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PHOTO: NTUNTU DWEBACindy Brielh from World Vision United States (right) and colleague dance with the school children.

Americans receive warm welcomeAAmmeerriiccaannss rreecceeiivvee wwaarrmm wweellccoommee>> World Vision U.S. said they were there to observe the work done by World Vision SA SEE STORY PAGE 2

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UBUHLEBEZWE MUNICIPALITY

Applications for Financial AssistanceuBuhlebezwe Municipality is offering Financial Assistance to deserving students enrolledat recognized Tertiary Institutions (Universities).Financial assistance will comprise of Tuition Fees, Accommodation and Meals forstudents residing within the jurisdiction of Ubuhlebezwe Municipality area admitted atrecognized tertiary institutions for a Full Bursary for students intending of doing:

1. Finance Management/Accounting Studies2. Town Planning

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Minimum requirements to apply for financial assistance: • Valid Matric Certificate• South African green bar coded ID book • Application and Motivation letter• Commitment letter • Acceptance letter from the relevant institution • Written Proof ofresidence from Ward Councillor • Fee structure and Banking details of the institution• Correct Contact details.Priority will be given to students who enrol for Municipal Priority Skills.To apply please forward applications to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 132, Ixopo3276 or hand deliver to 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal 3276 for attention:Mr GM Sineke.For enquiries, please call: 039 834 1904, Mr T Gumede.Closing date for applications is 12:00 on the 16th of January 2015.Mr GM Sineke - Municipal Manager

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NTUNTU DWEBA>>ntuntu.dweba@feveronline.co.za

GUESTS from the United States received awarm welcome when they visited a ruralschool in an Umzimkhulu village onWednesdayasteachersandpupilsdancedandsang for them.

The guests from World Vision U.S., aChristian-aligned NGO, were there to assessthe work done by the NGO at NgqumarheniJunior Secondary.

PrincipalKhayelihleZolekasaid thatWorldVisionSAhadbeenassisting themsince2007.

“WorldVisionhasdonea lot for this school.It started a food garden and we grew vegeta-bles, which were then given to children whocome from poor homes, so this is not the firsttime they have initiated a programme for us,”he said.

Cindy Brielh from World Vision U.S. saidthey were there to mainly observe the workdone by World Vision in South Africa,specifically on gender equality.

“We have a programme, Channels of HopeBarefoot, that is designed to sensitise schoolchildren about gender equality and also to de-stigmatised diseases such as HIV/Aids. Wewant children and adults to understand thatwe are all equal and should honour and treateach other with dignity.”

Teacher Nontlantla Khutshwa,who has al-so been facilitatingWorld Vision programmesat the school, said they nowdobeadwork andmake traditional head scarves through the as-sistance and support of World Vision.

“WorldVisionboughtusbeadsandmaterialto make doeks, wristbands and necklaces us-ing beads. What is interesting about the pro-grammewearenowdoingisthatitencouragesboth girls andboys towork equally. For exam-ple with the bead work, there are many boyswho are interested in doing beadwork,whichis traditionally not the case.”

She said they sell their bead work and themoney they get is used to buy uniforms, shoesand sometimes groceries for orphans andvulnerable children at the school.

AmongthethingsWorldVisionhasdonatedto the school are a Play Jim, tiles for class-rooms,vegetableseedsandsportkits.Theyal-so train teachers on HIV/Aids issues.

Grade 7 pupil Tholakele Ngubelanga saidthey are very happy with World Vision.

“We lovewhatWorldVision isdoing—theyeven took us on a tour to Durban,” she said.

Charmaine Moses, manager of WorldVision in the Umzimkhulu area, said theytarget disadvantaged schools in rural areas.

“Our aim is to assist teacherswithmaterialso theycanbesustainable likewhatwearedo-ing with beads.”

World Vision SAwelcomes WorldVision U.S.

Former Kokstadcommander in new job>> ‘Over the next month I will get to know everyone and we will work together’

NICOLE JOHN

THEnewlyappointedBrigadierMaxwellMgobhozi was welcomed into theposition of station commander for the

PietermaritzburgpolicestationinLoopStreeton Monday.

The former Kokstad cluster commandertook over from his predecessor BrigadierJohanReynderswho recently returned to hishome town and family in Escort.

Mgobhozi promises to fight crime withpassion, strength and teamwork in his newposition.

Acting Pietermaritzburg cluster com-mander Brigadier Francis Bantham was ex-cited to present the Pietermaritzburg policemembers with their new head and said thatshe was confident that Mgobhozi would dowell inhis newposition.Banthamadded thatshe hoped that the new station commanderwould empower the officers to continue towork hard. “Every station has its own chal-lenges butwhatwe need to remember is thatwe are all here to do one thing and that is tofight crime. Brigadier Mgobhozi, you haveour full support,” said Bantham.

Mgobhozi waswarmlywelcomed by vari-

ousmembers of thePietermaritzburg stationeach of whom offered him their support andsaid that they look forward to working withhim and running the station with diligence.

When asked on his thoughts on his newpositionMgobhozi said thathewas“happy tobe here”.

“Weneed towork togetherasa team.OverthenextmonthIwillgettoknoweveryoneandwe will work together and be more active infighting crime,” said Mgobhozi.

He added that he has a love for crime pre-vention and is confident that he and his teamwillcontinuetofightcrimeandworktogether.

PHOTO: MEGAN KELLYBrigadier Maxwell Mgobhozi.

NTUNTU DWEBA>>ntuntu.dweba@feveronline.co.za

KOKSTAD is a town that boasts manycultures because it lies between theEastern Cape andKwaZulu-Natal and

is close to the Lesotho border, making it rich

quately maintained,” he said.He said Griqua churchmemberswould in

the past go to pray and celebrate the begin-ning of a new year at the foot of Mt Curriewhere AdamKok III and other Griquas land-ed.

“It is difficult to go tothat areanowadaysbe-causeit isnowoccupiedbytheEzemveloNatureReserve and we arehassled when we gothere.”

He said there aregravesofGriquaances-tors, who had arrivedwith Adam Kok III,there.

“To mark thosegraves sites, treeswereplanted to forma cross,but those treeswerecutdown by the nature re-serve. They promisedto replant them, butthere is still no sign of those trees,” he said.

The Griqua church, Kokstad Town Halland Kokstad Museum are some of the build-ings which were declared heritage monu-ments by the government in Kokstad.

Benny Khobo, chairperson of Ndlondo, acultural group within the Harry GwalaDistrict, said while the government is doinga lot to preserve heritage, it is failing to keepthe core values that existed in the past.

“There is an abundance of heritage and

culture that the new generation does notknow about. People still need to be educatedabout customs and traditions that helpedpeople live in harmony in the past, especiallyin the African tradition,” he said.

Khobo said it is important that black peo-ple are educated aboutthe significance andpurpose of customs.

“For instance thereare different ceremo-nies for youngboysandgirls in the African cul-ture,wheretheygradu-ate frombeing young tobeing adults.

“In those ceremo-nies the elders sharetheir wisdom withthese young people sothat they take theirroles in society and be-come responsiblemembers of their com-munities.

“Wecannot runaway fromthe fact thatwenow live inamodernworld.Wehave tomovewiththetimes,but letusnot forgetourculturegoing forward. It is important to take all therelevant and positive customs and traditionsso that we don’t lose our heritage,” Khoboadded.

Khobo and Gangerdine agree that it is ofparamount importance that thedifferent cul-tures respect each other and live in harmonyas it is stipulated in the Constitution.

PHOTO: NTUNTU DWEBACyril Gangerdine, land-claims representative for the Griquas in the East Griqualand area.

PHOTO: NTUNTU DWEBABenny Khobo, chairperson of Ndlondlo inHarry Gwala District.

in culture, history andheritage.

People in Kokstadspeak Sotho, Zulu, Eng-lish, Xhosa and Afri-kaans. As September isHeritage Month, theFeverspoketo local lead-ers to get their insight onthe importance of herit-age andwhat itmeans tothem.

Cyril George Ganger-dine, land-claims repre-sentativefortheGriquas,said the government hasdone a lot to recognisethemafter theyhadbeenpreviously side-lined,but says there isn’tmuchto celebrate as they stillhaven’t got their landback.

“We do have heritagesites and historicalmonuments within Kok-stad that represent thehistory of the Griquas,but they are not ade-

Leaders speakabout heritage

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MM office stormed again>> EFF members only found executive manager for infrastructure planning and development, not municipal manager

KHAYA MAGENU>>khaya.magenu@feveronline.co.za

TENSIONS ran high once againwhen Economic FreedomFighters stormedGreaterKok-

stad municipal manager’s office onTuesday afternoon.

However, the municipal managerwas not in office at the time and EFFmembers only found the executivemanager for infrastructure planninganddevelopmentAndileVellem, whowas acting on behalf of municipalmanager, there.

This came after EFF memberstook municipal manager ZamoMkhize hostage two weeks ago.

The EFF demanded that an inves-tigation into corruption reports in-volving certain councillors andman-agers must be given to them as themunicipal manager promised whenthey took him hostage then.

The EFF also demanded aprogress report on the investigationof alleged financialmisconduct in thetraffic department.

“I have a right and you also havea right according to the Constitution,but youwon’t comehereandholdmehostage.

“Iwillnotallowthatandifyouchal-lengemeIwill askyouonebyoneandthismight start a fight,” saidanangryVellem to EFF members.

Dumisani Dlamini, who led EFFmembers to the municipality andHarry Gwala regional commissar

said theyobject to theappointmentofCllr. Monde Nondabula as municipalpublic account committee member.

“The reason for the objection isbasedon the fact thatCllr.Nondabulawas investigated for alleged abuse ofmunicipal funds for subsistence andtravelling allowances.

“Thematter was never brought tocouncilfordiscussionandthemunici-

pal manager failed to take action onthe matter.

“Untilappropriateactionhasbeentaken, thisappointment is fraudulentandseekstounderminethepowerthecommunity has given councillors,”said Dlamini.

Responding to the allegationsNondabula denied that there is anyinvestigation involving him.

“Yes, I am amember ofMPAC as amember of the ANC and it was myorganisation that putme on the posi-tion to champion in the fight againstcorruption.

“NowEFFarepeddlingnon-exist-ing allegations against me for theirpolitical gain,” said Nondabula.

Dlamini said they are tired of theresignations of seniormanagers, but

said that the municipality is doingnothing about them.

“We demand that if any managerresigns again, the municipalmanager Zamo Mkhize, mayorNosisa Jojozi, deputy mayor BhekiMtolo and municipal speaker ZolaniMhlongo said they must pack theirbags and leave the municipality inpeace,” said Dlamini.

PHOTO: KHAYA MAGENUEFF members and GKM acting municipal manager Andile Vellem exchange words in the municipal manager’s office.

Premier talks to stakeholders

NTUNTU DWEBA>>ntuntu.dweba@feveronline.co.za

THE Alfred Nzo District MunicipalitywasthefirstdistrictintheEasternCapeto be visited by premier PhumulloMasualle last Friday, the aim of whichwas to talk to stakeholders.

Masuallewas inMatatiele ona two-day visit. On the first day he met withtraditional leaders and mayors of thelocal municpalities within the AlfredNzo District Municipality at the Mata-tiele council Chambers

OntheseconddayMasuallefirstvis-itedaschoolforpeoplewithdisabilitiesthat is under constructions in Cedar-

ville. Then an engagement was heldwith Masualle at the Matatiele townhall where stakeholders withinMatatiele Local Municipality voicedconcerns and challenges they had.

Stakeholders represented includedthe local Council of Churches, theNcedo Taxi Association, youth forma-tions, women formations, ratepayersand the business sector.

MomeleziMbedla from themunici-pality said engagements are part ofgovernment’s function.

“Engagementslikethesearecrucialbecausetheyseektoensurethatpeopleare at the centre of the running of gov-ernment,” he said.

Masuallesaidthatgovernmentcan-not succeed if it works alone.

“Ifweare tobe recognisedas anac-countable government we need to beactively involved with the people. Alegitimate government is a responsivegovernment. This engagement willprovideanopportunity for thegovern-ment to be sensitised on issues on theground,” he said.

Reverend Mqobo, speaking on be-halfoftheCouncilofChurchessaidthatchurches are not considered by or en-gaged by the local municipality in itsIDPs.

“Wesuggest that a religiousdeskbeset up within the municipality so that

PHOTO: NTUNTU DWEBAPremier Phumullo Masualle with thecontractor at the school for peoplewith disabilities in Cedarville.

the issues concerning churches aregiven attention,” he said.

Mqobo said churches in ruralareas still have old toilets and theydon’t have taps.

“When toilets are built and tapsinstalled in communities, churchesare left out andwewant that to end,”he said.

The Ncedo Taxi Associationthrough its chairperson Kenebone

Mankayi said the taxi industry isnot considered when the munici-pality needs transport.

“Taxis are sidelined when themunicipality needs transportwhile we are the ones who havelegal documentation, in the formof professional driver’s permit, tocarry people, but instead officialsgive transport jobs to friends andfamily members,” she said.

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Only suppliers who have the experience and capacity will be considered.• The specification is available upon request at the reception area in the finance department.• The invitation is limited to service providers registered on Umuziwabantu municipality’s supplier

database.• Suppliers should ensure that quotations are delivered timeously to the correct address. Late

quotationswill not be accepted.Quotationsmust be hand delivered and deposited in the quotationbox clearly Marked newspaper subscriptions at Umuziwabantu Municipality at Murchison StreetHarding 4680, Finance department next to Nedbank. Umuziwabantu municipality will not takeresponsibility for documents delivered or collected via courier services.

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PROPOSED SPECIAL CONSENT APPLICATION ON ERF 468MATATIELE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

NOTICE is hereby given that Mrs E Spies is proposing a Special ConsentUse on Erf 468 Matatiele in order to develop and operate a school/trainingcenter as provided for in the Matatiele Land Use Management System(LUMS).

The plans and details of the proposal may be inspected in the TownPlanning’s Office during normal office hours. Any objections to this proposalmust be lodged in writing with the Municipal Manager by no later than 21days.

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KENNISGEWING word hiermee gegee dat me E. Spies versoek datSpesiale Vergunning verleen word om op erf 468 Matatiele ‘n skool/ opleid-ingsentrum te bou en te bedryf soos bepaal word in die Matatiele EiendomAanwending Bestuur Sisteem (EABS)

Die plan en besonderhede van die voorstel kan besigtig word in dieDorpsbeplanner se kantoor gedurende normale kantoorure. Enige beswarei.v.m. die voorstel moet skriftelik by die Munisipale Bestuurder ingedienword binne 21 dae.

Eienaar: E. Spies

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Family seeks information about brother’s deathNTUNTU DWEBA>>ntuntu.dweba@feveronline.co.za

THE family of 23-year-old MoeketsiMohatla from Ramohlakoana, whowas allegedly kidnapped, beaten todeathand thendumped inSwartbergby security guards, is pleading withanyone with information about thedeath to come forward.

The Fever reported thatRamohlakoana residentswere angry

and burnt a car when they heardabout the incident.

It is reported that the victim andtwo friendswerehitch-hiking to townwhen one of the security guards,MzomhleDuma,whowasdriving thecompanycarwithhis colleagues, sawthree men, including Mohatla, walk-ing along the road.

Thesecurityguardssuspectedthatthe three were involved in a break-inat a hotel in Maluti the previous

evening. According to Matatielepolice spokesperson LieutenantRaphaelMotloung the security guardthen stopped the car and pepper-sprayed them to subdue them.

“Two of the men managed to es-cape and fled, unfortunately, one ofthemwasunable to runawayand thesecurity guards assaulted him.”

It isbelievedthatwhenthesecurityguards saw that the victimwasn’t go-ing to live, they drove him to Swart-

Maluti, and dumped him. A case ofkidnapping was opened by police of-ficers at Maluti police station and up-on investigation the SAPS foundMohatla’s body in Swartberg.

“At this pointwe are not sure if thevictimwasalivewhenhewasdumpedin Swartberg,” Motloung said.

Tselane, Moeketsi’s sister, saidwhile they were attending the courtcase, the docket opened againstDuma was reported stolen and thedetective investigating the case wasgiven two days to renew it, which he

did. “On 13 Julywewere told that thecase was being transferred to the re-gional court on 1 September, but theaccusedisstilloutonR1 000bail,”shesaid

“We warn the boys who live inRamohlakoana to be careful as weheartheothermenareafter them,ac-cusing them of burning the securitycompanycar.We,as the family, thankthe detective for supporting us andworkinghardtorenewthedocketandwe ask anyone with information tocontact the police,” she said.

Harry Gwala getssecretary general visit>> Aim of visit was to give blessings to upcoming conference

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe.

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ANC Harry Gwala regional structure is prepar-ing for its elective conference to be held atthe beginning of October.

This is in the wake of a visit on Sunday byANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe to theregion over the weekend, with the aim of whichwas to give blessings that the conference goessmoothly.

His visit was also to assess readiness of theregion for the conference, which seems to betense as the Fever understands that the HarryGwala regional chairperson, Mluleki Ndobe and

former regional secretary Amon Zondi, are ex-pected to contest each other.

However, Ndobe’s candidate line-up appearsto be popular and he has a lot of support frommany of the branches.

His line-up is Mluleki Ndobe (chairperson),Zolani Mhlongo (deputy chairperson), SindiMsomi (secretary), Khayalethu Thobela (deputysecretary), Zamokwakhe Nxumalo (treasurer).

Meanwhile Zondi’s candidate line-up pusheshis name to the chairmanship position, BhekiLukhakhayi (deputy chairperson), NhlanhlaMakhaya (secretary), Jabu Mzizi Msiya (deputysecretary) and Willem Bhengu (treasurer).

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Municipality reshufflesportfolio committee>> Meeting allocated all councillors to serve on council committee

THEGreaterKokstadMunici-pality Speaker ZolaniMhlongo has distanced

himself over recentmedia reportsabout the allocation of councillorsin committeeswhich he believespainted a negativepicture about hisoffice.

This afterDemocratic Alli-ance issued amedia statement complainingabout the non-allocation of twocouncillors, Karen Walker andLwanda Madikizela.

“My office was in progress onthis matter. The special council

meeting thatsaton29Augustallo-cated all councillors to serve oncouncil committees and all thecouncillors were happy about theallocation.

“I am positivethey will serve thecommunity withpride, irrespectiveof their political af-filiation. Like I saidbefore, the processwas going to be

donebymyoffice. It didn’thappenbecause of recent media reports,”said Mhlongo.

He said that he want to clarifythe confusion caused by the state-ment that said he accused DA

councillors of not attending meet-ings.

“I didn’t attack any person intheconversationIhadwiththepa-per. I raised a concern about thesitting of the governance commit-tee and as a result I decided to re-shuffle the committees to addressthatmatter aswell as allocatenewcouncillors to committees. I ampositive that the reshuffling willassure the consistent sitting of allcouncil committees.”

— Fever Reporter.

Greater Kokstad MunicipalitySpeaker Zolani Mhlongo.

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Jong voetganger opslag dood‘nKIND is laat Sondagmiddag, 9Sep-tember op slag dood nadat ‘n motor-voertuig hom getref het terwyl hy opdiesypaadjieverbydieplaaslikekate-draal geloop het.

Die bestuurder van’n BMW-mo-torvoertuig het teen ‘n hoë spoed inHopestraat beheer oor die voertuigverloor en teen die sypaadjie gebots.

Die voertuig het toe stert-oor-kop ge-tuimel en op sy dak op die sypaadjiebeland.

’nKindwatopdiesypaadjiegeloophet isdeurdievoertuiggetref, en isbooor ‘n twee meter hoë die traliehein-ing in die katedraal se erf geslingerwaar hy opslag dood is.

Verskeie omstanders het die insit-

tendes van die omgeslane voertuig tehulpgesnel en toeontdekdatdie kindnoodlottig getref is.

Die nooddienste is deur ‘n om-stander ontbied. Die ambulans hetopgedaag en hulp aan die insittendesverleen.

Eenvandie omstandershetnabe-wering ‘n sterk reuk van alkohol by

eenvandiepassasiersendiebestuur-der bespeur.

Volgens ‘n ander getuie, EngelaSchutte, was een van die insittendesvir ‘n ruk bewusteloos. Die agterstepassasierhetkopbeseringsopgedoenwat erg gebloei het.

Eenvandiepriestershetdie laasterites aan die ontslape kind bedien

waar die kind in die erf van die kate-draal gelê het.

Die motorvoertuig was ‘n totalewrak, die voorkant van die voertuigwas afgebuig, die dak platgedruk endie regter voorwielskag is heeltemalverwoes.

— Monique Cason.

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“I AM POSITIVETHEY WILL SERVETHE COMMUNITY

WITH PRIDE”

Philosophy of African traditional medicineAFRICAN traditional medicine is a body ofknowledge that has been developed and accu-mulated by Africans over tens of thousands ofyears, which is associated with the examina-tion,diagnosis, therapy, treatment,preventionof,orpromotionandrehabilitationofthephysi-cal, mental, spiritual or social wellbeing of hu-man and animals.

Africantraditionalmedicineisholisticinap-proach; that is, processes of the physical body,mind, emotions and spiritwork together inde-termining good health or ill health.

The equation of good or ill health also in-cludes the interaction and relationship be-tween nature, the cosmos and human beings.

Practitioners of African traditional medi-cine must have in-depth knowledge of all theparts of this equation.

The philosophical underpinning of Africantraditionalmedicine is Ubuntu: “Umuntungu-muntungabantu,motho kemotho ka batho” ahuman isahumanbeing throughotherhumanbeings.

One of the important casual factors consid-ered inAfrican traditionalmedicine is the type

of relations existing between the particular in-dividual and other human beings, both the liv-ing and those who have passed away. Thus,philosophy/religion, psychiatry, physiologyand biology are all part and parcel of the con-ception of African traditional medicine.

African traditionalmedicinebases itself up-ontheunderstandingofnaturebutdoesnotre-gard nature as a “thing” and as an instrumentto be manipulated by human beings.

In African philosophy, the human beingshouldnotbeareckless,“sovereignruler”overnature, doing as he or she pleaseswith nature.Nature instead is regarded as a living force,with personality, protocol and will of her own.

The respect for nature and for animals inAfrican traditional medicine and in Africanphilosophy, ingeneral, hasascientificbasis. Inaddition, African philosophy made the regardandrespect fornature, forecology,a toppriori-ty matter.

This is in linewith thecampaignof ecologistand humanist for amore humane relationshipand understanding between human beingsand nature.

PHOTOS: SOURCEDTraditional Africanmedicine is aholistic disciplineinvolving extensiveuse of indigenousherbalism combinedwith aspects ofAfrican spirituality.

Sustainable management of barkharvesting for traditional medicine. Herbal preparations.

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GREETINGS to the people of Kokstad.GKM pay-to-park good news

The implementation of the pay parking system bythe Greater Kokstad Municipality has not only metsome minor challenges, but also it came with goodnews. Reports indicate that after the implementationof the system incidents of car breaking in town havedecreased. People had fears about parking in townbecause their belongings were stolen from withintheir vehicle.

While they also had doubts about the implemen-tation of pay parking system it looks as though it camewith the solution they were looking for.

Some of the projects we come up with as the coun-cil may look as though they will disadvantage peoplewhile they come up with solutions to their concerns.

It is good to hear positive results of this initiativeespecially now that community safety is our main pri-ority. We will monitor the project closely because wewant to see our town as a crime-free area.

As I said before there might be challenges here andthere, but we urge the community to work with us.The Department of Community Development Servic-es is keeping a close eye to ensure that the systemworks for the convenience of people. We urge thosewho are reluctant to work with the parking attend-ants to do so.

I think by reading this column they will understandthat they will benefit from the implementation of thenew parking system. We hope to receive your full sup-port in continuing with the project.

Heritage MonthSeptember is Heritage Month in South Africa and

this is when we celebrate our identity. We know thatSouth Africa is blessed with many cultures and all arerecognised by our Constitution. We urge everyone tocelebrate their identity for the benefit of this beautifultown. Through heritage we strengthen social cohe-sion.

Inkosi inibusise.

GREETINGS to all Kwa Sani residents. It is an honourthat we meet again as we welcome spring. Each daybrings new challenges and a new lesson in our lives.

As Kwa Sani we believe that there is no problemwithout an expiry date, hence together we have thepotential to conquer any obstacle.

When we are called to task, as Kwa Sani Municipal-ity, we rise to the occasion — the closing of potholesin our streets recently is one of the tasks that we havetaken very seriously to ensure the safety of our vehi-cles as well as motorists in our streets of Himevilleand Underberg.

While service delivery is constantly on our mindswe must not forget our neighbouring country ofLesotho which has been placed on a knife-edge, andas the Kwa Sani community we have a plan in placeto assist the refugees if the situation worsens.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our stake-holders around Kwa Sani for their immediate re-sponse when they were alerted about the urgentmeeting that was called by Cogta last week. This

showed me that at Kwa Sani we are one family andthat a pain felt in Lesotho is felt in Kwa Sani.

Let us keep our streets clean and preserve them.Let us appreciate our environment and uphold thesouthern Drakensberg as one of the friendliest touristdestinations in the world. On Saturday 13 Septemberwe will host the Duzi to Sani Harry Gwala 4x4 expedi-tion as well as the annual food tasting expo at Hi-meville.

Tourism is the bread and butter of the Kwa SaniMunicipality and KwaZulu-Natal where we tradition-ally welcome a steady stream of travellers from acrossthe country, including international tourists.

While we will continue to enjoy a strong reputationamong holidaymakers, I am confident our strength intourism business will also grow. We are constantlylooking for ways to ensure the destination becomescompetitive year round and continue to represent apeaceful, majestic sight of the country.

Until next time stay blessed and enjoy the week-end ahead.

KWA SANI VIEWPOINT

N.C. JAMES.Municipal manager

DR NASH quip@iafrica.com

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MUNICIPAL MANAGERZAMO MKHIZE

Dear Doctor Nash,I AM 20 and have a drug problem. I drink alcohol andsmoke a lot of dagga, but so does my father. I havebeen to rehab twice and I have always gone back todrinking and taking drugs. The last time I went wasbecause I did not want to go back to the stealing andlying that I had to do to feed my drug habit. I am anapprentice electrician so money is scarce. My otherconcern is that I have a big anger problem.

My dad is also addicted to sleeping pills and thisis causing him to have memory problems. In order toavoid going into rehab again, I have to accept livingwith my dad under “house arrest” conditions, whichmeans that I can only see my girlfriend and she startsexams soon. I am not happy having to live with dad,but I do not want to go back in to rehab, and my girl-friend has told me that she has to study. I also have

to continue with my own studies in order to qualify.M.P.

Dear M.P.I think a major priority is for you to get qualified. With-out that you have nothing. If you accept that thenyou decide just what you will put up with, and forthat decision be careful because from what you writeyour anger problem is going to raise its ugly head.Another warning, you are 20, and I guess your girl-friend is younger. Is she writing grade 12 and going toleave school and look for a job?

What are her plans? They may well affect your de-cision. So watch out for your anger when she disagreeswith you.

Dare I also raise the very obvious warning, if youare serious about each other then be very careful, youare both too young to start breeding babies.

I am 20 and addicted to drugs and alcohol

Cultural heritageCULTURAL heritage is the legacy of physical artifactsand intangible attributes of a group or society thatareinheritedfrompastgenerations,maintainedinthepresent and bestowed for the benefit of future gener-ations.

Cultural heritage includes tangible culture (build-ings, monuments, landscapes, books, works of art),

intangible culture (folklore, traditions, language, andknowledge), and natural heritage (culturally signifi-cant landscapes, and biodiversity).

It can be seen in ways of behaviour, belief, values,customs followed, dress style, personal decorationlike make-up and jewellery, relationships and symbolsand codes.

Culture is passed on from one generation(parents) to the next (children). Culture is not static,it changes constantly as each generation contributesits experience of the world and discards things thatare no longer useful to them.

EDITORIAL COMMENT

HARRY GWALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

The Harry Gwala District Municipality situated in Ixopo invites applications frominnovative and committed individuals for the under mentioned position.

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENTCOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

SALARY: (D5) R378,395.18-R411,840.20 per annum (plus applicable benefits)

JOB REQUIREMENTS• Matric / Grade 12.• NQF 6/ 7 qualification in Public Relations / Communication Science or relevant qualification.• 3-4 years relevant experience.• Valid code B drivers License.• Computer literacy in MSWord,MS Excel,etc.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Conducting research into best practices associated with the functionality and determining the

appropriateness of specific policies/ procedures for implementation.• Responsible for coordinating and managing the development and production of communications

materials.• Supervises and coordinates work of communications team.• Oversees the creation of newsletter through distribution of the final product.• Executes, supervise or manages advertorials/editorials, research and editing.• Facilitating Inter-Government Relations activities within the District through verification that all

Local Municipalities have the communications strategy and that Local Municipalities developtheir strategies from the District Strategy.

• Implementing communication strategy of the District through marketing and promoting projectsand programmes, giving support to Local Municipalities to develop and implement theircommunication strategy.

• Planning and organizing municipal campaigns through identifying annual departmental calendarevents for submission to relevant media and stakeholders.

• Develops content for information brochures; reviews and edits drafts of correspondence, reports,and brochures for mass distribution; assist in drafting articles and reports that respond to negativepublicity.

Enquiries should be directed to the Executive Director Corporate: Corporate Services Miss. NLungwengwe on 039-834 8700. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.

SOCIAL SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DEPARTMENTGIS DATA ADMINISTRATOR

5 years contract (SHARED SERVICES)Total package R391, 999. 19 all inclusive

JOB REQUIREMENTS• Matric/Grade 12.• NQF Level 6/7 in Geographic Information System, Geography or equivalent tertiary qualification.• 3 year’s applicable experience in data administration environment through GIS Arc View.• Candidates must have experience in GIS data capturing and administration.• Computer literacy (MS Office)• A valid Code B driver license.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES• Perform tasks/activities associated with the preparation, updating and processing of the data

through capturing, storing, manipulation and maintenance of data and the preparation andpresentation of information using data base procedures, applications and tools to ensure theGeographic Information System provides comprehensive and complete information supportinganalysis, discussions, queries and decision-making processes.

• Perform specific applications associated with the preparation, updating and processing data fromhard copy and digital sources through GIS.

• Perform specific applications associated with maintaining geographic information records anddatabases.

• Attend to the production of information in various forms (reports, maps) used in analysis,discussions and decision-making processes.

• Perform specific GIS clerical activities and provide general office support.Enquiries should be directed to The Executive Director Social, Services Development andplanningMr.M.WDlamini on 039- 834 8700. No faxed or e-mailed applicationswill be accepted.

FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTACCOUNTANT INCOME

SALARY: (D2) R281, 916.73 – R306, 514.33 per annum (plus applicable benefits)

JOB REQUIREMENTS• Matric / Grade 12.• NQF Level 6/7 qualification majoring in accounting or relevant qualification.• Valid code B drivers License.• 2-3 years relevant experience.• Computer literacy in MSWord, MS Excel,etc.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Analysing and approving revenue recording processes referring to information detailed in

supporting documentation and resolving deviations from procedures.• Providing support with regards to the consolidation of Income transactional information to

facilitate the production of Financial Statements.• Preparing statistical reports depicting short to medium term cash flow trends inclusive of

explanations to support specific deviations.• Interacting with the internal/ external auditors and makes available information, supporting

documentation and proofs of approval guiding specific recordings, adjustments and allocation ofAccount receivable transactions.

• Analysing and verifying transactional recordings, Debtor reports and summaries and, processingor approving adjustments to entries.

• Reconciling Debtor accounts and proceeding with the posting and balancing of ledger accounts.Enquiries should be directed to the Director Income: Financial Services Mr. P Luthuli on 039-834 8700. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.

Applications with comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educationalqualifications, ID and drivers’ license must be addressed to the Municipal Manager forAttention: Miss N. Lungwengwe, Executive Director: Corporate Services, Harry Gwala DistrictMunicipality, Private Bag X501, IXOPO, 3276 to reach us not later than 16H30 on 02 October2014.

Further correspondence will be confined to shortlisted candidates. If you have not beencontacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept thatyour application has been unsuccessful.The Council reserves the right not to continue with the interview and appointment if it feelsthat no suitable candidates could be found.

NB: Canvassing with Councillors or Management will lead to immediate disqualification.Harry Gwala District Municipality subscribes to the National Equity Strategy.

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UMUZIWABANTU MUNICIPALITY10 MURCHISON STREET, HARDING 4680

TEL: 039 433 1205 FAX: 039 433 1208

MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT INTERNS2 POSITIONS

THREE (3)YEAR CONTRACT

Salary Scale R100 000.00 per annum (all inclusive)

Applications are hereby invited from dedicated and highly motivated people who have recentlyobtained a relevant three year tertiary qualification to participate in an internship programme thatseeks to capacitate recent graduates for a career in local government finance. This internship isthe initiative of the National Treasury. The objectives are to build sufficient strategic managementcapacity at local government level.

KEY DUTIES:To assist and hence receive training and exposure in, inter alia, the following:-• Implementation of finance management reforms and the MFMA.• General finance administration.• Capital and operating budget administration.• Expenditure and revenue administration.• Salary management.• Procurement administration.• Liability administration.• Treasury management.

REQUIREMENTS:• B Comm degree with majors in accounting and / or auditing, or a relevant three year tertiary

qualification.• Computer literacy.• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.• Proof that you reside in the Umuziwabantu municipal area. This may be obtained from your ward

councillor.

Work experience is not required and successful applicants will be exposed to all facets of localgovernment related financial services. It must be noted that at the conclusion of the internshipcontract period, the municipality is neither obliged to extend the contract period nor to offer permanentemployment.

The canvassing of councillors and/or management in respect of this position will lead to disqualificationof the applicant. A letter of application indicating the position being applied for together with acomprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications must be forwarded to: TheMunicipal Manager, P/Bag X 1023, Harding, 4680.

The closing date for applications will be Friday, 26 September 2014.(Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates, if you do not hear from us within 30 daysof the closing date regard your application as unsuccessful.)

It is each applicant’s responsibility to have his/her qualification/s evaluated by the South AfricanQualifications Authority and to provide the Municipality with the evaluation results.The Municipality is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and will endeavour to employdisabled persons where possible and reserve the right not to make an appointment.

SD MBHELEMUNICIPAL MANAGER

WARMgreetings to all readers of thisviewpoint.Eastern Cape premier movesMatatiele forward

The premier of the Eastern CapePhumulo Masualle and the MEC forCo-operative Governance and Tradi-tional Affairs Fikile Xasa, held a two-day engagement with Matatielestakeholders.

The engagement was held to in-form stakeholders about the govern-ment’s plans, sensitise them to theprocesses, instill a sense of citizenownership, encourage partnershipsand maintain relations.

Stakeholders at provincial levelwere involved from the beginning ofthe concept of strategic priorities of

the government and this was acontinuationof thatprocess toensurestakeholders’ involvement, includingduring the implementation andmonitoring phases of the govern-ment’s programme of action.

“Matatiele is predominantly afarming area, and the local economyrelies heavily on subsistence andcommercial farming, so we need toprioritise this sector as it will stimu-late local economic growth of thisarea,” said Masualle during an en-gagement with farmers.

The premier engaged the farmerson pertinent issues relating to farm-ing, the previous Exco outreach re-port and stakeholder engagement re-ports of the sessions thatwereheld in

Matatiele.The premier further engaged

EskomandtheDepartmentofEnergyonissuesrelatingtoelectricityaroundMatatiele.

The two stakeholders agreed thatthe issue of electricity should beurgently addressed to meet the uni-versal access requirement to theelectricity target.

According to the government’scalendar of events, the thematic areaforSeptember isderived fromthe factthat it is a public service-focusmonthwhich is embodied in the provincialpriority of “strengthening the devel-opmental state and good govern-ance”.

The themeof theengagementwas

“innovatinggovernance for sustaina-ble development and people-centredadministration”.Municipality embarks on IDPcommunity outreach programme

The council sat on 31 July andadopted the IDPprocessplan thatwillguide the process of the 2014-2015IDP Outreach programme.

The Matatiele Local Municipalitywill,from15to19September,embarkon the programme in all Matatielewards. Communities are urged toparticipateandattendintheir wards.Venues and dates will be communi-cated to them through their wardcouncillors, ward clerks, communitydevelopment workers and wardcommittees.

Teams will be chosen and will beled by the mayor, Cllr MomeleziMbedla, Executive committee mem-bers, councillors, managers, munici-pal officials, representatives fromAlfred Nzo District Municipality andgovernment departments. The pur-pose of the IDP Community Outreachprogramme is to present service de-livery backlogs and progress perward, to present the current projectsfor 2014/2015 and confirm infra-structure ward needs prioritised forthe 2014 to 2017 financial years.

That is all fromus for now, till nexttime, stay safe and be blessed.

Thank you sweet people fromsweet Matat, a destination of choiceand excellence.

GREETINGS to the community of Harry GwalaDistrict, particularly to those in Umzimkhulu.Umkhosi womhlanga

Seeing the girls of Umzimkhulu as they un-dertook their annual trip to this eventmade usto realise the significance our heritage.

It is on that note that I say the event will al-ways be supported by the country, particularlyby KwaZulu-Natal.

It iswithgreatprideandhonour that thisru-ral-based municipality has until thus far beenfruitfully represented at this historical gather-ing. We therefore would like to applaud bothparents and Onomehlo.Arts and culture competition

In preparation of the upcoming annual artsand culture competition, competitions like this

have successfully been started at ward level.Through such competitions, heroes and

heroines are empowered, hence productivitythereof is evident. At the end of next week,Umzimkhuluwillhostatourismeventwherebya tourismbrochurewill be launched.The com-munity is invited to the event.Njunga Rhaloti Water Scheme

As part of the government’s rural develop-ment programe and as part of addressing theneedsof theUmzimkhulucommunity, theHar-ry Gwala District Municipality will be handingover the Njunga Rhaloti Water Scheme.

This achievement is a true reflection of howthe IDPOutreachprogrammepositively affectsthose in the area.

Till we meet again, stay blessed.

UMZ VIEWPOINTZWELIPHANSISKHOSANA

MunicipalManager

Smile awhile

MATAT VIEWPOINTDR DCT NAKINMUNICIPAL MANAGER

Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300Fax: (039) 259 0427

PROVINCE OF KWAZULU-NATALKZN435

Umzimkhulu Municipality169 Main StreetPrivate Bag 53

Umzimkhulu 3297Email: info@umzimkhululm.gov.za

KZN/14/15/004/CORP

ADVERTISEMENTThe uMzimkhulu municipality an equal opportunity employer requires the services of suit-able qualified, skills and experienced candidate for the under mentioned challenging posi-tions.

FOREMAN: ROADS MAINTENANCE1 YEAR CONTRACT

SALARY: R 144 000 per annumMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS• MATRIC(GRADE 12)• CODE C1 DRIVERS LICENSE WITH PDP• COMPUTER LITERACY• 2-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE AT LEAST ONE YEAR AS CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR IN

ROADS CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTAINANCE

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Conduct work induction and guide subordinates about works to be performed• Monitor Works progress on site and issue instructions to the operators and casuals em-

ployed• Liaison with the community leadership in terms of identifying the works to be executed

as per the approved operational plan• Report to the works superintendent about the progress on each work performed.• Attend to minor diesel mechanical faults and report the major mechanical faults to works

superintendent.• Conduct mandatory safety tool box meetings• Compile progress reports and submit to the works superintendent or HOD in the absence

of the immediate supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND COMPETENCE• Good communication skills• People management skills• Strategic leadership• Management report

DRIVERPERMANANT POSITION

POST LEVEL 5MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS• Grade 9 ( STD 7)• CODE B DRIVERS LICENSE WITH PDP• COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS• NO CRIMINAL RECORD• 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE DRIVING PUBLIC TRANSPORT

SELECTION CRETERIA• SHORTLISTING CANDIDATES WILL UNDERGO FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCESS• K 53 DRVING TEST ON A VEHICLE SCREENING OF DRIVERS LICENSE• WRITTE NUMERICAL TEST ON GENERAL VEHICLE CONTROLS ,TRAFFIC SIGNS AND

REGULSTION

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA• Collect mail from post office and submit it to the registry officer• Transport staff members, councillors and other stake holders within and out of the prov-

ince deliver mail and goods within and outside the jurisdiction of HARRY GWALA region.• Collect newspapers and deliver to the municipal sections

All applications with comprehensive curriculum vitae and application letter, certified copiesof education qualification must be addressed to:

The Municipal ManagerAttention; Corporate Services Manager (MS N.N.NDUKU)UMzimkhulu MunicipalityP.O.BOX 53UMZIMKULU3297Or hand delivery to 169 main street uMzimkhulu municipality old building to the CorporateServices Manager

CLOSING DATE : 25 SEPTEMBER 2014

Enquiries can be directed to the corporate services manager .no fax or email application willbe accepted, uMzimkhulu municipality is an equal opportunity employer with strong genderbias, woman and disabled candidates are encourage to apply

MR. Z.S. SIKHOSANAMUNICIPAL MANAGER.

VACANCIES

Obesity, a silent killer>> ‘Our biggest weapon against this silent killer is our ability to choose’NTUNTU DWEBA

>>ntuntu.dweba@feveronline.co.za

OBESITYand the dangers of be-ing overweight have beenmaking headlines lately, but

people don’t seem to take this issueseriously.

In May a newspaper reportsuggested that South Africa is “thefattest country in sub-SaharanAfrica”.

In thepastmonthsshockingSouthAfrican statistics relating to obesityhave been released, indicating that

more than half of our women areobese (the state of being grossly fat oroverweight)oroverweight (excessiveor extra weight), with the figure forblack womenstandingatnearly60%.

It is estimated that one in fiveSouth African children are eitheroverweight or obese, with 20% ofchildren under the age of six beingoverweight.

These facts beg the question ofwhether people, especially those inrural areas like Harry Gwala, know

enough about obesity, or perhapsdon’t realise therisksassociatedwithit, or don’t care.

Losing weight to be healthiercould be linked to themisconceptionthat thin people are either poor orhave HIV/Aids, in contrast being fatcould be associated with wealth andsuccess.

Adding fuel to the “fatty” fire is thelifestyle of drinking excessively, eat-ing fast-foods or perching in front ofthe TV or computer every day for

on how to lose weight and improveone’s health.

“Our biggest weapon against thissilent killer is our ability to choose.Make the choice to make a change,”she said.

Wijnmaalensuggests doingthe following toloseweightandlive healthier:

• Eat less.Put less foodonyour plate ateverymeal andso discourageleaving the ta-ble with thatvery full feel-ing.

• Use a smaller plate for meals.• Don’t go back for seconds.• Eat fouror five smallmealsaday

instead of two or three large ones asthiswill prevent feelinghungry to theextent that you overeat.

• Eat more vegetables and lessstarch (bread, rice, samp, pasta,potatoes, bread, vetkoek and mealiemeal).

• Choose fresh fruit or yoghurt asa snack instead of chips or “junkfood”.

• Use less sugar in coffee or tea

and cut down on the sweets, cakesand biscuits.

• Avoid salad dressing, tomatosauce, chutney, mayonnaise andchilli sauce.

• Avoid cool drinks, juice andalcohol. Drinkeight glasses ofwater a day in-stead.

• Stay awayfromtake-awayfoods. Ratherbuy fresh ingre-dients, and arecipe book,and cookhealthy food athome.

Wijnmaalenadvises people to plan what foods tobuy.

“Cookandeatwhatyouhaveinthehouse — choose healthy.

“Lastly,exercise—stopbeinglazy.Exercise helps weight loss, controlsappetite, gives you energy, improvessleep, improves blood-sugar control,reducesbloodpressureandimprovesmood swings.

“If you can, exercise 40 to 60min-utes every day. Go for a fast walk,dance, play sport or swim, anything— just start moving.”

Nearly 60%of blackwomen inSouthAfrica areobese oroverweight,this accord-ing tostatistics.PHOTO:SOURCED

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More than halfof SouthAfrican womenare obese.

PHOTO:SOURCED

whatever rea-son.

The truth isthat beingobeseandover-weight puts apersonatriskofhaving highbloodpressure,diabetes andheart disease.

The Feverspoke toHesmari Wijn-maalen, a reg-istered dieti-cian at the E.G.and Usher Me-morialHospitalin Kokstad toattain insight

“IT IS ESTIMATED THAT ONEIN FIVE SOUTH AFRICANCHILDREN ARE EITHER

OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE,WITH 20% OF CHILDRENUNDER THE AGE OF SIX

BEING OVERWEIGHT”

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102 Main Street,

Matatiele

P.O. Box 35,

Matatiele, 4730

Tel: 039 737 3135

Fax: 039 737 3611

TENDER NOTICE

Notice No: 2014/2015-24

Bids are hereby invited from the suitably experienced Service Providers for the project stated below:

DESCRIPTION BID NO. ADVERT DATE CLOSING DATE

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY 2014/2015-241 12 SEPTEMBER 2014 26 SEPTEMBER 2014OF CONCRETE PIPES

The scope of work, bid requirements and evaluation criteria are stipulated in the bid document.

Bid Documents will be obtainable as from date of site inspection for each project at the Budget andTreasury Office, MATATIELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY for a non – refundable tender fee of R500. 00payable at 104 High Street, Matatiele between the hours of 08h00 and 16h00

Invalid or non-submission of the documents listed in the Terms of Reference will lead to thedisqualification and where the bidder is registered on the Municipal Database System referencecan be made to such documents and it is the bidders responsibility to ensure that the documentdoes exist and verification of such registration will be done by the municipality and where the bid-der is found to be not registered or have submitted incorrect registration details will be regarded asnon-responsive and be disqualified from the bid.The Matatiele Local Municipality Supply Chain Policy and Preferential Procurement Point ScoringSystem of 90/10 shall apply.

With regard to functionality a bidder that scores less than 60 points out of 80 be regarded assubmitting a non-responsive bid and will be disqualified.

Compliance to Terms of reference = (30)• Specification = (30)• Fully, correctly completion of the forms = (20)Proven experience in the supply and delivery of similar product with traceable References =(30)• 5 projects and above = (30)• 2 – 5 projects = (20)• 1 – 2 project/s = (10)Reputation for good services from one of the previous clients by means of written proof = (20)

Sealed envelopes marked “Supply and delivery of concrete pipes “Notice No: 2013/2014-….must be deposited in the Bid Box located at the Municipal Main Office, Reception Area, 102 MainStreet, and Matatiele 4730, no later than 26 September 2014 at 12H 00.

Late, submitted, emailed, faxed and telegraphic quotations will not be considered.

NB: Suppliers must be registered on the Matatiele Local Municipality’s Database System be-fore submitting bids; forms are available from the website www.matatiele.co.za and from the SCMUnit Office.

Technical enquiries should be directed to Mr. B. Faro (Manager: Operation and Maintenance)at 039 737 3135 and SCM enquiries to Mr. B. Vumase (Manager: SCM) at 039 737 9520 duringoffice hours.

Matatiele Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves theright to accept the Bid in whole or part, at the rates quoted.

DR D.C.T NAKINMUNICIPAL MANAGERCUSTOMER CARE 039 797 6600 | FIRE 039 727 5733 | PROTECTION SERVICES 039 797 6657

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municipalityprovince of kwazulu-natal

kokstad

public noticeINVITATION TO COMMENT ON AN APPLICATION FOR THE SUBDIVISIONOF THE REMAINDER OF ERF 433, KOKSTAD INTO 1 NEW PORTION AND

A REMAINDER, IN TERMS OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE KWAZULU-NATALPLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2008

Public Notice is hereby given in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Planning and Development Act, 2008(Act No.6 of 2008), that the Greater Kokstad Municipality has received an application in terms ofChapter 3 of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Planning and Development Act, 2008 (Act No.6 of 2008) for theproposed Subdivision of the Remainder of Erf 433, into Portion 1 and the Remainder.

The property is situated in the existing residential area, with all the neighbouring properties havingthe same Special Residential. The Remainder of Erf 433 Kokstad is situated on the Main Street,which serves as its Western boundary, with Erven 430 and 2533 Kokstad on the Northern boundaryof the site, Erf 2967 Kokstad on the Eastern boundary and Erven 1745 and 1903 Kokstad fallingon the South.

Particulars of the application lay for inspection during normal office hours, between 08h00 and16h00, at The Greater Kokstad Municipality Building, Spatial Planning and Land Use ManagementDivision, at 75 Hope Street, Kokstad, for the period of 30 days, no later than 13th of October 2014

Objections and representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writingto the Municipal Manager, at the above address or at P.O. Box 8, Kokstad 4700, which may be sub-mitted by fax, mail or email, must be submitted within 30 days or to the Co-ordinator: Spatial Plan-ning and LUMS, Mr S Madikizela, Tel: 039 – 797 6642, Fax: 039 – 727 3676, P. O Box 8, Kokstad4700, Email: samora.madikizela@kokstad.gov.za

Please note that the Greater Kokstad Municipality may refuse to accept comments submitted afterthe closing date and that persons who did not comment on the application will not have a right ofappeal against the decision of the municipality.

Z J MKHIZEMUNICIPAL MANAGERNOTICE NO.: 22-2013/2014

Early bird catches an education>> Open a savings account for school expenses

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AS a parent, you want to giveyourchild thebest start in life,and education is one of the

most important financialdecisionsaparent must consider. One of theways in which to get a head start isto start making financial decisionsbefore your baby is born.

Eunice Sibiya, head of ConsumerEducationatFNBsays: “It used tobethateveryoneworriedabout thecostofuniversity,butnowadaysyouhaveto consider the costs of your child’spre,primaryandhigh-schooleduca-tion.”

The reality is that you need tomake decisions around your child’sschoolingcareerassoonaspossible,while you’re still pregnant.

Onceyouhavedecidedonthetypeof education you want your child toreceive andwhere your childwill beattendingschool,thereareanumberoffinancialplansandconsiderationsto put into place.

Firstly, you need to add this ex-pense to your budget as soon as youpossibly can, so that you can add ameaningful contribution towardyour child’s education. It might betough in the beginning to stretchyour budget, but this will allow foradequate savings in the future.

“Depending on the child’s age,consider opening a savings account,or approach your bank or financialinstitutiontoaskaboutsavingsor in-

vestment plans specifically gearedtowards saving for an education.Manypeopledothisforuniversitytu-ition, but these savings plans can befor any level of your child’s educa-tion,” says Sibiya.

There are also a few things youcan do while your child is at schoolto soften the blow to your pocket.

If you are sending your child topre-school or crèche, find out if youremployer offers this facility on thepremises.Thereareusuallystaffdis-countsandyouwon’thave tochangeyour driving routine. You’ll also beclose to your child during the day.

cost.“Find out if your child’s school of-

fers any discount for early payment.It is a good idea to use your bonus topayforyourchild’sannual tuition,asyou might get a discount if you dothis,” says Sibiya.

She adds that, during enrolment,if you have two or more children atthe same school, it might be worthasking if there are discounts for thesecond and third child. Theremightalsobeschooloruniversitybursarieson offer that could be relevant andslash costs.

Sibiya says another good tip is to

consider buying your child’s schooluniform from friends or school leav-ers to save money, or buy blazers,dresses a size bigger.

Yourchildwillgrowintothemandyouwon’thave tobuyanewuniformevery year.

“It is very competitive out thereand the rising cost of educationmeans you have to start planning assoonaspossible so that youcan less-en the effect it has on your financesin the future. The sooner parentsstartputtingmoneyaside, the longertheirmoneycanworkforthem,”con-cludes Sibiya.

Increasing salesI WILL discuss two last techniques that

business operators can apply to increasetheir sales.

• Provide excellent customer serviceInstead of worrying about achieving

your sales goal, concentrate on providingexcellent service to the current customers.Develop a sales document using languageyou are comfortable with to introduce newclients to your products or services.

Give customers attention and focus onmeeting their needs rather than “selling”anything. Anticipate questions, concernsand future issues. Providing excellent cus-tomer service results in repeat businessand word-of-mouth referrals, increasingyour sales and decreasing required pros-pecting time. This is illustrated by one ofthe simple quote that I normally refer towhen addressing business owners: “Loyalcustomers don’t just come back, they don’tsimply recommend you, they insist thattheir friends do business with you.” — ChipBell.

• ProspectingProspecting refers to searching for and

cultivating relationships with customerswho are more likely to buy your productthan the average person. There is a directconnection between prospecting activityand increased sales. Focus on identifyingtarget customers and getting quality salesreferrals from existing customers. This is amore efficient way to achieve a sales targetrather than “cold calling” or trying to sellto the public.

In the next column I will talk about fi-nancial-record management as one crucialelement towards sound financial manage-ment of your business, which will enableyou to know the precise financial conditionyour business is in.

SCHOOL SCENE

What’s happening at YOUR school? Write for us using the CitizenJournalism tool at www.egfever.co.za

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Through-out yourchild’sschoolingcareer, findout whatother ex-penses you’llhave to takecare of be-sides tuition.You mightneed to buysports gearor equip-ment. Extra-curricularactivitiesmight not beincluded inthe tuitionfee and willbe an extra

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TLC Hospice news>> Take a ticket, stand chance of winning a car

Networking, building meaningful re-lationships is the theme this weekas TLC seems to have been about

networking. An important partnershipthat has been created is the one betweenEurocar and TLC in a fundraising endeav-our.

A raffle has been initiated by Eurocarand TLC is the beneficiary.

Tickets are R100 which buys you achance at being the proud owner of a newMitsubishi Mirage, which you could be driv-ing away before Christmas. The draw willbe held on 3 December.

TLC and Eurocar will have a table setup at various centres and places all over

Kokstad and surrounding areas, sellingtickets. Be sure not to miss out on this op-portunity.

TLC will also receive training from thelocalDepartmentofHomeAffairs.Ourcaregivers need correct information and train-ing on assisting our patients and their fam-ilies with obtaining IDs and birth certifi-cates in order to apply for grants and as-sistance.

TLC is committed to partnering and col-laborating with all government depart-ments — local and national — in order tooffer the best possible service to the com-munity. We already have a good relation-ship with the Department of Health and

the Department of Social Development.We are so proud to maintain these ties.

The Greater Kokstad Municipalitythrough the presidential initiative of Suku-ma Sakhe enables and empowers this typenetworking between all government de-partments and NGOs in Kokstad.

Partnerships which we are involved indo not have to be with government or largebusinesses. We also love partnering withlocal people who volunteer at TLC. Thesepeople donate their time and give of them-selves in order to help us in programmeswhich we run.

Sister Jenny Collins volunteers her serv-ices every week in assisting us to care forpatients. Athens Pitchen joins Jenny on herrounds into the community. Athens is the‘People’s Champion’ for our patients.

Other champions who touch the livesof TLC patients are our volunteers who giveof their time for our gogo support group.Thank you Jan Tolmay, Wendy Sander and

Sue Theron for your amazing input intokeeping our gogos busy with knitting andother hand-crafts.

There are so many ways in which TLC

networks with all manner of people andbusinesses in Kokstad.

Thank you all for the valuable contribu-tion that you make to our organisation.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDNext to the Mitsubishi Mirage to be won are Adam from Eurocar and JenMacDonald.

Businessman offers the ‘best deals’NTUNTU DWEBA>>ntuntu.dweba@feveronline.co.za

BUSINESSMAN Frank Barton (40) is com-mitted to growing his new-car business inKokstad and making sure that locals getthe best service and value for money.

Barton, born and bred in Kokstad, hasbeen working for motor car dealers for 20years and in 2010 he started a car dealer-ship — Inspectacar Kokstad — at the Khot-so Complex on Hope Street.

“With my experience in the car dealer-ship business I can confidently say that mydealership offers the best deals possible tosuit the people in Kokstad and surroundingareas especially in these tough financialtimes.”

Barton said his company strives to sellthe best pre-owned cars and said that be-ing a new kid on the block has had its chal-lenges, but he pushes through.

“As a family business our commitmentto integrity and customer service is our

main priority and Inspectacar is the onlyused-car franchise endorsed by WesBank.

“Competition in our industry has beenaroundfor morethan40yearsandInspect-acar Kokstad is now competing with theolder dealers, and that is good,” he said.

Barton offered some tips when buyinga used car.

•Make sure there is a full service history.•Ask if the vehicle has any defects, as

per CPA you are entitled to know what isor isn’t right with the vehicle. As Inspecta-

car Kokstad we are part of the Motor Indus-try Ombudsman and have an obligation topin-point faults that may have accruedwith the vehicle.

•Make sure that the vehicle has a validroadworthy certificate.

•Ask if the dealer has a checklist (In-spectacar Kokstad offers a 101-pointcheck).

“Ifyouarereadytopurchaseyourdreamcar visit us at Inspectacar Kokstad, 49 HopeStreet, and remember to bring a validSouth African ID, valid driver’s licence, lat-est pay slip, three months’ bank state-ments and proof of residence.”

PHOTO: NTUNTU DWEBAFrank Barton has more than 20years’ experience in car dealership.

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TOYOTA SA is running on with the 10th-generation Corolla in the form of ade-specced Quest — an economy option tothe latest cars.

With this in mind, have you ever wantedto buy a 2014 Toyota Corolla — the 11th ver-sion of the auto icon — but were scared offby the price? Well, the brand with a cowboyhat for its badge is introducing budget ver-sions of the car — three 1.6-litre modelsranging from R174 900 for the “entry” unitthrough R197 900 for a Quest Plus toR198 900 for an auto box.

The normal Corolla — the new one thatis — according to the Toyota website, costsfrom R214 900 to R283 900 so you’relooking at substantial savings. But thenthat’s to be expected because, as ToyotaSA’s sales and marketing boss GlennCrompton explains, you are getting aseven-year-old car.

“When a new model arrives the previ-ous car is usually consigned to the historybooks. Not so for the outgoing ToyotaCorolla launched in 2007. Rather thanphase out the 10th generation it’s been re-

invented as the ultimate value proposi-tion.”

Toyota SA used the same tactic withthe hatchback Tazz which, according toCrompton, continued for 10 years after itsparent model was discontinued.

Each of the three models include an im-mobiliser and alarm, remote-controlledcentral locking, two front airbags, IsoFixchild-seat anchors, aircon and rake andreach adjustment for the steering wheel.

The primary differences between thetwo trim levels are the wheels — alloy (in-

stead of steel) wheel rims for the Plusalong with body-coloured door releasesand an audio system with radio-CD and aUSB port and auxiliary jack.

The Quest will have the new Corolla 1.6engine and front seats, Toyota says priceshave been kept down by amortisation ofthe model, “commonisation” of parts withthe new Corolla and what the automakercalls “intelligent editing of features”.

Cosmetic changes include restyledhead and tail lights, moving the turn indi-cators from the external mirrors to the

wings and using a black grille.The 1.6, 90kW/154Nm four-cylinder en-

gine is the same as that in the new Corolla,the gearbox a six-speed on the manual andfour-speed on the auto. Acceleration(manual gearbox) to 100km/h takes10.4 seconds and top speed is 192km/h.Fuel consumption and carbon dioxideemission figures will be confirmed closer tothe launch.

The Quest has anti-lock disc brakes allround and emergency braking assistance.

— Supplied.

PRICES1.6 Quest - R174 900 (incl. VAT)1.6 Quest a/t - R198 9001.6 Quest Plus - R197 900

All units will be sold with a three-year or100 000km warranty and three-year or45 000km service plan.

Contact Thekweni Toyota on039 727 3145 or visit theshowroom at 23 Hope Street.

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From Msunduzi toKwa Sani>> ‘United in growing well-known tourism destinations’NICOLE JOHN

THEinauguralDuzi2Sani4X4ExpeditionwasrecentlylaunchedatLandRoverPie-termaritzburg during tourism month.

InpartnershipwithMsunduziPietermaritz-burg Tourism Association and African LinkTourstheexpeditionisdesignedtotaketouristson an adventure experience from MsunduziMunicipality to the Kwa Sani Municipality.

“In order for us to create newopportunitiesin tourism,we realised that linkages and part-nership opportunities between various tour-ism industry role players and indirect tradepartners can only strengthen our position intourism. We stand here united in growingMsunduziandKwaSanimunicipalitiesaswell-known tourism destinations,” said DumisaniMhlongo from MPTA.

The first expedition will take place thisweekendwhereMsunduziMunicipalityMayorChrisNdlelaalongwithvariousotherroleplay-ers will leave from the Pietermaritzburg CityHall and stopat the inauguralUnderbergFoodand Culture Festival, before moving on to thetop of Sani Pass.

The highlights include cooking lunch usingthe engines of the 4x4 Land Rover vehicles, a

charitable event at Moretsa Forest where themembersof theexpeditionwilldonatetoysandhave a tree planting ceremony at the crèche inMoretsa Forest.

The delegation will have a final stop at theMandela capture site in Howick.

Speaking at the launch,Ndlela said that it isimportant to remember that tourism starts athome. “We need to tour where we live to find.It starts fromwherewe are. Herewe have twolocal municipalities joining together to pro-mote tourism.”

Ndela added that this expedition tour isgroundbreakingandhistory in themaking. “Inthe history of our municipalities it will be re-corded that during our term in office this tourwas launched. We will leave behind a legacy,”he said.

Duzi2Sani 4X4 Expedition, our focus is toexplore and develop Tourism, through newroutes and niche tourism offerings that aresuitable for families and offer fun for everymemberof thefamilyconnectingPietermaritz-burg, Underberg and Lesotho.

For more information on the travelpackages on offer for the Duzi2Sani weekendactivities email African Link Tours atduzi2sani1@africanlink.co.za

KEHS newsHockey festival held at KEHS

ON 2 September King Edward High School hostedits annual boys’ hockey festival. The event ransmoothly in the warm weather, and was thoroughlyenjoyed by all the players and produced some greathockey matches.

Five schools took part in the tournament – KingEdward, St Patricks, St Monicas, Kokstad Junior andZhanokhanyo Primary School.

The KEHS boys made us proud and played exceed-ingly well overall. Out of the seven matches the U7splayed, they won six and lost one. The U8 boys’ wontwo games, lost one and drew three, while the U9swon two, drew two and lost two. The U10s lost oneand drew one game, and the U11 As lost one, won oneand drew one. The B team won one game and lostone game. The U13 A boys’ drew one and won two2,while the B team won one and drew one.

We would like to thank the schools that participat-ed, especially those who travelled to Matatiele tomake this tournament a success.

KEHS boys’ hockey perform at the Lynford FestivalLast Saturday King Edward boys went to Lynford

to participate in the Liberty Hockey Festival. The play-ers did extremely well in the tournament and can beproud of their achievements.

The U10 boys played four games of which they wonthree and lost one. The U11 team did just as well, bywinning four games and drawing one. The U13 A boyswon two games and lost one, the B team won one

and drew two, and the C team won two and drew onegame. Well done to all the boys who played so welland kept the King Edward name high. Thank you toLynford School for hosting the enjoyable event. It wasa great way to end off the season. We are gratefulto the coaches for putting in all the hours, commit-ment and patience.

KEHS little ones explore DurbanOn 4 and 5 September, King Edward Grade 3 pupils

went on a busy two-day tour to Durban. Thirty sevenvery excited nine year olds had tremendous fun ex-ploring the places Durban had to offer for learning andplay. The Sugar Terminal, Umgeni Bird Park, a 5D ac-tivity, uShaka Marine World, a cruise on the Jolly RogerBoat, and the ice rink were visited. Pupils thoroughlyenjoyed themselves and learnt a great deal.

We would like to thank Mrs. L. Tarr, Mrs. S. Jacobsand Mr. Q. Jacobs for their assistance, as well as MrYoung and Mr Mpangeva for driving us.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDGrade 3 pupils on tour in Durban.

St Monica’s Diocesan newsAstro quiz

ON Friday, 29 August, the St Monica’s DiocesanSchool Astro Quiz team competed in the third roundof the SAASTA Astronomy Quiz in Grahamstown.

Although the team did not make it through to thefourth round, we were pleased with our performancethis year and hope to do even better next year. — MrS. Rae

Spring DayAfter a spell of some truly cold weather, St. Moni-

ca’s Pre-school was able to celebrate spring in relativewarmth. Enjoying the expanse of a vacant field wehad a morning of relay races. We started the morningwith a sack race which the Grade R pupils took to butthe three and four- year-olds needed a lot of encour-agement from teachers to speed them on their way.

Having finished our races we returned to the pre-school to each enjoy an ice cream and a packet oftreats. — Mrs R. Dwyer

Open days at St. Monica’sSt. Monica’s open days hosted Blessed Edmund on

3 September, Matat Play Centre on the 4 Septemberand St. Monica’s Pre-school on 5 September. Pre-school pupils were exposed to a morning in a Grade1 classroom. Edmund listened to the story of the hun-gry caterpillar and got the opportunity of making theirown caterpillar on a leaf.

Matat Play Centre’s Grade R class looked at differ-ent shapes and the little ones made a man fromsweets, biscuits and chips.

St Monica’s Grade R class heard the story of thethree little pigs and were able to colour, cut and pasteto make their little pig or the big bad wolf.

These open days were thoroughly enjoyed by theGrade R pupils. I would like to take this opportunityto thank Miss Jafta and Mrs Van Niekerk for preparingthese activities and ensuring that the Gr Rs had anenjoyable day. — Ms M. la Marque

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UBUHLEBEZWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

NOTICE OF INTENTIONTO ENTER INTO 5 (FIVE)YEAR LEASE AGREEMENTFOR MUNICIPAL OWNED LAND

In terms of the Municipal Finance Act (Act No 56 of 2003) and the Municipal Asset Transfer andMunicipal Supply Chain Management Regulations, this notice hereby serves to advise that theMunicipality intends to enter into a 5 (five) year lease agreement with Siyabonga Hardware repre-sented by the owner Mr Muhammed Ahtasham, for the use of municipal owned property describedas Lot Number 108 of Mary Street situated behind Ixopo Mall which is in the extent of 1,411 squaremeters, with the intended for it to be utilized for the purpose of storage.

The Municipality therefore gives notice of 21 (twenty one) days of its intention for purposes of so-liciting objections and/ or proposals for intention to lease, if any. Objections/ proposals should beaddressed to the undersigned and submitted to the Municipality by no later than Wednesday, 15thOctober 2014 at 16h30.

GM SinekeMunicipal ManagerUbuhlebezwe MunicipalityPO Box 132, 29 Margaret StreetIxopo, 3276Tel: 039 834 7700 or Fax: 039 834 1168Email: mm@ubuhlebezwe.org.za