Assagay | Botha’s Hill | Crestholme | Everton | Forest Hills | Gillitts | Kloof | Waterfall | Winston Park

Your 24/7 local connection FREE August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

www.hillcrestfever.co.za @Hillcrest Fever Hillcrest Fever

JONATHAN ERASMUS

AN equestrian facility exposedforhavingfilthygrooms’loos,isworried it may lose key spon-

sors,whichwill leadtothesportfacingsuspension from major internationalcompetitions.

And the club has called the articlesa“smearcampaign”despiteacknowl-edging the facilitieswere in a hideousstate.

A series of exposés by the Fever’ssister publication The Witness re-vealed grooms working at the LandRover SA Dressage Championship inJulywere expected to use shower andtoilet facilities — usually used by

grounds staff at the club — despitepuddles of human excrement on thefloor.

In a memo sent out to club mem-bers, Durban Shongweni Club chair-personAntonMostert said thearticleshad undone their good work

“Therecent smearcampaign in themedia…hashadpotentiallyfarreach-ing consequences, not only for theShongweni club but for our sport as awhole,” said Mostert.

He said the KZN Dressage riskedlosing“oneofitsbiggestsponsors”andcompetitorsmight not be able to entertheWorldEquestrianGamesorOlym-pics. “[This] hangs in the balance as[national sporting regulating body]

Sascoc reconsider whether they wantto be associated with our ‘elitist’sport,” said the memo.

Sincetheexposé,overR30000washastily raised for the immediate up-grade of the ablution facilities.

Mostert distanced the sport frombeing “elitist”.

“It would be great to be able to ex-tendthefacilitiesforvisitinggroomstouse to include a lounge, dining andcooking area.

“Horse carers are our partners;they are essential to our andour hors-es’ success,” said Mostert. But Sascocpresident Gideon Sam has said thereisnoplantobootoutthehorsefraterni-ty.

“Wedon’tuse terms likeelitist.Golfis also elitist, yet we support them.Whoiselitist?Theequestrianfraterni-tyhasonlybeenrestructuredandisel-igible for entry into any major event.They must just qualify,” said Sam.

But the loowhistle-blowerCandiceHobday who has congratulatedShongweni for its “swift action” said itis not the only club with dodgy loos.

“I have had reports of groom facili-ties around the country that are in ashocking state.

“Ifwewant tobeaseriousequestri-an nation and host internationaleventswe need to drastically improveour facilities.

“Icannotimagineinternationalvis-iting grooms accepting what we cur-rently have on offer,” said Hobday.

PHOTO: IAN CARBUTTGrooms look after horses during the SA Dressage Championships at theDurban Shongweni Club.

POO EXPOSÉ

Shongweni club fears dirty loos scandal may cost it key sponsors

PHOTO: IAN CARBUTTFILE: The Durban Shongweni Clubloo whistle­blower Candice Hob­day.

‘a smear job’

Whistle­blower

Oxford Village

Sale of All Blinds

MEET THE HILLCREST

FEVERTEAM SALES

SarahBrauns083657 4427

SALESDebbieWilliams083 313 9000

JOURNALISTKalishaNaicker072 111 9635

SALESMANAGERJustinWatson082 7620175

NEWSEDITORValeneGovender083 3955156

ZULUEDITORGuy Vezi

082594 2090

www.hillcrestfever.co.za

HillcrestFever

@HillcrestFever

Become a CITIZEN JOURNALISTSubmit YOUR stories and pictures on our homepage

This weekO N L I N E

Competitions-Win FREE copy of Fantasy novel – The Legacy-Free tickets of Pecanwood Oktoberfest-Go cruising onMSC Opera

News-Expert advice from pet dentist-Crackdown onmotorists pays off-New boss for UKZN-SPARwomen’s race route-Business Networking Breakfast

Video Gallery-Tribute to RobinWilliams

Events-Student Expo-Back-to-Nature bird day-Durban Sign Africa Roadshow-MercuryWineWeek-KZNMusic Imbizo

Christy NaudeMUFFIN QUEEN / PICKLES & PRESERVES

076 313 4957 / 031 7621124

Defrost, Snip and PourNO MESS - NO FUSS

Pickles and PreservesKeeping the Tradition at Home

Homemade Muffin Mix,Pickles and Preserves.

Gents Haircut - Any Style R50School Boy Haircut R40Pensioners Haircut R40Clean Shave R20

OPEN MON-SAT 8.30 - 18.00SUN 9.00 - 13:00

AHMED 074 842 7882

Shop No.17, Natalie Terrace1st floor, next to Maytime Spar above Tops

15 Charles Way, Kloof

Guru’sBarbershop

The BEST Hair Guru!

Reptiles rescued from squalor>> Duck ‘n Deck farm owner is issued warning due to bad condition of snakes and rodents

KALISHA NAICKER

EXTERNALparasites,malnour-ishment, dehydration andfilthy cages were among the

things discovered by the Kloof andHighway SPCA upon their visit to theDuck ‘nDeck farm in theUpperHigh-way Area last week.

According to SPCA inspector VacyLyle, the society receiveda complaintaboutthewelfareoftheanimalsatthelocal animal farm and tea garden.

“We conducted a full inspection ofthesiteandthemostshockingdiscov-ery was the reptile exhibit as therewere six dead snakes and two deadmice housed in small containers,”

the reptiles.Consultant Herpetologist Dr.

Angelo Lambiris examined the rep-tiles and some of the cages in whichthey were found.

Lambiris identified seven indige-nous reptiles - two African rock py-thons, and a venomous rhombicnight adder.

In addition he found a yellowanaconda and a copperhead mocca-sin which are also venomous.

Lambiris condemned, withoutreservation, the whole display interms of accommodation, the condi-tion of the snakes, the husbandrypracticesandtheprinciplesofexhibi-tion which “could not possibly be

described as educational”.Among his concerns was one

snake found to have a spinal injuryand needing veterinary attention.

The larger of the two African rockpythons was found to be emaciatedand dehydrated. Several of thesnakes were also found to be anae-mic and infested with mites.

Twoof the snakeswere venomousand some of the other snakes couldinflict potentially severe bites to hu-mans, but none of the cages werelockable or locked.

Lambiris said, “Every cage con-tainingavenomoussnakemustcarrya conspicuously displayed warningof the fact, togetherwith the common

and scientific names of the species,the kind of venom and degree oftoxicity.”

“This can be described as seriousand most culpable negligence on thepart of the owner or manager of theDuck n’ Deck”.

Evennett said the person respon-sible for the reptiles was also usingthe hut for his own breeding pro-gramme.

“We had a firm arrangement withhim that there were to be no venom-ous creatures. Due to our ignoranceregardingsnakes we werenotawarethat he had brought venomoussnakes onto our property. We havesince learnt that the venomous snakewas only at the farm for a brief twodaysandhewas in theprocessof sell-ing it.

“This does not make it acceptableand there is no excuse. We too havechildren and would never endangerour or any other child, this has beenparamount to our life and business.“The seven baby house snakes werepurchased by this individual and hesaid they were lethargic when hebought them and, they died a fewdays later.

“Apparently the pythons were inhibernation for breeding hence theirhungerwhen theywerewoken up bytheSPCAladies.Thegreentreesnakealso belonged to him.”

Evennett said that the Duck ‘nDeck has alwayswelcomed the SPCAinspectors and value their recom-mendations.

A case of animal cruelty will beopenedagainst theownerof thefacil-ity.

CheriCooke, inspectoratemanag-er of the Kloof and Highway SPCAsaid,“Theseanimalswerekept inun-acceptably dirty and parasitic condi-tionsandsomewere infestedwithex-ternal parasites. The owners of theDuck ‘n Deck were negligent in thatthey failed to provide these reptileswith their basic needs or veterinarytreatment.”

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDInspectorate manager Cheri Cooke removing reptiles.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDMice in filthy glass tank.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDA Burmese python infested with ex­ternal parasites.

said Lyle.The inspector said a

warning was issued totheownerof the facility intermsof theAnimalsPro-tection Act.

“However two dayslater the facility was re-visited and no changeshad been made to im-prove the conditions inwhich the animals werebeing kept; the reptileswere in need of medicalattention,” she said.

“A warrant was thenobtained and the reptileswere removed from theproperty by theKloof andHighway SPCA.”

Cheryl Evennett, oneof the owners of Duck ‘nDeckFarm,saidtheytookover theprojectafter theywere approached by areptile lover who was re-sponsible for feedingthese snakes.

“We, the owners ofDuck ‘n Deck, are deeplygrieved over the reptileincident. We took on thisproject 10 months agowhen we were ap-proached by a reptile-lover who had great in-tentions of introducingvarious reptiles to Duck‘nDeckvisitors.Thisper-son was totally responsi-ble for the feeding ofthese reptiles,” she said.

Evennett said theywelcomed the removal of

2August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

emergencyIn case there’s an

10111Crime Stop: 086 001 0111

CONTACT THE FEVERTELEPHONE: 031 533 7600

FAX 031 533 7972(News) and (Classifieds)

EMERGENCYHillcrest SAPS .......... 031 765 9116/9103Kloof Police Station. . . . .031 764 2334Fire.......................................031 361 0000Gillitts Metro........................031 767 1222Rescuetech KZN................086 167 2226Together SA CAN CommunityIncident Management Centre: ................08 616 SA CAN / 08 616 72226

ANIMAL RESCUEKloof & Highway SPCA: 031 764 1212/3Monkey Helpline...........................................:082 411 5444 or 082 659 4711COUNSELLINGLife Line............................... 033 394 4444Open Door Crisis Centre: 031 709 2679Jes Foord Foundation: 031 765 4559Careline Crisis Centre: 031 765 1314or 082 787 6452

SECURE LINK SAFE­TY TIP:When parking at home,park in your garage orif not possible parkyour vehicle in a well­litarea.­ Tip supplied by Se­cure Link031 765 3333

AMBULANCEER 24: 084 124Netcare 911:082 911VEMA:083 630 0000Ambulance &EmergencyMedical Centre:10177

JEWELLERY & SILVERLOANS • BUY • SELLWE BUY KRUGER RANDS

9ct at R165 per gram18ct at R330 per gram22ct at R403 per gram

WE OFFER CASH LOANSON JEWELLERY AND CARS

T’S + C’SApply

Prices are subject to change with Market Indicators

927 Sarnia Road, Bellair, Durban031 465 5397 • 071 900 5100

Bellair Gold Exchange927 Sarnia Road, Bellair, Durban

CASH GOLDFOR

SMS: Bell3 to 32254We will call back

DEALERS WELCOME @ SPOT + 6%

Gorge plunge poser>> Dramatic recovery operation launched after bakkie drives over cliffRUMANA AKOOB

MYSTERY surrounds awoman’sdeathplungeoffa 150-metre-high cliff in

MonteseelnearHillcrestlastweek.Dorothea Gower-Jackson’s

bakkie was spotted at the bottomof a gorge before dawn after resi-dents of the area heard a loudbang.

Tyre tracks showed her paththrough a small break in a thicketof trees, and white paint from thevehicle’s canopywas scratchedoffby rocks as it took the plunge.

James Liebenberg, who livesopposite the gorge, said he wasawokenby the soundof thebakkielanding at the foot of the cliff.

“Myneighbouracrossthegorgecalledandsaid it looked likesome-one had thrown out a big box sowhen I went to look out I recog-nised the van.”

He said he had known Jackson

(49) for the last ten years and saidshe had been a good friend.

“She was a lovely person whohad her ups and downs but shewas doing well.”

Thepolice’s SearchandRescueUnit were on scene along with thefire department and paramedics.

Rescue workers had to abseildown into the gorge where the

wreckage of the vehicle was.A police helicopter was called

in to airlift Jackson’s body.The helicopter then went on a

search for other bodies but nonewere found

Nancy Botes, who also knewJackson, said that she wasshockedwhensheheardabouttheincident.

“When I woke up this morningI saw themessage on the commu-nity watch WhatsApp group andcame out ofmy home and sawherbody lying in the gorge,” saidBotes.

Robert Mckenzie EMRSspokesperson said the incidentwould be probed.

“The cause of the accident andthe circumstances preceding thevehicle leaving the cliff are beinginvestigated by the police.”

Captain Thulani Zwane con-firmed that Inchanga police hadopened an inquest docket.

PHOTO: MATTHEW MIDDLETONA police helicopter recovers the body of a woman who drove off acliff in Monteseel.

Are you an aspiring journalist? Write for us andget published using the Citizen Journalism tool atwww.hillcrestfever.co.za

August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

NEWS

3

SPECIALS40 people Banquet

2 Mains, 2 Dessert, Set up,Venue Hire, 2 StaffR6840.00

50 people Banquet2 mains, 2 Dessert, Set up

Venue Hire, 2 StaffR8100.00

60 people Banquet2 mains, 2 Dessert, Set up

Venue Hire, 3 StaffR9510.00

10 Rooms for accommodation R350 p/p excl vatOutside chapel set in a bamboo forest,

white canvas roof to protect against the weather.Wedding venue for a max of 200 people, thatched Boma with Fire placefor cold winters nights and large windows to let in the summer breeze.

The Crinkley Park Wedding VenueThe address is 167 Inanda Road,

Waterfall.

Call: 082 681 8506info@crinkleybottompark.co.za

FRIDAY 22NDKaraoke with Keith G on the deck. Funky Friday drinks specials all day.

SUNDAY 24THLive entertainment with the Gemstones, Sunday roast R75

WEDNESDAY 27THDarts competition. R20 entry for snacks and great prizes to be won.

SUNDAY 31STJohnny Zest & Friends live

Find us on Facebookto get your daily updates

NEWS

4August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

Consulting Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pmnatasha.toothfairy@webmail.co.za

Shop 5 Simunye Centre, 2 Village Rd, Kloof (next to Bernina)

CALL 031 764 3729TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING WITH DR MAHARAJ

• TREATMENT PLANNING• ORAL HYGIENE• TEETH WHITENING• TOOTH COLOURED DENTAL RESTORATIONS• ZIRCONIUM & E-MAX VENEERS, CROWNS &

BRIDGES

• DENTURES: ACRYLIC, CHROME & IMPLANTSUPPORTED DENTURES

• CHILDREN DENTISTRY• IMPLANT DENTISTRY• AESTHETIC DENTISTRY

We cater for you and your families specific needs:FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE

BChD (UWC), PDD Implantology (UWC)

ARE YOU LOOKING FORSPACE IN KLOOF?

ARE YOU A?DOCTOR

PHYSIOTHERAPISTPODIATRIST

CHIROPRACTERPSYCHOLOGIST

SPEECH THERAPISTACCOUNTANT

SPACE : 60sqm, FREE PARKINGShop 5 Simunye Centre, 2 Village Rd, Kloof

(next to Bernina)

PLEASE CONTACT :Natasha.toothfairy@webmail.co.za

031 764 3729

BChD (UWC), PDD Implantology (UWC)

No. 8 Krishna Lane, Pinetown, 3610 • sales@cupboardsbyus.co.zaOPEN SATURDAY 8am - 12pm

cupboards by us

1200 2400

2400

1200 BUILT IN CUPBOARD 2400 BUILT IN CUPBOARD4 Door

2400

Chip Interiorone exposed

sizeR2999Fully

Installed

2 DoorR1599Fully

Installed2400

WHITE MELAMINE DOORS

KITCHEN & BEDROOM CUPBOARDSTel: 031 702 2989 • Fax: 031 702 1687

Cell: 0726680287

KALISHA NAICKERKalisha.Naicker@media24.com

FOR most 17-year-old girls, life is allabout keeping up

with the latest trendsand socialising withfriends. HoweverKloof’s Lauren Varty isno typical teenager.

This inspiringyoungsterspendsherfree time using herlove for sport to raisemoney for charity.

Varty began cy-

cling at the age of 12 and she rode tan-dem with her mom throughout 2010and raised over R4 000 for the Pink-Drive.

In 2011, while cycling in the 94.7race in Johannesburg, she decided shewould like to becomepart of the "Herd"and join theCHOCCowsandCalvesandhelp raise funds for cancer.

“IbelongtoagroupcalledTheCows,who raise funds for CHOC (ChildhoodHaematologyOncologyCentres)andto-getherwe, as aherd, aim tobe as activeaspossiblewithin thecommunityaswecan also thereby create awareness forCHOC and recruit more people to jointhe incredible herd,” she said.

“Wehaveraisedfundsateventssuchas Midmar Mile, Hillcrest Marathon,Dusi Canoe Marathon, Tour Durban,East Coast Radio Big Walk, St Mary’sCompendiumMTBraceandthenextbigprojectsare TheGabranCycleTourandThe Amashova.”

Varty also completed the MidmarMile 2014 in aid of CHOC.

Living by motto, ‘never give up’ andservicebefore self;Godbeforeall, Vartysaid she is proud to be knownas part ofthe crazy herd that can and will try itsutmost tomake a difference to the livesof the little heroes fighting cancer.

Herrolemodelsarepeoplewhohavefoughtcancer,whoarestill fightingcan-

cer and hermother who has always in-spired her to achieve the most out oflife.

Varty’s message to the youth is: “Itdoesn’tmatterhowoldyouare,whoyouare nor what your background and be-liefs are. To make a difference is easyand the most rewarding thing anyonecan do,” she said.

“Youcanmakeadifferencebydoingsomething that you love, it doesn’t justhave to be through cycling, swimmingor even through sport. A smile holds athousand meanings you can treasureforever. We can all make a difference -the question is: do youwant to?” askedVarty.

‘Service before self; Godbefore all’ ­ SAYS KLOOF TEEN

>> Local teenager dedicates life to helping those in need

Dr Anthony ZambelliInanda VeterinaryHospital &Specialist Referralswww.inandavets.com15 Howick DriveWaterfall031 762 1816

THERE are many vets out there who claimto have “special expertise” in an area. Sowhat does that actually mean?

Becoming a vet is a six to seven yeardegree (it has recently changed), whichincludesthefinalyearon“clinics”i.e.prac­tical training.

Thereafter, the new doctors aretrained to perform across a variety offields (medicine, surgery, pathology) andspecies (dogs, cats, horses, cattle).

At university students are trained byspecialists or academics with researchdegrees and experience. After university,vets must undergo continuing education– again, by specialists in almost all cases.

A specialist will always have anMMedVet degree and be registered withthe SAVC as a specialist.

ONLY a specialist may claim “specialexpertise” in an area – all other vets witha BVSc, BVSc(Hons) or BVMCh are gener­

alistsandwhateveradditionalskillsorex­perience they have, are not recognised asspecial expertise.

Being a specialist means you don’t on­ly learn how to perform a particular proce­dure, but also the ‘whys’ and pitfalls. Spe­cialists undergo a more rigourous trainingin critical thought and diagnostics, andcontinue to read and educate themselvesand others after training to a level far be­yond that required for a GP.

They will use techniques and equip­ment far more complex and sometimesexpensive, than a GP. For example, your

GP might pick up a heart murmur in yourpet, but only a specialist physician or radi­ologist should be doing a cardiac ultra­sound to evaluate this.

Heart scans, as an example, are themost technically demanding in terms oftechnique and interpretation.

You would not allow your local GP todo heart scan and a heart procedure onyour 4­year­old child – neither should aGP vet. Similarly, the local specialist sur­geon is not the person to consult for anordinary cut footpad on your dog.

– Dr Anthony Zambelli

What is a specialist vet?

Kloof’s Lauren Varty.PHOTO: SUPPLIED

KALISHA NAICKERKalisha.Naicker@media24.com

THEGillitts2CommunityNetworkis a group of committed men andwomen aiming to keep their com-munity safe at all times.

The Gillitts 2 (G2) Network fo-cuseson the south sideof theM13,from the Everton Road Bridge,acrossCliftonPark,Gillittsontotheborder of Winston Park.

This voluntary organisationprovidesanactiveneighbourhoodwatchsecuritynetworkaccessibledirectly on one’smobile phone viaWhatsApp. The Gillitts 2 commu-nitypatrolpatrollersalsomaintaina high visibility presence to detercriminal elements fromoperatingin the area.

According to Ryan Bowler, thepatrollerco-ordinatorforGillitts2,therehasbeenasteadyincreasein

crime in the area and a group ofconcerned residents decided toput a stop to it.

“The network was initiatedabout a year ago under the simplephilosophy of AllanDyerwhen hestarted questioning ‘Why aren’twe all talking to each other?’. TheGillitts2CommunityNetwork(G2)seeks to link as many residents intheareaas possible.Thatwaywehave a live network of eyes andears that can assist SAPS, securitycompanies and other services inthe area,” he said.

“The idea is to get in contactwith us throughwww.gillitts2.co.za and get your-self networked. It’s not compulso-ry to volunteer on the neighbour-hood watch side, but as we growtherearemoreandmoreresidentsappreciatingour effortsandoffer-ing their time to patrol.”

the community in better ways.“If you know your neighbour,

even only basically, then weshouldn’tendupwithadrughouseor other criminal element makingroots in our community. After all,knowledge is power,” he said.

Bowler added, “The effective-

ness of this initiative is dependentupontheparticipationofresidentsin the Gillitts 2 area.

“Residents are encouraged tospeak to friends, neighbours andcolleagues and convince them tosignup. Ifanyone would like toas-sist with sponsorship of any kind,that would also be much appreci-ated,” he said.

Bowlerwould also like to thankBlue Security for their assistance

with radio communications andGillitts Caltex Freshstop for theirsupport in the fight againstcrime.

Enforce Security have donateda latest technology WatchmanDome Camera setup that will helpdeter the criminal element as well

as assist with prosecutions.To learnmore about the Gillitts

2 Community Network or addi-tionally if anyone has a few hoursto spare each week/month andwould like to avail themselves forpatrols, contact Ryan Bowler atgillitts2patrols@gmail.comor 084850 0231.

Alternatively go to the websiteat www.gillitts2.co.za to get net-worked in one’s own safety.

Fighting crime in Gillitts with Gillitts 2 community network.

Fighting crime in Gillitts

These patrolsalone have made amassive difference,not only to the resi-dents finding outaboutGillitts2,butal-so in terms of beingable to give back to

August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

NEWS

5

A GARTENFEST will be held on Sat-urday 30 August in the LutheranChurch gardens "Church of the Re-deemer"(off Kassier Rd) in Assagayfrom 10am to 4pm.

There will be fun and loads of

entertainment for the whole family.For more information, contact

ImkeBühleron03176536020orPas-tor Werner Harms 031 768 1473.

- supplied

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDGetting ready for the Gartenfest are Imke and Ron Bühler.

Join in the funat theGartenfest

KALISHA NAICKER

THE31Clubisenteringits53rdyearof service to charities around Kwa-Zulu-Natal.

Last year the organisation raisedR821 000 for various charitiesaround the province and they areconstantly monitoring the needs ofthe charities and always looking forassistance from residents.

Chairperson Pam Alexandersaid, the31Club is a registerednon-profit fund-raising organisationwhich was formed in 1962 by agroup of women under the chair-manship of Norma Rattray.

“The aim of the club is to raisefunds for charities in KwaZulu-Na-tal. As thegroupconsistedof 31vol-unteers,theclubwasnamedaccord-ingly, and the membership alwaysremains at nomore than 31. The 31Club members work entirely on avoluntary capacity,” she said.

The31Clubisasuccessfulorgan-

isation where all funds raised go di-rectly to the charities. No-one takesa salary and their costs are coveredby the interest earned on income.

Thereareover100loyal'sleepingmembers' who assist with the vari-ous functions, offering their timeand expertise in the organisationand implementation of these fund-raising events.

They support a wide range ofcharities in and aroundDurban andwill consider any requests for fundsfrom a valid group or organisation.

Theyouth, the elderly anddying,the physically-challenged, animals,education andthe environmentareall supportedby theclub's fundrais-ing activities.

Alexandersaidthattheorganisa-tion is always looking for new spon-sorships to assist the 31Club to con-tinuetheirservice to thecommunity.

“Werelyon thegeneroussupportof businesses and private individu-als tohelpusuplift theKwaZulu-Na-

tal community. Our commitmentsare multi-racial and inter-denomi-national and the distribution offunds normally occurs at the finan-cial yearend- 31 March,” she said.

“Weareappealing to thecommu-nity to please assist us. We have re-cently obtainedour18ATaxexemp-tion certificate, many corporate'scan use our experience in the socialresponsibility area of their annualspendwhere points can also be ob-tained.”

Some of the upcoming fundrais-ers the 31 Club will be hosting are,Ladies Fashion Extravaganza - 23September, Ladies Bridge Drive - 8October,Barnyard-80’sRewind-21November, Ladies Golf Day - MountEdgecombe Country Club - 3March2015 and Valentine Venezia Festa -Elangeni - 14 February 2015.

For more information on how toassist or on the club, contact071 354 1306 or hes-telg@gmail.com.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe wonderful ladies of the 31 Club.

Five decades and counting>> Non­profit organisation’s never ending selfless service

Women soar to greater heights>> Hillcrest Aids Centre aids in women’s empowermentKALISHA NAICKERKalisha.Naicker@media24.com

AS women around the countrycome together to commemo-rateWomen’sMonth,39wom-

en of from the Hillcrest Aids CentreTrust (HACT), have reason to cele-brate as they are now independententrepreneurs who graduated fromthe trust’s dressmaking course.

The course is aimed at providingopportunities for disadvantagedwomen.

The graduates, togetherwith theirfamilies and friends, enjoyed a livelymorningofsonganddanceatBamba-nani Hall, KwaNyuswa to celebratetheir achievements.

Beforestarting thecourse,mostofthe graduates had little experience offormal education at this level.

They also face the combined chal-lenges of poverty and providing fortheir families.

Thedressmakingcourseteachesarange of skills, including hand-andmachine-sewing. The women aretaught how tomake school uniforms,

skirts and shirts, pinafores, chil-dren’s dresses, bed linen, curtainsand a range of specialist items suchas the graduation gowns.

Each woman who graduated rep-resents a group of women eager tolearn dressmaking skills in order tomake a living.

Thosewhograduated cangobackwith a sewing machine supplied byHACT to teach dressmaking to otherwomen in their communities.

“I learntsomuchfromthecourse,”said one of the graduates.

“I did the course because I need toearn an income and to have a skill tohelp my family out of poverty. I wantto passmy skills onto others, and oneday to my children. Thank you somuch for giving us the sewing ma-chines to use, and enabling us to dothiscourse.I feelsohappy-it isawon-derful day,” she added.

One of the aims of the course is toraise the self-esteem of the womenwhotakepart; italsohelps themformbonds and share ideas on how to usetheir skills to earn an income or starta business.

“This month is women’s empow-erment month, and we congratulatethese women who have worked sohard. I would like to encourage allwomen to stand up like thesewomenand look for these typesof opportuni-ties. We thank HACT for supportingsuch a great project”, said guest-of-honour, Nxumalo Mchunu, KZN Pre-mier Senzo Mchunu’s wife.

CwengiMyeni, HACTGrannySup-port group manager said, “We areveryproudofeachandeveryonewhotook part in the course, and todayweare seeing the fruits of their labour.”

“The high quality of their work isvery apparent from the beautifulgraduationoutfits the ladiesmadeforthe event today. This shows they cancompetewith theverybest,” sheadd-ed.

The course trainer - NtombenhleSithole, fromKwaNyusa - is herself arole model for the new graduates.

The main provider for her family,she worked hard to become a dress-makerandhasusedher skills to raiseincome to educate her children, oneof whom is now at university.

She is ‘giving back’ by passingherskills to others so that they cando thesame.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe recent graduates of the HACT.

HILLCRESTHighSchool ishosting itssecond Celebrating the Arts event on29 and 30 August at its campus inShortlands Avenue, Hillcrest.

The event runs from 4 pm to 9 pmonFriday and9 am to 6pmonSatur-day.

A variety of artists will displaytheir work over the two days - frompainters and sculptors tomosaic andstainedglass artists, aswell as exqui-site works from the Quilters' Guild.

Pupils from several local primaryschoolswill showcase their talents inthe art competition entitled "Theseare a few of my favourite things".

Buskers,musiciansandchoirswillentertainguestsoverthetwodays.On

Friday at 5pm, the school's popularsteel drum band will perform.

Refreshments and lightmealswillbe available throughout the eventwith an International Food Fair onthe Saturday where guests can sam-ple cuisine from six different coun-tries.

Also on Saturday, demonstrationsin innovative cake icing by the talent-edDawnBoothwillbeheldat9.30amand 11.30am, while renowned floralartistsAltheaHighamandJaneWhit-bywilldemonstratecelebratoryfloral

table decor at 10.30 and 2pm. ThecosttoattendthesedemonstrationsisR50perpersonandbooking is essen-tial.

Artist Dawn du Preez with one ofher works that will be on show at

celebrating the arts.

Celebrating thearts

For further information or bookingsfor the demonstrations, contact Nolaon 072 891 6479 or Lindsay on 08244 99 237.

NEWS

6August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

‘Pirate’ needs a good home>> Kloof SPCA never loses faith in a happy ending

KALISHA NAICKERKalisha.Naicker@media24.com

KLOOFandHighwaySPCA,whoisdedicatedtoprovidingasafeandlovinghometoallanimals,

is looking for a home for a littlenew recruit, “Pirate”.

According toLisaGaddof thesoci-ety, the little pup was rescued on 23July. “Pirate, as he has been nick-named by some staff, came to theKloof and Highway SPCA as a straydog from Sarnia,and he had a badlyinjured eye,” she said.

“Pirate had a badly prolapsedrighteyeandit wasred,hardandhaddried out. It was determined that the

eyewasnon-viableanditcouldnotbesaved.”

Gadd said the pup was in severepain and had begun trying to scratchat it as it was extremely uncomfort-able for him.

“The clinic staff never gave uphope. They knew that because he isgood natured and friendly hewill definitely be able to find a homeand the decision was made that theywould operate and remove the eye atthecostof theKloof andHighwaySP-CA.

“Pirate wasmade comfortable forthenightwithmedicationanda com-fybedinourclinic.DrYeshindraGov-ender of theSPCA, performed theop-

eration to surgically remove the eyeand the society is pleased to reportthat theopwasa great success,” saidGadd.

“Pirate has recovered effortlesslyfrom his surgery and is happily run-ning around with his friends inPuppy Run 1 here at the SPCA,” sheadded.

Pirate is up for adoption and islooking for a lovely family who cangive him all the love and attention hedeserves.

To find out about adopting "Pi-rate", call 031 764 1212 or visit thislittle one at the Kloof and HighwaySPCA situated at 29 Village RoadKloof.

The littlepup dubbedPirate withSPCA man­ager BarbaraPatrick.

PHOTO: SUP­PLIED

FEVER REPORTER

VISITORStoHillcrestCountryMarketrecently enjoyed browsing through afabulous array of locally made prod-ucts and relaxing on hay bales whileenjoying great food at this popularmonthly market.

Seen at the event were..

Sarah, Dom and Joelle d’Unienville.

Hillcrest countrymarket asuccess

Aaron Blunt and Richard de Vos. David and Alison Kirk.

August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

NEWS

7

NEWS

8August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVERAccording to the editorial policy of the Hillcrest Fever, readers are invitedto comment about the newspaper’s contents, and significant errors willbe corrected as soon as possible. Please send information about correc­tion of mistakes in the newspaper to the ombudsman of Media24’sCommunity Press, George Claassen, at george.claassen@media24.comor call him at 021 8513232 or 083 543 2471. Readers can also complainabout the contents to the South African Press Ombudsman. In thatcase, please phone 011 788 4829 of 788 4837, send a fax to011 788 4990 or e­mail to press­ombudsman@ombudsman.org.zaO

MB

UD

SM

AN

Ombudsman ofHillcrest Fever

April ­ June 2014: 19950

PHONE: 031 533 7600PUBLISHER: Neil Tapinosneil.tapinos@expressmedia.co.zaGROUP EDITORDesiree Erasmusdesiree.erasmus@media24.comEDITOR: Valene Govendervalene.govender@media24.comZULU EDITOR: Guy Veziguy.vezi@media24.comREPORTER:Kalisha Naickerkalisha@media24.comSALES REP:Sarah Brauns: 0836574427sarah.brauns@media24.com

SALES MANAGER:Justin Watson: 082 762 0175justin.watson@media24.comREGIONAL SALES MANAGER:Bev de Jager: bev.dejager@media24.comCLASSIFIEDS ADS:Lynne Mathiesen: 031 533 7601lynne.mathiesen@media24.comPRINTING: Paarl Coldset, PMB.COPYRIGHT:Copyright of all editorial, advertising layout, de­sign and photographs is vested in Hillcrest Feverand may not be used without the permission ofMedia24 News in writing.DISTRIBUTION:For all distribution queries, please contact MpumeSithole at 031 533 7614

Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Courage

CON

TACT

US

Ombudsman ofHillcrest Fever

I HAVE been surrounded bystrong females all my life.

Mymom being my first rolemodel. While contemplating na-tional Women’s Month, mythoughts turned to her, and to theother strong women who haveshaped my life.

My mom could do everything.Shewaswidowed very young, buther simple “can do” attitude tack-led any challenge, whether fixinga lawn mower or a bicycle tyre orturning a variety of summer fruitintojams,chutneys,preservesanddried fruit.

Shewasawomanwho,withthescantiest of resources, ensured all

fourofuscompletedatertiaryedu-cation, even if it meant that shewent without any luxuries andtreats for many years.

She taught me that a super-womanisn’tborn,she just acceptsall thechallenges thrownherway.

My two sisters remain my con-stant reminders of my mom.

There are timeswhenone of uswillsayordosomethingandthein-stant reminder of ourmother is sostrong,thatwecan’thelpbutlaughand recognise her legacy.

My sisters are my daughters’“go to” people, who are just aphone call away from offering asympathetic ear or some advice.

My mother-in-law is still a bigrole model for our family.

At over 80, she is still a force to

be reckoned with.She lives in a big house, which

is kept spotless without any help.She knows exactly how to cook

the perfect roast lamb or chicken,her array of home-baked biscuitsare legendary and she knows ex-actly what happens on the localand international news scene.

Icancallheranytimeoftheday,for a chat, a virtual cuddle or askher to talk me through an issue,and she is always there.

Throughout my working ca-reer, there has been a number offemalebosses,somestrongerthanothers.

Starting asayoungcadet at theerstwhile department of ForeignAffairs, there were a handful ofwomenwhopaved theway forour

first “madam ambassador”.I have learnt from every one of

them that the biggest lesson wasnot that “wehave toadapt toreachthe top in aman’sworld”, but sim-ply that “we have to give our bestand reach the top”.

Away from work and career, alarge group of girlfriends have be-come my substitute “sisters”,someofwhomarearound the cor-ner and sharemydaily experienc-es.

Others live thousands of milesaway, but their support and lovecan always be relied upon andluckily conversation is just as faraway as the nearest computer.

Nomatterwhereyour femininesupporters are,theywillalwaysbethere for you.

Celebrating strongwomen

THEREaremanywhowill say thatPalestine is not surewhat it wantsexactly.

Even South Africans havejoined in voicing their opinions.

I suggest religious leaders and

religious organisations within thelocaldistrict should dedicate theirtime, money and efforts in tryingto sort out the problems that wehave in KwaZulu-Natal beforethey start focusing on problems in

other countries.Itmakesmecringewhen I read

“ascitizensofapeace-lovingcoun-try...”

Who lives in peace in SouthAfrica?

Not even those behind highwalls, razor wire, electric fences,burglar bars and alarm systemslive in peace — I know I don’t.

Maria H

Focus on home problems, not Palestine

AT the recent KZN Provincial Legislature Women’sSectoral Parliament it was evident that while anumber of important strides have been made inthe advancement of women, much prejudice re­mains which continues to limit their progress ­ therecent sterilisation issue, which the DA categorical­ly condemns, is a case in point.

It was therefore extremely disappointing towitness KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu lead his cabi­net in defending this unfortunate view.

Addressing hundreds of women who sufferfrom all sorts of discrimination, the premier usedthe opportunity to reinforce the kind of patriarchaland discriminatory views that our province needsto get rid of.

Even more concerning was the show of solidari­ty by the cabinet, who lined up in front of everyoneforcing them to clap and accept these views andnot giving them any opportunity to challengethese entrenched ideals.

What KZN’s cabinet does not understand isthat, as leaders, the views they hold regarding thetrue empowerment of women encourages societyto also adopt those same views. One that sayswomen should be told what they can and can't do,one that reinforces the concept that women areincapableofbeingresponsiblefortheirownbehav­iour and one that says that men should be treateddifferently because they are men, and that theyare more equal than women.

Mchunu and his cabinet colleagues are in posi­tions of incredible influence. This influence comeswith great responsibility ­ a duty to change societyso that it is a more just and equal environment.

Hlanganani Gumbi, MPLDemocratic Alliance

Trueempowerment ofwomen needed

Letters to the Editor must be received by Fri­day in order to be included in the Tuesdayedition of the paper. Letters should be ad­dressed to The Editor and emailed to hill­crestletters@expressmedia.co.za. Letters mustbe a maximum of 400 words long and mustrelate to the topic at hand. While pseudo­nyms are allowed, writers must still includetheir full names and contact details (whichwill not be printed) or letters will not be pub­lished. The Editor reserves the right to not runletters or to alter letters so that they are legi­ble.

@Christathunderb

CHRISTA VAN DER WALT

ontapsa

www.ontapsa.co.za

OnTapSA

Terms and conditions apply. While stocks last. E&OE. All information and prices were correct at time of going to print. All prices include VAT.

ON TAP cannot be held liable for any changes. Items may be limited per customer.

BPADVE

RTISING•E&OER2423.64

150 Litre Geyser

Incl.VA

T R3746.25

200 Litre Geyser

Incl.VA

TR2253.78

100 Litre Geyser

Incl.VA

T

Hillcrest: Shop 5 - 7, Builders Way Centre, Builders Way, Hillcrest. Tel: 031 765 4708

Franke geysers

are fully compatible

with their

heat pump and

solar range.

Superior design

and uncompromising

quality brings you

peace of mind.

Franke,...for the warmest moments in your life

Women have fun with a cause>> Upper Highway ladies celebrate ‘Bring a Box’ Women’s Day tea with the Robin Hood Foundation

SUPPORTERS of the Robin HoodFoundation were invited to a‘Bring a Box’ tea at Robyndale

Conference Centre last Thursday tocelebrate Women’s Day.

The guests were asked to bring aboxofgoodiesneeded for the founda-tion’s ‘Love the Babies’ and ‘GogoBag’ projects and every lady arrivedwith boxes bulging at the seams.

Fromwetwipes to chocolates, Pu-ritytoclothes,bootiestotoiletries, theladies out-did themselves, much tothedelightoftheRobinHoodFounda-tion committee members.

The purpose of the event was tocelebratewomenof strength,womenwith heart and the difference thatwomen make in their communities.

After a presentation and demon-stration by Placecol, the Robin HoodFoundation ‘Climbing for Class-rooms’ team spoke about their expe-rience of climbing Kilimanjaro in an

attempt to raise money and aware-ness for the Foundation.

Michele Solomon, Robyn KeulderandCindyNorcott inspired the ladies

as they spoke about the conditionswhich they endured as they madetheir way up the massive mountain.

The funds raised from this exhibi-

tionwereused to rebuild and expandUminathiCrecheinruralMariannhillwhich officially opened on 5 August.

The foundation also thanks the

event sponsors– ‘Buds inaRo’ for theflowers, Placecol for the talk andgoodie bag items, Dischem for thegoodie bag items and prizes for thelucky draw and raffle and QuirkyQueensandTheCupcakeFairyforthecupcakes which each guest re-ceived.

They also thanked Pro Appoint-ments, Liesl’s Hair Studio, ‘Michele,Toni & Dee Umhlanga’, Wool ‘nWeave, ‘Perform 4 Life’, Satin CandyBra Boutique, The SA Image Compa-ny KZN and The Nail Guru for theprizesthatmadeuptherafflehamperworth R5000.

According to Kim Griffith Jones,co-ordinator for the foundation, “Itwas a wonderful way to spend themorning,networkingwithlike-mind-ed ladies and being inspired by somefantastic ladies who conquered Kili!”

See more pictures on page 10.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSome of the ladies who attended the event from left: Robyn Keulder, Liesl Kriegisch, Pat Horrmann, Kim GriffithJones, Jackie Houston, Michele Solomon.

August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

NEWS

9FEVER REPORTER

ALTHOUGH it is only August, the callhasgoneout toanyactorswhowouldlike to audition for the 2015 produc-tion of The Durban Passion Play.

TheDurbanCatholicPlayersGuildwill be staging the 14thproduction ofthe Durban Passion Play in the Play-house Theatre during Easter nextyear.

The play, set in Jerusalem, por-trays the lastweek of the life of Jesus.

This play has been staged in Dur-

ban every five years since 1952.All actors are amateurs who re-

ceive no payment for their perfor-mance.

The play is open to all denomina-tions and all ages.

Auditions for Passion Play 2015are to be held at Holy Family CollegeGlenmore as follows:

Saturday 23 August:11am to 2pm: female leads (Ma-

donna,Magdalen, Veronica,Martha)2pm to 5pm: male leads (Jesus,

Caiphus, Peter, John, Pilate, Herod)Sunday 24 August:

1.30pm to 5pm: crowds and peo-ple of JerusalemSaturday 30 August:

1.30pm to3pm: apostles andSan-hedrin

3pm to 5pm: dancers and soldiers(Herod’s dancers, Roman army)Sunday 31 August:Call Backs.

For Enquiries please contact:Heather Neave 084 247 5597/

Patti Hunt 084 511 2005.

Audition for the Durban Passion Play

Have you got photos of arecent event that took placein your community? Becomea Citizen Journalist atwww.hillcrestfever.co.za andshare them with us.

FEATURES

10August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

UPPER Highway ladies gath­ered in style at the RobyndaleConference Centre in Kloof lastweektocelebrateWomen’sDayand to support the Robin HoodFoundation’s ‘Love the Babies’and ‘Gogo Bag’ projects.

Each women who attendedwas asked to bring a box ofgoodies to support the projects,and every lady arrived with box­es bulging at the seams. Seenat the celebration were...

Antoinette Brights and Candace vanWyk from Dischem.

Bring abox for tea>> A celebration of women

Debbie Carmody and Caroline Dro­mard.

Michele Solomon and Lea Kassner.

Nicole Botha,Erna de Wittand Zeldi Mannfrom Placecol.

PHOTO:SUPPLIED

Sam Daykin, Kim Griffith Jones andMichele Solomon.

Tarryn Cranmer, Colette de Wit andLauretta Schrenk.

Suritha Ramsunder and BonnitaGroeneweld.

PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDTracy Gombert and BonnitaGroeneweld.

JAMES SIDDALL

YOU know you're getting old when yourchoice of footwear is a pair of comfortableslippers. You know you're getting old whenyou'd far rather tool around in a soft­riding,automatic Mercedes­Benz instead of asnorting, snarling sportscar.

And you know you're getting old whenyou start saying things like "I rememberwhen..."

But the truth is ­ having moved to Hill­crest well over 30 years ago ­ I really do re­member when it was a quaint village.

Horses and bicycles could be safely andserenely ridden on streets that today arechoked with traffic rushing somewhere,anywhere, only so long as it's in a hurry.

There was just one set of traffic lights,notably the set on the corner of Old Mainand Inanda Roads.

Children were allowed to play on thestreets until sundown.

And many, perhaps most, shop ownersknew their regular customers if not byname then by sight, for the crass and ram­

pant commercialisation and corporatisa­tion of retail hadn't yet gained traction.

Hillcrest back then truly was a calmer,more restful place, with Durbanites fondlyregarding it as "the countryside."

But all is not lost.At the likes of Hillcrest KwikSpar there's

still more than an echo of the old village.Partly, I like to think, because co­ownersMike and Leigh­Anne Egling grew up in thiscommunity, as do their children today.

Mike, in fact, was my school mate atHillcrest High back in the Eighties, and cap­tain of our rugby team which redefined theterm "social side" with some epic but verygood­natured losses to other schools.

Sowhilethestoremighthaveadistinct­ly cosmopolitan feel with goods sourced lo­cally, from around the country, and evenabroad, giving Hillcrest KwikSpar a rangeof wares that you'd be hard­pushed to findanywhere else, customer service isn't juststellar. It's personalised.

Mike and Leigh are almost always to befound in the store, and they know many oftheir customers by name. In fact, they're of­

ten on the store floor, physically unpackingboxes or overseeing the intricacies of run­ning a store that surely competes for thetitle of one of Hillcrest's most­loved.

"We spend more time here than we doat home," laughs Leigh, who constantlyscours South Africa for new and tantalisinglines to bring in to the store, with just oneupcoming product due to debut beingcocktail rotis.

"So we've set out to create an environ­ment that's not only great for our custom­ers but for us to work in, too."

This, says Leigh, who's a product ofKloof High ­ which she erroneously main­tains was a far superior school to HillcrestHigh back in the Eighties ­ is somethingthat spills over to their staff.

"They greet customers by name, and tomany of them are like family and friends."

I can attest to that. I'm in the Egling'sstore once, sometimes twice a day.

Not only do the staff know my nameand ask how my regular business trips toJohannesburg ­ a dark, satanic mill of a cityif you ask me ­ were, but they know my ownlikes and dislikes. They keep newspapersfor me. They allow me to buy far morefreshly made doughnuts than is necessarilygood for my health.

And they take the time on even the bus­iest days to stop and chat, bearing in mindthat the store is open 14 hours a day, 365days a year.

You simply don't get that in many otherplaces, and it makes me achingly nostalgicfor the Hillcrest of three or more decadesago. "There are very few places you can gowhere staff greet you by name," concursMike. "But I suppose it's something thatcomes naturally for us to encourage, giventhat both Leigh and I grew up in this com­munity."

"You know," he adds, "the staff here arereally just an extension of our own familyvalues, and we certainly wouldn't dream ofdisrespecting anyone in our home."

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDMike and Leigh­Anne Egling.

A return to tradition at Hillcrest KwikSpar

Welcome toGlen Carlou

Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon

Petit Verdot

Glen Carlou was established in 1985 and since 2003 has been successfullyowned and run by Hess Family Estates. To harness their farm’s vast wine­growing potential, the vines are meticulously selected in terms of rootstockand clone, while every variety is carefully chosen for its compatibility to theterroir.

Yields are kept rigorously low, ensuring that nature’s gifts are distilledin the flavourful grapes that they harvest. And in the cellar our winemakerArco Laarman and his team join forces with nature to create three distinctivewine ranges.

This wine is dark purple with acherry red hue. Tightly wound, firmand spicy with concentrated driedcurrant, sage and wild berry notes.Fullbodies loamyearthwithhindsoflovely black cherry and cedar. Thewine is well rounded with soft andsilky tannins.

This wine has a savoury earthynose with hints of anise and darkcherry. Soft roundedmouth feelwithnuances of plums, sour cherry andsomedarkchocolate.Thetanninsonthe mid palate are well integratedand do not dominate the wine. Thefinish is surprisingly soft leaving ataste of cloves.

ADVERTORIAL >>

A dynamicschooljust foryou!

August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

FEATURES

11

HILLCREST Primaryis a dynamic co-edu-cational state schoolsituated on a fourhectare campus incentral Hillcrest.

It offers an excel-lent holistic educa-tion, preparing pu-pils to enter any highschooloftheirchoice.

It isnotedespecial-ly for its outstandingRemedial Unit(grades1–7),beingaleader in IT, acceler-ated classes (grades5, 6 and 7), a broadsporting programme(all traditionalsports) andadynam-ic cultural offering(music, drumming,drama, etc.).

Its progressiveleadership andmod-ern facilities cater toall needs, and en-sures this is a muchsought-after school.

It would be a plea-sure to show youaround our beautifulcampus.

FEVER REPORTER

HILLCREST High School cele-brates40yearsof service to thelocal community in 2015.

Theirco-educationalschoolissituat-ed in theheart ofHillcrest Parkandof-fers pupils a wide range of academic,cultural and sporting facilities. Theschool has produced many fine aca-demics, entrepreneurs, philanthro-pists, sportsmen and women.

The ethos of the school is a caringone and pupils and teachers havetouched the lives of many with theirselfless contribution towards the un-derprivileged, the elderly, animal wel-

fare and the support given to cancersufferers.

Pupils can participate either in thework of their InteractClubwhichis thejunior arm of Rotary or our People toPeople International Chapter whichpromotes ‘peacethrough understand-ing’.

They pride themselves on the aca-demic and cultural achievements oftheir pupils.

The school boasts an award-win-ningsteeldrum band,threechoirs,oneof which, The Glee Choir, has just re-turned fromthe WorldChoirGames inLatvia with a silver and gold award.

Their annual drama production

showcases the fineacting,dancingandmusical talents of their students andtheir Visual Arts Department achievesexcellent matric results each year.

Hillcrest High is the only school intheUpper Highwayareathatcurrentlyoffers German as a second language.

Theyencourageinternational inter-action and are fortunate to have fos-teredrelationshipswith twoschools inEngland and Germany where they re-ciprocate in hosting pupils.

The pupils regularly representthe school at international events suchas the Global Young Leaders’ Confer-ence and the People to People Interna-tional Peace Camp.

The school supports the ethos of‘healthy body, healthy mind’ and stu-dents can choose from awide range ofgirls’ andboys’ sports aswell asmanyextramural activities.

HillcrestHigh isanaffiliated mem-ber of the Discovery SharksmartSchools of Excellence Programme, aninitiative that supports the rugbycoaches and encourages safe play.

This ethos has influenced all codesof theirsportsandtheyareproudof thegood sportsmanship that pupils dis-play. They are also delighted to an-nounce that Dusty Noble, previousSharks player, has joined the school astheir rugby development officer.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDDebating is a growing activity at Hillcrest High. Seen here are Maddy Burger and Shreshtha Ramsout with the Hillcrest High debating team. Daniel Bonaconsa(front left) and Rebecca Hill (front centre) have received full colours for debating while Hlumelo Gxotiwe (fourth right, back row) received half colours.

40 years of academic excellence>> School prepares to celebrate a milestone

FEVER REPORTER

THOMAS More College PrimarySchool first team hockey players willjet off to Cape Town this month ontheir hockey tour. A full lineupof fix-tureshasbeenorganisedfor theplay-ers along with some sight-seeing.The team has had a good start to theseason and are looking forward totheir trip andplayingagainst someofthe top Cape schools.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe Thomas More hockey squad.

Players jet off to the Mother City

Are you on the pulse of what’s happening in yourcommunity? Write for us and get published using

the Citizen Journalism tool at www.hillcrestfe­ver.co.za

TO VIEW OUR PROSPECTUS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE ON WWW.HHS.CO.ZA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,CONTACT US ON 031 765 1215 OR EMAIL ADMIN@HHS.CO.ZA

Education Feature

FEATURES

12August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

CURRO HCA Crest Fest>> Countries of the World set to dazzle audiencesFEVER REPORTER

CURRO Hillcrest Christian Academy hoststheir annual Children’sArtsFestival “CrestFest”onFriday22Augustandisinvitingthe

public to attend.Thisyearthethemeis“Countriesof theWorld”

and once again, primary school children and thegeneralpublichavetheopportunitytoenjoyafan-tasticmorningof theCreativeArts. Theeventbe-ginsat8.30amwithanopeningparade, ledbytheKZN Army Band andMistress Fantastical.

From 9am to 10am inthe City Hill Auditorium,attendees will take awhirl-wind ‘round theworld’ trip with a cast oftop dancers to introduceustothedelightsofCuba,Austria, Ireland, Spain,Brazil and the USA.

Displaying the skillthathasmadethemundefeatedballroomandlat-in championsareRickandElizavitaDufourqandMitch Dufourq with his partner Catherine Kil-burn. They will perform the Cha Cha, Rumba,Waltz,QuickstepandJive,withDurban’sFlamen-

codivaLindaVargasandherdancersbringingalltheexcitementofSpanishdancingtothestage. Asusual, Linda is accompanied by her husbandDe-mi Fernandez on guitar.

After the show, the children will get to try outtheirmoveswith theperformers invariousdanceworkshops on the school sports fields. The dayendswithvisitingschoolgroupsperformingintheauditorium in a feast of choral music.

Festival curator, Judith Hawthorn is passion-ate about sharingmusic, dance and theatre with

school children. “Noton-ly areweeducating thesechildren, but also futuregenerations of theatregoers. Mywish is thatev-erychildwilldiscover thethrill of live performanceandbeinspiredtotakeupdance, music or drama.”

TheFestival is open tothe public at no chargeand whilst aimed at pri-

mary school children, it has wide appeal. “Thisis not a kiddies’ show”, laughs Hawthorn. “It isdesigned to expose these children to the absolutebest that the local performing arts industry hasto offer. Anyone can come and join in the fun!”

Flamenco dancer Linda Vargas andher husband Demi Fernandez.PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Advertorial

“MY WISH IS THAT EVERY CHILDWILL DISCOVER THE THRILL OFLIVE PERFORMANCE AND BE IN­

SPIRED TO TAKE UP DANCE,MUSIC OR DRAMA.”

Education Feature

August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

FEATURES

13Education Feature

FEVER REPORTER

THOMAS More College strives to grow their pupilsinto self-motivatedand confident individualswhoare able to cope in this ever-competitive and

changing society.Society allows for men andwomen to work together,

soasaco-educational institutiontheyencouragerespectand social interactionamongst pupils so thathealthy re-lationshipscanbecreated,whetherit is intheworkplaceor on the sports field. They believe it is vital to educatechildren in a co-educational environment to preparethem for their future.

As an independent school, the formal education cul-minates in the IEB senior certificate examination. Theyoffer a competitive extra-mural programme, culturallyandon thesporting front,whereall childrenareencour-aged to participate.

Local and international tours are held to allowpupilsthe opportunity of interacting and learning from eachother.

To assist parentswith transport to and fromThomasMore College, they offer a lift club scheme as well as aWestville (morning and afternoon) and Waterfall/Hill-crest (mornings) bus service.

The campus,which is one of themost beautiful in thecountry, is home to classrooms equipped with smart-boards, six computer labs, two libraries, two tuckshops,twoheatedswimmingpools (oneanolympicsize),astro-turf, netball courts, tennis courts and spacious fields.

Theylookforwardtoavisit,sothatyoutoocanexperi-ence what Thomas More College has to offer.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDPre­primary children at Thomas More.

‘Our passion is their future’>> It’s all about developing young minds at Thomas More

From his first tentative steps into Grade 8, the learner at Pinetown Boysʼ High School embarks on a rich and excitingeducational journey through carefully structured academic, sports, cultural and social programmes; gently being nurtured intoa Fine Young Gentleman, who, at the end of his matric year, is confident and able to take his rightful place on the world stage.

The Gentleman’s WaySince 1978

18 Prospect RoadPinetown

3610Tel: 031 7015046

Email: pbhs@pbhs.co.zaWeb: www.pbhs.co.za

PINETOWNBOYS HIGHSCHOOL

PINETOWNBOYS HIGHSCHOOL

FEATURES

14August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVEREducation Feature

Nurturing fine young gentlemenat Pinetown Boys’ High>> A school with academic and sporting excellence

FEVER REPORTER

WITH just a fewmonths re-maining before their fi-nals begin, Elton Smith

andSashelMandass, twoGrade12pupils from Pinetown Boys’ HighSchool, think fondly back over theyears they spent at the School.

“Pinetown Boys’ High has beenmyhomeforalmost fiveyears. I re-memberthebutterflies inmystom-ach when I first donned the blueblazer.

“LittledidIrealisehowthatblaz-erwouldbecomesodecoratedwithawardsover theyearsat this pres-tigious school,” said Mandass.

“Yes,” respondsSmith, “I lookatthatGrade8boystaringatmefromanoldphotograph - shy,notpartic-ularly talented, with little self-be-lief. The gates of my new school

openedbeforeme, likeanewchap-terinmybookof life. The immensebuildings,massivesports’ groundsand tranquil gardens over-whelmed me.”

“I remember Mr Webber, re-flects Mandass, “He coached thefirstcricketteam,rugbyandsoccer.

“His flair for cricket inspiredme,and in my 9th grade I made it intothefirstXIIcricketteam,eventuallycaptaining it in Grade 11. I cannotdescribetheprideandpassionI feltevery time I wore the yellow teamcaptain’s cap.”

“I tried extremely hard on thesports’ field and in the classroom,”said Smith.“Iovercamemyshynessbytaking

part in the debating and publicspeaking. Iwasplacedinthetop10in the KZN Toastmasters PublicSpeaking competition last year.

ThosethreeLatinwordshelpedmeto stand up in front of an audienceandshowcasewhat theblueblazerstands for – Fortiter in Omne;Bravely into all Things”.

Mandass said, “I have been amemberof theacademicclubsinceGrade 8. In Grade 10, I captainedthe under 16 Volleyball side and ayear later the 1st side. My home,the family of Pinetown Boys’ Highhas instilled respect into every pu-pil.”

“I agree,” said Smith, “Prefectsand teachers drilled five core val-ues that I still practise today–brav-ery, caring, loyalty, dedication andrespect. Ihavebeeninthe topthreeof both English and Afrikaans andhavebeen trained in peercounsel-ling by the school.

“Pinetown Boys’ High hasshown me the key to becoming agentleman,” said Mandass.

“Educating pupils is a given butthe staff has gone above and be-yond and I will always pay tributeto this exceptional and highlyskilled team of teachers.

“Wellmy friend, it isnearing thedayItakemyfinalwalkthroughthebeautiful grounds of PinetownBoys’ High. I will never forget theschool responsible for unleashingthe potential of a shy, young boystaring at me from an old photo-graph,” said Smith.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDElton Smith and Sashel Mandass.

Advertorial

Waterfall College is anindependent co-educationalschool that offers excellent,

affordable tuition fromGrades 8-12.

Our core competence isfacilitating Upper Highwayyoung adults to excel in the

IEB Matric.

We do this throughhighly experiencedteachers, a dedicatedmanagement team andsmall classes withindividual attention.

EVERY DAY IS OPENDAY!Located in HillcrestTel: 031 766 2700 |Mobile: 082 441 0093Website: www.waterfallcollege.co.zaEmail: secretary@waterfallcollege.co.za

“Small is beautiful”“Small is beautiful”>> Leadership theme at 2014 WFC annual sports awards

FEVER REPORTER

THIS year has seen unprece-dented growth and develop-ment at Waterfall College.

While maintaining its trademark‘small is beautiful’ approach, the in-dependentschoolsituatedhighonthehill overlooking the Valley of 1000Hills has been on a sustainable path

of building both its student body andits campus facilities.

Principal Jeanette van der Merwespoke about the new Waterfall Col-lege sports field at the school’s fourth

sports awards on Thursday 14 Au-gust.“By termonethisyear,themira-cle had been achieved and our stu-dentscould comfortablybeginrugbypre-season training.”

The WFC 7’s rugby team wenton to play an inter-schoolsmatch onthenew field and thena series of rug-by matches at various KZN schools.

The theme of the 2014 year’ssportseveningwas‘TheLongRoadtoLeadership’whichwas apt in view ofthe challenges the school had over-cometo reachits10thanniversarythisyear.

Much can be attributed to thewayinwhichChristianity is integratedin-toschool life,suchastheprayerwalksby the SCA and ‘Moms who Pray’around the educational campus.

A dedicated staff and manage-ment have given the school structureand stability, while maintaining theflexibility of a small organisationworking withSouthAfrica’snewgen-eration of young leaders.

Van derMerwe gave a special rec-ognition to sports co-ordinatorChristine Eriksen, who was recentlypresentedwithanawardattheSKISAgala evening,heldatDUT(DurbanIn-stitute of Technology).Shewasawardedforher outstand-

ing service rendered in the field ofmartialartswhichincludesher workat Waterfall College.

“Mrs Eriksenembodies thequali-ties of a good leader. Her drive andcommitment,her dedicationandde-termination, her values and ethics,her unaffected humility and serviceto her fellow men and women havebeen a shining example to us all atWaterfall College.”

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSports co­ordinator Christine Eriksen and coach Robert van Tonder with the WFC 7s rugby team on the new rugby field.

August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

FEATURES

15Education FeatureEditorial

InfiniteBalance

Kinesiologist & Neuro -Trainer

Mental • Physical • Emotional

Self ImprovementLearning Difficulties

HeadachesSports InjuriesWeightDyslexia

Barbara Victor 079 617 2877barbara@infinitebalance.co.za

AllegiesEczema

Behavioural PatternsAddictionsPast TraumaFears / Phobia

• Results driven Trainers• Intuitive one on one training• Specialised adult/kiddies

bootcamp• Unique group classes• Exclusive challenges

NEW SIGN-UPS2 FREE SESSIONS • LIMITED SPACE

START NOW !Kyle Watridge • 072 676 3310Colin McLaren • 082 466 1722

DON’T MISS OUT!

25 Highlands Road Hillcrest(corner of Kassier & Old Main Road)

Be Inspired

qualified iN advaNcedPermaNeNt makeuP aNd SkiN NeedliNg

Reigning Mrs KZN 2014,and just crowned Miss Upper Highway

Permanent Makeup is a beautifull treatment toimprove everyones image and self confidence

Dermapen Advanced Skin Needling

to fiNd out the advaNtageS of dermaPeNcoNtact

Salomé Gouws084 505 8582 |Mrs. KZN 2014Find me on Facebook - Salomé Nel Gouws

Owner of the new iHealth Warehouse inHillcrest at 71 Old Main road. Tracey whois a health and fitness fanatic has takenher passion to another level. Tracey whoopened up the iHealth warehouse hada vision to support healthy eating witha backup fitness programme that offersconstant support to the client.

Focusing on physical fitness and correctnutritional eating, Tracey tailor makes ahealthy eating plan and supplies meals thata personally designed for each individual.Her programme is fun, affective andcertainly shows results.

Keeping up with the trend, Tracey hasa stunning shop with an exciting vibe,sporting all sorts of colours, natural effectsand positive energy.

She is also a supplier of Gym Accessories,Healthy Food, Clothing and Shoes, Healthsupplements and offers Boot Camp Trainingall at wholesale price direct to the public.

Tracey Mcleod

FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE

Natasha.toothfairy@webmail.co.za

TO MAKEYOUR BOOKINGWITH DR MAHARAJCONTACT 031 764 3729 Shop 5 Simunye Centre,

2 Village Rd, Kloof (next to Bernina)

DON’T MISS OUT ON THISINCREDIBLE OFFER

SUMMERTEETHWHITENINGEXTRAVAGANZA

BChD (UWC), PDD Implantology (UWC)

71 Old Main Road, HillcrestFind us on fecebook

Tel: 078 583 2074

Suppliers of:* Gym accessories

* Healthy food

* Clothing & accessories

* Boot camp training

* Wholesale prices direct

to the public

FEVER REPORTER

NEWLY launched in the Upper Highway area,RevolutionFitnessaims tobeadedicated, car-ing, professional team committed to ensuringthat every member’s visit to the club is a trulyenjoyable experience.

This gymoffers all training typesunderoneroof, fromprivate (personal) training, eight or12 week challenges (for those that enjoy goalorientatedgroupsessions) andbootcamp typehigh intensity group classes.

In addition there is kids group training forfitness and core strength and even rehabilita-tion training (personal training) for all body

types.The gym is run by well known resident of

Upper Highway, ColinMcLarenwho has beenin the fitness andhealth industry since leavingHillcrest High School in the 1980s.

McLarenhasawealthofknowledgetodrawon, fromprivatepersonalised training,weightlifting for strength and for competition, andrunning his own gym in both Johannesburgand inHillcrest. McLaren has teamed upwithtrainers KyleWattridge, Stephan Bothma andMatthewCornell tobring residents thebest fit-ness gym, Revolution Fitness, to the UpperHighway area.

According to McLaren, “At Revolution Fit-ness we understand that starting an exerciseprogramme is not easy. However with our re-laxedandwelcomingatmosphere one is guar-anteed to feel at ease. We have a functionaltrainingarea,thebestqualityweightliftingandcardioequipment,evenanareatositandrelax

withacoffeeor smoothieatRevolutionFitnessyou will find it all,” he said.

“We promise to be right beside you everystep of theway. From themoment you join us,wepledgetohelpyouidentifyandachieveyourpersonal fitness goals.”

For more information, contact Colin on082 466 1722, Kyle on 072 676 3310,

Stephan on 074 601 0946 or Matthew on079 492 4790.

A fitnessRevolution

‘KINESIOLOGIST and neuro-trainer…what’sthat?’ isaquestionIhearoften.Ididn’tknowmyself - until one of them changedmylife.

Since I can remember I have wanted tohelp people. But there came a time where Iwas struggling. I was a mother, wife andyoungwomanwithopportunity.YetIwasfail-ing tograbholdof it. I followedsomegoodad-vice andmadeanappointmentwithakinesi-ologist. Shewasable to find the causeandre-establish balance. I was able to tear thebarriers that were created and seize the op-portunities lifehadtooffer.This liberationledtomecompletingmyqualificationasaKinesi-ologist and neuro- trainer, putting me in theposition to help others.

The human body is an amazing creationwithanextraordinaryability toheal itself.Ki-nesiology explores the interaction of ourmental (thoughts, ideas),emotional (feelings,sensations) and physical (structure, chemi-cals, neurology) components. If you were to

imagine a person as an equilateral trianglewith our mental, emotional and physicalcomponents contributing in equal propor-tions, ideally thatpersonis inbalanceaswell!However,ifpresentedwithadversestressors,which the person cannot resolve appropri-ately, the sides of our triangle opposing theoneunderstresswill takethestraintoaccom-modate the imbalance. Using the scientificfunctioningofmusclesandneurology,akine-siology facilitator works neither with “right”or “wrong”, nor with “good” or “bad”, butidentifies the adverse stressors or blockagesand employs various techniques to re-estab-lish balance where previously imbalanced,dis-ease or discomfort existed.

Our bodies hold the answers to our self-healingprocesses.Kinesiologistsare facilita-tors in this amazingprocess.Mymission is tofacilitate in theprocessofbalance inall areasofaperson’s life. I can’twait tohear fromyou.

More information on Kinesiology go towww.kinesiologysa.co.za

Finding your balance

FEATURES

16August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVERHealth & Beauty

Golf DayGolf Day@ COTSWOLD DOWNS5 September 2014

Conact: Katey FullerCell: 082 770 0318

Email:Katey.fuller@gmail.com

PRIZE WORTHR10 0004Ball Alliance, 2 scores to count,with a scramble drive.4 Ball R1800/R 450 ppTo sponsor a PRIMEGreen:

R2 000To sponsor NORMAL Green:

R1 200Maximum unofficial handicap for

men – 24 / ladies 36Included in your fee as follows..Green fees, golf cart, dinner..

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE FREE PARAMEDIC SERVICESAVAILABLE ON THIS DAY FOR ANY INJURIES THAT MAY BE

CAUSED BY FLYING WHITE ROUND OBJECTS!

Voluntary Emergency Medical Assistance (VEMA)will be hosting its annual fundraiser golf day on FRIDAY the

5th of September at Cotswold Downs Golf Course.

SUNDAYFULL BUFFET LUNCH

R95.00WATERVALE LODGEINCHANGA

0713522663

Animal Farm & PlaygroundFunctions & Kids Parties

Accommodation

BOOKINGESSENTIAL

August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

ISIZULU

17GUY VEZI>>guy.vezi@media24.com

NGENXA yokungaqondisisikahle komphakathi indlelaokusebenza ngayo umthetho

webheyili, iFever ngempelasontoicele uchwepheshe kwezomthethowaseKloof entshonalanga yeThekuosathatha umhlalaphansi ukuthiacacisele abafundi ngemicikilishoephathelene nebheyili.

UMnuzEricJabulaniSibekoongo-munye wabashushisi abahlonish-wayo ngesibindi nokucophelelaekucubunguleni icala, uthi umaumuntueboshwaakushoukuthiicalaselimlahlile ngoba kusuke kusalind-weamaphoyisanomshushisi babekeezithebeni zenkantolo ubufakaziobuqoqiwe .

“Phelaakwaneleukuthiubufakazibuqoqiwe,” kusho lolu qweqwe lwe-sazimthetho, “kumele kube yinkan-tolo egculisekayo ngobufakaziobusezithebeni zayo.”

Uthe lesi simo sifananomkhuba wesintu laphokunukwaumuntumumbengokuthi uyathakatha.Noma esenukiwe lowomun-tu akabizwa ngokuthi un-gumthakathi kuze kuyiwe em-hlahlweni kuyobhulwa. Kuyen-zeka amaphoyisa abopheumuntu ngoba enukwa um-phakathi kanti ubufakaziabanele.

Uthi umshushisi ufana nom-

fundisi omele iqiniso futhi od-ingeka ahloniphe amalungeloomphakathi. Kuyisiko lokush-ushisa ukucubungula ubufakazingaphambi kokuthatha isin-qumosokuthiuyashushisanomaakashushisi. Isizathu salokhu-uthi yingoba a izinhloso zaba-boshiweyo nabangaboshiwe azifani.Uqhuba uthi: “Lokhu kufakelaumshushisi ingcindezi yokuqaphelaikakhulukazi abantu abashayaihlombengobaumaumshush-isi engacubungulisisiubufakazi

obuphambi kwakhe, angazibona ed-la luhlaza amalungelo omphakathi .

“Phela amaphutha ayenzeka lap-ho abantu kufanele benze izinqumoikakhulukazi amaphoyisa kumbeabashushisi . Kukaningi kuboshwaumuntuomsulwaazeasizweyinkan-tolongoba ingagculisekingobufakaziobusezithebeni zayo. Omunyeuboneimkhiphaphambiliinkantoloyizeub-ufakazi bukhona ngenxa yokuthi ub-ufakazi abuqoqwanga kahle nokuthi

phela lobobufakazi bethulweenkantolongendlelaeg-

culisayo.”Uthi

ezinkanto-lo kuhlu-phaabanye

ofakazi baba nehaba, bafake nezi-nongo abanye bathi bayibona intobebebengayibonanga. Loluhlobo lo-fakazi luvamise ukusebenzisa inzon-do kumbe amagqubu.

Kunenkolelo ethi uma kwenzekaiphutha enkantolo, kungezwakalauma kuyiphutha lokukhipha pham-bili isoni. Kanti iphutha lokugwebaumuntu omsulwa aze aye ejele, lih-lasimulisaumzimba, lenzeumthethoungahlonipheki ngokusho kwalolu-qweqwe olungabuzwa ukuthiumthetho luwuphuphangisho lulele.

Uma uhluza lenkulumo iqondan-ise nawe usugwetshwa udilika jelekantiumsulwa.Kuphelanje inkanto-lo idukiswe ngofakazi abanezindebeezimanzi, kwasho incwadi enkulu.

“Kubalulekile ukuthi ofakazibangabi nehaba,” eqhuba. “ Kubuh-lungu ukubona izigilamkhuphaziphumaphamblingenxayobufakaziobungahlelekile bese kuhlukumeze-ka abamangali. Asibaqaphele laba

abangamagagu okushayaihlombe kodwa bebe besabaukuyofakaza ezinkantolo.“Muva nje kuke kwa-

boshwa umfundisi ngenxa ya-bantu abakhuthele ekushayeni

ihlombe. Uze walinyazwabungekho ubufakazi obubam-bekayo

“Ngokwami ngithi umthethouyawavikela amalungelo omman-

gali nommangalelwa ikakhulukaziuma engakalahlwa yicala,” ephetha.

Noma esathatha umhlalaphansiuMnuz Sibeko, usacelwa ukuzole-kelela emacaleni amakhulu.

Kufuneka ubufakazi

Njengoba iya emaphethelweni in-yanga yabesifazane uNcwaba (Au-gust), laphobekubhiyozaabesimameezweni lonke bejabulela ukubanamalungelo, akekho ongazi ukuthiumhla ka-9 kuNcwaba, ngo-1956waduma ezweni lonke, abesifazanebebhikishela inkululeko, nomthethowokuphathwakomasizi (ID)kubantuabamnyama.

Ukube lokhu akwenzekanga, ng-abeiningilethulabesimame(ngiziba-la nami) alinawo amalungelo eNing-izimu Afrika.

Ngiyakhathazeka emoyeni umangicabanga indlela labo mamaabafukuza ngayo befukuzela inku-luleko yethu, kodwangibuyengisabe

abafundisa izingane ngemaliabayithola kanzima.

Kunomama la ngaphandle aban-genazo izingane emishadwenikodwa ubathola bebekezele yize no-ma kunjalo.

Kubuhlungu uma umama eh-lushwa ingane ayizalayo uze umuz-we esekhala ethi: “Ukube ngangazingabe ngakushiya esibhedlela nge-sikhathi uzalwa.”

Ngike ngithi usuke usuyinganeeqalekisiwe uma usuhlule umzali.NeBhayebheli liyasho emithethwenieyishumi lithi: “Hloniphauyihlonon-

yokoukuze izinsuku zakho zande ez-weni.” Mabaqhubeke njalo labo ma-ma abenza okuhle emindenini yabonasemphakathini, uNkulunkuluuzoba busisa.

Kunomnganiwamiokewangixox-ela indaba ebuhlungu ngomama ow-azala ingane wayilahla emgqomenikadoti, esaba ukuthi uzothini kubouma efika nengane, ngoba kungazi-wa ukuthiukhulelwe.Uthileyonganeyatholwa ngowesifazane othileowayezidlula ngendlela eya etohwe-ni, wababaza ibhadi ezwa inganeikhala, wayithatha.

Akayanga ngisho nase msebenzi-ni, waphuthuma ekhaya wachazelaumyeni wakhe ngokwenzekile,kwasho ukuthi wayegane imvuyeNkosi eyayithobekile, ayibanganankinga ngalokhu. Bayithatha in-gane bayikhulisa kwaba ngeyabongoba babengenaboabantwanaem-shadweni.

Le ngane yaphumelela esikoleniyagcina isingumhlengikazi yaseben-za yalungisela abazali bayo umuzi,yabondla, iqinisekisisa ukuthi abas-

weli lutho. Phela yayazi kahle ukuthibayithola ilahliwe.

Ngelinye ilanga yatholananowesifazane owayegula ekhalaubumaye maye wena owabonaumuntu oshaywayo, uma ebuzwaukuthikwenzenjani athi: “Ngiyasha,ngisizeni ningicishe lomliloovuthayo.”

Kuthiwa wayezwakala exolisaethi: “Ukubengangazi,ngabeangiyi-lahlanga ingane yami”.

Odokotelababengalitholi ikhambilomkumsiza ngoba kuthiwawayesengaboningishonasemehlwe-ni, eseyinto ehhemayo nje.

Kuthiwa kwaze kwabizwa abe-fundisi ukuba bezomkhulekela,kwayima egonyuluka ngento eyenzaesemncane, wathi unembeza ubu-mudlayonkeleminyaka,ephilakanz-ima ngenxa yanembeza, wenxusaabefundisibamukhulekelebamchelengamazi akhulekeliwe ukuze ahlan-zeke.

Bakwenza lokho, kwaphela izin-suku ezimbili washona engazinokuthi le ngane ayilahla, yiyo eyayi

ngumhlengikazi owayemnakekelangesikhathi egula esibhedlela enge-na bani.

Ngifisa sikhulule izinhliziyo zethusingabantu besifazane kule nyanga,sihlanze onembeza bethu, sithululeyonke imithwalo, singene kuMandu-lo (September) singabantu abazelwekabusha.

Sithulule konke okungaphakathi.Ziningi izindlela zokwenza lokhu.Umuntu akakhulule inhliziyo ngen-dlela abona ukuthi ingamlungela.Ungakhulumanomfundisi,umnganeomethembayo, ilungu lo mndeni ol-ithembayo, nomanoNkulunkuluwa-khongobakonkeokutshela yena, an-geke akudlulisele kumuntu, kuphelanje yena uzobona ephendula ngemi-sebenzi emihle phezu kwakho.

Akesikhucululeonembezakulen-yanga...Umakukhonaonenkingaan-gayazi ukuthi angayixazulula kanja-ni, sithumelele i-sms enombolweniethi: 074 696 8731, kungenzeka ut-hole iseluleko kumuntu ongafundaudaba lwakho.

Umuntuonjani ozibaunembeza?

umangibheka indle-la abanyebethubez-iphatha ngayo, ngis-abe nokuzibiza ngo-muntu wesifazane.

Angisho ukuthingimsulwa njengengelosi, ngobaakekho ophila emh-labeni ongcono. An-giqale ngokubongaabesifazane abame-la iqiniso nabakwaziukuziphatha ngen-dlela, ngikusholokhu ngoba kunomama abashiywaabayenibabokodwabahlala nezinganezabo bangaxegelwayisimilo. Khona-manjalo kubenoma-ma aba nabayenikodwa baphendukekube yibona obabaekhaya ngenxayokuthi abayenibabo bondla eminyeimindeni yangasese.Kunomama

NOSIPHO MKHIZEnosipho.mkhize@media24.com

CLASSIFIEDS

18August 22, 2014

hillcrest

FEVER

FEVERPLACE AN ADVERTBY CONTACTING OUR

CLASSIFIEDS SALES REPS:Lynne : 031 533 7601

lynnem@witness.co.zaFax: 031 533 7939/72

WINNER 165: Joyce Jaca

Submit your entry into the Hillcrest Fever boxsituated inside the Keg & Trout. The first cor-rect entry drawn will win a R150 voucher.Only one entry per person per week. No registeredletters or faxed entries. Prize will alternate weeklybetween Crossword and Sudoku.

CROSSWORD 167Across1 Hanging loosely (6)4 Quick to respond (6)9 To master (7)10 Virulence (5)11 Go out of use (5)12 Daybreak (7)13 Small fragments (11)18 Under cover of darkness(2, 5)20 Russian alcoholic drink(5)22 Rub out (5)23 Hero’s enemy in play (7)24 An international agree­ment (6)25 Rising (6)Down1 Easily done (6)2 Confess frankly (3, 2)3 Circumspect (7)5 Split (5)6 Large, impressive house (7)7 Mood (6)

8 Likely (11)14 Banal (7)15 Cover entirely (7)16 Lacking (6)

17 Forbidden (6)19 An invited visitor (5)21 Highly emotional situa­tion (5)

NAME: ADDRESS:

CONTACT:

SudokuSolution 165

CrosswordSolution 165

Across1Shock,8Shortage,9Still,10 Headlong, 11 Gaffe, 12New, 16 Geneva, 17 Apo­gee, 18 Gay, 23 Tempt, 24Overturn, 25 Satan, 26Under way, 27 Fever.Down2 Hot water, 3 Cold feet, 4Cheese, 5 Pride, 6 Major, 7Verge, 12 Nag, 13 Way, 14Lose face, 15 Keepsake, 19Abroad, 20 Rogue, 21Heady, 22 Stork.

SUD

OK

U16

7

KEG &TROUT031 765 2070Shop 16HeritageMarket, OldMain Rd

Contact Lynne on : 031 533 7601Feverhillcrest

Classifiedadvertising

works

cars/ bakkieswanted516

TOP PRICES PAID FOR:Diamond, Gold, Silver andMarcasite Jewellery. OldChina, Crystal, Silver and

Silver Plate.Old War Medals & Badges.We can collect or call at:HEIRLOOMS: Shop 1(Woolworths Level)

Hillcrest Corner, HillcrestTel: Dean 031 765 6534

general/for sale220HoMe/

iMProVeMents137

HASSIM’SREMOVALS AND

STORAGE(NO RUBBLE)

1-2-3-4-5-6-8-10 TonClosed/Open TrucksAlso Crane Trucks.Tel: 031 564 8362Fax: 031 564 7867Cell: 083 786 5764Storage from 1 day to

1 year in fully secured unitsEmail:

hassimally@yahoo.com

reMoVals &storage131

Tel: 031 262 7772 • 084 902 1607559 Mt Batten Dr, Reservoir Hills

• Repairs / Spares ofGearboxes & Diffs

• R.M.I. / Governmentapproved Supplier

• All Insurance workcarried out

GEARBOXPARTS & REPAIRS

sPares &accessories508

wanted tobUY219

Search for: Hillcrest Fever• Tell us your views

• Be part of your community

• Discover what’s happening

• Find the news you need to knowYour area at your fingertips

FOREXCELLENT

RESULTSADVERTISE

IN THECLASSIFIEDSCALL LYNNE

ON 031533 7601

Painters67

Immediate Cash

Phone Mike on 031 765 6769 or 083 269 9626

We arelooking for:

• Medals and decorations • Swords and bayonets• Military badges and flashes • Helmets and military hats• Uniforms (especially camouflage)• Books, old documents and war photographs

FORUNWANTEDMILITARYITEMS

There could be cash lying in that old trunk in your garage.

PAINTER Experiencedreliable and honest.Ephraim 0839771091/ Ref. Mrs Manly031 764 5303.

fencing &gates77

ADVERTISE YOURSERVICESHERER22 for 3 linesAlsoMonthly DiscountsPh Lyn 0315337601

rUbblereMoVal79

PETERS TippersRubble Refuse &General RemovalTel. 031 764 0916or 072 583 9729.

gardening /landscaPing80

ALL GARDENREQUISITES

Shirley - 082 332 6290

* Compost* Topsoil* Lawn* Fertilisers* Weed Eradication

Mink & ManureEnrich your Garden

SHOWERDOORSSALES&REPAIRS33 years exp.082 213 9310031 764 6622

A 100 FRIDGES&FREEZERS,D/BEDS,HOUSEHOLDGoodsWANTED for CASH.Kobus 0827077676.

GUITAR:Waldennylon string acousticwith pick-up, in mintcondition.R1,950 oncoCall 072 292 5282."

MAKE extra cash Sellyour unwanted itemsin the classifieds. PhLynne. 031 533 7601

general/for sale220

A FRIDGER1,200.Double bed R950.Speakers R200. StoveR1,200.Wall unit R95074cmTV R1200 MowerR550 Freezer R1,200Tel: 082 554 2417

AABAKKIES&CARSWanted for cash.Rust No Problem.Will beat any price.Ph: 082 258 8724.

Friday, 22nd August 2014Friday, 22nd August 201408h30 – 13h00

Curro HCA is hosting ais hosting aCREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL

with exciting activities for Primary Schools.

Come and experience all that’s on offer …

… Colourful Headline Production - “Amazing Race”- local dancing stars take you from Cuba, home of the

Rumba, to Spain for some exciting Flamenco dancing. AlsoIrish dancing and the Quickstep from New York are some of

the fantastic dances in our Headline Production.the fantastic dances in our Headline Production.… Opening Parade with KZN Army Band

,

… Opening Parade with KZN Army Band, … Exciting dance workshops

includingFlamenco, Irish, Ballroom & LatinFlamenco, Irish, Ballroom & LatinincludingFlamenco, Irish, Ballroom & Latin… Entrepreneurial stallsEntrepreneurial

… Brilliant School Choirs Showcase

ALL WELCOME

Thank you, Hillcrest KwikSpar,Thank you, Hillcrest KwikSpar,for supporting the Creative Arts!

• Specialists in Private2Private Vehicle Finance• Warranties & Service Plans Offered

• We Will Facilitate The Entire Transaction

BUYING OR SELLINGA CAR PRIVATELY?

33 Old Main Rd, Gillitts • O31 764 3414We are situated at the Caltex Service Station, Winston Park

SERVICES & REPAIRS TO ALLMAKES OF VEHICLES

R M I APPROVED36 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest

031 765 7628WE ARE BEHIND KIA MOTORS

Sarah BraunsCell: 083 657 4427

Email: Sarah.Brauns@media24.comDebbie Williams

Cell: 083 313 9000Email: Debbie.Williams@Media24.com

autofever

Advertise in our new weekly motoring section

375 000 copiesacross 14 local papers every week

autofever

August 22, 2014 Hillcrest Fever Page 19

TO coincide with the 2014 RangerOdyssey off-road Challenge, FordMotor Company of Southern Africa(FMCSA)unveiledanewlimitededi-tionversionofthelocallybuiltRang-er.Thiseditionwillbeavailableuntilthe end of September.

The inaugural Ranger Odysseychallenge in 2013 saw 10 finalistssettingupcampanddrivinginsomeof Africa’s most gruelling environ-ments.

Contestants embarked on an ac-tion-packedcross-continentadven-ture, with only the toughest pro-gressing to the final rounds.

“We set out to find the hardiestcontestants to take onAfrica’smostdemanding conditions,” says GavinGolightly, marketing manager atFMCSA. “We wanted a personalitythat was as tough as the Ranger it-self.”

In September, this year’s RangerOdyssey competitors will experi-ence the most testing terrain thatNamibia has to offer over 12 days,13 stages, and 2 500 kilometres.One team of two will each win theopportunity of driving an OdysseyRangervehicleforayear,alongwitha fuel allowanceofR5 000amonth.

ToofferRangerfanstheopportu-nityofhaving theirown“odysseys”,Ford has built the limited editionOdyssey Ranger.

This double-cab, off-road-readyversion of Ford’s popular bakkiewill be fittedwithanaccessorypackthat includes a snorkel, allowingdriverstocrossdeepbodiesofwaterwithout endangering the engine, aswell as a steel bullbar to protect thefront of the vehicle and a diff guardto protect its running gear.

“This year the public will get a

chanceofdrivingtheirownOdysseyRanger,” saysGolightly. “We’ve tak-enthetoughestRangeronoffer–theXL-Plus, built to withstand punish-ingmining environments – andgiv-en it a bush-veld make-over.”

Otherextras fitted to theOdysseyRanger include a rubberised loadbox to deal with the most gruellingdemands, and black 17-inch alloywheelswhichcomplementthevehi-cle’s tough appearance.

In addition to the off-road acces-sories, buyers of the limited editionwill also benefit from the upgradedcomponentsandheavy-dutydesignimplemented in the Ranger XL-Plus.

Improvements include a corro-sion-treated frame that allows for a3 500kgtowingcapacity, frontdriveshaft joints designed to cope withmuddy environments, and stoneprotection for the rear suspension.

Power is provided by a 2.2-litreDuratorq engine producing 110kWat 3 700rpm, and 375Nm between1 500 and 2 500rpm.

Mated to a six-speed manualtransmission, a locking rear differ-ential, as well as a transfer case of-fering high and low-range four-wheel drive, this limited editionRanger will be able to conquer thetough roads that competitors willencounter in the Odyssey competi-tion.

AllRangerderivativescomewitha comprehensive four year/120 000km warranty and a fiveyear/90 000km service plan, withservice intervals of 15 000kms.Customers will also benefit fromthree years of roadside assistanceand a five year corrosion warrantyaspart of theFordRangerpackage.

Rough, toughRanger unveiled>> “We wanted a personality that was as tough as the Ranger itself.”

SUZUKI Auto South Africa hasintroducedaSuzukaspecialedi-tionversionof itsGSXR750mo-torcycle to link with its recentlyannounced sponsorship of thelocal Suzuki 4:8:12 endurancecircuit racing.

This special edition is availa-ble from all 46 Suzuki motorcy-cle dealers in South Africa, butas it isaspecialordermodel,de-livery takes two to three weeks.

The bike will come with aYoshimura slip-on exhaust sys-tem,rear-seatcowlandBSTcar-bon wheels as standard. Thereis a lengthy list of options, fromwhichcustomerscanselect spe-cialequipmenttomeethisorherneeds. Options range from rac-ingrearsets,braidedbrakehos-es, racing brake and clutch le-vers, race bodywork, tank pro-tection,aquick-releasefuelfiller

cap, cold tyre alarm with achoice of tyres, a gear positionindicator, power commander Vfuel tuning, GBR engine protec-tors and anMRA racing screen,as well as a carbon fibre fenderand hugger.

Each Suzuka special editionmotorcyclewillbenumberedin-dividually.

The recommended retailprice is R172 000.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe special edition version of the Suzuka GSXR 750motorcycle is here.

New Suzukaspecialedition is here

PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDIn addition to the off­road accessories, buyers of the limited edition will also benefit from upgraded components andheavy­duty design.

hillcrest FEVERAugust 22, 2014PAGE 20

HILLCREST FEVER: BOOK THIS SPACEContact Justin Watson: 082 762 0175Contact Sarah Brauns: 083 657 4427

CONTACT US>>E­mail all local

news to KalishaNaicker at

kalisha@witness.co.za

contact herat 031 533 7657SPORT

FEVER REPORTERCLIFTON College held a 7s Rugby tournamentlastSaturday. This formofrugby is fastgainingpopularity and many schools sent teams tocompete.

Kloof High School’s team did themselvesproud bywinning the Bowl Section. Along thewaytheyplayedagainstStHenry’sandwon32-12, Ashton and won 24-12, Northwood who

they beat 21-12 and Hilton who they also beat21-12. Unfortunately they lost12-28 toKears-neyandalso lost14-17 to theeventualwinnersof the tournament, Westville.

Elihle Sibisi of Kloof High School so im-pressedofficials at aprevious tournament thathe was named player of the tournament andwasawardedafullbursarytostudyatUniversi-ty of KwaZulu-Natal next year.

Kloof HighSchool’s sevensrugby team ex­cel in theirtournament.PHOTO: SUP­PLIED

Kloof scores the tries

A life changingexperience>> Youngsters fly Change a Life flag high nationally

FEVER REPORTER

TWOmajor events on the South Africanriver marathon calendar recently pro-vided the perfect platform for the Com-

putershare Change a Life Academy’s paddlerstoshowcasetheirabilitiesoutsideoftheirhomeprovince of KwaZulu-Natal with the risingforce in the country’s canoeing communityovercoming the challenges with shiningcolours.

TheWesternCape’sBergRiverCanoeMara-thon inJulyand the recentGreenKalahariCa-noeMarathonontheOrangeRiver inNorthernCapeaffordedtheValleyofaThousandHillsop-eration the chance to test themselves in diffi-cult and relatively unknown territory and thestrong showings, particularly of the youngeracademy members, bodes well for the pro-gramme’s future.

“We were extremely pleased with how ourguys did at both the Berg River Canoe Mara-thon and the Green Kalahari,” said academyfounder Martin Dreyer.

“I think the old guard of the Change a LifeAcademyhadbecome knownprimarilyasDu-si specialists but theperformances someof thejuniors have achieved recently have certainlyblown that theoryout of thewater!” he added.

Dreyer’s 10-strong squad that tackled theclashfromPaarlto Velddrifachievedaremark-ablecleansweepof theunder-18boys’podiumas well as taking first in the under-16 boys’race.“Itwasthefirst timeever that theentireunder-18 podiumwent to development paddlers andthe fact that all three youngsterswereChangea Lifers really was something special!”

On the back of his sublime Dusi and Bergresults, under-18 standout Cele even opted totackletheacademy’srecent NorthernCapeas-signment in the under-23 category and againperformedadmirably whileChangeaLifeam-bassador Sbonelo Khwela, formerly known asSbonelo ‘Eric’ Zondi’, and Thulani Mbanjwafinished third overall and the squadas awholeclinched seven of the top 15 positions.

“Mthobisi opted to race theGreen Kalahariwith his older brother Mmeli in the under-23category because he was looking for a littlemore of a challenge and their top ten [eighth]finish just showshowtalented the twosiblingsare!” The next major river marathon on thehorizon for the Computershare Change a LifeAcademy is theHansaFishRiverCanoeMara-thon and the Eastern Cape event provides thesquadwith yet another out-of-KZNopportuni-ty to shine.

Former ComputershareChange a Life Acade­my member ThulaniMbanjwa showed thenext generation of theValley of a ThousandHills progamme'ssquad the way as hefinished tenth in therecent Berg River Ca­noe Marathon in theWestern Cape.PHOTO: SUPPLIED