to good account for the prosperity of
future generations. “Private companies owe it to themselves to turn the page in providing employment to skilled people who the municipality has made an effort to give strength to.” He said the programmes available to young people passes muster on youth skilling. “The skills opportunities that we provide for young people are of good standards and companies should provide opportunities for young people to prosper. “While the government may play its part to a certain degree, some measure of responsibility lie on private companies to utilise skilled labour. “Broad-based opportunities in private companies for young people are within reach,” he said. Mthembu was recognising excellence exercised between January 2013 and December 2013.
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KWADUKUZA resident who is employed in Umhlanga as a domestic worker had his run for the Mozambican border cut short by police after he allegedly stole $70 000 (R735 600). The 28-year-old Mozambican national was intercepted by police and private investigators while on a minibus taxi, hours after a stack of dollars went missing on Wednesday last week. He has now made an enemy of his former boss, convicted fraudster Yusuf Omarjee, who had withdrawn the foreign currency for a trip to Dubai. The domestic worker, Iahaia Cassimo Iassima, is in Westville Prison, ahead of his formal bail application, which is expected this week. It is understood that Iassima had worked for Omarjee at his plush Umhlanga home. The envelope of money, hidden in a cupboard, went missing after he had packed away clothes. Iassima’s run for home saw him packing most of his belongings and discarding his cellphone so he could not be traced by police. It is believed that he had boarded a minibus in Pinetown that was bound for Johannesburg, his final stop before his dash for the border post. In his luggage was a CD player, the inner workings of which had been neatly removed to conceal the
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Catching the matric mathematics bandwagon
EFORE I became a journalist, I made a living as a private tutor. I started with a terrible hourly fee as I did not know how much tutors usually charged. As I got wiser I increased my fee and started to make a somewhat respectable living; enough to break even with the taxi fare I paid for every day. I was not a teacher, have never been, and I respect teachers and the work they do. I did, however, find myself rectifying a lot of their mistakes when I was tutoring M.A.K. AMEEN & CO. students in mathematics and the physical Attorneys At Law | Commissioner of Oaths sciences. My first judgment was that the Tel: 087 233 9188 www.durbanlaw.co.za students who denied being taught a basic concept in either subjectwere being la zy, as is almost always the case. But then I started get ting calls from parents who had very bright Diabetic Retinopathy changes. It is important and mandatory that children from DIABETIC Retinopathy is a complication of people with diabetes mellitus have their eyes prestigious Diabetes Mellitus in which the blood sugar is examined at least once a year. schools in the elevated causing deterioration of the blood Examination vessels of the retina. As these blood vessels Richards Bay A complete opthalmic examination is important breakdown. It results in leakage of fluid into and Empange in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and the centre of the retina (macula edema) or ni areas. These this include: Vision testing, drops to dilate abnormal vessels that grow on the surface of pupils and a complete examination of the front children were the retina (neovascularization) which can pull and back of the eye the retina off or cause bleeding and scarring. getting dis This can result in the loss of central and Treatment tinctions in all peripheral vision. Treatment modalitis include laser intravitreal their other injections and surgery Causes and association subjects ex The longer someone has Diabetes Mellitus, Prognosis cept either the more likely they will develop diabetic People who maintain healthy, active lifestyles mathematics retionpathy. Keeping blood glucose levels and who optimise their blood sugar control, down to as normal as possible reduces the or the physical have the best chances of slowing progression severity of diabetic retinopathy. of diabetic retinopathy and preserving good sciences. I vision. It is very important that perople with found that a Symptoms dieabetes mellitus undergo at least an annual These include gradual, progressive blurring of lot of the ba eye exam whether or nor they have any vision vision, sudden vision loss, floaters or fluctuating sics lacked, not symptoms. vision. It is important to recognise that people because the with advanced disease may not have any visual For more information contact Dr L Naidoo. students were lazy, but be NOW OPENING IN STANGER cause their
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teachers had failed to teach them the ba sics. Whether this failure was caused by a lack of knowledge or time, I cannot specu late. Academics from the University of KZN andDurbanUniversityofTechnologyarebe ing quoted in many an internet conversa tion regarding the competency of matric mathematics teachers. This is after a report was published in The Mercury on Monday 21 July, regarding a study published in the ‘Perspectives in Edu cation’ journal. According to the report, a sample of 253 KZN teachers averaged a mark 57% when writing a past Mathemat ics exam paper, typical of what the stu dents they teach, have to write. The paper was separated into four levels (levels one to four) which increased in diffi culty. The fourth and final level involves problem solving, which was most challeng ing. At this level, the sample of teachers tested averaged a mark of 26%, which is even lower than the ridiculous 30% pass needed. Having encountered these kinds of questions a lot myself, I agree that they are quite challenging. These researchers question the quality of the material the teachers are delivering to learners if they clearly fail to understand it themselves. I have to agree with them but also take caution in knowing that not all is cut and dry and that I am not an education expert.Clearlythereissomething wrong, but as to the cause of it and the solu tion that needs correct it, I have found that we are all experts. In the digital version of The Mercury arti cle, I found a list of comments longer than the story itself. This is often the case with stories that are the topics of many a drunk en conversation or when a story supports people’s cynicism on the government’s fail ure. The (anonymous) comments are full of “not surprising”, “dismal”, “blind leading the blind” and others questioning whether
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all teachers are qualified to teach any subject. The report does not mention how manyof these teachers are frompreviously disadvantaged schools and backgrounds. I would speculate that the difficulty of the problem solving questions in the fourth level may be linked to their proficiency in the English language. What we need to understand is that this is just one study that has detected a longsuspected problem. The study’s authors do not speculate what exactly is causing the problem, only that it exists and that it is scary how we ex pect these teachers to help pupils grasp the mathematics they teach. This study unfor tunately casts a bad light on some teachers who actually understand the subject and are able to convey it. It is not all bad. I have encountered sev eral teachers who have helped me grasp challenging concepts in mathematics. This story will unfortunately remain an other talking point which will lead to de bates in weeks to come.
Editorial comment A tribute to our women WELCOME to the second half of the year, as many of us start the countdown to Christmas. The better part of the year seemed to have been dominated by strikes and cold weather (North Coasters are not keen on anything below 22 degrees Celsius). The second half starts with a month dedicated to women. What started as one day (9 August) turned into a month of honouring great women in the country, community and at home. A quick history lesson on Women’s Day: On 9 August 1956 a group of women mobilised the female masses from around the country to join in a national march against the law passed that required black South Africans to carry a ‘pass’. This was done in a time when many believed the woman’s place was at home. Their contribu tion to South Africa’s fight for freedom has led to the birth of many great women who are actively in volved in changing society today. At the head of many organisations, businesses and homes ‘sisters are doing it for themselves’. The Weekly salutes all women in our communi ty and looks forward to hearing from you as you pay tribute to some of the greats in your life. Please email jyothilaldas@gmail.com or join us as Citizen Journalists on our website www.stangerweek ly.co.za to tell us your stories. Lebonese philosopher Charles Malik said: “The fastest way to change society is to mobilise the women of the world.” Remember that.
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LETTER: An almighty God or a big bang? WITH reference to Sibusiso Biyela’s column: “Happy accidents and God’s grace”, at the outset I would like to say that I am all for science but only true science, the science that studies everything that affects humans, animals and plants, ultimately for the benefit of human life here on earth. How can any thinking person accept that every thing as we know it, all the beauty and splendour, happened by accident? The theory of evolution is just that, a theory, started by a person who simply did not want to accept that the Creator created His creation. I will not get into religion here because of the diversity of all the religions but all religions believe that there is an Almighty God. Morality did not come from thin air, it is impart ed to us from the Eternal Being. The person who started the theory of evolution had an agenda and I believe that his agenda was actually due to a racist idea. An idea to separate people based on their skin colour by saying that the palest of people should rule all the other darker skinned people of the world because the darker skinned people are not evolved enough to do so themselves. The word evolve means to change from one species to another so the evolution theory says that the pale skinned people changed from apes to hu mans first, then the rest of the darker skinned peo ple changed later over a period of billions or millions of years but are still not human enough to be good rulers. True, science proves people look the way they do based on where they originally settled (adaptation for survival) and genetics (parentage). True, science proves that regardless of skin colour people can accept blood from any donor based only on blood type. True, science proves that even animals and plants grow adaptations when they are moved from their origins over decades or centuries for survival but do not evolve (change) into another species. Since the age of exploration people of different skin colours have been meeting and mixing genetics due to lust or love and that is why there are more brown people on earth now. Knowledge is indeed very important, but wisdom from knowledge is the best. The knowledge of God is the beginning of wisdom. S Naidoo LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Write to the Editor Email: stangerweek lynews@gmail.com or fax: 032 552 3985. To be considered for publication, letters to the editor must include the writer’s full name and daytime contact number. All details will be kept confi dential. Please keep letters short and concise. Letters may be edited and/or condensed, al though care is taken to preserve the core of the writer’s argument. The views written in the Let ters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect those of the Weekly nor does the Weekly take any responsibility for the views stated by those who write to the editor. The Weekly reserves the right not to publish letters.
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In front of the site of the new Nando’s Ballito facade are the men involved in the project, Gregory Naidoo, Dave Marian, Stones Nathoo and Manny Moodley.
The Nando’s lifestyle store under construction.
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assured Ballito Fever and residents that the franchise will not be closing and is instead receiving an ‘overall revamp’ The store was closed at the end of June, and Nathoo says they are on track to re-open by the 4 August deadline. He said the store is being re-
vamped as per orders from the Nando’s head office in Johannesburg to have the updated, ‘retro theme’. “There will be a huge difference on the old design which will benefit customers and make for a better dining experience,” said Nathoo. He added that 28 new
outside seating options would be added, and a new facade, which would provide better protection from the weather. Nathoosaidthewell-likeddrive through feature would also remain. “People can expect the same services from a nicer building,” he said.
Summerhill gets royal treatment SHANNON HOPKINS SUMMERHILL House in Etete received a special visit recently. High school pupils - part of the Urban Ignition church group - spent a Thursday and Friday at the premises - painting, making a jungle gym, doing a kids camp for the Etete children, helping with the cooking for the NPO’s holiday feeding scheme, sowing a veggie garden and much more. Summerhill founder Paula Owen said she was thrilled with the contribution. “We are so blessed to have Urban Ignition help us. They really got a lot done. I loved that they offered to paint Esther Lyn - or Gogo’s - house. “She does so much for the people and she deserves it,” said Owen. Summerhill in fact started out of Lyn’s home in Etete , adjacent to the land currently being developed for the homes and community centre, in about 2007. The project has since gained NPO status and has enough funding to
build their first home. Get-togethers for the charity still take place at her home. Urban Ignition’s Matt NixonJames said the foundation of the project was to get teens exposed to poorer communities and do something to help others. Although the group runs yearround, they have a festival for a few days each July, where high school pupils go out during the day to work in the communities and enjoy bands and preaching at the Vinyard Church in Durban in the evenings. “A lot of our youth do not realise the kind of poverty the country is experiencing and are more concerned about social media. We aim to get them out and about and doing something for others, which helps them grow as people,” said Nixon-James.
Summerhill House’s Paula Owen and Urban Ignition’s Matt Nix onJames with some of the teens who helped at the charity premises in Etete.
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Sadtu wants longer holidays for teachers
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A teacher has got to conduct examinations on the last day of school and then is further ex pected to work throughout the holidays.
“WE want even longer school holidays.” That was the sentiment of South African Democratic Teach-
ers’ Union (Sadtu) members who yesterday expressed outrage at the reduction of school holidays, meaning teachers must stay in schools until mid-December. Their anger was expressed at Sadtu’s KwaZulu-Natal conference in Durban when the union’s general-secretary Mugwena Maluleke outlined challenges facing teachers and education sector. Maluleke said in the past teachers would go on holiday at the end of November and return to classrooms towards the end of January. “We were not working until December 13 and re-opening on January 7,” he said. As if that were not enough,
Maluleke said teachers found themselves having to work during school holidays. “How all of a sudden do we see a situation where a teacher has got to conduct examinations on the last day of school before we close and then is further expected to work throughout the holidays?” he said. Maluleke was referring to teachers having to mark examination papers during holidays. He said teachers deserved more school holidays because they also spent their weekends marking papers and preparing for lessons. Maluleke’s comments come in the context of teachers being ex-
pected to conduct morning, afternoon, Saturday, winter and spring classes as a way to improve matric results, in particular. While no specific resolution was taken on the holidays, Sadtu listed a number of issues it was prepared to take up with the department. KwaZulu-Natal Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools manager Paul Rencken said he was not aware of changes in the legislation reducing school holidays. However, he said increasing the school holidays to suit the needs of the teachers would be a disadvantage since the already existing school days did not provide enough time to teach pupils.
JAZZ legend Mimi will be performing at the Luthuli Museum in Grouteville on Thursday. Mimi is an embodiment of a “prodigy” in the jazz scene following incredibles like Miriam Makeba, Caiphus Semenya and Hugh Masekela. Jazz vocalist, composer and lyricist Mimi originates from Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. She had found her natural niche and pursued her music education through UCT, completing her jazz performance degree. It was during her time there that she started performing professionally and her career took off. Her astonishing vocal abilities paved the way for her and she found herself sharing the world’s big stages with the likes of Sibongile Khumalo, Judith Sephuma, Jimmy Dlulu and Themba Mkhize. She also shared stages with international greats such as Khadja Nin, Rita Marley, Joe McBride and Lauryn Hill. The songstresses most anticipated debut album “The Essence of My Soul”, came at no better time after gaining good accolades from performances around the world and after having worked with an incredible amount of talent, including being part of groups such as Tucan Tucan, UCT Philharmonic Orchestra, Mamavox and SAFRA Jazz Band (consisting of female vocalists from France and South Africa). The award winning album boasts sounds loaded with warm tunes, beautiful melodies and remarkable vocal talent. In KZN Mimi will perform with Mdu Mtshali on keys, Ildo Nandja on Bass, Paki Peloeole on drums and Leon Scharnick on saxophone. Mimi’s tour will also include a workshop at Msunduzi Music School and a performance for various learners from Northern KZN in collaboration with the Luthuli Museum in Groutville. This tour is supported by Concerts SA and produced by iSupport Music Business. Concerts SA is a joint South African/ Norwegian initiative that aims to stimulate live music in South Africa by finding and implementing ways to create regular, sustainable performance platforms. It also aims to develop an interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and conducting workshops at schools. The show starts at 10am.
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Work together to protect infrastructure
THE KwaDukuza Municipality is urging the community to help stop vandalism of infrastructure. The municipality spends millions of rands to repair and replace damaged infrastructure because of theft and vandalism. The losses put the municipality in a tight financial situation because it has to rebuild and rehabilitate public infrastructure. In one incident, thieves broke into a power station at Gledhow and stole cables, insulators, among other
items. The power station eventually caught on fire. It took the municipality almost a week to repair the substation. The cost of fixing the damage ran into hundreds of thousands of rands. KwaDukuza mayor Ricardo Mthembu said theft and vandalism not only costs the council money for repairs, but it also costs human lives. “We will continue making our in-
frastructure and facilities better, but we cannot do it alone. We need the community to protect these facilities as they are there to serve them.” The mayor said they want to educate citizens to make them aware
of the importance of the infrastructure. “Residents are encouraged not to view public infrastructure as council’s property, but take ownership and protect it,” said the mayor.
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EADED tapestries were given to iLembe District Municipality byAfrica!Ignite,a leadingKZN rural development agency last week. The two tapestries were handmade by iLembe crafters in 2010, after Airports Company South Africa commissioned Africa! Ignite, who then partnered with Enterprise iLembe and the community, to tell the story of the district using beads. “This was done when the [King Shaka International] airport was thought to be under iLembe District,” said Africa! Ignite CEO Wilna Botha. Onetapestrytellsastoryofayoung district with a proud history and its progress on the road to a brighter future depicting iLembe’s links to King
Shaka Zulu, the late chief Albert Luthuli,thebirthofUmkhontoweSizwe, the arrival of indentured labourers and the start of the sugarcane industry as a cornerstone of the economy. The second tapestry shows iLembe as the future with increased job opportunities as well as the prime location of the district between the two ports of Durban and Richards Bay. It also depicts the increased opportunities in relation to the airport and Dube trade port. Mayor of the iLembe District Municipality Welcome Mdabe said he was proud to receive the tapestries. “We would have to look at developing the same for each local municipal-
ity and let each one tell its story. Looking at the birth of Umkhonto weSizwe where the decision was made to establish this movement was made in KwaDukuza. The house is no longer there,butthesightisstillthereandwe need something that will reflect that. “iLembe District has a very rich historyandthereissomuchtobetold. From the natural caves in Ndwedwe totheNtunjambiliHillinMaphumulo. We live in a fascinating area that boastsmanypotentialtourismattractions,” said Mdabe. Both tapestries were exhibited at the opening of the airport and will be displayed at Enterprise iLembe offices at the Sangweni Tourism Centre in Ballito.
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HE Sappi KwaDukuza Resource Centre held its annual general meeting on Thursday at the centre’s conference room. Chairperson of the board Mbusiseni Mazive re flected on the centre’s accomplishments saying the it had five distinctive focus areas. “Maths and science development for pupils, maths and science development for primary school teachers, skills development for unemployed post matric youth, ICT and career guidance are our main target areas,” said Maviwe. Funding received in 2013 exceeded all expecta tions and the centre was a hub of activity. The Nedbank Foundation and Nedbank Private Wealth Foundation supported the programme for Grade 11 and 12 pupils which saw them in the Pambela and Mandeni rural areas excelling in their final exami nation. “Training for maths and science teachers, spon sored by the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund, had pleasing results and resulted in teachers who were better skilled to deliver edifying lessons to Grades 4, 5 and 6 pupils,” Mazive said. He added that the Absa Foundation, Afrisun KZN Community Development Trust and DG Murray Trust funded the skills development programme and the placement of the participating students.
Sappi KwaDukuza Resource Centre board of directors members. “The centre has always considered computer literacy to be of the utmost importance and therefore provides free literacy classes to the underprivi leged, members of the centre, and beneficiaries participating in its funded programmes,” said Mazive. He added career guidance is another important aspect which the centre includes in its programmes,
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this in order to guide pupils when choosing a career. Mazive thanked funders, his board members, staff and volunteers for their commitment and dedication to the Centre. Zelda Schwalback of Sappi, which is the principal funder, said it is a pleasure to be associated with the centre and thanked everyone for making it a huge success.
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Child rapist gets 25 years THE Mthunzini Regional Court convicted and tain Hastibeer, applauded the success and thanked investigators for finalising the insentenced a 23-year-old man to 25 years imvestigation swiftly. prisonment on Wednesday, 23 July. The man was found guilty of raping his “We are pleased that we have been able to 12-year-old niece in their Gingindlovu home. deliver justice to yet another young victim,” According to KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokes- he said. person Captain ThulaniZwane it is alleged that the accused raped the victim several times on different occasions. However, she only reported CONVEYANCERS, NOTARIES PUBLIC the matter to her grandmother on the September MVA & PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS 23, 2013. A case of rape Violence against women is an was reported at everyday reality, act now, always, Gingindlovu police station and and forever before its too late. the accused was arrested. The docket was Office 5, Inzar House transferred to eShowe Family 9 Lindley Street, KwaDukuza Violence, Child Protection and P.O. Box 1764 / 3482, Stanger 4450 Sexual Offences Unit for investiEmail: dpa@absamail.co.za gation. Cluster ComTel: 032 551 6118/9 • Fax: 032 551 5586 mander Brigadier Derek Cap-
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For the past eight years, activists have staged the Silent Protest in order to draw public atten tion to rape, educate the public about their right to PEP after rape and to demand better ser vices for survivors.
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test. The protest, organised for the first time in Durban by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), in association with St Michael’s Lutheran Church, aims to highlight rape survivors’ right to Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in order to prevent HIV sero-conversion. The demand for greater access to PEP is in line with AHF’s 20x20 Campaign. Centraltotheprotestisthepublicactofshowing solidarity with rape survivorswhoareoften silenced by sexual violence. The Silent Protest will also take place in Grahamstown and Johannesburg. To join the Durban march, protestors must meet at St Michael Lutheran Church, 43 Milne Street in the Durban CBD at 6am. The event is anticipated to end at 5pm. Government crime statistics reveal that 66 000 sexual assaults were reported in South Africa last year. Ofthese,only6.5%aresuccessfullyprosecuted and less than half of 1% of perpetrators will serve any jail-time. Allstudiesagreethatthevastmajorityofrape victims never report the crime to the police and there are many statistics available focusing on the ratio of reporting to non-reporting of rape survivors: the most conservative estimate comes from Rape Crisis (1 in 4) and the most shocking comes from the SAPS (1 in 25). These statistics translate to anywhere from 260 000 to over 1.5 million rapes annually.
The statistics demonstrate the culture of impunity in South Africa, where rape is commonplace because there is an understanding that no punishment will result. When rape is reported, the rate of conviction is low; court cases last on average three years and intimidation and victimisation are common. The national protest on 1 August affirms public solidarity with the millions silenced by rape and sexual violence. Despite progressive laws and policies, patriarchal attitudes and misogynist practice render them meaningless in the lives of rape survivors. Survivors face victim-blaming, secondary victimisation and social stigma when they speak out about the violence they have experiencedandoftenstateserviceprovidersfailtorespect the rights of survivors by not complying with norms and standards set out in national legislation and policy, specifically denying survivors PEP unless they report to the police. Despite South Africa's sexual offences legislationconferringtherighttopost-exposureprophylaxis (PEP), within 72 hours, in order to prevent HIV infection among rape survivors, various institutional and practical challenges obstruct access to this treatment within the crucial time limit. These challenges include lack of awareness about PEP among both survivors and professionals and the inability of individual provider institutions to meet patients' needs, especially in rural areas.
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Guest speakers Danny Fisher and Rae Dengler. IT is five months away, but Hirsch’s Ballito hosted a “cracker of a Christmas” networking breakfast recently. With mince pies and other Christmas treats, it was a memorable networking opportunity. Guest speakers included Rae Dengler from Show Me Ballito/Umhlanga
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Naicker retires after 40 years in Parliament
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the New National Party and joined the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). He was rewarded with a seat in the KZN Legislature and in the twilight of his political career, he used his time, energy and office to build bridges between the Indian, white, coloured and black communities. Naicker’s historical profile cannot be recorded in minutes or even hours. His boardroom in Tugela chronicles a story of one man and his commitment and passion for serving people. Naicker’s philosophy has not been theoretical, but his contributions stand out throughout the country in concrete terms. In the final analysis only a well-researched and passionately written biography will do justice to the life and times of SV Naicker, whose constructive legacy will remain in perpetuity. He remains reassured and steadfast in the belief that the lessons of life that he learnt from his early childhood and the historical journey he took since then until now, in his 84th year, remain mindful and eternally indebted to every individual who has travelled that journey with him.
NE of South Africa’s longest serving members of Parliament who has left an indelible footprint of service on the province, Subramoney Vythilingam (SV) Naicker retired from politics after serving 35 years on the Legislature, at the age of 84. His father V. Naicker came to KwaZulu-Natal from India in the 1900s, during the reign of the Zulu King Mpande, as a sugar-cane cutter. Having witnessed his father toil as a labourer, Naicker later found himself at the coalface of a struggle for survival in Zululand, Stanger and Richards Bay. Naicker started life as a labourer and he was to later defy the odds when he was appointed the first person of colour in the former president PW Botha’s cabinet in the eighties. A self-made man of high discipline and moral standing, young Naicker worked as a labourer, doubling up in the cane fields and working on other farms for two masters a day, often sleeping two hours in between the rigorPHOTO: MERVYN KRISHNA ous shifts of survival. A man of meagre educa- SV Naicker. tion, but culturally and religiously astute, Even during the crisis in Cato Manor in earNaicker went on to hold high office in South Africa’s segregated political system from the ly 1992, where 800 newly built low-cost eighties until the advent of democracy in the homes for Indians were occupied by homeless black people, Naicker defended their needs nineties. Before his rise to the pinnacle of personal and recommended to cabinet that the 800 success, Naicker cut his political teeth in the homes be given to the black people, and overZululand Indian Welfare Workers’ Associa- night Naicker established Bonella township. Despite working under apartheid bureaution, which he led with distinction and decocracy, Naicker bucked the system in his own rum as its founding chairman. Hardly a political animal, Naicker was statesmanlike leadership, much to the envy of drawn into the world of politics by a single, Indian politicians within the co-opted political devastating act of Parliament and the Legisla- system of the day, as he exploited diplomacy ture in 1969 when the apartheid government and opportunities to bring home social and ruled out Indians as a group areas entity in welfare relief to disadvantaged Indian and Zululand, a decision that meant Naicker and black communities. As the minister of housing, he piloted his community could no longer live and work many school projects in rural areas and exin his birthplace. Naicker was the first Indian to get a permit celled in many ministry portfolio’s (agriculture, housing, welfare, local government and to work in Zululand. In 1970 this decree meant that no Indian environmental affairs) and, even this dauntcould live or work on the north of the Tugela ing task of highlighting the pollution suffered River without a permit. The coloured commu- by Indian and black people, was not beyond nity were also affected by this legislation. This the call of duty for Naicker. He played an influential role alongside the impasse catapulted Naicker into the forefront of the struggle for survival and a community former president FW de Klerk in the leadershipoftheNewNationalParty,buthisenthusichampion and politician was born in 1976. Naicker, unlike many of his contempo- asm and passion for the non-white communiraries at that time, harboured no ambition or ty,havingbeenbornandbredinZululandconaspiration for a political career. He was thrust tinued. Naicker, sensing that the future of the Indiinto the political quagmire by the sheer face of suffering and hardship that was etched on the ans lay with the black majority, walked out of face of the Indian community, reminding him of how the original Indian semi-slaves had endured untold pain from the time they landed in Durban and were branded Amsterdam Sleeper Sofa Sectional “coolies”. • Genuine Leather uppers • Choice of left or right chaise • Coffee, Black, Grey The late Mr Y. 3X Adjustable Chinsamy and the Headrest late Amichand Rajbansi convinced Naicker to join the South African Indian Council and then NOW the House of DeleStorage and gates administraR19 999 Movable Ottoman tion where he got the SAVE R521 best out of the apartSan Luis 3 Piece heid coffers to fast• Full Genuine Leather • Coffee, Black, White, Stone • 5x Recliner Mechanisms track housing and agricultural development for the Indian community. During his political tenure Naicker NOW stood out as the typical hands-on politiR28 999 cian and a man who SAVE R1 000 went beyond playContact one of our stores on: ing politics and Berea 031 201 7314 Shelly Beach 039 315 1572 bureaucracy by the PMB 033 342 7755 Springfield 031 263 0257 Richards Bay 035 789 4340 book to bring housPrice valid until 10 August 2014 or while stocks last. Prices exclude delivery from Pinetown warehouse. T&C apply. ing relief to thousands of people.
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Ukubaluleka kokuzinikela emsebenzini KUNINGI okusihlabe umxhwele sinozakwethu uNosipho Mkhize ngenkathi ngizungeza, sibheka obekwenziwangabantuabehlukene begubha imizuzu engama67 yokuhlonipha uTata uNelson Mandela ngokwenza imisebenzi emihle. Sibone ukubaluleka kokuzinikela emsebenzini zonke izinsuku ngaphandle komhla ka-18 kuNtulikazi (July). Nanxa kukuningi okusihlabe umxhwele, ngabe ngikhuluma iphutha uma ngithi akukho okusijabhisile. Kodwa-ke ngizokhuluma ngokusihlabe umxhwele ngoba yikhona engikholwa wukuthi kuyakha esikhundleni sokusijabhisile okungezukusiza muntu esikhun-
In Loving Memory
Kannon Dhaver (Tyron) Born: 13/03/1992 Called to Rest: 20/07/2014
You never said goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and God knew why. If love alone could have saved you, you would never had died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. Time will not heal the unbearable magnitude of our loss but precious memories will ease it. A million words could never express our love and sorrow. They say memories are golden, well that me be true. We never wanted memories, we only wanted you. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our heart you hold a space no one can ever fill. Our family chain is broken, life is not the same but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Till then memories of you will live in our hearts forever. We loved and miss you!
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>> One man conquers twenty four 42.2km marathons, fifteen 21.1km and twelve 32km marathons in eight years MERVYN KRISHNA
to get out there.” His training may have started with a group of people who gave him the motivation to train and get to the end of a run, but now, many of his 5am training runs are done on his own. He said he gets as much out of running as he puts into it. “Being able to run is something I appreciate every day. The fact that I can run a marathon and be able to walk the next day makes me feel good.” Although he has covered thousands of kilometres in the past eight years he still has more running goals. His favorite marathon to date was the Indian Ocean Marathon from Ballito to Kings Park Stadium. Maarbeel completed the race in four hours and
KWADUKUZA runner Nikeyi Maarbeel has achieved what many can only dream of and he has no plans to slow down just yet. Running, he says, is his therapy, and each marathon presents a new challenge. He started running marathons in 2006 when he was 67-years-old for the KwaDukuza Athletic Club. His goal was to complete 25 marathons (42.2km) by his 76th birthday in September this year.Maarbeelispreparingforhisfinal,25thmarathon in South Coast in October, the 42.2km Train Ride Marathon. Even though he has crossed 51 finish lines in his life, he said each marathon presents its own challenges. “Each marathon is a different beast,” said Maarbeel, a former driver at Stanger Hospital. “One day, you can have your best time, and the next day you have to push yourself through to the finish line. Even after 24 marathons, it’s still a challenge.” Overcoming these challenges not only fulfils him, but it also motivates others. “He does very For Carports, Awnings & Entertainment areas. Excellent quality and workmanship. well in the races,” We will beat any written quote. said KwaDukuza Athletic Club chairNO DEPOSIT REQUIRED man Zoo GunFree quote: gadeen who runs local races with MaarTravolan beel. Cell: 082 473 8795 Maarbeel said he Fax: 086 574 2275 Email: ctncarports@gmail.com has always been a runner,startingwith track and field events at Parukabad Primary School in Glendale. The “marathon man” also played soccer and cricket. After Maarbeel married his late wife, Rajpathy, he said he got slower, but he got back into running eight years Phone : 082 971 5040 ago when a group of 072 127 0404 / 071 819 2569 friends would get together for weekend runs. At first, he said, it was the camaradeContact us for great deals on packages for rie that kept him going. India Egypt Mauritius “Having people Far East etc keeps you motivatBus Tickets ed,” Marbeel said. “Even when you 78 Colenbrander Street, Stanger don’t want to wake P O Box 909, Stanger, 4450 Tel: +27 (O) 32 551 2800 up on a Saturday Fax: +27 (O) 32 552 1388 morning and run 18 +27 (O) 86 645 4359 to 20km, knowing Cell: +27 (O) 82 324 3406 that they are there Email: madhuri@chandinitravel.com www.chandinitravel.com waiting for you or calling you on the phone made it easier
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STOWELL & Co ATTORNEYS, NOTARIES PUBLIC AND CONVEYANCERS SALE IN EXECUTION (AUCTION) IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PIETERMARITZBURG HELD AT PIETERMARITZBURG Case No. 9802/13 Between ST JOHN’S DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Execution Creditor And KIM JANE CAMPHER (nee WILKINS) 2ND Execution Debtor In pursuance of a judgment in the Court of the Magistrate of Pietermaritzburg and Writ of Execution numbered 9802/12 issued thereon, dated 28 May 2014, the goods listed hereunder will be sold in execution on THURSDAY the 14TH day of August 2014, at 14H0, at Signs, ETC., 1B Silverstone Way, Douglas Crowe Avenue, Ballito, to the highest bidder, without reserve and for cash:1 x Mimaki CJV 30-130BS Digital Printer Stowell & Co Plaintiff’s Attorneys 295 Pietermaritzburg Street PIETERMARITZBURG Tel: 033-845 0500 Fax: 033-394 5643/39481420 (Ref: J F DALE/ST3/0157/SS)
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LEGAL NOTICE In the Estate of the late Birsingh Arjoon Singh Identity Number: 531 211 5690 08 7 Date of Birth: 11 December 1953 Date of Death: 03 August 2004 Marital Status: Married in Community of Property Surviving Spouse: Jasodhra Singh Date of Birth: 14 April 1955 Identity Number: 550 414 0137 08 0 Last Address: Glenhills, Stanger Estate No: 03360/2013 DBN The First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will lie for inspection at the office of the Master of the High Court, Durban (and at the office of the Magistrate at Stanger) for a period of three weeks from the date of publication hereof. Dated at Stanger this day of 2014. Attorneys for Executor SHAM & MEER 1ST FLOOR BEESHAM CENTRE, 140 MAHATMA GANDHI STREET, STANGER Ref: MS SINGH/gv/E286
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (DURBAN AND COAST LOCAL DIVISION) CASE NO: 4785/2007 In the matter between:ABSA BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and TANYA RILEY Defendant NOTICE OF SALE The property which will be put up for auction on Tuesday the 12th August 2014 to be held at 10h00 outside the office of the sheriff for Lower Tugela at 134/6 Mahatma Gandhi Street, Stanger/KwaDukuza consists of: DESCRIPTION: ERF 521 Nkwazi, Registration Division FU, Province of KwaZulu-Natal in extent 1709 square metres held by Deed of Transfer No. T25911/05 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 107 Field Crescent, Nkwazi (entrance also on 107 Palm Grove, Mkwazi), KwaZulu-Natal IMPROVEMENTS: Brick under tile dwelling consisting of: Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining room, Kitchen, 1 Bathroom, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Separate toilet, Laundry, 1 Garage, 2 Servant rooms, 1 Bathroom/shower/toilet, Walling & Paving but nothing is guaranteed in respect thereof. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED: Special residential (nothing guaranteed) The nature, extent, condition and existence of the improvements are not guaranteed, and are “voetstoots”) The full condition of sale may be inspected at the Sheriff’s Office at Suite 6, Jay Krishna Centre, 134/6 Mahatma Gandhi Street, KwaDukuza. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT: 1. The sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a Judgment obtained in the above Court. 2. The Rules of this auction is available 24 hours before the auction at the office of the Sheriff for Lower Tugela at Suite 6, Jay Krishna Centre, 134/6 Mahatma Gandhi Street, KwaDukuza. 3. Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to conditions, inter alia, Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 URL Reference Number (URL http://www.info.gov.za/view/ DownloadFileAction?id=99961); 4. Fica-Legislation i.r.o proof of identity and address particulars-List of other Fica requirements available at the Sheriff’s office. 5. Refundanle deposit of R10 000.00 in cash or bank guaranteed cheque to be supplied prior to the sale. 6. The office of the Sheriff for Lower Tugela will conduct the sale with auctioneers R.SINGH (Sheriff) and/or S.REDDY; 7. Advertising costs at current publication rates and sale costs according to court rules apply DATED at DURBAN this 1st day of JULY 2014 PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS JOHNSTON & PARTNERS 25 CLARIBEL ROAD MORNINGSIDE DURBAN REF: D J STILWEL/T DE KOCK/04 A200 264
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WEEKLY REPORTER GROVE End Volleyball Club maintainedtheirwinningmomentum in the EZE’S Electrical-sponsored KwaDukuza Volleyball Association (KDVA) Competitive League after notching up their five successive league victory on a trot on Thursday night. Grove End, oozing confidence, went into the game against Warriors Sport with KwaZulu-Natal caps Vinnie Singh and Sherwin Adyappa on the bench. Warriors were on the backfoot from the start and faced a torrid onslaught from Neil Perumal and Bevlyn Thaver who put points on the board with ease. Grove End hardly put a foot wrong in their emphatic 25-15 demolition. Warriors started to get their act together in the second set,butGroveEnd’sinspirational playmaker Satish Bhowanibhik proved to be a perennial thorn in their flesh. His deft touches left the Warriors lads watching in awe. Warriors tried desperatelytostayintheraceforhonours, but Grove End raced to a fluent 25-20 win to maintain their 5-match unbeaten record. KSST picked up maximum points after their opponents, Titans failed to honour the
fixture on Thursday night. Meanwhile, in the KDSA Social League, Cool Leaders cantered to a morale-boosting 2-0 win against Virgo on Thursday night. The trio of Wilson Govender, Alvin Ramalingam and Robin Reddy put on a five-star performance to guide Cool Leaders to a hard fought 2520 win in the first set. In the second set, the Glenhills-based Virgo outfit were
A bumper crowd wit nessed some explo sive volleyball action in the match between log leaders Sunbrook and third placed Dar nall United. in sixes and sevens and battled against veteran campaigners Desmond Chinnsamy and Cooks Moodley. Cool Leaders cantered to a fluent 25-14 win in the second set to stay in contention for league honours. A bumper crowd witnessed some explosive volleyball action in the match between log leaders Sunbrook and third placed Darnall United. The “sugarcane” lads stunned the log leaders to take a commanding 21-14.Withjust4pointsneed-
ed to seal the first set, Devan Moonsamy’s charges staged a dramatic fight-back to snatch victory (27-25) from the jaws of death. Darnall came back strongly in the second set with the lanky Malcolm Reddy (coming on as a substitute) and Poppy Naidoo combining superbly to wreak havoc. Despite the regulatory two timeouts, Sunbrook could find no way of breaking the stubborn Darnall defence. Darnall cruised to a comfortable 25-15 win to level the scores at 1-1 and push the game into a third and decisive set. In the final set, the wheels came off the Darnall bus whichresultedintheirhumiliating 9-15 demise. In other volleyball news, KDVA will host the Sunil Pranpath Incorporated-sponsored corporate knockout tournament tonight (Wednesday) culminating in the final on Friday night. The entry fee of R300 must be paid prior to the draws at 7pm. The KDVA Women’sDaytournamentwill take place on Friday, 8 August at the association courts commencing at 6.30pm. Entry is free with medals and supper provided. For details, contact KDVA president, Isaac Abraham on 079 4280 345.
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HE launch of a mini-cricket league will take place on Tuesday, 5 August at the Manor Primary School Ground commencing at 1pm. CEO of Play Sport, Yashin Tewary said: “The standard of primary school cricket in the Ilembe District is shocking with the Ilembe under 11 and U13 teams suffering humiliating defeats in the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Festival over the last few years. “A few players shine at the festival with both bat and ball but fail to make the provincial team.” Tewary attributed the problem to the lack of any structured league for primary schools on an ongoing basis. “A few schools participate in inter-school matches and a squad is selected to participate in the provincial tournament,” said Tewary. Heemphasisedthatthereisnodevelopment of primary school cricket and thus decided to channel his energy into the development of an ongoingmini-cricketleaguewhichwillserveas a nursery or launching pad for U11 and U13 cricket in Ilembe. Tewary said: “While the two key elements of mini-cricket are fun and enjoyment, I want to focus on bowling, batting, fielding and running between wickets.” Children will be taught the skills of batting, bowling and fielding throughout the month of August before they are put into teams and engaged in an ongoing mini-cricket league. Medals will be awarded to the top team each month with a squad selected to participate against Tongaat and Verulam in November. The mini-cricket programme will cater for three age-groups, namely U6/7 (grades one and two); U8/9 (grade three) and U10 (grade four). Each session will be one-hour duration. Mini-cricket for U6/7 pupils will take place from 1pm-2pm. The under 8/9 programme
Yashin Tewary is ready for the minicricket league launch. will start at 2pm and finish at 3pm. The under 10 programme starts at 2.30pm and ends at 3.30pm. Coaching will be done once a week and learners may choose to attend on a Tuesday or Thursday. Pupils who are unable to attend on weekdays are encouraged to use the Saturday mornings to develop their cricketing skills. The first session on a Saturday commences at 10am with the final session starting at 12 noon. Tewary engaged the services of former IlembecapsBlessingMhlongoandPravashnee Pillay who will be involved in coaching. Parents interested in enrolling their children for mini-cricket are requested to contact Tewary on 084 357 9552.
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WITH FOUR SINGLES MATCH REMAINING, DARTS ENTHUSI ASTS EXPECTED NEVIL’S AUTO TO UP THEIR TEMPO IN THE FINAL QUARTER AND CANTER TO VICTORY
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ARNALL Action Sporting produced a huge upset in the opening fixture of the Distel Richelieu Darts League (hosted by KwaDukuza Darts Association) after toppling overwhelming favourites, Nevil’s Auto (8-7) at the Taste of India Restaurant in KwaDukuza on Wednesday night. Darnall, who played second fiddle to their nemesis throughout the 2014 season, made the trip to KwaDukuza on Wednesday night with little hope of returning home victoriously, but they received a standing ovation from the partisan crowd after their thrilling victory. Nevil’s Auto got off to a winning start after claiming honours in the opening 1001 team event. But, their slender 1-0 lead was not for long after Darnall returned the favour, winning the second team event to level the scores at 1-1. Darnall forged ahead 2-1 after winning the first (801) trebles match, but squandered an opportunity of going 3-1 up after failing to notch up a double right at the finish line, resulting in the match being tied at 2-2. The Darnall lads quickly made amends after Devan Gounden and Cyril Pillay beat the more fancied Sanjay Singh and Sidney Naicker in the first doubles clash of the evening. Darnall en-
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joyed a 2-point cushion (4-2) after Knowledge Mthembu and Kevin Gounden beat Nevil Kisten and Shaun Pillay in the second doubles match. Nevil’s Auto reduced the deficit to a solitary point (3-4) after Kuben Naidoo and veteran darts campaigner, Paddy Padayachee teamed up to oust Sashen Naidoo and Preollen Moothusamy in the final singles. Singh and Naicker, who lost their doubles match, made amends after trouncing Gounden and Pillay respectively in their singles encounter to give Nevil’s Auto a crucial 5-4 lead. With
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>> New leader aims to establish a strong partnership to promote football WEEKLY REPORTER
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LELIZWE Happyboy Mhlongo has been elected president of SAFA Ilembe region at its annual general meeting held recently. In his first address, Mhlongo said: “Ourvisionistoensurethatfootballdevelopment takes place at all levels through well planned football programmesandallstakeholdersengagement”. Mhlongo said that his plan was to capacitate all four local football associations, namely, KwaDukuza, Maphumulo, Ndwedwe and Mandeni and regional executives in management and administration. As the governing body of football in the Ilembe District, Mhlongo emphasised that they will ensure that the SAB Regional League and Women’s League are administered professionally and that junior football league programmes takes place in all four local football associations. He wants to establish a strong partnershipwithmunicipalitiesatalllevels and with the Department of Sport and Recreation. Mhlongo outlined that his first major task was promote SAFA Ilembe Region to the community of the Ilembe District through visible community involvement programmes from the young to the older generation. Other officials elected to serve the SAFA Ilembe Region are: vice-presidents Nkokhelo Zulu of Mandeni and Mandla Mngadi of Ndwedwe, treasurer Sipho Makhoba of Mandeni and local football representatives Mduduzi Mbonambi (Maphumulo), Rodgers Pakkies (KwaDukuza),SkhumbuzoHlophe(Ndwedwe) and Walter Mfeka of Mandeni. Meanwhile, SAFA Ilembe hosted the SAFA KwaZulu-Natal under 19 girls selection tournament at the Recreation Ground on Sunday. Six regions comprising of hosts Ilembe, Umgungundlovu, eThekwini, Uthungulu, Ugu and Amajuba converged at the Recreation Ground to participate in the under 19 selections. Each district played two matches giving selectors ample opportunity to select a shadow squad before the final provincial squad is announced at the end of July.
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The SAFA Ilembe under 19 girls who lost 10 to Uthungulu before trouncing Amajuba 31 at the Recreation Ground on Sunday.
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in the 15th minute. In the second half Nqobile Mtope and Xolisile Fakude scored to give the hometeamacommanding3-0leadbefore conceding a late goal to enjoy a comfortable 3-1 victory. There were mixed fortunes for eThekwini who beat Amajuba 2-0 before slumping to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Uthungulu. Umgungundlovu romped to an impressive 2-0 win against Ugu.
Newly elected officials of SAFA Ilembe Region are Mandla Mngadi (vicepresi dent), Hlelizwe Happyboy Mhlongo (president), Sipho Makhoba (treasurer) Nkokhelo Zulu (vicepresident) who are seated. Standing are the local football representatives Skhumbuzo Hlophe, Rodgers Pakkies and Mduduzi Mbonambi.
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The SAFA Ilembe girls got off to a nervous start against the powerful Uthungulu outfit and were unlucky not to go ahead as early as the 10th minute after Zandile Gumede missed the target from close range. The hosts were made to pay dearly after Uthungulu went on to win the match 1-0. Ilembe bounced back from the loss in grand style after trouncing Amajuba 3-1.ZandileGumedeputIlembeahead
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