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While our AWSUM learners are still giving it their all in the final exams of the year, the lure of the summer holidays is getting stronger and stronger as we start preparing and looking forward to a great summertime.

The inimitable, humble Matthew Mole, whose rise to fame is the stuff of fairytales, chatted to us about his music and his inspirations in his life and career.

Few things spell out summer like the look and feel of pomegranates and summer cocktails. Enjoy our supercool recipes for superrefreshing summer drinks.

Summer is also all about the three Bs: Beaches, Besties, and Bikinis. Check out everything you need to know on our fabulous Fashion page.

Two of the biggest health dangers over summer are dehydration and sunburn. Find out how rooibos can BEACHES, BESTIES AND BIKINIS help you to avoid both this summer.

Read all about the AWSUM App for Schools and join the revolution!

Soon many learners will be living in student digs. Have a look at the many reasons why it is a really good thing to have a roomie.

You will also find all the latest FLOWERS movies and iTunes charts, as well as cricket and water polo schools’ rankings in this jampacked online edition.

UM CelebrityAWS Interview

Singer–songwriter Matthew Mole made chart history as the first South African artist to enter the iTunes SA charts at #1 on the first day of releasing his debut album ‘The Home We Built’.

This talented and unassuming multiSAMA and MK awards nominee chatted to AWSUM News about his music, life and future aspirations.

Q Just about the whole of South Home We Built’ Africa heard the was released. iTunes news when Did you expect be an overnight ‘The this success? How sensation? did it feel to A I was blown away completely.

I really didn’t happen. I was expect that kind just next-level of excited to have encouraging to an album on iTunes. thing to have such great It’s super support!

Q The album also achieved Gold Yours, I’ll Take status very quickly Mine’ went Platinum. and nominations for You also received the single ‘Take this album: Male three SAMA Engineer of The Artist of The Year, Year (Matthew Best Pop Album the category for Fink), as well as and Best an MK Awards Best Newcomer. nomination in How did all this happen?

A I went into the studio with producer emerging four Matthew Fink months later with in February 2013, instrument but a strings, including 12-song debut on which I played and a wide variety ukulele, banjo, every piano, of percussive detail into the instruments. Matthew organ, guitars, drums songs, [Fink] put a lot the intimate, personalwhich really added to the of atmosphere. We in a hi-fi environmen nature of how I wrote the tried to keep songs. The album t with a lo-fi mind was made set.

Q What inspires you creatively and personally?

Who are ‘your people’?

A I’m not the best at speaking, but through music lot of my time, it drives me; it it’s natural. It takes up a makes me who cheesy as that I am. Friends and sounds. family. As would be depressing. But if I didn’t have such love and support in My songs are my life, it love. They are inspired by my a firm base of support and grounding.family, the people that I dream that he had where I was My Dad told me running a race. off from the starting about a His job was to help me shoot look to something blocks. We all have an enormous far bigger than amount of potential ourselves to give to walk into that to potential and us what it is that run with it. we need

Q What was your a musician since journey to become a professiona childhood? l musician? Have you been A I never thought I’d become a full-time me how to play musician, but the guitar when my father taught I was about 11 covers. My Dad and started me was the biggest off playing musical influence didn’t play music when I was growing professionally, he just did it for electro-pop duo up. He the love of it. with my best friend I formed an with electronics. in college as a hobby and to Later I started experiment playing solo shows drum, synths, and electronic with an acoustic equipment. My guitar, love of songwriting journey is born , rather than any from a genuine my own songs serious career at the end of high choice. I started writing school — I had was just writing no idea what I the worst songs was doing, I in the world! I as much as I could. just loved the idea, so I wrote

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Q Who are your music icons?

A I have so many – ranging from the people everyone’s & Sons, to people like Gold Panda. heard of like Mumford Iceland. They I’ve always admired just go beyond predictable songwriting Jónsi, a band from instrumentation.

So musically, that when it comes to has been one of my biggest influences.

Q What do you enjoy doing in leisure free time (if there is such a thing)?

A I like art. I used to do a lot of love bowling. illustration. I’m not sure if that counts? I also

Q What was the highlight(s) of your career this far?

A The first time I played at Splashy Drakensberg, Fen, a South African always stands festival in the out. It was the an amazing atmosphere with the interactionfirst time I had really felt such myself. It was between the audience such Musexpo in 2014. an encouraging show for me. and Also, Snoop Dogg just I was walking along some random I was in Hollywood for pops out of some street. Out of couldn’t handle nowhere, apartment. It it. was so chilled, normal for a South It was hilarious. Snoop Dogg. but my mind That’s not even African like me. close to

Q What are some years, what have of your favorite places to play in South Africa? been your favorite Over the events to play?

A Kirstenbosc h Gardens is always Pretoria is literally an amazing show. the place that I love Durban of all time!

I have played audiences. some of my favourite shows

Q What role does social media play in your career?

A I think it’s huge!

It’s an amazing massive step forward tool that hasn’t always been there. for all kinds of feedback from businesses. It’s It’s a and really awesome hope it is awesome interaction with fans and followers, to get for them. and at the same time I

Q What message do leading a successful you have for our readers (high school kids) life and achieving about their dreams?

A You need inspiration and influences. some of your But don’t be too own visions and influenced. You ideas, so that influences. Persistence need is super important. you can feed them with your

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Q You are known for playing quite rather quirky, an array of instruments like , some of them drums and a wide the ukulele and banjo, as well as musically versatile?variety of percussive instrumentspiano, organ, guitars, . How did you become so A My Dad taught me how to play the guitar, he’s just wanted to super good. From try so there I just messed around many other instruments. So when I came across and learned what one, I I could.

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One lucky fan can win both Matthew’s CDs, as well as a branded T-shirt! Send your name and phone no. to info@tiemedia.co.za with MATTHEW in the subject line.

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The beautifulseeded apple The protea is our national flower and the pomegranate is the national fruit in Xian in China.

I believe that many scholars debate whether the apple in the Garden of Eden was in fact a pomegranate!

The pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and was cultivated and naturalised over the whole Mediterranean region since ancient times. I love this Biblical fruit; I love every one of the little ruby jewels contained under its skin. These seeds (called arils) are what we eat either raw or processed into pomegranate juice. It is said that pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on earth. They are said to contain a range of beneficial plant compounds, unrivalled by other foods. Studies have shown that they have incredible benefits for your body, and may lower the risk of all sorts of diseases.

An average pomegranate yields 3/4 cup seeds and 1/2 cup of juice. When you go shopping for pomegranates make sure that you choose them with a thin, yet tough skin unbroken skin. They should have a deep red colour and be heavy for their size and a crown that is free of mould.

Pomegranates will stay fresh for about two weeks when you store them in a cool, dry place; make sure that this is out of direct sunlight.

If you keep them in the refrigerator, they can be stored for up to two months. Although it is recommended that you don’t freeze the fruit whole, the seeds can be frozen.

They are in the shops now, so go and get some.

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Pomegranate and Pink Grapefruit quencher

Rosemary and Pomegranate cocktail

I like to add lots of fresh pomegranate seeds to the glass. I just love to suck the pips clean – they are so swollen with juice and rich in antioxidants!

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup sugar • 2 cups gin • 3 cups fresh grapefruit juice • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice • 3/4 cup Cinzano Bianco • 1 cup pomegranate seeds • Crushed ice • Chilled soda to top up the glasses • Extra fresh pomegranate seeds, to garnish • Fresh mint, to garnish METHOD • In a large jug, stir the sugar with the gin, grapefruit juice, lime juice and Cinzano Bianco, until dissolved.

• Stir in the pomegranate seeds. Refrigerate until chilled; about 2 hours.

• Fill glasses with crushed ice, top up with grapefruit quencher and garnish the glasses with lots of fresh pomegranate seeds and a sprig of fresh mint.

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For the syrup • 2 cups warm water • 1 cup sugar • 4 large sprigs rosemary

For the cocktail • • • • • •

Slice of orange 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 1 long sprig fresh rosemary 1 cup rosemary syrup 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1 cup of anything white and spirited like vodka, gin, white rum or tequila

METHOD • To make the syrup, place all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer till reduced by a third; turn off the heat and let the rosemary infuse while the syrup cools.

• Add all the cocktail ingredients to a large jug of crushed ice and top up with sparkling mineral water.

• To serve, pour into tall glasses filled with crushed ice, and top with a fresh sprig of rosemary

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AWSUM Celebrity Interview Q Just about the whole of South Africa heard the iTunes news when ‘The Home We Built’ was released. Did you expect this success? How did it feel to be an overnight sensation?

A It was an enormous honour to kick things off with such a buzz. I’m just incredibly grateful that people enjoyed my music enough to get the album to do such a thing!

Q The album also achieved Gold status very quickly and the single ‘Take Yours, I’ll Take Mine’ went Platinum. You also received three SAMA nominations for this album: Male Artist of The Year, Best Pop Album and Best Engineer of The Year (Matthew Fink), as well as an MK Awards nomination in the category for Best Newcomer. How has this influenced your career and subsequent work?

A It’s been an amazing thing to have my songs exposed to platforms like that. Knowing that more people are going to hear any music you put out puts quite a lot pressure on a person, so I tried not to let the industry dictate how I was going to continue to write music. I try to do things the same way that I used to when I would sit down with a guitar in my bedroom at home as a kid. The music I listen to always changes and with that so does the way I am influenced and so does the way I write.

Q What inspires you creatively and personally? Who are ‘your people’?

A My family. The people close to me will always inspire me personally.

Creatively, anything really, when I see something that intrigues me, I want to know more and more.

Q What was your journey to become a professional musician? Have you been a musician since childhood?

A I started playing guitar when I was 11. My Dad taught me. I played in a few school concerts growing up, but I just played for fun. After school I would write songs then record them and put them online. Somehow that slowly progressed to the release of my debut album and things because very official from then on.

Q Tell us a bit about your family and upbringing.

A They have always been the inspiration behind my songwriting. I’ve always been raised with more love and support than I ever could have dreamed of.

Q What was the highlight(s) of your career this far?

A I’ve had the honour of playing with some of my favourite bands and playing at some of my favourite venues. To this day, I will always remember the first time I played a show and noticed everyone singing along to the lyrics, that was a show back in 2013 in KZN. Q Who are your music icons?

A Chris Martin. I have so many, but he always stands out. His authentic song writing is a huge inspiration to me.

Q What are your future career dreams? What is the one thing you would really like to achieve?

A I want to take it as far as I can, and that being the rest of the world. I would really just love to be able to put on really good shows all over the world, and allow people to feel something different (hope) at these shows.

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Singer–songwriter Matthew Mole made chart history as the first South African artist to enter the iTunes SA charts at #1 on the first day of releasing his debut album ‘The Home We Built’.

This talented and unassuming multiSAMA and MK awards nominee chatted to AWSUM News about his music, life and future aspirations.

Q You are known for playing quite an array of instruments, some of them rather quirky, like the ukulele and banjo, as well as piano, organ, guitars, drums and a wide variety of percussive instruments. How did you become so musically versatile?

A My Dad taught me how to play the guitar, he’s super good. From there I just wanted to try so many other instruments. So when I came across one, I just messed around and learned what I could.

Q What’s your favourite instrument to play on stage, and why?

A I love to play the drums on stage. I don’t do it too much, but it’s by far the most entertaining thing to play.

Q What do you enjoy doing in leisure free time (if there is such a thing)?

A There is definitely such a thing. As long as I get to spend quality time with my wife, Jess, then I’m happy! I’ve recently taken up boxing training and been completely sucked in, I love it.

Q What is your favourite food? Movie? Song?

A Food: chicken fried rice. Movie: The Lion King. Song: New York, New York

by Frank Sinatra.

Q What are some of your favorite places to play in South Africa? Over the years, what have been your favorite events to play?

A Kirstenbosch Gardens is always an amazing show. I love Durban audiences.

Pretoria is literally the place that I have played some of my favourite shows of all time!

Q What role does social media play in your career?

A It’s huge. The engagement you have with your followers is the most important thing; they are the ones that give you your career. At the same time, being a huge social media icon does not make you a better musician – they are two different parts that can work together if done the right way.

Q What is your advice for a first romantic date? Do first impressions count?

A They definitely do count. You can always make up for something, but first impressions are important. I like to do something fun and unexpected. When I took Jess on our first date, we flew to Durban for the day and did the bungee jump at Moses Mabhida Stadium then went for a picnic. It was hectic, but luckily Jess loved it.

Q What is in the pipeline for 2018?

A International touring. I will still be around to play shows and release music in South Africa, but I plan to make some strong, intentional steps overseas.

Q What message do you have for our readers (high school kids) about leading a successful life and achieving their dreams?

A If you love something, do it and do it well. Work on it hard. Dream big!

You will achieve your goals and your dreams if you work on what you are passionate about and try your best to do it well!

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BEACHES, BE STIES AND BI KINIS

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Sand between your toes and sun lotion on your nose, what more do you need? Pepe Sofianos has sorted all the fun-in-the-sun gear you’ll need to make this the best summer ever.

OK, give it up for the Bieb! He’s never shy when it comes to sporting a trend like this bandana tied low on his forehead like a true biker dude.

Caribbean Tan’s Tan in a Can Instant, R99.95, ain’t no ordinary fake tanner.

The sunless tanning spray gives you a deep even tan like you’ve spent a whole season at the beach already, in only 6-8 hours. Awesome!

If you want glossy golden skin in minutes then Essence Next Stop Summer Airbrush Bronze and Glow Face and Body Spray, R79.95, is a real find. Use it for touch-ups between fake tans or to give yourself that bronzy reality star polish.

Just remember --- these fake tanners are great skin savers but you still need to protect yourself with proper sunscreens applied on top when you’re outside.

I’M LOVING…

…all those gorge denims dolled up with fancy flowers from top to toe.

STRAPPY SWIMWEAR YOU CAN’T TURN YOUR BACK ON

OK girls if you’re looking for something edgy, the big news is backs are in. Check out criss-cross straps, laces and cut-outs to get you noticed in swimsuits and bikinis.

You’ll find loads of back detail on the swimwear racks at Pick ‘n Pay Clothing, Mr Price and Cotton On.

@ PEPE SAYS

Wherever you’re spending summer, there’s only one thing to do……..

Chillax with your besties and wear the kind of gear that lets the sun shine in.

The guys still love their board shorts, this time around in vibey flower prints.

And beachy T’s …

Teen movie actress Bella Thorne snaps up the top trend and does the power walk in her eye-catching flowery denim shorts.

Who doesn’t want to look all bronzed and beautiful? Yeah, yeah, it’s a wellworn cliché but you have to admit…… what a difference it makes! So taking into consideration that being out in the sun is both dangerous and divine, here’s how to get that golden girl glow safely and swiftly. Just spray away and before you know it, you’ll be a poster girl for beaches from Clifton to Maui and Malibu to Bondi and back. Fake tanners are the smart way to go because why bake when you can fake?

Ashleigh Defty, model and reality series star, shows off her best beach babe look without getting her wires crossed, just her straps.

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Band aid

It’s official --- bandanas are back! Keep hotweather hair under control and looking fresh with a unisex, multiuseful bandana. You can wear them anytime and anywhere so long as you can tie one into a foreverfashionable head band.

So go for it!

Maui-inspired T-shirts, R69 each, Pick ‘n Pay Clothing.

Denim does

Board shorts, R169 each from a selection at Pick ‘n Pay Clothing.

Bandanas from R25 at markets and your fave shops.

FLOWERS

If you love flowers and live in denim, this latest trend is all yours. Denim has been treated to a flirty floral look for summer with embroidered flowers running riot, even down to your feet.

Blue jeans, R399.95, Edgars and white jeans, R350, Pick ‘n Pay Clothing. Waistcoat, R399 and shorts, R229, both Pick ‘n Pay Clothing.

* All prices are correct at time of going to print. Merchandise from selected stores. Stocks may be limited.

Health & Wellbeing Use Rooibos to prevent sunburn Enjoy the sun this summer

From a soothing beverage to beauty elixir, Rooibos tea is one versatile brew. Now researchers have discovered that it can also undo some of the damage caused by the Sun’s harmful rays.

For the past 11 years, scientists from the SA Medical Research Council (MRC) and Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) have been involved in studying how Rooibos protects against inflammation in skin cells, since chronic inflammation is one of the hallmarks of skin cancer development.

Professor Wentzel Gelderblom of CPUT’s Institute of Biomedical and Microbial Biotechnology has been one of the lead researchers involved in the Rooibos study. He says once the skin has been exposed to the Sun’s ultra-violet (UV) rays, Rooibos extracts have the ability to remove precancerous damaged cells and also block the onset of inflammation.

“It does so by stopping the multiplication of cancerous cells and removing these cells through programmed cell death – in other words, prompting them to commit suicide,” he explains.

It’s the abundance of polyphenols (antioxidants) – natural compounds found in Rooibos – which gives it its restorative power. These compounds are linked with the prevention of various chronic disorders, including skin cancer.

South Africa has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with about 20 000 reported cases every year, which results in more than 700 deaths.

People who spend a lot of time in the sun should consider using an after-sun skincare product containing Rooibos extract, as based on the findings of the current studies it could be beneficial.

About 80% of sun-induced skin damage occurs before the age of 18, and it is therefore imperative to take special care of children in the sun. Babies younger than one year of age should never be exposed to direct sunlight, as their skin doesn’t produce enough melanin (the skin pigment that helps to protect the skin from the sun).

Here’s how you and your family can enjoy the sun this summer without falling into the pitfalls of excessive sun exposure: • Avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm, when the sun is at its hottest.

• Put on a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 or more, and remember to apply it regularly especially when swimming.

• Wear a wide-brimmed hat to cover the face, neck and ears.

• Use available shade under trees, umbrellas, tents, and so on.

• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

• Equally important during hot summer days is getting enough of the right kinds of liquids, since dehydration can lead to tiredness, headaches and dizziness.

Although many people tend to think of Rooibos as only a hot drink, it is an exceptional flavour enhancer and naturally sweet, which makes it a favourite ingredient for iced teas, fruit shakes, smoothies and iced lollies.

Can consumers expect a miracle Rooibos ointment or cream in the near future?

Professor Gelderblom says there are still a number of tests that need to be done before an after-sun skincare product is brought to market.

“We are currently developing biomarkers, representing critical biological processes of how Rooibos tea protects against skin cancer. These will then be validated in mouse skin before commencing trials in humans. These biomarkers involve sophisticated molecular techniques that will help us to assess Rooibos’ protective effects in very small skin biopsies, which will eventually be utilised to conduct our mouse and clinical trials in humans. Doing so will also help us to more precisely determine the quantity of Rooibos extract needed to prevent the development of skin cancer.

“Preliminary findings show that Rooibos extracts are more effective during the early stages of skin cancer development as they are able to facilitate the removal of UVB damage cells thereby delaying their progression into a tumour.”

For more information on Rooibos’ healing potential, visit www.sarooibos.co.za.

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Education Why it’s cool to have a roomie at varsity

If you’re used to having your own space at home, the thought of sharing a room or an apartment with a stranger at university or college can be a little daunting. However, sharing a living space with someone comes with many – sometimes not so obvious – benefits.

Leaving home to start university can be a big life adjustment, especially considering the reality of adjusting to an unfamiliar living situation. Moving into a residence is one of the scariest yet most exciting steps a young person can make. That being said – it helps to have others along with you for the ride.

Sharing accommodation with someone exposes you to a great many things you have yet to experience in your youth, and offers you a support structure for your exciting new adventure. Research has also shown that students who share accommodation achieve better academic results.

While many student residences offer private-room accommodation, sharing an apartment or a room comes with these great benefits:

An instant support structure If you’re moving into shared student accommodation for the first time, chances are your fellow housemates are in the same boat. You’ll learn to lean on each other if you’re feeling homesick or overwhelmed while adjusting to living away from home. You and your roomie can help each other navigate campus, the social scene and when exam time comes around you’ll have a study buddy to help motivate you.

Foundations of friendship Sharing the same room with someone offers a great foundation for friendship – often with people that you would not have ordinarily met but in the end couldn’t picture life without. For many, the friendships

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As we reach the end of the year, many learners are starting to prepare for a varsity lifestyle and student accommodation arrangements. Many will find themselves sharing a room with students from all walks of life, forging fast friendships and creating a solid support base.

that you build in shared accommodation are likely to last the rest of your life – it’s a well-documented fact!

Social life in an instant Living in a brand-new environment means it will take time to familiarise yourself with the area you are living in. Knowing where to meet people or where to relax after a long day of lectures will take some time, but having a friend by your side can help speed up the process, especially when you need a friend a couple of feet away to unwind with after a busy day.

Learn to be a chief negotiator There are going to be times when you and your roomie will have a difference of opinion, but you’ll learn quickly that the silent treatment will not solve your problems. The negotiation skills and ability to deal with conflict that you’ll learn by sharing a room will stand you in good stead once you’re out in the working world.

Bridge the cultural divide University is truly a melting pot of people from a diverse range of countries, cultures and backgrounds. People usually gravitate towards people with similar likes and interests to them. Staying with others will give you a new perspective on the world, broaden your horizons and give you the chance to learn about cultures and traditions different from your own.

Sharing a room with a buddy – whether they’re an old friend or a new acquaintance – gives you an ally and a support structure as you navigate your way through varsity life.

Article by Respublica CEO, Craig McMurray.

Finance Personal Loans

Commonly asked questions Many people are hesitant about having to take out a loan, but sometimes even the most successful individuals need to borrow money to take advantage of an opportunity.

Just ask Richard Branson!

Since it’s not always ideal or possible to borrow money from friends and family, taking a personal loan might be an alternative consideration – and as long as you understand the basics, it’s not necessarily as complicated as you might think.

Below are some useful tips on what you need to know when applying for a personal loan, as well as how to protect your personal information and avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

Other than being hugely successful, Walt Disney, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Sergey Brin and Larry Page all have something else in common – they all borrowed money to take advantage of an opportunity.

Not all of us need a loan to launch a global entertainment or social media company or search engine, but occasionally we may need a little help to pay for a qualification or not miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Walt Disney cajoled a friend into lending him a camera, Richard Branson borrowed money from his mother, and Facebook owes at least some of its success to the friends who lent Mark Zuckerberg money. Sergey and Larry asked both their friends and family for the money they needed to rent a garage and buy some servers.

Of course it’s not always ideal or possible to borrow from friends and family when opportunity knocks. That’s when taking a personal loan may be a consideration.

But how do you go about it? What documentation do you need? How quickly can you get the money?

How difficult is it to apply for a personal loan?

Applying is usually fairly quick and straightforward and can be done online or through a call centre.

You do need to be aware that the credit provider needs to carefully check that you can afford the loan. This process is regulated by the National Credit Act and involves following a series of steps including confirming your credit score, income, existing debts, the ratio of total debt to income, and any other expenses or financial commitments relevant to your application.

Credit providers access your credit score from one of the four credit bureaus.

You can too and are entitled to one free credit check a year.

The basic documents you will need when you apply for a loan are: • Proof of identity in the form of a clear copy of your South African identity document.

• Proof of residence such as a recent rates or electricity bill or similar document confirming your residential address. If you are unable to provide this, you will need to submit some other form of confirmation such as an affidavit from your landlord.

• Proof of income. This is as simple as providing copies of recent payslips or three months’ worth of bank statements.

Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as legitimate companies to try and get you to provide your details or defraud people. Only provide personal information through recognised channels such as a short code on advertising, the call centre or website or an e-mail from a verified source.

While there may be an initiation fee when applying for a loan, you have the option of this being covered in the amount you borrow. Legitimate companies will never ask you for a deposit in order to secure a loan.

If you have any doubt whatsoever about a loan offer, always contact the company to check. More information on how to spot scams is available on https:// www.directaxis.co.za/topics-tips-tools/how-to-spot-a-scam.

How quickly can I get the loan?

Once your application has been approved and you’ve submitted all the paperwork you could get the money within 24 hours.

Do I pay the same interest on all personal loans?

No. Interest rates vary depending on a number of things, including the kind of loan you get, where you get it and your creditworthiness.

What is the term of the loan?

It depends on the credit provider, the amount you borrow, your financial position and your preference for repayment. Terms can vary and generally providers offer terms of up to six years. The longer the loan term, the lower the monthly repayments will be, but remember you will also be paying interest on the amount you borrowed over a longer period.

Can I pay off the loan before the term ends and are there penalties?

If you do get a windfall, such as a bonus, it is a good idea to try and settle debt.

Paying off your loan earlier will also save you some interest. There are no penalties for settling before the end of the term.

Do I have to give a specific reason for getting the loan?

No. Although providers can and do ask how you intend spending the money, this is for market research purposes. Once the loan is approved, you can use the money for whatever you want. It is, however, always recommended that you borrow for a specific purpose and use the money for this so you get the optimum benefit from the loan.

Is the interest rate fixed for the term of the loan?

Interest rates can be fixed or variable. Fixed interest rates stay the same for the entire term of the loan. Even if the Reserve Bank increases the interest rates, you still pay the same. The advantage of fixed rates is you know exactly how much you need to repay each month. As the name suggests, variable rates can vary during the course of the loan, depending on whether the Reserve Bank raises or lowers interest rates. As there is an element of risk to you in taking a variable-rate loan, these rates are generally slightly lower than fixed rates.

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GLENSTANTIA PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Colourfest 2017 We celebrated Glenstantia Primary School’s 36th birthday with an exciting and fun Colourfest. The children and staff had an incredible time and much fun was had by all.

Choir Gala Our three Choirs – Prep, Junior and Senior – made us very proud at the choir gala, which was held on 27 October. Their performances were inspiring.

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Mr James Paradza, Ms Megan Napier and, Ms Natanja Brink, the choir conductors, brought out the best in them. Congratulations to all!

CURRO COLLEGE HAZELDEAN

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Matriekafskeid Curro College se Matriekafskeid was gehou by Gecko Ridge.

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VACANCIES Sales Executives TieMedia, a fast-growing print, digital and mobile media company, is looking for enthusiastic and motivated advertising sales consultants to join our team in the Pretoria region.

The job Selling advertising space across our media platforms: • AWSUM News School newspaper distributed monthly in 13 regions countrywide to parents via the learners • AWSUM Mobile App School app that is an essential information tool for schools, learners, teachers and the community

The ideal candidate You are confident, well organised and can work independently and in a team. You have a strong sales approach and the ability to drive new business, develop existing relationships and hit agreed sales targets. You are also an excellent communicator with solid client care skills and attention to detail. A thorough understanding of digital advertising sales is your unique advantage.

The requirements • Own, reliable car and driver’s licence • Two or more years’ experience in sales • Computer literate • Own laptop • Professional appearance and able to manage time effectively

Forward your CV to yolande@tiemedia.co.za | Closing date for applications: 20 November 2017

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HOËRSKOOL GARSFONTEIN (t) 012 998 6096/8200/8210 (e) garsies@garsies.co.za Garsie-kultuur blom in 2017 Die Culture Vultures by Hoërskool Garsfontein kyk terug op ‘n baie suksesvolle kultuurjaar. Die skool se meisieskoor verwerf ‘n A ++ simbool tydens die Pretoria Eisteddfod en word as afdelingwenners van die Pretoria Eisteddfod aangewys.

Hul verwerf goud tydens die streeksfees van ATKV Applous en word genooi na die nasionale finaal. Hier kry die koor weer goud en word hul aangewys as die Beste Afrikaanse Hoërskole Meisieskoor. Hulle eindig ook algeheel 3de in die Afrikaanse Hoërskoolafdeling. Die skoolkoor presteer ook puik tydens die finaal van die kykNET se Sing in Harmonie-kompetisie, maar uitslae mag eers

na afloop van die uitsending bekend gemaak word. Ander hoogtepunte sluit die jaarlikse musiekblyspel in die Atterburyteater, die skool se Musiekfees, en ander opwindende kultuuraande in. Jonathan Rijnen wen as redenaar die senior afdeling van die ATKV Nasionale Redenaarskompetisie en tree ook as die wenner uit die stryd in die nasionale finaal van die Radikale Redenaarskompetisie se Engelse afdeling. Die skool spog met 22 verskillende kultuuraktiwiteite wat vir hul leerders op verskeie terreine die geleentheid gee om aan hulle drome vlerke te gee!

Uitblinkers!

Hoërskool Garsfontein bied in samewerking met kykNET op 19 Oktober ‘n Uitblinkersaand aan. Tydens die aand neem die Garsies aan die Solis vir Christuskompetisie deel, waar Chanel van Aswegen aangewys word as die kykerskeuse en saam met Kirsten Schlebusch, Joané Kruger, Nadia van Deventer en Janel du Toit

kwalifiseer om aan die finaal in Februarie 2018 deel te neem. Hierdie 45-minuteprogram wat in 2018 op kanaal 146 (kykNET nou!) uitgesaai word, fokus op die skool se kultuuraktiwiteite en die rol wat Hoërskool Garsfontein in die gemeenskap speel.

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HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF (t) 012 347 0277/8 (e) admin@klofies.co.za Stapper dalk na Maleisië Marissa Swanepoel wat die 3 000m-stap vir dogters 0.15 by die onlangse OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion Games in ‘n tyd van 17 minute 20 sekondes gewen het kwalifiseer met dié prestasie om vir die span, wat volgende jaar Julie in Maleisië gaan deelneem, gekies te word.

Klofies kan krieket speel!

Die 2017 Gunn and Moore-Noordvaalfinaal het op 4 November by Uplands College in Witrivier plaasgevind. Op ‘n bewolkte Laeveldoggend het Hoërskool Waterkloof die loot gewen, die bul by die horings gepak en eerste gekolf.

Daar was goeie beweging op die blad en swaai in die lug as gevolg van oorhoofse kondisies. Hoërskool Waterkloof het bestendig begin, maar het hul eerste paaltjie met 31 lopies op die telbord verloor.

Met die telling op 45 het Jon Hinrichsen, NHS se bestendigste bouler hierdie seisoen, die paaltjie van Eben Botha, Hoërskool Waterkloof se kaptein, laat kantel.

Jacques Vosloo het van Jordan Hermann ontslae geraak om vir André Vosloo sy tweede vangkans van die dag te gee. Jandré Pretorius, wat Hoërskool Waterkloof se kolfheld in die 2017-seisoen is, het mooi saam met Juandré Jooste geveg om ‘n vennootskap te bou.

Net na die breek is Jandré Pretorius been voor paaltjie deur Lourens Pietersen betrap vir 33 en Hoërskool Waterkloof was kniediep in die moeilikheid met 117 vir 6. Die agtstepaaltjievennootskap van 42 lopies tussen Nico van Zyl en Sean du Plooy het Hoërskool Waterkloof terug in die wedstryd gekry. Hoërskool Waterkloof het op 213 vir 9 in die toegelate 50 boulbeurte geëindig met Nico van Zyl 52 nie uit nie (van 77 balle.)

Ewan Lombard van NHS het uitgestaan met 10 boulbeurte – een leeg, 2 paaltjies geneem en net 27 lopies afgestaan.

In NHS se beurt het Gideon Peters vroeg teruggeslaan en vir Conrad Schultz uitgekry – gevang agter die paaltjies deur Jandré Pretorius, met die telling op vier. NHS se kaptein, Divan Jacobs, en André Vosloo het teruggeveg, maar met die telling op 30, het Sean du Plooy ‘n ongelooflike vangkans in die gangetjie benut om van André Vosloo ontslae te raak. Hoërskool Waterkloof se aflosbouler, Marco Boonstra, was die bouler wat dié belangrike deurbraak moontlik gemaak het.

NHS het deurgaans paaltjies verloor. Hoërskool Waterkloof se boulers was baie bestendig en het met goeie dissipline geboul. Diwan Jacobs was met die telling op 114 vir 6 die groot deurbraak vir Hoërskool Waterkloof – hy het 53 van 86 balle aangeteken.

Jon Hinrichsen het ‘n paar mooi houe gespeel om Hoërskool Waterkloof weer onder druk te sit, maar Marco Boonstra het met die telling op 134 vir 7 van hom ontslae geraak. Die laaste drie paaltjies het vir ‘n skamele 4 lopies gekantel en Hoërskool Waterkloof het as oorwinnaars met 75 lopies uit die stryd getree.

Dit was ‘n spanningsvolle finaal waar albei spanne vir 75% van die wedstryd as oorwinnaars uit die stryd kon tree, maar Nico van Zyl se kolfbeurt en Hoërskool Waterkloof se boul- en veldwerkvertoning was net te goed vir die Laevelders. Albei spanne spog met heelwat o.17en o.19-provinsiale spelers wat gedurende Desember hulle provinsies by die nasionale toernooi gaan verteenwoordig.

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Afrikaans Ekspo-wenner

Mariska Harmse in Graad 10 was nie net die afdelingwenner in die FAK se Afrikaans Ekspo is nie, maar ook die algehele wenner. Met hierdie mooi

prestasie ontvang sy die wisseltrofee en die skool se Afrikaans Departement ontvang R5 000. Welgedaan, Mariska!

0.15-seisoenverslag Met die aanvang van die krieket vir 2017 was die verwagting om te presteer groot.

Die o.15A-span van 2017 was slaggereed om naam te maak. Die span het vir hulself verskeie doelstellings geformuleer. Een hiervan was om te poog om die Gunn and Moore-Noordvaaltitel suksesvol te verdedig. In Februarie reeds het die span sy krag gewys deur die Firnsburry Superliga te behou. Hierop is met sukses deur die jaar gebou tot die punt waar hulle as wenners van die Northerns o.15-liga gekroon is, ondanks nederlae teen Prestige College en Hoërskool Centurion. Dit het beteken dat hulle al hul oorblywende wedstryde teen Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool, Die Hoërkool Menlopark, Pretoria High School for Boys en Hoërskool Garsfontein met bonuspunte moes wen.

Die uitspele van die Gunn en Moore-Noordvaal was eweneens nie maklik nie. In die kwarteinrondte, op 21 Oktober, moes die span weer kragte teen Die Hoërkool Menlopark meet. Die was ‘n naelbytstryd met Hoërskool Waterkloof wat 240 almal uit in hul toegelate 50 beurte kon aanteken en Die Hoërskool Menlopark wat met slegs 236 vir nege kon antwoord. Die seuns kon dus die knoop deurhaak deur met vier lopies te seevier. Die opeenvolgende Woensdag, 25 Oktober, is Hoërskool Marais Viljoen die stryd in Bryanston, Johannesburg aangesê. Hoërskool Waterkloof het eerste gekolf en 238 lopies aangeteken met Zander Maree wat ‘n onoorwonne 83 – ‘n ware kapteinsbeurt – geslaan het. Die boulaanval van Hoërskool Waterkloof was net te sterk vir die manne van die ooste en paaltjies het met reëlmaat gekantel. Wernich van Dyk was die angel in die sy van die tuisspan en het die finale spykers in die doodskis geslaan met boulsyfers van vyf vir 35 in 10 beurte. Hoërskool Marais Viljoen is almal uitgeboul met slegs 165 op die bord. Hoërskool Waterkloof wen die wedstryd met 73 lopies en dring hiermee na hul vierde agtereenvolgende finaal vir die Gunn and Moore-Noordvaal deur.

Met die moontlikheid van sukses pak die spannetjie op 3 November die pad Witrivier toe aan vir die finale van die Gunn and Moore-Noordvaal teen Cambridge Academy van Witbank. Die wedstryd het op die pragtige velde van Uplands College net buite Witrivier plaasgevind. Die asemrowende natuurskoon het die seuns nie laat fokus verloor nie en met die wen van die loot is die besluit geneem om eerste te kolf. ‘n Aanvangsvennootskap van 73 lopies het ‘n platform vir die oorwinning gelê waar ‘n lopiefees prominent sou wees. Zander Maree, met ‘n onoorwonne 105 van 80 balle en Karel Verhoef met 54 lopies van 36 balle, was van die uitblinkers met die kolf. Die boulers het in die kolfbeurt van Cambridge die suksesse met Hardus Coetzer gedeel, wat met drie paaltjies die meeste geneem het. Cambridge Academy is almal vir 251 lopies uitgeboul en die span van Hoërskool Waterkloof kon die spreekwoordelike feesvure aansteek. Die doelstellings wat hulle hulself aan die begin van die jaar gestel het, is bereik. Die jaar word as ‘n groot sukses gesien. ‘n Paar interessante feite aangaande die o.15-kompetisie vir die Gunn and Moore-Noordvaal is dat Hoërkool Waterkloof in 13 van die 16 geleenthede wat die kompetisie, wat vir o.15-spanne gehou is, in die finaal deelgeneem het. Hiervan het Hoërskool Waterkloof 11 gewen en het die afgelope vier jaar as wenners uit die stryd getree.

Hoërskool Waterkloof krieket is wêreldklas!

PRETORIA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL (t) 012-4307341 (e) info@phsg.org.za South African Talent Championships (SATCH) PHSG learners alongside two of PHSG instrumental groups were selected to compete in the National round of the South African Talent Championships’ (SATCH).

Christine van Niekerk (cello) • Classical solo, 82% (silver), Rank: 8 Nomsa Twala (vocal) • Pop solo, 84% (silver), Rank:10 • Broadway solo, 84% (gold) Rank: 5 • Contemporary solo, 87% (gold) Rank: 1 • R&B solo, 90% (platinum), Rank: 1 PHSG Orchestra, directed by Mrs Hohls • Contemporary Item, Large group, age 17-19, 93% (platinum), Rank: 1 • Open category, large group, age 17-19, 95% (platinum), Rank: 1 • This group was also ranked as one of

the top 10 senior instrumental items.

PHSG Grade 11 Muso Muses, directed

by Mrs Bredenkamp • Contemporary Item, Medium group, age 17-19, 90% (platinum), Rank: 1 • Open category, Medium group, age 17-19, 91% (platinum), Rank: 1 The Music Musos excelled in both items and got crowned as best mediumsized group with platinum status. One item was a contemporary work and the other a classical piece with guest artist Victor-Louis on the piano and a beautiful accompaniment by our girls. They won the school a glass medal, with the learners making it into the top 10 senior instrumental items. They have been invited to perform in the showcase at the prestigious awards evening of SATCH alongside just a handfull of performers.

Grade 11 Muso Muses.

Blues Improvisation Workshop The Grade 10 and 11 music classes were delighted to have the opportunity to attend a Blues Improvisation Workshop. Riaan Benadé, a jazz guitarist, presented the workshop. Mr Benadé showed the girls many useful tricks of the trade and demonstrated improvisation on his guitar, even delighting the class with some scat jazz. All the girls were given a chance to try out some improvisation on their own instruments, which they did eagerly, and were thrilled to hear each other’s improvisations. As music subject students, girls are required to improvise on their instruments.

Singer excels in light music Nomsa Twala participated in the Afrikaans Kunsvereniging Pretoria in the Light Music Section for Grade 11 and 12 and won the trophy for this category. She received the highest mark with both songs that she sang (92% and 94%), making her the winner of each section.

MAD Challenge Three learners from PHSG entered the Mobile Application Development (MAD) challenge 2017, an initiative of the Department of Informatics at the University of Pretoria. The focus is on application development for mobile phones.

Kerryn Egan (Grade 11) and Courtney Marshall (Grade 10) worked together to develop an app that helps users find their ideal university. Their app was developed in Android Studio.

Natascha Janse van Rensburg (Grade 11) developed an app used in the medical field. The app was developed in RAD Studio 10.2 Tokyo.

Natascha was selected as the overall winner of the challenge and received a Raspberry Pi Starter Pack (a build it yourself computer) and a Samsung Galaxy Tab E. A huge congratulations is in order!

Kerryn Egan, Natascha Janse Van Rensburg and Courtney Marshall.

PHSG donates to crisis centre Pretoria High School for Girls donated an amount of R40 000,00 to Bethany Pregnancy Crisis Centre on 30 October 2017.

The centre helps women of all ages to deal with a crisis or an unplanned pregnancy. They also provide specialised counselling for various situations, including rape and physical or emotional abuse.

Head Girl for 2018, Tshegofatso Matlou, says, “At Pretoria High School for Girls we feel that it is important for women to help one another through their difficult circumstances. Helping Bethany Pregnancy Crisis Centre is one way that we can reach out to women in need.”

On 26 August, Pretoria High School for Girls held their annual Spring Fair and the donation for this charity was raised by means of an entrance fee. Deputy Head Girl for 2018, Kiese Mpasa, extends her gratitude to those that helped make this donation possible. “It is a wonderful feeling to know that with the help of our parents, teachers, fellow learners and all those who attended Spring Fair, we were able to make this donation possible,” she says.

Bethany Pregnancy Crisis Centre believes that donations such as this will make a radical change in women’s lives and the future of their unborn babies.

Afrikaans Pretoria Eisteddfod Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas participated in the Afrikaans Pretoria Eisteddfod.

For the dramatised poetry section she achieved a first place certificate.

She surprised everyone with a fantastic ‘own poetry composition’ and won her section with an A++ and a gold medal.

The Grade 11 music girls, the Muso Muses, won their category with a 90% and a gold medal.

Tshegofatso and Kiese hand over cheque.

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AFRIKAANSE HOËR MEISIESKOOL PRETORIA (t) 012 344 3811 (e) bemarker@ahmp.co.za Kunsuitstalling Affies se jaarlikse Kunsuitstalling lok baie belangstellendes. Leerders wat Ontwerp en Visuele Kuns as vak neem kry die geleentheid om hul kunswerke uit te stal.

Afrikaans: ATKVOlimpiade (Juniors) Kara le Roux en Aimee Vanwolleghem (beide Graad 9) het die sesde posisie onder die Top 20-presteerders in Gauteng beklee. Die volgende leerders is onder die Top 100 nasionale presteerders: Mia Peenze (Graad 8), Nicole Sutton (Graad 8), Annemie du Plooy (Graad 9), Lindy Grobbelaar (Graad 8), Karla Burger (Graad 9), Moné du Plessis (Graad 9), Lumé de Beer (Graad 8), Anja van Eetveldt (Graad 8) en Danielle Viljoen (Graad 8).

Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria spog in 2017 met briljante uitslae. Ariana Eybers (Graad 9) is as die junior Nasionale wenner en ook die Gauteng-wenner vir huistaal aangewys.

Affie-Angeli-koorleiers Die Affie-Angeli (koor) se leiers vir 2017 tot 2018 is aangewys.

VOOR: Carika Middelberg, Leila de Villiers (voorsitter) en Daniell Esterhuysen.

AGTER: Su-Maré Viljoen, Juffrou Anell van Rooyen (begeleier) en Colette du Toit.

Affies se nuutverkose leiers: Swem Die swemkapteine vir 2017 tot 2018 is aangewys.

Hoof-medialeiers Affies se hoof-medialeiers vir 2017 tot 2018 is aangewys.

Chantè Joubert, Caitlin Coetzee, Isabella Prinsloo en Marli Buys.

Mieke Kotze, Alicia Enslin (kaptein) en Charlize Engelbrecht.

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MOVIES COMING SOON

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AMITYVILLE: THE AWAKENING 10 NOVEMBER 2017

ALL SAINTS 10 NOVEMBER 2017

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THE STAR 17 NOVEMBER 2017

SUBURBICON 10 NOVEMBER 2017

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COCO 22 NOVEMBER 2017

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JUSTICE LEAGUE 17 NOVEMBER 2017

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DADDY’S HOME 2 24 NOVEMBER 2017

THE FOREIGNER 24 NOVEMBER 2017

LIEWE KERSFEESVADER 17 NOVEMBER 2017

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MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS 24 NOVEMBER 2017

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PROF MARSTON & THE WONDERWOMAN 17 NOVEMBER 2017

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PADDINGTON 2 01 DECEMBER 2017

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AVG PTS

ST STITHIANS 30 9.25 HILTON COLLEGE 21 9.07 MICHAELHOUSE 17 8.66 RONDEBOSCH 32 8.49 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 25 8.29 SELBORNE COLLEGE 28 8.19 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 29 8.09 NELSPRUIT 21 7.65 WYNBERG 42 7.59 PAUL ROOS GYM 30 7.59 HUDSON PARK 25 7.39 ST ANDREWS SCHOOL 24 7.17 WOODRIDGE 25 6.94 WATERKLOOF 25 6.88 FRAMESBY 10 6.86 PINELANDS 14 6.85 MARAIS VILJOEN 20 6.50 MARITIZBURG COLLEGE 18 6.31 BRACKENFELL 12 6.28 WESTVILLE 19 6.24 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 32 6.23 CENTURION 27 5.86 NORTHCLIFF 16 5.83 NOORDHEUWEL 29 5.72 PRETORIA BOYS HIGH 25 5.68 UPLANDS 22 5.63 GOUDVELD 16 5.61 ST DAVIDS

18 5.61 GLENWOOD 21 5.58 HELPMEKAAR 11 5.55 PAARL BOYS HIGH 23 5.47 SACS 28 5.44 AFFIES 25 5.42 GREY COLLEGE 12 5.40 ST BENEDICTS 17 5.18 POTCH VOLKIES 21 5.13 BISHOPS 25 5.12 KES 21 5.08 DURBANVILLE 11 5.05 CLIFTON 27 5.02 HANS MOORE 25 5.01 PAARL GIM 20 4.97 GARSFONTEIN 18 4.87 ST CHARLES COLLEGE 17 4.82 NORTHWOOD 19 4.70 MENLOPARK 25 4.70 PEARSON 18 4.65 MONTANA 22 4.34 KEARSNEY COLLEGE 16 4.01 STELLENBERG 12 3.68 DALE COLLEGE 13 3.68 MILNERTON 10 3.53 KINGSWOOD 12 3.51 CAMBRIDGE 13 3.41 JEPPE 15 3.37 ST ALBANS COLLEGE 19 2.85 TRINITY HOUSE 14 2.52 DHS 16 2.23 BOLAND LANDBOU 12 1.88 QUEENS COLLEGE 13 1.88

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AVG PTS

HUDSON PARK 7 11.01 SELBORNE COLLEGE 10 9.25 SACS 14 9.21 RONDEBOSCH 21 8.80 KES 9 8.47 POTCH VOLKIES 15 8.05 DF MALAN 11 7.42 MENLOPARK 23 7.37 KEARSNEY COLLEGE 16 7.28 WYNBERG 11 7.19 PAUL ROOS GYM 9 7.18 BISHOPS 21 7.14 PEARSON 8 6.95 CLIFTON 13 6.90 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 7 6.79 GARSFONTEIN 8 6.50 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 12 6.41 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 12 6.34 WATERKLOOF 24 6.33 MARAIS VILJOEN 20 6.32 WESTVILLE 10 6.28 HILTON COLLEGE 13 6.06 HANS MOORE 23 5.90 NOORDHEUWEL 14 5.80 AFFIES 13 5.52 ST CHARLES COLLEGE 10 5.52 ST STITHIANS 16 5.47 PRETORIA BOYS HIGH 12 5.43 MICHAELHOUSE 13 5.05 HELPMEKAAR 22 4.94 GREY COLLEGE 9 4.87 PAARL BOYS HIGH 14 4.57 ST DAVIDS

10 4.37 PAARL GIM 13 4.36 JEPPE 11 4.09 MILNERTON 7 3.80 ST ALBANS COLLEGE 8 3.80 GLENWOOD 8 3.65 MARITIZBURG COLLEGE 9 3.60 EG JANSEN 13 3.47 CENTURION 12 3.13 BOLAND LANDBOU 8 2.86 MONTANA 13 2.86 NORTHWOOD 6 2.10 DHS 6 1.87

SOURCE: www.saschoolsports.co.za

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CRICKET U15 RANKINGS 25 OCTOBER

Hoër Landbouskool Boland vs Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale

SOURCE: www.saschoolsports.co.za

CRICKET FIRST XI RANKINGS 7 NOVEMBER

TEAM

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AVG PTS

ST STITHIANS 54 5.05 PEARSON 33 4.63 REDDAM 30 4.22 STIRLING 37 4.19 CRAWFORD 59 4.02 DURBAN GC 34 3.96 HERSCHEL 30 3.85 ST MARYS WAVERLEY 46 3.53 ROEDEAN 49 3.39 ST DOMINICS 51 3.37 DURBAN GHS 18 3.36 CLARENDON 17 3.16 ST PETERS 51 2.78 KINGSWOOD 24 2.77 WESTERFORD 26 2.69 ST ANNES 24 2.60 ST MARYS KLOOF 17 2.60 BEAULIEU 15 2.35 SOMERSET 11 2.31 DSG 41 2.08 RUSTENBURG 16 2.05 GLENWOOD HOUSE 14 1.88 COLLEGIATE 19 1.72 THOMAS MORE 18 1.68 WYNBERG GH 28 1.53 SPRINGFIELD 18 1.49 RANDPARK 49 1.44 FOURWAYS 25 1.40 KINGSMEAD 37 1.24 ALEXANDER ROAD 16 1.19 PRETORIA GIRLS 42 1.08 HUDSON PARK 16 1.03 BLOEMHOF 14 0.87 RHENISH 17 0.45 WESTVILLE GH 8 0.09

Collegiate Girls’ High

SOURCE: www.saschoolsports.co.za

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BOYS’ WATER POLO RANKINGS 1 NOVEMBER RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

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AVG PTS

RONDEBOSCH 37 5.35 GLENWOOD 37 4.80 SELBORNE COLLEGE 30 4.06 SACS 32 3.95 CLIFTON 36 3.95 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 44 3.91 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 49 3.87 BISHOPS 37 3.82 KES 33 3.54 HILTON COLLEGE 44 3.45 PRETORIA BOYS HIGH 32 3.24 ST STITHIANS 48 3.19 STIRLING 31 3.16 REDDAM 30 3.09 JEPPE 32 3.07 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 38 2.98 WESTVILLE 38 2.96 WESTERFORD 14 2.94 PEARSON 31 2.74 PORT REX 20 2.61 ST DAVIDS 31 2.38 KINGSWOOD 33 2.21 ST ALBANS COLLEGE 25 2.18 NORTHWOOD 36 2.16 GLENWOOD HOUSE 20 1.96 CRAWFORD LONEHILL 33 1.94 AFFIES 19 1.86 KEARSNEY COLLEGE 31 1.77 ST PETERS 18 1.72 ST BENEDICTS 9 1.65 PAUL ROOS GYM 18 1.53 MICHAELHOUSE 35 1.46 GREY COLLEGE 16 1.32 DHS 37 1.21 PARKTOWN 23 1.10

Grey High School

SOURCE: www.saschoolsports.co.za

GIRLS’ WATER POLO RANKINGS 1 NOVEMBER