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By Xpress Reporter KwaZulu-Natal Finance

MEC Peggy Nkonyeni, who is the OSS District Champion for Ilembe District, visited several schools in KwaDukuza yesterday (Tuesday) to inspect the National School Nutrition Programme.

The visit was part of the KZN's provincial governments programme to ensure the smooth running of the National School Nutrition

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Programme, following failure by a service provider to deliver food to schools.

The MEC was accompanied by KwaDukuza Council Speaker Cllr Dolly Govender and Mr Zibusiso Dlamini (HOD for the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development). The delegation visited Stanger High, Stanger Secondary, Stanger ML Sultan and Stanger Primary schools.

The Hill Crescent shame

Residents of Oceanview in Ward 16 have once again raised serious concerns about the state of Hill Crescent, which has been left unattended for a long time. Residents are appealing to Ward 16 Councillor Sanele Mthiyane and KwaDukuza Mayor Lindile Nhaca to sort out the road.

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We are overwhelmed with the love and understanding given to us, even with a shaky start.

We hope to continue building and improving with the support of all our wonderful customers.

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Pictured is MEC Peggy Nkonyeni, Cllr Dolly Govender and officials during a visit to KwaDukuza schools

MEC Nkonyeni is seen interacting with learners at Stanger Primary School

Cabinet has called on South Africans to use electricity

sparingly as part of the Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives.

This as Cabinet called on the nation to lower electricity usage, especially during periods of high energy consumption, typically from 5pm to 9pm, as part of Demand Side Management initiatives.

“By lowering our consumption we can create a win-win situation that both reduces pressure on the power grid and saves households money without affecting business productivity or quality of life,” said Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

The Minister was addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Pretoria.

“Cabinet calls on everyone to assist in saving electricity by using it sparingly while Eskom works with Independent Power Producers to bring new capacity online.”

Demand Side Management measures are a global phenomenon and have proved effective in reducing peak demand and promoting energy conservation.

“We have demonstrated this during the 2010 World Cup. The aim is that collectively we must save electricity by switching off non-essential appliances, using gas to cook, installing energy efficient light bulbs and switching off appliances like geysers when not in

use,” Ntshavheni said.

According to Ntshavheni, the target is to save about 1000 MW of power which is equivalent to one stage of load shedding.

“Cabinet notes that a number of large customers are already participating in the Eskom's Demand Side initiatives, and calls on all stakeholders from business, industry and residential customers to heed the call and join the Demand Side Management campaign.”

On Tuesday, Eskom said it will be ramping up its Demand Side Management initiatives in order to better manage the supply and demand of electricity.

Reduce pressure

The power utility held its first national Demand Side Management Indaba in Gauteng this week.

During the Indaba, the power utility's board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, said the DSM initiatives assist the power utility to reduce pressure on the system during peak hours. It also gives consumers the opportunity to save on electricity bills.

“The effective implementation of the DSM programmes could create a win-win situation reducing pressure on the power system and

enabling consumers to realise cost savings by being more energy conscious and reducing their consumption without affecting business productivity or quality of

life,” he said. Demand side management is seen as a tool that can help the power utility to potentially reduce load shedding.

Pictured is Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana

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ANC branch holds successful commemorative lecture

The ANC in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Branch (KwaDukuza Ward 29) held a successful Political Lecture on Thursday last week, in commemoration of Freedom Day.

The lecture was delivered by the ANC Deputy Regional Secretary (General Gizenga Mpanza Region), Matozi Khuzwayo-Dlamini.

The well attended programme, held at the Dube Village Community Hall, also saw activists and leaders from various structures of the Tripartite Alliance gathering to give support to

the branch as it seeks to reclaim its place as leader of society.

Branch Chairperson Njabulo Cele used the occasion to highlight the importance of exercise the rights enshrined in the Constitution in a responsible manner.

Pictured during the Political Lecture are (L to R) Branch Secretary Dumisile Luthuli, Branch deputy Chairperson Sanele Mthethwa, GGMR Deputy Regional Secretary Matozi Khuzwayo=-Dlamini and Branch Chairperson Njabulo Cele

Man run over by multiple vehicles

SHRI SANATHAN MUNDAL & COMMUNITY

21 GREY RIDGE DRIVE, STANGER HEIGHTS GENERAL

NOTICE 2nd MAY 2023

The communities of Stanger and surrounding areas, please be advised that Pundit Sanjay Sharma is available at the Shri Sanathan Mundal - for all your prayers, wedding, hurdee, funerals, ceremonies etc. You are able to pick him up from the Sanathan Mundal and take him to your residence to perform the Pooja - the prescribed tariff of charges for the relevant function is applicable.

You are kindly required to contact Pundit Sanjay Sharma Cell: 062 181 7531

YOU ARE ALSO KINDLY INVITED TO ATTEND SATSUNG EVERY TUESDAYS FROM 6.00PM TO 7.00PM SHARP.

HALL HIRE - is available for weddings, hurdee, nelengu, funerals etc. (Ceremony - 13 Days, 6 Months, 12 Months) etc

Terms and conditions of hall hire is applicable.

You are kindly required to contact:

The President - Mr Rabi Hanuman - Cell: 083 465 3303

The Secretary - Mr Ashok Neykei - Cell: 083 656 7443

SA observes Anti-Tobacco Campaign Month

4KM FUN WALK

South Africa is this month (May) commemorating AntiTobacco Campaign Month. Although most of us are aware of the health dangers associated with smoking, millions of South Africans still light up. This is unfortunate because smoking puts you at risk of developing illnesses such as lung cancer, chronic lung diseases and heart disease.

Research shows that cigarettes will kill half of those who smoke.

Tobacco contains nicotine, a highly addictive drug that you start to crave when you are without it. This is what makes it so difficult to give up. Your body and brain soon starts to need nicotine in order to feel good, resulting in addiction.

Pundit Sanjay SharmaPresident Mr Rabi Hanuman

A man died after being run over by multiple vehicles on the N2 Highway

A male pedestrian of unknown age died on Thursday last week after being run over by multiple vehicles on the N2 Highway near

the Tinley Manor off-ramp. IPSS Medical Rescue paramedics declared the man deceased on the scene.

Police have opened an inquest docket.

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Classifieds deadlines:

Monday 12pm

Community Notice

Weekly satsangs are held on Mondays from 6:30pm - 7:30 pm.

Shree Hanuman Temple, 19 Rose Road, Stanger Manor. Transport, contact us on 073 152 8910 or WhatsApp us.

STANGER HIGH SCHOOL

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LOST OR DESTROYED DEED

Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries

Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer Number T 59042/2004 in favour of MARIA GWALA, Identity Number 600222 0845 08 5, unmarried in respect of: ERF 4760 GROUTVILLE

REGISTRATION DIVISION FU

PROVINCE OF KWA ZULU NATAL IN EXTENT 264 (TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY FOUR SQUARE METRES)

which has been lost or destroyed.

All interested persons having objections to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at the High Court Building, 300 Pietermaritz Street Pietermaritzburg within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice.

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Dated at Kwa Dukuza this 27 April 2023

MOHAMED MOTALA AND COMPANY

15 BALCOMB STREET, KWADUKUZA

E-mail : mohamedmotala@telkomsa.net

Tel : 032 551 5036

KwaDukuza Child Welfare Society

Winter

Fair 2023

28 June to 02 July

Theunissen Road, KwaDukuza

1. General Stalls

“The school in the community for the community”

2024 ADMISSIONS

Forms for 2024 Grade 8 Admission only will be handed out at Stanger High School strictly as follows:

Friday, 05 May 2023 from 13:00 - 15:00 Saturday, 06 May 2023 from 08:30 - 11:30

Administration Fee Applicable

Closing date for submission of admission forms is Friday, 04 August 2023. No forms will be accepted after the closing date.

Admission is on a strict first come first serve basis. No faxes or e-mails will be accepted.

Enquiries : 032 551 1231

NORTH COAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Theunissen Street, Stanger, 4450 Enquiries: 032 551 2441

northcoastprimaryschool@gmail.com

GRADES R & 1 LEARNER ADMISSION : 2024

Application for learner admissions for 2024 will open on 8th May 2023 and close on 19th May 2023

Parents / Guardians are to collect application forms from the school and the completed forms are to be th returned by 14h00 on Friday, 19 May 2023

Grade 2 - 7 applications will only be considered should space become available.

NB: FAXED AND EMAILED COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FILLING IN AN APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION AT THE SCHOOL.

PARENTS ARE ADVISED TO APPLY TO OTHER SCHOOLS AS WELL.

AUCTION

IN THE REGIONAL COURT FOR THE REGIONAL DIVISION OF KWAZULU-NATAL HELD AT KWADUKUZA NO.: KZN/DUK/RC 115/2022

In the matter between: VERONICA SINGH & ASSOCIATES EXECUTION CREDITOR and NTOMBENHLE ANGELBERTA NGIDI EXECUTION DEBTOR

AUCTION

In the pursuance of a Judgment by the above Honourable Court or a Warrant of Execution issued thereon, the following goods will be sold by Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash, at 18 JOELAH DRIVE, HIGH RIDGE, KWADUKUZA, on the 25TH MAY 2023 at 12:00pm.

ITEMS

School food tender cancelled

2. Food Stalls - You are invited to tender for any of the following:

000 Curries with Rice/Bunnies6x6R10 000

Breyani

000

Corn/Mielies 6x6R12 000

Chicken Tikka 4x4R8 500

Shisa Nyama/Wors Roll4x4R8 000

Chicken Strips/Pops/Wings4x4R8 000

Savouries4x4R5 000

Veg Stall4x4R5 000

Cakes & Biscuits4x4R5 500

Popcorn3x3R8 000

Please Note:

· Tender Documents are available at the Society, No 02, Jacaranda Street, KwaDukuza at a cost of R50.

· Completed applications must be dropped at the Society no later than Friday, 12th May at 12h00. No faxed or emailed forms will be accepted. · You may tender for an item not indicated on the list. · The Society reserves the right to accept or refuse any application. The Society's decision is final and will not be obliged to furnish reasons for unsuccessful applications.

For More information, please contact Portia or Judy on 032 5512129

Email: admin@kwadukuzacw.org.za

1 X WHITE 2015 HATCHBACK MERCEDES BENZ A220AMG

REGISTRATION NO.: NES 13765

VIN NO.: WDD1760032J347794

ENGINE NO.: 65193032593883

TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that:

1. The sale is a sale of execution pursuant to a Judgment obtained in the above Court.

2.The Rules of this auction is available 24 hours prior to the auction at the office of the Sheriff for Lower Tugela at Suite 3, Prithvi Centre, 131 Mahatma Gandhi Street, Stanger, KwaDukuza.

3.Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to specific condition, inter alia:

a)Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (URL http://www.info.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=99961);

b)FICA - legislation i.r.o. proof of identity and address particulars.

c)Payment of a Registration fee of R 500.00 in cash.

d)Registration conditions.

The office of the Sheriff for Lower Tugela will conduct the Sale with auctioneers R. Singh [Sheriff] and/or S De Wit Advertising costs at current publication rates and sale according to Court rules apply.

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The KZN Department of Education has announced the cancellation of the tender to supply food to more 5000 schools ion KwaZulu-Natal.

This follows an outcry over nondelivery of food to many schools, resulting in learners going hungry. The Department days it has reengaged the existing suppliers who have the mandate to procure and supply food to cluster schools.

Early last week, the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal had instructed the KZN Department of Education to immediately cancel the new, problemprone contract to supply food to the province's schools. The party revealed this when it briefed the media on Thursday last week, where it vowed that by yesterday (Tuesday), all schools in the province should have adequate food to maintain the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP).

Speaking at the media briefing, ANC Provincial Secretary Bheki Mtolo said there has been a collective acknowledgment of the serious problems facing the programme, since the start of the 2nd term of schooling. Mtolo added that the ruling party, after reviewing various submissions and relevant facts, has come to a conclusion that there “are serious breaches resulting in the nullity of the NSNP contract”, and has consequently directed DoE to take immediate remedial action which

result in all schools in the province receiving an adequate supply of food.

“We are firm in our position that the more than R2.1 billion allocated for NSNP must be used to drive entrepreneurship revolution and stimulate local economic development. Therefore a more district or local wide food distribution model be explored as a matter of urgency to ensure that all learners in schools are supplied with food.

“We have received reports of SMMEs that are forced to travel hundreds of kilometres to collect food for schools. Some have to hire trailers and bakkies. This has become a burden given rising fuel prices. To cater for these SMMEs the Provincial Government must urgently enter into a memorandum of understanding with Ithala where it will guarantee the support of these SMMEs so that they do not struggle with cash flow challenges.

“This will also give Ithala the best opportunity to prove itself as the institution of economic transformation for ordinary entrepreneurs in our society.

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“The ANC is directing its government to make sure that by Tuesday 2nd May 2023 every school in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal has enough food for the whole month of May 2023. Provincial Treasury must come closer to the Supply Chain Management processes as the custodian of the Public Finance Management Act. “All contracts associated with NSNP should pass the scrupulous test of value for money through a fair and transparent competitive process, Mtolo stated.

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The party also dwelled on the need for government contracts to benefit emerging entrepreneurs in the Districts where they are located.

“Our position as the ANC in KZN is that the provincial budget across all government departments must be used to create more jobs and stimulate entrepreneurship at local level. This will ensure the redistribution of wealth and social stability.

“We are therefore directing the ANC government in this province to ensure the removal of the red tape in public procurement for the benefit of small players,” Mtolo said.

Pictured (L to R) is ANC KZN Secretary Bheki Mtolo and Provincial Spokesperson Mafika Mndebele should

DA holds provincial elective congress

Opposition parties slam postponement of Council workshop

A last minute cancellation of a planned Council workshop by KwaDukuza Municipality has attracted heavy criticism from opposition parties, who have since accused the ruling ANC of “impeding service delivery”.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal held a successful provincial elective congress at the weekend. Francois Rodgers retained his position as provincial leader, with Sithembiso Ngema coming in as deputy provincial leader, while Dean McPherson was re-elected as Provincial Chairperson. Pictured are DA Ilembe councillors together with the provincial leadership.

to be followed by a special Council meeting.

ActionSA's Caucus Whip Councillor Sipho Zungu says the postponement was viewed by opposition councillors as a hindrance to effective service delivery. The workshop was supposed

Presidential Summit to focus on health systems

Government will this week convene the second Presidential Health Summit to conduct a review of the implementation of the interventions agreed to during the 2018 summit and assess the performance of the health system against the Presidential Health Compact.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the government delegation to the two-day summit, which will be held in Boksburg from 04 to 05 May 2023.

The Department of Health said the summit will bring together key stakeholders from various constituencies within the health sector to identify alternative and sustainable interventions to ensure that measures are in place to implement the mechanisms that have not yet been implemented to recover towards the targets not yet attained.

“The summit will also serve as a platform for government to assess the readiness of the health system to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI) and identify urgent measures needed to recalibrate the system and accelerate the NHI reforms, and synthesize international experiences and shape approaches for moving closer to building health systems resilience in the South African context,” the department said in a statement.

President Ramaphosa launched the country's Presidential Health Compact in 2019. It lays down a five-year roadmap for health systems strengthening reforms under the 'nine pillars' towards accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in South Africa.

The Presidential Health Compact originated from months of extensive consultative deliberations between key stakeholders following the Presidential Health Summit in October 2018.

The stakeholders included government, health and allied health professionals, labour, the business community, academics and researchers, statutory bodies, traditional health practitioners and public health entities. WHO provided essential technical advice and support in development of the Presidential Health Compact.

The premise was that the health system cannot be fixed by the Health Department alone, but requires a focused, holistic and collaborative approach

The compact, signed by the President, Health Minister and representatives from various stakeholder groups, outlines the roles of all key stakeholder groups in implementation of critical tasks related to UHC and NHI in South Africa.

These include updating the quality improvement plans, development of Human Resources for Health (HRH) operational plan, improving public finance management, access to essential medicines, upgrading infrastructure, and use of information technology through public private partnerships for upscaling initiatives aimed at strengthening health systems

The Presidential Health Compact will be instrumental in accelerating progress towards UHC over next five years.

Dr Brian Chirombo, who was then Acting World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to South Africa, said the implementation of the compact is expected to contribute significantly towards improving the healthcare system in the country leading to many more South Africans having access to quality health services.

“We believe that it is the path to South Africa's acceleration towards Universal Health Coverage, which will ensure that the country contributes to Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 3 on Health, aimed at ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at all ages,” Chirombo said at the time.

“KwaDukuza Council was due to sit at 9am this morning for a workshop followed by a special council meeting. Such would have seen the long over-due Lekgotla resolution that were drafted in early 2021, fine tuning and approved for implementation. Such resolutions would have greatly added to the functionality of the municipality and the delivery

of adequate services. ActionSA councillors along with other opposition councillors gathered at the KwaDukuza Town Hall at 8.30am only to be informed by the Whip of Council, Cllr Mbatha, that the scheduled workshop and special council meeting has been postponed until further notice due to scheduling conflicts with Mayoral Imbizos and a visit by an MEC,” stated Cllr Zungu.

More pain for consumers as inflation rises

Inflation in South Africa rose to 7.1% in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealed on Wednesday last week. This means South Africans will pay more for goods, especially food and non-alcoholic beverages.

According to the latest data, headline consumer inflation edged higher to 7.1% in March from 7% in February and 6.9% in January.

The monthly change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 1% in March, the most significant monthly rise since July 2022 when it was 1.5%. “Food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport were the main drivers behind the annual and monthly increases,” the national statistics agency said.

Stats SA said inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages continued to accelerate, with prices increasing by 14% in the 12 months to March.

In March, milk, eggs, cheese, sugar, sweets and desserts, fruit and vegetables, and “other food products” experienced upward inflationary pressure. The milk, eggs and cheese product group witnessed its annual rate reaching 13.6% from the recent low of 3.7% in April 2022.

The annual increase for bread and cereals was 20.3% in March, down from 20.5% in February. On the other hand, meat inflation edged lower to 10.6% from 11.4% in February.

The prices of oils and fats decreased

for the seventh successive month, dragging the annual rate to 16% from 16.7%.

The transport index, according to Stats SA, rose by 8.9% in the 12 months to March, down from the 9.9% annual rate recorded in February.

The downward shift was led by eight consecutive months of slowing fuel inflation, which reached 8.1% in March from 10.9% in February.

“This is much lower than the 56.2% peak in July 2022,” the agency said. However, fuel prices rose by 4.5% between February and March due to the price of inland 95-octane petrol rising by R1.27 per litre.

New excise taxes for alcohol and tobacco products came into effect in March, contributing to a monthly increase of 2.2%.

Data for the first quarter survey of housing rentals are also included in the CPI for March.

Annual inflation for actual rentals was unchanged from December at 2.5%, while owner-occupied housing was 2.7% compared with December's reading of 2,8%.

In March, inflation for household contents and services increased to 6.9% from 6.2% in February, which is the highest annual increase since June 2009.

Prices for appliances, tableware and equipment have also gone up by 7.7%.

KDAC Athletes participate in 'Checkstar Verulam Falcons Challenge with Vitality’

KwaDukuza Athletic Club (KDAC) athletes produced superb results at the 'Checkstar Verulam Falcons Challenge with Vitality'. The 10km and 21,1km marathons were hosted by the Verulam Falcons Athletic Club at the Kingspark Athletic Stadium this past Sunday. Yatish Narothum completed the 10km run in 1 hour which is his best race time yet. Yatish's goal is to represent KDAC at the Comrades

Marathon in the future.

Miriam Hoosen's consistent training paid off when she completed the 21,1km race in an admirable time of 2h,23min followed by Yathin Narothum, the KDAC President, who crossed the finish line in 2h,38min. The route was relatively flat and required hard work, however, favorable weather conditions and

the athletes' unwavering perseverance resulted in the excellent race completion times. Yathin encourages the community to focus on fitness and health and to join KDAC as membership is still open. Those wishing to join KDAC may contact Yathin Narothum (Lighty Barbers Salon), on 0837893476. Yathin, further,

urges the community to support The Stanger Training Centre Fun Run which is scheduled for Sunday, 7 May 2023, at 9am at the Kwa Dukuza Mall. Fun Run Tickets are available at Lighty Barbers Salon and are priced at R20,00 per ticket. Fun Run Tickets will also be sold at the venue on the day of the event.

Sundowns cruise into CAF Champions League semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns booked their spot in the CAF Champions League semi-finals after beating Algerian outfit CR Belouizdad 2-1 in Pretoria on Saturday. The victory was enough for the PSL champions to seal a 6-2 aggregate victory, having won the firstleg 4-1 away from home last weekend.

In Saturday's second-leg at Loftus Versfeld, Sundowns fell behind to a Sofiane Bouchar goal in the 24th minute, but responded with goals from Themba Zwane (45th minute) and Thapelo Morena (49th minute). Zwane's goal on the stroke of half-time,

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and Morena's shortly after the break, knocked the stuffing out of the Algerians as 'Downs cruised into the last four of the continental show-piece. In the semi-finals, Sundowns will face defending champions Wydad Casablanca, who scraped into the lastfour with a 4-3 victory on penalties over Tanzania's Simba on Friday night. Sundowns have won the CAF Champions League once before in their history, when they beat Egyptian side Zamalek 3-1 in a two-legged final in 2016.

natural parents

· Maphumulo DSD seeks to find the father of Gasa Thabani (DOB 2006/09/05). The biological mother of the child (Zandile Gasa) is in custody. The child has been found to be a child in need of care and protection. Anyone with information is urged to social worker Ms N Madiba on (032) 481-2093/2027.

· Maphumulo DSD seeks to find the mother of Moyo Akwande (DOB 2010/08/17) and Khanyile Songokuhle (DOB 2017/04/04). The biological father of the children, Khanyile Phiwokwakhe Mzikayise, is deceased. The children have been found to be in need of protection and care. Anyone with information is urged to social worker Ms N Madiba on (032) 481-2093/2027.

· Maphumulo DSD seeks to find the father of Chamane Nokwethemba Princess (DOB 2017/11/08). The biological mother of the child, Chamane Hlengiwe Ningi, is late. The child has been found to be in need of protection and care. Anyone with information is urged to social worker Ms N Madiba on (032) 4812093/2027.

Left to Right: Yatish Narothum, Yathin Narothum, and Miriam Hoosen

Thapelo Morena scoring the winner for Sundowns

The only thing standing in the way between you and your goal is the BS story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it. Jordan Belfort

The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has been before. Albert Einstein

The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do. Sarah Ban Breathnach

Unsuccessful people make their decisions based on their current situations. Successful people make their decisions based on where they want to be. Benjamin Hardy

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. Helen Keller

What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Freedom Day celebration at Glenhills Primary

Grade R Mini-Sports Day at KwaDukuza Primary

Kwa Dukuza Primary School hosted their annual grade R Mini-sports on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. The programme was an exciting one as parents got to cheer on their little ones on a day where everyone's a winner and sportsmanship is encouraged. Below are the learners along with their teachers along with the participants.

Glenhills Primary School commemorated Freedom Day last week by recalling the significance of the day in South African history. Seen are the school's Soul Buddyz together with with Principal Mr H Hurilal and facilitators Ms P. J Bissesser and Mrs T Naidoo.

Heights Primary honours top achievers

Stanger Heights Primary School honoured top achievers in the Foundation Phase recently. Seen with he top achievers (L to R) is Principal Mr NG Ngcobo, and educators Miss K Moodley, Mrs T Samuels and Ms G Srikrishna, as well as Head of Department, Mrs S Buthelezi

KwaDukuza Primary holds Athletics Meeting

Nutritious donation for local schools

Four schools from KwaDukuza Ward 25, namely Tshelabantu Primary, Nyakana Primary, Banguni Secondary and Shekembula High received a nutrition's boost amid failure by the KZN Education department to deliver food to schools. The food donation was made by local NGO Uguquko Youth Projects, in conjunction with Prosecure Security.

“We would like to thank our sponsors for the continued support.

Schools in rural areas are (severely) affected since most learner depend on school meals for their source of nutritious food. We hope that the KZN Department of Education will resolve the issue of delivering food to schools without any further delay,” stated Uguquko Chairperson, Vuyani Mathonsi.

Kwa Dukuza Primary School held their Annual Inter-House Athletics Meeting on Wednesday, 26 April 2023. Parents of learners were invited to attend for the first time since pre-covid. With the long weekend approaching, there was obvious excitement in the air and every athlete competed with desire and determination. At the end of the day, Azalea house were crowned winners on a successful sports day.

Local school receives agricultural implements

The departments of Agriculture and Health jointly donated agricultural implements to Mbozamo Primary School recently, in a bid to help the school supplement its healthy nutrition programme. Pictured are learners, educators and officials from both departments.

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Pictured are learners, educators and members of Uguquko Youth Projects during the food handover at one of the schools